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This weekend's events (May 18-19)
Music: The Tuttles with A.J. Lee
Palo Alto's Tuttle family joins forces with frequent musical collaborator A.J. Lee for a bluegrass concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18. The show is at the First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View at 1667 Miramonte Ave.
Music: Schola Cantorum
"Broadway Baby: The Magic of Sondheim and Schwartz" is the theme of Schola Cantorum's 8 p.m. concert on Saturday, May 18. The choral group will perform songs from "Wicked," "Pippin," "Into the Woods" and others at the First Congregational Church of Palo Alto, 1985 Louis Road.
Author: Eve Ensler
"Vagina Monologues" playwright Eve Ensler will speak about her new book, "In the Body of the World," at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 19. The event is at the Oshman Family Jewish Community Center, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. (Friday, 9:16 AM)
Today's events (May 17)
Youth books: Jeanne DuPrau
Marking the 10-year anniversary of her graphic novel "City of Ember," Jeanne DuPrau will give a free author talk upon the release of its "deluxe edition." The event is 7 p.m. today, May 17, at Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.
Music: The Frisky Frolics
Tin Pan Alley classics, featuring the ukulele, will be performed by The Frisky Frolics in a free midday concert in the ground-floor atrium at Stanford Hospital. The music starts at 12:30 p.m. today, May 17. (Friday, 9:14 AM)
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Tomorrow's events (May 17)
Youth books: Jeanne DuPrau
Marking the 10-year anniversary of her graphic novel "City of Ember," Jeanne DuPrau will give a free author talk upon the release of its "deluxe edition." The event is 7 p.m. tomorrow, May 17, at Kepler's Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.
Music: The Frisky Frolics
Tin Pan Alley classics, featuring the ukulele, will be performed by The Frisky Frolics in a free midday concert in the ground-floor atrium at Stanford Hospital. The music starts at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow, May 17. (Thursday, 8:53 AM)
Today's events (May 16)
Opera: Preview of 'Otello'
Singers from West Bay Opera's upcoming production of Verdi's "Otello" will present a free preview of the opera's highlights, accompanied by a pianist, at 8 p.m. today, May 16. The event is at Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto.
Books: 'Inside Apple'
Adam Lashinsky, an editor at Fortune Magazine, is giving a free author talk on his book "Inside Apple," about what he refers to as the secret tactics and strategies that fueled the company's success. He speaks at 6 p.m. today, May 16, at the Stanford Bookstore at 519 Lasuen Mall on campus. (Thursday, 8:52 AM)
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Tomorrow's events (May 16)
Opera: Preview of 'Otello'
Singers from West Bay Opera's upcoming production of Verdi's "Otello" will present a free preview of the opera's highlights, accompanied by a pianist, at 8 p.m. tomorrow, May 16. The event is at Avenidas, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto.
Books: 'Inside Apple'
Adam Lashinsky, an editor at Fortune Magazine, is giving a free author talk on his book "Inside Apple," about what he refers to as the secret tactics and strategies that fueled the company's success. He speaks at 6 p.m. tomorrow, May 16, at the Stanford Bookstore at 519 Lasuen Mall on campus. (Wednesday, 9:02 AM)
Today's events (May 15)
Lecture: 'What It's Like on the Surface of Mars'
As part of the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series, Lori Fenton of the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute will give an illustrated (and non-technical) lecture about the latest on the Mars rover, Curiosity. The free event is at 7 p.m. today, May 15, in Smithwick Theatre at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.
Author: Michael Kimmel
Michael Kimmel will give a free author talk on his book "Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men," about college-aged men striving to prove their masculinity. The event is in Levinthal Hall at the Stanford Humanities Center, 424 Santa Teresa St. (Wednesday, 9:01 AM)
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Tomorrow's events (May 15)
Lecture: 'What It's Like on the Surface of Mars'
As part of the Silicon Valley Astronomy Lecture Series, Lori Fenton of the Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute will give an illustrated (and non-technical) lecture about the latest on the Mars rover, Curiosity. The free event is at 7 p.m. tomorrow, May 15, in Smithwick Theatre at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.
Author: Michael Kimmel
Michael Kimmel will give a free author talk on his book "Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men," about college-aged men striving to prove their masculinity. The event is in Levinthal Hall at the Stanford Humanities Center, 424 Santa Teresa St. (Tuesday, 9:20 AM)
Today's events (May 14)
Photography: Robert Buelteman
Longtime Peninsula photographer Robert Buelteman will speak about his photographic exploration of plant life at Stanford's Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, in a free event put on by Stanford Continuing Studies. The talk is set for 7:30 p.m. tonight, May 14, in Annenberg Auditorium at the Cummings Art Building on campus.
Art: 'Watergate Villains and Heroes'
Palo Alto artist Myrrh's portraits of the Watergate defendants, and the senators questioning them, are on display at the Midpeninsula Community Media Center, 900 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto. The free exhibit is open weekdays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and by appointment on weekday evenings. (Tuesday, 9:19 AM)
Monday, May 13, 2013
Tomorrow's events (May 14)
Photography: Robert Buelteman
Longtime Peninsula photographer Robert Buelteman will speak about his photographic exploration of plant life at Stanford's Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, in a free event put on by Stanford Continuing Studies. The talk is set for 7:30 p.m. tonight, May 14, in Annenberg Auditorium at the Cummings Art Building on campus.
Art: 'Watergate Villains and Heroes'
Palo Alto artist Myrrh's portraits of the Watergate defendants, and the senators questioning them, are on display at the Midpeninsula Community Media Center, 900 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto. The free exhibit is open weekdays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and by appointment on weekday evenings. (Monday, 8:59 AM)
Today's events (May 13)
TV: 'Local Heroes Week'
This week, The Media Center is airing programs about the community members being honored for the seventh annual Local Heroes Week. At 9:30 p.m. tonight, May 13, an interview with Pets in Need executive director Lisa Simmons will be shown on Cable Channel 30.
Artist talk: Richard Misrach
Photographer Richard Misrach, whose work is on display in a large Cantor Arts Center exhibit called "Revisiting the South: Richard Misrach's Cancer Alley," will give a free talk at 6 p.m. today, May 13. The event is in Annenberg Auditorium at the Cummings Art Building at Stanford University. (Monday, 8:58 AM)
Friday, May 10, 2013
This weekend's events (May 11-12)
Community: Friends of the Palo Alto Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Palo Alto Library is hosting its monthly book sale on Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12. More than 50,000 used books, records, videos, magazines, and more will be for sale. Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.
Theater: 'Pirates of Penzance'
The Peninsula Youth Theater presents "Pirates of Penzance," opening on Saturday, May 11, with shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Mountain View Center for Performing Arts, 2500 Old Middlefield Way.
Celebrate: Mother's Day Brunch at Garden Court Hotel
The Garden Court Hotel hosts a Mother's Day brunch buffet on Sunday, May 12, created and prepared by new Executive Chef Clive Berkman. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 520 Cowper St., Palo Alto. (Friday, May 10, 2013, 9:35 AM)
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Today's events (May 10)
Science: Live Broadcast of NPR's 'Science Friday'
Join National Public Radio's Ira Flatow on May 10 for the live broadcast of "Science Friday." Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Paul & Mildred Berg Hall, Li Ka Shing Center, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford.
Stanford: 7th Annual Cardinal Walk
Friday, May 10, marks the day when Stanford University Provost John Etchemendy and department supervisors will lead members of the Stanford community on the Seventh Annual Cardinal Walk, a 1.5-mile walk around campus that begins at 11:30 a.m. Off-campus participants will have access to nearby free parking. Stanford Football Stadium at Galvez Street and El Camino Real. (Thursday, May 9, 2013, 9:16 AM)
Today's events (May 9)
Art: Glass Artisan Event
Shady Lane Gallery will host a glass artisan event on May 9, from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Garden Court Hotel, 520 Cowper St., Palo Alto. Glass artisan and Trollbeads designer Scott Bouwens will demonstrate how a single flame is used to create the glass beads unique to Danish Trollbeads glass. There will also be a raffle and free gifts with purchases. The event benefits the Fiery Arts Program (glass-blowing) at Palo Alto High School.
Theater: Death of a Salesman
The Asian American Theater Project (AATP) presents Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman," with the Loman family played by Asian actors. AATP brings a twist to the original play, pointing out that Miller's play embodies many themes and problems that can be found in an Asian American family as well, such as the age-old question of how far one man will go to provide for his family and achieve the American dream. Free admission. May 9 at 8 p.m. at the Roble Theater, 374 Santa Teresa St. (Thursday, May 9, 2013, 9:12 AM)
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