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 Palo Alto Online A&E is available via a RSS news reader. Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Tomorrow's events (May 17)
Author: Russ Feingold
Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold will give a free talk on his book "While America Sleeps" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, May 17, at the Stanford Bookstore on campus. In the book, he explores what he calls institutional failures in this country since 9/11, and what can be done in the future to address global problems threatening the United States.
Panel: 'How social media are revolutionizing the news'
Google News founder Krishna Bharat, NPR social-media strategist Andy Carvin and others will take part in a panel discussion on how social media is changing the ways readers get news and how the stories are presented. The free event will be at 4:15 p.m. tomorrow, May 17, in the Vidalakis Dining Room at Schwab Residential Center, Stanford University. (Wednesday, 8:42 AM)
Today's events (May 16)
Exhibition: 'Central Nigeria Unmasked: Arts of the Benue River Valley'
A new exhibition of some 150 objects of arts and cultures from Central Nigeria opens today, May 16, at Stanford's Cantor Arts Center. Masks, statues, vessels, film footage and written material are among the items that will be on display through Oct. 14.
Music: Trumpeter Jon Faddis
The Stanford Jazz Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. tonight, May 16, with trumpeter Jon Faddis playing standards and newer works by Faddis. The concert is in Dinkelspiel Auditorium on campus. (Wednesday, 8:41 AM)
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Tomorrow's events (May 16)
Exhibition: 'Central Nigeria Unmasked: Arts of the Benue River Valley'
A new exhibition of some 150 objects of arts and cultures from Central Nigeria opens tomorrow, May 16, at Stanford's Cantor Arts Center. Masks, statues, vessels, film footage and written material are among the items that will be on display through Oct. 14.
Music: Trumpeter Jon Faddis
The Stanford Jazz Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. tomorrow, May 16, with trumpeter Jon Faddis, playing standards and newer works by Faddis. The concert is in Dinkelspiel Auditorium on campus. (Tuesday, 8:14 AM)
Today's events (May 15)
Art: 'Never Odd Or Even'
Graduating Stanford artists are displaying their thesis works starting at 10 a.m. today, May 15, at the Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery on campus. The artwork, which will be up through June 17, includes Rhonda Holberton's apocalyptic video work "All Tomorrows" and minutely detailed landscape and interior photography by Adam Katseff.
Film: 'Blessings'
A free screening and discussion of the documentary film "Blessings: The Tsoknyi Nangchen Nuns of Tibet" is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight, May 15, in the Bechtel International Center, 584 Capistrano Way, Stanford University. The discussion, with Buddhist teacher Tsoknyi Rinpoche III and filmmaker Victress Hitchcock, will follow the screening. (Tuesday, 8:14 AM)
Monday, May 14, 2012
Tomorrow's events (May 15)
Art: 'Never Odd Or Even'
Graduating Stanford artists are displaying their thesis works starting at 10 a.m. tomorrow, May 15, at the Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery on campus. The artwork, which will be up through June 17, includes Rhonda Holberton's apocalyptic video work "All Tomorrows" and minutely detailed landscape and interior photography by Adam Katseff.
Film: 'Blessings'
A free screening and discussion of the documentary film "Blessings: The Tsoknyi Nangchen Nuns of Tibet" is scheduled for 7 p.m. tomorrow, May 15, in the Bechtel International Center, 584 Capistrano Way, Stanford University. The discussion, with Buddhist teacher Tsoknyi Rinpoche III and filmmaker Victress Hitchcock, will follow the screening. (Monday, 8:11 AM)
Today's events (May 14)
Lecture: Elizabeth Kolbert
As part of the Wallace Stegner Lecture Series, journalist Elizabeth Kolbert will speak tonight, May 14, at 8 p.m. about her research and interviews on global warming. The event is at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St.
Art: 'Bathtubs, Bathtubs Everywhere'
Art expresses political and environmental views in "Bathtubs, Bathtubs Everywhere," a show of paintings by Harry Cohen and Michael Killen now at Cafe Borrone, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. In the show, which runs through May 27, the artists express their concerns on canvas about a plan to develop salt ponds in Redwood City. (Monday, 8:10 AM)
Friday, May 11, 2012
This weekend's events (May 12-13)
Concert: Stanford Symphony Orchestra
Jindong Cai conducts the world premiere of Di Pietro's Finale, Elgar's Cello Concerto in E minor and Brahms' Symphony No. 4 on Saturday, May 12, at 8 p.m. at the Dinkelspiel Auditorium.
Opening: Downtown Palo Alto farmers market
The downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market opens for the season on Saturday, May 12. The market is a place to shop for fresh, local produce, bread, cheese, fish, meat, eggs, flowers and honey. 8 a.m.-noon. Gilman Street and Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto.
Event: 41st annual Stanford Powwow
The weekend event on Stanford campus is a celebration of Native-American cultures including dance and music with more than 100 artists, food and vendors. The event starts Friday, May 11, and runs through Sunday, May 13, at Stanford's Eucalyptus Grove. (Friday, 8:30 AM)
Today's events (May 11)
On stage: Pear Slices 2012
Nine new plays for the theater's ninth season. The plays are by writers in the Pear Playwrights Guild. The event starts tonight, May 11, and runs through June 3, from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave., Mountain View.
Gala: 13th annual Out to Eat
Attendees can come support Outlet Program for LGBTQQ Youth at this gala. Appetizers and silent auction, sit-down dessert with youth speakers, live auction and guest speaker Jose Antonio Vargas, Mountain View High School grad and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. The event is tonight, May 11, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Computer History Museum, 401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. (Friday, 8:23 AM)
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Tomorrow's events (May 11)
On stage: Pear Slices 2012
Nine new plays for the theater's ninth season. The plays are by writers in the Pear Playwrights Guild. The event starts tomorrow, May 11, and runs through June 3, from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave., Mountain View.
Gala: 13th annual Out to Eat
Attendees can come support Outlet Program for LGBTQQ Youth at this gala. Appetizers and silent auction, sit-down dessert with youth speakers, live auction and special guest speaker Jose Antonio Vargas, Mountain View High School grad and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. The event is tomorrow, May 11, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Computer History Museum, 401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. (Thursday, 9:06 AM)
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Today's events (May 10)
Concert: Ikue Mori
Tokyo native Ikue Mori is a solo electronic music and improvisation artist formerly of the band DNA. She will perform a solo concert today, May 10, at 8 p.m. at the CCRMA Stage at Stanford.
Speaker: Thomas Friedman
Thomas L. Friedman is the recipient of three Pulitzer Prizes and the author of six bestselling books, among them "From Beirut to Jerusalem" and "The World Is Flat." The Stanford Graduate School of Business event is today, May 10, at noon at the Cemex Auditorium, Stanford. (Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 8:19 AM)
Today's events (May 9)
On stage: Reykjavik
Reykjavik, a one-act play written by Richard Rhodes, is a dialogue taken from the actual transcripts of the negotiations in Reykjavik, Iceland, between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. The event will be today, May 9, at 7 p.m. at Cemex Auditorium, Zambrano Hall Knight Management Center, Stanford.
Author talk: Paul Goldstein
Paul Goldstein, author of "Havana Requiem," is a globally recognized expert on intellectual property law. He currently serves as counsel at Morrison & Foerster in their intellectual property group and has been regularly included in Best Lawyers in America. A reading with the author is scheduled for today, May 9, at 7 p.m. at Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. (Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 8:14 AM)
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Tomorrow's events (May 9)
On stage: Reykjavik
Reykjavik, a one-act play written by Richard Rhodes, is a dialogue taken from the actual transcripts of the negotiations in Reykjavik, Iceland, between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev. The event will be tomorrow, May 9, at 7 p.m. at Cemex Auditorium, Zambrano Hall Knight Management Center, Stanford.
Author talk: Paul Goldstein
Paul Goldstein, author of "Havana Requiem," is a globally recognized expert on intellectual property law. He currently serves as counsel at Morrison & Foerster in their intellectual property group and has been regularly included in Best Lawyers in America. A reading with the author is scheduled for tomorrow, May 9, at 7 p.m. at Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. (Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 8:50 AM)
Today's events (May 8)
Editor's note: The author talk with Martin Amis was held Monday, May 7. We apologize for the error.
Fundraiser: PiE Fashion Show
Fashion Fundraiser to benefit Palo Alto Partners in Education. Children's fashion, shoes, T-shirts, chic bags, scarves and jewelry. The event is today, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 190 Southwood Drive, Palo Alto. (Tuesday, May 8, 2012, 8:48 AM)
Monday, May 7, 2012
Tomorrow's events (May 8)
Author talk: Martin Amis
A reading by Martin Amis as part of the Bill and Jean Lane Lecture Series. Amis is the author of 12 novels, including "The Rachel Papers," "House of Meetings" and "The Pregnant Widow." The event is tomorrow, May 8, at 7 p.m. at Cemex Auditorium, Zambrano Hall, Stanford University.
Fundraiser: PiE Fashion Show
Fashion Fundraiser to benefit Palo Alto Partners in Education. Children's fashion, shoes, T-shirts, chic bags, scarves and jewelry. The event is tomorrow, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 190 Southwood Drive, Palo Alto. (Monday, May 7, 2012, 8:22 AM)
Today's events (May 7)
Presentation: Re-Engineering Journalism
The 2012 class of John S. Knight Journalism Fellows present the innovative concepts and ventures they prototyped, iterated and user-tested during their year at Stanford. The event is today, May 7, at 5 p.m. at the Oberndorf Event Center, Room 302 North Building, Knight Management Center, Stanford University.
Paintings: Object or Illusion
Ceevah Sobel's paintings are a development of the sculpture "Streaming" on the San Francisquito storm drain facade. Influenced by water imagery, they express the ambiguity of being both material object and illusion. The art is at the Palo Alto Civic Center Lobby, 250 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. (Monday, May 7, 2012, 8:21 AM)
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