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Experience, The Sequel Cindy Chavez is trumpeting her vast “experience” for the District 2 Supervisor position vacated by the admitted felon George Shirakawa

Jr. Didn’t we have enough of his “experience”? These two are clearly cut from the same cloth.

I hope the voters do not choose “Experience 2” starring Cindy Chavez.

AUDREY HUYNH

Striking Out Regarding “Base-opoly” (Cover Story, April 17), this fixation on the A’s is getting tiresome. Giving a millionaire downtown land to build a ball park for other millionaires to play in won’t benefit San Jose.

Let the council concentrate on important issues like public safety and cut out the frivolous stuff.

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Not a Gift Josh Koehn, in his open letter to Bud Selig, states that the Giants “oppose the A’s relocation to the South Bay with disingenuous territorial claims” and that they were “gifted permanent territorial rights to the South Bay—a dowry the Giants never deserved to keep considering they stayed in San Francisco.” I think it is Koehn who is being disingenuous here.

When the new Giants ownership group bought the team from Bob Lurie back in the 1990s, part of their agreement with Major League Baseball was that they would build a new ballpark. Since a significant amount of corporate funding for such a new ballpark came from companies in San Mateo and Santa

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On January 22,, five weeks On weeks before before former former GEORGE SSupervisor upervisor GE ORGE SHIRAKAWA SHIRAKA AWA JR. JR. was charged charged with 12 criminal ccounts, ounts, CINDY Attorney CINDY CCHAVEZ HA AV VEZ met District Districct A ttorney JEFF ROSEN P.F. ROSEN for for lunch at P ..FF. Chang’s in downtown SSan an Jose.. Chavez—who Chavez—who had supported Rosen Rosen’s Republican ’s Re publican opponent, DOLORES DOLORES CARR, CARR R, in 2010— immediately immediately asked Rosen n if he was running runninng ffor or re-election. re-election.

It wass an odd question, since ther theree was no reason reason n to believe the first-term first-tterm DA DA wouldn’t wouldn’t want to keep his job Chavez and su suggested uggested a veiled threat. down th eat.t Then thr Th Chavez Ch gott do down to t business b i addressing she’d addressing the subject she e’d come to discuss.. Chavez let Rosen know k that the DA’s perceived DA’’s office was per ceived as a being overly aggressive aggressive against minorityy politicians and that if his office pr prosecuted osecutedd Shirakawa, Shirakawa,, it would not be viewed favorably favorably a on the East East Side. subtle,” source Side.. “It wasn’t wasn’t very subtle, ,”” says a sour ce familiar familiar with the conversation. conversattion. Not Not only did Chavez throw throw down the race racce card card and lobby Rosen Don’t “not “not to do anything,” forget South South Bay Labor Council’s to tip! new executive BEN FIELD FIELD subsequently FLY@ lunched with Rosen and METRONEWS. echoed the message.

COM County executive JEFF SMITH SMITH has also acknowledged that he enc encouraged couraged Rosen to hand the case off to thee attorney general. campaign general. In spite of the cam mpaign to influence the course of thee investigation, Rosen and veteran veteran prosecutor prosecu utor KARYN KAR RYN Y SINUNU-TOWERY SINUNU--TOWERY resisted resistedd the political pressure prosecuted pressure and successfully pr osecuted Chavez’s political ally Shirakawa—with Shirakawa—with a whom she ser served years ved ffour our yea ars on the San San Jose City Council.. It standss as the county’s biggest political pr prosecution, osecutioon,, both in terms of dollars diverted and num number mber of ffelonies. elonies.

(Councilman A ALL GARZA was waas convicted in 1983 of rreceiving eceiving a $6,000 0 cash bribe and T TERRY GREGORY guilty ERR RY GRE GOR RY pleaded pleaaded guil ty to 2005.)) Chavez and 11 misdemeanors in 2005.

Rosen split the lunch tab. Neither Neither rreturned eturned Fly’s calls seeking commen comments nts about the encounter. encounter.

An inside look at San Jose politics

TO MEET O TO OR RN NOT OT T TO O MEET County Board Bo oard of Supervisors President Presiden nt Ken Ken Y e eager declined declined to meet with his form mer council colleague, colleague San Jose Josse Yeager former M ayor Ch uck R eed, due to the latter’s latter’s opposition to same-sex marriage. marrriage.

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VER R since Chuck Reed Reed was w a elected mayor of as San n Jose Jose in 2006, he has held hel ld quarterly meetings with the president of the Cla ara County Board of Santa Clara Supervisors.

Superviso ors. The goal of these meetingss is to allow city and county officials offficials to discuss disp putes without lawyers legal disputes present.

Ass recently A recentlly as last A August, ugust, u R Reed eeed met with fformer ormer o r sup supervisor ervisor and Boar Board d president George Shirakawa pr esident Ge eorrgge Shirak kawa JJr., r., who

CCasino asin no Cop-out San Jose’s Jose’s top to op casino casino cop cop has had enough In his first inter enough. interview view since since Casino C asino M8t M8trix trix filed lawsuits laawsuits w in February F ebruary ag against gainst the cit city ty of San JJose, ose, Richard Richar dT Teng, een ng, the San JJose ose P Police olice Department’s Depar tmen nt’s gaming administrator, administrator, ccalled alled accusations accussations against him “a political p olitical nightmare. nigghtmare.”

While at attempting ttempting t to limit his

should b bee meeting his ne new w ccellmate ellmatte in ab about out a month. A yyear eear b before, effo ore, Supervisor Sup ervisor Da Dave ave C Cortese ortese held the cconch onch o quarterly Reed. and met quar terly with R eeed.

Wee supply this history W history to show w that the mayor, maayo or, Public Enem Enemy my N No. o. 1 of San Jose’s Jose’s public emplo employee oyee e unio unions, ons, and labor-aligned laborr--aligned politicos politicos have haave traditionally set aside their allegia allegiances ances long enough to stomach one another anotther ffor or an hour eevery o very thr three ee months months..

But that all changed last week, when current curr ent Board Board p president pr esident Ken Ken e Y Yeager eeaggger snubb snubbed ed R Reed’s eeed’s request request for for o a meeting. meeetingg.

In his stead, Yeager Yeeager sent Supervisor Superviso or Mikee Wasserman, the Board’s chair.

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ccomments omments to only l his hi secondary secondar d y employment, was state emplo oyyment, which w aas noted in n st ate as “a conflict and federal feederal lawsuits laawsuits w conflict of o interest” inter est” that casino casino owners say saay led leed Teng T eeng to harass Casino Casino M8trix owners own ners opening and stall stall the card card club’s club’s op ening last laast yyear, eear, the gaming administrator said saaid that his work only came came under criticism criiticism starting st arting in 2007.

20077. That was was a the year yea ear Eric Swallow Peter Lunardi Sw waallow and P eter and JJeanine eanine L u di unar purchased Garden City Casino. pur chased Gar den Cit ty C asino.

“There’s there, “Ther e’s a lot of noise out ther re,”

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S So aas this hi some kind k d off pr ki otest o veer So,, w was protest over p ension reform reffo orm or Yeager Yeeaager st anding in pension standing solidarity solidarit ty with lab labor? or? N Not ot eexactly. xxactlyy. It turns out that Y eeagerr, who is op enly ga ay, Yeager, openly gay, rrefuses efuses to meet with R Reed eeed b because eccause a of the ma ayo or’s antisame-seex marriage stance. stance. mayor’s anti-same-sex “I’v ve found found o m yyselff incr easingly “I’ve myself increasingly frustrated with Ma ayor o R eeed’s st aunch Mayor Reed’s staunch opp osition to marria age equalit ty,” Y eeager opposition marriage equality, Yeager said. “N “No o amount of dialo d dialogg seems to mo ove him, and it ’s ha ard not to ttake ake move it’s hard it p ersonally after a while w personally while.. The vic vicee pr esident of the Boar rd is just as ccapable apable president Board of handling these rroutine utine check k--in check-in ou esident.

Board president. meetings as the Boar d pr ands Sup ervisor Wasserman Wasserm man underst Supervisor understands m osition, and I’m grateful ffor o or his myy p position, willingness illi to step in i her h e.” here.

R eeed’s office office seeme ed caught caught off guar d Reed’s seemed guard b ttterr, as a sp ok keesperson byy the whole mat matter, spokesperson ffor or the ma o ayor noted that t ““there there w aasn n’t ’ mayor wasn’t a sp ecific rreason” eason n” ffor o or Y eeager’s absenc e. specific Yeager’s absence.

But, the ma ayo or’s spin n cy cle added, mayor’s cycle it ’s all go od b ecause Wasserman W will it’s good because lik keely b d pr esid dent ne xt yyear, eear, so likely bee Boar Board president next this arrangement allo ows ffor or gr o eater allows greater “c ontinuittyy” and blah h, blah, blah. “continuity” blah, Wasserman, a R epu e ubliccaan, appar ently Republican, apparently had a gr eat time at Cit itty Hall, while great City R eeed, who curiously continues co ontinues to call call Reed, crat, must m ha ave enjo oyeed himself a Demo Democrat, have enjoyed let ttting his eever-so-short ver er-so-shorrt hair down while letting ccommiserating ommiserating with a man whose values he shar es—exxcept tha at Wasserman shares—except that orts mar rriage equalit ty. actually supp supports marriage equality.

San JJose’s ose’s Cit ty C ou uncil has alr eady City Council already gone on record record in support sup pport of same same-se ex marriage, marriage, with on nly R eeed and sex only Reed C ouncilmember JJohnny ohn nn ny Khamis Councilmember opp osing a resolution resolution n that was waas sent to opposing the U .S . . Supreme Suprreeme C ou urt.

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“It’s obvious I’ve Teng T e said. id “I “It ’s vvery eery ob bvvious i that h I’v I’ ve angered somebody, anger ed someb odyy, and an nd the only reason reason because myy work work, personality. is b eccaause of m k, not p ersonalitty.

This whole thing has nothing n to do with personality.

I’ve p ersonalitty. Any An ny and everything ever e ything that II’v ve 2002 always bee done since since 20 02 has and a alw ways y will b approved byy the cit city attorney’s blessed or appr oveed b ty at tttorneeyy’s office. o fficce.” ffi owners weree furious The ccard ard club owne ers wer Casino M8trix’ss grand last yyear eear when C o M8trix’ asino opening delayed months.. “A op ening was waas dela ayeed ffour our o months “A

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regulator’s job is not to make regulator’s m ke friends or mak bee out ther theree and pla play b ay golf gollf with these people, Teng p eople,” T eeng responded. resp e onded..

Metro M ro//San Jose Jose key Ak ey issue raised in a Metr Inside rreport ep e ort last week is Teng’s Teng’ e s newly newly rreported eported inc ome outsidee of the SJPD income SJPD..

Cit City ty emplo employees oyeees are are required requi e ired to disclose sto stock ck in investments nveestments and any an ny outside inc income co ome on a F Form orm 70 700, 0, which w is filed with the Cit ty Clerk’s Clerk’s office officce and the Fair City P oliticcaal Practic ces e Commission Comm mission (FPPC).

Political Practices T Teng eeng has filed a fform orm o eevery veerry year yeear since since fformer ormer p o olice chief W iilliaam L ansdowne police William Lansdowne hir ed him in 20 02. hired 2002.

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“Sinc “Since ce I ccame ame on, as farr as I know, know w, Sp Spectrum ectrum has not done any any work for an fo or the cit city—at ty— —at least not with within hin m myy sc scope, ope,” he said. T Teng eeng added: “Outside “Outtside of m myy environment, don’t en nvvironment, I don n’’t know kno ow if Spectrum Spectrum provided any support city pr ovvided an ny legal supp o t to the cit or ty at tttorneeyy’s offic e.” attorney’s office.

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When the “great recession” hit in 2008-09, the county skipped required contributions for a year altogether, the audit notes. Contributions have resumed, but they’re not enough to make a dent in the damage that’s already been done.

The audit provides the county with options to cover the unfunded liability, such as redirecting property tax revenues or dipping into the general fund. Of course, that probably won’t happen this year considering the county is trying to balance the budget in the face of a $90 million shortfall projected for 2013-14. –Josh Koehn

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Teng’s T eng’ e sp position osition while also handingg employee-licensing state emplo oyeee-licensing duties to the st tate instead of lo local cal a jurisdictions jurisdictions.. letter Doyle In a let tter t Rich Do oyyle sent on May Ma ay 77,, 20 2009, 09, to Sen. R Rod od W Wright rright (D (DDInglewood), city attorney Ingle ew wood), San JJose’s ose’s cit ty at tttorneey noted that Gar Garden den Cit City ty w was aas sp sponsoring oring onso city the bill less than a yyear eear after the cit ty quarterfined the ccard aarrd rroom oom almost a quar rterrviolations.. million dollars ffor o or violations was byy Go Gov. Arnold The bill w aas vvetoed eetoed b ov. Arn nold Schwarzenegger October 2009, Sch hwaarzenegger in Octob er 20 09,, but worth Wright was it is wor th noting that Sen. W rrightt w aas Doyle’s letter indicted a yyear eear after Do oyyle’s let tter t on o charges perjury.

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Masonic codes are indeed embedded in Grados Inefables (Ineffable Degrees), Guevara’s new 50-minute chamber work for piano and string quartet. The title references specific degrees of the Masonic path.

“I called it Grados Inefables because this is like the beginning of a journey,” Guevara explains. “It’s about my experience as a Freemason at my lodge. I wrote it and tried to put to music what I had lived as a Mason and as a Mason musician. It’s a very personal story. It’s about growth; it’s about growing spiritually.”

Guavara began playing piano and violin as a kid, but he has never written a large work for both piano and strings. In order to prepare for the process, he even reconnected with his old piano teacher in Puerto Rico, Alfonso Fuentes, who provided inspiration.

Thematically, the motifs in the piece are based on 12-tone rows, a scheme originally implemented

by Austrian composer Arnold Schoenberg. In this technique, each

of the 12 notes in the chromatic scale hold equal importance; all are given the same emphasis, so there is no conventional tonality or key signature.

The composer devises a row of 12 notes, without repeating any one note, and subsequently devises transformations of the row. It was a controversial approach, one that both inspired and infuriated entire generations of 20th-century musicians.

Guevara claims the technique allows him to be more creative.

He can fold in versions of the seed row—and experience the compositional process as one of ritual.

In the same way that certain 12-tone rows mirror other rows, the process unfolds, mirroring the ritual growth of the Mason himself. Thus the piece doesn’t evolve in the conventional tonal sense.

Guevara’s life is still unfolding, a process reflected in the work. All in all, the 12-tone system, according to Guevara, permits him to focus on every individual shade and, um, degree, of the composition.

“With the 12-tone row, everything counts,” Guevara says. “You have the freedom to explore and create colors.

You work a lot more with the color than with the tonality.”

He also says that the number 3, highly important in Masonic symbolism and allegory, is embedded throughout the work. Again, certain ritualistic techniques from Freemasonry were employed in the process. For instance, particular voicings may not be structured according to musical ideas but for Masonic reasons instead.

“One of my influences is The Magic Flute from Mozart,” Guevara confesses. “He actually wrote a lot of the secrets into that opera.

Sometimes I think his life ended the way it did because he decided to do that. But he did it in such a wonderful way.”

For Guevara, Grados Inefables has been a ritual and a learning process; and it’s not over yet. He says he will continue the process as his very life unfolds.

“Some people have thought this piece was about my childhood, because I say it’s about growing, growing up—it’s about life,” Guevara tells me. “But Masons understand what I’m trying to say, although you don’t have to be a Mason to grow in life.”

Guevara belongs to the Lodge of the Arts, a daytime lodge in Manhattan catering to artists, poets and musicians. The lodge goes back to Civil War times and is steeped in the history of how Masonic teachings can be of use to creative types. Former members include Al Jolson, Harry Houdini and Louis Armstrong—a pretty damn good pedigree.

“Being a Mason has inspired me,” Guevara admits. “It has inspired me to write more and be challenged.

Not to be afraid of things and of composition. This was a challenge for me, because I’m mostly writing for theater, for jazz and commercials, but now I’m embarking on something I’m trained for. I’m finally going back to classical.”

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Engineer-turned-oenologist Tim Slater and his faithful companion Little Maxie make the rounds at Sarah’s Vineyard in Gilroy.

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IM SLATER SLA ATER T spent the better part off his career inventing micromachines, microm machines, like retinal iimplants implan l nts that h give sight i h to the h blind and thermal therrmal switches to control satellite temperatures. temp peratures.

The Silic Silicon on V Valley aalleey engineer claims 27 27 patents, patents, some of which gar garnered rnered major media attention. attttention.

But when the dotc dotcom com bust in 20 2003 03 left him unemployed, unemplo oyeed,, he actually acctually welc welcomed omed the rreprieve. eprieve.

After a little little soul-searching, soul-searchiing, Slater bought bought Sarah’s Hecker Sarah’s Vineyard Viineyard off Heck e Pass er Pass in Gilroy.

Gilroy. Now, Now, more more than a dec decade ade into working w rretirement, etirement, Slater is earning critic critical al acclaim acclaim c ffor o or his wines wines..

The San Francisco Francisco Chronicle Chroniclee awarded awarded gold and silver silver medals to his pinot noir n noir,, Cote Cote de Madone Madone,, zinfandel and chardonnay chardonnaay for fo or several several yyears ears running. running.

Slater is one of a gr growing owingg numb number er of “engineers on tractors”” driving drivving the Sant Santaa Clara Valley Vaalley wine industry. industry. Together Togetther with backyard back kyyard

viticulturist current Wineries viticculturist and curr ent president president off W iineries of Santa Valley stands Santta Clara V aalley Sheldon Haynie, Haayynie, Slater S st ands at the th he fforefront o orefront of a mark marketing eting push h to get the region region he ccalls alls home a bigger name in i the mind of cconsumers o onsumers and industr industryy peers. peers.

The The winery winery association, association,, a chamber chamber e of commerce com mmerce ffor o or local local vintners, vintners, wants wants to put the valley valleey on the map, map, but not in ccompetition ompetition with more morre established established appellations appellations like like Napa.

N Ther There’s e’s no rreason eason to make make comparisons, comparisons, anyway, anyw y ay, says saays y Haynie, Haaynie y , a full-time engineer b byy day. daay. 20

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Santaa Cru Cruzz Mount Mountains, Sant ains, lends itself pinot chardonnay well to pin not noir and char donnaay grapes. area trying grap es. “Our “Our ar ea is still tr ying to figuree out what that ‘thing’ figur ‘thing’’ is.” is.”

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seettttled into its identity settled identity as a purveyor purveyor off Bordeaux Bordeaux variet varietals als like like cabernet caberneet sauvignon sa auvignon and merlot, because because that’s th hat’s the th he most pr profitable ofitable grap grapee to gr grow ow w given gi iven the ccounty’s ounty’s soil and weath weather. her.

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Unlike U nlike Napa, N which mark marketed eted itself fr from om m the b beginning, eginning, mor moree than a century century ago aago,, as California’s Califfo ornia’’s premier premier wine ccountry, oun ntry, Santa Santa Clara V Valley aalley bred br ed its ow own wn encla enclave ave of vintners and grapee farm grap farmers mers without a much of a cconcerted oncerted branding eff effort. ffo ort.

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By the 1850s 11850s,, the valley valley was was the largest lar gest win winegrowing negrowing rregion egion in the st state, ate, known k ffor o or char chardonnay, donnaay, grenache, gr enache, musc m muscat at and ccabernet abernet sauvignon sau uvvignon n grap grapes. es.

Even Ev en th thee Pr Prohibition ohibition didn didn’t ’t interfere, inter fer e e, sparking s instead a b boom oom in home winemaking w and the planting of o thousands mor moree acres acres of vineyards. vine yards. Then the technology technology age brought br ought eextensive x xtensiv e de development velopment that rreplaced eplaced old o vine vineyards yards with urban sprawl. spra awl. w

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“We have “W We ha ave our own unmatched identity,” identit y,” ssays ayys Haynie, Haayynie, an amiable backyard back yard winemaker w winemak er with a stately stately mustache must ache and rrobust obust knowledge of his craft.

“We’re trying “W We’re not n tr ying to tell the world we’re we ’re California’s Califfo orniaa’s destination wine that we’re likee Napa,” ccountry, ountry, th hat we ’re just lik Haynie Ha aynie y ccontinues. on ntinues. “W “We We have haave a lot to offer ourr own right. We’ve off ffeer in ou We’ve been been making ki wi wine i just ine j t as long l as these th other rregions. egio ons. We We have haave the same soil,, the same sam me wind,, the same grapes. grapes.

We’re things,, like W e’re just known ffor o or other things like solar and te technology echnology and st startups— artups— agriculturee industries that t outshine agricultur despite its deep d rroots oots in the valley. valleey.”

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HANDS-ON HAN DS - ON Jane Mika-H Mika-Haynie aynie and her hu husband, usband, Sheldon, balance engin engineering neering techniques with more in intuitive ntuitive approaches to grape growing g and winemaking.

Today, T odaay, Ha Haynie aynie y says, sa ayys, the vintner landscape is p landscape populated opulated mor moree by by family-owned family y- owned d wineries and lone lone-wolf -wolf operations op erations th than han b byy the ccorporate orporate outfits out fits that dominate dominate Napa. In south ccounty, ounty, one finds fi lots of ffolks o olks like like Haynie: Ha ayynie: engineers engin neers working the land.

Dhruvv Kha Dhru Khanna anna of Kirigan C Cellars ellars is a fformer o ormer te telecommunications elecommunications lawyer la aw wyer for fo or a major m Silic Silicon on Valley Valle a y firm

an and nd cco-founder o -ffo ounder of a ccommunications ommunicatiions startup. st tartup.

In 19 1987, 877, Bill and Br Brenda enda Murph Murphy hy off Clos L LaChance aChance first planted a ffew ew rows rows of char chardonnay donnaay vines in their th heir Sarato Saratoga ga back backyard, kyyard, b both oth ffor o or aesthetics ae esthetics and to rrealize ealize their dream dream off becoming becoming backyard backyard vintners vintners..

Within W iithin a ffew ew yyears, ears, those vines gr grew rew gapes ga apes go good od enough to sell. By 19 1992, 9 92,

they rreleased they eleased their firs first st vint vintage. age.

Over Ov er the ne next xt 15 yyears, earss, their annual inventory in ventory gr grew ew fr from om 20 2 200 0 ccases ases to 80,000, 8 0,000, fr from om less than n an acr acree to moree than 20 mor 200.

0. Bill Murph M Murphyy finally rretired etired fr from om the mark marketing keting arm of Hewlett-Packard He wlettt-Packard a dec decade cade ago to run the vine vineyard yard full time time.. Man Many ny others likee them ha lik have ave gra gravitated avvitated a fr from om the vineyard. eyard. tech world to the vine

Lightheart C Lightheart Cellars ellars is a back backyard yard business,, like business liike a numb number er of wineries in south S Santa anta Clara V Valley. aalley. Its wines ccan an be be found fo ou und at nearb nearbyy Rocca’s Rocca’s Mark Market et in San Mar Martin tin or on the menu at so some ome ar area ea rrestaurants. estaurants.

Haynie Ha ayynie esc eschews chews chemic chemical al p pesticides esticides and ffertilizers eertilizzers in fa favor avor of a more more sustainable sust ainablee appr approach oach that gives gives the fields a me messier essier but mor moree natural look. lo ok Chevy ok.

Chevy v the ccat att pr prowls o l the vines owls i e to chase aaway way rodents. rodents.

Haynie Ha ayynie st started arted tink tinkering ering with winemaking winemakin ng only a ffew ew yyears ears ago before b effo ore deciding decciding to mak makee it a business to ffoster oster during o d rretirement etirement with his wife, wif fe, Jane Jane Mik Mika-Haynie. a-Haayynie.

The ccouple, ou uple, less than a dec decade ade ago,, moved ago moved from from a ranch in rural New N ew Hampshire Ham mpshire to the South Ba Bay ay ffor or work o work—process — ocess engineering ffor —pr o or hi , nursi him, nursing i ffor ing o or her. h . They her Th y set up The shop in ru rural ural San Mar Martin, tin, planting their quar quarter-acre ter-acre vine vineyard yard in 20 2008, 08, fiddling ar around round with winemaking the ne next xt yyear e and est ear establishing ablishing Lightheartt C Lighthear Cellars ellars as a business enterprise in 2010.

Likee ma Lik many any of his p peers eers in the South C County ou unty W Wine iine A Association, ssociation, Haynie Ha ayynie ba balances alances his engineering mind-set mindset with w a feeling feeeling for fo or the moree visc mor visceral i eral e l side id off winemaking winemaking. i ki .

While ccalculating alcculating measurable quantities,, like quantities like water-to-soil water-to -soil ratios and chemi chemistry istry of the final libation, Haynie Ha ayynie ma makes akes a p point oint of touching each vine on o a rregular egular basis, basis, even even in

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cen THE T HE FINAL F I NA L T TEST EST Dhruv Khanna of Kirigan Kiriga an Cellars strives to be worthy y of a tasting room nearly a century ntury old.

vineyards he manages ffor vineyards o or others. others.

“Winemaking “W Wiinemakiing is a ccombination ombination of simple agricul agriculture, lture, simple chemistr chemistryy and a lot of ar art, rt,” he sa says ayys b between etween pours p ours fr from om b behind e ehind the ccounter ounter in his patio ttasting asting enclosur eenclosure. e. “Some of it it’s ’s science, scienc e, some of it it’s ’s intuition,, but it’s it’s the scienc sciencee th that at helps yyou o ou not screw screw up to too o bad.”

In a lineup p of aaward-winning ward-winning and decidedlyy well-made wines wines,, Haynie Ha ayynie examines exam mines the chemistr chemistryy of

eaach in or each order der to distill some insig insight ght about ab bout what the theyy ha have ave in ccommon ommon n that th hat mak makes es them so delicious delicious..

Maybe M Ma ayb y e ther there’s e’s a w way ay to rreplicate eplicate that th hat pr process ocess to mak makee go good od wines moree cconsistently, m mor onsistentlyy, rrelying elying less on subjectivities su ubjectivities lik likee taste taste and mor moree on rrepeatable e eatable steps ep steps..

“Sciencee rreduces “Scienc educes the err error,” or,” Ha Haynie aynie y notes. no otes.

Unlike U nlike wine giants lik likee Gallo Gallo,, family-run don’t ’t ha have ave faamily-run wineries don

the luxur luxuryy of buying st sstate-of-theate- off-the - artt measur ar measurement ement and d monitoring ssystems ystems to track moist moisture ture le levels, vels, study the soil qualit qualityy and a figur figuree out which variet varietal al gr grows ows b best est in a giv given en patch of ear earth. th. Smaller Smalleer wineries must b bee cr creative. eative.

Haynie Ha ayynie brainstormss a DIY approach appr oach with his frie friend end Slater Slater..

Haynie’s Ha ayynie’s back background ground in i ssystems ystems engineering ccoupled oupled with w Slater’ Slater’ss eexperience xperience in micr micromachining machining om

makes mak es ffor o or a ccomprehensive omprehensive approach—the macro appr oach— —the macr o meeting the micro perspective. micr op ersspective.

“We’re bee real “W We’re learning l how to b real farmers,, w farmers who ar aree true engineers engineers,” ,” says.

Slater sa ayys. “Real “R Reeal farmers, farmers, they’re they’re not afraid of an anything. nything. I still get hung up on the Sili Silicon Valley mentality, likee icon V aalley ment ality, lik thinking I ha have ave to buy a thing to fix something. farmers,, the theyy just something g. But farmers mak make ke do. d . They’re do Th y’r T The ’ e the th rreal eall engineers engineers. i .

Theyy ccan anyy old pr problem The an fix fi an oblem with a skin skinny nny nail or an old tir tire— e— whatever’s around.” whate ver’s lying ar ound.”

Working W orkingg the land and learning o from lifelong around fr om the li iffeelong farmers ar ound him have ha ave enhan enhanced nced Slater’ Slater’ss engineering outlook, says. outlo ok, he h sa ayys. He applies the rrenewed enewed p perspective erspective eevery very da day. ay.

U.S. Survey The U .S. Geological Geological Sur vey hangs on to t soil maps ffor o or the entire entire ccountry, ountry, so o you you ccan an look l ok lo k up the h makeup mak eup off soil to see what cr crops ops do Slater eexplains.

You well in a rregion, e egion, xplains. Y o ou ccan’t an’t figure figure out how much w water’s ater’s there, though.

For ther e, thou ugh. F or that,, yyou ou need a sensor dow down wn in the dir dirtt that tells you you moisturee le level. eexactly xactly thee moistur vel.

Haynie Ha aynie y and a Slater en envision nvvision creating cr eating a ssystem yystem that uses cellphone cellphone ccommunication ommuniccation technolo technologies gies to broadcast br oadcast soil-moistur ssoil-moisturee levels levels e to a shar shared h ed d se server erver to monitor monitor. i . The h would signals,, pingsensors wo ould transmit signals ponging p onging da data ata to each other in a huge semiautonomous semiauton nomous net,, Slater explains. explains.

Theyy ccan’t The an n’t ccontrol ontrol the wind, but theyy ccan the an ccontrol o ol irrigation,, which ontr affects aff ffeects the qualit qualityy of the cr crop. op. Slater wants team w ants to te eam up with rresearchers esearchers at San JJose ose St State tate U University niversity to turn that vision into o a rreality. eality.

Haynie Ha ayynie has another plan—to figur figuree out the rregion’s egion’s frost frost zones zones..

The idea ttaps a into his eexpertise aps xpertise in process pr ocess en engineering. ngineering. Almost eevery very yyear, ear, eeven ven in these sunn sunnyy climes, climes, the frost fr ost ccomes. omees. If grap grapee vines push out their gr green een n sho shoots ots eeven ven a ffew ew da days ayys to too o so soon, on, the t frost frost burns them off. off ff..

Different Diff ffeeren nt grap grapes es bud at diff different ffeerent times.. Figuring times Figu uring out the temp temperature erature variations in sp specific ecific fr frost ost zones ccould p viticulturists figur figuree out ould help almost to the t da day ay when to plant and to the milee wher wheree to do it. ““All All of what A w we know is ab about out the varietals variet als th themselves,” hemselves,” Slater says. saayys. “We “W We know all ab aabout out the grap grapes, es, but less about here.” e.” about the land her

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Beffo Before ore Slater’ Slater’ss transf transformation fo ormation into a self f--proclaimed “ma ad scientist self-proclaimed “mad scientist”” (mad craz crazy, y, not mad angr aangry), y), Slater gra avvitated tow ard the ar ts. He DJ’ d gravitated toward arts.

DJ’d ffor or o his ccollege ollege radio st tation, pla ayed station, played in garage bands and to ook classes in took wine appr eciation lon ng b effo ore his appreciation long before rretirement etirement led him to o buying his vine yard in 20 03. vineyard 2003.

U nsurprisinglyy, the in ventor Unsurprisingly, inventor turned farmer has som me other ideas some to work on with Ha ayyn nie and SJSU Haynie SJSU,, lik ystem to measure measure likee building a ssystem heat in the ear th, which ffeects the earth, whiich aff affects final qualit qualityy of the gra grape. ape.

“W Wine i grap es all rip pen at slightly “Wine grapes ripen different diff ffeerent times times,” ,” Slaterr eexplains. xplains.

“Ther e’s a long rule - off--thumb “There’s rule-of-thumb aaverage verage g that we ccall all he eat summation, heat which tells us that eac ch diff ffeerent each different variet al needs a ccertain ertain amount varietal of heat to rip en. It’s It’s not not a precise precise ripen. numb er, but it ’s a w ay to gauge number, it’s way things .” things.”

Each gr owing ar ea has h a unique growing area heat summation value e, a different diff ffeerent value, numb er of da ayys at a ccertain e tain er number days temp erature. Pinot no oir grap es, ffor o or temperature. noir grapes, eexample, xample, need 2 0-- degree da ayys to 255 10 100-degree days rip pen well,, Slater eexplains. xpl plains. ripen When it ccosts osts so mu uch to plant a much vine yard and ttakes akes a fiv ve yyears ears e to rreach each vineyard five full pr oduction,, ther e’s a lot at st ake in production, there’s stake measuring the outc om me, which varies outcome, dramatic ally mile to mile m dramatically mile..

Slater’ yard rrests essts in a half fSlater’ss vine vineyard halfmaritime micr oclimatte, where where cool cool microclimate, weather variet als thrive. thrivve. Five Five miles varietals east into Gilr oy, it’s it’s maybe mayybe 10 degrees ma degrees Gilroy, hot ter, and those sam es would hotter, samee grap grapes wither sspecifics ecifics would wither.. Mapping the sp do a lot to b boost oost the qualit q qualityy of lo local cal varietals, variet als, Slater notes notes..

“It b behooves ehooves us to know k that informational inf fo ormational value si since ince it changes rapidly dep depending ending on yyour our eexact xact location,” lo cation,”” sa says ayys Slater Slater.. “I “ en envision nvvision making a huge arra array ay of o a vast amount of inf informational fo ormatio onal ssystems, ystems, eevery very mile or ttwo, wo, so we w ccould ould de velop a map of the soil’ develop soil’ss heat heat-summation zones to figur fi figuree out what variet als ar opriaate to plant varietals aree appr appropriate ther e.” theree in the first plac place.”

If he do es that, it would w mark the does first time an yone has studied s the anyone rregion’s egion’s winegr owing ccapabilities apabilities winegrowing so pr ecisely and in a w ay that helps precisely way an yone inter ested in planting p her e. anyone interested here.

Wine W ine i is a lo lot ot ab about out p perception. erception. P People eople buy a b otttl tle b ecause the lab el is bottle because label eeye-catching, ye-catchin ng, the theyy know something ab out the vine vvineyard yard or the ey trust its about they rreputation. eputation n. A recent recent sur vey conducted conducted survey b cal a wine asso ciation ffound o ound byy the lo local association that p eoplee asso ciate the 30 or so people associate South Ba ay wineries with the words words Bay “family”” and an nd lo cal.” local.

The mar rket p erception do esn’t market perception doesn’t rreally eally ackn nowledge that these small acknowledge wineries ccan a pr an oduce fine wines that produce rival thosee of major ccorporations. orporations.

The assum mption is that the market assumption theyy market value-priced value -priced e wines wines,, sa say ay for fo or $10 to $15 ab ottle, which w the ’s bottle, theyy do do,, but that that’s not all the they ey sell.

Y ou ccould o ou uld find lo cal wines on You local the shelv ess in major j sup permarkets shelves supermarkets and some ffood ood stor es. The mor stores. moree est ablished d wineries established wineries,, lik likee Guglielmo W iinery an nd JJ.. L ohr V iineyards & Winery and Lohr Vineyards W iines, mo ove tens of thousands of Wines, move ccases ases a yyear eaar and win ac colades in wine accolades ccompetitions. ompetitio ons. O thers, lik t, Others, likee Lighthear Lightheart, ar y ying to get the wor d out aree still tr trying word that the ven eexist, xist, let along craft a theyy eeven delicious qualit q qualityy wine (which the theyy do ffor or $19 to $40 o $ ab ottttle). bottle).

“W We ar cal,, we often ar y“We aree lo local, aree family familyowned,, bu ut we ’re tr ying to show but we’re trying p eople tha at we ccan an mak people that makee finer wines wines,,” Ha ayynie sa ayys. “W We’re working to mak Haynie says.

“We’re makee b ettter t win nes and to b ecome mor better wines become moree est ablished d in the minds of p eople.” established people.

Ha ayynie sa ayys he ’s tr ying to spr ead Haynie says he’s trying spread the wor d, through through the asso ciation word, association he heads t small lo cal wineries heads,, that local ccan an pr oduce top -shelf product. product. He produce top-shelf also hop ess the stories of the p eople hopes people b ehind eac ch winer y, and the Silic on behind each winery, Silicon Valley V aalley entr entrepreneurialism repreneurialism that seeps into lo local cal viticulture, v viticultur e, will app appeal eal to lo local cal agri-tourists aggri-tourists and wine lovers. lo vers. Thee valle valley’s y’s pr proximity oximity to an internatio international nal airp airport, ort,, hotels and major urb urban an ccenters enters should mak makee the quick get ggetaway away to the South Ba Bay ay an alluringg pr prospect, ospect,, he figures. figures. It’s It’s just that mor m moree people people need to think of the valle ey as a destination. valley “P People lik “People likee knowing how a wine w as made and who made it,”” Haynie Haayynie was sa ays y . “We “W We take take special special pride in b eing says. being able to telll p eople that we touched people eevery very b ottle t , we engineered engineered this bottle, pr oduct fr om start start to finish. It’s It’s a product from scienc e, bu ut alw ayys, it’s it’s a labor labor of science, but always, llove.” ove.”

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BLACK PUSSY

ROBERT ALTMAN

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ROBERT R OBE RT ALTMAN ALLT TMAN Studio Bongior Studio Bongiorno, no, Santa Clar Claraa Thu – 8pm A young womann holds a handlettered letter ed sign: “Drop “D Drop Acid Acid Not Bombs!”; the tall tall man behind her grasps gr asps a ffew ew flowers. floowers. This indelible black-and-whitee image—fr black-and-whit image—from om a protest— San Francisco Francisco aantiwar ntiwar pr otest— speakss volumess about the social speak and political fferment erment of the late 1960s. Photographer Photographer a Robert Robert Altman A ltman captured captured that brief roiling roiling eraa when idealism, er idealissm, communalism, drugs psychedelic dru gs and lots of rrock ock & roll roll fueled a new n gener generation. ation.

His work for for R Rolling ollling SStone ttone was street-level both str eet-leveel rreporting eporting and Altman’s portrait high art. A ltman n’s portr ait of a Hopper young Dennis H opper staring at and through through thee lens captur captures es actor/rebel. the essence of the t actor/r ebel.

Altman A ltman also took toook close-up shots

oof Jim Mor Morrison risson and Janis an Joplin p throes in the thr oess of o impassioned performances. perf ormancees. His images have appeared appear ed in publications rranging anging from fr om the Sann Fr Francisco ancisco Chr Chronicle onicle to The New Yorker Yoorker and The New York Yoork Times Tiimes. He H talks talks about his signs work and sig gns copies of his book, book The Sixties, at a the new art gallery Clara. in Santa Clar ra. (MSG)

SCOTTY SC OTT TY B BOY OY Los Gatos B Los Bar ar and Grill free Thu – 9pm; fr ee Las Vegas Las Vegas ha has as become a nightclub transplant destination. L.A. L.A. tr ansplant Scotty Boy was in on o the gr ground ound floor nightlife of this night life boom from from the beginning, about about 10 years ago. He Marquee, has held rresidencies esiidencies at Mar quee, TTabu, abu, a Body English, E Jet and several sever al other other clubs, delivering that house-music thumping ho ouse-music sound city’s that the city’ ’s scene is known ffor. or. Even his originals, which he co-wrote Houston’s Red, co-wr ote with witth Houston ’s DJ R ed,

are electro-dance tracks are hheavyy electr e o-dance tr acks best suite suited ed ffor or a Vegas Vegas club: “4am in Vegas,” Vegas,”” “Zombies on the Dancefloor” Danceflooor ” and “Discoteka.”” He’s He’s bringing all moree to Los a of this and mor Los Gatos, which wh hich will surely surely get crazy, crazyy, although although clubgoers are are advised to be careful—that careful eeful—that that whole “What What happens her heree stays her here” e” excuse won’t won’t fly in LLos os Gatos. ((AC) AC)

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JOAQUIN JOAQUIN Q BARTRA B ARTRA Playhousse, San Jose Playhouse, Fri – 9:30pm; 9:30 0pm;; $5 Francisco Bartraa San Fr anccisco DJ Joaquin Bartr said he wrote w ote his 2012 album wr Winter Mix M x for for people to chill out to, dance daance to, fuck to—or all three. three. Its Its diverse, nuanced sound certainly gives it the flexibility

to acco accomplish omplish that. The sound is airy, light aand nd airy y, yet filled e with deep grooves.

Att times, the music ffeels gr oovees. A eels almostt like lounge, though it is almos technically techni cally house. Bartra Bartra spent his fformative orrmative years bouncing between Peru Area, betwe en P eru and the Bay A rea, hearing different hearin ng very diff erent styles of music.. He took to playing the sax in jazzz bands but later switched electronic to elec ctronic music, into which filtered he hass fil tered all these different different influences. influen nces. He is currently currently a rresident esident at ““Light Light Down LLow” ow ” in San Francisco.

Frrancisco. (AC) (AC)

likee strange strange nonsensical e rramblings. amblings.

Myy favorite: favorite: “You “You have noo idea how w many rravioli avioli I spilled on the ground gr o ound and put in your pillow pillow.” .” aree quite thoughtful YYet, et, the lyrics ar andd sincer sincere. e. The music is wellexecuted high-energy exe ecuted high-ener gy pop-punk, with wit th elements of har hardcore dcore and even eve en the occasional slow WeezerWeezeresque esq que jam. Where Where they shine, though, aree quite tho ough, is live. They ar energetic—as ene ergetic—as one would expect a group gr o of superheroes oup superheroes to be. (AC) (AC)

KILL K ILLL THE B BATS ATS

Montalvo Montalvo o Arts Arts Center, Centerr, Saratoga Saratoga Fri – 8pm;; $36-$45

Los Gatos Los Gaatos LLodge, odge, g LLos os Gatos Fri – 5pm; 5 ; $2 LLocal ocal punk p rrockers ockers Kill the Bats seem may se eem like total goofballs. They do, aft after ter all, dr dress ess (sometimes) as Batman several Robins. a Batm man and sever al R obins. Not to mention men ntion their EEP—it’s P—it’s called Shatner Shatne err, you know know,, as in that Shatne er. The song titles all seem Shatner.

HUGH H UGH MASEKELA MASEKELA Att aan age when most people A ffall all back into the splendors of rretirement, etirement, 74-year-old 74-year-old Hugh Masekela Ma asekela goes on tour instead.

Thee South African African horn player player,, best bes st known ffor or his 1968 jazz single sin gle “Gr “Grazing azing in the Gr Grass,” ass,” rremains em mains rremarkably emarkably active. LLast ast year yea ar saw the rrelease elease of Friends,

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Apr 225 at 7:30pm, SJSU Event Center

THE ROLLING STONES May 8 at 8pm, HP Pavilion

WILD JAM With Macklemore, M May 9 at 7:30pm, HP Pavilion

MIRANDA LAMBERT With Dirk Dirks Bentley, May 11 at Shoreline

THE FOUR TOPS May 17 at 8pm, Campbell Heritage Theater

FLEETWOOD MAC May 22 at 8pm, HP Pavilion

JUANES May 24 at 7:30pm, Mountain Winery

LL COOL J May 25 at 7pm, Shoreline

BILLY IDOL May 26 at 7:30pm, Mountain Winery

JEWEL Jun 2 at 7:30pm, Mountain Winery

THE BEACH BOYS Jun 9 at a 7:30pm, Mountain Winery

PITBULL/KE$HA Jun 14 at Shoreline

CYNDI LAUPER Jun 19 at 7:30pm, Mountain Winery

VANS WARPED TOUR Jun 22 at 11am, Shoreline

MARIANNE FAITHFULL Jun 28 at 7:30pm, Montalvo Arts Center

with pianist Larry Willis, and Jabulanii, inspired by Masekela’s memories of South African wedding traditions. Masekela works in many modes, exploring African music, fusion, funk and pop sounds in later decades. He played with Afrobeat giant Fela Kuti and with Paul Simon on his Graceland tour. Throughout it all, Masekela has stood stalwart for social justice, having used his music and influence to protest apartheid back in the day and now to encourage African heritage restoration. (SL)

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ANTI-SOCIAL Homestead Lanes, Cupertino Sat – 8:15pm; $5 Though San Jose now claims them, punk rockers Anti-Social really

go back to Southern California, where they started as early as 1986, alongside a lot of thenunknown bands, like the Offspring and NOFX, that would come to define the ’90s Phat Wreck Chords and Epitaph punk sound. While a lot of the bands around then got poppier, Anti-Social stayed just as raw and angry as ever. They broke up in 1994 but later reformed in 2004. Now, they still get on stage and play punk rock like it’s the ’80s (before punk exploded and changed in every which direction).

They are led by lead singer Charlie Cordova. (AC)

BLACK PUSSY Blank Club, San Jose Sat – 9pm; $10 The story behind Black Pussy’s name is that they heard a rumor that it was the name the Rolling Stones originally wanted to call their song “Black Sugar.” Not

sure if that’s true, but it’s a good story. They got a lot more from story that song than just a name. Their music is really everything that was good about ’70s rock & roll: sexy, hard-rock grooves that sound like they are coming right from the musicians’ pelvises and not their brains. (AC)

contenders, from low-riders to jet cars. And not all of them travel by cars land—there will be airplanes as well. The event also features food booths and live music. (AR)

DREAM MACHINES

San Pedro Square Market Sat – 7pm Free

Half Moon Bay Airport Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm; $10-$20 Ever since the invention of the horseless carriage, people have poured an enormous amount of mechanical ingenuity, flights of design fancy and some sheer whimsy into the creation of motorized vehicles. The annual Pacific Coast Dream Machine show on the coast shows off all kinds of amazing creations, from vintage fire engines to land-speed

DAYDREAM NATION Daydream Nation celebrates its one-year anniversary with Oakland punk rockabilly band the Phenomenauts—and the surprise addition of Nathen Maxwell, of Flogging Molly, to the lineup. Also on tap: chiptune star Matthew Joseph Payne, of the former Glowing Stars, and San Jose rock band Usurper Vong. Since last April, San Pedro Square Market has hosted free, all-ages shows with up-and-coming Bay Area bands and surprise touring bands on a bimonthly basis. (AD)

VICTORIA JUSTICE Jun 29 at 7pm, SJSU Event Center

ROCKSTAR ENERGY MAYHEM FEST Jun 30 at 1:10pm, Shoreline

BEYONCÉ Jul 2 at HP Pavilion

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK Jul 7 and 12, HP Pavilion

RANDY NEWMAN Jul 18 at 7pm, Montalvo Arts Center

DAVID BYRNE/ST. VINCENT Jul 20 at Mountain Winery

BRUNO MARS Jul 25 at 7:30pm, HP Pavilion

JOHN MAYER Jul 26 at Shoreline

ONE DIRECTION Jul 30 at 7pm, HP Pavilion

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND Sep 8 at 7pm, Shoreline For music updates and contest giveaways, like us on Facebook at metrofb.com

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Thursday, 5pm; San Jose Museum of Art; $35–$45 The San Jose Downtown Association and HERcity present bimonthly networking events aimed to engage professional women in San Jose nightlife.

This month, local retailers present a pop-up shop and runway show featuring the latest fashion trends, called Spring Fashionista Fling. Also offered are hair, makeup and accessory tips from Brixton Hue Salon and Style Studio experts, followed by a chance to shop the Usuals and Friends spring fashion finds. Appetizers and drinks are served with a chance to meet other professional women in the Bay Area. (Amulya Datla)

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Broadway San Jose’s New Season

DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE shoppers have a lot more to look at with the opening of Japanese minimalist shop Muji last week in the plaza next to the Fairmont Hotel. Described by company execs as a lifestyle store, the 4,590square-foot retail space offers more than 2,000 items, from housewares and clothing to furniture.

Oct. 29–Sept. 14; San Jose The 2013–14 season for Broadway San Jose begins in October with an area premiere of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. In November, the series continues with a revival of Evita. To kick off 2014, Broadway San Jose presents a musical revue based on the songs of the Bee Gees. The roster also includes Jersey Boys and a tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber. More immediately, Broadway San Jose is prepping for Billy Elliot, which runs May 7–12 at the CPA. (Michael S. Gant)

Lights sprawl down from the ceiling, and the concept wall behind the registers is filled with featured products. The color palette of the shop is earthy and simple, which is clearly reflected in the products that are offered. “Muji’s philosophy is [based] on brandMuji quality goods,” says manager Kyoko Hirota. “We strive to cut any waste in production and costs; everything is colored 170 S. Market St., using natural dyes from plants.” Even the wood on the walls San Jose is salvaged and recycled from a barn in Texas, she adds.

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Clothing, such as tops, dresses and pajamas, are made from French and Belgian linen or organic cotton in light shades of grey, blue and pink. Women’s underwear and boxers are wrapped in plastic; T-shirts and pajamas are neatly folded.

Exhibit runs April 24–July 5; Mezcal Restaurant, San Jose One of the penumbral benefits of Silicon Valley Restaurant Week (see insert this issue) is the photo exhibit “From the Earth to the Spirits” by Alejandra Cano at Mezcal. The Mexican photographer’s images explore the world of the maguey plant and the drink it famously produces: mezcal. She reveals both the fields where the maguey flourishes and the historic Mexican bars where its effects can be felt. A reception takes place Wednesday, April 24, starting at 6:30pm. (Al Roberts)

*stage BABES IN HOLLYWOOD Tabard Theatre salutes the music of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. Runs thru May 5. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Sun, 2pm. $10-$35. Theatre on San Pedro Square, San Jose.

BEING EARNEST A new musical version of Wilde’s “The Importance of Being

Earnest,” from TheatreWorks.

Runs thru Apr 28. Tue-Wed, 7:30pm, Thu-Fri, 8pm. Sat, 2 and/or 8pm, Sun, 2 and/or 8pm. $23-$73. Mtn View Center for the Performing Arts.

A CHORUS LINE A Marquee production by Children’s Musical Theater San Jose. Runs thru Apr 29.

Thu, 7:30pm, Fri, 8pm, Sat, 2 and 8pm, Sun, 1pm. $30.

Montgomery Theatre, San Jose.

While clothing is the most prominently displayed product, Hirota says the housewares section is the most popular, with essentials such as laundry baskets, towels and linens. The second most popular area is the stationery section, which features a variety of sketchbooks and notepads made from recycled material and assorted pens and pencils.

DEATH TRAP A mystery play by Ira Levin, produced by South Valley Civic Theatre. Runs thru May 4. Fri-Sat, 8pm, Sun, 2:30pm. $15-$22. Morgan Hill Community Playhouse.

HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES John Guare’s comedy presented by Bus Barn Stage Company. Runs thru May 5. $24-$30. This week: Wed,

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The prices range from as low as 75 cents to more than a $1,000. Some furniture items, such as the oak dining tables and bed frames, are hot-priced items because they are made from a whole oak, Hirota says. The oak line is only available on the West Coast. Because the company takes pride in its motto of simple, minimal designs made with quality at lower prices, Hirota says Muji “hopes to be the starting leaders of this scene.”

Hirota says the crowd of more than 800 supporters at the grand opening reaffirmed her goal of expanding the customer base. She credits San Jose’s diverse community, Japantown and university students for the opening-day success. “We’re happy to be in the heart of downtown San Jose,” she says.

“Because we’re so simple, we’re highly adaptable and fit into every lifestyle.”

As a bonus, the store commissioned a custom shopping bag printed with some San Jose landmarks; the design was by local artist Tessie BarreraScharaga.—Thyra Phan

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ART HOUSE Come to ArtHouse!

An art and art-making block party

Saturday, April 27 12pm – 4pm South First & Market Streets in downtown San Jose’s SoFA Arts District (Between William and Reed Streets) FUN FOR ALL AGES! FREE Admission FREE Parking Information and event details: Livesv.com/Arthouse or call 408.283.8155

Presented by: San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), MACLA/Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, Notre Dame High School, San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles,

Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI), Higher Fire Clayspace, San Jose Jazz, ZERO1: The Art & Technology Network

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Bus Barn Theater, Los Altos.

LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES Dragon Theatre offers a tale of seduction and cruelty among aristocrats. Runs thru May 12. Thu-Sat, 8pm, Sun, 2pm. $15-$25. New Dragon Theatre, Redwood City.

MISS SAIGON A version of “Madame Butterfly”; presented by Palo Alto Players. Apr 27-May 12.

Preview Fri, 8pm. Opens Sat, 8pm. Also this week: Sun, 2:30pm. $23-$32. Lucie Stern Theater, Palo Alto.

OPERASANJOSE “Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi.” Runs thru Apr 28.

Fri, 8pm, Sun, 3pm. $51 and up.

California Theatre, San Jose.

PERSUASION A new adaptation of Jane Austen. Runs thru Apr 28.

Wed-Thu, 7:30pm, Fri-Sat, 8pm, Sun, 2pm. $115-$40. The Stage, San Jose.

PEAR SLICES New short plays. Runs thru Apr 28. Thu-Sat, 8pm, Sun, 2pm. $15-$30. Pear Avenue Theater, Mountain View.

PROOF Presented by Northside Theatre. Runs thru May 12. ThuSat, 8pm, Sun, 3pm. $15/$20.

Olinder Theatre, San Jose.

*concerts MISSION CHAMBER ORCHESTRA WIth guest violinist Lindsay Deutsch. Sat, 7:30pm. $10-$25.

Le Petit Trianon, San Jose.

JOHN ROBLIN JAZZ QUARTET Foothill Community Concert Series. Sun, 3pm. $10. Foothill Presbyterian Church, San Jose.

*art MUSEUMS CANTOR ARTS CENTER “Hauntings: American Photographs, 1845-1970.” Ends Jul 7. “More Than Fifteen Minutes:

Andy Warhol and Celebrity.” Ends Jun 30. Wed-Sun, 11am-5pm, Thu, 11am-8pm. Stanford.

DE SAISSET MUSEUM “Seeking Answers: Photographs

by Wynn Bullock.” “Face” Portraits by Valentin Popov.”

“Henrietta Shore: Understanding Nature.” All three end Jun 30.

Tue-Sun, 11am-4pm. Santa Clara.

MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HERITAGE “From Fiber to Fabric: A History of American Textile Production.”

Ends Aug 18. Fri-Sun, 11am-4pm.

Palo Alto.

SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF ART “Swans, Swine and Sirens.”

Artists influenced by Greek mythology. Ends Dec 1. “New Stories From the Edge of Asia: This/That.” Ends Sep 15. “Rising Dragon: Contemporary Chinese Photography.” Ends Jun 30.

Tue-Sun, 11am-5pm, closed Mon. San Jose.

SAN JOSE MUSEUM OF QUILTS & TEXTILES

METROACTIVE.COM SAN JOSE ICA “Parallax Views.” A group show of photographers using innovative techniques. Ends May 25. “Val Britton: Intimate Immensity.” Ends May 18.

“Judith Rothchild: Black Magic.”

Mezzotints. Ends May 18. TueFri, 10am-5pm, Sat, noon-5pm.

San Jose.

SEEING THINGS GALLERY “The Out of Towners.” Works by Jason Arnold, Andrew Mecum and Michael Hsiung. Tue-Fri, 11am-7pm, Sat, noon-6pm. 30 N. Third St, San Jose.

SNAKE & BUTTERFLY New works by Elka Eastly Vera.

Reception Fri, 7-9pm. Campbell.

STUDIO BONGIORNO “Impulse.” Works by Syd Dunton, Asha, Gary David, Robin Costa Freeman and Peter Catalfo. Ends Apr 29. Mon-Wed, 10am-7:30pm, Fri-Sat, 11am8:30pm, Sun, 10am-2pm. Santa Clara.

THOMPSON GALLERY

“Folk Indian Textiles From the Collection of Carol Summers.”

“Meditation in Space & Time: Junco Sato Pollack Sutra Chants Hangings and Stitch.” Both end Apr 28. Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm.

San Jose.

“The Mutability of Being.”

Works by Jon Seri. Ends May 17.

Art Building, SJSU.

TRITON MUSEUM OF ART

Local arts groups host a block party for art and art-making.

Sat, noon-4pm. MACLA, ICA, the Stage and more, downtown San Jose.

“2013 Photo Competition & Exhibition.” Ends Jun 23. “Clark Gussin.” Realist paintings. Ends Jun 23. Tue-Wed and Fri-Sun, 11am-5pm, Thu, 11am-9pm.

Santa Clara.

GALLERIES DOWNTOWN YOGA SHALA “Mind, Body, Soul: Collaboration.”

Works by Anthony Trayer and Tracey Ariga. Ends Apr 30. San Jose.

KALEID GALLERY “Child-Sight.” New pieces by Leah Jay. “Light and Soul Experiences in Natural and Cultural Landscapes.” Works by LAuruS Myth. Ends Apr 26. San Jose.

*events ARTHOUSE

DIY ART Poetry in response to art with Sally Ashton. Sat, 10am. San Jose Museum of Art.

PACIFIC COAST DREAM MACHINES Amazing cars, motocycles and more, plus food and music. SatSun, 10am-4pm. $10-$20. Half Moon Bay Airport.

PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE

MACLA

An event by HERS Breast Cancer Foundation to support breast cancer survivors.

Sheraton San Jose, Milpitas.

“Latino Art Now.” Ends May 18.

San Jose.

SILICON SHOWCASE

METRO LOBBY Photos by Daniel Valencia.

Runs through Apr. San Jose.

A change for students at Cogswell to show off their talents. Sat, 7pm. Cogswell College, Sunnyvale.

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;\$EXkli\[ FOR NEARLY 40 years, Berkeley photographer Richard Misrach has documented modern industry’s impact on nature. Two years ago, his 1991 photos of the Oakland Hills fire were exhibited at the Berkeley and Oakland Museums.

Now, his documentation of the Mississippi River delta between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, commissioned by Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, is on view at Stanford’s Cantor Arts Center.

Like all his work, these 21 large-format color photos—digitally printed from scanned 8-by-10-inch negatives—are beautiful but provocative. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010, and with fracking and the Keystone pipeline (not to mention oil addiction and corporate oligarchy) continually in the news, “Revealing the South: Richard Misrach’s Cancer Alley” could not be more timely.

Misrach: Revisiting That title, incidentally, comes from a local nickname for the South Louisiana’s polluted, profitable 100-mile stretch of river, with its 140 refineries and chemical factories, producing, Lee Friedlander: The along with plastics and toxins, high rates of environmental Cray Photographs disease among residents, the descendants of slaves once “sold down the river.”

Both through June 16 Notable photos of the “petrochemical landscape” include ecologically ravaged Alligator Bayou with its skeletal Cantor Arts Center, cypress trees, in Prairieville; a solitary fisherman watching Stanford the progress of an oil tanker at Norco; ghostly spherical storage tanks looming over the vestiges of the displaced town of Morrisonville; an abandoned trailer perched on tall pilings, surrounded by discarded furniture, oil barrels and tires, at Plaquemine; a crumbling, abandoned basketball court surrounded by an oil refinery at Norco; and the view from the state capitol’s observation deck across the river, at a sprawling Exxon refinery, in Baton Rouge.

Acting as an piquant counterpoint to Misrach’s depictions of industrial spoliation in the South are Lee Friedlander’s studies of the nascent computer industry, “The Cray Photographs.” Commissioned in 1986 by Cray Research (since merged with Silicon Graphics) to celebrate its 15th anniversary, these 79 modestly sized blackand-white silver-gelatin prints combine social document with Friedlander’s wryly deadpan humor: shots of Chippewa Falls’ small-town ordinariness give way to shots of hair-netted workers, some of them so intently focused that they suggest wax museum figures, perched amid labyrinths of steel boxes and tangled wiring.

In conjunction with the exhibit, on May 13 at 6pm, Misrach will discuss the Cancer Alley project at Annenberg Auditorium on the Stanford Campus.—DeWitt Cheng

and featuring Nelson Ojeda on piano

Bay Area Premiere April 26–28, 2013 Grados Inefables (Ineffable Degrees) is a daring new work of contemporary classical music which draws from the rich musical traditions of Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, its diasporas and the symbolic universe of freemasonry.

Performances: Friday, April 26, 2013/Doors open: 7:30pm, Performance: 8:00pm Opening performance by Las Bomberas de la Bahía. This female ensemble keeps Bomba, Puerto Rico’s oldest African influenced music and dance tradition alive in the Bay Area.

Saturday, April 27, 2013/Doors open: 7:30pm, Performance: 8:00pm Opening performance by La Misa Negra. A Bay Area favorite, La Misa Negra mixes traditional Latin cumbia and California funk.

Sunday, April 28, 2013/Doors open: 1:30pm, Performance: 2:00pm Opening performance by La Misa Negra.

TICKETS: $25 at the door, $20 advance $15 with valid student ID

Purchase online at www.macla.vbotickets.com/events or by phone (408)998-2783 Ext. 28 510 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 998-ARTE • info@maclaarte.org www.maclaarte.org

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Morocco’s Restaurant 873 Castro St., Mountain View; 650.968.1502 Located in the heart of downtown Mountain View, Morocco’s Restaurant offers a unique culinary experience for groups or for a romantic night out. Everything from carefully crafted dishes like tanginess, couscous and briwats, the floor-to-ceiling North African decor and warm hospitality make this place a hidden gem for those craving traditional Moroccan cuisine. The bar menu features a robust beer and wine selection and the restaurant plays host to a variety of events including live jazz and belly dancing.

Pasta Q 160 Castro St., Mountain View; 650.938.4147 The emphasis is on authenticity within a contemporary context at Mountain View’s Pasta Q. The menu features a full complement of pasta, seafood, steak and chicken. The casual atmosphere is enhanced by twice-a-day happy hours.

Scott’s Seafood 420 Castro St., Mountain View; 650.966.8124 Located in the heart of downtown Mountain View, Scott’s Seafood, formerly known as Cantankerous Fish, serves fresh seafood, pasta, steaks and chicken. Signature dishes include grilled salmon, mahi mahi, Australian lobster tail and roasted chicken. For vegetarians, tofu is served as an option. Scott’s has a full bar, and wine is also available to pair with meals.

Scratch 401 Castro St., Mountain View; 650.237.3121 Scratch in Mountain View features American cookery in an elegant setting. The cuisine is based on the premise of “simple food done well” and draws from American classics reflecting today’s influences and bounty of ingredients. Menu items include Southern fried chicken with cornbread muffins, ciderbrined pork chop, Hudson Valley duck breast with a huckleberry sauce, wild rice and walnuts, and chicken Fricassee, a childhood favorite of the owner made using his mother’s recipe.

PALO ALTO Figo Restaurant 326 University Ave., Palo Alto; 650.321.4075 New in Palo Alto, Figo offers upscale Italian cuisine, showcasing local, wild-caught seafood, grass-fed meats and Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza. The sleek, intimate interior makes sharing small plates and entrees easy and fun. Also noteworthy: Figo brings the mixology movement to the peninsula with handcrafted cocktails fashioned by Carlo Splendorini.

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156 Castro St., Mountain View; 650.386.6821 Located in the heart of Mountain View, Bushido Izakaya offers Silicon Valley diners the best of Japanese izakaya dining—an integral part of Japanese restaurant culture where people come together at casual “watering holes” to drink and enjoy unique small plates and authentic offerings that are satisfying for one or perfect to share.

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Gravity Bistro & Wine Bar 544 Emerson St., Palo Alto; 650.327.3161 While some humans may complain about the gravitational pull of this planet, and its knack for pulling us down into the sidewalk when we trip and fall, no one can complain about the Palo Alto restaurant that shares its namesake. Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar combines boutique wine, hand-crafted beers and delicious food. Beginning with the crushing of grapes, which flow down to the cellar, where they await maturity before exciting the palate of the lucky diner, Gravity Bistro and Wine Bar exemplifies the “restaurant from scratch” philosophy.

Il Fornaio 520 Cowper St., # 101, Palo Alto; 650.853.3888 Palo Alto’s Il Fornaio celebrates the diverse food of Italy with an ever-changing menu of regional cuisine that goes well beyond the same old spaghetti and meatballs. The restaurant surrounds diners in an elegant dining room backed with expert service and an Italian-heavy wine list.

Indo Restaurant & Lounge 3295 El Camino Real, Palo Alto; 650.494.9184 With a modern approach to Indonesian cuisine, Indo Restaurant & Lounge specializes in tasty cultural dishes such as the samosa and chicken satay while offering salads, various meats, seafood, noodles and vegetarian dishes. The dining area features modern yet sleek décor, including an outdoor patio with lights strung across the overhang.

Reposado 236 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto; 650.833.3151 Reposado serves traditional and inspired menus of regional Mexican cuisine in an upscale, beautiful setting. Chef Arnulfo “Arnie” Hernandez was born in the coastal Mexican state of Nayarit, but the food at his Palo Alto restaurant Reposado explores a range of cuisines from Mexico. The menu takes classics of Mexican cuisine and several lesser-known dishes REP OS A D O and gives them a smart, urbane spin.

Siam Orchid Organic Fine Dining 496 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto; 650.325.1994 Siam Orchid is an organic fine dining Thai restaurant in Palo Alto.

The restaurant offers unique modern Thai fusion dishes such as Thai samosas, gung hom sabai and nuea nam tok. Their goal is to bring diners a cutting edge culinary experience that is similar to the lifestyle of Thai people. All the selections on the menu are chosen from traditional and homemade Thai dishes.

REDWOOD CITY La Viga Restaurant 1772 Broadway St., Redwood City; 650.679.8141 Owner and master chef, Manuel Martinez, has a long history of creating delicious gourmet cuisine. As the executive chef of Palacio restaurant in Los Gatos and at the Left Bank Brasserie in Menlo Park, the chef de cuisine for the Reposado in Palo Alto and Brigitte’s French Restaurant in Santa Clara, Martinez learned the delicate art of not only Latin foods, but also of French and Mediterranean cuisine. Praised by culinary giants like Jacques Pepin, Anthony Bourdain and Marco Pierre White among others, he has used his knowledge to create original dishes focusing on a Latin influence with a seafood flavor for his restaurant, La Viga. All of his creations showcase fresh, local ingredients skillfully combined to create unique Latin seafood dishes.

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Before Andrew Before Andrew Welch Welch e became the owner and chef of Saratoga Saratoga rrestaurant estaurant duo wo C asa de C obre and The Basin, the San San Diego native worked orked days and nights Casa Cobre sinc arly 20s at ne arly eevery very position in the rrestaurant estaurant industr y. sincee his eearly nearly industry.

Attend an event and educate your palate!

Wine, Cheese & Charcuterie Saturday, May 11th, 7:00PM

Features the limited J. Lohr Cuvée Series and more A guided wine-paired tasting of three cheeses from The Little Cheese Shoppe and three salamis from Columbus Foods. Sip & Snack! $40.00 per person

Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Mixer Friday, May 31, 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy six pairings of J. Lohr wines, cheese and chocolate!

Cheese from The Little Cheese Shoppe and chocolate from The Chocolate Garage.

Complete the evening with Peet's Coffee & Tea. $30 per person J. LOHR SAN JOSE WINE CENTER 1000 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose 95126

For Tickets - contact Lisa: 408-918-2176 or visit the Tasting Room 10AM to 5PM daily

amily-run Italian plac W elch’s rrestaurant estaurantt eexperience xperience began at a ffamily-run an Welch’s placee in S San Diego wher e, he says, saays, the owner, owner, Raphaella, Raphaella, taught him h cooking cooking as well as where, rrestaurant estaurant manage ement. W elch would go on tto o open his first rrestaurant estaurant management.

Welch with one of R aphaella’s family family members in S un V alley, Idaho eturned tto o Raphaella’s Sun Valley, Idaho,, but rreturned Nor thern C aliforniaa shortly shortly thereafter. thereafter.

Northern California ently W elch originally ow wned the building in LLos os Gat os whe ere Manresa Manresa curr Welch owned Gatos where currently sits but w as able tto o fully own The Basin after selling the t building tto o David was Kinch. “It tak es a while w to mak ell-oiled,” W elch says takes to makee a machine that is we well-oiled,” Welch about star ting Thee Basin. ““The The first few few years years wer umpy, and the last starting weree b bumpy, nine yyears ears have be en ffantastic.” antastic.” Opened in 2009 asa de C obre came from been 2009,, C Casa Cobre a strong rrelationship elationsh hip between between Welch Welch and one of his chefs chefs at The Basin, M arcelino Hernand dez. ““We We just knew what we had; itt w asn’t lik Marcelino Hernandez. wasn’t likee we said, ‘He y, we w ant tto o oopen pen a M exican rrestaurant.’ estaurant.’ This rrestaurant esstaurant has lots of ‘Hey, want Mexican influenc es and ttouches.” ouches.” influences The rrestaurant, estaurant, whose wh hose name tr anslates tto o “house of ccopper,” opper,” dr aws its translates draws inspir ation from th he west -central M exican cit San nta Clar obre, inspiration the west-central Mexican cityy of Santa Claraa del C Cobre, wher e, Welch Welch explains, explaains, some great great copper copper works originate, originate, such as the ones where, that adorn the rrestaurant’s esttaurant’s walls. walls. Hernandez and his ffamily amily ar anta aree from S Santa Clar obre, wh here his father father has returned returned to to become become o Claraa del C Cobre, where a maestro of the old ccopper opper working gs. W elch eexplains xplains that C asa de Cobre’s Cob bre’s menu is influenc ed workings.

Welch Casa influenced by the slow attenttive proc ess of ccopper opper work, which mirrors the rregion’s egion’s slow,, attentive process ccooking ooking st yle. “It’s “It’s not about speed; it’s it’s not about taking taking shortcuts. shortcuts. And style. that ’s the w ay the ood ther e, ttoo.” oo.” that’s way theyy do their ffood there, W elch is passionat te about sustainable rresources, esources, particularly parrticularly with seafood. seafood.

Welch passionate Buying from S ausaalito fish pur veyor, T woXSea, W elch h says he is cconfident onfident Sausalito purveyor, TwoXSea, Welch that his seafood seafood is sustainably fished—he ’s not just tthrowing hrowing around what he fished—he’s describes as a ccommon om mmon buzzword with rrestaurants. estaurants. W elch adds that C asa de Welch Casa ays iintended C obre was was alw ntended ffor or his staff and that he would w lik o Cobre always likee someday tto pass it on tto o them ess in the rreturning eturning clientele c he has enjoy ed them.. He sees succ success enjoyed bet ween his ttwo wo restaurants restaur e ants and is confident confident in the flav fl ors he and M arcelino between flavors Marcelino have de veloped at C asa de C obre. “It’s “It’s a labor of love, love,, it ’s all I know and I lo ve developed Casa Cobre. it’s love —Jeff eff Cianci it tto o this day .”—Je day.”

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Arcadia 100 W. San Carlos St., San Jose; 408.278.4555 A subtly elegant San Jose restaurant, Arcadia is known for serving contemporary American steakhouse cuisine alongside classics like ahi tuna tartare with sesame oil and hot peppers. An exhibitionstyle kitchen allows patrons to watch as the chefs prepare favorites like filet mignon and bone-in specialties, and the extensive boutique wine list presents inspired pairing options.

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50 W. San Fernando St., Suite 1700, San Jose; 408.971.9300 Talk about a room with a view. Located atop the Knight Ridder building in downtown San Jose, the newly renovated Silicon Valley Capital Club not only has one of the best views in Silicon Valley, but with chef Michael Miller at the helm it’s got one of the region’s most talented chefs. The club offers members and their guests dishes like charred tomato soup, pepper crusted pork chops, black bass and steamed Maine lobster.

Fahrenheit Restaurant 99 E. San Fernando St., San Jose; 408.998.9998 Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge, located in the heart of downtown San Jose, uses organic and sustainable ingredients in a “farm to table” approach featuring the best produce, poultry, fish and meat available from local farmers, ranchers and fishermen. These ingredients provide the inspiration behind their ever-evolving menu.

Wild herb crusted halibut, blackened Painted Hill Farms New York steak, ahi tuna tartare tostada, pastrami pork belly and Kurobuta pork ribs are just some of the samples on the seasonal menu. The beverage program adopts the same philosophy, featuring boutique wines and beer from local vineyards and breweries, and delicious craft cocktails created by master mixologists.

Firehouse No. 1 Gastropub 69 N. San Pedro St., San Jose; 408.287.6969 From succulent pork belly sliders to house made paté on the charcuterie plate and an incredible house-made burger—this is not typical bar food. Paired with hand-made cocktails, exclusive craft beers and superb wines, the fare at Firehouse No. 1 Gastropub offers an experience unlike any other bar. Located in downtown San Jose in San Pedro Square.

Il Fornaio 302 S. Market St., San Jose; 408.271.3366 Il Fornaio is a classy Italian restaurant providing authentic cuisine. Whether craving some risotto alla Milanese, pasta arrabbiata, fine rotisserie chicken or filet mignon, this San Jose restaurant provides it all and provides it well. Il Fornaio’s elegant interior, wide windows and fully stocked bar make it a cozy venue for curious gourmands.

La Catalana España 3720 N. First St., San Jose; 408.324.1321 Escape to the pleasures of Spain at La Catalana where chef Montserrat Roselló, who comes to the Silicon Valley from Barcelona, expresses her passion for Spanish cuisine. Serving many traditional tapas, paella, boutique wines from Spain and sangria, La Catalana provides local residents with the opportunity to indulge in a small piece of Spain right in their own backyard.

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Inspired by the best Inspired besst of Japanese izakaya izakaya dining and a local need ffor or a sustainable approa ach tto o Asian se afood in the he art o on V alley, Bushido approach seafood heart off Silic Silicon Valley, ountain View has in M h brought in eexecutive xecutive chef Isamu Isam mu Kanai Kanai and upped its Mountain game. With a new arr ay of sushi off erings, as well as a mor array offerings, moree tightly honed ffocus ocus on ccontemporary ontempo orary iz akaya dining epresents an integr al par izakaya dining,, Bushido rrepresents integral partt of Japanese rrestaurant estauran nt culture culture where where people come come together togetther at casual “watering “watering holes to drink and d enjoy unique small plates. holes”” to A fter tr aining in th he iz akaya st yle ffor or ffour our yyears ears in thee gr eater T okyo ar ea, After training the izakaya style greater Tokyo area, K anai spent six yyears ears a at S an Fr ancisco’s Blow fish S usshi bef ore he ading up Kanai San Francisco’s Blowfish Sushi before heading the kitchen at Ki Iz zakaya and S ustainable S ushi. His cr ccreations eations have been Izakaya Sustainable Sushi. showcased at the M onterey Bay A quarium’s annual ““Cooking Cooking ffor or Solutions.

Monterey Aquarium’s Solutions.”” et in harmony with “I envision a menu ffor or Bushido that is at once once casual,, yyet the se asons, the en nvironment and the palate, anai says. “Iz akayas should seasons, environment palate,”” K Kanai “Izakayas be fun plac es, not stiff and fformal. ormal. T owards that end ll be rrefining efining the places, Towards end,, I’I’ll dinner options so that t diners can enjoy an arr ay of sm mall plates including array small grilled, br aised, yyakitori akkitori and fried items that pair well with our full bar menu braised, and ar satisfying for for one or perfect perfect to to share.” share.” aree satisfying The new menu of iizakaya zakaya dishes, often rreferred eferred to to ass Japanese tapas, rreinvents einvents Bushido favorites favorites such as its eexclusive xclusive okonomiyaki, okon nomiyaki, a Japanese sav ory pancak rved on sizzling platter with a choic ce of mixed se afood, savory pancakee ser served choice seafood, Bulgogi beef or bac con mochi and mor akitori sk ewers with a bacon moree than a dozen yyakitori skewers choic wo hous se dipping sauc es. choicee of ttwo house sauces.

Grilled, br aised and d fried small-plate options include salted and grilled whole braised squid, miso-marin ated ccod od and beer -battered calama ari ser ved with ttobiko obiko miso-marinated beer-battered calamari served aioli. Throughout the t menu, vegetarianfriendly dishes dishees feature feature seasonal, seasonal, vegetarian-friendly local ingr edients. ingredients. ““Just Just as the impor t e of se tanc asonality translates translates tto o the t changing déc or at importance seasonality décor Bushido o er impeccable Japanese flav ors with w a high-qualit y, Bushido,, we now off offer flavors high-quality, environmentally fr iendly eexperience xperience by using sustaina able fish, se asonal friendly sustainable seasonal e, and organic, natur al me ats,” owne teven Y en says in and local produc produce, natural meats,” ownerr S Steven Yen describing the cheff change. “Isamu is hoping tto o pr eseerve the art art of izakaya izakaya preserve and sushi ffor or futur re generations. generations. His cuisine eevokes vokes the t deep flav ors of our future flavors home ccountry ountry with h an aawareness wareness of ttoday’s oday ’s environm mental cconcerns, oncerns, which environmental we belie ve Silic on V alley diners appr eciate.” believe Silicon Valley appreciate.”

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Los Gatos Brewing Company 163 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose; 408.292.9928 Designed to quench the growing thirst for fine beers, the Los Gatos Brewing Company isn’t just a “brew pub,” but a great restaurant serving the freshest and finest in California cuisine. In downtown San Jose, this will definitely be the place to see and be seen.

Award–winning microbrews, an outstanding menu with good prices, top food reviews and just a fun place to be, the new Los Gatos Brewing Company at San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose is something you just HAVE to try!

Mezcal 25 W. San Fernando St., San Jose; 408.283.9595 Mezcal serves authentic Oaxacan cuisine in a contemporary setting in downtown San Jose. Traditional regional dishes including three kinds of mole—negro, coloradito and estofado— are on the menu, along with beef, pork and chicken dishes.

Mezcal has a mezcal and tequila bar with many specialty brands and an open-air courtyard patio.

Morton’s, The Steakhouse 77 Park Ave., San Jose; 408.947.7000 Downtown San Jose’s Morton’s, The Steakhouse draws upon more than 30 years of tradition. Morton’s cooks USDA primeaged beef at temperatures that reach up to 1800 degrees. It also serves fresh fish and seafood, including lobster, along with hand-picked produce, appetizers and elaborate desserts.

Nemea Greek Taverna 96 S. First St., San Jose; 408.279.4225 Under the guidance of chef Luis Moreno and inspired by the Greek heritage of the Tsigaris family, Nemea Greek Taverna offers authentic Greek cuisine with large portions, high-quality food and the pleasure of upscale dining with the comfort of Mediterranean hospitality. A large open charcoal grill allows chef Moreno and his team to prepare wonderfully grilled Greek meat and seafood specials. Nemea’s menu heavily features lamb, a staple of Greek cuisine.

The Grill on the Alley 174 S. Market St., San Jose; 408.294.2244 Classic American dishes served with modern flair, the menu at the Grill on the Alley is sure to suit the tastes of every guest.

Steaks from filet mignon to New York pepper steak are cooked to perfection, and there is always a fresh fish selection (even gluten-free ones). Appetizers include fried calamari, artichoke dip, crabcake and steak tartar. For a more nostalgic meal, chicken pot pie, meatloaf and roasted brick chicken are also on the menu.

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90 S. Second St., San Jose; 408.291.0677 Whether you’re seated inside or out, the Loft Bistro is one of downtown’s premier good times restaurants. The menu offers simple but satisfying dishes like grilled pork tenderloin, pankocrusted chicken breast and braised lamb shanks. The lively bar adds to the appeal, and on warm days and nights be sure to grab a spot at the outdoor, second story patio that looks over the downtown scene below.

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SAN S AN JOSE E ((SANTANA SANT TANA A ROW) ROW) O Blow Blowfish fish S Sushi ush hi to D Die ie F For or 3355 55 Santana R Row, ow, S Suite uite 1010, San Jose; 4 408.345.3848 08.345.3848 Blowfish Blow fish Sushi Sushi is par part rt rrestaurant, estaurant, par partt ccool ool plac placee tto o hang out. On an aver age night you will enc ounter a slew w of pr etty people, people pretty pretty cocktails cocktails average encounter pretty and pr ettty eye-pleasing eye-pleasing plates such ass the “pyramid “pyramid of tartar, tartar,” a pretty ttowering owering cconcoction oncoction of rraw aw salmon, tu una, av ocado and potat o chips. The tuna, avocado potato ambienc eats rresonating esonating through a state ambiencee is sleek and modern with be beats state-of -the-art sound system or being spun n by a live DJ, and Japanese anime of-the-art str eaking across the screens. screens. Don’t Don’t miss misss the “oyster “oyster roulette,,” a half streaking dozen oyster shooters laden with ikur a quail eggs and ponzu sauc a, e. ikura, sauce.

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KATSUHIKO K ATS T UHIKO H HANAMURE A ANAMU RE KATSU K AT TS SU Katsuhiko Hanamur Katsuhiko Hanamuree (Katsu) (Katsu) is the executive executivve chef of the new Silicon Silicon Valley Valley rrestaurant estauran nt K atsu Los Los Gatos.

Gatos. Born and rraised aised d in the small cit Kaseda in Katsu cityy of Kaseda the K agosshima pr efecture of Japan, chef Katsu Kattsu moved moved to to the United S tates Kagoshima prefecture States with his ffamily amily in 19 76.

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He gr ew up u in the food food and restaurant restaurant world, world d, first helping in the kitchen of grew his ffamily amilyy bak ery and then beginning his cu linary career career as a teenager at the bakery culinary fformer ormer Ot tani Hotel and Garden in LLos os Angeles.

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Otani Chef K atsu also work ed at A Thousand Cr aness R estaurant under the dir ection Katsu worked Cranes Restaurant direction of Japanes se master chef S aga, then at the C om mmodore Perry Perry where where he gained Japanese Saga, Commodore Fr ench-baased cooking cooking knowledge under the d irection of chef Willie Miller.

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French-based direction His culina ary talents also rresulted esulted from the guidance gu uidance of Nobuyuki M atsuhisa, culinary Matsuhisa, the ffamed amed d chef of Nobu, M atsuhisa and Ubo n rrestaurants. estaurants. Chef Nobu sa w Matsuhisa Ubon saw somethin ng special in K atsu and ttook ook him und der his wing and guided his car eer. something Katsu under career.

Sinc olved in nu umerous M atsuhisa and Nobu Sincee the late 1980s, he has been inv involved numerous Matsuhisa rrestaurants. estaurantts. His culinar endeavors have includ ded the position of sushi chef at culinaryy endeavors included M atsuhisaa LLos os Angeles and Nobu LLos os Angeles, and eexecutive xecutive Chef at M atsuhisa Matsuhisa Matsuhisa A thens M thens, atsuhisa Myk onos and Nobu in Badr utt’s P alace in S tM t. oritz oritz.

Athens, Matsuhisa Mykonos Badrutt’s Palace St. Moritz.

Chef K atssu is known ffor or catering high-profile high-profile eevents vents ffor or the A udrey Hepburn Katsu Audrey F oundation, C artier F oundation and the R ed d Cross, and has ccoordinated oordinated Foundation, Cartier Foundation Red priv ate parties paarties for for top top Holly wood celebrities. celebritiess. private Hollywood A atsu LLos os Gat os, he prides himself on procu uring ingr edients from the freshest freshest Att K Katsu Gatos, procuring ingredients and most sustainable sour ces and makes makes eevery verry eff ort tto o buy locally oday, he he sources effort locally.. T Today, mak es hi os Gatos Gatos and is eexcited xcited to to be par on V alley makes hiss home in LLos partt of the Silic Silicon Valley rrestaurant estauran nt scene. scene.

SAN SAN JOSE J (ROSE (ROSE GARDEN) GA ARDEN) Zona Z ona R Rosa o osa 1411 14 11 The A Alameda, lameeda, San Jose; 4 408.275.1411 08.275.1411 Zona Z ona R Rosa’s osa’s dishes hono honor or the ccookery ookery of M Mexico exico with a ffocus ocus on masa. The esss their tortillas tortillas using fr esh, organicc Theyy hand pr press fresh, ccorn orn masa from LLa a Fincaa in Oakland. The Theyy strive tto o be a ffarmarm m-

3355 55 Santana R Row, ow, San Jo Jose; ose; 4 408.423.5400 08.423.5400 Citrus rrestaurant estaurant ccombines ombines a smar smart, t, so sophisticated ophisticated setting with an upscale ste steakhouse akhouse menu that ffeatures eatures e expertly experrtly t prepared prepared steaks, steaks, aks chops and se afood. From Angus New Y o ork st teak tto oC olorado lamb chops seafood.

York steak Colorado tto o Ha waiian ahi tuna, your dinner star rtts with the finest ingr edients Hawaiian starts ingredients av vaailable. Entr ees are are complemented complemented with w an array array of gourmet tak es available.

Entrees takes on classic side dishes, including a ffeatured eatu ured mashed potato potato of the day ((such such as w asabi and chipotle flav orss) and a Fr ench fries with white truffle wasabi flavors) French essencee and fine herbs. Flav essenc Flavorful orrfful veget vegetarian tarian plates ar aree also av available. vaailable.

LLB B ST STEAK EAK 334 Santana R Row, ow, Suite Suitee 1000, San Jose; 4 408.244.1180 08.244.1180 LB S Steak teak is a distinctive rrestaurant estauran nt that rreflects eflects the charm of its surroundings g and neighbors, g , while w acclaimed chef chef-owner -owner Roland Roland Passot Passot adds a new flair tto o ste steaks. aks. The ccontemporary ontemporary modern American ste steak ak house sho showcases owcases natur naturally ally rraised aised prime me meats, freshest ats, line caught fish, onlyy the fr eshest local and organically grown produc produce, e, handcr handcrafted rafted ccocktails ocktails and an elegant wine progr program. am.

Village California Califforrnia Bis Bistro tro & Wine Bar B 3378 78 Santana Row, Row, #1035, #1035, 5 San Jose; 408.248.9091 408.248.9091 A chic bistro and wine bar at S Santana antana R Row, ow, the Village Village’s ’s clientele spans mid-shopping lunc lunches ches tto o dinner dates. The alifornia-inspired e cuisine crafted crafted from menu highlights C California-inspired seasonal, sourced ingredients. seasonal, locally sour ced ingr edien nts. The wine list emphasizes boutique wineries from around th thee world, with more more than 300 selections, including many half bo bottles. ottles.

SAN S AN JOSE E ((SOUTH) SOUTH) 300 San Jose 5420 54 20 Thornwood Dr., Dr., San Saan Jose; 408.578.8500 408.578.8500 LLocated ocated inside the bowling alle alleyy 3300 00 S San an Jose is a rrestaurant estaurant that ser serves ves unique, upscale rregional egion nal American fare. fare. From pizza pizza to handmade to hamburgers, hamburgers eeverything verything is hand dmade by eexecutive xecutive chef Edward K.. Por Porter, dough, sauce—even Edward K ter, including the do ough, the sauc e—even the hand-pressed hand-pressed burgers. With a micro-bistro miccro-bistro approach to to dining, dining, guests can bowl while ordering ffood oo od from the lane captain who will take take the orders. Most Most of the it items tems ar aree made to to pick up and eat, eat, and guests rreceive eceive one bill at the end of the night.

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BRANDON’S BR ANDON N’S R RESTAURANT EST TAURANT Philippe R Raynaud aynaud iss a native of the V Vendee endee region region on the t Western Western coast coast France. fresh seafood seasonal availability of Fr ance. The fr esh h se afood and se asonal av ailability of the fruits and marché ché wer weree influencing his palate paalate from an early early vegetables at the lo ocal mar local After training France, Raynaud way age. A fter finishing his chef tr aining in Fr ance, R aynau ud ccooked ooked his w ay efining hiss presentation throughout hotels iin n Europe and Bermuda rrefining presentation skills and techniques. In LLondon ondon he became chef /director off two two successful successful bistros chef/director ffor or eight yyears. ears. In 19 998 he left LLondon ondon tto pening of A .P P. S tump’s o help in the oopening 1998 A.P. Stump’s in downt own S an Jo ose. downtown San Jose.

SAN S AN JOSE E (WEST) (WEST) Blue M Mango ango F Fine i T ine Thai hai Cuisine 4996 49 96 S Stevens tevens Creek Blvd Blvd., d., S San an Jose; 4 408.248.7191 08.248.7191 As soon as you walk walk in, the painting of o W Wat at Arun ““Temple Teemple of the Dawn” Da wn” makes makes you feel feel like like you’ve you’ve gott the best seat seat along the Chaopr aya River in Bangk ok. The cuis sine and ambienc Chaopraya Bangkok. cuisine ambiencee of Blue M ango is i a blend bl d off tr ttradition adition diti and d tr ttrend. en nd. dT aakke a look l k att the th Chef Ch f’s Mango Take Chef’s R ecommendations ffor or rrenovations enovations off tr aditional dishes, such as Recommendations traditional pattay cha-cha of the se a. The menu is eextensive, xtensive, pattayaa pad Thai and chacha-cha-cha sea. with a separ ate vegetarian menu. C om me in and find out ffor or yourself separate Come why Blue M ango w as vvoted oted Best Thaii F ood 2011 and Best V egetarian Mango was Food Vegetarian 2011 in Silic on V alley by rreaders eaders of thee SSJJ Mer Silicon Valley Mercury cury News.

Kyusu K yyusu Burmes Burmese se Cuisine 13 1312 12 S Saratoga aratoga A Ave., ve., S San an Jose; J 4 408.682.0777 08.682.0777 Co-owner C o-owner M Monaye onaye Win Win’s ’s menu is b based ased on his mother mother’s ’s authentic rrecipes, ecipes, which cover cover an interesting interesting blend of popular to Burmese ffood, ood rregional ood, egional dishes particular particular t to the Shan region region influenced and some special homemade cconcoctions. oncoctions. o Although influenc ed by its neighbors, Burmese ffood ood is entirely entir e ely its own cuisine. The tea-leaf te a-leaf salad, ffor or instanc instance, e, a ccommon omm mon dish all oover ver Burma, nearby teaa le leaves is quite unusual—no other ccountry ountry ne arby uses te aves ffor or eeating ating inste instead ad of steeping steeping.. Other standout s dishes include seik tar chet, or goat stew stew,, and shan kuak kuak swe, which is a ric ricee noodle chicken, peanuts For SVRW, soup with chick en, pork, veggies, pe p anuts and garlic. F or SVR W, Kyusu K yusu is off offering ering a thr three-course ee-course meal meal for for $25.

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Born and rraised aised in Bergamo B Bergamo,, Italy Italy,, in the LLombardi ombardi rregion, Pala ala brings eextensive xtensive egion, P culinaryy tr training and Santo. young loved culinar aining an nd eexperience xperience tto o Vin S anto. As a you ung boy he lo ved spending time in th he kitchen and began working in rrestaurants estaurants at age 14 the 14.. As soon as he w as of age, a he began studies at the S an Pe llegrino Hotel School, was San Pellegrino wher completed the thr ee-year culinary culinary arts arts program. program. a Cooking Cooking has become become wheree he completed three-year a lif elong occupation occupatio on and passion. P ala has held eexecutive xecutive chef duties in lifelong Pala se veral le ading C alifornia rrestaurants. estaurants. His tr aining, eexperience xp perience and eexpertise xpertise several leading California training, bring a unique st ylee to to the authentic Italian plates served served v at Vin Santo.

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NEMEA NE MEA GR GREEK REEK T TAVERNA AV VERNA Chef LLuis uis M Moreno oreno of o Neme Nemeaa T Taverna averna is a bit lik likee a culi culinary inary pock pocketknife— etknife— building on an eexperience xpeerience of diff erent flavors flavors tto o cr eatte a rrepertoire epertoire that truly different create is global cuisine. Th he Y ucatan native began by le arnin ng all he ccould ould from his The Yucatan learning C atalonian gr andm mother, who taught him the secr etss of Spanish cuisine.

Catalonian grandmother, secrets C oming tto o America a, M oreno began work as a dishw assher at a M editerranean Coming America, Moreno dishwasher Mediterranean rrestaurant estaurant but quic ckly mo ved tto o a line ccook ook when his chef sa w that he w as quickly moved saw was eeager ager g and quick q tto o le arn. learn.

M oreno continued continued tto o adv ance in kitchen positions at Italian, Fr ench and Moreno advance French Spanish rrestaurants. estaurantts. In 19 95, at the ccontinued oreno ontinued urgingg of a friend, M 1995, Moreno agr eed to to join the team t am at Michelin-r te ated K okkari in S an Fr ancisco, known ffor or agreed Michelin-rated Kokkari San Francisco, fine Gr eek cuisine. Up to to that point, Moreno Moreno admits that that he had no clue what Greek Gr eek cuisine was. was. He soon ffell ell in lo ve with the flav orrs of olives, fr agrant Greek love flavors fragrant spic es and sav ory llamb. amb. M oreno work ed at K okkari ffor o se or veral yyears, ears, wher spices savory Moreno worked Kokkari several wheree he w as able tto o soa eek ccooking ooking with the similarr eeagerness agerness he eexpressed xpressed was soakk in Gr Greek arrning from his gr as a young boy le andmother. M oren no work ed his w ay tto o learning grandmother.

Moreno worked way chef de cuisine, un til he decided it would be best tto o have h mor to enjoy until moree time to his ffamily. amily.

M oreno was was able tto o step back ffor w position wher as or a brief time at a new Moreno wheree he w was able tto o work ffewer ewer hours. Enjoying the new fr ee time with his family family Moreno Moreno free w as happy but w ass soon ffaced aced with a tempting off er tto o be eexecutive xecutive chef ffor or was was offer an upc oming Gr eekk rrestaurant estaurant in S an Jose. upcoming Greek San Approached by thee T sigaris ffamily amily in their planning ffor o Nemea, or Nemea, M oreno Tsigaris Moreno jumped on as eexecutive xecutive chef after an OK from his family—Moreno fam mily—Moreno would now be ffaced aced with de veeloping a fr esh new menu around a cuisine he had only developing fresh le arned within the decade. learned Dr awing inspir ation n from his past eexperiences xperiences and wi th the help of the Drawing inspiration with T sigaris ffamily, amily, Moreno Mor o eno says that his menu reflects reflects the th he great great flavors flavors he Tsigaris k knows and d lo lloves. ves. Neme N a’s menu he h avily il ffeatures eatur t es lam llamb, mb, b a staple t l off Gr G eekk Nemea’s heavily Greek cuisine, but also Gr reek fish such as branzino, branzino, authentic authenttic mezethes (Greek (Greek Greek small plates g kabobs. M oreno describes Ne emea as being plates)) and grilled kabobs.

Moreno Nemea tr aditionally Gr eek but of ccourse ourse his global eexperience xperience finds its w ay tto o traditionally Greek way inspir ation. ““When When n you ar chef, there there is a certain certain point point in your life life when inspiration. aree a chef, you fforget orget where where the the flavor flavor may have originally ccome ome from— the kitchen is from—the C universal. universal.””—Jeff Cianci

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Piatti P iatti Ristorante Ristoran nte & Bar 33905 905 R Rivermark ivermark P Plaza, laza, S Santa anta Clara; 4 408.330.9212 08.330.9212 Santa S anta Clar Clara’s a’s Piatti off offers ers an eeasy-to-love, asy-to-love, rrefined efined approach tto o Clara’s Plaza, Italian ffood. ood. Located Located in Santa Santa Clar a’s Rivermark Plaz a, Piatti offers hard-to-resist off ers hardto-resist dishes like like saffron saff ffron marinated grilled quail, ziti with wild boar rragu, agu, beer beer-braised -braiseed ccornish ornish game hen, grilled LLoch och Duar Duartt salmon and mustard cr crusted rusted grilled Niman R Ranch anch pork tenderloin. The eextensive, xtensive, Italian Itallian heavy heavy wine list makes makes great a gr eat match. The restaurant restaurant also offers offers a great great happy hour likee fried risotto balls with bar snacks lik risotto ba alls filled with mushrooms house-made mozzarella cherryy tomato and Parmesan, Parmesan, house -made mozz a ella with cherr ar tomato medleyy and arugula, and prosciutt prosciutto medle o with pickled vegetables and rosemaryy bread. housemade rosemar bread.

SARATOGA S ARA AT TOG GA Casa C asa D Dee Cobre Cobree 14560 14 560 Big Basin W Way, ay, S Saratoga; aratoga; 4 408.867.1906 08.867.1906 Casa C asa de C Cobre obre is the product of Thee Basin owner Andrew Andrew Welch Welch and chef M Marcelino arcelino Hernandez Hernandez-Perez, -Perrez, inspir inspired ed by the Michoacán cityy of copper cit copper craftwork, craftwork, S Santa anta Cla Clara ra del C Cobre. obre. LLarge arge ccopper opper pots and pans eexpressing xpressing the village’s villagge’s artisan artisan work decorate decorate the rrestaurant estaurant w alls. The cit here chef Marcelino Marcelino and his walls. cityy is also w where ffamily amily ar aree from, and Casa Casa de Cobre’s Cobre’s menu reflects reflects the heritage and pride of M Mexico. exico. M Meats eats car carefully efully marinated with authentic flavor entomatado Michoacán flav or and slowly ccooked, ooked, such as their ent omatado or carnitas, ar aree very very popular. popular. Casa Casa de d Cobre Cobre prides itself on its sourced naturally meats. use of sustainably sour ced fish and d natur ally rraised aised me ats.

SUNNYVALE S UNNYV VA ALE IIll P Postale ostale 127 W W.. Washington Washington A Ave., vve.,, Sunnyvale; Sunnyvale; 4 408.733.9600 08.733.9600 In the he heart art of S Sunnyvale, unnyvale, Il Postal Postalee ser serves ves Italian American cuisine in the hist historic oric brick buildingg that w was as onc oncee the home of S Sunnyvale’s unnyvale’s post offic office. e. Its open n kitchen, the rrestaurant’s estaurant’s ccenterpiece, enterpiece, pr prepares epares pasta, fish, me m meat at and vegetarian/vegan options. Il Postale also has a full wine list and wines by the glass, a full bar and outside patio dining d dining..

Pezzella’s P ezzella’s Villa Villa Napoli Napoli 1025 10 25 W W.. E Ell Camino, Camino, S Sunnyvale; unn nyvale; 408.738.2400 408.738.2400 Sincee 19 Sinc 1957, 57, ffamily-owned amily-owned rrestaurant estauran nt Pezella Pezella’s ’s has been ser serving ving traditional tr aditional Italian dishes from rigat rigatoni toni tto o eggplant parmesan and ve al piccata. Its signatur dish hes contain contain fr esh and veal signaturee dishes fresh Villa V illa Napoli Napoli seasonal se asonal ingr ingredients. edients. The dining area arrea features features wooden beam beam cceilings eilings and ar ched door ways, inclu uding an outside R omanarched doorways, including Romanst yle patio with a fountain fountain covered covered d in flowers. Pezella’s Pezella’s has style an eextensive xtensive wine list ranging ranging from m light tto o medium tto o fullbodied wines.

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Chef M Montserrat ontserrat R Rosello osello kne knew w she w wanted anted tto o ccombine ombine her pass passion sion ffor or cooking and Spain when she cr eated LLaa C atalana España, a rrestaurant esttaurant that cooking created Catalana traditional tapa as and paellas from Bar celona. Insp pired by specializes in traditional tapas Barcelona.

Inspired celona, cheff R osello wanted wanted tto o bring a taste off her cultur tapeterias in Bar Barcelona, Rosello culturee to C alifornia while rreminding emindingg her of home. Named after the jagged jagged mountain to California Barcelona where where she was was born b and rraised, aised, she disc overed herr passion ffor or in Barcelona discovered cooking when she w as a littlee girl. cooking was “Everyone in my family family knew how tto o ccook, ook, and the ed in n the kitchen, “Everyone theyy all work worked kitchen,”” “My grandfather grandfather sh howed my mom, and then she taug ght me. she says. “My showed taught me.”” ookking school in Spain, she attributes he er culinar Although she attended a ccooking her culinaryy o her ffamily. amily. Whe n she w as 12 yyears ears old, she made he knowledge tto When was herr ver veryy own ved The paella we mak d upon that first tr y. ““The m paella and has sinc sincee impro improved try. makee her heree is ’t follow follow a rrecipe, ecipee,” she says. “Even all the tapas havee my own flair.” flair.” my dish. I don don’t However, R osello stays true tto o her cultur al roots and heritage by b using However, Rosello cultural family recipes recipes and by importing imp porting various various sausages, saffron, rice r e and an ric old family assortment of wines from Barcelona.

Baarcelona. “I’m “I’m kkeeping eeping it tr aditional, the w ay assortment traditional, way Catalan food food should s ou d be,” be,” she says, adding add g that t at winee iss an a impor portant element Catalan important to me als and the vvarious arious win nes off ered at her rrestaurant estaurant will pa air per fectly to meals wines offered pair perfectly sserve ve different different tapas with different differentt meats, meats, you with any dish. “Because we ser m ats—such as white wine ffor or se afood o and rred ed pair wines that go with the me meats—such seafood for red red meats,” meats,” she says. sayss. wine for eatures an array array of o flavors flavors from Spain, rranging anging from m dishes that The menu ffeatures contain oct opus and spic ausages tto o paella ser ved in an auth entic pan. contain octopus spicyy sa sausages served authentic “I’ ve had customers customers tell me th he bott om of the paella dish is burn nt, but it ’s “I’ve the bottom burnt, it’s not,” she says. “It’s “It’s supposed d to to be crispy at the bott om becaus se that ’s what not,” bottom because that’s traditional paella is. traditional is.””

Rosello enjoys experimenting experimenting with flavors flavors and cr eating new tap pas. Ever ew Rosello creating tapas.

Everyy ffew m and sometimes changes the menu m daily months, she unveils a new menu daily,, like in Spain. “It depends depends on how I’ m ffeeling,” eeling,” she eexplains. xplains. ““Today, Today, I just like I’m want tto o ccook ook fish. T om morrow, I might w ant tto o ccook ook me at..” might want Tomorrow, want meat.”

Rosello’s passion is evident. evident. ““To To be a chef is lik te—you need Rosello’s likee being an athle athlete—you to have the ffeet eet tto o be a socc e play er er. C ooking is lik ou u need tto o be to soccer player.

Cooking likee magic. Y You passionate—if not, you’re you’re nott going to to make make it.” it.” —Thyra —Thyra Phan passionate—if

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atin cuisine with an empha Inspired by the flavors Inspired flavors of LLatin emphasis asis on local and edients, chef Manuel Manuel M artinez stay ed d true tto o his M exican sustainable ingr ingredients, Martinez stayed Mexican roots and opened u p LLaa Viga, a LLatin atin se afood rrestaurant estaurant a in R edwood Cit up seafood Redwood Cityy last April. Born in M exico, M artinez came tto o the Bay Ar ea as a a teenager and spent Mexico, Martinez Area his time w ashing di ishes and le arning how tto o ccook ook in S an Fr ancisco. Although washing dishes learning San Francisco.

Iron Horse w as the first rrestaurant estaurant he work ed at, it w a One M as arket wher was worked was Market wheree he le arned impor p tant culinar cculinaryy techniques q from the chef s. learned important chefs.

M artinez became th he sous chef at Brigitte ’s Fr ench R e estaur ant in S an Jose Martinez the Brigitte’s French Restaurant San and LLeft eft Bank Br assserie in M enlo P ark. A fter working ffor or se veral yyears ears at Brasserie Menlo Park.

After several the Fr ench restaurants, restaurants, a was time tto o mo v on and rreturn ve eturn tto o his French he decided it was move o and helped get roots. He became ch hef de cuisine at R eposado in P alo Alt chef Reposado Palo Alto P alacio R estaurant in LLos os Gat os going h opened LLa a Viga.

Palacio Restaurant Gatos going.. In April 2012, he “I lik to have a bala anced menu with something fried, something grilled, likee to balanced grilled,”” he says. “I lik —it brings out the natur al flav o and mak ors es my ffood ood likee grilling a lot lot—it natural flavors makes rreally eally lean. lean. I star alancing the flav ors from sweet, so our and spic y, and I lik startt b balancing flavors sour spicy, likee tto o cr eate an eexplosion xplosiion of flavors.” flavors.” create Because he gr ew up p eating eating homemade food food and fresh fresh h seafood seafood in Mexico, Mexico, grew M artinez w ants tto o emphasize e fr esh local ingr edients. Fr esh masa from ccorn, orn, Martinez wants fresh ingredients.

Fresh ttortillas ortillas and empan nadas ar scratch. “It rreally eally mak es a huge empanadas aree made daily from scratch. makes diff erence in my ccooking,” oo oking,” he says. difference LLaa Viga ’s menu boa asts se afood dishes with a deliciouss ttwist. wist. Appetizers Viga’s boasts seafood include camarones al ccoco, oco, crispy ccoconut-crusted oconut-crusted pr awns with a sweet prawns habañero cr eam, and an nd sopa de almeja, which is clam chowder ch howder made with cream, ccoconut oconut milk with a side of crispy cr ackers. crackers.

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Some of the main dishes d include ccochinita ochinita pibil, a Y ucatan-style braised braised pork Yucatan-style with pickled onionss and or anges, and camarones a la diabla, d with sautéed oranges, pr awns, mushroom h s, fideo fid pasta t and d spic i y tomato tomatto sa uce. prawns, mushrooms, spicy sauce.

Although the menu u ccontains ontains mostly se afood, ther re some vegetarianseafood, theree ar are friendly options, su ch as the plat o vegeteriano— a dish h with fir e-roasted such plato vegeteriano—a fire-roasted vegetables, ric d be ans—or tac o vegetariano ffor or an appetizer ricee and beans—or taco appetizer,, which has —Thyra Thyra Phan fir e-roasted vegetables, vegetables, salsa verde and cured cured cabbage. cabbagge.— fire-roasted

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LLOS OS G GATOS ATOS BRE BREWING WING C COMPANY OMPANY A David w was as rraised aised in nC California, alifornia, and after spending ttwo wo o yyears ears in the Nav Navy, y, wher was disch harged with outstanding eevaluations, valuations, he began tto o pursue wheree he was discharged his inter est in cooking, cookking, which would bec ome a lif elong car eer for for him. interest become lifelong career

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He star ted out as a chef ’s assistant at the California California Catering Catering Guide, and a started chef’s o help he ad line -cook at LLos os Gatos Gatos Br ewing Company.

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They give respite. They haven’t changed much in 50 years. Films such as the new Renoir are what Godard and Truffaut were railing about, but ultimately, they survived the French New Wave. Director Gilles Bourdos’ Renoir celebrates tradition—even if it is a tradition

critiqued from the point of view of the rebellious three sons of the master artist.

The action takes place during World War I. Pierre-Auguste Renoir (Michel Bouquet) is old and diseased in body—his hands almost too gnarled by arthritis to hold a paint brush. The canvases are the last expression of summery idylls, the end of Bouchet’s and Fragonard’s line.

In person, however, the artist has blunt, almost Germanic manners.

He is nicknamed “The Boss.”

Bouquet has a haywire beard and a bald cylindrical head—his skull is as massive as Sterling Hayden’s.

His Renoir is a bundle of old-age maladies. When he sleeps at night, he’s placed under a wicker shell to keep the sheets from abrading his

sensitive skin.

Old Renoir insists things worked out for the best. He started off as a painter on porcelain for the dishware industry. He would still be doing that work if industrialization hadn’t ended the craft. Ultimately, life is best if you drift like a floating cork down a stream. This passive, peasant viewpoint drives his three sons mad.

The youngest, Claude (Thomas Doret), called Coco, is on the verge of open rebellion—he’s been in a smoldering adolescent fury ever since his mother died. Coco has a new cause for his wrath: the arrival of a new model for the old man’s brush, a tough yet refulgent demiactress named Andrée (Christa Theret). Coco’s sexual jealousy at seeing this red-haired trollop nude on a daily basis worsens his mood, especially when he is asked to arrange the props around her as she poses.

Andrée also captures the interest of older brother Jean Renoir (Vincent Rottiers) when he returns from the battlefields with a scarlet

Y-shaped scar on his thigh. We don’t know him as a film director yet, just as there’s no indication that Coco will someday be the cinematographer Claude Renoir (one of his achievements was making the middling 007 movie The Spy Who Loved Me look like something you could put in the Musée d’Orsay).

Lensed by Mark Ping Bing Lee (In the Mood for Love), Renoir believes that looking at things is primary— enjoy with moderation, as they say in the wine commercials. There’s no underrating the pleasure of watching other people paint, of seeing a sullen if nicely built woman posing in the humidity of the morning, or in visiting Renoir’s studio on its steep grassy hill (the artist must be rolled up it in a wheelchair).

Venus and Mars have their traditional battle to a standstill, although in the shot of Jean’s and third brother Pierre’s soldier friends floating in the sea (a scene sort of borrowed from Terrence Malick’s The Thin Red Line), one detects some sympathy for the theory that flesh is everything, far more important than even the War to End All Wars.

When Andrée runs away from the exasperating artist and his exasperating son—after infecting Jean with an interest in cinema—it’s the girls’ fine breasts that the elder Renoir tearfully recalls. They’re what the artist misses most.

The movie has a literal streak.

Andrée says, “I am what I am,” when self-excusing her plate-smashing tempestuousness. Jean, asked about the war, replies, “War? It’s a war.”

That’s underwriting, not spareness.

At a cavelike club meant to represent postwar futurism—jazz trumpets blare, debauched women dance with women—the young Jean Renoir exchanges significant glances with a passerby, an Erich von Stroheim look-alike with a shaved head and impertinent monocle. That I could have been done without.

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THE BIG WEDDING (R; 88 min.) Susan Sarandon, Diane Keaton, Topher Grace, Katherine Heigl and Robert De Niro star in a comedy about all the things that can go wrong when two people get hitched in a formal ceremony. (Opens Fri.)

BLANCANIEVES (PG-13; 104 min.) A Spanish version of Snow White done in silent-film fashion.

(Opens Fri at Camera 3 in San Jose.)

FILLY BROWN (R; 101 min.) A hip-hop artist wants to achieve success without selling out— good luck. Stars Gina Rodriguez, Lou Diamond Phillips and Edward James Olmos. (Opens Fri.)

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MUD (PG-13; 130 min.) Two young boys encounter a strange man (Matthew McConaughey) in the wilds of Mississippi. Somehow, a female bounty hunter becomes part of the mix. Also stars Reese Witherspoon and Sam Shepard. (Opens Fri.)

RENOIR (R; 111 min.) See review on page 36.

(Opens Fri at CinéArts Palo Alto Square.)

TAI CHI HERO (NR; 100 min.) Few realize that the twin-engine bomber was developed during the time of the Boxer rebellion.

This “heavenly wing” turned out to be a battle changer when Western imperialists (easily recognized by their scar-faced leader) tried to attack the Chen village, home of an unknown martial art passed down for generations to the Chen family. The rising star in this art: a former village idiot (Jayden Yuan) who married into the Chens. A long day’s journey into balance ensues, as well as a Sammo Hung–choreographed battle on the railings of some very flimsy room dividers. Goofiness: animated sperm and egg to explain what’s meant by balancing yin and yang, constant captioning and an eager narrator, full of straight-faced mumbo-jumbo. Clearly, director Stephen Fung got as much from Tarantino as Tarantino got from legions of martial-arts directors of the 1970s.

(Opens Fri at AMC Cupertino.) (RvB)

Orson Welles (reportedly distracted with what was going on with his movie Touch of Evil). Also stars Joanne Woodward. Based on a trio of Faulkner tales. (Plays Apr 25-26 in Palo Alto at the Stanford Theatre.) (RvB)

(R; 109 min.) See review on page 38.

BEN-HUR (1959) Spectacular, well balanced and well-spoken epic of the dashed friendship between Roman soldier Messala (Stephen Boyd) and his friend Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston)— and how that conflict is played out in the most mammoth of all Roman recreations for a film: the chariot race at Antioch. A stunner in its day, and ours, with pagan splendor, Miklos Rosza’s music, galley slavery and a crucifixion.

It’s been unmatched since, even if director William Wyler (who had worked on the 1926 version) reportedly said to his assistants, “I wonder which of you will direct the next version of Ben-Hur?” (Plays Apr 27-28 in Palo Alto at the Stanford Theatre.) (RvB)

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF/THE LONG HOT SUMMER (Both 1958) Elizabeth Taylor stars as the Southern cat in heat Maggie, whose whiskey-soaked husband Brick (Paul Newman) can’t respond to her embraces. Censorship made it hard to understand exactly what was eating Brick. But the heavy symbolism (impotence represented as a broken leg) pays off, and it’s a dirty pleasure watching Taylor’s Maggie filling up a slip and sinking her claws into her no-neck relatives. BILLED WITH The Long Hot Summer Roguish alleged barn burner Ben Quick (Paul Newman) complicates life for a Mississippi family, from the hot and bothered daughter (Lee Remick) to the big-daddy patriarch

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Reviews 42 (PG-13) Chadwick Boseman stars in the story of Jackie Robinson’s career. Also stars Harrison Ford, Nicole Beharie and Christopher Meloni.

ADMISSION (PG-13; 113 min.) Director Paul Weitz has made movies as good as About a Boy and as bad as Little Fockers. He certainly has made more interesting films than his debut, American Pie, allowed anyone to expect. This time around, he teams two heroes of geek culture, Tina Fey and Paul Rudd, for a comedy about an uptight Princeton admissions officer (played by—oh, c’mon, guess who!) whose life is shaken up by a devil-may-care alternative school principal (again, guess who) and a student who might be the son she gave up for adoption.

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causes Grant to run for it. “Grant” is actually an alias; the lawyer is still wanted for a ’70s bungled bank robbery during which a security guard was killed. On the lam, Grant reacquaints himself with old comrades, including a cynical professor (Richard Jenkins) and a lumberman (Nick Nolte). The surfaces are modern, but the rhetoric is antique.

One doubts the film’s appeal to anyone under 50. (RvB)

OBLIVION (PG-13; 124 min.) Tom Cruise, an experienced sci-fi performer, plays the part of a drone repairman on the devastated planet Earth. But when Cruise finds a woman in a downed spacecraft, he starts questioning his bosses and his own acting skills.

THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES (R; 140 min.) Derek Cianfrance’s film seeks to capture a working-class world with diffused camerawork and a soundtrack of beyond-eclectic music. Ryan Gosling plays Luke, a carnival motorcyclist. He meets up with an old fling, Romina (Eva Mendes) who has been raising his child with the help of Kofi (Mahershala Ali, the film’s standout). Luke is recruited for a child-support-related bank robbery by a fellow biker/mechanic (Ben

Mendelsohn). In midmovie, the focus changes, and we meet a local cop (Bradley Cooper), a judge’s son who

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joined the force to break away from his father’s influence. It’s up to the actors to figure all of this out, and they try. Cooper, in particular, goes from wounded to wounder with ease. As a tone-poem, the film has some affect, but the self-conscious mythologizing becomes alienating: we aren’t certain the director understands the world of criminals and cops beyond what he’s seen in the movies. (RvB)

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The Repentant Seed BETTER THAN it looks, the Quebec littlemovie-that-could Starbuck isn’t a disgrace to the cinema that produced Denys Arcand.

Underneath some Big Lebowski riffs (such as the regular bathtub waterboarding of the hero by debt collectors), there’s a warm if too fuzzy emphasis on the brotherhood of humanity, in which diversity is part of the spice of life. And there’s certainly more regional flavor and low-down humor than there will be in the inevitable American remake.

David Wozniak (Patrick Huard) is a likable overgrown boy who drives the meatdelivery truck for his family’s delicatessen business. His real focus, though, is the next money-making scam. The current deal involves raising several dozen droopy marijuana plants in his living room. Years previously, one of David’s hustles was selling his semen at a sperm bank, which comes back to haunt him when some 142 of the children whose mothers he inseminated file a class-action suit to find the identity of “Starbuck”—David’s anonymous-donor pseudonym.

LeBreton), who plans to raise the kid on her own. His paternal instincts kick in, and he starts a new sideline as “a guardian angel”— stealthily observing the now grown-up children he fathered, helping them if he can.

Sometimes, Starbuck seems shaped like the pilot for a TV series. The best of these sub-subplots involves a girl with a needleStarbuck drug problem. An institutionalized son R; 109 min. is severely afflicted, far Opens Friday, beyond the point of BlueLight Cinemas, Cupertino speech: in the remake he’ll be a merry Down Syndrome kid.

Valérie’s part is criminally underwritten, part of a symptom of something we saw in The Place Beyond the Pines—that is, the insistence that only the father’s influence matters, leading to a Dad ex Machina ending. Where are the mothers of this generation whom David herds like a tour guide? But there’s a joie de vivre here, and a gift with improv riffs is visible when Bernard and Huard squabble.

(PG, 103 min.) Dumb yet quite irresistible. It’s a musical about a quartet of Aborigine country girls who are shaped into a sequin-wrapped girl group to play the clubs of Saigon and the firebases of Vietnam during the war. The period is seen from the rear-view window of history as if the 1960s happened in one day, and it strangely skims over Australia’s role in the conflict. But the Motown/Ike and Tina sound of the group gets you past feelings that you never wanted to hear soul music used to fluff a movie again.

The tunes sound new in the context of this kind of sweet, slangy female energy. The years will prove this, but it seems it’ll be hard to get too much of Deborah Mailman—she plays the short but pugnacious Gail, the most practical of the Sapphires, and a perfect representative of an island continent containing the fiercest women on the planet. (RvB)

more than a performance; there’s no real menace under this criminal shell.

But then, surfaces dazzle Korine—the film glows with a hypnotic pixie-barf polychrome of neon and dayglo in which even a bag of Fruit Loops looks dull as a lead pipe. (RvB)

TO THE WONDER (R; 113 min.) Sometimes exasperatingly beautiful, Terrence Malick’s lesser follow-up to his monumental The Tree of Life continues that great film’s indirect, simple storytelling, featuring startling vistas of the prairie and of Paris alike. Marina (Olga Kurylenko) is born when Neil (Ben Affleck) kisses her, her life taking place between the emergence of the Eurostar from the dark Chunnel and a final departure down the darkening corridor of a jet bridge at the airport. Marina is a blithe spirit, whose love for her man is love with a capital L. Without reservations, she makes the sacrifice—trading Paris for northern Oklahoma to be with him.

Can this overpowering spirit of Eros be contained by a Ben Affleck character?

Affleck cuts a fine silhouette—it’s when Malick gets closer to the character that the trouble begins, A perfectly turned subplot concerns a heartsick priest (Javier Bardem) trying to fake his faith into life. Bardem keeps the subplot from being a minor part of the film, whose point is that divine love is just as withheld as romantic love. (RvB)

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SPRING BREAKERS (R; 94 min.) Director Harmony Korine tries to link up an audience of bitter old men, girls gone wild, and sensationseeking young guys, with predictably mixed results. A quartet of bored college hussies violently heists a restaurant and heads to St. Petersburg. The springbreak crowd is a siphonophore of slow-mo shaking, bikini-diapered asses and wide open mouths; it’s as if these thousands of kids are capable of sexual signal but not sexual response. The four protagonists (including Selena Gomez and the slinky and debauched Vanessa Hudgens) end up in jail and are bailed out by what seems like the skeeviest pimp since Harvey Keitel in Taxi Driver (James Franco). His is an impression

(R; 101 min.) Simon (James McAvoy) is a security person at a fancy art auction house. He’s also the inside man during the theft of a Goya. He gets knocked on the head and forgets where he stashed the loot. His partners send him to a hypnotherapist (the ever-squandered Rosario Dawson). The colors are overamped like the soundtrack— McAvoy’s bulging eyeballs glow as if they had ultraviolet lights in them. He needs all the sincerity he can muster to make the cavalcade of repressed information in the last third believable.

The film may cool off director Danny Boyle’s career, but more likely it’ll be a blow to Dawson, who has too much presence for the boy’s-club movies of today. (RvB)

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Hiring a disbarred lawyer buddy (Antoine Bernard, similarly not a disgrace to the nation that produced John Candy), David tries to put a gag order on the clinic. That’s when he finds out he’s impregnated his sometimes girlfriend Valérie (Julie

Director Ken Scott’s film has symphonyof-a-city qualities: the high and low life in Montreal, and a touching ending in a protected zone for subway buskers. This workable screwball comedy cherishes the lazy life.—Richard von Busack

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struck a chord in my heart.”

Maxwell continued to show up every Monday night to catch Flogging Molly.

Despite having virtually no experience with Irish music, Maxwell wanted to be in this band. Surprised, King actually asked Maxwell to be their bass player after their original bassist quit.

“He never heard me play or anything,” Maxwell says. “We just hit it off. I started practicing my ass off.”

Shortly thereafter, the band changed its name and re-emerged with a heavier sound, but without losing either its rock or traditional Irish influence.

By the 2000s, Flogging Molly became a well-established, drawing Celtic-punk band, performing as many as 200 shows a year. While playing music for a living fulfilled a dream for Maxwell, he still had a desire to write music—which he did, but the only

people that heard his songs were his bandmates after shows, when they’d th and dh kt gather hang outt b backstage.

That changed in 2009, when Maxwell decided to take songs that he’d written over the past decade and record a solo album under the moniker Nathen Maxwell and the Original Bunny Gang. The band stops in San Jose for a free Daydream Nation concert at San Pedro Square Market headlined by the Phenomenauts on April 27.

“I’ve been a songwriter since before I joined Flogging Molly,” he says. “There are songs and stories that I need to get off my chest that don’t necessarily fit into the Flogging Molly vision.

Instead of trying to force my songs into Flogging Molly, I realized, along with David King, whose advice was for me to do my own thing, that I should record an album.”

To help him do that, he called the best drummer he knew, his dad, who has played drums in bands his whole life. He is most known for his surf band in the ’90s called the Blue Hawaiians.

One thing Maxwell knew when

recording was that he didn’t want to write a punk album. He’d already done that. Instead he came up with White Rabbit, a mellow, acoustic folk-rock album with a heavy reggae influence.

“Playing in Flogging Molly, I was really able to get that punk side of music out and get that off my chest.

I did that for many, many years,” Maxwell says.

This was only a temporary sensation.

“I started touring that record. What I realized from touring it is that I still have a hell of a lot of energy. I still am very much a punk-rocker. It’s difficult for to me to go up onstage and play a full set of mellow songs,” Maxwell says.

What was also temporary was the project remaining a solo venture.

Touring gelled the foursome into a band. Maxwell even changed the name of the project to simply “The Bunny Gang.”

“It’s not just musicians playing my songs; it’s really evolved into a band,” Maxwell explains. “It’s completely democratic.”

Last year, the Bunny Gang went into the studio and recorded what will be their debut full-length album, which they plan to release sometime in late summer on Hardline Records. The songwriting is similar to White Rabbit, but Maxwell plays the electric guitar instead of the acoustic guitar. They have already released the song “Sirens in the City,” which sounds like early-’80sera Clash, a far cry from the nonpunk White Rabbit.

“The new record is bigger, louder.

The sounds are even further out, more eclectic. And it has more energy to it,” Maxwell says.

As the Bunny Gang has grown, Flogging Molly has required less of Maxwell’s time. Nowadays, Flogging Molly plays roughly 50 shows a year, which is significantly fewer than when Maxwell recorded White Rabbit. This gives the Bunny Gang an opportunity to really become a touring band.

“Initially, it was about letting off creative steam,” Maxwell says. “Now it’s like, let’s travel the world and play this music and see what we can really make of it.”

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THE TRIMS RETURN WITH NEW EP, BLANK CLUB SHOW Local post-punk rockers the Trims are set to release a new EP, Delete You After, this Friday with a release party at the Blank Club.

FAT MIKE TO RELEASE TONY SLY TRIBUTE RECORD Fat Wreck Chords label head and NOFX front man Fat Mike announced today that he is planning a tribute album for No Use for a Name singer/guitarist and San Jose local Tony Sly, who died unexpectedly last year.

PHOTOS: HEMPCON SAN JOSE San Jose’s annual celebration of marijuana culture and medicinal marijuana was back for the 420 weekend with local dispensaries, smoking tools and booth babes.

PAUL MCCARTNEY, RHCP, NIN TO HEADLINE OUTSIDE LANDS San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music Festival returns to Golden Gate Park Aug. 9–11 with Paul McCartney, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

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Rock/Pop THE BLANK CLUB Fri, 9pm: The Trims, Turn Me On Dead, Scissors for Lefty. $8. San Jose.

featuring local photographers

CAFE STRITCH Fri-Sat: Music. San Jose.

tribute), Metal Shop, ADD/C. $12/$15. Redwood City.

THE CARAVAN

DA KINE CAFE

Thu, 9pm: Hate for State, Them Creatures. San Jose.

Fri, 7pm: Al Padron. Sat, 6pm: Kapalakiko. Sunnyvale.

HP PAVILION Thu, 6:30pm: Bon Jovi. $19.50202.50. San Jose.

BRIT ARMS ALMADEN Fri, 10pm: Spazmatics. Sat, 10pm: Superbad. San Jose.

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JOHNNY V’S THE CATS

Sat, 8pm: Long Gone Bon, Truth About Seafood.

Cupertino.

Thu, 8:30pm: Out of the Blue.

Fri, 9pm: Johnny Neri Band.

Sat, 9pm: Jessica Caylyn Band.

Sun, 6pm: Joe Ferrara. Tue, 6pm: Blackouts. Los Gatos.

BRITANNIA ARMS DOWNTOWN

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BRIT ARMS CUPERTINO

Thu: Jack Rip-Off. San Jose.

Fri, 8:30pm: Destroyer (Kiss

Fri, 9pm: Out of Tune, Antisocial, Utter Failure, Out for War. Sat, 9pm: Domino & Derelicts, Dance Party Boys. San Jose.

LILLY MAC’S Fri, 9:30pm: Phil ‘n the Blanks.

Sunnyvale.

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Farina, who has been DJing since the late ’80s, is best known for his deep house tracks, where the standard house dance thump is embroidered with jazz and soul flourishes. He’s also known for his trademark style, “mushroom jazz,” a more downtempo, ambient sound.

As with any subculture, those considered “legendary” by its devotees often elicit little more than a “huh?” from outsiders. While San Francisco has long been considered the house-music haven in the Bay Area, San Jose has had trouble keeping the scene alive.

Get Down 6 Year Anniversary Tuesday, April 30; 8pm Cardiff Lounge, Campbell

According to Gabriel Black—resident DJ and co-founder, along with Arturo Garces, of Get Down—house nights will flare up every now and then in downtown San Jose but gutter out just as quickly. Black says that Get Down has been like “the little engine that could,” chugging along with a regular crowd of dancing college kids and old school groove-seekers since it started in 2007.

When asked why he thinks Get Down has had such a long lifespan compared to other house nights, he laughs and says, “Low expectations.”

With house being such a niche genre in the 408, the club owners don’t expect a huge take at the bar, especially considering it’s on a Tuesday.

Breakdancers that frequent the parties are never much for buying drinks, but the spectacle they provide well makes up for it. “It’s not unusual to see someone spinning on their head or sliding across the floor,” Black says.

The night has developed a regular community, the kind where a friend can come and play bongos for a couple hours with the DJ and then split with no one missing a beat. For Garces and Black, the night is really an opportunity to provide a venue and a crowd for DJs, dancers and artists that might not otherwise have the opportunity.—Stephen Layton

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Sat, 5pm: Philthy Rich. $15-$20.

San Jose.

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Wed, 8pm: Leon Joyce Trio. Free.

San Jose.

Sat, 7pm: Michelle Pollace Latin Jazz Trio. San Jose.

Fri-Sat: Med Mood Swings.

Santa Clara.

GRAND DELL SALOON

VILLAGE FALAFEL

Thu, 8pm: Blues jam with Lisa Leuschner. Fri, 8pm: Johnny Fabulous. $10. Sat, 8pm: Cathy Lemons. Campbell.

Sun, 6pm: Park Avenue Jazz.

Cupertino.

MOJO LOUNGE Fri, 9:30pm: Big Cat Tolefree. $5.

Sat, 9:30pm: Shit Outta Luck. $5.

Fremont.

NETO’S GRILL

Every second & fourth Thu: Brian Ho Trio. Fri, 8:30pm: Mads Tolling. Sat, 8:30pm: Ed Johnson.

Mon, 5pm: Gus Kambeitz Duo. Hotel De Anza, San Jose.

NINE LIVES

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Fri, 8pm: Led Zepagain. $10/$15. Gilroy.

Fri-Sat, 8pm: Hawaiian music.

San Jose.

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Wed, 9:30pm: Donny Caruth & Friends jam. Thu, 9:30pm: Joint Chiefs. Fri, 9:30pm: Cocktail Monkeys. $10. Sat, 9:30pm: The Megatones. $10. Los Gatos.

Wed: Suska. Thu: Jimmy Dewrance. Fri: The Whiskey Poets. Sat: Mike Osborn. $10.

Sun: Gene Washington, Jackie & Friends. San Jose.

Fri, 6pm: Aethere, I the Deceiver, Aenimus, Beg for Death, the Human Contortion, Asterion. All ages. $10. Cupertino.

SJSU EVENT CENTER Thu, 6:30pm: Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe. $22-$35. San Jose.

SAN PEDRO SQUARE MARKET Sat, 8pm: Phenomenauts, Matthew Joseph Payne. San Jose.

LOU’S VILLAGE Wed: Live jazz. Fri: Late Night at Lou’s. San Jose.

C&W/Folk THE GRAPEVINE Sat, 7pm: Monica Marquis. San Jose.

Cyndi Lauper

Chris Isaak

June 2

June 19

August 18

George Lopez

Peter Frampton / B.B. King - Sept 15

Kathy Griffin

Bonnie Raitt

September 21

October 6

THE SADDLE RACK Wed-Fri, 9pm & Sat, 10:15pm: Nathan Dean & the Damn Band. Sat, 7:15pm: Wild at Heart.

Fremont.

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An Evening With

Bill Cosby

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The Beach Boys

11 Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo / Cheap Trick

ALEX’S 49ER INN

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Nightly, 9pm-2am: Karaoke.

San Jose.

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14 Rodney Carrington

AZÚCAR LATIN BAR Wed: 8:30pm-midnight: Karaoke plus DJ party (English and Spanish). San Jose.

15 Boz Scaggs & Michael McDonald

Sat, 9pm: August. Santa Clara.

16 Creedence Clearwater Revisited / 38 Special

She’s So Unusual Tour

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Sat, 7pm: Eyesores. San Jose.

Fri, 8:30pm: Scott T. Miller & the Electric Porkchop Band.

Sat, 8pm: Dolce Musica. The Pruneyard, Campbell.

BLINKY’S CAN’T SAY

TRAIL DUST BBQ

Fri, 9pm-1am: Danielle. Sat, 9pm-1am: Karaoke. Santa Clara.

25/ Last Summer on Earth 26 Barenaked Ladies / Ben Folds Five with Boothby

Graffoe

27 Smokey Robinson 29 Erykah Badu JULY

BLUE PHEASANT

5 Ziggy Marley / Steel Pulse 7

An Evening With

YES Performing 3 albums in their entirety

Tue, 7pm: Steve Tiger. Cupertino.

8 Railroad Earth / Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers 9 The Go-Go’s / The B-52s

AGENDA LOUNGE BOGART’S LOUNGE Wed & Fri-Sat, 8pm-2am: Wildside Karaoke. Sunnyvale.

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Big Head Todd and the Monsters / Soul Asylum/ The Wailers / Matthew Sweet

20 David Byrne & St. Vincent 21 Jonny Lang / Robert Randolph & The Family Band 25 Jeff Bridges & The Abiders 26 Dana Carvey / Dennis Miller / Kevin Nealon from SNL

27 Huey Lewis and The News “Sports” 30th Anniversary Tour

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Rock ‘N’ Blues Fest with

Ten Years After / Edgar Winter Band / Canned Heat / Rick Derringer / Pat Travers

An Evening With

Gipsy Kings

AUGUST (cont) 28 Frampton’s Guitar Circus featuring

AUGUST

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1 Styx with Special Guest

Don Felder

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2 Kenny Loggins with Blue

Sky Riders

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Family Reunion 2013

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An Evening With

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An Evening With

Gladys Knight and The O’Jays Chicago Lyle Lovett & his Large Band

11 Los Lobos / Los Lonely Boys / Alejandro Escovedo 13 Michael Franti & Spearhead 14 The Monkees

15 Brandi Carlile 16 Foreigner 17

An Evening With

Straight No Chaser

18 Chris Isaak 21

Regeneration Tour 2013

The Human League / Erasure’s Andy Bell / Howard Jones / Information Society

SEPTEMBER 6

Movies on the Mountain:

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

7 Joan Jett and the Blackhearts 8 OneRepublic with Churchill

10 Melissa Etheridge Live 12

Mike Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork

4 Great Bands Play 4 Great Records Front To Back

The Ultimate Tribute

STREETLIGHT RECORDS

Thu, 7:30pm: Piano sing-along

14 Jim Gaffigan

19 Cyndi Lauper with Hunter

Smash Mouth / Sugar Ray / Gin Blossoms / Vertical Horizon / Fastball

Radio Romance Tour 2013

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Under The Sun 2013 with

12/ Garrison 13 Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion

22 The Fab Four

BENNIGAN’S GRILL

UPSTAIRS JAZZ CAFE

10 Rodrigo y Gabriela

JUNE

POOR HOUSE BISTRO

Fri, 6-9pm: Live blues, roots and Americana. Morgan Hill.

Juanes

26 Billy Idol

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Wed, 6pm: Ron Thompson. Thu, 6pm: Jake Mackey Band. Fri, 6pm: Tia Carroll Band. Sat, 6pm: Laurie Morvan. Mon, 6pm: New Iberian Zydeco Blues Band.

San Jose.

JULY (cont)

Metro PCS and ZTE Present Loud and Unplugged Tour

Fri, 8pm: Bombshell Bullies. Sat: DJ dance party. Gilroy.

Wed, 8pm: Salsa. Thu, 9pm: Banda. Sun: Reggae and hiphop. San Jose.

Jewel

May 26

Fri, 8pm: Mr. Kind, Split Screens.

Sat, 8pm: Esther’s Muse.

Mountain View.

STATION 55

Jazz/Blues/ World

Billy Idol

RED ROCK COFFEE

Thu: Maneck. Fri: Len Cat. Sat: Johnny Neri Band. Sunnyvale.

Fri, 7pm: Pearl Alley Band. Free.

San Jose.

Sat, 8:15pm: Livewires, Up&Go, New Year Resolution. $5.

Homestead Lanes, Cupertino.

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HEDLEY CLUB

Fri, 8:30pm: The Cruzers. $10.

Sat, 8:30pm: Steel Horse (Bon Jovi tribute), the Wicked Fools.

All ages. $10. Santa Clara.

THE REFUGE

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Movies on the Mountain:

There’s Something About Mary

13 The Doobie Brothers 15 KC & The Sunshine Band / Village People 17 Carly Rae Jepsen 21

An Evening With

Movies on the Mountain:

Kathy Griffin

The Breakfast Club

28 Brian McKnight /

22 Toad the Wet Sprocket / Grant Lee Buffalo

Johnny Gill and Special Guest

Jagged Edge

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An Evening With

23 Ron White

Gordon Lightfoot

24 George Lopez

50 Years On the Carefree Highway Tour

“It’s Not Me, It’s You” Tour

25 George Thorogood and the Destroyers / Buddy Guy

OCTOBER 3 Conor Oberst with Special Guests

The Felice Brothers

6 Bonnie Raitt

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Thu: JR. Sun: JR Diaz Family Karaoke. Tue: James. Gilroy.

Fri: DJ Benofficial. Sat: DJ Ready Rock. San Jose.

Dance Clubs

Wed, 9pm: August. San Jose.

EL RANCHO SPORTS BAR Thu, 8pm: Karaoke. San Jose.

JOHNNY V’S AGENDA Fri: DJ Ms Manya. Most Fri: Hip-hop, Top 40, club hits.

San Jose.

HUDDLE Wed-Thu and Sun, 9pm: Wild Nights Karaoke. Fremont.

AZÚCAR LATIN BAR Fri-Sat, 9pm-2am. Live music and DJs, salsa, house, hip-hop and more. San Jose.

THE BLANK CLUB JOHNNY V’S Sun: Sunday Funday karaoke.

No cover. San Jose.

LOS GATOS BAR AND GRILL Thu, 9pm: DJ Scotty Boy. Fri: Fly School Ruckus. Sat, 9pm: DJ Goldenchyld. Los Gatos.

THE GOOSETOWN LOUNGE Fri-Sun, 9:30pm-1:30am: Wed-Thu and Sun, 9pm: Wild Nights Karaoke. Fremont.

Thu, 9pm: Slap!. Sat, 9pm: Traffic.

Mon, 9pm: Retoxx. Tue, 9pm: Trap Shop. San Jose.

Thu, 9pm: Atomic. $5. Sat, 9pm: Adult Club. $5. San Jose.

MOTIF Thu: Show Magazine casting call. Fri: DJs & dancing. Sat: Thrive. Sat: Jessica Burciaga’s birthday party. Sun: Members Only. San Jose.

SAN JOSE BAR & GRILL

KYOTO PLACE

Thu: Wreck-A-Noize. Fri: Video Junkie. Every second and fourth Sat, 10pm: Prolific. San Jose.

Wed, 7pm: Karaoke. Sunnyvale.

STATION 55

KOJI SAKE LOUNGE

Sat: DJ dance party. Gilroy.

First & Third Thu, 7pm: KJ Bob and Starmaker. San Jose.

STUDIO8 Thu: Electric Dance Party. Fri: DJ Splyce. San Jose.

OFF THE HOOK Wed, 9pm: Karaoke. Campbell.

BRIT ARMS ALMADEN

REDI ROOM Thu-Sat, 9pm: DJ Curtis.

San Jose.

Thu, 10pm: Lucky with DJ Dinero. San Jose.

WILLOW DEN Wed-Fri: DJs. Sat, 10pm: ‘90s Dance Party. Willow Glen.

San Francisco’s City Guide

GHOST B.C. Hooded robes, skull masks, Catholic iconography and heavy goddamned metal. Apr 25 at Regency Ballroom.

BRAD MEHLDAU Introspective pianist known for quietude plays fournight residency. Apr 25-28 at SFJAZZ Center.

SHUGGIE OTIS Twelve years after his disaster of a performance at the Fillmore, R&B pioneer tries again.

Apr 26 at the Mezzanine.

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Toronto’s dark electro band fronted by Alice Glass and named after the She-Ra theme song.

Apr 27 at the Fox Theater.

BUILT TO SPILL Doug Martsch unveils new lineup of band members in two-night residency of long, blissful jams.

Apr 27 and 28 at Slim’s.

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ab about out boredom bored dom fall into several seeveeral categories: categories: Š Psychodynamic. Š Psycho y dyynamic. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Yo ou uâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;r â&#x20AC;&#x2122; e bored bored because beccaause you yo ou donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t don nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know kn now what you yo ou want, waant, and you yo ou donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t don nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know kn now what you yo ou want waant because beccaause youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve it. So you yo ouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;vve repressed repr e essed e yo ou search search for fo or what hope h you yo ou want waant without ih h e off ďŹ nding hop ďŹ di it. Š Attentional. Š Atteention nal. You Yo ou canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t can nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;t focus focus on what you yo ou want, waant, so o you yo ou never neeveer get it. Š Sub-optimal Š Sub-optim mal arousal. arroousal. You Yo ou want waant a lot of mental menttaal stimulation, stim mulation, but the world only gives givves e you yo ou a little. l tttle. lit Š Existential. Š Existteentiaal. Your Yo our life liffe is without meaning or purpose, purpose, which sounds like lik ke Mansur syndrome. syn yndrome. Š Dissociative Š Dissociattiv ve disorder. disorrdder. You Yo ou feel feeel numb, numb, detached d taached det h d from f om fr o your yo our self lf and d your yo our surroundings. surrro oundinggs.

Even without a terminal Evveen for for o those t case, case, boredom boredo om can can lead to health problems. problems. A study of 7,500 7,,500 British civil servants servants found fou ound those who were were bored bored most of the time were were 2.5 times more more likely lik keely to die of cardiovascular cardio ovvascular disease than those who w werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

Boredom Boredom m is associated associated with antisocial antisocial behavior, behaavviorr, alcohol alccohol abuse, abuse, pathological pathological gambling and an nd poor poor interpersonal interpersonal relationships. relationship ps. Bored Bored teenagers and college college students studeents are are more more likely lik keely to abuse alcohol. alcohol. For For some people people who suffer suff ffeer from from seriouss mental mental illness, illness, boredom borreedom can and disrupt can worsen their symptoms symptoms y their recovery. reecovery. In one case, case a , a patient evidently evidently conjured co onjured up hallucinations as a way way to cope cop pe with boredom. boredom.

Those prone prone o to boredom boredom tend to selfselffmedicate. medicate. A survey survey of 845 intravenous intraaveenous drug users found found fo o a third thirrd had been been bored bored in thee previous prevvious week, and while so afflicted affl fflicted had engaged in selfselffdestructive destructivve behavior. behaavviorr. Moreover, Morreeo oveer, those who were were both both bored bored and depressed depressed were were much more more likely lik keely to engage in HIV-risky HIV V--risk ky behaviors beha e avviors than those who were were bored borreed or depr depressed essed but not both. both.

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Job site: Mountain View, CA. Resume to HR, 339 N Bernardo Ave, #200, Mountain View, CA 94043.

Complete job details: www.airtightnetworks.com

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BloomBoard, Inc.

An/Mx Sig Des Eng Stf for LSI Corp San Jose, CA. Define specs of SerDes core for customers’ reqts. Reqs: MSEE + 6 yrs exp in ultra-high speed analog circuit des for SerDes products such as 10Gb/s+ analog front end, ring or LC VCO based PLL& phase interpolator. Exp must incl: Standards such as PCIe, 10GKR, OC48/192, CPRI, OIF CEI, & XAUI; EDA tools such as Cadence & HSPICE; Silicon validation, lab equipments, & simulation-to-silicon correlation for hi-speed SerDes products. Resume: LSI Corporation Attn: H. Kimura 1320 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA, 95131 code 2013SJCCRA

Headway Technologies, Inc. seeks Advisory Process Development Engineer to research, develop & sustain PVD sputtering & CVD processes for advanced STT-MRAM development.

Resume to worksite: HR, 682 S. Hillview Dr. Milpitas, CA 95035

seeks a Software Developer in Mountain View, CA. Send resume to 274 Castro St., Ste. 204, Mountain View, CA 94041. Visit http://www.bloomboard.com for details.

Preschool Teacher PT Position

PT positions. ( AM, PM, Nights) Alzheimer’s RCFE located in San Jose hiring experienced caregivers.

Must be 18 yrs. old, pre-employment background check. Send resumes to jobs@alzdaycare.org. EOE

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CipherCloud, Inc. has opening for Senior Software Engineer in San Jose, CA. Send resume referencing Job#SV002 to HR, CipherCloud, Inc., 99 Almaden Blvd., Suite 500, San Jose, CA 95113 or email to techjobs@ ciphercloud.com. View job details at www.ciphercloud.com

SR. MANAGER, ASSURANCE & ADVISORY Manage audits for private cos.; evaluate processes/controls. Frank Rimerman + Co., LLP, Job ME001, 1801 Page Mill Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304.

Childcare in San Jose seeks experienced teacher with minimum of 12 ECE units. Must be 18 yrs. old, 6 months experience, pre-employment background check. Send resumes to jobs@alzdaycare.org. EOE

wanted 5 nights a week 9pm-2am.

Apply mornings only. Alex’s 49er Lounge 2214 Business Circle, San Jose.

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Sr. ASIC Design Engineer (SADE-CA) in San Jose, CA. Digital design, verification, prototyping & bring up of IEEE802.11(Wi-Fi) ASICs & modules. Int’l travel req. MS+2 yrs exp or BS followed by 5 yrs prog exp.

Email resume to AllSiliconValleyHR@ Microchip.com. Reference title & code in subject line.

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Karaoke DJ wanted 9pm-1:30am. Must have equipment. Apply mornings only.

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HW Dev Eng Staff for LSI Corp San Jose, CA. Design, implement, verify HW modules for crypto accelerators.

Reqs MS in Math + 3 yrs in crypto HW accelerators dev: Crypto inclu math algorithms; Public key crypto; HW implementation of coding & compression algorithm; Circuit complexity theory; VLSI CAD algorithms; Verilog, C/C++. Resume: LSI Corporation Attn. N. Radovanovic 1320 Ridder Park Dr. San Jose,CA 95131 Ref code 2013SJIKUCH

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Engineering Electronic Cooling Solutions, Inc. has opening for Mechanical and Thermal Test Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. Send resume referencing Job # 104 to HR at Electronic Cooling Solutions, Inc., 2915 Copper Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051 or Email to info@ecooling.com. Visit www.ecooling.com for job detail.

ASIC Customer Engineer LSI Corp. seeks an ASIC Customer Engineer for its San Jose, CA office.

Analyze design to ensure it is layout friendly. Achieve design closure & meet required performance/area/power metrics. Build power mesh & analyze power integrity for design. MS in EE. Mail resume & cvltr to LSI Corp, Attn: S. Adusumalli, 1320 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95131. Ref. 2013RDCA.

Bartender / Cocktail Servers 6 AM-10AM Part Time shift available.

Apply morning’s only. Alex’s 49er lounge, 2214 Business Circle, (San Carlos & Bascom), San Jose.

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real estate SALES REDWOOD LODGE ROAD Approx. 4 acres located in Los Gatos Mountains with Beautiful views and all day sun. Redwood Trees proudly stand tall and are gathered in various areas around the property. Power at the street. Fenced. Well required. Owner financing avail. Offered at $159,000.

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LEGAL & PUBLIC The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.

Affordable Express Legal Document Assistance, 2.

Affordable Legal Document Assistance, 3. Express Legal Document Assistance, 111 N. Market Street, #300, San Jose, CA, 95113, Emerald Enterprises LLC. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.

Above entity was formed in the state of California Registrant has began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein 2000.

Refile of previous file #502184 after 40 days of expiration date. /s/Toni Greene Operating Officer/Managing Director #101998362080 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 3/22/2013. (pub Metro 4/17, 4/24, 5/01, 5/08/2013)

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC NOTICE- EBI PROJECT #61131530 AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to install a Broadleaf Tree Communications Tower and associated equipment compound at 7549 San Felipe Road, San Jose, CA 95135 (3716-20.01 North/ 121-44-39.20 West). The height of the tower will be 19.8 meters above ground level (228 meters above mean sea level). The tower is anticipated to have no lights. Specific information regarding the project is available by calling Chong Ly during normal business hours at (424) 832-0244. Any interested party may submit comments within 30 days of the publication of this notice with EBI Consulting at 11445 East Via Linda, Suite 2, #472, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Interested persons may review the application for this project at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering Antenna Structure Registration (Form 854) file no. A0831499.

Interested persons may raise environmental concerns about the project under the National Environmental Policy Act rules of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 CFR §1.1307, by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Requests for Environmental Review must be filed within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website and may only raise environmental concerns.

The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #577488 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Dream Flowers A&G, 1211 Park VAe., #104, San Jose, CA, 95125, Bahare Bahrami, 501 Granger Ter., #2, Sunnyvale, CA, 94083. This business is conducted by a Individual.

Registrant has not yet began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Bahare Bahrami. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/18/2013. (pub Metro 4/24, 5/01, 5/08, 5/15/2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #577150 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mountain View Dental Group, 2486 West El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA, 94040, Christopher J. Kim, DDS, Inc. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Above entity was formed in the state of California Registrant has not yet began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Christopher J. KIm President #2794254 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/10/2013. (pub Metro 4/24, 5/01, 5/08, 5/15/2013)

NOTICE OF PETITION ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CLAYTON J. DEGENHARDT CASE NO. 113PR170827 To all heirs beneficiaries creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of CLAYTON J. DEGENHARTD has been filed by PATRICIA LIN in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA CLARA. THE PETITION requests that PATRICIA LIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take-many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or

consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant authority. A hearing on the petition will be held on May 16, 2013 at 9 a.m. in Dept. 3 located at 191 NORTH FIRST STREET, SAN JOSE, CA, 95113.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state our objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: HARVEY H. EAVEY 411 BOREL AVENUE, SUITE 600. SAN MATEO, CA, 94402 650-343-1500. Pub CC 4/17, 4/24, 5/01, 5/08/2013

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #576469 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EMG Handyman Service, 327 Vista Roma Wy., San Jose, CA, 95136, Maria Victoria Ortiz.

This business is conducted by a indvidual. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Maria Victoria Ortiz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 3/25/2013. (pub Metro 4/17, 4/24, 5/01, 5/08/2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #577203 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Real Property Management San Jose, 1060 Willow Street, Unit 5, San Jose, CA, 95125, Next Step Properties, Inc. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Above entity was formed in the state of California Registrant has not yet began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Chi Zhang Vice President #3538251 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/11/2013. (pub Metro 4/17, 4/24, 5/01, 5/08/2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #577153 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.

Smilewire Orthodontic Lab, 2.

Smilewire, 1111 Elko Dr., Suite G, Sunnyvale, CA, 94089, Esperanza Hempel.

This business is conducted by a individual.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 10/05/2006.

Refile of previous file #484251 after 40 days of expiration date. /s/Esperanza Hempel This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/10/2013. (pub Metro 4/17, 4/24, 5/01, 5/08/2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #577071 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Manley Donuts, 1592 Meridian Ave., Milpitas, CA, 95125, Peter Yong, 226 Lynn Ave., Milpitas, CA, 95035, Supoeurn Yong. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 01/01/2013. /s/Peter Yong This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/09/2013. (pub Metro 4/17, 4/24, 5/01, 5/08/2013)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #577151 The following person(s) / entity (ies) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Manley Donuts, 1592 Meridian Ave., San Jose, CA, 95125, Soppany Yong, 226 Lynn Ave., Milpitas CA, 95035.

This business was conducted by an Individual. Filed in Santa Clara county on 11/09/2009.

Under file no. 531198. /s/Soppany Yong This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/10/2013. (pub Metro 4/17, 4/24, 5/01, 5/08/2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #576955 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mai Travel & Tour, 2114 Senter Rd., STE #18, San Jose, CA, 95112, Danny Kiet Le, 107 Azalea Lane, Egg Harbor TWP, NJ 08934. This business is conducted by a individual.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 1/08/2013. /s/Danny Kiet Le. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/08/2013. (pub Metro 4/17, 4/24, 5/01, 5/08/2013)

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #576501

The following person(s) / entity (ies) has / have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s): Belong Vegan Bakery, 331 Briar Ridge Dr., San Jose, CA, 95123, Elizabeth Ann Hudson Mendez. This business was conducted by an Individual.

Filed in Santa Clara county on 4/16/2012. Under file no.

563868. /s/Elizabeth Ann Hudson M Mendez This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 3/26/2013. (pub Metro 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/01/2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #576500 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Adage Baking Company, 1058 South 5th Street, #327, San Jose, CA, 95112, Elizabeth Hudson. This business is conducted by a individual.

Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 3/19/2013. /s/Elizabeth Hudson This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 3/26/2013. (pub Metro 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/01/2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #576703 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BB Salon, 564 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087, Xuan Thi Bui Wood, 1207 Pamoche Ave., San Jose, CA, 95122, Phoung Kieu Lu, 18851 Loree Ave., Cupertino, CA, 95014.

This business is conducted by a general partnership.

Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Xuan Thi Bui Wood, Phoung Kieu Lu. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 4/02/2013. (pub Metro 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/01/2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #576546

(are) doing business as: 1.

APOMed Consultants,2.

APOMed, 2033 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA, 95135, Apomed Systems, 4589 Encanto Way, San Jose, CA, 95135. This business is conducted by a Corporation.

Above entity was formed in the state of California Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 5/27/2013. /s/Maurino Flora President #C2539183. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 3/25/2013. (pub Metro 4/03, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #576463 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: APO MedSystems, 2033 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA, 95110, Apomed Systems, 4589 Encanto Way, San Jose, CA, 95135. This business is conducted by a Corporation.

Above entity was formed in the state of California Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 27, 2003. /s/Maurino Flora President #C2539183. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 3/25/2013. (pub Metro 4/03, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #575563 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A Golden Taxi Company, 150 Third Street, Gilroy, CA, 95020, Alberto Lustre, 30 E Middle Ave., San Martin, CA, 95040. This business is conducted by a individual.

Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Alberto Lustre. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 3/01/2013. (pub Metro 3/27, 4/03, 4/10, 4/17/2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #576614

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #576531

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1.

Fidelity Capital Mortgage Banker, 2. Fidelity Properties, 3. Whiskey Hill Mortgage Company, 10215 Whiskey Hill Lane, Gilroy, CA, 95020, Amado Gutierrez. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Amado Gutierrez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 3/28/2013. (pub Metro 4/03, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2013)

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Bookwyrm’s Backshelf, 1941 Hamilton Avenue, #5, San Jose, CA, 95125, Drake Stanton, 206 N. Milton Ave., Campbell, CA, 95008, Richard Briggs. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 25, 2013. /s/Drake Stanton This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 3/26/2013. (pub Metro 4/03, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #575506

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #576411

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: My Addiction, 1853 Midfield, #2, San Jose, CA, 95122, Regina Blackwell. This business is conducted by a individual.

Registrant has not yet begin transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /s/Regina Blackwell This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 10/30/2012. (pub Metro 3/27, 4/03, 4/10, 4/17/2013)

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Da Noodle, 225 E. Santa Clara, St., San Jose, CA, 95113, Kim Nguyen, 1458 Goldrush Ct., San Jose, CA, 95131. This business is conducted by a individual. Refile of previous file #513455 after 40 days of expiration date. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 1/1/2012. /s/Kim Nguyen This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 3/22/2013. (pub Metro 4/03, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2013)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #576583 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Resolution Insurance Services, LLC, 301 N. Jackson Ave., San Jose, CA, 95133. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Above entity was formed in the state of California Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on 3/27/2013. Refile of previous file #573904. /s/Sandra Dowell CEO #201307810425 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 3/27/2013. (pub Metro 4/03, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2013)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #576532 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sun Water Food, 19817 Vineyard Lane, Saratoga, CA, 95070, Tony Horwath. This business is conducted by a individual.

Registrant has not yet begun transacting business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on . /s/Tony Horwath. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Clara County on 3/26/2013. (pub Metro 4/03, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2013)

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT #576393

Requests for Environmental Review online at www.fcc.gov/ asr/environmentalrequest, but they may be filed with a paper copy by mailing the Request to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. A copy of the Request should be provided to EBI Consulting at 11445 East Via Linda, Suite 2, #472, Scottsdale, AZ 85259.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21–April 19): How we react to the sound of the wind gives clues to our temperament, said philosopher Theodor W. Adorno. The unhappy person thinks of “the fragility of his house and suffers from shallow sleep and violent dreams.” But for the happy person, the wind sings “the song of protectedness: its furious howling concedes that it has power over him no longer.” I bring this up to illustrate a point about your life. There will be a strong and vivid influence coming your way that is like the wind as described

by Adorno. It’s neither bad nor good in itself, but may seem like one or the other depending on the state of mind you choose to cultivate.

TAURUS (April 20–May 20): In 1921, Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev—born under the sign of the Bull—premiered his opera The Love for Three Oranges in the United States. Here’s how The New York Times felt about it: “There are a few, but only a very few, passages that bear recognizable kinship with what has hitherto been considered music.” It’s possible, Taurus, that you will get a similar reaction when you debut your new approach or endeavor. And that may disturb you. But I think it would be a good omen—a sign that you’re taking a brave risk as you try something innovative and unfamiliar.

GEMINI (May 21–June 20): I’m passionate about doing whatever I can to make the world a better place.

How boring and sad it would be if I only thought of satisfying my personal needs. But I also remember what Aldous Huxley said: “There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.” Even if you have mad skills at healing and fixing everyone whose life you touch, Gemini, Huxley’s reminder is good for you to honor right now. The place that’s in most pressing need of transmutation—and where you’re most likely to be successful—is within you. Now here’s the trick ending: To the degree that you regenerate yourself, you will improve everyone around you. Your inner work will be contagious.

CANCER (June 21–July 22): Thomas Jefferson almost pulled off a miracle in 1784. America was a young country. There were only 13 states and a few unorganized territories. As a representative to the Continental Congress, Jefferson proposed an ordinance that would have prohibited slavery in those territories, including what would later become Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama. By just one vote, alas, the provision failed to pass. Can you imagine what the United States would have been like if slavery had been partly extinguished decades before the Civil War? The moral of the story, Cancerian, is that at certain pregnant moments, small shifts can have big consequences. The astrological omens suggest your life will be proof of that in the coming weeks.

LEO (July 23–Aug. 22): I believe you will crawl or scramble or glide to the top of some mountain in the next four weeks. What mountain do you want it to be?

A crumbly molehill? A pile of cheap but useful gravel?

A lofty peak where you can see for miles and miles? I urge you to decide soon on which of the possibilities you will choose. Then affirm your intention to call on all your resources, allies, and powers to help you make the ascent. This is a chance for serious expansion, Leo. Unleash your soulful ambitions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept. 22): Have you ever seen a moonbow? It’s like a rainbow but is created by the reflected light of the moon instead of the sun. For this phenomenon to occur, the sky must be dark. The moon has to be full and setting in the west, near the horizon, and rain must be falling. So it’s a rare event. All the conditions have to be just right. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, it’s more likely than usual that you’ll spot one of these exceptional beauties in the coming days. Your affinity for curious wonders and mysterious marvels of all kinds will be at a peak. I suspect you will have a knack for being exactly where you need to be in order to experience them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 22): Lonesome George was about a hundred years old when he died last year. He was the last remaining member of a giant tortoise species that had lived on Ecuador’s Pinta Island for thousands of years. But scientists say his kind is not necessarily extinct forever. They believe that by cross-

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breeding tortoises of other related species, they could re-create a 100-percent-pure version of Lonesome George’s species. I suspect, Libra, that you may be able to pull off a metaphorically comparable resurrection— especially if you initiate the effort in the coming weeks.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23–Nov. 21): Let’s imagine ourselves near the snowy summit of Washington’s Mt. Rainier.

We’re in an unusual kind of cave. Volcanic steam rises from cracks in the rocky floor. Above us is a roof made of ice. As we stand between the heat and the chill, we find the temperature quite cozy. The extremes collaborate to produce a happy medium. Can you accomplish something in your life that’s similar to what’s going on in this cave? Metaphorically, I mean? I think you can.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21): “We cannot accept the world as it is,” remarked Belgian author Hugo Claus. “Each day we should wake up foaming at the mouth from the injustice of things.” I don’t subscribe to the idea that each day should begin like this. On some mornings we should rise and greet the world singing songs of praise for the great fortune of being alive. But I do think Claus’s approach is precisely right on certain occasions—like now, for you Sagittarians. The time is ripe to tap into your reservoir of righteous anger. Fight to right the wrongs that disturb you the most.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19): “Your story begins the moment Eros enters you,” says Anne Carson in her book Eros the Bittersweet. “That incursion is the biggest risk of your life. How you handle it is an index of the quality, wisdom and decorum of the things inside of you. As you handle it you come into contact with what is inside of you, in a sudden and startling way. You perceive what you are, what you lack, what you could be.” I want to extend Carson’s dramatic hypothesis. I’d like to propose that eros enters you again and again in the course of your life, and your story resets each time. How will you handle it when it makes its next incursion? Get ready, because here it comes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18): “I prefer by far warmth and softness to mere brilliancy and coldness,” wrote Anaïs Nin in one of her early diaries. “Some people remind me of sharp dazzling diamonds.

Valuable but lifeless and loveless. Others, of the simplest field flowers, with hearts full of dew and with all the tints of celestial beauty reflected in their modest petals.” I suspect that even if you normally love cold brilliancy, Aquarius, you will need an abundance of warmth and softness in the coming days. To attract the best possible embodiments of this influence, get clear about your favorite forms of it. Be picky! Don’t accept sloppy sentimentality.

PISCES (Feb. 19–March 20): Ludwig Wittgenstein was a genius. His last book, which influenced many different fields of thought, is regarded as one of the most important philosophy tomes of the 20th century.

And yet he was a big fan of foolishness. “If people did not sometimes do silly things,” he observed, “nothing intelligent would ever get done.” Another time he said, “Never stay up on the barren heights of cleverness, but come down into the green valleys of silliness.”

Here’s one more of his opinions: “Don’t be afraid of talking nonsense! But you must pay attention to your nonsense.” I hope that’s enough evidence to support my advice, Pisces, which is: Now is a good time for you to get both smarter and wiser. And a good way to do that is to play and play and play some more.

Homework: Buy or make yourself a present that encourages you to be more generous.

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