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 Palo Alto Online A&E is available via a RSS news reader. Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Tomorrow's events (Feb. 8)
Talk: Russ Feingold
Former U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin, is giving a free talk at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Feb. 8) on his upcoming book, "While America Sleeps: A Wake-Up Call for the Post-9/11 Era." The event is in Cemex Auditorium at Stanford University.
Stage and song: 'Out!'
A high school boy shakes things up by running for prom queen in "Out!", a new musical presented by Gunn High School's choir and staff tomorrow (Feb. 8) and Thursday (Feb. 9). Songs in the show by Nancy Hersage and Molly Hersage include "It Gets Better." Shows are at 8 p.m. in Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. (Tuesday, 8:42 AM)
Today's events (Feb. 7)
Poetry: Louise Gluck
Visiting poet Louise Gluck, whose 11 books include "A Village Life" and "Averno," will do a free reading at 8 p.m. tonight (Feb. 7). The event is at Stanford University, in the Cemex Auditorium, Zambrano Hall, Knight Management Center.
Theater: 'The Pitmen Painters'
TheatreWorks presents the last week of its production of the Lee Hall play "The Pitmen Painters" today (Feb. 7) through Feb. 12. Tonight's performance is at 7:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. (Tuesday, 8:41 AM)
Monday, February 6, 2012
Tomorrow's events (Feb. 7)
Poetry: Louise Gluck
Visiting poet Louise Gluck, whose 11 books include "A Village Life" and "Averno," will do a free reading at 8 p.m. tomorrow (Feb. 7). The event is at Stanford University, in the Cemex Auditorium, Zambrano Hall, Knight Management Center.
Theater: 'The Pitmen Painters'
TheatreWorks presents the last week of its production of the Lee Hall play "The Pitmen Painters" tomorrow (Feb. 7) through Feb. 12. Tomorrow's performance is at 7:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St. (Monday, 8:26 AM)
Today's events (Feb. 6)
Music: Jazz jam
Vocalist Jackie Gage sings with the Walt Hern Jazz Project tonight (Feb. 6) from 7 to 10 p.m. at Angelica's Bistro, 863 Main St., Redwood City. Dinner seating starts at 6 p.m.
Community: Open-mic night
Red Rock Coffee hosts its weekly open-mic night from 7 to 10 p.m. tonight (Feb. 6), inviting poets, musicians, stand-up comedians and other artists to share their work. The cafe is at 201 Castro St. in downtown Mountain View. (Monday, 8:23 AM)
Friday, February 3, 2012
This weekend's events (Feb. 4-5)
Benefit concert: Colbie Caillat
The Children's Health Council (CHC) will present a benefit concert with singer/guitarist Colbie Caillat on Saturday (Feb. 4) at 8:15 p.m at the Fox Theatre, 2223 Broadway, Redwood City. The Palo Alto-based CHC helps children with autism, ADHD, depression, anxiety, learning disabilities, developmental delays and other challenges.
Dance: 'Red Shift'
The Chocolate Heads Movement Band will perform "Red Shift" at the Roble Gym at Stanford on Saturday and Sunday (Feb. 3 and 4) at 8 p.m. The troupe is a "movement-driven band" composed of dancers, musicians, visual artists, writers and performance poets. The performances are free.
Festival: Lunar New Year
Redwood City will host a Lunar New Year celebration for the year of the dragon on Sunday (Feb. 4) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Courthouse Square. The celebration will include lion dancers, Red Panda Acrobats, martial arts, kids arts, zodiac-themed crafts, food and an inflatable playland. (Friday, 8:22 AM)
Today's events (Feb. 3)
Music: Chris Cucuzza
Morocco's Restaurant will host a performance by Chris Cucuzza, a flamenco guitarist with 15 years of experience, today (Feb. 3) at 6 p.m. Cucuzza will perform all original work at the event at 873 Castro St. in Mountain View.
Music: 'The Magic of Asian Zithers'
The opening concert of this year's Pan-Asian Music Festival today (Feb. 3) at 8 p.m. features three musicians who traveled to the U.S. for the festival. Chinese gu-zheng master Yuan Sha, Japanese koto master Kazue Sawai, and Korean gayageum master Ji Aeri will play at Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 551 Serra Mall, Stanford. (Friday, 8:20 AM)
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Tomorrow's events (Feb. 3)
Music: Chris Cucuzza)
Morocco's Restaurant will host a performance by Chris Cucuzza, a flamenco guitarist with 15 years of experience, tomorrow (Feb. 3) at 6 p.m. Cucuzza will perform all original work at the event at 873 Castro St., Mountain View.
Music: 'The Magic of Asian Zithers'
The opening concert of this year's Pan-Asian Music Festival tomorrow (Feb. 3) at 8 p.m. features three musicians who traveled to the U.S. for the festival. Chinese gu-zheng master Yuan Sha, Japanese koto master Kazue Sawai, and Korean gayageum master Ji Aeri will play at Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 551 Serra Mall, Stanford. (Thursday, 8:14 AM)
Today's events (Feb. 2)
Book signing: Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket)
Daniel Handler, also known by the pen name Lemony Snicket, will appear at Kepler's Books and Magazines today (Feb. 2) at 7 p.m. along with Maira Kalman, the illustrator of Handler's newest book, "Why We Broke Up." The event will be held at Kepler's, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park.
Lecture: Martha Nussbaum
Martha Nussbaum will appear at Cubberley Auditorium today (Feb. 2) at 7:30 p.m. for her lecture "Not for Profit: Why Democracy needs the Humanities." She will discuss the dangers of focusing on national economic gain, nations, and their systems of education, while discarding humanities and the arts. Cubberley Auditorium is located at 485 Lasuen Mall, Stanford. (Thursday, 8:13 AM)
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Tomorrow's events (Feb. 2)
Book signing: Daniel Handler (Lemony Snicket)
Daniel Handler, also known by the pen name Lemony Snicket, will appear at Kepler's Books and Magazines tomorrow (Feb. 2) at 7 p.m. along with Maira Kalman, the illustrator of Handler's newest book, "Why We Broke Up." The event is at the Menlo Park City Council chambers at 701 Laurel St.
Lecture: Martha Nussbaum
Martha Nussbaum will appear at Cubberley Auditorium tomorrow (Feb. 2) at 7:30 p.m. for her lecture "Not for Profit: Why Democracy needs the Humanities." She will discuss the dangers of focusing on national economic gain, nations and their systems of education, while discarding humanities and the arts. Cubberley Auditorium is located at 485 Lasuen Mall in Stanford. (Wednesday, 8:15 AM)
Today's events (Feb.1)
Art exhibit: Walker Evans
The Cantor Arts Center will present an exhibit of photos by American photographer Walker Evans during his 50-year career. The exhibit opens today (Feb. 1) at 11 a.m. at the Stanford University museum.
Music: Middle Eastern Music & Belly Dancing show
Morocco's restaurant will host a mini belly-dancing class from 6:30 p.m. today (Feb. 1) and professional dancers will perform after that. Reservations are recommended to the event at 873 Castro St. in Mountain View. (Wednesday, 8:11 AM)
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Tomorrow's events (Feb. 1)
Art exhibit: Walker Evans
The Cantor Arts Center will present an exhibit of photos by American photographer Walker Evans during his 50-year career. The exhibit opens tomorrow (Feb. 1) at 11 a.m. at the Stanford University museum.
Music: Middle Eastern Music & Belly Dancing show
Morocco's restaurant will host a mini belly dancing class from 6:30 p.m. tomorrow (Feb. 1) and professional dancers will perform after that. Reservations are recommended to the event at 873 Castro St. in Mountain View. (Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 8:26 AM)
Today's events (Jan. 31)
Art exhibit: 'Libations'
Gallery 9 in Los Altos will begin showing a photography exhibit celebrating spirits, their vessels and the craft of their creation today (Jan. 31) through Feb. 25 at 143 Main St., Los Altos. The gallery is open Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Class: Master rose gardening
Master Gardeners will describe how to prune roses to improve their health, vigor, structure and appearance. The class is today (Jan. 31) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. (Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 8:25 AM)
Monday, January 30, 2012
Tomorrow's events (Jan. 31)
Art exhibit: 'Libations'
Gallery 9 in Los Altos will begin showing a photography exhibit celebrating spirits, their vessels and the craft of their creation tomorrow (Jan. 31) through Feb. 25 at 143 Main St., Los Altos. The gallery is open Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Class: Master rose gardening
Master Gardeners will describe how to prune roses to improve their health, vigor, structure and appearance. The class is tomorrow (Jan. 31) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 8:15 AM)
Today's events (Jan. 30)
Music: World Harmony Chorus
Students of World Harmony Chorus at The Community School of Music and Arts will perform songs from around the globe tonight (Jan. 30) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View.
International events: Karl Eikenberry
Karl W. Eikenberry, former ambassador to Afghanistan and commander of the American-led Coalition Forces, will discuss the conduct of the war in Afghanistan and its transition to sovereignty and leadership. The event will be held today (Jan. 30) at 4:30 p.m. in the Bechtel Conference Center Encina Hall 616 Serra St., Stanford. (Monday, January 30, 2012, 8:09 AM)
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