May 6 & 7, 10 am to 6 pm
Art • Music • Food • Family Fun • Car Show No Pets Please • Free Admission
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Festival Season Springs Into Action! Downtown Mountain View’s A La Carte & Art Kicks-Off the Bay Area’s Popular Festival Season Big 21st Anniversary Celebration, May 6-7 on Castro Street
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ilicon Valley’s the epicenter as the San Francisco Bay Area’s popular outdoor festival season officially springs into action on May 6-7 in downtown Mountain View where cool, bustling, stroll-friendly Castro Street is transformed into a sea of feelgood people and colorful tents for the 21st A La Carte & Art. Presented by the Mountain View Central Business Association, the popular open-air festival will feature two days of stellar live music, a fine arts and crafts show with 200 of the west coast’s top artists showing their latest handcrafted wares, fabulous food and drink with fine wine and craft beer, a farmers’ market with fresh seasonal produce, artisan specialty food purveyors, health and wellness displays, an organic and green products showcase, home and garden exhibits, A La Car & Art – the big classic car show sponsored by Hot San Jose Nights, plus awesome, action-packed amusements for kids in the Super Duper Funzone. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Admission is free.
How It All Began A La Carte & Art is the largest annual fund-raiser for the Mountain View Central Business Association (CBA). A non-profit organization made up of local merchants and businesses, the CBA is dedicated to promoting business growth through participation and sponsorship of numerous community activities and events.
Smashing Entertainment Two full days of sensational live music on stage and street turn downtown Mountain View into the Bay Area’s entertainment hotspot for the weekend. A smashing lineup of eleven big name bands play two lively, fun-filled days of classic rock ‘n roll, rhythm and blues, jazz, dance and party music on stage and street throughout downtown. See page 5 for this year’s entertainment performance schedule.
Original Fine Art, Cool Crafts Pacific Fine Arts brings its worldclass stable of professional artists and fine craftmakers to showcase their extraordinary work. Festivalgoers will find thousands of beautiful, handcrafted items by the west coast’s top artists and craftmakers while browsing among 200 well-stocked booths featuring original work in glass, ceramics, metals, fiber, leather, wood, jewelry, and fine art. Exquisite vases, flatware, clocks, dishes, wall and table decorations, paperweights, stained and beveled glass, etchings, sculptures, photography, oil and watercolor paintings, beadwork, gold and silver jewelry, vests, handbags, hats, wallets, footwear, windchimes, and waterfalls will be among the one-of-a-kind items available. Go to page 7 to learn more.
Fabulously Festive Food Bring your appetite! Festival eateries will be serving up a fes-
tive array of deelish fare –– pita filled with grilled chicken, lamb or falafel, crispy lettuce, juicy tomatoes and tzatziki; fresh roasted corn-on-the cob, baked potatoes; cheese, spinach, mushroom, ham, bacon and fresh fruit made-toorder crepes; skewers of teriyaki chicken with rice or noodles; tri-tip sandwiches, giant turkey legs, jumbo hot dogs, Portobello mushroom sandwiches, crispy artichokes and zucchini; tender calamari or crab fries, corndogs, garlic fries; chicken and pork kebabs with jasmine rice; fresh gazpacho-inspired mango and strawberry-on-a-stick sprinkled with chili powder, lime juice and salt; Kona shave ice in 12 flavors and freshly-popped kettlecorn.
Delightfully Delicious Drink Thirsty, my friend? Beer lovers will be in hops heaven with the assortment of world-class brews from DBI Beverage –– Ballast Point Longfin Lager, Corona, Sierra Nevada Tropical IPA, Firestone 805. For aficionados of fine wine and bubbly, there will be a premium selection of tasty, easy-drinking varietals. Cool off with refreshing Honey Green Tea, Half Lemonade/ Half Tea and Pomegranate Blueberry Herbal Tea from Honest Tea, Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water, 100% natural and bottled at the source or savor an iced illy espresso-style coffee drink – your choice of Cappuccino, Caffe Latte or Caffe Vanilla Affogato. Sip your favorite beverage in a beautiful, collector-
item wine or beer glass adorned with the stylish festival logo.
Artisan Specialty Food Fans of true artisan-produced food know it simply doesn’t get any better than the gourmet specialty products available at the festival. It’s the perfect opportunity to sample and purchase these incredible edibles as well as meet and chat with the actual producers –– olive oil, barrel-aged vinegars, salad dressings, mustard blends, curds and scone mixes, marinades and finishing sauces, exotic jams and jellies, raw, unfiltered 100% Grade A pure honey made by their own well-loved bees, flavored and raw almonds, pistachios, cashews, pecans, walnuts, dried peaches, pears and apricots, organic fair trade chocolate bars and handmade granola and more –– just a taste of the mouth-watering offerings to sample and buy.
Farmers’ Market Growers from the popular Mountain View Certified Farmers’ Market will set up stands at the festival selling California’s finest farm-fresh strawberries, cherries, apricots, organic produce, asparagus, flavored almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and honey.
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A la Carte & Art free product samples and demos while experiencing first-hand how these products can help you live a better, healthier and “greener” lifestyle and be a positive catalyst for change. Sponsors include Humboldt Creamery, Farm Fresh To You, Stanford Chiropractic, Chiropractic First, University Chiropractic, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and Sunnyvale Chiropractic.
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zone. Ultra thrilling bungee jump, wild and wacky waterballerz, a 24’ rock climbing wall, caricature art, super cool face painting, henna art and glitter tattoos are among the awesome attractions sure to keep youngsters entertained.
A La Car & Art, A Showcase of Cool Cars Back by popular demand is A La Car & Art, a classic, exotic and custom car show presented by Mike Hennessy, organizer of Hot San Jose Nights and host of the Car Guy Channel. Hennessy’s passionate, car-loving devotees will be showing an incredible array of custom hot rods, muscle cars, sleek sports cars, and tricked out low riders –– just a sampling of the cars expected to be on display. A La Car & Art promises to be a lively, family-friendly atmosphere filling a full city block on Castro Street between Church and Mercy Streets.
Organic & Green Products Showcase Check out the latest and greatest exhibits featuring Organic, Natural, Healthy and Eco-Friendly products. Festivalgoers can enjoy
Home & Garden Exhibits For home improvement ideas, check out product displays and chat with representatives from Renewal by Andersen, Armstrong Installation Service, Cutco Cutlery, Sears Home Services, Bay Home & Window, Sunlight Concepts, David Frank Design, Photos, Movies and More, and The Craftsmens’ Guild.
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City of Mountain View will be joining forces once again to promote and encourage Zero Waste. Free-standing containers will be positioned throughout the festival route for recycling glass and plastic bottles and aluminum cans. “Every day we talk about ways to reduce, re-use, and recycle,” said Julie Smiley, Executive Director of the Central Business Association. “We’re on a mission to make this a Zero Waste festival.”
Public Transportation Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will be running its normal weekend schedule with Bus and Light Rail service to Downtown Mountain View. Visit http://www. vta.org/. For Caltrain information, visit http://www.caltrain.com/.
Street Closures/ Vehicle Parking
For your convenience, pay for drink tokens and glasses using any major credit card at the Token/ Glass booths at Villa/Castro and California/Castro.
Castro Street will be closed to traffic from Church Street to Evelyn Avenue for the two-day festival. There is ample free parking available on streets and in lots surrounding the downtown area.
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Festival Dates/ Hours/Location The festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Castro Street from Church Street to Evelyn Avenue. Admission is free.
Info-Line/Web Address For festival information, call Visit the festival website http:// www.miramarevents.com/ alacarte.
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Clockwise from the top left, The Megatones, Tsunami, OTR, Livewire, The Swampers CCR Tribute and The Blackouts
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A Musical Feast on the Downtown Streets
wo full days of dynamite music for fans of all musical styles will be presented at A La Carte & Art, May 6-7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Castro Street in downtown Mountain View. Music lovers will be treated to two lively, sun-splashed days of worldclass music from some of the Bay Area’s best bands performing on stage and street throughout the bustling downtown for Silicon Valley’s big spring shindig.
MAIN STAGE AT CALIFORNIA AND CASTRO The Swampers CCR Tribute is a female-fronted homage to one of the most loved and iconic bands to ever come out of the Bay Area: Creedence Clearwater Revival. Sing and dance along to hits like “Proud Mary”, “Bad Moon Rising”, “Fortunate Son”, “Born on the Bayou”, “Down on the Corner” and many more anthemic classics that defined a generation. Tsunami band is an “out-thegate, on-your-feet”, rock-n-roll dance band! Comprised of five eclectic veteran musicians, they play high energy music with roots in 60’s, 70’s and 80’s rock, with lots of surprises! With a mix of rock, soul and rhythm & blues, The Megatones will wind up Saturday with a dynamic two-hour set. The energetic 5-piece band, named “Best Cover Band in the Bay Area” by KFOX’s Last Band Standing competition, will keep you on your feet with hits by Iggy Pop, Jet, Los Lonely Boys, and the Foo Fighters. South Bay faves OTR puts on a fabulous show with classic rock n’ roll and R&B from the 70’s to today’s latest hits played with lots of
heart and soul in their unique style. Voted “Best Cover Band in the Bay Area” at KFOX’s Last Band Standing competition 2009, OTR will keep you dancing to tunes by Boston, Journey, Topo, Lady Gaga, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Chicago, Pat Benatar, Jefferson Starship, Cheap Trick, Ozzie Osbourne, Guns n’ Roses and many more. The ‘80s are back in full glory thanks to The Blackouts. The San-
ta Cruz-based time travelers have been whipping audiences into collar popping frenzies up and down the coast for over 20 years and they know how to get a party started. It’s a guaranteed party when Livewire takes the stage. This high-energy dance and party band showcases a dynamic mix of current and favorite rock and dance hits. The band accurately covers a wide range of music – from Jour-
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE MAIN STAGE (California and Castro)
SATURDAY, MAY 6 11 AM –– The Swampers CCR Tribute
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1 PM –– Tsunami
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4 PM –– The Megatones www.megatones.net
SUNDAY, MAY 7 11 AM –– OTR
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1 PM –– The Blackouts
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4 PM –– Livewire
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STREET MUSICIAN LOCATIONS (Both Days) Jose Cabezas’ Ancient Winds (Evelyn/Castro) www.facebook.com/ancientwinds.josecabezas
Hubert Emerson and The GroWiser Band (Villa/Castro) www.facebook.com/GroWiser
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John Clarke (Mercy/Castro)
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Mike Fair’s Drum Circle (Church/Castro)
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STREET MUSICIANS Bob Culbertson is a virtuoso of the Chapman stick, a guitar-like stringed instrument designed to be tapped, not strummed or plucked. He has spent more than 30 years cultivating his unique sound. His musical style ranges from light jazz with folk and blues flavor to classical with Spanish, contemporary, and traditional influences. Jose Cabezas has not only mastered the beautiful music of the Andes, he carves his own instruments and creates his own music. He is passionate about sharing the beautiful traditional Andean folk songs in Jose Cabezas’ Ancient Winds. Stop and enjoy the haunting melodies. Give a listen to the Caribbeaninfluenced soul of Hubert Emerson and The GroWiser Band. His positive message of love and understanding will make your day! John Clarke is a truly gifted acoustic nylon-string guitar player who plays charming, romantic oldworld compositions influenced by Spanish and Latin American guitar traditions. Feeling the beat? Jump in and join the fun of Mike Fair’s Drum Circle. The rhythm master has hand drums from Africa and the Middle East and he will have a few extra drums available, but people are encouraged to bring their own. Fair will also teach his healing principles of “drumming from within,” a concept to help people understand rhythm and connect with their source and their soul’s healing frequencies. Q MAY 6-7, 2017 Q A LA CARTE & ART Q
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Lorna Ritter is a self-taught seamstress who sews whimsical hand-painted jackets, vests, pants, tops, dresses, handbags and pillows. She remembers spending hours at the age of 12 on her mother’s Singer Featherweight sewing machine. More than 35 years later, Lorna still enjoys making handpainted garments and accessories. In 1988, Jane Mohr opened her first clothing stand in Venice Beach after working for Italian Vogue magazine. Her vintage-
Geoffrey Nelson’s astonishing goddess sculptures were inspired by the fiery energy of Burning Man. His art incorporates acrylic,
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“Saltwater courses through my veins and brings the two passions of my life together – the ocean and my art,” said oil painter Spencer Reynolds, who uses reclaimed beach woods for his canvases. “The roughness of this natural material lends itself to the raw ocean elements I’m working to capture. Life is a tangle of hard and beautiful moments. It is through the tension of these two realities coexisting that I strive to create something of beauty and depth.” From snow-capped mountains in Lake Tahoe to the balmy terrain of Bali, Dirk Yuricich travels the globe to photograph glorious objects of nature. His gallery includes majestic palm trees swaying in the wind, ornate cathedrals, verdant European vineyards, and the Eiffel Tower at midnight. Kathleen Robison is an Impressionist painter who paints in the outdoor “plein air” style. She is passionate about landscape painting because there is always something new to paint and the subject matter in nature is unlimited. She also enjoys painting children on
inspired designs soon sold out at major stores, including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Saks. Today, her edgy designs are sold in exclusive boutiques from Beverly Hills to Boca Raton. Her breezy spring collection is easy to wear and will add an element of sophistication to any wardrobe. Judy Brandon designs elegant necklaces, bracelets and earrings. She uses 14K gold fill and sterling silver to offset gorgeous precious and semiprecious gemstones. Accent your summer wardrobe with a sparkling starfish, gold moons and stars, bright blue topaz and glistening freshwater pearls. A bag with a social conscience . . . Lisa Adasiewicz uses vintage belts as straps for her pretty fabric market bags. She repurposes new upholstery samples that otherwise would go straight to landfill. Lisa’s styles range from Bohemian paisleys to elegant damask prints. Even better, 50 percent of each purchase supports an orphanage in India for children who are hearing impaired.
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Are you ready for those casual summer barbecues? Update your patio with sturdy cedar dining sets, chairs, planters and benches by Steven Andersen. Imagine yourself relaxing at home with a chilled glass of wine . . . there will be no need to go out! If you need more serving space on your patio when your guests come over, check out Michael Frazier’s durable folding tables and sideboards. Michael’s furniture has been sent to many countries, including a castle in London and the Royal Palace in Egypt. Organize your family photos with colorful, glass photo holders made by Gila Sagy. Her unusual creations come in a wide range of patterns and colors. The artist also makes unusual glass cheese boards. She repurposes real wine bottles by flattening them at a high temperature in a kiln. Some of her customers choose to hang these boards on the wall as works of art. Let your little one’s imagination soar, the old-fashioned way, with wooden blocks designed by Peter Dziulak. The artist takes building blocks to a whole new level with his storybook castle sets. He says children ages 2-and-a-half and up enjoy transforming the blocks into rocket ships, castles, cathedrals, towns and farms.
LEDs, paint and blow torches to create modern sculptures that celebrate powerful women. “Some might be heroic and some might be tragic, but they all embody feminine power,” the artist said. From Buster Posey and Tom Brady to Elvis Presley and the Beatles, mixed media artist Ben Teeter’s paintings pack a punch. Acrylic and oil paints are softened with a brightening airbrushing technique. Ben is a former Donruss Diamond Kings baseball card painter and a commissioned artist for the NFL alumni. Susie Harper’s beautiful glass hearts, critters and spheres shimmer with light and creativity. Working with glass, wire and fire, she enjoys the art of glass beadmaking, also known as lampworking. Susie noted that glass can be clear, crisp and frivolous or deep, rich and earthy. Glass reminds her of the ocean, and her art enables her to experience a freedom of expression through molten glass art. Don Antram paints from the heart and finds inspiration by exploring his spirituality, joy and passion. He blends acrylic and metallic paint with fiber pastes and shells to create textures that capture and reflect light. The artist says he finds the process incredibly calming and creative.
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