By Lina Broydo
Bon Voyage Gala Concert by San Jose Youth Symphony
June 22, Gala reception at 6:30 p.m.; Concert at 8 p.m.
How lucky for us in the Bay Area to hear the magnificent performance by the enormously talented young musicians of The San Jose Youth Symphony’s Philharmonic Orchestra under the brilliant baton and artistic leadership of Music Director and Conductor Yair Samet before they depart for the International Tour to South America’s Uruguay and Argentina, where they will perform for over two weeks in three cities: Montevideo, Uruguay; Buenos Aires and Rosario in Argentina.
Serving as Musical Ambassadors representing our country and San Jose, the Capital of Silicon Valley, the musicians are gifting us with (call it a priceless pre-bon voyage dress rehearsal) an exciting concert with virtuoso cellist and principal of the orchestra William Gu, performing Saint-Saens’ Cello Concerto No.1.
A wonderful evening of music will also feature Gillis’s Short Overture to an Unwritten Opera and a lively jazz-inspired orchestral work An American in Paris by George Gershwin. Come early to enjoy the Gala Reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres before the concert and partake in the silent auction of a large variety of tempting and culture enriching items.
Bon Voyage! Wish I were traveling with them.
Tickets and Information
408-225-2334
SJYS.org
School of Arts & Culture
Mexican Heritage Plaza
1700 Alum Rock Avenue in San Jose
Photo of Maestro Yair Samet courtesy of SJYS
“Disenchanted!” in San Jose
June 20 to July 21, 2019
You think you know everything about the princesses? Surprise! With book, music & lyrics by Dennis T. Giacino, this side-splitting adult parody will make you blush and feel nostalgia all at once. Join Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses for the hilarious hit musical presented by Guggenheim Entertainment.
Forget the princesses you think you know: the original storybook heroines have come to set the record straight: these royal renegades will toss off their tiaras to bring their hilariously subversive show, (please leave the kiddies at home with their Grandma) and what you thought you knew about princesses will never be the same. During the New York engagement, the production defied the trend for Off-Broadway shows with its sold out performances and critical acclaim.
“A girls’-night-out retro rebellion…Utterly human and surprisingly moving.” – New York Times.“A new spin on Disney classics, leaving audiences doubled over in laughter!” – CBS Television. Do I need to say more? This entertaining musical is definitely for the fun loving Bay Area audiences. (This show is recommended for ages 14 and up)
Tickets and Information
Admission is $54
$45 discounted tickets are available for Senior, Students, Military, Educator
408-404-7711
3Belowtheaters.com
3Below Theaters & Lounge
288 South 2nd Street in San Jose
Validated parking is available directly above the theater
On San Carlos Street with entrances on 2nd and 3rd Streets
Photo courtesy of Matthew Murphy
Father’s Day Beer Brunch Cruise in San Francisco
June 16, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Your Dad deserves the best every day, but especially on Father’s Day! Get ready to depart from Pier 3, Embarcadero at Washington Street in San Francisco.
Treat your Father to a delicious and bountiful brunch buffet aboard ship with free-flowing beer (plus souvenir pint glass for Dad), sparkling wine, bottomless mimozas and nonalcoholic beverages. The weather is beautiful, the scenery is stunning and Dad feels loved. This is as good as it gets! Happy Father’s Day!
Tickets and Information
Cost: $54.60 to $91.00
Senior and child rates are offered
Tax, service charge and landing fees additional
916-446-1185
hornblower.com
Two hours cruise sails rain or shine
Hornblower at Pier 3 on Embarcadero in San Francisco
Photo courtesy of Hornblower Cruises
Amateur Radio Field Day in Los Altos
June 22 and 23, 2019
There is more to radio than just a little gadget in your car… The Foothills Amateur Radio Society will demonstrate the capabilities of amateur radio during the 24-hour Amateur Radio Field Day, scheduled 11 a.m. June 22 to 11 a.m. June 23 in a field owned by Maryknoll Residence in Los Altos.
The society will operate three radio stations and attempt to make as many contacts as possible with amateur radio stations throughout North and South America. They will communicate using voice, Morse code radio and digital radio.
More than 37,500 amateur radio operators participated in last year’s event. Amateur Radio Field Day is an exercise in emergency radio communications. Visitors are welcome to observe from Noon to 7 p.m. on June 22.
Information
650-279-7803
fars.k6ya.org
Maryknoll Residence
Los Altos
Photo courtesy of Amateur Radio Field Day