Articles by Christiana Cobb

FurCon returns to San Jose Convention Center

FurCon returns to San Jose Convention Center

Furries from all around will take over the streets of San Jose and the McEnery Convention Center for Further Confusion 2015. Further Confusion: London Fog- a Victorian Murder Mystery, will feature various events and seminars for the furry community—people interested in animal characters with human characteristics. Many…

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So You Think You Can Dance Tour Hits San Jose

So You Think You Can Dance Tour Hits San Jose

Finalists from popular TV show So You Think You Can Dance, waltz, swing, foxtrot, leap, tap and spin their way into San Jose for a live performance at City National Civic on Jan 29. The tour brings dancers Ricky Ubeda, Valerie Rockey, Jessica Richens,  Zack Everhart, Casey Askew, Rudy Abreu and…

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Santa Clara MLK Freedom Train Rides One Last Time

Santa Clara MLK Freedom Train Rides One Last Time

This year marks the end of a legacy as the MLK Association of Santa Clara Valley’s Freedom Train takes its final ride to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Freedom Train, chartered by the Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Santa Clara Valley, transports participants via…

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Q&A: Robert Shuck of Goodwill Silicon Valley

Q&A: Robert Shuck of Goodwill Silicon Valley

Robert Shuck, director of contracts, facilities and sustainability for Goodwill of Silicon Valley, worked his way out of homelessness and up the ladder through the mattress recycling program offered by Goodwill and GreenWaste Recovery. Goodwill provides a local job program where individuals deconstruct unwanted mattresses…

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Union 271 Brings Locally Sourced Cuisine to Palo Alto

Union 271 Brings Locally Sourced Cuisine to Palo Alto

The broad-ranging bistro menu of Local Union 271 covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, but is perhaps most thorough in the lengths it goes to remind visitors of the restaurant’s local sourcing practices. A box listing each of the farms sourced for ingredients dominates the top…

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Bank Club to Close in January as Owner Plans New Venue

Bank Club to Close in January as Owner Plans New Venue

The Blank Club, one of the only music venues downtown to consistently host touring bands, will close this month as owner Corey O’Brien prepares to open a new, larger space on South First Street. O’Brien, who has operated the Blank Club for the last 12…

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San Jose Jazz Announces Winter Fest Lineup

San Jose Jazz Announces Winter Fest Lineup

San Jose Jazz announced the lineup for its annual Winter Fest concert series with Taylor McFerrin, Kris Bowers and Kendrick Scott  performing with Taylor Eigsti among the headliners. Returning to venues throughout downtown San Jose starting Feb. 27 to March 8, Winter Fest will also host…

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MeshugaNutcracker Brings a Jewish Twist to Holiday Traditional

MeshugaNutcracker Brings a Jewish Twist to Holiday Traditional

In a break from the plethora of Christmas celebrations this winter, the MeshugaNutcracker! honors the holiday of Chanukah with Christmas music for Jews and non-Jews to enjoy. Shannon Guggenheim, producer of MeshugaNutcracker! former owner of the now-closed Reto Dome, said the musical, since 2003, focuses on…

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Christmas in the Park Celebrates 35 Years of Holiday Tradition

Christmas in the Park Celebrates 35 Years of Holiday Tradition

Christmas in the Park celebrates its 35th anniversary and remains a staple for many San Jose residents as part of the holiday season.

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Whole Foods Breaks Bread After Much Anticipation

Whole Foods Breaks Bread After Much Anticipation

After eight years of waiting, Whole Foods on The Alameda in downtown San Jose opened to the public today. Hundreds gathered to break bread with community members, market managers and Sharkie of the San Jose Sharks. Adam Smith, executive coordinator of store development for Whole…

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