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EUGENE HÜTZ

JACKIE CHAN

NEIL PATRICK HARRIS

Meet Gogol Bordello’s frenzied front man, Eugene Hütz, godfather of gypsy punk. He took on fellow martial arts master Jet Li in The Forbidden Kingdom and lived to tell the tale.

Any resemblance to the persona he assumes in the Harold and Kumar movies is purely coincidental… or is it?

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LETTERS { you talk }

SPOTLIGHT { local news }

HIT LIST { editors’ picks }

NIGHTLIFE & MUSIC

MOVIES Reviews: Baby Mama, Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, Iron Man, Made of Honor… and more.

ARTS Feature: San Jose Opera’s current staging of Mozart’s The Magic Flute enchants audiences.

FAMILY & COMMUNITY Feature: Discover old world and eco-friendly locomotion at Roaring Camp Railroad. Woo-woo!

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SPORTS & ADVENTURE Feature: Running clubs get couch surfers on the fast track to fitness, or even their first marathon.

HEALTH & BEAUTY Feature: Pretty nails without the poison, as more and more companies remove reportedly harmful ingredients.

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DREGULATOR { media watchdog }

STYLE & SHOPPING Feature: This season’s sundresses are not for wallflower types.

HOME WORK { from house to home }

HOME & DESIGN Feature: Energy hogging hot tubs are thing of the past.

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83 HOT TICKET { arts alert } THE FINAL LAST WORD { local opinion } SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONS

50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR SOFA { top events }

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DINING Feature: Our resident recipe impresario shows us how to impress Mom with a perfect omelet.

54 CATERING

88 HOME IMPROVEMENT

70 WINERIES 74 SPORTS BARS 87 WEDDING PLANNING

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Look, George, I can see you’re really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. Dude, Seanbaby sucks. It’s pretty ironic that he talks about how no one uses sociology for anything or needs it for anything [“Recent Studies Show…,” Vol. 8, Iss. 8], then week after week talks about absolutely meaningless and pointless stuff himself. Really, the only reason I read him is because he makes me feel smarter and better about myself. I keep waiting for him to say something good, or at least something funny. But this last week was the last chance. Goodbye, Seanbaby, goodbye. Roger San Jose I haven’t picked up the magazine in quite some time for various reasons, but I did recently and noticed your Spotlight section. I don’t know how long you’ve had it there, but it definitely wasn’t there a couple of years ago when I was in town. I think it’s great and exactly what you guys need to be more a part of the Bay Area community. I know you always highlight local restaurants and stores, but one thing I love is finding out little tidbits

of things that are going on that don’t necessarily deal with shopping or eating. I had no idea San Jose once had a Chinatown [“Digging a Hole to Chinatown,” Vol. 8, Iss. 8], but now I do, and I think it’s cool to know. Anyway, thanks. Anne Palo Alto Hi, nerds. I’ve been reading for quite some time, and because I’m a nerd myself and spend a lot of time in my room, I tend to notice things. Like I noticed that you guys used to seem like you hated and feared robots for some reason. Whenever robots were mentioned, it was like you had to put in that they sucked, or that they wanted to rule the world and that sucked, or that they were evil and sucked. And yet you wrote about them even though you feared them (maybe that’s why you wrote about them?). Now you include personal robots as one of the “10 Things Every Dream Home Should Have” [Vol. 8, Iss. 8]. This threw me for a loop. I’d reference a comic book scenario right now, but I know you’ll just make fun of me for it, so I won’t. Still, I’m curious… why the change of heart? Have you realized that we need robots? Have you been taken over by robots? OMG… have you become robots? Greg San Jose

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Beware Dubya’s Fool’s Gold

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he Roman people were not too concerned with abstract political gains. [Caligula] understood the appeal of a more concrete demonstration of his favour, and carried out another congiarium, showering gold and silver on them from the roof of the palace for several days in succession. Many people in the crowd were injured in the crush… they were killed by the pieces of iron that the emperor tossed down with the coins… 32 men, 247 women and one eunuch died.” -Anthony A. Barrett, Caligula: The Corruption of Power

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answers, which Harvard, Yale, and the Venable law firm all refused to do.

Our president, to “revivify” our tanking economy, will distribute up to $600 in tax rebates per person – this when America is still reeling from the largesse at the beginning of this presidency, when everyone got $300 because the president couldn’t figure out how to spend the surplus, except to give it back to us so we could buy iPods. The anvils being thrown down from the palace roof with this golden shower consist of the fact that the $600 is essentially the economic equivalent of E-ZPaycheckAdvance. com, borrowed against future income from a job we just lost: i.e., being a reliable nation. The repo men are coming for America. We may have to sell Louisiana back to the French. Nanny states like Puerto Rico may have to be put out to foster countries.

“The bad news is… these memoranda, directives, orders, etc…. may be classified for much longer than 12 years… Many Cold War documents remain classified today. The whole declassification process has become a very problematic thing in and of itself.

But there’s more to be frightened about than just the Great Depression II. As Dreg Fiends may be aware, Bush ushered in an historic number of National Security Presidential Directives and Homeland Security Presidential Directives – which are “extra legal” but still have the full “force and effect” of law. A couple in particular were executive orders that our executive ordered in order to entrust himself with absolute power in case of a “catastrophic emergency” (defined as “any incident, regardless of location, that results in extraordinary levels of mass casualties, damage, or disruption severely affecting the US population, infrastructure, environment, economy, or government function”), thus overriding the entire federal branch of government, which might force him to exercise undue restraint.

The big point here being the “should he/she choose to do so….” Meaning that this is something the mainstream press should continually pummel and grill our next president about.

“The good news is that what the president giveth, the next president may taketh away. It really is that simple. So long as these executive orders, directives, memoranda, etc., were documents which originated in the Executive Branch (i.e., they were not passed as statute or handed down as a decision from a court), then President Obama/Clinton/McCain can simply order them out of existence with the stroke of a pen, should he/she choose to do so.”

More from our anonymous expert [italics mine]: “The basic answer is that executive orders stay in force until they are rescinded, overruled, superseded, etc…. So, yes… the next president would have to specifically write these out of existence.

Begging the questions: (1) If two thirds of these HSPDs and NSPDs are going to be classified for the next 12 years (and there are dozens of them), what can the next president do to undo them? And (2) Since they are classified, are we, as citizens, subject to prosecution under these lawesque things, even though we’re not allowed to read them?

“As a general rule, executive orders are not enforceable against citizens the way that civil or criminal laws are… because they’re not actually ‘laws.’” There is, however, an exception worth mentioning: “The Military Commissions order of Nov. 13, 2001, in which President Bush established military tribunals to try non-US citizens who were suspected of ties to al-Qaeda. This system has matured and ripened into the Military Commissions system now underway at Guantanamo Bay… [It was] overturned by the Supreme Court… and reinstated by Congress through the Military Commissions Act. That last part may be most significant – the military commissions now have a basis in statute, not just executive order.”

A National Security law expert (who preferred to remain anonymous) finally provided the following

So now, um, you can probably be prosecuted under it. In other words, put that $600 toward your legal fund. TW

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Give Peas a Chance Put away the canned food – SF’s Peas of Mind has some healthy, readymade meals for your little ones.

bout six years ago, a bright, perky young woman named Jill Litwin was working in the snowboarding industry in Burlington, Vt., little suspecting that she’d soon be starting a company that offered healthy, tasty and convenient food for what she calls the “post-baby” age group (approximately one to five). According to Litwin, such a product was practically unheard of at that time. “It was like there was baby food, and food for everybody else,” she recalls, “so parents were left to cut up hot dogs and feed their kids Cheerios, Goldfish and that stuff.”

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The turning point came when a co-worker confessed to Litwin her guilt over her daily habit of feeding her three-year-old son canned green beans, and Litwin offered to prepare healthier meals for the child. Each week, she made a different meal containing nutrients from all four food groups, then froze the dish and gave it to her friend for reheating. Word of Litwin’s culinary talents began to spread, and she soon found herself cooking for a huge group of people. Realizing she had a business on her hands, she moved to San Francisco to launch Peas of Mind. The company originally offered four different “Puffets” (Litwin’s invented word for her frozen meals): Nanna’s Banana, Eat Your Greens, Black Bean Polenta and Carrot Risotto. All of these Puffets are available in select Bay Area stores and contain organic whole milk (important for growth and bone development), eggs (for protein and Omega-3s), 10

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Jill Litwin, Peas of Mind

organic fruit, veggies or beans, and a grain. Three of these four Puffets are also glutenfree. Peas of Mind recently created two dairyfree flavors, tentatively scheduled to hit the stores within the next month: Mamma’s Pasta Puffet and Dalai Lentil Puffet, the latter of which contains non-GMO, organic tofu. The company also plans to come up with some tasty side dishes and snacks. As for the origin of the word Puffet, Litwin is just as stumped as anyone else. “It just came out of thin air, like ‘Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet,’” she laughs. “Well, we say ‘Get off your tuffet and eat a Puffet.’” Peas of Mind products are currently available at Whole Foods Markets in Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos and Palo Alto, and many other stores. For your nearest stockists, go to www.peasofmind.com.

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Green Toys R Us

ness, in the sense that reducing unnecessary transportation makes for fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

San Francisco toymaker makes playtime safe for kids and the earth.

Von Goeben describes the work he does with Green Toys as just one part of a larger movement. “Consumers are becoming very sophisticated in understanding the components of consumer products,” he says. “That trend that happened in food that led to the organic food movement, which is now mainstream, is happening in a lot of consumer product categories – toys being one of them.”

plastic replica of Big Bird or Winnie the Pooh might seem like the very epitome of harmlessness, but being borne of toxic materials such as phthalates, lead, and PVC, they can be downright deadly. Concerns like these prompted toy inventor Robert von Goeben and marketing exec Laurie Hyman to found Green Toys Inc., a new San Francisco-based company dedicated to making nontoxic, environmentally friendly playthings for toddlers. All of Green Toys’ products are made from recycled milk jugs, which means they’re safe for both the environment as well as little tykes.

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Sold in more than 250 stores around the country, Green Toys’ products include a 27-piece cookware and dining set, a 17-piece tea set, and a four-piece sand play set. All manufacturing takes place in the Bay Area; von Goeben says he can drive to all of the company’s suppliers in a single afternoon. This setup allows not only improved quality control, but also greater environmental friendli-

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As Green Toys’ website proudly proclaims, each pound of recycled milk jugs that the company uses saves an average of 3,000 AAA batteries’ worth of energy, which is enough electricity to power a TV set for three weeks, or keep a laptop running for a month. Von Goeben calls his company’s products “heirloom toys,” claiming they’re more durable than most plastic toys, boasting thicker walls and sturdier design. He sees this as yet another part of Green Toys’ ecological mission. As he puts it, “We honestly believe that the greenest toy is the one that doesn’t get thrown away a week after you buy it.” Green Toys are sold by many local retailers, including The Wooden Horse in Los Gatos. For other local stockists, go to www.greentoys.com.

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Updates on local business openings. NAZCA PERUVIAN CUISINE

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This new arrival on the Downtown dining scene offers the unique flavors of Peruvian cuisine, which, according to restaurant owner Jose Bohorquez, is currently at its highest level in the history of Peruvian gastronomy. The menu features a modern-fusion-style take on Peruvian fare: think dishes such as ceviche, black ink risotto and Peruvian-style lamb shanks.

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LOS GATOS IMOTION 15055 Los Gatos Blvd., Ste. 200 (408) 356-3333 www.imotionphotos.com

Forget stiff family portraits with those cheesy false backdrops – the mantra at imotion is “Life isn’t posed, so why should your pictures be?” Co-founders Annie Doan and Simon Bannister favor a journalistic style of photography, encouraging families to bring in their pets and spend their hour in the studio jumping, skipping, dancing, tumbling and, in general, having fun expressing themselves and having it all captured on candid camera… but in a good way.

DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE CAMERA 3 ENTERTAINMENT 288 S. Second St. (408) 998-3300 www.cameracinemas.com

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After having her baby about a year and a half ago, onetime software engineer Karen Poznansky realized she didn’t want to return to cubicle life. The result is Baby Buzz, a boutique that’s all about baby. The store will feature a bumper crop of beautiful items, including Mama Mio skincare products, diaper bags, and even books on staying sane while sleep-deprived. The store will also house a lounge area complete with Nurseryworks rockers and fresh, free-flowing (and free!) coffee and tea, plus classes and workshops. The buzz is that the store will open in early May, just in time for Mother’s Day. MAYKADEH CAFÉ 1180 Lincoln Ave. (408) 280-7000

The latest addition to Lincoln Avenue’s growing selection of eateries, this Persian establishment has an eclectic décor, no doubt because it shares space with antique and home furnishings store Love and Peace Showplace. As the sister restaurant to San Francisco’s Maykadeh Persian Cuisine, Maykadeh offers a fresh take on traditional Persian dishes, including a large selection of appetizers perfect for sharing. For those who like a glass of Bordeaux with their baba ganoush, a note: the venue does not have a liquor license. TW

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Once the South Bay’s premier art, indie and foreign film venue, the Camera 3 closed its doors in 2005, moving its operation to the Camera 12 multiplex down the block. Arthouse fans will welcome the 3’s return to its original location, where it promises to offer the intimate, social atmosphere cinemagoers once cherished. And thanks to partnerships with ComedySportz and Café Too!, the cinema will offer live improv comedy shows and in-theater dining in addition to film screenings. The cinema’s grand opening will take place Friday, Apr. 25, with comedy performances, special guests, great food and entertainment offers and more on tap for the opening weekend.

This new sushi and sake bar in the heart of Sunnyvale focuses more on fusion than tradition. The stylish nature of the décor (think plasma screen TVs and a sleek-looking bar) crosses over into the impressively fresh sushi, which boasts distinctive garnishes such as gold leaf and tiny slices of lemon. This and the friendly, beaming faces of servers should lead to smiles all round.

A Suave Way to Soar Debonair swoops in with a luxurious ride to Sin City.

ith all the tumult surrounding the airline industry – grounded planes, long lines, crowded cabins, bad food, lost luggage, irate passengers, unapologetic companies – it’s good to know that something positively posh can arise from the dissipating jet stream. Forget economy class, business class, or even first class. Debonair, a premier air service based in Pleasant Hill, is offering an inexpensive premium class experience that reaches new strata in private airline travel. According to Debonair’s website, only 60 guests embark on an aircraft originally designed to seat 220 passengers, which makes for lavishly large cabins with plenty of space to move around. Disembarking from a private terminal – no crowds, no security lines, no check-in lines, no waiting for luggage – the airline currently flies its chartered Boeing 757 nonstop to Las Vegas, offering roundtrip service via the Business Jet Center terminal at Oakland International Airport. Along the way, Debonair offers top-shelf cocktails, fine wine and beers, and hors d’oeuvres. With some private air travel costing

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upwards of $17,000 (or $2,800 an hour), Debonair seems to make the high-class experience more accessible. When considering looming delays, canceled flights and rundown airplanes, flying on a relatively inexpensive private aircraft might make sense to weary travelers disillusioned with the zoolike atmosphere of public airport terminals. Sitting in a greasy vinyl chair praying for a departure home can be taxing on one’s health, not to mention one’s bank account. Private airlines such as Debonair have recognized this, stepping in to fill the void with ostensibly attentive and all-encompassing customer service. For instance, Debonair has a $640 Memorial Day weekend package that grants passengers exclusive access to some of the finest nightclubs on the Strip. Upon arrival in Vegas, a private car or limo will transport guests to a VIP cabana at the newest poolside party in Vegas, the Wet Republic at the MGM Grand. Look out, American Airlines. Cheap isn’t chaste. TW Regular round-trip ticket, $777; Memorial Day Weekend Vegas package, $640. To book tickets, call (408) 3359090 or go to www.debon-air.com.

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Although not yet in production, the EcoBook laptop promises to combine energy efficiency with innovative technology. The outer casing is made from bamboo, the extremely ecofriendly and biodegradable material also known as panda food, and the screen uses an energy saving back-lit LED panel. If the Asian folklore is true, and humankind did indeed emerge from the stalk of a bamboo tree, then it’s no wonder that the future of computerkind will emerge the same way. ASUS also fits quite a few of its motherboards with an energy processing unit (EPU). Basically, the EPU controls “realtime” power management. For instance, if you’re doing simple things such as browsing the internet or just writing emails, the processor will “throttle down” to conserve energy.

Philips Eco TV www.philips.com Who says your massive flat screen TV has to be an energy hog? Apparently, not Philips. This strikingly sleek 42-inch HDTV has all the picture sharpness you’d expect from an HDTV, but with a little added peace of mind. The Eco TV dims the LCD panel backlight, reducing power consumption, and a power-saver mode produces a crystal clear picture while consuming less energy. The design is made with lead-free materials, ensuring that the process of manufacturing your beloved TV didn’t harm the environment. Even the box it comes in is made with recycled materials! $1,399

Strata Chair by Viesso www.viesso.com Making sure your home is enviro-friendly can be energy depleting in and of itself. That’s why every wannabe green citizen needs a place to rest and ponder new ways to conserve energy, and custombuilt Viesso is the stylish way to go. All of Viesso’s sofas, chairs, sectionals and sleeper sofas come standard with 100 percent Forest Stewardship Council certified alder frames, meaning that the wood purchased to make the furniture meets strict environmental conservation goals. In addition, the springs are made from recycled steel, and all of their furniture is constructed using only water based glues and stains. Optional manufacturing fea16

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tures include recycled steel legs and the use of natural fibers. Rest your feet while reducing your carbon footprint. From $723

PG&E DemandResponse Orb www.ambientdevices.com It may seem strange that the same company that charges us for energy would also offer ways to reduce energy costs, but that’s exactly what PG&E is doing with the ambient energy orb. The orb connects wirelessly to any nearby transmission tower, which then adjusts to critical energy demand periods, enabling customers to adjust their energy consumption accordingly. For instance, when the orb glows yellow, that means customers should implement energy conservation methods within 24 hours. The idea is to coordinate energy consumption in the hope of providing efficient service through high demand periods. Good thing the light bulb above PG&E’s head doesn’t drain real energy. $149 TW

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Sports&Adventure right back on the couch the next. Why? Because they hit the ground running without knowing that they need training plans, nutritional changes, and longterm motivation. After a panting half-mile, and what seems like a near death experience, it’s easy to give up. It’s a good thing clubs are out there to let wannabe runners in on all the tricks needed to maintain a healthy running lifestyle. Running doesn’t have to be a grueling sport – on the contrary, it can be an invigorating, fun, social activity that you might even look forward to. Most people begin running to lose weight; the majority stick with a program because they love their new selves, the challenges, the sense of accomplishment, and ultimately, the camaraderie. The top motivator for getting people out of bed at the crack of dawn, or off the couch at prime time, is a scheduled date with their running club.

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Everyone, from beginners to Boston qualifiers, from young athletes to aged couch potatoes, is welcome to join a club, and the South Bay has plenty to choose from. Members of Galloway San Jose, a club named after the run/walk training program devised by Olympian Jeff Galloway, train for marathons. While marathons might sound quite ambitious, even intimidating, their program is genuinely structured so that anyone who wants to run a marathon can complete one in six months. In fact, 60 percent to 75 percent of the club members are beginners, and all plan to complete either a half or a whole marathon this August. The program consists of running and walking – on average, three minutes of running, one of walking (then repeating) for the entire distance. Jenny Lockwood, program director, began running just five years ago, and has since completed 14 marathons using this philosophy. “I’m doing one marathon tomorrow, and then another in two weeks,” she says. “I’m just enjoying the ride. I’m not racing.” Others run marathons to raise money. Team in Training raises funds for research to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma. The National AIDS Marathon Training Program’s goal is to raise $1 million for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Both teams offer comprehensive curriculums for all participants, and prepare everyone to run half or whole marathons. Training programs include coaching and advice on injury prevention, nutrition, and running strategies.

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talk is easier than walking the walk, or in this case, running the run. Many true beginners will get off the couch with healthy hopes one day, only to end up

But not all clubs train collectively for the same race – some train for speed. The individuals of the Spartans Track and Cross Country Club, for instance, modify workouts to suit individual goals. They meet primarily to run intervals, which are often encouraged during training to increase speed. However, beginners who add too much speed too fast are prone to injury, so it’s best to join a club that can tell you when it’s safe to push yourself and when to back off. “People who like to run 20

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fast tend to like the intensity of interval training. Intervals are hard to do – the support of a group is a big help,” notes club president Jerome Woehl.

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Though beginners are often intimidated by the difficulty of trail runs, Robert Rhodes of the Bay Trail Runners invites people of all levels to hit the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, which houses 50,000 acres of protected Bay Area beauty, and even offers classes to get you started. Rhodes pursues fitness as well as nature’s splendor, and helps runners break away from the routine of running on city roads. His runs are mainly for fun, and are generally more quiet than chatty, but the challenges of trail running make them excellent for training, and the scenic surroundings are ideal for those who run to relieve stress. After viewing the beautiful trails he describes and depicts on his website, it’s easy to understand why Rhodes, who admits he once hated running, now logs close to 50 miles a week. The Quicksilver Running Club also meets for long distance trail running. Though they put on 5k, 10k, and half marathon races in October, they’re primarily known for ultras, and host 25k, 50k, and 50-mile races in May. Many club members have completed 100-mile distances. “Any couch potato right now could start training for the 25k. By hiking and

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walking Quicksilver any 10k-er can train for the 50k right now,” says race director Paul Fick. All runners can seriously benefit from joining a club. It’s surprisingly easy to complete a run when not alone, and it’s incredibly simple to stick with a plan when club leaders are arranging runs and training plans for you. Not only is it safer to run with a group, it’s valuable to know that you’re wearing the right shoes, preventing injury, running the right pace, drinking enough water, eating right (carbs are encouraged!), and adding mileage in safe increments. Add camaraderie, group support, and a social scene to a confident, accomplished, healthy lifestyle, and it’s no wonder those who just wanted to shed a few pounds are soon converted to avid runners. TW SOUTH BAY RUNNING CLUBS AIDS Marathon: Marathon training www.aidsmarathon.com/home/sf.html Bay Trail Runners: Trail Running www.baytrailrunners.com Galloway San Jose: Half and whole marathon training www.urbansports.info Palo Alto Run Club: www.parunclub.com Quicksilver Running Club: Fun run, marathon, and ultra marathon training www.quicksilver-running.com Spartans Club: Interval training www.gospartans.org Stevens Creek Striders: Trail running www.stevenscreekstriders.org Team in Training: Half and whole marathon training www.teamintraining.org/sj

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WHERE TO BUY Nubar nail lacquers are available at www.bynubar.com OPI nail lacquers are used at many local nail salons. For your nearest location, go to www.opi.com Rescue Beauty Lounge nail lacquers are available at www.rescuebeauty.com Sparitual nail lacquers are used locally at Preston Wynne spas in Los Gatos and Saratoga, or go to www.sparitual.com

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anything, it’s a surprise that it took this long. Some in the industry attribute the increased interest in safer cosmetics to the current wave of eco-consciousness. “The increase in ‘green’ started really taking effect last year, after 10 years of trying to educate the public,” says Nubar spokesperson Terry Akins. Nubar is a nail polish line created by founder Noubar Abrahamian when he discovered a family member had cancer. “Noubar realized that there were harmful ingredients in cosmetics, the worst offender being nail polish, and sought alternative answers,” explains Akins.

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f the words “nontoxic nail lacquer” conjure up visions of bland, unfashionable colors, think again. Nail lacquers free of reportedly harmful ingredients are not only being produced by an increasing number of companies, but are on the cutting edge when it comes to the latest trends in nail color. So whether you favor a French manicure or the latest colors from the Paris catwalks, there’s a bottle of harmlessly stylish polish for you. With people becoming increasingly concerned about the purity of what they put in and on their bodies, it’s no surprise that many are looking for healthier alternatives when it comes to their mani/pedi routines. If

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The three “bad guys” in the nail industry, the ingredients that are increasingly being omitted from nail polish formulas, are formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). A plasticizing agent often used in nail lacquer formulas, DBP has been banned for use in cosmetic products in the European Union. According to the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database (www.cosmeticsdatabase.com), DBP, toluene and formaldehyde have all been linked to cancer, developmental and reproductive toxicity, and toxicity of the immune and nervous systems. All three products are on the California Safe Cosmetics Act list of ingredients that must be disclosed due to their links to cancer and birth defects.

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Thankfully, the industry has responded to the public’s growing concern about these substances, and many quality nail brands are free of all three. While some of these are smaller, boutique beauty brands (such as Nubar, Sparitual, and Rescue Beauty Lounge) even nail giant OPI, which has become the brand ubiquitous to nail salon shelves, removed DBP, toluene and formaldehyde from its products more than a year ago. While all this talk of toxic ingredients and their potential effects is not a lot of fun, there’s a lot of merriment amidst the brands that eschew them. At Sparitual, products in their Spring 2008 DBP-Free Color Collection sport sassy names such as Plugged In, Aroused, Epiphany and Paradigm Shift. And the paradigm seems to be shifting industry wide. At OPI, their Spring/Summer ’08 India Collection features quirkily dubbed shades including MonSooner or Later, I’m India Mood for Love, and Keys to My Karma. At Nubar, the color of the season is hot pink, and Geisha Blaze is their best seller. They also have color collections named after everything from wine to flowers. “Nubar allows you to have all the colors and the fun at the same time,” notes Akins. “You no longer have to choose between health and beauty when you are choosing a nail polish.” TW

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SPA CAMPBELL INNOVATORS SALON & SPA $$ 1606 W. Campbell Ave. (408) 374-7435 www.innovators-salon.com

Services: Massages (Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology), facials (European, deep cleansing, express, fruit enzyme peel, glycolic acid peel, anti-aging vitamin repair), microdermabrasion, back facials, sea salt scrub, hand, nail and feet care, hair salon, waxing, tanning, makeup application and lessons. Special Features: Innovators provides in-salon or on-location styling, makeup application, manicures, pedicures, massages, and facials for special occasions such as a bridal party, prom or romantic date. 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.

BERKELEY CLAREMONT RESORT AND SPA $$$$ 41 Tunnel Rd. (510) 843-3000 www.claremontresort.com

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Services: Massages (therapeutic, warm stone, shiatsu, deep tissue, lomi-lomi, aromatherapy, sports, neck and shoulder, reflexology, couples, prenatal), herbal bath treatment, aqua latte milk bath and moisture treatment, body wraps and scrubs (essential oils, moor mud, herbal, Zen trilogy, coconut body polish, rosemary citron Dead Sea salt scrub, chamomile, raw sugar and ginger), men’s specialties, facials (perfect, ultimate exfoliating, Carita signature, back, collagen, hydrafacial), waxing, salon, and bridal services. Special Features: The Tibetan Sound Massage combines the standard full body massage with vibrating sound waves from sacred Tibetan bowls placed on your body.

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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 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.

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

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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 AND 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.

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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.

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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 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 what 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.

MENLO PARK INSPIRATION DAY SPA $$ 325 Sharon Park Dr. (650) 854-5885 www.inspirationdayspa.com

Services: Massages (signature, deep tissue, heated desert stone, 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.

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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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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, 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

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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 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 AND SPA $$$ 701 Emerson St. (650) 3249600 www.skinspirit.com

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 (Red Flower Sento ritual, rain dance revitalizing skin treatment, moor therapy, salt glow, thermal seaweed wrap, Essensa’s 3D 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.

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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

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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.

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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). DOLCE VITA DAY SPA & SALON $$ 630 N. First St. (408) 287-0200 www.dolcevitaspa.com

Services: Massages (Swedish, aromatherapy, pre- and postnatal, Shiatsu, deep tissue, reflexology, foot, hot stone), facials (express, deep cleansing, oxy-vital, hydrating, botanical Botox, glycolic acid peel), body treatments (micro-buff body polish, sea salt, aromatherapy, moor mud, detoxifying seaweed, cellulite body wrap), manicures, pedicures, hair salon, makeup, and waxing. Special Features: Detoxify and hydrate their skin with water therapies, like the purifying steam sauna and the balneotherapy aroma bath. FACE FORWARD SKINCARE $$ 1610 Blossom Hill Rd., Ste. 3 (408) 206-2426 www.faceforwarskincare.com

Services: Massages (Swedish, structural/deep tissue, sidelying), body treatments (bust and décolleté, salt glow, seaweed body wrap, desert heat body wrap), chemical peels, post-surgical treatments (Silico-Lipid mask, CCH mask), facials (European, deep pore, express, luminous C and sea, plantomer, antifree radical, rosacea), waxing, and microdermabrasion. Special Features: Personalized service, value pricing, flexible hours, and results-oriented products and services, along with the revolutionary illumiMed® LED system that rejuvenates the skin and reduces the appearance of cellulite, make Face Forward a great find. JASKIRAN $ 2833 Riedel Rd. (408) 309-1090

Services: Massages (hands and feet, feet only, traditional Indian head), facials (refreshing and hydrating, deep pore cleansing, acne, anti-aging peptide resurfacing peel, enzyme, back), body

wraps (salt glow, enzymatic sea mud), spa packages (Renewal, Restoration, Promenade the Spa, Maternity Spa Day), hair removal, threading, lash and brow tint, and makeup. Special Features: If you’re looking for more pampering to go with a facial, ask for one of these add ons: foot remedy, hand and wrist massage, glycolic hand peel, or paraffin treatment for hands and feet. Jaskiran also offers henna tattoo applications. LA CONCHA SPA $$$ 1042 Lincoln Ave. (408) 286-8612 www.laconchaspa.com

Services: Massages (Swedish, shiatsu, deep tissue, carpal tunnel syndrome, foot reflexology, prenatal, sports, chair, Reiki, lymphatic drainage), facials (Fruitopia, hydrating, deep cleansing, regenerating, acne, glycolic, back), mineral and herbal oil baths, body scrubs and wraps, tanning, cellulite treatments, manicures, pedicures, hand and foot therapy, hair salon and makeup. Special Features: Heaven has a name and it’s the Grand Escape Spa Package. For $760, a couple gets seven hours of aromatherapy sauna, body scrub, choice of baths, full facial, one-hour massage, lunch, manicure, pedicure. PERSIMMON SPA & TANNING $$$ 1415 The Alameda (408) 298-2900 www.persimmonspa.com

Services: Massages (deep tissue, Swedish, sports, motherhood, local area emphasizing), facial treatments (DNA anti-aging treatment, signature Persimmon, deep pore cleansing, gentlemen’s relaxing facial, teen, back treatment), waxing and tanning. Special Features: Persimmon Spa & Tanning specializes in anti-aging facials that promise immediate results during the first treatment that will last up to three months. LA CHOZA DAY SPA $$$ 1451 Foxworthy Ave. (408) 448-0573 www.lachozadayspa.com

Services: Massages (pure relaxation, deep tissue, thermal heated stone, prenatal, reflexology for hand and feet), facials (vitamin C skin brightening, AHA glycolic, hydrating, rejuvenating collagen, pore purifying, men’s, mini), body treatments (La Choza surrender, chocolate delight body treatment, purification body mask, salt glow, deep cleansing back), spa packages (Spa Romance, La Choza, Total Body, Personal Spa Experience), hair removal, manicures and pedicures, and makeup. Special Features: Try out the Revitalizing Eye Care and Revitalizing Lip Care add-on treatments if a facial isn’t enough, and let your feet soak in a tasty treat with the Mocha Lava or Citrus Splash pedicures. NEW IMAGE EUROPEAN SKIN CARE AND DAY SPA $$ 14432 Union Ave. (408) 371-5974 www.newimagedayspa.com

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treatments (back, hydrotherapy bath, seaside salt scrub, contouring body wrap, seaweed body wrap with body exfoliation), facials (acne, deluxe European, glycolic acid, teen), waxing (including Brazilian bikini, full leg), tinting, electrolysis, and makeup. Special Features: New Image specializes in unique packages, including The Mini Getaway for Two, The Royal Treatment, The Men’s Club, and much more. PLUM SPA $$ 74 S. First St. (408) 971-9713 www.plumspa.com

Services: Massages (Swedish, Shiatsu, deep tissue, sports, aromatherapy, reflexology), facials (deep pore cleansing, aromatherapy, microdermabrasion, sea, antioxidant, teen acne), body treatments (detox essential oil wrap for cellulite, bamboo and lemongrass body buff, plum crush body buff), hydrotherapy, hair salon, makeover, permanent cosmetics, waxing, and nail care. Special Features: This urban retreat is one out of 10 spas in the nation to offer the elaborate Jamu Indonesian spa rituals. The Javanese Lulur™ Royal Ritual, which begins with a Balinese massage and culminates in a luxurious petal bath and a slathering of Jasmine Frangipani Lotion, is fit for a queen. This ritual is administered to royal brides 40 days before the wedding as a skin purification and beauty ritual. PURE BLISS DAY SPA $$ 6055 Meridian Ave. (408) 268-5300

Services: Body treatments (aromatherapy salt glow, essential oil aroma wrap, self-tanning application), facials (European, glycolic, C-ESTA, the clean zyme, aromatherapy, teen, back, men’s, microdermabrasion, four-layer, oxygen), massages (Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, aromatherapy, pregnancy, reflexology), nail care, waxing, and tinting. SACHS DAY SPA $$

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1375 Lincoln Ave. (408) 298-1375 www.sachsdayspa.com

Services: Massages (Swedish, deep muscle, lomi lomi, reflexology, heated stone, pregnancy), facials (papaya enzyme, glycolic, pumpkin, teen, essential, factor A, men’s, back, microdermabrasion, body treatments (mango polish, self tanning, “wrapture,” rejuvenating body mask, spa pure), waxing, lash extensions and makeup. Special Features: Add a little oomph to your facial with Sach’s intensifiers like the aromaplasty mask, a multivitamin mask that revitalizes the skin, or an evidence mask, an anti-aging treatment to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.

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and nail services. Special Features: Sage is available for private parties (bachelorette, birthday, baby shower). SALON DE LA VIE $$ 1044 Lincoln Ave. (408) 277-0911 www.salondelavie.com

Services: Hair treatments (cutting, color, thermal straightening, perms and deep conditioning), waxing, facials (hydrating, deep cleansing, acne solution, peel, European, pumpkin, glycolic, vitamin C). Special Features: Special events are their forte. Salon De La Vie offers makeup and hair styling services to help you look your best for your prom, weddings and other special occasions. SERENITY DAY SPA $$$ 1123 Luchessi Dr. (408) 4487546 www.serenityds.com

Services: Facials (antioxidant lifting, aroma, alpha vital, oxygen plus, back, teen, mini), peels (benefit, purity, pomegranate, deep sea, timeless), body wraps (aromatherapy mud, seaweed, herbal detox, parafango full body), body scrubs (lavender, sugar bamboo smoothie, bronze & glow), massages (Swedish, sports, pregnancy, LaStone, Shirodhara head and scalp, underwater), waxing, permanent makeup, nail and foot treatments, and makeup. Special Features: Relax under water with Serenity Day Spa’s underwater massage where you’ll sink into a warm hydrotherapy bath complete with 22 pulsating jets and scented with one of their special botanical sachets. The treatment ends with a massage application of a botanical hydrating lotion. SKIN BASICS $$$ 1035 S. De Anza Blvd., Ste. 5A (408) 861-0650 www.skin-basics.net

Services: Massages (30-, 60-, 90-minute), facials (benefit, purity, lighten up, rescue, petite), resurfacing treatments (Epicuren enzyme peel, purity peel, benefit peel, timeless peel), hair removal, and lash tint. Special Features: Unwind with one of the four appropriately named spa packages: Pamper, Relax, Heavenly, or Pure Bliss. SONA MEDSPA $$$ 2880 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste. 240 (408) 248-7662 www.sonamedspa.com

Services: Laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation programs (healthy skin system, skin illuminating system, skin renewal system, sun repair system, acne care system, skin resolution system, and Sona select system). Special Features: Experience the Sona Concept: a personalized treatment program that targets each anatomical area for treatment during the exact window of time most effective for hair removal and anti-aging services.

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200 Edenvale Ave. (408) 227-2227 www.beingspausa.com

Services: Massages (Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal, lymphatic drainage), facials (relaxation, deluxe, deep hydra, collagen anti-wrinkle), body treatments (salt glow, body polish, cellulite reduction, sun kiss), waxing, salon,

Services: Massages (therapeutic, relaxation, deep tissue, sportspecific, couples, prenatal), body therapies (herbal back treatment, body sculpting), facials (Purify/ clarify, anti-aging, rejuvenation), lip contour, distress eye treatment,

hair removal, makeup, manicures and pedicures. Special Features: Tea and Tranquility treatment with Mandarin orange lightening and brightening facial masks, exotic Asian aromatherapies, Reiki foot treatments, and herbal teas from the tea bar will ease the most stressed body and soul. TOVA YARON DAY SPA & SALON $$ 1600 Saratoga Ave., Ste. 411 (408) 866-8682 www.tovayaron.com

Services: Massages (Swedish, deep tissue, sports, shiatsu, hot stone, prenatal, aromatherapy, lymphatic, foot reflexology), facials (normalto-dry-skin, oily/combination skin, sensitive skin, aromatherapy, teen, back, vitamin C, oxygen, collagen anti-aging treatment, hydrolifting), body treatments (body salt glow plus sunless tanning, moor mud, sea weed, honey and almond body glow, mineral rich Dead Sea salt glow, purifying and slimming detox, anti-fluid, Dead Sea mud), microdermabrasion, glycolic peels, waxing, electrolysis, hydrotherapy tub, nail services, hair salon services and makeup. Special Features: Experience relaxation at its finest with Tova Yaron’s “Total Escape from Reality” spa package – seven-and-a-half hours of pampering, including an age-defying oxygen facial, a hydrotone body wrap, a calming hydrotherapy bath, a relaxing hour-long massage, hair styling and shampoo, makeup, a manicure and pedicure. Lunch is included.

SANTA CLARA NUDERMA MEDSPA $$ 3700 Thomas Rd., Ste. 207 Santa Clara (408) 986-1700 www.nudermamedspa.com

Services: Laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation programs (clearCONCEPT acne treatment, laser acne treatment, acne scar reduction, blue light/red light therapy, Botox, Restylane®, laser aging prevention and wrinkle reduction) Special Features: Breathe new life into your skin with NuDerma’s Elite Package which consists of microdermbrasion, intense pulse light (IPL) treatment, and Botox.

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

Services: Facials (deep cleaning, anti-aging, firming, acne prone skin treatment, hyper-pigmentation, desensitizing treatment, clinical and specialized treatment), massages (Harmonie signature, deep tissue, sports, tranquility, pregnancy, cellulite), body therapies (viva glow body exfoliation, hot salt lavender body scrub, hot alaea Hawaiian salt scrub, Riviera sun mist, vanilla orchid balm body mask), anticellulite therapies, spa manicures and pedicures with pipeless hydrotherapy tubs, European skin care and makeup, spa day packages, and wellness plans.

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Special Features: Special spa parties, spa party packages for three, six or nine include limousine pick-up and drop off, complimentary French champagne, high tea buffet, spa treatments, and spa gift for everyone to take home. JEM SKINCARE $$ 14471 Big Basin Way, Ste. C (408) 872-0460 www.jessicarom.com

Services: Facials (JEM signature, customized, collagen peptide, alpha-beta pumpkin, express, reiki), tinting, body treatments (enzymatic sea mud body wrap, hydrotherapy body wrap, detoxifying back treatment, peppermint foot facial, Reiki), and waxing. Special Features: Restore order in your body with JEM’s Reiki treatment, which brings about increased relaxation and peace through the channeling of nature’s energy in your body. NILOU DAY SPA $$$

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, in the heart of the California Avenue shopping district in Palo Alto, is a premier salon. Offering the latest in cuts and color is just the beginning. You’ll enjoy our boutique where you’ll find everything you need-hair care, skincare and makeup. We offer scalp and hand massages and makeup touch-ups free with each service. Call today and book an appointment.

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Services: Massages (aromatic, stress reduction, prenatal, deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, foot reflexology), facials (Epicuren, aroma, oxy, hydra, beta, alpha, teens and men), targeted facial treatments (microdermabrasion, glycolic enzyme treatment, fruit acid exfoliation and eye opener), permanent makeup, body treatments (La Stone therapy, anticellulite treatment, seaweed body wrap, sun free tanning, detoxifying herbal body wrap), waxing, tinting and nail care. Special Features: Indulge in one of their unique body treatments like the Persian Hamam, which starts with a soak in their exclusive hydro bath, followed by a waterfall shower. PAVIA DAY SPA $$$ 12840 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. Ste. 300 (408) 741-1555 www.paviadayspa.com

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Preston Wynne Spa, Saratoga motherhood, head, hands, foot reflexology), body contour wrap, dry skin soother, aromatherapy salt glow, deep cleansing back, sunless tan, facials (signature organic, vitamin C, men’s, tea tree, glycolic, teen), deep forest, detox, peppermint sea twist wrap, eucalyptus immunity boost, makeup, manicure, pedicure and waxing. Special Features: Pamper your extremities with the Head, Hands and Feet massage ($85 for 60 minutes), a pressure point massage using a customized blend of essential oils. PRESTON WYNNE SPA $$$ 14567 Big Basin Way (408) 741-5525 www.prestonwynne.com

Services: Massages (warm stone, Hawaiian lomi lomi, deep tissue, stress relief, balneotherapy, Eastern, prenatal, warm rose oil), facials (classic, back, microdermabrasion, glycolic, prenatal, classic, collagen, deep pore, antioxidant with vitamin C, express, teen, purifying back), body therapies (revitalizing ocean glow, enzyme body peeling, detoxifying sea mineral wrap, body contour and cellulite therapy, toning treatment),

nail services, makeup and waxing. Special Features: Preston Wynne Spa has intensive wellness programs designed to do everything from increasing self-esteem to preparing for motherhood to purifying the lymphatic system.

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Services: Facials (anti-sensitive, antiaging, anti-pigmentation, anti-acne, deep pore cleansing, deep hydrating, European, men’s, refresh, teen and back treatment) microdermabrasion, peels (diamond microdermabrasion, glycolic facial treatment, skin resurfacing AHA-BHA), aroma luxe bodycare, anti-fatigue back care, silky hand and foot, waxing. Special Features: Spoil yourself and that special someone with Day Spa’s couple packages (relaxation care and rejuvenation care), or pick up one of their premier skincare products from Jan Marini and YonKa Paris. TW

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With bold patterns, vivid colors and wild florals, this season’s spring dresses are not for wallflowers. BY JO ABBIE

hile every spring/summer brings us some variation of the ubiquitous floral dress, this year’s selection is not for the faint of heart. Floral designs are large, loud and proud, with graphics ranging from painterly to abstract and geometric. Bold patterns are also dominant: Vibrant spots, stripes and shapes in contrasting shades, solid blocks of color, or lively, exotic prints.

At H&M, designers raided the massive archives of the famed Finnish textile company Marimekko – think large-scale prints and bright colors. “H&M’s design team has always admired Marimekko’s vivid prints and colors, and they feel so right for this season,” H&M design head Ann-Sofie Johansson explained when the collection was announced. “We came up with the idea of creating a summer collection built around the fun and joyful attitude of Marimekko’s vintage prints.” This fun, exuberant attitude can also be seen in the dresses of many other designers this season. One thing’s for sure – whichever designer you favor, these dresses will always stand out, even when you stand in the shade. TW

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WHERE TO BUY Anthropologie, 365 Santana Row, San Jose (408) 249-0436; 999 Alma St., Palo Alto (650) 322-0435 www.anthropologie.com Bloomingdales, 1 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto (650) 463-2000 www.bloomingdales.com H&M, 334 Santana Row, Ste. 1095, San Jose (408) 246-7682; Great Mall, 447 Great Mall Dr., Milpitas www.hm.com Salt, 78 W. Main St., Los Gatos (408) 395-0811 www.shop-salt.com 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10

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H&M floral sundress, $59.90 H&M Marimekko print dress, $69.90 Mblem geometric tieback dress, $178 at Salt H&M striped sundress, $12.90 Black Halo contrast banded print dress, $309 at Salt H&M Marimekko halter dress, $59.90 Anthropologie Oona dress, $178 Anthropologie Campo Di Fiore dress, $148 Anthropologie Horizons halter dress, $138 Lily Pulitzer Dasha print dress, $298 (belt not included) at Bloomingdales 11 Johnny Was folk red/multiprint dress, $284 at Bloomingdales 12 Marc Jacobs Clover print dress, $298 at Bloomingdales

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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 inspriring and affordable contemporary women’s clothing and accessories, including Michael Stars, Joe’s Jeans, Havaianas, Free People, Hudson Citizens and more.

Bombshell Boutique 301 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell (408) 371-7423 www.bombshell-boutique.com Bombshell offers stylish and sexy clothing and lingerie for women. Also

specializes in tattoo apparel for men and women, and offers unique accessories and gift items, all at affordable prices.

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.

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 specializes in fine lingerie, bras, panties and accessories at affordable prices. Visit their brand new boutique in downtown Campbell for something sweet or sexy. Private party hosting available.

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The Greenspa Effect Energy-efficient hot tubs allow the body and eco-conscience to relax. BY MITCHELL ALAN PARKER

hat do you get when you mix hot water, flat-screen TVs, surround sound systems, iPod docking capabilities, a full-body workout gym, the benefits of hydrotherapy, dozens of air jets and “green” technology? How about the awesome power of complete relaxation – physically and consciously. Mutter something about hot tubs and their usage of heat and water and people will balk at the traditional hot tub’s insatiable appetite for each. But due to the booming shift toward conservation, hot tubs have become more appealing, and more eco-friendly, than ever. Many companies are now using recycled materials and creative filtration processes to greatly reduce energy consumption, while still providing all the comfort and amenities that innovative technology can offer. 38

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Dimension One Spas Aquatic Fitness System www.aquaticfitnesssystems.com Touted as the world’s first underwater gym, the Aquatic Fitness System (AFS) from Dimension One Spas allows you to walk, run, stretch, row, strength train and, of course, swim, all in one convenient hydrotherapeutic pool of hot water. And while the color of the water isn’t green, the process of purifying and filtering it certainly is. The AFS boasts an innovative water purification system that cleans the water by using UV light and ozone, which utilizes less chlorine than normal drinking water, even returning 84 percent of the energy used back into the water as heat. The filtration system uses less energy than a 100-watt light bulb. And by having exteriors made with 100 percent recycled plastic from milk jugs, and insulation (the most important energy conserving factor) made from 100 percent foam, the AFS spa uses 85 percent less energy than other in-ground spas. The AFS is so energy-efficient, the monthly heating costs are only $15 to $25.

Master Spas LSX 1050 STS www.masterspas.com One of the 185 spa models that is certified by the California Energy Commission under Title 20

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Some simple ways to reduce your spa’s energy consumption, as recommended by the California Swimming Pool Industry Energy Conservation Task Force (www.consumerenergycenter.org): Get a filter timer: During the summer months (Jun. through Sept.), there is a peak in energy consumption between the hours of 1pm and 9pm, when many people are blasting air conditioners and other appliances. To avoid this electrical “rush hour,” as it is often called, use a timer for your filter and cleaning system to bypass the high demand period for electricity. Upkeep: Regular maintenance of your pump and filter will provide optimum performance, saving you money and energy. Put a lid on that thing: A spa cover may be the best investment you can make. It can keep water 10 degrees warmer than without one, drastically reducing heating costs. It also keeps dirt and debris out of the water, so you don’t have to run your pump as often, saving more energy. Sunny saves money: Install your spa in a spot that gets the most sunshine and least amount of wind. Installing the spa in an area protected from the wind greatly reduces significant heat loss. In addition, solar heating can be fairly cheap, and save you tons of money when used with the heating system as a backup.

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(a regulation mandating that spas manufactured after Jan. 1, 2006 must meet the same energy efficiency standard as all other appliances), the Master Spa is one of the most energy efficient spas available in California. In addition to three waterfalls, 90 jets, a 17-inch flat-screen TV, a DVD player, a CD/FM stereo, four speakers and a floating remote control, the spa uses an icynene foam insulation that is made from an environmentally safe plastic, which can be sprayed without using ozone destroying gases. Furthermore, the spa boasts the Eco Pur maintenance system, an all-natural water cleaning process that uses 90 percent fewer chemicals than other filtration systems.

La-Z-Boy Spas The Reserve www.lazboyspas.com (866) 528-7377 Imagine all the comfort of a La-Z-Boy recliner… underwater. Not only does this spa have 14 built-in massaging mechanisms that “replicate professional masseuses,” but its five-part insulation barrier complies with the California Energy Commission’s standards, while the water purification system uses saline-based, rather than chlorine-based, chemicals. So, think about the low impact your spa has on the environment as you lean back, let the 56 jets rumble your stress away and watch An Inconvenient Truth on the spa’s LCD flat screen.

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Coast Spas Mirage with TV

www.coastspas.com More than 11 feet long and boasting a whopping 80 jets, this eight-person hot tub comes with options such as a 17-inch LCD screen capable of playing cable TV or DVDs, a Sony stereo sound system, and a home theater package, complete with subwoofer and a floating remote control. You could say Coast Spas is turning up the heat on the luxury hot tub experience. Because of its size, however, the Mirage is not the most energyefficient model on the market, but its seven-horsepower pump, the industry’s largest, uses only one amp of power during the filtration cycle, greatly reducing energy consumption. The spa also comes with a unique 5-inch thick insulating cover that traps in heat more efficiently than other covers. Follow some simple energy-saving tips and this massive spa can be quite energy efficient.

Jacuzzi J-465 www.jacuzzihottubs.com The company that saw everyone mistakenly dubbing all hot tubs “Jacuzzis” has a long history of making quality spas: more than 50 years, nearly unheard of in the hot tub realm. Complete with an illuminated waterfall, an optional stereo system with iPod dock and internal subwoofer, and a universal remote to control the tub and all other gadgets, this is as top of the line as they come. But even better is what’s lurking beneath the surface. The Jacuzzi uses low-voltage LED lighting, full-foam insulation and a programmable heat cycle to greatly reduce energy costs. TW

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01 Dimension One Spas Aquatic Fitness System, $15,000 to $40,000 at Terra Teak, 1064 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View (650) 969-2200 02 Master Spas LSX 1050 STS, $17,995 at Spa Expo, 274 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore (925) 243-0001 03 La-Z-Boy Spas The Reserve, from $10,500. Soon to be available at CostCo www.lazyboyspas.com 04 Coast Spas Mirage with TV, $10,000 to $17,000 at Coast Spas, 921 Laurelwood Rd., Santa Clara (408) 654-8010 05 Jacuzzi J-465, $15,130 at Paradise Valley, 2001 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) 566-8022 For a list of spas that comply with California’s appliance standards, visit www.energy.ca.gov

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n the warmer months, we tend to spend a lot more time outside . Yet when it comes to decorating our outdoor living areas, we barely make time at all. So why not embrace the concept of exterior design and create your own painted patio rug? Go for an upscale look with dramatic color combinations, and large stencils featuring ornate flourishes. Then coat your floor cloth with clear polyurethane to make it waterproof. Who knew you could have such a pretty rug outside?

Step Two When the paint has dried, use the bristle paintbrush to seal the canvas with clear polyurethane. Allow the polyurethane to dry for at least two hours. Flip the canvas over and seal the underside. Let the canvas dry for at least two more hours.

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Step Three rative pattern by taping each stencil down and applying the paint with the

To create a tidy hem, turn the floor cloth face down. Starting at the corner,

measure 12 inches up each side and mark with the chalk. Draw a diagonal line from one chalk mark to the other. Cut the corner off along the chalk line. Repeat for all four corners. Fold each side in six inches and crease, then glue the edge of the hem down with the carpenterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glue. Let the glue set for 30 minutes. Finally, place your new floor cloth on your patio and fire up the grill! TW TIPS

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50 Ways festival featuring sumo wrestling, martial-arts demonstrations, Taiko drumming, tea ceremonies, a Japanese food bazaar, arts & crafts, classical Japanese dancers, koi fish displays and more!: 10am – 5pm 15. CALIFORNIA BACH SOCIETY: CANTATAS BY BACH AND BUXTEHUDE All Saints Episcopal Church, 555 Waverley St., Palo Alto www.calbach.org

April 26: The California Bach Society performs cantatas by Buxtehude and J.S. Bach, with special guest soprano Rita Lilly: 8pm 16. PRIDE OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS EIGHTH ANNUAL LU’AU San Jose State University, One Washington Square, San Jose www. myspace.com/prideofthepaciﬁcislands

April 26: Come and celebrate the Polynesian islands with dance performances, fabulous food, live music from Island Riddim and much more!: 4:30pm 17. 2008 HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave., Morgan Hill (408) 779-9444 www.mhcrc.com

April 26: The fair welcomes more than 100 exhibitors sharing their knowledge on how to lead a happy and healthy life, along with health screenings, speakers and activities for the little ones: 10am – 2pm

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1. MEET AUTHOR JEANNE BIRDSALL Keplers Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 3244321 www.keplers.com

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April 24: It’s all about peace and love at this year’s Summer of Love Revue, featuring tribute performances of Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane and The Mamas & The Papas. And remember, don’t take the brown acid: 8pm

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Thru April 27: Taking place in the Tower of London during King Henry VIII’s rule, this play, directed by David Euresti and Kenzi Shelby, anchors around a looming death sentence and a tumultuous true love affair, all supported by an abundance of singing and dancing.

April 24: The Environmental Resource Center at San Jose State University invites you and your family for a day of celebration with games, food, and info on how to keep Mother Earth happy: 10am – 3pm

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April 24 – May 8: This mega film festival features nearly 200 films from more than 50 countries, with screenings at venues throughout the Bay Area.

April 23: Join SETI Astronomer Jill Tarter as she presents an illustrated, nontechnical lecture on space… the final frontier, these are the voyages of the Starship…: 7 – 8:30pm

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7. SAN JOSE HOME SHOW San Jose Convention Center – South Hall, 435 S. Market St., San Jose www.sanjosehomeshow.com

April 25 – 27: Spring is here and it’s time to start thinking about those home projects you’ve been putting off. And what better place to have all your questions answered than the San Jose Home Show, with hundreds of exhibits! 8. SAN JOSE STEALTH vs. COLORADO MAMMOTH HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.sjstealth.com

April 25: Hey, San Jose, come out and root for your SJ Stealth as they complete their final regular game of the season before heading to the playoffs!: 7:30pm 9. HAROLD AND MAUDE

West Valley College Theatre, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga (408) 741-2058 www.westvalley.edu/fa/theatre/

April 25 – May 4: Based on the 1971 hit movie, the play follows a suicidal young man who discovers a newfound passion for life after meeting the quirky and everoptimistic 80-year-old Maude. 10. FREE THERMOMETER EXCHANGE Cypress Senior Center, 403 S. Cypress Ave., San Jose www.baywise.info

April 25: It’s official: Mercury is for suckers. Luckily, we have found a way for you to jump into the digital age. All you have to do is bring in your tired old mercury-filled thermometer and exchange it for a brand new digital one! 1 – 3pm

11. BODY, MIND, SPIRIT FITNESS & WELLNESS EXPO Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara www.bodymindexpo.com

April 25 – 27: The Expo Hall is packed with products and services, including fitness equipment, nutrition info, athletic apparel, education and training, music, books, software and much more!

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SATURDAY 12. SAN JOSE SABERCATS vs. LOS ANGELES AVENGERS HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.sanjosesabercats.com

18. 56TH ANNUAL TREASURES OF THE EARTH SHOW BY THE SANTA CRUZ MINERAL AND GEM SOCIETY Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz www.scmgs.org/newsite

April 26 – 27: If you’re a gem and/or mineral lover, you’ll want to mark this down on your calendar. You’ll be dazzled by the countless gems and other treasures that will be on hand, along with a free rock giveaway, jewelry making supplies, fossils, door prizes, hands-on demonstrations, and guest speakers. You can even win an enormous amethyst!: 10am – 5pm 19. CARDINAL CLASSIC BALLROOM DANCE COMPETITION AND SHOWCASE Arrillaga Sports and Recreation

April 26: Let’s all put our hands together and welcome the LA Avengers to San Jose… with a THRASHING!: 7:30pm 13. 2008 SAN JOSE CHILDREN’S FAIRE Discovery Meadow, Woz Way & W. San Carlos (408) 808-2617

April 26 – 27: The San Jose Public Library Early Care and Education Services would like to invite you and your family to Discovery Meadow for a day of fun, including live entertainment, hands-on activities, special attractions and more!: 11am – 4pm 14. 25TH ANNUAL CUPERTINO CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Memorial Park, Mary & Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino www.cupertinotoyokawa.org

April 26 – 27: A two-day

Center at Stanford University, 341 Galvez St, Stanford cardinalclassic.sbdt.org

April 26: The Cardinal Classic welcomes some of the hottest dancers in the land for a one-day, winner-take-all ballroom and Latin dance competition – and let’s not forget the dance showcase, featuring Dancing with the Stars professionals!: 6 – 11pm 20. 18TH ANNUAL DUCKY DERBY & CARNIVAL Harvey West Park – Friendship Gardens, Santa Cruz www.duckyderbysantacruz.com

April 26: A full day of fun with live music, entertainment, prizes, food and, of course, 11,500 rubber ducks racing down a man-made waterway!: 10:30am – 3:30pm 21. WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION FOR BEGINNERS Mission College, Hospitality Management Building, Rm. HM21, 3000 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara (650) 9411068 www.cnps-scv.org

April 26 – 27: Have you seen the movie Into the Wild? Then you know what happens when you don’t properly identify a plant… a long painful death. See ya there! 22. THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA

Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto (650) 463-4949 www.paloaltolive.com/ entertain-theatres.html

April 26 – May 11: Set in the early 1950s, this brilliantly romantic musical explores love, fate and happiness in the Italian countryside.

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23. 18TH ANNUAL PACIFIC COAST DREAM MACHINES SHOW Half Moon Bay Airport, 9850 Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay www.miramarevents.com

April 27 – 28: More than 2,000 whirring, hissing, and roaring machines – from classic cars, US Army tanks, antique motorcycles, and freestyle motocross to restored

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military aircraft, Model-T fire engines, steam tractors, low riders, street machines, food, tractor pulls and monster trucks smashing things!

May 4: You’ve always dreamed about being a bass master, and with $1,500 in cash and prizes up for grabs, now is your chance: Don’t forget your Banjo Spinner Bait: 8am – 2pm

24. SIXTH ANNUAL DANCIN’ DOWNTOWN

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Circle of Palms, 170 S. Market St., San Jose www.sjdanceco.org/festival/

Japantown, Jackson St. between Fourth & Sixth Sts., San Jose www.nikkeimatsuri.org

April 27: This outdoor dance festival includes performances from more than 35 artists celebrating the wealth and diversity of local dance companies.

May 4: Live entertainment, arts & crafts, farmers market, Japanese food, exhibits, demonstrations, Japanese classical dance and a children’s fair.

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Adobe Lodge & Mission Gardens, El Camino Real, Santa Clara University www.ehclifebuilders. org/roc/index.php

San Francisco Belle, Pier 3, The Embarcadero, San Francisco (415) 788-8866 x7 www.hornblower.com

April 27: Welcome to Northern California’s largest chocolate tasting event. In between live auctions and raffles, you can shovel in as much chocolate samples as you want. Funds raised benefit youth programs in the Bay Area. 26. COWBOY JUNKIES Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz www.riotheatre.com

April 27: Santa Cruz welcomes the mellow sounds of the Cowboy Junkies, along with their special guests, Monohans: 8pm

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27. THE SOUTH BAY CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE Holder’s Country Inn, 998 S. De Anza, Cupertino (408) 374-1541

April 29: If you love war, especially the Civil War, you need to participate in the South Bay Civil War Round Table, where you’ll view and discuss photography from the Civil War with guest speaker Ron Perisho: 6:45pm

WEDNESDAY 28. THE BREEDERS Slim’s, 333 Eleventh St., San Francisco www.slims-sf.com

April 30: After a six-year hiatus, Kim and Kelley are back! Yeeaahhhhh…: 8pm

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

May 1 – 4: A Russian fairy tale rife with drama and fantastical magic set in an enchanted forest, with a backing score by Igor Stravinsky.

30. SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL San Jose State University, Fifth St. & San Fernando, San Jose

May 1: The San Jose State University’s Film Production Society is hosting a film festival, featuring student shorts, and it’s only five bucks to attend!: 7 – 9pm 31. DISNEY’S MULAN JR. Montgomery Theatre, 271 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 453-1570 www.cmtsj.org

May 1 – 4: This stage production of the popular Disney film is full of action. Set in ancient China, Mulan and her sidekick embark on an epic journey to save the emperor, but along the way their mischievousness begins to weigh them down.

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FRIDAY 32. ART GLASS FARMERS MARKET Circle of Palms, 170 S. Market St., San Jose www.sjgaa.org

May 2 – 3: Swing by and get some of the freshest fruits, vegetables, and flowers that are entirely made from hand blown GLASS: It’s highly suggested that you don’t eat them, no matter how supple they seem: 10am – 6pm

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SATURDAY 33. CUI JIAN – CHINESE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL San Jose Convention Center – South Hall, 435 S. Market St., San Jose www.usastarimage.com

May 3: China and the Commies can’t stop the power of ROCK! Cui Jian will show us how to rock, China style: 7:30pm 34. 35TH ANNUAL CAT’S HILL CLASSIC BICYCLE RACE Cat’s Hill in Los Gatos, Tait Ave. at Nicholson, Los Gatos www. catshill.org

May 3: If you are a bicycle race fan,

then you already know about this year’s Cat’s Hill Classic Bicycle Race. And if you’re a newbie, don’t worry – there are racing categories for all ages and skill levels: 9:30am – 6pm 35. PING PONG DOJO TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP Ping Pong Dojo, 1364 Minnis Cir., Milpitas (408) 934-1533 www.pingpongdojo.com

May 3: The “octagon” is for punks – if you want to get extreme, the name of the game is ping-pong. All amateur players are welcome to play: 9am – 6pm 36. FREE COMIC BOOK DAY Around the World www.freecomicbookday.com

May 3: You heard right, my friend. Just show up at any independent comic book store and get free comics! To locate your closest participating store, visit: www.freecomicbookday.com. 37. PAWS IN THE PARK: FUN WITH FIDO Santana Row, Winchester & Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose (408) 551-4611 www.santanarow.com

May 3: Come and learn about all the fun activities you can do with your pooch. There will be demonstrations, info on summer camps, even doggie dancing!: Noon – 4pm 38. SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES vs. FC DALLAS Buck Shaw Stadium, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara University www.sjearthquakes. mlsnet.com

May 3: No plans Saturday night? Well, shoot on over to Spartan Stadium and watch your SJ Earthquakes put the hurt on the FC Dallas: 7pm

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SUNDAY 39. MEL COTTON’S SIXTH ANNUAL BASS TUBE’N TOURNAMENT Anderson Lake County Park, 19245 Malaguerra Ave., Morgan Hill www.melcottons.com/events.html

42. FAMILY DAY Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University (650) 723-3482 museum.stanford.edu

May 4: This family program features children’s activities inspired by the exhibition Living Traditions: Arts of the Americas, with storytelling, basket weaving demonstrations and tons of hands-on activities for the kids: 11am – 3pm 43. NINTH ANNUAL HOW WEIRD STREET FAIR Along Howard St., between New Montgomery & First Sts., San Francisco

May 4: Four city blocks filled with crafts, art, dancing, food, live entertainment and lots of weirdness!: 11am – 5:55pm

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WEDNESDAY 44. CHEF RAMON’S TALKING BLUES Improv, 62 Second St., San Jose (408) 280-7475 www. sanjosebluesweek.com/events.html

May 7: If you’re into the blues, you won’t want to miss this blues concert extraordinaire, featuring performances by Rene Solis, J.C. Smoth, Lara Price, Laura Chavez, Gary Smith, Jake Mackey, Maxx Cabello Jr., and Willie Roland. And if you can’t make the concert, don’t sweat it, you can listen to the live broadcast on 90.5 KSJS!: 5:30pm

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THURSDAY 45. GERSHWIN 1920s RADIO HOUR California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose www.symphonysiliconvalley.org

27 “Concerto in F” and “Rhapsody in Blue,” and featuring the talented Gwendolyn Mok on piano.

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May 9 – 17: Jump on over the hill for a fantastic festival featuring more than 100 independent films.

May 8 – June 8: Elton John and Tim Rice’s lyrical pop score is a new take on Verdi’s classic opera about Aida, a kidnapped Nubian princess.

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

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FRIDAY 47. THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK First Congregational Church of San Jose, 1980 Hamilton Ave., San Jose www.funtimessingers.org

May 9 – 10: The Fun Time Singers would like you to join them for an evening of Americana music, as they perform such classic hits as “I Got Rhythm,” “Get Happy,” “Over the Rainbow,” “Time After Time” and many more: 8pm

Venues throughout Santa Cruz www.santacruzfilmfestival.com

Fess Parker Studio Theatre, Santa Clara University (408) 554-4015 www.scu.edu/cpa/

May 9 – 17: Two young brothers spend 10 long months living with their grandmother, their nutty aunt and gangster uncle in Yonkers, NY. Set in 1942, this is considered one of Neil Simon’s greatest works.

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SATURDAY 50. ALICIA KEYS HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.hppsj.com

May 10: Please welcome to our beloved city one of the most beautiful voices you’ll ever hear. TW

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May 4: You and your dog will enjoy an elegant two-hour champagne brunch cruise with gourmet cuisine and spectacular views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Proceeds benefit the homeless dogs and cats at the San Francisco SPCA – cruise includes a free boarding photograph: 11am – 2pm

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and contain a quantity of ingredients that will neither overwhelm nor get lost in the eggs. I hate to sound like a culinary traditionalist here (I’m not – if something new is better, by all means, I’ll adopt it!), but this is a version of the classic French omelet, filled with crab, asparagus and jack cheese… the same type of omelet described by Escoffier a hundred years ago, Julia Child in the ’60s, and Jacques Pépin in the ’70s. This is an omelet that restaurants don’t seem to serve anymore, and is the subject of countless culinary school students’ nightmares, as it is often a practical exam. It is not a trendy dish, and I certainly didn’t invent it, but I love it and think it would make a great Mother’s Day brunch.

Omelet Instruction With all that history and mystique, is it really that hard to make a proper French omelet? No, but it does require a couple of simple tools, a bit of patience and, most importantly, practice. The key to success lies in being able to visualize the end result and to execute it deftly. Picture soft on the inside, and just set on the outside. Use the natural curve of the pan to form the omelet’s final shape. Think of the perfect omelet as something you can make that much better each time. Once you’ve got the mindset down, the tools are simple. You need a 10-inch heavy-duty nonstick sauté pan to use for eggs only – nothing else. By all means, buy a fancy one (AllClad, et al), though the heavy aluminum nonstick kind that go for about $25 at

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Omelet Enlightenment How to make the perfect omelet, just in time for Mother’s Day. BY JOSIAH SLONE

n omelet is an omelet is an omelet, right? Maybe to some, but to me, an omelet is one of the most misunderstood breakfast dishes in modern cooking. Which is the right way to make an omelet: flat, thick, thin, folded, rolled, stuffed, golden brown, fluffy, creamy, or simply so big that you can’t finish it? Before I tell you what I think, let’s back up a bit. I remember being a little kid, standing on a chair to make myself an omelet. I would cook the living daylights out of the thing, until it was brown on the outside and no longer runny. I’d then try to fold it in half, usually breaking it instead, and proceed to devour it while watching Sunday morning cooking shows on PBS. Fillings encompassed everything you can imagine – leftover pizza or Chinese food, as well

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as the more traditional cheese, pork products and vegetables. Looking back, I wouldn’t say that many of these were good omelets, but at least I didn’t burn the house down, plus I learned some good lessons about the fine art of omelets. When I was older and got into the restaurant industry, I remember Nick (an ex-chef turned restaurant manager) telling me, “If you can cook eggs – cook them properly – you will never be unemployed.” A while later, I landed my first sous chef job as a result of preparing a perfect French omelet for the chef. In my opinion, the perfect omelet should be roughly football shaped, moderately sized (two to three eggs) and have a barely set, nonbrowned outside encasing a slightly creamy center. It must also be well seasoned

If you don’t think you’ll be able to master the perfect omelet by Sunday, May 11, leave it to the professionals. Arcadia, 100 W. San Carlos St., San Jose (408) 278-4555 www.michaelmina.net/arcadia/ 11am – 3pm David’s Restaurant, 5151 Stars & Stripes Dr., Santa Clara (408) 986-1666 www.davids-restaurant.com 9:30am – 2:30pm Dolce Hayes Mansion, 200 Edenvale Ave., San Jose (408) 226-3200 www.hayesmansion.dolce.com 10am – 3pm Doubletree San Jose, 2050 Gateway Pl., San Jose (408) 437-2199 10am – 1pm The Duck Club Restaurant, 100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 330-2790 www.stanfordparkhotel.com 10am – 2pm The Fairmont San Jose, 170 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 998-3982 www.fairmont.com/sanjose Imperial Ballroom Champagne Brunch 11am – 3pm; Fountain Restaurant Brunch 10am – 3pm Faz Restaurant, 1108 N. Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 752-8000 11am – 3pm The Grill on the Alley, 172 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 294-2244 www.thegrill.com 10am – 2pm Parcel 104, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara (408) 970-6104 www.parcel104.com 10am – 2pm Ramada Silicon Valley, 1217 Wildwood Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 245-5330 9:30am – 2pm Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, One Miramontes Point Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-7000 www.ritzcarlton.com 10:30am – 3:30pm ROUX Louisiana Kitchen, 3055 Olin Ave., Santana Row (408) 249-8000 www.rouxkitchen.com 10am – 3pm Trevese Restaurant and Lounge, 115 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 354-5551 www.trevese.com 10am – 2pm Villa Montalvo, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga (408) 961-5823 www.montalvoarts.org 11am & 1pm

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restaurant supply stores such as Smart & Final work perfectly well. Stay away from the super flimsy discount kind that are $15 or less – not only are they not heavy enough, but you will be unhappy. You’ll also need a rubber spatula, preferably a silicone one suitable for high temperatures (plastic spatulas will work in a pinch, but eventually they’ll melt); a bowl; and a whisk to beat the eggs.

The traditional French omelet involves eggs that may or may not reach a fully safe temperature to kill bacteria, particularly salmonella. In the interest of prudence, young children, the elderly and persons with immune system deficiencies should probably avoid undercooked eggs, or at least cook them a bit more than advocated here. On the other hand, if you’ve been eating eggs over easy at the local diner your whole life, this recipe is as safe as, if not safer, than those eggs.

Start by practicing your technique on a dozen supermarket eggs. Once you are confident, upgrade – head to your local farmers market and buy the best organic free range eggs available. The fillings, if any, are completely your choice. Herbs and vegetables are a great place to start, though many of my favorite omelets include pork products and/or cheese. Just don’t use mountains of fillings. If your omelet mojo is working, the egg part will taste so good, you’ll wonder if you actually need fillings at all.

RECIPE: CRAB, ASPARAGUS AND JACK OMELET INGREDIENTS: Per omelet, serves one person 3 eggs (Farmers market eggs are the best!) Pinch of sea salt and pepper 1 tablespoon butter

1 ounce fresh crabmeat 3 spears cooked asparagus, sliced (save tips for garnish) 1 ounce Jack cheese, shredded

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Practice makes perfect – this whole procedure should take only a minute or so.

Step 2 Heat pan on medium high heat. Melt butter until it stops foaming.

Step 1 Beat eggs with salt and pepper until combined; you don’t need it to be frothy.

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Step 3 Add eggs immediately at this point. Swirl and shake pan so that the eggs begin to form soft curds.

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[ C O N T. ] SIX COMMANDMENTS OF A HAPPY OMELET PAN 1. Thou shall use your pan for eggs and eggs only. 2. Thou shall only wipe out your pan with a soft cloth, never steel wool or scrubbers. 3. Thou shall not overheat your pan. 4. Thou shall send your pan a card on its birthday. 5. Thou shall not use metal utensils in a nonstick pan. 6. Thou shall teach your next of kin the six commandments of the omelet pan.

Step 4 When the bottom skin begins to form, add the crab, asparagus and cheese in the middle third of the omelet. Continue to gently swirl the pan.

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When the eggs are semisolid, loosen the eggs from around the edge with the spatula, and tilt the handle up at a 30-degree angle. Use the spatula to push the egg down into the curved part of the pan, letting it roll upon itself. Pull it off the heat a little before it is done to your liking, as it will continue to cook.

Hold a warm plate in your right hand and the pan in your left hand as shown (if you are right-handed) and turn the omelet out onto the plate. Garnish with asparagus tips. TW Josiah Slone is the chef/owner of Sent Sovi, 14583 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. (408) 867-3110 www.sentsovi.com. THEWAVEMAG.COM APRIL 21 - MAY 4, 2008

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CAMPBELL TIGELLERIA RISTORANTE $$ [Contemporary Italian] 76 E. Campbell Ave. (408) 884-3808 www.tigelleria.com

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This eatery takes its name from the regional Italian flatbread customarily served with various cheeses, meats, vegetables and relishes. Fare here is traditional Italian with an organic twist. Think dishes such as shaved fennel and parmesan salad with pine nuts and organic Tuscan olive oil, or a cheese plate with some of the nation’s best-loved formaggios, including crescenza, taleggio, gorgonzola, pecorino Romano and, of course, parmesan – served with aged balsamic vinegar, honey, and fruit spread. Gourmands will want to try the Sweet Sweet Salami entrée – chocolate salami sprinkled with drops of balsamic vinegar, garnished with organic cherry preserves and served with a glass of dessert wine.

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classic American cuisines, with dishes including shish kebab, cioppino, chicken marsala and flavorful Persian soups, stews and meats. Before your meal, allow time to enjoy a glass of wine from their extensive list in the cozy, fireside lounge.

HALF MOON BAY HALF MOON BAY BREWING COMPANY $ [American] 390 Capistrano Rd. (650) 728-2739 www.hmbbrewingco.com

Visitors to Arya can enjoy a distinctive dining experience in a restaurant that exudes relaxed elegance. The menu here is a unique mix of Persian, Italian and

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

A tasty array of eight different home-brewed beers takes center stage, but the HMB Brewing Company has definitely raised the bar for “bar food.” Steamed clams, seared ahi tuna, prawn cocktails, and the smoked fish appetizer are all top rate… and those are just the appetizers. Be sure to try the Mavericks Amber Ale – it has unseated Corona as the perfect oceanside sunset beer.

A tiny little place 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.

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[Italian, Pizza] 20 S. Santa Cruz Ave. (408) 354-5566 www.willowstreet.com

ARYA $$ [Global] 19930 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino (408) 996 9606 www.aryarestaurant.com

blissful smells from the kitchen. Crimson uses organic produce from local farmers, steroid-free meats, and ocean-fresh Hawaiian fish. Appetizers and small plates are particularly enticing: Try the truffled cheese fondue for two, or the Stilton-and-sage-stuffed Portabella cap with grilled polenta, marsala cream, and pine nuts. Entrées weave together beef, pork, and chicken dishes alongside islandinfluenced seafood.

[Modern American] 15466 Los Gatos Blvd. (408) 358-0175 www.crimsonrestaurant.com

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devour baskets of Willow Street’s bread, which is made piping hot inhouse daily. In addition to gourmet wood-fired pizzas like the Thin Crust Mediterranean (tomato sauce, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, caramelized onions, fresh thyme, and goat cheese), the menu features sandwiches, grilled meats, and a number of savory pasta dishes. The fettuccini chicken tequila pasta is particularly popular.

MORGAN HILL / GILROY GIANCARLO’S $$ [Italian] 16180 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill (408) 776-2995 www.bestofmorganhill.com

Under the wing of chef and owner Tony Garcia, this much-loved Italian restaurant continues its fine tradition of providing pocketfriendly meals of sandwiches, salads, pastas, antipasti, as well as seafood, veal and beef entrees, in an inviting, casual environment. Garcia recommends the Escolar, tender white fish topped with a sweet and sour sauce, but don’t miss out on the standout sorbets, which are served creatively in shells of fruit such as oranges and coconuts. With a capacity of 50, the restaurant’s banquet room is perfect for an intimate party.

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lively setting for Cascal’s huge, Latin-influenced tapas menu. If you don’t feel like sharing, feel free to fall back on the full menu, which has a trio of ceviche dishes, plus several varieties of seafood paella. Weekdays from 3:30-6:30pm, you can enjoy your tapas with half-price mojitos, sangria or caipirinhas.

[Mexican] 2058 Old Middlefield Way (650) 965-2755

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

KAPP’S PIZZA BAR AND GRILL $ [American, Italian] 191 Castro St. (650) 961-1491 www.kappspizza.com

Featuring a “lively sports atmosphere,” Kapp’s offers a fresh and affordable menu of pizzas, calzones, burgers, sandwiches, pasta and finger foods. Pizza combinations such as Kapp’s Special and the Stromboli – handmade with fresh ingredients – keep patrons coming back for more. The black bean or chicken Cobb salads provide light, refreshing alternatives. Build your own pizza, order online or have your meal delivered right to your door. Happy hour is from 4-6pm, featuring $3 beers and new drink specials every day.

PALO ALTO FISH MARKET RESTAURANT $$ [Seafood] 3150 El Camino Real (650) 493-9188 www.thefishmarket.com

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 entrees. Ask for the cheesy bread with crabmeat, and always choose the au gratin as one of your sides. Trust us.

SPICE ISLANDS CAFÉ $ [Malaysian] 210 Hope St. (650) 961-0628 www.spiceislandscafe.com

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 hardto-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.

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

The gold wallpaper, cherry wood veneers, and occasional live jazz hint that this isn’t your typical Indian restaurant. Executive chef Sachin Chopra has created a

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

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Temptations 288 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 625-1234 www.temptationsca.com Contact: Neela Shukla MALAYSIAN

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Island Grill, San Jose winning menu that juxtaposes the Indian and California tastes, ranging from appetizers like golden cumin cauliflower soup to entrees 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 ($3 beer, $5 cocktails and half off bar food) at the sleek Daru Lounge. SHOKOLAAT $$$$

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[Continental] 516 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 289-0719 www.shokolaat.com

Visitors entering Shokolaat are greeted by an array of chocolates, artisan breads and pastries, including French macaroons and bittersweet chocolate cremeux. Past these sweet delights you’ll find the fine restaurant, with food and wine menus highlighting the cuisines and wines of California and France. Try the filet of beef with seared foie gras and black truffle sauce, the gratin of escargot with bone marrow, or the lobster served with lobster ravioli. Pair dishes with wines from the restaurant’s extensive list, put together by consultant sommelier Catherine Fallis.

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

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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 $$ [Steakhouse, Seafood, Modern American] 1355 N. Fourth St. (408) 392-2468 www.theislandgrill.com

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

Recline on a pillowed couch with a Moroccan Magic cocktail in hand. Six different five-course prix fixe dinners include Casablancan delectables like lamb with honey, hare with paprika, and orange roughy with shermoula sauce. Meals are finished with mint tea. Moroccan arches, gilt accents, low-to-the-ground dining tables, and belly dancers might catch you hoping Master won’t rub the lamp just yet.

SPENCER’S FOR STEAKS AND CHOPS $$$ [American, Steakhouse] 2050 Gateway Pl. (408) 437-2170 www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com

This is a steakhouse-away-fromhome 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 16to-18-ounce prime rib calls for a shot of serious single malt Scotch.

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BURGER PIT $ [American] 1349 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose (408) 269-8062

Having called Silicon Valley home since 1956, this burger joint has withstood the test of time. Their classic Steerburger remains a strong seller, but they also have chicken, seafood, ribs, and steak plates, including their eight-ounce Rancher’s Choice sirloin that comes with a hearty helping of side dishes. For the weight-conscious, they also have several low calorie plates. Be sure to print out their online coupon, which gets you a half pound Steerburger and fries for just $4.99.

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The Grill on the Alley Downtown San Jose FISH MARKET RESTAURANT $$ [Seafood, American] 1007 Blossom Hill Rd. (408) 2693474 www.thefishmarket.com

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. MOJO BURGER [American] Santa Teresa Square, 6041 Snell Ave. (408) 281-1345 www.mojoburger.com

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There are fast food burgers, and then there are Mojo burgers. Here they are char-broiled fresh every day using natural (no hormones), grass-fed beef. Their signature burger has all the classics: a sixounce patty, beefsteak tomato, lettuce, pickle, mayo and American cheese. Or you can upgrade to include bacon, grilled onions, avocado or other cheeses. For those not craving a juicy burger, the menu has many other options, including chicken sandwiches, rice bowls, and from the popular Comfort Food section of the menu – mac-n-cheese or a grilled cheese sandwich.

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

Fahrenheit’s exotic small plates have gotten so much attention, they’ve expanded their menu to include equally exceptional entrees. For starters, try the Mandalay beef with roti bread, or gingerpoached 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. THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY $$$ [American, Steakhouse] 172 S. Market St. (408) 294-2244 www.thegrill.com/sanjose

The Grill on the Alley in the Fairmont Hotel is your meat-andpotato-loving heaven on earth, and you’ll be hard pressed to find better service in Silicon Valley. Modeled after the classy big-city dinner clubs of the 1940s, The Grill offers up an elegant gourmet treatment of American favorites. Dress up to fit in. Stop by on a Sunday, the only day The Grill serves its prime rib special (5-9pm).

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

[Japanese] 48 S. First St. (408) 287-7199 www.kojisakelounge.com

Unlike the bare-bones eat-andrun feel of so many Vietnamese restaurants, 19 Market shines with Zen-inspired earth-tone interiors and an equally agreeable menu. This bar and bistro not only dishes out familiar favorites like beef noodle soup (pho) and imperial rolls, but adds a Singaporean, Chinese, and California twist to

Vietnamese fare. Try the Shaking Beef, or Chilean sea bass, simmered with caramel sauce in a clay pot, and save room for their $7-a-plate desserts.

Touted as the South Bay’s only sake lounge, Koji serves simple, traditional Japanese cuisine in a contemporary atmosphere, and fueled by an ever-changing selection of premium sakes. Small, tantalizing dishes include Panko Crusted Calamari, a Teriyaki chicken sandwich on grilled pita bread, and Ahi Tuna Tartar with mango salsa.

More than 20 premium sake brands don the shelves of Koji, with new sake featured every Wednesday. Mellifluous music, a Zen garden and ample lounge space equipped with suede booths and candle-lit tables make this a great hangout for any night of the week. LOFT BAR & BISTRO $$ [Modern American] 90 S. Second St. (408) 291-0677 www.loftbarandbistro.com

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 $$ [American] 975 The Alameda (408) 295-9000 www.mustardcafe.com

Bringing the famous 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. There are many other offerings, such as paninis, soups, salads and breakfast options.

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The Melting Pot, Downtown San Jose NAZCA PERUVIAN CUISINE $$

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[Peruvian, Latin American, Fusion] 167 W. San Fernando St. (408) 295-2828

[Japanese, Sushi] 55 S. Market St. (408) 947-7778

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

Picasso’s offers a tapas menu so multifaceted, even a Cubist painter would be impressed. Start off with the tangy, garlic-spiked specialties, like clams in white wine garlic sauce, then switch it up with the stewed chicken and tortilla Española (a potato and onion frittata). The paella is served for two or more, so bring friends over a pitcher of sangria. On weekends, there’s often a guitarist to keep guests entertained during the inevitable wait. 62

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Delectably fresh sashimi isn’t all you’ll find at this Downtown sushi den. There’s also the roster of generously portioned daily specials, every bit as flavorful as menu staples like the teriyaki entrees (chicken, beef, salmon) and tasty assortment of sushi rolls. The Rokko crunch roll, an appetizing combination of lightly cooked salmon, crisp salmon skin, avocado, and tempura flakes, pleases the palate, as does the lengthy list of premium sakes. THE MELTING POT $$$ [Modern American] 72 S. First St. (408) 293-6020 www.meltingpot.com

This popular franchise takes the Swiss-born craze of dipping stuff in hot pots way beyond standardissue “cheese with bread,” and San Jose’s handsome location in a historic building is sophisticated, warm, and simple. The four-course menu features varied entrees cooked in one of four styles, with an assortment of savory breads, vegetables, and choice of salad. The regular menu includes dishes like lobster, chicken, pork tenderloin, shrimp, and Florentine ravioli – and, of course, chocolate fondue dessert.

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

If you like your sushi trendysophisticated, 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 $$ [Irish, American] 355 Santana Row, Ste. 1060 San Jose (408) 247-1706 www.rosiemccanns.com

Rosie McCann’s 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 64

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Vaquero’s, San Jose a couple of items from the kid’s menu. It’s cheaper, and you still get tons of food. SINO RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE $$$ [Chinese] 377 Santana Row (408) 247-8880 www.sinorestaurant.com

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 $$

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[Asian Fusion] 333 Santana Row, Ste. 1100 (408) 246-6320 www.straitsrestaurants.com

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.

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YUNG LE’S FUSION $$ [Asian Fusion] 1317 S. Winchester Blvd. (408) 379-5095 www.yungsfusion.com

At her hidden gem tucked away in a strip mall on Winchester, owner and chef Yung Le combines her Asian heritage with her training in classic French cuisine, bringing a fresh, European touch to a range of Asian dishes, from Vietnamese pancakes to Thai curries and Indian-style lamb dishes. The restaurant’s cozy dining room seats about 60, and is decorated with an extensive array of paintings, collected by Yung and her family on their travels. Le is also a talented pastry chef, so be sure to save room for her lovely desserts, such as flourless chocolate cake, fresh mango mousse or ginger crème brûlée.

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[Steakhouse, American] 1010 El Paseo de Saratoga (408) 871-1114

The kind of place where quality comfort food and karaoke cohabitate, the Creekside recalls the big-shouldered days at the height of classic American cuisine. A meatand-potatoes menu pleases with favorites like lobster, sole, meatloaf, and rack of lamb, and while the décor can’t be called cutting-edge, it wins points for coziness. Nick, the

Vaquero’s cowboy dining lassoes all things meat: seafood, steak, pork chops, baby back ribs, and hamburgers. Gather round the booth tables to admire the huge rodeo mural and antler chandeliers. Steak is a popular choice here

– among the favorites is the New York with blue cheese butter – but burgers with garlic fries are always a pleaser. A full bar, patio, and occasional live music liven up the nightlife. Right across from the AMC 14, Vaquero’s is a good premovie choice.

owner, promises the best steak in town. Karaoke (Wednesdays) comes with a free buffet – get there early. MIO VICINO ARISTO $$ [Italian, Pizza] 1140 Lincoln Ave., San Jose (408) 286-6027

Mio Vicino proves to be a little more upscale than your typical homespun Italian joint. Entrees like chicken marsala and filet mignon and pasta dishes like fettucine Alfredo hew closer to tradition, as does the vigorous house red wine. It can get a little noisy inside, but what do you expect from a friendly eatery whose name means “My neighborhood”? WILLOW STREET PIZZA $ [Italian, Pizza] 1554 Saratoga Ave. (408) 871-0400; 1072 Willow St. (408) 971-7080 www.willowstreet.com

Friendly service, a convivial, neighborhood atmosphere, and fresh ingredients have made Willow Street Pizza a long-time local favorite. Their wonderful, wood-fired pizzas have a crispier edge than regular oven-baked pies, and their scrumptious pasta combinations (fettuccini with chicken, red bell peppers, red onions, and cilantro in a tequilalime cream sauce) are creative palate-pleasers.

SANTA CLARA BIRK’S RESTAURANT $$$ [Modern American, Steak] 3955 Freedom Cir. (408) 9806400 www.birksrestaurant.com

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Ocean Blue Restaurant, Santa Clara 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 business-casual 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, Ushaped “Snoopy room” (shaped like Snoopy’s nose) for more intimacy. FISH MARKET RESTAURANT $$ [Seafood, American] 3775 El Camino Real (408) 246-3474 www.thefishmarket.com

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Rarely does a seafood restaurant operate its own certified processing, distribution, and wholesale company, but that’s Fish Market’s commitment to freshness. With 25 fresh fish dishes and a variety of shellfish on a daily changing menu, Fish Market satisfies any oceanic urge. If you can’t eat in, pick up some fish at their adjoining retail market. Catch the action at the oldschool oyster bar – and know that chefs here will cater readily to your special dietary needs or not-on-themenu cravings. PARCEL 104 $$$$ [Modern American] 2700 Mission College Blvd. (408) 970-6104 www.parcel104.com

Celebrity chef Bradley Ogden and executive chef Robert Sapirman transform farm-fresh, local ingredients into works of seasonal art at this crown jewel of Santa Clara fine dining. The result: An ever-evolving, palate-provoking and inventive menu that pairs well with the extensive list of wines from Parcel 104’s award-winning cellar. The restaurant does not serve weekend lunches or Sunday dinners, but offers a full breakfast menu for an inspiring weekday jump-start.

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SARATOGA BAI TONG THAI BISTRO $ [Thai] 14515 Big Basin Way (408) 872-1319

Bai Tong is creating quite a buzz with a menu that offers a medley of different colored curries – Kang Dang (red), Kang Keow Warn (green) and Kang Karee (yellow). For the more daring, there is the Evil Jungle Curry, a choice of meat or tofu mixed with a bunch of veggies. Pink walls and funky-looking statues may have you wondering if you’ve stumbled onto Disneyland’s Indiana Jones ride. But, hey, what could be better than eating at “The Happiest Place on Earth?” Bai Tong boasts hard-to-find wines from some of the smallest local vineyards around. BELLA SARATOGA $$ [Italian] 14503 Big Basin Way (408) 741-5115 www.bellasaratoga.com

Comfortable family dining is served up daily at this elegant Victorian home turned restaurant in the heart of Saratoga. Bella Saratoga’s extensive Italian menu features award-winning pasta, flat bread pizzas, and a comprehensive wine list to complement any meal. Portions are generous, but if your stomach still has room postdinner, delicious desserts such as tiramisu and pecan turtle pie await. LA FONDUE $$$$ [Fondue] 14550 Big Basin Way (408) 867-3332 www.lafondue.com

This fondue hotspot promises to get even hotter following its recent relocation. Now just 50 yards down the street, the new La Fondue is bigger, better and prettier, thanks to a world-class design. The roomy new venue offers luxury dining at its best, with the addition of a full bar, valet parking, a wide selection of Santa Cruz Mountain wines and even a dog-friendly patio area. La Fondue’s new menu retains the much-loved selection of cheese and chocolate fondues, not to mention their array of meats – from sea scallops, tiger prawns

and yellow fin tuna to more exotic items like alligator, wild boar and ostrich – all cooked in your method of choice. We like the Black Angus filet mignon cooked Grill style, with a glass of the Page Mill cabernet sauvignon. THE PLUMED HORSE $$$$ [American] 14555 Big Basin Way (408) 867-4711 www.plumedhorse.com

Having undergone one of the most extensive refurbishments in Silicon Valley dining history, The Plumed Horse now features some of the most luxurious fare and furnishings around. Executive chef Peter Armellino brings his Michelin-star garnering talents to the restaurant, resulting in a menu brimming with lavish dishes that blend French techniques with California flavors and local, sustainable sensibilities. A glance at the menu reveals selection of caviar, blue foot chicken soup, seared foie gras, hamachi crudo, 21-day dry-aged New York strip – the list goes on, making the chef’s seven-course tasting menu a great option.

SUNNYVALE OCEAN BLUE RESTAURANT $$ [Japanese, Asian Fusion] 1010 E. El Camino Real (408) 720-8840

The classic elegance of the décor means that Ocean Blue exudes the atmosphere a sushi restaurant is meant to have. The restaurant features fresh, top quality sushi and sashimi, a full bar stocked with premium sake and stylish music, ranging from classic Japanese to current hip-hop. Try their signature Kabuki Roll: salmon, yellowtail tuna and radish sprouts wrapped in cucumber; or the more classic Firecracker Roll, topped with sliced jalapeños and hot sauce. TW

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Bordello is a culture of its own,” he explains. “It consists of everything we choose to absorb and everything we already have in our genes. True culture is the ability to understand another culture.”

Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello

In this new tapestry that Hütz has weaved, there remains a thread that is tied all the way back to his ancestors. Many Gogol Bordello songs feature lyrics in obscure Slavic languages. Sometimes a song alternates between four or five different languages, even changing within the same verse. Instead of seeing this as a barrier between cultures, Hütz feels that such juxtapositions provide bridges between cultures that can lead to cultural understanding. “I grew up listening to music in all sorts of languages without understanding them. It is never an obstacle. You can always enjoy special melodies of different languages in their different rhythmical structures.”

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Of course, the point of Gogol Bordello isn’t just the appreciation of the world’s cultures – there’s also the appreciation of Hütz’s own gypsy culture. While American society sees the mustache either as ironic (or as a throwback to ’70s porn), Hütz proudly brandishes his facial hair as distinctly Eastern European. Although he’s lived in America for quite some time, he retains his heavy accent, growling his Rs and hacking his Hs. This ethnic chest beating pervades the music when Hütz reverts back to the language of his gypsy tribe. “With Romani language, it is a special point where it is the strongest criteria of national identification. It educates people about the fact that it does exist... that an actual gypsy language is a thing of its own.”

A Culture of Their Own Gypsies, punk rock and one mean mustache: All part of the tapestry of Gogol Bordello. BY JOHN GENTILE

hen Eugene Hütz speaks, he yells. And when he yells, he is accompanied by a deluge of accordions, fiddles, guitars, and fire buckets. As the mastermind behind gypsy punk phenom Gogol Bordello, Hütz not only thrives on the collision of cultures, but lets anyone who’s willing to listen know it... usually by freaking them out.

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While Gogol Bordello’s most recent album, 2007’s Super Taranta!, has brought the group widespread attention (not to mention their appearance with Madonna last July at Live Earth, a performance that became one of YouTube’s most downloaded videos in the following week), they have a history that can be traced back to Manhattan, and before that, the old country. Hütz, a descendant of the Servo Roma gypsy tribe, was born in the Ukraine, but fled the country in the wake of the Chernobyl meltdown. After trekking through much of Eastern Europe, Hütz wound up in New York City, and in 1999 founded Gogol Bordello. Featuring members gathered from all across Europe and America (including Conan O’Brien’s in-house accordion player), the band smashes together the punk rock ethos with traditional gypsy instruments, creating a hybrid that has been compared to Borat fronting Parliament-Funkadelic. While Gogol Bordello draws its influences from across the globe, Hütz is quick to declare that the group is much more than a cultural collage. “Gogol

Although the group relishes being over the top, Hütz almost seems to grow angry at the suggestion that those unfamiliar with the group might misconstrue their message. Is it possible that some might label the band as a modern minstrel act of Slavic people? Hütz snaps: “That kind of label would have to come from an idiot camp! The rest can enjoy timeless gypsy rock and roll... and the rock record of the decade, as the smarter critics point out.” For all the banging and clanging that jumps out of their CDs, the Gogol Bordello live show makes their studio recordings seem positively chaste. Hütz bounds across the stage clad in pointed boots, a maniacal grin plastered on his face, using everything he can as percussion – everything. As the performance progresses, the bashing and clashing grows more and more pervasive, until it ceases to be a show and morphs into a late night dance around the campfire. Despite the visceral nature of a Gogol Bordello show, Hütz is quick to point out one striking advantage the live act has over its prerecorded counterpart. “CD listeners do not have the advantage of being able to sleep with the band members after the show.” TW Gogol Bordello will unleash their live act at Santa Cruz’s The Catalyst Club on Sat., Apr. 26. www.catalystclub.com.

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B-52s

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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UFO

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R.E.M., Fishbone, The Cure, The Dirtbombs, Hot Tuna, Crowded House, Dresden Dolls, Phil Lesh & Friends, Reverend Horton Heat, Supersuckers, Fish, Clinic, The Bravery, Lifehouse, New Monsoon, Band, Celine Dion, The Proclaimers, The Kills, The Chop Tops, Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, George Michael, Agent Orange, Death Angel, Thrice, and more… TW

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APRIL 22 Ashlee Simpson, Bittersweet World Atmosphere, When Life Gives you Lemons, You Paint That Sh*t Gold Blind Melon, For My Friends Carole King, Tapestry: Legacy Edition Elbow, The Seldom Seen Kid Prodigy, H.N.I.C., Pt. 2 Tantric, The End Begins Whitesnake, Good To Be Bad – Special Edition

APRIL 29 Carly Simon, This Kind of Love Def Leppard, Songs From The Sparkle Lounge Madonna, Hard Candy Mudcrutch, Mudcrutch Portishead, Third The Roots, Rising Down Steve Winwood, Nine Lives

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Third

( M E R C U RY / I S L A N D )

It starts like the opening scene from some classic foreign film: Radio static crackles, then slowly morphs into a muffled backbeat and sustained synth note, which gives way to a veritable waterfall of cascading guitars, and then... everything stops. The heroine, Beth Gibbons, steps into frame, intoning in catacomb-creaky slapback, thereby making it official from track one: The long-gone masters of UK trip-hop, Portishead, are back – oblivious to the new musical landscape, and just as spooky as ever. Gibbons’ partners (keyboardist Geoff Barrow and guitarist Adrian Utley) push the envelope even further this Third time out: “Machine Gun” runs on a perfunctory typewriter rhythm, a la the Atonement score; “Hunter” fuses David Lynch textures with motorcycle-grinding guitar punches; and “Plastic” melds a processional beat with whir-clanking helicopter effects. Gibbons’ haunted voice hangs over everything, spectral and frail. Bristol-spawned trip-hop breathes once more.

SANTOGOLD

Santogold

(DOWNTOWN/LIZARD KING)

Get ready to meet your new favorite artist. New York auteur Santi White, who records under the name Santogold, doesn’t just embrace an array of vintage musical styles on this debut disc; she positively devours them. “Lights On” rings like vintage Blondie; “Shove It” is classic King Tubby dub — “You’ll Find A Way” blends Cure basslines with scratchy Buzzcocks axework; and “My Superman” feels like Peggy Lee’s “Fever” channeled through 1960s King Kong Kingston. Her single “L.E.S. Artistes” actually manages to revive Thompson Twins-cheesy synth, while White sings snarky putdowns of her city’s art-scene society in her best Dale Bozzio sneer. Most contemporary young songwriters slink onto a tiny twig of the music tree and claim it as their narrow-minded own. Santogold has declared the entire oak her turf. More power to her.

NICK CAVE

Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!

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It’s tough to decide which is more viscerally enjoyable – perusing Old Nick’s beat-flowery (and exclamation-point-ridden) Lazarus lyric booklet, or hearing him groaningly exhale the same words on the disc like so much secondhand smoke. Either way is a winner. Fresh from his many side projects – scoring films and the blues-muscular Grinderman spin-off – Cave bursts off these grooves like a poet fresh from his magnum opus garret, full of wry wordplay and sloppy, skeletal riffs. “He grew so wan, he grew so sick/ He ended up in a bungalow sucking a revolver,” goes the typically noirish “Albert Goes West,” while others, such as “Moonland” and “Night Of The Lotus Eaters,” celebrate poetic decadence while simultaneously snickering at it. The centerpiece has to be “We Call Upon The Author,” wherein Cave mounts a court defense of his craft in long, Ginsbergesque rambling passages, while Mick Harvey’s guitar practically howls in tandem. By the time he reaches his “Walk On The Wild Side”-ish coda, “More News From Nowhere,” the man sounds spent, exhausted, leaving the listener – or even reader – feeling pretty much the same way.

Mudcrutch

( WA R N E R B R O S . )

Some artists have it, some don’t – that unique ability to place themselves in a creatively specific situation, such as an experimental all-folk album, and truly make the most of it. Just judging by his Jeff-Lynnejumpy solo projects, Tom Petty has got that gift in spades. So it’s no surprise that he’s temporarily shelved his Heartbreakers to reconvene his old Florida outfit, Mudcrutch (with, of course, HB’s guitarist Mike Campbell and keyboardist Benmont Tench on board), for this slaphappy little country-rock outing. The sessions sound like they were positively rollicking, given the playful vintage twang of “Shady Grove,” “House Of Stone,”“Orphan Of The Storm” and a straightforward take of “6 Days On The Road.” Petty doesn’t hog the mike, either – his band mates take turns, putting his Roger McGuinn-schooled chops on the backing-chorus back burner. There’s even a requisite hoedown instrumental, “June Apple,” where Tench battles Campbell to the yee-haw finish. It’s not perfect, but it’s good, clean fun, and an apparently cathartic release for the often undertaker-serious Petty. TW THEWAVEMAG.COM APRIL 21 - MAY 4, 2008

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Titles currently receiving high rotation in The Wave offices.

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Graphic Desig ner Bon Iver, For Emma, Forever Ago, 2007

Events Editor Morphine, Cure for Pain,

Having spent a late fall in the woods of Wisconsin, Justin Vernon took up residence alone in a cabin, and spent his time chopping wood, recording music, and enjoying a daily dose of emotional release. It was sorrow that sent him searching for a fresh approach to songwriting, one that would carry an honest strand of humanity. With sparse instrumentation and harmonious vocals, the focal point and intent of Vernon’s music is a sincere attempt to understand life’s ups and downs.

M83, Saturdays = Youth, 2008 This album blends melancholy shoe-gazing with a modern twist of subtle electronica. While fuzzedout, delay-driven guitars dance beside smooth vocals, an atmosphere of synth glides across the surface. With songs like “Dark Moves Of Love,” slow grooves crawl into place, steering melodic patterns from one to another. Soulful house beats rise up out of nowhere, knitting emotions into the seams of syncopation. My Bloody Valentine and Blonde Redhead fans will no doubt enjoy this collection of ambient bliss.

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Assistant Editor Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground, 2008 Violins, organs, maracas, trumpets and groovy reggae-style breakdowns make Kay Kay’s music truly from a different dimension. The band embodies the music of old-world popcorn vendors: Twelve solid tracks of fresh, sing-along tunes brimming with positive undertones and crisp, tingling melodies. The piano and organ notes are reminiscent of early Beatles progressions – “Swan Ink” is refreshingly Lennonesque, and brands itself on the memory gland of every listener’s brain.

The Dear Hunter, Act I: The Lake South, The River North, 2006 Casey Crescenzo wrote and produced this album after breaking with The Receiving End of Sirens, and the result is something of an opiate-induced ethereal dream. Part of a series of six acts that follows the birth, life, and death of an early 20th-century boy, this album is multilayered, with caterwaullike vocals that are surprisingly blissful and often tangential, an instrumental interpretation of Alice going down the rabbit hole.

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1993 This trio describes their sound as “low rock”… whatever that means. They infuse jazz and rock with heavy, and I do mean heavy, baritone and tenor sax playing, slide bass and drums. There are only a handful of bands that can claim a truly unmistakable sound, and Morphine is defiantly one of them. So next time you’re in the mood for something out of the ordinary, do yourself a favor and boot up some Morphine.

Bruce Springsteen, Nebraska, 1982 I’ll tell you the truth – I’m no big Springsteen & the E Street Band fan. I can’t take all the crap going on with the sax, keyboards and what not. But this, his Nebraska album, is simply brilliant. It’s the Boss with pretty much a guitar, harmonica and amazing lyrics. It not only truly displays what a great songwriter he is, but leaves you (well, me actually) wondering why he doesn’t just ditch the band and give us more Nebraska.

CHRIS SCHMAUCH Desig n Director Kenneth Oppel, Airborn, 2006 Set in a slightly fantastical, yet charming early 20thcentury world where massive airships rule the skies, 15-year-old cabin boy Matt Cruse finds himself playing the accidental hero as he defends the luxury airship from pirates and other confrontations. Amidst the turmoil, Matt – along with friend Kate de Vries – discovers a new species of mythical flying creature, and ultimately faces long-suppressed grief over the loss of his father. The audio presentation of this novel is first-rate, with an entire cast of talent portraying the voice of each character.

Ariana Franklin, Mistress of the Art of Death, 2008 When Christian children are being kidnapped and murdered in 12th century Cambridge, England, Adelia is sent to seek out the truth, and hopefully absolve the Jews being blamed for the crimes, before the townspeople take matters into their own hands. During a time when women are second-class citizens at best, and the practice of scientific autopsies is considered blasphemous, Adelia is the most skilled “speaker for the dead” hailing from progressive Naples – yet she is forced to masquerade as the meek assistant to her colleagues during their frantic search for the real child killer. TW

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What to expect when Panic at the Disco, Death Cab For Cutie, and Mudcrutch hit local stages this month. BY MITCHELL ALAN PARKER

THE BREEDERS APRIL 30, SLIM’S, SAN F R A N C I S C O W W W. S L I M S - S F. C O M

(In store appearance at Amoeba Records in San Francisco, May 1) After making numerous stops in England and Germany, The Breeders — fronted by Kim Deal, of legendary ’90s grunge provocateurs The Pixies fame — arrive in California to play the Coachella music festival and other SoCal venues before heading north to jam at Slim’s, the perennially popular San Francisco nightclub. They will also grace fans with an in-store appearance at the Haight Street Amoeba Records on May 1 to promote their newly released, fourth full-length studio album, Mountain Battles, which is a thoroughly produced effort that still touts the relaxed, memorable, punchy rhythmic bass lines the band is known for. The album, which can be heard in its entirety on the band’s MySpace page, is a smart mix of folk and alternative rock influences, definitely the band’s most mature record to date.

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Atmosphere may have given the most genius name to any album of the last decade: When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That S*** Gold. And anyone who’s heard Slug (Sean Daley) and Ant (Anthony Davis) spew their intelligent and introspective rhymes knows that their fifth album will be nothing short of monumental. Although rumored to be a quieter album than past efforts, Slug has said in interviews that fans will be surprised to find a few poppy tracks in the lineup. Tom Waits even makes an appearance, beatboxing on the track “The Waitress.” Waits named his 1983 album Swordfishtrombones. Maybe to work with Atmosphere, you must already have named an album something ridiculously hip.

ALICIA KEYS M AY 1 0 , H P PAV I L I O N , S A N J O S E W W W. H P P S J . C O M

The R&B songstress, musician, actor and philanthropist unleashes a monster 31-song set for her As I am album tour, with 29 confirmed concert dates throughout the US, including a pit stop at San Jose’s HP Pavilion. Keys has won a slew of awards, including 11 Grammys and 11 Billboard Music Awards, and her As I am album will undoubtedly yield a few more accolades for Keys to add to her fireplace mantle. TW

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China’s New Ambassador Jackie Chan takes on Jet Li and promotes Chinese culture in The Forbidden Kingdom. BY FRED TOPEL

MOVIE: The Forbidden Kingdom DIRECTED BY: Rob Minkoff

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STARRING: Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano STUDIO: Lionsgate

ackie Chan and Jet Li have very different styles. Chan tends to get himself more injured than his opponents, all for the sake of comedy. Li just dispatches baddies as quickly as possible. Fans have long debated who could take the other in a fight, and finally there’s a film with the answer: They not only both win, but share top billing. The Forbidden Kingdom casts the two martial artists as masters in historical China. When a modern-day American teen goes back in time, they teach him how to fight — after they’ve settled their own score, of course. The Wave: We’ve all been waiting to see you fight Jet Li. How do two masters do a fight scene together? Jackie Chan: It’s fun. Fighting with him is very, very comfortable. I’ve fought so many action villains who just don’t know how to fight. They’re just “Pow” and

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it makes you get hurt and it doesn’t look good. These kinds of rhythms, I’ve never had before Jet Li. I think because I’m good, it makes him comfortable. [Laughs] TW: Are you happy that your latest Hollywood movie is exploring Chinese history? JC: I always think whenever Western people make anything, we know it. Superman, yeah, we know. SpiderMan, we know. King Arthur, we know. But whenever we try to make something about Chinese culture overseas, nobody knows. When we make Ching Dynasty, who is Ching? Because Disney makes Mulan, now the whole world knows Mulan. So we need American directors or famous studios to help us make some Chinese traditional culture movies, bring the history to world. Then more people will understand China. If they understand China, then more people will have interest in China and more people will come to China to visit us, because I am a tourist ambassador. [Laughs] TW: Speaking of Chinese tourism, what are your thoughts on the Beijing Olympics and the protests going on? JC: I am the Olympic Ambassador, too. I always promote the Olympics. I just want to say: the Olympics

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are the Olympics. They cannot mix with politics. The Olympics for me is love and peace, united. Every four years, no matter what country, every country when they have the Olympics, a lot of people come out opposed. LA, same. Russia, same. This year, everyone is just concentrated on China. It doesn’t just happen in China, it happens everywhere. They are doing it for no reason [except] to show up on TV. They know if they can get the torch, then they can get on the TV for the world news. That’s the wrong thing. Like I said before, the more Chinese films [we make], more tourists come to China and watch the Olympics. I will stand in the airport and bow, “Welcome, welcome, welcome.” TW: You’ve been making martial arts movies for 30 years and you’re in your 50s now. What kind of adjustments have you had to make to do martial arts at your age? JC: I think in the last six or five years, you can tell I have changed my style. Right after Around the World in 80 Days, I went back to make New Police Story, The Myth, Rob-B-Hood, Rush Hour 3 and Forbidden Kingdom. Right after Forbidden Kingdom, I finished a movie called The Shinjuku Incident. It’s just one percent action, but heavy, heavy drama. The next one will be big action, then maybe a love story. I want to change. I want to be a real actor, not just an action star. An action star’s life is very short. I am the myth – Jackie Chan is a myth. I am still surviving right now, more than 30 years. How long can I keep fighting? So this is why I have to change. I’m tired. TW The Forbidden Kingdom opened Fri, Apr. 18.

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MOVIES&TV INTERVIEW NPH: I really don’t know what to make of it. You don’t want to be built up too high, or else then everyone’s going to get annoyed by you and want to tear you down. So it’s flattering to a point, and then you wonder if you’re the butt of the joke or part of the joke. I’m glad it’s me. I guess it’s nice that people know my name now. TW: Did it start a career renaissance for you? We’ve seen a lot more of you since Harold and Kumar. NPH: Maybe. I think it allowed people to see that I can take on that alpha male guy and they’ll believe it. It helped with How I Met Your Mother, without question. I guess it worked enough that they wrote the sequel to this. I mean, I really like working and I like to try to keep things at a medium heat. So when things start popping too much, I don’t know quite what to make of it, so we’ll see. TW: Have you had anyone offer you drugs since the first movie? NPH: No, but I do get a little more respect. I got laughed at a lot when I was younger. I felt a little bit like a carnival animal, because a lot of people go, “Oh you’re that guy from that show.” Now it’s like “Yo, NPH!”

Neil Patrick Harris (left) in Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

“Yo, NPH!” Once again, Neil Patrick Harris plays himself – sort of – in the new Harold and Kumar movie. BY FRED TOPEL

MOVIE: Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay

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DIRECTED BY: Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg STARRING: Kal Penn, John Cho, Neil Patrick Harris, Rob Corddry STUDIO: New Line Cinema

here’s a point where a celebrity cameo stops being funny and becomes a gimmick. In the Harold and Kumar movies, Neil Patrick Harris exemplifies the point where a well-known, but not super famous celebrity is hilarious. The onscreen version of NPH (as he’s casually nicknamed) is obsessed with strippers and hookers. He has an even bigger, wilder role in Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay. It’s the kind of lifestyle of which Barney, his character on TV’s How I Met Your Mother, would approve. The Wave: Did you have any ideas for what Neil Patrick Harris would do in the movie? Neil Patrick Harris: Are you kidding? After reading that script, what else am I going to pitch to them?

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They go pretty far. Branding a stripper with my initials, my improv mind stops there. TW: Was there anything they asked of you that you didn’t want to do? NPH: Yeah, they wanted me to wear some weird mushroom-induced outfit while atop the unicorn. They wanted the vision of me to be in a weird, tiedyed feathered vest. And I said, “Come on, no, you’re jumping the shark. Haven’t the bloggers had enough fun with me sitting on a unicorn? Do I really need feathers and a tie-dyed vest?” TW: How did you end up in the first Harold and Kumar? NPH: I heard through a friend that the movie was green-lit and being made, and that I was in it, and did I know about it? I didn’t. So I quickly gave my attorney a call to find out if that was legitimate and got the script. Actually, my friend didn’t quite get the joke – he thought I would be offended and bothered by it. I thought it was hilarious. So did my manager. They were fans, I guess. It was very weird. TW: Are you surprised your NPH persona has this cult following? It’s on T-shirts now.

TW: Would you do another sequel? NPH: I would like to see a prequel. I’d like to see how he got to be the drug-addled, sex-craved, hooker-branding derelict that he is. Apparently, they have a story. There is a back story. I don’t know what it is, but they said, “Oh, no, we have a whole thing.” I love that, that they’ve created this fantasy world in which I exist. They know exactly how I exist in their world, so regardless of how I really am or how I play it, they’ve got an idea and I’m gangbusters. Bring it on. TW: Do you have any outrageous deleted scenes for the DVD? NPH: Now that I think about it, we might have filmed an alternate thing. What I didn’t have a great time doing is, we had to go into the looping room and record PG versions of all the curse words. When this movie airs on an airplane, [it’ll be] the craziest in-flight movie ever. TW: Like saying “Shucks” instead of “Sh*t”? NPH: Yeah, because instead of saying “F**k,” they wanted to hear, “Forget about it,” or something that sort of fit. I said, “No, let’s do really blatantly bad ones so it’s almost like another joke.” “Motherf**ker” was like “Man, you’re a crazy fool.” Not even trying to go anywhere near the word, because if it ever airs on TNT or TBS, I don’t want people to go, “Oh, no, why’d they have to do that.” I kind of want them to watch it and then get another laugh. So instead of “Sh*t bag” it’s “popcorn.” TW: Were you game to do a Doogie Howser, M.D. spoof on How I Met Your Mother? NPH: Yeah, and [series creators] Carter [Bays] and Craig [Thomas] both called me before they released it. They said, “We have a pitch for you for the tag. What do you think of it?” And I thought it was hilarious. It was time. TW

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How’s this for the best movie idea ever: Kids in the ‘80s try to make a sequel to First Blood with their home video camera. So why is this not four stars? For all the sweetness and imagination, there’s not enough film geek love. Of course, it has to have a message about friendship and coming of age, but there’s got to be more Rambow! The sequences of the boys creating their own stunts and imagining special effects are magical. But the story seems overly complicated, particularly with the inclusion of a religious cult that forbids watching movies. With such an embargo in the background, the film should have made more of the boys’ escape into a fantasy world.

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TV APRIL 22 Friday Night Lights – The Second Season Laverne & Shirley – The Fourth Season Big Ideas for a Small Planet – Season One The Ambassador – Series Two

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Let the summer movie season begin. The first big comic book blockbuster is one of the jewels in Marvel’s crown. Billionaire weapons inventor Tony Stark (Downey) gets captured by terrorists and forced to build a bomb. Instead, he builds an iron suit that he uses to break out and then fight other super villains. It’s like O. Henry wrote superheroes. In an age where everything has been done, Iron Man looks like it will be done better than ever. It’s a guy in a suit that can fly and shoot rockets, but God, it looks cool. With Oscar winners and nominees playing it straight, it could even outdo Spider-Man.

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Wolverine and Obi-Wan have a movie coming out, and it’s not getting any buzz? This could be a mistake on the release calendar, or they’re really just dumping the film without the hype. A simple accountant (McGregor) gets involved in a sex club when he makes friends with a lawyer (Jackman). Once inside, he gets caught up in a missing-woman caper and a heist. What, the sex club wasn’t enough? Nor the heist? It had to be all three? There must be a reason this all-star sexy thriller is not getting any recognition, unless they have a major campaign planned between our copy deadline and the film’s release.

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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 L O S G AT O S Los Gatos Cinema, 41 N. Santa Cruz Ave. (408) 395-0203 GILROY Platinum Theatres, 6851 Monterey St. (408) 84-MOVIE HOLLISTER Premiere Cinemas 5, 581A McCray St. (831) 638-1800 M E N L O PA R K Guild, 949 El Camino Real (650) 266-9260 M I L P I TA S Century 20 Great Mall, 1010 Great Mall Dr. (408) 942-5550 Cinema Saver 10, 577 E. Calaveras Blvd. (408) 942-SAVE MORGAN HILL Cinema 6, 750 Tennant Station Way (408) 779-5151

Yes, girls also have a movie to see this weekend. It’s even got McDreamy in it. Dempsey plays Tom, a guy whose best friend (Monaghan) asks him to be her maid of honor. They have been just friends all their lives so, naturally, upon her engagement to another man, Tom realizes he has romantic feelings for her, a la Julia Roberts in My Best Friend’s Wedding. While it has all the makings of a standard romantic comedy, the cast seems self-aware enough to play it with a wink. They’ve each done their share of romcoms, so they should know better than to take it too seriously. TW

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CineLux Tennant Station 750 Tennant Ave. (408) 778-6500 M O U N TA I N V I E W Century Cinema 16 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd. (650) 960-0970 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 REDWOOD CITY Century Park 12, 557 E. Bayshore Blvd. (650) 365-9000 S A N TA C L A R A AMC Mercado 20, 3111 Mission College Blvd. (408) 871-2AMC SAN JOSE AMC Saratoga 14 Theatre, 700 El Paseo de Saratoga (408) 871-2AMC Almaden Cinema Five 2306 Almaden Rd. (408) 265-7373

Camera 12, 201 S. Second St. (408) 978-2787 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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Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle was such a fun little movie, it’s really sad to see them go overboard so quickly. This sequel goes for the gross-out right from the get-go, and bigger is definitely not better. While flying to Amsterdam to chase Harold’s (Cho) dream girl, the boys get thrown off the plane and sent to Gitmo by a crazy Homeland Security Officer (Corddry). Upon their escape, the duo has more random pot-infused adventures, but this time it’s too contrived. Neil Patrick Harris again shows up as the filmmaker’s

twisted version of himself and steals all of his scenes. But the non-NPH encounters don’t seem like they’d be funny, even with chemical assistance.

The previews have Poehler peeing in the sink, so how could this not be awesome? Fey and Poehler made a great team on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, but neither of them worked on this script. They can, however, make it funny. Fey plays a career woman who hires a surrogate mother (Poehler). It becomes an Odd Couple situation when they have to live together until the baby is born. Perhaps Baby Mama will do for surrogates what Juno did for adoption. That is, milk it for all the laughs it’s worth and cash in. Is there Oscar buzz for Poehler? Let’s start it now.

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Pandemonium, Theatre on San Pedro Square

Kenneth Mattice and Jillian Baye in The Magic Flute

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Papageno was Mattice’s first full-length operatic role, as a junior at Luther College. His current interpretation is a compilation of the choices that he’s made in past performances; he points to Nathan Gunn’s recent Metropolitan Opera-broadcast portrayal as an excellent blueprint. “My approach to Papageno, dramatically, is to think of him as a person who’s grown up in isolation,” says Mattice. “He’s a creature with simple motivations and desires who stays in his familiar part of the woods. Papageno takes great pride in his work, catching birds for the Queen of the Night, and spends hours daydreaming of the time when he’ll find his soul mate, Papagena. “Musically, Mozart made his first two arias strophic, like a folk song, showcasing Papageno’s simplicity by reusing the same musical material and only changing the text,” Mattice continues. “I lean heavily on the words and try to imagine how Papageno feels in the moment. Why does Papageno keep coming back to this tune? One answer is that Papageno is a man of routine. His daily routine makes him feel safe and fills him with satisfaction. He’s probably thinking, ‘This is my favorite song. I could sing it all day long, and so I will!’”

An Enchanted Evening Mozart’s mischievous opera lets the feathers fly. BY MICHAEL J. VAUGHN

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n the bizarro world of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, where boys soar overhead in flying boats and wicked queens dole out enchanted instruments, perhaps the only way to stay grounded is to watch the man dressed all in feathers. This is Papageno, official bird catcher to the Queen of the Night, who, surrounded by whacked-out spiritual seekers, wants only to laugh, and eat, and drink, and find himself a mate. The principal reason that Papageno is the Everyman in this marvelous musical maze is the fact that he was created by the same man who would originally play him, gifted librettist/impresario/performer Emanuel Schikaneder. The character’s sources are plentiful: the traditional figure of Hanswurst from German popular theatre, Mozart and Schikaneder’s viewing of Wranitzky’s opera Oberon (based on the character from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream), and an earlier folkloric Schikaneder production, The Philosopher’s Stone, to which Mozart contributed some music. Or he might have been born, as one account described it, from Schikaneder’s great desire “to play a man entirely clothed in feathers.”

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Schikaneder and Mozart were lodge brothers, and it was their decision to infuse this new fairyland opera with Masonic elements that make the story so hard to follow. Some might say that it is this very inscrutability that makes the opera so darned irresistible – much like a Rubik’s Cube. Others might point to Schikaneder’s reputation for putting on effects-filled “machine comedies,” or to the obvious presence of some of Mozart’s most imaginative music. Regardless, the audience needs a guide through all this weirdness, and the man for the job appears to be the man with the net, who spars and jests his way through the world with the same sardonic wit as Don Giovanni’s sidekick, Leporello. “Papageno is the down-to-earth, lighthearted comic character of the opera,” says baritone Kenneth Mattice, who plays the role in Opera San Jose’s current production. “He starkly contrasts Tamino’s character, who is on a soul-searching quest for truth. With Papageno as his partner, you see the two comically butt heads throughout their journey towards the same thing, true love and happiness.”

Papageno’s music also derived from the more moderate singing skills of Schikaneder. Mozart was masterful at matching his roles to specific singers. One can only wonder at the abilities of his sister-inlaw, Josepha Hofer, for whom he wrote the spectacularly pyrotechnic Queen of the Night aria (“Der Hölle Rache”) or the depth of bass Franz Xaver Gerl, who inspired the low Fs of the Masonic priest Sarastro. The challenge of Papageno dwells more in the regions of comedy and acting, and on one occasion the composer felt the need to make this challenge even trickier. Attending a performance in October 1791 – a mere two months before his death – Mozart was so overjoyed at his new opera’s success that he couldn’t resist playing a little backstage joke. For the following account – taken from Mozart’s letter to his wife, Constanze – it should be known that while Tamino receives a magic flute to aid in his arduous journey, Papageno receives an enchanted glockenspiel. “... for Papageno’s aria with the glockenspiel (‘Ein Madchen oder Weibchen’) I went behind the scenes, because I felt such a desire to play it myself today,” wrote the composer. “Just for fun, at the point where Schikaneder has a long pause, I played an arpeggio – which made him jump – so that he looked into the wings and saw me. The second time round I did nothing – but he stopped, refusing to go on. I guessed what he was thinking and played another chord – at which he struck the glockenspiel and said ‘shut up’ – then everyone laughed – I think that it was only because of that joke that many people realized he was not playing the instrument himself.” TW Opera San Jose, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, $65-$85, Thru May 4, California Theater, 345 S. First St., San Jose (408) 437-4450 www.operasj.org

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LISTINGS PASQUALE—THE ITALIAN TENOR Domenico Winery, 1697 Industrial Rd., San Carlos (650) 593-2335 www.domenicowines.com

Italian music by Pasquale Esposito, wine by Domenico… what more could you ask for? Thru 4/27.

DANCE BALLET FOLKLORICO QUETZALLI Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose (800) MHC-VIVA www.mhcviva.org

Young performers express the roots of various cultures, heritages and folklore through the interpretation of dance and music: 4/24. THE FIREBIRD AND MENDELSSOHN SYMPHONY

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THEATRE THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

Actors Theatre Center, 3501 Thomas Rd., Ste. 9, Santa Clara (408) 985-5500

What could be more fun than a live country band providing the score for the South Bay’s return of this Texas-inspired classic? The musical is based on a true story about the 1973 downfall of the Chicken Ranch Brothel in none other than The Lone Star State: Thru 5/10. BLADE TO THE HEAT

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San Jose Stage Theater, 490 S. First St., San Jose (408) 2837142 www.sjstage.com

hours. Apparently an elderly woman laughed so hard during Act II that she injured herself and wound up in the hospital! You’ve been warned. Thru 5/3. THE COUNTRY CLUB

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

A comedy by Douglas Carter Beane, this play has been described as providing “a bitchy foray into the WASP nest of an exclusive Pennsylvania country club.” Thru 5/11. DISNEY’S MULAN JR.

Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose (800) SAN-JOSE

While there won’t be a tutu-wearing Rocky Balboa, Blade to the Heat captures the sensual, choreographed dance of boxing in this musical drama about prejudice, love, and athletic glory set in the late ’50s: Thru 4/27.

This stage production of the popular Disney film is full of action. Set in ancient China, Mulan and her sidekick embark on an epic journey to save the Emperor, but along the way their mischievousness begins to weigh them down: 5/1 – 5/4.

CAROLINE OR CHANGE

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Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 463-1960 www.theatreworks.org

From Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner comes the story of Caroline, an African- American maid in the turbulent 1960s, who befriends her employer’s son, Noah. Taking place in the aftermath of the Kennedy assassination and during the inspirational years of Martin Luther King Jr., the shifting times of the American Civil Rights movement are illustrated in this unlikely friendship: Thru 4/27. THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)

Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos (650) 9410551 www.busbarn.org

Three performers frantically rush to deliver a host of Shakespearean comedies, tragedies, histories and sonnets… all in less than two 82

Sunnyvale Community Center Theatre, Sunnyvale (408) 733-6611

Based on the award-winning 1980 movie, this musical follows a group of high school students who gain inspiration from their school arts program while facing the struggles of everyday high school drama, including prejudice, self-esteem, substance abuse and sexuality: Thru 5/4. HAROLD AND MAUDE

West Valley College Theater, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga www.wvmccd.cc.ca.us/kiosk/ wvmk/finearts.html

Based on the 1971 hit movie, the play follows a suicidal young man who discovers a newfound passion for live after meeting the quirky and ever-optimistic 80-year-old Maude: Thru 5/4.

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HERO

MACLA, 510 S. First St., San Jose (408) 272-9926 www. teatrovision.org/english/?calendar

Encompassing current realities in Iraq, this insightful play by Luis Alfaro details how a Chicano soldier is welcomed upon his return to the States: Thru 4/27. [See Hot Ticket, page 83] THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA

Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto (650) 463-4949 www.paloaltolive.com/entertaintheatres.html

A brilliantly romantic musical set in the early 1950s, explores love, fate and happiness in the Italian countryside: 4/26 – 5/11. MAMMA MIA!

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose (408) 792-4145

Loaded with ABBA tunes, this musical delves into a “who’s the daddy” love triangle, culminating in an unforgettable wedding: 4/22 – 4/27. PANDEMONIUM

Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., Suite 200, San Jose (408) 460-1696

Turns out it was Epimetheus, Pandora’s husband, who opened the box. Join in some good old-fashioned Greek mythological fun and watch the “true” story of Pandora’s box performed by the Tabard Theatre Company: Thru 5/3. PEAR SLICES 2008

The Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave., Unit K, Mountain View (650) 254-1148 www.thepear.org

This is the fifth time writers and directors from the Pear Avenue Theatre have gotten together to create multiple new short plays, which are performed in-house: Thru 4/27.

PETER PAN

Canada College Theatre, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City, http://canadacollege.net/theater

Always an amazing story, Peter Pan and the Lost Boys inhabit the tiny island of Neverland, getting into big world adventures while battling pirates and cavorting with fairies: 5/2 – 5/18. THE PHILADELPHIA STORY

San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 N. Delaware Ave., San Mateo (650) 762-0258

Made famous by none other than Katharine Hepburn, this play follows Tracy Lord as she finds herself with three men fighting for her affection, on the eve of her second wedding!: Thru 5/4. RAGTIME

Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 7924145 www.sanjose.org

This Tony Award-winning musical features multitudes of original and wide-ranging scores, from Jewish folk to vaudeville, jazz to Joplin. It’s woven throughout with three stories based on E.L. Doctorow’s novel Ragtime, incorporating “history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and love and hate.” Thru 4/27. THE SECRET GARDEN

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

The Peninsula Youth Theatre performs “Stories on Stage” from the famed children’s book The Secret Garden, the tale of an orphan who finds a neglected garden and begins tending to it. As the garden flourishes, so do the people who visit it: 4/25 – 4/26. SEUSSICAL

Roberta Jones Junior Theatre, 969 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara (408) 615-3161

A tumultuous old couple steeped in alcohol manipulates a young couple, creating an emotional situation that can’t be reversed. The mistakes and chaos of their lives soon bubble to the surface: Thru 5/11. THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD

Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Dr., Stanford (650) 725-2787 http://livelyarts.stanford.edu/

Taking place in the Tower of London during King Henry VIII’s rule, this David Euresti and Kenzi Shelby-directed play anchors around a looming death sentence and a tumultuous true love affair, all supported by an abundance of singing and dancing: Thru 4/27.

A Russian fairy tale rife with drama and fantastical magic set in an enchanted forest, with a backing score by Igor Stravinsky: 5/1 – 5/4. JIN XING DANCE THEATRE & STANFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA/STANFORD SYMPHONIC CHO Memorial Auditorium-Stanford University, 551 Serra Mall, Stanford (650) 725-2787 http://livelyarts.stanford.edu

Ex-army colonel turned prizewinning transgender dancer Jin Xing is making her American debut, which includes an eight-section ballet titled Shanghai Tango in addition to a large production of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, featuring more than 200 performers on stage: 4/26 – 4/27.

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Mission College, 3000 Mission College, Santa Clara (408) 9882200 www.missioncollege.org/

Pieces include Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture; Hadyn’s Piano Concerto in D (first movement); Mozart’s Piano Concerto K. 467 (second movement); Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (third movement) and Symphony No. 8: 4/27. THE MAGIC FLUTE

California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose (408) 792-4145 www.sanjose.org

Perhaps the most perennial of Mozart’s operas, this 1791 production encapsulates a fairy tale rife with romance, bravery, war, sorcery and even comedy: Thru 5/4. [See our Arts feature, page 80] OPERA FAVORITES IN CONCERT

Classic Dr. Seuss characters on stage! Need we say more? Thru 4/27.

Heritage Theatre, One W. Campbell Ave. (408) 866-2797

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?

The Mission Chamber Orchestra and the San Jose Symphonic Choir perform selections of opera: 5/4.

Black Box Theatre, 848 E. William St., San Jose (408) 2887820 www.northsidetheatre.com

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose (800) San-Jose

Palm Dr. at Museum Way, Stanford University (650) 723-4177 www.museum.stanford.edu

Makishi: Mask Characters of Zambia: An exhibition of 24 masks selected from the Fowler Museum at UCLA is making its way up north. Featured masks originate from the Three Corners region of Zambia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and date from the late 19th to the 20th century, providing a glance into the traditional and sociopolitical events important to the people of central Africa: Thru 6/29. Frederic Church, Winslow Homer and Thomas Moran: Tourism and the American Landscape: An exhibition that explores the work of three influential artists in the context of the new and growing tourist industry in the United States: Thru 5/4. 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:

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EVENT Enjoy beautiful weather and the works of Auguste Rodin, Maya Lin, Beverly Pepper, Richard Serra and Andy Goldsworthy: Third Sunday of each month. Andy Warhol Prints: Featuring multiples from the Mao and Flowers series and from the Electric Chair series in addition to images of Elizabeth Taylor and Mick Jagger: Thru 11/30. CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM 180 Woz Way, San Jose (408) 298-5437 www.cdm.org

Exciting interactive displays, galleries and activities for the whole family to enjoy: Ongoing. DE SAISSET MUSEUM 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara (408) 554-4528 www.scu.edu/desaisset

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. INTEL MUSEUM 2200 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara www.intel.com/museum

Experiencing a Digital World: Interact with technology at this unique museum, including “binary rain” and a globe that displays realtime weather patterns: Thru 5/3. 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

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 6/30. PALO ALTO ART CENTER 1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto (650) 329- 2366 www.paacf.org

From Fire to the Forefront: Selections from the Forrest L. Merrill Collection: Marvel in the various shapes and forms of ceramic and enamel vessels that date from mid-century to the present. Artists include Toshiko Takaezu, Beatrice Wood, and Richard DeVore: Thru 4/27. Intertwined: Contemporary Baskets from the Sara and David Lieberman Collection: Recognizing the art of contemporary basket making, Intertwined showcases more than

70 works by artists from around the world. Featured artists have manipulated a variety of materials like grasses, postcards, pistachio shells, and porcupine quills to construct unexpected forms: 4/27. ROSICRUCIAN EGYPTIAN MUSEUM 1660 Park Ave., San Jose (408) 947-3636 www.egyptianmuseum.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. SAN JOSE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART 560 S. First St., San Jose (408) 283-8155 www.sjica.org

This Show Needs You: In this interactive exhibit, featured artists collaborate with the audience through workshops, performances, and even a wedding, to illustrate art’s function as a social exchange: Thru 5/17. Lift Off: The Fourth Annual San Jose State Master of Fine Arts exhibition: Thru 6/14. Night Moves: Unique window installation series that can only be viewed at night. The first installation of the series is The Word on the Street, by Ray Beldner: Thru 6/14. SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF ART 110 S. Market St. San Jose (408) 271-6840 www.sjmusart.org

Fred Pratt: Color and Space: often categorized as ‘60s-born minimalism, vibrant colors and never-ending spaces encapsulate this exhibit: Thru 7/6. TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION 201 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 294-TECH www.thetech.org

IDEA House: An interactive program space encourages you to formulate and synthesize like never before: Ongoing. Green by Design: Designs with a green approach, aiming to prevent environmental problems and improve lives: Ongoing. View from Space: Science made visible in an exhibit that displays weather, aircraft, and daily patterns from space: Ongoing.

GALLERIES 1870 ART CENTER GALLERY 1870 Ralston Ave., Belmont (650) 595-9676 www.1870artcenter.org

Plasticity: featuring multilayered paintings by artist Sabina Sule: Thru 5/4. ANNO DOMINI 366 S. First St., San Jose (408) 271-5155 www.galleryAD.com

Until Now: This solo exhibit by Daniel Jesse Lewis explores the innate vulnerability of humans, and the escapism we inevitably engage in: Thru 5/17. ELIZABETH NORTON GALLERY 668 Ramona St., Palo Alto (650) 321-3891 www.pacificartleague.org

Mosaic Movement: After 20 years of experimentation, Marina Barnes

presents a collection of mosaic paintings that are unique in both pattern and technique: Thru 4/24. GREGORY KATE GALLERY 925 The Alameda, Ste. 101 San Jose (408) 271-2661 www.gregorykategallery.com

Theme of Mother: Twenty-five artists merge together in this gallery exhibit exploring the idea of motherhood through artistic expression: Thru 4/27. LEONARD AND DAVID MCKAY GALLERY Pasetta House in History Park at Kelley Park, 1650 Senter Rd., San Jose (408) 287-2290 www.historysanjose.org

A Breath of Plein Air: an exhibit featuring the art of plein air painting, French for “in the open air.” View various works of outdoor scenery from San Jose, Santa Clara and Silicon Valley, including 54 pieces painted by 25 local artists: 4/2 – 9/21. THE MAIN GALLERY 1018 Main St., Redwood City (650) 701- 1018 www.themaingallery.org/ calendar.html

The Red Beret: collaboration by poet Mary Petrosky and painter Terri Wilson: Thru 5/25. Quantum Jitters: collaboration of mixed media artist Debora Crosby and physicist John Zadrozny: Thru 5/25. MODERNBOOK GALLERY 494 University Ave. Palo Alto (650) 327-6325 www.modernbook.com

Evocations: photography by Mary Daniel Hobson attempting to express different states of mind. Thru 6/3. PORTOLA ART GALLERY 75 Arbor Rd., Menlo Park (650) 322-2405 www.alliedartsguild.org

San Francisco: Watercolors by Katherine McGuire: See the City by the Bay like you’ve never seen it before – in watercolor. In her first solo exhibit, McGuire captures San Francisco’s strong sense of place: Thru 4/30. ROTUNDA GALLERY 555 County Center, Redwood City (650) 594-1577

Sculpture by B.J. Stevenson and Rob Browne: Bay Area artists display several abstract stone sculptures, portrait busts and “whimsical” art. Thru 4/25. SPACE 47 47 E. Williams St., San Jose www.space47.org/

Paper Trail: A collaborative effort by Nadol Pak’s small, intricate work and Chris West’s large cutouts: Thru 4/25. TRITON MUSEUM OF ART 1505 Warburton Ave. Santa Clara (408) 247-375 www.tritonmuseum.org

Neal Boor Paintings: Eighty-twoyear-old art instructor Neal Boor presents his painting collection of rich abstract landscapes: Thru 5/11. VIEWPOINTS GALLERY 315 State St., Los Altos (650) 941-5789 http://viewpointsgallery.com

Great Hang-Ups: Acrylic and watercolor images of eclectic still life by Sue Lyttle: Thru 5/2. TW

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A Reluctant Hero Teatro Vision’s Hero presents a returning solider who feels unworthy of the noble status bestowed upon him. BY MICHAEL J. VAUGHN TICKET INFO

or a story based on war, Luis Alfaro’s Hero, now being staged by Teatro Vision, travels at a surprisingly slow pace. Still, if you hang with it, Alfaro’s language will fascinate, laying down a field of non-sequiturs laced with philosophical IEDs (improvised explosive devices). In a play filled with generic names, Hero comes home from Iraq to his family in LA, and a hero’s welcome that he doesn’t seem to want. His army duty was agonizingly boring – guarding a truck full of water in an unthreatened suburb (“I felt like I was in a bigger, larger version of San Bernardino”). The cause of his injuries, and the inspiration for his leave, falling from said truck, is anything but noble. Hero is faced with a trio of family members trying to find some meaning from the war. His brother Junior finds his place in a group of coffeehouse peace activists (“When this war happened, I found something I could really hate”). Uncle is a Vietnam vet who envies the trendy “Support the Troops” attitude that was denied him after the genuine horrors of his own service. Mom could almost speak for post-9/11 America itself, ping-ponging between vaguely patriotic notions of behavior (“This is not the time to be thinking about peace”) and a growing curiosity about the unglamorous truths revealed to her by both of her sons. Destiny, meanwhile, is the American Idol wannabe girlfriend, sleeping with whichever of the sons happens to be around. Overwhelmed by the meaninglessness of it all, Hero hides in his room, eating the casseroles delivered by his neighbors, agonizing

Teatro Vision’s Hero, $10-$24, thru Apr. 27 at MACLA, 510 S. First St., San Jose (408) 272-9926 www.teatrovision.org. GRACE NOTES

Bus Barn’s The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is just as hilarious as billed [Hot Ticket: “Complete Comedy,“ Vol. 8, Iss. 07], with a special emphasis on Hamlet’s play-within-a-play done with sock puppets and a toy shark. Thru May 3, Bus Barn Stage Company, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos (650) 941-0551 www.busbarn.org. over the one terrible image that sent him hurtling from the truck bed. The plot doesn’t exactly spell “action,” but I still wish that director Elisa Marina Alvarado had pumped her cast for a little more energy. There were, however, plenty of good performances. Freddy Izaguirre gives Hero a wide-eyed, unthinking naturalness, while Jerry Rosas plays Junior with a caffeinated impishness befitting his Starbucks hangout. Melinda Moreno-Miller plays Mom’s perpetual bafflement to a tee, while Cesar E. Flores’ Uncle is the epitome of the fatigueswearing, biker-looking Nam vet. Denise Angelica Berumen performs Destiny with a divine superficiality, and Tommy Aguilar’s soundtrack – from Dylan to hip-hop – comes forth like an extra cast member of the family. The real delight is Alfaro’s way with dialogue. Every other line takes an unexpected turn, often winding into a dead end – which proves to be a handy metaphor for the war itself. “Then why did you go?” asks Junior. Answers Hero: “To get outta here.” TW

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seating, as well as open areas where kids can run about while you wait for your train to arrive. If the kids are thirsty or want a snack, the camp sells sandwiches, drinks, and desserts that you can take with you on your ride. Or, bring a few snacks from home to take along. The camp offers two different train trips. There’s the Beach Train, which travels through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across a 1909 steel truss bridge, and through an 1875 tunnel, with your final destination being the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This train runs between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The trip we took was on the narrow-gauge steam train, which travels about two and a half miles through the magnificent redwood groves, up through winding narrow-gauge grades, with Bear Mountain as our destination.

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In Training Have a roaring good time, a trip back in time or an eco-focused adventure at Roaring Camp Railroad. BY JULIE ENGELHARDT

ave you ever thought how great it would be to escape the trappings of modern life and travel back to a time when things were less hectic and hurried? That’s exactly what F. Norman

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A beauty of a locomotive named Dixiana, built nearly a century ago in 1912, pulled our train, which consisted of several open-air cars and two with covers. We opted to sit in one of the open cars, giving us a spectacular view of the redwoods. It was a warm, sunny day, but approximately 90 percent of our trip was through the forest, so we had more shade than sunlight, making it a very comfortable ride. During our hour-plus trip, we were entertained by a guide who gave us the history of Roaring Camp, pointing out various sights along the way. You do have an opportunity to stretch your legs partway through the ride, but don’t stray too far, because you only have about 10 or 15 minutes before it’s time to head back to the depot. The steam trains run throughout the year, except on Christmas Day. 86

Clark had in mind when he founded Roaring Camp Railroad in Felton in the 1950s. His goal was to preserve a period in history so that families could see what it would be like to live during the 1880s. Clark also wanted to share the beauty and wonder of the California redwoods, so he designed his railroad to wind through the Santa Cruz Mountains, allowing people to see these magnificent trees up close. : After you pay the $6 entrance fee and find a place to park, there’s a short walk to the train depot that takes you through a covered bridge and past wide, grassy lawns, shady trees, and a pretty pond filled with various water fowl and turtles. As you approach the depot, there are “old-time” buildings, like the general store, where you can buy everything from rock candy to walking sticks. Once you’ve purchased your tickets at the depot, there’s plenty of shaded outdoor

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Roaring Camp hosts a variety of activities throughout the year. During Memorial Day weekend, the Camp will hold its 27th Annual Civil War Battles and Encampment. Guests can visit encampments of Union and Confederate soldiers and witness historic battles at one of the longest-running Civil War reenactments in the West. On Sunday, June 15, visitors can treat Dad to a delicious chuck wagon barbecue and a steam train ride. One lucky dad per train is selected to ride down the mountain in the locomotive cab. Throughout the year, guests can also experience Great Train Robberies: Jun. 28 and 29, Aug. 30 and 31; Starlight Evenings: Jun. 28, Jul. 5 and 12, and Aug. 9 and 23.

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(includes $2 off steam & beach trains fares) Felton, Santa Cruz County, County, CA Six miles north of Santa Cruz on Graham Hill Road 831-335-4484 or www.roaringcamp.com www.roaringcamp.com

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2008 SAN JOSE CHILDREN’S FAIRE: 4/26 - 27 Discovery Meadow, Woz Way & W. San Carlos (408) 808-2617

The San Jose Public Library Early Care and Education Services invite you and your family to Discovery Meadow for a day of fun, including live entertainment, hands-on activities, special attractions and more!: 11am – 4pm 18TH ANNUAL DUCKY DERBY & CARNIVAL: 4/26 Harvey West Park – Friendship Gardens, Santa Cruz www.duckyderbysantacruz.com

San Jose Convention Center – South Hall, 435 S. Market St., San Jose www.sanjosehomeshow.com

Spring is here and it’s time to start thinking about those home projects you’ve been putting off. And what better place to have all your questions answered than the San Jose Home Show, with hundreds of exhibits! BODY, MIND, SPIRIT FITNESS & WELLNESS EXPO: 4/25 - 27

A full day of fun with live music, entertainment, prizes, food and, of course, 11,500 rubber ducks racing down a man-made waterway!: 10:30am – 3:30pm

Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara www.bodymindexpo.com

The Expo Hall is packed with products and services, including fitness equipment, nutrition info, athletic apparel, education and training, music, books, software and much more!

31ST ANNUAL MIKKEI MATSURI: 5/4 Japantown, Jackson St. between Fourth & Sixth Sts., San Jose www.nikkeimatsuri.org

25TH ANNUAL CUPERTINO CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL: 4/26 - 27

Live entertainment, arts & crafts, farmers market, Japanese food, exhibits, demonstrations, Japanese classical dance and a children’s fair.

Memorial Park, Mary Ave. & Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino www.cupertinotoyokawa.org

FAMILY DAY: 5/4 Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University (650) 723-3482 museum.stanford.edu

Mel Cotton’s Sixth Annual Bass Tube’n Tournament: 5/2 - 4

SAN JOSE HOME SHOW: 4/25 - 27

This family program features children’s activities inspired by the exhibition Living Traditions: Arts of the Americas with storytelling, basket weaving demonstrations and tons of hands-on activities for the kids: 11am – 3pm

A two-day festival featuring sumo wrestling, martial-arts demonstrations, Taiko drumming, tea ceremonies, a Japanese food bazaar, arts & crafts, classical Japanese dancers, koi fish displays and more!: 10am – 5pm PRIDE OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS EIGHTH ANNUAL LU’AU: 4/26

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Come and celebrate the Polynesian islands with dance performances, fabulous food, live music from Island Riddim and much more!: 4:30pm 2008 HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR: 4/26 Centennial Recreation Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. Morgan Hill (408) 779-9444 www.mhcrc.com

The fair welcomes more than 100 exhibitors sharing their knowledge on how to lead a happy and healthy life, along with health screenings, speakers and activities for the little ones: 10am – 2pm 18TH ANNUAL PACIFIC COAST DREAM MACHINES SHOW: 4/27 - 28 Half Moon Bay Airport, 9850 Cabrillo Hwy., Half Moon Bay www.miramarevents.com

More than 2,000 whirring, hissing, and roaring machines – from classic cars, US Army tanks, antique motorcycles, and freestyle motocross to restored military aircraft, Model-T fire engines, steam tractors, low riders, street machines, food, tractor pulls and monster trucks smashing things! SIXTH ANNUAL DANCIN’ DOWNTOWN: 4/27 Circle of Palms, 170 S. Market St., San Jose www.sjdanceco.org/festival/

This outdoor dance festival includes performances from more than 35 artists celebrating the wealth and diversity of local dance companies.

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All rugmakers and enthusiasts welcome: 10am – 3pm

MEET AUTHOR JEANNE BIRDSALL: 4/21

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

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Keplers Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 3244321 www.keplers.com

Parents and children a like will enjoy meeting the 2005 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature winner and New York Times bestselling author as she releases yet another fun and exciting tale starring the Penderwicks!: 6pm

CLUB MEETINGS THE SOUTH BAY CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE: 4/29 Holder’s Country Inn, 998 S. De Anza, Cupertino (408) 374-1541

Join guest speaker Ron Perisho as he discusses photography from the Civil War: 6:45pm PENINSULA RUGMAKERS GUILD: THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Rose Garden Branch Library, 1580 Naglee Ave., San Jose (831) 438-6628 groups. yahoo.com/group/Peninsula_ RugmakersGuild/

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

DONATIONS FREE THERMOMETER EXCHANGE: 4/25 Cypress Senior Center, 403 S. Cypress Ave., San Jose www.baywise.info

All you have to do is bring in your tired old mercury-filled thermometer and exchange it for a brand new digital one! 1 – 3pm RECYCLE YOUR OLD CELL PHONES FOR ORANGUTAN CONSERVANCY: ONGOING Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 1300 Senter Rd., San Jose (408) 277-3000 www.hhpz.org

Donate your old cell phones and pagers the next time you visit Happy Hollow Zoo, and help support the Orangutan Conservancy, a nonprofit group that is helping preserve our orangutans and their habitat.

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES SPRING FARM TOURS: 5/17 Deer Hollow Farm, Rancho San Antonio County Park, Los Altos Hills, (650) 965-3276 www.fodhg.org

Load up the kids and enjoy an informative and fun tour of Homestead Farm, where you’ll visit animals in pens, century-old buildings, large organic gardens and more! EARTH DAY AT CITY HALL: 4/22 San Jose City Hall Plaza 200 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.sanjoseca.gov/esd

We’ll see all of you at this year’s Earth Day in Downtown San Jose, featuring a great farmers market, live entertainment, giveaways, and tons of information on recycling, composting, water conservation, green building and much more! FAMILY PAST TIMES PROGRAM: A VICTORIAN AFTERNOON: 4/26 History Museum Rotunda, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City (650) 299-0104 www.historysmc.org

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of everything Victorian, with tea, craft making, and more!: 1 – 4pm

This year there’s something new happening at the Camp to help celebrate its 45th anniversary: Eco Outdoor Adventures. These new tours were the brainchild of Clark’s widow, Georgiana, who is Roaring Camp’s chief executive officer. The Eco Adventures incorporate a train trip up to Bear Mountain with either the Bear Mountain Cycling Adventure program or Norman’s Trail – A Guided Nature Walk. After you ride the train to the summit, you can either hike or bike back to the camp, along with an experienced guide. According to Paul Nakamoto, director of business development, Georgiana’s idea was to offer visitors an “experiential travel opportunity,” allowing them to go into the forest and touch, feel, smell and even taste what nature has to offer. The bike program offers two trails, one for beginners and one for those who are more experienced with moun-

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tain biking. This 90-minute ride stops six times along the way, so travelers can learn from their guide about the flora, fauna, history and geology of the vicinity. This trip is limited to small groups, with four to six guests per trip, and bikers must be at least 10 years old to ride alone. The hikers also start their journey at the top of the mountain and they take a 90-minute guided eco hike back down. According to Nakamoto, hikers get to do a bit more, such as taste edible plants like miner’s lettuce and redwood sorrel, and learn how Native Americans used plants for various remedies. The hike is very slow and downhill, so it’s suitable for guests of all ages. Currently, the hiking program is for groups of 25 or more, but will be open to the general public this summer from Jun. 21 through Aug. 30. TW For further information about special events, the Eco Outdoor Adventures, or train ride prices and schedules, call (831) 335-4484 or go to www.roaringcamp.com.

EVENT ART GLASS FARMERS MARKET: 5/2 - 3

RIVERS OF CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL: 4/27

Circle of Palms, 170 S. Market St., San Jose www.sjgaa.org

Adobe Lodge & Mission Gardens, El Camino Real, Santa Clara University www.ehclifebuilders. org/roc/index.php

Swing by and get some of the freshest fruits, vegetables, and flowers made entirely from hand blown GLASS!: 10am – 6pm PING PONG DOJO TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP: 5/3 Ping Pong Dojo, 1364 Minnis Cir., Milpitas (408) 934-1533 www.pingpongdojo.com

The “octagon” is for punks – if you want to get extreme, the name of the game is ping-pong. All amateur players are welcome to play: 9am – 6pm 11TH ANNUAL SAN CARLOS FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: 5/2 – 4 Downtown San Carlos, 600-700 blocks of Laurel St., San Carlos (650) 593-1068 www.sancarloschamber.org

More than 60 artists displaying for sale their watercolors, handcrafted jewelry, photographs, sculptures, collages and much more: 10am – 5pm MEL COTTON’S SIXTH ANNUAL BASS TUBE’N TOURNAMENT: 5/4 Anderson Lake County Park, 19245 Malaguerra Ave. Morgan Hill www.melcottons.com/events.html

You’ve always dreamed about being a bass master, and with $1,500 in cash and prizes up for grabs, now is your chance: 8am – 2pm FOURTH ANNUAL STANFORD PAN-ASIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL: THRU 5/4 Stanford University, Stanford panasianmusicfestival.stanford.edu

A weeklong celebration of traditional and contemporary Chinese music, dance, and theatre performances.

FUNDRAISERS MARCH OF DIMES WALK FOR BABIES: 4/26 Vasona Park, Los Gatos (408) 260-7629 www.marchofdimes. com/california/4947_28460.asp

14TH ANNUAL DUCKS FOR BUCKS BENEFIT RACE: 4/26 Lake Elizabeth, Fremont www.ducks4bucks.org

Free carnival for kids, with prizes, safety rodeo, food, community booths and, of course, a zillion rubber ducks that you can adopt to help raise money, along with having a shot at winning a 2008 Chevy Malibu or a trip to Vegas!: 11am – 2pm LOS GATOS PAINT OUR TOWN PURPLE: 4/27 Town Park, W. Main St. & Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos www.relayforlife.org

American Cancer Society volunteers for the Relay For Life of Los Gatos will be sharing information and promoting their Jul. 19 relay: 8am – 1pm

ADULT CUT-A-THON: 5/4 Alchemy Hair Studios 1047 Lincoln Ave., San Jose (408) 293-3494 www.alchemyhairstudio.com

Here’s the deal: You get a smokin’ great haircut for half the price, while helping Alchemy stylist Jennifer Goins raise funds for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. By appointment only: Noon – 4pm VINO FAIRE CHARITY WINE: 5/8 Elks Lodge, 938 Wilmington Way, Redwood City (650) 2988466 www.vinofaire.com

You’ll enjoy fine German red and white wines paired with an assortment of gourmet hors d’oeuvres: Proceeds benefit the National Marrow Donor Program: 7 – 9:30pm

GARDENING GARDEN CLUB OF LOS ALTOS PLANT SALE: 4/22 Christ Episcopal Church, 1040 Border Rd., Los Altos

Through the practice of integrative movement you’ll learn how to listen to what’s beneath your skin. No experience necessary: 7pm

FREE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION SEMINAR: 4/24

SPRING WALKING SERIES: THRU 5/17

Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose (408) 279-2600 www.nhssv.org

Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Visitor and Education Center, 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose www.grpg.org

You’ll become healthier through these group walks that will lead you over the paved trails of the beautiful Guadalupe River Park. All walkers are welcome: 8:30 – 9:30am SATURDAY MORNING RUNS Urban Sports, 1115 Lincoln Ave., San Jose www.urbansports.info

All ages and skill levels welcome. Meet in front of the store: 7am

YOGA FOR ATHLETES: WEDNESDAYS Urban Sports, 1115 Lincoln Ave., San Jose www.urbansports.info

Be you a walker, runner, cyclist, or swimmer, you can benefit from working on your flexibility and core strength: 7 – 8:30pm

LECTURES ASTRONOMY LECTURE SERIES: 4/23

Join SETI Astronomer Jill Tarter as she presents an illustrated, nontechnical lecture: 7 – 8:30pm

Mission College, Hospitality Management Building, Room HM21, 3000 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara (650) 9411068 www.cnps-scv.org

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You’ll learn all the different varieties of mandarins, oranges, lemons, limes and less common types of citrus fruits that thrive in our California climate: 10:30am – 12:30pm SPRING IN GUADALUPE GARDENS: 4/26 438 Coleman Ave., San Jose (408) 298-7657 www.grpg.org/SGG

A full day of fun for the whole family, with all sorts of activities for the kids, gardening advice, plants and accessories for sale, tours and entertainment.

HEALTH & WELLNESS RECLAIMING OUR BODIES: A MOVEMENT GROUP FOR WOMEN: 4/22 Hillview Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos (408) 257-7473 www.chacmv.org

LOS GATOS TRAIL CLEANUP: 4/26 Meet at the amphitheater behind Borders Books, Los Gatos

You and your family are invited to take part in this fun Los Gatos Trail cleanup event. Garbage bags and trail maps marked with areas of interest to clean will be provided. There will be prizes awarded to the participants with the most creative work. Bring gloves, hats and boots: 9am – 12:30pm

WEDDING PLANNING

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. BACHELORETTE PARTIES

FREE HOME BUYING AND LOAN CLASS: 4/22 Old Republic Title Company, 2105 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 120, Campbell (408) 832-0887

Learn about home buying and loan process, foreclosures, short sales, and government loans. Please RSVP: 6:30pm FIVE BRANCHES UNIVERSITY INFORMATION NIGHT: 4/24 3031 Tisch Way, San Jose (877) 838-6789 www.fivebranches.edu

A free information session that includes a free treatment and an overview on careers in Integrative Chinese Medicine: 6:30pm

Professional Makeup by Tiffany Chiang

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. We provide 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!

MAKEUP ARTIST

Professional Makeup by Tiffany Chiang (408) 242-8154 www.beautyexperttiffany.com Camera-ready bridal and wedding makeup service specializing in customized color matching foundation and mineral powder just for you. I will make sure you have a flawless complexion and the perfect makeup for your special day. 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

Abercrombie Flowers & Gifts

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.

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!

Parlour 308 Airbrush Tanning

FLORIST

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

You’ll learn everything you need to know to enjoy and have a safe overnight backpacking trip – as long as no bears show up. Then you’re on your own. TW

ACCOMMODATIONS

The ride isn’t too fast, but still fast enough to keep the heart rate up. Meet in front of the store: 7am

REI Saratoga (408) 871-8765 www.rei.com/stores/22

» WEDDING PL ANNING

Hotel Los Gatos & Spa

WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION FOR BEGINNERS: 4/26 - 27

Common Ground Educational Center, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto (650) 493-6072 www.commongroundinpaloalto.org

The workshop is led by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tom Hallman Jr. of The Oregonian and will show journalists how to move beyond the inverted pyramid style of writing to the art of storytelling: 9am - 4:30pm

SUNDAY BICYCLE RIDES

Foothill College Smithwick Theatre, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills (650) 949-7888 www.foothill.edu/ast/

BEST CITRUS FOR THE BAY AREA: 4/26

San Jose State University San Jose www.spj.org

Urban Sports, 1115 Lincoln Ave., San Jose www.urbansports.info

Come and get some great plant deals on annuals, bulbs and seeds: 11:30am – 1pm

Have you seen the movie Into the Wild? Then you know what happens when you don’t properly identify a plant… a long painful death. See ya there!

Neighborhood Housing Services Silicon Valley is offering free classes on homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, budget counseling, how to repair bad credit and more: 6:30 – 8:30pm

OVERNIGHT BACKPACKING – REI OUTDOOR SCHOOL OUTING: 4/26 - 27

2008 NARRATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: 4/26

INSURANCE

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

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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, LOG ON TO WWW.THEWAVEMAG.COM THEWAVEMAG.COM APRIL 21 - MAY 4, 2008

FA MILY & COMMUNIT Y

This event will begin and end at Vasona Park. Funds raised will support lifesaving research, community services, education and advocacy that help babies get a healthy start.

Welcome to Northern California’s largest chocolate tasting event. In between live auctions and raffles, you can shovel in as much chocolate samples as you want. Funds raised benefit youth programs in the Bay Area: 1 – 5pm

LISTINGS

SVMARKETPLACE » COLUMN: HOME WORK

HOME

IMPROVEMENT PLANTS (INTERIOR)

Creative Plant Design 1030 Commercial St., Ste. 109, San Jose (408) 4521444 www.creativeplant.com Creative Plant Design, Inc. has been providing and maintaining excellent interior landscape services throughout Northern California for over 20 years. 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.

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.

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. KITCHEN AND BATH

FIREPLACE

Arch Design Center (ADC) 1264 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose (408) 278-9056 ADC is a new showroom with an old-fashioned approach. A family oriented business whose main focus is bringing customer service back to the showroom.

Willow Glen Kitchen and Bath Jimyko 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.

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.

FLOORING AND CARPETS

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.

POOL TABLES

Admiral Pool Tables 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. 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.

HARDWARE

Palo Alto Hardware 875 Alma St., Palo Alto (650) 327-7222 www.paloaltohardware.com At Palo Alto Hardware, “living green” is more than just a catchphrase. We work hard to put into place systems and programs that are environmentally friendly as we run our business. LAWNS AND GARDENS

Grand Flooring

Garden Accents

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.

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.

Heavenly Greens GENERAL CONTRACTOR

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. HOME THEATRE

Modern TV FURNITURE

All World Furniture 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.

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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.

(866) 724-8873 www.heavenlygreens.com A Heavenly Greens lawn is as close to natural grass as you can get without the need to water, mow or fertilize. Your lawn will look beautiful 365 days a year with little to no maintenance. AS SEEN ON TV! LANDSCAPING AND GARDENS

STORAGE

Zaira’s Gardening and Landscaping

A-1 Self Storage

(408) 569-3389 Contact Hector for FREE ESTIMATES... Maintenance, Clean-ups, Trimmings, Pressure Wash, New Lawn and more.

(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.

PATIO FURNITURE

WOODWORKING CENTER

The Complete Backyard

The Sawdust Shop

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.

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.

PHOTO CREDITS D E S I G N @ T H E W AV E M A G . C O M

1, Cover / Image by Ugur Evirge, 8, Cintra Wilson / By Chad Rachman, 10, Jill Litwin / Courtesy of Peas of Mind, Lentil Product / Courtesy of Peas of Mind, 12,Green kids toys / Courtesy of Green Toys, 14, Debonair flight / Courtesy of Debonair, 16, Ambient Orb / Courtesy of PG&E, Ecobook / Courtesy of ASUS, Luxor Bed and side tables / Courtesy of Pacific Green International, Philips Eco TV / Courtesy of Philips, Strata Chair / Courtesy of Viesso, 18, Girl running in forest / iStockPhoto, 20, People running / iStockPhoto, 22,ElePhantastic Pink / Courtesy of OPI, Nubar bottle / Courtesy of Nubar, Plugged In / Courtesy of Sparitual, Rescue Beauty nail bottles / Courtesy of Rescue Beauty, 36, Marimekko Dress / Courtesy of H&M, Marimekko Dress / Courtesy of H&M, Women’s sundress / Courtesy of H&M, Floral dress / Courtesy of H&M, Black Halo print dress / By Chris Schmauch, Campo DeFiori dress / Courtesy of Anthropologie, Horizons Halter dress / Courtesy of Anthropologie, Johnny Was silk fold dress multicolor / Courtesy of Bloomingdales, Lily Pulitzer Dasha silk print dress / Courtesy of Bloomingdales, Marc Jacobs Clover print dress / Courtesy of Bloomingdales, Mblem geometric tieback dress / By Chris Schmauch, Oona dress / Courtesy of Anthropologie, 37,Bella James / Courtesy of Bella James, 38, Aquatic Fitness Spa / Courtesy of Dimension One Spas, 40, J-400 Model / Courtesy of Jacuzzi Hot Tubs, Legend Series / Courtesy of Master Spas, Mirage with TV / Courtesy of Coast Spas Manufacturing, Reserve / Courtesy of La-Z-Boy , 42, Alfresco Floorcloth Beauty Shot / Courtesy of the O’neil Sisters, 44, Step One - paint and stencil canvas / Courtesy of the O’neil Sisters, Step Three - Hem sides / Courtesy of the O’neil Sisters, Step Two - Varnish Rug / Courtesy of the O’neil Sisters, 47,Half Moon Bay World of Wonder / Courtesy of Mirmar Events, The Firebird / Courtesy of John Gerbetz, 48,Ghiradelli Sq. Chocolate Festival / iStockPhoto, San Jose Stealth / Courtesy of SVSE, Until Now / Courtesy of Gallery Ad, 49,Art Glass Farmers Market / Courtesy of The San Jose Glass Artist Alliance, Cat’s Hill Race / Courtesy of Garret Lau, Civil War Round Table / Courtesy of Clip Art, 52,Cutting Tomatoes / By Chris Schmauch, 54,Anise Café / By Chris Schmauch, Little Lou’s BBQ / By Chris Schmauch, 56,Habana Cuba / By Chris Schmauch, 58,Island Grill / By Chris Schmauch, 60,The Grill / By Chris Schmauch, 62,Melting Pot / By Chris Schmauch, 64,Vaqueros / By Chris Schmauch, 66,Ocean Blue Restaurant / By Chris Schmauch, 68, Eugene Hutz / By Michael Lavine, 70, B52s / Courtesy of Joseph Cultice, KT Tunstall / Courtesy of Livenation, 76,Jackie Chan in The Forbidden Kingdom / Courtesy of Lionsgate, 78, Neil Patrick Harris (left) in Harold and Kumar / Courtesy of New Line, 79,Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay / Courtesy of New Line, 80,Kenneth Mattice as Papageno / Courtesy of Opera San Jose, 82, Pandemonium / Courtesy of Tabard Theatre Company, 83,Hero / Courtesy of Teatro Vision, 84,Eric Lynberg and Matt Mosher / Courtesy of Roaring Camp, Neal Lynberg / Courtesy of Roaring Camp, 86,Mel Cotton’s Sixth Annual / iStockPhoto, 87,Weddings-makeup / Courtesy of Professional Makeup by Tiffany, 88,Set 1 After / Courtesy of Karen Dayton, 90, Seanbaby / By Chris Schmauch

ADVERTISER INDEX S A L E S @ T H E W AV E M A G . C O M

1240 Salon & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 9 x 9 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 A-1 Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 a.c.t. Energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Admiral Pool Tables. . . . . . . . . . .43 Alex’s 49’er Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 All-American Builders. . . . . . . . .45 Alliance Development Group - Park Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Alliance Development Group - Stone Crest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 All World Furniture . . . . . . . . . . .43 Almaden Tanning Electric Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 American Kickboxing Academy 21 Art Beat, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Arya. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Associated Student Senate . . . .74 At Home Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Attuned Dental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Australian Tanning Company, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 AVA Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Bai Tong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Bangkok Taste Restaurant. . . . .65 Bank, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Baycom LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Bay Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Bella Saratoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Bert’s Alibi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Birk’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Blowfish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Braces For Pretty Faces. . . . . . . .23 Branham Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Buddha Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Burger Pit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Camera Cinemas. . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Cantor Arts Center, Stanford . . .81 Caper’s Eat & Drink . . . . . . . . . . .67 Cars for Kids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Cascal Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Century Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Chardonnay II Santa Cruz. . . . . .21 Chatanoga Persian Cuisine . . . .71 Children’s Discovery Museum . .85 Chrysalis Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery . . . . . . .17 Ciana Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Cieito Lindo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Cinelux Theatres. . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Club One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Club One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Creekside Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 CTR Bodyease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Dave & Busters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 David’s Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . .64 Debonair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Designers Ltd.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Dippin’ Dots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Dr. Hoang K. Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Dr. Robert Ferguson . . . . . . . . . .27 Dr. Taylor Tran. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Dr. Tony Pham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Dr. Youbert Karalian . . . . . . . . . .32

Easy Tan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe . . . . .9 Emerge Medispa . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Eternal Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Ethans Los Gatos . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 eWomen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Fahrenheit UltraLounge. . . . . . .54 Faz Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Fish Market, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Five Branches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Five Branches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Forbidden Kingdom . . . . . . . . . .46 Giancarlo’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Goosetown Lounge . . . . . . . . . . .72 Grand Century Dental . . . . . . . . . .9 Grill on the Alley, The . . . . . . . . .57 Gulliver USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Half Moon Bay Brewing Company . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Hawgs Seafood Bar . . . . . . . . . . .65 Hillbarn Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Home Consignment Center . . . .45 House of Genji. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 iFlySFBay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 infobayarea.com . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Intel Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Island Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Jane Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Julie Acosta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Kapp’s Pizza Bar & Grill. . . . . . . .56 Kim’s Auto Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Koji Sake Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 L’Bel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 La Fondue / Plumed Horse. . . . . .2 La Jolie Nail Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Laser & Cosmetic Center. . . . . . . .5 Laser Beauty Center . . . . . . . . . .13 Las Madres Neighborhood. . . . .85 Legar Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Little Lou’s BBQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Loft Bar & Bistro. . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Made of Honor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Magic Tan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Mantra Palo Alto . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Maple Tree Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Marble Slab Creamery. . . . . . . . .61 Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Maxpro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Maxpro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Melting Pot, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Menara Moroccan . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Mio Vicino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Miramar Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Miramar Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Mix 106.5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Mojo Burger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Mommy Spa, The . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Mustard Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Nazca Peruvian Cuisine. . . . . . . .63 New Image European Skin Care & Day Spa. . . . . . . . . . .31 New Living Expo. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Nichols Research, Inc. . . . . . . . . .13

Nicolette Couture Bridal. . . . . . . .9 Ocean Blue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 OhMiBod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Olio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Paizley’s Salon & Spa. . . . . . . . . .32 Palo Alto Hardware . . . . . . . . . . .43 Parcel 104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Picasso’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Planet Hair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Pleasures from the Heart . . . . . .37 Quarter Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Radiance Health Solutions. . . . .31 Ramada Silicon Valley. . . . . . . . .66 Roaring Camp Railroads. . . . . . .85 Roem Corporation Montecito Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Rokko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Rosie McCann’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 S.N. Limos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Sanctuary Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 San Jose Blues Week . . . . . . . . . .73 San Jose BMW Motorcycles . . . .11 San Jose Box Office . . . . . . . . . . .21 Scandalous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Sent Sovi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Shokolaat Restaurant . . . . . . . . .52 Silvercreek Sportsplex . . . . . . . .19 Silvercreek Sportsplex . . . . . . . .85 SINO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Sole di Paradiso . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Spencer’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Sports Basement . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Starburst Corporation. . . . . . . . .43 Straits Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Sue Durfee, Realtor . . . . . . . . . . .44 SuperSlow Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 SV Guide - Catering . . . . . . . . . . .54 SV Guide - Sports Bars . . . . . . . .74 SV Guide - Weddings. . . . . . . . . .87 SV Guide - Wineries. . . . . . . . . . .70 SV Guide: Fashion. . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Tara’s Esthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Temple Bar & Lounge, The. . . . .75 Tigelleria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Trailsloggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Up and Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Vaqueros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Vision Innovations Optometry .31 Wave - Bar Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Wave - Contest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Wave - Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Wave - San Jose Dining. . . . . . . . .6 Wave - SV Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Wave - Wedding Planner . . . . . .35 Wave - Wine Tasting . . . . . . . . . .81 Western Ballet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Westpark Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 West Valley College. . . . . . . . . . .11 Willow Street Pizza . . . . . . . . . . .59 Yellow Cab Company. . . . . . . . . .73 Yung Le’s Fusion. . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Yvonne Kendall, State Farm. . . .42

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COLUMN: THE FINAL L AST WORD

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You Call That a Papal Apology?

t’s been fun following Pope Benedict’s visit to America. Not only are our president’s speeches 20 percent dumber when they’re directed at his holiness, but it’s fascinating to watch how the pontiff deals with the issue that is often on our minds when we think of Catholicism: the little boy thing. First, I’d like to point out that, statistically, Catholic priests are neck and neck with nonpriests when it comes to the percentage of boy-touchers. So maybe it’s unfair of us to single them out among all other occupations in the world as the worst offenders in this particular category. Matter of fact, congratulations on the tie, Catholic Church! I’m sure there were a lot of waterslide attendants and icecream men contending for that title. I was expecting the pope to skip over the topic as, holy crap, what do you say about a thing like that? But during a speech given in Washington, he addressed the ongoing scandal, saying that it was “a deep shame” and that it was very badly handled. While he didn’t mention the fact that a common punishment for boy-related misbehavior is getting put on a bus and driven to a different church, I imagine that’s what he was talking about. The point where he lost me, though, was when he got philosophical, to the point where he seemed to blame the media for the downfall of his own people’s morality. His exact words were, “What does it mean to speak of child protection when pornography and violence can be viewed in so many homes through media widely available today?” You really think that’s the problem, Pope – that all these altar boys got left too close to copies of Live Free or Die Hard, now on Blu-ray? Are priests prone to horrible acts of immorality because girls are going wild too often on nearby television sets? I tested this theory by programming my TiVo to record anything with partial nudity or Steven Seagal. Not only has this led to a total of zero ludicrous erotic longings, but I even managed to avoid molesting things that are normally considered attractive. Like, for instance, a woman-shaped squash 90

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or dismembered clown bodies. Still not convinced? Then consider this: according to US Weekly, Steven Seagal strangles a lucky volunteer to death with his bare hands every morning, and you can trust him around even the hottest 11-year-old. What really makes the situation strange to me is that the pope is such a larger-than-life religious icon. Do you realize that his job is to have actual conversations with God? Yet here he is reading to us like he’s in high school and we’re his principal who made him write an essay on why molestation is wrong. This man visits churches with a fleet of security and an entourage of costumed sorcerers. It’s like this tiny bit of man-God majesty has managed to survive past the Age of Enlightenment. If he got out of his Popemobile and sawed a building in half with amazing laser eyes, the headline would read, “Pope Visits Washington Amidst Normal Circumstances.” So as the living symbol of one of Earth’s most powerful deities, I expected more than a simple speech about how it’s too bad about all this molestation. I expected more than some nonsense about how that darn TV is to blame. What, did he mix up the voice of God with his mom’s? I say if the modern church insists on clinging to the ancient wizard robes and ceremonial blessings, they ought to deal with scandals in a similar way. If one of their priests touches a boy, bring a couple of torturous implements out of retirement. Don’t hire someone to write a cute apology – hire someone who can train a bear to eat a child predator. Please consider it, Catholic Church. It keeps the children safe and besides, the bears are hungry. TW

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