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Today's events (Jan. 17)
The Ethics of Wealth: 'Why I Left Goldman Sachs'
In the spring of 2012, The New York Times published an Op-ed piece by Greg Smith, who had recently resigned as the head of Goldman Sachs' United States equity derivatives business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Smith will discuss his career and the Op-Ed, titled "Why I Left Goldman Sachs," today, Jan. 18, from noon to 1 p.m. at CEMEX Auditorium, Knight Management Center, 641 Knight Way, Stanford.
Community: Knit-In to Benefit War-Related Charities
The Los Altos Library will be hosting a knit/crochet-in to make needed items for active-duty soldiers, wounded vets and Afghan families. The items will be sent to Warmth for Warriors, Soldier's Angels and Afghans for Afghans. The event is today, Jan. 17, 3-5 p.m. at Los Altos Library Program Room, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. (Thursday, 8:05 AM)

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Tomorrow's events (Jan. 17)
The Ethics of Wealth: 'Why I Left Goldman Sachs'
In the spring of 2012, The New York Times published an Op-ed piece by Greg Smith, who had recently resigned as the head of Goldman Sachs' United States equity derivatives business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Smith will discuss his career and the Op-Ed, titled "Why I Left Goldman Sachs," tomorrow, Jan. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. at CEMEX Auditorium, Knight Management Center, 641 Knight Way, Stanford.
Community: Knit-In to Benefit War-Related Charities
The Los Altos Library will be hosting a knit/crochet-in to make needed items for active-duty soldiers, wounded vets and Afghan families. The items will be sent to Warmth for Warriors, Soldier's Angels and Afghans for Afghans. The event is tomorrow, Jan. 17, 3-5 p.m. at Los Altos Library Program Room, 13 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. (Wednesday, 8:19 AM)

Today's events (Jan. 16)
Art: 'Cuban at Heart: A Photographic Exhibition'
Foothill College presents "Cuban at Heart: A Photographic Exhibition," which captures the magnetic pull of the Cuban people as photographed by 16 Foothill College photography students and their instructor. Today, Jan. 16, is the last day the exhibition will show. It is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Krause Center for Innovation Gallery at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.
Kids: Jr. Naturalist After-school Camp
The Environmental Volunteers invite 3rd-5th graders to their hands-on, interactive nature-based lessons and activities in the Palo Alto Baylands. The free after-school program starts today, Jan. 16, at the Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. The program will continue to be held every other Wednesday through Feb. 27. (Wednesday, 8:17 AM)

Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Tomorrow's events (Jan. 16)
Art: 'Cuban at Heart: A Photographic Exhibition'
Foothill College presents "Cuban at Heart: A Photographic Exhibition," which captures the magnetic pull of the Cuban people as photographed by 16 Foothill College photography students and their instructor. Tomorrow, Jan. 16, is the last day the exhibition will show. It is open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Krause Center for Innovation Gallery at Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills.
Kids: Jr. Naturalist After-school Camp
The Environmental Volunteers invite 3rd-5th graders to their hands-on, interactive nature-based lessons and activities in the Palo Alto Baylands. The free after-school program starts tomorrow, Jan. 16, at the Environmental Volunteers EcoCenter, 2560 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto. The program will continue to be held every other Wednesday through Feb. 27. (Tuesday, 8:12 AM)

Today's events (Jan. 15)
Music: NCCO National Tour Kick-Off Concert
The New Century Chamber Orchestra's kick-off concert will include a repertoire by Mendelssohn, Bolcom, Hector Villa-Lobos and Richard Strauss. The event will be today, Jan. 15, 8-10 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton.
The Ethics of Wealth: 'Extreme Morality'
Most people don't believe that if they spend $200 on shoes that could have bought life-saving medicine for a child in need, they're still responsible for a death. This talk will tell the story of a couple of young utilitarians who do believe it and live their lives accordingly. It will take place today, Jan. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. at Cemex Auditorium, Zambrano Hall, 641 Knight Way,
Stanford. (Tuesday, 8:09 AM)

Monday, January 14, 2013
Tomorrow's events (Jan. 15)
Music: NCCO National Tour Kick-Off Concert
The New Century Chamber Orchestra's kick-off concert will include a repertoire by Mendelssohn, Bolcom, Hector Villa-Lobos and Richard Strauss. The event will be tomorrow, Jan. 15, 8-10 p.m. at the Center for Performing Arts at Menlo-Atherton, 555 Middlefield Road, Atherton.
The Ethics of Wealth: 'Extreme Morality'
Most people don't believe that if they spend $200 on shoes that could have bought life-saving medicine for a child in need, they're still responsible for a death. This talk will tell the story of a couple of young utilitarians who do believe it and live their lives accordingly. It will take place Jan. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. at Cemex Auditorium, Zambrano Hall, 641 Knight Way,
Stanford. (Monday, 8:22 AM)

Today's events (Jan. 14)
Kids: Mr. Horsefeathers comedy and juggling
Mr. Horsefeathers presents a combination of magic, juggling and fun for children ages 4 and up. He will perform today, Jan. 14, 4-4:45 p.m. at the Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton.
Class: Wondrous Love Book Reading
David Harvey presents his views of homosexuality throughout the scriptures. Straight people can gain a fresh understanding of the journey that many gay Christians encounter, and LGBT Christians can find a friend. The event is today, Jan. 14, 7:30-9 p.m. at Sequoia Union High School District Offices, 480 James Ave., Redwood City. (Monday, 8:19 AM)

Friday, January 11, 2013
This weekend's events (Jan. 12-13)
Author: Daniel Pink
Washington, D.C., author Daniel Pink will give a talk about his new book, "To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others." The event is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, at Kepler's Books at 1010 El Camino Real in Menlo Park.
Concert: Fortnightly Music Club
Rimsky-Korsakov, Ravel, Beethoven and Gershwin are on the bill for the next free Fortnightly Music Club concert at 7 p.m. this Sunday, Jan. 13. The event is at the Lucie Stern Community Center at 1305 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto.
Author: Lisa O'Donnell
Presented by the Palo Alto Library and Books Inc., novelist Lisa O'Donnell will give a free author talk about her Scotland-set book "The Death of Bees." The event is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at the downtown Palo Alto library branch, 270 Forest Ave. (Friday, 8:06 AM)

Today's events (Jan. 11)
Exhibition: 'City Beneath the City'
Art meets archaeology in a new show of artifacts from San Jose's first Chinese community, which burned down in 1887. The free exhibition runs through April 30 at the Stanford Archaeology Center, Building 500, 488 Escondido Mall.
Theater: 'Intimate Apparel'
"Intimate Apparel," a Lynn Nottage play about an African-American woman who overcame poverty with the help of her sewing needle, opens tonight, Jan. 11, at the Pear Avenue Theatre in Mountain View. The show runs through Jan. 27. (Friday, 8:05 AM)

Thursday, January 10, 2013
Tomorrow's events (Jan. 11)
Exhibition: 'City Beneath the City'
Art meets archaeology in a new show of artifacts from San Jose's first Chinese community, which burned down in 1887. The free exhibition runs through April 30 at the Stanford Archaeology Center, Building 500, 488 Escondido Mall. An opening reception is set for 4 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 11.
Theater: 'Intimate Apparel'
"Intimate Apparel," a Lynn Nottage play about an African-American woman who overcame poverty with the help of her sewing needle, opens tomorrow, Jan. 11, at the Pear Avenue Theatre in Mountain View. The show runs through Jan. 27. (Thursday, January 10, 2013, 7:36 AM)

Today's events (Jan. 10)
Poetry: 'City of Rivers'
Zubair Ahmed, a poet who also teaches mechanical engineering and creative writing at Stanford University, will appear at a book launch for his new poetry collection, "City of Rivers," at 6 p.m. today, Jan. 10, at the Stanford Bookstore. His poems are rooted in his childhood in Bangladesh.
Talk: 'Conversations on Compassion'
Photographer Lisa Kristine, who specializes in humanitarian topics in indigenous cultures, will give a free talk at 6 p.m. today, Jan. 10, at Cubberley Auditorium at Stanford University. She has published five books of photography and produced three documentaries. (Thursday, January 10, 2013, 7:34 AM)

Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Today's events (Jan. 10)
Poetry: 'City of Rivers'
Zubair Ahmed, a poet who also teaches mechanical engineering and creative writing at Stanford University, will appear at a book launch for his new poetry collection, "City of Rivers," at 6 p.m. tonight, Jan. 10, at the Stanford Bookstore. His poems are rooted in his childhood in Bangladesh.
Talk: 'Conversations on Compassion'
Photographer Lisa Kristine, who specializes in humanitarian topics in indigenous cultures, will give a free talk at 6 p.m. tonight, Jan. 10, at Cubberley Auditorium at Stanford University. She has published five books of photography and produced three documentaries. (Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 8:22 AM)

Today's events (Jan. 9)
Art: 'Ironic Icons'
In oil on woodblock, artist Valentin Popov pays tongue-in-cheek homage to Facebook, BP and other corporations by including their logos in pseudo-religious icons. The new show runs through Jan. 19 at Smith Andersen Editions, 440 Pepper Ave., Palo Alto.
Film: 'Knife Fight'
Filmmaker Bill Guttentag ("Nanking") will present a free pre-release screening of his new film, "Knife Fight," at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Jan. 9, in the CEMEX Auditorium, Knight Management Center, Stanford University. Starring Rob Lowe and Carrie-Anne Moss, the film is a behind-the-scenes political story. (Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 8:08 AM)

Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Tomorrow's events (Jan. 9)
Art: 'Ironic Icons'
In oil on woodblock, artist Valentin Popov pays tongue-in-cheek homage to Facebook, BP and other corporations by including their logos in pseudo-religious icons. The new show runs through Jan. 19 at Smith Andersen Editions, 440 Pepper Ave., Palo Alto.
Film: 'Knife Fight'
Filmmaker Bill Guttentag ("Nanking") will present a free pre-release screening of his new film, "Knife Fight," at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 9, in the CEMEX Auditorium, Knight Management Center, Stanford University. Starring Rob Lowe and Carrie-Anne Moss, the film is a behind-the-scenes political story. (Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 7:09 AM)

Today's events (Jan. 8)
Art: 'Arsenal'
Today, Jan. 8, Stanford University's department of art and art history opens a new exhibit, "Arsenal," at the Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery on campus. The show features the work of five first-year MFA students -- photography, video, sculpture and other pieces -- and will run through Feb. 10.
Film: Central Asia Film Series
As part of the free Central Asia Film Series on campus at Stanford University, the 2004 movie "Shiza," about a teenaged boy working in the underground bare-knuckle-fighting world, will be shown tonight, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. Hailing from Kazakhstan and directed by Gulshat (Guka) Omarova, the film will be shown in Building 370, Room 370. (Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 7:08 AM)

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