Downtown Willow Glen

Event: ArtHouse Kids -- Drop-in Saturdays

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:52:09 PDT

ArtHouse Kids in Downtown Willow Glen presents Drop in Saturdays for children ages 5 and up on the first Saturday of every month.

Drop off your kids Saturday morning at the ArtHouse and stroll Downtown Willow Glen while your children have a blast making art!

Cost is $20 each child. Reservations are encouraged; please phone 408-975-9987 to reserve a spot.

Event: Author/Illustrator Tim Eagan at Hicklebee's

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:41:53 PDT

Hicklebee's Books in Downtown Willow Glen in pleased to present author and illustrator Tim Eagan. Offbeat and funny, he is the author and illustrator of Burnt Toast on Davenport Street, The Experiments of Dr. Vermin, Pink Refrigerator and other zany children's books including Dodsworth in New York.
His newest book, Dodsworth in Paris takes readers to the City of Lights where Dodsworth and his crazy friend, the duck, prepare for adventures magnifique! Here's a perfect first chapter book for new readers or listeners hoping for a laugh. Ages 6-8.

Event: Author Polly Horvath at Hicklebee's

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:37:42 PDT

Hicklebee's Books in Downtown Willow Glen in pleased to present Canadian author Polly Horvath. Horvath has received countless awards for her books, including a Newbery Honor for Everything on a Waffle, a National Book Award and Honor for The Canning Season, and The Trolls. Her titles have been chosen by Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, the Chicago Tribune, and the Washington Post as Best Books of the Year.
Her newest book, My One Hundred Adventures, is her richest, most spirited book yet, filled with characters that readers will love and never...more

Event: Author Sharon Creech at Hicklebee's

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:33:52 PDT

Hicklebees Books in Downtown Willow Glen in pleased to present Newbery Medalist Sharon Creech, who will be speaking about her long-awaited sequel to Love that Dog. Many of you will remember the last time Creech came to Hicklebee's: September 11, 2001. She was exactly what we needed.
Attention all poets, wordsmiths, pet lovers, and teachers: Creech is a rare talent. Come meet her and listen to her read from Hate that Cat: A Novel. Refreshments will be served.

Event: Sew Beadazzled Class -- Earring Imagination

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:06:32 PDT

Sew Beadazzled, located in Downtown Willow Glen, presents this class for beaders of all skill levels.
This class, taught by Phyllis Martin-Rennie, will teach you how to design your own earrings! You will learn to wrap Briolettes as well as other wire wrapping. Then let your imagination go wild with your own designs.
Cost for the class is $25. All supplies purchased at Sew Beadazzled for one of our classes are 15% off! Please phone the shop for more information on how...more

Event: Halanda Lecture Workshop: "Mysteries of Persia"

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:32:15 PDT

Halanda Studio is pleased to present Mysteries of Persia: a Lecture Workshop on Persian History, Culture, and Dance led by Farima Berenji, a fun and interactive learning experience for all ages.
Join Farima Berenji -- Cultural Anthropologist/Archeologist, Halanda Dance instructor, and Ballet Afsaneh performer -- on a three-hour adventure as she explores the wonders, myths, cultures, and dances of Persia (Iran). For more than five thousand years, Persia was a melting pot of civilizations and demographic movements between Asia and Europe, and under Cyrus the Great, Persia became the center of...more

Event: Halanda Studio presents Rakset Wadi al Shems

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:23:45 PDT

Halanda Studio in Downtown Willow Glen is pleased to present a performance by belly dance troupe Rakset Wadi Al Shems! This afternoon, they will present a number of solo, duet, and troupe dances to take you to far away places, delight the soul, and celebrate the love of dance.
Doors open at 3:30pm; show starts at 3:45pm. Please contact Saida at wendy@coastside.net for more information.
Halanda Studio presents Rakset Wadi al Shems
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Event: Willow Glen Books -- Poetry Reading by Sally Ashton

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:22:29 PDT

Willow Glen Books is pleased to present a reading by Sally Ashton, followed by an open mic reading. All are welcome to bring a poem of their own or by a favorite poet to share.
Sally Ashton is a Bay Area poet, teacher, and editor for the DMQ Review, an online journal featuring poetry and art. A chapbook of her work, These Metallic Days, was released in January 2005 by Main Street Rag and her poetry and reviews have recently appeared in Mississippi Review, Dos Passos Review, Another Chicago Magazine and...more

Event: Monsieur Beans presents The Faux Hawaiians

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:07:03 PDT

Monsieur Beans of Willow Glen presents The Faux Hawaiians! Come on down to listen to vintage Hawaiian music, hot jazz, and blues of the 1920s and 30s.

The Faux Hawaiians is a Bay Area-based quartet featuring Brad Bechtel (lap steel guitar), Erich Sylvester (ukelele), Jim Campbell (guitar, vocals), and Mike Billo (bass, vocals). The 1920s and 30s were a time of great social change and an equally great time of development for a wide variety of musical styles that have since...more

Event: Monsieur Beans presents The Blues Rockers

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:58:11 PDT

Monsieur Beans of Willow Glen presents The Blues Rockers, a traditional blues and rockabilly band based right here in San Jose! Join Fast Eddie Toro on guitar and vocals; Ed Goguen on bass, and Dan Ross on drums as they play the blues the way it should be played: with heart, soul, and a little high octane for good measure!

For more information on the band and to listen to sound clips, please click here.
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Event: Cucina Bambini: Around the World Cooking - Japan

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:09:30 PDT

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents the Around the World Class Series for children ages 5 and up. Each one-and-a-half-hour class is designed to give children experience in cooking dishes from a different part of the world. This week we'll be creating Japanese sushi and teriyaki chicken!
You can sign up for the entire 6-class series (Wednesdays, 9/10-10/15), or for individual classes. Cost is $39 per class or $199 for the series of 6 classes. For more information and to register, please...more

Event: Cucina Bambini: Teen Baking Class - Cinnamon Rolls

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:07:36 PDT

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents the Teen Baking Class Series for ages 12 and up. Each 2-hour class is designed to give teens experience in creating one specific item. This week we'll be making cinnamon rolls and scones!
You can sign up for the entire 6-class series (Mondays, 9/8-10/13), or for individual classes. Cost is $45 per class or $249 for the series of 6 classes. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.

Event: Cucina Bambini: Teen Baking Class - Muffins

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:05:04 PDT

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents the Teen Baking Class Series for ages 12 and up. Each 2-hour class is designed to give teens experience in creating one specific item. This week we'll be making muffins!
You can sign up for the entire 6-class series (Mondays, 9/8-10/13), or for individual classes. Cost is $45 per class or $249 for the series of 6 classes. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.

Event: Cucina Bambini: Homemade Pasta & Sauce Class

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:03:44 PDT

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents the Bambini Italiano Class Series for children ages 5 and up. Each one-and-a-half-hour class is designed to give children experience in creating one specific item. This week we'll be making homemade pasta with marinara and alfredo sauces!
You can sign up for the entire 6-class series (Tuesdays, 9/9-10/14), or for individual classes. Cost is $39 per class or $199 for the series of 6 classes. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website....more

Event: Cucina Bambini: Around the World Cooking - China

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:57:49 PDT

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents the Around the World Class Series for children ages 5 and up. Each one-and-a-half-hour class is designed to give children experience in cooking dishes from a different part of the world. This week we'll be creating Chinese lettuce cups and pot stickers!
You can sign up for the entire 6-class series (Wednesdays, 9/10-10/15), or for individual classes. Cost is $39 per class or $199 for the series of 6 classes. For more information and to register,...more

Event: Cucina Bambini: Bambini Italiano Cooking Class

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:52:32 PDT

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents the Bambini Italiano Class Series for children ages 5 and up. Each one-and-a-half-hour class is designed to give children experience in creating one specific item. This week we'll be making pizza from scratch!
You can sign up for the entire 6-class series (Tuesdays, 9/9-10/14), or for individual classes. Cost is $39 per class or $199 for the series of 6 classes. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.

Event: Cucina Bambini: Teen Baking Class - Cheesecake

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:47:23 PDT

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents the Teen Baking Class Series for ages 12 and up. Each 2-hour class is designed to give teens experience in bringing to life one specific item. This week we'll be making cheesecake!
You can sign up for the entire 6-class series (Mondays, 9/8-10/13), or for individual classes. Cost is $45 per class or $249 for the series of 6 classes. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.
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Event: Cucina Bambini: Lil' Chefs Class

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:39:49 PDT

Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents the Lil' Chefs Class for children ages 3-5. This 1-hour class is designed to give young aspiring chefs independence in the kitchen. During the class, each child will create one item from start to finish.
Cost is $15 per class or $75 for a series of 6 classes. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.

Event: Cucina Bambini: Lil' Chefs Class

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:39:08 PDT

Event: Cucina Bambini: Lil' Chefs Class

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:37:54 PDT