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Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series – UPDATED 2022

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The 2011 Almaden Valley Summer Concert Series offers a great evening of Summertime musical enjoyment.

This year’s line-up of bands will play funk, soul, disco, latin, rock n’ roll, and rhythm & blues.

Relax and listen to some great music. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic dinner, and ice coolers. Fun for the whole family!

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East Bay Vivarium’s Traveling Reptile Program Coming to Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

photo: East Bay VivariumEast Bay Vivarium Traveling Reptile Program features between 20 and 30 reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids.

The program typically brings along an assortment of creepies, crawlies, and critters, including tarantulas, frogs, lizards, turtles, spiders, scorpions, and snakes. The program is very exciting and perfectly safe. Children will also learn a little natural history, animal husbandry, and safety.

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San Jose’s Citywide 2011 Teen Talent Show Finale in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

logo: Teen Talent ShowWatch teens ages 12-18 compete in the 2011 Teen Talent Show finale. Performances may include singing, dancing, comedy, magic, or other special talent.

All performers are the first and second place winners of the six local branch competitions. Each individual or group contestant will perform for up to 5 minutes.

Performances will be judged on a 10-point scale in the following four categories: (1) stage presence, (2) originality, (3) audience response, and (4) professionalism. Winners receive cash prizes of $250 for First Place, $150 for Second Place, and $50 for Third Place.

San Jose’s Citywide 2011 Teen Talent Show grand finale is at Almaden Branch Library in the Community Room on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 3-5pm. Come early and bring your family and friends to cheer on your favorite performers. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival is Performing The Tempest in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

logo: The San Francisco Shakespeare FestivalThe San Francisco Shakespeare Festival is performing The Tempest in Almaden Valley. The performance will delight audiences of all ages as the cast brings to life the humor, romance, and adventure of this enchanted tale.

Throughout its history, The Tempest has been regarded as the pinnacle of Shakespeare’s dramatic output. Widely believed to be his final and most autobiographical play, it utilizes the wisdom and understanding gained from a career as a highly regarded dramatist.

Some of the Bard’s most delightful characters inhabit The Tempest’s magical island. Prospero, the sprite Ariel, the slave Caliban, and the clowns Stephano and Trinculo, all help bring to life the humor, romance, and adventure of this tale.

Shakespeare’s The Tempest will performed be at the Almaden Library on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 from 6:00 – 6:55pm. Post-show Q&A with the cast will be at 7:00pm. The performance is free. [THIS EVENT IS CLOSED]

The New York Times Bestselling Author, Michelle Richmond, Speaking in Almaden Valley – UPDATED 2022

photo: Michelle Richmond[THIS EVENT IS CLOSED]

The New York Times bestselling author, Michelle Richmond, will be giving a free talk and book signing in Almaden Valley. Michelle’s book, The Year of Fog, will also be available for purchase.

The Year of Fog follows the journey of a young woman through the mysteries of memory and guilt after her fiance’s six-year old daughter disappears while in her care.” Silicon Valley Reads

The event is at Almaden Library and Community Center on Saturday, March 26, 2011 from 3:00-4:00pm. The event is sponsored by Silicon Valley Reads and Friends of Almaden Library.