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UPFRONT: 06 HIT LIST { editors’ picks } 10 50 WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR SOFA { top events } DEPARTMENTS: 26 HEALTH & BEAUTY Featuring: Meditation clinics, makeup lessons, ultimate smoothie recipe, and secrets of tea. 36 DINING Featuring: Psycho Donuts, dinner and a show, Southeast Asian delights, and sushi hot spots. 48 NIGHTLIFE Feature: New Year’s Eve Super Guide 52 ARTS Featuring: Riverdance, dance like the stars, classes at Green Planet Yarn.
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The Main Gallery, 1018 Main St., Redwood City (650) 701-1018 www.themaingallery.org
Thru December 24: Visit the Main Gallery to pick up all your holiday art needs and also to support local artists. 5. DOWNTOWN ICE
Circle of Palms, S. Market St. across from Plaza de Cesar Chavez, San Jose (408) 291-0525 www.sjdowntown.com
Thru January 18: Sharpen up those blades and go skating in downtown San Jose. Seriously, we’re not yanking your chain; it’s outside and everything! 6. THE NUTCRACKER DON’T MISS
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose www.balletsj.org
Thru December 27: ‘Tis the season for the highly praised holiday favorite, The Nutcracker. A young girl’s dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce fight against the Mouse King (Mouse Fight!) are portrayed through this fairytale ballet, beautifully danced to phenomenal classical music. 7. SAN FRANCISCO WINTER ZOO CAMP San Francisco Zoo, Sloat Blvd. at the Great Highway (415) 753-8135 www.sfzoo.org
Thru December 24: Join the SF Zoo for a fun and wonderful four-day winter camp program, featuring crafts, games and an array of informative activities to help kids expand their knowledge about how animals survive the challenges of winter. 8. JUICY PAINT
San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 271-6840 www.sanjosemuseumofart.org
Thru June 6: The show is drawn from the Museum’s own holdings and explores the ways in which artists have explored and exploited the sheer physicality and dimensional effects of paint since the 1950s. Highlights include works by Elmer Bischoff, Joan Brown, James Hayward, Paul Jenkins, Karl Kasten, Jeffrey Keith, Gordon Onslow-Ford, Sam Tchakalian and Phe Ruiz. 9. CHOPSHTICKS: CHINESE FOOD & COMEDY Ming’s Restaurant, 1700 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto (650) 223-8699 www.paloaltojcc.org/chopshticks
December 24: This year’s performance features Emmy-nominated writer/comedian Carol Leifer and, of course, tasty food from Ming’s!: 7:30–9:30pm 10. 17TH KUNG PAO KOSHER COMEDY
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New Asia Restaurant, 772 Pacific Ave., San Francisco’s Chinatown www.koshercomedy.com
December 24-27: Jewish comedians and delicious Chinese cuisine – if that doesn’t say Christmas, we don’t know what does.
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1. WINTER MOVIES AT THE CALIFORNIA THEATRE
California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose www.sanjose.org/wintermovies
Thru December 27: Bring the whole family to the beautiful California Theatre to enjoy holiday classics, such as The Wizard of Oz, A Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story and 10
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2. LIVING LEGOCY: LEGENDARY LEGOS AND TERRIFIC TRAINS
Thru December 24: This special holiday show features works from more than 35 local artists, including photography, printmaking, painting, jewelry, mixed media, original handmade ornaments, cards and more!: 11am
Museum of American Heritage, 351 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto (650) 321-1004 www.moah.org
Thru January 17: The Bay Area LEGO User Group and Bay Area LEGO Train Club are once again combining forces for a spectacular holiday train and city display, created from thousands of legos!
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Gallery House, 320 California Ave., Palo Alto (650) 326-1668 www.galleryhouse2.com
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12. THE FILIPINO KINGS OF COMEDY
Improv Comedy Club, 62 S. Second St., San Jose (408) 280-7475 www.sjimprov.com
December 26-27: There is nothing funnier than Filipino comedy – nothing! Join Joey Guila, Edwin San Juan, Kevin Camia and Nico Santos for an evening of gut-busting laughter. 12
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13. 17TH ANNUAL BIG FAT YEAR END KISS OFF COMEDY SHOW Little Fox Theatre, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City (650) 369-4119
December 29: Political satirist Will Durst takes a look back at 2009 in his stand-up/sketch/improv comedy retrospective: 8pm
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14. NYE AT HOTEL DE ANZA
233 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose (800) 843-3700 www.hoteldeanza.com
December 31: Hotel de Anza’s got all the fixin’s for a fabulous year’s end. Expect to find room specials, four-course dinners, live music from Black Pearl, party favors, a champagne toast and a much needed breakfast to start out your new year. 15. BIRK’S NYE DINNER CELEBRATION
3955 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara (408) 980-6400 www.birksrestaurant.com
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December 31: Birk’s is offering a special threecourse dinner to help you start off the new year in style. Choose from smoked prime rib, potatowrapped salmon, Birk’s pork chop or a cast-iron skillet rocky junior chicken. Reservations are recommended: 5–9:30pm 16. NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER & DANCING
Blue Pheasant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino (408) 255-3300 www.bluepheasant.com
December 31: Enjoy a wonderful New York steak and scampi dinner, with dessert, fine wine, party favors, a live DJ and a champagne toast. 17. SPENCER’S NYE GALA
Spencer’s, 2050 Gateway Pl., San Jose (408) 437-2170 www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com
December 31: Boogie the night away with live music from The Hitmen and the Rojas Band, VIP bottle service and a four-course steak and chops dinner!: 8pm–2am 18. NEW YEAR’S COUNTDOWN WITH JO KOY
San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose (408) 280-7475 www.improv.com
December 31: Dinner, champagne, party favors and hilarity from comedian Jo Koy. Two shows: 5:30 & 9:30pm
19. TANQ’S NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION
Tanq, San Jose Marriott, 301 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 280-1300 x6508 www.sanjosemarriott.com/tanqbar.php
December 31: This New Year’s Eve, celebrate at Tanq with a live DJ, midnight champagne toast and NO COVER charge! 20. NEW YEAR’S PARTY AT FIRST STREET
First Street Billiards, 420 S. First St., San Jose www.sofapool.com
December 31: Kick in the new year while shooting pool, swiggin’ down some cool ones and getting funky with DJ Frank Prez: 9pm 21. 300 SAN JOSE’S NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY 300 San Jose, 5420 Thornwood Dr., San Jose (408) 578-2940 www.300sanjose.com
December 31: Ring in the new year bowling a perfect game, enjoying party favors, sipping champagne, and boogying down to live entertainment: 4pm–1am 22. 2010 NEW YEAR’S EVE EXPLOSION
Agenda Lounge, 399 S. First St., San Jose (408) 287-3991 www.agendalounge.com
December 31: The Agenda invites you to their NYE celebration, featuring two separate floors of dancing with live DJs, complimentary party favors, champagne and an after-party breakfast buffet. 23. PADDLE IN THE NEW YEAR City Kayak, South Beach Harbor, The Embarcadero at Townsend St., San Francisco www.citykayak.com
December 31: Have a New Year’s adventure this year by kayaking in the bay, watching fireworks and sipping champagne: 10pm 24. CELEBRATE “NOON” YEAR’S EVE FAMILY EVENT The Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos (650) 654-0200 www.hiller.org
December 31: The Hiller Aviation Museum invites families to join them for an afternoon of games, face painting, a petting zoo, a climbing wall, a flight sim zone, a jump house and tons of fun: 10am–1pm 25. BRING IN THE NYE WITH THE BLUES
JJ’s Blues, 3439 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose (408) 243-6441 www.jjblues.net
December 31: Live music with Curtis and the House Rockers and Jake Mackey, along with noisemakers, hats and free champagne at midnight!
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December 31: Three dance floors, free dance lessons, swing, rumba, cha cha, waltz, live music from 3 O’Clock Jump and Singing Blue Stars (Andrew Sisters tribute band), dinner and silent auction. Period attire admired, but not required: 8pm–1am 27. NEW YEAR’S EVE CHILDREN’S PARTY
The Ritz-Carlton, One Miramontes Point Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-7667 www.ritzcarlton.com
December 31: New Year’s Eve can be a kid’s holiday at The Ritz-Carlton. Here they can celebrate with a children’s buffet, pool party, movies, games, arts & crafts, a glow-in-the-dark party, noise makers and a sparkling apple cider toast: 6pm–12:30am 28. NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL WITH PAUL PRICE’S SOCIETY ORCHESTRA
Palo Alto Masonic Center, 461 Florence, Palo Alto www.paulpriceorchestra.com
December 31: Celebrate the New Year dancing to authentic arrangements of vintage music from the 1890’s through the 1930’s, including waltzes, foxtrots, tangos and more. Free waltz lessons from 8–8:30pm
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Masonic Lodge of San Mateo, 100 N. Ellsworth Ave., San Mateo www.peers.org
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January 2-March 28: Family trips along the coast are great… so long as you don’t have to drive. How about taking an antique steam train instead? This exciting foray traverses coastal redwoods.
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TUESDAY 31. ASH KICKERS QUIT SMOKING PROGRAM
Classes take place in Mountain View & San Jose (408) 998-5865 www.lungsrus.org
January 5-February 2: It’s time to kick the habit, and there is no better place to start than at this six-session Ash Kickers Quit Smoking Program. You’ll learn a step-by-step approach to quitting that includes changing your behavior and focusing on the benefits of becoming and staying smoke-free. 14
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THURSDAY 32. GREAT EXPECTATIONS
The Stage Theatre, 490 S. First St., San Jose www.mwdance.com
January 7-10: We all know the Dickens’ book. This is the same as that, only it’s told through dance. Okay, maybe it’s not the same, but come and enjoy this Margaret Wingrove Dance Company interpretation anyway. 33. 2010 SILICON VALLEY INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose www.svautoshow.com
January 7-10: It’s all about the automobile at this show, where hundreds of automobiles will roll into to display latest designs and futuristic concepts.
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Stage Werx Theatre, 533 Sutter St., San Francisco (800) 838-3006 www.brownpapertickets.com
January 8-24: A hilarious holiday hootenanny, starring four unruly clowns filling the stage with laughs, acrobatics, contortion, juggling and live music. 35. 18TH ANNUAL TALENT SHOW Mel Mello Center for the Arts, 1167 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 569-3266 www.coastalrep.com
January 8-10: Join master of ceremonies Michael Lederman as he presents an exciting evening of local talent, including, dancing, singing, music, acrobatics, comedy and more. 36. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS vs. SACRAMENTO KINGS
Oracle Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland www.warriors.com
January 8: Come on out and support your Warriors as they take on Northern California rivals: 7:30pm 37. DENGUE FEVER
The Independent, 628 Divisadero, San Francisco www.theindependentsf.com
January 8: This six-piece band from L.A. combines Cambodian pop music and lyrics with American surf/rock music… It sounds weird, we know, but we predict you’ll be pleased. 38. SPEED THE PLOW
The Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave., Unit K, Mountain View (650) 254-1148 www.thepear.org
January 8-14: This electric David Mamet tale follows the lives of three people from the motionpicture industry (a studio exec, a wannabe producer and an office temp) who are trying to find a way to the top. Sounds simple, right? Ha! 16
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39. SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose www.shenyunperformingarts.org
January 8-10: Shen Yun Divine Performing Arts returns to the Bay Area with another dazzling performance, featuring breathtaking Chinese dance and music.
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The Nutcracker
Dec. 10 - 27
Winter Wonderland
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Downtown Ice
Through Jan. 18
Star Trek: The Exhibition
Through Jan. 31
Visit sjdowntown.com/holidays for more holiday fun.
40. RIDIN’ THROUGH THAT RAINBOW… A TRIBUTE TO BURT LANCASTER Montgomery Theatre, 271 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 792-4111
January 9: Award-winning actor and playwright Steven Earl Oliver guides you with humor and passion through noted film actor Burt Lancaster's life and acting roles: 8pm 41. SAN JOSE SHARKS vs. EDMONTON OILER
Shark Tank, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.sjsharks.com
January 9: Let’s kick in the New Year by kickin’ the tar (or oil, for that matter) out of Edmonton: 7pm 42. DISNEY LIVE! ROCKIN’ ROAD SHOW
San Jose State Event Center, 290 S. Seventh St., San Jose www.ticketmaster.com
January 9-10: Join Mickey Mouse and his buddies, Goofy, Donald and Minnie, for an adventurous afternoon of fun!: Noon 43.SER Y ESTAR
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 903-6000 www.theatreflamenco.org
January 9: Don’t miss the latest work by the award-winning company Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco.
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PARK YOURSELF HERE. Receive up to two hours of validated parking from participating businesses and three and a half hours from movie theaters at designated lots and garages. sjdowntownparking.com
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Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St., San Jose (408) 295-4416 www.sjco.org
January 10: The Cypress String Quartet join the San José Chamber Orchestra for an evening of music, featuring works by Beethoven and premieres of new works by Anica Galindo's Trinitas II and Pablo Furman's exciting Paso del Fuego: 7pm
45. ALBERS TRIO
Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga (408) 961-5858 www.montalvoarts.org
January 10: Please welcome the extremely gifted and lovely Albers sisters for an evening of Mozart, Martinu and Beethoven: 3pm 46. SONIC YOUTH
The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd., San Francisco www.livenation.com
January 10: We at The Wave would like to welcome one of the most innovative and totally badass bands around – Sonic Youth – to the Bay Area! 47. AIKIDO INTERPRETED
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 903-6000 www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/mvcpa
January 10: Join Aikido scholar, John Stevens for an evening to discuss how Aikido is more than a martial art – it’s a way of life, spirituality and art.
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San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo www.sportsexpos.com
January 14-17: Attention, frontiersmen: Thinking of getting a new hatchet this year? How about a new backpack or some fishing gear? Then visit this year's Annual International Sportsmen’s Expo where all your sportsmen’s needs will be met.
1/15 FRIDAY
49. HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.hppsj.com
January 15,17: Meadowlark Lemon and Curly Neal may have retired from the parquet, but their heirs continue to sink perfect swishes from half-court. 50. THE MUSIC MAN: IN CONCERT
California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose (408) 266-2600 x23 www.symphonysiliconvalley.org
January 15-17: Symphony Silicon Valley and the Chorale combine mighty forces to bring you the music and story of Meredith Wilson’s irresistible scoundrel, The Music Man. TW
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WE BRING YOU THE BEAUTY AND BRAINS OF SILICON VALLEY. BY HEATHER DRISCOLL
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t's the city that brought us Facebook, Google and the mouse. And although it's literally a technological epicenter, complete with post Stanford University math whizzes, young business entrepreneurs and nouveaux riches, there's more to Palo Alto than innovation and wealth. Encompassing more than 4,000 acres of nature preserves, parks and gardens, this town is as beautiful as it is brainy. Its social popularity is evident by the bustling crowds that flock to its charming downtown area, massive shopping center and newly-renovated Town & Country Village. When lined with trendy cafes, celebrated restaurants, respected art galleries, quaint shops and fairy tale mansions, it's no wonder the Palo Alto buzz never stops.
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his classy Silicon Valley nook has long been a hotbed of upscale department stores, designer boutiques, luxury chains, quaint bookstores and unique, specialty shops. Here are a few to keep in mind as you bum around town.
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EDGE HAIR SALON
250 University Ave., #103 (650) 462-1000 www.edgehairsalon.com
JUUT 240 University Ave. (650) 328-4067 www.juut.com LABELLE DAY SPAS & SALONS 95 Town and Country Village (650) 327-6964 www.labelledayspas.com
LAVEDA – A LIFESTYLE NAIL SPA
540 Emerson St. (650) 838-9587 www.lavedanailspa.com
MISSION 6 SALON 460 Cambridge Ave. (650) 322-7878 mission6salon.com
APPLE STORE 451 University Ave. (650) 617-9000 www.apple.com
Steve Jobs’ local store lures in folks with an affinity for objects whose names begin with “i” (i.e. iPhone, iTouch, iPod, iMac, iAmObsessed...). You know who you are. But don’t be ashamed, an Apple addiction is a healthy addiction.
DESIGN WITHIN REACH 447 University Ave. (650) 328-2700 www.dwr.com
Need to spruce up your living confines? If so, this modern design store has all the tools you need. And when we say tools, we mean nifty, eye-pleasing chairs, tables, lamps and furniture from mid-century modern designers like Arne Jacobsen and Eero Saarinen.
BELL’S BOOKS 536 Emerson St. (650) 323-7822 www.bellsbooks.com
SIMPLY BE SALON & SPA 528 University Ave. (650) 323-1009 www.simplybesalon.com
THI MAKEUP STUDIO
522 Bryant St. (650) 327-8880 www.thicosmetics.com
WATERCOURSE WAY 165 Channing Ave. (650) 462-2000 www.watercourseway.com Alto community. Stores include Ambassador Toys, Astor Gift & Home, From Tee to Green (a women’s golfing boutique), Nanoo (an upscale children’s boutique), Mom’s the Word Maternity, Kara’s Cupcakes, Books Inc., Honeys and Heroes (tween fashion) and much more.
This shop, overwhelmingly stacked with books from floor-to-ceiling, resembles the quaint, dreamy bookstores displayed in Disney movies and cartoons. With over 150,000 volumes of used and out-of-print books, it’ll be hard to leave empty handed.
MUST STOP: STANFORD SHOPPING CENTER El Camino Real (650) 617-8240 www.stanfordshop.com
PALO ALTO BICYCLES 95 University Ave.
(650) 327-9636 www.paloaltobicycles.com
CIELO 477 University Ave.
(650) 329-8833 www.cielo-boutique.com
Cutting edge fashion lives here. There’s no need for the long, expensive trip to Paris or Milan when you’ve got Cielo in your backyard. Bringing fashion straight from the runways to you, they highlight collections from Yohji Yamamoto, Dries Van Noten and Ann Valerie Hash. 20
It’s all about being green these days. But who says you can’t be green and fashionable? When you decide to ditch the keys in favor for handlebars and pedals, head to Palo Alto Bicycles. Here you can find both high-tech and retro bikes, including big names like Kona, Trek, Ritchey, Surly and Ellsworth.
TOWN & COUNTRY VILLAGE 855 El Camino Real, at Embarcadero Rd. (650) 325-3266 www.tandcvillage.com
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An outdoor retail center admired for its wide selection of boutiques, eateries and specialty shops. Stores include Burberry, GapKids, Janie and Jack, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstom, LaBelle Day Spas and Salons, Sephora, Kiehl’s Since 1851, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma Home, Aldo Shoes, Arthur Beren Shoes, Banana Republic, A|X Armani Exchange, J. Crew, Lacoste, Louis Vuitton, Nike, Michael Kors, Papyrus, Sunglass Hut, Godiva Chocolatier, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Gourmet Franks and soooo much more.
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Shokolaat ambiance. Beyond the sweet delights is a fine bistro with a menu highlighting Californian and French cuisines. Treat yourself to a rack of veal, lamb loin or braised short ribs. Complement any dish with a nice wine from the restaurant’s extensive list.
THAIPHOON 543 Emerson St.
(650) 323-7700 www.thaiphoonrestaurant.com
Flaunting a menu that fuses authentic Thai cuisine with other Asian specialties, Thaiphoon offers a variety of dishes that are light, healthy and incorporate exotic spices and infusions like coconut milk, peanut sauce, lemongrass and Thai basil. Try any dish with brown Jasmine rice instead of white. It’s healthier, and adds a subtle nutty flavor.
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FLEMINGS PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR Stanford Shopping Center, 180 El Camino
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SUNDANCE THE STEAKHOUSE 1921 El Camino Real (650) 321-6798 www.sundancethesteakhouse.com A staple in the steakhouse realm, Sundance serves its patrons nothing but the best – USDA Prime-Graded Beef. Diners are often presented with a tough choice between the slow-roasted prime rib, specially aged New York strip, tender filet mignon, Western Australian lobster tail or the succulent scallops and gulf prawns. Perhaps the easiest decision is your choice of wine. After all, there are only 450 global selections to choose from.
ZIBIBBO 430 Kipling St. (650) 328-6722 www.restaurantlulu.com/Zibibbo_about.html This vibrant pan-Mediterranean hot spot sees diners plow right through zesty seafood dishes like the Moroccan spiced prawns and pan-roasted halibut, and such carnivorous delights as the suckling pig, rabbit and prime rib. Dine outside near the fountain or patio fireplace for a romantic evening.
MUST STOP: NOLA 535 Ramona St. (650) 328-2722 www.nolas.com
Grab yourself a little taste of N’awlins. To help wash down one of the numerous spicy Cajun specialties, order yourself a 60-ounce “moron bowl” – Nola’s version of the hurricane, with five types of rum, fruit juice and vanilla bean. Yum.
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Come See our Selection of Extraordinary gifts! art supplies...designergifts... journals...stationery... holidaycards...calendars... kidstuff...stockingstuffers... custom framing...wall frames... photo frames...photoalbums... & more! UArt Palo Alto 267 Hamilton Ave. 650-328-3500 UArt San Jose 456 Meridian Ave. 408-297-4707 Also in San Francisco, Sacramento and The Annex-Palo Ato
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ho can be spotted roaming (sometimes staggering) the streets of Palo Alto at dusk? Anyone from yuppie Stanford students throwing back Jägerbombs to local business professionals sipping on martinis. With a distinct selection of lounges, bars, clubs and pubs, there is something for every breed of night owl.
ANTONIO’S NUT HOUSE
321 S. California Ave. (650) 321-2550 www.antoniosnuthouse.com
The Scene: An ideal place to be hit on by college boys – hotsy totsy boys from Stanford, that is. Quick, ladies – grab a net and snag yourself a “McDreamy” while supplies last.
MIYAKE 140 University Ave. (650) 323-9449 The Scene: Famished, freckle-faced students flock to this sushi joint to do what, exactly? To stand up on a row of chairs (along with 20 other partying co-eds) while consuming multiple rounds of sake bombs. Three words: Look out below!
TRADER VIC’S 4269 El Camino Real
(650) 849-9800 www.tradervicspaloalto.com
The Scene: Hawaii, anyone? Head to Trader Vic’s when you feel you can only dream about vacationing. An upscale tiki lounge that offers tropical island cocktails and sumptuous fare straight from an almond wood convection oven, it’s almost too good to be true.
MUST STOP: BLUE CHALK CAFE 630 Ramona St. (650) 326-1020 www.albuquerque-bluechalk.com
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AICON GALLERY 535 Bryant St. (650) 321-4900
MC 2250 Stanford (650) 725-2787 livelyarts.stanford.edu
Stanford’s Lively Arts program continues to present a diverse selection of theatre, dance and musical performances year after year. This season’s line-up includes The Music of Steve Reich: So Percussion (Jan. 9); RFK: The Journey to Justice (Jan. 27); Pianist Misha Dichter, In Recital (Feb. 17); A Tribute to Herbie Hancock: Christian McBride and Friends (Mar. 31).
THE STANFORD THEATRE 221 University Ave. (415) 324-3700 www.stanfordtheatre.org A historic landmark to the Palo Alto community, this theatre has been luring in patrons eager to watch classic silent movie screenings and musical swells of a Wurlitzer organ for decades.
LUCIE STERN THEATRE 1305 Middlefield Rd. (650) 463-4952
TheatreWorks continues to deliver an assortment of works to excite theater-goers. The 2009/10 season includes A Civil War Christmas (thru Dec. 27) and Sunsets and Margaritas (Mar. 10–April 4).
The Scene: An open patio with wrought-iron gates whisks you into this two-story landmark designed in 1927. Complete with two bars, music, shuffleboard, billiards and an excuse not to remember a darn thing the next morning.
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CANTOR CENTER FOR THE ARTS
328 Lomita Dr. (650) 723-4177 museum.Stanford.edu
GALLERY HOUSE 320 California Ave. (650) 326-1668 www.galleryhouse2.com
MODERNBOOK 494 University Ave. (650) 327-6325 www.modernbook.com PALO ALTO ART CENTER 1313 Newell Rd. (650) 321-3891 www.paacf.org
TERCERA GALLERY 534 Ramona St. (650) 322-5324 www.terceragallerypaloalto.com MUST STOP: THE CANTOR ARTS CENTER 328 Lomita Dr., Stanford (650) 723-4177 museum.stanford.edu
The Cantor Arts Center at Stanford hosts an ongoing, substantial Rodin collection, in addition to touring exhibits. While you’re there, check out the theaters and galleries and take some time to catch a show. You won’t regret it.
MUST STOP: PALO ALTO ART WALK
www.paloaltoartwalk.com
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VEGETARIAN KIDS lthough some kids are opting not to eat furry animals, parents still need to enforce a daily nutritional intake. Here are a few suggested key components to a healthy diet:
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hhhhmmmmm… ahhhhmmmm… what are we doing, you ask? No, we’re not trying to choose a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor. We’re releasing tension, stress and getting in touch with our spiritual side – we’re meditating. DVDs, YouTube videos and books can help you meditate, but nothing beats hands-on training with an expert. We invite you to visit one of the centers below to gain top-notch instruction to gain personal contentment and happiness. Alright... back to work... Ahhhmmmm....
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Children ages 18 months to 6 years old can participate in their youth soccer program, designed to instill confidence, health and, most importantly, fun.
MY GYM: Offering classes from ages 3 ½ to 13, including basic strength and flexibility programs for gymnastics, cardio vascular workouts and team building skills.
DE ANZA CUPERTINO AQAUTICS: These classes will teach everyone in your family how to swim, from your 3-month-old baby to your grandma.
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My Gym, 1262 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose (408) 279-9700 ;
Ananda Temple, 2171 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) 323-3363 www.anandapaloalto.org
Silver Creek Sportsplex, 800 Embedded Way, San Jose
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(408) 224-8774, ext. 651 www.mightycubs.com
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An essential nutrient many vegetarians commonly miss. Can be found in fortified cereals or consider a B-12 supplement.
IRON: Beans, tofu, spinach and raisins. Taking a vitamin C during consumption is recommended to help the iron be absorbed. Orange juice with PB&J, perhaps?
OMEGA-3S: Boosts brain development in babies and young children. Found in walnuts, flaxseed, eggs and fortified yogurts.
CALCIUM & VITAMIN D: Found in leafy greens and fortified soy milk or juice.
ALL TIED UP t’s no secret that hair can sometimes have a mind of its own – often getting tangled up and resembling an unflattering bird’s nest. If you’re tired of combing through those pesky locks, all the while yanking out enormous chunks of hair, then you might want to give some of these home remedies a try.
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Butter: Get your hands sticky. Apply, comb through hair, *andPeanut be tangle free! Then wash out, of course. & Eggs: Combine the two, or use separately. Apply to hair *andMayo leave in for at least 30 minutes, then rinse. Both the mayo and eggs will leave hair shiny and smooth. Everything is better with butter. And now your hair can be *too.Butter: Apply to knots, rub in, comb and wash out. Easy as one, two, three. And four.
REPEL THE SMELL ad breath is the dreaded villain of embarrassment, and it happens to all of us. It haunts us at work, at home and especially on dates. And what’s ironic is that it’s the stinky garlic and onions that make food taste good! Suffer no more with these handy tips to save your mouth from smelling like a dumpster:
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DRY, CALLUSED FEET REMEDIES re you plagued with dry, peeling, flaky, callused feet? It’s OK to nod your head in agreement – fortunately, you’re not alone. It’s a common problem among many, especially during the cold winter months. So rather than indulge in self pity, allow us to share a few remedies that will leave you with a pair of happy feet.
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PUT ON PONYS h, come on: Ev e r y on e ’s doing it! You know you have the Bumpit in your dresser drawer, and you likely place it in your hair while cuddled up in a Snuggie, too. Right? So the next time you’re getting ready for a girl’s night out, go grab an attachable pony tail from your nearest beauty supply store and instantly lengthen your hair. Jessica Simpson has her own hair extension line, and waiting to grow your hair out is SO last year. We 32 fully endorse the hair extensions, and so should you.
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THE UNITED STATES OF FAT he average American will consume the following in a single year:
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MAKEUP LESSONS et’s face it gals (face it, ha!), the dozens of slumber parties, dog eared magazine articles and makeup tips and tricks through the years just don’t cut it. Not only is it frustrating to experiment painting your own face based off a picture of someone who doesn’t look anything like you, but the expenses can rack up when you’re constantly trying to find the perfect products only to trash them after a single use. So here’s what you do: Book yourself a makeup lesson at Barbarella Beauty. Not only will an artist pick out the perfect shades and hues to match your complexion and features, but he or she will show you exactly how to apply it. Tell them exactly what you want (a polished, natural look, a Friday night punch, classic beauty, or all of the above), and not only will you get the advice you want, but you’ll get the perfect advice for your face. Trust us, it’ll be hard not to purchase every product they recommend for you. But hey, the makeup is awesome, it’ll last a long time, and your face is an accessory you wear every single day.
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30 lbs. of cheese
We all should be disgusted with ourselves, really. So from here on out, let’s make an effort to get our cookie consumption down to at least 50 lbs. Okay, maybe 60 lbs.... we don’t want to be unreasonable.
Kaiser Permanente o ers a range of skin care, laser and surgical services that can help you look your best:
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Please call for more information on treatments and free educational seminars. Kaiser Permanente Cosmetic Services 2440 Samaritan Drive, Suite 2 San Jose, CA 95124 (408) 851-8200 Services described here are provided on a fee-for-service basis. These services are separate from your Health Plan benefits and are not provided or covered by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. Clinical services are provided by providers or contractors of the Permanente Medical Groups. Results of services vary among patients and cannot be guaranteed. The Permanente Medical Groups, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals have a financial interest in the provision of these services. For specific information about your Health Plan benefits, please see your Evidence of Coverage.
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JENNY’S SUPER SMOOTHIES here’s only one way to be 100 percent sure you know what’s going into your “healthy” smoothie. You’re going to have to make it at home. But that doesn’t mean you’ve got to sacrifice scrumptiousness. Rather, it means you’re able to make your smoothies healthier, tailor ingredients to your liking and save a few bucks. Go grab a blender and get started with one of our favorite recipes:
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consistency. Always try to mix fresh fruit with frozen. Or, if you’d prefer it thinner and easier to drink, use all fresh fruit. an apple into the mix. *CoreThrow it, but leave the skin on to get the extra nutrients. Mix in protein powder of your *choice for an extra boost. TW
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PSYCHO DONUTS onuts are awesome just as they are, so when we found out about Psycho Donuts and their cute, artfully shaped AND sinfully appetizing donuts, we did a double take. Psycho Donuts and their funky, quirky environment ain’t your normal mom ‘n’ pop donut shop – they’ve got a Psycho music studio, a Fender electric guitar for anyone to rock out with and Psycho Pspeakers for you to plug your iPod into to share your latest jams. And what’s in the goodie case, you ask? Donut fries! A hamburger donut! And donuts with crazy faces (try the Headbanger)! Their “standard donuts” include ones with names like Psycho Panda, Bananarama, Cereal Killer and Cookie Monster. AND all specialties are cooked to perfection in trans-fat-free oil. Wow.
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ZENI ETHIOPIAN RESTUARTANT isit Ethiopia via Zeni, a colorful Ethiopian restaurant featuring five star service and delicious, authentic cuisine. Both vegetarian and hearty carnivorous dishes are
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Zeni Ethopian Restuartant, 1320 Saratoga Ave., San Jose (408) 615-8282 www.zenirestaurant.com
NEXT STOP: WINGSTOP t’s a guilty pleasure, we admit. But every now and then we’ve all just got to have that chicken wing taste. And in those instances,
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A NEW TAKE ON DATE NIGHT o the fridge is empty, your car’s out of gas, you really just don’t feel like going outside, and you’re craving a fancy, juicy steak from your favorite restaurant. You do not want pizza. And to boot, you wanted a special night with your special someone sans Top Ramen and bowls of cereal. Thank goodness Waiters on Wheels are here to save the day. They deliver delicious grub from over 60 restaurants of all kinds, including Thai, Chinese, American, Greek, Indian, Italian and Mexican. And these restaurants aren’t of the fast food variety – think places like Amber India, House of Siam and Steps of Rome. Wow, what a great idea for parents who can’t get out of the house. Check the website for areas of delivery.
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TEA TIME e’re big fans of the Ku Day Ta Tea Lounge housed in the Great Mall (and not just because of its sassy name!). The stylish, contemporary lounge is all about tea, offering the very best varieties available. The extensive tea menu includes everything from warm chai latte drinks to fruity iced teas, herbal teas for the caffeine adverse, and many different kinds of high quality tea from 40
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around the world, served in the classic teapot style. The lounge has recently introduced a food menu featuring dishes that complement the tea experience, such as caprese salads, cheese plates, quiche, curry and rice dishes, plus an array of unique desserts and cakes. We’ll raise our teacup to that!
Ku Day Ta Tea Lounge, 447 Great Mall Ave., Ste. 124, Milpitas (408) 935-9107 www.kudayta.com
THE JOHNNY VEGGIE DELUXE SANDWICH f you’re hankering for something healthy, yet delicious, check out our recipe for the veggie deluxe sandwich:
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Trader Joe’s sharp cheddar cheese Container of Trader Joe’s Spicy Hummus Olive oil to taste Fresh pepper to taste
Clean and cut the veggies. Cut the hoagie in half and lightly butter one side. (If you’re a health nut, skip the butter – it’ll still be delicious). Place the hoagie into the oven, open-faced, and broil until the bread becomes golden brown (if you’re feeling extra adventurous, broil the cheese with the hoagie). Pull it from the oven, spread hummus on the other side of the hoagie (opposite the butter side), then place carrots, cucumber, tomato, a slice of cheese, a light drizzle of olive oil, pepper to taste and couple of lettuce leaves onto the hoagie. Close, dig in, and prepare yourself for a taste bud fantasy!
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SOUTHEAST ASIAN DELIGHTS t’s no secret that pan-Asian restaurants are a growing subgenre in the Silicon Valley. And though many come armed with menus that offer ordinary examples of each variety, here are a few diamonds in the rough that exude mastery of fusion cuisine.
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E&O TRADING CO Complete with stunning decor, a menu boasting exotic dishes spiced with multicultural flavors and full bar. We recommend the hardwood grilled ahi – beautifully laced with brown mushroom rice, baby bok choy and sweet chili soy – the Indonesian corn fritters and an India Pale Ale to top off the night.
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Ginger Cafe’s eclectic menu relies heavily on Chinese dishes, but also pays respect to Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. Fresh ingredients and superior cooking techniques give way to crowd favorites like the X.O. bacon-wrapped scallops, pineapple fried rice and sauteed lamb with cumin (not to mention the numerous veggie dishes).
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STRAITS A perfect balance between naughty and nice – err – spicy and sweet, if you will. An Asian fusion joint by day and hoppin’ clubhouse by night, Straits has a little something for everyone. If you’re not so much the night owl, pop over during the day for some roti prata (a griddled flatbread with curry dipping sauce), lobster and shrimp pad thai and a lemon grass mojito.
RED LANTERN Harboring a lavish ambiance with tall ceilings, a bar, and lounge, Red Lantern pleases the eye as much as the palate. Stellar appetizer offerings include pork lettuce wraps, Balinese scallops, lumpia and Martabak (a Singaporean griddled pancake stuffed with lamb and mango chutney). Entrees are equally divine with the Cambogee beef, pepes udang, Manila short ribs and Kampong dumplings.
E&O Trading Co., 96 S. First St., San Jose (408) 938-4100 www.eotrading.com Ginger Cafe, 398 W. El Camino Real, #114, Sunnyvale (408) 736-2828 www.gingercafe.net Straits, 3055 Olin Ave., San Jose (408) 246-6320 www.straitsrestaurants.com Red Lantern, 808 Winslow St., Redwood City (650) 369-5483 www.redlanternrwc.com
FAMILY AFFAIR his Campbell, family-owned restaurant has been dishing out scrumptious delights since 1985. They specialize in Cantonese and Mandarin cuisine, touching on all your favorite dishes from Kung Pao chicken (yum!) to succulent sautéed pepper prawns (yum! yum!). Not only is the food just splendid, but Blue Sky offers fantastic, friendly service to all. Whether you’re dining alone, or with the entire fam (including your screaming two-year-old), you will always, always be attended to and made to feel at home.
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SUSHI HOT SPOTS fine plate of sushi can taste heaven-sent. But a bad plate... oh, we cringe at the thought. Lucky for you, we pride ourselves on knowing what’s what, and we’ve done the homework for you. Check out our favorite sushi establishments:
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Yuki Sushi of Willow Glen, 1140 Lincoln Ave., San Jose (408) 2879854 www.yukisushi.com
WILLOW GLEN ROASTING COMPANY ot much compares to the taste and soothing aroma of freshly ground coffee from the Willow Glen Roasting Company (formerly named Monsieur Beans). There’s just something about fresh coffee that’s calming to the soul. But if coffee isn’t your cup-of-tea, don’t despair – they’ve got a little something for everyone, including teas, blended drinks, bagels and a variety of delightful sweets. They also offer an array of sandwiches (we suggest the spicy chicken), soups and salads. Live music is provided by local artists is available on weekends, and art lovers will enjoy the everchanging art display perched upon the walls. Oh, and lastly – they’ve got a sit-down Ms. Pac Man arcade machine! We dare you to try to top the highest score. TW
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2215 Liberata Dr., Morgan Hill (408) 776-8200 www.castilloshillsideshirewinery. com Tucked against the undulating foothills of Morgan Hill, you will find Castillo’s Hillside Shire. A boutique winery, family owned and operated, presenting handcrafted premium wines designed for all palates. Steep sloping vineyards provide the backdrop for rest and rejuvenation while enjoying the pleasures found in our premium handcrafted wines. We invite you to experience our savory blends.
Martin Ranch Winery 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd., Gilroy (408) 842-9197 www.martinranchwinery.com Discover the unique pleasure of tasting fine wine and relaxing in the vineyard — tour the winery building and learn about the art of winemaking from winemakers first-hand. Enjoy award-winning Thérèse Vineyards and J.D. Hurley wines (cabernet sauvignon, syrah, merlot and sauvignon blanc) barrel samples and light appetizers. Open third weekend of every month 12-4pm
Cinnabar Winery Tasting Room 14612 Big Basin Way, Saratoga (408) 8671012 www.cinnabarwine.com We invite you to visit our beautiful tasting room. Located in the quaint, historical village of Saratoga, flanked by the magnificent Santa Cruz Mountains. WINE SHOPS
Tessora’s Barra di Vino The Pruneyard, 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell (408) 626-7711 www.tessoras.com Tessora’s focuses on wines from Northern and Central California. We also have a fine inventory of international wines. Selections from France, Germany, Spain and, of course, Italy! We also offer a wide selection of beer.
The Wine Room 520 Ramona St., Palo Alto (650) 322-1292 www.thepawineroom.com The Wine Room is located in the deLemos art & crafts building in the historic section of beautiful downtown Palo Alto. We serve up an eclectic variety of wines from around the world. Come in and have a glass, or share a bottle and a cheese plate off our light fare menu with friends, family or clients.
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NEW YEAR’S EVE-NTS t’s been one of those year’s, hasn’t it? The kind of year that blew by faster than ever, that’s leaving you feeling unaccomplished, frazzled and ill-prepared. Hey, we feel that way too. In addition to being constantly on-the-go, we know you’ve likely put New Year’s Eve plans off until the last minute. So that’s why we’re making it easy on you. We’ve compiled the coolest New Year’s Eve events in the Bay Area, ranging from dance parties, live music and DJ events to dinner extravaganzas and family-friendly affairs. Read on to end 2009 with a bang and start 2010 with a smile on your face.
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NYE AT HOTEL DE ANZA 233 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose (800) 843-3700 www.hoteldeanza.com
Hotel de Anza’s got all the fixin’s for a fabulous year’s end. Expect to find room specials, four-course dinners, live music from Black Pearl, party favors, a champagne toast and a much needed breakfast to start out your new year.
BIRK’S NYE DINNER CELEBRATION 3955 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara (408) 980-6400 www.birksrestaurant.com
Birk’s is offering a special three-course dinner to help you start off the new year in style. Choose from smoked prime rib, potato-wrapped salmon, Birk’s pork chop or a cast-iron skillet rocky junior chicken. Reservations are recommended: 5-9:30pm
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT VOODOO Voodoo Lounge, 14 S. Second St., San Jose (408) 286-8636 www.voodooloungesj.com
DJs Distrakt, Grubber, Gyrex and B Boy Drift will spin you right into the new year: 10pm
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER & DANCING Blue Pheasant, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino (408) 255-3300 www.bluepheasant.com
Enjoy a wonderful New York steak and scampi dinner, with dessert, fine wine, party favors, a live DJ and a champagne toast.
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Tapestry, 11 College Ave., Los Gatos (408) 395-2808 www.tapestrybistro.com
Spend NYE enjoying a fantastic 4, 5 or 6-course dinner.
SPENCER’S NYE GALA Spencer’s, 2050 Gateway Pl., San Jose (408) 437-2170 www.spencersforsteaksandchops.com
Boogie the night away with live music from The Hitmen and the Rojas Band, VIP bottle service and a four-course steak and chops dinner!: 8pm-2am
NEW YEAR’S COUNTDOWN WITH JO KOY San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose (408) 280-7475 www.improv.com
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This New Year’s Eve, celebrate at Tanq with a live DJ, Midnight Champagne Toast and NO COVER Charge!
NEW YEAR’S PARTY AT FIRST STREET First Street Billiards, 420 S. First St., San Jose
Kick in the new year while shooting pool, swiggin’ down some cool ones and getting funky with DJ Frank Prez: 9pm
NEW YEAR’S AT SAKOON Sakoon, 357 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 965-2000 www.sakoonrestaurant.com
Sakoon is offering a very special 5-course prix fixe menue and a live DJ playing all your requests.
300 SAN JOSE’S NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY 300 San Jose, 5420 Thornwood Dr., San Jose (408) 578-2940 www.300sanjose.com
Ring in the new year bowling a perfect game, enjoying party favors, sipping champagne, and boogying down to live entertainment: 4pm-1am
#1 BROADWAY NYE BASH 102 S. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 354-4303 www.numberonebroadway.com
Rock in the new year with live music from the Blind Pilots: 9:30pm
2010 NEW YEAR’S EVE EXPLOSION Agenda Lounge, 399 S. First St., San Jose (408) 287-3991 www.agendalounge.com
The Agenda invites you to their NYE celebration, featuring two separate floors of dancing with live DJs, complimentary party favors, champagne and an afterparty breakfast buffet.
NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH MONTROSE Avalon, 777 Lawrence Expy., Santa Clara (408) 912-1806 www.nightclubavalon.com
Party favors, midnight balloon drop, hot breakfast and live music from Ronnie Montrose and special guests Voyeur and Terry Lauderdale: 8pm
NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE DIVE BAR Dive Bar, 78 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose (408) 288-5252 www.sjdivebar.com
Dinner, champagne, party favors and hilarity from comedian Jo Koy. Two shows: 5:30 & 9:30pm
Dancing, party favors, champagne toast, dancing and no cover before 9pm.
TANQ’S NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION
The Brit, 173 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose (408) 278-1400 www.britanniaarmsdowntown.com
Tanq, San Jose Marriott, 301 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 280-1300 x6508
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NYE AT THE BRIT Come dance and get ultra funky with the Funk Phenoms.
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City Kayak, South Beach Harbor, The Embarcadero at Townsend St., San Francisco www.citykayak.com
Have a New Year’s adventure this year by kayaking in the bay, watching fireworks and sipping champagne: 10pm
CELEBRATE “NOON” YEAR’S EVE (FAMILY EVENT) The Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos (650) 654-0200 www.hiller.org
The Hiller Aviation Museum invites families to join them for an afternoon of games, face painting, a petting zoo, a climbing wall, a flight sim zone, a jump house and tons of fun: 10am-1pm
ROLL IN THE NEW YEAR AT STRIKE Strke, 10123 N. Wolfe Rd., Cupertino (408) 252-BOWL www.strikecupertino.com
“Roll” in the New Year at Strike Bowling Center, and enjoy a full night of food, open bar (9pm-1am) champagne toast at midnight and of course, bowling!
NYE AT CALIFORNIA BILLIARD CLUB California Billiard Club, 881 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View(650) 965-3100 www.californiabilliardclub.com
Live music from DJ Kid, free appetizers, drink specials and free pool!: 10pm-2am
ROOSTER’S NYE BLOWOUT Rooster T. Feathers, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale (408) 736-0921 www.roostertfeathers.com
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An All-Star New Year’s Eve with headliners Mark Pitta, Andrew Norelli and Jeremy Beth Michaels, as well as party favors, a champagne toast and a midnight balloon drop.
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COURT’S THIRD ANNUAL NYE DART TOURNAMENT Court’s Lounge, 2425 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose (408) 559-9880 www.courtslounge.com
Spend NYE throwing darts, and enjoying a pot luck dinner - don’t forget to bring something!: 7:30pm
2010 NEW YEAR’S EVE Fahrenheit, 99 E. San Fernando St., San Jose www.fahrenheitsj.com
A full night of live DJs, dancing, fine food, champagne and a balloon drop at the midnight hour: 8pm
TIED HOUSE NYE PARTY Tied House, 954 Villa St., Mountain View (650) 965-2739 www.tiedhouse.com
Spend New Year’s enjoying dollar half pints - that’s right, a dollar!: 8pm
NEW YEAR’S EVE CHILDREN’S PARTY The Ritz-Carlton, One Miramontes Point Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 712-7667 www.ritzcarlton.com
New Year’s Eve can be a kid’s holiday at The Ritz-Carlton. Here they can celebrate with a children’s buffet, pool party, movies, games, arts & crafts, a glow-in-the-dark party, noise makers and a sparkling apple cider toast: 6pm–12:30am
NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH AT ROSIE’S Rosie McCann’s 355 Santana Row, San Jose (408) 247-1706 www.rosiemccanns.com
Fifteen dollars will get you any brunch item and BOTTOMLESS Mimosas!: 10am
NEW YEAR’S EVE ON THE USS HORNET USS Hornet, Pier 3, 707 Hornet Ave., Alameda www.uss-hornet.com
Three dance floors, free dance lessons, and live music from 3 O’Clock Jump and Singing Blue Stars (Andrew Sisters tribute band), along with dinner and a silent auction. Period attire admired, but not required: 8pm–1am TW
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BERT’S ALIBI 1313 W. El Camino Real, Mt. View Facebook.com/BertsAlibi (650) 965-8255
5 TV Screens Free WiFi 2 Pool Tables $2 Pint Beer Free Chili Cheese Dogs Every Sunday Sun-Thu $1 PBR after 10 p.m. Ping Pong
BOULEVARD TAVERN SPORTS BAR - LOS GATOS 15043 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos (Between Lark Ave. & HWY. 85) (408) 358-0774
10 LCD HD TVs Beer Pong $2 PBR Headquarters Fantasy Football Hotspot Happy Mondays Happy Hour Beer promos Prices 3 til close
BRITANNIA ARMS CUPERTINO 1087 S. De Anza Blvd., Cupertino www.britanniaarmscupertino.com (408) 252-7262
THE BRIT DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE 173 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.britanniaarmsdowntown.com (408) 278-1400
20 TVs Heated outside patio bar Food & Beverage specials during games Breakfast Sat & Sun from 9am Personal TV speakers at your table
5027 Almaden Expy., San Jose (408) 266-0550 www.britanniaarmsalmaden.com
21 Large Screen TVs Towers of Beer/Full Bar Happy Mondays Happy Hour Prices 3 til close Personal TV speakers at your table All teams welcome! Patio Smoking ok Facebook & MySpace Full menu Breakfast Sat & Sun
OASIS 952 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale (408) 738-9957
8 TVs Free Pool on Sunday Night Sunday Ticket BBQ Thursday / Sunday Pool Tournament
FIRST & MAIN SPORTS LOUNGE 397 Main St., Los Altos firstandmainsportslounge.com (650) 949-1380
14 HD TVs Happy Hour, Dinner & Game Day Specials 2 rooms available for private parties
OFF THE HOOK SPORTS BAR & GRILL 2369 Winchester Blvd., Campbell (408) 374-3257
20 TVs $5 Sunday Breakfast 3 Pool Tables Air Hockey Every Day - 32 oz. pitcher $5 Covered outdoor patio w/TV and pool table
STANLEY’S SPORTS BAR AT SHARK’S ICE 1500 S. 10th St., San Jose (408) 999-6786 sharksiceatsanjose.com
13 Flat Screen TVs Breakfast Buffet Food & drink specials Free WiFi
BRANHAM LOUNGE 1116 Branham Ln., San Jose (408) 265-5525
5 TVs Free food during game time $1 off shots during game time All teams welcome Check us out on Myspace!
ANTONIO’S NUT HOUSE 321 California Ave., Palo Alto (408) 266-0550
11 Large HD TVs Cheapest place in town $4 Bacon, egg & cheese breakfast burrito before noon $4 Chili dogs with fries from noon to 7pm
PAUL & EDDIES 21619 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino (408) 252-2226 paulandeddies.com
5 HD Flat Screens including a 30" LCD on our covered smoking patio Football Sunday all day drink specials FREE BBQ every Sunday during afternoon games.
CAPERS GRILL & BAR 1710 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell (408) 374-5777 www.caperseatanddrink.com
Monday & Tuesday: 2-for1 Martinis (well only) Wednesday: 2-for-1 Pasta Dishes (menu items only)
Thursday: 2-for-1 Margaritas (well only) Mon-Fri: Happy Hour 3-7pm
CARRY NATIONS 8 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 354-1771
Watch our flat screen TVs and our big screen TVs while eating your favorite foods! Pizza My Heart, Andales or Main Street Burgers can be delivered to your table! Sat & Sun Featuring L.G.’s Prince of Pour Mike Downing
SONOMA CHICKEN COOP - CAMPBELL 200 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell (408) 866-2699 www.sonomachickencoop.com
12 HD TVs NFL Ticket Breakfast and BBQ Buffet all day $3 20oz. Beer Specials...Choose from any of our brewed beers
VITO’S PIZZA 1040 S. White Rd., San Jose (408) 259-1600
6 TVs Beer and Wine Best pizza and Philly cheesesteak in San Jose New menu for football season Menudo on Sunday Tuesdays - All you can eat spaghetti and garlic bread on $4.99
T.G.I. FRIDAY’S 10343 N. Wolfe Rd., Cupertino (408) 257-2050
17 high-def, flat screen plasmas Watch up to 13 games every Sunday T.G.I. Friday’s is your NFL Sunday Ticket Headquarters! Happy Hour Monday 4 to 7pm - 1/2 price appetizers & drink specials
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EVENT LISTINGS Shen Yun Divine Performing Arts returns to the Bay Area with another dazzling performance, featuring breathtaking Chinese dance and music: 1/8-10
Ser y Estar, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
OPERA & CLASSICAL ALBERS TRIO
Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montavlo Rd., Saratoga (408) 961-5858 www.montavloarts.org
Please welcome the extremely gifted and lovely Albers sisters, for an evening of Mozart, Martinu and Beethoven: 1/10 THE MUSIC MAN: IN CONCERT
California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose (408) 266-2600 x23 www.symphonysiliconvalley.org
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of three people from the motion-picture industry (a studio exec, a wannabe producer, and an office temp) all trying to find a way to the top. Sounds simple right? Not quite: 1/8-14
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Black Box Theatre, 848 E. William St., San Jose (408) 288-7820 www.northsidetheatre.com
DANCE THE NUTCRACKER
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose www.balletsj.org
A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS
Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto (650) 463-1960 www.theatreworks.org
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TheatreWorks presents the West Coast premiere of this glorious tapestry of fiction, old-time carols and traditional tunes weaving a moving portrait of a divided nation looking for hope: Thru 12/27 RIDIN' THROUGH THAT RAINBOW... A TRIBUTE TO BURT LANCASTER
Montgomery Theatre, 271 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 792-4111
Award-winning actor and playwright, Steven Earl Oliver guides you with humor and passion through noted film actor Burt Lancaster's life and acting roles: 1/9
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Northside Theatre Company presents their 27th stage adaptation of the Dickens classic, telling the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a lonely miser, who, through the help of spirits and visions from his past, present and future, finds a second chance to become a loving, generous, kind human being: Thru 12/24
‘Tis the season for the highly-praised holiday favorite, The Nutcracker. A young girl’s dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce fight against the Mouse King are portrayed through this fairytale ballet, beautifully danced to phenomenal classical music: Thru 12/27 SER Y ESTAR
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 903-6000 www.theatreflamenco.org
Don’t miss the latest work by the award-winning company Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco: 1/9 SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose www.shenyunperformingarts.org
Shen Yun Performing Arts , San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
ROCKY HORROR MUSICAL
Theater on San Pedro Square, 29 N.San Pedro St., San Jose. (408) 985-5500 www.theatrecenter.biz
The genius of musical theatre and the madness of the movie version combine to give you the story of Brad & Janet, who are taken in by a groovy group of Transylvanians: Thru 1/9 SANTASTIC!
The Retro Dome, 1694 Saratoga Ave.,San Jose (408) 404-7711 www.theretrodome.com
Get ready for some musical merriment with the kids and Santa Claus with dancing and holiday sing-a-longs like “Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer.” Appearances will be made by Frosty and The Grinch: Thru 12/27 SPEED THE PLOW
The Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave., Mountain View (650) 254-1148 www.thepear.org
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Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St., San Jose (408) 295-4416 www.sjco.org
The Cypress String Quartet join the San José Chamber Orchestra for an evening of music for strings, featuring works by Beethoven and premieres of new works by Anica Galindo's Trinitas II and Pablo Furman's exciting Paso del Fuego 1/10
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Witness this ageless Charles Dickens’ tale about the story of the selfish Ebenezer Scrooge getting a second chance at life, becoming giving and friendly with the help of three Christmas spirits: Thru 12/24 Northside Theatre, 848 E. William St., San Jose (408) 288-7820 www.northsidetheatre.com
Symphony Silicon Valley and the Chorale combine there mighty forces to bring you the music and story of Meredith Wilson’s irresistible scoundrel, The Music Man: 1/15-17
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Palm Dr. at Museum Way, Stanford University (650) 723-4177 www.museum.stanford.edu
Frank Lobdell figure Drawings: An exhibition of 60 figure drawings in ink, pencil and crayon from Lobdell’s weekly drawing sessions in the 1960s and 1970s: Thru 2/21. Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden: Wood and stone carvings of people, animals and mythical beings: Ongoing. Longing for Sea Change: Witness the dramatic and emotional visual narratives of contemporary artists living and working in Africa through video installations: Ongoing. CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY MUSEUM
180 Woz Way, San Jose (408) 298-5437 www.cdm.org
Children of Hangzhou: Connecting With China: Children will play traditional instruments, make birthday meals and learn about Chinese traditions in this interactive exhibit: Thru 1/24
ROSICRUCIAN EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
1660 Park Ave., San Jose (408) 947-3636 www.egyptianmuseum.org
History of the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum Exhibit: This exhibit showcases the museum’s transformation from a single artifact in an office to a museum with more than 4,000 pieces: Ongoing. Vanishing Pollinators: An educational art exhibit explains the great decline in pollinator populations with 34 beautiful color photographs: Ongoing SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF ART
110 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 271-6840 www.sjmusart.org
Ansel Adams: Early Works: The work of this accomplished photographer, naturalist and explorer features spectacular landscape photography of California: Thru 2/28. Chuck Close: Process and Collaboration: A selection of work from this renowned portrait artist features collages, aquatints, lithographs, silk-screens, tapestries, woodblocks and even etching plates used for his more complex images: Thru 1/10 TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION
201 S. Market St., San Jose (408) 294-TECH www.thetech.org
IDEA House: An interactive program space encourages visitors 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. Star Trek: The Exhibition: Hardcore Trekkies and newcomers alike will be awestruck by this comprehensive exhibit, which features props, models, recreated sets and paraphernalia galore from the Star Trek television series and movies: Thru 4/4
GALLERIES KALEID GALLERY
88 S. Fourth St., San Jose (408) 509-9733 www.kaleidgallery.com
Visit Kaleid and the entire SOFA art district in San Jose on the first Friday of every month for new featured artist exhibitions, music and more: Ongoing PALO ALTO ART CENTER
1313 Newell Rd., Palo Alto (650) 329-2366 www.cityofpaloalto.org/artcenter
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RIVERDANCE: 12/29–1/3 fter 15 years of thrilling Irish step movements, festive music and flawless tap performances, Riverdance is bidding farewell. But don't reach for the tissues just yet – the Irish dancing phenomenon is going to give its fans one last chance to relive the experience. With eight final performances in San Jose, Riverdance welcomes one and all to experience a theatrical explosion of sight and sound that has magically taken the world by storm.
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CLASSES AT GREEN PLANET YARN ow your friends and family this year by giving them holiday gifts made with your own hands. And really, when it’s something you’ve made yourself, it’s not just a scarf or a throw on the couch, it’s art. Head over to Green Planet Yarn and sign up for classes to get your creative juices flowing, but be sure to do it now so you have time to make your gifts. Classes include basic knitting and crocheting, as well as specific classes on scarves, mittens, oven mitts, hats, socks, pillows and more.
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DANCE LIKE THE STARS bsessed with watching celebrities transform their awkward stiff selves into elegant ballroom goddesses? You can do it too! Learn the art of ballroom dancing at the San Jose Ballroom Dance Sport Center with an array of classes to choose from, including salsa, merengue, cha cha, waltz, swing, foxtrot, rumba, tango and more. Youth, private and wedding dance classes, along with Friday and Saturday night dance parties, are also offered! Here’s your chance to acquire proper posture, spicy new moves, a little Latin fever, and perhaps even the eyes of several drooling onlookers. TW
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GARDENING ROSE PRUNING CLINIC: 1/62/20
Heritage Rose Garden, W. Taylor, San Jose (408) 298-7657 www.grpg.org
A free clinic every Wednesday showing you the vital techniques for pruning your rose bushes.
HEALTH ASH KICKERS QUIT SMOKING PROGRAM: 1/52/2
Classes take place in Mountain View & San Jose (408) 998-5865 www.lungsrus.org
It’s time to kick the habit, and there is no better place to start than at this six-session Ash Kickers Quit Smoking Program. You’ll learn a step-by-step approach to quitting that includes changing your behavior and focusing on the benefits of becoming and staying smoke-free.
Winter Movies at the California Theatre: Thru 12/27
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GOOD MORNING, PALO ALTO!: 1/7
RAIN FOREST WEEKENDS: 1/23/28
All Saint’s Episcopal Church Social Hall, 555 Waverly Ave., Palo Alto (650) 324-3121 www.paloaltochamber.com
Roaring Camp, Graham Hill & Mt. Hermon Rds., Felton (831) 335-4484 www.roaringcamp.com
Enjoy a fine breakfast, make some contacts and hang out with Palo Alto’s new mayor: 8–9:30am
Family trips along the coast are great… so long as you don’t have to drive. How about taking an antique steam train instead? This exciting foray traverses coastal redwoods.
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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: 1/15,17
2010 SILICON VALLEY INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW: 1/710
HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose www.hppsj.com
Meadowlark Lemon and Curly Neal may have retired from the parquet, but their heirs continue to sink perfect swishes from half-court
San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St., San Jose www.svautoshow.com
It’s all about the automobile, as hundreds of automobiles roll into San Jose, displaying their latest designs, as well as futuristic concept cars.
11TH ANNUAL FANTASY OF LIGHTS: THRU 12/31
Vasona Lake Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd., Los Gatos www.sccgov.org/portal/site/parks
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Vasona Lake County Park will be transformed into a “Fantasy of Lights,” featuring an evening drive-thru tour of holiday-themed light displays. It’s truly magical: 6–10pm
Come one and all to the 36th Annual Fungus Fair, where you’ll leap into the wonderful and exciting world of FUNGUS!
SPAGHETTI DINNER AND FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: 1/10
34TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SPORTSMEN’S EXPO: 1/1417
APJCC, 14855 Oka Rd., Los Gatos (408) 357-7499 www.svjcc.org
San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo www.sportsexpos.com
Attention, frontiersmen: Thinking of getting a new hatchet this year? How about a new backpack, or some fishing gear? Then visit this years Annual International Sportsmen’s Expo where all your sportsmen’s needs will be met. INTERNATIONAL WEDDING FESTIVAL: 1/17
Dolce Hayes Mansion, 200 Edenvale Ave., San Jose www.internationalwedding festival.com
Visit Dolce Hayes Mansion for a bridal show that will have everything you need to plan your perfect wedding, from florists, photographers, bakeries, limo services and more: 11am-4pm
Enjoy a wonderful spaghetti dinner, followed by the Disney family favorite Ratatouille. Dinner: $5/ members, $8/non-members, kids under three eat free: 4–7pm DON’T MISS
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Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz www.scfungusfair.org
Dance Effects, 58 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell (408) 374-6123 www.zumba-sheila.com
Zumba into 2010! World music dance fitness for dancers and non-dancers, teens and adults. Hot, easy to follow routines to salsa, samba, belly dance, merengue, reggaeton, cha cha, bachata, tango, hip hop, bollywood & more! First class free! BABY BOOT CAMP: WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS
Sports Basement, 1177 Kern Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 732-0300 www.sportsbasement.com
A stroller-based fitness class designed specifically to help moms stay fit. FREE CORE CLASSES: SUNDAYS
Sports Basement, 1177 Kern Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 732-0300 www.sportsbasement.com
Bring your exercise mat and get ready for some fundamental training on core strengthening with personal trainer Marcel Mendoza: 10am
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Guadalupe River Park & Gardens Visitor Center, 438 Coleman Ave., San Jose (408) 298-7657 www.grpg.org
Children ages 5-10 will learn all sorts of wonderful things about creepy crawlers to cute little bunnies that live in the park: 3:30–5pm DRAWN TO ART: JUICY PAINT: 1/9
San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose www.sanjosemuseumofart.org
Join a SJMA Studio Arts Educator for a lively art-making workshop inspired by the exhibition Juicy Paint. JOYCE ELLINGTON CHESS CLASS: TUESDAYS
Joyce Ellington Branch Library, 491 E. Empire St., San Jose (408) 808-3043
A 30-minute class where you’ll learn to play the engaging game of chess, followed by an hour of games: 6–7:30pm SQUARE DANCE PARTY: FRIDAYS
Los Gatos High School Community Room, 20 High School Ct., Los Gatos www.lgsrecreation.org
Enjoy the variety and action of modern western square dancing in a clean, safe place to meet people: 7:30–10pm BASIC BIKE MAINTENANCE: FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Sports Basement, 1177 Kern Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 732-0300 www.sportsbasement.com
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Mr. Patel will discuss and sign copies of his book, The Value of Nothing: How to Reshape Market Society and Redefine Democracy: 6:30pm CONTEMPORARY VIEW OF COLLECTING GLASS ART: 1/8
Bay Area Glass Institute, 401 E. Taylor St., San Jose (408) 993-2244 www.bagi.org
San Francisco-based gallery owner, Micaela Van Zwoll, will give an interactive lecture focused on fine art glass buying and collecting: 6-8:30pm
Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 324-4321 www.keplers.com
Dragon Theatre Productions invite the family to join them for fun theatre games, holiday crafts, snacks, songs and stories and a book drive for the East Palo
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LECTURE AND BOOKSIGNING WITH RAJ PATEL: 1/7
Sharpen up those blades and go skating in downtown San Jose. Seriously, we’re not yanking your chain; it’s outside and everything!
HOLIDAY STORY TIMES AND CHILDREN’S BOOK DRIVE: 12/19
NW Service, Inc. is currently looking for families to host incoming High School students, ages 15-18.
Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St., San Jose (800) 847-7730 www.commonwealthclub.org/sv
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Circle of Palms, S. Market St. across from Plaza de Cesar Chavez, San Jose (408) 291-0525 www.sjdowntown.com
Dragon Theatre, 535 Alma Street, Palo Alto 650-493-2006 www.dragonproductions.net
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BOOK SIGNING WITH DAVID THOMSON: 1/7
Mr. Thomson will be signing copies of his work, The Moment of Psycho: How Alfred Hitchcock Taught America to Love Murder: 7:30pm BOOK SIGNING WITH JUDITH L. LONDON, PHD: 1/9
Kepler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 324-4321 www.keplers.com
Ms. London will sign copies of her work, Connecting the Dots: Breakthroughs in Communication as Alzheimer’s Advances: 2pm
Harlem Globetrotters: 1/15,17, HP Pavilion
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Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose 180 Woz Way • San Jose, CA 95110 • (408) 298-5437 • www.cdm.org
Exhibition closes January 24, 2010 Discover that Chinese life today mixes ancient traditions with modern lifestyles.
Children of Hangzhou: Connecting with China was produced by Boston Children’s Museum. All underlining materials, including all artwork and the use of Children of Hangzhou: Connecting with China characters are used with permission of Boston Children’s Museum.
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Noon Year’s Eve Celebration of December 31: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. El Día de los Tres Reyes Magos Balloon Drop: 12:00, 1:00, and 2:00 p.m. January 9 and 10, 2010 THEWAVEMAG.COM DECEMBER 24, 2009 JANUARY 12, 2010
THE WILD THINGS, BY DAVE EGGERS he latest hype over the movie Where the Wild Things Are and the resurgence of the classic children’s storybook of the same name shouldn’t discourage you from picking up The Wild Things, a novel written for the young at heart by Dave Eggers. The local Bay Area writer merged Maurice Sendak’s famous story with the movie plot (which Eggers worked on alongside Spike Jonze) and added a few personal twists, creating a warm, sincere narrative of a young boy’s struggle to find his niche in both modern day America and the world of “the wild things,” where Max finds himself after running away from home. Eggers was ingenious when writing The Wild Things for adults – he used mature prose, yet kept the story true to the mind of child. It triggers childhood memories, including complicated frustrations and misunderstandings, as well as the warmth and coziness of something as simple as being home with your mother. The Wild Things is a perfect holiday read to help us all remember who we were as children, and most importantly, to help us remember that we really haven’t grown up that much.
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STAY SPOT STAY re you having a hard time controlling your little one? We’re not talking about your child; we’re talking about your new puppy who seems bent on ignoring your every command. To make matters worse, he’s consumed a sofa cushion, your best pair of shoes and the TV remote, and is showing no signs of slowing down until he has thoroughly destroyed everything you own. Help can be had, albeit with a bit of patience (okay, lots of patience) and time. Here are a handful of places that can help you get started:
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Happy Trails to You Dog Training, 2045 Woodard Rd., San Jose (408) 267-7606 www.happytailstoyoudogtraining.com
Spots Pets, 2470 De La Cruz Blvd., Santa Clara (408) 727-7687 www.spotspets.com A Dog’s Life, 885 Commercial St., Palo Alto (650) 494-DOGS www.dogslife.biz
SHARKS FAMILY PACK aking the family to a Sharks game can get real expensive real quick when you start adding up the costs for parking, tickets, food and drinks. But it’s not impossible. The San Jose Sharks are offering special family packs for select games throughout the year. With the family pack, you’ll get four tickets, four hot dogs, four bags of chips and four ice-cold Pepsis starting at just $76 – a saving of $34! Upcoming family pack nights: Dec. 28, Phoenix Coyotes. For more information, go to www.sjsharks.com
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CLEAN HOUSE s Hoarders (A&E’s TV show on compulsive hoarding) becomes more and more popular (and more and more disgusting), we spend more and more time wondering why we have so much junk laying around. The garage is packed, closet space is at a minimum, and sometimes getting through the living room feels more like navigating a mine field. We don’t know about you, but we’re excited the New Year is here to force us to think about those anti-hoarding resolutions. And we’re especially ecstatic that the San Jose Flea Market is here to help us out early on. They’re offering FREE selling spots on January 2 and 3 -- the perfect spots for you to rid of unneeded items. It’s hard, we know... but follow our lead. If you don’t use it, lose it! TW
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BICYCLING CLUBS f you’re tired of pedaling the back roads of the Bay Area solo, and if you’d enjoy having someone accompany you when you’re puking your guts out on the uphill battle on Hicks Road, you might want to look into joining a local bicycle club. Do a little research on best times, places and skill levels, and find the best one to suit your needs. Not only will it be fun having other cyclists around, but joining a group will definitely up your game. It’ll be harder to ditch rides when you’ve committed to a group, and riding with others just might introduce a bit of friendly competition.
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iSHOE hanks to the new Runner’s World Shoe Shop app, all runners will want iPhones, and iPhone addicts just might want to start running, or at least buy new running shoes. Similar to the shoe guide routinely featured in Runner’s World magazine, the app will help you find the best shoes to meet your feet’s needs. Once narrowed down to the type of shoe you’ll need, the app will provide plenty of reviews on different, popular shoes to choose from. And to take it one step further, after you find your shoes, the app will point you to a local store that has the shoes in stock and will even put them on hold for you. Oh, and it’s free
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CUPERTINO Britannia Arms
1087 S. De Anza Blvd. (408) 252-7262 britanniaarmscupertino.com
DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE Fahrenheit
99 E. San Fernando St. (408) 998-9998 www.fultralounge.com
Cuisine: British, American
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Rio Adobe Southwest Cafe $
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10525 S. De Anza Blvd. #100 (408) 873-1600 www.rioadobe.com
Cuisine: Southwestern & Mexican
MOUNTAIN VIEW Cascal
400 Castro St. (650) 940-9500 www.cascalrestaurant.com
Cuisine: Pan-Latin
Vaso Azzurro Ristorante
108 Castro St. (650) 940-1717 www.vasoazzurro.com
Cuisine: Fine Italian & Provence
25 W San Fernando (408) 283-9595
Cuisine: Mexican Oaxacan
Morocco’s
86 N. Market Street, San Jose (408) 998-1509 www.moroccosrestaurant.com
Cuisine: Morrocan
SAN JOSE Menara Moroccan
41 E. Gish Road (408) 453-1983 www.menara41.com
Cuisine: Morrocan
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INDOOR SKYDIVING o you want to let yourself go and do something risky, yet safe? Lucky for you, it’s possible to do just that with iFLY, an indoor skydiving venue. With iFLY’s vertical wind tunnel, you’ll be able to free fall at 120 mph in a safe environment with experts and coaches at your side. Knowing you’re in a safe place takes a bit of the edge off, but that doesn’t mean the experience won’t be exhilarating – ditching gravity will most definitely get your adrenaline pumping. This is the perfect, completely anti-boring activity to bring up for birthdays, celebrations or corporate events.
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DON’T MISS YOUR SHOT AT THESE UPCOMING HOME GAMES! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 – 7:30 PM VS. ANAHEIM DUCKS MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 – 7:30 PM VS. PHOENIX COYOTES MONDAY, JANUARY 4 – 7:30 PM VS. LOS ANGELES KINGS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 – 7:30 PM VS. ST. LOUIS BLUES
Get tickets at the HP Pavilion ticket office, online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000.
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STAN’S SKIN AND SCUBA DIVING id you know there’s a whole other world under the sea? Did you know that you can visit this world, up-close-and-personal? Stan’s Skin and Scuba Diving offers classes and equipment to anyone who wants to take the plunge and check out those fascinating sea floors. Beginner and expert scuba diving, as well as free diving, dry suit and rescue diving classes are available. Field trips to the Monterey Bay are frequent, so don’t miss out on the chance to skip the aquarium and head straight under water. While at Stan’s, be sure to check out Stan Sheley’s Antique Diving Equipment Museum. TW
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Calmar Bicycles 2236 El Camino Real, Santa Clara (408) 249-6907 www.calmarcycles.com Calmar Bicycles carries a full line of bicycles to fit your every need and riding style. Whether you are buying a bike for your child or need to take your racing to the next level, we have the bicycle for you. Each model has been carefully chosen by our certified staff for its quality, value and fit. Stop by our convenient location and see what we have for you. FITNESS CENTERS
Alavie Fitness 120 W. Campbell Ave., Ste. D, Campbell www.alaviefitness.com Cutting-edge outdoor fitness boot camps for all ages and fitness levels. Ten Bay Area locations. 5K/10K training and other fitness events and services. Women’s, coed and corporate programs.
Xtreme Fitness Silicon Valley www.xtremefitsv.com Top tier cardio, conditioning, agility amd strength classes,
“Zumba” Latin dance fitness classes, personal training, mixed martial arts, Pilates, spinning, wellness center, massage, chiropractic, live music with classes and more! OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Emerald Empire Adventures 265 E. Clay St., Ukiah (707) 367-3299 www.emeraldempireadventures.com Emerald Empire Adventures believes in direct passenger participation in the river adventure. See website for more details and advanced booking!
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BULBS BEHIND BARS dd some zip to a bland home with nifty cage lamps from Diesel. These cool fixtures can be used as pendants or paired with a stand to give your room that complex, dramatic effect, paired with a simple, industrial, yet futuristic appearance. The entire line is available for purchase from select Diesel stores or online. The Work Lamp (pictured), made available from the lighting department of Design House Stockholm, can be purchased in two different shiny finishes – chrome or gold plate. We know you’re going to have to have one, so once you get it home, maximize appeal by hanging the cage lamp in an unexpected place, avoiding the traditional hallway or above-the-table look.
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SAVING WATER PAYS OFF ant to save water and money? Of course you do. So we’ll let you in on a little secret that’s, well, not so secret. The Santa Clara County Water District is offering incentives for residents who opt for the likes of higher-efficiency washers and toilets and water softener replacements. Here’s just a few rebates offered to homeowners who want to make a difference and pocket a little extra cash. Pre-approval is required, so be sure to visit www.valleywater.org for more information.
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(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. R E N TA L P R O P E R T I E S
1228 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. B, San Jose (408) 293-1330 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.
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AMERICAN BARBER COLLEGE
5707 S. Vermont Ave, San Jose (408) 778-3812 Training topics covered: Shop Management, Hair Cutting and Styling, Anatomy and Physiology of the Body, Bones & Circulation, Hair Color & Designing. Students offer all services to the public at an affordable price. BARTENDING:
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252 Ross St., Fifth Floor, San Jose (408) 532-9222 www.barschool.com The nation’s oldest and largest bartending school specializing in training and job placement of bartenders. Over 38 years in business in the Bay Area. Offering one- and two-week sessions teach from mixology to garnishing in a full cocktail lounge classroom, plus job placement services. Call for class schedule. B E AU T Y S C H O O L
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(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. FURNITURE
ALL WORLD FURNITURE
981 Stockton Ave, San Jose (408)2926833 www.allworldfurniture.com All World Furniture Inc. was started over six 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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THE COMPLETE BACKYARD
1600 Duane Ave., Santa Clara (408) 748-8100 www.patio101.com Come by and visit our 33,000-square-foot showroom featuring all the top names in the patio business. We have over 250 sets on display from various manufacturers. ROOFING AND GUTTERS
JIMYKO
1919 Monterey Road, Suite #10, San Jose (408) 993-0918 www.jimyko.com Provides fresh and unique ideas that attune to today’s casual and contemporary lifestyles. We invite you to explore our retail studio and experience the elements that define your home.
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BAY AREA BUSINESS GROUP
Baybusinessgroup.com (408) 728-6440 Michael@baybusinessgroup.com Bay Area Business Group is a strategic internet marketing company that specializes in raising your visibility on the web. We do this by intelligent web design that is not only SEO (Search Engine Optimization) friendly but we mix it with a unique design that fully expresses your business to your target audience. We provide a wide range of services such as: Web Hosting, Email, Web Site Design and site upgrades. WOODWORKING CENTER
THE SAWDUST SHOP
452 Oakmead Pkwy., Sunnyvale (408) 992-1004 www.sawdustshop.com The Sawdust Shop is a unique woodworking center located in the heart of Silicon Valley, combining a do-it-yourself woodshop, a woodworking store, and woodworking classes all under one roo.
90 E. Tasman, San Jose (408) 994-6000 www.palmer.edu The Palmer Center for Business Development is dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship and innovation through educational programs bridging academic training, clinical skills and business. C U L I N A RY C O L L E G E
EPICUREAN CULINARY ARTS
8500 Melrose Ave., San Jose (408) 659-5990 www.epicureanschool.com Students seeking professional training come to Epicurean after extensively researching cooking schools and choose us for our excellent reputation and experienced staff. Immediate hands on training. D E N TA L A S S I S TA N T
SCHOOL OF DENTAL ASSN.
1870 Alum Rock, San Jose (408) 2580800 www.americanbci.com Most of the participant’s training is hands-on. This
individualized training requires small class sizes and ABCi maintains an instructor-tostudent ratio of 1 instructor to 15 students, and a computer-to-student ratio of 1 computer per student.
WEDDINGS C AT E R I N G
W E D D I N G C O N S U LT I N G
ACPWC
(408) 227-2792 www.acpwc.com The Association of Certified Professional Wedding Consultants (ACPWC) is a National Organization celebrating 18 years of industry experience. They provide a comprehensive training and certification program for Wedding Consultants. ACPWC offers personalized training courses and extended weekend classes for people who would like to become Wedding Consultants or Church/ Facility Coordinators. San Jose class begins April 2009.
M A S S AG E / T H E R A P Y
HONEYMOON PLANNING
PLACE OF BLISS SCHOOL CALENDAR
FLORISTS
TRUCK DRIVING
H & R BLOCK TAX SCHOOL
465 El Camino Real, Sunnyvale (408) 720-8654 www.hrblock.com As part of a family of diverse financial services companies, H&R Block offers career opportunities tax preparers, front office, administration, and customer service. TRUCK DRIVING
Be part of Place of Bliss School and working practice clinics | 190 Martha St., San Jose | For bookings, contact: Sufani at (408) 314-2139 placeofbliss711@aol.com www.sufani. webs.com Beginning Meditation-1/3, Transcendental Meditation 2-2/7, Reiki 1-1/10, Reiki 2- 3/28, Reiki 3- 5/16, Seichim & The Sacred Teachings (Egyptian & Mayan Energy Healing)-1/24, Deep Release Point Therapy (shaman energywork, 2x a year)-May & Aug., Wisdom Circle Healing Ceremony - FREE EVENT 1/23, 8-9PM. Release the negative and use the positive energy of the group to help set it free. See website and calendar for details.
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M U S I C & E N T E R TA I N M E N T
SAVOIR FAIRE BAND
GOWNS & TUXEDOS VO C AT I O N A L C O L L E G E
(408) 910-1117 www.savoirfaireband. com Savoir Faire is a fantastic professional cover band. We have the most economical entertainment packages in San Francisco Bay Area! Stu Cornick serves as the band leader, vocalist and emcee with 5 - 8 fantastic musicians and vocalists. These packages can include male and female vocalists, keyboard, guitars, drums, bass and saxophone. PLANNERS
TRAVEL & GETAWAYS R E N TA L P R O P E R T I E S
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
143 E. Virginia St., Ste. C, San Jose (408) 971-6282 www.ncvcollege.com Northern California Vocational College offers training with all programs required state licensed or locally permit required: CNA/HHA (Certified Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid), Massage Therapy, Chiropractic Assistant, Cosmetology, Esthetician, Manicuring, Construction General B, Electrical C-10, Plumbing C-36, Landscaping C-27. Contact us today!
NICOLE LISANNE WEDDING CONSULTING
Interested in hosting an intimate wedding for 75-150 guests or less at one of Nicole Lisanne Wedding Consulting & Design’s exclusive private estates? Call us or e-mail us to learn more! Nicole Lisanne, Owner & CWC&D (Certified Wedding Consultant & Designer) (408) 370-4997 nicole@nicolelisanne.com www.nicolelisanne. com Serving Everywhere!
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Abhinaya Dance Company. . . . . 53 Accent Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Accent on Aesthetics. . . . . . . . . . 35 Aesthetic Research Center. . . . . 28 Alberto’s Nightclub . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Allied Arts Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 54 American Kickboxing Academy 61 Austin and Company. . . . . . . . . . 61 Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Ayoma LifeSpa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ayurvastram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 14 Baby Boot Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bay Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Bella Saratoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Birk’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Bistro Tupaz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Blowfish Sushi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Bluelight Cinemas . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Blue Pheasant Lounge . . . . . . . . 43 Blue Rock BBQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Branham Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Calafia Cafe & Market a Go-Go . 21 Camera Cinemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Cantor Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Caper’s Eat & Drink . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Cardiff Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Casa Teresa Restaurant . . . . . . . 41 Cascal Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Celia’s Mexican Restaurant . . . . 25 Chez TJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Children’s Discovery Museum. . 58 Cinelux Theatres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 College Financial Consultants. . 14 Counter, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Court’s Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Crab Landing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 CreaTV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Crystal Dental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Dive Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Dr. Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Dr. Michael Bouzid. . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Dr. Pedram Malek . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Dr. Robert Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . 29 Edge Salon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 El Paseo Limousine . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Eternal Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 European Cobblery . . . . . . . . . . . 21 eWomen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Fahrenheit UltraLounge. . . . . . . 49
Firehouse Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Fish Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Five Branches University . . . . . . 65 Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse. . . 21 GoodEye Photography . . . . . . . . 59 Goosetown Lounge . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Harmonie European Day Spa. . . 71 Haxton’s Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Hotel De Anza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 iFlySFBay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Immunetech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Improv, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 infobayarea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Inn at Pasatiempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Invictus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Jane Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Jennifer Baron, M.D. . . . . . . . . . . 34 Kaiser Permanente . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Kimberly Cockerham, M.D. . . . . 33 Kitsch Couture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Kumon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 La Paloma Restaurant. . . . . . . . . 38 Law Offices of Shelley Dwyer . . 17 Loui Loui Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . 25 Los Gatos Health & Fitness . . . . 70 Madhuban Indian Cuisine . . . . . 41 Magic Tan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Massage Envy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Merlion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Mix 106.5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Mizu Japanese Restaurant. . . . . 37 Morphosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Morphosis Rejuvenation . . . . . . . 8 Mosaic Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Neat Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 New Image European Skin Care & Day Spa. . . . . . . . . . . 35 Nicole Steward Designs . . . . . . . . 9 Off Ramp, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Olio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Optique America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Peninsula Beauty Supply . . . . . . 31 Pink & Harmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pizazz Designer Jewelry. . . . . . . 17 Planet Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Planet Orange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pleasures from the Heart. . . . . . 35 PlyoTRAIN Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Pompeii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Powell Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Premier Door Services. . . . . . . . . 65 Quarter Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Richard Diffenderfer . . . . . . . . . . 59 Rosie McCann’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Sakoon Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . 42 San Francisco Herb & Natural Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 San Jose Downtown Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 San Jose Flea Market. . . . . . . . . . 17 San Jose Sharks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Santa Cruz Big Trees - Holiday Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 San Vitum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 SAP Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Scandalous Salon. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Scooterlandus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Shokolaat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Silvercreek Sportsplex . . . . . . . . 57 Smoky Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 SNIP-ITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Spa Joli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 32 Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops 39 Spinnaker Sailing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Strike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Sundance, The Steakhouse . . . . 25 Tandoori Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Tanq . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Tapestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Tech Museum, The. . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Temple Bar & Lounge . . . . . . . . . 50 TGI Friday’s Restaurant. . . . . . . . 45 Thaiphoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 That’s So Cute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tickle Pink Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tied House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 University Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Vaqueros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Vegetarian House International. 40 Waiters on Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Westpark Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wine Room, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 W Silicon Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Zahir’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Zeytoun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
PHOTO CREDITS 1, Cover / By Lisa Gagne, 5, Downtown Palo Alto / By Chris Schmauch, Psycho Donuts / Courtesy of Psycho Donuts, New Year’s Eve Party Hat / Courtesy of iStock, Girl swimming pool / By Chris Schmauch, The Wild Things / Courtesy of Dave Eggers, Riverdance / Courtesy of Joan Marcus, Vinyl record bowl / Courtesy of Modern Artisans, iFly / By Chris Schmauch, Light fixtures / Courtesy Design House of Stockholm, Red Latern / By Chris Schmauch, 6, Nook / Courtesy of Barnes & Noble, DVD2BLU / Courtesy of iStock, Powermat / Courtesy of Powermat, Zappa Plays Zappa / Courtesy of Dweezil Zappa, Vinyl record bowl / Courtesy of Modern Artisans, 10, Circus Finelli / Courtesy of Circus Finelli, 12, Strike Force Kickboxking / Courtesy of Strike Force, 14, Dick Dale / Courtesy of Moe’s Alley, 16, New Year’s Eve Party Hat / Courtesy of iStock, 22, Calafia Café / By Chris Schmauch, Shokolaat / By Chris Schmauch, Sundance the Steakhouse / By Chris Schmauch, 24, Blue Chalk Café / By Sam Fontejon, Stanford Theatre / By Chris Schmauch, 26, Girl in swimming pool / By Chris Schmauch, Meditate / Courtesy of iStock, Boy eating carrot / Courtesy of iStock, 28, Bad breath / Courtesy of iStock, Peanut Butter / By Chris Schmauch, 30, Dry Feet / Courtesy of iStock, Ponytail / Courtesy of iStock, 32, Pizza boxes / Courtesy of iStock, Putting on make up / By Chris Schmauch, 34, Smoothie / Courtesy of iStock, 36, Psycho Donuts / Courtesy of Psycho Donuts, Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant / Courtesy of Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant, Wingstop / Courtesy of Wingstop, 38, Theatre popcorn / Courtesy of iStock, Waiters of Wheels / Courtesy of Waiters of Wheels, 40, Ku Day Ta Tea / Courtesy of Ku Day Ta Tea, Veggie sandwich / Courtesy of iStock, 42, Red Latern / By Chris Schmauch, E&O Trading Co. / Courtesy of E&O Trading Co., Ginger Café / By Chris Schmauch, 44, Straits / By Chris Schmauch, 46, Blowfish Sushi / By Chris Schmauch, Willow Glen Roasting Co. / By Chris Schmauch, 52, A Christmas Carol / Courtesy of David Allen, , A Civic War Christmas / Courtesy of Dana Grover, 54, Riverdance / Courtesy of Joan Marcus, 56, Wizard of Oz / Courtesy of Turner Networks, 58, The Wild Things / Courtesy of Dave Eggers, 59, Girl with puppy / Courtesy of iStock, Mom reading to son / Courtesy of iStock, 60, Bicycling clubs / Courtesy of iStock, iShoe / Courtesy of Nearby Now, 62, iFly / By Chris Schmauch, Stan’s Skin & Scuba Diving / Courtesy Stan’s Skin & Scuba Diving, 64, Light fixtures / Courtesy of Design House of Stockholm
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