![[logo: teen talent show]](http://www.accessalmaden.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/teen_talent_show_event.gif "teen_talent_show_event")
Winners of the regional Teen Talent Show tournaments will by in Almaden Valley to show off their unique talents and compete in the 2010 Teen Talent Show Finale. Come and enjoy the remarkable talent of our local teens.
The regional tournaments are being held at six San Jose branch library locations on Saturday, May 1, 2010, 2-4pm. Prizes will be awarded to 1st – 3rd place winners at the regional events.
The first and second place winners from each of the regional tournaments will participate in a final competition at the Almaden Branch Library on Saturday, May 15, 2010, 3-5pm. Winners of the finale will win even bigger prizes!
You can pick up a registration packet at any library. You must submit the registration form to the tournament location you plan to compete at. Spaces are limited, so sign up today!
Get more information about the Teen Talent Show rules, judging criteria, and regional locations.
Leland High School is holding its annual fashion show and silent auction – The Fifth Season 2010. All proceeds for this year’s event go to World Concern, a non-profit humanitarian organization providing community development and disaster response to the World’s poor in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
The silent auction and raffle will feature a number of brand name items, including Juicy Couture, Ellie Tahari, Banana Republic, iPod Touch, Santana Row’s W’s Salon, Snap Fitness gift baskets, and several gift cards and gift certificates to a variety of restaurants and boutiques. Each guest is automatically entered in a drawing for a $50 Cheesecake Factory Gift Card, sponsored by Silicon Valley REO.
The event is at Leland High School on Friday, April 30, 2010, 7-9pm. Tickets may be purchased on the night of the show at the door for $15 per person.
Come support San Jose Jazz, a 22 year old public benefit organization dedicated to promoting jazz music through performance and education. San Jose Jazz finds itself short on funding this year and may not survive long enough to put on this year’s San Jose Jazz Festival.
If you have attended any of the more than 200 weekly Jazz performances at UNWINED, please consider purchasing a ticket to this event to help support this very worthy cause. An “All-Star” Jazz band will be performing. Tickets are $30 per person and include wine tasting and light appetizers.
The fundraiser is at UNWINED in Almaden Valley on Sunday, May 16, 2010, 4-7pm. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets please send an email to info@unwinedshop.com.
95120 Almaden Lifestyle Magazine is holding its 95120 Nights! – an evening of mingling for Almaden Valley residents, business owners, and the 95120 Magazine team and advertisers. Entertainment will be provided by Randy Lira, Owner of RPM Productions, an interactive MC and DJ entertainment service for weddings, parties, and special events. Amato Pizzeria is offering 15% off food for the evening.
The 95120 Nights! event is at Amato Pizzeria in Almaden Valley on Monday, April 26, 2010 from 6-11pm.
Photo by Per Mosseby
Join us for white glove, silver service High Tea at The Almaden Empress. Listen to the pleasing sounds of chamber music while enjoying a dazzling array of finger sandwiches, fresh seasonal fruit, scones with a selection of preserves, pastries, cakes, tarts, delicious teas, and much more.
You are welcome to dress for the occasion. Ladies, wear one of your hats. Gentlemen, bow ties optional. This event is for adults ages 50 and older, and is brought to you by the Almaden Senior Program.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 2, 2010 at 10am inside the Almaden Community Center near the sports and fitness desk. $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
The event is at at the Almaden Community Center, Community Room on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 2pm. We hope to see you!
Illustration by Gordon Robinson
Mother-Daughter Mad Hatter Tea Party in Almaden Valley. Little girls love to play tea party. They will learn proper etiquette and manners, and then show their skills at a party with tea and snacks. The party will end with a special gift from your child. Everyone is encouraged to come dressed up! At the Almaden Community Center. Tuesday, May 4, 2010 from 11:30am-1:00pm. More:
http://bit.ly/aciANZ.
As part of the Doris Dillon Author Series, Almaden Branch Library is hosting Laura Numeroff, the author of “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” Laura will be promoting and signing her newest book, “The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza.” Hicklebee’s Bookstore will be onsite to sell Laura Numeroff’s books. This program is sponsored in cooperation with Hicklebee’s Bookstore and Graystone Elementary School. The event will be at the Doris Dillon Children’s Library inside the Almaden Branch Library. Thursday, March 11, 2010, 6:30-7:30pm. More: http://bit.ly/4ALHDm.
Photograph by George McFinnigan
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration for seniors. Delicious lunch of corned beef & cabbage, potatoes, carrots, coffee and dessert. Entertainment will include lively Irish dancers and an Irish sing-along. Presented by Councilmember Nancy Pyle and the Almaden Senior Nutrition program. At the Almaden Community Center on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 12pm.
Tickets can be purchased on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 10am near the sports and fitness desk inside the Almaden Community Center. Tickets are $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Tickets are limited to two per person. More: http://bit.ly/buTmi8.
Pioneer High School Performing Arts will be presenting its Spring musical “Crazy for You.” The performances are being held at Pioneer’s Performing Arts Center on April 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, and May 1, 2010. Curtain is at 7pm. Reserved seating is $15 per ticket for adults and $7 per ticket for students and seniors 62 or older. For tickets, contact Anita Adams: 408-718-6974 or anitakadams@yahoo.com. More: http://bit.ly/dpbs3R.
Castillero’s Advanced Drama is bringing you Bye, Bye Birdie, the hip, rock-n-roll smash hit! The plot revolves around rock and roll superstar Conrad Birdie and the complications that arise when his agent stages a publicity stunt on The Ed Sullivan Show in which he will kiss one lucky girl from Sweet Apple, Ohio before being drafted into the army. Featured cast members include Brian Clark and Garrett Meyer as Albert, Jamie Landrum and Carly Giacinto as Rosie, and Molly Veregge and Tiani Hernandez as Kim. All performances at Castillero’s Black Box Theatre. Tickets are on sale now for performances on March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, 2010. Curtain is at 7:30pm for all dates. Tickets for students are $7 and adults $10. All seats reserved. Ticket order form: http://bit.ly/cWw96o.
Leland High School Booster Club is holding its 2010 Denim 2 Diamonds fundraiser for Leland athletic programs.
The event includes dinner, dancing, auctions, and unlimited wine, beer, and other beverages. Dinner is catered from Sonoma Chicken Coop. Live music will be provided by local band and alumni Free Fahlen.
Denim 2 Diamonds will be at St. Anthony’s Church in Almaden Valley on Friday, May 7, 2010 from 6:30pm to 11:30pm. Tickets are $65 per person. Contact Cathy Sheehan for more information: cathysheehan313@yahoo.com. You can purchase tickets online.
Image by KaeZar
Celebrate Month of the Young Child with musician and performer, Tim Cain. His music will delight and entertain both young and old alike.
Tim Cain’s performance has been made possible by a generous gift from the Friends of the Almaden Library.
The event takes place at the Almaden Branch Library in the Children’s Area on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 11:00-11:40am. Source: http://bit.ly/4ALHDm.
Leland High School Baseball’s Second Annual Bocce Ball Tournament Dinner and Auction. All proceeds benefit the Leland High School baseball program. The event takes place at Campo di Bocce in Los Gatos on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Tournament play begins at 5pm and buffet dinner at 7pm. For more information, contact Mike Sparrer, Leland’s Head Baseball Coach, at 408-591-4962 or chargersbaseball@yahoo.com.
Castillero Middle School is holding it’s 12th Annual Big Band Dance concert. The adult only event features live music by FreeFahlen, performances by Castillero’s jazz bands, dancing, dessert, raffle drawing, and silent auction. The event takes place in the Castillero Indoor Commons on Saturday, February 27, 2010, from 7-10pm. Tickets are $15 per person. Tickets: http://bit.ly/advId8.
Volunteers are needed. To volunteer as little as a half hour of your time, please contact Purveen Canteenwala at canteenwala@att.net.
Leland High School Drama presents Bye Bye Birdie. At Leland Theater (cafeteria). Presented on March 10-13, 2010. Curtain is at 7pm. $15 adults / $7 students and seniors. More: http://bit.ly/csrbRg.
Photograph by Marcus Nunes
Third Annual Battle of the Bands Concert. Enjoy the talent and music of the five finalists. Each finalist will have up to 20 minutes to perform their set in front of you and a judging panel of local music experts. Almaden Community Center. Saturday, 3/20/2010 from 2:00-4:30pm. More:
http://bit.ly/9umx03.
Accomplished jazz vocalist and keyboardist, Gaea Schell, will be performing live at UNWINED in Almaden Valley. Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 7-9pm. More: http://bit.ly/6cQAsA.
Conversation & Guitar Demonstration with Gabriel Bianco. Gabriel Bianco has earned first prize in multiple international competitions in Austria (Vienna), Germany (Koblenz), and France (Ile de Re and Barbezieux). This free event is sponsored by the South Bay Guitar Society. Almaden Library, Program Room. Saturday, 2/13/2010, 2pm-2:45pm. More: http://bit.ly/4ALHDm.
Event/Deal
Business
RSS
Twitter![[post card: a taste of things to come]](http://www.accessalmaden.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/a_taste_of_things_to_come-e1272219042184.png "a_taste_of_things_to_come")
CreaTV San Jose, a non-profit, public benefit corporation serving the City of San Jose, invites you to attend its 2nd Annual May Party – A Taste of Things to Come. 