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THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF SAN BENITO COUNTY

Libations & Love

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

A supplement to the Hollister Free Lance

Fun finds and dines for Valentine’s Day

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Dining and gift ideas for two BY JENNY ARBIZU

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he weather may have dropped to extreme temperatures this month, but that doesn’t mean things won’t heat up for Valentine’s Day. So why not make the most of the holiday and take your sweetie out for a night on the town? Many fine local restaurants, wineries and wine bars are welcoming lovebirds on Thursday, Feb. 14, as well as its adjacent weekends for those who can’t break away midweek.

On Valentine’s Day, Jardine’s de San Juan, at 115 Third St. in San Juan Bautista, will be serving its version of a surf and turf dinner— the Mar y Tierra special, which is carne asada steak served with bacon-wrapped, cheese-stuffed shrimp, with rice and beans. An ice cream dessert will be served with the dish.

Manager Gabe Ramirez suggests

guests show early in the evening to be seated.

“On Valentine’s Day and night, we tend to be pretty busy,” Ramirez says. “It is first come, first served in order to get as many people in and out as possible.”

Another popular San Juan Bautista restaurant, Doña Esther’s Mexican Restaurant at 25 Franklin St., is also offering a dinner

IN THE AIR Life is short. Live a little this Valentine’s Day with San Benito magazine picks for dining and thoughtful gifts.

due to limited seating. San Juan Oaks Golf Club at 3825 Union Road in Hollister, for instance, will be serving a three-course surf and turf dinner complete with complimentary champagne and a chefcrafted dessert on Valentine’s Day. Tickets are $65. The event is from 6-9pm. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktail hour will begin at 6pm, followed by dinner at 7pm. Entertainment

will be provided by the Moondance Band. Reservations can be made by calling 831.636.6127.

Léal Vineyards, at 300 Maranatha Drive, will be hosting a dinner show on Saturday, Feb. 9. Guests can enjoy a three-course dinner by live+love+léal culinary team, a night of laughter by comedian Dennis Gaxiola, and dancing and music by Soul Kiss. The event

is from 6-10pm. Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased at liveloveleal.com Eden Rift Vineyards, located at 10034 Cienega Road in Hollister, is presenting Tacos and Tastings on Sunday, Feb. 17. The event takes place from noon-3 pm at the Dickinson House and Lawn. Live music and wine-by-the-glass specials will be on site. There is a $15 ➝ 4

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special on Valentine’s Day. The fourcourse meal for two, at $42.99, will include appetizers, soup or salad, a choice of three entrées, and dessert.

The entire meal will be served with a bottle of wine, sparkling wine, or a pitcher of their house margarita.

Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling 831.623.2518.

Some popular venues are requiring reservations on the occasion

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includes a three-course dinner, dancing and music.

charge per person for food. Reservations can be made by emailing Amy@edenrift.com. Visit edenrift. com for more info.

The downtown Hollister tasting room, Aroma Wine Cellars at 650 San Benito St., is also providing dinner and entertainment on Valentine’s Day. Owner David Adammo says the recent addition of Mansmith’s BBQ to its regular dining menu has helped create the Valentine’s Day menu.

From 6:30pm-10pm, guests will dine on a five-course meal featuring Mansmiths BBQ and be entertained by two comedians—an opening act and a headliner. Tickets can be purchased at aromacellars.com.

Aroma Cellars is providing entertainment of a different sort on the adjacent weekends to Valentine’s Day. San Benito Stage Company will be performing “Sylvia” at the tasting room Feb. 8-23. Shows are Fridays through Sundays; dinner shows begin at 8pm and matinee shows begin at 2pm. Food and drinks are available through Aroma Wine Cellars. Tickets for the show are $20, and can be purchased at sanbenitostage.org.

Paine’s Restaurant, at 421 East St. in Hollister, is also providing theatrical entertainment on the weekends adjacent to Valentine’s Day. Guests can catch Inspire Performing Arts Academy’s Teen Dinner Theater Murder Mystery, “An Inconvenient Corpse,” at Paine’s on Feb. 8,9, 15 and 16. Producer Tristan Clayson says the dinner features a chicken dish, with dessert served during intermission.

Water and tea will be available, and the bar will be open for adults who want drink alternatives.

“This show is really popular,” says Clayson. “We’ve opened up ticket sales, and the first show is sold out already.” For dinner shows, dinner will be served 6:30 pm; the show begins at 7 pm. For the Feb. 9 and 16 matinees, lunch is served at 1:30; the show begins at 2 pm. Adults 13 and over are $35; children are $20. For more information or tickets, call 831.635.0553 or visit ipaacademy.com.

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Celebrate romance all week at a variety of Valentine-themed events throughout San Benito and South Valley.

OUT & ABOUT

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DINNER THEATER Bring friends and loved ones along to a truly exciting Valentine’s Dinner at Inspire Performing Arts Academy’s production of the murder mystery, An Inconvenient Corpse. Enjoy dinner as the talented ensemble cast puts on a show filled with mystery and nonstop hilarity. Friday, Feb. 8, 6-9pm or Saturday, Feb. 9, 1-4pm or 6-9pm at Paine’s Restaurant, 421 East St. For tickets and more information, visit tinyurl.com/y9vjdozf.

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VALENTINE’S COMEDY Celebrate Valentine’s Day enjoying the comedy of Dennis Gaxiola, dancing to the music of Soul Kiss and savoring a three-course dinner at Leal Vineyards. Seating is limited, and guests must be 21 or older to attend. Saturday, Feb. 9, 6-10pm at Leal Vineyards, 300 Maranatha Dr. Hacienda de Leal Valentine’s Day packages, including a onenight stay, transportation to the dinner show and more, are also available. For more information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/ycyfehnf.

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CONCERT & DINNER Experience the romance as Guglielmo Winery hosts “Love is in the Air.” Celebrate Valentine’s Day with The Houserockers as they play classic rock and soul. Also enjoy a catered buffet dinner, champagne toast and dancing. Additional wine will also be available for sale during the event. Thursday, Feb. 14, 5-10pm at Guglielmo Winery, 1480 E. Main Ave. To purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/ya4up3m3.

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Continue the Valentine’s celebration with a special dessert and wine pairing at Fortino Winery. Bring that special someone to Sweetheart Saturday to enjoy dessert, live music and wine with descriptions from the winemaker. Purchase tickets for $30 per person, or $25 for wine club members. Saturday, Feb. 16, 1-3pm at Fortino Winery, 4525 Hecker Pass Highway. For more information, visit fortinowinery.com.

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VALENTINE Expressions Floral offers a special selection of

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romantic flowers and baskets for your special someone.

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salted caramels can be found at DeBrito Chocolate Factory at 160 Briggs Road in Hollister. The Valentine’s heart box is a heartshaped 1 lb. box filled with a choice of buttery almond toffee, chocolate-covered apricots or a combination of the two, specially made for the occasion. The store’s famous caramel apples are also available, including a special Valentine’s one.

San Benito Bene at 615 San Benito St. always has premium chocolates, fun balsamics and delicious dessert sauces sauces for gift-giving. Linen sprays, lavender wraps and spa pillows will also be appreciated by your Valentine.

Johnnie’s Girl at 535 San Benito Street also has a great selection of

dōTERRA essential oils, handmade soap and spa items to spoil your sweetie. Hand-made jewelry, embroidered hand towels, teacup bird feeders, planted succulents and Valentine-themed wine glasses and mugs also create great gifts. The store makes customized gift baskets year-round.

Expressions Floral at 850 San Benito St. in Hollister has special Valentine flowers and baskets: The Because I Love You flower arrangement and the Sweetheart gift basket (including chocolates and a stuffed animal) are just some of the arrangements you can send your Valentine. Flowers can be purchased at expressionsfloraldesigns. com. The store delivers to Hollister and nearby areas.

SPOKING MY MIND

Curt Hentschke

AWESOME CYCLISTS Sometimes just knowing that there are others out there ready to ride with you can be all the inspiration you need.

Rides with friends Cycling with others can be sweet

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preceding? Are you getting out there to ride? Super! Is it hard to maintain the motivation? Don’t worry; that’s common. Have you considered riding with others? Sometimes just knowing that there are others out there ready to ride with you can be all the inspiration you need.

Where do you find fellow awesome cyclists with whom to ride?

Easy! Start at your local bike shop.

I know for a fact that Hollister’s Off the Chain Bikes (offthechainbikes.com) and Morgan Hill’s Bike Therapy (ridemorganhill.com) both sponsor a number of weekly rides for various skill levels. I’m not yanking your chain when I tell you

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that any bike shop employee will try their darnedest to match you with other riders. Bike Clubs like the Almaden Cycle Touring Club (actc.org) will do the same.

So, gather up and get out!

SAVE THE DATES 2/16–Almond Blossom Century– Ripon–musicfirstusa.info 2/24–Pedaling Paths to Independence–Linden– communitycenterfortheblind.org 3/2–King’s River Blossom Ride– Reedley–blossombikeride.com 3/9–Solvang Century–bikescor.com

3/16–El Granada 200k– santacruzrandonneurs.org 4/13–Tierra Bella–Gilroy– tierrabella.org 4/11-14–Sea Otter Classic– Monterey–seaotterclassic.com 5/12-18–Amgen Tour of California– amgentourofcalifornia.com Curt “Cycle Guy” Hentschke has pedaled over 60,000 miles of South Valley and San Benito County trails.

Send your cycle celebrations to heycycleguy@gmail.com. Check for last minute changes before attending.

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ar out! It’s February! For some, that means Valentine’s Day; for weekend warrior cyclists, that means the start of the event ride calendar. From late February through early November, most weekends will offer all manner of charity rides.

These events almost always include fully supported ride choices for all level of cyclists, including all manner of schweet schwag trappings that we know and love: T-shirts, water bottles, goody bags and more. (Check out “Save the Dates” or shoot me an email for more info.)

How are the New Year’s resolutions

BY CURT

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O& A CALENDAR

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Head to the beautiful San Juan Oaks Golf Club with that someone special for an elegant three-course Champagne Dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Guests will enjoy a passed hors d’oeuvres and cocktail hour and three-course surf and turf meal served with a complimentary glass of champagne and chef-crafted dessert.

The Moondance Band will set the mood for the evening with romantic live music.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an elegant eventing Thursday, Feb. 14, 6-9pm at San Juan Oaks Golf Club and Restaurant, 3825 Union Road, Hollister. Reservations are required and space is limited. Call, 831.636.6127.

HOLLISTER BOOK SALE Hunt for literary treasures of every genre at the Friends of the Library Book Sale.

Bring the family and support the local Friends of the San Benito County Free Library at a giant book sale. Find something for everyone Saturday, Feb. 9,

10am-noon at the bookshop behind the library, 470 Fifth St. For more information, call 831.205.1373.

FAMILY PAINTING Bring the little ones and enjoy a Mommy/ Daddy and Me Paint Party.

Participants and their little ones will be led in a fun, step-bystep creative painting process including customization options.

Food and drinks sold separately, and each painter will get a yummy cookie to enjoy. Head to the paint party just in time for Valentine’s Day Saturday, Feb. 9, 11am-noon at Mars Hill Coffeehouse, 610 San Benito St. For more information and tickets, visit tinyurl.com/y88cqk9e.

BEER & YOGA Enjoy stretching and breathing while sipping a favorite pint at Beer + Yoga, hosted by Kamal Yoga Studio.

Join this all-level yoga class for the presale cost of $20, which includes a pint of beer of choice.

This event is limited to those ages 21 and over. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2-4pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St. For information and tickets, visit tinyurl.com/ycmckrem.

VALENTINES DINNER Spend Valentine’s Day with Aroma Cellars at its Valentine’s Day Dinner. Guests will savor a delicious five-course meal while enjoying live comedy. Thursday, Feb. 14, 6:30-10pm at Aroma

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Cellars, 650 San Benito St. Tickets are $69 per person. For tickets and information, visit aromacellars.com.

History Project, 2601 E Lake Ave. Visit aghistoryproject.org or call 831.724.5898.

Enjoy a romantic dinner and musical performance at the Valentine’s Day Dinner Show at Granada Theatre. Guests will savor the three-course dinner prepared by the live+love+leal culinary team while experience the music of Michael Buble tribute artist, Scott Keo. Saturday, Feb. 9, 6-10pm at Granada Theatre, 17440 Monterey St, Morgan Hill. Attendees must be 21 or older and dress to impress with collared shirts and no ball caps. Tickets are non-refundable. For tickets and information, visit liveloveleal.com.

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WATSONVILLE AGRICULTURAL HISTORY Join Agricultural History Project at Second Saturday on the Farm, a free family event celebrating good old-fashioned fun. Enjoy decorating sugar cookies, making a bouquet or origami rose and this month’s photo opportunity.

Also experience the good old days of life on the farm with activities including tractor driving, wooden cow milking and a puppet theater. Saturday, Feb. 9, 11am-3pm at Agricultural

GILROY BLACK HISTORY Join the Gilroy Center for the Arts at its fifth annual Black History Month Exhibit. See the featured art of black folk artists, collage artists, photographers, sculptors and more. Join the Celebratory Reception Saturday, Feb. 9, 12:30-3:30pm and view the exhibit through Mar. 3 at Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St. Admission to the gallery and receptions are always free. For more information, visit gilroycenterforthearts.com.

WINE & CHOCOLATE Don’t miss Solis Winery’s Gourmet Wine and Chocolate event, back by popular demand. Enjoy a generous portion of five specialty chocolates paired with five different Solis wines. Tickets are $50 per couple and reservations are required.

Choose from two check-in times Saturday, Feb. 9, 1pm or 2pm at Solis Winery’s Cellar, 3920 Hecker Pass Highway. For information and reservations, call 408.847.6306.

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POETRY CONTEST Join the San Benito County Arts Council at a high school contest for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. The competition, taking place in San Benito County, is part of a national program encouraging high school students to learn about great poetry. Attend the competition to watch students from San Benito and Anzar High Schools compete in Live Poetry Contest County Finals. One winner will be chosen to represent SBC

at the state finals. Admission is free and open to all, but seating is limited. Friday, Feb. 8, 6pm at Anzar High School, 2000 San Juan Highway. Visit sanbenitoarts.org.

Enjoy a Taste of Spain at DeRose Winery with a wide selection of Spanish wines, cheeses and Alphonse DeRose’s world-famous homemade seafood paella at the 13th annual Spanish wine and food pairing. All guests ages 21 and over are welcome. Join the party Saturday, Feb. 9, 11am-5pm at DeRose Winery, 9970 Cienega Road, Hollister. $40 entry fee, payable at the door. Make reservations at 831.636.9143 or info@derosewine.com. For more information, visit derosewine.com.

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BOOKS

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Sweet pairings Valentine’s Day in wine country

By LAURA NESS

C Stanford Archives

PIONEER MAN Gilroy resident, Sam McDonald of the San Mateo Park by the same name lived a successful life in the Valley.

Social fabric

Author Jan Batiste Adkins documents African American contributions in the South Valley and beyond

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art of the rich culture of Santa Clara County, African Americans were instrumental in the establishing its first settlements beginning with El Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe in 1777.

“African American leaders helped to establish social services,” says author and educator Jan Batiste Adkins. “Many were public service workers, fire department chiefs and superior court justices.”

Released in January 2019, Adkins’ book, “African Americans of San Jose and Santa Clara County,” begins with the establishment of the Pueblo

through the 1800s, when Adkins says the first black community was established in North San Jose in 1863 and continuing into the 20th century.

On Feb. 16 Adkins takes guests at the Gilroy Public Library on a review of African American history in the Valley including contributions of Gilroy residents singer Ivie Anderson and Sam McDonald.

“The African Americans who migrated to San Jose came as laborers, looking for agricultural work, some came to establish farms,” says Adkins.

Adkins has authored two other books “African Americans of San Francisco” (2012) and “African

Americans of Monterey County” (2015).

“Many African American, through the struggle of establishing homes and families in the Valley, were able to rise to high levels of success in technology, industry and government,” says Adkins.

In sharing her books, Adkins hopes children will get a broader sense of history and that “ people will have a greater appreciation for each other.”

Meet Jan Batiste Adkins on Feb. 16 from 10-11:30am at Gilroy Library Community Room, 250 W. Sixth Street. For details, visit sccl.org.

elebrating the month of love with chocolate, wine, roses and fancy dinners is easy in the South Valley.

Church Creek Cellars will hold a wine and truffle pairing Feb. 2-3, and Calerrain will hand out roses Feb. 9-10.

Alara plans a chocolate truffle pairing with Mariette Chocolates of Willow Glen—$20 for five wines paired with truffles—while Jason-Stephens will pair five wines with Marich chocolates.

Aver Family will offer chocolate and wine pairings on Feb. 9-10. Solis holds its annual gourmet Wine and Chocolate event on Feb 9.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with an intimate winemaker dinner with Fernwood Cellars at Odeum, Feb. 7, at 6pm, featuring library wines.

Clos LaChance offers a fourcourse Valentine’s Day menu at $70 for wine club members and $80 for others, plus tax and gratuity. Wine available for purchase.

Seatings are at 6pm or 8pm, Thursday, Feb. 14. 408.686.1050.

Love is in the air at Guglielmo Winery. They’re hosting The Houserockers for Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 5-10pm, with a buffet dinner (Angus sirloin, Atlantic salmon), a champagne toast and dancing.

Wine available for purchase. Tickets, $89.

Check out Fortino Winery’s Sweetheart Saturday, Feb. 16, 1-3pm, with a special dessert and wine pairing, along with live music.

Sweet, indeed.

Enjoy food and wine pairing with Thérèse and Dan Martin of Martin Ranch, Feb. 16.

Satori is planning a barrel tasting with futures purchases.

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9 18 is welcome, and no skating experience or knowledge of roller derby is necessary. Participants will be taught everything they need, including how to stand up without falling. Please note that full protective gear is mandatory.

Bootcamp runs Mondays and Wednesdays for approximately two months, weather permitting.

Monday, Feb. 11, 6-8pm at Bolado Park, 9000 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/y7krm6rk.

ARTS SHOWCASE

Students, families and community members are invited to experience the artwork of local students, grades PreK-12, at the Countywide Arts Showcase. The San Benito County Office of Education and the San Benito Arts Council present this exhibition of visual and literary art. Also enjoy a performing arts showcase of local dance, theater and musical groups. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 5-7pm at Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St, Hollister. For information, visit sanbenitoarts.org.

along the Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail, will pour a selection of his current releases Wednesday, Feb. 13, 5:30-7:30pm at The Grapevine, 17520 Depot St. The cost is $10 per tasting or complimentary for Wine and Cheese Club members.

Visit grapevinemorganhill.com.

EVENTS

DERBY BOOTCAMP Anyone who has thought about joining the fast-paced sport of roller derby is invited to Roller Derby Boot Camp with the Faultline Derby Devilz. Everyone over age

THE ELDORADOS Don’t miss the soul blues music of the Eldorados as the band returns to Grillin & Chillin Alehouse. Hear original songs including everything from R&B, blues, rock & roll, country and even some south Texas Zydeco. Enjoy great food, drink and a night not to be forgotten Friday, Feb. 15, 7-10pm at Grillin & Chillin Alehouse, 401 McCray St, Hollister. Visit tinyurl.com/ y8v9hmwa.

AWARDS DINNER Join San Benito County Chamber of Commerce at its 98th Annual Awards Dinner and Dance, “Celebrating Our Legacy: A San Benito County Story.” Help honor the Man, Woman and Businesses of the year for 2019 while enjoying the Scooby Valdez Band. Tickets are available now. Join the party Saturday, Feb. 16, 6-10pm at Leal Vineyard, 300 Maranatha Dr, Hollister. For more information, visit bit.ly/awardsdinnerdance.

DANCE PARTY Head to Clos LaChance for an After Dark Dance Party. Enjoy the music as the lights are dimmed, the sound is

CLASSIC ROCKIN’ Plan a rockin’ night out with local favorite JJ Hawg Band at Daisy’s Saloon.

Guests will be treated to all their favorite classic rock, blues, country and funk songs. Enjoy dancing along to the great original music too. Saturday, Feb. 16, 9pm-1am at Daisy’s Saloon, 213 Third St, San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit jjhawgband.com.

EARLY WILDFLOWERS Get a sneak peek of spring with Open Space Authority docents at Rancho Canada del Oro. Seek out early wildflowers of the year while venturing on a moderately paced 4.5-mile loop along the Mayfair Ranch Trail. Bring along a snack or lunch to enjoy at the midway rest stop. Monday, Feb. 18, 10am-2:30pm at Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve, 4289 Casa Loma Road, Morgan Hill. Heavy rain will cancel. For information and to register, visit openspaceauthority.org.

CENSUS CONVERSATION The public is invited to join the conversation as the Community Action Board hosts the free event, “Counting All San Benito County Residents in the 2020 Census,” featuring speaker Tory Del Favero, partnership specialist from the Los Angeles Regional Census Center, U.S. Census Bureau.

Points of discussion will include how to partner to best serve the hard-to-reach population, how census data is used, why the census is important and benefits communities and more. Thursday, Feb. 21, 3-5pm at Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito St, Hollister. Visit tinyurl. com/ycejok53.

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BEER COMPETITION Showcase beer and Corn Hole skills, enjoy local beer and help raise money at For the Love of Beer, a day of competition presented by Omega Nu, a non-profit, charitable organization that strives to aid deserving women and children in

need. Participants are encouraged to partner up to test their skill in the Beer Triathlon and/or Corn Hole Tournament events. Also enjoy fantastic raffle baskets and delicious food available for purchase. Saturday, Feb. 9, 1-5pm at Elkhorn Slough Brewing Co, 65 Hangar Way, Watsonville. Price is $40 per team for one event or $60 per team for both. To sign up, call Tanya at 831.334.1883 or Niki at 831.750.2821.

TRIVIA NIGHT Join Vertigo Coffee Roasters each Thursday for weekly Trivia Night hosted by Quizmaster Miguel Silva. Teams must be limited to six people, and prizes will be awarded for first and second place. Also enjoy $1 off all draft beer. Thursday, Feb. 14, 6:30-8:30pm at Vertigo Coffee Roasters, 81 Fourth St, San Juan Bautista. For more information, visit vertigocoffee.com.

turned up and the Johnny Neri Band performs all evening long.

Pizza prepared by Chef Lou will be available for purchase; outside food is not permitted, and attendees must be 21 or over. No tickets are required; just join the party Saturday, Feb. 16, 7-11pm at Clos LaChance Wines, 1 Hummingbird Lane, San Martin. Visit clos.com.

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THEATER PREVIEW

Righteous rockout

Chris Foster

GOOD NEWS South Valley Civic Theatre’s teen musical ‘Godspell’ runs Feb. 8-March 2 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse.

By SUSAN L. RIFE

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ike its 1970s compadre, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Godspell” focuses on the figure of Jesus Christ as seen through a 20th-century rock score.

Unlike “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Godspell” focuses on Jesus’s teachings more than the drama of the last days of his life. Its title is a throwback to the Anglo-Saxon word “godspell,” meaning “good news,” and the musical gives Jesus the chance to teach a group of his passionate followers through his parables, mostly but not

exclusively taken from the Gospel according to Matthew.

As part of its 50th anniversary season, South Valley Civic Theatre will present “Godspell” as its teen musical, starring Andy Gonzalez as Jesus, Charlie Grimm as John the Baptist and Sean O’Connor as Judas.

“At first I was like, Jesus, OK, this is going to be big shoes to fill,” said Gonzalez, a recent Sobrato High School graduate who came to acting only a couple of years ago when he performed in Sobrato’s production of “Rent.” After appearing in SVCT’s

SVCT’s ‘Godspell’ runs Feb. 8-March 2 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey St. Tickets $16-$25. For tickets and information, visit svct.org.

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SVCT’s Godspell musical teaches through parables

adult production of “Follies,” he was invited to audition for “Godspell,” thanks to his big voice.

“He auditioned with ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ which fit perfectly with the kind of music ‘Godspell’ has,” said director Megan Griffin. “He has a beautiful voice and a sweet demeanor.”

“Usually Jesus is portrayed as very stoic,” said Gonzalez, who sports an impressive afro. “You never see him playful or angry.”

Producer Michelle Griffin (Megan’s mother) described the cast of 19 teenagers ages 12-19 as “interfaith.”

Megan said she plans to incorporate more of her Catholic theology into the song “On the Willows,” to make it more of a Passion Play with stations of the cross and Jesus’s resurrection addressed more directly than in some productions.

The show, by composer Stephen Schwartz, opened off-Broadway in 1971 with a folk music score; its 2011 revival on Broadway offered a more soft-rock experience, said Michelle, whose own love for the show dates back to her days in Catholic school, where a “modern nun” sang the show’s best-known song, “Day By Day.” “That’s a big part of my makings as a Catholic,” she said.

The show is a challenge for its teen cast, said Megan. First of all, everyone in the cast is onstage throughout the show. And the music sometimes runs to seven-part harmonies.

SVCT has produced the show twice before. In planning the 50th anniversary season, audience polls showed “Godspell” as “a very strong favorite,” said Michelle.

The cast will be wearing ’70s-era hippie clothing, with Gonzalez in all white as Jesus. The action takes place in a park with a swing set and slides.

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Master suite w/walk-in. Low maintenance yard.

152 Heartland Drive, Hollister $524,700 Ana Milenewicz (831) 595-2036 NEW LISTING

Room for RV and Backyard Access MANY UPGRADES ~ Beautiful 3Br/2Ba w/ new paint, tile & laminate flooring, 6-panel doors + more. Dual pane windows. Landscaped backyard w/gazebo, sprinklers, play & garden areas.

Make 2019 Your Year for Homeownership! $474,900 Hollister (831) 245-0321 NEW PRICE

Sat 12-3pm Shannan Matthews (209) 410-8078 Listed by Tammy Davis (831) 801-3179 QUAIL HOLLOW ~ Exceptionally clean, pride of ownership shines! 3Br/2Ba on over 1/3 acre.

Highlights: solar (owned), wainscoting, designer flooring, huge attic, walk-in pantry, A/C, security.

1075 Wild Oak Drive, Hollister $715,000

CKing harlene Mobile: (831) 801Ͳ5464 Broker Associate DRE #00813665

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With over 35 years in the Real Estate industry, Charlene’s philosophy is that upͲfront, proper planning combined with continuous and constant communication are KEY when working with sellers and buyers. Charlene uses her skills in negotiating and has the proven ability to work well with REALTORS® and industry professionals for a successful and seamless closing.

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Pride of Ownership Obvious Inside & Out WELCOME HOME ~ Fabulous 4Br/2.5Ba w/ many custom features inside & out! Airy LR w/ high ceilings. Chef’s kitchen w/granite & S/S. Room for RV or possibility of an addl living unit.

Don’t Hesitate to Make This Lovely Home Yours! $620,000 Hollister (831) 245-0321

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Great Yard for Kids & Pets to Play CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ~ 3Br/2Ba close to schools, stores & easy hwy access for commuters. Room to park multiple vehicles & gate access to back. Newly painted interior.

Priced to Sell! Call for More Details! $679,999 San Jose (831) 245-0321

Open Saturday Noon-3pm Listed by Tammy Davis (831) 801-3179 Open Sunday Noon-3pm Hosted by Shannan Matthews (209) 410-8078 If you know quality built homes in Hollister, Del Curto Brothers Construction is a local builder known for their quality work. This one is no exception and has many custom touches throughout. A nice open kitchen with tons of cabinets, a builtin desk and island that flows into the large family room with a cozy fireplace. This large home is perfect for the growing family, it has separate formal dining room (could be office or 5th bedroom downstairs), central A/C, upstairs laundry, walk-in closets, custom wood blinds, lighted ceiling fans, water softener and reverse osmosis.

1291 Manzanita Drive, Hollister Offered for $595,000

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