Enjoy the last weekend of Summer at the 36th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. Voted one of the best festivals in San Jose, this event features something for everyone!
Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival is the only community-wide event in the Almaden area that introduces the public to arts and culture, as well as local wineries and breweries.
Become engrossed by Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a gripping tale of the tragic consequences of misguided ambition. Macbeth begins the tale as a heroic warrior returning from battle. As he succumbs to his irrational desire to become ruler through any means possible, the choices he makes result in his inevitable downfall.
Although Macbeth is both an agent and victim of malevolence, his keen insight and imagination allow him to observe the folly and torment of choosing evil over good. Even as he yields to his temptations to usurp the Scottish throne, he recognizes that violence will beget violence, and ultimately end in disaster.
The play is at Almaden Branch Library on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 5:30-6:30pm. Post-show Q&A with the cast at 6:30pm.
Pioneer High School is holding its 17th 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. Also enjoy dancing, ballroom dance lessons, appetizers and desserts, and silent auction and raffle prizes.
The Battle of the Bands concert finale is back! The top five finalists for the 5th Annual / 2012 Battle of the Bands will compete for prizes in a live concert here in lovely Almaden Valley.
You are invited to attend this exciting live concert showcasing local talented bands and solo musicians from throughout San Jose. [EVENT IS CLOSED]
You’ll smile. You’ll chuckle. You’ll laugh out loud. Matilda’s Marvelous Adventure, a play written and directed by local Almaden Valley senior Mary Sheehan, follows Matilda Kumquat’s adventures as she travels around the world meeting various zany people she encounters along the way. Join in the fun and experience a humorous look at airlines, cruises, tourists, and tour groups.
The show will be presented on three dates at the Almaden Community Center:
Read more about the play and Mary Sheehan at Mercury News.
Almaden Valley home lights up the night with Christmas music and lights. Just how many lights? More than 8,500 white, red, and green lights on 10 little trees and the walkway. The house also has dripping icicle lights and some strobe lights. The lights are synchronized across the yard to suit the mood of the background music being played.
Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2012 at Sonoma Chicken in Almaden Valley. Socialize and dance away the rest of 2011 to the throw back sounds of 70’s disco and funk.
Hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 7:30pm. Costume prize contest for best 70’s dressed. Celebrate the start of 2012 at midnight with a sparkling wine toast. Entertainment continues until 1am.
Watch Edesa Bithadal, Volunteer for Almaden Valley Women’s Club, talk about this year’s Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. Almaden Valley Women’s Club is focused on stimulating interest in social, civic, and cultural improvement in the Almaden Valley community. All proceeds from the Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival are donated to non-profit organizations, local schools, and merit -based scholarship programs for local students.
Video brought to you by Therese Swan in Almaden Valley.
The 35th Annual / 2011 Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival featured a wide variety artwork and hand-crafted items from local artists, wine and beer tasting, food booths, live music and entertainment, and children’s play area. This beautifully produced video features views of Almaden Lake Park, festival entertainers, booths and displays, and various recreational activities.
Video brought to you by Therese Swan in Almaden Valley.
If you are looking for a fun event with holiday shopping possibilities, mark your calendar for the Almaden Community Center’s 5th Annual Harvest Festival and Holiday Boutique on October 22nd. The fun starts at 11am, with haunted houses, costume parades, a holiday boutique and more! For more information contact the Almaden Community Center.
