On the heels of longstanding business By-Th’-Bucket closing its doors last week, another long-term Santa Clara restaurant has closed its doors. According to a Facebook post, the Santa Clara Bennigan’s location at 4150 Great American Pkwy, near Levi’s Stadium, Mission College and California’s Great America closed for good on Sept. 10, the opening day of … Read more
It was a treasure-filled day for the community when hundreds ventured out to Santa Clara’s Harris Lass House for the museum’s annual rummage sale on Sept. 9. Twenty museum members were given the opportunity to clean their garage and sell items, many antiques, to hundreds of eager buyers for profit. Rummage Sale chair Sue Harper … Read more
It was just one year ago when Lauren Hoskins opened Montage Dance Studio at 1090 Kiely Blvd. in Santa Clara. Not sure of how the studio would do in a saturated market, she took a leap of faith so she could be back in her hometown. So far, it has paid off, and people have … Read more
While most students are just starting to get into the swing of the school year, the Wilcox Stage Company is already thinking about its fall drama. Most actors are slipping into familiar on-stage roles, but some are stepping out of their comfort zones and finding new ways to challenge themselves. Wilcox sophomore Maya Raman is … Read more
Over a half-century of memories and food came to end as Santa Clara’s By-Th’-Bucket restaurant abruptly closed its doors on Labor Day. Restaurant management issued a statement on Facebook Monday morning stating that it was “with great sadness, teary eyes and a heavy heart that the Furiosi family has decided to close By-Th’-Bucket effective today, … Read more
Widely touted as one of the most influential photographers in American history, Dorothea Lange documented life through the lens of her camera. While not everyone knows the title of her works, her Great Depression photos are an iconic part of one of the nation’s most trying times. Her works have traveled the country and while … Read more
For some, the idea of creating a piece of art might be intimidating. Artistic aptitude is not an ability everyone has, but the majority of people can piece a painting or drawing together in an abstract or crudely drawn reflection of life. For others, the concept of taking a photograph is less frightening. Even if … Read more
Santa Clara’s California’s Great America has been delivering attractions and thrills to residents and visitors for over 40 years. Throughout its history, the theme park—owned operated by Ohio’s Cedar Fair Entertainment Company—has invested in 14 rollercoasters to enhance the experience of guests. On Aug. 16—fittingly on National Roller Coaster Day—Great America announced the addition of … Read more
Vanguard Music and Performing Arts ended its 50th anniversary 2017 season on Aug. 12, capturing a silver medal at the Drum Corps International World Class Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. Performing its crowd-pleasing 2017 show, “Ouroboros,” with a repertoire including David Gillingham’s “Interplay,” Peter Graham’s “The Triumph of Time,” Zhou Long’s “Son of Eight Unruly Tipsy … Read more
Turning tragedy into triumph, Cheryl Walsh took the traumatic loss of her son, Sean, who died serving in Afghanistan as part of the California Army National Guard, and turned it into something positive. It was while she was planning the funeral for her only child when Walsh decided to devote her life to honoring his … Read more