MEDIA CONTACT
Meghan Horrigan
Director of Public Affairs & Communications
(408) 792-4175
mhorrigan@sanjose.org
Jeanne Sullivan
Public Relations Consultant, National & Regional Trade and Consumer Media
(650) 215-8156
jsullivan@sanjose.org
Sarah Hildenberger
Communications Coordinator
(408) 792-4101
shildenberger@sanjose.org
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UPCOMING SUMMER AND EARLY FALL EVENTS IN SAN JOSE
SAN JOSE, CA (July 8, 2008) – San Jose’s summer festival season kicks off this month with a variety of great festivals, activities and events now through September. Among the endless choices for fun, San Jose is proud to host three of the biggest festivals of the season: the San Jose Obon Festival, taking place in one of the three remaining Japantowns in the country, the Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival and the 17th Annual San Jose International Mariachi Festival. Along with these and a multitude of others favorites such as Cinema in the Park and Music in the Park, here is a preview of what is coming up in the next few months from the biggest city in Northern California:
ENTERTAINMENT, EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Stanford Shopping Center Summer Jazz Series
Now through August 7, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Stanford Shopping Center
International and local jazz legends will perform free concerts with everything from swing to straight ahead jazz. The event is sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences and See's Candies and produced by SFJAZZ. For more information, please call 650-617-8240 or visit www.stanfordshop.com.
Alice’s Wonderland: A most Curious Adventure
Now through January 11, 2009
Children’s Discovery Museum
The renowned Museum proudly welcomes Alice’s Wonderland back from its highly successful four-year national tour. Crawl through a rabbit hole to enter a world of optical illusions and puzzle solving, “Create a Mad Tea Party,” and manipulate time with a “Crazy Clock”. Admission is $8 General, $7 Seniors, Under 1 yr. free. For more information about each exhibit, please call 408-298-5437 or visit http://www.cdm.org/.
Monotype Marathon 2008
Now through July 19
Main Gallery, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
This intensive weekend of workshops is held in professional printmaking studios throughout the Bay Area and led by accomplished monotype artists who produce a number of prints, the best of which are included in an exhibition at the ICA. At the end of the three week show, the prints in the exhibition are auctioned. For more information, please call 408-283-8155 or visit www.sjica.org.
Cinema San Pedro
Wednesdays, July 9-August 20
San Pedro Square
Cinema at St. James Park
Saturdays, July 19-August 23
St. James Park
Movie fans are encouraged to come together for free movies at dusk in San Pedro Square and St. James Park. These weekly screenings are BYOC - Bring Your Own Chair. Attendees can sit back and relax, grab a snack or dinner and watch a classic movie. It’s best to arrive early, not only for the best seat, but to participate in fun games and amusing antics. Free Admission. For more information, visit www.sjdowntown.com.
Metro Music in the Park
Thursdays, July 10-September 4
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Celebrating 20 years of outdoor concerts in the heart of downtown San Jose, artists from local to international stature will grace the stage at Plaza de Cesar Chavez and perform music from a variety of genres. Join in the celebration and enjoy one of downtown San Jose’s most anticipated concert series. Performances are from 5:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Free Admission. For more information, visit www.sjdowntown.com.
Children’s Musical Theatre presents “Babes in Arms”
July 11-20
Montgomery Theatre
The rising stars production of this fun-filled musical is family theatre featuring the company’s younger performers. The old-fashioned virtues of a 30's musical comedy are peppered with socio-political issues which still resonate today as a group of teenagers are left alone for two weeks to put on their own production. Tickets are available online. For more information, please call 408-453-1570 or visit www.cmtsj.org.
San Jose Bodybuilding, Fitness, & Figure Championships
July 12 10:30 a.m.
South Hall
The 28th Annual National Physique Committee (NPC) San Jose Bodybuilding, Fitness, & Figure Championships features men, women, and teenage competitors. Also featured are IFBB Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman and International Federation of Body Building (IFBB) Iron Man Tony Freeman. All athletes will be competing for the prestigious San Jose title to qualify for the USA Championship. Admission is $20-$38. For more information, call 408-238-7413 or visit www.paullovesvproductions.com
San Jose Obon Festival
July 12-13 Saturday 12 p.m.-10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-8 p.m.
Held in one of the three remaining Japantowns in the United States, the free outdoor festival offers a rich cultural experience complete with dance, games, music and food. The festival draws approximately 900 dancers of all ages every year, many of which wear ceremonial kimonos or hapi coats and dance to the beat of live music under a canopy of colorful lanterns. Presented by the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, the festival features a variety of entertainment and food. Admission is free. For more information, please call 408-293-9292 or visit www.sjbetsuin.com.
LIVESTRONG Challenge
July 13 9:00 a.m.
McEnery Convention Center
Lance Armstrong Foundation’s signature fundraising event, inspired by the hope, courage and determination that exist in all of us is making its stop in San Jose. We unite people to pick a fight with cancer and to stand up for the nearly 12 million Americans living with cancer today. Participants can walk, run or bike individually or as a team individually or as part of a team to honor our families, our friends and ourselves. To register or learn more, please call 888-424-2553 or visit http://www.livestrongchallenge.org/
Mitch Fatel Stand-up
July 17-20
IMPROV Comedy Club
Mitch Fatel is a stand-up comedian in New York who performs regularly at the famed Comedy Cellar and has preformed on the Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and works as a correspondent on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Tickets are $16-$18. For more information, please call 408-280-7475.
Coldplay in Concert
July 18, showtime 7:30 p.m.
HP Pavilion
Tickets range from $47.50-$97.50
For more information, please call or visit www.hppsj.com.
Finding Peace in an Unsettled World—An Evening with Swami Kriyananda
July 19 7:30 p.m.
Center for Performing Arts
Swami Kriyananda will speak in his only Bay Area appearance this year. Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) is one of the foremost spiritual teachers of Yoga principles in the world today. He has taught on four continents in seven languages over the course of nearly 60 years. Tickets are $25. For more information, please call 408-323-3363 or visit www.swami2008.com.
California Extreme
July 19-20
Parkside Hall
California Extreme is the “Classic Arcade Games Show.” It’s an annual celebration of coin-operated pinball machines, video games and other novelties you once found in game arcades. All games on display are set for free play. Tickets range from $15-$60. For more information, please call Parkside Hall at 408-277-3535 or visit www.caextreme.org.
Children’s Musical Theatre Mainstage presents “West Side Story”
July 25-August 8
Montgomery Theatre
Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks Tickets are available online. For more information, please call 408-288-5437 or visit www.cmtsj.org.
Founders’ Day Fiesta Fandango
July 27, 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Kelley Park (West Saint John St.)
Families are wanted to help celebrate the founding of San Jose. Hear stories about the founding of the Pueblo and enjoy authentic singing and dancing of the Mission and Rancho period with the Alta California Orchestra and Calicanto Singers. You can even learn to make your own candle, tortilla or corn husk doll. Admission is free. For more information, please call 408-287-2990 or visit www.historyofsanjose.org.
The Elegant Era
August 2
San Jose Center for Performing Arts
A display of local kid talent and senior charm as they grace the stage with testimonials and dance routines in an effort to demonstrate the positive impact dance can have on our citizens. Join the dancers after the professional show and dance to live music. “Adrian Flores Presents” is a Walnut Creek-based non-profit agency that advocates dance in education. Tickets are $20. For more information, please call 408-528-1903 or visit http://www.adrianflorespresents.com/.
Havana Nights: Festival Gala
August 2
Mexican Heritage Plaza
This special event fundraiser is set to kick off the 19th Annual Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival Week. Taking place in the Mexican Heritage Plaza, the theme of “Havana Nights” will carry through the cocktail reception, silent auction dinner and dancing. Come enjoy the festivities from 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. A member’s table of 10 is $1800 with non-member tables of the same size are $2250. Single member tickets are $200 while single non-members tickets are $250. For more information, please contact Robert Long III at 408-288-7557 or visit www.sanjosejazz.org.
Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival presented by Southwest Airlines
August 8-10
Downtown San Jose
Jazz fans can enjoy soothing tunes on at least seven stages during the celebration of the 19th annual San Jose Jazz Festival in and around Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. Come celebrate diverse artists and styles from around the globe from the brilliant Cuban saxophonist Yosvany Terry, and the rising Brazilian guitarist-composer Chico Pinheiro, to North African-inflected rhythm and jazz of the Mo'Rockin Project . Admission is $10 per day and $25 for all three days while children 12 and under get in free. For more information, please call 408 288 7557 or visit www.sanjosejazz.org.
Children’s Musical Theatre presents “Pinocchio”
August 8-10
Montgomery Theatre
This charming musical adaptation of this beloved children’s classic is a timeless adventure of the puppet who yearns to be a real boy are magically brought to life on the theatre’s stage. The theatre has been training and educating today’s youth to become the artists, patrons and leaders for tomorrow for 40 years. Tickets are available online. For information, please call 408-288-5437 or visit www.cmtsj.org.
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
August 20-24
HP Pavilion
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey proudly present a terrific trio of magnificent family productions touring the nation. No city ever sees the same show twice, so come one, come all to the greatest show on Earth. Tickets range from $15-$95. For more information, please visit www.ringling.com.
6th Annual Electronic Sports World Cup Grand Final
August 25-27
The ESWC World Finals will settle in San Jose for three days of competition, show and entertainment-- the first-ever visual computing mega-event where thousands of enthusiasts, gamers and artists will gather. Video-game champions from 50 countries will battle and compete to grab one of the six ESWC world titles after surviving qualifier tournaments involving more than 100,000 players. General Admission is $50. For more information, visit www.eswc.com.
17th Annual San Jose International Mariachi Festival
September 7-28
Downtown San Jose
Now in its 17th year, the San Jose International Mariachi Festival presents a weeklong schedule of music and educational events, drawing a crowd of over 50,000 people to hear artists like Linda Ronstadt, Aida Cuevas, Lila Downs, Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Mariachi Cobre, Los Tigres Del Norte and Pepe Aguilar. The Mexican Heritage Corporation is proud to present San Jose’s celebration of Mexican music, cuisine and culture in Plaza de Cesar Chavez. This event is the largest of its type in the nation. The Festival closes with an outdoor fair, featuring music, arts, cultural activities and food. General tickets are on sale now. For more information, please call or visit www.sanjosemariachifestival.com.
Tapestry Arts Festival
August 30-September 1
Downtown San Jose
Let your senses drink in the variety of visual arts of the 33rd Annual Tapestry Arts Festival. With four entertainment stages, 35 food booths, a creativity zone with free hands-on art activities for kids of all ages, rock climbing, hang gliding simulator, golf, spas and Jacuzzis, there is something for everyone. Sunday Twlight Concert features Ryze 5-7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 408-494-3590 or visit www.tapestryarts.org.
Opera San Jose presents “Eugene Onegin”
September 6-21
California Theatre
As conceived by Alexander Pushkin, one of the great poets of all time, and composed by Tchaikovsky, one of the great musical geniuses of all time, Eugene Onegin has earned its place among the most important works of Russian culture. This beautiful elegant story of youthful passion and naiveté is particularly fitting for the captivating artists who perform with Opera San José. For more information, please call 408-437-4450 or visit www.operasj.org.
Fiesta Patrias/Mexican Independence Day
September 14
Downtown San Jose
This spectacular display of culture is celebrated in downtown with a parade sponsored by the San Jose Mercury News and the San Jose Chapter of the American GI Forum. The celebration commemorates Mexico’s independence. Thousands come to view the floats, colorful costumes, marching bands and drill teams vying for a first place finish in competition. For more information, please call 408-288-9470 or visit www.sjgif.org.
PUBLIC CONVENTIONS/TRADE SHOWS
Plug-In Conference and Exposition
July 22-24
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
This inaugural three-day international conference will showcase the latest technologies advances, market research and policy initiatives shaping the future in of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs. There will be several highly interactive discussions about issues from the latest innovations and up to date technical research to current regulations involving PHEVs. Includes an open to the public panel discussion for an admission fee. For more information, please call 408-395-0095 or visit http://conventioncenter.sanjose.org.
LUX5
July 26
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
On entering Luxury Lifestyle, you will witness a sea of luxury. For a few hours, every foot of the venue is transformed into a spectacular high-end showcase. Products such as limited edition watches, rare tech gadgets, boutique clothes, fine jewelry and high end merchandise can all be bought directly at Lux5. For more information, please call 949-252-0155 or visit http://www.lux5events.com/.
Santa Clara County Peace Officer Association Benefit
August 8, 8:30 p.m.
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
A family benefit magic show featuring grand illusions and comedy. Tickets are $40 per family. For more information, please call 408-376-3424.
SHARE in San Jose
August 10-15
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
SHARE is an association of organizations representing thousands of IT professionals worldwide. SHARE conferences provide you the most up-to-date information on major issues taking place in enterprise technology. You’ll find numerous sessions that cover the following themes and provide sound advice to help you become a proactive, informed IT professional. Registration is available online. For more information, please visit www.share.org.
Search Engine Strategies 2008
August 18-22
McEnery Convention Center
Search Engine Strategies San Jose is the high tech and internet company event of the year. Join your fellow marketers and SES Alumni to quickly learn how to maximize search engine marketing and optimization opportunities and stay informed of the latest search developments and solution in this area. Ticket range anywhere from $25-$1,995. For more information, please call 203-295-0050 or visit http://www.searchenginestrategies.com.
DUB Show
August 31
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
The 12-city stop 2008 DUB Show Tour sweeps through San Jose. For eight consecutive years, DUB’s Custom Auto Show & Concert has celebrated car culture to the fullest, with hundreds of the hottest show cars in existence along with celebrity rides. Not to mention the concert stage is known to showcase some of the biggest names in music. Tickets are $20. For more information, please call 626-336-3821 or visit http://www.dubmag.net/.
CDNLive!
September 8-11
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
In CDNLIve! Silicon Valley’s annual event, participants exchange ideas and best practices for boosting design productivity, eliminating risk, and developing differentiated products. Stay on the competitive edge by sharing knowledge with top designers and executives alike. Tickets: $350 Early Bird (June 23 - August 17) $575 (August 18 - September 11). For more information, please call 415-444-7726 or visit http://www.cadenceevents.com/cdnlive/.
Santa Clara Association of REALTORS Convention and Trade Show
August 11, 9:30 a.m.
South Hall
This convention & tradeshow has it all about the real estate industry. Attendees who come from across Northern California will have the opportunity to experience the latest products and services, listen to informative and inspiring seminars on current trends and interact with movers of the industry. Tickets are free to SCCAOR members until August 22, $10 for non-members and at the door. For more information, please call 408-445-5062 or visit http://www.sccaor.com/convention2008/.
West Coast Green
September 25-27
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Over 380 exhibits of the most interesting and progressive products available: a bike that cleans water as you pedal, AIA continuing education, green rood garden, and much more. At the heart of West Coast Green is a commitment to realigning ourselves with and enhancing the brilliant, common sense, vitalizing design principles of the natural world. Come to expand your green business or your mind, determine regional construction standards, or get some remodeling tips. Tickets range from $25-$600. For more information, please call 800-724-4880 or visit www.westcoastgreen.com.
2008 Missions Conference
September 27-28
Parkside Hall
This annual conference event focuses on the missionary work of the San Jose Christian Alliance Church. A time of worship and sessions are scheduled. Speakers are typically invited to preach on the subject of missions. Free admission. For more information, please call 408-280-1021 or visit http://www.sjcac.org/eng/index.php.
LOOKING AHEAD
Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon - San Jose
October 5
www.rnrsj.com
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association 2008 Expo
November 6-8
www.aopa.org/expo/
The Elixir of Love Opera
November 8-23
www.operasj.org
Downtown Ice
November 21-January 19
www.sjdowntown.com/eve_eve_ice.html
Winter Wonderland
November 26-January 4
www.giantcreative.com
Christmas in the Park
November 27-January 1
www.christmasinthepark.com
Turning Wheels for Kids
December 13
www.turningwheelsforkids.org
El Camino Youth Symphony Holiday Concert
December 14
www.ecys.org
Tsunami Student Conference
December 29-31
www.studentwave.com
About Team San Jose
Team San Jose's mission is to ensure that San Jose's Convention Center and Cultural Facilities are effectively managed to reduce costs, improve the local economy, and add value for our customers, residents, workers, and businesses within the City of San Jose. Team San Jose's board includes local hoteliers, organized labor, the arts and the Convention & Visitors Bureau.
About The San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau (SJCVB)
The San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau (SJCVB) mission is to enhance
the image and economic well being of San Jose by marketing San Jose as
a globally recognized destination. The SJCVB offers meeting planners, tour operators,
and individual visitors a wide range of services to ensure a successful event
and fun visit to San Jose. To receive a copy of the Bureau's Meeting Planning
Guide or Official Visitors Guide, please contact the SJCVB at 1.800.SAN.JOSE
(1.800.726.5673) or visit http://www.sanjose.org. |
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