The Usuals Spring Release Event Today!

This isn't your every-day generic clothing store. The definitive San Jose clothier is launching their spring line today between 4 and 8pm, and they're doing it in style. You'll have music from 2 of the Bangerz, a performance by local hip hop artist Rey Resurrecction, and culinary delights from MOGO and Treatbot!

 

Lost San Jose at Blues Jean Bar Today!

from Phantom Galleries by Cherri Lakey

The Blues Jean Bar Presents: Lost San Jose - One Year Later
March 11, 2011 from 7-9pm
Drinks, music and all new photos from the streets of San Jose.

The Blues Jean Bar, Sanata Row.
377 Santana Row, Suite 110
San Jose, CA

CQ Maverick Artists Update

from Phantom Galleries by Cherri Lakey

Kimy Martinez


Sean Sczepanik


Steven Sczepanik

Kimy, Sean and Steven have a few days left of painting before the Cinequest Closing Gala this Saturday. All three will be on site at Camera 12 Cinemas Wednesday and Thursday (March 9th & 10th) at various times (11am-11pm) throughout the day. Stop by between films or if you're just in the neighborhood downtown!

Wednesday Wishlist: An Extra Week of Cinequest

Sharks Beat Nashville In Overtime

Marleau skates in, shoots, SCORES! Patrick Marleau wins it in overtime!

The San Jose Sharks win again at home, this time against the visiting Nashville Predators. Definitely a game to help forget the losing effort just three days ago when the chippy Stars team paid a visit from Dallas. When the Predators visited in December, they handed the Sharks a narrow 2-1 loss, so the Sharks had all the more reason to beat them this time on home ice.

Each of the first two periods ended with one goal per team, with the Sharks scoring first each time. Just over eight minutes into the first period, Ryane Clowe tipped the puck into the net, fed by Dany Heatley and Jason Demers, to bring the score to 1-0 Sharks. The Predators struck back late in the first with a power play goal by Joel Ward, and the score remained 1-1 through the end of the first.

During the second period, defenseman Justin Braun shot the puck from the point, scoring on a bewildered Predators netminder, Pekka Rinne, after the puck bounced off of a couple of Predators players before finding its way to the back of the net. The Sharks’ lead was short lived after a too many men penalty against them gave the Predators’ power line time to capitalize, allowing defenseman Shea Weber an opportunity to score, which he promptly did, to bring the tally to 2-2.

The Sharks turned up the heat in the third period. They maintained fabulous puck control, fired quality shots on net, made great passes, and quickly recovered the puck when the Predators had been able to gain brief control. While the Sharks dominated puck control and shots on net, the Predators’ netminder Pekka Rinne was responsible for keeping the Predators alive. Even with well-placed shots, the Sharks failed to get the puck to cross the goal line.

With four seconds left in the third period, the Predators iced the puck, placing the face-off in their zone. The Sharks almost managed to score before their forced overtime, with the draw cleanly won by Joe Pavelski, and Ian White blasting the available puck towards the net.

During overtime, the Sharks almost lost after a potentially dangerous turnover in their zone. Fortunately, the Sharks recovered, performing a few fast-paced two on ones, although it was the final two on one momentum with Ian White and Patrick Marleau that ended it all. Marleau skated in the zone with the puck, and using White as a decoy, proceeded to shoot the puck at the net. Although the Predators defenseman got a piece of the puck with his skate, Marleau’s shot was hard enough to beat Rinne for the win.

Congratulations to the Sharks on their hard-fought win!

Last note: In case some of you are interested, Logan Couture won the informal Sharks’ fan poll to answer the question, “Who is the best two-way forward on the Sharks right now?” I actually voted for Ryane Clowe (who came in second), but it could have been Jamie Baker’s obvious nod to Couture that may have influenced the vote – haha. Not saying that’s bad, as Couture is a total stud. But still, would have been interesting to see the results had Baker not circled Couture’s name on the polling list.

I will be away for the next two games (Thursday’s against the Vancouver Canucks and Saturday’s against the New York Rangers) to play in a hockey tournament (who would’ve thought?). so I will not return until Monday, when the Sharks take on the Blackhawks in Chicago.

GO SHARKS!

Whipp's Frozen Fruit Deal

Whipp's has become one of my favorite dessert stops Downtown. They have a very unique product which essentially consists of fresh fruit ground up into something similar to ice cream. I typically combine their whipped fruit with some type of yogurt such as vanilla tart. They also have free parking right behind their store, a rare convenience downtown! Currently, KGB Deals is running a 50% off promotion for them. Check out the deal over here!

Hit the sweet spot with a medium-sized frozen fruit dessert for $1.95 at Whipp’s Frozen Fruit ($3.95 value)

who & where

• Whipp's Frozen Fruit
• www.whippsdesserts.com
• 110 E. San Fernando St.
• San Jose, CA 95112
• 608.930.9490

by the way:

• Valid until June 12, 2011
• Cannot be combined with other offers

need to know:

• Tasty and refreshing whipped dessert with your choice of two fresh fruit flavors
• Choose from any delicious and low-calorie flavors like pear, banana, watermelon, peach, pineapple, and more
• All-natural, non-fat, and non-dairy dessert

what & why

Since the dawn of low-carb-low-fat-low-calorie diets, faithful followers have been hunting down sugar-sweetened gratification that hits the spot without expanding the waistline. Satisfy your craving for something indulgent yet diet-friendly with today’s kgbdeal and enjoy a medium-sized frozen fruit cup for just $1.95 at Whipp’s Frozen Fruit. This health-conscious dessert destination sells tart, naturally tasty desserts that are non-fat, non-dairy, and topped with whipped fresh fruit in your choice of two seriously delicious flavors. Have your dessert and still fit into those skinny jeans with a satisfying sweet treat that somehow tastes like ice cream without all those unnecessary calories. 

Veggielution Backyard Chickens Workshop

Sign up now for Veggielution’s Backyard Chickens workshop—it will fill up soon because raising chickens is more and more popular and this is a great deal for a workshop to get you started.

The workshop is Saturday, March 26, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm in the LeFevre Barn Classroom. The $20 fee for this class covers materials costs, and also allows Veggielution to put on free and bilingual workshops throughout the year. Click here to register.

Raising chickens at home comes with many rewards, and is a great way to be more connected with where our food comes from. A few hens can keep your family supplied with fresh eggs that can come in a beautiful range of colors, with thick sturdy shells, and vibrant yolks that stand up tall. We’ll go over selecting breeds and where to buy chicks, designing a coop and run, raising your chicks, and keeping your chickens safe, healthy and happy.

This will be a hands-on workshop that includes a visit to Veggielution’s chicken coop to hold hens, gather eggs, see an example of coop design, and participate in some chicken care. If you’re interested, we can also arrange to order and raise some chicks for you too. This workshop will be led by Jessie Nichols, Veggielution Youth Program Coordinator and mother hen to our flock of 36 chickens since they were chicks.

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Cody Kraatz
Veggielution Outreach and Communications Coordinator
mobile 408.218.5738
www.veggielution.org

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Magic is Coming to the San Jose Improv Tomorrow!

World-renowned magicians Wayne Houchin and Aaron Fisher will present an evening of Mystery, Magic & Curiosities at the San Jose Improv on March 8th at 8 PM. This all-ages* show features cutting edge sleight-of-hand magic along with special musical guest Josh Funk.

Wayne Houchin worked with Criss Angel on the hit TV show Mindfreak, made headlines for predicting the exact outcome of the Super Bowl and recently made history in the Dominican Republic by stopping time for the entire nation – on live national television.

Aaron Fisher is a regular performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and is widely regarded as one of the greatest sleight-of-hand artists in the world. His best selling magic book The Paper Engine has been hailed as a modern day classic.

*The poster says ages 13+, but management has decided to open the show up to younger children (10+) as well.