Thursday, August 07, 2008

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Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Librarycall for details

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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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…

408.765.0503

Alice's Wonderland

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose10am–5pm

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

408.298.5437

Andy Warhol prints

Cantor Arts Centercall for details

In the Contemporary Gallery.

650.723.4177

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.

650.723.4177

Bonfires and Bugs: The Art and Science of Camping

Moah Museum of American Heritage11am-4pm

Artifacts of past and present camping techniques and traditions.

650.321.1004

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.

408.287.2290

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.

650.810.1010

CIRCUS VARGAS

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds4:30 and 7:30pm

Circus Vargas 2008 is bringing its brilliant blend of breathtaking circus artistry and hilarious slapstick comedy to the San Francisco Bay Area…

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Cycle Tours and Rides

Eco City Cycles7PM-2AMCall ahead or hail curbside

Take a ride around Downtown San Jose in the back of a Eco City Cycle bicycle taxi. Mention SanJose.com for specials! This bicycle taxi service…

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History of Technology Exhibit

Moah Museum of American Heritage11am-4pm

The museum features exhibits celebrating the history of technology, including a vintage kitchen, a print shop and a radio-repair shop.

650.321.1004

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…

Stone River

Cantor Arts Centercall for details

An outdoor environmental installation by Andy Goldsworthy.

650.723.4177

Studio Practices

Cantor Arts Center10am–5pm

Prints from the 16th through 18th centuries of artist mock-ups.

650.723.4177

The Crown of the Peninsula

Los Altos History Museumnoon-4pm

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

650.948.9427

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