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Abhinaya Dance Companyhttp://www.abhinaya.orgClassical Dance of IndiaIn an intimate presentation incorporating demonstration and audience participation, the Abhinaya Dance Company introduces movements and gestures found in the classical dance of South India. This 50-minute presentation is followed by free admission to the Museum exhibits and activities.4 - 5Children's Discovery Museum
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Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010
10:00 AM
01:00 PM
C-01
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010
11:00 AM
02:00 PM
C-02
Aztlán Academyhttp://www.myspace.com/aztlanacademysjNuestra Navidad - A Family ChristmasDazzling costumes and authentic footwork characterize this colorful performance of traditional Mexican folkloric dances and music. The dances capture the distinct style of several regions of Mexico at Christmas time. During one part of the performance, student volunteers will have the opportunity to dance on stage with performers.4 - 8Montgomery Theater
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Friday, Dec 18, 2009
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
D-01
Friday, Dec 18, 2009
11:30 AM
12:30 PM
D-02
Ballet San Josehttp://www.balletsj.orgThe Nutcracker - Act IThe magical story of Maria, her enchanted Nutcracker and their wondrous journey heralds the holiday season. This classic ballet, set to the memorable music of Tchaikovsky, features the delightful choreography of Dennis Nahat. A one-hour experience of the first act will be performed. Ballet San Jose will, as volunteers are available, send a docent to your school prior to the show date to prepare your students for their theater experience.
Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI)http://www.bagi.orgGlass Blowing DemonstrationThe Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI), a nonprofit organization, is the only publicly accessible glass studio in Santa Clara County. Students will be fascinated as they are treated to an engaging demonstration that will peak their interest in glass as an art form as they see first hand the various steps in glass blowing.
Demonstrations last approximately one hour. Dates & times to be decided between BAGI and selected teachers.4 - 12Bay Area Glass Institute
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Tuesday, Sep 08, 2009
08:00 AM
08:00 AM
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Date/Time TBD with teacher and BAGI staff
Children's Musical Theater of San Josehttp://www.cmtsj.orgThe 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeSix young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The show's Tony Award winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time.6 - 12Montgomery Theater
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Friday, Mar 12, 2010
10:00 AM
12:30 PM
T-01
Chinese Performing Artists of Americahttp://www.chineseperformingarts.orgAsian Performing Arts CelebrationStudents will experience an exciting program featuring dances by the Chinese Performing Artists dancers, Kung Fu sparring demonstrations by the world renowned Shaolin Monks, and the dynamic drumming of San Jose Taiko.4 - 12Center for Performing Arts
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Friday, Nov 13, 2009
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
T-02
Cinequest, the San Jose Film Festivalhttp://www.cinequest.orgYouthQuest: Critics for a DayStudents will be introduced to various film genres by viewing several short films and sharing their reactions to the films with a lively moderator. In some years, guest filmmakers have also been present to answer questions from students about the filmmaking process.4 - 6Camera 12 Cinemas
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Tuesday, Mar 02, 2010
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
T-03
City Lights Theater Company of San Josehttp://www.cltc.orgDead Man Walking by Tim Robbins in partnership with Notre Dame High SchoolBased on the book "Dead Man Walking" by Sister Helen Prejean and courtesy of the Dead Man Walking School Theatre Project, this poignant social drama examines the human impact of the death penalty and what it truly means to be free. Acting as spiritual advisor for Matthew Poncelet, a rapist and murderer condemned to death, Sister Helen Prejean soon finds herself drawn into a struggle to save not only his life but his soul. As the killer's time grows short, Sister Helen realizes that there is only one way she can free him -- by making him face the truth of what happened the night his victims died.9 - 12City Lights Theater
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Wednesday, Feb 03, 2010
09:30 AM
12:00 PM
T-04
Ives Quartethttp://www.ivesquartet.orgWhy We PlayThis one hour lecture/demonstration focuses on the theme of "Play" for the Ives Quartet. "Play" defines who we are as human beings -- how we learn, grow and love. It excites, engages, inspires and renews us and is essential to our experience as a creative species. To us, "play" of course means performing music with an audience. But it also is central to how we select, learn and make interpretive choices about music.4 - 8Theatre on San Pedro Square
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Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
M-01
Lyric Theatre, Gilbert & Sullivan Societyhttp://www.lyrictheatre.orgKismetClassic stories from the Middle East, with their poetry, mystery, and humor, have long fascinated the West (think of Alladin and the Arabian nights). The story of Kismet is one such exotic gem; winning the 1954 Tony for Best Musical. Kismet is the story of Hajj, a beggar poet, who, in one 24-hour period, is caught in a complex web of danger, humor, and love. Its score, by Robert Wright and George Forrest, is adapted from the lush melodies of Alexander Borodin, and features "Stranger in Paradise". Book by Charles Lederer and Luther Davis. Come see Kismet, and enjoy this production by Lyric Theatre. Fully staged, with orchestra.8 - 12Montgomery Theater
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Wednesday, Mar 24, 2010
09:30 AM
12:00 PM
T-05
Margaret Wingrove Dance Companyhttp://www.mwdance.comModern Dance: An Introduction for the YoungIn an intimate presentation incorporating demonstration and audience participation, this program introduces basic elements of modern dance and encourages students to find these elements in short performances of works from the Company repertoire. A few students from the audience will have an opportunity to "perform" improvised modern dance movements for their peers. This 50-minute presentation is followed by free admission to the Museum exhibits and activities.4 - 5Children's Discovery Museum
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Tuesday, Mar 30, 2010
10:00 AM
01:00 PM
C-03
Tuesday, Mar 30, 2010
11:00 AM
02:00 PM
C-04
Opera San Josehttp://www.operasj.orgLa Cenerentola (Cinderella) by G. Rossini sung in Italian with English supertitles.What happens when you take the "bippity-boppity-boo" out of Cinderella? You get something even more magical -- Rossini's enchanting La Cenerentola. This isn't Rodgers and Hammerstein or Walt Disney -- no singing mice, fairy godmother, or glass slippers. There is a charming prince, however, as well as obnoxious stepsisters, a stepfather, and a matching pair of diamond bracelets. And everything ends happily in a blaze of glorious coloratura. The Cinderella in this opera is named Angelina, and she is as kind and gentle and forgiving as her name implies. And because this is a Rossini opera, Angelina and the rest of the cast also possess everlasting energy and exceptional vocal ability. The music is fast, fast, fast, and the action is at full throttle. This is comedy in the fast lane, with dazzling music and vocal pyrotechnics.
Visit www.operasj.org for complete synopsis. Study Guide sent to all schools attending performance.
Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro sung in Italian with English supertitles.What do you do when your married boss makes a play for your fiancée? If it's the 18th century and you're a lowly valet, you're supposed to look the other way. But if your name is Figaro and your clever fiancée, Susanna, is in league with your boss's unhappy wife, then you just might succeed in making your lecherous employer -- and indeed his whole decadent social class -- look pretty foolish. At once humorous and touching, this madcap masterpiece represents the crowning glory of Mozart's unparalled brilliance. Lust collides with love through a series of hilarious deceptions, famous melodies, and a richly varied and beautiful score. The Marriage of Figaro, for very good reason, is often described as the most perfect comic opera ever written.
Visit www.operasj.org for complete synopsis. Study Guide sent to all schools attending performance.
San Jose Chamber Music Societyhttp://www.sjchambermusic.orgSan Jose Brass Plus presents A Musical Journey through Time and SpaceSan Jose Brass Quintet Plus One (percussionist) presents an engaging introduction to ensemble music-making and to the brass and the percussion families of instruments. Using musical selections from different lands, cultures and time periods, they introduce students to chamber music through performance, demonstration and discussion.4 - 8Le Petit Trianon
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Thursday, Oct 22, 2009
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
M-02
Thursday, Oct 22, 2009
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
M-03
The Laurel Ensemble presents Traveling to China through MusicThe Bay Area's Laurel Ensemble presents a brand new musical work that describes the villages, countryside, folk instruments, and traditional folk songs of China. This piece was written for the Laurel Ensemble by an American composer from San Francisco named Alexis Alrich. Come learn about our six instruments -- violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet and piano -- and learn how music can transport you to another place, even another country!
www.laurelensemble.com4 - 6Le Petit Trianon
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Monday, Feb 08, 2010
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
M-18
Monday, Feb 08, 2010
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
M-19
San Jose Institute of Contemporary Arthttp://www.sjica.orgGallery Exhibition ToursThe San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) seeks to engage Bay Area audiences through innovative visual art exhibitions and educational programs. The ICA reflects and interprets the cultural and technical diversity of the region and helps us see the lives we are living through the art of our time.
The ICA offers guided tours of the following exhibits. To schedule a tour, please contact the ICA at 408.283.8155 or susan@sjica.org
Annual Fall Auction
October 2 - October 24, 2009
The San Jose ICA's 29th Annual Fall Auction is an exhibition of over 130 works that culminates in a live auction of spirited bidding. From painting to photography, installation to sculpture, the artists' contributions reflect the scope of the Bay Area's vibrant and eclectic styles and interests.
Repurpose (working title)
November 7, 2009 - January 23, 2010
The artists in this exhibition are inspired by materials that are often seen as cast-offs or potential landfill. Through collecting and recycling, the artists transform the materials into something totally new. This exhibition is guest curated by Katherine Funk.
Theodora Varnay Jones
November 7, 2009 - February 20, 2010
A solo exhibition of mid-career San Francisco based artist Theodora Varnay Jones.
4 - 12San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
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Tuesday, Sep 08, 2009
TBD
TBD
n/a
Register through SJICA
San Jose Multicultural Artists Guildhttp://www.sjmag.orgWords & Music in the Air!A member of San Jose Multicultural Artists Guild, Maiko Women's Drum & Poetry ensemble delivers powerful performances that uniquely blend African, Latin and Brazilian drum rhythms and percussion instruments that touch the mind, body and soul. The music is creatively intermingled with colorfully dramatic and age-appropriate poetry that entertains, educates, enlightens, and empowers their audiences! The sounds of their music include congas, tumba, quinto, djembe, rain sticks, clave, cow bells, agogo, cabasa and more.4 - 12Montgomery Theater
Date
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Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
M-04
San Jose Museum of Arthttp://www.sanjosemuseumofart.orgSelf-Guided TourStudents visit the San Jose Museum of Art with their teachers and chaperones. Self-guided groups must submit their own lesson plan or use one provided by the Museum at least two weeks prior to their visit.
Note: Very limited availability.
Call the Museum Reservation phone line at 408.291.5393 to book dates and times. Exact dates TBD between teachers and the Museum.9 - 12San Jose Museum of Art
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Tuesday, Sep 08, 2009
TBD
TBD
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Register with SJ Museum of Art
San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textileshttp://www.sjquiltmuseum.orgQuilting for CommunityPart 1: Volunteer docents will visit your classroom and introduce the students to quilts and quilting. They will help students create individual quilt blocks exploring a theme identified by the teacher and the class. The students will then assemble the blocks into a quilt top, using both machine and hand sewing.
Part 2: Students will visit the museum and tour the current exhibit. They will also complete their basted and bound quilt, and will bring it with them back to the classroom.
Note: Very limited availability.5San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
Date
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Tuesday, Sep 08, 2009
TBD
TBD
V-02
Date/Time TBD with teacher and Quilt Museum staff
San Jose Repertory Theatrehttp://www.sjrep.com2009-10 Season - Student MatineesMatinee performances of San Jose Repertory Theatre's mainstage productions, with 20-minute post-performance discussion with actors and staff. As part of the theatre experience, tours of the building, costume shop and possibly other areas may be available prior to each matinee.
Note: Very limited availability. Grade: Check each performance for appropriate grade level
Time: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm (end time is approximate)
(Performance begins at 11:00 am, but you must arrive by 10:30. 2 1/2 hr. performance followed by a 20-min. post-performance discussion with actors and staff.)
4 - 12San Jose Repertory Theater
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Student Matinee: A Christmas Story by Philip GrecianChristmas is a time of great expectations, especially through the eyes of a child. For nine-year-old Ralphie Parker, that great expectation is a genuine Red Ryder 200 Shot Carbine Action Air rifle. No self-respecting cowboy would be without one. Unfortunately, his mother, teacher and even the Santa Claus toiling away at Goldblatt's Department Store have the same reaction to his Christmas wish, "You'll shoot your eye out!" But for Ralphie, the longing for that special BB gun symbolizes maturity, responsibility, adventure and manhood. Based on the touching film that has become a modern day holiday tradition, A Christmas Story returns to delight the whole family and fill you with the spirit of the season.4 - 12San Jose Repertory Theater
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Wednesday, Dec 02, 2009
10:30 AM
02:00 PM
T-07
Student Matinee: Ain't Misbehavin' (Music by ThomasThe joint is jumpin' to the music of Thomas "Fats" Waller in this Tony Award-winning musical revue. Five phenomenal artists and a jumpin' jazz band take you through the pain and triumphs of the African-American experience during the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 30s. It was the Golden Age of Jazz with places like the Cotton Club and Savoy Ballroom where snappy swing music, snazzy jazz and the stride piano infused the energy of the country. Life and love are song and dance in this funny, jazzy musical featuring the seminal Fats Waller tunes, "Honeysuckle Rose," Ain't Misbehavin'," "Black & Blue," "The Joint is Jumpin'" and "I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling."4 - 12San Jose Repertory Theater
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Wednesday, Mar 24, 2010
10:30 AM
02:00 PM
T-08
Student Matinee: Groundswell by Ian BruceThe hottest new play to come out of South Africa! The story takes place in a beachfront guest lodge on the jagged edge of the South African diamond coast, where we find caretakers Johan, a white ex-cop, and Thami, the black gardener, gunning for one last chance at a better life. When Smith, a wealthy businessman, arrives at the lodge on a foggy evening, the two desperate friends see Smith as the perfect investor for their "get rich" scheme to buy a government-run diamond concession -- tossing a glimmer of hope and promise into their difficult lives. This haunting psychological thriller hungers, hopes and promises for a just post-apartheid society, while asking: How do we live together after apartheid? Where did all the promise and hope go? Who bears responsibility for the sins of the past, and can we move beyond it?
9 - 12San Jose Repertory Theater
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Wednesday, Oct 21, 2009
10:30 AM
02:00 PM
T-06
The Red Ladder Theatre CompanyStudents will participate in a two- to three-hour improvisational theatre workshop, conducted by professional actors of San Jose Repertory Theatre's award-winning Red Ladder Theatre Company.
Note: Very limited availability.4 - 12Emma Prusch Park
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Tuesday, Sep 08, 2009
08:00 AM
08:00 AM
T-09
Date/Time TBD with teacher and SJ Rep staff
San Jose Stage Companyhttp://www.sanjosestage.comRock 'n' Roll by Tom StoppardNominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Play, Best Actor and Best Actress, this extraordinary theatrical event makes its South Bay debut. Tom Stoppard's sweeping and passionate play proves that love remains -- as does rock 'n' roll.9 - 12San Jose Stage Company
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Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010
12:00 PM
02:30 PM
T-12
The Pillowman by Martin McDonaghIn this multiple Tony Award-winning play, Martin McDonagh once again offers up his signature blend of domesticity and the macabre in a horrifying and funny look at the power of the storyteller.9 - 12San Jose Stage Company
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Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009
12:00 PM
02:30 PM
T-10
The Seafarer by Conor McPhersonThe Chicago Tribune calls The Seafarer "The best Irish play since the glory days of Beckett." The Devil comes for what's due in this production that garnered multiple Tony Award nominations in 2008, including Best Play, Best Actor and Best Director.9 - 12San Jose Stage Company
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Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009
12:00 PM
02:30 PM
T-11
San Jose Symphonic Choirhttp://www.sanjosesymphonicchoir.orgMusic for Brass and Voice by the San Jose Symphonic Choir and Guest Brass MusiciansOver the centuries, much music has been written for the combination of brass and vocal ensembles. The production of sound by brass players is, in fact, the most similar to singing than any other musical instruments. Learn why in this fascinating, informative session of "Music for Brass and Voice." It will be especially intriguing for students with interest in playing brass instruments.4 - 8California Theater
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Friday, Mar 26, 2010
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
M-05
Friday, Mar 26, 2010
11:30 AM
12:30 PM
M-06
San Jose Taikohttp://www.taiko.orgAn Introduction to TaikoThis lively and informative program introduces students to the history and basic elements of the powerful, spellbinding and propulsive sounds of taiko drums and its links to Japan and the local Japanese American communities.
This 50-minute presentation is followed by free admission to the Museum exhibits and activities.4 - 5Children's Discovery Museum
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Wednesday, Mar 03, 2010
10:00 AM
01:00 PM
C-05
Wednesday, Mar 03, 2010
11:00 AM
02:00 PM
C-06
South Bay Guitar Societyhttp://www.sbgs.orgGuitar StoryOne of the world's most popular instruments, the guitar will take front stage in this lecture/demonstration where students will have the opportunity to see a sampling of different guitars and hear accomplished musicians play samples of various guitar music styles such as jazz, classical, flamenco, mariachi and contemporary.5 - 8Le Petit Trianon
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Wednesday, Mar 03, 2010
10:30 AM
11:30 AM
M-07
Steinway Societyhttp://www.steinwaythebayarea.comAmerican Piano Music through U.S. HistoryAccomplished pianists of the Steinway Society present a whirlwind musical tour of piano music written and played by Americans in selected periods in our nation's history. The presentation includes slides of vintage pianos and period photos to enhance the musical experience of various eras and styles from classical to contemporary to ultra modern.4 - 6Le Petit Trianon
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Tuesday, Jan 26, 2010
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
M-08
Tuesday, Jan 26, 2010
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
M-09
Symphony Silicon Valleyhttp://www.symphonysiliconvalley.orgConstruction Zone: Musicians at Work!Part 1: Concert -- Symphony Silicon Valley (55 mins.)
How do composers build a piece of music for an orchestra? What kinds of framework do they use? Join conductor Peter Jaffe and Symphony Silicon Valley on a trip into the "Construction Zone" and find out! Your students will learn how to listen to music in a new and fun way as they are taught about musical forms and patterns, and then hear the Symphony bring them to life. Maestro Jaffe makes learning entertaining and interactive, and hearing the entire orchestra play the music -- from J.S. Bach's Little Fugue to John Williams' Harry Potter -- makes the entire event unforgettable!
Part 2: Visit -- The Tech (45 mins. to as long as you wish to stay)
Double the value of your field trip day. Following each Symphony Silicon Valley concert, your class can visit the Tech Museum (just two blocks from the California Theatre) to investigate connections between music, science, and math. Museum staff will help students with special hands-on activities created for this collaboration. Students will search the galleries for musical clues that will lead them to deeper exploration of musical exhibitions.
Please allow at least 45 minutes for your Tech visit. If you wish, your class may take time for lunch at either the museum or the park.
NOTE: Please make sure to use the appropriate Event Code to specify your request. Choose Part 1 only or Parts 1 & 2. Visits to the Tech can only be accommodated AFTER the concert.4 - 6California Theater
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Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
M-10
Part 1 only
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010
10:00 AM
TBD
M-11
Parts 1 & 2, stay at the Tech as long as you wish!
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010
11:30 AM
12:30 PM
M-12
Part 1 only
Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010
11:30 AM
TBD
M-13
Parts 1 & 2, stay at the Tech as long as you wish!
Wednesday, Mar 17, 2010
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
M-14
Part 1 only
Wednesday, Mar 17, 2010
10:00 AM
TBD
M-15
Parts 1 & 2, stay at the Tech as long as you wish!
Wednesday, Mar 17, 2010
11:30 AM
12:30 PM
M-16
Part 1 only
Wednesday, Mar 17, 2010
11:30 AM
TBD
M-17
Parts 1 & 2, stay at the Tech as long as you wish!
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