It was back in 1977 when President Jimmy Carter signed Public Law 95-72 establishing a week-long observance to raise awareness for the autoimmune disease, lupus. Originally in September, the week was moved to October and lengthened into an entire month, but it wasn’t until 2009 when the Lupus Foundation of America was able to get … Read more
On May 31, Phil Bongiorno will lock the doors of Santa Clara’s Studio Bongiorno one final time. He’ll click off the lights and turn over the key, as the studio-gallery is closing after four-and-a-half years of serving South Bay artists and artisans. The studio, however, was much more than a place to simply buy or … Read more
Picture hats, fascinators and bowlers were all the rage when Triton Fields opened for one night only on April 29. As bidders raised the asking price for pieces donated by local artists and gift baskets full of treats and treasures, bettors clutched their tickets and listened to the races, hoping their chosen horse would come … Read more
Fans of Vikram Seth’s “A Suitable Boy,” Malcom Margolin’s “The Ohlone Way,” Khaled Hosseini’s “The Kite Runner,” Timothy Ferriss’ “The 4-Hour Workweek,” or Allen Ginsberg’s “Howl” can thank an independent bookseller. Unlike large retailers, independent bookstores can choose to carry local authors and books outside of corporate quotas and contracts, giving opportunities to authors who … Read more
Over 130 Santa Clara runners, most of which were families, arrived bright and early at Central Park for the first ever Run Santa Clara 5K on April 30. Organized by the City of Santa Clara’s Youth Commission, the untimed fun run brought together walkers and runners to support the commission’s scholarship program. “We’ve actually been … Read more
A husband and wife collaboration has led to the newest piece in the Triton Museum of Art’s sculpture garden. Installed on April 1, Cooper’s Joy–a six-foot-tall, orange, O-shaped, steel sculpture–was created by Robin and Chris Sawyer, a painter and sculptor respectively, and commissioned for $9,000 by a museum donor, who prefers to remain anonymous. The … Read more
Santa Clarans recently met with government officials for Lupus Research Alliance Lupus Advocacy Day 2017, an event pulling together lupus advocates from across the country to meet with members of Congress for three main asks–healthcare reform principles for people with lupus, a $2 billion increase to the National Institutes of Health budget for fiscal year … Read more
Homegrown Santa Clara talent is leading the Vanguard Music and Performing Arts drum corps, as Christopher Harper, a 2014 graduate of Santa Clara High School and native Santa Claran, will spend his final season with Vanguard as its drum major. Throughout high school Harper was involved in numerous music-related activities including marching band, concert band, … Read more
The smell of slow-simmered meats, spices, vegetables and beans wafted through the air as 13 teams vied for the chili king title at the Second Annual Justin’s House Chili Cook-off on April 23. Held at Santa Clara’s Elk’s Lodge, the event brought together fans of cooking and chili fanatics for a good cause: to support … Read more
The grilled cheese sandwich is a staple comfort food most people have been eating since childhood. Lovers of the sandwich pine for the perfect, metly, gooey grilled cheese, and its popularity has led to April 12 being named National Grilled Cheese Day. Santa Clara’s Books Inc. celebrated the not-so-well-known holiday by hosting a talk, tasting … Read more