The Wave Magazine - Volume 08, Issue 24: November 19 - December 2, 2008 by The Wave Magazine

CONTENTS F E AT U R E

2008 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

HOLIDAY MOVIE PREVIEWS

Hit the stores running with our guide to some of this year’s most sought-after gift items. ’Tis the season for movies with Oscar buzz, not to mention teen vampires, animated features, big budget blockbusters and the occasional biopic.

INTERVIEW 46

NOEL GALLAGHER OF OASIS

The onetime wild man has finally mellowed now that he’s become a dad.

DEPARTMENTS UPFRONT 06

SPOTLIGHT { local news } PLUS: New Business listings.

COLUMNS

14 DAYS 26

50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR SOFA { top events }

DINING Feature: Forget the hassle of Thanksgiving and instead enjoy the fine feasts of these local chefs. PLUS: Hot Spots restaurant profiles.

NIGHTLIFE & MUSIC Headliners, CD reviews, concert previews and more. ARTS Feature: A revived Danish ballet hits the stage at Ballet San Jose. PLUS: Calendar listings for theatre, dance, classical music, opera, museums and galleries. FAMILY & COMMUNITY Feature: Everything you need to know to plan holiday outings for the family.

HOME & DESIGN Feature: With modern designs and whimsical touches, today’s chandelier is a light fixture worth hanging all year round.

HOT TICKET { arts alert }

BEAUTY BUZZ { health & beauty news }

THE FINAL LAST WORD { opinion with Seanbaby }

ADVERTISING SECTIONS SV GUIDES: 48 GIFT GUIDE 48 WINERIES 48 BARS & CLUBS 68 SPORTS & ADVENTURE 87 FASHION SV MARKETPLACE: 92 WEDDING PLANNING 93 HOME IMPROVEMENT

LIFESTYLE 72

SPORTS & ADVENTURE Feature: There’s nothing pint-sized about the passion and commitment of the Bay Area’s youth ice hockey community.

HEALTH & BEAUTY Feature: Wearing those six-inch stilettos can put a real hurt on your feet. PLUS: Health & Beauty profiles.

ON THE COVER Executive chef Alessandro Cartumini (Quattro, Four Seasons Silicon Valley) prepared his traditional roasted turkey with dried apricot and apple sage stuffing, buttermilk mashed potatoes and glazed baby vegetables. Design Director Chris Schmauch hand-held a Nikon D3 paired with a 60mm micro lens under natural light to capture this shot.

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Uncommon Ale Santa Cruz microbrewery is at the forefront of the canned craft beer movement.

leek glass bottles have long served the beer industry as an effective, high-class marketing device, but their number may soon be up. Craft breweries across the country are increasingly eschewing bottles in favor of the lowly can. Why? Because cans shield beer from ultraviolet damage, protect more thoroughly from oxidation than caps and corks, and require less energy to recycle than glass. Best of all, say the experts, cans are lightweight and easy to pack for picnics and hikes. Which means that gone are the days when the only choice of canned brew was a six-pack of pale-yellow swill.

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The canned craft beer trend began with Oskar Blues Brewery in Lyons, Colo. in 2002. Since then, the movement has snowballed, with some 30 small companies nationwide canning their beers, including such notable microbreweries as 21st Amendment in San Francisco and New Belgium in Fort Collins, Colo. Varieties available include everything from beach-style lagers and IPAs to heavyweights like imperial stouts and Belgian-style beers. Some of the most unique canned concoctions come from Uncommon Brewers, a new facility just over the hill in Santa Cruz. Owned and operated by Alec Stefansky, the brewery launched in June of this year, and the beers, all certified organic, live up to their company name. Take, for example, the Siamese Twin Ale: Belgian-style double, which seems common enough. What makes it 6

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uncommon is the lemongrass, coriander and Kaffir lime leaves in the recipe. The result is a dark brown, 8.5-percent alcohol by volume (ABV) bomb of malt, zesty fruit and curry spices. Also available is the Golden State Ale, brewed with toasted poppy seeds. Though still in the planning stages, other forthcoming Uncommon Brewers beers are also innovative, high in alcohol, and worth marking the calendar for. The nightly black Baltic Porter, brewed with licorice, is slated for a December release, while a maple red ale brewed with candy cap mushrooms could be out by January. The biggest gun of them all is a beer that has only been tested in 20-gallon batches: a barley wine brewed with redwood branches that will teeter at a towering 15 percent ABV. The official release will not happen before February, says Stefansky. Stefansky predicts his high-alcohol, highly unordinary beers could age for years. And with industry experts expecting a continued upsurge of canned versus bottled beers, by the time your Uncommon barley wine has matured in the cellar, ours may be a world of cans. Uncommon Brewers beers are available at 41st Avenue Liquors, 2155 41st Ave., Capitola (831) 475-5117; Mission Liquors, 2335 Mission St., Santa Cruz (831) 4231826; The River CafĂŠ, 415 River St., Santa Cruz (831) 420-1280 and Asana Teas, 103 Lincoln St., Santa Cruz (831) 425-8327. Watch for them soon at Mission Ale House, 97 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose (408) 2924058 www.uncommonbrewers.com.

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Charity Begins at Home Where to give and receive in Silicon Valley this holiday season.

ever in recent memory has there been more of a widespread need for generosity. One way or another, everyone is feeling the strain of the economy. Lynn Crocker, director of marketing and communications for Second Harvest Food Bank, says she has seen a 22 percent increase in the amount of distributions for people in need compared to last year – which translates to about 17 percent more people seeking food assistance. Ever the optimist, however, Crocker feels that those who are in a position to donate are cognizant of the growing number of those who are hurting, and is hopeful this awareness will spur record donations this holiday season. In fact, she says that while Second Harvest had a record-breaking year in 2007 with donations totaling $5.8 million, their goal this year is $8 million.

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If you’re in need, know someone who is, or are in a position to donate, here are a few of the many charitable organizations in Silicon Valley that offer assistance: SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF SANTA CLARA AND SAN MATEO COUNTIES

750 Curtner Ave., San Jose (408) 266-8866 www.secondharvestfood.org

Services: Food assistance, food hotline for finding neighborhood resources or to host a food drive: (800) 984-FOOD. SACRED HEART COMMUNITY SERVICE

1381 S. First St., San Jose (408) 278-2160 www.shcstheheart.org

Services: Food assistance, free clothes, job assistance, housing assistance, children’s education, adult education, legal assistance, family planning. SAMARITAN’S PURSE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

www.samaritanspurse.org

Nov. 17-24: Got an empty shoebox lying around? Pack it with small toys, school supplies, personal care items and clothing (the website has more suggestions for what to pack) and help bring joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world. Once you’ve packed your

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shoebox, check the website to find the closest location for drop-off. THE FAMILY GIVING TREE HOLIDAY PROGRAM

606 Valley Way, Milpitas (408) 946-3111 www.familygivingtree.org

Thru Dec. 15: Help fulfill the holiday wishes of children in the Bay Area who would otherwise go without gifts. Donate cash online, sponsor a child or pick up a wish card from a local business near you with a wish tree (check the website for locations). Purchase the gift on the wish card then drop the gift and wish card off back at the business. The Family Giving Tree also needs volunteers to pick up, sort gifts, and clean up the warehouse after the more than 60,000 gifts are sorted and sent off to awaiting children and families. SHARKS FOUNDATION ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE

www.sjsharks.com

Dec. 4, 6: Help local families through the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Sharks fans can make their donations (cash or unwrapped toys) at the north and south entrances. In return, they’ll receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win autographed memorabilia. SAN JOSE NEIGHBORS THAT CARE

5205 Alan Ave., San Jose (408) 269-2893 www.sanjoseneighborsthatcare.org

Services: Food assistance, holiday food baskets on Thanksgiving and Christmas, back-to-school clothing and school supplies, computer education. INNVISION

Check website for locations, www.innvision.org

Services: Provides housing and shelters, food, clothing, showers, laundry, health care, telephone/mail access, computers, classes, job training and children’s programs. UNITED WAY SILICON VALLEY

1400 Parkmoor Ave., Ste. 250, San Jose (408) 345-4300 www.uwsv.org

Services: Provides funds for local community agencies as part of United Way’s Emergency Assistance Network (EAN) to help prevent homelessness and hunger. Agencies include Community Services Agency of Mountain View and Los Altos, 204 Sterlin Rd., Mountain View (650) 968-0836; Cupertino Community Services, 10104 Vista Dr., Cupertino (408) 255-8033; St. Joseph’s Family Center, 7950-A Church St., Gilroy (408) 842-6662; Sunnyvale Community Services, 725 Kifer Rd., Sunnyvale (408) 738-4321; and Friends Outside in Santa Clara Co., 551 Stockton Ave., San Jose (408) 295-6033. HOST YOUR OWN FOOD DRIVE Many companies throughout Silicon Valley either donate money or host their food drives through organizations such as those mentioned above. Lynn Crocker of Second Harvest says that partnerships with local companies in Silicon Valley are “invaluable,” adding that Second Harvest partners with 1,800 companies and organizations to run food drives during the holiday season. This year’s co-chairs are John Thompson of Symantec and Bill Watkins of Seagate. Other corporate sponsors include Cypress, Lockheed Martin, Oracle, SanDisk, Adobe, Applied Materials, Rambus, Cadence, Cisco, eBay, Linear, Mills Peninsula Hospital, NXP and Juniper. To host a food drive, call (866) 234-3663 or go to www.secondharvestfood.org.

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hooked up to plasma screen TVs for upclose coverage of chef demonstrations. The venue also boasts a 48-seat dining room that is open to the public for lunch Wednesday through Friday from 11am1pm, providing a buffet-style meal made entirely by students.

Chefs in Training Sunnyvale orders up an institute for the culinary arts.

ilicon Valley has long boasted some of the finest and most eclectic cuisine in the nation, with restaurant menus featuring dishes from a wide variety of regions and culinary cultures. So it comes as no surprise that a school where chefs can earn associate and bachelor degrees in the culinary arts has arrived on the local scene. Opening its doors and turning on its burners last March, The Art Institute of California-Sunnyvale International Culinary School (one of 40 institutes nationwide that offers degree programs 10

in many artistic areas of focus) is an allencompassing culinary program intent on training new chefs to fill top positions at numerous restaurants both here and around the world. A recently renovated building serves as the classroom, where two 150-squarefoot, state-of-the-art commercial kitchens (similar to those found in any large hotel) provide up-and-coming chefs with a real world, hands-on learning environment. Befitting the school’s Silicon Valley location, the kitchens have numerous hightech amenities, such as digital cameras

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The two-year degree program, taught by chef and culinary director Eric Frauwirth, is anchored on 11-week cuisine lessons divided up into regions of the world. Currently, the students are learning American regional cuisine, covering 11 different regions of the US: Floribbean (a made-up name for cuisines found in Florida, the Caribbean and Cuba), New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southern, Cajun/Creole, Central Plains, Tex-Mex, Southwest and the Rocky Mountains, Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, and California. Next semester, it’s on to global cuisine: Spain, Greece, Turkey, Africa, India, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Unlike similar programs that offer only a certificate, the school’s two-year associate program earns students an actual degree. By offering associate and bachelor’s degrees in science, the International Culinary School enables its students to be eligible to receive federal student loan money, something not offered through certificate-only programs. Frauwirth has students of all ages and backgrounds,

from 18-year-olds just starting off to 50-year-olds who wish to pursue their lifelong dream of being a chef. With the program divided into three daily shifts (7am-Noon, 12:30pm-5:30pm and 5:30pm-10:30pm), there are rarely more than 20 students per class. That allows Frauwirth to provide much-needed attention to detail for his students – although he jokes there’s another reason for keeping class sizes small: “You don’t want more than 20 students with knives in one classroom!” Also on the agenda is the “green initiatives,” a program Frauwirth is very passionate about. These eco-conscious initiatives are designed to bring the program to a sustainable, eco-friendly position. Frauwirth and his students recycle all kitchen products, have their vegetable oil picked up and turned into biofuel for Oakland city school buses, and have future plans to create an organic herb garden and offer sustainability courses. Frauwirth also makes sure that the dining room is also leaning green. Take-out containers are made from potato and cups from corn starch, while the leftover food is donated to Our Daily Bread, part of Second Harvest Food Bank. While Silicon Valley is already a haven for high-quality dining, the International Culinary School will be a unique and interesting addition, providing skilled professionals in numerous local kitchens. The Art Institute of California-Sunnyvale, 1120 Kifer Rd., Sunnyvale (408) 962-6400 www.artinstitutes.edu/sunnyvale

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Updates on local business openings. LOS GATOS

DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES

421 N. Santa Cruz Ave. (408) 395-2959 www.nothingbundtcakes.com

Just in time for the holiday season, this charming specialty cake store has just opened up in downtown Los Gatos (next to Walgreens). As the name clearly states, Nothing Bundt does one cake only, and they do it really well, offering up their signature Bundts in a wide range of tasty flavors, including pecan praline, white white chocolate, lemon, marble, carrot, red velvet, seasonal pumpkin, cinnamon swirl and, of course, classic chocolate. Cakes are topped with their trademark frosting (a recipe that blends velvety cream cheese and real butter), and if they taste anywhere near as good as they look and sound, we adore these cakes already – and heartily welcome them to Silicon Valley!

MILPITAS BOUNCE-A-RAMA

1450 Great Mall Dr., The Great Mall www.bounce-a-rama.com

You know that look of glee that children get when they arrive at their pal’s birthday party and see a bouncy castle on the front lawn? That’s nothing compared to the ecstatic smiles they’ll be unable to wipe from their faces once they experience the Great Mall’s new addition, Bounce-aRama. This is an indoor playground where everything is inflatable. Kids can take to the high seas on an inflatable pirate ship, battle evil on the Batman™ Bouncer, and sail with abandon down an inflatable slide. Plus the kid-friendly food at the aviation-themed restaurant, Fly ’N Dine (featuring signature handmade pizzas, as well as items such as buffalo wings, corn dogs and funnel cake), makes this an ideal location for children’s parties. Kids can also take a break from bouncing and enjoy the Game Zone, which features classic Boardwalk-style arcade games.

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Call of the Wired BILLY BERK’S

99 First St. (408) 292-4300 www.maxsworld.com/billyberks

The new kid on San Jose’s ever-burgeoning restaurant scene is a guy named Billy. Well, a restaurant named Billy Berk’s, to be exact. Housed in an historic brick and timber building in the heart of Downtown, the restaurant serves unique dishes such as guava-glazed sticky ribs, caramelized onion dip, and Meyer lemon sea bass. Stylish décor and an island bar with a large wine list and cocktail menu anchor the restaurant as an up-and-coming dining powerhouse.

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uWINK

401 Castro St. (650) 965-8100 www.uwink.com

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An ideal dining establishment for the tech mecca that is Silicon Valley, uWink features tabletop touch screens that let you order food and drinks from a digital menu. Appetizers, entrées and more are just a touch away. The touch screens not only feature pictures, a list of ingredients and other options, but allow you to order drinks and even check out movie trailers or play games while you wait for your prime rib to arrive. Forgot to order French fries? Add some with the touch of a button – and when you’re done, swipe your credit card at the screen.

LIMON SALON

3410 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 101 www.limonsalon.com

Enter Limon when it opens in San Jose on Tuesday, Nov. 18 and you’ll likely hear the music of San Jose-based outfit Red Shoes for Romeo, not to mention admire the walls decked out with the colorful, complex, layered artworks of local artist MATTEO. It’s not a gallery, nor is it a music store, but in fact an edgy new hair salon infused with both art and music. With a team of creative and talented stylists (including the soon-to-be sought-after Ivo John Skilj) and products from hair care industry leaders including Bumble and Bumble and Redken, it’s only a matter of time before Limon is the hottest new salon in Silicon Valley. TW

Blue Oak Ranch Reserve brings the high-tech world back to nature.

ith its wealth of oak trees, streams and wildlife, the Blue Oak Ranch Reserve is hardly your typical technological mecca. But as the newest of 36 California reserves under the blanket of the University of California’s Natural Reserve System, the site, located east of Alum Rock Park in San Jose, is about to become home of what is likely to be the largest system of digital sensors for observing the environment in the United States. Environmental researchers are equipping the UC Berkeley-managed reserve with a network of stateof-the-art sensors and micro cameras, all connected to the internet via a digital wireless infrastructure. This technology will enable scientists who have previously had to wait months for the results of their studies to make measurements every few minutes and send the data over the web to other researchers and to the public at large. “These technologies are really going to allow ecologists and environmental scientists to, in a way, look at this landscape like an astronomer would look into space [with a] telescope,” says Michael Hamilton, director of the Blue Oak reserve. According to Hamilton, this wireless sensor network will facilitate animal tracking, genetic studies of all kinds of life

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(from microbial ecosystems all the way up to large wildlife species like mountain lions), and projects designed to promote the understanding of the effects of urbanization on wilderness environments. “We’re interested in air pollution effects,” he continues. “We’re interested in climate change effects: how shifts in temperature and precipitation will affect the ecological processes that occur in this oak woodland savannah ecosystem, as well as in our aquatic environments, [such as] streams, lakes and ponds.” Featuring onsite housing for researchers, the new Blue Oak facility will be completely off the grid and ecologically sustainable. All buildings will be solar heated, while Hamilton and his colleagues will be doing research on biogas generators and the conversion of waste back into nontoxic materials. “Living here will be, in a way, a learning exercise in how to live differently than if you’re a typical student coming from the Berkeley campus and not really understanding what the impact of water and energy use is,” he explains. “Here they’ll learn exactly what it costs them to be here, and then what it takes to live in a way that doesn’t have a carbon footprint.” TW To participate in or visit the Blue Oak Ranch Reserve, go to www.blueoakranchreserve.org.

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Gibson J-200 Pete Townsend Acoustic Guitar

Specchio Digital Frame 01

This designer digital frame from Parrot is the brainchild of contemporary French artist Martin Szekely, who designed the frame to masquerade as a sleek metallic mirror when not in use. It’s also as technological as it is design savvy: Multiconnectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC / Near Field Communication, mini-USB, and SD card compatible) offers more ways to transfer picture ﬁles to the frame than we’ve seen in any other. The Wi-Fi connection and email functionality also mean that the Specchio can automatically receive images from your friends and family, as well as those uploaded onto photo sharing sites such as Picasa and Flickr. The Specchio can reportedly stock up to 1,500 images, and will be available from Parrot’s retail website later this month for the recommended retail price of $500.

Cetrella Private Cellars Wines

Teak Croquet Set

03 This sleek teak croquet set offers a modern interpretation of the classic lawn game that first gained popularity in the Western world in the mid 1800s (and which became hip again in 1989 with the release of the satirical teen film Heathers). A design collaboration between Hans Thyge and Akiko Kuwahata, this set’s smart design efficiently packs all of the croquet essentials (aside from the lawn) for up to four people (four mallets, four balls, 10 hoops and two pegs) into a compact teak box, which with its integrated handle acts as an easy, go-anywhere carry case, while also providing compact storage when the game is not in use. $550

The Half Moon Bay bistro Cetrella just got more charming with the release of its own wines. The 2004 Cetrella Private Cellars syrah is a sublime bottle, brimming with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and hints of anise and licorice. Its smoky notes, not to mention the flavors of spice and vanilla, balance the wine’s jammy fruitiness beautifully, and pair well with grilled meats and stews. The Cetrella cabernet sauvignon is another superb wine, featuring the rich aromas of vanilla and tobacco and the complex flavors of bright fruits (predominantly cherry and red raspberry, with subtle nuances of apricot), which add an acidity that makes it a perfect pairing for food (particularly, the Mediterranean flavors that dominate Cetrella’s menu). Both wines are very drinkable today (trust us!), but can also be cellared for 5-10 years. The wines can be enjoyed at Cetrella or purchased through Liquid Sky Vineyards.

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2 Dura Ace Bicycle 04

We’ll be honest: Bikes are much loved here at The Wave – but so are over-the-top statements. This gift has both. Able to transform you or your giftee overnight from a boring, walking or gas-guzzling lunkhead into a professional-looking, eco-savvy savior of the environment, this über-cool bike from local company Specialized makes us drool with wanton desire. It’s the Rolls-Royce of bicycles. Super light parts allow for a “super-efﬁcient frame that simply exudes speed,” while its sleek look provides that must-have “look at me, I’m riding a bike that won a green jersey in the Tour de France” feature. $8,500

Here’s one guitar you’ll never want to smash on stage. This signature series Pete Townsend guitar is modeled after the ’60s J-200 that the Who guitarist reportedly used to write numerous rock classics. This version, however, has some added flair: a Sitka spruce top for crisp tone, flamed maple back and sides, slim-profile flamed maple neck, rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl crown fretboard inlays, floral pattern pickguard, Fishman pickup system and more. $3,979

Psycho Bunny Beatles Cashmere Scarf

The Beatles are back this season, thanks to Bloomingdale’s. The department store has launched an assortment of men’s designer apparel and accessories, inspired by Cirque du Soleil’s Beatles-themed show, LOVE. We fell in love with this cashmere scarf from edgy menswear label Psycho Bunny, which features a submarine and portraits of the band during its Yellow Submarine era. Sing it with us: “We all live in a…” $225

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Vivaterra Root Bowl of Organic Chocolate Treats

These are the ﬁrst earbuds to use the Kleer wireless technology, which some say produces better quality than the marketcornering Bluetooth. This allows for crisp, clear audio without any annoyance from dangling wires. The earbuds work directly with any Kleerenabled products (like the RCA Jet Stream MP3 player), or there is an adapter available to sync these bad boys up with an iPod nano. Either way, rigorous activity such as exercise or slam dancing won’t be hindered by any messy chords. $499.95

The Little Brown Bear

Not only is this little fellow from the teddy bear experts at Gund utterly adorable in his piano scarf and sweater, but all net proceeds from sales will be donated to Musicians on Call (www.musiciansoncall.org), a nonproﬁt organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. Now that’s a cuddly bear we can get behind. $18

Housed in this distinctive bowl (carved from a Chinese ﬁr tree) is a cornucopia of organic chocolate goodies: Two half-pound canisters of dark chocolate-covered almonds and espresso beans, plus a box of six patterned chocolate bonbons, two of each ﬂavored with chopped pistachio, dried cherry and cocoa nib. When the contents are gone, the bowl makes a striking serving dish. We recommend having one of these on hand as a “backup” gift in case of surprise visitors over the holidays (but with any luck, there won’t be any unexpected guests and you’ll be able to keep the chocolate-y contents to yourself). $89

Marc By Marc Jacobs Women’s Patent Quinn Tote Bag 08

If snowflake sweaters or Santa Claus earrings aren’t their thing, you can add a seasonal touch to someone’s holiday wardrobe with this vivid red patent leather tote from Marc By Marc Jacobs. The big bag is perfect for lugging around gifts as well as those usual purse necessities, and its color offers an easy way to add some “pop” to wintry black outfits. The bag features double shoulder straps and silver hardware (with the safety of turnlocks on both the side exterior pocket and the front flap), plus an interior zip, cell phone and other pockets, and protective metal feet. $468 16

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Vivaterra Silk Piggy Bank

Don’t let the economic slump get you down this festive season. Look on the bright side with this unique piggy bank. Made of colorful leftover silk scraps that have been cleverly recycled and applied to a sturdy, piggy frame, it could arrive just in time to help save coins in a lean year, or to make a penny-saving resolution for 2009. $49

TOMS Shoes

12 How can footwear be philanthropic? It’s simple: Buy a pair of TOMS shoes, and a pair gets donated to a child in need. Since its inception in May 2006, TOMS has given more than 10,000 pairs of shoes to children in Argentina and 50,000 pairs in South Africa. In 2008, the goal is 200,000 shoes to children in need from around the world. The shoes are comfortable, fashionable and come in many different styles and designs. From $42

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Beneﬁt Peace Love and Glossiness Lip Gloss Set 16

Canon EOS 5D Mark II 13

Not only is this the world’s ﬁrst compact full frame digital SLR, it can shoot full 1080p HD movies, which apparently is going to have professional photojournalists and wedding photographers weeping with joy for the 21.1-megapixel camera. Other upgrades include an integrated cleaning system with a new Fluorine coating on the low-pass ﬁlter, a larger three-inch LCD, an easier menu system and UDMA memory card compatibility. Available at the end of November for $2,699

Quotation Peace Sign Cashmere Sweater

Nothing inspires a peaceful, contented state of mind in the stressful holiday months like the soothing softness of a cashmere sweater, particularly when that cashmere sweater is emblazoned with the iconic peace symbol. To celebrate this year’s 50th anniversary of the peace sign, Quotation has released this sweater (seen here in chic charcoal gray and vibrant fuchsia), which we think makes a perfect gift for the paciﬁst fashionista in your life. $168

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Barack-in-the-Box

15 Back in June [Vol. 8, Iss. 13], we featured Hillary-in-the-Box, a whimsical creation by San Jose artist Heather Courtney. After rapid initial buzz, sales of the boxes tapered off dramatically when the New York senator, much to the artist’s dismay, suspended her campaign and supported Barack Obama. Though Courtney exhausted her ﬁnances on the Hillary gamble, she landed on her feet, we’re happy to report – thanks to a customer who offered to ﬁnance a Barack-in-the-Box venture. This time, the gamble paid off, as Sen. Obama soon became President-elect Obama. With Christmas just around the corner, and Obamamania showing no sign of waning, this makes for a perfect addition to any Barack fandom collection. $29.95

Not sure of the lip color preferences of the cosmetic obsessed gals in your life? Beneﬁt’s Peace Love and Glossiness lip gloss set is a fabulous way to cover all bases. It offers the company’s delectably shiny gloss in six of their most coveted shades, all packaged in a special, simple to wrap set. $26

Slingcatcher

17 These simple yet amazing devices are another addition to the Slingbox media family. A Slingbox allows viewing of your TV or DVR-stored files through the internet via a computer or mobile phone. If you’re at work and want to catch up on last night’s episode of Heroes, the box will sling the file over to you. The Slingcatcher, on the other hand, brings all of your digital media together in one device and feeds it to your TV. Use the Slingcatcher to wirelessly project a video from your computer directly to your TV; use it to access your Slingbox from any TV in your house; or attach a USB to it and view your personal pictures, videos and music right on your TV. To sum up: The Slingcatcher instantly allows your TV to take back the title of entertainment center that your computer selfishly tried to steal. $299.99

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Victorinox Swiss Army Rescue Tool

As “Knife of the Year 2007,” the Victorinox Rescue Tool by Swiss Army has been heralded as functional, affordable and, above all, highly effective. The design is sleek, accentuated by its luminescent yellow grip. Its functions and parts include a one-handed blade, a window breaker, Phillips screwdriver, belt cutter (able to cut through seat belts), disc saw, tweezers, toothpick, bottle opener and more. The Victorinox is a perfect gift or stocking stuffer because it’s absolutely impossible for anyone to claim they have no use for a tool like this. Just go ahead and try. $90

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There are quite a few so-called “must-have” children’s gifts this holiday season, and technology is behind most of them. At the forefront is this robotic dinosaur from PlaySkool. Using 11 sensors that respond to touch and sound, this cute furry friend wags its tail, turns its head, blinks its eyes and opens and closes its mouth with lifelike clarity. And don’t worry, the dino is stationary, meaning that it doesn’t walk, buck or stampede. But the most impressive part is that it’s able to hold the attention of kids for more than ﬁve seconds. $299

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We’ve all seen the movie The Incredibles, so we all remember Frozone – the one who could produce ice, then skate across it at over 200mph. Well, it’s a little known fact, but the Easton Stealth S15 Composite is Frozone’s skate of choice. And for good reason: these are the lightest and one of the most durable skates on the market today, featuring a one-piece carbon ﬁber boot, and an internal “Bio-Dri” system (which means they don’t soak up your sweat and slow you down – the sweat is actually whisked away, the system working like an Under Armour sports shirt). One might assume the S15 wouldn’t be a comfortable skate, since it was built to minimize weight and maximize speed, but the opposite is true. After they are “baked” (meaning the skates are heated in a special oven, then placed on your feet for approximately 15 minutes) and cooled, you’ll be standing in a pair of your very own custom molded skates. You are now ready to hit the ice and battle any supervillain or opposing team that might stand in your way. $529 20

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Elmo Live

21 Once again the “it” item of the holiday season features that adorable little red monster, Elmo. But this surprisingly affordable newbie has a few hi-tech upgrades to keep things interesting. Elmo Live can stand, sit, wave his arms and even cross his legs when telling stories, jokes, singing songs and playing games. Four touch sensors on his foot, stomach, back or nose can activate Elmo’s animatronics, which in turn trigger numerous “Awwww” moments. Elmo even has an endearing rap song, proving that despite big-time success, he still has true Sesame Street cred. $60 TW

01 Specchio Digital Frame, $500, available in late November from Parrot’s retail site www.parrotshopping.com 02 Cetrella Private Cellars Wines, available at Cetrella restaurant, 845 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 726-4090 www.cetrella.com; or through Liquid Sky Vineyards, 20075 S. Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay 03 Teak Croquet Set, $550, at Design Within Reach, Santana Row, 3080 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 1010, San Jose (408) 261-8875; 151 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 328-2700 www.dwr.com 04 Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL2 Dura Ace Bicycle, $8,500, available at Calmar Bicycles, 2236 El Camino Real, Santa Clara (408) 249-6907 www.calmarcycles.com; Mike’s Bikes of Palo Alto, 3001 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (415) 454-3747; Menlo Velo Bicycles, 433 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 327-5137 or go to www.specialized.com 05 Gibson J-200 Pete Townsend Acoustic Guitar, $3,979, available at Guitar Center, 3677 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara (408) 249-0455; 6910 Chestnut St., Gilroy (408) 848-2583 www.guitarcenter.com 06 Psycho Bunny Beatles Cashmere Scarf, $225, available exclusively at Bloomingdale’s, 1 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 463-2000 www.bloomingdales.com 07 Vivaterra Root Bowl of Organic Chocolate Treats, $89, available through the Vivaterra catalogue or website, www.vivaterra.com 08 Marc By Marc Jacobs Women’s Patent Quinn Tote Bag, $468, available at Bloomingdale’s, 1 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 463-2000 www.bloomingdales.com 09 Sennheiser MX W1 headphones, $499.95, available at Zamar Sound, 138 Martinvale Ln., San Jose (408) 226-8677; and Apple stores, www.apple.com 10 Vivaterra Silk Piggy Bank, $49, available through the Vivaterra catalogue or website, www.vivaterra.com 11 The Little Brown Bear, $18, available at Bloomingdale’s, 1 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 463-2000 www.bloomingdales.com 12 TOMS Shoes, from $42, available at Nordstrom Westfield Valley Fair, 2400 Forest Ave., San Jose (408) 248-2180; Therapy, 111 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 691-1186; Kicks, 1060 Evelyn, Menlo Park (650) 322-5524, or go to www.tomsshoes.com 13 Canon EOS 5D Mark II: 21MP and HD Movies, $2,699, available at the end of November from stores such as Keeble & Shuchat Photography, 290 and 261 California Ave., Palo Alto www.kspphoto.com 14 Quotation Peace Sign Cashmere Sweater, $168, available at Bloomingdale’s, 1 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 463-2000 www.bloomingdales.com 15 Barack-in-the-Box, $29.95, available at www.barack-in-the-box.com or www.popartcreations 16 Benefit Peace Love and Glossiness Lip Gloss Set, $26 from Benefit counters in Macy’s stores, or their boutique at 7 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 399-4442 www.benefitcosmetics.com 17 Slingcatcher, $299.99, available at Fry’s, www.frys.com and Best Buy www.bestbuy.com or go to www.slingmedia.com 18 Kota the Triceratops, $299, available at multiple Silicon Valley locations of Toys “R” Us www.toysrus.com; Wal-Mart www.walmart.com; Kohl’s www.kohls.com or go to www.playskool.com 19 Easton Stealth S15 Hockey Skate, $529, available at Power Play Hockey, 80 S. Montgomery St., San Jose (408) 294-2995 www.powerplayhockey.com or Sharks Ice at San Jose, 1500 S. Tenth St., San Jose (408) 279-6000 www.sharksiceatsanjose.com 20 Victorinox Swiss Army Rescue Tool, $90, available at multiple Silicon Valley locations, including Mel Cotton’s, 1266 W. San Carlos, San Jose (408) 287-5994 www.melcottons.com; Stevens Creek Surplus, 3449 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose (408) 244-0773 www.scsurplus.com, or go to www.swissarmy.com 21 Elmo Live, $60, available at multiple Silicon Valley locations of Toys “R” Us www.toysrus.com; Walmart www.walmart.com; Target www.target.com or go to www.fisher-price.com

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50 Ways and entertaining hour for the whole family as Ballet San Jose’s professional dancers take kids through the paces to find out what it takes to become a ballet dancer: 1:30pm 12. AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose (408) 367-7255 www.sjrep.com

November 22-December 21: An epic globe-trotting yarn rife with fast-tempo adventure when Phineas Fogg agrees to an outrageous wager to circle the world in just 80 days. 13. 40TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL TAIKO FESTIVAL Zellerbach Hall – UC Berkeley, Bancroft & Telegraph Sts., Berkeley (510) 642-9988 www.tickets.berkeley.edu

November 22-23: It’s time for some serious drum-banging at this year’s International Taiko Festival, featuring Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka and San Francisco Taiko Dojo. 14. BRER RABBIT STORIES

Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose (408) 298-5437 www.cdm.org

November 22-29: Grab the kids and join the delightful storyteller and performing artist Jerry Falek as he asks for your help to tell two charming Gullah stories, Brer Rabbit and the Frogs and Brer Rabbit and the Mosquitoes, through movement, sound and imagination.

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1. LIGHT UP THE ROW! Santana Row, Winchester & Stevens Creek Blvds., San Jose (408) 551-4611 www.santanarow.com

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November 18: Bring the whole family to the Annual Light Up the Row, with live holiday entertainment that includes carolers, choirs, hot chocolate sampling, activities for the kids and, of course, the tree lighting: 6:30-9pm 2. SECOND ANNUAL ROBO DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE & EXPO 2008

Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great American Pkwy., Santa Clara www.robodevelopment.com

November 18-19: Super technogeeks gather in Santa Clara to discuss how they plan to take over the world by using their clever little robots… at least, that’s the rumor. 3. FOUR MASTERS OF CONTEMPORARY FIBER ART

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, 520 S. First St., San Jose www.sjquiltmuseum.org

November 18-January 25: Make your way over to the San Jose Museum of Quilt & Textiles and view the amazing work of four masters of fiber art – that’s right, we said it: MASTERS!

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4. EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD The Stage, 490 S. First St., San Jose www.thestage.org

November 19-December 21: In just 90 minutes, three actors blaze through every Christmas story ever told, with creative nods to Rudolph, the Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, Charlie Brown and more.

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5. THE TOREADOR

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose www.balletsanjose.org

November 20-23: Please join Ballet San Jose for their production of the Flemming Flindt-choreographed The Toreador, which tells the story of a Spanish innkeeper and her love for a brave and handsome toreador, whom she cannot bear to see in danger [See Arts feature, page 60]. 6. MIX

Cantor Arts Center, Palm Dr. at Museum Way, Stanford University (650) 723-3482 www.museum.stanford.edu/ news_room/mix

November 20: Cantor Arts Center debuts its monthly social event intended for, but not only excluded to, young professionals ages 25-45. The evening offers art, cocktails, music, along with cutting-edge

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performance art, gallery explorations and more: Every third Thursday of the month: 5:30-7:30pm 7. SEASON’S GREETINGS Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos (650) 941-0551 www.busbarn.org

November 20-December 20: Typical of any holiday family get together, this Christmas celebration quickly degenerates into three days of slapstick holiday angst. 8. HOT ‘N’ COLE

Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., San Jose (408) 679-2330 www.tabardtheatre.org

November 20-December 6: Offering fresh arrangements of 48 familiar Cole Porter songs, such as “You’re the Top” and “It’s DeLovely,” this is sure to be an unforgettable evening: Thru 12/6 [See Hot Ticket, page 65].

from around the globe converge in San Francisco to put on the most hip-hoppedness dance program the world has ever seen, along with master classes, VIP reception gala and the screening of the hip-hop documentary, Everything Remains Raw.

11/22 SATURDAY

11. BALLET BY DAY – AN INTRODUCTION FOR CHILDREN San Jose Center for Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose (408) 288-2800 www.balletsanjose.org

November 22: An informative

9. KRS ONE

San Francisco Zoo, 1 Zoo Rd., San Francisco (415) 753-7080 www.sfzoo.org

November 22-December 31: You’ll get a chance to visit a few of Santa’s reindeer, Holly, Velvet, Peppermint and Belle, along with all the other animals, and when you’re through enjoying the animals, go ice skating on the new 5,400-square-foot rink!

November 23: The Ohlone Chamber Orchestra, directed by Larry Osborne, presents Concerto a Cinque, Op. VII, No. 5 by Albinoni, Dvorak’s Carnival Overture, Op. 92 and Haydn’s Symphony No. 2 (104) in D major. 17. MATISYAHU

The Warfield, 982 Market St., San Francisco www.ticketmaster.com

November 23: Matisyahu mixes the music of Jamaica with lyrics from the Torah. How could it not be good?: 8pm 18. HOME MUSHROOM CULTIVATING WORKSHOP

Hidden Villa Ranch, 26870 Moody Rd., Los Altos Hills (650) 949-8650 www.hiddenvilla.org

November 23: What’s better than hiking around and picking mushrooms? How about growing your own? Well, that’s what this workshop is all about. You’ll find out everything you need to know about growing and caring for your own Oyster mushrooms: Ages 12 and up: 2-5pm

11/27 THURSDAY

19. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 20. SILICON VALLEY TURKEY TROT

Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Visitor Center, 438 Coleman Ave., San Jose (408) 501-7864 www.svturkeytrot.com

November 27: More than a thousand turkeys are expected to show up at this premier turkey race – we’re kidding… or are we? Funds raised benefit local charities: 9am

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21. HARVEST FESTIVAL 2008

San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose (415) 447-3205 www.harvestfestival.com

November 28-30: Three days packed with fabulous fun, featuring great live entertainment and more than 250 artisans displaying their arts and crafts.

Agenda Lounge & Restaurant, 399 First St., San Jose (408) 2873991 www.agendalounge.com

November 20: Political activist, rapper, philosopher, how ever you add it up it, it spells K-R-S ONE.

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Hijinx Comics, 2050 Lincoln Ave., San Jose www.hijinxcomics.com

November 28: Know what a graphic novel is? It’s a fancy name for a comic book, but if you’re into them, you should skip on over to Hijinx Comics and get some smokin’ deals on them. There will be hundreds of new and used novels, along with all the other comics and goodies: 11am

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10. TENTH ANNUAL SAN FRANCISCO HIP-HOP FESTIVAL

Palace of the Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St., San Francisco (415) 392-4400 www.cityboxoffice.com

November 21-23: More than 22 of the most badass hip-hop companies

15. REINDEER ROMP AT THE SAN FRANCISCO ZOO

Smith Center – Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 www.smithcenterpresents.com

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amazing performances from Mac McCray of the SF Conservatory, followed by Mayron K. Tsong and Daniel Glover: 4:30-7:30pm

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34. FIRST ANNUAL GLASS ORNAMENT SHOW

Kaleid Gallery, 88 S. Fourth St., San Jose (408) 947-1785 www.sjgaa.org

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November 28: Don’t miss Downtown San Jose’s tree lighting ceremony and the opening of Christmas in the Park, with holiday displays, food and the man of the moment – Santa.

November 29-December 22: Ride a beautifully lit holiday train through the streets of Santa Cruz while sipping hot-spiced cider and listening to carolers. You’ll even get to hang out with Santa Claus. Reservations strongly recommended.

Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market St. between San Carlos & San Fernando, San Jose

24. FANTASY OF LIGHTS Vasona Lake Park, 333 Blossom Hill Dr., Los Gatos (408) 3552201 www.parkhere.org

November 28-December 31: Vasona Lake County Park will once again be transformed into a Fantasy of Lights, featuring an evening drive-thru tour of 37 holiday-themed light displays, including an exploding volcano!: 6-10pm 25. CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market St. between San Carlos & San Fernando, San Jose www.christmasinthepark.com

November 28-January 1: Hundreds of wintertime holiday displays, live entertainment, food, and Saint Nick. 26. THE GREAT DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR November 28-December 21: Jet back to the Victorian era, where you’ll find hundreds of costumed players, dance parties, great food, gifts, the real Saint Nick, and even Charles Dickens’ London Town: 11am-7pm

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27. SAN JOSE’S 231ST BIRTHDAY & FOOD DRIVE

Peralta Adobe & Fallon House Historic Site, 175 W. St. John St., San Jose

November 29: Bring out the family and sing “Happy Birthday” to your home town of San Jose, and don’t forget to bring a nonperishable food item to benefit the Holiday Food Drive of the Second Harvest Food Bank.

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35. AC/DC

Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland www.oraclearena.com

29. BICYCLE EXPO & SWAP

December 2, 4: This event cannot be put into words, it can only be experienced… twice: 7:30pm

November 29-30: If you’re into the bicycle scene, this is a must, and we do mean MUST, event. There’ll be truckloads of vintage and new bicycles and parts, clothing, accessories and more up: 10am

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December 2-7: Children, amateur chefs and culinary professionals are all invited to compete in this gingerbread house contest. Let the baking begin!

Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City www.ridesfo.com

Main Beach – Capitola Village, Capitola www.capitolachamber.com

November 29: Watch as Santa and his reindeer surf into Capitola’s main beach to visit with the kids.

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31. CHEECH AND CHONG TOUR

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose (408) 998-TIXS

November 30: Be prepared for an evening of more than 3,231 weed jokes: 7:30pm 32. THE VELVETEEN RABBIT

Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga (408) 961-5800 www.montalvoarts.org

November 30: Bring the whole family for Mum’s Puppet Theatre performance of The Velveteen Rabbit – it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen, with puppets, shadows, masks and original music: 1pm & 3pm 33. 27TH ANNUAL CLASSICAL PIANO FESTIVAL

Douglas Beach House, 307 Mirada Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 7264143 www.bachddsoc.org

November 30: If you’re a classical piano aficionado, you’ll enjoy

Ritz-Carlton, One Miramontes Point Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-7696

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Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University livelyarts.stanford.edu

December 3: Join the Boston Brass for an evening of Christmas carol arrangements from jazz legend Stan Kenton: 8pm 38. OASIS

Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland www.oraclearena.com

December 3: The pool here at The Wave is up to $500, with 5-to-1 odds in favor of Liam kicking the crap out of his brother, Noel, by the 14th song: 7pm 39. LONG STORY SHORT

Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto (650) 903-6000 www.theatreworks.org

December 3-28: A tale of love and all the headaches, laughter, and compromises that go along with it, all told through song.

40. THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Smithwick Theatre – Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd. Los Altos Hills

December 4-7: Follow the adventures of four siblings as they take a trip through a strange wardrobe to the magical land of Narnia and do battle with all sorts of mythical creatures.

12/5 FRIDAY

41. PETER PAN

Montgomery Theatre, 271 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 453-1570/www.cmtsj.org

December 5-14: Don’t miss this musical adventure starring Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy, The Lost Boys, a crafty crocodile, and, of course, the dreaded Dr. Hook! 42. 2008 SANTA CLARA HISTORIC HOME TOUR Santa Clara Old Quad Neighborhood, Madison & Harrison Sts., Santa Clara (408) 249-7905 www.sc-hometour.com

December 5-6: Attention: all you lovers of historic homes. It’s time to bundle up and stroll through Santa Clara to visit a handful of beautiful, and we do mean BEAUTIFUL, homes. 43. THE ELVES & THE SHOEMAKER Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre Center, 550 E. Remington Ave., Sunnyvalewww.ctcinc.org

December 5-6: Based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale about merry elves who discover a poor shoemaker, then revive his business with state-of-the-art elf shoemaking techniques. 44. GILROY GARDENS HOLIDAY LIGHTS FEATURING A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy www.gilroygardens.org

December 5-7, 12-14, 19-23, 26-28: The park is transformed into a winter wonderland, with twinkling lights, themed rides, photos with Santa, arts and crafts workshop and, of course, Charlie Brown! 45. FRESH PRODUCE

Anno Domini, 366 S. First St., San Jose (408) 271-5155 www.galleryad.com

December 5: There’s nowhere swankier to get your holiday gifts than at Gallery A.D.’s Fresh Produce sale and exhibit, featuring hundreds of small affordable works of art by national and international emerging artists: 8pm till late

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Downtown Redwood City, along Broadway St. (650) 307-4064

December 6: Friends and families are invited to celebrate the holidays Redwood City style with fabulous fun and activities that include a children’s snow play area, ice sculpting demonstrations, live entertainment, holiday parade, tree lighting and Santa. 47. SANTA ARRIVES BY HELICOPTER!

Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos (650) 654-0200 www.hiller.org/santacopter08.shtml

December 6: We bet you thought Santa flew around on a sleigh pulled by magical reindeer. Wrong! That was the old-school Santa. The new Santa travels by helicopter, and will be landing at the Hiller Aviation Museum – where you’ll enjoy singing Christmas carols, snacking on cookies and handing in your Christmas list to Santa: 10am-Noon

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Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City www.dickensfair.com

Santa Cruz Boardwalk www.roaringcamp.com

December 1-31: If you want a mind-blowing tree this year, there is only one way to get there, and it’s with hand-blown ornaments. Kaleid will be showcasing the works from more than 30 glass artists from the San Jose Glass Artist Alliance, along with jewelry, vases, jewelry and more: Noon-7pm

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Quinlan Center, 10185 N. Stelling Rd., Cupertino (408) 777-3120

December 6: What could be better than having breakfast with Santa, Mrs. Claus and all his elves? Absolutely NOTHING!!!: 8-10am 49. LASER LIGHT SHOW Fujitsu Planetarium, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino www.planetarium.deanza.edu

December 6: Nothing says “Holidays” like a good laser light show, and this is a doozy: Pink Floyd’s The Wall: 10pm 50. DECO THE HALLS

The Concourse Exhibition Center, Eighth St. & Brannan St. San Francisco (650) 599-3326 www.artdecosale.com

December 6-7: This is the largest art deco and modernism sale in the country, featuring more than 200 dealers selling art deco arts and crafts, streamlined modern furniture, vintage clothing, midcentury jewelry and more. TW

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Thankful Dining Local chefs offer fine feasts worthy of a Thanksgiving dinner night out. BY ALASTAIR BLAND

he first Thanksgiving celebration came and went without much fanfare: The pilgrims may have been grateful that they landed safely, but their future on a dangerous new continent was entirely unknown. So they said their thanks, ate their meager banquet and faced the onset of winter. Thankfully, times have changed, and we can more or less count on still being here come spring. But instead of worrying about making it through the winter, November brings with it other uncertainties: Is the dining room table big enough for the Thanksgiving gathering? What if we burn the yams? And so help us, which wines will we pour? If the thought of managing all of this strikes you as too irksome, relax and indulge yourself in one of the Thanksgiving Day menus being offered at some of

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the finest restaurants in the South Bay. Not only will they take care of the details, but there will be room for all, nothing will be burned, and trusted sommeliers will handle the wine. We’ve compiled a list of destinations serving Thanksgiving dinner this year, and each is sure to be worth the pilgrimage.

Parcel 104 At the Santa Clara Marriott, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara (408) 970-6104 www.parcel104. com This year’s prix fixe menu from executive chef Robert Sapirman will blend the usual Thanksgiving suspects with a few smart twists – a tricky balancing act, says Sapirman: “Thanksgiving is a challenging meal to serve, since people want to see familiar things, but

with enough innovation and excitement that it’s interesting.” The meal Sapirman has planned is designed to ensure that all guests are served a plate of their favorite entrée, while a plethora of his fresh, local take on all the usual fixings will cover the communal regions of the table. A free-range turkey will take center stage, while other entrée selections will include a hit from last year’s menu: pureed butternut squash dumplings, which are suitable for vegetarians yet substantial enough for meat eaters. Diners will also find on the table mushroom ragout, stuffing, and whipped potatoes, which Sapirman has developed with a scientific diligence to perfect the creamy texture.

Quattro 2050 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 566-1200 www.fourseasons.com/siliconvalley Quattro at the Four Seasons will provide a threecourse prix fixe menu on Thanksgiving from 11am to 8pm. Executive chef Alessandro Cartumini and his kitchen team will prepare, among other delights, roasted turkey with apple sage stuffing, accompanied by ruby-red beet risotto with goat cheese. For 30

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those who still wish to host dinner at home, but without any of the mess or fuss, Quattro also offers a special “turkey dinner to go.” The hefty package serves six, runs $275 plus tax, and consists of a 16-pound turkey, spiced pumpkin soup, roasted winter beets, homemade cornbread and fresh pumpkin pie.

Michael Mina’s Arcadia At the San Jose Marriott, 301 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 278-4555 www.michaelmina.net/mm_arcadia Arcadia is serving a four-course Thanksgiving dinner that will include turkey and various other products of the season, yet it will only faintly resemble a traditional holiday feast. Executive chef Daniel Patino has plans for roasted butternut squash soup, persimmon salad, bacon-wrapped scallops, lobster corn dogs, pumpkin ravioli and American Kobe steak.

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14555 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 867-4711 www.plumedhorse.com Executive chef Peter Armellino will honor the expectations of the average diner with a more traditional four-course prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner. “I don’t see Thanksgiving as a holiday to take liberty with in making it a competitive dining experience,” he explains. “People want it to be a comfortable night to spend with their families, so we’re making it elegant to keep up to speed on our usual standards, [while also] scaling back enough to make it a family holiday.” From 4pm, diners will find basic soups, salads, entrées and desserts, though Armellino will throw in at least one dish that Grandma probably never made: pumpkin soup with Nantucket Bay scallops. For those who want to move away from the traditional flavors of the season, Plumed Horse will also offer its fantastic 12course tasting menu, with not a spice in common with Thanksgiving.

Cetrella 845 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650)726-4090 www.cetrella.com Chef de cuisine Blair Warsham will serve four courses between noon and 30

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Trevese 115 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 354-5551 www.trevese.com Chef and owner Michael Miller will serve a five-course meal that offers his fine-dining take on the traditional Thanksgiving experience, with turkey, stuffing, yams and other familiar items appearing in a more formal guise. But guests will leave in casual style, each carrying a box of sandwich fixings for the next day (one of the best reasons to love Thanksgiving!). “When you eat out on Thanksgiving, you don’t get to pick at the turkey afterward,” says Miller. “We hate to see people miss out on leftovers.” TW MORE THANKSGIVING DINING The Ritz-Carlton’s Navio, 1 Miramontes Point Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-7055 www.ritzcarlton.com Thanksgiving brunch in the ballroom will offer live music and favorite traditional fare between noon and 6pm, while the four-course dinner (served from 1-9pm) and will include three appetizers, a soup, choice of three main courses and a dessert. A children’s menu will also be available. The Grill on the Alley, The Fairmont Hotel, 172 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 294-2244 www.thegrill.com A three-course prix fixe menu will feature the traditional items as well as a few surprise entrées. Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops, Doubletree Hotel, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose (408) 437-2170 www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com Spencer’s will be serving a special Thanksgiving dinner, offering slow roasted turkey with homemade sage dressing, Yukon gold garlic mashed potatoes and a baby spinach salad, with pumpkin pie or pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. $33 per person. Brandon’s Restaurant, 1829 Barber Ln., Milpitas, (408) 432-6311 www.sanjose.hilton.com A turkey dinner plate at Brandon’s will feature all the classics: roast turkey breast with homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans with sliced almonds, cranberry relish, warm rolls and a mixed green salad. $29.95 per adult, $15.95 per child (price includes one nonalcoholic beverage) Tarragon, 140 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 737-8003 www.dinetarragon.com This Sunnyvale dining establishment is offering a prix fixe menu with serveral epicurean options for each course. Some of the menu items include: Arugula and roasted pumpkin salad, slow roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing, candied purple sweet potatoes, haricot verts, cranberry kumquat compote and turkey pan gravy. Dessert choices are between pumpkin pie, apple-cranberry pie or chocolate custard cake.

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CAPERS EAT & DRINK $$ [American] 1710 W. Campbell Ave. (408) 374-5777 www.caperseatanddrink.com

Sports bar meets ﬁne dining at Capers, the perfect place to watch a game without the regretful unhealthy fare. Capers serves up an eclectic and wholesome menu of pastas, salads, sandwiches and steaks. The appetizer menu offers traditional chicken wings in addition to the upscale tastes of carpaccio and tuna sashimi. Head to the full bar for the extensive wine list and assorted martinis.

GRILL ’EM STEAKHOUSE $$ [American] 2509 S. Bascom Ave. (408) 371-8729 www.ugrillem.com

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Grill ’Em is the best way to grill steaks and have fun without the cleanup. Dim lighting, comfy booths and music contribute to the lounge-y atmosphere, while a large communal grill allows patrons to cook rib eye, New York, top sirloin and ﬁlet mignon steaks any way they like. Appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and salads are available if you prefer a hands-off dining experience.

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MERLION RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR $$$ [Asian Fusion] 19628 Stevens Creek Blvd. (408) 777-8228 www.merlion.us

This modern yet cozy restaurant channels sophistication with its transparent wine cellar and iconic Singaporean décor, the Merlion (a lion head with a ﬁsh body). The food is a blend of Singaporean, Thai, Malaysian, Indian and Chinese inﬂuences. Order family-style and choose an item from every category to entertain your palette. Peruse the extensive wine list to complete your meal, and don’t skip the exotic desserts.

WAHOO’S FISH TACOS $ [Mexican/Brazilian/Asian] 19626 Stevens Creek Blvd. (408) 446-0638 www.wahoos.com

Surf’s up at Wahoo’s, a laid-back, beachlike restaurant reminiscent of north-shore Hawaii. Tacos, burritos, enchiladas and bowls served with

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rice and beans combine Mexican, Brazilian and Asian flavors. Wahoo is all about the fish taco, but fillings also include chicken, carne asada, carnitas, mushrooms and banzai veggies (pan-grilled red and green peppers, onions, zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms and cabbage with teriyaki).

LOS GATOS

CIN-CIN WINE BAR $$$ [California, Modern American] 368 Village Ln. (408) 354-8006 www.cincinwinebar.com

Cin-Cin, an Italian toast meaning “to your health,” is no joke at this restaurant. In addition to producing its wine and food with sustainable, organic and biodynamic methods, Cin-Cin incorporates natural and recycled items in its décor to create a more eco-friendly environment. The menu offers eclectic ﬂavors from around the globe, as does the wine list.

LITTLE LOU’S BBQ $ [Barbecue] 15466 Los Gatos Blvd., Ste. 111 (408) 356-5768 www.littlelousbbq.com

This tiny place packs a lot of meat and serves a hungry crowd. There are a few items for the light at heart (turkey burger, vegetarian burger, salads), but the majority of the pickins are traditional barbecue choices such as ribs, burgers, pulled pork and combo dinners named “Beef Lovers Feast.” The so-called “HungryMan” lunch (a quarter-chicken, two sides, garlic bread, and soda) is a popular weekday treat.

THREE DEGREES $$$ [Modern American, French] 140 S. Santa Cruz Ave. (408) 884-1054 www.threedegreesrestaurant.com

Three Degrees is a universal delight and is praised for breakfast, lunch and dinner alike. Because they use fresh, seasonal ingredients from local farms, the menu changes often. Expect a French twist in the Modern American cuisine, and do not miss the champagne Sunday brunch, which features delectable dishes like tortellini in a mascarpone crème sauce. For dinner, rendezvous on the patio for a touch of romance. 34

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WINE CELLAR $$$ [Modern American] 50 University Ave. (408) 354-4808 www.winecellarlosgatos.com

Whether dining inside among intimate custom ironwork and mica lighted booths, or on the outside patio with scenes of the Santa Cruz Mountains, it’s certain you’ll be romanced at The Wine Cellar. The restaurant is well known for its wine and fondue (traditional Swiss gruyere and cheddar and ale), but be sure to leave room for the succulent starters, pastas, entrées and, of course, chocolate fondue.

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Feeling hungry for your own plate? Order a larger plate of Moroccan lamb, ceviche or paella. Finish it off with fried plantains and an espresso martini.

TAQUERIA LA BAMBA $ [Mexican] 2058 Old Middlefield Way (650) 965-2755

Tucked away in this tiny taqueria are some of the biggest burritos this side of Texas. La Bamba’s super burrito comes with all the traditional ﬁxings, such as meat, beans, rice, cheese, sour cream and guacamole, and is big enough to feed two hungry people. La Bamba’s menu also offers a taste of El Salvador with its pupusas, wonderfully crispy tortillas ﬁlled with pork, beans, and cheese. These delicacies are not designed to go – gobble them up in-house as they emerge piping hot from the kitchen.

[American] 1090 El Camino Real (650) 327-8769 www.britishbankersclub.com

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Initially built as a bank in 1922, the notable building now serving affordable and tasty treats and late night dancing has also been Menlo Park’s city hall, police department, jail and public library. A mahogany bar, stained-glass windows, Tiffany lamps and a solid brass chandelier create a historic feel, while a diverse menu of nachos, sandwiches and steaks are served.

DAVE & BUSTER’S $ [American] 940 Great Mall Dr. (408) 957-9215 www.daveandbusters.com

Dave & Buster’s is Chuck E. Cheese for adults, only with more food options and more sophisticated games. A large assortment of appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, chicken, ribs, seafood, pasta, steaks and dessert are available to refuel yourself before playing such games as Dance Dance Revolution and Ski Ball.

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CASCAL $$ [Pan-Latin] 400 Castro St. (650) 940-9500 www.cascalrestaurant.com

Cascal is vibrant and airy while maintaining a warm and inviting, even festive appeal. The ambience is perfect for enjoying tapas with a group of friends. Share the wild mushroom empanadas, classic Spanish gazpacho and the banana leaf chicken.

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BLUE CHALK CAFÉ $$ [Mexican] 630 Ramona St. (650) 326-1020 www.bluechalk.com

Amenities at the Blue Chalk Café include billiards, shufﬂeboard, two distinctive bars, signature margaritas, live music, and festive recipes from the famed Left at Albuquerque restaurant. Favorites on the menu include the veggie stampede burrito (fresh sautéed vegetables, spicy black beans, feta cheese and basil dressing rolled in a whole wheat tortilla and drizzled with chipotle aioli) and the simple yet delicious fajita combo.

THE COUNTER BURGER $ [American] 369 California Ave. (650) 321-3900 www.thecounterburger.com

Do you ever crave a 2/3-lb. turkey burger with horseradish cheddar cheese, roasted red peppers, spicy pepperoncinis, a fried egg, and roasted garlic aioli on an English mufﬁn? At The Counter, not only is there such a thing, but with ﬁve easy steps of choosing your meat, cheese, toppings, sauce and bun, anyone can create the ultimate personal burger. They also offer signature prefabricated burgers for those who are simply overwhelmed.

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FISH MARKET RESTAURANT $$ [Seafood] 3150 El Camino Real (650) 493-8862 www.thefishmarket.com

There’s a dish to satisfy any seafood craving at the Fish Market. Chowders, seafood cocktails, sashimi and sushi, raw shellfish, salads, smoked fish, steamed shellfish, baked shellfish, cioppino and pastas, sandwiches, fish ’n’ chips and mesquite grilled entrées are just some of the categories offered at this seafood paradise. The garlic cheesy bread is a must-have with your meal.

FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR $$ 180 El Camino Real (650) 329-8457 www.flemingssteakhouse.com

Prime beef reigns supreme at Fleming’s – marbled and aged for up to four weeks, then broiled at an unholy 1,600 degrees to seal in its ﬂavors. Other indulgences include succulent seafood and chicken dishes and decadent desserts. More than 100 wines adorn the extensive list, including boutique wines, and all are available by the glass. A friendly, inviting atmosphere highlights this classic steakhouse experience.

MANTRA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE $$$ [Contemporary Indian] 632 Emerson St. (650) 322-3500 www.mantrapaloalto.com

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Mantra is seductive in its display of contemporary art, bright Indian colors, fresh food with bold spices, welcoming staff, and the Daru Lounge – a chic retreat in which to enjoy cocktails and small spicy dishes. Appetizers such as the cinnamon shrimp lollipops appear daring, but they’re guaranteed to tickle the taste buds and keep you on the edge of your seat for the main course.

SUNDANCE THE STEAKHOUSE $$$$ [American] 1921 El Camino Real (650) 321-6798 www.sundancethesteakhouse.com

For more than 30 years, signature steaks and award-winning slow-roasted prime rib has made Sundance the Steakhouse the go-to place for an elegant steak dinner. An array of salads, fresh seafood, shellﬁsh, pasta and poultry also decorate themenu. Linger amongst the mahogany wood, forest-green booths and antique paraphernalia after dinner, and relax with a vintage martini for the ultimate Sundance experience.

THAIPHOON RESTAURANT $ [Thai] 543 Emerson St. (650) 323-7700 www.thaiphoonrestaurant.com

Thaiphoon serves traditional and contemporary Thai dishes with an elegant balance of spicy and sweet. Order the red curry pumpkin beef with pad Thai, stir-fried mango, veggie and cashew served

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with brown jasmine rice, and enjoy your meal on the tropical outdoor patio by the Buddha fountain with an exotic cocktail: We like the lychee martini or the lemongrass mojito.

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19 MARKET $ [California-Vietnamese] 19 N. Market St. (408) 280-6111 www.19market.com

Unlike the bare-bones eat-and-run feel of so many Vietnamese restaurants, 19 Market shines with Zen-inspired earth-tone interiors and an equally agreeable menu. This bar and bistro not only dishes out familiar favorites like beef noodle soup (pho) and imperial rolls, but adds a Singaporean, Chinese, and California twist to Vietnamese fare. Try the shaking beef, or Chilean seabass, simmered with caramel sauce in a clay pot.

BILLY BERK’S $$ [Modern American] 99 S. First St. (408) 292-4300 www.maxsworld.com

It’s hard to describe the cuisine at Billy Berk’s – they literally have a bit of everything. From rustic ﬂatbreads to seafood (ranging from Thai chili salmon to spicy Louisiana prawns), sliders to sushi rolls, steaks to quesadillas and pasta to chop ’n’ toss salads, this place has all your cravings covered. The brick and timber building with large island bar is an ideal gathering place.

FAHRENHEIT ULTRA LOUNGE & RESTAURANT $$ [Modern American, Asian Fusion] 99 E. San Fernando St. (408) 998-9998 www.fahrenheitultralounge.com

Fahrenheit’s seductive ambience gives way to its equally chic menu of modern global cuisine. Share an assortment of small dishes to taste as much as you can. Try the Mandalay wraps with the green papaya and radicchio salad. And if you must have a plate all to yourself, large plates are available. We recommend any dish with the garlic noodles.

LOFT BAR & BISTRO $$ [Modern American] 90 S. Second St. (408) 291-0677 www.loftbarandbistro.com

Vibrant interior colors and a long bar, as well as the cozy patio furniture on the second-story patio, make this very metropolitan Loft an inviting place for dinner, drinks, and dancing. Entrées include a selection of pastas, seafood, poultry, steaks and appetizing low-carb entrées (shaved tri-tip, spicy cajun blackened salmon). The lunch menu features a large assortment of salads, sandwiches and wraps.

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PICASSO’S TAPAS RESTAURANT $$ [Spanish, Tapas] 62 W. Santa Clara St. (408) 298-4400 www.picassosrestaurant.com

Picasso’s offers a tapas menu so multifaceted, even a Cubist painter would be impressed. Start off with the tangy, garlic-spiked specialties, like clams in white wine garlic sauce, then switch it up with the stewed chicken and tortilla Española (a potato and onion frittata). The paella is served for two or more, so bring friends over a pitcher of sangria. On weekends, there’s often a guitarist to keep guests entertained during the inevitable wait.

TIED HOUSE CAFE & BREWERY $$ [American] 65 N. San Pedro St. (408) 295-2739 www.tiedhouse.com

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The appetizers are popular here, especially when paired with one of Tied House’s original beers. Those who often regret eating traditional deepfried bar food will feel better about themselves when presented with the seared ahi tuna, buffalo tenderloins, pesto calamari, and achiote chicken quesadillas. Hungrier appetites ﬂock to steaks, ﬁsh ’n’ chips and the build-your-own burger bar.

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BLOWFISH SUSHI $$ [Japanese, Sushi, Asian Fusion] 355 Santana Row, Ste. 1010 (408) 345-3848 www.blowfishsushi.com

Experience modern Tokyo at Blowﬁsh Sushi, with DJ music and Japanese anime streaming across multiple video screens. Sushi, Japanese fusion appetizers, exotic entrées and intriguing desserts are sure to ﬂirt with your taste buds. Hang out in the liquor lounge with premium imported sakes and specialty cocktails like the sake cosmo or the lychee sidecar.

CHA CHA SUSHI $ [Sushi, Japanese] 547 W. Capitol Expwy. (408) 265-2416

Cha Cha Sushi is cute, chic and trendy with an extremely friendly wait-staff. You won’t ﬁnd a sushi boat at this restaurant, but you are guaranteed to ﬁnd fresh sushi made-to-order. The beef, salmon and chicken teriyaki plates are especially delicious for those who want a hot plate. Start out with Cha Cha’s signature tempura salad and a perfect, nottoo-salty miso soup.

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CIELITO LINDO $ [Mexican] 195 E. Taylor St. (408) 995-3447

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Locals ﬂock to Cielito Lindo for its authentic Mexican dishes, lip-smacking margaritas and chips and salsa. Enjoy the famous chile relleno or chile verde enchiladas in the low-lit romantic environment. Fajitas, burritos, and combination platters are also popular. Entertainment includes karaoke, Monday night football, and DJ music and dancing.

THE FISH MARKET $$ [Seafood, American] 1007 Blossom Hill Rd. (408) 269-3474 www.thefishmarket.com

Seafood aficionados don’t only flock to The Fish Market for fresh shellfish, crab and lobster – they come to enjoy the full-service oyster bar, sushi bar, retail market, romantic dining areas and cocktail bar and lounge. Have your dish served the way you like it: Shellfish can be ordered raw, steamed or baked; fish is smoked, mesquite grilled, pan-fried or skewered.

The ﬁrst Happi House opened its doors in San Jose’s Japantown in 1976. Now there are six restaurants serving original teriyaki infusion cuisine made fresh and delicious by specially marinating “the most wholesome ingredients with top-secret seasonings and exceptional teriyaki sauce” and using distinctive cooking techniques that “infuse delicious California teriyaki ﬂavors throughout chicken, pork and beef.” Try their signature teriyaki, tempura, noodle or rice bowls, which are made fresh to order daily.

HOUSE OF GENJI $$$ [Japanese, Steakhouse] 1335 N. First St. (408) 453-8120 www.houseofgenji.com

Tableside knife juggling is an everyday affair at the House of Genji, where your meal is cooked at the table. Upon choosing the combination of condiments, vegetables and meats (the ﬁlet mignon and prawns combination is popular), the adventurous chef will grill while spinning and cutting your meal in the air, followed by a ﬁnal act of tossing it on your plate in artistic fashion.

ISLAND GRILL $$ [Hawaiian, Asian Fusion] 1355 N. Fourth St. (408) 392-2468 www.theislandgrill.com

It’s suiting that this kitschy tiki-adorned restaurant is in the Clarion Hotel – having dinner here is like going on a mini vacation. Entrées include the festive haliakala salmon, mango tango pork chops and frutta del mar. Food is also served in the appropriately named Bamboo Lounge. Share the spicy samosas and ahi maki over tropical mixed drinks and unwind to the luauesque ambience.

LEE’S SANDWICHES $ [Asian, European] 2471 Berryessa Rd. (408) 9269888; 4060 Monterey Rd. (408) 281-9060; 2307 McKee Rd. (408) 258-1155; 260 E. Santa Clara St. (408) 286-8808; 20363 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino (408) 446-5030 www.leessandwiches.com

Wave readers voted Lee’s as having the best sandwich in Silicon Valley. And with its wide array of Asian and European sandwiches, it’s no wonder. The ﬁrst location opened in San Jose in the early ’80s, and people loved their sandwiches so much, they have since expanded to 31 locations throughout the country, including Arizona, Texas and Oklahoma. In addition to delicious creations such as the jambon and pork roll and the turkey club with bacon on a soft, buttery croissant, Lee’s also has appetizers such as egg rolls and even premium coffee drinks, smoothies, pastries and desserts.

MENARA MOROCCAN RESTAURANT $$$ [Moroccan] 41 E. Gish Rd. (408) 453-1983 www.menara41.com

An exotic Moroccan ambience, belly dancers, pillowed couches, and ﬁve-course prix-ﬁxe dinners with names like Le Diner Fantasy and Le Diner Casablanca are sure to enchant any guest of Menara Moroccan Restaurant. The lhram mrhosia (lamb with honey), b’stilla (boneless chicken pastry) and couscous aux legumes (vegetable couscous) are delectable. All dinners are ended with a serving of refreshing mint tea.

PEARL RIVER RESTAURANT $ [Chinese] 414 Blossom Hill Rd. (408) 225-5060; 2281 Lincoln Ave. (408) 265-7066 www.pearlriverchinese.com

Pearl River maintains its good reputation with its fresh ingredients, healthy portions and vast assortment. Many regulars who fall in love on their ﬁrst visit have been ordering the same dishes for years, though there are more than a dozen types of beef, chicken, seafood, soup and noodles to choose from. Check out the specials for seasonal delights – and don’t forget, you can have dinner delivered.

HAPPI HOUSE $ [Asian] 5353 Almaden Expwy. (408) 265-8282; 695 N. Fifth St. (408) 295-5554; 133 Ranch Dr., Milpitas (408) 263-3440; 397 Saratoga Ave., San Jose (408) 984-4806; 3015 McKee Rd., San Jose (408) 923-2120

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[Irish, American] 355 Santana Row, Ste. 1060 (408) 247-1706 www.rosiemccanns.com

[American, Steakhouse] 2050 Gateway Pl. (408) 437-2170 www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com

It doesn’t have to be St. Patrick’s Day at Rosie McCann’s to have corned beef and cabbage. It’s served year round as a pub favorite, in addition to wild salmon ﬁsh ’n’ chips and shepherd’s pie. A large variety of pastas, soups and salads are also available, not to mention the revered appetizers. Have the Irish nachos with a pint of Guinness – you won’t regret it.

SAM’S BAR-B-QUE $ [Barbecue] 1110 S. Bascom Ave. (408) 297-9151 www.samsbbq.com

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Salad Station Display Presentations Carved in Our Dining Room by Our Chef Traditional Roasted Turkey with a Homemade Giblet Gravy and Cranberry Sauce Honey Baked Ham with Black Cherry Sauce Prime Rib of Beef with Au Jus and Condiments

Thanksgiving Entrée of the Day Encrusted Pork Medallions with a Castroville Artichoke Cream Sauce Poached Salmon in a Lemon Butter and Caper Sauce

Choice of Hot Dishes Fresh Mashed Potatoes, Old Fashioned Stuffing, Our Award Winning Mostacciolli Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Indian Rice Pilaf,Brown Sugar and Molasses Glazed Yams and Fresh Garden Mixed Vegetables

Dessert Kids Desserts and Much, Much More! Includes Coffee, Tea, Milk, Orange Juice, Soda and Champagne Seating 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Reservations: (408) 243-1431

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It’s hard to believe you’re in California when chowing down on extra meaty, Kansas-style baby back ribs and Carolina-style pulled pork. The meats are marinated and smoked for hours on end, creating a most savory meal, especially when topped with Sam’s homemade sauce and paired with award-winning chili. And, of course, no meal at Sam’s is complete without a slice of sweet potato pie.

SIAM THAI CUISINE $ [Thai] 1080 S. De Anza Blvd., Ste. A (408) 366-1080 www.siamthaicuisine.com

Lunch combos served with soup, salad, veggie egg roll and choice of pad thai or rice are especially popular at this small Thai house. And the options seem endless with more than two dozen combos to choose from. Can’t decide what to order? The prices are so reasonable, it wouldn’t be insane to order two combos for lunch and take the leftovers home for dinner.

SINO RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE $$$ [Modern Chinese] 377 Santana Row, Ste. 1000 (408) 247-8880 www.sinorestaurant.com

It’s hard not to order tons of the crab Rangoon (cream cheese, scallions sweet vinegar reduction) appetizers and dim sum selections like the Maine lobster pot stickers. But room must be left for Sino’s entrées, which are stunning, mouthwatering recipes of modern Chinese cuisine. After dining in this chic, contemporary ambience and tasting the ginger beef ﬁlet mignon, you’ll never be tempted to order takeout again.

Why simple, good steaks are so hard to come by, we’ll never know. Veterans of Spencer’s For Steaks and Chops, however, don’t know of that angst. Delivering juicy ﬁlet mignons and savory porterhouses is in their blood. The seafood is also to die for, plus all entrées can be accompanied with the likes of fries, green vegetables with hollandaise, and almond rice.

STRAITS CAFE $$ [Asian Fusion] 3295 El Camino Real (650) 494-7168 www.straitspaloalto.com

Straits personiﬁes Asian Fusion cuisine at its ﬁnest by blending culinary secrets from Indian, Chinese, Malay and Thai cuisines and presenting it in a warm, inviting environment. The menu is fresh, exotic and exquisite, featuring entrées to the likes of ayam rendang (chicken simmered in an Indonesian style spice galangal, lemongrass and coconut milk sauce) and green curry (seafood and vegetables in a spicy jalapeño-coconut sauce).

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ARTHUR’S RESTAURANT $$$ [Seafood, Italian] 2875 Lakeside Dr. (408) 980-1666 www.arthurs-restaurant.com

Arthur’s serves rich entrées to the likes of seafood cioppino, rack of lamb and New York steak. Lunches offer unique salads (try the duck salad with mustard dressing and orange compote) and loaded meatloaf and lamb sandwiches. The seafood appetizers (steamed mussels, oysters, fried calamari) hit the spot, but regular patrons know to order the cheese plate, too.

BIRK’S RESTAURANT $$$ [Modern American, Steak] 3955 Freedom Cir. (408) 980-6400 www.birksrestaurant.com

You’ll feel like a classic movie star while dining at Birk’s, an upscale eatery decorated with rich textures and brass, glass, marble and oak beams. They’re known for their perfect steaks, chops and seafood, so you really can’t go wrong with anything. Add a salad and the poached jumbo asparagus to your blackened rib eye, grilled Colorado lamb chops or pasta paella, and you’ll be golden. 42

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CHATANOGA $$ [Persian] 2725 El Camino Real (408) 241-1200 www.chatanogaonline.com

Every authentic Persian meal at Chatanoga is overﬂowing with ﬂavor. All stews, kebabs and special dishes are loaded with unique savory spices. The fesenjon, for instance, is a thick, rich sweet and sour stew made with chicken simmered in pomegranate sauce and walnuts, served with saffron and basmati rice.

THE FISH MARKET $$ [Seafood, American] 3775 El Camino Real (408) 246-3474 www.thefishmarket.com

Get to The Fish Market early for a counter seat at the oyster bar, where seats ﬁll up quickly, but be sure to leave room for a fresh, seasonal entrée. Starting with a cup of the New England or Manhattan chowder is a must, and don’t forget to ask your server to assist you in ordering the perfect glass of wine to accompany your meal.

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[Japanese, Sushi] 2086 El Camino Real (408) 984-5623 www.kobesushi.com

Tucked neatly into the Mervyn’s Plaza on El Camino Real, Kobe Sushi offers a lovely atmosphere and a quick and inexpensive sushi ﬁx. A Japanese garden and koi pond add a peaceful, Zen-like tone to the restaurant, which also houses a banquet hall, dance ﬂoor, and karaoke stage. In addition to the standard sushi fare, the restaurant also has a popular seared ahi tuna, as well as many teriyaki, tempura, and noodle soup dishes.

LA PALOMA RESTAURANT $ [Mexican] 2280 El Camino Real (408) 247-0990 www.lapaloma.ypguides.net

La Paloma may look like an ordinary Mexican restaurant, but you’d be wrong to pass it up. Traditional Mexican fare is served with authenticity, but what really keeps customers coming back for more are the new twists on old classics. Try the mango chicken quesadillas, crab tostadas or the spinach mushroom enchiladas, and wash your meal down with a top shelf margarita.

PEDRO’S RESTAURANT AND CANTINA $$ [Mexican] 3935 Freedom Cir. (408) 496-6777 www.pedrosrestaurants.com

Pedro’s is known for its dynamic happy hour and all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet, but that doesn’t mean the cozy, brick-laden dining room isn’t packed for lunch and dinner on a regular basis. The lively ambience and generous plates make Pedro’s an ideal place for large family gatherings and birthday celebrations. Whether ordering the fajitas or the enchiladas, you’re guaranteed an authentic Mexican meal.

MEXICALI GRILL $ [Mexican] 3149 Mission College Blvd. (408) 588-9865 www.mexicaligrill.com

Good times are to be had at the festive Mexicali Grill, where margarita choices are plentiful and “especiales” include mole rojo (chicken enchiladas covered with rich mole sauce made with 35 different ingredients) and fajitas (sizzling strips of sirloin or chicken breast marinated in tequila, lime juice and spices). No matter what authentic dish you order, be sure to save room for the Mexican fried ice cream.

PARCEL 104 $$$$ [Modern American] 2700 Mission College Blvd. (408) 970-6104 www.parcel104.com

Parcel 104 uses ingredients from local growers, ranches and dairies, and changes the menu daily based on what’s in season and what’s freshest each morning. An elegant ambience paired with intensely fresh and provocative meals keeps patrons coming back to taste all seasonal selections. Entrées have included the likes of Eden Farms Berkshire pork loin chop with fried green tomatoes and red eye gravy.

SUSHI O SUSHI $$ [Japanese, Sushi] 2789 El Camino Real (408) 241-1677 www.sushiosushi.com

Sushi neophytes are always more eager to take the plunge knowing the raw ﬁsh they’re about to eat has been raised naturally without antibiotics or growth hormones. Because they only use fresh and healthy ingredients, Sushi O Sushi’s patrons are hooked on their sashimi, nigiri, maki and temaki. Hot dinner plates of salmon, chicken, beef and tempura are also available, and equally fresh. 44

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YE OLDE ROYAL OAK PUB $$

SENT SOVI $$$$

[British, American] 1240 Coleman Ave. (408) 588-1111 www.meetmeattheoak.com

[French] 14583 Big Basin Way (408) 867-3110 www.sentsovi.com

A British pub with British fare, Ye Olde Royal Oak Pub is a terriﬁc way to start a Friday night. Live Celtic music, karaoke, live bands and plenty of ale will accompany your orders of beef Wellington (ﬁlet mignon smothered in a Madeira mushroom sauce and wrapped in puff pastry), baked beans, mushy peas and chips with salt and malt vinegar.

SARATOGA

THE BASIN $$$ [American] 14572 Big Basin Way (408) 867-1906 www.thebasin.com

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The Basin takes pride in serving fresh, wild and organic foods for an ever-changing menu. Entrées are American-themed with Spanish and Italian inﬂuences. Regulars love to relax on the outdoor patio under the old oak tree during warmer months while sipping seasonal cocktails. Make reservations if heading to a show at the Mountain Winery after dinner – chances are all other ticket holders will be dining here, too.

BELLA SARATOGA $$$ [Italian] 14503 Big Basin Way (408) 741-5115 www.bellasaratoga.com

Romantic Italian dinners and family-friendly Sunday brunches are popular at Bella Saratoga, a timeless Victorian home turned restaurant. The dinner menu features award-winning pastas, fresh ﬁsh and ﬂatbread pizzas. Brunch (served with music when weather permits) includes frittata, smoked chicken and sweet potato hash and a crab and shrimp melt, and selections include a fruit or house salad and a basket of cinnamon rolls.

PLUMED HORSE $$$$ [French, American] 14555 Big Basin Way (408) 867-4711 www.plumedhorse.com

Plumed Horse is contemporary yet incredibly romantic, with chic interiors, an eye-catching ﬁreplace and an amazing transparent glass wine cellar. The French/American menu is impressive and luxurious, so much so that we recommend the tasting menu (offering items like caviar and ahi tuna, seared artisan foie gras and wild Columbia river sturgeon) to make sure you have a chance to savor everything. We’re not the only ones who think this place is top-notch – the Michelin restaurant guide recently awarded them a coveted star.

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The food is as tasteful as the charmingly romantic dining room at Sent Sovi, a restaurant whose name means “sweet taste.” The menu changes seasonally and showcases French California cuisine, by way of natural ingredients. Entrées have included smoked paprika dusted scallops (with lemon boy tomato coulis, sunchoke puree, corn relish and brussels sprouts), and desserts such as the nectarine “Inside Out” baked Alaska with dark cherry-chocolate gelato.

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NICOLINO’S ITALIAN $$$ [Italian] 1228 Reamwood Ave. (408) 734-5323 www.nicolinosgardencafe.com

The flambé dessert and coffee, prepared at the table, are special treats at this old-world, magical restaurant. Luckily, finishing dinner before deserving dessert isn’t a chore at Nicolino’s. Try the petti di pollo en croute (chicken breast sautéed and layered with prosciutto, provolone and marinara demi-glaze sauce, served in a puff pastry) before devouring a flaming classic cherries jubilee and caffe especiale.

OCEAN BLUE SUSHI CLUB $$ [Japanese, Sushi] 1010 E. El Camino Real (408) 720-8840

Sleek, modern Asian décor and trendy music make the Ocean Blue Sushi Club a fun place to bring a date. Start out spicy with a ﬁrecracker roll (topped with sliced jalapeños and hot sauce) from the specialty sushi menu and share a sashimi platter. Hot Japanese fare, such as teriyaki chicken, tempura and an assortment of bento boxes is also available.

SUNNY BUFFET $ [Chinese] 502 Ross Dr. (408) 747-1888

Those who normally hesitate to dine at buffets don’t need to think twice about Sunny. The service is friendly, and the food is always fresh, even up to closing time, and the assortment is endless. Traditional Chinese (chow mein, fried rice, orange chicken, etc.), sushi, crab legs, shrimp, prime rib, oysters, vegetables, fruit, desserts and more are displayed in heaping amounts. TW

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Oasis (Noel Gallagher second from left

The Soul of Noel Oasis leader Noel Gallagher digs deep to chat about the band’s latest album. BY TOM LANHAM

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t may have been a long time coming, but Noel Gallagher is a new man these days. At 41, the Oasis leader is older, wiser, and altogether calmer – a far cry from the hard-partying hedonist who frequently got into fistfights with his vocalist kid brother, Liam, both onstage and off. Now a mature father of two, the guitarist has not only come a long way from the band’s Britpop-defining 1994 debut, Definitely Maybe, but is now prone to penning deep, reflective processionals like those featured on Dig Out Your Soul, the latest set from Oasis, which instantly topped charts around the world upon its recent release. After a few surreal wake-up calls of late – including the horrific experience at Toronto’s recent V-Fest where a crazed audience member angrily attacked him onstage for no apparent reason – Gallagher has revamped his life philosophy. “I don’t have an ‘all are welcome’ kind of policy,” he notes soberly. “My own thing now is that I know what’s best for me. Other people can tell me what’s best for them, but to me it’s all live and let live. But I don’t let people into my life, and I don’t try to walk into their lives. As long as I know who I am and stay true to my self, then everything’s cool with me.”

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Gallagher may have changed, but get him talking, and that old sardonic snarkiness starts to resurface. Oasis diehards wouldn’t have it any other way. The Wave: On the new album’s bonus-disc track, “Lord, Don’t Slow Me Down,” you sing “I’ve got a habit that the cat won’t lick.” What bad habits do you still have? Noel Gallagher: Smoking and drinking, I still do that. But apart from that, not many. TW: You look remarkably slim and healthy for your age. Did you change your diet, start working out? NG: About three years ago, I suffered real bad back problems. I went to see a guy in London, and he sent me to a sports therapist, who said, “If you don’t start doing some exercise, in about five years you’re gonna be f***ed.” I’ve always shied away from exercise, pretty much because of the clothes, the gear you have to wear when you do it. But I got so addicted to it, I kept it going. I went and actually did boxing – I put the gloves on. So we did a bit of that, and just getting on these fairly complicated machines that strengthened my back. But I got so into it, I was doing it three days a week. I think the key is, if you

exercise, you can eat whatever you want, so I haven’t changed my diet in any way. TW: When you were boxing, did you go a round or two with anyone? NG: No, it wasn’t real boxing. It was just gentle sparring. And I’ve got to say, I wasn’t very good at it. The thought of it is better than the actual doing it. I’d get my face smashed in if I was in the ring – I don’t have the killer instincts. TW: Are you still recovering from the incident in Toronto where you were tackled on stage? NG: No, no, no, it’s all fixed, it’s all gone – and it’s been two months now, really. He broke three ribs and bruised another five. Why? I dunno. He’s been up in front of a judge in Canada and the case was adjourned, so nobody’s heard his explanation yet. But he hasn’t got an explanation – he’s just an idiot. There is no logical explanation for why people do things like that. TW: You’ve often said that you’ve learned a whole new way of walking through urban environments, where you stare straight down at the sidewalk and never make eye contact with potential nutcakes like that. NG: I live right in the middle of the West End in London. It’s surprising how much privacy you get when you’re just surrounded by millions of people. I don’t get noticed at all. So I guess being in the eye of the hurricane, that’s where the calm is. 52

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NIGHTLIFE&MUSIC HEADLINERS ALANIS MORISSETTE November 17, Paramount Theatre, Oakland www.paramounttheatre.com

MISFITS

November 17, Slim’s, San Francisco www.slims.com

USHER

November 18, The Warfield, San Francisco www.ticketmaster.com

BLUES TRAVELER

November 18, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com

BUCKETHEAD

November 20, The Catalyst Club, Santa Cruz www.catalystclub.com

MATTHEW SWEET

November 20, Great American Music Hall, San Francisco www.gamh.com

GOV’T MULE

November 21 – 22, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com

OF MONTREAL

DEERHUNTER

SLIGHTLY STOOPID

PORTUGAL. THE MAN

November 21, The Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center, San Francisco www.ticketmaster.com

November 24, The Warfield, San Francisco www.ticketmaster.com

November 22, The Catalyst Club, Santa Cruz www.catalystclub.com

November 24, Slim’s, San Francisco www.slims-sf.com

ZION I

SISTERS OF MERCY

November 22, The Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center, San Francisco www.ticketmaster.com

November 26, The Warfield, San Francisco www.ticketmaster.com

SPONGE

LYRICS BORN

November 23, The Independent, San Francisco www.theindependentsf.com

November 26, The Independent, San Francisco www.theindependentsf.com

MATISYAHU

M83

November 23, The Warfield, San Francisco www.ticketmaster.com November 24, The Catalyst Club, Santa Cruz www.catalystclub.com

THE HOLD STEADY / DRIVE BY TRUCKERS November 23 – 24, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com

November 28, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com

NAS

November 28, The Warfield, San Francisco www.ticketmaster.com

HOT BUTTERED RUM

November 29, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com

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THE DEVIL MAKES THREE

November 29, The Catalyst Club, Santa Cruz www.catalystclub.com

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Cinnabar Winery Tasting Room

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14612 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 867-1010 www.cinnabarwine.com We invite you to visit our beautiful tasting room. Located in the quaint, historical village of Saratoga, flanked by the magnificent Santa Cruz Mountains.

Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery 45 W. Main St., Los Gatos (408) 358-4949 www. flemingjenkins.com Wine Tasting: Tue-Sun Noon-6pm.

Pedrizzetti Winery 1645 San Pedro Ave., Morgan Hill (408) 779-7389 www.pedrizzettiwinery.com Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (closed most holidays).

Rabbit’s Foot Meadery 1246 Birchwood Dr.,Sunnyvale (408) 261-1603 www.rabbitsfootmeadery.com Our famous cider is available at Whole Foods Markets and Oliver’s Markets.

Roudon-Smith Winery 2364 Bean Creek Rd., Scotts Valley (831) 438-1244 www.roudonsmith.com Wine Tasting: Sat Noon-4:30pm.

Thomas Fogarty Vineyards

AC/DC

December 2, 4, Oracle Arena, Oakland www.oraclearena.com

19501 Skyline Blvd., Woodside (650) 851-6777 www.fogartywinery.com Wine Tasting: Thu-Sun 11am-5pm.

December 3, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com

OASIS

December 3, Oracle Arena, Oakland www.oraclearena.com

COMING SOON Badfish, Mudhoney, Fishbone, Mercury Rev, Metallica, The Black Crowes, Cracker, X, George Clinton, The Killers, Bloc Party, Death Cab For Cutie, Blackalicious, Burning Spear, and many more…

WU-TANG CLAN

December 3, The Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center, San Francisco www.ticketmaster.com

WINE SHOPS

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2048 Broadway St., Redwood City (650) 363-8737 www.savvycellar.com Experience top quality wines without having to spend an arm and a leg. Savvy Cellar Wine Bar & Wine Shop features wines from all the great wine producing regions of the world – all wines rated 90 points or higher and retail for $39/bottle or less. Check website for details on: wine classes, wine clubs, private events, tasting specials, live jazz and online sales (including gift certificates).

Vino Locale 431 Kipling St., Palo Alto (650) 328-0450 www.vinolocale.com Vino Locale is the perfect place to host a business or social event in an elegant and private setting. Open Tue-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun Noon-5pm.

Vintage Wine Merchants 377 Santana Row #1135, San Jose (408) 260-1115 www.vintagewinemerchants.com Open Mon-Wed 10am-9pm, Thu-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun Noon-8pm.

The Wine Room 520 Ramona St., Palo Alto (650) 322-1292 www.thepawineroom.com Open daily 4pm - midnight

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November 30, Great American Music Hall, San Francisco www.gamh.com

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The Bank 14421 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 867-5155 www.myspace.com/thebanklivemusic Monday-Friday: Happy Hour $1 off all drinks 5-6:30pm Thursday: Karaoke/Happy Hour $1 off all drinks 5-6:30pm

Court’s Lounge 2425 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell (408) 559-9880 www.courtslounge.com Monday-Friday, Sunday: Dart League Monday: Pool League Monday-Sunday: Nightly Drink Specials

Shoreline Billiards 1400 N. Shoreline Blvd., Ste. C1, Mountain View (650) 964-0780 www.shorelinebilliards.com Monday-Thursday, Sunday: Pool League

Zen Lounge 251 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 964-0780 www.vipzen.com Wednesday-Friday: The Ultimate Happy Hour till 10pm – $1 Beer, $2 Champagne, $3 Martinis, $4 Don Julio Shots

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TAYLOR SWIFT

BY TOM LANHAM

Fearless

(BIG MACHINE)

There’s more than a whiff of Disney Channel fluffiness about Taylor Swift, be it her upcoming appearance in the Hannah Montana movie or her much-publicized but ill-fated romance with Joe Jonas. But as the precocious country crooner turns 21 this month, she would do well to sever those teen-pop ties, because she has something none of her cheeky chipmunk peers have: real adult-level songwriting talent. Swift not only wrote or co-wrote all 13 tracks on this sophomore foray (including “Breathe” with Colbie Caillat), but is smart enough not to reach beyond her thematic grasp: “In your life you’ll do things greater than dating the boy on the football team/But I didn’t know it at 15,” she sagely reflects on the sturdy “Fifteen,” while “You Belong with Me,” perfectly nails an ugly-duckling high school existence with “She wears high heels, I wear sneakers/She’s cheer captain and I’m on the bleachers.” The end result feels akin to a brand-new Breakfast Club for the Twilight set.

OHGR

Devils in My Details

(SYNTHETIC SYMPHONY/SPV)

When Skinny Puppy fans sit down with their band’s latest release, they know exactly what to expect: to get whacked upside with the gravedigger’s shovel, track after industrial-strength track, then buried alive in a smothering avalanche of dirty sound. Which is why it’s always curious when front man Nivek Ogre snaps the constricting leash with his more textural side project, ohGr – the bludgeoning quite often turns to caresses (okay, crypt keeper-creepy caresses). Nonetheless, the atmosphere is different on this harrowing trip through paranoia, which includes a tuba-driven march (“Feelin’ Chicken”), a kaleidoscopic keyboard exercise (“Pepper”), and a pompous, faux Brit-enunciated processional (“White Van”). Cementing the concept are vocodered rants from horror-flick legend Bill Moseley, with whom Ogre currently stars in Repo! The Genetic Opera (and, yes, there’s a soundtrack featuring an actual Ogre/Sarah Brightman duet). Plus there’s enough Puppy-prime whirring and clanking to keep the devout awestruck, a la the “Jesus Built My Hot Rod”-ish opener, “Shhh” – so you’re still getting hit with a spade this time around. But Ogre, gentlemanly funeral director that he is, gingerly places you in a velvet-draped coffin afterwards with his “Devils.”

GENESIS

1970-1975

(RHINO)

ENYA

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For many, Peter Gabriel probably sprang to life, fully formed, with early solo-career hits like “Shock the Monkey” and “Sledgehammer.” This, then, might be the perfect Christmas gift for the casual Gabriel fan: a complete box set of his crucial early work with UK prog-rockers Genesis. To put it mildly, this ain’t your dad’s fluffy Phil Collins. The sound on ‘70s classics like “Foxtrot” and “Nursery Cryme” is funky, traditional folkinspired mayhem, with Gabriel’s dark, shadowy rasp riding herd on twisted signatures like “Watcher of the Skies” and “Return of the Giant Hogweed.” By 1973’s breakthrough “Selling England by the Pound,” Steve Hackett’s guitar filigrees had grown so frantic, they almost presaged speed metal, while his front man’s wordplay was nearly Narnian. Gabriel’s ultimate masterpiece, of course, remains his final double-record concept album from 1974, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, which combined all of the above influences into one heady panoramic sprawl. The albums are presented in both 5.1 DTS and Dolby Digital Surround Sound, with extra video footage and a 10-cut bonus disc that includes the rare Genesis Plays Jackson tapes, from a 1970 documentary on painter Mick Jackson.

And Winter Came

(REPRISE)

How many of you righteous rockers out there come stomping home from the Maiden gig and secretly put on the one thing will calm you down, your favorite Enya album? Uh-huh. Thought so. There are thousands of you closeted Celts bearing your addiction in stony silence. Well, we’re here to inform you, Dr. Phil style, that it’s more than OK to worship the warm and wonderful Enya. As this richly layered streusel cake of a Christmas concoction clarifies, the composer works harder, more feverishly than your most majestic metal conceptualist. Listen to the subtle chugging/handclap rhythm she employs on “Trains and Winter Rains,” or the gorgeous lullaby lilt she gives to “Dreams More Precious” and “Stars and Midnight Blue” – originals that come alive like timeless carol classics under her gentle touch. As anyone who’s heard her ethereal earlier take on “Silent Night” (included here in a chorale version) can attest, it was just a matter of time until this truly magical stylist sprinkled her pixie dust across the Christmas season. And it was worth the wait. TW THEWAVEMAG.COM NOVEMBER 17-30, 2008

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NIGHTLIFE&MUSIC CONCERT PREVIEWS Of Montreal

Georgia, Oregon and England influence the onslaught of great music in Silicon Valley this month. BY MITCHELL ALAN PARKER

OF MONTREAL NOVEMBER 21, THE GRAND B A L L R O O M AT T H E R E G E N C Y CENTER, SAN FRANCISCO W W W. T I C K E T M A S T E R . C O M

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Skeletal Lamping, the ninth studio album by this psychedelic, cross-dressing indie-pop band that is actually from Athens, Ga., has been heralded as something of a breakthrough, a title assumingly bestowed upon them by head-scratching critics unable to make sense of the band’s antics. Lead singer Kevin Barnes (whose alter ego goes by the name of Georgie Fruit, a la Ziggy Stardust) has been known to perform skits and slow-motion sword fights between songs, not to mention sing onstage atop a white horse. The point: You’ll get your money’s worth and have a strange, surreal time. If anything, it’ll be worth seeing Barnes’ performance of “Wicked Wisdom,” where he wails in falsetto, “I’m a motherf***ing headliner, b**ch, you don’t even know it!” A true headliner indeed.

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Although it has been said that lead singer John Gourley is rather shy in concert – facing stage right rather than the crowd, wearing a hooded sweatshirt, singing downward into a microphone at stomach level – the music of these Portland, Ore. indie prog-rockers is extremely outgoing, feeding on hard Southern rock, blues and even soul. In simpler terms, it’s White Stripes meets The Mars Volta meets Kings of Leon, with hints of Dax Riggs vocals thrown in for good measure.

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OASIS DECEMBER 3, ORACLE ARENA, O A K L A N D W W W. O R A C L E A R E N A . C O M

Britpop’s favorite sibling rivals, Liam and Noel Gallagher, will soon be on Bay Area soil. The group has had a checkered past touring in the US, which is probably why they have booked only a handful of cities in which to perform before heading back to the safety of Europe. Thankfully, the wild, shaggy-haired brothers are making a stop in Oakland to promote their recently released seventh studio album, Dig Out Your Soul. Not surprisingly, no Toronto dates were scheduled, seeing how an unruly fan attacked Noel Gallagher on stage there in September, breaking three of his ribs. Let’s hope Oakland treats these Beatlesesque boys a little better [See our interview with Noel Gallagher, page 46]. TW

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If I was to be the famous rock star down at the end of a leafy street in the suburbs, you’d get more hassles because everybody would know where you lived. But I live right off a main high street, and nobody bats an eyelid at me. TW: I thought you’d moved to rural Buckinghamshire. NG: I’ve got a place there, too, but I moved because I kinda missed the heartbeat of the city. There are only so many months of the year you can spend in solitude. I like to hear police sirens; I like to hear the choppers overhead. I like to hear traffic, because it gives me a sense that I’m part of something. But I’m lucky enough to have two places, so when I get pissed off at the city, I can go live in the country for a while. But I’m always drawn back to the city, because that’s where it’s at. I like to be surrounded by people.

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TW: Dig Out Your Soul touches on death, religion, and the question of the hereafter. Those are some heavy issues. NG: A lot of people have said that. I’m not a morose person that would think about mortality a great deal. But for my own part, I find writing about God and religion interesting.... I’m not really a believer in any sense, but I’m curious about the imagery of it all. And I’m fascinated by people who are so into religion in a big way. You live in America and I live in England, but you know the religion I’m talking about. TW: Well, it’s only the fundamentalists who demand that you believe just as they do. NG: You just hit the nail on the head. You can worship whatever you want, but you can’t then say that I’m not allowed to worship nothing. It’s like, “You just be cool and be happy with who you are, and I’ll be cool and be happy who I am, and the world will be a better place.” That’s my ideal for living. If you believe it and it makes your day-to-day existence better, if you can insert that kind of thing into your life and it works for you, then brilliant. Personally, I don’t need to believe that I will find redemption or that there will be a God who will judge 52

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me at the end of all of that. I believe that you get one shot at this, and it’s on Earth, so I’m not waiting for a second chance when I walk into the light. When they finally put me in the ground, that’s it. It’s over for me, done. I will rest in peace. TW: So when you say “Dig out your soul,” do you believe you actually have one to dig out? NG: Liam’s always bangin’ on about soul and blah, blah, blah, but I’m confused as to what it means. To me, it’s music. I listen to Motown and think, “Well, that’s got soul,” but I don’t know what that fu**ing means. The line comes from one of Gem’s [Archer, band guitarist] songs, and it’s actually when you’re at a party and someone’s putting on a record, it’s like, “Can you put a soul record on? Dig out your soul!” Like in a DJ type of sense. TW: The new album has that hipshaking, vintage-soul groove all the way through. NG: That wasn’t the plan going into the studio. We’ve got more British rock ’n’ roll songs in the bag that we intended to record, but our producer, Dave Sardy, heard two or three songs that had that groove and said, “I need some more songs like this – do you have any?” And I said, “Well, not really, but I’ll write some!” And it was the first time we ever let him direct the whole piece. I wrote the bulk of my songs in the studio, and we’ve hit on the novel idea that every other band’s been doing for the last 15 years: “Hey, let’s let the producer produce it!” TW: Returning to what we were initially discussing, it’s not so bad to actually slow down a little, right? You’ve got kids now – you need to stick around. NG: Oh, yeah, totally. It’s not cool to be into drugs when you’ve got children, no matter which way you look at it. You have a responsibility to see them grow up, and then you have a responsibility for them to see you as a role model, I guess, in that this is how one lives one’s life. I mean, I don’t want my kids to grow up and think I was never there, physically or mentally. I want them to see me as… as just plain old dad. TW Oasis plays Oakland’s Oracle Arena on Dec. 3. Tickets available from www.oraclearena.com.

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BOLT[01] GENRE: Celebrity Cartoon SYNOPSIS: A celebrity dog, raised on the set of a hit TV show, learns he really doesn’t have super powers. Naturally, he has to save the world anyway. TALENT: Voices of John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman KNOWN ENEMIES: DreamWorks, Pixar PREDICTION: It will play ad nauseum on DVDs for the rest of eternity.

FOUR CHRISTMASES[04] GENRE: Dysfunctional Holiday SYNOPSIS: A married couple, both from divorced families, are forced to spend the holidays with each of their four separated parents. TALENT: Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon, Mary Steenburgen KNOWN ENEMIES: The Break-Up, Wedding Crashers PREDICTION: It all ends in tragedy when Vaughn accidentally steps on and crushes Ms. Witherspoon.

DECEMBER

CADILLAC RECORDS[07] GENRE: Musical Biography SYNOPSIS: Record mogul Leonard Chess (Brody) launches talents like Etta James (Beyoncé) and Chuck Berry (Mos Def) before falling apart. TALENT: Adrien Brody, Beyoncé, Mos Def KNOWN ENEMIES: Ray, Walk the Line PREDICTION: Musicians playing musicians... isn’t that cheating?

MILK[05] TWILIGHT[02] GENRE: Teen Vampire SYNOPSIS: Bella (Stewart) falls in love with Edward (Pattinson) in Part 1 of the next most lucrative teen franchise. TALENT: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner KNOWN ENEMIES: True Blood, Buffy The Vampire Slayer PREDICTION: Have we learned nothing from Highlander? Love between mortals and immortals is bound for tragedy.

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AUSTRALIA[03] GENRE: Oscar Bait (Epic category) SYNOPSIS: Two lovers face turmoil as they witness the historical changes to their land in the years before WWII. TALENT: Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David Wenham KNOWN ENEMIES: Russell Crowe, Paul Hogan PREDICTION: The promise of a topless Jackman must be worth at least $50 mil – right, mate?

GENRE: Political Biopic SYNOPSIS: Charismatic politician Harvey Milk makes great strides toward gay rights, only to die tragically. TALENT: Sean Penn, Josh Brolin, James Franco KNOWN ENEMIES: Prop. 8, JFK PREDICTION: Should do well.

TRANSPORTER 3[06] GENRE: Unsolicited Trilogy SYNOPSIS: Driver Frank Martin is bound to his car by a wrist strap that will explode if he steps too far from the vehicle. TALENT: Jason Statham, Robert Knepper, Katia Tchenko KNOWN ENEMIES: Speed, logic PREDICTION: Statham is this generation’s Van Damme; his fans will be thankful for an all-new adventure this season.

NOBEL SON[08] GENRE: Intellectual Thriller SYNOPSIS: The son of a Nobel Prize winner is kidnapped. Can Dad outsmart the kidnappers? TALENT: Alan Rickman, Bryan Greenberg, Shawn Hatosy KNOWN ENEMIES: Ransom, elitist snobs PREDICTION: It’ll be nice to see Rickman on the other side of Hans Gruber.

PUNISHER: WAR ZONE[09] GENRE: Unsolicited Remake SYNOPSIS: Marvel Comics hopes the third time is the charm in its efforts to ﬁnd a movie audience for its noted vigilante. TALENT: Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Julie Benz KNOWN ENEMIES: The Punisher (2004), The Punisher (1989) PREDICTION: People don’t care about The Punisher. Get over it.

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THE READER[10] GENRE: Oscar Bait (Mystery category) SYNOPSIS: Lovers reunite when a man discovers his former ﬂame is on trial for WWII crimes. TALENT: Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes, Bruno Ganz KNOWN ENEMIES: Schindler’s List, Judgment at Nuremberg PREDICTION: Forbidden romance and the Holocaust: How can the Academy resist?

DELGO GENRE: Fantasy Epic Wannabe SYNOPSIS: People with made-up names from made-up races on made-up planets ﬁght over made-up stuff. TALENT: Voices of Freddie Prinze, Jr., Val Kilmer, Anne Bancroft KNOWN ENEMIES: Igor, Space Chimps PREDICTION: Kids are home from school, it’s animated, done deal.

DOUBT[12] WENDY AND LUCY GENRE: Everyday Tragedy SYNOPSIS: An automobile breakdown and dog pound fees ruin poor Wendy’s ﬁnancial situation. TALENT: Michelle Williams, Will Patton, Will Oldham KNOWN ENEMIES: Karma, the economic crisis PREDICTION: Wendy’s road to the box ofﬁce may be even bumpier than her everyday problems.

DECEMBER

THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL[11] GENRE: Hollywood Remake SYNOPSIS: The alien Gort comes to Earth to warn humans of our impending self-inﬂicted doom, and we don’t listen. TALENT: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates KNOWN ENEMIES: Planet of the Apes, The Manchurian Candidate PREDICTION: Kids won’t remember the classic. They’ll just see Keanu being scary.

GENRE: Nonmusical Broadway SYNOPSIS: The principal of a Catholic school suspects a priest of inappropriate behavior. TALENT: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams KNOWN ENEMIES: Closer, The Pope PREDICTION: What, you expect this cast to make a happy movie?

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THE WRESTLER[14] GENRE: Mickey Rourke Comeback SYNOPSIS: An aging pro wrestler tries to retire, but ﬁnds his skill and personal relationships too limited to make a real life. TALENT: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood KNOWN ENEMIES: No Holds Barred, Ready to Rumble PREDICTION: People are ready to like bad boy Rourke again, and this is sympathetic without being too tragic.

DECEMBER

THE BROTHERS BLOOM[15] NOTHING LIKE THE HOLIDAYS[13] GENRE: Family Reunion SYNOPSIS: The Rodriguez family gathers for the holidays to ﬁght over adorably inappropriate personal issues. TALENT: John Leguizamo, Freddy Rodriguez, Debra Messing KNOWN ENEMIES: This Christmas, The Perfect Holiday PREDICTION: Family holiday movies did well for AfricanAmericans last year, so si se puedes.

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GRAN TORINO GENRE: Oscar Bait (Back-up Plan category) SYNOPSIS: A Korean War vet cleans up his gang-ridden neighborhood after they steal his vintage car.

TALENT: Clint Eastwood, Vang Bee, Corey Hardrict KNOWN ENEMIES: Walking Tall, Death Wish PREDICTION: If Changeling doesn’t get any Oscar votes, Clint will take out Academy voters one by one.

GENRE: Romantic Comedy SYNOPSIS: Con artist brothers target their last mark: a woman who may outsmart them both. TALENT: Rachel Weisz, Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo KNOWN ENEMIES: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Matchstick Men PREDICTION: This won’t end up being their very last job like they thought it would be.

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH[16] GENRE: Political Metaphor SYNOPSIS: A reporter goes to jail to protect her CIA operative source, who is not Valerie Plame. TALENT: Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Vera Farmiga KNOWN ENEMIES: George W. Bush, Karl Rove PREDICTION: This prediction is protected under the Patriot Act on a need-to-know basis.

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SEVEN POUNDS[17] GENRE: Will Smith Being Serious SYNOPSIS: A man who killed seven people in an automobile accident learns to forgive himself and live again. TALENT: Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson KNOWN ENEMIES: The Legend of Bagger Vance, Ali PREDICTION: If this is another $100 million hit, Smith might as well start production on Phone Book: The Movie.

THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX[18] GENRE: Animated Mouse Tale SYNOPSIS: A mouse is kicked out of his home for being different, only to befriend humans who introduce him to literature. TALENT: Voices of Matthew Broderick, Emma Watson, Dustin Hoffman KNOWN ENEMIES: Ratatouille, Mickey Mouse PREDICTION: See entry for Delgo.

YES MAN[19] GENRE: Jim Carrey Vehicle SYNOPSIS: A self-help guru tells a reserved guy to say yes to everything. Of course, he does, and complications ensue. TALENT: Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, Terrence Stamp KNOWN ENEMIES: Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty PREDICTION: Expect other comedians to make copycat movies like The Maybe Person and The No Kid. Could Contradiction Dog be far behind?

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BEDTIME STORIES[20] GENRE: Family Fantasy SYNOPSIS: A father lives the bedtime stories he tells his kids, no matter how outrageous or perilous they become. 58

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THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON[21] GENRE: Botox Ad SYNOPSIS: Brad Pitt starts old and gets younger! TALENT: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton KNOWN ENEMIES: Mother Nature, HDTVs PREDICTION: Let us save them some time. Just look for a portrait in his attic.

FROST/NIXON[22] GENRE: Political History SYNOPSIS: David Frost prepares to interview Richard Nixon on TV three years after Nixon resigns. TALENT: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon KNOWN ENEMIES: Nixon, W. PREDICTION: After Obama vs. McCain, Nixon will seem quaint.

LAST CHANCE HARVEY GENRE: Quirky Indie SYNOPSIS: Harvey just lost his job and his daughter’s love, but has one last hope for romance. TALENT: Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Kathy Baker KNOWN ENEMIES: Father of the Bride, Death of a Salesman PREDICTION: Well, if it doesn’t work in theaters, Harvey will get his last chance on DVD.

MARLEY & ME GENRE: Dog Movie SYNOPSIS: Newlyweds adopt a dog and learn lessons about being parents. TALENT: Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston KNOWN ENEMIES: Beethoven, Turner & Hooch PREDICTION: Awwwwwwww.

REVOLUTIONARY ROAD[23] GENRE: Not Titanic SYNOPSIS: In the ’50s, a married couple looks for adventure in their humdrum suburban lives. TALENT: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet KNOWN ENEMIES: Titanic, expectations PREDICTION: This time, Winslet drowns in the end.

THE SPIRIT[24] GENRE: (Another) Frank Miller Graphic Novel Adaptation SYNOPSIS: A cop returns from the dead to become a superhero and protect his city from supervillains. TALENT: Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes KNOWN ENEMIES: Sin City, 300 PREDICTION: This is not Sparta, and Macht is no Gerard Butler.

VALKYRIE GENRE: Fiasco SYNOPSIS: The true story of the Nazis who attempted to assassinate Hitler ﬁnally hits theaters. TALENT: Tom Cruise, Bill Nighy, Carice Van Houten KNOWN ENEMIES: Prescription medication, sofas (Yeah, that never gets old) PREDICTION: When it’s not as bad as everyone expects, it’ll just be forgotten while Cruise goes on to make Tropic Thunder 2. TW

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one is put in charge of their works – or someone like Flemming Flindt comes along.” Flindt is The Toreador’s equivalent to Indiana Jones. But before we get to the hero of our little adventure, let’s discuss his Lost Ark. August Bournonville was a well-traveled dancer who acted as choreographer for the Royal Danish Ballet from 1830 to 1877. He created The Toreador (which tells of a comic love triangle between a Spanish innkeeper’s daughter, a brave bullfighter and a touring French ballerina) after seeing two Spanish dancers perform in Copenhagen. Though Bournonville’s free mixing of Danish, French and Spanish styles inspired much abuse from his opening-night crowd (the booing was so raucous, he had to stop the performance), the ballet later achieved much success, maintaining a place in the Royal Danish Ballet’s repertoire until 1929 – after which it simply disappeared.

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Nearly 50 years later, Flemming Flindt, the youngest artistic director of the Royal Danish Ballet since Bournonville himself, decided to revive The Toreador. But this was no easy task. Flindt had to reconstruct the piece using Bournonville’s original written scenarios, memories of past dancers, and notations on the pantomime elements (that is, the gestures and facial expressions that communicate the storyline). After deciding to expand the work into a full-length ballet, Flindt then had to hire composer Erling Bjerno to rework Edvard Helsted’s original score. The crucial element, says Nahat, was Flindt’s knowledge of the choreographer’s style and techniques. Widely known as The Bournonville School, this style is marked by “the way the arms are used in pantomime. There’s a lot of footwork. They’re very simple in style, and look easy to do, but in their simplicity they’re impossible.”

Celeste (Alexsandra Meijer) watches Alonzo (Maykel Sotas) and Maria (Karen Gabay) in The Toreador

To the Pointe The deceptively easy style takes center stage in Ballet San Jose’s revival of the historic The Toreador. BY MICHAEL J. VAUGHN

ne of the greater challenges of the ballet world is keeping historical works alive. Unlike orchestral works, in which written scores are capable of guaranteeing near-perfect replications even centuries down the line, ballet has always had to depend upon a generation-to-generation teaching process in order to preserve classic choreographies. As a result, some historical revivals, such as Ballet San Jose’s upcoming production of Flemming Flindt’s 60

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The Toreador, based on August Bournonville’s 1840 masterpiece, seem like cold case investigations or archaeological digs. “In history, ballets have been handed down... through memory, descriptions, simple notations along the musical score,” says Dennis Nahat, artistic and executive director of Ballet San Jose. “But great ballets, unfortunately, get lost. Choreographers pass on, no

Flindt completed the resurrection on Mar. 17, 1978, when he staged The Toreador at Denmark’s Royal Theatre. But it did not end there. When Flindt became director of the Dallas Ballet, he brought the production with him, mounting it in 1983 and 1986. Then, in 1988, Nahat had his own chance to come to the rescue. “I knew Flemming for many years,” he recalls. “I went to Dallas to visit him – the Dallas Ballet was closing – and I said, ‘What’s happening to your Toreador?’” When Flindt answered that the entire production was being sold off, Nahat said, “‘Wait a minute! Take me to your warehouse.’ I called the trucks and loaded up all the costumes and sets, and I bought the production. Those sets and costumes were all handmade in Denmark.” Nahat’s San Jose Cleveland Ballet performed the work in 1990; this month’s revival is the first performance 62

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City Lights Theater, 529 S. Second St., San Jose (408) 2954200 www.cltc.org/

A hilarious and irreverent “fractured fairy tale” take on a classic story, followed by the first ever Holiday Music Revue: 11/20-12/21. SEASON’S GREETINGS

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 903-6000 www.mountainview.gov/mvcpa/ mvcpa.html

Based on a true story about a nun who “restores harmony to the von Trapp family before the Nazi Anschluss forces them to flee their beloved homeland”: Thru 11/23.

THEATRE AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose (408) 367-7255 www.sjrep.com

An epic globe-trotting yarn rife with fast-tempo adventure when Phineas Fogg agrees to an outrageous wager to circle the world in just 80 days: 11/22-12/21. THE CRUCIBLE

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West Valley College, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga (408) 741-2058

This timeless Tony Award-winning Arthur Miller drama follows the 1692 Puritan purge of witchcraft in Salem, Mass.: 11/21-12/7. DISNEY’S ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR.

Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 2885437 www.cmtsj.org

Children’s Musical Theater of San Jose presents this whimsical tale of young Alice’s colorful journey of following a White Rabbit down the rabbit hole, only to encounter the bizarre world of Wonderland: 11/20-23. THE ENCHANTED

Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos (650) 949-7360 www.foothil.edu/fa

A joyous and romantic play that follows an adventurous young girl named Isabel, who wishes to change the world by supernatural means, angering local government figures: Thru 11/23. EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD

San Jose Stage Company, 490 S. First St., San Jose (408) 2837142 www.sanjosestage.com

blaze through every Christmas story ever told, with creative nods to Rudolph, the Grinch, Frosty the Snowman, Charlie Brown and more: 11/22-12/14. THE FROG PRINCE

In this play, written by Harold Pinter and directed by Aleksandr Liznenkov, the line between stage and real life is blurred: Thru 11/29.

In this Grimm Brothers tale, a princess promises to kiss a frog if it helps her find a lost golden ball. The kiss, as many know, has remarkable consequences: Thru 11/22.

MR. MARMALADE

Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 733-6611

GREATER TUNA

Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto (650) 329-0891 www.paplayers.org

A Bill Olson-directed comedy that sees “two masterful actors create the entire population of Tuna – 20 men, women, children and a dog”: Thru 11/23. HOT ‘N’ COLE

Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., Ste. 200, San Jose (408) 679-2330 www.tabardtheatre.org

Offering fresh arrangements of 48 familiar Cole Porter songs, such as “You’re the Top” and “It’s DeLovely,” this is sure to be an unforgettable evening: Thru 12/6. [See Hot Ticket, page 65] INCORRUPTIBLE

Broadway West Theatre, 4000-B Bay St., Fremont (510) 683-9218 www.broadwaywest.org

Set in a dilapidated French monastery during the Dark Ages, monks get desperate as their saint’s relics haven’t produced a miracle in 13 years, causing them to seek the advice of a less than reputable character: Thru 12/20.

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Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 903-6000 www.mountainview.gov/mvcpa/ mvcpa.html

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Historic Hoover Theater, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose (408) 5352347 www.renegadetheatre. com/boxoffice/hoover.html

A “savage black comedy” that follows Lucy, a four-year-old with an unusual imaginary friend, Mr. Marmalade, who beats up his personal assistant and is addicted to cocaine and pornography. Lucy’s only real friend is the youngest person to attempt suicide in the history of New Jersey: Thru 11/22. PLAID TIDINGS

Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga

A Christmas rendition of the popular musical Forever Plaid, featuring characters from the original: four male singers who were killed in a 1950s auto accident, who come down from heaven to perform one more show: Thru 12/6. SIX YEARS

Dragon Theatre, 535 Alma St., Palo Alto (650) 493-2006 www.dragonproductions.net

A look at a couple who struggles through the 1950s and 1960s and search for redemption after the Vietnam War: Thru 11/30. SQUABBLES

Center for Spiritual Living, 1195 Clark St., San Jose (408) 2941828 www.sanjosecenter.org

A hilarious play on the squabbles of living with in-laws: 11/21-12/6.

A presentation of George Frideric Handel’s sacred oratorio in its entirety, performed by San Jose Symphonic Choir: 11/29.

A charming musical based on the lessons from the beloved “Peanuts” comic strip: Thru 11/23.

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If a boy loves his stuffed rabbit long and deeply enough, then the rabbit will become real. The rabbit knows this. The boy does not. Will he choose the rabbit as his favorite playmate? Or will the rabbit be just a toy forever?: 11/30.

Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, 550 E. Remington Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 733-6611

Typical of any holiday family get together, this Christmas celebration quickly “degenerates into three days of slapstick holiday angst”: 11/20-12/20.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, 80 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 995-3318

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN

Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos (650) 941-0551 www.busbarn.org

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr., Children’s Musical Theater of San Jose

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT

Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga (408) 961-5800 www.montalvoarts.org

CLASSICAL MUSIC & OPERA CHRISTMAS ORATORIO

SING SONG

Campbell United Methodist Church, 1675 Winchester Blvd., Campbell (408) 378-3472 www.campbell-umc.org

The Ladyesong Women’s Vocal Ensemble, led by Mary Elizabeth Enmann, presents a concert of new and familiar Christmas songs and carols: 12/5. UNWRAP THE HOLIDAYS

California Theater, 345 S. First St., San Jose www.vihchorus.org

A holiday event presented by Northern California’s premier men’s a cappella chorus, with guest artists Late Show and Pride of the Pacific Chorus: 11/29.

St. Paul’s Church, 221 Valley St., San Francisco (415) 392-4400

Robert Geary leads the San Francisco Choral Society in one of Bach’s most adored pieces: 12/6-7.

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

San Jose State University Theatre, Fifth & San Fernando Sts., San Jose (408) 924-4551 www.tvradiofilmtheatre.com

Written by William Shakespeare, this “classic battle of the sexes” follows the handsome and bigheaded Petruchio as he seeks to win the heart of the hot-tempered Katherine. This Larry Barrott-directed production is set in the Golden Age of Hollywood, circa 1939: Thru 11/22.

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THE ELIXIR OF LOVE

San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose (408) 960-2828

A light-hearted rom-com opera with bright Italian melodies: Thru 11/23.

Regional Mexican dancing by Jenni Rivera, Los Rieleros del Norte, El Coyote y Su Banda and German Montero: 11/22.

California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose (408) 437-4450

FROM CONSTANTINOPLE TO TBILISI: AN ARMENIAN LEGACY

St. Andrew Armenian Church, 11370 S. Stelling Rd., Cupertino (408) 257-6749 www.bayareabach.org

Bay Area Classical Harmonies presents a full program of rarely performed Armenian classical music: 11/23.

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since then. In addition, Ballet San Jose is the only ballet in the world to have the show in its repertory. Nahat adds that audiences will definitely be able to sense the historic nature of the piece. “This ballet has a quality that looks like it was done 200 years ago. It looks nothing like a ballet that would be choreographed today. An arabesque in a Bournonville is different than an arabesque in a Balanchine. There’s one particular solo for the French ballerina that is so quiet and showy; in its simplicity, it is grueling to do.” The contrast in national styles that so scandalized Bournonville’s original first-night audience also served as a pivotal plot point. The Spanish dancers perform in heels, using the “exotic” styles of jota, jaleo, flamenco and fandango that so intrigued Bournonville. They, in turn, are scandalized when the French ballerina performs in

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pointe shoes – the first time pointe shoes had ever been seen by a Danish audience. Naturally, this begins a craze among the Spanish villagers, and as Nahat notes, “At the end, the whole company is en pointe.” Some of the dancing featured in the Ballet San Jose production will, of necessity, differ from the original. “They never lifted their legs higher than hip level,” Nahat explains, “and never did more than two pirouettes at a time. The bodies are better, the training is better, today.” Thankfully, the works of choreographers like Flindt and Nahat will not have to fight as hard as The Toreador for survival. They’ve got video. TW The Toreador, Ballet San Jose (with Symphony Silicon Valley), $25-$85, 8pm, Nov. 20-22 (1:30pm, Nov. 23), San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose (408) 2882800 www.balletsanjose.org.

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Anything Goes The Tabard Theatre Company celebrates the music of the legendary Cole Porter. BY MICHAEL J. VAUGHN

he idea that a musical tribute to a single composer could include 42 songs would seem ridiculous... unless you’re talking about Cole Porter. Consider this partial list: “Night and Day,” “Begin the Beguine,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “In the Still of the Night,” “Let’s Fall in Love” and “I Love Paris.” When I sat down to write this story, the coffeehouse was playing “Love for Sale” – and when I finished, I saw Elvis Costello and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright singing “Don’t Fence Me In” on Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

“Musically, the arrangements go from swing to doo-wop to ’60s jazz and ’80s Manhattan Transfer,” adds Cathy Spielberger Cassetta, Tabard artistic director. “It really underscores the timelessness of Porter’s music.” For Scott, a dancer who once performed with national companies of Cats and A Chorus Line, the revue’s palette of musical styles opens up lots of dance genres, including jazz, swing, ballroom, tango, Bob Fosse, Twyla Tharp and a fox-trot for

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“De’Lovely.” Although Cassetta says the plot line is “so thin, it’s anorexic,” the revue’s creators have done a good job of weaving Porter’s songs into thematic combinations, including a six-song tribute to New York, a “love suite” that follows the trials and tribulations of three couples, and a group of songs from Porter’s masterpiece, Kiss Me, Kate, including “I Hate Men,” “Why Can’t You Behave” and “Too Darn Hot.” Even with a cast of musical-theatre song-and-dancers (six adults, two children), the overriding difference with Porter, says Scott, is literary. “It’s the lyrics,” he explains. “He was a master of putting words together that you don’t usually put together.” Cassetta agrees, noting that “not only the rhymes, but the alliteration [are] part of the challenge” in learning Cole Porter songs because there are “so many similar-sounding words right next to each other.”

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Porter, indeed, is everywhere, including the clubby interior of Theatre on San Pedro Square, where Tabard Theatre Company will present Hot ’n’ Cole, a song-and-dance presentation of the music of Porter in many different styles. “The show is sort of like if you could imagine if Cole Porter were writing today,” says director Dean Scott. “And all of the songs are still relevant: the stock market’s going up and down, people are falling in and out of love...”

Dean Scott and Erica Wyman

“Porter really created jazz music,” adds Scott. “Even though it was the ’20s and ’30s, it really set the tone for what was to come.” The director also stresses that the cabaret atmosphere of Tabard is perfect for the revue, which is accompanied by a band of piano, keyboards, bass and drums. “If you did it in a big theatre with no connection to the audience, it just wouldn’t work,” he says. “We’re so close to the audience, we could sit on their laps.” “And we just might,” chimes in Cassetta. Well, as Porter would say, “Anything Goes.” TW THEWAVEMAG.COM NOVEMBER 17-30, 2008

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AEGIS GALLERY OF FINE ART

14531 Big Basin Way, Ste. 3, Saratoga (408) 867-0171 www.aegisgallery.com

Soul and Consciousness: A collection of abstract art by Nehul Shah: Thru 11/23. ANNO DOMINI

366 S. First St., San Jose (408) 271-5155 www.galleryad.com

Temporary Residence: Israeli artist Know Hope debuts his solo exhibition of street art: Thru 11/22. The Season in Hell: An exhibit of San Francisco artist Maxwell Holyoke Hirsch’s paintings and drawings: Thru 11/22. ART OBJECT GALLERY

592 N. Fifth St., San Jose (408) 288-9305 www.artobjectgallery.com

Tealight Angels, The Main Gallery this two-act ballet by the legendary August Bournonville, with new and adapted choreography by Flemming Flindt [See Arts feature, page 60]: 11/20-23. THE NUTCRACKER

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 903-6000

The Pacific Ballet Academy performs this holiday classic: 11/28-30.

MUSEUMS CANTOR ARTS CENTER

Palm Dr. at Museum Way, Stanford University (650) 7234177 www.museum.stanford.edu

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A New 19 Century: The reinstalled Mondavi Family Gallery features newly acquisitioned works by Monet, Renoir, Sargent and more: Ongoing. Auguste Rodin Collection: The largest collection of Rodin bronzes outside of Paris: Ongoing. African Art in Context: Photography, dress and other artifacts: Ongoing. Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden: Wood and stone carvings of people, animals and mythical beings: Ongoing. Living Traditions: Arts of the Americas: A collection of work from diverse Native American peoples and times: Ongoing. Explore Outdoor Sculpture: Enjoy beautiful weather and the works of Auguste Rodin, Maya Lin, Beverly Pepper, Richard Serra and Andy Goldsworthy: Third Sunday of each month. Andy Warhol Prints: Featuring multiples from the Mao and Flowers series and from the Electric Chair series, in addition to images of Elizabeth Taylor and Mick Jagger: Thru 11/30. Dürer to Picasso: 100 works from the Renaissance to WWII, from European and American artists such as Goya, Max Ernst, Joan Miro, Edvard Munch and more: Thru 2/15. CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM

180 Woz Way, San Jose (408) 298-5437 www.cdm.org

Exciting interactive displays, galleries and activities for the whole family to enjoy: Ongoing. DE SAISSET MUSEUM

500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara (408) 554-4528 www.scu.edu/desaisset

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Soul: Focusing on one of the most vibrant and dynamic decades in modern history, this exhibit includes painting, sculpture, drawings and prints by artists ranging from Frank Stella to Claes Oldenberg: Ongoing. Just Pretend Everything Is OK: An exhibit by San Francisco-based painter and printmaker Evri Kwong, who uses his crisp, colorful style to draw attention to shocking, intense messages: Thru 12/13. Winter in America: Stop animation video and still photographs from collaborators Hank Willis Thomas and Kambui Olujimi: Thru 12/13. The Hapa Project: A portrait collection of multiracial heritage by photographer Kip Fulbeck: Thru 12/13. HAKONE GARDENS

21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 741-4994 www.hakone.com

Hina Doll and Kimono Exhibition: The Upper House of Hakone Gardens, one of the oldest Japanese estates in the Western Hemisphere, is now showcasing a display of ornamental dolls representing the Emperor and other historical figures in the traditional dress of the Heian period: Ongoing. HISTORY SAN JOSE

1650 Senter Rd., San Jose (408) 287-2290 www.historysanjose.org

Speed City: From Civil Rights to Black Power: An “in-depth examination of American sport in an era that spans the aftermath of World War II through America’s tumultuous involvement in Vietnam”: Thru 3/27/09. She Made It!: An exhibit celebrating women’s craft making, with displays of artifacts of embroidery, needlework and quilting: Thru 3/1/2009. JAPANESE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF SAN JOSE

535 N. Fifth St., San Jose (408) 294-3138 www.jamsj.org

Jack Matsuoka’s Cartoons: Making the Best of Poston: Documenting the incarceration of Japanese-Americans during the 1940s: Ongoing. ROSICRUCIAN EGYPTIAN MUSEUM

1660 Park Ave., San Jose (408) 947-3636 www.egyptianmuseum.org

History of the Rosicrucian Egyptian

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Museum Exhibit: This exhibit shows the museum’s transformation from one artifact in an office to a museum with more than 4,000 artifacts: Ongoing. SAN JOSE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART

560 S. First St., San Jose (408) 283-8155 www.sjica.org

The Figure in Relief: An exhibit by famed figurative sculptor Manuel Neri, highlighting relief sculptures and related drawings: 11/7-1/10. The Painted Room: Chris Dorosz displays a life-size installation of a living room made of dots of paint suspended on hanging wire, a take on the pixilation of digital imagery: Thru 1/10. SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF ART

110 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 271-6840 www.sjmusart.org

Road Trip: An exhibition examining travel experience through photography, video, sculpture and more: Thru 1/25/2009. Frida Kahlo – Portraits of an Icon: An exhibition of nearly 40 photographic portraits of the legendary Mexican artist: Thru 3/22/2009. The Great Monkey Project: James Grashow displays 100 unique cardboard monkeys: Thru 1/4. This End Up: The Art of Cardboard: A multiartist exhibit of cardboard art, including works by Frank Gehry: Thru 2/15.

from Space: Science made visible in an exhibit that displays weather, aircraft and daily patterns from space: Ongoing. Leonardo: 500 Years Into the Future: The largest and most comprehensive collection of da Vinci artifacts ever assembled, featuring more than 200 items from da Vinci and his contemporaries, including hands-on working models, interactive machines, multimedia presentations and more: Thru 1/4/2009. TRITON MUSEUM OF ART

1505 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara www.scvws.org

Wonderland: A staggering exhibit featuring massive sculptures by Ann Weber that create a mazelike wonderland for visitors to explore: Thru 11/23. Spirit & Form: Three Bay Area sculptors display works inspired by humanity, history and cultural identity: Thru 11/23.

SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF QUILTS & TEXTILES

520 S. First St., San Jose (408) 971-0323 www.sjquiltmuseum.org

Four Contemporary Fiber Arts Masters: Four solo exhibits by contemporary fiber artists Polly Barton, Eleanor McCain, Mary Anne Jordan and Mary Zicafoose: 11/18-1/25. TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION

201 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 294-TECH www.thetech.org

IDEA House: An interactive program space encourages you to formulate and synthesize like never before: Ongoing. Green by Design: Designs with a green approach, aiming to prevent environmental problems and improve lives: Ongoing. View

Just Pretend Everything Is OK, by Evri Kwong, de Saisset Museum

Four Two-In-Two Four: An exhibit of Mark Bryan’s satirically political yet poignant paintings, sculptures by Mattie Leeds and dazzling stone and glass sculptures by Ken Matsumoto: Thru 1/15. LOUIE MEAGER ART GALLERY

Smith Center, Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 979-7916 dev2.ohlone.edu/ org/artgallery/index.html

The Plumed Serpent: An installation by David Tomb, featuring his large mixed media works of exotic Mexican birds, complemented by an installation of plants and sound: Thru 12/20. MACLA

510 S. First St., San Jose (408) 998-2783

The Indie Slam: A spoken poetry contest where the winner will go on to represent San Jose at the Individual World Poetry Slam: Every fourth Monday of the month. THE MAIN GALLERY

1018 Main St., Redwood City (650) 701-1018 www.themaingallery.org

Merry Art at Main: The eighth annual holiday exhibit by 24 local artists, including works done in ceramics, photographs, mixed media, paintings, prints and sculptures: 11/19-12/21.

MODERNBOOK GALLERY

494 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 327-6325 www.modernbook.com

Brigitte Carnochan: Still Life: An exhibit of Carnochan’s internationally renowned hand-painted gelatin silver photographs of fruits and flowers: Thru 1/2. MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HERITAGE

351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto (650) 321-1004 www.moah.org

Music to One’s Ears: Musical Instruments in the Home, Band and Orchestra: Explore the basic principles of music making, technology and technique over the ages, from the hollow log to the electronic harmony: Thru 1/18. PALO ALTO ART CENTER

1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto (650) 329-2366 www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter

In the Bigger Picture: Richard Misrach: An exhibit of large format landscape photography: Thru 12/21. PEABODY FINE ART GALLERY

11 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 395-3440 www.riki-arts. com/angelatthebar.html 603 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park (650) 622-2200 www.peabodygallery.com

Dr. Seuss for President: An exhibition featuring the release of the first-ever political print editions of Dr. Seuss: Ongoing (Menlo Park). STANFORD ART SPACES

CIS, 420 Via Palou, Stanford University, Stanford

An exhibit featuring stitched monotypes on silk by Katherine K. Allen, sculptures by Feng Jin, mixed media by Kay Kang, and paintings by Chunming Yu: Thru 1/8. VIEWPOINTS GALLERY

315 State St., Lost Altos (650) 941-5789 www. viewpointsgallery.com

New Works: An exhibit of new paintings by award-winning pastelist Terri Ford, featuring landscapes of the Bay Area, Napa, Carmel and the Central Coast: Thru 11/28. TW

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Chanticleer Christmas, Dec. 9-10

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair, Nov. 28-Dec. 21

Home for the Holidays With so many wonderful events on offer this holiday season, Silicon Valley couldn’t get more festive unless it was snowing. FA MILY & COMMUNIT Y

DOWNTOWN ICE

Circle of Palms, 170 S. Market St., San Jose www.sjdowntown.com

November 14-January 11: Practice your triple lutz at the South Bay’s largest outdoor ice-skating rink. Don’t forget your muffler! SEVENTH ANNUAL LIGHT UP THE ROW!

Santana Row, Winchester & Stevens Creek Blvds., San Jose (408) 551-4611 www.santanarow.com

November 18: Bring the whole family to the seventh annual Light Up the Row, with live holiday entertainment that includes carolers, choirs, horse-drawn carriage rides, hot chocolate sampling, activities for the kids and, of course, the tree lighting!: 6:30-9pm EIGHTH ANNUAL MERRY ART AT MAIN

The Main Gallery, 1018 Main St., www.themaingallery.org

November 19-December 21: Visit the Main Gallery and pick up all your holiday art needs from local artists.

0551 www.busbarn.org

November 20-December 20: Typical of any holiday family get together, this Christmas celebration quickly degenerates into three days of slapstick holiday angst. DISNEY’S ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR.

Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose, San Jose (408) 288-5437 www.cmtsj.org

November 20-23: The whole family will enjoy this fast-paced stage adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, featuring updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as “I’m Late,” “The Un-Birthday Song” and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah.” WINTER WONDERLAND AT THE AINSLEY HOUSE

Ainsley House, 51 N. Central Ave., Campbell (408) 866-2758

November 20-December 21: All 15 rooms will be decorated by local designers, decorators, florists, and volunteers who will transform the house into an enchanted holiday wonderland.

SEASON’S GREETINGS

Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos (650) 941-

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Psalms accompanied by the Stanford Symphonic Chorus.

November 21-23: Enjoy an indoor/ outdoor European-style marketplace featuring handcrafted gifts, holiday décor and a children’s boutique: 10am-1pm

Intel Museum, 2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara (408) 765-0889 www.intel.com/museum

Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga www.montalvoarts.org

PHOTOS WITH SANTA

Hillsdale Shopping Center, 60 31st Ave., San Mateo (650) 345-8222 www.hillsdale.com

November 22-December 24: Load up the little ones and get them on over to Hillsdale Shopping Center, where they’ll have a chance to get their order in to Santa and have a photo taken to document the meeting! HOLIDAY CONCERT

Stanford Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Bldg. 500, Stanford University www.peninsulasymphony.org

November 21, 23: Join the Peninsula Symphony for their holiday concert as they perform Brian Holmes’ Amherst Requiem, Aaron Copland’s Quiet City, and Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester

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November 22: Mom and Dad, bring out the little ones ages seven and up, and they’ll learn how to make their very own musical card while learning all about computer chips and other nerdy stuff: 10:30am REINDEER ROMP AT THE SAN FRANCISCO ZOO

San Francisco Zoo, 1 Zoo Rd., San Francisco (415) 753-7080 www.sfzoo.org

November 22-December 31: You’ll get a chance to visit a few of Santa’s reindeer – Holly, Velvet, Peppermint and Belle – along with all the other animals. And when you’re through enjoying the animals, go ice-skating on the new 5,400-square-foot rink! PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA

Hillsdale Shopping Center, 60 31st Ave., San Mateo (650) 345-8222 www.hillsdale.com

November 26-December 17: Take your family pet to Hillsdale Shopping Center for a personal photo with Santa: 5:30-9pm 44TH ANNUAL GHIRARDELLI SQUARE TREE LIGHTING

Ghirardelli Square, 900 Northpoint St., San Francisco (415) 775-5500 www.ghirardellisq.com

November 28: Fun for the whole family, with great live entertainment, a spectacular tree lighting ceremony, children’s activities, Santa and, most importantly, Ghirardelli hot chocolate! HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AT FILOLI

Filoli Center, 86 Canada Rd., Woodside (650) 364-8300 www.filoli.org

November 28-December 6: Experience the excitement of Filoli’s spectacular nine-day Holiday Traditions fund-raising event, with holiday merchandise, live performances and lovely dinners featuring live music and ballroom dancing. HARVEST FESTIVAL 2008

San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose (415) 447-3205 www.harvestfestival.com

November 28-30: Three days packed with fabulous fun, featuring great live entertainment, and more than 250 artisans displaying their arts and crafts.

HOLIDAY TREE FESTIVAL

Roaring Camp Railroads, Graham Hill & Mt. Herman Rds., Felton www.roaringcamp.com

November 28-30, December 6-7: Ride the steam train to Bear Mountain and view beautifully decorated holiday trees. ONE WARM COAT

Drop-off barrels throughout Santana Row, San Jose (408) 551-4611 www.santanarow.com

November 28-January 31: Attention! If you have any coats that you know you’re not going to wear, visit Santana Row and donate them to One Warm Coat, a national nonprofit that distributes coats to people who need them. Donation bins located throughout the shopping center. MAGICAL PUPPET SHOW

Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell St., San Francisco www.zanzibarpuppets.com

November 28-December 28: A dazzling show featuring more than 20 puppets with elaborate costumes and lighting, followed by an amazing Viennese buffet made up of cakes, cookies, tarts and hot chocolate! THE GREAT DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR

Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City www.dickensfair.com

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any first-time mothers bear not just the weight of embarking on a new era of parenthood, but the fear that their social life has ended. Thankfully, there’s Las Madres Neighborhood Playgroups, a nonprofit corporation that connects new mothers with unique local playgroups. Through Las Madres, mothers can get together with other mothers to socialize, take their kids to parks together, host play dates at homes, community centers or libraries, go to museums and local attractions, and reconnect with their community while developing lifelong friendships. “When I had a child, my friends had already had kids,” says Ingrid Dick, president-elect of Las Madres. “I was working. I didn’t know anyone with [young] kids. I had no family in Silicon Valley. I don’t know what I would’ve done without Las Madres. Moms need that support. They need people to connect with. It’s a way of gaining confidence and embracing motherhood.” Las Madres is a networking collaborative that benefits kids as well as moms. “It’s a chance for children to learn how to socialize even before preschool,” Dick says. “They learn how to share, be in a group and not be afraid of other children.” Beyond its many social benefits, Las Madres provides families a host of educational resources. Mothers

share information on feeding, sleeping patterns and other parental issues, plus there are free speaker events where experts discuss everything from estate and financial planning to potty training, baby sign language and marriage therapy. And being in Silicon Valley, there’s no shortness of technology available to access to that information. An online Wiki page with parenting resources and other guides is available for members to edit and update. A new education section includes information on child behavioral development, nutrition, preschools and businesses offering discounts for Las Madres members, while online forums enable moms to connect on a variety of topics. With more than 70 playgroups in 14 neighborhoods throughout Santa Clara County, there is always a local Las Madres group in the area. If you have a child from newborn to five years old, Las Madres is the perfect opportunity to develop friendships and strong family bonds as well as improve your parenting skills. Las Madres Neighborhood Playgroups, Inc. (877) LAS-MADRE www.lasmadres.org.

THE 14TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

Historic Cannery Row – Steinbeck Plaza, Monterey (831) 657-6488 www.canneryrow.com

November 28: If you’re going to light a 35-foot tree, you need four things: carolers, hot cider, live entertainment and train rides on the Polar Express! Oh, and let’s not forget Santa; so make it five things. SAN JOSE CITY TREE LIGHTING

Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market St. between San Carlos & San Fernando, San Jose

November 28: Don’t miss Downtown San Jose’s tree lighting ceremony and the opening of Christmas in the Park, with holiday displays, food and the man of the moment – Santa. FANTASY OF LIGHTS

Vasona Lake Park, 333 Blossom Hill Dr., Los Gatos (408) 3552201www.parkhere.org

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VIEW SLIDESHOWS & PROFILES: WWW.THEWAVEMAG.COM/FITNESS DANCE STUDIOS

Western Ballet 914 Rengstorff Ave., Unit A, Mountain View (650) 968-4455 www.westernballet.org Western Ballet provides an atmosphere of care and dedication for all levels, from absolute beginner to professional dancers. Students range in age from four to 95. FITNESS CENTERS

Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center 14855 Oka Rd., Ste. 201, Los Gatos www.svjcc.org The Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center is open to all faiths and backgrounds. You’ll love our 20,000-square-foot fitness center, heated swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, more than 60 group exercise classes each week, personal training, massage, full gymnasium with indoor basketball, quality childcare, sports leagues, after-school programs and so much more!

American Kickboxing Academy 1830 Hillsdale Ave., Ste. 2, San Jose (408) 371-4235, 168 E. Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale www.akakickbox. com The American Kickboxing Academy offers top-level

public instruction for men, women, and children. In addition, AKA provides private professional training.

AlaVie Fitness 120 W. Campbell Ave., Ste. D, Campbell www.alaviefitness.com Cutting-edge outdoor fitness boot camps for all ages and fitness levels. Ten Bay Area locations. 5K/10K training and other fitness events and services. Women’s, coed and corporate programs.

LA Boxing San Jose 3469 E. McKee Rd., San Jose (408) 729-5269 www. laboxing.com/sanjose LA Boxing San Jose offers cardio boxing and kickboxing classes, jiujitsu, and mixed martial arts training for men, women and children.

Silver Creek Sportsplex 800 Embedded Way, San Jose (408) 225-1843 www.silvercreeksportsplex.com The 240,000-sq.ft. facility is the largest under one roof in North America — a truly unique, state of-the-art complex catering to today’s active families and individuals.

South Bay Athletic Club 271 Houret Dr., Milpitas (408) 946-0600 www.southbayathleticclub.net South Bay Athletic Club has always been a leader with innovative fitness programs, and yet we always keep the old favorites around – like racquetball and swimming!

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BERKELEY ARTISANS HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIOS

Throughout Berkeley, www.berkeleyartisans.com

Weekends November 29December 21: More than 100 artists and craftspeople will open their doors to the public and show creations in blown glass, ceramics, furniture, garden art, floor cloths, ornaments and more. SANTA CRUZ HOLIDAY LIGHTS TRAIN

Santa Cruz Boardwalk www.roaringcamp.com

November 28-December 31: Vasona Lake County Park will once again be transformed into a Fantasy of Lights, featuring an evening drive-thru tour of 37 holidaythemed light displays, including an exploding volcano!: 6-10pm

California Theater, 345 S, First St. San Jose www.vihchorus.org

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

Ritz-Carlton, One Miramontes Pt. Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-7696

Plaza de Cesar Chavez, Market St. between San Carlos & San Fernando, San Jose www.christmasinthepark.com

November 29: Join Voices in Harmony for their annual holiday concert as they perform a wide variety of seasonal music. BEAR TEA

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Sundays November 30December 21: Children and family will enjoy a fun-filled afternoon featuring a storytelling teddy bear, pianist, hot cocoa, tea, pastries and mini finger sandwiches. But the best comes last: Each child takes home a teddy bear and photo souvenirs.

November 29: Watch as Santa and his reindeer surf into Capitola’s main beach to visit with the kids.

Kaleid Gallery, 88 S. Fourth St., San Jose (408) 947-1785 www.sjgaa.org

November 28-January 1: Hundreds of wintertime holiday displays, live entertainment, food, and Saint Nick! Main Beach – Capitola Village, Capitola www.capitolachamber.com

JELLY BELLY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

Jelly Belly Candy Company, One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield www.jellybelly.com

November 29: The Jelly Belly Candy Company invites one and all to visit their winter wonderland, where visitors can enjoy a beautiful tree lighting ceremony, live music factory tours and, of course, Santa!: 5:30-8pm

FIRST ANNUAL GLASS ORNAMENT SHOW

Ritz-Carlton, One Miramontes

Point Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-7696

December 2-7: Children, amateur chefs and culinary professionals are all invited to compete in this gingerbread house contest. Let the baking begin! THE CHRISTMAS BALLET

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 903-6000

December 3-7: This dance performance is set to both classic and contemporary musical selections that reflect the magic of the season and create a holiday show that is completely unique. FANTASY TRAIN OF LIGHTS

Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, 110 Blossom Hill Rd., Los Gatos (408) 395-7433 www.bjwrr.org

December 4: All aboard the decorated ole No. 2 steam engine that will cart you around Vasona Lake Park to view the wonderful Fantasy Lights display. TEA AND TOURS

Ainsley House, 51 N. Central Ave., Campbell (408) 866-2758

December 4-14: Enjoy an afternoon of silver-service holiday tea and a docent-led tour of the holiday decorated Ainsley House: 1:30 & 2pm CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

Main St. & Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos www.losgatoschamber.com

December 5: Visit Los Gatos for their annual tree lighting, carriage rides, Santa and fun: 6pm FRESH PRODUCE

Gallery A.D., 366 S. First St., San Jose (408) 271-5155 www.galleryad.com

December 5: There’s nowhere swankier to get your holiday gifts than at Gallery A.D.’s Fresh Produce sale and exhibit, featuring hundreds of small, affordable works of art by national and international emerging artists: 8pm till late GILROY GARDENS HOLIDAY LIGHTS FEATURING A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy www.gilroygardens.org

December 5-7, 12-14, 19-23, 2628: The park is transformed into a

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voice chorus accompanied by the Jubilate Orchestra.

HOLIDAY CARRIAGE RIDES

History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City (650) 299-0104 www.historysmc.org

Los Gatos carriagerides.losgatoschamber.com

December 5-23: You can cruise around Los Gatos in an honest-togoodness horse-drawn carriage and visit some of the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most beautiful historic homes along downtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festively decorated North Santa Cruz Avenue. JOYS OF THE SEASON

First Congregational Church of San Jose, 1980 Hamilton Ave., San Jose (408) 313-4205 www.funtimessingers.org

December 5-6: The Fun Time Singers invite the whole family for their holiday celebration, which includes beautiful singing, dessert, coffee and punch: 7:30pm THE NUTCRACKER

Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City www.balletamerica.org

December 6: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this classic full length production of Tchaikovskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ballet featuring more than 100 dancers, colorful sets, and amazing costumes: Presented by Ballet America: 1pm HOLIDAY TRAIN EXHIBIT

Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 998-3916

December 6-26: This, without a doubt, is the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest electric train exhibit, featuring model villages depicting locales in the United States, England, the Netherlands, Russia, Germany, Mexico, France, the Philippines and Switzerland. BACHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO

St. Paul Church, 221 Valley St., San Francisco (415) 392-4400 www.cityboxoffice.com

December 6-7: The San Francisco Choral Society celebrates the holidays by performing Bachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Oratorio with their 160-

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December 6: Ever wonder how other countries celebrate the holidays? Well, then you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss this â&#x20AC;&#x201C; visitors can make an Italian La Befana doll, English party favor, Filipino star lantern, German Christmas tree ornament and much more: 10am-4pm HERITAGE HOLIDAY

History Park, 1650 Senter Rd., San Jose (408) 298-2291 www.historysanjose.org

December 6: You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss Santa as he arrives on a vintage fire truck (his sleigh is in the shop) to visit with all the little kiddies, along with holiday carolers, gourmet food, arts and crafts and more!: Noon-6pm AN ARDENWOOD CHRISTMAS

Ardenwood Historic Farms, 34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont www.ebparks.org/ activities/events

December 6-7: Celebrate the holiday season in Victorian style! Visit the beautifully decorated Patterson House, sing Christmas carols, search for the Yule log, and visit Father Christmas. The day also includes holiday crafts, music, and cooking demonstrations: 10am-4pm HARPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos www.harpeggio.com/ concert.html

December 6: Enjoy a special evening of divine music at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eighth annual harp holiday concert: 4pm

LOS GATOS HOLIDAY PARADE

Downtown Los Gatos www.losgatoschamber.com

December 6: Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all invited to come and help celebrate with live music, carriage rides, food booths, kid zone, tree lighting ceremony and, of course, the parade!: 11am SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY HAND BELL CHOIR

San Mateo County History Museum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Courtroom A, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City (650) 299-0104 www.historysmc.org

December 6: Nothing rocks harder than hand bells. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss the San Francisco State University Hand Bell Choir performing a variety of European holiday folk tunes: Noon HOLIDAY ANIME FAIRE

Fremont Teen Center, 39770 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont (510) 494-4344 www.holidayanimefaire.com

December 6: Come out and enjoy a full day of anime with art demonstrations, vendors, music and much much more!: 10am-3pm SAN JOSE SUPER TOY, COMIC & RECORD SHOW

Santa Clara Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd., San Jose (408) 2981709 www.timetunneltoys.com

December 6: Some of the biggest names in toys will be on hand, such as Big Jim, Evel Knievel, Rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Em Sock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Em Robots, Sit & Spin, Whirlybird, Easy-Bake Oven, Battleship and a special appearance from Optimus Prime: 11am-4pm RITZ-CARLTON ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION

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December 7: Bring the whole family for a full day of holiday fun with Dickens-era costumed carolers,

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San Jose Holiday Parade, Dec. 7 live choral music, tree lighting and the announcement of the winner of the gingerbread house building competition: 5-7pm

a visit by Santa bringing presents for the children: 5pm

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California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose (408) 286-2600 x23 www.symphonysiliconvalley.org

December 7: Bring your dogs, cats, bunny rabbits and guinea pigs to get their photo taken with old Saint Nick: 11am-3pm

December 7: The Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale presents a festive program of holiday favorites including traditional carols, Caribbean Mass with samba, salsa and blues rhythms and much more!: 7:30pm

Park Valencia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Santana Row, San Jose (408) 551-4611 www.santanarow.com

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December 7: The San Jose Holiday Parade was voted one of the Top 25 parades in the United States, so load up the family and prepare to be entertained by colorful floats, marching bands and huge inflatables. Keep an eye out for The Wave balloon - this year we have Strawberry Shortcakce: 8:30am SOUTH BAY BRASS HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT

Saratoga Federated Church, 20390 Park Place, Saratoga (408) 439-6143 www.southbaybrass.com

December 7: The South Bay Brass invites you to an evening of fabulous holiday music, and all they ask of you is to bring canned goods to be donated to City Team: 7:30pm

Discover a fascinating world that inspires curiosity and helps make the unknown more familiar, maybe even logical, and certainly fun!

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Town Plaza Park, Main and Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos www.losgatoschamber.com

December 7, 14, 21: Santa and his elves will be in the Town Plaza Park and would like to invite everyone to come visit and just have a jolly ole time: 11am-3pm WINTER HOLIDAYS IN THE MAGICAL FOREST

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December 7: Benefit for Toys for Tots, with live music from Chubbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All-Stars, special guest Viv Savage from Spinal Tap, a band of hilarious comedians, including Larry â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bubblesâ&#x20AC;? Brown, Mike Lee, Tissa Hami, Jeff Applebaum and Nick Leonard and hosted by Hymie Laredo: 7pm HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION

Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 9036331 www.mountainview.gov

December 8: Enjoy free live holiday music, refreshments, lights and the arrival of Santa Claus. Everyone is encouraged to bring a can of food for the Mountain View Community Services Agency: 6-8pm YOU-SING-IT-MESSIAH

California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose (408) 995-3318 www.sanjosesymphonicchoir.org

December 8: The San Jose Symphonic Choir sounds great all on its own, but at this event, the audience is encouraged to sing along. Bring your own score, or purchase one in the lobby: 7:30pm

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Memorial Church â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stanford University www.livelyarts. stanford.edu

December 9-10: This Christmas concert features the Grammy Award-winning Chanticleer Chorus, an all-male, a cappella group who will perform medieval and Renaissance sacred works, traditional carols, African-American spirituals, and many others. THE NUTCRACKER

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Alamden Blvd., San Jose www.balletsanjose.org

December 11-28: The whole family is invited to this holiday classic, as Ballet San Jose presents their spectacular production of The Nutcracker! THE CHRISTMAS REVELS

Scottish Rite Theater, 1547 Lakeside Dr., Oakland (510) 452-8800 www.calrevels.org

December 12-21: Celebrate the Winter Solstice with this nondenominational event featuring Scottish folk tales, stirring vocal and instrumental music, and plenty of traditional dance. HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

The Cupertino Inn on De Anza Blvd., Cupertino

December 12: Get some unique gifts for the holidays that include jewelry, organic soaps, handmade scarves, original oil paintings, green plants and other handmade arts and crafts: 11am-6pm NILES HOLIDAY ART WALK

Maps are available at 37683 Niles Blvd., Fremont (510) 793-8782

December 13: Stroll through the historic Niles Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s galleries and cafes and be entertained by live music, culinary delights, art demonstrations and, of course, art: Noon-4pm

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Bloomingdales, 1 Stanford Shopping Center www.themusicwithinus.com

December 13: A children’s (aged three to nine) violin performance, with these charming young musicians playing all your favorite holiday tunes. A TIME TO BE JOLLY PUPPET SHOW

Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto www.gamblegarden.org

December 13: The whole family is welcome at this super fun puppet show put on by The Puppet Company! NUTCRACKER HIGH TEA

Sainte Claire Hotel, 302 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 288-2820 x204 www.balletsanjose.org

December 13 & 23: Ballet San Jose invites children to this special one-hour performance, followed by a chance to meet characters from the show, along with face painters, balloon artists and more: 1:30pm CALIFORNIA YOUTH SYMPHONY

Smithwick Theatre – Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos www.cys.org

December 14: The California Youth Symphony presents an evening of classical and seasonal favorites, including works from Mayuzumi, Dvorak, Mozart and many others: 2:30pm

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First Presbyterian Church of San Jose, 49 N. Fourth St., San Jose (408) 297-7212 www.fpcsj.org

December 14: Friends and family will enjoy an evening of singing carols and other holiday songs, followed by hot chocolate and cookies!: 7pm MESSIAH SING

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 903-6000

December 15: The Schola Cantorum invites everyone to come and join them for a night of performing this classic Handel masterpiece: 7:30pm CHARLES DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Cubberley Theatre, 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto (408) 646-9583 www.easystreettheatre.com

December 18-23: You can watch the film version on TV if you want, but this year it might be a nice change of pace to see Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale performed on stage. OAKLAND INTERFAITH GOSPEL ENSEMBLE HOLIDAY CONCERT

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 903-6000

interfaith ensemble brings everyone and anyone together through the power of music and song: 7:30pm CHOPSHTICKS: A TRADITION OF COMEDY AND CHINESE FOOD

Ming’s Restaurant, 1700 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto (650) 852-3509 www.paloaltojcc.org

December 24-25: This year’s performance features comedian Gary Gulman from Last Comic Standing, and let’s not forget the tasty Ming’s food! WALKING WITH DINOSAURS

HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.hppsj.com

December 26-30: Remember Land of the Lost, with Will, Holly, and Marshall, who were on a routine expedition? Great, cuz they have nothing to do with this. But you will get to see exciting, life-size robotic dinosaurs in action! CAVE OF THE SPIRITS

Byington Winery, 21850 Bear Creek Rd., Los Gatos www.cavemusic.com

January 3-4: It doesn’t get any cooler than listening to Christmas carols performed live on dulcimers, harps, flutes, drums and bells… in a CAVE! TW

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Youth hockey leagues teach South Bay kids skills on and off the ice. BY DAMON ORION

hanks to Sarah Palin, the phrase “hockey mom” has become nearly as common today as “soccer mom” was in the ’90s. But while youth ice hockey couldn’t exist without all those SUV-driving moms toting their kids’ gear from place to place, “hockey moms” per se represent just a small fraction of the people who are downright fanatical about the game. “Hockey is a small family; it’s a community,” insists Bobby Long, head coach of the San Jose Junior Sharks girls 16U AAA hockey team (composed of 17 girls, mostly aged 15 or 16). “It’s not just the moms – it’s the dads, it’s the players, brothers and sisters.” Youth hockey may be a community, but with more than a dozen youth ice hockey clubs in Northern California and upwards of 8,000 teams nationwide, it’s not exactly a “small” one. There are almost

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350,000 hockey players under the age of 20 currently registered with USA Hockey, the national governing body for the sport of ice hockey, and according to National Hockey Rankings (www.nationalhockeyrankings.com), when you include players, coaches and managers, there are more than 600,000 youth hockey players nationwide. Youth hockey is broken up into five different age divisions: Mites (eight and under), Squirt (nine and 10), Pee Wee (11 and 12), Bantam (13 and 14), and Midget (ages 15-17). Tryouts generally begin in August, with the season wrapping up around April. Marty Ward, coach of the Santa Clara Blackhawks’ Squirt 2 team (made up of 16 players: 15 males and one female), says that skating, the most important skill for an ice hockey player of any age to master, is especially important

on the youth league level. “It’s kind of like the foundation of a house,” he ventures. “If you get the skating down, everything else becomes a lot easier – and as you see in youth hockey, skating becomes the biggest differentiator: If there’s a kid out there who can skate really well, they can just blow around people.” Ten-year-old Greyson North, who plays left wing on Ward’s team, echoes his coach’s sentiments. “Hockey is all about speed,” he says. “You can’t play hockey without speed, otherwise you’ll get beaten to the puck. That’s what you have to work on most in skating.” Of course, a high-speed, maximum-intensity sport such as hockey can be rough enough on adults, let alone children. As a result, certain accommodations need to be made to increase the safety factor for young players. For instance, one way in which youth hockey differs from NHL hockey is that if a youth hockey player is within the offensive zone before the puck, the referee will blow the whistle immediately and call offsides – whereas in the NHL, the player will be allowed to come out of the offensive zone and go back 74

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in. Another important difference is that the practice of checking (trying to take the puck from your opponent) is not allowed for players under Pee Wee division age. Despite the efforts to keep the sport relatively sane for the kids, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fierce aspect to hockey that inevitably surfaces even when its players are of Pokemon card-collecting age. With that in mind, USA Hockeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Relax, Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Just a Gameâ&#x20AC;? campaign is a direct response to parents that tend to put excessive pressure on their hockeyplaying children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Depending on the situation, different teams, coaches and parents sometimes get too caught up in focusing on the winning,â&#x20AC;? says Ward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When in reality, the thing we need most is development of youth hockey, and to make sure kids get interested in the sport [so] we have more teams to play against and things like that,â&#x20AC;? he continues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to make sure these kids that are nine and 10 are still playing when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 16 and 18, as opposed to burning them out.â&#x20AC;? Ward believes that under properly supportive conditions, youth hockey can further a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development in ways that spill over to their daily lives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think a team sport like hockey helps develop fantastic skills for learning how to work in a group, which helps you work in a business environment when you get older,â&#x20AC;? he says. The kids seem to agree. Ten-yearold Donovan Garcia, who plays center for the Blackhawks, says that â&#x20AC;&#x153;being really good at [hockey] makes me build my self-esteem up,â&#x20AC;? while aspiring pro hockey player North says that the game has given him a

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lot more courage in certain areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In hockey, you have to just talk and communicate with the other players on the ice,â&#x20AC;? he offers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helped me, because sometimes Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty shy. [Now] I get more friends by just walking up to them instead of just staying back.â&#x20AC;? As for the ladies, Coach Long feels that the players on his Junior Sharks girls team are also growing from their experiences on the ice. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By improving themselves as hockey players theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re helping themselves become better people,â&#x20AC;? he notes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working towards an ultimate goal.â&#x20AC;? Ward says knowing that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s having a positive impact on the lives of the kids is what makes coaching worthwhile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The biggest reward I get is watching these kids develop, and seeing them do something they probably thought they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do, maybe even at the beginning of the season,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once they achieve it, that gives them the confidence to do things in other areas of life just like that.â&#x20AC;? TW

WHERE TO PLAY San Jose Junior Sharks www.sjjrsharks.com Home Rink: Sharks Ice at San Jose, 1500 S. Tenth St., San Jose (408) 279-6000 www.sharksiceatsanjose.com

Santa Clara Blackhawks www.blackhawks.org Home Rink: Sharks Ice at Fremont, 44388 Old Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont (510) 623-7200 www.sharksiceatfremont.com

California Cougars www.californiacougars.org Home Rink: Ice Center at Cupertino, 10123 N. Wolfe Rd., Cupertino (408) 446-2906 icecenter.net/cupertino A current USA Hockey membership is a requirement of many youth leagues. Register online at www.usahockeyregistration.com.

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Killer Heels Stilettos may be at the height of fashion, but your feet can pay a steep price. HE A LT H & BE AU T Y

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or most women, six inches is more than enough. But for a small number of brave fashionistas, nothing short of eight inches will do. We are, of course, talking about heels – and with good reason. Next year, famed French shoe designer Christian Louboutin will introduce to the world his eagerly awaited eight-inch heel. A first for the mainstream market, the heels will retail at more than $1,000 and will likely be snapped up within hours of going on sale. But as record numbers of women consult podiatrists for foot, leg and heel pain, could we be paying an even higher price for such vertiginous footwear? Dr. Michael Cornelison of Cupertino Podiatry specializes in advanced reconstructive surgery and in restoring support and function to the feet of his patients. He believes that fashion will always have an effect on his area of practice. “When rounder toes

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and thicker heels with less height are in fashion, we tend to see less women coming through our doors with issues related to their footwear. Over the past couple of years, however, the trend has very much been for more pointed shoes and slimmer heels – which are, over time, causing problems for many high-heel enthusiasts.” Even some of the world’s most glamorous celebrities are finding that towering heels are taking its toll on their feet. Fashion designer, pop singer and soccer star wife Victoria Beckham, for example, has endured years of pain from unsightly bunions. As a dedicated follower of fashion, it hardly seems surprising. Not only is Ms. Posh rarely seen without skyscraper heels, but she recently stepped out in designer Antonio Berardi’s new heelless shoes, which pitch the body so far forward, they don’t even require a heel. Her bunions are a direct consequence of wearing such shoes, which put so much pressure on the feet that they cause the big toe to buckle inwards, causing the joint to become enlarged and distorted. What are the options for such conditions? “Bunions can be surgically removed, but the operation is a painful one,” says Cornelison. “We would tend to recommend that, instead, the patient looks at wearing a more accommodating shoe with a less aggressive heel. Unfortunately, when we see patients whose bunions are a consequence of fashion, they’re generally quite reluctant to change their preferences.”

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Stiletto stress can also cause such deformities as ingrown toenails, corns (which appear as a plug of skin at the top of the toes or under the toenails) and hammertoe, a rather grisly sounding condition in which the toes permanently curl under due to being crammed and pushed downwards into a narrow shoe space. R&B singer Ashanti is another celebrity who has felt the crippling effects of high heels (most notably at this year’s MTV Music Video Awards, when she confessed to the audience that the pain was affecting her ability to perform on stage). But as a singer, she felt she was expected to wear certain outfits regardless. She now wears custom moulds inside her shoes to alleviate the discomfort. Cornelison agrees that image is often a factor in why many women choose to compromise on comfort: “There is a lot of pressure on women these days to maintain a certain image, especially in the workplace, and often this means wearing heels. Up until 15 years ago, female flight attendants had to wear heels as part of their uniform, which is not very practical when you’re on an airplane during turbulence. It’s important to try to identify the areas where heels are necessary and where they’re not, and strike a healthy balance between professional image and maintaining healthy feet.”

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Victoria Beckham in Antonio Beradi’s heelless shoes

It’s not just the feet that can suffer the ill effects of towering heels. Wearing heels for prolonged periods of time can also cause the calf muscles and Achilles tendon to shorten permanently, which can then cause inward buckling of the knees, curvature of the spine, stress on the knees and lower back, and difficulty walking barefoot. It’s like a chain reaction from the feet upwards.

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Despite the increasing number of women seeking help for debilitating podiatric conditions caused by their footwear, the trend for super-high heels remains unabated. In fact, there seems to be a direct correlation between the average heel height and the number of new patients seeking medical help. So powerful is the lure of the lofty shoe, there’s also a growing trend for cosmetic podiatry, including surgery to shorten and align the toes, and injections of soft tissue supplements into the balls of the feet to reduce the burning sensation caused by standing in heels for long periods of time. So how does Cornelison anticipate business will be affected by the imminent launch of the aforementioned eight-inch stiletto and heelless shoes? “If and when these designer trends become more mainstream and affordable, we will start to see the number of shoe-related issues with women continue to rise,” he observes. “With an eight-inch heel, I would also predict that we’ll be seeing a lot more acute injuries such as sprains and broken bones in the foot. 78

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“As for the heelless shoes, I’m not sure if that’s a trend that will catch on,” he continues. “I imagine Mrs. Beckham spent a lot of time sitting down that evening. But if they do catch on, my doors are always open.” TW Cupertino Podiatry, Inc., 10353 Torre Ave., Ste. C, Cupertino (408) 446-5811 www.cupertinopodiatry.4udr.com

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With or without heels, here are 10 steps to healthier feet: 1. People should avoid wearing high heels in their teens, when bones are still soft and vulnerable to deformities. 2. If you must wear heels higher than four inches, try to keep them for special occasions and avoid wearing them for more than three hours at a time. 3. Chunky heels such as wedges provide much more stability for the foot. Go for these over skinny heels when possible. 4. Tissue injections into the balls of the feet may be popular with celebrities, but gel cushion inserts offer a less expensive option to take the pressure off. 5. Delicate strappy sandals may look pretty, but they cause the wearer to “claw” their toes to keep them on, which can cause permanent damage to the toe joints. Go for a peep-toe shoe, which offers more support while also looking glamorous. 6. Avoid ingrown toenails by cutting them regularly and straight across. 7. High heels with a strap across the instep of the foot will reduce the stress on joints and bones, so try and choose these over heels without support. 8. Stretch your calf muscles regularly to avoid shortening of the muscles. 9. Keep a pair of tennis shoes under your desk and a pair of ballet flats in your handbag. Alternate your footwear regularly (even when sitting) to give your feet a break. 10. Avoid unnecessary walking in heels. Grab a cab, take public transportation or wear flats for the journey and change when you arrive.

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Whether heading to the slopes or just heading to work, when winter hits, lips are prone to chapping. But now you can help yourself (and others) with the purchase of Kiehl’s popular Lip Balm #1. In proud support of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, Kiehl’s has released a limited-edition version of its moisturizing lip balm, with the symbolic red ribbon on the tube. One hundred percent of net proceeds will be donated to YouthAIDS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS among youth. $8.50 from Kiehl’s Since 1851, Westfield Valley Fair, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara (408) 554-7080; 365 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 617-4599 www.kiehls.com

Primpcess Kit. The ultra glam eye primping kit contains all the essentials you need for dazzling eyes, including concealer, creaseless cream eye shadow and liner, a mini Bad Gal mascara, three powder shadows (for contouring, accenting and lining), their Eye Bright instant brightener, plus brushes galore and even a handy cheat sheet that gives you a lesson on how to use each product. $34 this holiday season at Benefit counters in Macy’s stores, or go to their boutique at 7 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 399-4442 www.benefitcosmetics.com

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The latest body care line from the squeaky clean folk at Method was inspired by their love of the beach. The new Marine Naturals line comes in three refreshing scents: sea minerals, fresh mint and water flower. The body wash ($7) is infused with natural marine elements such as sea salt, which helps purify your skin (not to mention make your morning shower feel like it’s taking place beachside) and is said to leave your skin so soft, it encourages skinny-dipping! Best of all, like all Method products, the line is biodegradable, contains nothing dirty (no pesky parabens, 82

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nasty phthalates, nor any triclosan or EDTA, and no animal testing), and has a formula that is 95 percent natural in origin. In addition to the body wash, the Marine Naturals range is also available in Method’s iconic hand wash (both gel and foaming). From all Target stores, or go to www.methodhome.com

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Those flummoxed over which fragrance to buy their loved ones this festive season (or for the lads in your lives, we like Jean Paul Gaultier’s “Le Male” gift pack, $80) should head to Bloomingdales from Noon-6pm on Nov. 21 and 22 for the store’s Holiday

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Fragrance Fair. The scent showcase will not only allow shoppers to sniff, spritz and search the store’s impressive section of fine fragrances for men and women, but include special giveaways (no purchase necessary), bottle engraving and advice from fragrance experts. Also taking place on Sat., Nov 22 from 8:30-10am (before the store opens to the public) is a special VIP event, where guests can enjoy refreshments, gift bags, prize drawings and mini presentations on Bvlgari, John Varvatos and Narciso Rodriguez fragrances. Call (650) 463-2009 to reserve your space. Bloomingdales, 1 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 463-2000 www.bloomingdales.com TW

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AYOMA LIFESPA 355 Santana Row (Fifth floor, Hotel Valencia),San Jose (408) 423-5424 www.ayoma.com

Although The Spa offers a delicious bounty of services and products, our philosophy is based on individuality and offers a true spa experience.

HARMONIE EUROPEAN DAY SPA 14501 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 741-4997 www.harmoniespa.com

Harmonie has become the spa of choice for discerning Silicon Valley spa-goers who seek high quality services and products in an elegant and tranquil atmosphere. Services include spa essentials such as massage, deep cleansing facials, advanced skin treatments, microdermabrasion and other specialized procedures. Harmonie is also renowned for its spa packages, including the Parisian Afternoon package, which includes a facial with back, neck and shoulder massage, a manicure and pedicure, plus a makeup touch-up and a tray of tea sandwiches.

THE SPA - LOS GATOS 100 S. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 354-5901 www.thespalosgatos.com

Although The Spa offers a delicious bounty of services and products, our philosophy is based on individuality and offers a true spa experience.

THE MOMMY SPA 413 Monterey Ave., Ste. B, Los Gatos (408) 395-2009 www.themommyspa.com

What you can expect from a massage session at The Mommy Spa is a mindful blend of specially formulated spa products, results-based therapeutic massage, and facilitated stretching provided in a soothing, spalike environment.

DENTISTRY

ATTUNED DENTAL CARE 1105 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas (408) 263-3090 www.attuneddental.com

The dental practice of Dr. Kim Luu offers both general and cosmetic dental services – from family checkups to cosmetic whitening treatments such as Zoom! Advanced Power – and his caring staff is renowned for being good with kids or those who ﬁnd the dentist’s chair a little daunting. The practice also offers convenient appointment times (after hours or on Saturdays).

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1180 Blossom Hill Rd., Ste. 4, San Jose (408) 978-2500; 1253 W. El Camino Real, Ste. B, Sunnyvale (408) 732-3000 www.baydental.com

Looking after Bay Area smiles since 1996, Bay Dental offers comprehensive dental care, including cosmetic services (such as Zoom! Advanced Power 2) and general dental care, dental implants, oral surgery, and orthodontics (including traditional and Invisalign braces). Expect state-of-the-art ofﬁces, highly trained staff and the latest technologies.

BRACES FOR PRETTY FACES 4010 Moorpark Ave., Ste. 105, San Jose (408) 244-4239; 6489 Camden Ave., Ste. 100, San Jose (408) 997-7772 www.beautifulsmile.us

Braces For Pretty Faces seeks to provide healthy, beautiful and conﬁdent smiles for people of all ages, offering clear ceramic braces as well as Invisalign. By using the latest techniques and appliances, orthodontic specialist Dr. Stephen Yao is able to reduce discomfort, decrease the frequency of visits and shorten treatment time.

DR. JUSTINA AZCUETA, DDS 2020 Forest Ave., Ste. 3, San Jose (408) 287-9019

Dr. Azcueta specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry. Services include veneers, crowns, bonding, whitening, tooth-colored ﬁllings and more.

(408) 253-0153 www.drbouzid.com

Comfort is the main priority at Dr. Bouzid’s ofﬁce. He specializes in sedation dentistry (in which years of dental treatments can be performed quickly and with little to no discomfort), cosmetic dentistry, gum disease, dental implants, smile design and more. They even speak French!

FERGUSON DENTAL CARE 1198 Meridian Ave., Ste. A, San Jose (408) 266-4242 www.robertfergusondds.com

For 16 years, Dr. Ferguson and his team have been providing quality family dental care. Services include crowns in one visit, periodontal laser therapy, Invisalign braces, bridges, dentures, implants, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening and more.

WEST PARK DENTAL 1315 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose (408) 866-1819 www.westparkdentalcare.com

Providing general and family dentistry services, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, implants, gum surgery and more. Specialties include root canals, veneers, crowns and bridges and surgical wisdom tooth extraction.

EYE CARE

VISION INNOVATIONS OPTOMETRY 2063 Camden Ave., San Jose (408) 377-1479 www.vio-eyes.com

VIO’s highly trained staff uses state-of-theart technology to provide comprehensive eye exams for contact lens ﬁttings, laser eye surgery evaluations and more. They carry numerous designer lines, including Armani Exchange, Vogue, Gucci, Nike, Ray Ban, Oakley and many more.

FITNESS & WEIGHT LOSS

DR. YOUBERT KARALIAN 5710 Cahalan Ave., Ste. 7A, San Jose (408) 281-2222

Through free consultations, Dr. Karalian offers a start to better health and appearance and the chance to lose up to ﬁve pounds a week. Services include physical evaluations, unlimited ofﬁce visits, appetite suppressants for 30 days and more.

SUPER SLOW ZONE 5988 Silver Creek Valley Rd., Ste. 55, San Jose (408) 578-9663 www.sszsilvercreek.com

Super Slow is a specially designed complete exercise routine that uses a high-intensity, lowforce strengthening method that is beneficial for rehabilitation, bodybuilding, weight loss and general exercise. The brief but highly efficient workouts are perfect for those with busy Silicon Valley work schedules, as total body fitness is achieved through only 20 minutes, twice a week.

HAIR SALONS

A VISIONARY SALON (408) 979-1195 www.sheleen.com

This appointment-only studio in San Jose specializes in Hairlocs brand hair extensions (a celebrity favorite) and the most current color techniques available. Owner Sheleen has over 18 years experience in the industry, including training with over 20 of the most prestigious hair care companies, working for three major cosmetic companies, plus working for MTV.

FOXY AVENUE CLIPS 1810 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell (408) 371-CLIPS www.foxyavenueclips.com

Foxy aims to create a masculine salon environment where men can feel comfortable and conﬁdent

DR. MICHAEL BOUZID, DDS 10430 S. De Anza Blvd., Ste. 120, Cupertino

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UMBRELLA SALON about receiving high-quality hair care and other grooming services – hair wash and cut, skincare, anti-aging treatments, hand and foot detailing, shoulder and neck massage and more. Clients enjoy men’s magazines, complimentary beverages, and TVs showing sports and business programs.

LEGAR SALON 334 California Ave., Palo Alto (650) 322-2104 www.legarsalon.com

This premier Aveda salon in the heart of Palo Alto’s California Avenue shopping district offers the latest in cuts and color, and features a full service boutique where guests will ﬁnd everything they need: hair care, skincare and makeup. Their hair styling and coloring services, enhanced by Aveda’s pure plant and ﬂower based products, are customized to meet the individual needs of each guest.

LE HAIR & MAKEUP SERVICES Servicing the Bay Area (408) 718-3945 www.lehairandmakeupservices.com

Quang Le’s Hair and Makeup Services offers premier specialty hair styling and makeup artistry for weddings, commercial photography, fashion shoots, and runway. Also specializing in all phases of makeup for stage, motion picture and television.

LIMON SALON 3410 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 101, San Jose www.limonsalon.com

This edgy hair salon, which opens in San Jose on Nov. 18, promises a salon atmosphere like no other – one infused not merely with style, but with cutting-edge art and music. Think creative stylists, exhibitions of the works of local artists (including San Jose-based artist MATTEO), music from local bands such as Red Shoes for Romeo, and products from leading hair care brands Bumble and Bumble and Redken.

MANE EVENT SALON 1581 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell (408) 866-0208 www.maneeventsalon.net

The Mane Event Salon not only provides unique styling and skin regimens, but shows clients how to replicate these procedures from their own home. Services include color, cut, hair relaxers, hair extensions, skincare, wedding styling and more.

NIRVANA AVEDA CONCEPT SALON 224-B N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 354-7979 www.nirvanasalon.com

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Specializing in advanced hair cutting and coloring, bridal and event styling, makeup and hair spa services. All services include their signature aromatherapy scalp massage featuring Aveda Singular Note essential oils.

PAIZLEYS SALON AND SPA 10475 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino (408) 255-0059 www.paizleys.com

The professional staff at Paizleys is trained to provide the ultimate in customer service for hair, skin, body and nails. Their goal is to create an atmosphere where clients feel pampered and indulged, and leave feeling restored. Services include hair styling, coloring and texturing, a range of facials and skincare treatments, massage therapy and nail care (manis/pedis and acrylic nails).

SANCTUARY SALON 790 Lincoln St., Santa Clara (408) 247-7785 www.thesanctuarysalon.com

Providing a relaxing refuge from the fast pace of your daily life, Sanctuary offers a wide range of hair, beauty and wellness services, including haircuts, color, styling and treatments, nail care, massage therapy and spa treatments (facials, skincare treatments such as microdermabrasion, body scrubs and wraps, waxing). Owner Sandra Weber has over 30 years experience in the industry, and her salon prides itself on providing superior customer service.

135 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose (408) 293-4242 www.umbrellasalon.com

An edgy salon without the attitude, Umbrella has not only scored rave reviews on user sites such as Yelp, but consistently wins honors in The Wave’s readers’ polls. Its combination of talented stylists, attention to detail, superb beverage service and shampoo massage are what have made Umbrella popular not only here in Silicon Valley, but with devotees who drive down from San Francisco to see the salon’s creative, innovative stylists.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

BAY AREA HEALTH SPA 2055 Grant Rd., Ste. 100, Los Altos (650) 390-9727; 6930 Almaden Expwy., San Jose (408) 997-9727

It’s all about nurturing and detoxifying at the Bay Area Health Spa, a beauty, health and wellness spa where treatments include a wide range of body wraps (including the inch-reducing Body Wrap™ system, which can slim the body by up to 6-20 inches in one hour), colon hydrotherapy, ionic foot cleansing, infrared sauna sessions and more.

FIVE BRANCHES INSTITUTE 200 Seventh Ave., Santa Cruz (831) 476-9424; 3031 Tisch Way, Ste. 5PW, San Jose (408) 260-0208 www.fivebranches.edu

Providing safe and effective medical care for 80 percent of all healthcare issues, including colds and ﬂu, diabetes, fertility, digestion, stress, pediatrics, neurology, endocrinology, cardiology and more. Services include acupuncture, herbal treatments, energetics, diet, massage and more.

THE HUMAN ENGINE CLINIC (888) 295-6059

Call for a free consumer guide on information about health programs that drastically cut costs and reduce risks associated with diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

INTERNAL SPA REJUVENATION CENTER 2055 Grant Rd., Ste. 100, Los Altos (650) 390-9727 www.bayareahealthspa.com

Provides a comfortable environment to detoxify and reduce stress safely through colonic hydrotherapy. The center’s certiﬁed hydrotherapists offer increased vitamin and mineral absorption, a strengthened immune system and increased energy, reversing fatigue, constipation, skin problems, depression and mood swings.

MASSAGE ENVY 1040 Grant Rd., Ste. 110, Mountain View (650) 961-3689 www.massageenvy.com

Specializing in massage therapy for stress relief, relaxation, posture and circulation improvements, headache relief and more. Styles include trigger point therapy, Swedish, deep tissue, sports, reﬂexology, cranial sacral and hot stone.

RELAX THE BACK 717 E. El Camino Real, Ste. 10, Sunnyvale (408) 737-2225 www.relaxtheback.com

As America’s largest chain retail store specializing in relief and prevention of back and neck pain, Relax the Back provides a comprehensive selection of products for people suffering from posture and back support problems.

ROZENHART FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC: A CREATING WELLNESS CENTER 4620 Meridian Ave., Ste. B, San Jose (408) 979-9999 www.rozenhartchiro.com

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1342 Lincoln Ave., San Jose (408) 288-5940; 701 Laurel St., San Carlos (650) 596-9599; 779 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park (650) 326-7390; 130 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 354-0069 Alta has been carrying original contemporary clothing and accessories for the past 25 years. Visit any of their four locations and experience the excitement.

120 W. Main St., Los Gatos (408) 399-7071 This unique men’s and women’s boutique features contemporary brands, up-and-coming designers mixed with one-of-a-kind items from Europe and Japan. We carry urban, funky, sophisticated and modern styles from such designers as 2K, Diesel, Howe, Rex, Rojas, and Triple 5 Soul.

Amy B. Boutique Corner Stone Shopping Center, 15994 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos (408) 358-8600 Exceptional men’s and women’s contemporary clothing and accessories from Ted Baker, Diane Von Furstenberg, Oliver Peoples, James Perse, Vince and Paige Denim.

Flobell 14519 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 872-1647, 178 Prospect Ave., Danville (925) 855-1228 www.flobell.com Shopping promotes self-esteem. Customers emerge from Flobell feeling like a million dollars and inevitably walking the part. A world of attainable luxury, Flobell offers luxury of selection, quality, services and convenience. Because fashion is personal, they offer personal services to dress, to fit, and to make it likable and to respect your budget.

IBI Boutique 1231 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara (408) 261-2050 www.ibiboutique.com IBI Boutique is the modern woman’s dream closet! With a large selection of women’s clothing, accessories, footwear, jewelry and handbags. Located right in Franklin Square across from the Santa Clara Post Office.

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Bella James 1165 Lincoln Ave., San Jose (408) 292-0000 350 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell (408) 866-9000 www.bellajames.com Located in the Garden Theatre in Willow Glen and now in downtown Campbell, Bella James features inspiring and affordable contemporary women’s clothing and accessories, including Michael Stars, Joe’s Jeans, Havaianas, Free People, Hudson, Citizens and more.

Kitsch Couture 20490 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd., Saratoga (408) 872-1104 www.kitschcouture.com Kitsch Couture wants fashion to capture your individuality. We have transformed a quaint historic church into a wonderfully distinct contemporary boutique, featuring an eclectic mix of fashion-forward pieces, unique accessories and gifts. Customers often leave saying, “There truly is something for everyone.” Brands include Free People, T-Bags, Trina Turk, Kensie and Michael Stars.

Signature Lifestyle 519 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell (408) 370-3433 www.myspace.com/signaturelifestyle Features casual clothing for young guys and gals, with a large selection of accessories at very affordable prices. Complimentary gift wrapping is also available.

Ursula’s Boutique 140 W. Main St., Ste. B, Los Gatos (408) 395-1400 The wide range of clothing and styles at Ursula’s Boutique will have you dressed for any event. With an array of jewelry, handbags and accessories, Ursula’s Boutique is all you need to complete your outfit. LINGERIE

Dutchess Intimates Boutique 346 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell (408) 866-8006 www.dutchessboutique.com Dutchess is a new boutique specializing in beautiful intimate apparel. We offer lingerie, hosiery, corsets, bras and more, all at reasonable prices. Dutchess carries Betsey Johnson, Felina, and Save the Ta-Ta’s apparel. Complimentary gift wrap available. Visit our brand new boutique in downtown Campbell for something sweet or sexy. Private party hosting available.

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and body work, so clients can “emerge” relaxed and beautiful with improved well-being and vitality. back and neck pain, headaches, sleep troubles and stress, while working to fully improve the quality of life of their patients. Services include chiropractic adjustments, nutritional supplements, lifestyle coaching, massage therapy and more.

MAKEUP & HAIR

QUANG LE’S HAIR AND MAKEUP SERVICES Serving the Bay Area (408) 718-3945 lehairandmakeupservices.com

Quang Le’s offers premier specialty hair styling and makeup artistry for weddings, commercial photography, fashion shoots and runway work, specializing in all phases of makeup. The expert team here will create a hairstyle customized to your face shape, and is also renowned for the latest in hair extensions.

MEDI SPAS

ALMADEN VALLEY AESTHETICS – THE AVA SPA 5965 Almaden Expwy., Ste. 140, San Jose (408) 9971803 or (800) 494-0640 www.theavaspa.com

Specializing in relaxation and rejuvenation, Almaden Valley Aesthetics offers an array of aesthetic rejuvenation treatments as well as traditional spa services, all within a calming environment. Their service menu includes Botox, Restylane and Juvéderm, plus photo facials, laser hair removal, permanent makeup, massage, waxing and more.

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Kaiser Permanente o ers a range of skin care, laser and surgical services that can help you look your best: • Botox® and Filler Injections • Laser Skin Treatments • Cosmetic Surgery • Skin Care Services

393 Blossom Hill Rd., Ste. 301, San Jose (408) 629-6188

Dr. James Andrews at A Younger Look is a weight loss specialist with 25 years of experience, offering physician-supervised programs that use safe and effective appetite suppressants. The center also offers hair removal and laser skin rejuvenation services, plus wrinkle treatments (including Botox and Juvéderm), photo facials and more.

BEAUTY REDEFINED 2505 Samaritan Dr., Ste. 304, San Jose (408) 3583585 www.beauty-redefined.com

This medical aesthetic clinic offers an array of treatments and services to help clients look their best in a subtle way. Offerings include injectibles such as Botox, Restylane and Juvéderm, chemical peels, laser skin rejuvenation, plus pain-free hair removal and nonsurgical rhinoplasty.

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In addition to the full complement of hair salon services (precision cuts, color artistry, dimensional highlights and event up-dos), this salon and medi spa also offers a wide range of beautifying treatments. In the laser realm, there’s skin tightening, hair removal, plus treatment of veins, acne scarring, sun/age spots, rosacea, stretch marks and ﬁne lines and wrinkles. Also on the menu here are Botox, Restylane, Juvéderm, Lumi facials and Lumi lifts, plus the usual spa services, including massage, manicure and pedicures, facials, waxing and even reﬂexology.

EMERGE MEDI SPA Kaiser Permanente Cosmetic Services 2440 Samaritan Drive, Suite 2 San Jose, CA 95124 (408) 851-8200 Services described here are provided on a fee-for-service basis. These services are separate from your Health Plan benefits and are not provided or covered by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. Clinical services are provided by providers or contractors of the Permanente Medical Groups. Results of services vary among patients and cannot be guaranteed. The Permanente Medical Groups, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals have a financial interest in the provision of these services. For specific information about your Health Plan benefits, please see your Evidence of Coverage.

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1639 Meridian Ave., Ste. A, San Jose (408) 445-7546 www.emergemedispa.com

Winners of Best Medi Spa in The Wave’s 2008 Readers’ Choice poll, Emerge offers a comprehensive menu of nonsurgical skin and body rejuvenating treatments, including Velashape cellulite treatment, laser skin rejuvenation, Botox, body contouring, Sapphire skincare, physiciandesigned facials and medical grade peels, as well as many other cutting-edge treatments. The spa also offers a wide array of therapeutic massage

ETERNAL BEAUTY MEDICAL CLINIC 248 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd., Los Gatos (408) 3543587 www.eternalbeautymedicalclinic.com

Born out of Dr. Forouzan Vaghar’s vision for a clinic that offers medical aesthetic services in a spalike setting, Eternal Beauty allows clients to enjoy the tranquil feel of a spa while receiving treatments from an expert physician. In addition to the most advanced laser technology, this cutting-edge clinic also offers Botox and Restalyne treatments, plus IPL (Intense Pulse Light) facials, medical-grade microdermabrasion, enzyme facials and much more.

PLASTIC SURGERY

ACCENT ON AESTHETICS 2204 Grant Rd., Ste. 201, Mountain View (650) 961-2652 www.accentonaesthetics.com

With more than two decades of experience, boardcertiﬁed plastic surgeon Dr. Howard L. Rosenberg is one of the Bay Area’s most sought-after experts in cosmetic enhancement. His practice offers a comprehensive menu of some of the most advanced surgical and noninvasive procedures available, including SmartLipo (the so-called “lunchtime lipo”), SilkPeel and many other skin rejuvenation treatments, plus body contouring and many surgical options.

CHRYSALIS AESTHETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 800 Pollard Rd., Ste. B-203, Los Gatos (408) 370-1110 www.drjonathanle.com

Dr. Jonathan Le’s meticulous technical skill and artistic eye offers patients the ﬁnest in plastic surgery procedures to achieve their aesthetic and reconstructive goals, be it a subtle change in appearance or a complete transformation. Dr. Le’s practice specializes in all aspects of plastic surgery, including breast augmentation, lifts and reductions, liposuction, body contouring, tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, brow and face lifts and Botox cosmetic.

DR. HOANG DO, MD 555 Knowles Dr., Ste. 210, Los Gatos (408) 866-9991

Dr. Do specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery for face, breast and body, with free consultations provided. Other services include Botox, Obagi, Restylane, Radiesse and Juvéderm.

JANE AESTHETIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY 895 E. Fremont Ave., Ste. 201, Sunnyvale (408) 737-9100 www.janeaesthetics.com

Dr. Jane Chung specializes in liposuction surgery as well as treatments in Botox, Restylane, Obagi, Radiesse, laser hair removal, tattoo removal and Active FX. Free consultations offered.

DR. TONY H. PHAM, MD 2307 Forest Ave., San Jose (408) 246-2349 www.drtonypham.com

Dr. Pham is a graduate of Yale Medical School and is certiﬁed by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Patient care and attentive relationships with clients are at the forefront of his practice. Services include breast implants, tummy tucks, liposuction, body sculpting and more.

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MAGIC TAN 5450 Thornwood Dr., Ste. D, San Jose (408) 225-5688

With more than 20 years of experience, Magic Tan offers a wide range of tanning and body care options, and expertise you can trust. Services include infrared heat wraps, cellulite and stretch mark reduction, post-pregnancy recovery, acne and skin treatment, pain reduction, insomnia treatment and much more. TW

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02 DWR Cellula Chandelier, $2,600 This design turns the chandelier on its head (or its side), distilling the chandelier concept into a single line of Swarovski crystal pendants. The Cellula’s shape makes it ideal for lighting an entryway, dining table or counter space.

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03 DWR Taraxacum 88 Suspension, $4,984 Made from 20 pressed and polished aluminum triangles that reflect the light of 60 clear globes, this Achille Castiglioni design is modeled on the dandelion flower (Taraxacum is the flower’s scientific name).

s the holidays approach, we all tend to trim our homes with festive lights and other decorative flourishes, only to take them down the day after New Year’s. But a well-placed chandelier can bring year-round festivity to any interior, adding a warm, dramatic glow to a dining area, a high-ceilinged living room or that empty space at the top of the stairs. And for those who think that chandeliers belong strictly in ballrooms, consider this: Many midcentury and contemporary designers have completely redefined the luxurious light fixture by adding modern riffs and whimsical touches such as shells, glass bubbles or even cutlery in lieu of the traditional cascading crystal. Whatever the style, from fashionable to fanciful, the twinkling luminosity of a chandelier is a stunning way to light up any room. TW

04 Anthropologie Effervescent Chandelier, $1,998 This chandelier’s turquoise blue glass bubbles offer a playful, refreshing take on the traditional. 05 DWR Model 2097 30, $1,520 Venetian Gino Sarfatti’s 1958 design sees 30 bulbs arranged around a steel tube and held in place by horizontal arms. The electrical wires curving from each lamp to the stem gives this modern design a hint of traditional chandelier shape. 06 Anthropologie Abalone Chandelier, $1,900 Classic refinement with a unique twist: What look at first glance to be silver or crystals are actually rows of cascading pearlescent shells. 07 DWR Murano Glass Chandelier, $3,200 Made using traditional glass-blowing techniques, the Murano is a replica of a 17th-century Venetian-style chandelier. Its translucent red glass is luminous when lit, casting a warm glow appropriate to an entryway, dining room or even a bedroom. 08 Anthropologie Eat, Drink And Be Merry Chandelier, $4,800 Perfect for a dining room or rustic open kitchen, this design uses gleaming vintage silverware in place of crystals for a striking centerpiece.

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Anthropologie, 356 Santana Row, San Jose (408) 249-0436; 999 Alma St., Palo Alto (650) 322-0435 www.anthropologie.com Design Within Reach, Santana Row, 3080 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 1010, San Jose (408) 261-8875; 151 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 328-2700 www.dwr.com Viva Terra, Catalogue or online at www.vivaterra.com 01 Viva Terra Lotus Flower Chandelier (in Pearl, large), $649 Hand-cut Capiz shells edged in metal are used to create these blooming flower chandeliers that shimmer like stained glass.

Chandeliers make every day a celebration.

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PLANNER BELLA MIA BRIDE Westgate Mall, 1600 Saratoga Ave., Ste. 407, San Jose (408) 374-0400 www.bellamiabride.com Bella Mia Bride is truly a full service boutique offering everything a client needs to look perfect for her special event! Our specialty boutique offers on-location hair and makeup services, in addition to wedding, Quinceañera and evening gowns, shoes, veils, tiaras, hair pins, purses, jewelry and more!

NIRVANA AVEDA CONCEPT SALON 224-B N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 354-7979 www.nirvanasalon.com Nirvana is an award-winning Aveda Concept Salon located in the heart of beautiful downtown Los Gatos. We specialize in advanced hair cutting and coloring, bridal and event styling, makeup and hair spa services. All services include our signature aromatherapy scalp massage featuring Aveda Singular Note essential oils.

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PROFESSIONAL MAKE-UP BY TIFFANY (408) 242-8154 www.beautyexperttiffany.com Camera-ready bridal and wedding makeup service specializing in customized color matching foundation and mineral powder just for you. We’ll make sure you have a flawless complexion and the perfect makeup for your special day.

CRUISE PLANNERS 308 E. Main St., Los Gatos (408) 354-9308 www.parlour308salon.com Professional, comfortable and discreet. Your tan is applied by hand, using an airbrush. The solution is customized for every client to create a natural sunkissed tan. INSURANCE

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TO ADVERTISE IN SVMARKETPLACE WEDDING PLANNER, CALL: (408) 467-3200 B AC H E L O R E T T E PA R T I E S JEWELSEXPRESSION 1445 Foxworthy Ave., San Jose www.jewelsexpression. com Jewelsexpression offers exotic dancing classes with a softer touch. Designed for women of all shapes, sizes and ages, you’ll learn the art of the “walk,” floor performing, and faux pole and chair dancing. Great for bridal showers and bachelorette parties. C AT E R I N G

ABERCROMBIE FLOWERS 120 S. Sunnyvale Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 245-0130 www.abercrombieflowers.com Luscious wedding bouquets, distinctive reception and exotic centerpieces for your luxurious and lavish soiree. Corporate gifts, funerals, and events are other areas of our expertise! FLOWER DIVAS 3283 De La Cruz Blvd., Studio F, Santa Clara (408) 7274416 www.flowerdivas.com Each wedding is distinctive; we can only provide a general price sheet. Each wedding is designed and orchestrated by your floral artist, no two are ever alike. We can only give you an approximate cost before we meet with you. You can request a price sheet by email or by phone to get you started. FITNESS

VALERIE VEDDA 181 Metro Dr., Ste. 290, San Jose (408) 930-1290 Learn about the value of your insurance coverage through a friendly review of your current policies and benefit from our multiline discounts for home, auto and life insurance. CA License 0F86939 PHOTOGRAPHERS

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GOODEYE PHOTOGRAPHY + DESIGN Serving the Bay Area and Beyond (408) 431-4808 www.goodeyephotography.com Specializing in a candid style, GoodEye will not only leave you with a wedding album that will be the envy of your friends, but make the whole experience effortless and enjoyable. GoodEye’s photojournalistic approach will connect with you and your guests in a way that makes every shot look natural. What makes GoodEye stand out from the rest? Genuine talent and a passion to perfectly capture your momentous day. RECEPTIONS HOTEL LOS GATOS & SPA 210 E. Main St., Los Gatos (408) 335-1700 www.hotellosgatos.com Offering Mediterranean ambience and luxurious banquet facilities for events and weddings to accommodate up to 130 guests in our Indoor Monte Sereno Ballroom, and Outdoor Courtyard & Pool Terrace. R E N TA L S LYNN’S WEDDING SERVICES Milpitas (408) 398-2199 www.lynnweddingservices.com Full service chair cover rental and much more! Chair cover and linen rental, wedding flowers, candelabras, party rentals, hall and stage decorations, hair and makeup.

PARSLEY, SAGE, ROSEMARY & THYME 795 S. Second St., San Jose (800) 798-8388 www.psrt. com While we cover all aspects of event planning, the essence of PSRT is and always shall remain the food. We are always working in the kitchen, creating new flavors, old tastes with new twists, and innovative combinations. The food is always the most memorable aspect of our events, and we intend to keep it that way. Don’t look to us for “run-of-the-mill caterer’s fare”; you won’t find it on our menus.

SHANGRI-LA LOTUS 413-A Monterey Avenue, Los Gatos (408) 354-5901 www.jennysbeauty.com Look your very best for your day. We provide the perfect makeup for your entire wedding party – bride, attendants and both mothers. Flawless makeup complements your dress and location, allowing your photographer/videographer to provide you with the best memories. Whether you come to us or we come to you, everything will be done to your satisfaction.

AMBASSADOR’S ROLLS 674 Picasso Terrace, Sunnyvale (888) 989-0185 www.ambassadorsrolls.com With service throughout the Bay Area, the fleet here includes a variety of antique classics, ranging from a 1953 “Gatsby Style” Tuxedo Two Tone Wraith Rolls-Royce with flat-floor design doors engineered for graceful entries and exits, to a 14-passenger convertible limousine. VENUES

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E N T E R TA I N M E N T THORO-BREAD ENTERTAINMENT (650) 248-3803 We provide DJ services for all occasions, and offer a wide range of music, including today’s greatest hits, hiphop, reggae, dancehall, soul, oldies, Spanish music and much more. So next time you’re thinking about having a party, give us a call and leave the music to us! FLORIST

NICOLETTE COUTURE BRIDAL BOUTIQUE 15 El Toro Ave., Morgan Hill (408) 779-6146 www.nicolettecouture.com Nicolette Couture Bridal boutique is located in charming downtown Morgan Hill. It is owned by mother and daughter partners Nicole and Sue Castro. We are currently offering four gorgeous designers, one of which is exclusive to our boutique for all of Northern California. Our philosophy is to offer a wide variety of high quality gowns in a no-pressure environment so that every bride may enjoy her personal experience of finding her dream wedding gown.

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AYOMA LIFESPA 355 Santana Row, Fifth Floor, San Jose (408) 423-5424 www.ayomalifespa.com This restful haven inside the Hotel Valencia is the only Ayurvedic (a 5,000-year-old healing system from India) wellness spa in the Bay Area. Using this holistic healthcare system, the staff here assesses each client’s mindbody constitution, and treatments are tailored accordingly. The spa’s inviting lounge makes it a great place to head with a group of friends for a day of prewedding rejuvenation. LE HAIR & MAKE-UP SERVICES Serving the Bay Area (408) 718-3945 www.lehairandmakeupservices.com Quang Le’s Hair and Makeup Services offer premier specialty hair styling and makeup artistry for weddings, commercial photography, fashion shoots, runway and all phases of makeup for stage, motion pictures and television.

DOLCE HAYES MANSION 200 Edenvale Ave., San Jose (408) 226-3200 www.hayesmansion.dolce.com Dolce Hayes Mansion offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception venues, fabulous menus, vendor referrals, guest rooms, spa services, and can accommodate spectacular events from 20-400 guests. Surrounded by lush emerald green lawns, gardens of vibrant, colorful flowers and wonderful towering palm trees, the 100year-old estate has been renovated, upgraded and transformed into a luxurious resort and spa, an amazing wedding venue. HOTEL LOS GATOS 210 E. Main St., Los Gatos (866) 335-1700 www.jdvhotels. com/los_gatos A vibrant hybrid of Mediterranean elegance and California flair, Hotel Los Gatos is located at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is walking distance from the charming galleries, restaurants, and boutiques of downtown Los Gatos. Take advantage of the 372-square-foot, grandiose Vasona Room with adjoining outdoor balconies, and the on-site Preston Wynne Spa.

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H O M E T H E AT E R : MODERN TV 1228 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. B, San Jose (408) 293-1330 www.moderntvonline.comm Modern TV can provide the home theater system you dream about. Whether it’s a dedicated theater with plush seating and a big screen, or a family room with a slim plasma TV and speakers built into the walls, we have the solution for you. K I T C H E N A N D B AT H : ARCH DESIGN CENTER (ADC) 1264 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose (408) 278-9056 ADC is a new showroom with an old-fashioned approach: a family oriented business whose main focus is bringing customer service back to the showroom. H A R D WA R E : PALO ALTO HARDWARE 875 Alma St., Palo Alto (650) 327-7222 www.paloaltohardware.com At Palo Alto Hardware, “living green” is more than just a catchphrase. We work hard to put into place systems and programs that are environmentally friendly. L AW N S A N D G A R D E N S :

E Q U I P M E N T R E N TA L : A TOOL SHED (Eight South Bay locations) (800)-ATOOLSHED www.atoolshed.com A Tool Shed Rental should be your first stop for all your rental needs! We have the tools and equipment rentals to make your weekend or major project easier. F I R E P L AC E : PENINSULA FIREPLACE 46 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell (408) 866-9200 www.peninsulafireplace.com Specializing in original designs. Offering screens and accessories, hand-forged iron, wood and stone mantels, wood gas and electric fireplaces, glass and mesh doors. FURNITURE: ALL WORLD FURNITURE 981 Stockton Ave, San Jose (408)292-6833 www.allworldfurniture.com All World Furniture Inc. was started over six years ago, and now has one of the largest modern, contemporary furniture showrooms with an attached warehouse in the San Francisco Bay Area.

GARDEN ACCENTS 11155 Lena Ave., Gilroy (408) 846-4555 www.garden-accents.net Our vision is a garden center to inspire the customers, not just to sell product. We provide a place where garden lovers become inspired and gardening ideas can flourish. PAT I O F U R I T U R E : THE COMPLETE BACKYARD 1600 Duane Ave., Santa Clara (408) 748-8100 www.patio101.com Come by and visit this 33,000square-foot showroom featuring all the top names in the patio business, with over 250 sets on display from various manufacturers. ROOFING & GUTTER: FRANKLIN’S ROOFING SERVICE 950 S. McGliney Ln., Ste. 505, Campbell (408) 371-9495 Offering emergency leak repair, roof maintenance, annual maintenance, reroofing of all types, and roofing inspections.

BLACK SEA GALLERY 27 S. First St., San Jose (408) 998-8885 www.blackseagallery.com Welcome to Black Sea Gallery, where worldly furniture finds its home. Each piece is inspired by an exotic place, a past era, an antique lost but not forgotten.

S T O R AG E : A-1 SELF STORAGE (Four San Jose Locations) 1415 Old Oakland Rd.; 2900 Monterey Rd.; 131 Baroni Ave.; 3260 S. Bascom Ave. (800) 210-8979 www.a1storage.com Save money with A-1 Self Storage! Affordable pricing for personal and business needs. JIMYKO 1919 Monterey Road, Ste. 10, San Jose (408) 9930918 www.jimyko.com Provides fresh and unique ideas that attune to today’s casual and contemporary lifestyles. We invite you to explore our retail studio and experience the elements that define your home.

WOODWORKING CENTER: THE SAWDUST SHOP 452 Oakmead Pkwy., Sunnyvale (408) 992-1004 www.sawdustshop.com The Sawdust Shop is a unique woodworking center located in the heart of Silicon Valley, combining a do-it-yourself woodshop, a woodworking store, and woodworking classes all under one roof.

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At Last: First Black Everything!

merica has broken the chains of cultural prejudice!* The election was such a great moment for both black history and regular history, it’s all downhill from here. When President-elect Barack Obama takes the highest seat in the free world, it’s going to be such a huge deal that we may no longer notice other future first blacks – for instance, the first black Jack Black fan or the first black magician. (That second one is a bad example, though, because how do you measure it: Do you go by his first public conjuring or from when he first had congress with the Beast?) Aside from fearing sorcery, it’s basic human nature to pioneer. Just because the big one is gone, that shouldn’t stop black people from trying to break down other racial barriers. But it’s going to be a difficult road. With an elected-by-the-nonracist-people government, those upcoming Barack Obama specials we can expect to see this February may be the last original Black History Month content ever made. The well hasn’t run this dry on racially themed edutainment since Carlos Mencia wrote Asian joke ringtones and found himself out of takeout menus. History has already documented this fearful trend in the field of world recordry. Decades ago, people achieved records like World’s Longest Fingernails. Their picture would be printed next to their title and an anecdote about how stupid it is for some a**hole to have 42-foot fingernails. Over the years, though, people would sneak their way to world record status by becoming more and more absurdly specialized. Say you want the world record for Most Bees on a Human Being, but don’t want your last words to be, “One hundred twenty-seven, One hundred twenty-eig – ARRGGH!!” What you can do is cover yourself in something no one else has ever thought of. Pudding, for instance. And if that’s taken, see if they haven’t subcategorized the Covered in Pudding world record to include unicycle riding. You can see where this is going. You end up with world records like Most Hot Dogs in a Sleeping Bag and Videogame Most Named Congo Bongo.

Obama’s presidency will have more than just an effect on the number of hot dogs being stuffed in sleeping bags for the sheer pursuit of glory – it may cost us the hilarious tension of political correctness. Have you ever watched a boxing match where a white guy is fighting a black guy and the announcers tell you who they are by the stripes on their shorts? With a black guy in charge of the country, I think it’ll be all right to stop pretending that’s not insane. I think, at first, that all of the changes we’re hoping for will be subtle. Having a black president will not immediately halt production on Soul Plane 2. That’s the kind of change that starts with us. You see, it really doesn’t matter what color your dry cleaner is if he’s trying to clean a hat that someone has been crapping in for eight years. He’s got a lot of work to do before you’d even put it on your head. But this election was a symbol of the racial lines between our peoples becoming irrelevant, which is good news for white people who want a shot at an Image Award. Not everything is great news, though. Through the course of the campaign, John McCain was reaching such a level of grumpiness that losing the election may very well have been the origin of his supervillainy. Then there are all those poor comedy writers. For you and your fellow workingman, cultural equality is great. But for someone who needs that racial tension to get a joke to work about why white people get eaten by sharks and black people don’t, your job becomes so much harder. Ironic racism, I’ll miss you. Maybe not as much as I’ll miss a president who thinks you spell “subliminable” with a 7… but still. TW *This statement may contain Proposition 8 and other ingredients known to the state of California to cause confusion in gay lab mice.

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300 - San Jose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 9x9 Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Accent on Aesthetics. . . . . . . . . .83 Any Water Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Art-n-Fun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Arthur’s Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . .45 Artsopolis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Attuned Dental Care . . . . . . . . . .85 Australia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 AVA Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 A Visionary Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Ayoma Life Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 A Younger Look. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Ballet San Jose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Bank, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Basin, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Bay Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Beauty Redefined . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Bella Saratoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Billy Berk’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Birk’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Blowfish Sushi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Blue Chalk Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Bottomley Distributing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Braces For Pretty Faces. . . . . . . .77 Branham Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Britannia Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 British Bankers Club . . . . . . . . . .44 Cafe Hair Salon & Spa . . . . . . . . .81 Camera Cinemas. . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Cantor Arts Center, Stanford . . .59 Caper’s Eat & Drink . . . . . . . . . . .34 Cardiff Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Century Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Cha Cha Sushi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Chatanoga Persian Cuisine . . . .33 Children’s Discovery Museum . .70 Chrysalis Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center. .7 Cin-Cin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Cinelux Theatres. . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 City of Milpitas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 City of Milpitas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Club Savoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Cocoa Jeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Cookies by Design . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Counter, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Court’s Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Crimson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Current Moves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Dave & Busters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Designers Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Diva Sharon’s Divine Vintage . .22 Dive Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Dr. Hoang K. Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Dr. Justina Azcueta . . . . . . . . . . .89 Dr. Michael Bouzid. . . . . . . . . . . .89 Dr. Robert Ferguson . . . . . . . . . .79 Dr. Tony H. Pham, M.D. . . . . . . . .85 Dr. Youbert Karalian . . . . . . . . . .78 Emerge MediSpa . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Emerge MediSpa . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Eternal Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 eWomen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Fahrenheit / Eight Group Inc. . .47 Fish Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Five Branches Institute. . . . . . . .79 Five Branches Institute. . . . . . . .70 Flobell Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Foxy Avenue Clips . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Fred Astaire Dance Studios of San Jose . . . . . . . . . . .51 Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza 67 Goosetown Lounge . . . . . . . . . . .47 Grill on the Alley. . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Haniwway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Happi House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Harmonie European Day Spa. . .23 Healthier Skin & Nail. . . . . . . . . .81 Healthy Ways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Hillbarn Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 House of Gengi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Human Engine Clinic, The . . . . . .9 iFlySFBay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Insignificant Others. . . . . . . . . . .59 Internal Spa Rejuvenation Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Island Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Jane Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Jelly Belly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Jigsaw Java . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Kaiser Permanente Cosmetic Services. . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Kawczynski & Associates . . . . . .67 Kepler Learning Center. . . . . . . .69 Kobe Sushi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Kushlani Hall Fine Jewelry. . . . .22 La Paloma Restaurant. . . . . . . . .37 Las Madres - Business Profile . .68 Las Madres Neighborhood Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Law Office of Dean Lloyd . . . . . . .8 Lee’s Sandwiches. . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Legar Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Le Hair & Makeup Services. . . . .81 Limon Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Lisa’s Tea Treasures . . . . . . . . . . .31 Little Lou’s BBQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 LJM Legal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Loft Bar & Bistro. . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Los Gatos / Willow Glen Meats . . . Los Gatos Tire & Automotive. . .12 Lynn Kelley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Maceio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Magical Moments . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Magic Tan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Mane Event Salon . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Mantra Palo Alto . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Maple Tree Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Mariani’s Inn & Restaurant . . . .40 Marketplace - Home Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Massage Envy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Menara Moroccan . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Merlion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Mix 106.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 New Look Institute . . . . . . . . . . .83

Nichols Research Inc.. . . . . . . . . . .9 Nickel City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Nothing Bundt Cakes . . . . . . . . .17 Paizley’s Salon & Spa. . . . . . . . . .85 Palo Alto Eyeworks . . . . . . . . . . .13 Palo Alto Players. . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Parcel 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Pearl River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Pedro’s Restaurant & Cantina . .39 Photosmith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Picasso’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Pinn Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Pleasures from the Heart . . . . . .19 Psychic Readings by Lila. . . . . . .13 Quarter Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Ray’s Ultimate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Relax the Back, Sunnyvale. . . . .23 Riley’s Ride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Roaring Camp Railroads. . . . . . .71 Robson Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Rosie McCann’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Rozenhart Family Chiropractic .85 Sage Beauty Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Sam’s BBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Sanctuary Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 San Francisco Herb & Natural Foods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 San Jose Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 San Jose Holiday Parade. . . . . . .21 San Jose Repertory Theatre. . . .65 Santa Cruz Big Trees . . . . . . . . . .67 Satura Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Scruff y Murphy’s . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 SCVURPPP / Watershed Watch 91 Shoe Fetish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Shoreline Billiards . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Silvercreek Sportsplex . . . . . . . .69 Silvercreek Sportsplex . . . . . . . .74 SINO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Sky High Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Sol Tan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 South County Housing . . . . . . . .91 Spencer’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Straits Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Sundance, The Steakhouse . . . .43 SuperSlow Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Susan Komen Breast Cancer . . .83 Sushi O Sushi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Tabard Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Tapestry Restaurant . . . . . . . . . .32 Tied House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Tom’s Outdoor Furniture Style .23 Town Square Furniture. . . . . . . .91 Trailsloggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Trash Sack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 University Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 University Mission Medical Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Vision Innovations Optometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Wahoo’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Westpark Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Wine Cellar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Ye Olde Royal Oak Pub . . . . . . . .31

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