Check it out right over here!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Lost San Jose Launches a New Photo Blog!
Lost San Jose is one of, if not my favorite photography site focused on San Jose. What I didn't know until this weekend was that in addition to doing guerrilla photography, Josh Marcotte is also a writer and poet. He's put together a pretty compelling blog for San Joseans and it is being updated regularly.
Check it out right over here!
Check it out right over here!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Content Magazine Kickstarter
To put it bluntly, Content Magazine is the highest quality publication I have ever seen regarding San Jose culture. I think it perfectly encapsulates what San Jose is all about, and where we're going as a community. The last issue featured articles on The San Pedro Square Market, Dishcrawl, Higher Fire, the San Jose Fire Museum, and Sally Ashton (Santa Clara County Poet Laureate). If those sound familiar, it's because those are exactly the types of topics that are promoted on this blog. The difference is that Content Magazine has in depth writing and stunning photos on every page. Come to think of it, it's one of the nicest looking magazines I've seen period.
Content just put up a Kickstarter page to help launch the print version of their next magazine. Please have a look below and enjoy a 90 second video that sums up the project and then read all about what they are planning to use the money for. If you are ready to make a small contribution and get some free swag in the process, just head right over here!
Content just put up a Kickstarter page to help launch the print version of their next magazine. Please have a look below and enjoy a 90 second video that sums up the project and then read all about what they are planning to use the money for. If you are ready to make a small contribution and get some free swag in the process, just head right over here!
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
San Jose has long been the hub of tech innovation. This same type of creativity has also fueled a different side of San Jose--the side that has moveable feasts, fashion shows, artists, tea bars, photographers, and speakeasies, to name a few.
As residents of San Jose, we started Content Magazine, a life & style magazine unlike any of its predecessors, to tell the stories of these inspiring individuals and businesses in San Jose. It's honest, visually appealing and highlights this creative side of San Jose.
It’s been great publishing online and using Print-on-Demand, but in a world of electronic-this and electronic-that, a physical magazine continues to elicit feelings that an e-reader simply can’t. Digital is great…but every time we show our pretty iPad friendly version to people, the response is always the same: "How can I get that in print?"
It’s been great publishing online and using Print-on-Demand, but in a world of electronic-this and electronic-that, a physical magazine continues to elicit feelings that an e-reader simply can’t. Digital is great…but every time we show our pretty iPad friendly version to people, the response is always the same: "How can I get that in print?"
So, we're ready to take the next step: to print a magazine that doesn't compromise on the aesthetics.
We're grass roots. We’ve defined our vision. We're building our brand. But, we aren’t too proud to admit that the time has come to ask for a little help.
Why should you contribute?
- You love San Jose, and you want your city to have a magazine with a quality and style that actually represents the people of San Jose.
- You think "hyper-local" is a great thing. We like to say we are "for the people of San Jose and by the people of San Jose," so clearly, we do too.
- You love supporting emerging artists and celebrating local cultural creatives.
- You believe that behind every shop owner, designer, artist and engineer is a story that is waiting to be told.
- You like the idea of a localized magazine inspiring you to explore all that San Jose has to offer.
- You believe that a quality publication has the opportunity to positively influence the way people think of San Jose.
Where's the money going to go?
We're raising money to:- Print the launch issue of Content Magazine with the quality and aesthetic we've always imagined.
- Reduce the purchase price for our readers.
- Provide printed copies of Content Magazine to local businesses, potential sponsors and city influencers, demonstrating the potential of a quality magazine in San Jose.
- And, since you asked, while I'm sure our dedicated contributors have loved eating homemade pastries in exchange for their hard work, we'd love to pay our artists for their time and talent.
We hope you can see the passion we have for the city of San Jose and the people that inspire us. Thanks for supporting the vision of our magazine through your contribution.
Be Content.
"what's inside matters"
San Jose Arts Groups Get $1 Million to Fund Projects
This is pretty substantial news. Five Bay Area arts organizations were selected for national grants. 1st ACT Silicon Valley and ZER01 each collected $500k, meaning that San Jose raked in more arts-related funds than either SF or Berkeley from this program.
I'm particularly excited about what 1stACT is planning to do with their grant. Read below!
"The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art has been committed to the SoFA district for more than 30 years. This project will allow us to extend our programming and our motto, 'make art here,' beyond the walls of the building to activate the entire district." - Cathy Kimball, Executive Director, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
I'm particularly excited about what 1stACT is planning to do with their grant. Read below!
San Jose, CA: 1stACT Silicon Valley
The development of Gore Park into an urban plaza and outdoor living room in the SoFA (South First Area) district of downtown San Jose will connect four significant local arts institutions and advance the evolution of Silicon Valley's urban center. The Park is the capstone of a project that includes the ArtPlace-supported ZER01, transforming the SoFA district and leveraging more than $60 million in City of San Jose redevelopment funds.
"SoFA is beginning to pop and transforming Gore Park will take the work that's been done to a new level." - Connie Martinez, Managing Director/CEO, 1stACT Silicon Valley
"The transformation of Gore Park into an 'outdoor living room' for the arts organizations in SoFA will create a unique gathering place in downtown San Jose for both residents and visitors. It will leverage the investment that the City and our partners have made in cultivating a vibrant arts and entertainment district in the Downtown and realize a major element of the vision for SoFA." - Kim Walesh, Director of the Office of Economic Development, City of San Jose
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Joshua Russell
Director of Communications & Emerging Initiatives
1stACT Silicon Valley
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
San Jose Silicon Valley Tours
During my vacation to Europe over the summer, my wife and I would always start out each new city with a double-decker bus tour. This was a great way to familiarize ourselves with the city, learn a little history, and plan out which touristy attractions we wanted to do during our stay. I couldn't help but think to myself that San Jose should have some sort of bus tour highlighting our museums and attractions. Fortunately, I wasn't the only one who had this idea.
San Jose Silicon Valley Tours is a new company that will provide 3 different kinds of tours right here in our backyard:
San Jose Silicon Valley Tours is a new company that will provide 3 different kinds of tours right here in our backyard:
- The San Jose Tour
- Narrated three and a half hour trip
- Stops at Japantown, Peralta Adobe, Fallon Hours, Rosicrucian Museum, Rose Garden, Kelley Park
- As part of the tour, they'll stop for photo opps and visit at least two museums.
- $79 per person
- The Silicon Valley Tour
- Narrated five and a half hour tour
- Stops at the headquarters of Google, Facebook, eBay; Stanford, the Palo Alto Garage, Apple company store
- Tour of the Intel Museum and the Computer History Museum
- $99 per person
- Custom Tours
Needless to say, this is a HUGE step towards promoting tourism in San Jose and Silicon Valley. To help support them, here is a link to their tours.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Eye on the Bay Event at the San Pedro Square Market
From the San Pedro Square Market Newsletter:
Our next event will be held on Thursday September 22 from
5:30pm-8:00pm. We will be hosting a live filming of popular local TV magazine Eye on the Bay, from 7:00 to 7:30 pm. The show will be hosted by Marcus D of Alice 97.3, alongside Brian Hackney and Thuy Vu.
You are invited to join us in the Peralta Plaza during the taping. We'll have drink specials at the San Pedro Square Market Bar and the Mochi Quartet will be playing live jazz on our outdoor stage so you can enjoy beautiful end-of-summer weather and great music. Market tenants who are currently open for business include the San Pedro Square Market Bar, Pizza Bocca Lupo, Vino Vino Wine Bar, and Crewners Barbershop. Visit our event page to RSVP for the event!
Finally, don't forget to mark your calendars for our Grand Opening celebration, Saturday October 22nd, when we will be unveiling our year-round Farmer's Market run by Urban Village Farmers' Market Association.
Sincere thanks----we hope to see you Thursday!
For more information on upcoming events or how to plan your own event at the Market visit our event calendar and our event planning pages.
Eye on the Bay Event at the San Pedro Square Market
First off, thanks to everyone who attended our Sign Lighting Party and SJMADE/SJEATS. Both events were a tremendous success. Our next event will be held on Thursday September 22 from
5:30pm-8:00pm. We will be hosting a live filming of popular local TV magazine Eye on the Bay, from 7:00 to 7:30 pm. The show will be hosted by Marcus D of Alice 97.3, alongside Brian Hackney and Thuy Vu.You are invited to join us in the Peralta Plaza during the taping. We'll have drink specials at the San Pedro Square Market Bar and the Mochi Quartet will be playing live jazz on our outdoor stage so you can enjoy beautiful end-of-summer weather and great music. Market tenants who are currently open for business include the San Pedro Square Market Bar, Pizza Bocca Lupo, Vino Vino Wine Bar, and Crewners Barbershop. Visit our event page to RSVP for the event!
Sincere thanks----we hope to see you Thursday!
For more information on upcoming events or how to plan your own event at the Market visit our event calendar and our event planning pages.
TWO BUCK Tuesday Today!
from Phantom Galleries
Join us for an inspired evening of art demos, performances, live painting, scrumptious tastings, $2 art & quirky people get together!!
TWO BUCK Tuesdays at KALEID Gallery
Tuesday,September 20th, 7-10pm
It's free and open to all ages!
Sandi Billingsley believes all of us can express ourselves with paint. Sometimes we just need a simple place to start. Join her and paint some simple and basic one stroke flowers. Paint, brushes and paper will be provided.
Ward Greunke will allow artists to experiment with a new form of wearable art. Evozip is a system of interchangeable skins for messenger bags that lets people quickly change the appearance of their bag. The skins are cotton canvas and can be decorated with markers or paints and then attached to the bag. Every skin fits every bag. Free skins will be given out on Tuesday night to allow you to experience this new media of self expression. Acrylic paints and markers will be provided!
John Hageman will be hand cutting/finishing shapes out of wood using various tools. Then demonstrating how to assemble them into 3-dimensional wall mounted art.
Canvas Ghosts' Art Party "Beyond the Comic Strip" is coming up soon. Stop by our table and make a mask to go with the costume you are wearing to the party!
Jodi Mascarenas will create hair feathers and do another fantasitc sugar skull demo for $2 each!
Scary Craft invites you to "Come Mess with Text!" Pals Courtney and Jo Anne will help you make literature art this month by cutting and drawing on books. What a novel way to transform books that would have otherwise gone into the dumpster or lined a birdcage. As always, it’s all about making art on the cheap! Crappy paperbacks will be provided.
David Mejia our resident sketch artist will draw your portrait while you wait for only $5!
Lisa Mejia will adorn you with lovely henna tattoos for a small fee.
LIVE ARTISTS:
Al Preciado
Emonic
Kimy Martinez
Force 129
Steven Reece
Nik Caesar
EAZ 1
Improvised live ambient/ IDM music by Toaster
Improvisational Belly Dance by Nour El Ain & Setareh, a group of dancers from diverse backgrounds, different dance skills and performance techniques. From budding stars to seasoned performers, this lively group will be sure to get you moving!
As always, $2 art will be on sale throughout the evening!
Tuesday, September 20th, 7-10 pm
free & all ages welcome!
KALEID Gallery
88 South 4th Street
Downtown San Jose
http:// www.KALEIDgallery.com
(408) 947 1785
Would YOU like to get involved with Two Buck Tuesdays? Let us know!
TWO BUCK Tuesdays at KALEID Gallery
Tuesday,September 20th, 7-10pm
It's free and open to all ages!
Sandi Billingsley believes all of us can express ourselves with paint. Sometimes we just need a simple place to start. Join her and paint some simple and basic one stroke flowers. Paint, brushes and paper will be provided.
Ward Greunke will allow artists to experiment with a new form of wearable art. Evozip is a system of interchangeable skins for messenger bags that lets people quickly change the appearance of their bag. The skins are cotton canvas and can be decorated with markers or paints and then attached to the bag. Every skin fits every bag. Free skins will be given out on Tuesday night to allow you to experience this new media of self expression. Acrylic paints and markers will be provided!
John Hageman will be hand cutting/finishing shapes out of wood using various tools. Then demonstrating how to assemble them into 3-dimensional wall mounted art.
Canvas Ghosts' Art Party "Beyond the Comic Strip" is coming up soon. Stop by our table and make a mask to go with the costume you are wearing to the party!
Jodi Mascarenas will create hair feathers and do another fantasitc sugar skull demo for $2 each!
Scary Craft invites you to "Come Mess with Text!" Pals Courtney and Jo Anne will help you make literature art this month by cutting and drawing on books. What a novel way to transform books that would have otherwise gone into the dumpster or lined a birdcage. As always, it’s all about making art on the cheap! Crappy paperbacks will be provided.
David Mejia our resident sketch artist will draw your portrait while you wait for only $5!
Lisa Mejia will adorn you with lovely henna tattoos for a small fee.
LIVE ARTISTS:
Al Preciado
Emonic
Kimy Martinez
Force 129
Steven Reece
Nik Caesar
EAZ 1
Improvised live ambient/ IDM music by Toaster
Improvisational Belly Dance by Nour El Ain & Setareh, a group of dancers from diverse backgrounds, different dance skills and performance techniques. From budding stars to seasoned performers, this lively group will be sure to get you moving!
As always, $2 art will be on sale throughout the evening!
Tuesday, September 20th, 7-10 pm
free & all ages welcome!
KALEID Gallery
88 South 4th Street
Downtown San Jose
http:// www.KALEIDgallery.com
(408) 947 1785
Would YOU like to get involved with Two Buck Tuesdays? Let us know!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Artist's For Andy's Pet Shop Event
Unfortunately the only pet store downtown is in trouble and it's up to help keep them around and servicing local pet owners. They'll be doing a benefit show at O'Flaherty's this Thursday, full details below:
Andy's Pet Shop and Adoption Center needs our help or they will not be able to keep their doors open to the community nor to the local animal rescue centers they partner with.
To help raise awareness of their situation, a benefit show will be held at O'Flaherty's Irish Pub.
You're invited to O'Flaherty's Irish Pub on Thursday 9/22 at 9:00 p.m. for a special evening of music, comedy and art to benefit Andy's Pet Shop and Adoption Center. 100% Rescued Animals since 2007 and featured on A&E program "Hoarders".
There's a great line up of very talented artists including NY jam fusion electric guitarist John Ford Winter from the Woodstock Guitar Festival making his West Coast debut in downtown San Jose. Also performing are comedians Dan St. Paul and Mike Meehan. Portraits of animals and a custom painting of the famous building sign will be created by artist Crystal Wade.
A percentage of the bar sales will be generously donated by O'Flaherty's Irish Pub.
Show your support for the animals, the arts, and for downtown businesses!
For more information, please visit the Facebook event page here.
Andy's Pet Shop and Adoption Center needs our help or they will not be able to keep their doors open to the community nor to the local animal rescue centers they partner with.
To help raise awareness of their situation, a benefit show will be held at O'Flaherty's Irish Pub.
You're invited to O'Flaherty's Irish Pub on Thursday 9/22 at 9:00 p.m. for a special evening of music, comedy and art to benefit Andy's Pet Shop and Adoption Center. 100% Rescued Animals since 2007 and featured on A&E program "Hoarders".
There's a great line up of very talented artists including NY jam fusion electric guitarist John Ford Winter from the Woodstock Guitar Festival making his West Coast debut in downtown San Jose. Also performing are comedians Dan St. Paul and Mike Meehan. Portraits of animals and a custom painting of the famous building sign will be created by artist Crystal Wade.
A percentage of the bar sales will be generously donated by O'Flaherty's Irish Pub.
Show your support for the animals, the arts, and for downtown businesses!
For more information, please visit the Facebook event page here.
4th Annual Luna Park Chalk Art Festival
I have never attended this event before, but it looks like a blast. Tons of chalk art, vendor booths, music, and dancing. Best of all the proceeds will go to art education to local schools, something desperately needed as budget cuts are killing our art programs. More info below:
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