fun-size bar

The San Jose Tech Museum is looking for yucky leftover Halloween candy. It can be traded for a yummy NESTLÉ CRUNCH fun-size bar, and 10% off admission through November 8.
The collected candy is being transformed into a rocket ship sculpture. What fun!

Whats new at The Tech

Guess what kids! Not only can you sit in the Captain’s chair on an authentic replica of the Enterprise bridge, you will see original costumes, genuine props and authentic recreations of sets from the television series and feature films at Star Trek: The Exhibition coming to the Tech Museum.

You will also be able to ride through a Star Trek adventure in your choice of two full-motion flight simulators (extra fee).

Photography of any kind is not allowed inside Star Trek: The Exhibition; however, photos on the Bridge will be taken by a professional vendor.

Star Trek: The Exhibition begins October 23 and will run at least through the Christmas holidays.

Check the Tech Museum’s Star Trek: The Exhibition website for ticket pricing, hours, costume guidelines, and more.

The Tech Museum of Innovation
201 South Market Street, San Jose

Tickets (includes admission to the museum): $25.00, adults; $19.00, ages 3-17; $22.00, seniors and college students. Other pricing options are available. Tech members get up to 40 percent off.

Fees for the simulator rides: $5.00 for the two-seat ride (the more aggressive of the two); $6.00 for the eight-seat ride; $8.00 to ride them both.

Live long and prosper!

Al Gore: Global Humanitarian Award

This year 15 Laureates, who were selected from 650 world wide nominations, are vying for recognition. Laureates in five categories: environment, economic development, education, equality, and health will be rewarded for their efforts to improve lives around the world. One Laureate in each category will receive a $50,000 cash prize.

“The global challenges of the day have become increasingly strident, more deeply rooted,” said Peter Friess, president of The Tech Museum. “Still, there is hope. These incredibly impressive Laureates have all proven to be equal to, or better than, the challenge to make the world a better place.”

To make the evening even more special, this year’s recipient of The Global Humanitarian Award is Al Gore.

“With all that is going on in the United States it is easy to forget that much of the world is still without power, lighting and access to quality, or sometimes to any, health care and education.” said Mike Splinter, Chairman and CEO of Applied Materials. “This year’s laureates remind us that through creativity, entrepreneurship and determination, individuals and small groups can have a powerful impact and bring innovative solutions to the world’s most immediate problems. We salute all of The Tech Awards Laureates for their amazing work to benefit humanity and thank Vice President Gore for his tireless work to inspire action to save the planet.”

The Tech Awards Gala: Information & Tickets (buy now – tickets are going fast)

Thursday, November 19, 2009
6:00 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
150 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, California, 95113

White on Rice will appear at Camera 3 starting Friday, September 18.

A few months ago, I mentioned the film White on Rice, which headlined the San Francisco Asian-American Film Festival’s San Jose presentations. Now the film is back, booked for a one week run at the Camera 3 in downtown San Jose.

The film is about a 40-year-old guy who’s recently gotten divorced and moved in with his sister, where he’s sharing a bunk bed with his 10-year-old nephew. He refuses to grow up, but still hopes to find the perfect replacement for his departed wife. All the reviews I’ve seen say it’s really funny.

Even better, with a special coupon you can download from the San Jose chapter of the Japanese-American Citizens League, proceeds from your attendance on the opening weekend will benefit JACL. The coupon is only good Friday through Sunday, and it doesn’t change the price of your ticket, but it does redirect part(?) of your ticket payment to JACL, to support their educational, civil rights, and cultural programs.

• What: Film screening benefitting San Jose Japanese-American Citizens League
• When: starting Friday, September 18
• Where: Camera 3 Cinema, 288 S. Second St., San Jose.

There are three ways to purchase tickets starting Monday, August 3:

• On-line at http://sjrep.com beginning at 12:00 a.m.

• By phone at 408.367.7255 during box office hours beginning at 10:00 a.m.

• In person at the box office downtown, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, between 2nd and 3rd Streets.

Single ticket prices start at $33. Five and six play subscriptions are also available for as low as $125. Discounts are offered to seniors, students, teachers, ADA or ASL members and groups of ten and more.

San Jose Rep also offers flexibility and value with Design Your Own (DYO) and Flex Pass packages. Choose the plays you want to see, when you want to see them with the Design Your Own package. Simply mix and match the days of the week and select 3, 4 or 5 plays to create an individualized season package. Save up to 20% and receive benefits that include free ticket exchange and complimentary ticket upgrades. For the ultimate in ticket flexibility, choose the Rep’s convenient Flex Pass. At a discounted price from single tickets, the Flex Passes are vouchers that can be redeemed for any main stage performance in the parterre or balcony section. Attend productions with one friend, bring all your friends to one production, give tickets away as gifts – the possibilities are endless.

The Rep launches the 2009-10 season with one of Shakespeare’s most sophisticated and bewitching comedies As You Like It. Next is the Regional Premiere of Groundswell, a haunting, psychological thriller about dashed dreams, enduring hope and the promise for a just post-apartheid society. Back by popular demand is the holiday classic A Christmas Story. In the New Year, the Rep presents the 1997-98 recipient of the “Laurence Olivier Best New Play,” The Weir, by Conor McPherson. In the spring, the joint will be jumpin’ to the musical styling of “Fats” Waller with the Tony® Award-winning musical revue, Ain’t Misbehavin’. The season concludes with a funny and moving family drama Sonia Flew.

Follow the SJ Rep on FaceBook for access to special discounts.

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I am passionate about my film collection. I love them all, from ‘Bad Day at Black Rock‘ to ‘Harold and Maude‘, from ‘The Vanishing‘ to ‘The Last of Shelia‘, from ‘Tampopo‘ to ‘A Certain Smile’, and even my precious copy of the 1950 TV cartoon, ‘Crusader Rabbit‘.

‘Play Time’ (1967) is not yet in my collection, though I have been advised that the 70 mm version is best viewed big screen in the cinema. Thanks to Team San Jose and the Stanford Theater Foundation, ‘Play Time’, is showing in San Jose tonight.

See you there!
The California Theatre
345 South First Street, downtown San Jose.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
7:00 PM
Tickets: $5 (at the door only)

Rotten Tomatoes

For a full schedule of events and a listing of 40 participating venues and 100 bands, visit the event website.

He has recorded duets with Celine Dion, Sarah Brightman, Chris Botti, Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder, Katharine McPhee, Kenny G and other artist. You may have seen him on American Idol or his PBS pop only live concert set in the hills of Tuscany (available on DVD and will knock your socks off).

Andrea Bocelli
HP Pavilion At San Jose

Saturday, June 6, 2009
8:00 PM

Tickets: $72.50 – $347.00
Parking (HP Pavilion): $20

Tickets and Seating Chart

Mark Tran

The theme of Mark Tran’s ‘All About Dad’ hits close to many homes here in Silicon Valley. Not only must the characters (Vietnamese immigrants and their children) struggle with common generational differences, they must deal with the parents’ ideal of success.

The film more than lived up to the expectations of the packed theatre. Members of the filmmaker’s family were in attendance for the screening, and I may have been seated next to the proudest “papa” in the house, Scott Sublett. Mark’s script was developed in Scott Sublett’s (’Generic Thriller’) San Jose State screenwriting class.

The only fault I found with the production was that the father’s epiphany happened unrealistically fast, although this is a minor quibble in an otherwise exceptional film.

‘All About Dad’ a Cinequest best bet.

Jeffrey James Lippold

How to meet the actors and filmmakers: Look for the light green pass like Jeffery has.

As I was asking which film he was with he noticed my red press pass. The red pass stops them in their tracks.

Jeffrey James Lippold (very James Bond) can be seen tonight.

Samurai Avenger: Blind Wolf

Lots of blood-and-guts & half naked women!

The screening is tonight Feb. 27th – 11:30 PM – Camera 12

Last chance on Monday 3/2 9:30 PM at the Repertory Theatre

Cinequest – tickets