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2008 FALL TV PREVIEW

ALI LARTER

A look at all the new, and not so new, shows hitting broadcast and cable TV. The blonde bombshell tells us what’s in store this season on NBC’s Heroes.

INTERVIEWS 66

ALAN BALL

The magnificently macabre mind behind American Beauty and Six Feet Under reinterprets vampires in his new HBO series, True Blood.

DEPARTMENTS UPFRONT 08

SPOTLIGHT { local news }

HIT LIST { editors’ picks }

MOVIES Reviews and Previews: Traitor, Babylon A.D., Disaster Movie, Bangkok Dangerous … and more.

ARTS Feature: The artwork found on the walls of the Four Seasons Silicon Valley would be the envy of any museum.

FAMILY & COMMUNITY Feature: Day trips for kids that are as educational as they are enjoyable.

LIFESTYLE 22

SPORTS & ADVENTURE Feature: Take a hike along one of the many incredible trails here in the Bay Area.

HEALTH & BEAUTY Feature: That seemingly healthy smoothie may actually conceal a surprising amount of calories.

STYLE & SHOPPING Feature: What to wear, and not to wear, to an important job interview.

HOME & DESIGN Feature: Not only is the geodesic dome making a comeback, but there’s one for sale right here in Silicon Valley. 14 DAYS

COLUMNS 06

DREGULATOR { media watchdog }

HOT TICKET { arts alert }

THE FINAL LAST WORD { local opinion } SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONS

SV GUIDES: 25 SPORTS & ADVENTURE

50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR SOFA { top events }

DINING Feature: The most well known power brokers in Silicon Valley aren’t found in an upscale steakhouse, but a down-home pancake joint.

56 ONLINE MENUS

NIGHTLIFE & MUSIC Feature: A new breed of bartenders, led by Dominic Venegas of Pampas, want to change the way we approach cocktails.

80 HOME IMPROVEMENT & SERVICES

32 HEALTH & BEAUTY 37 FASHION

62 WINE TASTING 77 WEDDING PLANNING

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We’re No. 2! We’re No. 2!

elcome back to the Cold War! I bet you thought that show was over. No, apparently that was just a long intermission. Now that you have your popcorn and Jujubes and everyone’s had a bathroom break, it’s time for life to start sucking again, the way it did in the 1950s… only worse. We never thought we’d see this happen again in our lifetimes: wily Russia, so newly enriched by the power of Western-style klepto-capitalism, emboldened enough to beat up and conquer their neighbor – i.e., civilized, democratic Georgia, who just a few months ago had a fighting chance at being admitted to NATO. Vladmir Putin just shoulder-checked snot-nosed King George in the alleyway of foreign-policy thug life. Well, George, don’t hate the player... hate the game. You tried to roll with the real pimps. You can’t blame career gangstas like Putin for stealing third base while our geopolitical-monkey thumbs were wedged firmly up our backsides. We can’t complain: Invading a sovereign nation that hadn’t provoked war is exactly what Dick Cheney, aka Nosferatu the Genocidal PetroImperialist Vampire, did in Iraq. Big talk of some mysterious, shapeless retribution toward Russia is not only pointless, but idiotic – perhaps even needlessly dangerous, as we just don’t have the economic, moral or military authority to talk down to anyone anymore. Not that anyone really cares in this White House, which apparently saw the American casualties of 9/11 as a nice starting point. The remainder of our American lives will be under constant nuclear threat; we’ll have to learn how to shut up. That loose coalition of mutually interested global corporations known as the military industrial complex, not to mention the greedy human slimeballs it directly enriches, simply believe that countless (and therefore uncounted, uncountable and unaccounted for) civilian lives are there to be sacrificed for their glory. When this administration was given the wheel of the big global car, it let everyone know as quickly as possible that our lives are cheap and dispensable, and that our real National Defense Strategy isn’t actually about defense, but picking fights and generating arguments for the constant generation of new war machinery. This country isn’t so much interested in protecting the Constitution or the American way of life, but rather in bullying its way into the lawless out6

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back Beyond Thunderdome to steal gasoline, and plundering whatever else those backward tribes have that looks shiny. Our individual needs as a citizen? Not a priority. Quality of life? Not an issue. Our votes don’t count, because we’re poor and stupid. It’s every sucker for himself: The boys at the top refuse to nurse hapless schoolchildren and the elderly at the federal teat anymore, because they’re too busy stealing everything they can lay their claws on, including the middle class. Hey, rich guys need more money. Polar bears and the ocean are collateral damage. Got a problem? We can directly attribute Russia’s new confidence to our unnecessary and immoral war of choice in Iraq, which has hog-tied and humiliated us exactly as Vietnam did (which is exactly why all the defense intellectuals who weren’t neoconservative ideological lunatics like Bill Kristol were tearing their hair out and shrieking long before the invasion). Americans have never known what it’s like to be losers... but this is the dawn of a new age. The Olympics (aside from the men’s swim team) are good practice for our new future as a second-fiddle nation. On both the American male and female gymnastic teams, metaphors were abounding: Half of the members were wounded and absent (American gymnasts Paul and Morgan Hamm, most notably). Shawn Johnson, the leader of the US girl’s team, cracked under the pressure in the team event, making miscalculations and falling down at the outset of both her routines, effectively crowbarring the rest of her teammates in the knees. China’s gymnasts, however, were alarmingly perfect – particularly Chen Yibing, who was almost transcendental in his execution of graceful, disciplined moves on the rings that just a few short years ago were considered physically impossible. Bullet trains, my fiends. China has them. They bring people to work in the cities. But the petro-vampires aren’t done sucking your blood. They’re not rich enough yet. You’ll have to wait. TW

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Foot Traffic San Jose hails the new vehicle on the block: the pedicab.

otice anything unusual in Downtown San Jose lately… such as bicycle-driven pedestrian taxis transporting people from place to place? We have, too. They’re called pedicabs, and along with being eco-friendly and affordable, they’re a fun, off-the-beaten-track way of getting from point A to point B, while spending time with someone special.

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Manufactured by Main Street Pedicabs of Broomfield, Colo., these state-of-the art vessels (also known as cycle rickshaws) are 110 inches long, 50 inches wide and boast all kinds of bells and whistles, including blinkers and hydraulic disc brakes. The drivers – that is, the bicycle riders who do the footwork for the passengers – charge by tips alone, with fares typically falling between $5 and $10. The San Jose Downtown Association offers this service via a partnership with Eco City Cycles, a brand-new local pedicab company. Having arrived Downtown earlier this year as part of the SoFA District’s South First Friday gallery crawls, the pedicabs now run Wednesdays though Saturdays from 7pm-2am, as well 8

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as during weekend special events. (Another San Jose company, Tag Along Pedicab, offers bicycle taxis exclusively for special occasions, such as weddings and corporate events.) According to Eco City Cycles cofounder Rob Orner, a pedicab can get you around town in about seven minutes, depending on traffic lights. “I honestly think they could be just a little quicker than driving by car, or if not, the same speed,” he ventures. Currently Eco City has only two pedicabs making the Downtown rounds, but Orner hopes to have as many as 10 on the road by year’s end. He also hopes San Jose will embrace this new form of transportation. “We make it very friendly for people,” he says. “Sometimes the drivers even give free rides, so I would highly suggest to anybody, if they’ve never experienced it, to give it a shot.” To order pedicab service, call Eco City Cycles (408) 771-7723 or Tag Along Pedicab (408) 297-3915. For more information on pedicabs, visit www.pedicab.com.

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G Whiz Local inventor and his mystery machine score a spot on reality TV.

hat, exactly, is a G-Car: a car powered by the force of gravity? A superpimped-out gangsta mobile? Whatever it is, the idea was good enough to land Los Gatos inventor Jonathan Frank one of just 10 spots on the upcoming third season of Everyday Edisons, the Emmy-winning PBS reality series about inventors and their inventions. Why all the secrecy? Frank doesn’t have a patent yet on the G-Car, so he’s understandably tightlipped as to the exact nature of his creation. He will say, however, that his invention is a toy that will appeal to everyone from toddlers to teens. Turns out, Frank is quite the prolific inventor. In fact, back in February, when he heard that Edisons was coming to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center for a casting call, he was faced with an

NEWS interesting problem: He had two ideas he wanted to pitch, but didn’t know which to choose. “So I did what any son would do,” laughs the 42-year-old mechanical engineer. “I recruited my mom to come pitch the other idea.” Frank and his mother were both given two minutes to impress separate panels of four people each. Though Mom’s idea was unfortunately rejected, he fared better with his presentation of the G-Car. “The neat thing about it is, when I demonstrated the prototype, it really caught the panel,” he recalls. “They popped up and took notice. I thought then, ‘Maybe I’ve got something.’” Whatever form that something takes is for Frank to know and the rest of us to find out – at least, until the third season of Edisons airs next year. Though Frank has no idea what benefits he may reap from this opportunity, he knows exactly what he wants to do if the G-Car should catch on. “My first goal is to pay for the kids’ college,” he says. “My second goal is to get a garage so I can be creative – because I don’t have a garage right now! Everything I do now is on the kitchen table or messing up the house.” Everyday Edisons www.everydayedisons.com

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An Occasion for Merriment The Northern California Renaissance Faire turns back time in Hollister.

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uzza” will be shouted, giant roasted turkey legs will be eaten, damsels will be in distress, knights will be jousted, eccentric clothing will be worn, and peasants and lords will swashbuckle like it’s 1499 when the Northern California Renaissance Faire sets up camp at Casa de Fruta in Hollister on Saturday, Sept. 6.

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Some people will insist that renaissance is French for “rebirth.” But everyone else understands that renaissance is American for “dress up, drink ale and watch knights get knocked unconscious by large wooden sticks.” The NorCal RenFaire is unique in that it’s owned and run by a group of involved actors who have created a not-forprofit entertainment production. The result is a noncorporate atmosphere where performers adhere strictly to the whimsical and artistic ambience of the Renaissance period. “It’s like stepping onto a stage,” says Hilary Laurie, a spokeswoman for the faire. “It’s a living, breathing world of characters.”

Those who have been to a Renaissance faire know that you don’t have to hunt to find the vibrant historical period – it’s everywhere. Fifteenth-century washerwomen line the street of Willington (the fictional town created for the event), 12

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trading gossip about Queen Elizabeth; town criers stroll the thoroughfare, shouting local news, while peasants, constables and maidens mingle with passersby. Even Hollywood can’t ignore the fun. Ye Olde Times, a movie starring funnyman Jack Black about two rival Renaissance faire troupes, is currently in production and slated to be released next year. And just like actors in a Hollywood movie, to keep things authentic at the RenFaire, all paid performers and volunteers must audition, attend clinics, learn the lingo and get their costumes approved before they can roam Willington screaming “Huzza!” (hooray!). This makes for a virtual time warp back to an era when men like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo flourished. For six weekends, Willington will be inundated with historically accurate arts, music, dance, comedy, theatre, food and drink. The atmosphere can get quite addictive. There’s so much swashbuckling going on, it’s only natural to want to join in. Visit the website for costume guidelines wherein – as a reminder to everyone of the strict focus on all things circa 1500-1620 – patrons are warned sardonically (albeit humorously): “We find it necessary to remind people that this is a historically themed event, not a goth fantasy event or a hippie love fest.” Sorry, Burning Man fans: LSD wasn’t invented until the 20th century. Oh, and look out for The Mongers of St. Swithin. Those blimey peasants might trick you into buying month-old cabbage. TW Northern California Renaissance Faire, every Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 6 thru Oct. 12. For more info, or to purchase tickets, call (408) 847-FAIR or visit www.norcalrenfaire.com.

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Arcade-style Controllers for Xbox and PS2 www.arcadeinabox.com Nothing compares to an arcade-style game controller, especially for one-on-one combat games like Soul Caliber, Virtua Fighter, Tekken or Mortal Kombat. But the availability of arcade machines with these games is waning. Ed Faris, owner of Arcade-In-A-Box, started his company eight years ago and was beginning to see a decline in arcade joystick-style controller sales. That is, until he came out with an Xbox 360 solo arcade controller, which sent sales through the roof. Apparently, a good classic arcade-style joystick controller trumps newage handheld devices that come with today’s consoles. We’re not sure how you’d play a game like Halo with one toggle switch, but there are tons of other Xbox 360/PC or PSX/PS2 games with which it’s compatible. Game on. $149

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Oregon Scientific, 152 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 325-1056 www.oregonscientific.com There are many places in the Bay Area to enjoy the great outdoors. But sometimes what seems like a nice day actually ends up being ruined by Mother Nature. Most people read a weather forecast a few days in advance of hiking or camping, only to be stuck in a tent all weekend trying to keep dry. Having your own weather station clipped to your belt or backpack could save you from the shame of huddling under a tree should a nasty storm creep up. This handheld altimeter displays altitude, current temperature, and barometric pressure and has a 12-to-24-hour-hour advanced forecast feature, all lit by an electroluminescent backlight. It even has a built-in flashlight. $79.99

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Leaf AF 10 Camera System Keeble & Shuchat Photography, 261 California Ave., Palo Alto (650) 327-8515 www.leaf-photography.com In our last issue, we ran a feature on stylish digital cameras [“Let’s Get Digital,” Vol. 8, Iss. 17]. The Leaf didn’t make the cut because, well, how stylish can a bulky 56-megapixel camera be? Compared to the supermodels being photographed on the other side of the camera, it’s not particularly slender, but it’s nonetheless impressive. The Leaf has internal sensor rotation capabilities, meaning that the True Wide Frame sensor can switch from a portrait to a landscape shot without moving the camera. For the price, however, it should come with a lot more (like a Brazilian supermodel to help set it up). Approx. $39,995

LCD TV encased in the foot of the bed, one audio/video DVD player, one high definition home cinema set-up, six power sockets, two reading lamps and even a telephone and internet socket, we just wanted to let you know that this kind of thing is out there, and that some rich fat cat is having a nice snooze. The irony is, just knowing that something like this exists might just keep you up at night. $61,415

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Cosmovoide Bed Cosmovoide.fr Our Hit List is usually full of ridiculously expensive stuff that most people can’t afford. This handmade French bed is no exception. With its cool, egglike shape, two electric relaxation bed frames (whatever that means), seven LED lamps (one for each color of the rainbow), one

An electrical blackout can’t stop you from catching up on the latest season of your favorite TV show or checking your email – well, that’s only if you have the solar powered SunTable by Sudia Design Labs. Just leave this table out in the sun for four hours and it will store backup energy long enough to power your laptop for over four hours. That’s plenty of surf time. And did we mention that it’s weather resistant? Don’t worry about leaving it outside during a downpour. If your electricity goes out, use it to power your cell phone, radio, lights or portable DVD player. It’s perfect for entertainment as well – who knows how many chips and salsa dishes or cheese platters can fit onto this high-tech table? $2,200 TW

A rundown of the fall TV season, where “new” this year is relative. BY ED ROBERTSON

ess is more on TV this season, at least when it comes to new shows. That’s because most of the shows starting up this fall really aren’t “new” at all.

There are only 18 bona fide “new” scripted series premiering this year on the broadcast networks (last year, there were almost 30). Some aren’t so much new as they are adaptations of popular overseas shows (the networks call this “reimagining”). The NBC sitcom Kath & Kim, based on an Australian comedy of the same name, falls in this category, as do Eleventh Hour and Worst Week on CBS, Life on Mars on ABC and Little Britain USA

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on HBO (all are “reimaginings” of British series). Then there are the holdovers from 2007-08: Pushing Daisies, Dirty Sexy Money and Private Practice on ABC, Life and Chuck on NBC. These shows all premiered last year, only to be cut short due to the writers strike. Rather than bring them back last spring, the networks decided to “relaunch” them this season as if they were new (even though they’re not). Confused? No worries. Here’s a brief look at what’s new, what’s sort of new, and the best of what’s coming back on broadcast television and cable.

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ABC

WED., 8:30PM BEGINS SEPT. 24 GENRE: Sitcom TALENT: Jay Mohr, Paula Marshall PREMISE: New Adventures of Old Christine, tailored for Jay Mohr. A recently divorced dad adjusts to sudden singlehood while raising his two kids and dealing with his exwife (Marshall). PREDICTION: Wednesdays 8-9pm have never been good for CBS. We like Mohr, but he may wish he’d stayed with Ghost Whisperer.

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NOTABLE RETURNING SHOWS: CSI, Oct. 9 (welcome back, Jorja Fox; Laurence Fishburne replaces William Peterson) Do Not Disturb

LIFE ON MARS THU., 10PM BEGINS OCT. 9 GENRE: Cop show/British reimagining TALENT: Jason O’Mara, Michael Imperioli, Harvey Keitel PREMISE: NYPD Blue meets Quantum Leap. A New York cop (O’Mara) is hurtled back to 1973, where he deals with cultural uprisings and a hothead boss (Imperioli), not to mention an absence of modern-day gadgets, while trying to ﬁnd his way back home. PREDICTION: David E. Kelley was replaced as producer after securing the rights to the British series and developing a pilot for ABC. Given his tendency to overdo gimmicks, that can only bode well for this show.

FOX www.fox.com

WORST WEEK MON., 9:30PM BEGINS SEPT. 22 GENRE: Sitcom/British reimagining TALENT: Kyle Bornheimer, Kurtwood Smith PREMISE: A hapless young man (Bornheimer) struggles to impress his future father-in-law (Smith) in this variation of Meet The Parents. PREDICTION: The pilot was hilarious and Smith (That ’70s Show) is a great curmudgeon. That plus a safe time slot (tucked between Two and a Half Men and CSI: Miami) should spell success.

ELEVENTH HOUR THU., 10PM BEGINS OCT. 9 GENRE: Crime drama/British reimagining TALENT: Rufus Sewell PREMISE: House meets CSI (no surprise, it’s a Jerry Bruckheimer show). Sewell plays a brilliant biophysicist frequently recruited by the FBI as a last resort to solve bafﬂing crimes. PREDICTION: The pilot looks interesting, plus Bruckheimer knows how to work a formula.

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Pushing Daisies

NOTABLE RETURNING SHOWS: PUSHING DAISIES, PRIVATE PRACTICE, DIRTY SEXY MONEY (All Oct. 1)

TUE., 9PM BEGINS SEPT. 23 GENRE: Crime drama TALENT: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney PREMISE: House meets Crossing Over. An acerbic psychic (Baker) uses his razor-sharp skills to solve crimes for the California Bureau of Investigation. PREDICTION: CBS hopes lightning will strike twice with Baker in his old Guardian time slot. But against stiff competition on FOX and ABC, that’ll be tough to do.

PREMISE: A hilarious look at the inner workings of a once trendy New York hotel. PREDICTION: O’Connell’s Tom Cruise impersonation proves he can get laughs. But we’ll be surprised if this show returns after FOX yanks it in October for baseball.

FRI., 9PM BEGINS OCT. 3 GENRE: Dramedy TALENT: Elizabeth Reaser, Rachel Boston PREMISE: A thirtysomething woman (Reaser) scrambles to revisit various failed relationships after a psychic tells her she has already met her future husband and will be doomed to remain single forever unless she ﬁnds him in the next 12 months. PREDICTION: If this show takes off, it’ll set the women’s movement back 30 years.

FRINGE TUE., 8PM BEGINS SEPT. 9 GENRE: Drama TALENT: Joshua Jackson, Kirk Acevedo PREMISE: Lost meets The X Files meets Altered States in this JJ Abrams-produced vehicle about the FBI investigation of mysterious deaths aboard an airplane that lands in Boston. PREDICTION: Abrams is batting 1.000 on television (Felicity, Alias, Lost). If Fringe doesn’t implode from all the hype since FOX unveiled it in May, he’ll make it 4-for-4.

DO NOT DISTURB WED., 9:30PM BEGINS SEPT. 10 GENRE: Sitcom TALENT: Jerry O’Connell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson

The Simpsons

NOTABLE RETURNING SHOWS: THE SIMPSONS (20th season premiere, Sept. 28), TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES (Sept. 8), plus a two-hour 24 movie on Nov. 23 (setting up Jack Bauer’s return in January)

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KITT (voice of Val Kilmer) in this update of the show that made David Hasselhoff a star. PREDICTION: NBC/Universal’s recent series revivals have been wretched (Kojak, Bionic Woman). But the Attack KITT was a hit at Comic-Con, so expect lots of sales from merchandise.

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The Office

she becomes a live-in tutor to the rebellious daughters of a cosmetics mogul (Archer). PREDICTION: Available on DVD Dec. 9 unless it makes an immediate impression.

NOTABLE RETURNING SHOWS:

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE WEEKEND UPDATE THURSDAYS

Kath & Kim

NBC

THU., 9:30PM BEGINS OCT. 9 GENRE: Limited series spin-off TALENT: Amy Poehler, Seth Meyers PREMISE: “Live from New York, it’s Thursday night” as the Weekend Update team tees off on the presidential election. PREDICTION: 30 Rock takes over the time slot on Oct. 30. But if Thursdays does well, expect it to resurface as a midseason replacement.

KATH & KIM My Own Worst Enemy personalities begin ﬁghting for dominance. PREDICTION: Slater remains ultracool, but this show might be too complex for its own good.

FRI., 8PM BEGINS OCT. 17 GENRE: Literary drama TALENT: Philip Winchester, Sam Neill PREMISE: A sprawling miniseries based on the 18th-century novel that inspired Survivor, Lost and Gilligan’s Island. Produced in England, it promises “to combine for the ﬁrst time the pace and energy of network TV” while remaining true to Defoe’s classic story. PREDICTION: NBC says that overseas productions such as this are integral to its year-long season strategy. But how much faith does it have in Crusoe when it puts it on Friday night?

MY OWN WORST ENEMY MON., 10PM BEGINS OCT. 13 GENRE: Drama TALENT: Christian Slater, Alfre Woodard PREMISE: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde meets True Lies. Slater plays a suburban dad who leads a double life as an international superspy. A brain implant helps keep his identities separate, but when the implant malfunctions, both 18

THE CW www.cwtv.com

SURVIVING SUBURBIA SUN. 7:30PM BEGINS NOV. 2 GENRE: Sitcom TALENT: Bob Saget PREMISE: Roseanne, tailored for Bob Saget. He plays a family man whose life is turned upside-down when new neighbors move in nextdoor, along with their voluptuous teenage daughter. PREDICTION: Details have been scant so far, but from the looks of things, this’ll be more American Beauty than Full House.

CRUSOE

www.nbc.com

THU., 8:30PM BEGINS OCT. 9 GENRE: Sitcom/Australian reimagining TALENT: Molly Shannon, Selma Blair PREMISE: A dysfunctional mother/ daughter duo butt heads. PREDICTION: On paper, this should be a hit: Shannon is funny, Blair is cute, plus the show is hammocked between My Name Is Earl and The Ofﬁce. But NBC was still jiggering with the format as of press time, which usually doesn’t bode well.

HEROES (Sept. 22), THE OFFICE and MY NAME IS EARL (Sept. 25), LIFE (Sept. 29), 30 ROCK (Oct. 30)

KNIGHT RIDER WED., 8PM BEGINS SEPT. 24 GENRE: Action-adventure/TV remake TALENT: Justin Bruening, Deanna Russo, Sydney Tamiia Poitier PREMISE: A new stud (Bruening) takes the wheel of high-tech, crime-ﬁghting, talking supercar

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90210 TUE., 8PM BEGINS SEPT. 2 GENRE: Teen drama/TV remake TALENT: Shannon Doherty, Jennie Garth, Rob Estes, Jessica Walter PREMISE: Beverly Hills, 90210: The Next Generation. Sibling teens adjust to life at West Beverly Hills High, where their dad (Estes) is the new principal and two former students (Doherty, Garth) are among the faculty. PREDICTION: Tori Spelling will end her holdout and join the cast midseason.

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Life

TUE., 9PM BEGINS SEPT. 9 GENRE: Drama TALENT: JoAnna Garcia, Anne Archer PREMISE: A recent Yale grad (Garcia) ﬁnds herself thrust into the world of the rich and famous when

VALENTINE SUN., 8PM BEGINS SEPT. 21 GENRE: Comedy TALENT: Jaime Murray, Kristopher Polaha PREMISE: A family of Greek gods assumes various human guises while bringing soulmates together in Southern California. PREDICTION: Maybe it’s time for another Love Boat-like show, but against football and The Simpsons it’ll be rough sailing.

WONDER WOMAN

It takes more than villains and explosions to stop Ali Larter on Heroes. BY FRED TOPEL

SHOW: Heroes EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Dennis Hammer, Tim Kring STARRING: Ali Larter, Hayden Panetierre, Masi Oka, Adrian Pasdar

NETWORK: NBC

ust interviewing Ali Larter for Heroes is a spoiler. Last season ended with her character, Niki Sanders, blowing up in a building. We still don’t know how she’s back, but she is. The new season begins with “Villains,” an epic two-hour volume with cryptic undertones for every character, airing Sept. 22 at 9pm on NBC. An hour-long recap of last season immediately precedes it from 8-9pm, for the benefit of new viewers. The Wave: We’re very glad you’re back. Were you worried when you read the finale of Season Two? Ali Larter: No, I’m not someone by nature who gets worried about those things. Tim Kring has always had a very strong vision for the show. As long as he wants me to be a part of it, I will show up and give the best performance that I can. TW: If you can survive an explosion, is there any worry now that the danger elements aren’t real? You’ll just come back. AL: Well, it is part of the show. You never know what you’re going to get. There’s fun in watching one episode or there’s fun in watching a season. I think that, even though we are serialized, each show can stand on its own. TW: Will it be difficult for a new viewer to pick up the series this year? AL: No. What’s great about this year is that we are going back to the root of the first season, to the core of it, which is the original characters that I think people really started to respond to and relate to. I think this year is just going to be fast. You better hold on tight, because it’s going to be a ride. TW: How does the “Villains” theme relate to your character? AL: We’re moving into that. I just snuck Episode 9 out of the makeup trailer and it’s really good,

so I’m pretty excited about where things are going. We only know a couple episodes ahead, so it’s exciting when I find out little tidbits. TW: Do you ask the writers about the longterm plans for your character, or do you just go from script to script? AL: I love control and I love knowing things. Information to me is power, but in TV you really have to relinquish that. For me, that’s definitely one of the biggest struggles, that I never know where my character is going. So I take what they want me to know and I formulate it to the best of my ability to deliver a great performance. TW: What other actors are you excited for on the show, knowing what they’ll be doing? AL: Everyone this year is just a little bit darker. It’s a little bit faster. It’s a little bit more complicated, and somehow it all just gels. TW: Could there be a romance for Niki? She’s been involved with a Petrelli brother in the future. AL: Possibly, yes. I like a little love story here and there, but I don’t think it’s what our show is built on. We might dabble in it a little bit, but I don’t think we’ll fall too far from what made us fun the first year. TW: The Niki/Jessica stuff was such fantastic material for you. Do you have an equivalent situation for you now? AL: There is, but I still think that will be for me [my favorite]. That whole first season and that whole storyline, I didn’t know where it was going and it challenged me as an actor. It challenged me emotionally, it challenged me professionally and I feel lucky that I got to do that on TV. A lot of people don’t get those opportunities. TW The season premiere of Heroes airs Sept. 22, 8-11pm on NBC. THEWAVEMAG.COM AUGUST 25 - SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

PREDICTION: FX is now the place to go for edgy cable drama. This show should ﬁt in nicely following The Shield on Wednesday nights.

Feet Under, it’ll be odd, clever, unpredictable but ultimately entertaining. [See our interview with Ball on page 66.]

TESTEES

LITTLE BRITAIN USA

THU., 10:30PM BEGINS OCT. 9 GENRE: Comedy TALENT: Steve Markle, Jess Kassel PREMISE: Human guinea pigs for an experimental pharmaceutical company struggle to keep the side effects of the medications tested on them from interfering with their normal lives. PREDICTION: For years FX has searched for the perfect companion to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. This won’t be it.

STARZ www.starz.com

SUN., 10:30PM BEGINS SEPT. 28 GENRE: Sketch comedy/British reimagining TALENT: Matt Lucas, David Williams PREMISE: A biting look at American mores, based on the popular BBC radio and TV series created by and starring Lucas and Williams. PREDICTION: If it’s anything like the original, expect lots of caricatures, many catch phrases and mucho belly laughs.

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF TIM Easy Money

EASY MONEY SUN., 9PM BEGINS SEPT. 21 GENRE: Dramedy TALENT: Laurie Metcalf, Jeff Hephner PREMISE: Arrested Development meets The Sopranos. A straightlaced man (Hephner) clashes with his domineering mother (Metcalf) and other eccentric relatives while trying to clean up his family’s shady loan-shark business. PREDICTION: Metcalf is a hoot, while co-creator Andy Schneider is a Sopranos alum. But brutal competition may put this show out of commission.

CABLE NETWORKS:

AMC www.amctv.com

The Shield

NOTABLE RETURNING SHOWS: THE SHIELD (ﬁnal season starts Sept. 2), IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY... (Sept. 18)

HBO www.hbo.com

No new series this fall, but MAD MEN continues through October.

SUN., 11PM BEGINS SEPT. 28 GENRE: Animated adult comedy TALENT: Voices of Steve Dildarian, Edie McClurg, others PREMISE: Life as seen through an ordinary guy “who makes a habit out of misunderstanding.” PREDICTION: Exec producer Tom Werner has a knack for nurturing comic talent (Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Tom Hanks). Dildarian, the man behind the hilarious Budweiser Lizards commercials, looks to be his latest ﬁnd.

NOTABLE RETURNING SHOWS:

SHOWTIME www.sho.com

TRUE BLOOD NOTABLE RETURNING SHOWS: GOSSIP GIRL (Sept. 1), SMALLVILLE (Sept. 18), EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS (Oct. 3)

SONS OF ANARCHY WED., 10PM BEGINS SEPT. 3 GENRE: Dramedy TALENT: Charlie Hunnam, Katey Sagal, Ron Perlman PREMISE: A biker gang shelters its town from drug dealers, land developers and overzealous cops while also protecting its own thriving illegal arms business.

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FRI., 10PM BEGINS OCT. 17 GENRE: Drama TALENT: Dennis Hopper, D.B. Sweeney PREMISE: Hopper leads an ensemble cast in this series based on the Oscar-winning Best Picture of 2006, about how different lives intersect and collide in the melting pot of LA. PREDICTION: Crash: The Movie was an acquired taste, but Hopper is always interesting. With the cable advantage of repeat showings, Crash: The Series may just catch on.

TNT www.tnt.tv

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER (Aug. 29), ENTOURAGE (Sept. 7)

www.fxnetworks.com

Gossip Girl

CRASH

SUN., 9PM BEGINS SEPT. 7 GENRE: Vampire drama TALENT: Anna Paquin, Alan Ball (creator/executive producer) PREMISE: The invention of synthetic blood allows vampires to coexist with humans, but residents of small-town Bon Temps, La. remain wary of the bloodsuckers. One exception is a local barmaid (Paquin), an outcast in her own right because she can hear people’s thoughts. PREDICTION: Ball describes True Blood as “popcorn TV for smart people.” If it’s anything like Six

Dexter New seasons of DEXTER and CALIFORNICATION begin Sept. 28.

RAISING THE BAR MON., 10PM BEGINS SEPT. 1 GENRE: Legal drama TALENT: Jane Kaczmarek, MarkPaul Gosselaar PREMISE: Weekly courtroom battles between the district attorney and public defender ofﬁces of New York, as presented by Steven Bochco and starring Zach from Saved By The Bell. PREDICTION: Screech (Dustin Diamond) will show up somewhere in court before the season ﬁnale.

NOTABLE RETURNING SHOWS: THE CLOSER continues through October. TW

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Flight of the Conchords

ON THE HORIZON

Staggered premiere dates are once again in vogue this season, with many new and returning shows set to launch in December and January. Here’s a brief look at what’s to come: ABC: Lost returns in January, plus Scrubs switches networks from NBC AMC: Breaking Bad returns in early 2009, along with a miniseries based on The Prisoner NBC: Friday Night Lights, the British imports Merlin and Kings and the yet-to-be-titled Ofﬁce spin-off are all scheduled for January

HBO: Big Love, Flight of the Conchords and Curb Your Enthusiasm are all due back in January; Australian import Summer Heights High starts in March THE CW: Reaper returns in January SHOWTIME: The Tudors and Tracey Ullman’s State of the Union return in early 2009

CBS: Murder mystery Harper’s Island premieres in January, plus Rules of Engagement returns

SUNDANCE: Spectacle, a music/talk show hosted by Elvis Costello, premieres Dec. 3

FOX: 24 returns in January, along with the premiere of the Josh Whedon buzz show Dollhouse

TNT: New drama series Leverage and Trust Me premiere in December and January, respectively TW

FX: Rescue Me, Nip/Tuck and Damages all return in early 2009

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plus-acre park containing more than 40 miles of hiking trails. Best known as the site of the epicenter of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, the forest also boasts the impressive Five Finger Falls, plus several remnants of logging operations from the 40-year period (1883-1923) when the Loma Prieta Lumber Company was clear-cutting the land. Hardier hikers will enjoy the park’s semi-wilderness terrain, which includes mountains rising to heights of more than 2,600 feet. Aptos Creek Rd. Soquel Dr., Aptos (831) 763-7062. Open sunrise to sunset. With its forests, meadows, wildlife, and spectacular view of the Guadalupe Reservoir, Almaden Quicksilver County Park in south San Jose provides 33 miles of hiking trails, as well as 25 miles for horseback riding and 10 miles for bicycling. Like Nisene Marks, Quicksilver’s terrain tells the story of its past: Strewn throughout the park are remnants from the mercury mining operations that took place at the site between 1847 and 1976 (hence the name Quicksilver), including several-thousand-foot tunnels running throughout the hills. (More mercury mining remnants can be found at the Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum in nearby New Almaden.) 21350 Almaden Rd., San Jose (408) 2683883. Open 8am to sunset.

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Boasting more than 80 miles of trails, Big Basin Redwoods State Park (23 miles northwest of Santa Cruz) is rich with redwoods, waterfalls and wildlife. Especially popular among hikers is the trek along Waddell Creek, which

Nisene Marks State Park

Finding Your Path Where to go next time you want to take a hike. BY DAMON ORION

ooking to head for the hills for a good old-fashioned hike before the end of the summer? No matter where you live in the Bay Area, chances are there’s a beautiful spot close by, just waiting for you and your family to explore. While there isn’t enough room in this magazine to include all the great local hiking areas,

we’re sure the ones we’ve listed below will point you in the right direction. In no particular order: Named after the mother of a Salinas farming family that once owned the land, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (located in Aptos, on the outskirts of Santa Cruz) is a 10,000-

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runs throughout the park. Big Basin’s nature trails, which give guests the opportunity to learn about the history of the area, make this park a favorite of kids as well as adults. The park also offers family and group camping and trails for mountain biking and horseback riding. 21600 Big Basin Way #406, Boulder Creek (831) 338-8860 www.bigbasin.org. Open year round. The close proximity of Uvas Canyon County Park to San Jose makes it a favorite getaway for Silicon Valley hikers looking to shake off some tech industry stress. Situated in a deep canyon at the east end of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the lushly wooded 1,133-acre site not only has seven small waterfalls (the most of any Santa Clara County Park), but is home to several redwood forest-lined perennial streams and a large variety of trees and plants. Great for picnicking and camping, it’s also one of the only parks in the area that allows dogs on its campgrounds. 8515 Croy Rd., Morgan Hill (408) 7799232. Open year round from 8am to sunset. The 1,312-acre Windy Hill Open Space Preserve in Portola Valley contains 12.2 miles of trails and a wide variety of wildlife, including coyotes, bobcats, band-tailed pigeons and California quail. Of special appeal to hikers is an eight-mile loop from forest to valley floor and back. Visible from many parts of the Peninsula, the preserve’s namesake is a grassy hilltop that provides a glorious view of the

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If you’re an experienced hiker, and are keen to conquer more rugged terrain than some of this tenderfoot stuff, consider one of these trails: Henry W. Coe State Park (in Santa Clara and Stanislaus counties, near Morgan Hill). Peter Saviz, a San Jose engineer and co-founder of the Bay Area group Intrepid Northern California Hikers, says this is one of his favorite spots to inflict “pain and suffering” on himself. In summer, it’s not uncommon for temperatures to reach the 90s and higher. Especially intimidating is the hike along Mississippi Lake: 22 miles round-trip, with lots of uphill and not much shade. 9000 E. Dunne Ave., Morgan Hill (408) 779-2728 www.coepark.org. Open around the clock, year-round. Ohlone Wilderness Trail (in the hills between Livermore and Fremont). At almost 30 miles one-way, this epic hike will take you a few days to complete. Arrange for a car shuttle to take you back the other way. Lake Del Valle in Livermore to Mission Peak Regional Preserve in Fremont. Pinnacles National Monument (east of Salinas Valley). It might just be worth braving the brutal summer heat and some strenuous trails to see the volcanic remains that give this place its unique ambience. The unusual scenery includes red rocks, canyons, spires, and caves where boulders have fallen and created roofs. “It looks like you’re on Mars,” notes Neil Collins, owner of Trailsloggers Outdoor Discovery Gear in Campbell. The Bear Gulch Caves at Pinnacles are also the dwelling of a colony of Townsend’s Big-eared Bats, a species of special concern here in California. 5000 Highway 146, Paicines. Park headquarters (831) 389-4486, Visitor information (831) 389-4485.

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Pacific Ocean, Stanford University, Mount Tamalpais and Mount Diablo. Hikers will often see kites, hang gliders and remote control gliders during their sojourns at Windy Hill. Skyline Blvd., Portola Valley (650) 691-1200 www.openspace.org. Open year round a half-hour before sunrise until a halfhour after sunset.

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East of Fremont is Mission Peak Regional Preserve, home to hawks, vultures and feral goats. A hike to the summit of Mission Peak will yield an impressive view of the Bay Area, with Oakland, San Jose, Fremont and San Francisco all clearly visible. Under the right weather conditions, you also can see Mount Diablo, Mount Hamilton, Mount Tamalpais and even the Sierra Nevada range. The higher you climb, the less shade you’ll have, so hikers are strongly advised to bring lots of water and sunscreen. Set aside five hours for the hike to the summit and back. East end of Stanford Ave., off Mission Blvd., Fremont (888) 3272757, option 3, extension 4545. Open 7am to dusk. Located just north of San Francisco, Mount Tamalpais is home to beautiful redwood groves, chaparrals, grasslands and oak woodlands. At 2,571 feet, its peak is the highest point in Marin County. Hikers will enjoy one of the best views in the Bay Area, looking out on the ocean on one side and the North Bay on the other. 801 Panoramic Hwy., Mill Valley (415) 388-2070 www.mttam.net. Open year round 7am to sunset. 24

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The 9.7-mile Los Gatos Creek Trail begins at Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos and ends at Meridian Avenue in San Jose, passing through Campbell along the way. Hikers will cross through urban areas, but they’ll also feast their eyes on all the trees and wildlife along Los Gatos Creek. The trail runs through three county parks and several city parks, providing plenty of opportunities to stop and play during the trek. Los Gatos Creek County Park, 1250 Dell Ave., Campbell (408) 356-2729 Just north of Santa Cruz is Wilder Ranch State Park, which features many remnants from its days as a rancho-turned-dairy-ranch, including an adobe from the 18th century and a 19th century farmhouse. Kids will enjoy the tours and living history demonstrations, and all of the park’s chaparrals, wetlands, grassy hills and nearby pocket beaches make it an obvious choice for nature lovers of all ages. Highway 1, Santa Cruz (831) 423-9703. Open 8am to sunset. TW For many more hikes in the Bay Area, head to avid hiker Jane Huber’s popular and helpful website, Bay Area Hiker www.bahiker.com.

HIKING GEAR & MORE Trailsloggers Outdoor Discovery Gear, 220 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell (408) 866-5888 www.trailsloggers.com. Intrepid Northern California Hikers (I.N.C.H.) www.rawbw.com/~svw/inch

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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.

Ernie Reyes West Coast Martial Arts 668 Lincoln Ave., San Jose (408) 993-8122, 7050 Santa Teresa, San Jose (408) 629-2441 www.erniereyes.com For children and adults, martial arts teaches focus, confidence, self-discipline, fitness, flexibility, coordination and weight, as well as respect for themselves and others.

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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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than protein at creating more muscle growth and added fuel. “Protein is very acidic,” he notes. “And that causes you to lose calcium.” While Americans have the highest calcium consumption in the world, West explains that they also have the highest osteoporosis numbers as well, due to the amount of protein consumed, which breaks down calcium.

Not So Smoothie Debunking the myth of the “healthy” liquid lunch. HE A LT H & BE AU T Y

BY MITCHELL ALAN PARKER

t may seem like a healthy alternative to lunch on the go: liquid fruit, blended smooth for a quick energy boost and protein additive. And yet that smoothie could be just as high in calories and fat as a stop at a fast-food restaurant. In fact, a 20-ounce Banana High Protein Smoothie from Smoothie King has more calories (412) and almost as many grams of fat (13.8) as a bacon cheeseburger from Burger King (360 calories, 18 grams). “Definitely some of the commercial smoothie joints are not really healthy,” says Brendan Brazier, vegan ironman triathlete, creator of the VEGA line of whole food products and best-selling author of The Thrive Diet. “They have ingredients that taste good, but have no nutritional value.” A vegan for 18 years, Brazier says it is indeed possible to enjoy a healthy smoothie, even at a commercial smoothie site, but a certain consciousness about what’s going into the drink should be practiced. One such

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ingredient he warns to look out for is maltodextrin (a food filler derived from corn), which is found in the products of many big chain establishments. Maltodextrin is a cheap form of carbohydrate with next to no protein, no essential fats and no fiber. “No fiber means you won’t feel full and cause you to eat or drink more,” he says. Brazier starts his day with a smoothie made from water, a banana, blueberries and a smoothie infusion pack from his VEGA line of products, which contains fiber, vitamins, minerals, greens and protein. “It’s a balanced meal,” he notes. “I drink a smoothie every day. It helps me concentrate and stay focused.”

Both Brazier and West warn about the harmful effects of dairy, which is almost ubiquitous in smoothie drinks. “Stay away from dairy,” West urges. “It’s so factoryfarmed. There are massive amounts of hormones, antibiotics, fat – it’s like liquid meat: high in fat and protein and chemicals.” But what can be so harmful about a little blended fruit? While smoothies may taste, look and sound good, when blended together, they can be wolves in sheep’s clothing. “I’ve seen people gain a lot of weight from doing the Jamba Juice lunch thing,” West explains. “There’s always yogurt, milk, ice cream – those have lots of sugar.”

DR. WEST’S DREAM SMOOTHIE Start with almond milk. It’s high in calcium and protein, but not problematic like soy milk, which has a lot of allergens. Add a green. Superfood powder containing wheat grass, vegetables and herbs. These are high in proteins and minerals and are very alkalizing, which offsets the acidic American diet. This would be particularly good to offset that super-acidic can of soda or cup of coffee. Add medical-grade whey protein. Available in a chocolate flavor from Pharmaca, this will make the smoothie taste better. It contains an ideal amino acid ratio and is being studied for its beneficial effects on depression and cravings. Add berries. Berries are low in sugar and high in antioxidants. These would be pomegranates, grapes and blueberries. Organic is always best. Stay away from pears and bananas. Bananas, which West says 200 years ago were quite small, not only have been overly hybridized (increasing their size and lessening the amount of seeds), but have become allergenic and sugary. Add a raw egg. It’s commonly thought that raw eggs are bad for you. Actually, free-range eggs are good for you. They are loaded with Omega 3 fatty acids, especially the raw yolk. The body recognizes the cholesterol found in raw yolks and doesn’t manufacture it. If the egg is cooked, the body doesn’t recognize the cholesterol and thus manufactures and absorbs it. According to West, salmonella is also a common misconception of raw eggs. He notes that one in 30,000 factory farmed eggs and one in a million free-range eggs contain salmonella, respectively, and even then, the egg would look so rotten, no one in their right mind would consider eating it.

Protein, however, is something with which to be cautious. Dr. Brad West, a naturopathic doctor at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy in Los Gatos, warns that people are consuming too much protein, a common additive in smoothie drinks. “The RDA [recommended dietary allowance] is 50 grams of protein a day,” says West. “The average American is consuming twice that. This overconsumption can result in kidney damage.”

And while certain additives can be healthy, if not properly taken care of, they, too, can do more harm than good: Wheatgrass can get moldy, while bee pollen is only good for you if it’s stored properly. The best advice, offers West, is to be conscious of the ingredients that go into that liquid goodness. Buying a blender and some smoothie infusion packs to blend your own smoothies from home is probably wisest. That way, you’ll know for sure just what’s going into your body. TW

But what if you’re a bodybuilder or an athlete trying to pack on some muscle, and you figure consuming a high-protein smoothie after the gym is a healthy way to bulk up? West, who wrote his thesis on dietary misconceptions, notes that a study done on US Olympians found that carbohydrates worked better

VEGA Whole Foods Smoothie Infusion available from Whole Foods Market, multiple locations, www.wholefoodsmarket.com Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 54 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 395-1231 www.pharmaca.com

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SPA CAMPBELL DESIGNER’S LTD. SALON & SPA $$ 2523 Winchester Blvd. (408) 378-7300

Services: Massage, hair styling, highlighting, waxing, facials, microderm, glycolic peels, reflexology, make-up, manicure and pedicures. Special Features: With over 28 years of experience, Designer’s will provide you with all your beauty needs, from your basic manicure to a cutting edge hair style. Book any service over $50 and receive a $25 gift card towards a facial or massage on your next visit. STAR SALON & SPA $ 2260 S. Bascom Ave. (408) 377-2151 www.starsalonspa.com

Services: Facials (refresher, classic European, ultimate European), massages (back and neck, full body, deep tissue, foot reflexology), tanning, hair removal, nail care and full salon services. Special Features: If a regular facial just doesn’t cut it for you, go for the Ultimate at Star Salon & Spa. It’s 80 minutes of pure facial bliss, with an AHA chemical peel that smoothes fine lines, lightens hyper pigmentation and promotes cell growth, followed by hydrating, toning, a facial, and a neck and shoulder massage, and ending with a nourishing masque. Also, check out the massage packages, which are a great bargain at $240 for six half-hour sessions.

FREMONT CLARITY SPA $$ 40000 Fremont Blvd., Ste. D (510) 656-2100 www.clarityspa.com

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Services: Facials (purifying, skin resurfacing, dendrology, tri-enzyme, hydrating, vitamin C, gentlemen’s, skin balancing, lymphatic cleansing, superlifting, aromatherapy, refresher), microdermabrasion, peel (sensi, ultra peel I/II, PCA), body treatments (back, lymphatic drainage cellulite treatment, mind and body rejuvenation, French soft and silk salt glow, perfect legs), waxing and tinting. Special Features: Extra means better at Clarity Spa with $20-andbelow add-ons that will enhance your spa experience. Get an instant super lift for $20 or the special ampoule containing vitamins A, E, C, collagen, DNA and oxygen for $12. EUROPEAN DAY SPA $ 40643 Grimmer Blvd. (510) 770-1237 www.europeandayspa.com

Services: Massages (hot stone, Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, integrated, aromatherapy, prenatal, spa hand and foot), facials (European deep pore cleansing, Dermalift nonsurgical facial lift, glycolic acid, acne, back, men’s), body treatments (salt glow body polishing with hydrotherapy bath, cellulite, seaweed body wrap, mud body wrap, slimming/detoxification, buff and bronze w/hypnotherapy), makeup, eye treatment, manicures and pedicures. Special Features: Spa packages are the way to go if you can’t decide

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how best to pamper yourself. From career women and moms-to-be to teenagers and couples, European Day Spa has you covered. LAVENDER BEAUTY SPA $$$ 47854 Warm Springs Blvd. (510) 353-1311 www.lavenderbeautyspa.com

Services: Facials (classic, Repechage four layer, Hungarian organic, hyper hydrating, teen, acne, silkpeel, anti-wrinkle firming and lifting defense, lightening, puffy-eye treatment, oxygen treatment, LumiLift, Lumifacial), body treatments (mud wrap, body contour wrap, lemon sugar body polish, spa paraffin, cellulite treatment), waxing and eyelash perming. Special Features: Rehydrate with oxygen and choose one of Lavender’s facial treatments like the ECHO2Plus Oxygen Treatment System, which uses pure medical grade oxygen packed with 87 different vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids. VISUAL IMAGE SALON $ 5200 Mowry Ave., Ste. C (510) 792-5922 www.visualimagesalon.com

Services: Facials (signature, traditional European, acne, glycolic acid peel, microdermabrasion, back), eye, lip and neck treatments, eyebrow and lash tinting, waxing, hair salon and makeup. Special Features: Become a model and get your haircut or colored for free. Models are used for training future hair stylists, and qualified educators are on hand to supervise.

GILROY BEAUTY LOUNGE $$$ 1275 First St. (408) 846-5172

Services: Massages (reflexology, shiatsu, prenatal, sports, Swedish, aromatherapy, warm stone), tanning, facials (anti-aging, deep pore, acne, glycolic, enzyme peel, microdermabrasion), permanent makeup, hair treatments and waxing. Special Features: Take a dip in their hydrotherapy tub or take home something special from their boutique, which sells designer jewelry, lingerie and health products.

HALF MOON BAY PRIMROSE COUNTRY DAY SPA $ 630 Purissima St. (650) 726-1244 www.primrosespa.com

Services: Massages (Swedish, deep tissue, four hands, aromatherapy, warm stone, couples, prenatal), facials (pumpkin, resurfacing, rosacea, Jan Marini C-ESTA, teen, enzyme peel, hyper pigment treatment, acne), body wraps (herbal, mud, seaweed), scrubs, waxing, tinting, hand and feet care and electrolysis. Special Features: Facials are Primrose’s specialty, with options like Epicurean enzyme and oxygen treatment, salicylic acid, microcurrent eye treatment and frozen live cell therapy.

RITZ-CARLTON, HALF MOON BAY SPA $$$$ One Miramontes Point Rd. (650) 712-7040 www. ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/ HalfMoonBay/Spa/Default.htm

Services: Massages and touch therapies (Half Moon Bay signature, couples, sports, reflexology, prenatal, Thai, invigorating scalp, shiatsu, healing stone, deep tissue), facials (calming lavender, the Half Moon Bay, men’s protection, renovateur, deep cleansing, Carita intense hydrating renovateur, Carita extreme softness renovateur, Carita purifying balance renovateur, Carita lift firming renovateur, Prada radiance visage), body treatments (pumpkin body peel, Prada replenishing body facial, fresh lavender wrap, aromatherapy body polish), nailcare, hair salon, hair removal, makeup, fitness center and wellness services. Special Features: This ritzy spa’s fitness center, steam room, sauna, whirlpool, and coed Roman mineral bath are complimentary for guests purchasing a treatment.

LOS ALTOS CIANA DAY SPA & SALON $$ 111 Main St. (Salon); 107 Main St. (Spa) (650) 941-1285 www.cianasalonspa.com

Services: Facials (essential, ultimate, elemental nature, outer peace acne relief, men’s, LaStone, purifying facial for acneprone skin, 55-minute express, microdermabrasion), waxing, hand and feet therapy, hair salon and makeup. Special Features: If you want the pampering to continue at home, throw a microdermabrasion party, where a certified esthetician from Ciana visits you. YELKA DAY SPA $$$ 2049 Grant Rd. (650) 9691117 www.yelkadayspa.com

Services: Facial therapies (Treatment 21TM, pumpkin pie refining peel, hydraplenishing oxygen, MoistureLock collagen, ultimate decadence, mini decadence, regenerating caviar pearl, frosty mint spirulina, intense glycol-firming, microdermabrasion, Lumi, acne), massages (deep tissue, aromatherapy, aqua-thermal trio, personalized plus, mom-to-be, Treatment 21TM deep relaxation), body treatments (Adriatic lavender salt polish, chocolate raspberry buff, cellulite reduction, slimming detox, hand brightening and retexturizing, reflexology, aromatic scalp treatment), waxing, tinting and spa packages. Special Features: Caviar used to be something you ate, but now it’s something you put on your face – well, almost. The Regenerating Caviar Pearl Facial takes the finest of caviar extracts, which compel skin cells to metabolize, leaving your face radiant.

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Services: Massages (deep tissue, trigger-point, acupressure, Thai, reflexology, Swedish gentle, hot stone, Reiki, lymphatic drainage, prenatal), facials (Cloud 9), body treatments (herbal cellulite wrap with foot reflexology, fabulous bodacial with salt scrub, herbal mask, aroma steam, moisture treatment), hair removal, nail care, naturopathic medicine, chemical and metabolic rebalancing, and chiropractic services. Special Features: Feel weightless in a flotation tank filled with 800 pounds of Epsom Salt – proven to relieve stress and muscle tension. GABRIELLE SALON $$

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Services: Massages (aromatherapy, Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, prenatal, sports, chair, focus), facials (Aromessance, men’s, teen, sea, sensitive skin, deep pore cleansing, antioxidant, glycolic peel, back), body treatments (salt glow, moor mud, coffee scrub, airbrush tanning), waxing, nail care, hair salon and makeup. Special Features: Coffee lovers should try the Café Latte manicure, in which the hands are soaked in coffee beans and steamed milk before the rest of the treatment. LUSCIOUS SKIN $ 401 Alberto Way, Ste. D (408) 370-9121 www.lusciousskin.com

Services: Massages (therapeutic Esalen, Reiki technique), facials (fountain of youth petite, tropical, deep cleansing European, firming, deep pore cleanse, soothing “C,” paprika with AHA, Lisa’s seasonal special), brow/lash tinting and hair removal. Special Features: Try the Paprika Facial with AHA, the signature treatment which “regenerates, rejuvenates and detoxifies” the skin. THE MOMMY SPA $$ 413-A Monterey Ave., (408) 395-2009 www.themommyspa.com

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Services: Massages (specializing in pregnancy and postpartum massage, plus Swedish relaxation, deep tissue, and hot stone massage, trigger point therapy, and couples and infant massage classes). Also offers Reiki and guided meditation. Special Features: Founder Lindsay MacInnis has extensive training and experience, studying under such recognized experts as New York’s Elaine Stillerman and San Diego’s Carol Osborne-Sheets. As a result, she has advanced certification in pregnancy massage, and over 70 hours of specific prenatal training. For new mommies, newborns to three-month-olds are welcome during postpartum therapy sessions, with time for infant care and feeding as needed. RENDEZVOUS SALON & DAY SPA $$ 529 N. Santa Cruz Ave. (408) 354-3085

Services: Massages (warm stone, Swedish body, therapeutic, aromatherapy), facials (Rendezvous ultimate, detoxifying, anti-aging rejuvenation, acne controlling), skin resurfacing (microdermabrasion, exfoliation power peels), hair salon, nail care, hair removal, brow design and makeup. Special Features: Rendezvous offers 30

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special add-on services, including detoxifying arm treatment, décolleté microdermabrasion and rejuvenation treatment, balancing back facial, hydrating hand and paraffin treatment, and after facial makeup application. Makeup applications in styles such as film, photography and television are also provided. SHANGRI-LA LOTUS $$ 412-A Monterey Ave. (408) 3951139 www.jennysbeauty.com

Services: Eyelash extensions, permanent makeup, hair styling, curling and straightening, facials (Heavenly Indulgence, classic, teen facial, Dermafile, back treatment), microdermabrasion, waxing, spa pedicures, manicures and nail care, makeup for weddings and special occasions. Special Features: Owner Jenny Dinh has been doing eyelash extensions for over 15 years. During the wedding season, she’s given as many as 10 brides a month the long, lush lashes of their dreams. STUDIO JOULE $$ 130A N. Santa Cruz Ave. (408) 395-3773 www.studiojoule.com

Services: Massages (30-, 60-, 90minute; sole session foot reflexology treatment; Joule face and body duo, mother-to-be, eucalyptus escape), facials (classic Joule, petite studio, studio teen, microdermabrasion, lightening, Obagi skincare system, Joule facial packages, Jan Marini signature), hair removal, lash and brow tint and makeup. Special Features: Find out which makeup looks best on you with a complimentary consultation with Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics. YVETTE’S INSTITUTE DE BEAUTE $$ 248 W. Main St. (408) 395-1551

Services: Massages (aromatherapy massage, aromatic sauna wrap, tension relief neck and shoulder, renewing hand treatment), facials (deep pore cleansing, Guinot hydradermie oxygenating, hydradermie plus anti-aging, ultimate hydration, calming sensitive skin, purifying teen, regulating, aromaplasty mineral, luminizing, lift defense, collagen, oxyliance revitalizing, flash beaute vitamin C, evidence antiaging firming, refreshing mini, deep cleansing back, soothing eye contour treatment), body treatments (Swiss herbal wrap, anti-cellulite body mask, toning/ firming sculptural, mother-to-be, firming neck and décolleté mask), makeup, lash and brow tint, hair removal and nail care. Special Features: For intensive care, go for the Glycolic Acid Peel or the Beta Hydroxy Acid Peel. The Glycolic is designed to make skin healthy and glowing, and with the Beta you can choose a booster to treat a particular problem area.

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neck, back and shoulders, prenatal, reflexology, shiatsu, Swedish), facials (inspiration, rose quartz, age perfecting, collagen veil mask, microdermabrasion), body treatments (Hamman, green clay mud wrap, champagne, caramel chocolate sundae, journey to serenity, bronzing), waxing, hair salon, makeup and nail care. Special Features: The DNA CryoStemTM skin therapy system fuses the synergy of DermaNutraceutical technology with cryogenic bio-cell therapy to hydrate your skin. Integrate it into your day at the spa and take some home for later use. PERSONA DAY SPA $ 1166 El Camino Real (650) 328-2836 www.personadayspa-mp.com

Services: Facials (European, vitamin C, collagen, teen, men’s, glycolic), body treatments (botanical body buff, parafango firming and anti-cellulite series, back cleansing), massages (Swedish, reflexology, deep tissue), makeup, lash tinting and perming and waxing. Special Features: Marriage should not be taken lightly and neither should the wedding day. That’s why Persona Day Spa offers prewedding consultations on makeup application and, if needed, onlocation assistance on your big day. THERMAE DAY SPA $$$ 103 Gilbert Ave. (650) 8333131 www.thermaespa.com

Services: Massages (classic relaxing, deep tissue, hydrotherapy, lymphatic, maternity, warm soothing stone specialty, aromatherapy, neck, back and shoulder), facials (purifying/deep hydrating, oxygen, aromatherapy, anti-aging, vitamin C, teen, men’s, microdermabrasion), body treatments (exfoliating salt scrub, hydrating and healing mud wrap, detoxifying herbal wrap, hydrotherapy baths, nail care, waxing and makeup. Special Features: It’s not enough just to look great on the outside. Therma’s wellness center takes care of your inner being with services such as counseling, a 25-minute meditation session and personalized Ayurveda nutrition sessions (to help you understand what foods are best for you, according to your mind and body type).

MOUNTAIN VIEW AMERICAN MALE SALON $$$ 560 Showers Dr. (650) 9419994 www.americanmale.com

Services: Waxing, salon services, paraffin hand dips, foot and hand detailing, skin and back treatments, and massages (Swedish stress relief, deep tissue sports, reflexology). Special Features: American Male Salon offers a host of packages to help men look and feel great, such as the three-and-a-half-hour Ultimate American Male Combo that includes a Swedish massage, facial, hand and foot detailing plus a professional haircut.

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PALO ALTO BEAUTY CLINICA $$$ 200 S. California Ave. (650) 326-3442 www.beautyclinica.com

Services: Massages (deep tissue, couples, aromatherapy, hot stone, maternity, lymphatic drainage, Swedish, Esalen), facials (clean and clear, European, urban defense, back, acne, aromaplasty, alpha glycolic, sensitive skin, hydrating, herbal peel, gentlemen’s, anti-aging, regulating, oxygen), hair removal, nail therapy, body treatments (de-stress aromatherapy body wrap, Dead Sea full body masque, passionfruit body salt rub and massage, anti-cellulite, aloe vera oil body wrap, sculptured firming treatment, aroma), hair salon, makeup and hair removal. Special Features: A trip to Beauty Clinica is like taking a mini vacation,

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without the hassle of traveling. Their wide range of full- and half-day packages, which comes with a healthy spa lunch, will leave you feeling on top of the world. Especially popular is the Half-Day Getaway, which includes a facial, massage, body treatment, manicure, pedicure and a hot spa lunch. BODY KNEADS $ 810 San Antonio Rd. (650) 852-0546 www.bodykneads-dayspa.com

Services: Massages (Swedish, aromatherapy, pregnancy, cranial sacral, hot stone, lymphatic drainage, reflexology, hot stone, shiatsu, sports), facials (European, express mini, alpha hydroxy, mini, men’s, teen, crystal peel, back, vitamin C, eye treatment), body treatments (Body Xcell, cellulite, aromatic bath), hair removal, nail care, hand and foot therapy, permanent makeup and tanning. Special Features: With Body

Xcell, the use of gyratory vibration percussion stimulates and nourishes your skin and tissues to help dissolve fat and rid cellulite. DESTINO SPA $$$ 4335 El Camino Real (650) 947-0203 www.destinospa.net

Services: Massages (Gardenia aroma Swedish, shiatsu, prenatal, healing warm stone), facials (revitalizing pumpkin, caviar, pomegranate, collagen silk, Mandarin C aromatic, purification, men’s, tropical taste, radiant caviar, deep cleansing back), resurfacing treatments (microdermabrasion, advanced exfoliation, sugar and beta peels, lactic acid and green tea), spa rituals (Bali bliss, Sanur seaweed wrap, minty earth and sea mud wrap, lava purification wrap), feet therapy, body polishes, baths and soaks, waxing and makeup. Special Features: Feed your skin 34

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Ayoma LifeSpa 355 Santana Row, Fifth Floor (Hotel Valencia), San Jose (408) 423-5424 www.ayomalifespa.com Ayoma LifeSpa is a true healing experience offering authentic Ayurvedic therapies, premier quality products, and enlightening education to open the doors to the benefits of Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old holistic life science from India.

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14501 Big Basin Way, Saratoga 408-741-4997 www.harmoniespa.com At Harmonie European Day Spa, their purpose is to provide clients a spa experience that makes them feel good, consistently, at each visit and throughout their entire experience.

The Mommy Spa 413 Monterey Ave., Ste. B, Los Gatos (408) 3952009 www.themommyspa.com What you can expect from a massage session at The Mommy Spa is a mindful blend of specially formulated spa products, resultsbased therapeutic massage, and facilitated stretching provided in a soothing, spalike environment.

Legar Salon 334 California Ave., Palo Alto (650) 322-2104 www.legarsalon.com At Legar Salon the goal is to offer a place where clients are not only treated like guests, but can relax and receive a service that specializes in classic and contemporary hair design.

Nirvana Aveda Concept Salon 224-B N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 3547979 www.nirvanasalon.com 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.

Scandalous Salon 1324 Lincoln Ave., San Jose (408) 294-2004 www.scandaloussalon.com At Scandalous, they’ll fix the look, cut, color, style and condition of your hair, taking years off in the process.

The Spa - Los Gatos 100 S. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 354-5901 www.thespalosgatos.com Special Features: Although The Spa offers a delicious bounty of services and products, its philosophy is based on individuality and offers a true spa experience. HAIR SALONS

Foxy Avenue Clips 1810 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell (408) 371-CLIPS (2547) www.foxyavenueclips.com Foxy Avenue Clips provides a comfortable environment for men’s personal grooming, offering the finest quality of hair care and products, at competitive prices.

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and senses with one of Destino’s appetizing treats. Try the Caramel Turtle Inspiration, which starts off with a dry brush exfoliation and delicious chocolate dip wrap. For something sweeter, have a go at Chocolate Chip Devotion, which includes a yummy chocolate chip scrub and strawberries-and-cream custom massage. JUUT SALON SPA $$$ 240 University Ave. (650) 328-4067 www.juut.com

Services: Salon services, waxing, makeup, facials (basic, replenishing, Juut Spa, eye zone treatment), body treatments (aroma body wrap, salt glow, herbal back treatment) and nail services. Special Features: Get a cut and color at reduced prices from licensed professionals in the process of obtaining advanced training at Juut’s Roseville training location. LA BELLE DAY SPA $$$ www.labelledayspas.com 95 Town & Country Village (650) 327-6964 36 Stanford Shopping Center (650) 326-8522

Services: Massages (therapeutic, hot stone, lymphatic draining, post- and prenatal, Swedish), facials (Back on Top, Bye Bye Spots, custom peels, epicuren enzyme, five carat glow, La Belle royal touch, quick clean, quick exfoliation, sea meets stone, slim and lift), body treatments (Endermologie®, aromatic mud, wine and roses scrub), waxing, laser hair removal, Botox, salon services, nails, regular and permanent makeup. Special Features: Turn back the clock in just four hours with Timeless Radiance, the anti-aging spa package that combines a Forever Young Facial to minimize wrinkles and brighten and firm skin, and an invigorating full-body glycolic body exfoliation. Also, check out their extensive menu of services for men, which includes grooming and sports manicure and pedicure. SKINSPIRIT CLINIC & SPA $$$

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Services: Botox, chemical peels, dermal fillers (collagen, Hylaform, Radiesse, Restylane), intense pulsed light, laser hair removal, Thermage, vein laser therapy, acupuncture, sclerotherapy, massages (Swedish, deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, La Stone, pre- and postnatal, cellulite therapy), facials (signature, clarifying, teen, vitamin C, oxygen, paprika, microdermabrasion), waxing, lash and brow tinting. Special Features: Treatment21TM is an entirely new way to relax – combine a specially designed skincare treatment with one of five therapeutic guided visualization journeys on a CD and listened to with headphones. WATERCOURSE WAY $$ 165 Channing Ave. (650) 462-2000 www.watercourseway.com

Services: Massages (aromatherapy, deep muscle, hot stone), facials (natural scrub, deep cleansing, moor therapy treatment, Hungarian paprika, organic, honey and yogurt, vitamin C, moisturizing, anti-stress, express, royal anti-aging, custom herbal peels), spa treatments

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(Red Flower Sento ritual, rain dance revitalizing skin treatment, moor therapy, salt glow, thermal seaweed wrap, Essensa’s 3-D spa therapy), Ayurvedic rituals and foot treatment. Special Features: This relaxing retreat boasts nine private hot tub rooms with a range of décor and amenities, including multijetted spas, wood tubs, saunas, and cold plunges with steam rooms.

SAN JOSE SANDRA M. SKINCARE $$ 6110 Camino Verde Dr., Ste. 5, San Jose (408) 224-1223 www.sandramskincare.com

Services: Facials (clarifying mask treatment, specialty and therapeutic), corrective skincare (microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, glycolic peels, acne treatment, Sensi peel, power peel, pumpkin peel, oxygenating trio, ultra peel, PCA peel, Esthetique peel, rapid exfoliation), waxing, permanent makeup, sunless body glow treatment. Product lines (Jan Marini Skin Research, Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics, Revitalash). Special Features: Owner Sandra M. had 14 years of experience as a medical assistant before undertaking four years of study in the skincare field. 1240 SALON & SPA $$$ 1240 S. Bascom Ave. (408) 295-3886

Services: Waxing, facials (back, pumpkin, red wine, glycolic, enzyme, lymphatic drainage), microdermabrasion, nail services, salon services and hair extensions. Special Features: 1240’s vascular blemish removal treatment clears skin of broken blood vessels, spider veins and skin tags, leaving it smooth and blemish free. THE ALEXANDRIA SALON & SPA $$ 1346 The Alameda, Ste. 8 (408) 971-2926 www.thealexandriasalon.com

Services: Massages (aromatherapy, deep tissue, hot stone, Swedish, sports and chair), facials (mini, full, European, thermo-plastic mask, algo mask, sea C spa treatment, botinol, hydro lifting and collagen 90 II), waxing, threading, manicure, pedicure, body treatments (parafango wrap, back parafango for men, body shaping and firming, Dead Sea salt glow and purifying back treatment) and makeup. Special Features: All skin treatments include a complimentary makeup retouch featuring Glominerals cosmetics, also sold at Alexandria’s. ANGEL FACE DAY SPA $$ 833 S. Winchester Blvd. (408) 247-3223 www.angelfacedayspa.com

Services: Facials (hydrating, revitalizing, de-stressing, angel face, alpha hydroxy, back, gentlemen’s and teen), body treatments (European herbal wrap, European ocean glow, seaweed wrap, hair and scalp treatment), massages (Swedish, aromatherapy, deep tissue, acupressure) and makeup. Special Features: Angel Face offers specialty treatments like the Epicuren Enzyme Facial Treatment (natural enzymes, proteins and botanicals free of chemical preservatives, fragrances

and colors) and the Micro Derma Facial, which uses a specially formulated microcrystal cream (that removes dry or damaged cells) to achieve results similar to that of a microdermabrasion machine. ATELIER AVEDA LIFESTYLE SALON AND SPA $$ 378 Santana Row, Ste. 1120 (408) 244-4222 www.atelieraveda.com

Services: Facials (botanical skin resurfacing, men’s, self renewal), body treatments (Caribbean therapy, back), treatment enhancers, waxing, tinting, hair salon and makeup. Special Features: All hair services begin with a consultation to determine what procedures are best for you, based on your lifestyle, face shape, hair texture and length. Hair color consultations are based on hair color wheels that are used as calculation tools to find the best shade for your natural color from Aveda’s exclusive products. AYOMA LIFESPA $$$ 355 Santana Row, Fifth Floor (408) 423-5424 www.ayomalifespa.com

Services: Massages (traditional Kerala sports massage, four-handed Ayuverdic massage, aromatic herbal oil, traditional Indian), waxing, hand and feet therapy, facials (Soundarya deep cleansing, Mukhralepa Ayurvedic herbal), body treatments and wellness plans. Special Features: This restful haven in Hotel Valencia is the only Ayurvedic (a 5,000-year-old healing system from India) wellness spa in the Bay Area, and offers consultations and custom spa packages. BELLA BELLA SALON $$ 2688 Union Ave. (408) 559-4247

Services: Massages (one hour full body, Swedish and deep tissue), nail treatments, permanent makeup, hair treatments, waxing, and facials (European, time saver, paraffin wax and dermalyse). Special Features: This familyowned business boasts its own Vidal Sassoon stylist and beautician who studied in New York and Europe. BURKE WILLIAMS SPA $$$ 355 Santana Row, Ste. 2010 (408) 241-0071 www.burkewilliamsspa.com

Services: Massages (pure relaxation, deep tissue/sports, pregnancy, traditional Japanese shiatsu, Swedish/shiatsu combo, reflexology, Thai, Reiki, lymphatic, cranial sacral), facials (spa style, nourishing, oxygen, organic enzymes, microdermabrasion, back), signature treatments (Hunter’s retreat, Savannah’s surrender, salt glo, body wash, parafango), waxing, body wraps (thermal seaweed, detox/ calming, Calistoga getaway), handand-foot therapy and hair salon. Special Features: If you’re looking to host a business meeting or office party with a twist, Burke Williams has conference room and party facilities. After that, wash away work stress in one of their luxurious spa baths (herbal, seaweed, milk and mud). TW

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Successful Style Wearing the right attire to that all important job interview could kick start your career. BY KELLEN DICKINSON

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n Silicon Valley, casual dress is commonplace in most workplaces, but that doesn’t mean you should show up to a job interview looking like you’re going to a ballgame. The interview is the most crucial aspect of the hiring process – and first impressions are of paramount importance. So, while your personality and job qualifications may be impeccable, a poor choice of attire could ruin your chances of landing that dream job. Choosing the right outfit for an interview can be difficult, so some general style guidelines come in handy. For the most part, interview attire should be appropriate to the industry. “If one were interviewing for, say, a design position, there might be some latitude with dressing here (than with interviewing for a technical position), yet it must be carefully thought out and researched,” advises Janine Mankin (www.janinemankin.com), a Bay Area beauty and fashion consultant who offers a special job interview preparation package amongst her many services. Mankin stresses the importance of research before straying too far from the standard suit. “But when in doubt,” she says, “dressing up and well will always show that you have taken time on your appearance and that you care.” For the vast majority of interviews, a professional suit in neutral gray, navy or black is a good choice for both men and women. “Go with the more conservative suit,” suggests Gale Richards, a partner at BioQuest, an executive search firm in San Francisco. To accompany the suit, a coordinated blouse and neutral hosiery are safe bets for women, 36

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while guys should stick with dark-colored socks and a simple tie. Limited perfume or cologne and makeup are also important, as too much can take away from the candidate themselves. “The idea is for the interviewer to leave the interview talking about what you have accomplished, not the flashy outfit you wore,” says Richards. But dressing for an interview doesn’t mean you have to completely abandon your own personal style. There are subtle things that can add flair to any outfit, even a standard suit and tie. “Accessories highlight your personality and can take a boring outfit to a whole new level,” explains Linette Leong, public relations manager at Bloomingdale’s Stanford in Palo Alto. This season, she suggests that women carry their resume in a rich jewel-toned leather tote that accents their outfit, or add texture to their legs with argyle tights in a neutral color. Just don’t take it too far. “Avoid too much or noisy jewelry, as it can become a bit of a distraction

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when you’re answering interview questions,” advises Leong. “When in doubt, leave it out.” For the fashion-savvy, it’s simple to put together an interview outfit that will reflect this season’s hottest trends. “If you’re job hunting and need an impressive interview outfit this season, you’re in luck, because your options are plenty,” says Leong. The hit TV show Mad Men has influenced this season’s ’60s-inspired looks ideal for office chic (including bow blouses, pencil skirts and cardigans), while trophy jackets for women and velvet jackets for men are perfect for those willing to experiment with their wardrobe. Leong also recommends classic pieces, such as argyle sweater sets, which are more appropriate for technical positions. “Dressing ‘appropriately’ is essential while considering several factors: the industry, the corporate culture, your personal body type and coloring,” she notes. Experimenting with playful silhouettes, fun accessories like boots, and contrasting textures and patterns are also appropriate when interviewing for a creative position, she adds.

}A coordinated suit (jacket and pants or skirt) is a no-brainer and offers effortless dressing for an interview. Add a shirt or blouse in a flattering color and style and you’re ready to go.

Clearly, deciding on an outfit to wear for an interview requires great care and consideration. “Appearance weighs very high on the interview scale,” reiterates Mankin. “With stiff competition out there, you are likely to have a competitor that has similar if not the same skill set as you, and at that point, an employer will begin to prioritize you based on the whole package.” TW

}Invest in quality and perfectly fitted jackets, pants, skirts. Experiment with tops and accessories in colors and styles to get more mileage from your basic suit.

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A few tips to help you put together your perfect interview outfit:

}Get a perfect fit with minor alterations, if necessary. An expensive designer suit can look cheap if it is ill-fitting. }Darker colors are richer, considered more serious and ideal when selecting longwearing basics. }Match your personal coloring (eyes, hair, skin tone) with your clothing and accessories and you will always look pulled together. }The fashion, art and entertainment fields thrive on trendy, edgy styles. You definitely want to “stand out” and express yourself. }Technical fields are more traditional. Interview outfits should blend in with the (technical) corporate culture. Source: Linette Leong, public relations manager, Bloomingdale’s Stanford, Palo Alto

Bloomingdale’s, 1 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 463-2000 www.bloomingdales.com 01 (L-R) Autumn Cashmere argyle crewneck cashmere cardigan in black or cement gray, $275; Sutton Cashmere black cashmere cardigan with sparkly buttons, $298 02 Theory navy and black stripe cotton velvet jacket, $575 03 (L-R) DKNY Black silk printed chiffon bow blouse, $160, and black pencil skirt, $225; Theory Bow blouse in violet, $215, and Theory pencil skirt, $190; Milly For Elements Floral jacquard tie-neck blouse in ecru, $240 and highwaisted pinstripe pencil skirt, $285 04 (L-R) Boss Black charcoal cotton velvet structured blazer, $550; 7 For All Mankind black velvet blazer, $425; Boss Black solid blue cotton velvet jacket, $495; John Varvatos USA black cotton velvet jacket, $595. 05 (L-R) Elie Tahari felted jacket with woven placket in macramé, $598, and stretch flannel trousers, $248; Elie Tahari royalty blue leather jacket with chiffon trim (exclusively at Bloomingdale’s), $1,198 and grey melange trousers, $228; Elie Tahari soft velveteen velvet jacket, $498 and brown herringbone trousers, $228.

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Alta 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.

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.

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.

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.

Infiniti Boutique 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-ofa-kind items from Europe and Japan. They carry urban, funky, sophisticated and modern styles from such designers as 2K, Diesel, Howe, Rex, Rojas, and Triple 5 Soul.

Kitsch Couture 20490 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd., Saratoga (408) 8721104 www.kitschcouture.com At Kitsch Couture, they want fashion to capture your individuality. They 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 TaTa’s apparel. Complimentary gift wrap available. Visit their brand new boutique in downtown Campbell for something sweet or sexy. Private party hosting available.

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DOME FOR SALE

George and Kathleen Sliter’s dome home (which they dubbed “Brigadome”) is on the market, as they downsize and look for a smaller place for their retirement. But they clearly adore the charming, contemporary dome that they have called home since 1987.

Dome, Sweet Home Examining the past, present and future of the geodesic dome home. HOME & DESIGN

BY JO ABBIE

ome homes may resemble something from science fiction (or possibly The Smurfs). But not only do these futuristic-looking dwellings have a very real history, but with their impressively eco-friendly assets, they were decades ahead of their time.

Geodesic dome structures first emerged in 1954, when R. Buckminster Fuller patented the design in the US. Described by the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City as “one of the great American visionaries of the 20th century,” Fuller, better known as Bucky, is currently the subject of a Whitney Museum exhibit devoted to his life and work (Buckminster Fuller: Starting with the Universe, which runs thru Sept. 21 for those traveling to the 38

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Big Apple this month). Locally, Stanford University is the proud owner of many of the visual and audio recordings from the Fuller archives (all digitally remastered as part of the federal government’s Save America’s Treasures program), while the United States Postal Service released a 37-cent stamp in 2004 honoring the 50th anniversary of Fuller’s patent for the geodesic dome. Undoubtedly the most recognizable of Bucky’s many creations, the geodesic dome is a spherical structure comprising many interlocking triangles, hexagons and pentagons. It appealed to Fuller’s forwardthinking philosophy of using the least amount of resources possible in order to create housing for the growing population. In another indication of Fuller’s prescient mind, the dome structure was incredibly eco-friendly decades before such a term had even been coined. “We’ve been green since before there was green – before we even knew what green was,” offers Robert Singer, president of Berkeley-based dome manufacturer Timberline Geodesics. Indeed, the domes have impressively ecofriendly statistics. The sphere is the most energy efficient of all three-dimensional shapes, as it has less surface area to lose heat per unit volume than any other shape – making dome homes highly efficient when it comes to heating and cooling. The domes are also very strong seismically, which means they are ideal for Northern California’s earthquake

The Sliters’ dome graces a one-third acre block on a gently winding hill in an area of Woodside also known as Emerald Hills. George describes the day their dome first took shape as one of the most exciting and memorable of his life. “We invited all of our friends and relatives; at nine in the morning, they all came and we had a domeraising,” he recalls, also noting that they had a contractor onsite to help with the project. By 7pm, the dome was up. “It was really fun, and it was straightforward,” adds Kathleen. The dome, from Oregon manufacturer Oregon Dome, Inc. (www.domes.com) is around 2,000 square feet, but with its soaring ceilings, open spaces and abundant natural light, it feels much larger. Like all dome home builders, the Sliters were able to customize the dome for their family. “It was fun to design – we laid it all out and then we gave the sketches to an architect who had done a dome before,” says George of the three-bedroom (plus office), two-bathroom home. Their dome features five pop-outs, or extensions, which mean it isn’t a true dome shape (the Sliters note that it would look somewhat like a turtle when viewed from above). “Some people buy a big dome, but we bought a smaller-diameter one and then used the extensions to add extra space to various rooms,” George explains. Skylights are one of the most striking features of dome homes: They can be inserted in any of the structure’s triangular panels, not only bringing in natural light, but creating wonderfully shaped windows. “That was in the model dome we saw,” recalls Kathleen, pointing to the unique hexagonal skylight that is the focus of the home’s central living area. “And we were like, ‘We have to have one of those!’” As they conduct a guided tour through their home, it is clear the Sliters have a lot of affection for their domey domicile, citing its ecological aspects and the visual excitement of the interior as just two of the things they have loved over the years. A plaque in the kitchen perhaps best illustrates the happy nature of this home. On the plaque is a poem composed as a dome-warming gift by friends Rockie and Bernie De Koven: “May all who dwell within this shell find love and joy and healing rest. Blessed be this domey home, and by this domey home be blessed.” For a virtual tour, go to www.832occidental.com, or for more information about the sale of the dome, call (650) FOG-DOME.

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country, not to mention many of nature’s other hazards. “They’re strong regarding snow load, wind load, hurricanes, tornadoes,” says Singer. “It’s the combination of the triangle and the sphere. Those are the two strongest shapes known, so when you combine [them], you get a very strong structure.”

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For many, the domes have never shrugged off their hippie association, when counterculture f lower-child types in the ’60s embraced them as the antithesis of everything “square” about the establishment. But domes have come a long way since then, thanks to modern manufacturing. “When you refer back to the hippies, you’re talking about people who would just build them out of whatever materials they had available,” says Singer of the early hippie domes that were often unsightly and leaky. “Now, of course, they’re built in factory-controlled environments to current building codes and engineering standards, so it’s a completely different ballgame. The concept might be the same, but the quality is so much better.” Familiar geodesic structures such as the one at Disney’s Epcot Center have led many people to think of domes more as exhibition spaces than residential homes. But while they may not have become as popular as Fuller may have hoped, for many the dome is the ultimate dream home. There are several domes scattered throughout the Bay Area, including homes in Woodside (see sidebar), San Carlos, Redwood City, Santa Clara, Pescadero, Half Moon Bay 40

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and no doubt many others. As society becomes increasingly eco-conscious, many are wondering whether dome homes are set for a boom. The New York Times ran a feature on domes in January 2007, while San Francisco-based architecture magazine Dwell posed the question “Is the geodesic dome making a comeback?” in a blog entry from April 2008. Singer, whose company makes around 40 to 50 domes annually, has seen increased interest in domes over the past five years, which he credits to the green factor. “The functionality of the building itself lends itself to energy efficiency and efficient use of materials,” he says. “That’s why I think the resurgence and increased popularity is coming about now.” Though Singer cites the lack of available land on which to build as a primary factor inhibiting dome construction in Silicon Valley, he remains optimistic, if not realistic, about the future of domes. “There’s a lot of people out there that aren’t even aware that domes are an option when it comes to housing,” he says. “I think as more domes get out there, more people see them, and you hit a critical mass at some point. And certainly we’re a long way away from that. But we have a lot of people who are interested in the domes, and as more and more of them get out there, it helps the dome industry.” TW Timberline Geodesics www.domehome.com

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CAMPBELL American Mirador, Inc., 1550 Dell Ave., Ste. H (408) 370-2252 www.americanmirador.com Grennan’s Murphy Beds, 166 Kennedy Ave. (888) 291-1306 www.grennans.com Peninsula Fireplace, 46 E. Campbell Ave. (408) 866-9200 www.peninsulafireplace.com Phantom Screens, 425 Salmar Ave. (408) 374-8156 Pool, Patio & More, 1870 S. Bascom Ave. (408) 377-8880 Valet Organizers, 1190 Dell Ave., Ste. J (408) 370-1041 www.valetorganizers.com Woodpeckers Wood Furniture, 877 E. Hamilton Ave. (408) 626-9000

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Anderson’s TV, 5241 Stevens Creek Blvd. (408) 554-1617 www.andersonstv.com The Complete Backyard (Patio furniture), 1600 Duane Ave. (408) 748-8100 www.patio101.com Sun Marble Tile & Counter Tops, 1300 Norman Ave. (408) 727-8300

SARATOGA Audio Arts, 14460 Big Basin Way (866) 262-8346 www.askaudioarts.com

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50 Ways 11. TAPESTRY ARTS FESTIVAL Downtown San Jose www.tapestryarts.org

August 30-September 1: We can’t think of a better way to spend Labor Day Weekend than at the Tapestry Arts Festival, which actually has absolutely nothing to do with tapestries! It is the street fair to end all street fairs, with amazing art from more than 250 artists, live music on four stages, hands-on activities for the kids, indoor home show, and booth after booth of great food! 12. 45TH ANNUAL KINGS MOUNTAIN ART FAIR Kings Mountain Community Center, 13889 Skyline Blvd., Woodside www.kingsmountainartfair.org

August 30-September 1: This show features fine arts and crafts from more than 135 artists on display among the redwoods. 13. KANSAS CITY WIZARDS vs. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES Buck Shaw Stadium, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara www.sjearthquakes.com

August 30: Wizards, as far as we are concerned, are no more than the devil’s helpers – and San Jose isn’t down with the devil or his cronies. Go, Earthquakes!: 7pm 14. 14TH ANNUAL ARTS, CRAFTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL

8/25 MONDAY

1. ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP

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The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd., San Francisco www.livenation.com

August 25: We’ve all dreamed about being Ted Nugent or Vince Neil; just admit it. Well, now is the time where you get to make that dream come true as you hang out and learn to be a GOD of rock with Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses), Earl Slick (David Bowie/John Lennon), Dave Ellefson (former Megadeth bassist), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Chris Slade (AC/DC, The Firm), Mark Slaughter (Slaughter), Elliot Easton (The Cars) and Kip Winger (Winger) – that’s right, KIP WINGER! 2. KATHY GRIFFIN Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd., Saratoga (408) 741-0763 www.mountainwinery.com

August 25: Come see the biggest mouth in comedy. Really, it’s been documented, with measuring tape and everything.

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3. SOUTH BAY GUITAR SOCIETY (OPEN MIC) Mission City Coffee Roasting Co., 2221 The Alameda, Santa Clara www.sbgs.org

August 26: Are you a classical guitarist or even just a lover of the classical guitar? If so, visit Mission

City Coffee, have a cup of joe, listen to some great music and, if the mood strikes you, pick up the six-string yourself. 4. VIDEO GAMES LIVE

San Jose Civic Auditorium, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose www.ticketmaster.com

August 26: Classical musicians will perform theme songs from popular videogames like Halo 3, BioShock, Starcraft II, World of Warcraft, Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix and others. The orchestra will be accompanied by lights, lasers and videogame footage on the big screen: 6 & 9pm

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THURSDAY 5. A TASTE OF PASO WINES The Sainte Claire Hotel, 302 S. Market St., San Jose (831) 3340606 www.tastepasowines.com

August 28: Your taste buds will be dancing after sampling more than 32 wonderful wines from Paso Robles wineries and appetizers prepared by Il Fornaio. And let’s not forget the silent auction benefiting the Make-AWish Foundation: 5:30-8pm 6. STANFORD CARDINAL vs. OREGON STATE BEAVERS Stanford Stadium, Galvez St. at Arboretum Rd., Stanford gostanford.cstv.com

August 28: Hey, Oregon State, you’re gonna lose!: 6pm

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SATURDAY 7. HOT AUGUST FIGHTS: SILICON VALLEY ROLLER GIRLS vs. PORT CITY ROLLER GIRLS San Jose Skate, 397 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose www.svrollergirls.com

August 30: Okay, who loves to watch women dressed like they were in the movie Tank Girl and beat the crap out of each other, all on roller skates? Thought so. See you there: 7pm

Casa de Fruta, 10021 Pacheco Pass Hwy., Hollister (408) 8429316 www.casadefruta.com

August 30-September 1: Three fabulous days of live entertainment, beautiful handmade crafts, food and of course, loads of fun!: 9am – 6pm 15. GREAT TRAIN ROBBERIES Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton www.roaringcamp.com

August 30-31: The whole family will surely enjoy 1880s justice unfolding right before their own eyes as live bandits and lawmen unleash their guns in a blazing showdown.

16. SAN JOSE’S SECOND ANNUAL CHALK ART FESTIVAL National Hispanic University, 14721 Story Rd., San Jose www. heartofchaos.net/chalkart.html

August 30: One and all are invited to unleash their artistic talents and create masterpieces upon the sidewalk as Heart of Chaos presents a fun day of creativity for parents and kids. Chalk provided: 10am-2pm

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17. DUB SHOW

San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose www.dubshowtour.com

August 31: A day of nothing but some of the sickest luxury cars, SUVs, imports and celebrity rides you’ll EVER have the chance to see, along with live music, DJs and more. 18. 44TH NILES ANTIQUE FAIRE AND FLEA MARKET

Niles Blvd. between G & J Sts. in Fremont www.niles.org

August 31: If you’re a “junker,” you won’t want to miss the annual Niles Antique Faire, featuring more than 175 vendors selling crafts, antiques, plants, jewelry... basically, you name it, they’ll have it: 6am-4pm

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MONDAY 19. LABOR DAY GRILL AND CHILL Calvary Church of Los Gatos, 16330 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos (408) 356-5126 www. calvarylg.com

September 1: Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a classic car show, barbecue contest, children’s festival, live entertainment and a kids carnival: 10am-4pm

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TUESDAY 20. 2008 MASTERS TRACK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Hellyer Park Velodrome, 985 Hellyer Ave., San Jose www.ridethetrack.com

September 2-7: Ever see the movie Rollerball? Well, this is nothing like that, but you will have the pleasure of seeing bicycles scream around the Hellyer Park Velodrome at 40mph as they race to the finish line!:

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WEDNESDAY 21. 17TH SAN FRANCISCO FRINGE FESTIVAL EXIT Stage Left, 156 Eddy St., San Francisco www.sffringe.org

September 3-14: San Francisco loves fringe, and so do we. That’s while you‘ll find us all at this year’s San Francisco Fringe Festival, enjoying more than 30 cutting-edge productions of some fine theatre from around the nation and the world!

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THURSDAY 22. BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO

Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillveiw Ave., Los Altos www.busbarn.org

September 4-October 4: We can’t think of anything better than building a musical around the songs of Neil Sedaka… NOTHING! [See Hot Ticket, page 73] 23. WILLIE NELSON Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd., Saratoga www.mountainwiery.com

September 4: What could be better than having an exquisite dinner at the Mountain Winery with its breathtaking views? Listening to legendary Willie Nelson perform following your din-din, that’s what!

8. CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS vs. MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS Memorial Stadium, Warring St. & Bancroft Way, Berkeley

August 30: Cal would like to welcome the Michigan State Spartans to Berkeley for a good ole fashioned mauling: 5pm

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9. BELMONT GREEK FESTIVAL

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Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross, 900 Alameda, Belmont www.goholycross.org/festival/

24. SOUTH BAY FALL HOME SHOW Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great American Pkwy. Santa Clara www.southbayhomeshow.com

August 30: It’s the “real “My Big Fat Greek Wedding, with homemade Greek dishes, dancing, music, theatre performances and children’s activities: Noon-10pm

September 5-7: Attention, homeowners: If you’re getting the itch to do some remodeling, you’ll want to make sure you visit this year’s South Bay Fall Home Show, featuring more than 300 exhibitors eager to help you jazz up your home or garden.

10. SANDCASTLE SCULPTURE CONTEST Capitola Beach, Capitola Village www.begoniafestival.com

August 30: A part of Capitola’s Begonia Festival, the sand sculpture contest is a family favorite… so bring the family: 8:30am-Noon

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41. EV CONVERSION WORKSHOP Hewlett-Packard Palo Alto (Bldg. 20A) 3000 Hanover St., Palo Alto www.electroauto.com/ workshopEAA-08.shtml

Laguna Seca, Highway 218, Monterey www.cherrysjubilee.org

September 7: Get all your questions answered on costs, performance and environmental issues at this free one-day workshop on how to make a gas-powered vehicle run on batteries. It’ll be like driving the Energizer Bunny around: 10am-5pm

September 5-7: Come on out, hot-rodders, and enjoy two days of nothing but classic cars, motorcycles, great food, wine, live entertainment and fun!: Funds raised benefit the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation.

42. BIG KAHUNA TRIATHLON

26. INTERNATIONAL GEM & JEWLERY SHOW, INC.

Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz www.firstwaveevents.com/kahuna/

San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware, San Mateo

September 5-7: If stones are your scene, then you’ll want to make an appearance at this gem extravaganza, where you’ll find a plethora of jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, and minerals for your purchasing and viewing pleasure.

September 7: So you think you’re in shape, huh? Well, let’s put you to the test at this year’s Big Kahuna Triathlon, where you’ll start with a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, 13.1-mile run, and end with 1.5mins. of puking. Good luck.

27. NINE INCH NAILS Oracle Arena, 7001 Coliseum Way, Oakland www.coliseum.com

September 5: NIN preconcert checklist: 1. Black nail polish 2. Pain & angst 3. Witch’s hat. Okay, we’re joking about the witch’s hat, but you sure as hell better have 1 and 2!: 7:30pm 28. BRIAN WILSON Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland www.paramounttheatre.com

September 5: Join the ultrakooky brainchild of the Beach Boys for an evening of… God only knows.

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SATURDAY 29. CALIFORNIA STATE YO-YO CHAMPIONSHIPS Exploratorium – Palace of Fine Arts, 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco (415) 563-7337 www.calstateyoyo.com

30. SAN JOSE SUPER TOY, COMIC & RECORD SHOW Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd., San Jose www. timetunneltoys.com/toyshow.html

September 6: Are you an Easy-Bake Oven collector, or are you just looking for a new ViewMaster Viewer? Either way, the San Jose Super Toy Show will have what you need. 31. ARMENIAN FESTIVAL St. Andrew Armenian Church, 11370 S. Stelling Rd., Cupertino (408) 257-6743

September 6: Celebrate Armenian culture with great food, dance, music, crafts, face paintings, prizes, children’s games and fun for the whole family: 11am-10pm

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Castro Street, Mountain View

Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy., Hollister (408) 847FAIR www.norcalrenfaire.com

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September 6-October 12: Load up the family and head to Casa de Fruta for some family Renaissance fun, with 150 craft booths, hearty ale and food, hundreds of costumed performers, food, games and knights battling to the death.

September 8: It’s a good thing John Elway is retired, because his legacy would have been forever tarnished by losing to the Raiders 77-0, as the Broncos will on this day… that is, if the Raiders don’t choke!: 7:15pm

September 6-7: More than 650 artists will be on hand to display and sell their work, along with two days of live music, food, beer, jugglers and tons of activities for the little ones: 10am-6pm 33. CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL Capitola Village, 222 Esplanade, Capitola www.capitolasoquelchamber. com/artwine

September 6-7: This year’s festival features more than 200 artists displaying and selling their wonderful work, along with live music, delicious gourmet food, and wine from 16 local wineries. 34. AMERICA’S PET FAIRE Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton www.americaspetfaire.com

September 6: The fair includes howto workshops, a pet adoption fair, demonstrations, new pet products, stage show and competitions!: 10am 35. FIRST ANNUAL NINE WICKET CROQUET TOURNAMENT San Francisco Croquet Club – Stern Grove, 19th Ave. & Wawona, San Francisco www.croquetworld.com/sfcc.html

September 6-7: How many sports do you know of where you get to whack a ball (your opponent’s) with every bit of strength you can muster with a large wooden mallet and send it soaring? Nuff said. 36. 13TH ANNUAL GHIRARDELLI SQUARE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Ghirardelli Square, 900 Northpoint St., San Francisco www.ghirardellisq.com

September 6-7: It’s a chocolate lover’s paradise: Two days of chocolate consumption with tons of chocolate delicacies from some of the best Bay Area restaurants and bakeries, along with chef demonstrations, live entertainment, and activities for the children.

38. GREAT AMERICAN STAMP EXPO Napredak Hall, 770 Montague Expwy., San Jose (408) 435-9933 www.napredakhall.com

September 6-7: Need an Inverted Jenny? How about a One Penny Black? Here’s where you need to go: the Great American Stamp Expo. Get your stamps appraised, buy more stamps, or just admire. 39. 36TH ANNUAL EV RALLY Palo Alto High School, El Camino Real & Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto www.eaasv.org

September 6: Hey, do you own one of those funny-looking electric cars or scooters, or are you thinking about buying one? If so, make your way to Palo Alto for an electric vehicle celebration with displays of some of the newest designs by top auto makers, along with experts to answer any of your questions on alternative fuel vehicles: 10am-4pm

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SUNDAY 40. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS vs. ARIZONA CARDINALS Candlestick Park, Giant Dr. & Gilman Ave., San Francisco www.49ers.com

September 7: Come one and all and support your 49ers at their season opener. Let’s go, NINERS! LET’S GO!: 1:15pm

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McAfee Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland www.raiders.com

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TUESDAY 44. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville www.santacruzcountyfair.com

September 9-14: Six fun-packed days of fair action, featuring livestock shows, carnival rides, live entertainment and enough food to ruin your diet for a year.

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THURSDAY 45. AMERICAN METAL & IRON FIGHT NIGHT AT THE TANK HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.fightnightatthetank.com

September 11: Ever watch grown men beat the crap out of each other... legally? Well, now’s your chance.

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46. FOURTH ANNUAL FALL FASHION IN THE PARK Santana Row – Winchester & Stevens Creek Blvds., San Jose (408) 551-4611

September 12-14: Get over to

Santana Row for two days of fall fashion, highlighting some of the hottest and hippest wear of the season for men, women and children. Funds raised benefit Asian Americans for Community Involvement, Grand View League, Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, Hospice of the Valley and the Junior League of San Jose. 47. MARGARET CHO Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd., Saratoga www.mountainwiery.com

September 12: If the F-word makes you shudder and plug your ears, you may want to pass on the razor-sharp comedy of Ms. Cho: 7:30pm 48. SAN FRANCISCO FALL HOME SHOW The Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City www.acshomeshow.com

September 12-14: Thinking about remodeling your home? Your yard? Your garage? Whatever you plan to do, all your home questions will be answered at the San Francisco Fall Home Show.

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SATURDAY 49. BREWS ON THE BAY SS Jeremiah - Pier 45, San Francisco (415) 939-1943 www.sfbrewersguild.org

September 13-14: Join fellow beer lovers at Pier 45 and have the pleasure of sampling more than 50 fine brews from local breweries within San Francisco, along with live music and delicious food. 50. JANET JACKSON Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland www.coliseum.com

September 13: Pray to the power above that there won’t be any wardrobe malfunctions… the horror, the horror: 7:30pm TW

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September 6: Amateur and professional yo-yo players will go head-to-head in this winner-takes-all competition to become the California State Yo-Yo Champion! Free and open to all competitors and spectators.

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implying that he was famous for no particular reason, the remark only curried MacNiven’s favor (as it happens, he has a cultish interest in the actress). Ironically, what the restaurateur risked most with his minor renown was being taken seriously. “When the [dot-com] collapse happened, the media confused me with someone of influence,” he recalls. “When they asked me what happened, I told them – I mean, I read Fortune magazine.”

Breakfast of Champions Meet the Pancake Guy, the man behind the unlikely powerhouse that is Buck’s of Woodside.

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n Feb. 14, 1992, ethernet and internet pioneer Robert “Bob” Metcalfe ran a column in InfoWorld Magazine that mentioned “power breakfasts” at a little Silicon Valley place called Buck’s of Woodside. By 1995, the casual and colorful diner-style restaurant had been visited by a couple of camera crews. Within the following year, more than 100 crews and hundreds of photographers from around the world had framed the esteemed innovators and brokers of the tech boom against Buck’s’ wildly eccentric décor. Though now ancient history, the legends persist: Hotmail was conceived over breakfast at Buck’s. And PayPal. And Netscape. Billions of dollars, thousands of jobs and a changed world, all launched over coffee and flapjacks at this unassuming spot. As venture capitalists and techies shaped the future and asked for syrup, Buck’s wonderfully kooky owner, Jamis MacNiven, could not have been a more accommodating, accidental host. “My official title is just’ The Pancake Guy,’” he says. “I just wanted to own a restaurant.”

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Not exactly a shrinking violet, the irreverent former building contractor shone under the Buck’s spotlight, perpetuating an atmosphere that remains part haven and part idea circus. His wry, colorful personality (loud shirts, twinkling eyes, rarely serious) is manifest in the wild array of art, Americana and random memorabilia on display throughout the eatery. Russian space suits, prison artifacts, oversized props, knick-knacks and all sorts of found objets provide eyepopping visuals. Entertaining musings and pontifications (some straight, some straight from Mars) fill the menus, authored by MacNiven and (he insists) his two dogs, Emma and Speak. A poor translation from a Japanese website once dubbed the restaurant’s interior “a toy box entirely” – a description that remains MacNiven’s favorite. “It’s basically a large, elaborate joke,” he says. “The joke is my sense of irony. And people get it.” During the dot-com heyday, one reporter called MacNiven the “Zsa Zsa Gabor of the Silicon Valley.” Though intended as a backhanded compliment,

From boom to bust to balanced, MacNiven insists, nothing much has changed for Buck’s, aside from the ever-changing décor. They still serve breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. MacNiven’s son, Dylan, has grown from busing tables at Buck’s to owning a restaurant of his own in San Francisco, the Woodhouse Fish Company, with a second location opening soon. Though MacNiven and his waitstaff dodge less media these days, they continue to serve pancakes to VIP customers who still frequent Buck’s despite its 17 years of high visibility. Who’s been in recently? “Oh, Forest Whitaker was in the other day,” MacNiven says as it were an afterthought, “but also the guy who actually put Zsa Zsa Gabor in jail! “They’re just regular people,” MacNiven insists, speaking of everyone who walks through his door. “If they don’t want to be seen, they don’t come to Buck’s.” One burning question remains: Just who is Buck? “I was going to name the place after an old cowboy named Buffalo Dick,” MacNiven recalls. “But my wife would not let me name the place Buffalo Dick’s, so I shortened it to Buck’s. “My wife stops me from going too far,” MacNiven continues. How far is too far? “I guess we’ll never know.” TW Buck’s of Woodside, 3062 Woodside Rd., Woodside (650) 851-8010 www.buckswoodside.com. For breakfast, MacNiven recommends Buck’s cheese blintzes with sauteed kiwis and peaches. MacNiven’s book, Breakfast at Buck’s: Tales from the Pancake Guy (published in 2004), is available on Amazon.com.

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368 Village Ln. (408) 354-8006 www.cincinwinebar.com CUISINE: California, Modern

1710 W. Campbell Ave. (408) 374-5777 www.caperseatanddrink.com CUISINE: American THE DEAL: Capers – which

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140 S. Santa Cruz Ave. (408) 884-1054 www.threedegreesrestaurant.com CUISINE: Modern American,

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wine produced by sustainable, organic and biodynamic methods, and a diligent effort to use recycled products for the building’s construction, Cin-Cin is on the cutting edge of eco-conscious restaurants. Co-proprietor and wine director Lisa Rhorer describes the food and wine as “an adventurous, diverse variety that combines global ﬂavors – Korean, French, California, Spain – with global wines.” This is demonstrated by dishes such as the “Bacon and Eggs” salad, with frisee lettuce, bacon lardons, fried shiitake mushrooms, Yukon Gold potatoes and a crispy poached egg. Pair Cin-Cin’s eclectic menu with popular wine ﬂights, such as the Fresh, Flirty and Fabulous: three 2½-ounce pours of aromatic white wines sure to please the palate.

THE DEAL: Executive chef Jeffrey Brandenburg’s menu puts a French twist on fresh, seasonal ingredients from local growers. As a result, the menu changes frequently, but expect dishes such as the signature Crispy Duck, which features delicious butter-whipped potatoes, haricot vert and Medjool dates. Everything is made in-house using traditional French techniques, and all menu items are accompanied by sides custom-tailored to match the main entrée.

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could mean either the delicious Mediterranean condiment or a playful escapade – seems a particularly appropriate name for this popular spot. You’ll ﬁnd more than just perfect pasta and juicy steaks here. Fire-roasted marinated artichokes, ﬂash-fried calamari with jalapeños, a killer chicken marsala, and a meatloaf entrée with a wholesome reputation are just some of the enticing menu items. Main-course salads are also popular, particularly for lunching customers – the Chinese Chicken Salad being No. 1 on the lunch charts for some time now. Capers offers a selection of more than 30 wines by the glass from the full bar.

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LITTLE LOU’S BBQ $

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15466 Los Gatos Blvd., Ste. 111 (408) 356-5768 www.littlelousbbq.com CUISINE: Barbecue THE DEAL: A tiny little place

151/2 N. Santa Cruz Ave. (408) 399-1804 CUISINE: California, Modern

American THE DEAL: There’s an urban-

slash-Mediterranean sensibility to this restaurant – and it’s 180 degrees from the town’s usual pastoral dining offerings. A clubby interior with low lights and sofas sets a moody mod stage for a well-appointed seasonal menu that might include blackened ahi tuna or sea scallops with a macadamia nut crust.

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with no more than a dozen tables inside and out, Little Lou’s nevertheless manages to ﬁll the air with the smell of summer barbecue in all its basted glory. House specialties include the Louisiana burger, Texas-style brisket, and the pulled pork meal. Meatballs and buffalo wings, combo dinners, burgers, dogs, and sandwiches round out the menu, with traditional sides of coleslaw, corn bread, corn on the cob, potato salad and BBQ beans.

WINE CELLAR $$$ 50 University Ave. (408) 3544808 www.winecellarlosgatos.com CUISINE: Modern American THE DEAL: On some nights, live

music from nearby Borders Books lends a pleasant sense of occasion to dining on the Wine Cellar’s casual upstairs patio. Descend down the curving stone staircase, though, and be transported into an elegant restaurant removed from the street noise. Try one of the unusual appetizers, such as the honey-apricot BBQ glazed ribs or sauteed abalone, to start. Entrées include duck conﬁt and pan-seared chicken breast, grilled Australian lamb chops, soy-glazed wild Alaskan king salmon and last, but never least, ﬁlet mignon.

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BRITISH BANKERS CLUB $ 1090 El Camino Real (650) 3278769 www.britishbankersclub.com CUISINE: American THE DEAL: Yes, the historic

1922 building was once a real bank. Nowadays, a mahogany bar, stained-glass windows and a brass chandelier glitter amid big-screen TVs. Eats are affordable and tasty. Meat lovers, try the BBC’s baby back ribs, which are slathered in a chipotle sauce with serious attitude.

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SPICE ISLANDS CAFÉ $ 210 Hope St. (650) 961-0628 www.spiceislandscafe.com CUISINE: Malaysian THE DEAL: Dishes like mango

chicken and prawns, black pepper crab, and spicy spareribs (plus a host of vegetarian options) may sound familiar, but they defy traditional preparations. All go perfectly with the pan-fried roti bread, a hard-to-ﬁnd side dish at even the most authentic Singaporean restaurants. The bar at Spice Islands knows how to make a perfect Singapore Sling, using the recipe taken from the famous Rafﬂes Hotel in, where else, Singapore.

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3150 El Camino Real (650) 4939188 www.thefishmarket.com CUISINE: Seafood THE DEAL: Every Fish Market

location (the first opened in 1976) houses a retail market, oyster bar, and restaurant. The menu changes daily, but no matter what day it is, there’s a dish for nearly every hankering: seafood cocktails, raw oysters and clams, baked shellfish, steamed shellfish, smoked fish, sashimi and sushi, oyster bar specialties, and a deep list of mesquite charbroiled entrées. Ask for the cheesy bread with crabmeat, and always choose the au gratin as one of your sides. Trust us.

MANTRA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE $$ 632 Emerson St., (650) 3223500 www.mantrapaloalto.com CUISINE: Contemporary Indian,

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occasional live jazz hint that this isn’t your typical Indian restaurant. Executive chef Sachin Chopra has created a winning menu that juxtaposes the Indian and California tastes, ranging from appetizers like golden cumin cauliﬂower soup to entrées like mustard and roasted Kashmiri cayenne pepper-marinated sea bass ﬁlet on a bed of leeks and fresh vegetables. Equally pleasing are the elegant 78-seat dining room and Dual Happy Hour at the sleek Daru Lounge.

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HOUSE OF GENJI $$$ 1335 N. First St. (408) 4538120 www.houseofgenji.com CUISINE: Japanese,

Steakhouse THE DEAL: If you’re craving teppanyaki, or even if you just have a knife fetish, House of Genji is the place in the South Bay to watch some tableside juggling and chopping. Start with some salad and soup, sipped Japanese-style, and then watch as your chef plays with your food, threshing your choice of meats and vegetables into bite-sized pieces with circus-worthy ﬂair on his teppan (Japanese for “iron”).

ISLAND GRILL $$ 1355 N. Fourth St. (408) 3922468 www.theislandgrill.com CUISINE: Steakhouse, Seafood,

Modern American THE DEAL: The Island Grill in the resort-style Clarion Hotel cooks up the food equivalents of sun, sand, and long walks on the beach: blackened chicken salad with mango citrus vinaigrette; plenty of pasta and seafood dishes, like pineapple and chipotle and fried plantains with chili pepper jelly; and jerk sauce, jerk sauce everywhere. Dig the dish appellations: Jerk Caesar, Volcano Salad, and Da Plane, Da Plane Burger.

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FISH MARKET RESTAURANT $$ 1007 Blossom Hill Rd. (408) 2693474 www.thefishmarket.com CUISINE: Seafood, American THE DEAL: Fresh seafood at a

fair price – a goal Fish Market is able to meet because they operate their own fishing vessels, fishery, and oyster farm. The dazzling menu includes line-caught Pacific swordfish, Hawaiian hebi, Pacific Miyagi oysters and live Maine lobster tail, plus a choice of having your fish cooked over a mesquite wood fire, baked, steamed, smoked or fried. Make sure to check out the weekly specialty fish and the sushi bar.

PEARL RIVER RESTAURANT $ 414 Blossom Hill Rd. (408) 2255060; 2281 Lincoln Ave. (408) 265-7066 www.pearlriverchinese.com CUISINE: Chinese THE DEAL: Pearl River has

been serving Chinese food for more than 30 years. And with a new menu and remodeled dining areas, they have made a good thing even better. In addition to the Pearl River classics – pot stickers, walnut shrimp – they’ve added new delicacies such as Singapore shrimp wraps: shrimp, lettuce, carrots and rice noodle cold wraps with Thai chili and peanut dipping sauces; and the ginger, green onions and braised tofu: stir-fried shredded ginger and onions with chicken, beef or shrimp. Open seven days a week, 365 days a year, Pearl River is always offering unique lunch and dinner specials, in addition to exotic cocktails and home delivery service after 4pm.

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BELLA MIA $$ SPENCER’S FOR STEAKS AND CHOPS $$$

58 S. First St. (408) 280-1993 www.bellamia.com CUISINE: Italian, Modern

2050 Gateway Pl. (408) 437-2170 www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com CUISINE: American,

THE DEAL: Come for the old-world charm; stay for amazing pasta dishes. Bella Mia’s dark mahogany wood and beautiful chandeliers make the place dreamily cozy, and the house-made pastas are always pleasing. For the carb-conscious, the restaurant carries a variety of starter and main-course salads; other splurgers might prefer the seafood saffron risotto or the grilled pork chops.

Steakhouse THE DEAL: This is a steakhouse-away-from-home for grilling fanatics, located in the San Jose DoubleTree Hotel. George Foreman wannabes will appreciate the variety of premium grade cuts on the menu and envy the state-of-the-art infrared broiler that sears each one to an unholy 1,700 degrees. Any of the full-bodied reds on the menu will help wash down those eight-to-12 ounces of grilled-to-order meat, and the 16-to-18-ounce prime rib calls for a shot of serious single malt Scotch.

American

FAHRENHEIT ULTRA LOUNGE & RESTAURANT $ 99 E. San Fernando St. 54

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DINING HOT 52 (408) 998-9998 www.fahrenheitultralounge.com CUISINE: Modern American,

Asian Fusion THE DEAL: Fahrenheit’s exotic small plates have gotten so much attention, they’ve expanded their menu to include equally exceptional entrées. For starters, try the Mandalay beef with roti bread, or ginger-poached chicken salad, and cruise to gratifying large plates such as the grilled cabernet skirt steak or pan seared wild Alaskan salmon. Cocktails get as every bit as much attention here; it’s the only South Bay joint where bottle-ﬂipping bartenders add a shot of energetic ﬂair to their service.

LOFT BAR & BISTRO $$ 90 S. Second St. (408) 291-0677 www.loftbarandbistro.com CUISINE: Modern American THE DEAL: Capers Eat and

Drink impresario Kam Razavi has a Downtown hit with Loft. A historic stone-andmarble exterior belies the airy urban-chic warehouse interior, complete with upstairs loft and a second-story patio. The menu features gourmet turns on classic comfort foods, as exempliﬁed by Razavi’s meatloaf, made with smoked ham and smothered in a wild mushroom sauce that migrates to the garlic mashed potatoes. The full bar on the second ﬂoor is a popular gathering spot on weekend nights.

MUSTARD CAFE $$ 975 The Alameda (408) 2959000 www.mustardcafe.com CUISINE: American THE DEAL: Bringing the famous

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New York deli taste to the West Coast, Mustard Café has an almost endless array of sandwiches on offer, thanks to its create-your-own sandwich menu. Choose from six artisan breads, six gourmet mustards, and pile your creation high with a selection of ﬁne Boar’s Head meats, nine different cheeses and more. If the options are overwhelming, try one of their signature creations, such as the popular Cranturberry sandwich, which boasts turkey, mesclun greens, red onion, mayonnaise and a house-made cranberry sauce, served on whole grain bread.

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Bohorquez says, is a mixture of several cuisines brought to Peru from Spain, China, Japan, Italy and Africa, which were then blended with Peruvian ﬂavors. Nazca embodies that tradition, serving modern Peruvian and fusion cuisine rich in seafood and meat. Main dishes include Peruvian ceviche, lomo saltado, arroz con mariscos, black ink risotto and Peruvian-style lamb shanks, all served in a modern and casual atmosphere.

TIED HOUSE CAFE & BREWERY $$ 65 N. San Pedro St. (408) 2952739 www.tiedhouse.com CUISINE: American upscale

pub food THE DEAL: Ravenous Sharks

fans devour platters of smoked trout, smoked salmon, ribs, and sausages with a pint of Ironwood Dark, an Englishstyle brown ale, while mallweary shoppers gratefully chow down the blackened Louisiana catﬁsh with Tied’s Cascade Amber. For bar snacks, it’s hard to beat the pesto-parmesan calamari or the Harvest Quesadilla, roasted butternut squash, and red peppers with pepper jack cheese in a ﬂour tortilla drizzled with lime-chipotle sour cream.

SAN JOSE SANTANA ROW & WEST

BLOWFISH SUSHI $$ 355 Santana Row, Ste. 1010 (408) 345-3848 www.blowfishsushi.com CUISINE: Japanese, Sushi,

Asian Fusion THE DEAL: If you like your sushi trendy-sophisticated, with a little DJ music and anime thrown in, you’ll be hooked. A menu of Sakizuke (Japanese fusion appetizers) mixes up sea bass and miso, salmon roe, and quail egg. Try special sushi rolls like the Special Dragon or the Super Dynamite Roll, and ﬁll up on their extensive list of imported, hard-to-ﬁnd sakes. Try the Peach Nympho, the Mango Mojito or the Kiwi Appletini.

ROSIE MCCANN’S IRISH PUB AND RESTAURANT $$

NAZCA PERUVIAN CUISINE $$

355 Santana Row, Ste. 1060, San Jose (408) 247-1706 www.rosiemccanns.com CUISINE: Irish, American

167 W. San Fernando St. (408) 295-2828 CUISINE: Peruvian, Latin

THE DEAL: Rosie McCann’s

American, Fusion THE DEAL: According to Nazca owner Jose Bohorquez, Peruvian gastronomy is at its highest level in the nation’s history, with a boom of culinary schools in Lima sending Peruvian chefs to all corners of the world. And it’s no secret why. Traditional Peruvian food,

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reinvents traditional pub fare. Quaff a pint or two at the elegant curved bar, and you, too, will be singing praises to Rosie’s Irish Nachos, a mountain of guacamole, salsa, and all the fixings atop (of course) potatoes. The Irish sausage bangers with garlic mashed potatoes and Guinness gravy, and Alaskan cod fish ‘n’ chips are delectable. Try the filet mignon

medallion appetizer and order a couple of items from the kid’s menu. It’s cheaper, and you still get tons of food.

SINO RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE $$$ 377 Santana Row (408) 2478880 www.sinorestaurant.com CUISINE: Chinese THE DEAL: Ultramodern Asian

chic ambience sets the stage for this upscale Chinese/dim sum hot spot. Owner Chris Yeo (of Straits fame) packs the menu with everything from General Yeo free-range chicken to char siu smoked sea bass, and packs SINO’s ﬁve large rooms full of Santana Row’s stylish diners. Try the Peking barbecued baby back ribs. Delicious.

STRAITS RESTAURANT $$ 333 Santana Row, Ste. 1100 (408) 246-6320 www.straitsrestaurants.com CUISINE: Asian Fusion THE DEAL: Pan-oceanic

Singaporean small plates and noodle dishes are like romance on the high seas: unexpected, spicy, and utterly seductive once you begin to roll with it. A meal at Straits will take your taste buds on a whirlwind tour of Asia, starting with the buttery Indian-style roti prata ﬂatbread and the Fuji apple and prawn salad in a mint vinaigrette, all the way to the Origami sea bass with ginger, shiitake mushrooms, and rice wine baked in parchment.

SANTA CLARA

BIRK’S RESTAURANT $$$ 3955 Freedom Cir. (408) 9806400 www.birksrestaurant.com CUISINE: Modern American,

Steak THE DEAL: Almond wood and mesquite charcoal fuel the tender ﬂavors emanating from this upscale American grill designed by Pat Kuleto. The open kitchen features superb steaks cut from tender, dry-aged, free-range beef, and organic, local produce, including the popular creamed spinach side. A businesscasual hot spot for local white collars who like the kitchen energy at the grill and the succulent seafood at the oyster bar. Couples should request the lighter, U-shaped “Snoopy room” (shaped like Snoopy’s nose) for more intimacy.

CHATANOGA $$ 2725 El Camino Real (408) 2411200 www.chatanogaonline.com CUISINE: Persian THE DEAL: Diners not familiar

with Persian cuisine are 58

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Slow Smoked Prime Rib Dinner Available Friday, Saturday and Sunday Mixed greens with choice of dressing, Caesar salad, New England clam chowder or chef’s soup of the day Choice of baked potato or horseradish mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli or chef’s assortment of seasonal vegetables Choice of dessert 35/person No substitutions or split plates please. The price is not inclusive of tax and gratuity. Not available with any discount or promotion including Passport. 3955 Freedom Circle Santa Clara, CA 95054 408.980.6400 www.birksrestaurant.com

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Q: What is gooey, stinky and has blue veins? A: The most delicious cheese dinner you’ve ever had. Parcel 104’s 6th Annual Cheese Dinner Featuring star chefs from around the Bay Area and cheese expert and cookbook author, Laura Werlin

Cheese & Wine Dinner Saturday, September 20th 6:30 p.m. cocktail reception, 7:30 p.m. dinner Reservations required

Parcel 104 at the Santa Clara Marriott For reservations, call 408-970-6104 or visit OpenTable.com ÓÇääÊ ÃÃ Ê i}iÊ Û`°Ê-> Ì>Ê >À>ÊUÊÜÜÜ°*>ÀVi £ä{°V

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SARATOGA:

Capers Eat & Drink

Bella Saratoga

1710 W. Campbell Ave. (408) 374-5777 www.caperseatanddrink.com Cuisine: American, Catering Contact: Kam Razavi Private Dining: 1 Room, 125 Indoor seating

14503 Big Basin Way (408) 741-5115 www.bellasaratoga.com Cuisine: Italian Catering Contact: Claudio Nicosia/Clyde Zaya Private Dining: 2 Rooms, 55 Indoor seating, 80 Outdoor

CUPERTINO:

Park Place (Cypress Hotel) 10030 S. De Anza Blvd. (408) 873-1000 www.parkplacecupertino.com Cuisine: Modern American Catering Contact: Greg Guerra Private Dining: 200 Indoor seating, 300 Outdoor

Oceanfront Dining

LOS GATOS:

On-Site Brewery

Three Degrees (Toll House Hotel)

Fresh Seafood Fire Pits Cocktails & Wine Live Music & Dancing

140 S. Santa Cruz Ave. (408) 884-1054 www.tollhousehotel.com Cuisine: Modern American Catering Contact: Manager Private Dining: 5 Room, 120 Indoor seating, 180 Outdoor

Wine Cellar 50 University Ave. (408) 354-4808 lisa@winecellarlosgatos.com Cuisine: California Catering Contact: Lisa Hauck-Alvarez Private Dining: 1 Room plus patio, 80 Indoor seating, 55 Outdoor standing MOUNTAIN VIEW:

Cafe Baklava Mediterranean Grill 341 Castro St. (650) 969-3835 www.cafebaklava.com Cuisine: Mediterranean Catering Contact: Illiano Private Dining: 1 Room, 45 Indoor seating

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HALF MOON BAY BREWING COMPANY

La Fondue 14550 Big Basin Way (408) 867-3332 www.lafondue.com Cuisine: Fondue Catering Contact: Manager Private Dining: 4 Rooms, 140 Indoor seating, 40 Outdoor

Plumed Horse 14555 Big Basin Way (408) 867-4711 www.plumedhorse.com Cuisine: American Catering Contact: Liz Moore Private Dining: 4 Rooms, 200 Indoor seatings

Sent Sovi 14583 Big Basin Way (408) 867-3110 www.sentsovi.com Cuisine: French Catering Contact: Khin Khin Slone Private Dining: 2 Rooms, 60 Indoor Seating SAN JOSE: DOWNTOWN

Grill on the Alley (Fairmont Hotel) 172 S. Market St. (408) 294-2244 www.thegrill.com/SanJose Cuisine: Steakhouse American Catering Contact: John Price Private Dining: 2 Rooms, 33 Indoor seating, 30 Outdoor

Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge 99 E. San Fernando St. (408) 821-9921 www.fahrenheitultralounge.com Cuisine: Modern Asian Fusion Catering Contact: Chris Fenton Private Dining: 2 Rooms, 120 Indoor seating

Loft Bar & Bistro 90 S. Second St. (408) 291-0677 www.loftbarandbistro.com Cuisine: Modern American Catering Contact: Adrian Mullen Private Dining: 3 Rooms, 250 Indoor seating, 60 Outdoors

Paragon Restaurant

4 Miles North of

211 S. First St. (408) 282-8888 www.paragonrestaurant.com Cuisine: Modern American Catering Contact: Neely Hooper Private Dining: 1 Room, 150 Indoor seating, 100 Outdoor

Half Moon Bay

SANTA CLARA

Mexicali Grill

390 Capistrano Road

3149 Mission College Blvd. (408) 588-9865 www.mexicaligrill.com Cuisine: Mexican Catering Contact: Manager Private Dining: 1 Room, 186 Indoor seating, 300+ Outdoor

Princeton-by-the-Sea 650.728.BREW www.hmbbrewingco.com

Loft Bar & Bistro, Downtown San Jose ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE: (408) 467-3200

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Dominic Vene

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(L-R) Green Fairy Mojito, Beleza Hemingway, Gaucho, Passion

Cocktail Craftsmanship Pampas mixologist Dominic Venegas puts the “art” in artisanal drinks. BY KEVIN LYNCH

At Pampas, the cocktail list reads almost like a juice bar menu. All the fruit juices are freshly squeezed, the syrups are house-made, the carbonated mixers are flavorful and exotic, and the spirits are oftentimes either organic or the best available product on the market. “I use mostly those products that have a human component,” explains Venegas.

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“I

t’s like telling a chef to use Velveeta,” says bartender Dominic Venegas during a tasting of his concoctions at Pampas, the upscale Brazilian restaurant and bar in Palo Alto that opened its doors in April, and where he holds the title of consulting bar manager. Venegas’ point can best be understood as the driving idea behind the artisanal cocktail movement – a concerted effort championed by a handful of Bay Area bartenders who believe that a drink should receive the same care as a plate of fine food. “A bartender ought to use the best ingredients in their cocktails as a chef uses the best ingredients to make a dish,” he says. Like any radical or revolutionary movement, those who first man the barricades observe a grave wrong that needs to be righted. In the case of the artisanal drink-makers, the offenses were as grievous as they were many. What had the drinking public been doing wrong? For openers, they had closed their minds. “There’s more to life than the appletini,” Venegas says. The same could be

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said for any drink that is set on fire, requires two hands or comes in colors not found anywhere in nature. For many a reveler, the types of drinks artisanal cocktail-builders disdain constitute a night’s imbibing, including the appletini, the chocolate martini and anything that is layered and as sweet as a Bomb Pop. “You won’t find any of these kinds of drinks in any of the bars I work,” Venegas explains. Additionally, some members of the drinking public tend to go for impact, rather than enjoying a beverage based on the merits of its ingredients and complexities. While a drink consisting of Jack, Johnny and Jim might pack the wallop of a Howitzer, nothing about it says tasty, much less complex (lesser still prudence, and not even a smidgen of intelligence). To correct this situation, some of the better pioneering bartenders of the region have embarked on a crusade to rid the world’s bars and lounges of those drinks whose names are crude innuendos – as well as those that are so sweet, some clubs would do well to keep a dentist on staff.

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Like any fine, seasonal, artisanal menu, Venegas’ innovative cocktail list at Pampas changes regularly. Frequent (and popular) fixtures include: BELEZA HEMINGWAY This drink puts a Brazilian twist on the classic daiquiri, with a mixture of Beleza Pura cachaça (a Brazilian alcohol made from sugarcane juice), Luxardo maraschino liqueur and fresh-squeezed grapefruit. GREEN FAIRY MOJITO This winged drink is a mix of Beleza Pura cachaça, Absinto Camargo, mint and fresh-squeezed lime. PASSION This fruity drink is a refreshing combination of El Tesoro Platinum tequila, passionfruit purée and orange juice. GAUCHO This caipirinha-style cocktail (the caipirinha is Brazil’s national drink) blends Sagatiba cachaça, Canton ginger liqueur, mango, lime and spices.

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$2 PABST

WII VIDEO

LADIES COUGAR NIGHT

SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE FEVER

LIVE MUSIC

DJ / LIVE MUSIC

THE ESCAPE BAR & GRILL, 2942 S.

$2 PABST

MULLETT MADNESS

$2 PABST WII VIDEO

$2 PABST TRIVIA

$2 PABST OPEN POOL TOURNAMENT

Bascom Ave., San Jose (408) 377-5436

R&B, FUNK, JAZZ

BAMBOO LOUNGE, 1355 N. Fourth St., San Jose (408) 392-2468 www.TheIslandGrill.com

LIVE MUSIC R&B, FUNK, JAZZ

KARAOKE / HOUR HAPPY HOUR HAPPY $1 OFF ALL DRINKS THE BANK, 14421 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 867-5155

BERT’S ALIBI, 1313 W. El Camino Real Mountain View (408) 561-4339

$1 OFF ALL DRINKS 5 - 6:30PM

5 - 6:30PM

$2 PBR ON TAP

$3.50 KAMIKAZES

AFTER 10PM $1 KAMIKAZES $3.50

HAPPY HOUR HAPPY HOUR

$3.50 KAMIKAZES

BRITISH BANKER’S CLUB, 1090 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 327-8769 www.britishbankersclub.com

HAPPY HOUR 3 - 6PM

LIVE BAND

HAPPY HOUR 3 - 6PM

80S & 90S NIGHT

HAPPY HOUR 3 - 6PM

KARAOKE

HAPPY HOUR 3 - 6PM

HAPPY HOUR HAPPY HOUR HAPPY HOUR CHATANOGA, 2725 El Camino Real Santa Clara (408) 241-1200 www.chatanogaonline.com

4 - 7PM

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 8PM-MIDNIGHT

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 9PM-MIDNIGHT

MARTINI BOMBS AWAY FRIDAYS THURSDAYS $6 GREY GOOSE & KETEL ONE

DIVE BAR, 78 E. Santa Clara, San Jose (408) 288-5252 www.sjdivebar.com

$5 JAGER BOMBS & $5 MARTINIS, $4 FINLANDIA IRISH CAR BOMBS B4 11PM COSMOS B4 9PM DJ OTREDJ OTREBOR & CREW BOR & CREW

DRINK SPECIALS HAPPY HOUR $4 DRAFT BEERS, 1/2 Fernando St., San Jose (408) 998-9998 www.fultralounge.com

RHYTHM SATURDAYS

CHILL SUNDAYS

9:30PM - 1:30AM

QUARTER NOTE, 1214 Apollo Way, Sunnyvale (408) 732-2110 www.quarternote.com

ROSIE MCCANN’S, 355 Santana Row

INDUSTRY NIGHT

CLUB NIGHT

HAPPY HOUR

LIVE CELTIC MUSIC

YE OLDE ROYAL OAK PUB, 1240 Coleman Ave., Santa Clara (408) 588-1111 www.meetmeattheoak.com

7 - 10PM, HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

HAPPY HOUR

KOJI SAKE LOUNGE, 48 S. First St., San Jose (408) 287-7199 www.kojisakelounge.com

LIVE MUSIC

HAPPY HOUR

AFTER 10PM $1 KAMIKAZES $3.50

$2 TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

RAINBOW BEER BUST

HAPPY HOUR 3 - 6PM

HUMPDAY DRINK SPECIALS

CLUB NIGHT

HAPPY HOUR HAPPY HOUR

HAPPY HOUR

TOP SECRET TUESDAYS

KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS

MARAGARITA MONDAYS

4 - 7PM

9PM-1AM: $3 CORONA $3 PACIFICO $3 LANDSHARK $4 JAGER

HAPPY HOUR

DRINK

JAM NIGHT

KARAOKE NIGHT

JAM NIGHT

LIVE ART SHOW & HOUSE MUSIC

KARAOKE NIGHT

HOUSE MUSIC

5-7PM, 3 BEERS & SPECIALS SPECIALS $3 WELLS & ½ PRICE SPECIALTY COCKTAILS $3 BEERS, $3 WELLS, $5 SPECIALTY DRINKS, $3 JAGER, BEER PONG 30% OFF BOTTLE OF WINE ALL NIGHT

9:30PM - 1:30AM

CLUB NIGHT

9:30PM - 12:30AM, HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

$2 PBR ON TAP

KARAOKE NIGHT

TOP 40’s-80’s

#1060, San Jose (408) 247-1706 www.rosiemccanns.com

HAPPY HOUR 3 - 6PM

$1 OFF ALL DRINKS 5 - 6:30PM

AFTER 10PM $1 KAMIKAZES $3.50

SHOTS 11PM TO CLOSE

LIVE MUSIC

HAPPY HOUR 4 - 7PM HAPPY HOUR 4 - 7PM 50 CENTS OFF DOMESTIC 50 CENTS OFF DOMESTIC BEER & WELL DRINKS BEER & WELL DRINKS

INDUSTRY NIGHT

HAPPY HOUR

JAM NIGHT 8PM

R&B, HOUSE

9:30PM - 12:30AM

HAPPY HOUR

6 - 9PM $5 COCKTAILS, 6 - 9PM $5 COCKTAILS, 6 - 9PM $5 COCKTAILS, $3 BEERS $3 BEERS $3 BEERS

8PM HAPPY HOUR 4 - 7PM 8PM HAPPY HOUR 4 - 7PM 50 CENTS OFF DOMESTIC 8PM HAPPY HOUR 4 - 7PM 50 CENTS OFF DOMESTIC 50 CENTS OFF DOMESTIC BEER & WELL DRINKS BEER & WELL DRINKS BEER & WELL DRINKS

1ST MON. OF THE MONTH

OPEN MIC

7PM - 1AM, SPONSORED BY GUITAR SHOWCASE

KARAOKE

9PM - 1AM, HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

TRIVIA

7:30 - 10PM, HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

HAPPY HOUR

KARAOKE

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS

HAPPY HOUR

$5 COCKTAILS, 6 - 9PM $5 COCKTAILS, 6 - 9PM $3 BEERS, $3 BEERS HALF OFF SAKE!

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KARAOKE NIGHT

MAD MIX JAM

AFTER 10PM $1 KAMIKAZES $3.50

$3 JACK $3 JAGER FREE POOL $6 PATRON B4 10PM $2 DOMESTIC BOTTLES $3 HOUSE MARGARITAS $2 BLUE MOON BEFORE DJ OTREBOR & CREW ALL DAY 11PM; $1 TOP SHELF JELLO

PRICED ROTATING SPECIALS, WELLS & ½ PRICE SPE- WELLS & ½ PRICE SPECOMPLIMENTARY CHAMCIALTY COCKTAILS CIALTY COCKTAILS PAGNE - 9:30-10:30PM

GOOSETOWN, 1072 Lincoln Ave., San Jose (408) 292-4835 www.goosetownlounge.com

$2 PBR ON TAP

4 - 7PM

5-7PM: 3 BEERS & $3 5-7PM: 3 BEERS & $3

FAHRENHEIT ULTRA LOUNGE, 99 E. San

$2 PBR ON TAP

SOUTH BAY’S LONGEST HAPPY HOUR!

KARAOKE & DJ

JAZZ & KARAOKE

$1 OFF ALL DRINKS 5 - 6:30PM

HAPPY HOUR LADIES NIGHT SUNDAYS KARAOKE & DJ

COLLEGE NIGHT

BRANHAM LOUNGE, 1116 Branham Ln., San Jose (408) 265-5525

$3.50 KAMIKAZES

$1 OFF ALL DRINKS 5 - 6:30PM

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NIGHTLIFE&MUSIC HEADLINERS EXTREME / KINGS X

LUCINDA WILLIAMS

August 25, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com

August 27, Mountain Winery, Saratoga www.mountainwinery.com

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP

LEE “SCRATCH” PERRY

August 25, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com

August 28 – 29, The Independent, San Francisco www.theindependentsf.com

ICE CUBE

HOT WATER MUSIC

August 26, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com

August 28, The Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center, San Francisco www.ticketmaster.com

CHK CHK CHK August 27, The Independent, San Francisco www.independentsf.com

JAMES BLUNT August 28, Mountain Winery, Saratoga www.mountainwinery.com

CRACKER / CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN August 30, Catalyst Club, Santa Cruz www.catalystclub.com

JUDAS PRIEST / HEAVEN AND HELL / MOTORHEAD August 31, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View www.livenation.com

NADA SURF September 2 – 3, Great American Music Hall, San Francisco www.gamh.com

JAKOB DYLAN September 3, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com

BONNIE RAITT September 3, Mountain Winery, Saratoga www.mountainwinery.com

XAVIER RUDD September 4, The Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center, San Francisco www.ticketmaster.com

WILLIE NELSON September 4, Mountain Winery, Saratoga www.mountainwinery.com

PAUL WELLER September 4, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND September 5 – 7, Greek Theatre – UC Berkeley www.ticketmaster.com

BLOWOFF (BOB MOULD & RICH MOREL) September 6, Slim’s, San Francisco www.slims-sf.com

TRIPLE COBRA September 6, The Blank Club, San Jose www.theblankclub.com

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Burrell School Vineyards & Winery

NIGH T L IFE & MUSIC

24060 Summit Rd., Los Gatos (408) 353-6290 www.burrellschool.com Burrell School Vineyards & Winery produces “Wines at the Head of Their Class”: wines of unmistakable mountain character. Estate grown Cabernet Franc, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. Open Thu-Sun 11am5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-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 Their famous cider is available at Whole Foods Markets and Oliver’s Markets.

Roudon-Smith Winery

Cinnabar Winery Tasting Room

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

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. Open daily 11am - 5pm and Friday and Saturday evenings until 8pm for the summer months.

Thomas Fogarty Vineyards

Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards 22645 Garrod Rd., Saratoga (408) 867-7116 www.cgv.com Wine Tasting: Mon-Fri Noon-5pm, SatSun 11am-5pm.

Fortino Winery 4525 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy (408) 842-3305 www.fortinowinery.com Wine Tasting: Tue-Sat 10am5pm, Sun 11am-5pm.

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

Hahn Estates, Smith & Hook Winery 37700 Foothill Rd., Soledad (831) 678-2132 www.hahnestates.com Wine Tasting: Mon-Fri 11am4pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm.

September 6, Catalyst Club, Santa Cruz www.catalystclub.com

(Electric), Great American Music Hall, San Francisco www.gamh.com

BALKAN BEAT BOX

LIVING LEGENDS September 15, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com

September 10, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com

BAD RELIGION September 10, The Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center, San Francisco www.ticketmaster.com

NEW FOUND GLORY September 12, Catalyst Club, Santa Cruz www.catalystclub.com

COMING SOON Tiger Army, Tina Turner, Tricky, X, Cheap Trick, Stereophonics, Spoon, New Kids on the Block, Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Janet Jackson, Tim Finn, Calexico, Crystal Castles, Michelle Shocked, Mission of Burman, Sigur Rós, Squeeze, Black Kids, Joan Osborne, Burning Spear, Chris Isaak, and many more…

PHANTOM PLANET September 14, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com

BUILT TO SPILL September 8 – 9, Slim’s, San Francisco www.slims-sf.com

MOGWAI September 8, The Grand Ballroom at the Regency Center, San Francisco www.ticketmaster.com

RATATAT September 8, The Fillmore, San Francisco www.livenation.com

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Dragonforce, Ultra Beatdown Led Zeppelin, Mothership (Vinyl release) Matthew Sweet, Sunshine Lies Motörhead, Motorizer Slipknot, All Hope Is Gone The Verve, Forth

Brian Wilson, That Lucky Old Sun The Chemical Brothers, Brotherhood Jaguares, 45 Lila Downs, Shake Away Marie Osmond, Seasons New Kids on the Block, The Block The Residents, The Bunny Boy

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

Savvy Cellar Wines 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.

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LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM Gift of Screws (REPRISE)

For many serious listeners, Fleetwood Mac is Lindsey Buckingham, the twisted proto-pop mastermind who single-handedly salvaged the band’s foundering Tusk magnum opus. But like every likable eccentric, he’s also given to flights of solo-album fancy that test not only the boundaries of modern rock, but often a fan’s patience. Ergo, his 2006 Under The Skin was a noodle-y, Elegant Gypsy-ish affair that appealed strictly to the diehards. And for its first two equally difficult opening tracks, this follow-up appears to follow dissonant suit. But then a marvelous thing happens: Buckingham cuts loose with boyish Rumours exuberance and a giddy sense of experimentation not heard since, well, the DIY Tusk. “Love Runs Deeper” begins with quiescent, softly strummed verses, lulling you into deceptive drowsiness before amping the cannonball of a Top 40 chorus up to skull-pummeling 11. “The Right Place to Fade” echoes the tactic, as does the Mac’s jittery classic “Monday Morning,” while “Did You Miss Me” feels like an outtake from those vintage ‘70s sessions. When the man’s sonic quirkiness melds with his innate mastery of the singsong hook, like good and evil duking it out inside him on “Treason” and “Underground,” the record positively peals like hillside cathedral bells. It’s truly the best of both Buckingham worlds.

BETH ROWLEY Little Dreamer (VERVE FORECAST)

Female vocalists all over the world will most likely take one listen to this debut from British belter Rowley and despise the woman simply for making blues-schooled perfection sound so easy. Every once in a blue moon, a vocalist like this comes along: someone who nails it with a flick of the wrist, as if they were born to do nothing but this. How it happened is anyone’s guess (Rowley was born to UK missionaries living in Peru). But her smooth, woodsy warble wends through covers (Dylan’s “I Shall Be Released,” Willie Nelson’s “Angel Flying to Close to the Ground”) and sprightly originals (“So Sublime,” “Oh, My Life”) with equal assurance and aplomb. And when she delves into traditional R&B, on “Beautiful Tomorrow” or “Nobody’s Fault But Mine,” it’s a real hallelujah, tent-revival-velocity moment. Not exactly Janis Joplin level, but unusually, downright remarkably, close. Rowley could easily be a star of that magnitude, if her career is handled properly. Just don’t hate her for being so damned good.

THE SUBWAYS All or Nothing (SIRE)

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By all rights, this album should’ve been one helluva nasty train wreck. Just as they entered the studio with legendary producer Butch Vig, longtime Subways couple Billy Lunn and Charlotte Cooper broke up, but didn’t tell anyone. So the guitarist and bassist, respectively, had to soldier on with recording, singing chipper power-pop harmonies over dark, shadowy dirges of heartbreak and despair. And such suffering made for some fairly arresting art – you can hear the tension crackling right beneath the surface of almost every chiming cut. “You got a problem with me? Say it!” Lunn snarls on the otherwise uplifting “Shake! Shake!” “Fall out of love only to fall back in / To reach the end only to start again / My friends say get a clue,” he consoles himself on the Byrdsian title track, only to croon a fawning ode to his ex on “Strawberry Blonde.” And Vig’s punk-primal production somehow manages to add an even brighter hue of optimism to the already edgy, angst-heavy material. Not every one of these 12 songs is a winner. But there are enough memorable anthems here to make you glad that this once-happy couple split up.

THEA GILMORE Liejacker ( RY K O )

It would be great to report that Liejacker, the first album from UK cult folkie Thea Gilmore since her debilitating bout with clinical depression, was one stupefying stunner of a comeback. But it’s sadly, strangely lifeless, listless and uninspired. Which is odd, because past efforts, such as Harpo’s Ghost, have always been bold, breezy and bristling with brainy wordplay. But she mines all the predictable territory, starting with “Icarus Wind,” a ho-hum ballad about, yes, flying too close to the sun on wax wings. The tone keeps drifting downward, until it’s mournful, almost funereal (understandable, given what Gilmore’s been through). But while all her peers on the overseas folk scene have stepped it up an aggro/punk notch, she’s merely gotten sleepier, exemplified in this set’s scratchy coda, “Slow Journey.” Maybe she’ll gather her old head of steam in good time. TW THEWAVEMAG.COM AUGUST 25 - SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

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“I want to be able to talk to the distiller, learn where they source the herbs and botanicals that go into their spirits.” He also buys local whenever possible and asserts that many of his drinks are “eco-friendly.”

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Knowing an artisanal cocktail list when one sees one can be a bit tricky. Even as the move toward better drinks gains momentum, some bars produce drink lists that pretend to be on the artsy side but are, alas, more of the same candy. A true artisanal cocktail list will expose itself more with its subtlety than its bombast and life’s-a-party-style verbiage (think lists that include phrases like “Guaranteed to send you to the moon,” “This one will have you falling down,” or most peculiar of all, drinks that are rated “XXX”). What one should look for are culinaryesque terms like zest and spritz, or concassé and infused, alongside ingre-

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dients that are nectars and essences or have some otherworldly ring to them, like cachaça, antica or Zwack (a Hungarian liqueur brand). To the sober eye, such outlandish attempts at exoticism might appear to be an affectation at best, unbridled pretension at worst. In truth, the efforts of the artisanal drink-maker are what the drinking world ought to demand. Many of us won’t drink tap water for fear of its contaminates or a belief that it tastes bad. Yet we’ll go out and power down a dozen Slippery Nipples with nary a glimmer of concern about all the sugar we’re ingesting. How or why such a double standard exists can be argued another day. But in the interim, one would do well to rethink their drink and, if nothing else, forsake their sour apple martini for something a touch more artistic – perhaps even healthy. TW

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Straight out of Compton, Hell and a cloud of smoke come three Bay Area concerts your music-deprived soul won’t want to miss. BY MITCHELL ALAN PARKER

ICE CUBE AUGUST 26, THE FILLMORE, SAN FRANCISCO W W W. L I V E N AT I O N . C O M

In support of his ninth solo record, Raw Footage, the straight outta Compton rapper, producer, actor, director, astronaut, atom-splitter, Pharaoh, etc. cruises into San Francisco to prove that gangsta rap has a place in the Bay Area, where traditional hiphop typically dominates the scene. Interesting fact: Oakland’s hip-hop guru, Del tha Funkee Homosapien, is Ice Cube’s cousin, and once wrote lyrics for Cube’s band, Da Lench Mob. Oh, snap! We just dropped some knowledge on you, son! Props to Cube for choosing the iconic Fillmore venue to perform his new hits “Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It” and “It Takes A Nation.”With such an intimate atmosphere, Ice Cube fans are in for a gangsta good time.

JUDAS PRIEST / HEAVEN AND HELL / MOTORHEAD AUGUST 31, SHORELINE A M P H I T H E AT R E , M O U N TA I N V I E W W W W. L I V E N AT I O N . C O M

NASA scientists are worried that there is going to be so much heavy metal in Mountain View on Aug. 31 that its gravitational pull might rip a hole in the space-time continuum. And

with the Metal God, former members of Black Sabbath and Lemmy Kilmister heading the Metal Masters Tour, they should be very worried. Judas Priest and Motorhead are supporting new studio albums, Nostradamus and Motorizer, respectively, so expect some shiny new metal tunes.

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND S E P T E M B E R 5 – 7 , G R E E K T H E AT R E – UC BERKELEY W W W. T I C K E T M A S T E R . C O M

Rarely does someone who has attended a Dave Matthews concert have anything negative to say about the experience. But that could be amnesialike symptoms from all the pot smoke in the air. Nevertheless, the man and his jam band are entertainers. Drummer Carter Beauford’s beats are explosive and groove inducing, while Matthews’ chord hammering and lyrical innuendos bear fuel for the massive party. And despite the tragic death of longtime DMB saxophonist LeRoi Moore, the band will continue to play shows. With DMB reportedly in the works on a new studio album, don’t be surprised to hear a few new tunes at the Greek Theatre. Oh, and bring your video camera. Dave Matthews Band usually lets their fans record live performances for “not-for-profit” trading. TW

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ers, and they’re really smart and gifted. They’ll pitch things, and I just sort of instinctively go, “That works, that doesn’t, this makes sense, this is not true to the spirit of Charlaine’s world.” I think about: Is this fun, is this keeping my interest, am I learning something new about this character? I just trust my instincts and do the show that I would watch. TW: What did you think of previous takes on vampire myths, like last year’s Moonlight and the classic Buffy the Vampire Slayer? AB: I personally have never seen Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Angel. I’m not really a big vampire fanatic. I’ve never read the Anne Rice books. This was really my first foray into the world of vampires – all I knew was the movies that I’d seen. In our [True Blood] world, a lot of the myths about vampires were created by vampires themselves over history, so that they could pass [as human]. If you could convince everybody that you couldn’t be seen in a mirror or that you’d freak out if somebody shoved a crucifix in your face, then you could prove you weren’t a vampire pretty easily. I wanted to avoid the vampires getting strange contact lenses or any sort of head prosthetics because, first of all, it’s a TV show. We don’t have time or money to do that. Second of all, just let the actors act it. Give them fangs and that’s all they need.

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The Bloody Truth Alan Ball wants to suck your blood with his new HBO show. BY FRED TOPEL

SHOW: True Blood CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Alan Ball STARRING: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer NETWORK: HBO

lan Ball, Oscar-winning writer of American Beauty and creator of HBO’s Emmy-winning Six Feet Under, is back with another HBO drama. This time, dead people walk the earth. True Blood is a vampire show based on the popular novels of Charlaine Harris, wherein vampires now survive on a synthetic blood concoction so they don’t have to kill people – except not all of society welcomes them with open arms (especially since some vampires still like to

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kill for fun). The social themes are still there, but for Ball this is really playtime. The Wave: So, is this a metaphor...? Alan Ball: Well, that was certainly in the books. I really don’t look at the vampires as a metaphor. I mean, part of the joy of this whole series is that it’s about vampires, so we don’t have to be that serious about it. However, they totally work as a metaphor for gays, for people of color (in previous times in America), for anybody who is misunderstood and feared and hated for being different. I think, because of the cultural climate that we exist in today, it seems like, “Oh, well, they’re a metaphor for gays because of gay marriage and gay rights and that kind of thing.” I think it’s a bigger metaphor, but at the same time, it’s also not a metaphor at all. It’s vampires. TW: How much fun can you have with vampires in our world? AB: You can have a lot of fun – and when you have actors this talented, you can really have a lot of fun, especially if you put them in this small town [Bon Temps, La., where the series takes place]. This is the most fun I’ve ever had doing television. TW: How complex is it when you’re adding your own elements to an existing story? AB: It’s all instinctive for me. I work with five writ-

TW: Does not being familiar with Buffy et al give you a better perspective to bring this show to nongenre fans? AB: I don’t know how the show is going to be received or how people are going to perceive it, but theoretically that makes sense. I always feel it’s great when you’re working on a TV show and you hire a writer who has never written TV, because they don’t know the rules of what you do on TV. It’s actually somebody coming in with a fresher perspective that’s not quite as defined. I just thought, “This is fun. This is a show I would watch.” I’m really having a good time doing this. TW: What determines whether a vampire is good or evil? AB: It’s like humans: There are people who want to work together to make a better world and there are people who, forgive my French, want to f**k whoever they can, to get the most that they can get. Vampires are no different. TW: Why did you go back to HBO? AB: I had a great experience with HBO. Why would I go anywhere else? HBO and cable allows you the freedom, a certain broadcast standard freedom. My experience with the broadcast networks, it’s all about flattening and making things plastic and making things resemble things that have already been successful. You have too many people giving you too many notes, and most of them don’t know what they’re doing. So I will never do anything for broadcast network TV again. I’m only going to work in cable, and HBO is the best place to work. TW

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Babylon A.D. REVIEWS & PREVIEWS BY FRED TOPEL

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TRAITOR S TA R R I N G : D O N C H E A D L E , GUY PEARCE, JEFF DANIELS D I R E C T E D B Y: J E F F R E Y NACHMANOFF

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Most terrorist movies simply portray action heroes blasting away at bad guys. This one actually takes you into the world of terrorists. Following an explosives expert (Cheadle) into the world of Islamic extremists, Traitor shows how efficiently plans come together. It’s a fascinating and disturbingly practical take on the subject, not to mention an entertaining thriller with surprise twists and action. Obviously, the political undertones are the big hook to this film, as it won’t compete with the big summer blockbusters. It’s not terrorists with a heart of gold, but rather terrorists in context. With no judgment, there are no easy answers, and that is good drama.

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BABYLON A.D. S TA R R I N G : V I N D I E S E L , M I C H E L L E YEOH, MELANIE THIERRY

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DISASTER MOVIE S TA R R I N G : C A R M E N E L E C T R A , VA N E S S A M I N N I L L O , N I C O L E PA R K E R D I R E C T E D B Y: J A S O N F R I E D B E R G A N D A A R O N S E LT Z E R

COLLEGE S TA R R I N G : D R A K E B E L L , C A M I L L E MANA, ANDREW CALDWELL D I R E C T E D B Y: D E B H A G A N

As college comedies go, The House Bunny had way more buzz than College. Already bounced around several times on the release schedule, it’s supposed to open for sure this week (or so they say). Nickelodeon star Drake Bell has to go to freshman orientation right after his girlfriend dumps him, but all the fraternities take his mind off his problems. Forget the logic that fraternities still have to wait until school actually starts to begin recruiting – it should be a no-brainer to make a decent rowdy party movie. Just show people acting drunk and silly, throw in some breasts, and they’ll at least meet the bare minimum standards.

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MOVIES AUG. 26 The Nightmare Before Christmas (Blu-ray) Redbelt (Blu-ray) The Three Stooges: Collection Three, 1940-1942 What Happens in Vegas

MOVIES SEPT. 2 Every Which Way But Loose (Blu-ray) Married Life Outbreak (Blu-ray) Then She Found Me 68

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Remember when Vin Diesel movies were wellpublicized blockbusters that plastered his bald head all over the place? Well, they’re practically hiding this one, a sci-fi adventure in which Diesel protects a woman carrying an apocalyptic virus. You’d think anyone would want to be rid of her, but, no, some bad guys actually want to harness what she’s carrying. Following the cult hit Pitch Black and the surprisingly good Chronicles of Riddick, one could forgive Babylon’s overly technical SciFi Channel-like plot. Despite reports of troubled shooting and tensions on the set, a big secret Vin Diesel movie could be just the way to end the summer.

TV AUG. 26 Dirty Jobs – Collection Three Entourage – Season Four Heroes – Seasons One and Two (Blu-ray) The Shield – Season Six

TV SEPT. 2 The Big Bang Theory – Season One Desperate Housewives – Season Four: Sizzling Secrets Edition Eli Stone – Season One The Office – Season Four

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CAMPBELL Camera 7 Cinema, 1875 S. Bascom Ave. (408) 559-6900 CineLux Plaza Theatre, 2501 S. Winchester Blvd. (408) 378-2425

Well, it’s Nicolas Cage with that long, flowing mane again, so it must be good. This time, he grew his hair out to play a hit man in Bangkok in this movie based on the Pang Brothers’ own 1999 Asian film with the same title. Cage does well with Asian directors (see Face/Off), while that hair is made for slow-motion gunfights. Imagine it whipping around as the bullets and doves fly around. Problem is, the story of a hit man showing how great he is at his job, only to defy his clients when they ask him to break his moral code, is old news. Let’s hope they didn’t waste the hair on the same old tale. TW

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M O U N TA I N V I E W Century Cinema 16 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd. (650) 960-0970

GILROY Platinum Theatres, 6851 Monterey St. (408) 84-MOVIE HOLLISTER Premiere Cinemas 5, 581A McCray St. (831) 638-1800

REDWOOD CITY Century Park 12, 557 E. Bayshore Blvd. (650) 365-9000

M E N L O PA R K Guild, 949 El Camino Real (650) 266-9260

S A N TA C L A R A AMC Mercado 20, 3111 Mission College Blvd. (408) 871-2AMC

M I L P I TA S Century 20 Great Mall, 1010 Great Mall Dr. (408) 942-5550

SAN JOSE AMC Saratoga 14 Theatre, 700 El Paseo de Saratoga (408) 871-2AMC Cinelux Almaden Cinema 2306 Almaden Rd. (408) 265-7373 Camera 12, 201 S. Second St. (408) 978-2787

MORGAN HILL CineLux Tennant Station Stadium 11 750 Tennant Way (408) 778-6500

S TA R R I N G : N I C O L A S C A G E , CHARLIE YEUNG, SHAHKRIT YA M N A R M D I R E C T E D B Y: T H E PA N G B R O T H E R S

PA L O A LT O Aquarius, 430 Emerson St. (650) 266-9260 Stanford Theatre, 221 University Ave. (650) 324-3700 Century CineArts at Palo Alto Square, 3000 El Camino Real, Bldg. #6 (650) 493-3456

L O S G AT O S Los Gatos Cinema, 41 N. Santa Cruz Ave. (408) 395-0203

BANGKOK DANGEROUS

The guys behind Date Movie, Epic Movie and Meet the Spartans bring you their latest spoof of Hollywood movies. They’re getting faster and faster, too. Their usual schedule saw one of these every January, so churning this one out four months earlier is either impressive or scary. This time, their targets include Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Enchanted, Juno, Sex and the City, You Don’t Mess with the Zohan and Hancock. So how many of those are actual disaster movies? Rumor has it Cloverfield is in there, so that counts. But really, if the biggest problem this film has is the lack of an accurate title, it will be a success.

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Century 20, Oakridge, 925 Blossom Hill Rd. (408) 225-2200 Century 21, 3161 Olsen Dr. (408) 984-5610 Century 22, 3162 Olsen Dr. (408) 984-5610 Century 23, 3164 Olsen Dr. (408) 984-5610 Century 24, 741 Winchester Blvd. (408) 984-5610 Century 25, 1694 Saratoga Ave. (408) 984-5610 Century Berryessa 10 1171 N. Capitol Ave. (408) 926-7091 Century Capitol 16 San Jose 3690 Hillcap Ave. (408) 972-9276 Century Capitol Drive-In Capitol Expwy. and Snell Ave. (408) 226-2251 CineArts@Santana Row 3088 Olsen Dr. www.cinearts.com Hackworth IMAX Dome 201 S. Market St. (408) 294-TECH India Movie Center 6 1433 The Alameda (408) 830-9999

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Artful Lodgings At Four Seasons Silicon Valley, hotel art gets completely redefined.

ilicon Valley is full of renowned art: prints by Joan Miro, lithographs by Robert Motherwell, illustrations by Salvador Dali. But you won’t find them locked in a museum. All of these works can be found on the walls of the Four Seasons Silicon Valley in East Palo Alto. As luxury hotels seek to outdo one another with unusual amenities, the Four Seasons has drawn attention for its finely curated selection of more than 300 contemporary paintings, prints and sculptures. The collection, put together by gallerist Elizabeth Weiner, hangs throughout the 200-room hotel – in the lobby, the restaurant, and even in private suites. Much of the collection is owned by William Louis-Dreyfus, head of the Four Seasons holding company. 70

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The surprising thing about the artwork, however, is how uncorporate, uncompromising and, well, undecorative, it is. The work at Four Seasons Silicon Valley ranges from Motherwell’s raw, gestural lithographs (created to accompany the poems of Octavio Paz), to Wu Shaoxiang’s Coining sculptures, which use Hong Kong dollars or Austrian shillings to cover recreations of well-known works of artists like Brancusi and Henry Moore – creating a sharp commentary on the materialism of the contemporary art market. In the past, this kind of social criticism wasn’t something you’d expect to find in hotels, where bland art was such a mainstay that it was the butt of many jokes. Over the last few years, however, art has become both more appealing as a financial investment and, in a sense, more democratic. Art fairs have boomed, as has enrollment in art school programs; art openings are hot parties; corporations have hired artists and sponsored projects to hype products; and Sarah Jessica Parker is set to host a Project Runway-type show with the aim of finding America’s next top artist. Art isn’t just a sign of elite sophistication anymore; it’s a sign of inclusion, hipness, even sociableness. The startling artwork at Four Seasons Silicon Valley complements the hotel’s modern architecture, but it also functions as “a conversation starter,” says Kelly Nelson, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing.

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“Not everyone likes the same thing, it’s like wine – everyone has certain tastes.” Nelson cites two pieces that especially get the debate flowing. In the hotel’s restaurant, Quattro, is a set of works by Korean sculptor Yong Deok Lee. The pieces, commissioned for the hotel, depict four people, each representing a season. Instead of relief sculptures, Lee carves extremely detailed negative figures into a block, a kind of sunken portrait. The result is a phantomlike presence that pops up uncannily at certain angles, a striking optical illusion. “As you walk by the four pieces, their faces and their bodies move with you,” says Nelson. “They’re so eye-catching, and as the day turns into night, with the lighting, they really become the focus of the restaurant. It becomes part of the experience in Quattro.” Other pieces that tend to polarize people, says Nelson, are the Eileen Doman paintings found near the spa and the main level. Doman’s acrylic paintings often resemble old family photographs warped by bad memories. Her subjects are rendered in a kind of hyper-real style, with queasily angled heads. “They’re depictions of everyday life, and I think people are struck by that because they want art to be happy, and these are not necessarily happy paintings,” says Nelson. 72

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Part of downtown Redwood City’s free dance series that includes tango, swing, country western, salsa, hiphop, hula and more: Thru 9/16. BHARATHANATYAM DANCE RECITAL Historic Hoover Theatre, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose (408) 535-4747

One of the oldest classical dance forms of India, Bharathanatyam is a multifaceted art form that fuses rhythm, poetry and mime: 8/30.

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.

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

Grey Gardens, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A LISTING, OR KNOW OF SOMETHING HAPPENING THAT YOU'RE AFRAID WE'LL OVERLOOK, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR ARTS EVENT TO EVENTS@THEWAVEMAG.COM.

THEATRE ALTAR BOYZ

The Stage, 490 S. First St., San Jose (408) 283-7142

Join small-town boys Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham, who start a Christian boy band to “save souls one screaming fan at a time.” Featuring such songs as “Girl, You Make Me Wanna Wait” and “Jesus Called Me on My Cell Phone,” you’ll be praising the Almighty, too: Thru 9/21. THE BOOK OF LIZ

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Historic Hoover Theatre, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose (408) 5354747 www.renegadetheatre.com

Only the combined minds of David and Amy Sedaris could bring this kind of wackiness to the stage. Sister Elizabeth Donderstock, who has a sweating problem, lives in a religious community known as Squeamish and is famous for making cheeseballs. When she leaves the community to work in a restaurant run by recovering alcoholics, the Squeamish struggle to mimic her cherished cheeseball recipe: 9/5-9/20. BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO

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

Lois and Marge search for romance during a crazy Labor Day weekend in the 1960s in the West Coast premiere of the comic musical featuring 18 Neil Sedaka songs: 9/4-10/4 [See Hot Ticket, page 73]. THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

Sanborn County Park, 16055 Sanborn Rd., Saratoga (408) 867-9959

A Roman-inspired Shakespeare comedy involving two sets of identical twins separated at birth results in a fast-paced play crammed with 17th-century pirates of the Caribbean: Thru 9/14.

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Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City (650) 349-6411 www.hillbarntheatre.org

Loma Prieta Community Center, 23800 Summit Rd., Los Gatos (408) 834-7765 www.lpcf.net

With lyrics by Tom Jones and music by Harvey Schmidt, this romantic and poetical production is the longestrunning musical in the world: 9/4-9/28.

Based on the classic 1911 children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this Tony Award-winning musical follows orphan Mary Lennox as she is sent to live in England with her uncle, where she finds a key that unlocks a magical paradise: Thru 8/31.

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Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., Ste. 200, San Jose

Billed as “an exploration of blackwhite relations in America through dark comedy, and sometimes surreal and abstract theatrical devices,” you won’t want to miss this timely, intelligent play: 9/5-9/21. THE FOREIGNER

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

Winner of multiple Obie Awards, including Best New American Play, this comedy follows ultravapid Charlie Baker as he goes on a fishing trip with army buddy Froggy LeSuer. Hoping to save Charlie from shyness, Froggy introduces him to a “foreigner” who can’t speak English. Laughter ensues: 8/30-9/28. GREY GARDENS

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

Chronicling the “fall of American royalty,” this 10-time Tony Awardnominated Broadway hit follows the infamous relatives of Jacqueline Kennedy, Edith and Edie Bouvier Beale: Thru 9/14. MR. STRANGE NATION, THE MUSIC OF SUSAN WERNER

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

This world-premiere production captures the spirit of Susan Werner’s multifaceted music about the “quirky nature of the world we live in and the eccentricities of relationships since the early 90s”: Thru 9/7.

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A New 19th 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

A unique take on one of Shakespeare’s most revered comedies, including cross-dressing twins!: Thru 9/12. YOU’RE FIRED

Three Flames Restaurant, 1547 Meridian Ave., San Jose

A murder mystery show about what people will do to bring a new product into the business world and get away with murder. Featuring a drag queen playing Donald Trump, it has to be a sidesplitting good time: 9/6.

CLASSICAL MUSIC & OPERA AUGUST IN SONG

Ladera Community Church, 3300 Alpine Rd., Portola Valley (650) 854-5481

An operatic gala of classical songs presented by the Franzen Vocal Studio, featuring concert pianist Dmitry Cogan: 8/31. EUGENE ONEGIN

California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose (800) SAN-JOSE

A moving Tchaikovsky opera written by famed Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, Eugene Onegin is an engrossing tale of a young girl’s infatuation with a Moscovite: 9/6-9/21.

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

Eye on the Sixties: Vision, Body & 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. 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.

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Sanborn County Park, 16055 Sanborn Rd., Saratoga (408) 867-9959 www.shadyshakes.org

series and from the Electric Chair series, in addition to images of Elizabeth Taylor and Mick Jagger: Thru 11/30. Spared from the Storm: Masterworks from the New Orleans Museum of Art: Eighty works, spanning five centuries, are part of an exhibition of European and American paintings saved from the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Featured artists include Jackson Pollock, Claude Monet, Georgia O’Keeffe, Pablo Picasso and Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Thru 10/5. Richard Diebenkorn: An exhibition of nearly 50 drawings, paintings and prints by Richard Diebenkorn, from the private collection of Carey Stanton: Thru 10/26.

In nonfigurative art, the hotel features a solid collection of lithographs by Robert Motherwell, one of the founders of abstract expressionism. Motherwell attended Stanford University and lived in San Francisco, and he was included partly because of his local connection. Another influential artist included in the collection is Motherwell’s one-time teacher Joseph Albers, the German-born Bauhaus graduate. Albers, who taught at the experimental Black Mountain College in North Carolina and counted Cy Twombly and Robert Rauschenberg among his students, was obsessed with color. His Formulation: Articulation prints on display at Four Seasons show simple geometric shapes pumped up by eye-challenging color combinations. Instead of putting together a print catalogue, as is customary with most public collections, Four Seasons recently decided that for its Silicon Valley location it would produce a

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

A Breath of Plein Air: A show featuring 54 pieces by 25 local artists, showcasing the beauty of the Santa Clara Valley: San Jose, Santa Clara and Silicon Valley: Thru 9/21. 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. 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. MEXICAN HERITAGE PLAZA 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose (408) 928-5524 www.mhcviva.org

Mi Coche / My Culture – Livin’ the Lowrider Lifestyle: A unique, visual art experience that delves into the art and Chicano subculture of automobiles. Exploring the history of the Lowrider lifestyle, this exhibit pays homage to this cross-cultural movement through a variety of artistic genres: Thru 8/29. NATIONAL HISPANIC UNIVERSITY 14265 Story Rd., San Jose

San Jose’s Second Annual Chalk Art Festival: Local artists from Heart of Chaos and Heart of Kids will demonstrate sidewalk chalk art that you can participate in, with live music: 8/30.

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podcast to document the works. The 45-minute podcast not only serves as an audio guide to the artwork that’s in public spaces in the hotel, but is full of interesting facts and interviews – among them, an interview with one of Joseph Albers’ former students, Jane Marquis, who explains Albers’ approach to teaching. “What he was really doing was making you look,” says Marquis. “That’s what he was really after, with all of his classes, with all of his students. He wasn’t training artists – he was making you look at the world around you.” Good art makes you see the world differently. Even at a hotel. TW View the collection at the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, 2050 University Ave., East Palo Alto, (650) 566-1200 www.fourseasons.com/siliconvalley. The podcast is available for download on the hotel’s website. Inquire at the concierge desk for a brochure mapping out the artwork locations.

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Spared from the Storm, Cantor Arts Center

Sedaka’s Back The music of the prolific songwriter is brought to life in Breaking Up Is Hard to Do. ROSICRUCIAN EGYPTIAN MUSEUM

TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION

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

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

History of the Rosicrucian Egyptian 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.

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 from Space: Science made visible in an exhibit that displays weather, aircraft and daily patterns from space: Ongoing.

SAN JOSE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART 560 S. First St., San Jose (408) 283-8155 www.sjica.org

Eureka: An exhibit featuring some of the work by the winners of the 2005-2007 Eureka fellowship, one of the most prestigious prizes for Bay Area artists: Thru 9/20. Night Moves: A series featuring window installations visible only after dark: Thru 10/17. Timothy Horn: Medusa: An ornamentation piece made of silicone rubber and fiber optics: Thru 9/27. SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF ART

Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon: An optimistic, pessimistic and at times humorous exhibition that examines the development of robot iconography in fine art over the last half century: Thru 10/19. 01SJ Biennial: Superlight: Interactive, digital and other media are exhibited as part of the second Biennial Zero1 San Jose Global Festival of Art of the Edge: Thru 8/30.

ALLIED ARTS GUILD 75 Arbor Rd., Menlo Park (650) 322-2405

Rhythm of Nature: An exhibit of pastel landscape paintings by nationally acclaimed artist Kim Lordier: Thru 8/30. ANNO DOMINI 366 S. First St., San Jose (408) 271-5155 www.galleryad.com

META : Brazilian artist Bruno 9Li returns to Gallery A.D. with his second solo exhibit in the US. Since A.D.’s presentation of Mysterium Tremendum, 9Li’s US debut solo exhibit in 2007, Bruno has received solo exhibitions in Barcelona, Spain and São Paulo, Brazil. META sees the artist examine what lies beyond the perceptible reality of the everyday, drawing inspiration from the themes of spiritism, metaphysics, ovnis (UFOs) and exotic, aquatic plants and animals: Thru 9/20.

SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF QUILTS & TEXTILES

CALDWELL MEMORIAL ART GALLERY

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

400 County Center, Redwood City (650) 591-2101

Charged Sites: Radka Donnell’s Art Quilts: examines the 40-year career of a pioneering art quilter, feminist, author and art therapist: 9/2-11/2.

The World Is My Canvas: Large acrylic paintings on canvas and board by artist JoAnneh Nagler: Thru 8/29. CLUB AUTO SPORT 521 Charcot Ave., San Jose www.clubautosport.net

The San Jose Fire Museum: An exhibit featuring one of the “finest and largest collections of fire apparatus, tools and equipment in the country”: Thru 8/29.

Drawing Into Clay: An exhibit of Jenny Morten’s ceramics: Thru 9/1. THE MAIN GALLERY 1018 Main St., Redwood City (650) 701-1018 www.themaingallery.org

Rock Paper Scissors: Multiple artists display work as part of the gallery’s eighth birthday celebration: Thru 9/7. MODERNBOOK GALLERY 494 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 327-6325 www.modernbook.com

Summer Group Show: A group show featuring select works from some of the gallery’s most popular artists: Thru 8/31. Just Suppose: An exhibition of new photographic works by husband and wife duo Maggie Taylor and Jerry Uelsmann: 9/5-11/2. 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/index.htm

Angel at the Bar, Jazz on the Plazz: An oil painting exhibition featuring new paintings by Riki R. Nelson: Thru 9/5 (Los Gatos). Dr. Seuss for President: An exhibition featuring the release of the first-ever political print editions of Dr. Seuss: Ongoing (Menlo Park). SOUTH FIRST STREET BILLIARDS 420 S. First St., San Jose (408) 297-7800 www.sofapool.com

Oh Sheet! A Really Big Art Show: A collection of works created on bed sheets by San Jose artists Lacey Bryant and Lara Lenta: Thru 8/29. VIEWPOINTS GALLERY 315 State St., Los Altos

Red Hot Summer: Fourteen artists create works in red oils, pastel, watercolor and ceramic: Thru 8/28. TW

BY MICHAEL J. VAUGHN

hen the producers of Breaking Up Is Hard to Do needed someone to string 18 Neil Sedaka songs into a workable musical-theatre storyline, the answer must have seemed obvious: get the guy who just turned Stephen King’s Carrie into an off-Broadway comedy. Thus, Erik Jackson and co-writer Ben Winters entered into the new songwriter-musical field (virtually created by ABBA’s Mamma Mia!) and set about turning the same trick for the author of such hits as “Calendar Girl,” “Right Next Door to an Angel” and “Oh, Carol.” Breaking Up makes its West Coast premiere at the Bus Barn Stage Company in Los Gatos on Sept. 4. Jackson says he and Winters began writing the show by venturing into Sedaka’s own life. “As a teen, he worked in the Catskills, and he met his wife there,” he explains. “The Catskills was such a magical, romantic place in the ’50s and ’60s, so we researched like crazy and fleshed out a story that the songs just naturally dovetailed into. We also dug deep into Neil’s archives for some lesser-known songs to fully round it out. He was such a beautiful, prolific songwriter, and much of his work translated surprisingly well to the stage.” While Jackson says he was always a fan of Sedaka’s songs, the assignment forced him to listen to them with a more focused, artistic ear. “The melodies are so pure, and just lodge themselves right into your brain, and the lyrics are so effervescent and poignant,” he says. “‘Solitaire’ is a total heartbreaker, and makes an ideal 11 o’clock number,

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Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, Bus Barn Stage Company, Sept. 4-Oct. 4, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. $22-$32 (650) 941-0551 www.busbarn.org that big emotional song that every musical’s lead character needs. We’re always thrilled to hear the audience’s reaction to the plot revelations and to the ways we’ve incorporated songs they know so well in entirely new ways.” The collaboration with Winters, says Jackson, was sort of a shotgun marriage. “Ben and I both independently pitched our ideas for the show, and they liked both [our ideas] so much that they asked us to write it together. Neither of us had high hopes for a collaboration working out – we’d never met before, and [to find] writing chemistry with a stranger is next to impossible. Miraculously, we clicked, had a blast writing together, and became great friends. In fact, we’re currently shopping a screenplay.” Originally an actor, Jackson turned to writing after tiring of his first career’s “absolute lack of control.” Breaking Up premiered in Albany, NY in 2005, while his Carrie adaptation debuted off-Broadway in 2006. Jackson previously wrote some poems for Patrick Dempsey to perform in his Showtime film, The Escape, and appeared as an on-air TV reporter for the British series Talking Movies. He’s currently working on “a horror movie based on the songs of Paul Anka.” “Okay,” he says, “I’m kidding about the Anka part.” TW

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

GALLERIES

GALLERY SARATOGA 14435A Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 867-0458 www.gallerysaratoga.com

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Trips That Teach Keep kids busy and brainy with one of these educational excursions. BY IRENE KEW

rom Mozart in the womb to Baby Einstein, it’s no secret that every parent today hopes to give their offspring a leg up in the race to raise not just happier and healthier kids, but brainier ones, too. After all, what parent doesn’t want the best for their child, or dream of them becoming (in Silicon Valley’s case) the next tech whiz? Alas, there’s no magic pill, toy or fail-proof formula for turning baby into a brainiac. There are, however, all sorts of places in the Bay Area where even the tiniest tots can stretch their mental muscles and expand their minds. Whether it’s managing air traffic at a fictional airport or figuring out how to write their name in binary code, learning, as they say, has never been so fun.

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Intel Museum

NASA Ames Research Center

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Elkhorn Slough 1700 Elkhorn Rd., Watsonville (831) 728-2822 www.elkhornslough.org The perfect day trip for your budding young nature lover, Elkhorn Slough is one of California’s largest and last remaining coastal wetlands. Both a resting spot for otters seeking shelter from winter storms and a vital stopover for migrating birds, expect to cross paths with a vast variety of wildlife, including seals, leopard sharks and more than 340 species of birds. Explore on foot or by car the five miles of trails that weave through scenic oak woodlands, tidal creeks and freshwater marshes. Docent-led tours are held on weekends, or take the kids on an Elkhorn Slough Safari, a naturalist-led two-hour cruise aboard a comfortable 27-foot pontoon boat (the minimum age is three). The wee ones will also love The Unseen Slough, an award-winning exhibit that spotlights the rich array of creatures hidden in the mud and the millions more that are invisible to the naked eye. Admission is free; so is rental of binoculars if you forget yours.

Hiller Aviation Institute and Museum 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos (650) 654-0200 www.hiller.org Watch your child’s imagination take flight at the largest indoor aviation museum in California. With more than 50 different replicas of early flight machines and

real modern aircraft on display, the 53,000-squarefoot museum boasts a fascinating range of exhibits and interactive displays that chronicle aviation history as far back as 1869. Explore the cockpit of a 1970 Boeing 747, or experience the thrills of flying across the Bay at the recently opened Flight Simulation Zone, which features state-of-the-art computers and realistic flight controls. It gets better: On the third Saturday of each month, aspiring aviators ages eight to 17 get a free ride in an airplane flown by a licensed pilot. Not forgetting the preschoolers (ages three to five), there’s an hour-long reading program every fourth Saturday of the month, where they can read a book, have a tour and complete an art project tailored to their age.

NASA-Ames Exploration Center Moffett Field (650) 604-6274 www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/ home/exploration.html A major contributor to discoveries in hyper-velocity flight, this 9,300-square-foot research facility and science museum will bring out the rocket scientist in anyone. Among the exhibits are a mercury capsule that was launched in 1960, a moon rock retrieved by the crew of Apollo 15, and an interactive display that 78

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Sports, ﬁtness, and fun for the whole family www.SilverCreekSportsplex.com/kids

Now registering for for fall leagues & classes!

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Sand Sculpture Contest, Capitola

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

If you’re getting the itch to do some remodeling, make sure you visit this year’s South Bay Fall Home Show, featuring more than 300 exhibitors eager to help you jazz up your home or garden. SAN JOSE SUPER TOY, COMIC & RECORD SHOW: 9/6 Santa Clara County Fairgrounds 344 Tully Rd., San Jose www. timetunneltoys.com/toyshow.html

Are you an Easy-Bake Oven collector, or are you just looking for a new ViewMaster Viewer? Either way, the San Jose Super Toy Show will have what you need. AMERICA’S PET FAIRE: 9/6 Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton www.americaspetfaire.com

The fair includes how-to workshops, a pet adoption fair, demonstrations, new pet products, stage show and competitions!: 10am 37TH ANNUAL MOUNTAIN VIEW ART & WINE FESTIVAL: 9/6-7 Castro Street, Mountain View

More than 650 artists will be on hand to display and sell their work, along with two days of live music, food, beer, jugglers and tons of activities for the little ones: 10am-6pm CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL: 9/6-7 Capitola Village, 222 Esplanade, Capitola www.capitolasoquelchamber. com/artwine IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A LISTING, OR KNOW OF SOMETHING HAPPENING THAT YOU'RE AFRAID WE'LL OVERLOOK, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR COMMUNIT Y EVENT TO EVENTS@THEWAVEMAG.COM.

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Villa Ragusa, 35 S. Second St., San Jose (408) 288-8484 events.ewomennetwork.com

Join speaker Dutch Mendenhall for an informative discussion on understanding hidden buying motives: 5-8:15pm

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CLUB MEETINGS REBUILDING THE AMERICAN DREAM: 8/28 Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 12770 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga www.funtimesingers.org

A lively and diverse community choir invites men and women to join their group: 7:15-9:30pm

Join concerned community groups and their members, along with anyone else who wants to speak out on the status of the “American Dream”: 5:30pm

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Campbell: Sunday 9am – 1pm (year round) Campbell Ave. at Central & First Sts. (510) 745-7100 Cupertino: Friday 9am – 1pm (year round) Vallco Fashion Park Parking Lot, 10123 Wolfe Rd. (800) 949-FARM Los Gatos: Sunday 8am – 12:30pm (year round) Montebello Way & Broadway Extension (408) 353-5355 Mountain View: Sunday 9am – 1pm (year round) Hope & Evelyn (800) 806-FARM Palo Alto: Sunday 9am – 1pm (year round) California Ave. & El Camino Real (800) 806-FARM

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RECYCLING EVENT: 9/12-13 Elephant Pharmacy, 4470 El Camino Real, Los Altos (650) 4726800 www.elephantpharm.com

Drop off your old and unwanted electronics: 10am-2pm

FESTIVALS & EXPOS NVISION08: 8/25-27 San Jose Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose www.nvision2008.com

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San Jose: Sunday 10am – 3pm (year round) Stevens Creek & Winchester (800) 949-FARM San Jose: Friday 10am – 2pm (year round) Kaiser Santa Teresa Parking Lot (800) 949-FARM San Jose: Friday 10am – 2pm (May 2 - Dec. 19) San Pedro St. between Santa Clara & St. John Sts. (408) 279-1775 San Jose: Sunday 8:30am – Noon (year round) Japantown, Jackson between Sixth & Seventh Sts. (408) 298-4303 San Jose: Sunday 10am – 2pm (year round) Princeton Plaza, Kooser & Meridian (800) 806-FARM

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Santa Clara: Thursday 10am – 2pm (year round) Santa Clara Kaiser Parking Lot (800) 949-FARM Santa Clara: Saturday 9am – 1pm (year round) Jackson St. between Homestead & Benton (510) 745-7100 Saratoga: Saturday 9am – 1pm (year round) Saratoga West Valley College, Fruitvale & Allendale Aves. (800) 806-FARM Sunnyvale: Saturday 9am – 1pm (year round) S. Murphy Ave. at Washington and Evelyn (510) 745-7100

indoor home show, and booth after booth of great food! MILLBRAE ART & WINE FESTIVAL: 8/30-31 Broadway Ave., between Victoria Meadow Glen, Millbrae www.miramarevents.com

Come out for two days of live music, great food and wine, and more than 250 artists and craftmakers showing their fine wares: 10am-5pm TH

45 ANNUAL KINGS MOUNTAIN ART FAIR: 8/30-9/1 Kings Mountain Community Center 13889 Skyline Blvd., Woodside www.kingsmountainartfair.org

More than 200 artists will be displaying and selling their wonderful work, along with live music, delicious gourmet food, and wine from 16 local wineries. GREAT AMERICAN STAMP EXPO: 9/6-7 Napredak Hall, 770 Montague Expwy., San Jose (408) 435-9933 www.napredakhall.com

Need an Inverted Jenny? How about a One Penny Black? Here’s where you need to go: the Great American Stamp Expo. Get your stamps appraised, buy more stamps, or just admire. 36TH ANNUAL EV RALLY: 9/6

Be you a builder, or just a player, of videogames, computers, or are just a computer nerd, the NVISION08 is your mecca. Take part in three days of everything videogame, with workshops, demonstrations and, most importantly, WORLD CLASS GAMERS going head-to-head!

This show features fine arts and crafts from more than 135 artists on display amidst the redwoods.

BELMONT GREEK FESTIVAL: 8/30

The annual Niles Antique Faire features more than 175 vendors selling crafts, antiques, plants, jewelry… basically, you name it, they’ll have it: 6am-4pm

Do you own one of those funnylooking electric cars or scooters, or are you thinking about buying one? If so, make your way to Palo Alto for an electric vehicle celebration with displays of some the newest designs by top auto makers, along with experts to answer any of your questions on alternative fueled vehicles: 10am-4pm

INTERNATIONAL GEM & JEWELRY SHOW: 9/5-7

ART AT THE BEACH: THRU 8/17

Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross, 900 Alameda, Belmont www.goholycross. org/festival/

Enjoy a plethora of homemade Greek dishes, dancing, music, theatre performances and children’s activities: Noon-10pm TAPESTRY ARTS FESTIVAL: 8/30-9/1 Downtown San Jose www.tapestryarts.org

A street fair to end all street fairs, with amazing art from more than 250 artists, live music on four stages, hands-on activities for the kids,

44TH NILES ANTIQUE FAIRE AND FLEA MARKET: 8/31 Niles Blvd., between G & J Sts., Fremont www.niles.org

San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware, San Mateo

If stones are your scene, then you’ll want to make an appearance at this gem extravaganza, where you’ll find jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks and minerals for your purchasing and viewing pleasure.

Palo Alto High School, El Camino Real & Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto www.eaasv.org

Esplanade Park – Capitola Beach, Capitola (831) 419-7485

Head to picturesque Capitola for a full day of nothing but perusing and purchasing wonderful art!: 11am-6pm

EVENT America’s Pet Faire, Pleasanton

LISTINGS booths and live music from T.Y.T., The Hitmen, Andre Thierry, Sage, Mama Pacho, Dub FX, Double Funk Crunch and many more: 5-8pm

Grab your friends, a blanket and a lawn chair and enjoy free outdoor movies every Thursday: Sundown

MOVIES ON THE SQUARE: THRU 8/28

FREE FRIDAY NIGHT BEACH CONCERTS: THRU 8/29

Courthouse Square, Downtown Redwood City, 2200 Broadway www.redwoodcityevents.com

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz (831) 423-5590 www.beachboardwalk.com

Summer again brings exciting free Friday night concerts to the Boardwalk’s Beach Bandstand. Look for classic bands from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s: The Romantics, Rare Earth, John Waite, Blue Oyster Cult, Gin Blossoms, and many more. 79

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES 56TH ANNUAL CAPITOLA BEGONIA FESTIVAL: 8/29-9/1 Capitola Village by the Sea, Stockton Ave. & Esplanade Capitola www.begoniafestival.com

There’s something for everyone at this year’s Begonia Festival, including a sand sculpture contest, volleyball, live music and even a nautical parade. GREAT TRAIN ROBBERIES: 8/30-31 Roaring Camp Railroad, Graham Hill Rd. & Mt. Hermon, Felton www.roaringcamp.com

The whole family will surely enjoy 1880s justice unfolding right before their eyes, as live bandits and lawmen unleash their guns in a blazing showdown. SAN JOSE’S SECOND ANNUAL CHALK ART FESTIVAL: 8/30

Everyone is invited to unleash their artistic talents and create masterpieces on the sidewalk as Heart of Chaos presents a fun day of creativity for parents and kids. Chalk provided: 10am-2pm SANDCASTLE SCULPTURE CONTEST: 8/30 Capitola Beach, Capitola Village www.begoniafestival.com

A part of Capitola’s Begonia Festival, the sand sculpture contest is a family favorite… so bring the family: 8:30am-Noon GLASS BLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS: 8/30-9/1 La Nebbia Winery, Half Moon Bay (650) 712-1500

Join Douglass Brown as he demonstrates the wonderful art of glass blowing. 143RD ANNUAL SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES: 8/30-31

Ghirardelli Square, 900 Northpoint St., San Francisco www.ghirardellisq.com

Two full days of bagpipe performances, sheep dog trials, fiddling, dancing, authentic food and some of the world’s strongest athletes competing in the US Heavy Events and Caber Toss Championships. Kilts optional.

Two days of chocolate delicacies from some of the best Bay Area restaurants and bakeries, along with chef demonstrations, live entertainment and activities for the children.

LABOR DAY GRILL AND CHILL: 9/1 Calvary Church of Los Gatos, 16330 Los Gatos Blvd. Los Gatos (408) 356-5126 www.calvarylg.com

Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a classic car show, barbecue contest, children’s festival, live entertainment and a kids carnival: 10am-4pm CALIFORNIA STATE YOYO CHAMPIONSHIPS: 9/6 Exploratorium – Palace of Fine Arts, 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco (415) 563-7337 www.calstateyoyo.com

Amateur and professional yo-yo players will go head-to-head in this winner-takes-all competition to become the California State Yo-Yo Champion! Free and open to all competitors and spectators. ARMENIAN FESTIVAL: 9/6 St. Andrew Armenian Church, 11370 S. Stelling Rd., Cupertino (408) 257-6743

Celebrate Armenian culture with great food, dance, music, crafts, face paintings, prizes, children’s games and fun for the whole family: 11am-10pm FAMILY BACKPACKING ADVENTURE: 9/6 Hidden Villa Ranch, 26870 Moody Rd., Los Altos Hills (650) 949-8653 www.hiddenvilla.org

The family will enjoy a wonderful over night camping and hiking experience followed by a tasty breakfast in the morning: Ages eight and up. TH

13 ANNUAL GHIRARDELLI SQUARE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL: 9/6-7

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RENAISSANCE FAIRE: 9/6-10/12 Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy., Hollister (408) 847FAIR www.norcalrenfaire.com

Load up the family and head to Casa de Fruta for some family Renaissance fun, with 150 craft booths, hearty ale and food, hundreds of costumed performers, food, games and knights battling to the death. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR: 9/9-14 Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville www.santacruzcountyfair.com

Six fun-packed days of fair action, featuring livestock shows, carnival rides, live entertainment and enough food to ruin your diet for a year. STORIES FROM THE PAST PROGRAM: 9/12 San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway San Mateo (650) 299-0104 www.historysmc.org

Mom and Dad, bring your preschooler on over to the museum of a fun day of storytelling featuring the tale A California Rancho: 11am & 2pm DOWNTOWN CAMPBELL ART WALK Throughout Campbell www.downtowncampbell.com

Meander around Campbell every third Friday of the month and check out some of the fabulous art from local galleries as they extend their hours from 6-9pm. NINTH ANNUAL SUNNYVALE SUMMER SERIES: THRU 8/27 S. Murphy Ave., between Washington & Evelyn, Sunnyvale www.downtownsunnyvale.com

Cruise over to Sunnyvale every Wednesday and enjoy a fine collection of arts & crafts, food

INSURANCE

Valerie Young Vedda

210 E. Main St., Los Gatos (408) 335-1700 www.hotellosgatos.com Mediterranean-styled villas providing luxurious guest rooms and suites. Nestled at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and within walking distance of the many shops, restaurants and galleries. Home to Preston Wynne Spa & Dio Deka Restaurant.

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

BACHELORETTE PARTIES

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. BEAUTY SALON

Shangri-La Lotus Salon & Spa 413A Monterey Ave., San Jose (408) 623-3963 www.jennybeauty.com Look your very best for your day. Shangri-La provides the perfect makeup for your entire wedding party – bride, attendants and both mothers. Flawless makeup complements your dresses 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. ENTERTAINMENT

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, hip-hop, 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

Abercrombie Flowers & Gifts 120 S. Sunnyvale Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 245-0130 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! CHAIR COVER RENTAL/DECORATIONS

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.

RECEPTIONS

Hotel Los Gatos & Spa 210 E. Main St., Los Gatos (408) 335-1700 www.hotellosgatos.com Mediterranean ambience provides luxurious banquet facilities for events to accommodate up to 130 guests at various locations, including our Indoor Monte Sereno Ballroom, Outdoor Courtyard & Pool Terrace. SALON

The Alexandria Salon & Spa 1346 The Alameda, Ste. 8, San Jose (408) 971-2926 www.thealexandriasalon.com Hair, skincare, massage, makeup and waxing services provided by a friendly and skilled staff in our relaxed spa environment. Come see our newly added clothing boutique. TANNING

Parlour 308 Airbrush Tanning 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 sun-kissed tan. TRAVEL

Cruise Planners 5669 Snell Ave., Ste. 372, San Jose (408) 715-7196 Our travel agency specializes in designing a vacation that exceeds your expectations. Our passion is to plan a seamless and exciting cruise and travel experience. Call us today to start planning your dream vacation memories. WEDDING GOWNS

Nicolette Couture Bridal Boutique 15 El Toro Ave., Morgan Hill (408) 779-6146 www.nicolettecouture.com Features four gorgeous wedding gown designers, one of which is exclusive to our boutique for all of Northern California. We offer a no-pressure, memorable shopping experience for your dream wedding gown.

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National Hispanic University, 14721 Story Rd., San Jose www. heartofchaos.net/chalkart.html

Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton www.caledonian.org

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allows users to manage air traffic at a fictional airport. Kids will enjoy the immersive theater with a circular screen that shows amazing footage from the Mars mission and flyovers of the Martian surface. Be sure to check out the special events held from time to time, including a family night featuring the Earth’s moon with lunar-themed activities (Sept. 6), talks, exhibits and videos, plus the Sally Ride Science Festival (Sept. 27), featuring a street fair, workshops for girls and their parents, and a talk by astronaut Wendy Lawrence.

Intel Computer Museum 2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara (408) 765-0503 www.intel.com/museum This modestly sized but informationpacked museum offers more than just a peek into the ultraclean and highly automated factories where silicon chips are made. Learn about the history of Intel and Silicon Valley and find out how chips, microprocessors

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and memory technology all work together to change the way we live and work. The little ones will have fun writing their names in binary code, learning how different-size files move over a network and trying on a bunny or clean room suit. The 30-odd exhibits are updated frequently, while audio tours are available in various languages. During the summer (through Aug. 30), the museum offers a series of hands-on, fun and (best of all) free classes for ages seven and up, covering everything from switches and circuits to using simple commands that control a robot.

Lick Observatory Mount Hamilton (408) 274-5061 www.ucolick.org The first mountaintop observatory in the world, the breathtaking views from this facility are worth the drive. Inside, enjoy informal talks about the history of the observatory (originally built in 1888) and take a look at the Great Lick Refractor in the 36-inch telescope dome. In the Shane Dome, you can view and learn about the 120-inch Shane reflector, one of the major telescopes used to

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discover planets outside of the solar system. On permanent display are also some stunning photographs of the Lick Observatory by photographer Laurie Hatch.

Museum of American Heritage 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto (650) 321-1004 www.moah.org Take a walk through history at this Bay Area gem founded in 1990, which houses intriguing exhibits of early American life. Your kids might finally be grateful for modern conveniences after they mosey through the permanent exhibits, which include an early 20th-century kitchen, general store, a print shop before the hightech age, and a 1940s radio repair shop. Or send them to one of the museum’s many educational workshops that span the ages, from learning about static electricity in the days of the Greek scientists to becoming a modern-day internet supersearcher. On Aug. 29, a new exhibit, Music to One’s Ears, will explore the basic principles of music making, technology and technique over the ages.

Almaden Quicksilver County Park and Mining Museum 21350 Almaden Rd., San Jose (408) 323-1107 www.parkhere.org South of San Jose, New Almaden is a 19th-century boomtown that is not only rich in history but a great place for a family hike. Declared a National Historic landmark district because of its mercury mines, which played a pivotal role in California’s gold rush era, this small town offers miles of breathtaking hiking, equestrian and bike trails with ranger-guided nature and history walks upon requests. At the small mining museum onsite (open year round Fridays and weekends), kids can dig into the history of mercury mining and the lifestyles of mining communities through photographs, artifacts and a showcase that duplicates the interior of a mine shaft. Take the fun up a notch by searching for items hidden in the exhibit to earn “shares” of Quicksilver Mining Company stock. TW

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MIDNIGHT MOVIE MADNESS: THRU 8/30 Camera 7, The Pruneyard, 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell www.cameracinemas.com

Not only are cult classics (like The Thing, The Big Lebowski, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) shown at the stroke of midnight, but Camera Cinemas will be giving away concert tickets, T-shirts and other goodies to attendees. And it’s only $7.50! MUSIC ON THE SQUARE: THRU 10/3 Courthouse Square, Downtown Redwood City, 2200 Broadway www.redwoodcityevents.com

Enjoy free music on the square every Friday night: 6-8pm

LISTINGS

FOURTH ANNUAL FALL FASHION IN THE PARK: 9/12-14 Santana Row – Winchester & Stevens Creek Blvds., San Jose (408) 551-4611

Get over to Santana Row for two days of fall fashion, highlighting some of the hottest and hippest wear of the season for men, women and children. Funds raised benefit Asian-Americans for Community Involvement, Grand View League, Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, Hospice of the Valley and the Junior League of San Jose.

HEALTH & WELLNESS FAMILY YOGA: 8/25

FUNDRAISERS & DONATIONS A TASTE OF PASO WINES: 8/28 The Sainte Claire Hotel, 302 S. Market St., San Jose (831) 3340606 www.tastepasowines.com

Your taste buds will be dancing after sampling more than 32 wonderful wines from Paso Robles wineries, and appetizers prepared by Il Fornaio, and let’s not forget the silent auction benefiting the MakeA-Wish Foundation: 5:30-8pm 16TH ANNUAL CHERRY’S JUBILEE MOTORSPORTS FESTIVAL: 9/5-7 Laguna Seca, Hwy. 218, Monterey www.cherrysjubilee.org

Come on out, hot-rodders, and enjoy two days of nothing but classic cars, motorcycles, great food, wine, live entertainment and fun!: Funds raised benefit the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Elephant Pharmacy, 4470 El Camino Real, Los Altos (650) 472-6800

Discover how to practice yoga in a playful and creative way using breath, poses, chanting and relaxation: For all ages: 10:4511:15am GUIDED MEDITATION AND SILENT HIKE: 9/6 Hidden Villa Ranch, 26870 Moody Rd., Los Altos Hills (650) 949-8653 www.hiddenvilla.org

BOOK SIGNING WITH RAJ PATEL: 8/26 Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 3244321 www.keplers.com

Mr. Patel signs copies of his latest work, Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System: 7:30pm BOOK SIGNING WITH NENA BAKER: 9/3 Books Inc., Town & Country Village, Palo Alto (650) 3210600 www.booksince.net

Ms. Baker signs copies of her latest work, The Body Toxic: How the Hazardous Chemistry of Everyday Things Threatens Our Health and Well-being: 7pm BOOK SIGNING WITH DAVID HARRIS: 9/8 Books Inc., Town & Country Village, Palo Alto (650) 3210600 www.booksince.net

Mr. Harris signs copies of his latest work, The Genius: How Bill Walsh Reinvented Football and Created an NFL Dynasty: 7pm

VOLUNTEER BECOME A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER

Join Mary Leigh Burke, a 15-year Zen meditation practitioner, for a basic instruction in mindfulness meditation: 10am-Noon

(408) 876-4193 www.emp.org

READINGS & BOOK SIGNINGS

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

BOOK SIGNING WITH DANIEL LEVITIN: 8/25 Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 324-4321 www.keplers.com

Mr. Levitin signs copies of his new work, The World in Six Songs: How the Musical Brain Created Human Nature: 7:30pm

Become a mentor and be a positive influence on a child’s life and it’ll only cost you two hours a week!

EV CONVERSION WORKSHOP: 9/7 Hewlett-Packard Palo Alto (Bldg. 20A), 3000 Hanover St., Palo Alto www.electroauto.com/ workshopEAA-08.shtml

Get all your questions answered on costs, performance and environmental issues at this free one-day workshop on how to make a gas-powered vehicle run on batteries: 10am-5pm TW

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IMPROVEMENT LANDSCAPING AND GARDENS

Zaira’s Gardening and Landscaping (408) 569-3389 Contact Hector for FREE ESTIMATES... Maintenance, Clean-ups, Trimmings, Pressure Wash, New Lawn and more. PATIO FURNITURE

The Complete Backyard 1600 Duane Ave., Santa Clara (408) 748-8100 www.patio101.com Come by and visit our 33,000square-foot showroom featuring all the top names in the patio business. We have over 250 sets on display from various manufacturers.

Staging by Karen Dayton www.staging-pros.com

TO ADVERTISE IN THE HOME IMPROVEMENT SVMARKETPLACE CALL: (408) 467-3201 EQUIPMENT RENTAL

A Tool Shed (Eight South Bay locations) (800)-ATOOLSHED www. atoolshed.com A Tool Shed Rentals 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.

Black Sea Gallery 27 South First Street, 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.

FIREPLACE

PLUMBING

Smart Choice Plumbing 55 Newell Rd., Ste. 301, Palo Alto (650) 424-1616 Professional plumber 24 Hrs. / seven days a week video Inspection / Pipe locating / Fixture repair.

HOME THEATRE

Modern TV 1228 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. B, San Jose (408) 2931330 www.moderntvonline.com We 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. HOUSE CLEANING

At Home House Cleaning (408) 401-7755 Your home is our concern! We offer worry free insurance protection, bonded employees, window cleaning, and deep carpet cleaning. Call for a free estimate.

Beth’s House Cleaning

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.

Jimyko 1919 Monterey Road, Suite #10, San Jose (408) 993-0918 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.

Grand Flooring 894 Commercial St., San Jose (408) 441-1021 www.grandflooring.com Beautiful homes deserve beautiful floors. At GrandFlooring.com we let nature customize your floor. Our solid hardwood flooring contains both clear and character planks that reflect all the best attributes of the natural wood.

Can-Do Construction (831) 539-1181 All phases of construction and excavation, residential remodel and additions, structural retaining walls, decks, and hardscapes. Licensed, bonded, and insured.

981 Stockton Ave, San Jose (408)292-6833 www. allworldfurniture.com All World Furniture Inc. was started over sic years ago and now has a one of the largest modern, contemporary furniture showrooms with attached warehouse in the San Francisco Bay Area. 80

ROOFING AND GUTTERS

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.

KITCHEN AND BATH

Arch Design Center (ADC)

Willow Glen Kitchen and Bath

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

All World Furniture

www.mrpooltable.com Offering quality handcrafted 8-foot pool tables - custom made - factory direct to you. Also offering a wide variety of accessories from lamps to casino tables to spectator chairs.

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.

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FURNITURE

Business: (408) 263-7091 Cell: (408) 202-5438 I Clean Your House Like It’s My Own! I’m the Only One that Comes Into Your Home. (Licensed & Bonded)*First-Time Clean-Up to 50% OFF* Free Estimates - Call Today 10+ years experience. Specializing in modern home cleaning: Stainless steel, granite, hardwood, pergo, laminate, etc... Good referrals!

POOL TABLES

Admiral Pool Tables

Haniway Engineering & Construction 1225 Tiros Way, Sunnyvale (408) 733-3755 www. haniway.com Engineering and construction company with over 15 years experience, specializing in residential and commercial structures. We handle your project from start to finish. Call us today!

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351 Willow Glen St., San Jose (408) 293-2284 Lighting, rugs and pottery are but a few of the items we feature in our “Complete Home Furnishing” selections; enabling you to experience a “One Stop Shopping” environment.

STORAGE

HARDWARE

A-1 Self Storage

Palo Alto Hardware

(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.

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 as we run our business.

WOODWORKING CENTER

LAWNS AND GARDENS

The Sawdust Shop

Garden Accents

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.

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 where gardening ideas can flourish.

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1, Cover / Courtesy of NBC, 3, Ali Larter in NBC’s Heroes / Courtesy of NBC, Dome exterior / Courtesy of Timberline, Dominic Venegas - Pampas / By Chris Schmauch, FPO / Courtesy of Four Seasons, Jamis Macniven / Courtesy of Buck’s of Woodside, Margaret Cho / Courtesy of Live Nation, Nisene Marks / By Chris Schmauch, True Blood creator Alan Ball / Courtesy of HBO, Visitors having fun / Courtesy of Intel Museum, 6, Cintra Wilson / By Chad Rachman, 8, Eco City Cycles / Courtesy of Eco City Cycles, 10, SV Photovoltaic Center / Courtesy of SVPDC, 11, Jonathan Frank at Everyday tryouts / Courtesy of Everyday Edisons, 12, Ale / Courtesy of Northern California Renaissance Faire, 14, AFi 10 / Courtesy of Leaf Photography, Controller / Courtesy of Arcade-InA-Box, Cosmovoide Bed / Courtesy of Cosmovoide, Handheld Altimeter / Courtesy of Oregon Scientific, Suntable Laptop / Courtesy of SunTable, 17, Worst Week/CBS / By Robert Voets, Jay Mohr in Garry Unmarried / Courtesy of CBS, Life on Mars / Courtesy of ABC, Pushing Daisies / Courtesy of ABC, Rufus Sewell in Eleventh Hour / By Eric McCandless, Simon Baker in The Mentalist / By Lance Staedler, The Ex List / By Cliff Lipson, 18, 90210 TV / Courtesy of The CW, Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers in SNL Weekend Update / Courtesy of NBC, Christian Slater My Own Worst Enemy / By Paul Drinkwater, Justin Bruening in Knight Rider / Courtesy of NBC, Molly Shannon and Selma Blair in Kath & Kim / Courtesy of NBC, Life / Courtesy of NBC, Privleged / Courtesy of The CW, Rainn Wilson in The Office / Courtesy of NBC, Surviving Suburbia / Courtesy of The CW, Valentine / Courtesy of The CW, 19, Ali Larter in NBC’s Heroes / Courtesy of NBC, 20, Anna Paquin & Stephen Moyer in HBO’s True Blood / Courtesy of HBO, Blake Lively in Gossip Girl / Courtesy of The CW, Dennis Hopper in Crash / Courtesy of Starz, Dexter / Courtesy of Showtime, Easy Money / Courtesy of The CW, Mad Men / Courtesy of AMC, Raising the Bar / Courtesy of TNT, Flight of the Conchords / Courtesy of HBO, 22, Nisene Marks / By Chris Schmauch, 26, Smoothie Infusion / Courtesy of Sequel, Smoothie / Courtesy of iStock, 36, Alta / By Chris Schmauch, Mad About Cardigans / Courtesy of Bloomingdales Stanford, Mad About Pencils and Bowls / Courtesy of Bloomingdales Stanford, Men’s Theory Navy velvet jacket / Courtesy of Bloomingdales Stanford, Men’s various velvet jackets / Courtesy of Bloomingdales Stanford, Trophy jackets / Courtesy of Bloomingdales Stanford, 38, Dome Home / Courtesy of George Sliter, Geodome in progress / Courtesy of Timberline, Stamp R. Buckminster Fuller / Courtesy of USPS, 40, Dome exterior / Courtesy of Timberline, 42, Modern TV / By Shari Wago, 45, Built to Spill / Courtesy of Built to Spill, Northern Calif. RenFaire / Courtesy of NorCal RenFaire, 46, Margaret Cho / Courtesy of Live Nation, Yo Yo Championship / Courtesy of The Exploratorium, 47, NIN / Courtesy of NIN, San Francisco Fringe Festival / Courtesy of ShaSha Closeup, Stanford Football / Courtesy of Stanford, Until Now / Courtesy of Gallery AD, 48, Buck’s of Woodside photos / By Chris Schmauch, Jamis Macniven / Courtesy of Buck’s of Woodside, 50, Merlion / By Chris Schmauch, 56, Loft Bar & Bistro / By Chris Schmauch, 60, Dominic Venegas - Pampas / By Chris Schmauch, Pampas Cocktails / By Chris Schmauch, 62, Doobie Brothers / Courtesy of Peninsula Artists, English Beat / Courtesy of Fox Theatre, 64, Characters / By Chris Schmauch, 66, True Blood creator Alan Ball / Courtesy of HBO, 68, Vin Diesel in Babylon AD / By Guy Ferrandis, 70, Yong Deok Lee’s Walking the Streets / Courtesy of Four Seasons, 72, Grey Gardens / Courtesy of David Allen, 73, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do / Courtesy of Bus Barn Theatre, Spared from the Storm / Courtesy of Cantor Arts Museum, 74, Aviation Camp / Courtesy of Hiller Aviation Museum, Explore real-time weather patterns / Courtesy of Intel, Visitors having fun / Courtesy of Intel Museum, Visualization system at NASA Ames / By Eric James, 76, Sandcastle / Courtesy of iStock, 77, Pet Photo contest / Courtesy of iStock, 82, Seanbaby / By Chris Schmauch

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COLUMN: THE FINAL L AST WORD

THE FINAL LAST WORD B Y S E A N B A B Y - S E A N B A B Y @ T H E W AV E M A G . C O M

The Olympics Need an Update

like movies where a simple everyman gains a position of power in a longstanding bureaucratic structure and revolutionizes everything. Like Kevin Kline in the movie Dave. Or Tarzan. So I’ve always wondered why they never made a movie where Steve Guttenberg’s long lost uncle dies and a stipulation of the will is that he takes his uncle’s place as head of the Olympic Committee. In the first act of Gold Fever (which I think is what they’d call it), we’d have to hear ideas from Guttenberg’s character about new sports like the 100m Beer Fart and Synchronized Boob Grabbin’. But before he learned responsibility, he would also point out that of the 302 Olympic events, about 200 of them are slight repeats of the first 10, and the rest are fundamentally insane. If the Olympics are about finding the world’s greatest athletes, why are there a dozen sailing events? Nothing against boating, but unless it’s an action spin-off, the world’s greatest athlete and the world’s fastest sailboat pilot should have a completely different TV show. I’m not even sure how most of these events were born. Like the steeplechase... did some ancient Greek welch on a bet? He must have lost a race and said, “Sure, you’re faster than me at running the stupid way, but no one’s the real champ until they run slightly farther and there’s a puddle of water on the track. Caw!” (I should’ve also mentioned that he liked to decide things with competitive bird-calling.) Swimming is the worst. There’s the butterfly, freestyle, backstroke, medley... I don’t think it’s a coincidence that one guy is fastest at all of them. They’re swimming. If someone runs 400 meters faster than anyone else, I’m going to assume he’ll still win if they run it again while flapping their arms differently. (I suppose my ludicrous example really describes speed walking, but that seems less about how fast you are and more about how well you deal with shame.) My personal favorite is handball. It’s basketball played with hockey nets, and every time someone throws the ball to score, they dramatically throw themselves on the floor at the same time. It’s like they’re trying to trick me into thinking it’s awesome – and it works!

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The Olympic Games mean less and less the more you watch them. The glory of a track and field gold medal gets a little hamstrung when it’s followed up with a broadcast team trying to stay awake during a ping-pong match. Sure, table tennis devalues the nonabsurd events, but the real danger of ping-pong is what it inspires. Imagine how many lunatics are out there right now putting together petitions to instate baton twirling, hot dog eating, or mime in the 2012 Games. Basically, every a**hole who ever called Guinness about how many bees they can fit in their mouth is trying to become an Olympian. They’re thinking, “Hell, if ping-pong is an Olympic sport, why not Dungeons & Dragons, or ghost hunting?” And while I’m on the subject of table tennis, the arena was empty every time I watched it. If it’s the Olympics AND you’re in China and ping-pong can’t fill seats, let the dream die! Because that’s the best possible circumstances for ping-pong popularity you’re ever going to have. The Olympic Committee is bogged down by years of modern games tradition, and I know it seems controversial or straight-up dangerous to remove events when 15 of them involve shooting. They should have thought of that when they decided to mix obsessed athletes and highpowered rifles. I’m sure they’re doing their best to make these boring, obscure sports palatable – like how they modified the scoring system in boat racing. It left the sport supremely boring, only now boat racers hate it. And then there are the success stories, like their suggestion to the handball players that they simulate a seizure before every goal attempt. I suppose any changes will be moot anyway, since China’s military dominance over the opening ceremonies fireworks display knocked the Earth off its axis – and we’ll have spun into the sun by 2012. TW

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