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Los Gatos’ little museum has big youth program going on
This month around town, you may have seen a group of happy children (ages 8-12) without cell phones in their hands—participants in this summer’s Aspiring Artists Footbridge Mural Project.
Each week in June, the youths meet to create art. This work will be eventually placed...
Local broadcaster Pirate Cat Radio expands to Portland
Los Gatos-based Pirate Cat Radio (KPCR-LP) has now added a third location to its growing network of low-power FM stations.
Its latest frequency is KVBE-LP 91.1 FM in Portland, Ore.
Like with its Los Gatos coverage area, the new signal is concentrated in a suburban region...
Los Gatos Ballet to perform ‘Nutcracker’ at McAfee Performing Arts Center in Saratoga; Fantasy of Lights continues (Calendar)
CALENDAR for the week of Dec. 14-20.
‘Nutcracker’
Los Gatos Ballet will bring its performance of “Nutcracker” on Dec. 20-22 at 7pm at McAfee Performing Arts Center, 20300 Herriman Ave. in Saratoga. For information and tickets, visit losgatosballet.org/nutcracker.
Fantasy of Lights
Fantasy of Lights Drive-thru tickets are on...
Los Gatos’ country station selling to K-LOVE owner for $3M
It traces its roots to North Santa Cruz Avenue. Its second studio was on Royce Street.
And even after moving its air room to San Jose, Los Gatos has remained 95.3 KRTY’s home, as far as the Federal Communications Commission is concerned. The independently-owned station...
Entering the Potatoverse: KCAT film fest brings student creations to life on big screen
Melissa Toren, the executive director of KCAT TV (Comcast), gazed at the red-carpet scene surrounding her, Monday morning, as student actors, directors, writers and cinematographers filed into the Los Gatos Theatre for the big end to summer camp.
She lifted her hand to her heart.
“I...
The Three Graces have arrived at Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
Three classic figures—splendor, joy and good cheer—now reside at the front of Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co., representing the “stronger together” ethos that has been a theme since a devastating car crash shook the building.
The artist behind this temporary mural, which went up last...
@ LG’s Library: Conversation between Gary Singh (Metro SV’s urban explorer) and author Dr. Rudy Rucker
You may have recently devoured his 2022 San Jose Jazz Summerfest round-up, enjoyed learning about the "ambient and dissonant sounds" of the "Industrial Triangle," or the Hidden History of Lincoln Avenue, but now fans of writer Gary Singh—a columnist for sister publication Metro Silicon...
Carlota Roa receives Honorable Mention at International Latino Book Awards
Local author Carlota Roa was recognized with an Honorable Mention at the International Latino Book Awards, one of the most prestigious competitions dedicated to Spanish and English literature in the United States.
This year’s event was held at MiraCosta College on Oct. 25.
“This was amazing,”...
Rick Alegria highlights 3rd annual drum recital at Little Lou’s BBQ
Earlier this month, on Aug. 2, Rick Alegria’s Third Annual Drum Recital took place at Little Lou’s BBQ in Campbell.
With over 20 performances, students from all age ranges and abilities took to the stage to show off their skills. Between well known hits like...
Scrappy the Cat is the town’s new unofficial monument
Scrappy the Los Gatos trash-gato is Lauren Surrette's newest artwork, and it’s creating quite a stir. She started with a turkey for Thanksgiving, and a snowman for Christmas. And now, made from recyclables at home (where she lives with her family), Scrappy the Cat...
