Santa Clara County Local News: Art, Culture & Media

Can anyone make a Mickey Mouse cartoon now? Yes, but it’s not that simple.

In a vibrant display of local artistry and holiday cheer, Christmas in the Park has partnered with San Jose-based arts non-profit Local Color to unveil four murals that redefine the festive spirit.

The Times takes a look back—in photos and words—at the historic gains, wins, losses and recoveries experienced by Morgan Hill and surrounding communities And what to expect in the coming year.

An ongoing spotlight aimed toward the good in the community stands in contrast to typical, pervasive, dire news warnings.

The resurrected online guide aims to help people explore the great outdoors

The Gilroy Garlic Festival Association dished out $65,000 in donations to various organizations during a ceremony at Gilroy Presbyterian Church, continuing its long-standing tradition of giving back to the community.

In a triumph for the arts community, TheatreWorks raised $4 million, which not only met but exceeded its fundraising target of $3 million for the “Save TheatreWorks Now” campaign.

Locally, the city of Palo Alto hosted its third annual interactive media art festival, Code:ART. Six installations—which included dynamic projections and immersive activations with responsive sound, light and game-based experiences—were installed by local and international artists along storefronts and blank walls, in alleys and parking lots.

The Gilroy Center for the Arts has opened its doors for veterans, providing them with a contemplative space to display their artwork and mementos from their time in the service.

Only at the Tech Interactive can the history of one award include Ted Turner, Khaled Hosseini and will.i.am. This weekend, the Black Eyed Peas founding member will receive the James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award.