October

10/04   8:00pm

South Bay Guitar Society Presents:

Jerome Mouffe, solo guitar.

Jerome is from Belgium and is currently completing his Doctorate degree at the New England Conservatory, under the direction of Eliot Fisk.
Jérôme’s repertoire ranges from the Renaissance to the 20th century music. His current focus for concert presentations and his upcoming CD is 19th Century Italian composers including Paganini, Regondi, and Legnani.

Tickets: $20,15.

For information call 408 292-0704 or visit http://www.sbgs.org

10/09   6:00pm

The Commonwealth of Silicon Valley Presents: “The Next Generation City” with Carol Coletta – President, CEO’s for Cities and Host, Smart City Radio!
Coletta will discuss how local leaders, citizens, and activists can capitalize on a number of positive trends shaping cities today. In particular, Coletta will explore the importance of developing Next Generation Cities that respond to the new realities of a knowledge economy.

Coletta will specifically address how cities that want to thrive in this economy need to excel in the following areas: developing and retaining talent, fostering innovation and leadership, linking people with ideas to talent, and capitalizing on local differences to build economic opportunities.

FREE ADMISSION!

For information call 408-280-5530 or visit http://www.commonwalthclub.org

10/11   7:30pm

.Mission Chamber Orchestra Presents:

Music from the Iberian Peninsula!

Michael Bautista and Marc Teicholz, guitarists

Program:
Jerónimo Lima Overture to Le Nozze d’Ercole ed Ebe
Sergio Azevedo Eine kleine Streichmusik
Manuel deFalla Suite no. 1 from Three-Cornered Hat
Joaquin Rodrigo Concierto de Madrigal

Tickets: General Admission $22, Students & Seniors $17, and Children under 12 $7.

For information call 408-236-3350 or visit http://missionchamber.org

The Commonwealth of Silicon Valley Presents:

“Decision 2008: An Economic Perspective with Dr. John Taylor and Dr. Laura Tyson”

Dr. John Taylor – Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Former Undersecretary of the Treasury for International Affairs under President George W. Bush, Advisor to Senator McCain

Dr. Laura Tyson – Professor at the University of California Berkeley Hass School of Business, Former Chair of the National Economic Council under President Bill Clinton, Advisor to Senator Obama

A rising number of home foreclosures, slowing economic growth and the falling dollar are signaling doom to some economists and consumers. However, unemployment rates are still at historically low national levels, and some prognosticators suggest that the doom-and-gloom scenarios are overblown. What challenges must the future president be prepared to handle in terms of the economy? With the election less than a month away, join presidential candidates advisors Taylor and Tyson as they discuss and offer the economic perspectives of Senators Obama and McCain.

Tickets: $8 Members; $15 Non-Members

For information call 408-280-5530 or visit http://www.commonwalthclub.org.

10/18   6:00pm

Morgan Autism Center Presents:

"Starry Starry Night"

Please join us for fine libations, culinary delicacies & great music. This funfilled evening includes a silent/live art auction with our student's art work.

$100 per person

Honorary Co- Chairs: Gloria Citti and Helen Marchese-Owen

** on Line Reistration Available Starting On September 1st **

For information call 408-241-8161 or visit http://www.morgancenter.org

10/19   7:00pm

Ives Quartet Presents: " Paradoxes"

The American Legacy.

For information visit http://www.ivesquartet.org

10/26   7:00pm

San Jose Chamber Orchestra Presents:

Souvenirs

Mimi Dye, viola Jackeline Rago, quatro/bandola/percussion

Jim Schneider, piano Sam Bevan, bass

Tschaikovsky Souvenirs de Florence

Mimi Dye One Beautiful Light *

Tschaikovsky brings back souvenirs from Italy and Mimi Dye creates

a jazzy new excursion with the tastes of Venezuela.

For information call 408-295-4416 or visit http://www.sjco.org

November

11/01   8:00pm

South Bay Guitar Society Presents: Dale Kavanagh, solo guitar.

Canadian-born Dale Kavanagh is one of the guitar world's most gifted interpreters.

She received he undergraduate and graduate degrees at Acadia University, Dalhousie University with Carol van Feggelen, the University of Toronto with Eli Kassner and Banff Center School of the Arts in Canada and the Musik Akademie der Stadt Basel in Switzerland with Oscar Ghiglia.

For information call 408 292-0704 or visit http://www.sbgs.org

The Commonwealth of Silicon Valley Presents:

Shabana Azmi – India Cinema Actress & Social Activist

Azmi is considered by many to be one of the marquee actresses in India Cinema. A five time winner of the coveted National Film Award for Best Actress, Azmi is also admired for her work as a social activist and crusader against injustice and religious extremism.

Join us for a candid conversation with Azmi as she discusses her distinguished film career and her joint efforts with Home of Hope, an organization that works to empower women from Azmi’s father’s village, Mijwan.

Azmi will be in conversation with Lakshmi Pratury.

Tickets:
$20 General (purchased by Oct. 29th)

$40 General (purchased after Oct. 29th)

$12 Students (18 and under)

$125 Premium (includes private reception and priority seating)

For reservations visit http://www.commonwealthclub.org/sv or call 800-847-7730 (tickets go on sale Sept. 29th)

Co-Presenters: The Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley & Lakshmi’s Lounge .

San Jose Chamber Music Society Presents:

LES PALADIN ensemble

Jérôme Correas, Director & harpsichord; Isabelle Poulenard, soprano; Jean-Francois Lombard, tenor; with flute, two violins, basson, cello theorbo
Program: ‘The King’s Mistress’: baroque music written for, sung by or favored by Madame de Pompadour - by MOURET, RAMEAU, MONDONVILLE, LULLY, DESTOUCHES, FRANCOEUR, REBEL.

Pre-concert talk: TBD

Madame de Pompadour (pictured above), favorite of King Louis XV of France, transformed a hall of Versailles into a theatre where she loved to entertain the court, performing songs written for her by the most popular composers of the day, such as Rameau, as well as ‘older’ music (by Lully for one). She was a true artist with a high, virtuosic voice, and was a fine actress. The King built Le Petit Trianon for her at Versailles, 1763-68. Jérôme Correas founded Les Paladins ensemble in 1997 to recreate such experiences as this program, which they performed at Versailles, and to revive neglected and great French and Italian baroque repertoire. In 2002 and 2006 Correas sang for us Fauré’s song cycle La bonne chanson.

For information call 408-236-3350 or visit http://www.sjchambermusic.org

Steinway Society The Bay Area Presents:

The Lee Trio

Three Hearts Beat As One
Praised for “gripping immediacy and freshness” and a “rich palette of tone colors”, these three sisters have inspired and moved audiences around the world. While each member of the Trio is a brilliant soloist in her own right, the Trio has established itself as one of the premier chamber ensembles on the international stage.

For information call 408-295-6500 or visit http://www.steinwaythebayarea.com

Steinway Society The Bay Area Presents:

Saint Michael Trio

The Saint Michael Trio is a fresh and exciting addition to the Bay Area classical music scene. Established in 2006, the artists already perform with remarkable rapport and understanding, and have quickly established a loyal audience and demanding concert schedule.

Admission is FREE

For information call 408-295-6500 or visit http://www.steinwaythebayarea.com

San Jose Chamber Music Society Presents: Afiara String Quartet & Pianist Stephen Prutsman.

David Samuel, viola; Valerie Li, violin; Adrian Fung, cello; Yuri Cho, violin
Program: HAYDN ‘Erdödy’ Quartet in D Major, Op.76 #5; Aleksandra VREBALOV
Pannonia Boundless; BEETHOVEN Quartet in F Minor, Op.95 ‘Serioso’; DVORAK
Piano Quintet in A Major, Op.81.

Pre-concert talk: Roger Emanuels

Afiara String Quartet, all Canadians, has won prominence from their many acclaimed concerts (including Carnegie Hall) and their residency with the Alexander Quartet as Morrison Fellows at the International Center for the Arts at San Francisco State University. “Startling intensity” and a “powerful, keen-edged collective sound” (S.F. Classical Voice). Virtuoso pianist, composer and arranger Stephen Prutsman moves easily from classical to jazz to world music. In the early ‘90’s he was a medal winner at the Tchaikovsky and Queen Elizabeth piano competitions and received an Avery Fisher Career Grant. In 2004, he was appointed Artistic Partner with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, where he acts as composer, arranger, conductor, program host and pianist.

For information call 408-236-3350 or visit http://www.sjchambermusic.org

December

Steinway Society The Bay Area Presents: Adam Neiman

As a teenage prodigy, Adam Neiman dazzled the music world, receiving critical international acclaim for his debut at age 11 in Los Angeles. Even more revered today, Neiman, winner of the 1995 Gilmore Young Artist Award, is recognized as an artist of rare depth, sensitivity and virtuosity.

For information call 408-295-6500 or visit http://www.steinwaythebayarea.com

The Silicon Valley Gay Men's Chorus presents: 'WinterSong: Ringin' & Swingin'
Saturday, December 13, 8pm
Sunday, December 14, 7pm
All seats $20, general admission

For information and tickets visit http://www.svgmc.org

Every Sunday      10:00am

Come celebrate life and experience the love that only Jesus Christ can give. Live music, an uplifting message, prayer for your needs, and caring friendships awaiting you. For more information call (408) 297-8508 or visit http://www.freedomwc.org

Every Sunday      10:00am

Haven

Sunday Worship Services (little ones are welcome!)
For more information call (408) 370-0565 or visit www.ihaven.org