South Valley Magazine February 27 - March 4, 2020

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF MORGAN HILL, GILROY & SAN MARTIN

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CHALLENGING THE MIND Janelle Gallagher ( from left), Rebecca Hargreaves

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PIANO COMPETITION Gavilan College and the Filice Family present the 15th annual Marian Filice Piano Competition and Music Festival, showcasing piano students from fifth to 12th grades. Contestants will perform two contrasting pieces from the classical repertoire from memory. The competition consists of junior and senior divisions with monetary awards and honorable mentions recognized in each. Sunday, Mar. 1, 10am at Gavilan College Theater, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Admission is free and the awards ceremony and music festival begin at 3pm. For information, visit gavilan.edu/music.

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LEAP YEAR BIOBLITZ MUSIC FESTIVAL Piano students will showcase their skills at the annual Marian Filice Piano Competition and Music Festival in Gilroy, Mar. 1.

Find and identify as many species as possible at the Laguna Seca Leap Year BioBlitz, where participants will work together to get an overall count of the plants, animals, fungi and other organisms that live there. Docents will guide participants and teach them to use the iNaturalist app on smartphones or tablets to record all of the living things they encounter. Saturday, Feb. 29, 9am-noon at North Coyote Valley Conservation Area. For information and to register, visit tinyurl.com/wtyafym.

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BACKBENDING WORKSHOP Learn about the benefits of backbends at Art of Yoga’s Backbending with Barb Workshop. Participants will explore different backbend asanas using props to facilitate and deepen their practice. This workshop is open and accessible to all levels with backbends appropriate for everyone. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2-4pm at Art of Yoga, 16165 Monterey Road #200.

For information, visit artofyogamorganhill.com.

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Guest lecturer Mas Hashimoto will speak on the subject of racism, the Constitution and Concentration Camps in the United States at “America’s Concentration Camps.”

Hashimoto, a historian and educator, will speak about his experiences in a Japanese internment camp during WWII and will connect these events in the context of the United States’ Constitution and America’s history of racism. Wednesday, Mar. 4, 11:30am-12:45pm at Gavilan College, 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. For information, visit tinyurl. com/rxeayfb.

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CHALLENGING THE MIND Janelle Gallagher ( from left), Rebecca Hargreaves and Hilary Andrews are the founders of MPower Escape Rooms,

which is located in downtown Morgan Hill.

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CHALLENGING THE MIND Janelle Gallagher ( from left), Rebecca Hargreaves and Hilary Andrews are the founders of MPower Escape Rooms,

which is located in downtown Morgan Hill.

PHOTOGRAPHS & STORY BY ERIK CHALHOUB

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hen your friend goes missing in the bayou while searching for supernatural sightings, the wise thing to do is go looking for them without any preparation, of course.

A colleague and I found our way to a cabin at the edge of a swamp, where various creepy creatures crawled and soared their way into sticky situations.

But perhaps that friend truly did find something supernatural here. It was obvious that someone took great pains to deter unsuspecting visitors, with locks of various digits, letters and other combinations holding a tight grip on doors that could lead the way out.

We surveyed the room, looking for patterns or anything else out of the ordinary that could provide a hint of what was going on here. Our hunt for clues revealed a set of numbers, possibly for one of the locks.

The question was, however, which one? And if we couldn’t figure it out, would we ever leave the bayou alive?

Thankfully, the “bayou” was actually in downtown Morgan Hill, on the second floor of an office building that MPower Escape Rooms calls home.

Friends launch endeavor Hilary Andrews, Janelle Gallagher and Rebecca Hargreaves are the creators of MPower Escape Rooms, which opened at 17415 Monterey Road, Suite 207 in late 2018.

An “escape room” is exactly as it sounds: a group is locked in a room and must find hidden clues and solve puzzles in order to leave, usually within a 60-minute time period. The term “escape” might be a little exaggerated, though, as participants are never truly locked in the room and can leave at any time.

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Morgan Hill business capitalizes on emerging trend

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PHOTOGRAPHS & STORY BY ERIK CHALHOUB

A puzzling

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hen your friend goes missing in the bayou while searching for supernatural sightings, the wise thing to do is go looking for them without any preparation, of course.

A colleague and I found our way to a cabin at the edge of a swamp, where various creepy creatures crawled and soared their way into sticky situations.

But perhaps that friend truly did find something supernatural here. It was obvious that someone took great pains to deter unsuspecting visitors, with locks of various digits, letters and other combinations holding a tight grip on doors that could lead the way out.

We surveyed the room, looking for patterns or anything else out of the ordinary that could provide a hint of what was going on here. Our hunt for clues revealed a set of numbers, possibly for one of the locks.

The question was, however, which one? And if we couldn’t figure it out, would we ever leave the bayou alive?

Thankfully, the “bayou” was actually in downtown Morgan Hill, on the second floor of an office building that MPower Escape Rooms calls home.

Friends launch endeavor Hilary Andrews, Janelle Gallagher and Rebecca Hargreaves are the creators of MPower Escape Rooms, which opened at 17415 Monterey Road, Suite 207 in late 2018.

An “escape room” is exactly as it sounds: a group is locked in a room and must find hidden clues and solve puzzles in order to leave, usually within a 60-minute time period. The term “escape” might be a little exaggerated, though, as participants are never truly locked in the room and can leave at any time.

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A PUZZLING ESCAPE

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FUTURE PLANS The three friends have their eyes set on expanding the number of escape rooms and activities offered by MPower.

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business, began setting up their own escape rooms for their childrens’ birthday parties.

“All of us enjoyed it,” Hargreaves said. “It was fun for us and we started to do a bit more.”

The trio knew they wanted to start a business together. In early 2018, they began floating ideas, but they kept returning to that one birthday activity.

“This idea was one that stuck,” she said.

MPower Escape Rooms, along with its parent company MPower Ideas, was born.

The “m” has multiple different meanings: “Morgan Hill,” “mindpower” and “mom” (in recognition of the three mothers who formed the business) are just some of the terms.

“We wanted to empower people to feel successful,” Andrews said.

MPower Escape Rooms opened in November 2018 with one room, The Cabin (which the author of this article was unsuccessful in escaping, even with the valuable hints from Hargreaves). The Secret,

where participants must keep a scientist’s breakthrough from falling into the wrong hands, opened in May. A third room is scheduled to launch in the summer.

“It’s always changing,” Hargreaves said. “We always have new ideas, new designs, new puzzles. It’s non-stop.”

The partnership of the three friends has proved invaluable, as all three each play to their unique strengths in order to not only design the creative rooms, but to keep growing the business.

“The partnership is really important,” Gallagher said. “We balance each other out.”

International phenomenon Escape rooms have exploded in popularity over the past decade, partly driven by the millennial generation’s desire to seek out unique experiences they cannot get online.

Real Escape Game, which was developed in 2007 in Japan, is considered one of the first modern

escape rooms. The game made its way to the United States in 2012, and the following year, Seattle-based Puzzle Break opened, which is billed as the first American-based escape room company.

According to EscapeSpy.com, which lists escape rooms by area, there are now more than 14,000 escape room venues worldwide.

The phenomenon has fostered an entire community of enthusiasts, who travel all over the country, and the world, to find the best of the best.

While the industry is trending toward incorporating more technology into new escape rooms, the charm of MPower’s The Cabin lies in its relatively “low tech” atmosphere and physical keys. Andrews, Gallagher and Hargreaves are unsure when, or if, they will retire their popular first room as their business grows.

“A lot of people love that room,” Andrews said. “They love how they feel when they leave that room.”

MPower, which is currently the only escape room company

between San Jose and Salinas, is being discovered by enthusiasts from around the state, according to Hargreaves.

It’s not just for the hardcore enthusiasts, birthday parties or millennials. Gallagher said many corporate groups have tried out the escape rooms as team-building exercises, and all ages have tried the mind-bending challenges.

MPower is also working on a summer camp for children that will teach them how to build their own puzzles.

As Morgan Hill continues to work on revitalizing its downtown to attract foot traffic, it is businesses such as MPower that will be critical to reaching that goal.

“This is a great business that helps downtown,” Andrews said.

“It not only attracts the local community, but we are getting people from outside to patronize downtown restaurants and shops.”

MPower Escape Rooms can be booked at $30 per person. For information, visit mpowerescape.com.

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Visit Coe Park for “Raincoats and Rubber Boots.” Participants are advised to bring rain slickers and boots to play in the creek, float rubber ducks and boats and hike along the creek on a scavenger hunt to discover plants and animals that exist there. Kids are encouraged to bring bikes and helmets to ride the obstacle course under supervision of experienced mountain bikers.

Saturday, Mar. 7, 10:30am-3pm at Henry W. Coe State Park, Hunting Hollow Entrance. For information, visit coepark.net.

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GILROY BLACK HISTORY The Gilroy Center for the Arts is hosting the sixth annual Black History Month

Exhibit. The exhibit runs through March 1 at Gilroy Center for the Arts, 7341 Monterey St. Admission to the gallery and receptions are always free. For information, visit gilroycenterforthearts.com.

STATE OF THE CITY The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce will unveil the Gilroy Chamber’s Community Vision Document and hear from Mayor Roland Velasco as he updates on the State of the City. The cost is $45 per person. Thursday, Mar. 5, 6-8pm at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey St. For information, visit gilroy.org.

BLUE HOUSE Blue House is set to rock The Milias Restaurant.

Blue House will perform its folk acoustic and rock sound in the unique atmosphere at The Milias.

Friday, Mar. 6, 7-10pm at The Milias Restaurant, 7397 Monterey St. For information, visit tinyurl. com/w7qwkk5.

SAN MARTIN CRAB FEED BUFFET Clos LaChance is holding its Crab Feed Buffet, and invites guests to attend and get cracking. Menus for both lunch and dinner are complete with fresh Dungeness crab. Ages 21 and over only and reservations are required. Saturday, Feb. 29, choose between two seating times, noon2pm or 5-7pm at Clos LaChance Wines, 1 Hummingbird Lane.

Tickets are available for $60 for lunch or $85 for dinner. For tickets and information, visit clos.com.

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AUTHOR VISIT

The Gilroy Library welcomes author Catherine Chung as part of Silicon Valley Reads 2020. Chung will discuss her critically-acclaimed novel The Tenth Muse, a story of a female mathematician who embarks on a quest and discovers her family’s mysterious history and secrets buried during World War II. A book signing will also be featured at this free event. Sunday, Mar. 1, 2-3:30pm at the Gilroy Library, 660 W. Main Ave. For information, visit tinyurl.com/rdcwlkh.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Photographers of all levels of experience and skill are invited to join Morgan Hill Photography

Barbara Borden, percussionist, teacher, composer and subject of the documentary Keeper of the Beat: A Woman’s Journey Into the Heart of Drumming, will lead a beginning drumming workshop at the Gilroy Library. Borden aims to introduce women to the restorative and transformative nature of drumming and music. This special program is part of the Silicon Valley Reads programming.

Sunday, Mar. 8, 2-3pm at 350 W. Sixth St., Gilroy. For information, visit sccld.org.

Club meetings. Learn more about photography and meet other local photographers at this friendly and social club Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7-9pm at the Centennial Recreation Center Multipurpose Room, 171 W. Edmundson Ave. For information, visit morganhillphotographyclub.org.

Thorn,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “I Wanna Know What Love Is” and more. Performances run through Saturday, Mar. 14 at Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road. For tickets, visit svct.org.

ROCK MUSICAL The teens of South Valley Community Theater are bringing the story of a smalltown girl, a city boy and a rock n’ roll romance on the Sunset Strip to local audiences with its production of Rock of Ages. This performance features a score including hit rock anthems and power ballads such as “Every Rose Has Its

CONFLICT RESOLUTION Counselors, educators, health care professionals, conflict resolution practitioners and non-profit leaders are invited to discover an approach to conflict resolution at Conflict Resolution Mastery.

Participants can learn to resolve diverse conflicts with speaker Rita Marie Johnson, award-

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winning author and creator of the Connection Practice. There is no cost to attend, and a continental breakfast will be served. Saturday, Feb. 29, 9:30am-noon at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, 23600 McKean Road. For information and to RSVP, visit connectionpractice.org.

HOLLISTER PREVIEW EXHIBITION San Benito County Arts Council will host its Open Studios Preview Exhibition. This preview is an opportunity for the community to view samples of artworks from the group of diverse artists participating in this year’s Open Studios Art Tour. This year’s ➝ 11

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Senior Living presents “Thrive!

Not Just Survive,” a free special event series that aims to support those who have and/or are caring for a loved one with dementia. Participants will have an opportunity to gain education, tips and training from dementia educator Stephanie Howard. The first session will be held Feb. 29, 11am-2pm at Loma Clara Senior Living, 16515 Butterfield Blvd. To reserve a space, contact Cynthia Ajunwa at 669.258.3500 or lomaclaradsm1@islllc.com.

DRUMMING WORKSHOP

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Drumming to happiness

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KEEPER OF THE BEAT Barbara Borden will offer a beginning drumming workshop at the Morgan Hill and Gilroy libraries.

Percussionist to lead workshop at local libraries

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iscovering one’s passion can sometimes take years, but for Barbara Borden, 74, first-class percussionist, teacher, composer and subject of the documentary film, Barbara Borden: Keeper of the Beat, that discovery came very early on.

Surrounded by music growing up, Borden’s love for it emerged in the form of drumming.

“I had a toy drum when I was 5, and I got my first drum set when I was 10, but in between that time I used pots and pans and that worked out very well,” Borden said, smiling. “I know that when I am drumming I feel uplifted, electric, connected to everything and everyone, deeply happy.”

At 19, Borden moved to San Francisco from Los Angeles and began her career as a professional musician which has spanned more than 50 years. She’s traveled the globe as an essential member of numerous bands, “using music to strengthen and enliven the heartbeat of humanity.”

When her run with the all-women jazz quintet Alive! ended Borden experienced a deep void in her life.

The search to fill that void eventually led her to the Transformation Institute where she experienced a holistic body-oriented way of teaching, which inspired her to utilize her musical talents through teaching others the meditative art of drumming.

“I like to teach people how to

embody the pulse, because that’s where it lives, in your body,” Borden said. “That’s my goal to have that comfortable relaxed vibe going on. When you’re relaxed you can let go a little more and your heart has a better chance of opening.”

Thanks to Silicon Valley Reads, a program instituted in 2003 to promote literacy and community engagement, Borden is offering her beginning drumming workshop to the South County community.

“All of us at the Gilroy Library are excited that the theme for Silicon Valley Reads this year is ‘Women Making it Happen,’” said Kelly B. Young, supervising librarian for Adult and Teen Services.

Young believes Borden’s workshop is a perfect fit for this year’s theme and the community.

“We know that the Gilroy community is very musical and feel sure that this drumming workshop will have a wide appeal,” she said.

Borden is excited to offer this experience to a new audience as she feels there’s nothing quite like it.

“The real deal is that drumming is a mood transformer and everybody who drums with me, or at least 99 percent, always feel better at the end of the drumming,” Borden said. “They feel more exhilarated and enlivened and happier.”

Borden will be featured at the Morgan Hill Library on Saturday, March 7, and at the Gilroy Library on Sunday, March 8. Both workshops begin at 2pm, with each session lasting about 90 minutes. Registration is required and Borden will happily provide drums for all participants although she encourages anyone who has their own to bring it along.

“It’s open to men and women and if you’ve always wanted to drum and have fun doing it come see me, and come drum with me, we’ll have a lot of fun and laugh a lot,” Borden said.

For information, tinyurl.com/ wqqpkpk, tinyurl.com/w62dnt5, or call 408.842.8207.

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9 festival highlights Dixieland, traditional jazz, swing, gypsy jazz, ragtime, blues and zydeco as dozens of guest bands, artists and youth bands perform throughout the weekend. Jazz Bash by the Bay will be held Friday-Sunday, March 6-8 at the Monterey Conference Center and Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey. For tickets and information, visit jazzbashmonterey.com.

GARDEN PLANNING

Gardening enthusiasts are invited to plan their summer garden now with UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County’s Growing Warm Season Vegetables event. Learn about the basic requirements of warm season vegetable crops including soil, nutrients, pest control, harvesting tips and space-saving techniques. Warm season vegetables including tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucumbers and squash will be discussed. There is no cost to attend, and registration is not required. Wednesday, Mar. 4, 7-8:30pm at Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth St. For information, visit mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu.

EVENTS FAMILY FUN The family is invited to Free Family Fun Day: Whosits and Whatsits, a day inspired by the multi-layered art of Robert Armstrong and Jennifer

Brook-Kothlow in Stretched, Strung and Strewn. All ages can enjoy free admission and activities.

Saturday, Feb. 29, 11am-5pm at Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific St., Monterey. For information, visit montereyart.org.

JAZZ BASH Experience a full weekend party of early jazz at Monterey’s Jazz Bash by the Bay. This wall-to-wall weekend of vintage jazz and swing is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a festival that is bringing together the many colorful forms of the roots of early jazz. The

HISTORIC TOUR Learn about Gilroy’s historic districts the first Saturday of each month during Historic Walking Tours. Members of the Gilroy Historical Society on Saturday, Mar. 7, 10am-noon will host a free walking Women’s History Tour. Reservations are recommended, but not required.

Meet at the Gilroy Historical Museum, 195 Fifth St. For information, call the Gilroy Museum at 408.846.0446.

CORKS & COPPERS The community is invited to attend “Corks & Coppers,” the inaugural benefit for Peace Officer Wives of California. The benefit includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and raffle items and fellowship in a winery setting with proceeds benefiting first responder families.

This non-profit organization is devoted to seeing law enforcement families thrive in all aspects of their lives, and provides support and education to help decrease divorce, suicide, depression and PTSD among peace officers and their families. Saturday, Mar. 7, 2:30-5pm at Lightpost Winery,

JAPANESE JAZZ Worldrenowned drummer Akira Tana will bring consummate musical mastery into congruence with his deep Japanese cultural roots as he performs with his group, Otonowa in Watsonville. Guests will be treated to unique melodies as Tana and Otonowa perform Japanese jazz. Proceeds will benefit the Watsonville Buddhist Temple and City of Watsonville Kawakami Sister City Program. Saturday, Mar. 7, 3-6pm at Watsonville Buddhist Temple, 423 Bridge St., Watsonville. For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/srhvkf4.

VINTAGE TUNES Kelly Brewing Company welcomes the vintage blues, rock, funk and soul tunes of Eurotrash to its outdoor patio.

Attendees are invited to taste the beer selection while listening or dancing to the music. Saturday, Mar. 7, 4-7pm at Kelly Brewing Company, 70 E. Fourth St., Morgan Hill. For information, visit tinyurl.com/v6d2q2u.

MARCH MIXER Soul Kiss Band will perform at The District Theater March Madness Mixer. Soul Kiss performs a variety of top pop, rock, country, hip-hop, old school, classic rock and R&B hits from today and yesteryear. Saturday, Mar. 7, 9pm-midnight at The District Theater, 7430 Monterey St., Gilroy.

For information, visit soulkissband.com.

MURDER MYSTERY Friday the 13th is a fine night for a murder, and Gilroy Sunrise Rotary Club invites guests to don their most fabulous 1920s attire and assist in solving “Murder on the Boardwalk: A 1920’s Mystery.” Tickets are $60 per guest, and space is very limited. This murder mystery dinner also features a cocktail hour. Friday, Mar. 13, 6:30-10pm at Old City Hall Restaurant, 7400 Monterey St., Gilroy. For information, visit tinyurl.com/ tmhhuo3.

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tour features 34 local artists and artisans. This special exhibition is free, open to the public and on display from Friday, Mar. 6.

10am to Saturday, April 4, 4pm at ARTspace Annex, 217 Fifth St., Hollister. For information, visit sanbenitoarts.org.

YOUNG EAGLES Kids ages 8-17 fly free at the Young Eagles Rally.

Young aviation enthusiasts will get the chance to ride the skies on a safe and enjoyable flight and gain new perspectives on the world.

Participants will receive a free 15to 20-minute flight and follow the basic steps in the flight pattern.

Saturday, Mar. 7, 9am-noon at the Watsonville Aviation Education Center, 60 Aviation Way, Watsonville. For information, visit eaa119.org/youngeagles. To register, visit youngeaglesday.com.

900 Lightpost Way, Morgan Hill.

For tickets and information, visit faithwifehero.com/events.

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THEATER

Glam-band memories

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VINTAGE FASHION South Valley Civic Theatre’s production of “Rock of Ages” opens Feb. 21.

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Teens take the stage in ‘Rock of Ages’

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he cast of the jukebox musical Rock of Ages was born literally in a different century from the music they’ll sing in South Valley Civic Theatre’s teen production.

But they are thrilled at the chance to sing such glam-band hits as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “I Want to Know What Love Is” and “We Built This City.” Hits by Starship, Foreigner, Journey, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett and Poison are sprinkled throughout this story of a small-town girl trying to make it as an actress in

Los Angeles, who meets an aspiring musician working as a busboy in the Bourbon Room on Sunset Strip.

“For me, it was really about the music,” said Andy Gonzalez, a 19-year-old sophomore at Gavilan College, who plays budding rocker Drew Boley.

Although he was familiar with the band names and the hard-driving rock of the 1980s, “We didn’t know how iconic it was in the ‘80s; how influential it was to carry on in music,” he said.

“All these songs tell stories; it’s not like that now,” said Emily Pember,

who plays Sherrie Christian, the starstruck newcomer to L.A. “The lyrics are like a poem,” said Gannon Janisch, who plays the sexy rock star Stacee Jaxx, citing “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison and “Heaven” by Warren, among others.

Janisch and Pember are both 17 and high school seniors, Pember at Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill and Janisch at St. Francis Catholic High School in Watsonville. Both were born more than a quarter-century after “Rock of Ages” made its debut in Los Angeles in 1985. It moved to New York in 2008 and ran on Broadway from 2009-2015.

“My parents are really excited,” Pember said.

The teenagers are equally excited by the costumes they’ll be wearing, designed by Michelle Griffin, from crazy glam-rock wigs to vintage ‘80s fashion, “everything shredded.”

“The look of it is crazy,” said Gonzalez, whose last role at SVCT was as Jesus in Godspell. “Once you see everybody else’s costumes— it’s a time travel! Why would you throw away that fashion?”

Pember, whose bio at SVCT includes roles in Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Little Mermaid, Shrek and Seussical, has more of a classically musical theater voice, she said.

“I have to find a good balance with picking your battles vocally,” she said. “The vocals are rough but so much fun. It’s really cool to get to know a different style of theater.”

The show is being directed

by Megan Griffin, with Michael Rubino as vocal/music director. A live band will bring a true rock feel to the show.

South Valley Civic Theatre’s teen production of “Rock of Ages” continues through March 14 at the Morgan Hill Community Playhouse, 17090 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. Tickets are $18-$28. For information, visit www.svct.org.

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The event begins on June 27 with a drive through scenic roads, with a stop for lunch and photo shoots. Further details will be announced later. A reception banquet at Guglielmo Winery follows.

The Concours takes place on June 28. Participants can enter their vehicles to compete or display in class, or they can enter The Starting Grid, which will provide space on the main show field for those who wish to display without being formally judged.

For information, visit coyotecreekconcours.com/event/registration.php.

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egistration is now open for the Coyote Creek Concours d’Elegance on June 27-28.

This year’s theme is “Cars of General Motors and British Motor Cars” along with a host of other automobiles.

Car enthusiasts gathered at the first-ever Coyote Creek Concours d’Elegance in 2019 to check out more than 200 rare and collector’s vehicles from various eras. Held on the 18th hole of the Coyote Creek Golf Club, the Concours made its debut in Morgan Hill after a number of years in Alameda.

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Light/Bright Family Home—Affordable Too! DARLING 3BR/2BA ~ Open living/dining room & open family room/kitchen w/lots of counter/ cabinet space & S/S appliances. Master suite w/walk-in + addl closet. Backyard w/brick paver patio & room for outdoor activities & garden. $315,000 Los Baños (831) 245-0321

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