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Los Gatos artist presents solo exhibit
Whitney Modern Contemporary Fine Art Gallery presents “Reminisce,” a solo exhibition featuring a new body of work by Los Gatos artist Gordon Smedt. The exhibition will be on view through May 28 at the gallery located at 24 N. Santa Cruz Ave., second floor...
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...
My Disneyland-themed vision for LGS Rec’s facility
First, the disclaimer. While I am the chairperson of the Community Health and Senior Services Commission (CHSSC), I write this article on my own behalf.
Second, hopefully, my colleagues on CHSSC and the Los Gatos Town Council will not decide to oust me or demote...
Opportunities for local students include broadcasting, college funding
Pirate Cat Radio KPCR 92.9 FM is launching its first Teen Radio Camp, a new summer program where teens ages 13-17 learn how to create and broadcast original radio content.
The camp will run weekly from June 9 to Aug. 8 at the KPCR studio...
Rebel Yell: Los Gatos Local Makes Memories at Scotts Valley Food, Beer + Wine Fest
Los Gatos resident Kathy Skirmont, a member of the Rebel Legion costume group’s Bay Area chapter, made the trek over the hill into Santa Cruz County to participate in the Scotts Valley Food, Beer and Wine Festival Aug. 21.
That included making an out-of-this-world impression...
Veterans group sharing stories of Vietnam War-era service members
While in office, President Barack Obama signed a declaration that paid homage to America's Vietnam War veterans. Vietnam War Veteran Commemoration Day takes place on March 29 and 30 throughout states in the U.S. California has chosen to celebrate Vietnam War vets on March...
25-year-old artist with autism has lived fully thanks to his mother
At two years old, Shane Tarkington was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at Good Sam Hospital. By then, a child is usually capable of speaking words and communicating in other ways. But Tarkington's parents recall how their son wasn't able to do so...
Bareroot season begins in January
Christmas trees and associated items are no imposition for nurseries. They are seasonal while not much else is appealing to a retail market. They occupy retail area that summer and autumn commodities relinquished earlier. Then, they relinquish their same space as bareroot stock becomes...
Shoe designer teams-up with Mélodie for a Sept. 2 popup
This year in footwear, I spy a maximalist style, as Los Gatos’ very own Flor de Maria continues to stun on red carpets and award show afterparties. And now she’s preparing for a popup event on Main Street, in partnership with upstart retailer Mélodie...
High schoolers get dramatic with Santa Cruz Shakespeare; El Camino Health earns top marks (local scene)
Los Gatos High School drama students have partnered with Santa Cruz Shakespeare to be a model for their educational outreach program; Assembly committee on mental health meets in Los Gatos; El Camino Health earns top hospital award.
