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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

‘Alpha Girls’ to share their stories for Silicon Valley Reads: Pizarro by Sal Pizarro

Author Julian Guthrie and four women who broke barriers in male-dominated Silicon Valley will share their stories at Silicon Valley Reads' kickoff event Thursday at De Anza College.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 03:35PM
Thursday, January 16, 2020

Santa Clara University art show is a hands-on experience: Pizarro by Sal Pizarro

Touching the art at Stephanie Metz's new show at the de Saisset Museum isn't just allowed -- it's encouraged.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 05:26PM
Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Creative journey leads back to downtown San Jose theater: Pizarro by Sal Pizarro

San Jose actor Jonathan Rhys Williams has come full circle in his career as he prepares to take the reins of Tabard Theatre Company.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 02:35PM
Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Trail hike reveals a haunting art piece at Villa Montalvo: Pizarro by Sal Pizarro

It has a "Blair Witch" vibe, but its backstory is touching rather than sinister.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:33PM
Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Tim Ritchie leaving The Tech to lead Boston science museum by Sal Pizarro

Tim Ritchie oversaw a period of growth and change during more than eight years as CEO of the San Jose science center.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 05:30PM
Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Montalvo Arts Center receives $1 million matching gift: Pizarro by Sal Pizarro

The $2 million fundraising goal would go toward the 107-year-old Villa in Saratoga to its original splendor, Montalvo Arts Center executive director Angela McConnell says.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:43PM
Thursday, November 14, 2019

San Jose State’s new play puts spotlight on undocumented students by Sal Pizarro

"[dreamer] project: an Undocuplay," which presents the stories of undocumented SJSU students, opens Friday at the Hammer Theatre Center.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 05:41PM
Tuesday, November 5, 2019

The Tech is closing one of its original exhibits soon by Sal Pizarro

The popular earthquake simulator at the Tech Interactive, which opened in 1998, will be retired at the end of the year.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 05:14PM
Thursday, October 31, 2019

Downtown San Jose gallery’s move boosts South First Fridays by Sal Pizarro

Kaleid will open Friday for this month's art walk in its new location on South First and San Carlos streets.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:11PM
Saturday, October 26, 2019

San Jose Improv reopens after its two-month makeover by Sal Pizarro

The Improv refreshed its interior furnishings, replaced its lighting and sound system and added a few nods to the heritage of the comedy club and the historic Jose Theatre.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:00AM
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

He’s been San Jose’s ‘Music Man’ for more than 40 years by Sal Pizarro

Bruce Labadie, who has produced festivals for San Jose Jazz and the San Jose Downtown Association, received the Cornerstone of the Arts award from the city of San Jose.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 05:57PM
Friday, October 18, 2019

San Jose actor embraces ’emerging artist’ label: Pizarro by Sal Pizarro

Tasi Alabastro, one of four recipients of this year's Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards, says he's "leaning into" the label and using the freedom to develop new skills as an artist.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:00AM
Wednesday, September 25, 2019

San Jose Museum of Art still fabulous after 50 years by Sal Pizarro

The museum's anniversary gala honored co-founders Susan Hammer and Ann Marie Mix, as well as "Bay Lights" artist Leo Villareal.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:00AM
Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Ballet isn’t for boys? Don’t tell these Silicon Valley guys by Sal Pizarro

San Jose City Councilman Raul Peralez was among the men who were on their toes for New Ballet's Ballet Boot Camp last week.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 03:35PM
Thursday, September 12, 2019

Close call for Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s Carl Guardino by Sal Pizarro

The Silicon Valley business leader sustained minor injuries after he was clipped by a motorhome during a charity bicycle ride on the Pacific Coast Highway last weekend.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 03:01PM
Wednesday, August 21, 2019

New ‘Apocalypse Now’ headlines epic film series at Pruneyard by Sal Pizarro

Santa Cruz native James Mockoski oversaw the 4K restoration of Francis Ford Coppola's classic, which leads a two-week festival at Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 03:52PM
Tuesday, August 20, 2019

No joke: San Jose Improv going dark for a interior makeover by Sal Pizarro

The comedy club at downtown's historic Jose Theatre will be closed for renovation until October.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 05:47PM
Thursday, August 15, 2019

Sonic Runway coming back to downtown San Jose next year by Sal Pizarro

The iconic Burning Man artwork, which made a splash in 2017, will again light up San Jose City Hall Plaza in 2020.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:22PM
Wednesday, August 7, 2019

A giant Rube Goldberg machine is being assembled at the Tech by Sal Pizarro

A team of six college students is aiming to set a Guinness World Record with a 420-step chain reaction machine that's been built out of toys, household items and a lot of engineering.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:19PM
Thursday, August 1, 2019

Opera San Jose celebrating ‘Amadeus’ at California Theatre by Sal Pizarro

Music lovers and moviegoers alike are in for a rare treat when Opera San Jose presents a screening of "Amadeus" this month to celebrate the acclaimed movie's 35th anniversary.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:15PM
Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Shark mural looms large over Whole Foods lot near SAP Center by Sal Pizarro

The massive mural created by street artist Nychos provides an eye-popping, inside look at a shark on the new Modera building near SAP Center.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:30PM
Saturday, July 27, 2019

Immerse yourself in San Jose Museum of Art’s new exhibition by Sal Pizarro

"Beta Space: Pae White" features a 127-foot long tapestry that you just don't view -- you experience.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:00AM
Wednesday, July 24, 2019

San Jose could learn lesson from rescue of S.F.’s Punch Line by Sal Pizarro

A Legacy Business Program like that in San Francisco could help the South Bay preserve its historic businesses and cultural treasures.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 03:10PM
Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Paper Plane bartender puts San Jose on mixology map by Sal Pizarro

Mary Palac, who crafts cocktails at downtown San Jose's Paper Plane, has been named among the top 10 bartenders in America by the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 03:19PM
Saturday, June 22, 2019

San Jose’s iconic Dancing Pig sign restored to neon glory by Sal Pizarro

Bringing back the historic Stephen's Meat sign may provide hope that San Jose's heritage won't be lost as the city races toward the future.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:00AM
Wednesday, June 19, 2019

San Jose artist selected for $150,000 Knight Foundation fellowship by Sal Pizarro

Exhibition District founder Erin Salazar was named one of seven Knight Public Spaces Fellows for her efforts to engage artists and the downtown community.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 02:00PM
Friday, May 31, 2019

Mural adds another splash of color to downtown San Jose by Sal Pizarro

The city's new logo is the centerpiece of a colorful new painting on the corner of Santa Clara and Third streets.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:42PM
Thursday, May 30, 2019

Winchester Mystery House embracing its scary side this fall by Sal Pizarro

The San Jose landmark attraction is going full horror with "Unhinged," an immersive show running from September to November.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:01PM
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Here’s what people think of the Tech Museum’s new name by Sal Pizarro

Downtown San Jose influencers liked the Tech's new name, though San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo joked, "It would have been nice to get a mayor's name in there somewhere."

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 05:00PM
Saturday, May 18, 2019

Anybody have space for a downtown San Jose apartment house? by Sal Pizarro

Developer is offering to move a historic, four-apartment building to a new spot in downtown San Jose in a bid to save it from the wrecking ball.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:00AM
Thursday, May 9, 2019

Loss of Trianon Theatre squeezing South Bay arts groups by Sal Pizarro

Music and arts groups are scrambling to find a rental venues now that the downtown San Jose concert hall has been sold with plans to make it the new home for a South Bay church.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:39PM

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Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
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Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
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Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
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