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Kambui Olujimi’s current exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Art is fueled by one of the artist’s recurring dreams. He runs faster and faster until, “I approach the speed of light, my body starts to dematerialize and tear apart …
At long last, Petals Creamery dishes out Persian-flavored ice cream
Ten years ago, I knew nothing about sleep. I thought it was something that took care of itself after I passed out. I start this story with my journey to sleep health, and then to assist you with dialing in …
Sure, Inception, Dreamscape, The Lathe of Heaven or any of a number of sci-fi flicks that explore harnessing the dream state are entertaining—but are they healing?
Matisyahu’s current EP, Hold the Fire, is centered around the question of how to stay inspired as a music artist the further one goes into a career.
The first Vietnamese restaurant in San Jose was a taco place. I kid you not.
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From the impossibly diverse and prolific music scene in Portland, Oregon, comes dream pop artist Maria DeHart, who performs and records under the moniker Myriads. Their music is loud, lush and layered with minimal distortion and a touch of jangle. …
In 2021, Chasten and husband Pete Buttigieg welcomed newborn twins. They searched for books with families that looked like theirs but came up short. Chasten—a teaching artist and author of the New York Times bestselling memoir I Have Something to …
The Sam Grisman Project (SGP) is an acoustic ensemble led by bassist Sam Grisman, son of legendary mandolinist David “Dawg” Grisman. Sam formed his band to honor his father’s legacy while using the group as a vehicle to express his …
The traditional form of Japanese drumming, known as taiko, has existed for thousands of years and is used in religious ceremonies, wars and entertainment. It involves drummers banging on large, wooden barrel-shaped drums in choreographed motions. Since 1995, the student …
Madrid-born Antonio Rey is a widely acclaimed flamenco guitarist and composer. He began his musical journey at age 10, performing alongside his father, Tony Rey. Less than a decade later, he was touring Japan with dancer Yoko Komatsubara. Rey has …
Local boys Reptilian Arms are taking over the Caravan Lounge for a night of stomach-rotting, face-ripping and brain-invasive sludge! This isn’t a regular show, this is an all-out SLUDGEFEST to celebrate the birthdays of RA’s bassist and drummer, Chris and …
There’s no question that Trevor Noah is the most successful comedian produced by the African continent. Already famous in his native South Africa, he endeared himself to American audiences when he became host of The Daily Show. This helped expand …
“There is not a life in this room that you have not touched.” Those profound words are from the 1995 classic Mr. Holland’s Opus and were delivered to Richard Dreyfuss’ protagonist character at the end of his career by one …
Orlando Leyba’s career is on fire with appearances on The Tonight Show and a special on HBO. Earlier this year, he wowed the judges on America’s Got Talent. The Miami native does a masterful job of delivering everyman material on …
Right at the beginning of spring, Metro Silicon Valley published a guide to the summer concert season, focusing on the touring acts coming to Silicon Valley’s arenas and concert venues. Now, with Memorial Day approaching, we offer up another taste …
I ate lunch at Macarena with a friend from high school. Motivated in part by melancholy, I deliberately chose the restaurant for its setting and the cuisine. In a couple of months she’ll be moving to Spain, permanently, out and …
Out of its curated context, Thomas Struth’s photograph Aquarium looks benign. Tired schoolchildren are resting at the foot of a public aquarium’s great wall of glass.
