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Almaden Valley to Host 4th Annual / 2011 Battle of the Bands Competition Finale – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Battle of the BandsThe Battle of the Bands concert finale is back! The top five finalists for the 4th Annual / 2011 Battle of the Bands will compete for prizes in a live concert here in Almaden Valley.

You are invited to attend this exciting live concert showcasing local talented bands and solo musicians from throughout San Jose.

Each of the five finalists will have up to 20 minutes to perform their set in front of an audience and judging panel of local music experts. The judging panel will determine the grand prize winner of the competition.

The Battle of the Bands concert is at Almaden Branch Library and Community Center on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 3-6pm.

Get the latest contest details for this year’s Battle of the Bands. The last day to submit participation entries is Saturday, February 19, 2011. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

See the coverage by San Jose Mercury News of this year’s Battle of the Bands competition.

Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra Performing in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Firebird Youth Chinese OrchestraBring in the New Year and celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with a live musical performance by Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra (FYOC).

In the past few years, FYCO’s concerts and performances have received exceptional praise from audiences, including arts organization observers. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) declared FYCO as “one of the very few ensembles in the United States dedicated to educating young people, their families and communities through traditional Chinese music, and is carrying out its mission with great success.”

FYCO was founded in 2000 by Gordon Lee along with thirteen musicians. FYCO currently has about one hundred musicians playing traditional Chinese instruments. Most of the students are American born Chinese youths ranging from nine to seventeen years of age.

The mission of FYOC is to train young musicians and promote Chinese music as an integral part of Chinese-American culture, thereby strengthening the Chinese community and enhancing the cultural diversity and richness of American Society.

The performance is at the Almaden Community Center on Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 2:00 to 3:00pm. No pre-registration required. Just go and enjoy! [EVENT IS CLOSED]

16th Annual / 2011 Big Band Dance at Pioneer High School – UPDATED 2022

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photo: pioneer high school music instructorPioneer High School is holding its 16th Annual Big Band Dance benefiting the school’s Band & Orchestra Program.

This wonderful, fun-filled evening includes live music performances by Pioneer’s “S” Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band; dancing and brief ballroom dance lesson provided by Dance Boulevard at San Jose Dance Center; and appetizers, desserts, silent auction, and raffle prizes. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

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Local Historians Presenting on the History of Quicksilver Mining in New Almaden – UPDATED 2022

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Entrance to Quicksilver Mine in New Almaden

Photo by Alexi Kostibas

Saratoga Historical Foundation is sponsoring a presentation on the “The History of New Almaden – Once the Largest Mine in California.”

The talk is being presented by noted authors and local historians Art Boudreault and Mike Boulland, authors of the book New Almaden – Images of America.

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular – UPDATED 2022

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The world famous Radio City Rockettes are bringing their popular show to HP Pavilion at San Jose Dec. 18th and 19th. For more information visit http://www.hppsj.com/schedule/. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Holiday Teddy Bear Tea Party – UPDATED 2022

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A Holiday Teddy Bear Tea Party to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is being held on December 12, 2010 from 11am to 5pm at the Almaden Golf and Country Club. Organized by Power in Purple, this event includes tasty treats for adults, hot chocolate and a special menu for children, cookie decorating, a holiday magic show and photos with Santa and a keepsake bear for children. For more information visit http://www.powerinpurple.com/ [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Breakfast with Santa – UPDATED 2022

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Enjoy a breakfast buffet and pancake station with Santa at this fundraising event held by the Almaden Valley Counseling Service on December 4, 2010 from 9am to 11am. This annual event is being held at the Almaden Valley Country Club. For more information visit http://www.avcounseling.org/fundraising.php . [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Guitar Quartet Presenting Holiday Concert in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

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photo: guitaristA classical guitar quartet, featuring Ben Zussman, Scott Swink, Tom Gardin, and Jerry Snyder, will be presenting a concert of traditional, classical, and popular Christmas and Winter seasonal music for the Holidays.

This South Bay Guitar Society quartet will be playing selections by Enrique Granados, Celso Machado, Zequinha Abreu, Johnny Mercer, Michael Langer & Chen Atkins.

This free concert is at the Almaden Community Center on Tuesday, December 14, 6:30-8:00pm. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Leland Drama Department Presents Chicago (a.k.a., Play Ball) – UPDATED 2022

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Publicity photo of film actress Phyllis Haver (circa 1920-1922).

Leland Drama Department presents Chicago (a.k.a., Play Ball), a satirical comedy about crime in the 1920’s, with the Leland Jazz Band playing live.

Chicago offers social criticism of our judicial system, and a public fascinated by famous criminals. This one has got it all! (The play is Adapted and Directed by Elizabeth A. Taylor, Leland English and Drama Teacher.)

Chicago was written by Maurine Dallas Watkins, a Journalist and Playwright who covered the female crime wave happening in the Windy City during the 1920’s.

The play is at Leland High School November 17-20, 2010, at 7pm each night, with an additional matinee show on November 20, 2010, at 1:00pm.

General admission tickets will be sold at the door and are $5 per person. The play is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Rain, A Tribute to the Beatles – UPDATED 2022

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Broadway San Jose is presenting the bay area debut of “Rain, A Tribute to the Beatles”. This award-winning concert is described as a multi-media experience, with music and vocals performed live. For more information, visit http://www.broadwaysanjose.com/shows/rain.html. [EVENT IS CLOSED]