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Capitol Steps Bring Political Comedy to Santa Clara

Carolyn Schuk

March 21, 2012

It was a full house last Friday night at Santa Clara University’s Mayer Theater, where inclement weather didn’t do anything…

North by Northwest BluRay 40th Anniversary / Not rated but would be PG for shootings, stabbings and kissing.

Karl Scott

March 21, 2012

In December of 1964, I saw one of my favorite films for the first time. I have written previously about…

Olympian Visits Airborne

Melissa McKenzie

March 21, 2012

This June, the 2012 Olympic gymnastics trials will come to Santa Clara. The nation’s top gymnasts will convene at HP…

Santa Clara Chorale Debuts Music of the Americas for 50th Anniversary Trip to Uruguay and Argentina

Diane Andrews

March 21, 2012

“This season is very exciting for the [Santa Clara] Chorale. It’s our 50th season. There are many choral groups, but…

Santa Clara Employee’s Musical Side

Melissa McKenzie

March 21, 2012

On a Saturday night in February, Kevin Mason Hull talks to his friends for a few moments at Red Rock…

Santa Clara Pillar: Russell’s Fine Furniture

Diane Andrews

March 21, 2012

Raising two daughters and celebrating 53 years of marriage is a noteworthy accomplishment. Add in devoting 47 years of that…

The Nose Knows

Bob Goldman

March 21, 2012

Now, how can I put this delicately? You stink! No, I am not referring to your abilities at your job,…

Stadium Site Easements Precipitate Intra-Council Uneasiness

Carolyn Schuk

March 14, 2012

At last week’s meeting, the Santa Clara City Council took another action to advance construction on the much-anticipated 49ers stadium,…

White Elephant Restaurant Opens in Santa Clara

Cynthia Cheng

March 14, 2012

If you drive down Lafayette Street, you will eventually reach the White Elephant Restaurant, a hip new dining spot in…

Thank You for Nothing

Bob Goldman

March 14, 2012

I know. These days, we don’t have a lot of reasons to be thankful. The employed human is becoming an…

Court Rejects Stadium Opponents Central Argument

Carolyn Schuk

March 14, 2012

Although some critics have called the Weekly’s discussion of the differences between legislative and administrative acts by governing bodies “interesting…

Hummingbird Days

Larry Sacks

March 14, 2012

Soaring up to 100 feet in the air and then zooming back to earth, leveling out and flying at approximately…

Kaiser Employee Wellness Project Brings Big Smiles to Little Patients

Admin

March 14, 2012

The smile on 8-year-old Natalie Phan’s face may just say it all: on the 28th day of her hospitalization at…

Manuel’s Shoe Repair Restores Footwear to Better Than New

Diane Andrews

March 14, 2012

“I don’t plan to stop until the Lord done call me,” says Manuel Leyva, a man who loves his life’s…

Act of Valor / Rated R for violence, language, torture and ugly terrorists doing evil stuff.

Karl Scott

March 14, 2012

Act of Valor was made for a paltry 15 million bucks. Most big time actors wouldn’t participate in the filming…

Spring Bicycle “Recycling” Sale at Yamagami’s Nursery Benefiting HOPE Services

Admin

March 14, 2012

(San Jose, CA – March 7, 2012) Join HOPE Services’ third huge sale of new and pre-owned bikes at Yamagami’s…

Lonesome Dove BluRay Edition / Not rated but would be PG-13 for violence and adult themes.

Karl Scott

March 7, 2012

Filmed in 1988 and released in 4 parts February of 1989, Lonesome Dove is the greatest mini-series, and best program…

Neighborhood Church Dishes Up Comfort and Food for the Homeless

Diane Andrews

March 7, 2012

“Rub a dub dub. Thanks for the grub. Yea, God!” Kim Harrison from the Neighborhood Church in Santa Clara leads…

NVIDIA Seeks Proposals from Silicon Valley Non-Profits for 2012 Project Inspire

Admin

March 7, 2012

Building on the success of last year’s 1,500-person strong community service event, NVIDIA is now accepting proposals to support a…

Players Make Murder Magic

Melissa McKenzie

March 7, 2012

Since 1962, the Santa Clara Players have been entertaining audiences with high-quality stage performances at wallet-friendly prices. Now in its…

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