Natalie Portman may have won an Oscar for playing a wacko ballerina in “Black Swan,” but that movie will fade with time—unlike the real “Swan Lake,” which has lasted more than 130 years already and just received a marvelous production by Ballet San Jose.
Search results for - page 262
WHAT PROFIT it a man … ? Jesus’ question was on comedy director Tom Shadyac’s mind. There were already elements of spirituality in his Bruce Almighty and Evan Almighty. The director was in the process of giving away his money when he got to the point described in his confessional new Cinequest entry, I Am.
A big week of sports includes: high school basketball championships, the San Jose Sharks continuing to kill it at home; San Jose State carrying over its recent success; and Stanford women doing what they do best—win.
The Big E makes good empanadas and serves excellent coffee. It’s just the kind of the kind of friendly, locally owned cafe you’d want to have in your neighborhood.
With a greater commitment to the fundamentals of ramen, namely a deep, rich broth, Golden Wok/Fresh taste could compete in the competitive world of Silicon Valley ramen. But for now, it falls short in spite of a few interesting combinations.
The Topeka, Kansas–based Westboro Baptist Church, notorious for picketing at the funerals of American soldiers because its members believe God is punishing the country for condoning homosexuality, has announced plans to stage a protest outside of San Jose’s Gunderson High School this Friday.
We are lucky to live in such a bountiful state. Where else can you get a taste of Italian cooking without leaving the area, taste the wares of local farmers, drink delicious wine and tour a vineyard all in one week? Some might say we’re spoiled, but for us it’s just another South Bay week. Mar. 2-9.
There are still some questions being asked about the new iPad 2, which will be launched today. Will Steve Jobs make a guest appearance? Apple says it will be faster, but how much faster? Apple says it will be cheaper, but how much cheaper? Most of all, is it worth getting the iPad 2 now, or should people wait another six months for the launch of the iPad 3?
Firefighters Union Local 230 and the city are on the verge of reaching an agreement that would reduce the deficit and possibly even get back some jobs. The most radical concession involves the introduction of a two-tiered retirement plan, and distinguishes between employees hired before and after the agreement is signed. It will be the first such plan for public employees in the entire country.
One of the best summaries west of the mississipi
