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.
Attend a free performance by musician Cliff Winnig at the Almaden Branch Library on October 1. Learn about this unique instrument as well as enjoying the music played by this accomplished artist. For more information visit http://www.sjpl.org/almaden
Photo Courtesy of NASA
NASA Solar System Ambassador, Eric B. Norris, will be presenting an exciting multimedia update on current NASA interplanetary missions.
Mark September 18 on your calendars to celebrate the end of summer at the 35th Almaden Valley Art & Wine Festival. Held at Almaden Lake Park, this popular event offers activities for everyone. To learn more about the festival, click here.
