Wednesday, August 19, 2009

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Edible Expeditions

Conservatory of Flowers9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays -Sundays

Surprises abound about the treats we eat in a new exhibition at San Francisco’s Conservatory of Flowers called Edible Expeditions. It’s a chance…

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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

SAP Center7:30pm

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will return to the Bay Area with the 139th edition of The Greatest Show On Earth, this year presenting Over…

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Picturing California 1890-1920

Los Altos History MuseumThu-Sun, noon-4pm

Explore early California in dozens of large photographs used to promote the west at the turn of the last century. From Yosemite to the missions…

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From the Bronze Age of China to Japan's Floating World

Cantor Arts Center11am-8pm

The exhibition presents works from many eras and broad geography, from China's Zhou dynasty, which ruled between the 11th and third centuries…

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Digital Transformations

The Intel Museum9am-6pm

Explore through interactive exhibits how technologies used to capture images, communicate across distance and record sound have evolved over…

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Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. LibraryMon-Tue and Thu, 11am-6pm, Wed, 11am-8pm, Fri, 11am-5pm and Sat, 1-5pm.

Displays of original Beethoven manuscripts, first editions, a lock of the composer's hair, art and demonstrations of historical keyboards. Fifth…

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Samurai

Asian Art Museum10:00 am to 5:00 pm Evening hours Thursdays until 9:00 pm

The samurai culture and code of conduct, bushido, have long captivated the imaginations and aspirations of young and old in the Western world.…

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Art Museum of Los Gatos12p-4p

A new group show features the photography of Ken Holden, the sculpture of Gustavo Torres and the paintings of Mark Lightfoot.

Voices From the Cannery

History | San Josesee website for details

An online-only exhibit presenting oral histories from former plant workers. Visit www.historysanjose.org/cannerylife to view the exhibit.

The Crown of the Peninsula

Los Altos History Museumnoon-4pm

Exhibit depicts the uses of local land and its inhabitants over time.

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SF Explorer Cruise

Red and White Fleet3:30 pm

Explore the True San Francisco on this unique 90-minute cruise highlighting San Francisco’s Architectural-, Natural-, and Native American History.…

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Orchard Tours

Filoli Center10:30am-noon

Explore Filoli's heirloom orchard and learn about how it's preserving the history of the area. Advanced reservations are required. Ticket…

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Label Legacy

History | San Josesee website for details

This online exhibit focuses on various local labeling companies, the labeling process and the legacy of the everyday works of art. Visit…

In the Land of the Head Hunters

Pacific Film Archive (PFA)6:30 pm

Part of the PFA series, Festival of Preservation. With Judith Rosenberg on piano.

Hop-On Hop-Off Doubledecker Tour

Red and White Fleet10:00 am

With numerous Hop-On locations throughout Downtown San Francisco, visit all of the sights of San Francisco at your own pace! Enjoy unlimited…

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Home Front: Santa Clara Valley's World War II Experience

History Park11 am - 4 pm

A glimpse into how San José and the Santa Clara Valley were affected by World War II is presented in an exciting History San Jose exhibit. Home…

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Golden Gate Bay Cruise

Red and White Fleet10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:15 pm , 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:15 pm

Launched in 1939 as part of the Golden Gate International Exposition, this cruise has been a highlight of any visit to San Francisco for 70…

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