The holidays are here and for many Santa Clara residents, that means the opportunity to enjoy the annual Holiday Tree Lighting. This year, the event took place on Dec. 7 at Central Park. The night kicked off with ice skating followed by a visit from Santa. The main stage featured several performances, including a dance … Read more
On a quiet, November night, neighbors gathered at the Beltran residence in Santa Clara and listened attentively as the family played traditional Mexican music in their garage. The monthly gathering — or “Fandango,” as the Beltran family likes to call it — is a tradition that began nine years ago when they moved into their … Read more
As visitors approach the Alimentos exhibit inside the Triton Museum, intricate glass sculptures fill one’s line of sight and, in an otherwise quiet environment, visitors can hear sounds of bustling people and music? “I traveled to Oaxaca and recorded over 60 hours of ambient sounds in and around traditional outdoor markets,” said Viviana Paredes, the … Read more
It may be the end of summer, but the Kona Kai Swim and Racquet Club still had one more celebration up its sleeve. On Sept. 8, members were invited to celebrate the club’s 60th anniversary with a Luau-themed party. Upon entering Kona Kai, guests were given a nametag with the year in which they joined … Read more
Sundays are for brunching and on Santana Row, the perfect pairing to your breakfast is a luxury vehicle. The monthly Cars and Croissants on The Row event took place on Aug. 19. Visitors gathered on Santana Row for breakfast with a view of exotic luxury vehicles. The event was hosted by 100|OCT (“Hundred Octane”), a … Read more
While many screamed at the various twists and turns atop Great America’s roller coasters, others screamed at the sight of one of their favorite artists during the 21st Annual Fiesta Hispana. The event took place on Aug. 12 and was hosted by La Raza 93.3 FM, a Spanish language radio station that plays regional Mexican … Read more