Days after polls closed on March 5, former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo widened his lead over Santa Clara County supervisor Joe Simitian in the 16th Congressional District, as Simitian maintained his margin over state Assemblymember Evan Low.
While Primary Day was not a strong day for incumbent San Jose City Council members, unofficial results with about half the ballots counted revealed one outright winner, plus the likely pairings for November in all but one district.
Last week, Cinequest kicked off with ghostly vibes, successfully merging landscape, time and character in the festival's opening film, “The Island Between Tides.”
Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology
Blood-alcohol tests often aren’t really conclusive when it comes to determining whether a person is too impaired to drive. Many people who are over the legal limit are probably perfectly fine to drive, even if doing so might get them …
Hannah Berner is having a 48-hour reprieve at her home in the lower East Side of Manhattan, New York. She’s catching a quick breath before heading back on the road, where she is headlining around the country, living in hotels …
When Yuko Nammo noticed an available space to lease in Saratoga, she knew it was in an ideal location for what would become Hashiri Bettei Kaiseki Aoki.
“I really wanted to write a story about female friendships, because I hadn’t seen that, and specifically female friendships in a professional setting,” says Queen playwright Madhuri Shekar. “That was my life. I am very close to my friends.”
Kristin Key is a witty observational comedian-with-a-guitar who keeps the jokes rolling at a musical tempo. She talks about varied topics, sometimes taking a very profound statement and then veering into something delightfully petty, similar to how she goes back …
The choral group founded by Joseph Shabalala is pure a cappella magic. Their ability to harmonize and elevate stage energy to a fever pitch puts other musical acts to shame. While most modern musicians lean on amplified instrumentation, choreographed dancers …
Soloists Caterina Lichtenberg and Mike Marshall premier a new double mandolin concerto by Evan Price, whimsically named A Game of Cat and Mike. These famed mandolinists, with conductor Barbara Day Turner, bring their incredible singular talents and exhibit captivating communication …
Since its establishment in 2012, Malposo Dance Company has risen internationally into one of the most highly sought-after Cuban groups. Comprised of eleven dancers, the company continues to advance under the leadership of its three founders: choreographer and artistic director …
New York-based cellist Gaeun Kim arrives at the Heritage Theatre to perform a music program celebrating the Americas. The program includes pieces by Leonard Bernstein, Clarice Assad and Arturo Marquez, to name a few. Apart from the chance to see …
Sometimes, a musician seems to have songs instead of blood running through their veins. That is the case with San Jose local Chris Cain, who attended his first B.B. King concert at age three. From there, his dad bestowed upon …
Cat Power is one enigma; Bob Dylan is another. Cat Power singing Bob Dylan is almost too much. Intrepid fans of the husky-voiced mystery are in for a treat as Power recreates Dylan’s 1966 Royal Albert Hall concert (which technically …
She Kills Monsters is a dramedy stage play by playwright, screenwriter and director Qui Nguyen. After Agnes Evans loses her parents and younger sister in a car accident, she attempts to get to know her sister better by playing a …
The legendary Reverend Horton Heat is practically a staple of the Ritz at this point. The psychobilly outfit has been cranking out gut-busting tunes since the mid-eighties. Dressed in colorful bespoke suits and donning instruments like the stand-up bass, Reverend …
Despite what the pop country charts might say, 2024 is an exciting time for fans of Americana. For a case in point, take a look at Jess Ledbetter. The Texas native brews a concoction of blues, country and rock for …
It’s that time of year again. San Jose Jazz has just announced its Summer Fest 2024 lineup. This year looks like it’s going to be a blast.
This year’s Cinequest Film Fest delivers hope and inspiration across the big screen(s). Set against the backdrop of emerging technologies and AI resources, there’s an air of mystery and suspense as filmmakers learn to create in the ever-changing digital spheres. …
