Santa Clara’s youth are able to eat free this summer under Santa Clara Unified School District’s (SCUSD) Seamless Summer program. The program — which began the week after the end of this school year — provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to any member of the public under 18 during the weekdays at participating … Read more
Arcade games might seem like a thing of the past, especially with the technological advances in gaming today, but a group of pinball enthusiasts believed the outdated game machines were still worth sharing with the community. And so California Extreme was born. Founded in 1997, the annual “Classic Arcade Games Show” celebrates all things arcade … Read more
Inflatable bounce house centers are everywhere nowadays, so it’s no secret that children love them. But some centers are looking to do much more than provide a fun experience. Pump It Up in Santa Clara is now offering Sensory Bounce Therapy, an occupational therapy program for children with special needs, but with a fun twist … Read more
Lego enthusiasts and builders assembled at the Bricks by the Bay convention at the Santa Clara Convention Center from July 12-15. Run entirely by volunteers, the four-day convention celebrates all things Lego with workshops, guest speakers, vendors, games and displays featuring Lego builders’ MOCs, or My Own Creations. The Bay Area-based convention was founded by … Read more
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is recognized as one of the world’s most esteemed musical geniuses — and there’s no better way to honor him than with a music festival. The Midsummer Mozart Festival celebrated its 43rd season with a performance at Mission Santa Clara de Asis on July 12. The orchestra also performed at Buena Vista … Read more
What have you done today to make you feel proud? That’s what the Silicon Gay Men’s Chorus (SVGMC) asked the audience at the beginning of Proud!: SVGMC’s 35thAnniversary Concert at Santa Clara University Recital Hall on June 29 and 30. The show, coinciding with the end of Pride Month, marked a momentous occasion — 35 … Read more
Need a new hobby? Try calligraphy. Ellie Camp Calligraphy held an Intro to Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Chromatic Coffee in Santa Clara on June 27. The event introduced beginners to the world of modern calligraphy. The workshop is the first of many events in the Chromaker series hosted by Chromatic Coffee. The series serves as … Read more
There’s nothing quite like relaxing and grooving to live music in the park during the summer. And that’s what many Santa Clarans did Friday evening when The Megatones, a popular Northern California cover band, performed at the Central Park Pavillion. The band’s performance is part of the Concerts in the Park series, sponsored every year … Read more
The Austen D. Warburton Collection of Native American Art and Artifacts has remained within the confines of the Triton Museum of Art since 1989 — but that could soon change. At a recent City Council meeting, the museum discussed its plans to make the collection more accessible to the public. “For years, we had it … Read more
At Santa Clara Players, a lot of work goes into putting on a production. The audience witnesses that firsthand when the actors bring the script to life on stage — but they don’t see everything else that goes on behind the scenes. Santa Clara Players (SCP) President George Doeltz pulled back the curtains to reveal … Read more