FORMER MAYOR Sam Liccardo led a hard fought field of candidates for U.S. Congress. Photo Greg Ramar
An evening of live theater at 3Below Theater in downtown San José is most often going to provide quirky stories told by professional singers and actors that provide plenty of belly laughs. Making audiences laugh is what they do best.
One wouldn’t think so based on his music, but: “I also worked in the corporate world for a while,” says James “Jim” Heath. “A lot of that depends on who you’re working for, and the particular one I did—I won’t …
Only at Cinequest can people jam the Hammer Theatre to watch an old bearded painter from China wander the world and dissolve every east-west divide 60 years ago.
Contrary to popular belief, not all artists have the luxury of hiding out in their studios waiting for the muse to strike. They’re working stiffs, holding down a day job, just like the rest of us. Every artist has probably …
Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology
In the picturesque streets of Los Gatos, a new brunch destination called Breaking Dawn is boldly challenging the conventional boundaries of early dining. This innovative eatery artfully melts various cultural flavors presenting a fusion that captivates the palate and enriches …
The Sphinx Organization is dedicated to bringing diversity to the arts. As a social justice organization, it’s a pipeline for the support of inclusion in classical music performance at every level. Its flagship performing entity is the superbly self-conducted chamber …
The Guild Theatre will host a special presentation of the PBS film The Cost of Inheritance for one night only. Building on the controversial debate surrounding America’s history of slavery and the country’s role and responsibility in paying reparations, The …
Before he hit middle age, Will had survived two cancer diagnoses and a sudden cardiac arrest. In stepped Kristin taking on the role of Will’s caregiver, leading to a momentous event: saving Will’s life in 2020 with CPR. Both came …
The Indian poet, professor and philosopher Hazrat Inayat Khan once said, “When we pay attention to nature’s music, we find that everything on Earth contributes to its harmony.” As 2024 marches into spring, what better way to observe nature’s music …
A frothy blend of Stereolab, the Brian Jonestown Massacre, and Slowdive is the project formerly known as the solo act Madxsen. Now a four-piece that includes Madysen Moreno, Dino Bevilacqua, Charlie Barber and Mateus Gracias, Madxsen weaves well-crafted music dotted …
The term “launch” takes on new meaning when it comes to Sally Ashton’s celestially inspired poetry collection Listening to Mars (Cornerstone Press). Editor-in-chief of DMQ Review and professor emerita of poetry at SJSU, Ashton is a generous force in Bay …
The Dutch EDM duo Sick Individuals brings the beat to Sunnyvale this weekend for a night of their innovative sound. Rinze “Ray” Hofstee and Joep “Jim” Smeele met in the Netherlands in 2008 and bonded quickly over their shared love …
At age three, Akiko Tsuraga began studying organ at the Yamaha Music School in her hometown of Osaka, Japan. As a major figure in New York’s jazz scene since 2001, Tsuruga has published ten acclaimed albums as a lead musician, …
Tommy Emmanuel gets the acoustic guitar to do things that shouldn’t be possible. Some guitarists are technically perfect; others are full of emotion. Tommy Emmanuel is both—the real deal. Known as a teacher, virtuoso and collaborator, Emmanuel strives to connect …
Spoken word is the bomb! The art form raises a mighty fist to the air and plunges down throats, ripping out hearts, only to mend them before gently placing them back. In turbulent times such as these, spoken word performers …
In terms of accomplishments, Ron Gonzales’ millennium-straddling mayoralty should be one for the books. His administration built a slew of schools and fire stations and libraries around San Jose. The city added 10,000 units of affordable housing, and another 20,000 …
