On the property of Montalvo Arts Center, sequestered in the redwoods above Saratoga, a narrow road curls around Parking Lot 1 to reveal 10 LEED-certified, discipline-specific art studios built into a forested hillside along a few miles of hiking trails. …
There are a dozen restaurants to choose from on the short walk from one corner of Milpitas Square to the front entrance of Jun Bistro. And that stretch of concrete is only one quarter of a mall jam-packed with dining …
In 2019, Gina Dent and Rachel Nelson launched Visualizing Abolition, a scholarly public initiative at UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences, which uses art as a medium to advocate for prison abolition and change society’s attitudes towards …
Riley Green says he didn’t buy into any concerns about having a sophomore slump when he made his recently released second full-length album, Ain’t My Last Rodeo.
Obviously, we should all feel bad for the MedMen employees who are now out of jobs after the once-seemingly-high-flying company finally declared bankruptcy last week and announced that it would wind down operations.
Silicon Alleys columnist Gary Singh reviews musical moments created by a collaboration between San Jose State University and the city of San Jose.
Author Rob Brezsny offers insights for all signs of the horoscope in his weekly Free Will Astrology column.
Goth rockers the Mission UK show no signs of slowing down. Just last October, they finished a 150-date world tour. Originally formed in 1986 by Wayne Hussey and Craig Adams, the band was initially called the Sisterhood as a nod …
As a virtuoso flutist, multidisciplinary artist and educator, Claire Chase dedicates her career to elevating and illuminating musical works from contemporary composers. In the process, she has executed graceful and masterful world premieres of hundreds of modern pieces of music. …
Writer-in-Residence Kate Folk will read from her collection of stories Out There. The acclaimed author will provide one-on-one feedback as part of the program. Kate Folk lives in San Francisco and is currently working on a novel. Goodreads declares of …
What is Cinco de Mayo in San Jose without the colorful skirts, tapping shoes and the brilliant tradition of baile folklórico? Los Lupeños de San José draws crowds with talented youth and company dancers all year, but their annual FOLKLOREADA …
It’s time for a kiss from a rose. Seal’s coming to town and sounding better than ever. Since the early ’90s, the British singer-songwriter has been snatching hearts (and Grammys) with his sultry baritone and romantic sensibilities, creating the international …
Blackfest, the largest free hip-hop event in the Bay Area, is an annual day of music, art, dance and vendors selling food, clothing and jewelry. Providing a space for the Black community both at Stanford and in the wider region …
There’s nothing like a family band to deliver musical magic, and the Villalobos Brothers have it in spades. Born and raised near the port city of Veracruz, Mexico, the trio honed their unique blend of Mexican folk, jazz and classical …
A rockin’ three-part harmony riding on the winds of saxophone and trumpet harmonies is a thing to behold and savor. Boot Juice takes the crunchy energy flowing like soul magma from the Sierra Nevada foothills and distributes the top-tier vibes …
As the son of Phil Lesh (longtime bassist for the Grateful Dead), it’s no surprise that Grahame Lesh followed in his father’s musical footsteps with his band Midnight North. Now, he’s wrangled some of the best working musicians to form …
Comedy is the psychological lifeline for troubled times. The master comedian isn’t a fool to debase but an orator of the highest caliber with the talent, intelligence and virtue to dissect some of humanity’s most vile characteristics, flaws and petty …
Enter for a chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets to New Ballet's production of Cinderella at the Hammer Theatre in San Jose! Tickets valid for the May 18th, 7pm show in select sections.
As the end of the first quarter of the 21st century nears, creating and consuming music is easier and cheaper than ever.
The SoFA Street Fair isn’t the only notable event in downtown San Jose on this final weekend in April. On Friday and Saturday, fans of thrifting can get their fill of vintage goods while also helping to support the Preservation …
