JANUARY 2006

Jan 1-7.2006

Burning Every Moment The Margaret Wingrove Dance Company presents two Gallery House Opening Jan 3: "Small Is the New Big," a juried exhibit of small original 2D and 3D works of art. Through Feb 4. An opening reception will be held Jan 6, 6pm-8pm. 320 California Ave, Palo Alto, 650.326.1668 or www.GalleryHouse2.com.

Burning Every Moment The Margaret Wingrove Dance Company presents two world premiere dances, "Tom and Viv" and "Sylvia and Ted." Featuring dancers from Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley. Jan 5 and 8, 7:30pm and Jan 6-7, 8pm. $20-$30 ($5 off tickets purchased before Dec 11). The Stage, 490 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.7142 or www.mwdance.com.

Gallagher The watermelon-smashing comedian performs. Jan 7, 8pm. $21-$33. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.864.8816 or www.flintcenter.com.

Henry Winkler Actor Henry Winkler is the special guest at a dinner presented by the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley. The dinner is open to anyone who makes a gift to the 2006 Annual Campaign. Jan 7, 5:30pm pre-reception; 6:30pm Havdallah and dinner. Call for more information. Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, 408.357.7501.

Natasha Paremski The Steinway Society presents top young pianist Natasha Paremski. Jan 7, 8pm and Jan 8, 4pm. Call for ticket prices. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.295.6500 or www.steinwaythebayarea.com.

San Jose Chamber Players The players perform. With pianist Mark Anderson. Jan 7. $20-$100.14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, 408.286.2600, ext. 2 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Jan 8-14.2006

San Jose Jazz Society Sunday Series The 18th annual series returns with a lineup of twelve weekly jazz concerts featuring top names in Bay Area and national jazz. The series kicks off on Jan 8 with the program "Sunday Kind of Love," featuring vocalist Mary Stallings and the Geri Allen Trio. 3pm. The series runs through March 26. $25-$30 individual tickets/$125-$175 subscriptions. The Improv, 62 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.288.7557 or www.sanjosejazz.org.

Cultural Xposure The San Jose Museum of Art and Pacific Art Collective host an evening of on-the-spot painting, live music, dance, poetry and more. Featured museum exhibits are "Visual Politics: The Art of Engagement" and "Tales From the Kiln: Contemporary Ceramics." DJ and live music performances, stand up poetry, silent wet paint auctions and more. Jan 13, 7pm-midnight. $10 nonmembers/$5 members. 110 S. Market St, San Jose, www.sjmusart.org.

Crab and Pasta Fundraiser Dinner All-you-can-eat cold cracked Dungeness crab, pasta, salad, French bread, dessert, coffee, wine and soft drinks are on the menu at this fundraiser for Saratoga Drama Group. The event also includes live entertainment, silent auctions and raffles. Jan 14, 5pm-9pm. $15-$40 (tickets sold in advance only). Saratoga Community Center, 19655 Allendale Ace, Saratoga, 408.893.1551 or www.saratogadramagroup.com.

Evening of Cultural Arts The city of Sunnyvale's 15th anniversary season of concerts features an expanded schedule. The event continues with Celtic harper and storyteller Patrick Ball. Jan 14, 8pm. $20-$25. Ticket packages start at $80. Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, 408.730.7725 or www.ci.sunnyvale.ca.us/recreation.

Jan 15-21.2006

Montalvo Gallery Opening Jan 15: "I Heard As If I Had No Ears: Lesley Dill and Tom Morgan Collaborate." Through March 19. Gallery at Montalvo, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga, www.montalvoarts.org.

San Jose Jazz Society Sunday Series The 18th annual series returns with a lineup of twelve weekly jazz concerts featuring top names in Bay Area and national jazz. Jan 15: "Wayne Shorter My Heart," a tribute to saxophonist Wayne Shorter, with vocalist and composer Michelle Amador. 3pm. The series runs through March 26. $12-$17 individual tickets/$125-$175 subscriptions. The Improv, 62 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.288.7557 or www.sanjosejazz.org.

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles Opening Jan 17: "Jean Ray Laury: A Life by Design," an exhibit of works by seminal contemporary fiber artist Jean Ray Laury. Through April 9. An opening reception will be held Jan 22, 2pm-4pm. 520 S. First St, San Jose, 408.971.0323 or www.sjquiltmuseum.org.

The Clean House TheatreWorks presents the Northern California premiere of a romantic comedy by playwright Sarah Ruhl. Jan 18-Feb 12. $20-$52. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View, 650.903.6000 or www.theatreworks.org.

Cirque du Soleil The legendary performing troupe returns with "Corteo." Jan 19-March 5. $40-$200. Under the Grand Chapiteau, Taylor Street and Highway 87, San Jose, 800.678.5440 or www.cirquedusoleil.com.

San Francisco Symphony With Michael Tilson Thomas conducting and guest soloist Lynn Harrell on cello. Jan 19, 8pm. $29-$55. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.864.8816 or www.flintcenter.com.

Visiting Mr. Green City Lights Theater Company presents a drama about a driver sentenced to community service visiting the elderly man that he nearly hit with his car. Jan 19-Feb 19. $15-$35. 529 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.295.4200 or www.cltc.org.

Charisma! Charisma members present their annual performance, celebrating spirituality through music, dance and the spoken word. Jan 20-21, 8pm and Jan 22, 2pm. $5 suggested donation. Fess Parker Studio Theater, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or http://cms.scu.edu/cpa.

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art Opening Jan 20: "Hair Raising." Through March 11. Opening reception: Jan 20, 6pm-8pm. 451 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.8155 or www.sjica.org.

The Lion King American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents Disney's "The Lion King," with a score by Elton John and Tim Rice. This production is directed by the award-winning director Julie Taymor. Jan 20-Feb 26. $51-$78 ($128 VIP seating). San Jose Center for Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, 888.455.SHOW or www.amtsj.org.

25th Anniversary Gala The San Jose Repertory Theatre celebrates its 25th anniversary season with a special performance directed by artistic director Timothy Near and a gala dinner. Jan 21. $500 performance and dinner. The performance will take place at the San Jose Rep, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, followed by dinner at the Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St, San Jose. 408.367.7259 or see www.sjrep.com.

Peninsula Symphony The symphony presents "Tango," with guitarist Angel Romero and violinist Jeremy Cohen. The program includes selections by Astor Piazzola, Celedonio Romero, Leroy Anderson, Morton Gould and a new composition by guest artist Cohen. Jan 21, 8pm. $27-$32. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 650.941.5291 or www.peninsulasymphony.org.

Jan 22-28.2006

San Jose Jazz Society Sunday Series The 18th annual series returns with a lineup of twelve weekly jazz concerts featuring top names in Bay Area and national jazz. Jan 22: "¡Piano Sabor!," with the Mark Levine Trio. 3pm. The series runs through March 26. $12-$17 individual tickets/$125-$175 subscriptions. The Improv, 62 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.288.7557 or www.sanjosejazz.org.

San Jose Opera Guild Winter Party The party includes a screening of the feature film "Callas Forever," starring Fanny Ardant, Jeremy Irons and Joan Plowright, at the Los Gatos Cinema, 41 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos. The movie will be followed by a private luncheon at Valeriano's Restaurant, 160 W. Main St, Los Gatos. Jan 22, 10:15am. $55 per person. For more information, call Olga Nespole at 408.395.2035 or email ajnespole@comcast.net or see www.sjoperaguild.org.

Trio Jubilee The Los Gatos Community Concert Association presents a concert of unusual classical selections. Jan 22, 2:30pm. $10 students/$45 seniors/$50 adults for season subscriptions. Los Gatos United Methodist Church, 111 Church St, Los Gatos, 408.377.1106 or 408.356.5698.

Casino Night A fundraiser for EHC LifeBuilders' programs for homeless adults. The event includes casino games and entertainment, heavy hors d'oeuvres, a raffle and more. Jan 27, 7pm-11:30pm. $50 per person. Villa Ragusa, 35 S. Second Ave, Campbell. For more information, call Ken Goldstein at 408.539.2131 or Alan Aerts at 408.871.7000 or see www.ehclifebuilders.org/events/casinonight.

Great Glass Auction The Bay Area Glass Institute holds its annual glass auction, featuring more than 150 pieces by well known local, national and international artists. A patron preview will be held Jan 27, with the auction taking place Jan 28. Summit Center, San Jose, www.bagi.org.

In Celebration of Mozart The Santa Clara University department of music faculty, students and guests celebrate the music of Mozart with a commemorative concert held on the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth. Jan 27, 8pm. $5-$12. Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or http://cms.scu.edu/cpa.

Ives Quartet The quartet presents works by Mozart, Beethoven and Leo Ornstein. With guest artist Janice Weber on piano. Severo Ornstein will present a pre-concert talk. Jan 27, 8pm. $15-$25. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose. Also Jan 28, 8pm. $15-$25. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto. 408.554.5832 or www.ivesquartet.org.

The Immigrant San José Repertory Theatre presents a true tale about a young Jewish man who flees Czarist Russia and makes a new home in a small Texas town. Jan 28-Feb 26. San José Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.367.7255 or www.sjrep.com.

Jan 29-Feb 4.2006

Palo Alto Art Center Opening Jan 29: "Robert Brady: Sculpture, 1989-2005" and Drawings by Deborah Barrett. Through April 23. An opening reception will be held Jan 29, 4pm-6pm. A master artist workshop with Robert Brady will be offered Feb 26, 10am-4pm. $40 Palo Alto residents/$46 nonresidents). 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto.

San Jose Chamber Orchestra The orchestra celebrates the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth with program that includes Mozart's Symphony No. 1 in E Flat, Sinfonia Concertante and works inspired by Mozart. Jan 29, 7pm. $20-$30 seniors and students/$30-$40 general admission. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.295.4416 or www.sjco.org.

San Jose Jazz Society Sunday Series The 18th annual series returns with a lineup of twelve weekly jazz concerts featuring top names in Bay Area and national jazz. Jan 29: "Brazil Forever in My Heart," with vocalist Sandy Cressman and Homenagem Brasiliera. 3pm. The series runs through March 26. $12-$17 individual tickets/$125-$175 subscriptions. The Improv, 62 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.288.7557 or www.sanjosejazz.org.

Stanford's Cantor Arts Center Opening Feb 1: "American ABC: Childhood in 19th-Century America." Through May 7. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University, Museum Way (off Palm Dr), Stanford, 650.723.4177 or www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva.

Boy Scouts Recognition Dinner All Boy Scouts, families and friends are invited to attend this dinner recognizing the more than 200 scouts who earned their Eagle Scout rank in 2005, congratulating the Silver Beaver Class of 2005, and welcome the 2006 council officers. Feb 3, 6pm. $45 ($50 at the door). San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St, San Jose, 408.280.5088, ext. 25 or www.sccc-scouting.org.

New Music Festival Renowned composer Chen Yi will be the honored guest at this exploration of new music. The festival will also feature works of Bay Area composers, including selections from Santa Clara University faculty member Pamela Layman Quist's "Requiem," which will be premiered by the SCU Choir directed by Thomas Colohan. Feb 3-5. Call for ticket prices. Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or http://cms.scu.edu/cpa.

An Evening With Bill Maher Maher, known for his political satire, performs. Feb 4, 8pm. $35-$65. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.864.8816 or www.flintcenter.com.

Evening of Cultural Arts The city of Sunnyvale's 15th anniversary season of concerts features an expanded schedule. The event continues with the Crooked Jades performing old-time country and bluegrass. Feb 4, 8pm. $20-$25. Ticket packages start at $80. Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, 408.730.7725 or www.ci.sunnyvale.ca.us/recreation.

FEBRUARY 2006

Feb 5-11.2006

Robert Greenberg Classical music lecturer Greenberg presents "No Myth Will Mr. Mozart Be!" a discussion of the many myths that surrounded the life of Mozart. Sun, Feb 5, 2pm. Call for tickets. Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

San Jose Jazz Society Sunday Series The 18th annual series returns with a lineup of twelve weekly jazz concerts featuring top names in Bay Area and national jazz. Feb 5: The San Jose Jazz Society Youth Combo and Orchestra perform. 3pm. The series runs through March 26. $12-$17 individual tickets/$125-$175 subscriptions. The Improv, 62 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.288.7557 or www.sanjosejazz.org.

Celebrity Forum With Bill Moyers. Feb 8-10, 8pm. For ticket information, call 650.949.7176. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, www.flintcenter.com.

Inherit the Wind San Jose Stage Company presents a drama based on the "Scopes Monkey Trial," chronicling the real-life courtroom battle 80 years ago of a teacher put on trial for teaching evolution in his classroom. Feb 8-March 5. $20-$42. The Stage, 490 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.7142 or www.sanjosestage.com.

Leahy A musical group of eight siblings who perform a unique mix of jazz, country, Celtic and more. Feb 8, 7:30pm. $37.50-$45. Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.montalvoarts.org.

Joshua Bell The young violin master performs. The program includes the world premiere of a work by Edgar Meyer that was commissioned by Montalvo Arts Center. Feb 9, 7:30pm. $65-$75. Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

Cirque du Soleil EHC LifeBuilders Benefit Proceeds from a special performance of Cirque du Soleil's "Corteo" will benefit EHC LifeBuilders' Youth Division. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Feb 10, 8pm. For more information, call 408.539.2121 or see www.sayscc.org.

The Telephone and The Medium The Santa Clara University department of music presents operatic two works by Gian Carlo Menotti, with musical direction by Nancy Wait-Kromm and an orchestral reduction by Hans Boepple. "The Telephone" is a comic tale of a man trying to propose to a woman who spends most of her time talking on the phone. "The Medium" is a thriller about a phony psychic who learns to her peril that the spirit world just might be real. Feb 10-11, 8pm and Feb 12, 2pm. $5-$12. Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or http://cms.scu.edu/cpa.

La Boheme Opera San Jose presents Giacomo Puccini's classic tale of tragic love. Feb 11-24. Call for ticket information. California Theatre, 345 S. First St, San Jose, 408.437.4450 or www.operasj.org.

Feb 12-18.2006

NTDTV Chinese New Year Gala Feb 12, 7pm. $25-$85. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.864.8816 or www.flintcenter.com.

Peninsula Pops Orchestra The orchestra presents a "Pops Valentine Special." Feb 12, 3pm. $10-$18. Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, 650.856.8432 or www.peninsulapops.com.

San Jose Jazz Society Sunday Series The 18th annual series returns with a lineup of twelve weekly jazz concerts featuring top names in Bay Area and national jazz. Feb 12: "It's All About the Love," featuring vocalist Jamie Davis. 3pm. The series runs through March 26. $12-$17 individual tickets/$125-$175 subscriptions. The Improv, 62 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.288.7557 or www.sanjosejazz.org.

San Jose Wind Symphony The symphony presents "Love (A Musical Valentine)," a program that includes selections by Wagner, Goldmark, Grieg and Hanson. With guest soloist Cheryl Blalock, coloratura soprano. Feb 12, 3pm. $15-$17. Santa Clara High School Theater, Santa Clara 408.927.7597 or www.sjws.org.

Stephen Swedish The Steinway Society presents pianist and chamber musician Stephen Swedish. Feb 12, 7pm. Call for ticket prices. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.295.6500 or www.steinwaythebayarea.com.

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance Feb 16-17, 8pm. $25-$55. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.864.8816 or www.flintcenter.com.

Private Lives Northside Theatre Company presents the Noel Coward romantic comedy. Feb 16-March 12. Call for tickets. Northside Theatre Company, 848 E. William St, San Jose, 408.288.7820 or www.northsidetheatre.com.

Sacred Heart Nativity School Fiesta 2006 Dinner and auction. Feb 18. Bellarmine College Prep, San Jose, 408.993.1293 or www.shnativity.org/fiestaannualfundraisier.php.

Winter One Act Festival Santa Clara University Theatre Arts department presents a series of one-act plays. Feb 18-19, 2pm. $5. Fess Parker Studio Theater, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or www.scu.edu/cpa.

Feb 19-25.2006

San Jose Jazz Society Sunday Series The 18th annual series returns with a lineup of twelve weekly jazz concerts featuring top names in Bay Area and national jazz. Feb 19: "The Long and Short of It," with Michael O'Neil and Kenny Washington. 3pm. The series runs through March 26. $12-$17 individual tickets/$125-$175 subscriptions. The Improv, 62 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.288.7557 or www.sanjosejazz.org.

Bluegrass/Slyde Smuin Ballet presents a Southern-style piece set to music by Edgar Meyer. The mixed program also includes the West Coast premiere of "The Eyes That Gently Touch," "Romanze," "To the Beatles, Revisited." Feb 22-26. Call for tickets. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View, 650.903.6000 or www.smuinballet.org.

Disney on Ice Disney on Ice presents "Finding Nemo." Feb 22-26. $15-$60. HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St, San Jose, 408.998.TIXS or www.ticketmaster.com.

An Evening of Jazz The Santa Clara University department of music faculty team up for a concert of jazz piano, brass and strings. Feb 24, 8pm. $5-$12. Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or http://cms.scu.edu/cpa.

Carnival Montalvo! Live music and a live auction are featured at this event benefiting Montalvo's arts programs. Feb 24, 6pm (cocktails), 7:30pm (dinner). $250 per person. RSVP by Feb 10. Villa Montalvo, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga, 408.961.5855 or www.villamontalvo.org.

The Price The Santa Clara Players present Arthur Miller's drama about estranged brothers. Feb 24-March 18. $15 (opening night $18). Santa Clara Players Theatre, Don and Warburton avenues (behind the Triton Museum of Art), Santa Clara, 408.248.7993 or www.scplayers.org.

Brad Garrett A night of comedy with the actor and comedian from "Everybody Loves Raymond." Feb 25, 8pm. Call for tickets. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.864.8816 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Goran Krivokapic The South Bay Guitar Society presents Yugoslavian guitarist Goran Krivokapic, 2004 GFA winner. Feb 25, 8pm. $15-$20. Historic Hoover Theater, 1635 Park Ave, San Jose, 408.292.0704 or www.sbgs.org.

Mark Kosower The cellist performs and presents a master class. Feb 25-26. $20-$100.14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, 408.286.2600, ext. 2 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Feb 26-March 4.2006

Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra The orchestra presents "Romance and Rejoicing," a program of works by Mozart, Schumann, Robert Stern and Bach. Feb 26, 3pm. $32-$40. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford University Campus, Palo Alto, 650.856.3848 or www.pacomusic.org.

San Jose Jazz Society Sunday Series The 18th annual series returns with a lineup of twelve weekly jazz concerts featuring top names in Bay Area and national jazz. Feb 26: "Intention," with the Kristen Strom Quartet. 3pm. The series runs through March 26. $12-$17 individual tickets/$125-$175 subscriptions. The Improv, 62 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.288.7557 or www.sanjosejazz.org.

Asset Champions Breakfast Project Cornerstone, an organization for youth, holds its annual breakfast event. March 1, 7:30am-9am. Wyndham Hotel, San Jose. RSVP to www.projectcornerstone.org.

Cinequest 16 San Jose's annual film festival. March 1-12. www.cinequest.org.

Home on the Lane A bowl-a-thon fundraiser benefiting EHC LifeBuilders' Family Division. March 2006, date TBA. Cambrian Bowl, San Jose, www.ehclifebuilders.org/events.

The Magician's Nephew Tabard Theatre Company presents the prequel to "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," which the company presented last season. March-April, specific dates TBA. Joint Venture Churches, 6581 Camden Ave, San Jose, 408.979.0231 or www.tabardtheatre.org.

Beyond Cookies and Camping Girl Scouts of Santa Clara County host a special event recognizing the Honorable Erica Yew, Superior Court of Santa Clara County. March 2, 6pm. $175 per person (scholarships available. Villa Ragusa, 35 S. Second Ave, Campbell, 408.287.4170, ext. 235 or www.girlscoutsofscc.org.

The Wind in the Willows Children's Musical Theatre of San Jose presents its youngest performers in a production of Kenneth Grahame's literary classic. March 2-5. Season packages start at $37. Montgomery Theatre, Market and San Carlos streets, San Jose, 408.288.5437 or www.cmtsj.org.

Harker School Fashion Show A fashion show and live auction will be held to benefit Harker School. March 3, 11am (luncheon fashion show); 5:30pm (dinner gala fashion show). Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.345.0115, fashionshow@harker.org or www.harker.org.

Spring Awakening Santa Clara University Theatre Arts department presents a frank 19th-century drama about teens struggling with their sexual coming-of-age in an atmosphere of repression and limited parental support. March 3-5 and 8-11. Wed-Sat, 8pm and Sun, 2pm. $5-$16. Louis B. Mayer Theater, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or www.scu.edu/cpa.

Winter Jazz Ensemble Concert The Santa Clara University Jazz Ensemble and Combo perform an evening of big-band and chamber jazz. March 3, 8pm. $5-$12. Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or http://cms.scu.edu/cpa.

San Francisco Symphony The symphony performs a program of Brahms. March 4, 8pm. $29-$55. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.864.8816 or www.flintcenter.com.

Songs of the British Isles The Santa Clara University vocal faculty presents a concert of music from the British Isles, with selections by Ralph Vaughn-Williams, Michael Head, Gerald Finzi, Roger Quilter and others. March 4, 8pm. $5-$12. Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or http://cms.scu.edu/cpa.

Zukerman Chamber Players Top violinist Pinchas Zukerman performs with four proteges. March 4, 8pm. $60-$70. Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

MARCH 2006

March 5-11.2006

Robert Greenberg Classical music lecturer Greenberg presents "Mozart's Chamber Music." The lecture will include a guest fortepiano performer. Sun, March 5, 2pm. Call for tickets. Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

San Jose Jazz Society Sunday Series The 18th annual series returns with a lineup of twelve weekly jazz concerts featuring top names in Bay Area and national jazz. March 5: Primary Colors featuring Nate Pruitt. 3pm. The series runs through March 26. $12-$17 individual tickets/$125-$175 subscriptions. The Improv, 62 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.288.7557 or www.sanjosejazz.org.

Anna in the Tropics TheatreWorks presents the Northern California premiere of a Nilo Cruz' Pulitzer-winning drama. March 8-April 2. Call for ticket information. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 650.903.6000 or www.theatreworks.org.

Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley presents Dennis Nahat's "Romeo and Juliet." March 9-12. Call for ticket information. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, 408.288.2800 or www.balletsanjose.org.

Electricidad Teatro Vision presents renowned playwright Luis Alfaro's retelling of Sophocles' "Electra." March 9-April 2. Call for ticket information. Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Road, San Jose, 408.272.9926 or www.teatrovision.org.

Talking Art The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art presents a series of monthly salon-style discussions focusing on issues of importance to the Bay Area artistic community. This month features "Sizzle: Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire" a condensed version of a semester-long course will help participants prepare for careers as professional artists. March 9, 7pm-9pm. Free to SJICA members/$5 nonmembers. San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, 451 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.8155.

Alvin Ailey Dance Company March 10-11, 8pm and March 12, 4pm. $36-$66. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.864.8816 or www.flintcenter.com.

Asian Law Alliance Anniversary Dinner March 10. www.asianlawalliance.org.

Les Miserables Children's Musical Theatre of San Jose presents the Broadway favorite. March 10-19. Season packages start at $37. Montgomery Theatre, Market and San Carlos streets, San Jose, 408.288.5437 or www.cmtsj.org.

Winter Orchestra Concert Emily Ray conducts the Santa Clara University orchestra in a concert of familiar classics by Beethoven, Bizet and others. The concert also includes movie tunes. March 10, 8pm. $5-$12. Mission Church, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or http://cms.scu.edu/cpa.

Child Advocates Annual Gala This fundraiser for Child Advocates features cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and live and silent auctions. March 11, 6pm. Santa Clara Marriott, Santa Clara, www.cadvocates.org.

Golden Circle Fundraiser The 40th annual black-tie fundraiser to benefit Santa Clara University's Golden Circle Endowed Scholarship Fund. March 11. $200-$300 general seating/$400-$500 prime seating. For more information, call 408.554.4400 or see www.scu.edu/goldencircle.

Guitar Festival The South Bay Guitar Society presents a day of performances by student guitarists, as well as exhibits, demonstrations and film screenings. March 11. Call for tickets. Historic Hoover Theater, 1635 Park Ave, San Jose, 408.292.0704 or www.sbgs.org.

March 12-18.2006

Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra The orchestra presents its 21st Annual Bach Celebration featuring members of the orchestra, alumni and distinguished Bay Area musicians performing a variety of Bach's instrumental and vocal chamber music. March 12, 19, 26, 7:30pm. Valley Presbyterian Church, Portola Valley, 650.856.3848 or www.pacomusic.org.

San Jose Chamber Orchestra The orchestra presents "Sound Intrigue," a program of works from around the world, including pieces by Dvorak, Hyo-Shin Na and Ernest Bloch. With guest conductor Anthony Quartuccio and Thomas Schulz on piano. March 12, 7pm. $20-$30 seniors and students/$30-$40 general admission. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.295.4416 or www.sjco.org.

San Jose Jazz Society Sunday Series The 18th annual series returns with a lineup of twelve weekly jazz concerts featuring top names in Bay Area and national jazz. March 12: "Come Sunday," with the Aaron Lington Quintet. 3pm. The series runs through March 26. $12-$17 individual tickets/$125-$175 subscriptions. The Improv, 62 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.288.7557 or www.sanjosejazz.org.

New Playwrights' Festival Santa Clara University Theatre Arts department presents a staged readings of plays by student playwrights, performed and directed by students. Feb 18-19, 7pm. $5. Fess Parker Studio Theater, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or www.scu.edu/cpa.

Third Day With the David Crowder Band. March 16, 7pm. $25.50-$45.50. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.864.8816 or www.flintcenter.com.

JU Percussion Group A program presented by Dimension Performing Arts. March 17, 8pm. $22-$100. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.864.8816 or www.flintcenter.com.

The Romantics and Americana Thomas Colohan conducts the Santa Clara University choral ensembles in a program of Bruckner motets, Romantic Russian church music, love songs, folk songs, and an American work by SCU faculty member Pamela Layman Quist. The concert also includes movie tunes. March 17, 8pm. $5-$12. Mission Church, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or http://cms.scu.edu/cpa.

Ballet Gala A gala evening celebrating 20 years of ballet in Silicon Valley honoring Dennis Nahat, the artistic director of Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley and the company's dancers. This black-tie event features live and silent auctions and dancing to music by Wayne Foster Entertainment. March 18, 6pm-midnight. $250 per person/$2500 donor tables/$3500 sponsor tables. Imperial Ballroom, Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.253.1354 or www.balletsanjose.org.

Books Aloud Anniversary Ball March 18. Hyatt San Jose Hotel, San Jose, www.booksaloud.org.

Evening of Cultural Arts The city of Sunnyvale's 15th anniversary season of performances features an expanded schedule. The event continues with Eth-Noh-Tec, the storytelling duo of Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang. March 18, 8pm. $20-$25. Ticket packages start at $80. Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, 408.730.7725 or www.ci.sunnyvale.ca.us/recreation.

SBI Auction Services for Brain Injury holds its annual auction. March 18. www.sbicares.org.

The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow San José Repertory Theatre presents a comedy about a brilliant teenage agoraphobic and her efforts to find her birth mother. March 18-April 16. San José Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.367.7255 or www.sjrep.com.

March 19-25.2006

Nathan Granger with Beau Bledsoe The Los Gatos Community Concert Association presents a concert by operatic tenor Nathan Granner and classical guitarist Beau Bledsoe. March 19, 2:30pm. $10 students/$45 seniors/$50 adults for season subscriptions. Los Gatos United Methodist Church, 111 Church St, Los Gatos, 408.377.1106 or 408.356.5698.

San Jose Jazz Society Sunday Series The 18th annual series returns with a lineup of twelve weekly jazz concerts featuring top names in Bay Area and national jazz. March 19: "Music Moves," with vocalist Clairdee. 3pm. The series runs through March 26. $12-$17 individual tickets/$125-$175 subscriptions. The Improv, 62 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.288.7557 or www.sanjosejazz.org.

Stanford's Cantor Arts Center Opening March 22: "Desire, Anxiety, and Loss: The Prints of Edvard Munch." Through June 25. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University, Museum Way (off Palm Dr), Stanford, 650.723.4177 or www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva.

The Nerd City Lights Theater Company presents a comedy about a surprise visitor who quickly becomes a nuisance. March 23-April 23. $15-$35. 529 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.295.4200 or www.cltc.org.

Fur Ball A benefit for Humane Society Silicon Valley featuring dinner, silent and live auctions, Animal of the Year Awards, music, dancing and more. March 25. DoubleTree, San Jose, 408.727.3383, ext. 879.

The Mitty Auction A fundraiser for Archbishop Mitty High School. March 25, 6pm. $100 per person. For information and reservations, call 408.342.4224 or email sjanigian@mitty.com.

March 26-April 1.2006

California Youth Symphony March 26, 2:30pm. $12. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, 408.864.8816 or www.flintcenter.com.

San Jose Jazz Society Sunday Series The 18th annual series returns with a lineup of twelve weekly jazz concerts featuring top names in Bay Area and national jazz. The series concludes on March 26 with a performance by vocalist Paula West. 3pm. $25-$30 individual tickets/$125-$175 subscriptions. The Improv, 62 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.288.7557 or www.sanjosejazz.org.

San Jose Museum of Art Opening March 26: "¡Arte Caliente!," an exhibit featuring works in a variety of media by California and Texas Chicano artists. From the collection of Joe A. Diaz. Through June 11. 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.294.2787 or www.SanJoseMuseumofArt.org.

Van Cliburn Gold Medalist The Steinway Society presents a concert by the 2005 winner of the Van Cliburn gold medal. March 26, 7pm. Call for ticket prices. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.295.6500 or www.steinwaythebayarea.com.

TheatreWorks for Children "Civil War." March 27, 10am. For reservations and ticket information, call 800.497.5007. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, www.flintcenter.com.

Gypsy American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents a musical about famous burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee. March 28-April 9. $142-$443 season subscriptions. San Jose Center for Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, 888.455.SHOW or www.amtsj.org

Celebrity Forum With Ken Burns. March 29-31, 8pm. For ticket information, call 650.949.7176. Flint Center, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, www.flintcenter.com.

Tom Perrotta The author of "Election," "Joe College" and "Bad Haircut" presents his latest novel "Little Children." March 30, 7:30pm. $20-$25. Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.montalvoarts.org.

Duo Erato The South Bay Guitar Society presents a concert by Martha Masters and Risa Carlson. April 1, 8pm. $15-$25. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.292.0704 or www.sbgs.org.

Mr. Pim Passes By Tabard Theatre Company presents a witty, grown-up comedy by A.A. Milne, who is best known as the author of "Winnie the Pooh." April-May, specific dates TBA. Joint Venture Churches, 6581 Camden Ave, San Jose, 408.979.0231 or www.tabardtheatre.org.

Peninsula Pops Orchestra The orchestra presents "Big Band Blast." With special guest jazz trombonist Dave Gregoric. April 1, 8pm. Also, April 2, 3pm. $10-$18. Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, 650.856.8432 or www.peninsulapops.com.

Rivers of Chocolate A gourmet chocolate tasting event benefiting benefiting EHC LifeBuilders' Youth Division. April 2006, date TBA. www.ehclifebuilders.org/events

Second Annual Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament This fundraiser for the Stroke Awareness Foundation features cash prizes. April 1, 5:30pm. Individual donation is $1000 per player. Club Regent, Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.879.8433 or www.strokeinfo.org.

Yefim Bronfman The Grammy-winning piano virtuoso performs. April 1, 8pm. $55-$65. Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

APRIL 2006

April 2-8.2006

Robert Greenberg Classical music lecturer Greenberg presents "Mozart's Concerti and Symphonies." Sun, April 2, 2pm. Call for tickets. Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

San Jose Wind Symphony The symphony presents "A Trek to the Stars," a program featuring works by Strauss, Holst and John Williams. April 2, 3pm. $15-$17. Homestead High School Theater, Cupertino, 408.927.7597 or www.sjws.org.

Frederica von Stade and Samuel Ramey Renoewned mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and bass Samuel Ramey perform. April 4, 7:30pm. $60-$100. California Theatre, 345 S. First St, San Jose, 408.961.5858 or www.montalvoarts.org.

Pamela's First Musical TheatreWorks presents the world premiere of a coming-of-age musical about an aspiring young actress. The musical is one of the last works of legendary Broadway composer Cy Coleman before his death in 2004. Celebrated playwright Wendy Wasserstein wrote the script. April 5-30. Call for tickets. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View, 650.903.6000 or www.theatreworks.org.

True West San Jose Stage Company presents Sam Shepard's darkly humorous tale of two feuding brothers. April 5-30. $20-$42. The Stage, 490 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.7142 or www.sanjosestage.com.

Business Hall of Fame Dinner A fundraiser for Junior Achievement. April 6. info@jascc.org.

All Creatures Great and Small Santa Clara University voice professor Nancy Wait-Kromm presents the third in her five-part series of art-song recitals. The concert includes a menagerie of poetic songs celebrating the animal kingdom. April 7, 8pm. $5-$12. Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or http://cms.scu.edu/cpa.

Presentation High Fashion Show "Time After Time" is the theme of this year's fashion show. The annual event is a fundraiser for scholarships at Presentation High School. April 7. Santa Clara Marriott, Santa Clara, www.pres-net.com.

Evening of Cultural Arts The city of Sunnyvale's 15th anniversary season of concerts features an expanded schedule. The event continues with women's choral group Kitka performing traditional folk songs and new work from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Russia, Ukraine, Kazhakstan and other countries. April 8, 8pm. $20-$25. Ticket packages start at $80. Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, 408.730.7725 or www.ci.sunnyvale.ca.us/recreation.

Noonie's Masterpiece in Purple Santa Clara University Theatre Arts department presents a play about a budding child artist who receives inspiration from the spirits of some famous painters. April 8, 2pm and 4pm. $3. Fess Parker Studio Theater, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or www.scu.edu/cpa.

April 9-15.2006

Karin Schaupp The Los Gatos Community Concert Association concludes its season with a concert by classical guitarist Karin Schaupp. April 9, 2:30pm. $10 students/$45 seniors/$50 adults for season subscriptions. Los Gatos United Methodist Church, 111 Church St, Los Gatos, 408.377.1106 or 408.356.5698.

San Jose Chamber Orchestra The orchestra presents "Mostly Mollicone," a program celebrating a milestone birthday of locally based composer Henry Mollicone. Featuring a program of works by Mollicone, with special guests who include sopranos Erie Mills and Maria Spacagna, tenor Brian Staufenbiel, William Trimble on saxophone, Anthony Quartuccio on accordion and Mollicone himself at the piano. April 9, 7pm. $20-$30 seniors and students/$30-$40 general admission. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.295.4416 or www.sjco.org.

Talking Art The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art presents a series of monthly salon-style discussions focusing on issues of importance to the Bay Area artistic community. This month features "The Gallery Game" a discussion with representatives from commercial galleries, nonprofit spaces and alternative venues. April 13, 7pm-9pm. Free to SJICA members/$5 nonmembers. San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, 451 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.8155.

April 16-22.2006

Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley presents Dennis Nahat's "Slavonic and Hungarian Dances" plus Michael Fokine's "Les Sylphides." April 20-23. Call for ticket information. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, 408.288.2800 or www.balletsanjose.org.

Steel Magnolias Northside Theatre Company presents poignant drama about small-town Southern life. April 20-May 14. Call for tickets. Northside Theatre Company, 848 E. William St, San Jose, 408.288.7820 or www.northsidetheatre.com.

A Spring Evening of Chamber Music Santa Clara University music faculty members team up for a concert of chamber music favorites, including selections by Brahms, and songs from Britain for baritone and guitar. April 21, 8pm. $5-$12. Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or http://cms.scu.edu/cpa.

Christopher Parkening Guitar virtuoso Christopher Parkening performs. April 21, 8pm. $40-$45. Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

Don Giovanni Opera San Jose presents Mozart's masterpiece that retells the legend of Don Juan. April 22-May 5. Call for ticket information. California Theatre, 345 S. First St, San Jose, 408.437.4450 or www.operasj.org.

Spring in Guadalupe Gardens A nature-themed family event. April 22. www.grpg.org.

April 23-29.2006 Food and Wine Classic Proceeds benefit Montalvo's arts programs. April 23, 5:30pm. $150 per person. Villa Montalvo, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga, 408.961.5855 or www.villamontalvo.org.

Young Artists Concert Presented by the Steinway Society the Bay Area. April 23, 7pm. Call for ticket prices. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.295.6500 or www.steinwaythebayarea.com.

Stomp American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents the dramatic percussion performance group. April 25-30 and May 2-7. San Jose Center for Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, 888.455.SHOW or www.amtsj.org

Disney's Aladdin Jr. Children's Musical Theatre of San Jose presents its youngest performers in a retelling of the legend of Aladdin. April 27-30. Season packages start at $37. Montgomery Theatre, Market and San Carlos streets, San Jose, 408.288.5437 or www.cmtsj.org.

Iphigenia at Aulis San José Repertory Theatre presents Euripides' drama about the Greek princess whose father is willing to sacrifice her to be successful in the Trojan War. Presented by the Dance Brigade. April 29-May 28. San José Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.367.7255 or www.sjrep.com.

April 30-May 6.2006

Phantom Children's Musical Theatre of San Jose presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's dramatic musical. May 5-14. Season packages start at $37. Montgomery Theatre, Market and San Carlos streets, San Jose, 408.288.5437 or www.cmtsj.org.

Via Ball May 5. www.viaservices.org.

Cupertino Rotary Club Golf Tournament May 6.

Thibault Cauvin The South Bay Guitar Society presents a concert by French guitarist Thibault Cauvin. May 6, 8pm. $15-$20. Historic Hoover Theater, 1635 Park Ave, San Jose, 408.292.0704 or www.sbgs.org.

MAY 2006

May 7-13.2006

The Cook Teatro Vision closes its season with Eduardo Machado's drama set on the eve of the Cuban revolution. May 4-21. Call for ticket information. Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Road, San Jose, 408.272.9926 or www.teatrovision.org.

Robert Greenberg Classical music lecturer Greenberg presents "Mozart's Operas." A guest soprano will perform an aria and discuss her relationship with Mozart's music. Sun, May 7, 2pm. Call for tickets. Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

San Jose Chamber Players A brunch concert. May 7. $20-$100.14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos, 408.286.2600, ext. 2 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Bruce Northam The award-winning travel writer presents his latest book "Globetrotter Dogma: 100 Canons for Escaping the Rat Race and Exploring the World." May 11, 7:30pm. $20-$25. Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.montalvoarts.org.

Talking Art The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art presents a series of monthly salon-style discussions focusing on issues of importance to the Bay Area artistic community. This month features "To Go or Not to Go: MFA Programs Exposed" a discussion with artists who teach in MFA programs throughout the region who will talk about their curricula and the next generation of working artists. May 11, 7pm-9pm. Free to SJICA members/$5 nonmembers. San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, 451 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.8155.

Ives Quartet The quartet presents works by Bourland and Mendelssohn. May 12, 8pm. $15-$25. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose. Also May 11, 8pm. $15-$25. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto. 408.554.5832 or www.ivesquartet.org.

Little Theater's Production of Hamlet The Santa Clara Players conclude their season with a comedy/drama about a New York director who directs a production of Hamlet in rural West Virginia. May 12-June 3. $15 (opening night $18). Santa Clara Players Theatre, Don and Warburton avenues (behind the Triton Museum of Art), Santa Clara, 408.248.7993 or www.scplayers.org.

The Shadow Box Santa Clara University Theatre Arts department presents the Pulitzer- and Tony-winning drama about three terminally ill patients who are visited by their loved ones at a Northern California hospital. May 12-14 and 17-20. Wed-Sat, 8pm and Sun, 2pm. $5-$16. Louis B. Mayer Theater, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or www.scu.edu/cpa.

Arts Panorama An event highlighting the member organizations of the Silicon Valley Arts Coalition. May 13. Children's Discovery Museum, San Jose, www.svarts.org.

May 14-20.2006

Frederic Chiu The Steinway Society presents a concert by pianist Frederic Chiu. May 14, 7pm. Call for ticket prices. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.295.6500 or www.steinwaythebayarea.com.

Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston The author of "The Legend of Fire-Horse Woman." May 18, 7:30pm. $20-$25. (Houston leads a writing workshop, "Memoir Into Fiction," May 18, 3pm-5pm. $50.) Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, 408.961.5858 or www.montalvoarts.org.

String of Pearls City Lights Theater Company presents a play by Michele Lowe. May 18-June 18. $15-$35. 529 S. Second St, San Jose, 408.295.4200 or www.cltc.org.

The Full Monty Children's Musical Theater of San Jose is the first non-equity to present this cheeky musical. The show will be presented for the company's annual Marquee production, which features all adult performers in a fundraiser for the company. May 18-21. $35. Montgomery Theatre, Market and San Carlos streets, San Jose, 408.288.5437 or www.cmtsj.org.

In the Footsteps of Mozart Thomas Colohan and Emily Ray direct the Santa Clara University choral ensembles and orchestra in a program that celebrates Mozart's 250th birthday. The concert also includes works by Dvorak, Debussy and some new American compositions. Harpist Ruthanne Adams is the guest soloist. May 19, 8pm. $5-$12. Mission Church, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or http://cms.scu.edu/cpa.

The Little Mermaid Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley presents a ballet based on the fairy tale as part of its children's subscription series. May 19-20. Call for ticket information. California Theater, 345 S. First St, San Jose, 408.288.2800 or www.balletsanjose.org.

Spring Jazz Ensemble Concert John Russell conducts the Santa Clara University jazz ensemble in a concert of jazz favorites, featuring a special guest artist. May 20, 8pm. $5-$12. Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or http://cms.scu.edu/cpa.

May 21-27.2006

San Jose Chamber Orchestra The orchestra closes its 15th season with a program of works written for the orchestra by Jeremy Cohen. The composer will also make a guest appearance performing on the violin. May 21, 7pm. $20-$30 seniors and students/$30-$40 general admission. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.295.4416 or www.sjco.org.

Evening of Cultural Arts The city of Sunnyvale's 15th anniversary season of performances features an expanded schedule. The event concludes with "Nijinsky Speaks," a one-man show by dancer Leonard Crofoot. May 27, 8pm. $20-$25. Ticket packages start at $80. Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, 408.730.7725 or www.ci.sunnyvale.ca.us/recreation.

May 28-June 3.2006

Reinin' in the Hurricane Smuin Ballet presents a work choreographed by Kirk Peterson and set to the music of country western favorites like Gene Autry, K.D. Lang and Johnny Cash. The mixed program also includes the world premiere of "Symphony of Psalms," "The Blue Angel." May 31-June 4. Call for tickets. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View, 650.903.6000 or www.smuinballet.org.

Urinetown San Jose Stage Company presents the Tony-award winning musical. May 31-June 25. $20-$42. The Stage, 490 S. First St, San Jose, 408.283.7142 or www.sanjosestage.com.

Once on This Island Santa Clara University Theatre Arts department presents a musical that offers a tropical-island update of the fairy tale "The Little Mermaid." June 2-4 and 6-10. Wed-Sat, 8pm and Sun, 2pm. $5-$16. Louis B. Mayer Theater, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or www.scu.edu/cpa.

Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra The orchestra concludes its season with "Yesterday and Tomorrow," a program of works by Bach, Mozart and a new work by Matthew Cmiel, written for the orchestra. June 3, 8pm. $32-$40. Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford University Campus, Palo Alto, 650.856.3848 or www.pacomusic.org.

Thomas Hampson Baritone Thomas Hampson performs historical American songs. June 3, 8pm. $35-$60. California Theatre, 345 S. First St, San Jose, 408.961.5858 or www.villamontalvo.org.

JUNE 2006

June 4-10.2006

Once on This Island Fundraising Dinner An island-themed fundraiser to support the performing arts. The event includes a three-course dinner and tickets to the opening night of the musical "Once on This Island." $60. Mission Gardens, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 408.554.4015 or http://cms.scu.edu/cpa.

Peninsula Pops Orchestra The orchestra closes its season with "Hollywood or Bust!" June 4, 3pm. $10-$18. Spangenberg Theatre, 780 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, 650.856.8432 or www.peninsulapops.com.

Hairspray American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents the Tony-award winning musical about 1960s dance TV. June 6-18. $142-$443 season subscriptions. San Jose Center for Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, 888.455.SHOW or www.amtsj.org.

2 Pianos, 4 Hands San José Repertory Theatre presents a comedy about two boys pursuing the career of concert pianist. June 10-July 9. San José Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, 408.367.7255 or www.sjrep.com.

June 11-17.2006

Richard Glazier The Steinway Society the Bay Area presents a concert by pianist Richard Glazier. June 11, 7pm. Call for ticket prices. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St, San Jose, 408.295.6500 or www.steinwaythebayarea.com.

June 18-24.2006

California Suite Northside Theatre Company concludes its season with Neil Simon's comic play about various guests who stay in the same suite of a Beverly Hills hotel over a year's time. Jun 22-July 16. Call for tickets. Northside Theatre Company, 848 E. William St, San Jose, 408.288.7820 or www.northsidetheatre.com.

June 25-July 1.2006

San Jose Museum of Art Opening July 1: "Jennifer Steinkamp" an exhibit of abstract installations by Los Angeles artist Jennifer Steinkamp. Through Oct 1. 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.294.2787 or www.SanJoseMuseumofArt.org.

JULY 2006

July 2-8.2006

San Jose Museum of Art Opening July 2: "Jennifer Steinkamp, Part I," an exhibit of abstract installations by Los Angeles artist Jennifer Steinkamp. Through Oct 1. 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.294.2787 or www.SanJoseMuseumofArt.org.

EHC LifeBuilders America Festival for Independence An all-day festival featuring arts and crafts, children's activities, food and drink and live music to celebrate the Fourth of July. Proceeds benefit the Emergency Housing Consortium. July 4. Discovery Meadow, Woz Way and San Carlos Street, San Jose, www.americafestival.com.

July 9-15.2006

Godspell Children's Musical Theatre of San Jose presents its youngest performers in the popular Stephen Schwartz musical. July 14-23. Season packages start at $37. Montgomery Theatre, Market and San Carlos streets, San Jose, 408.288.5437 or www.cmtsj.org.

July 23-29.2006

Side Show Children's Musical Theatre of San Jose presents a musical that follows conjoined twin sisters who leave the sideshow business to pursue a career in Vaudeville. July 28-Aug 6. Season packages start at $37. Montgomery Theatre, Market and San Carlos streets, San Jose, 408.288.5437 or www.cmtsj.org.

San Jose Museum of Art Opening July 29: "Suburban Escape," an exhibit featuring works by more than 30 artists who depict California's growing suburban landscape in their works. Through Dec 3. 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.294.2787 or www.SanJoseMuseumofArt.org.

July 30-Aug 5.2006 San Jose Museum of Art Opening July 30: "Jennifer Steinkamp, Part II," an exhibit of abstract installations by Los Angeles artist Jennifer Steinkamp. Through Oct 29. 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.294.2787 or www.SanJoseMuseumofArt.org.

AUGUST 2006

Aug 6-12.2006

Heidi Children's Musical Theatre of San Jose presents its youngest performers in the family favorite. Aug 10-13. Season packages start at $37. Montgomery Theatre, Market and San Carlos streets, San Jose, 408.288.5437 or www.cmtsj.org.

SEPTEMBER 2006

Sep 17-Sep 23.2006

Stanford's Cantor Arts Center Opening Sep 20: "The Virgin, Saints and Angels: South American Paintings 1600-1825 From the Thoma Collection." Through Jan 14, 2007. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University, Museum Way (off Palm Dr), Stanford, 650.723.4177 or www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva.

OCTOBER 2006

Oct 22-28.2006

San Jose Museum of Art Opening Oct 22: "Family Legacies: The Art of Betye, Lezley and Alison Saar," an exhibit of works by artists who are mother and daughters. Through Jan 7. 110 S. Market St, San Jose, 408.294.2787 or www.SanJoseMuseumofArt.org.