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pring is in full bloom and that means outdoor festival season is just getting underway. The Bay Area’s popular festival circuit officially kicks-off on Saturday and Sunday, May 5-6, in Mountain View where bustling, walkable Castro Street is transformed into a friendly, moveable feast of people and colorful tents for the 16th Annual A La Carte & Art. Throngs of visitors are expected to gather for this beloved springtime celebration of the arts which this year honors Cinco de Mayo.

Presented by the Mountain View Central Business Association, the vibrant, open-air festival will feature two days of live music, a fine arts and crafts show with 200 of the West Coast’s top artists showing their latest handcrafted wares, artisan specialty food purveyors, health and wellness displays, an organic and green products showcase, home and garden exhibits, festive food and drink with premium wine, microbrews, margaritas, mojitos, sangria and mimosas, a farmers’ market with fresh seasonal produce, a multitude of kids’ amusements in the Tons of Fun Zone, and “A La Car & Art” — a classic car show.

Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Admission is free.

How It All Began A La Carte & Art is the largest annual fund-raiser for the Mountain View Central Business Association (CBA). A non-profit organization made up of local merchants and businesses, the CBA is dedicated to promoting business growth through participation and sponsorship of numerous community activities and events.

Sensational Live Music Two full days of live music on stage and street turn downtown Mountain View into the Bay Area’s entertainment hotspot for the weekend. A smashing lineup ten big name bands play two lively, fun-filled days of classic rock ‘n roll, down-home rhythm and blues, spirited mariachi, dance and party music. The lineup includes the fabulously gifted mariachi band Trio Estrella De Oro, Livewire, Zebop, Blue House, The Hitmen, The Groove Kings, Bob Culbertson, Oscar

Artisan Specialty Food For foodies, it simply doesn’t get any better than the artisan specialty food available at the festival. The world’s finest purveyors will be on-hand to showcase, sample and sell their incredible edibles. It’s a fabulous opportunity to stock up on gourmet pomegranate products, olive oil, barrel-aged vinegars, salad dressings, garlic mushrooms, stuffed olives, mustards, pickled garlic, mustard blends, curds and scone mixes, marinades and finishing sauces, exotic jams and jellies, honey products, butters and chutneys, Kona coffee, flavored wine slush drinks and lots more — just a taste of the mouth-watering offerings to sample and buy.

MOUNTAIN VIEW’S A LA CARTE & ART KICKS OFF MAY 5-6 WITH A SALUTE TO CINCO DE MAYO Reynolds, Ancient Winds, and Emerson & The Growiser Band.

Fine Art, Cool Crafts Pacific Fine Arts brings their world-class stable of exceptional artists and craftmakers to the festival. Buyers and browsers will find thousands of beautiful, handcrafted items by the west coast’s top artists and craftmakers while browsing among 200 well-stocked booths featuring original work in glass, ceramics, metals, fiber, leather, wood, jewelry, and fine art. Gorgeous vases, flatware, clocks, dishes, wall and table decorations, paperweights, stained and beveled glass, etchings, sculptures, photography, oil and watercolor paintings, beadwork, gold and silver jewelry, vests, handbags, hats, wallets, footwear, windchimes, and waterfalls will be among the one-of-a-kind items available.

Festive Food Nosh away! Festival eateries will be dishing up a fabulous array of tasty fare — crab cakes, fish ‘n chips, coconut-breaded shrimp, fried calamari, fresh roasted corn-on-thecob, baked potatoes, bacon-wrapped hot dogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers, grilled catfish, jambalaya, teriyaki chicken and

pork kabobs, pad thai, tamales, tacos, madeto-order crepes, souvlaki, dolmas, baklava, smoked bratwurst with sauerkraut, Swissstyle bockwurst, Louisiana hot links, corn dogs, cotton candy, Hawaiian shaved ice, root beer floats, smoothies and more.

Delicious Drink Enjoy a Sauza Original Margarita or Cruzan Rum Premium Mojito for a deliciously refreshing beverage alternative. Beer lovers will be delighted with the assortment of world-class brews — Shock Top Belgian White, Negra Modelo, Budweiser and Bud Light. Renwood Winery, producer of awardwinning, handcrafted wine from Amador County, will be among the premium wines poured at the festival. Renwood’s extraordinary Zinfandel, Barbera, Semillon, Viognier and Pinot Grigio will be the featured varietals. New adult beverage offerings at this year’s festival include thirst-quenching Mimosas and Sangria. VOSS Artesian Water, the festival’s official water sponsor, along with assorted juice, ice tea, lemonade and soda will also be available. Sip your favorite beverage in a beautiful, collector-item wine or beer glass adorned with the stylish festival logo.

Farmers’ Market Growers from the beloved Mountain View Certified Farmers’ Market will be on hand with California’s finest farm-fresh strawberries, cherries, apricots, organic produce, asparagus, flavored almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and honey.

Kids’ Tons of Fun Zone Kids of all ages will go bonkers over the non-stop action and excitement in the actionpacked Kids’ Tons of Fun Zone. A massive 24-foot climbing wall, inflatable slides and bounces, remote controlled NASCAR race track, face painting, temporary henna tattoos, Qtees handpainted t-shirts, super cool fossils digs and dinosaur art, mesmerizing magic shows, plus music, dance, games and prizes with the Radio Disney Road Crew are among the exciting attractions — a lineup of activities sure to keep youngsters captivated.

A La Car & Art Kicks It Up a Notch Back by popular demand is A La Car & Art, a classic and custom car show sponsored by Hot San Jose Nights. Passionate, car-loving devotees will be showing an incredible array of custom hot rods, macho muscle cars, sleek sports cars, and super cool low riders — just a sampling of the cars expected to be on display. A La Car & Art promises to be a lively atmosphere filling a full city block on Castro See A LA CARTE, page 4 Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Organic & Green Products Showcase Check out the latest and greatest exhibits featuring Organic, Natural, Healthy and EcoFriendly products. Festivalgoers can enjoy free product samples and demos while experiencing first-hand how these products can help you live a better, healthier and “greener� lifestyle and be a positive catalyst for change.

Sponsors include The Solar Company, Farm Fresh To You, Stanford Chiropractic, VOSS Artesian Water, University Chiropractic, SolarCity, Sunlight Concepts, Recology Mountain View, American Laser Centers, and Sunnyvale Chiropractic.

Home & Garden Exhibits For home improvement ideas, check out product displays and chat with representatives from Renewal by Andersen, Heavenly Greens, Armstrong Installation Service, Cutco Cutlery, Byers Leaf Guard, BathFitter, OneLawn, Softub, Sears Home Services, Safe Circuit Electrical, Black Diamond Landscaping, Kitchen Experts of California, Direct Buy, Heavenly Greens and The Craftsmens’ Guild.

Zero Waste This year’s festival will continue its “greening� efforts with the Central Business Asso-

ciation, Recology Mountain View and City of Mountain View joining forces to promote and encourage Zero Waste. Free-standing containers will be positioned throughout the festival route for recycling glass and plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Additionally, there will be large recycling containers for cardboard and mixed paper as well as glass, plastic and aluminum in a central area for event staff, vendors and sponsors. “Every day we talk about ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle,� said Julie Smiley, Executive Director of the Central Business Association. “We’re on a mission to make this a Zero Waste festival — it’s a big priority for us and something we diligently plan for and try to improve every year.�

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Spectacular Sponsors Win great prizes, enjoy free samples, meet the personalities and experience the latest products from festival sponsors: the Mountain View Voice, Dave’s Killer Bread, Wells Fargo, David Walley’s Hot Springs Spa, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Gold Rush Getaways, Hotel Avante, VTA, the San Jose Mercury News, CBS 5 TV, The CW Channel 44, Comcast, KOFY TV 20, Yelp!, Radio Disney 1310 AM, “Alice� 97.3 FM, KBAY 94.5 FM, KEZR 106.5 FM, KFOX 98.5 FM, KOIT 96.5 FM and KCBS 740 AM/106.9 FM. Street Closures/Vehicle Parking Castro Street will be closed to traffic from

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Public Transportation Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will be running its normal weekend schedule with Bus and Light Rail service to Downtown Mountain View. Ride VTA Light Rail (exit at the Mountain View Transit Center) or VTA Bus Lines 22, 32, 35, and 522 to the Festival.

Please note Bus Lines 32 and 522 do not operate on Sundays. For your free trip plan, call (408) 321-2300, or visit VTA.org. For Caltrain information, call 800-660-4287 or visit Caltrain.com. Caltrain, VTA Light Rail and bus service drops riders off at the Mountain View transit center, the primary festival entrance at Evelyn Avenue and Castro Street.

No Pets, Please Pets are not allowed at the festival. For the safety, comfort, and courtesy of your pets and festival-goers, please leave your pets at home.

Festival Dates/Hours/Location The festival will be held on May 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will take place on Castro Street from Church Street to Evelyn Avenue.

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wo full days of music for fans of all musical styles will be presented at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A La Carte & Art, May 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Castro Street in downtown Mountain View. Best of all, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beat the price ... itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free. Music lovers will sway to the wide-ranging sounds of ten bigname bands playing a diverse musical menu ranging from R&Bgroove, down-home blues, and spirited mariachi music to classic rock and roll covers, Andean flute and danceable party music.

Experience the festive, fun-loving spirit of Mexico with the fabulously gifted Mariachi Trio Estrellas De Oro. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hear favorites like La Bamba, Guantanamera, and TresRegalos as well as other popular tunes about machismo, love, betrayal, death, politics, and revolutionary heroes. Their music encompasses the essence of Mexico and its people.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a guaranteed party when Livewire gets on stage. This six-piece high-energy dance cover band brings a tight set, excellent music selection and showmanship that will get everyone out of their seat and onto the dance floor.

Taking their name from a classic Santana album of the same name, ZEBOP! consists of seven energetic and talented Bay Area musicians who take great pride in performing the music of Santana with passion and dedication. ZEBOP! has gained the attention of Santana fans throughout California and

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were voted the Best Tribute Band in Northern California in the 98.5 FM KFOX Last Band Standing Contest.

Blue House consists of Marlies de Veer and Amy Beasley, two talented guitarists and singer/songwriters who started playing together in high school. These longtime Bay Area favorites have shared the bill with a variety of performers ranging from Phish to kd lang, and their flexibility and wide ranging appeal allows the band to play in venues ranging from concert halls to coffee houses.

The Hitmen have been delivering high energy dance music for audiences at benefits, festivals, fairs, concerts, nightclubs, corporate events, weddings, and other private functions for more than 14 years. The unique musical background of the seven-piece band allows them to create and perform a musical dance review that transcends musical boundaries.

The Hitmen play a variety of hits from the

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The Groove Kings are the masters of danceable, popular, groove-oriented party music.

The members of the Groove Kings hail from legendary Bay Area bands such as Daddy-O, The Heartbeats and NiteCry. Each member is an accomplished showman and musician.

Featuring soaring multi-part harmonies, virtuoso instrumental performances and taut arrangements, the Groove Kings never fail to satisfy their audience wherever they play.

Bluesman Hubert Emerson has been moving and grooving audiences for 15 years with his soulful voice and seductive instrumentation. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, Emerson touches people.

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Bob Culbertson is a virtuoso of the Chapman stick, a guitar-like stringed instrument designed to be tapped, not strummed or plucked. He has spent more than 30 years cultivating his unique sound. His combination of expression, technique and musical emotion is like nothing heard before and his musical style ranges from light jazz with folk and blues flavor to classical with Spanish, contemporary, and traditional influences.

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ndulge your fancy for the finest arts and crafts at Mountain View’s A La Carte & Art, where you can wander well-stocked booths of fabulous, hand-made and one-of-akind pieces. Dramatic photography, enchanting landscape paintings, wooden toys, handpainted glassware, garden sculptures and eco-friendly bags are just some of the items offered by more than 200 professional artists and craftsmakers from throughout the West. Mountain View’s popular springtime festival of the arts takes place Saturday and Sunday, May 5-6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Castro Street.

While many of the artists have strong followings in the Bay Area, a few are internationally renowned. By the time A La Carte & Art takes place, Sasha Samuels will be recently returned from an exhibition in Italy showcasing contemporary jewelry inspired by the ancient Etruscans. “This will be my first show upon returning from Italy, and I will have fresh new jewelry to show, including a ring like the one in the museum exhibition,” says Samuels. Her pieces are greatly inspired by the art of Italy, where the artist spends part of every year in her studio in Tuscany.

Fine Art The vibrant landscapes, abstracts and symbolic paintings of Cameron Chernoff will catch your eye and ignite your spirit. The artist seeks the right combination of colors, patterns and forms to unlock states of higher consciousness. Let photographer Thomas

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Mayberry transport you to another land through the lens of his camera. Mayberry’s work features idyllic beach scenes, quaint European cafes, vibrant Mexican casitas and luscious vineyards. A painting by Whitney Pintello McClelland would add charm to any

home or office. McClelland enjoys reverse painting on the glass of vintage windows, where the rustic character of the window provides a unique frame for her work. Bill Monaghan’s beautiful oil and acrylic paintings capture the intimacy of a moment,

whether it be a child playing by the seashore, a hike through Yosemite Valley, or a vista of California poppies.

Sculpture and Mixed Media San Mateo artist Steven Albaranes has been creating his beautiful butterfly art for more than 20 years. His displays of real exotic butterflies bring the beauty of nature to your

home or office. Lorinda Bechtel’s whimsical, hand-sculpted animals are sure to bring joy to any home. Each piece exudes a warm, friendly feeling and a character all their own.

Sacramento artist Kristen Hoard turns scrap metal into amazing works of art.

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ountain View Central Business Association (CBA) welcomes you to downtown Mountain View for A La Carte & Art, the Bay Area’s official kick-off to the popular outdoor festival season.

If you’re a new visitor to Mountain View, we hope you enjoy the rich diversity of our downtown and all it has to offer. From specialty shops, sidewalk cafes and coffeehouses to our acclaimed Center for the Performing Arts, bookstores and galleries, downtown Mountain View is a place of excitement, culture and charm.

The CBA, a non-profit organization made up of local merchants and businesses, is dedicated to promoting business growth through participation and sponsorship of numerous community activities and events.

A La Carte & Art is one of the events that strengthens our relationship with the community and showcases Mountain View’s unique downtown area.

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beautiful broaches and pins in freeform, organic shapes using precious metal clay, a clay-like form of silver that can be molded and shaped to fit her organic designs. Jill Bornemann has successfully combined fashion, function and sustainability in her collection of Slainte bags, purses and totes.

All her bags are handmade in San Francisco

The CBA advocates for downtown improvements and strives to build cooperative relationships among downtown businesses, community groups, neighborhood associations, and local government.

A La Carte & Art is the CBA’s largest fundraiser. Last year’s festival brought thousands of visitors to Mountain View to experience a quality festival of art, food, music and family fun.

With attractions sure to capture the imagination of everyone, from the very young to the seasoned festival fan, the Central Business Association is certain that A La Carte & Art and the unique charm of downtown Mountain View will make you want to return again and again.

For information on downtown Mountain View and the Central Business Association, visit www.mountainviewdowntown.com.

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