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ART GALLERIES “Urban Animals” Exhibition of paintings by artist Elizabeth Gomez. Through May 30, 9-6 p.m. No charge; donations gratefully accepted. Mohr Gallery, Community School of Music and Arts, Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Call 650-917-6800 ext. 306. www.arts4all.org
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
class focuses on creating healthy soil and harvests. Students will learn to direct sow seeds such as corn, lettuce, squash, beans and carrots, and learn transplanting techniques. (Plants easily transplanted include basil, chard, cucumbers, tomatoes.) Class includes a tour of the Common Ground Demonstration Garden. Saturday, May 22, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $31. Common Ground Garden Center, 559 College Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-4936072. summergarden.eventbrite.com
“SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL” The Cat in the Hat, Horton the elephant and a host of Dr. Seuss creations come to life on stage in Peninsula Youth Theatre’s upcoming production of “Seussical: The Musical.” May 15-23, $7 - $18. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6000. www.pytnet.org
COMMUNITY EVENTS
CONCERTS
Celebrating Science at the SETI Institute Celebrating Science is an interactive science fair for the entire family. Meet scientists and learn more about the Institute’s exploration of life, plus activities for kids. May 22, 2-4 p.m. Free. SETI Institute, 515 N. Whisman Road, Mountain View. Call 650-960-4565. www.seti.rg/celebratingscience2010
CSMA Merit Scholarship Students Merit Scholars from the Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) will perform in ensembles for brass, piano, voice and strings. May 26, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA), Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. www.arts4all.org
ers together with wind musicians, along with the world-traveled Madrigal Choir, will perform John Rutter’s “Magnificat for Choir and Orchestra” on May 24 at the Spartan Theater. 7-8 p.m. Donation requested. Spartan Theater, 3535 Truman Ave., Mountain View. Tyler Matthew Smith Tyler Matthew Smith performs folk and R&B music May 22, 8-10 p.m. Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View.
DANCE
RELIGION/SPIRITUALITY
Miriam’s Well An interfaith performance piece that interweaves dance, music, poetry and sacred texts and draws upon Muslim, Christian and Jewish traditions. Sat., May 22, 8-10 p.m. $20 members, $25 non-members. Albert and Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. http://www.paloaltojcc.org
“Making Room for Shabbat” This monthly service and dinner starts with two services (one for children in kindergarten-second grade, one for children in third-fifth grade) featuring guitars and instruments. Everyone joins together for dinner, followed by activities for the kids. Fri., May 21, 6-8 p.m. Adults $15, Kids (K-8) $10, Kids (pre-K) $5. Congregation Kol Emeth, 4175 Manuela Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-948-7498.
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German International School of Silicon Valley
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The Best of two Worlds - Learning in German and English
Student Art Exhibit at Mike’s Cafe Mike’s Cafe Palo Alto hosts the Henry M. Gunn AP Student Art exhibit from May 8 -June 5. Mike’s Cafe, 2680 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 650-473-6453.
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German Summer Camps, June 21 - July 16 For children ages 4 to 6: German Immersion Language Program For students ages 6 to 10: German, Soccer & Fun Language development embedded in a day full of activities Certified bilingual instructors from Germany No prior knowledge of German required
310 Easy Street, Mountain View, CA 94043
email office@gissv.org
web www.gissv.org
Shoreline Amphitheatre, Radio Disney and the City of Mountain View Present: The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra featuring
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Kindermusik Demo Classes Parents can attend a sample music class with children up to 7 years of age. The schedule is: babies up to 18 months on May 25 at 10:45 a.m.; preschoolers on May 25 at 1:30 p.m.; kids ages 4 to 7 on May 26 at 4:30 p.m.; toddlers on May 27 at 9:45 a.m. 9:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Free. Private home, 1404 Bonita Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-968-4733. wendyofmv.kindermusik.net
FILM “Only the Brave” Film Screening “Only the Brave” is the first motion picture about the 100th/442nd as seen through the eyes of the men who lived it. Written and directed by awardwinning playwright Lane Nishikawa, the story was based on the actual experiences of his three Nissei uncles. May 22, 4:30-7 p.m. $5 (student/senior) $10 (general). Mt. View Buddhist Temple, 575 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. Call 650-9684027. www.nakayoshigakko.org/index.html
LIVE MUSIC Houston Jones at Dana Street Roasting Company Houston Jones, an Americana quintet from the San Francisco Bay Area, play folk, bluegrass, blues and gospel. May 23, 7 p.m. $10. Dana Street Roasting Company, 744 W. Dana St., Mountain View. Call 510-306-4809. houstonjones.com Look Mexico Indie-rock band Look Mexico performs on the first-floor stage May 26, 8-10 p.m. Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View. www.redrockcoffee.org Symphony Orchestra Madrigal Choir Concert Mountain View High School Symphony Orchestra, a group that brings string play-
SENIORS Golden Pet Program Gain info on the Golden Pet program, designed to match senior pets with senior people, and the pet guardianship program, which gives seniors a plan for their pets in case they can no longer care for it. May 27, 1 p.m. Free. 266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View. Call 650-903-6330.
SPECIAL EVENTS California Winery Tasting Wine from Rosenblum Cellars. May 21, 4-7 p.m. $15.56$19.22. Artisan Wine Depot, 400A Villa St., Mountain View. Call 650-969-3511. www. artisanwinedepot.com/product_p/event-rosenblum2.htm Meet Winemaker Ben Crane “New Release of Twomey & Silver Oak Cellars: Meet Winemaker Ben Crane.” May 25, 6-7:30 p.m. Online advance tickets: $19.22, walk-in ticket price: $24.71 (if space permits). Artisan Wine Depot, 400A Villa St., Mountain View. Call 650-969-3511. www.artisanwinedepot.com/ProductDetails. asp?ProductCode=EVENT-TWOMEYSILVEROAK
TALKS/AUTHORS Swami Chetanananda: Tantra and Kundalini Swami Chetanananda will give a talk on the practice of tantra and the power of kundalini. Swami is the author of “The Breath of God,” “Choose to Be Happy,” “Open Heart Open Mind” and “There Is No Other.” Fri., May 21, 7:30-9 p.m. $10 in advance, $15 day of event. East West Book Store, 324 Castro St., Mountain View. www. eastwest.com
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Two thousand free lawn tickets are available to Mountain View residents (4 tickets per family limit) courtesy of Shoreline Amphitheatre and the City of Mountain View. Mountain View residents may also purchase discounted lawn and upper reserve tickets for $13.50 (four tickets per family limit). Discounted tickets are also courtesy of Shoreline Amphitheatre and the City of Mountain View. An additional $10.00 parking fee will be collected the night of the event. Doors open at 5:00p.m. with Radio Disney Family Festival. Bring this coupon, proof of residency (a driver’s license and current utility bill with a Mountain View address) or a Shoreline Resident Ticket ID card to the Amphitheatre Box Office to obtain your free or discounted tickets. Shoreline Amphitheatre Box Office Hours: Monday - Friday 12noon to 5:00p.m., Saturdays 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. Box office can be reached at (650) 967-4040. Get your free tickets by 2:00p.m. on Monday, June 28 (unless sold out prior to this date). Discounted tickets can be purchased up to and including the day of the event.
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The 41st Annual Stanford Tennis School on the Stanford Campus Directed by Dick & Anne Gould
ADULT DAY CAMP • Ages 16 and over • Clinic for 3.0 and below • Clinic for Advanced Players (3.5 +) • Saturday & Sunday June 12 & 13 9:00-noon & 2:00-5:00 each day
JUNIOR DAY CAMP • Boys & Girls, Ages 8-15 • Beginner & Intermediate Level Players • Full and Half Day Sessions • June 14-17
Overnight & Day Camps for juniors offered all summer at Stanford. Directors are Stanford coaches, John Whitlinger & Lele Forood. All Ability Levels Welcome
USSportsCamps.com 1-800-NIKE CAMP (1-800-645-3226)