Saturday, August 30, 2008

Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon

San Jose Museum of Art11am - 5pm

Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon examines the development of robot iconography in fine art over the past 50 years. In 1920, the term robot…

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My Strange Nation

Dragon Theatre2:00 pm

theatre Q presents World Premiere Musical Review: My Strange Nation, the Music of Susan Werner theatre Q is please to invite you to the…

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Grey Gardens

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts2 and 7pm

TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, continues its 39th season with the first post-Broadway production of the scandalously…

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Planet Asia

Voodoo Lounge9pm

Every week, the South Bay hip-hop showcase manages to pull in some big-time talent; last week saw Wu-Tang Clan�s Killah Priest and Sunspot Jonz…

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"Angel at the Bar, Jazz on the Plazz - Bar Paintings & Jazz Art" - New Oil Paintings By Contemporary Realist Riki R. Nelson

Peabody Fine Art Gallery10 to 5

Riki R Nelson's biggest show and only reception of the year at Peabody Gallery. Come celebrate the unveiling of a new collection of original…

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A New 19th Century: The Mondavi Family Gallery Reinstalled

Cantor Arts Centercall for details

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African Art in Context

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Alice's Wonderland

Children's Discovery Museum of San Josenoon�5pm

From the "Riverbank" to the "Underground," explore this 2,500 square-feet exhibit based on "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

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Altar Boyz

The Stage2pm

"Altar Boyz" tells the story of a small-town Christian boy band saving the souls of one screaming fan at a time.

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Andy Warhol prints

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In the Contemporary Gallery.

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Annie Knapp Fitz

Los Altos History Museumnoon-4pm

A retrospective and biographical exhibit featuring drawings, portrait busts and paintings with scenes from Bay Area cities.

Artists Abroad

Cantor Arts Center11am-5pm

Works on paper featuring views of Paris, Rome and elsewhere.

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Babes Comedy Night

7 Stars Bar & Grill7pm

Standup comedy with different local comics each week.

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Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad

Oak Meadow Park10:30 am to 4:30 pm

Ride the 102-year-old train through Oak Meadow and Vasona Park. Plus, kids can ride the restored carousel at Oak Meadow Park.

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Blossom Hill Farmers Market

Princeton Plaza Mall10am-2pm

Featuring California Certified growers and producers.

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Bounce Like Bounce Star Sweepstakes

BOUNCE-A-RAMAAll day

Bounce A Rama, a premier Air-flatables BouncePark is giving away 5 birthday parties (a $350 value each) with our Party Like A Bounce Star Sweepstakes.…

Capelinhos 50-Year Anniversary

History Parkcall for details

Documentation of the 50 years since the devastation of the Capelinhos Volcano, which caused a wave of immigration of Azoreans to California.

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Charles Babbage's Difference Engine No. 2

Computer History Museumcall for details

One of the earliest designs for an automatic computing engine. Live demonstrations take place Wed-Fri at 2pm and Sat-Sun at 1 and 2pm.

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Children's Exhibits

Children's Discovery Museum of San Josecall for details

The museum hosts a variety of ongoing, hands-on exhibits for kids. Exhibits include "Bubbalogna," "Current Connections," "Secrets of Circles"…

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Committee Members Wanted

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Sunnyvale's Cultural Diversity Advisory Committee is currently recruiting new members. Applications must be received by Sep 12.

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