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Music director praises Daves Avenue drama education
The music director of the upcoming 42nd Street Moon presentation of Stephen Sondheim's legendary “A Little Night Music” got his start in Daves Avenue Elementary School productions of “The Pajama Game,” “Guys and Dolls” and “Annie Get Your Gun.”
Daniel Thomas, 49, says those early...
West Valley Youth Theater’s ‘Rent’ opens with a powerful performance
West Valley Youth Theater’s production of "Rent" (school edition) debutedyesterday at Leigh High School. The dramatic acting, captivating singing, and soaring rock score performed by a live band created a powerful performance of this iconic Broadway musical.
The audience couldn’t contain their praise, erupting in...
Festival pairs opportunity with wine
After all the craft sales, beer sipping and classic rock dancing, organizers of the Fiesta de Artes festival announced that they had successfully funded another year of Turnaround Scholarships.
And while sponsorships dipped from previous years, quick action by volunteers resulted in a big increase...
On the cutting edge, with Cinequest’s Halfdan Hussey
San Jose’s homegrown film festival, Cinequest—which is on now through the rest of March—will feature some 250 movies from 45 different companies. More than 100 of these are premieres of one kind or another.
Cinequest is also a showcase for new technology—“a discovery bastion” not...
James McMurtry takes ‘Los Gatos’ song for a spin at Americana Awards
Nearly a year ago, I was having a drink and editing some video over at the Roadhouse Restaurant & Inn in Davenport, when I met a surfer, up from LA for a weekend trip.
When I told him I was working as a reporter for...
Campbell resident penning novel set in 1940’s SF Chinatown
When the Los Gatan reached Campbell resident Kyla Zhao by phone, just weeks before the launch of her children’s novel about a girl who plays chess, she was in Seoul.
The author and tech industry professional, who is originally from Singapore, said it was nice...
L’Atelier Los Gatos is making space downtown to create
Just what is a l’atelier? Well, for starters, it’s a French word meaning a studio where artists work. It also refers to the place where master artists train students. It could be for anything from high fashion, to writing, to creating poetry—and every art...
CASSY fundraiser with Morning Rotary entertains packed plaza
Los Gatos Morning Rotary held the Endless Summer Concert and fundraiser to support Counseling and Support Services for Youth (CASSY) on Friday evening at Town Plaza Park.
The concert featured the musical talents of Mahin Arminian, Ruth Gerson with daughter Hope, and the Hitmen.
CASSY provides...
Philanthropists give biggest donation ever to Los Gatos art institution
New Museum Los Gatos announced July 11 that it received an unprecedented $1 million gift—the largest donation in the history of the organization.
The gift was made by Los Gatos philanthropists and longtime NUMU supporters Mike and Alyce Parsons.
The donation will establish the “Mike and...
Art Around Town (photos)
The curtain goes up on the nights a nude model is being drawn...
...as renowned portrait artist John Robert Peck works with his Tuesday evening charcoal drawing class at the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company.
Workshops are offered thru NUMU, too, and commissions are accepted.
Dinah Cotton...
