Upcoming: Santa Clara, California, United States Events

Nov 20, 2009: The Art of Richard Mayhew: Journey's End at De Saisset Museum

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:20:16 -0700

This exhibition consists of paintings and watercolors executed from the late 1970s to early 1990s. During this period, Mayhew was a professor of art at Pennsylvania State University. For a four-year period beginning in 1975, he would take sabbaticals from his position in Pennsylvania and drive across the country in order to teach at San Jose State. These transcontinental sojourns, sometimes via a northern route through Canada and other times via the Southwest, provided a wealth of inspiration for his expressionistic landscapes. They are not exact evocations of any particular location, but rather composite impressions, based on his memories of the various places he had visited.

Dec 5, 2009: Truce of Carols & Amahl and the Night Visitors at Mission City Center for Performing Arts (MCCPA)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:42:24 -0700

WORLD PREMIERE and a Holiday Favorite!

TRUCE OF CAROLS is new opera based on the poignant, true story of Christmas Eve 1914, in the Belgian trenches of WWI. Michael Taylor has created a vibrantly beautiful new opera that envelopes us in that moment of time.

AMAHL & the NIGHT VISITORS features 10 year old Ryan Nelson as the title character, Amahl; Margaret Lisi as his mother; and Eric Coyne, Martin Bell, and Norm DeVol as the "Visitors" in this holiday tale of a young boy's stories that become a reality.

The story of "TRUCE" began on Christmas Eve 1914, when German troops began decorating the area around their trenches in the region of Ypres, Belgium, for Christmas. They placed candles on trees then continued the celebration by singing Christmas carols, most notably Stille Nacht (Silent Night). The British troops in the trenches across from them responded by singing English carols. The two sides shouted Christmas greetings to each other. Soon thereafter, visits across the "No Man's Land" took place where the soldiers exchanged small gifts of whisky, jam, cigars, chocolate, sometimes addresses, and drank together. The artillery in the region fell silent that night. The truce also allowed burial parties a breathing spell to retrieve recently-fallen soldiers and bring them back behind their own lines. Proper burials took place as soldiers from both sides mourned the dead together and paid their respects, in spite of opposition at higher levels of the military. The truce spread to other areas of the lines, and there are many stories of soccer matches between the opposing forces. It lasted every where through Christmas night and in some areas, continued until New Year's Day.

TRUCE OF CAROLS artists include: Adam Flowers, Benjamin Cohen, C.A. Jordan, Cliff Romig, Dan Galpin, Eric Coyne, Erin Lahm, Jeffrey Taylor, Norm DeVol, Robert Snedegar, and Sascha Joggerst, the Mission City Opera Orchestra and of course Michael Taylor.

$15 - $45.

Feb 22, 2010: Virtual Edge Summit 2010 at Santa Clara Convention Center

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:31:17 -0700

Virtual Edge Summit 2010 is the only event that focuses exclusively on providing education, training and solutions for planning and creating virtual events, meeting and communitiies. Over 2 days, dozens of experts will share their expertise with you, and be available for one-on-ones.

Virtual Edge Summit 2010 is designed for all virtual marketing and meeting professionals, as well as for those with expertise in producing physical events and in-person meetings that now need to expand into virtual solutions. The event also offers a rich program for digital media and IT professionals.

Nov 19, 2009: FountainBlue's Transitions Event at TEN's Santa Clara Venture Accelerator

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:18:40 -0700

Recruiter Panel: NEW Secrets for Securing Executive Positions
Last month, we heard from recently-landed executives about how the search for executive positions has changed. This month, we’re polling the recruiters themselves to ask them not only how the search process has changed, but WHY it has changed and what it means for senior executives. Bobbie LaPorte will again moderate our panel, this time representing the recruiter’s perspective:

• Moderator Roberta LaPorte, RAL & Associates

• John L. McDonald, Senior Partner, Executive Search Practice, DURAN HUMAN CAPITAL PARTNERS

• Gretchen Sand, Principal, SKYLINE RECRUITING

• Ann Zeichner, Managing Director, TAYLOR WINFIELD

It is our hope that last month’s event, this month’s event, and the survey results will help us document and share how the game has changed for executives seeking positions in today’s market. Here’s how you can contribute to these efforts:

• Please weigh in on YOUR thoughts about how the game has changed for YOU as an executive in transition today and in the past. Complete our eight-question online survey at http://tinyurl.com/pgu9cj by November 1 at noon.

• Volunteer to take a ten minute telephone survey to provide more details about your executive job search experience.

• Forward the request for survey to interested others in your network.

• Recommend an association, recruiter or others who might be interested in participating in a telephone interview, or forwarding our survey to interested executives in their networks.

Thank you for your support in this endeavor. We look forward to sharing our findings with you and others in our network.

For more information:

• To find out more about FWE&E, visit http://www.fweande.org.

• To find out more about RAL & Associates and our services for senior executives, visit www.bobbielaporte.com. RAL & Associates is a consulting firm providing career transition and leadership development services to individuals and organizations in the Bay Area.

• To find out more about FountainBlue and its services for entrepreneurs and executives in the clean energy, high tech and life science industries, visit http://www.fountainblue.biz or http://www.svexecs.com

Nov 16, 2009: FountainBlue's Life Science Entrepreneurs' Forum at UCSC Extension

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:47:06 -0700

Personalized Medicine, Biomarkers, Invitro Diagnostics: The Science Advances, The Business Opportunities, The Cultural Dilemmas

The accelerated pace of technology advancements is opening up new offerings in personalized medicine, in biomarker training, in Invitro diagnostics. This month we feature groundbreaking leaders to showcase advances and opportunities in this market and touch upon cultural and moral dilemmas which arise as these offerings gain traction.
• Facilitator Linda K. Molnar, LKM Strategic Consulting
• Panelist Kim Caple, Senior Director and General Manager of the Applied Biosystems Genetic Analysis Business, Applied Biosystems, a Life Technologies Company
• Panelist Doug Dolginow, PhD, BOD, Advisor, Founder CSO/CMO, Veracyte, Inc, and CEO and BOD, NanoValent
• Panelist Ted Driscoll, Venture Partner, Claremont Ventures; Active Member, Life Science Angels; Founding Director, Sand Hill Angels
• Presenting Entrepreneur Richard A. Goozh, Sr. VP, Strategy & Finance, Wave 80 Biosciences; Managing Director, Cambrian Partners
• Presenting Entrepreneur Dick Haiduck, Partner to the CEO, Implicit Bioscience and Cytopia
• Another Presenting Entrepreneur to be confirmed, your recommendations and nominations for early-stage, funding-bound entrepreneurs are welcome

Information and Registration: NO SERVICE PROVIDERS PLEASE.
• Additional information about our life science entrepreneurs' forum and notes from our previous meetings are available at http://www.SVLifeScience.com.

Nov 17, 2009: Baby Boomer Senior Expo at Santa Clara Convention Center

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:22:46 -0700

Baby Boomer Senior Expo

Information for Baby Boomers and beyond.

An opportunity for baby boomers, seniors, family of seniors and caregivers to meet experts.

This full day Expo and Seminars include topics such as:
affordable housing for independent living,
wealth creation,
home care assistance,
home improvements,
long term care,
real estate,
reverse mortgages,
wills,
trust,
travel,
estate planning and much more!

Free Admission - Free Parking

"The 50+market is America's fastest growing market segment. Approximately 1.5 million people over the age of 50 live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Those 65+ enjoy twice the discretionary income of people 25 to 34."

A little more about Baby Boomers...
77 million Americans who were 50 or older as of 2007 controlled 67% of the country's wealth. This group has $2.3 trillion in disposable income. Every 8 seconds, another Boomer turns 50.... 10,000 - 50 year olds are being created daily! Boomers can expect to live longer than any previous generation and the opportunity for services and products that will meet their future needs becomes apparent. Boomers are in a position to pay for such products and services. This group has money to spend. 50+ years old earn about $2 trillion annually and represent 50% of all discretionary spending. The most affluent consumer group that exists.

Dec 2, 2009: eWomenNetwork "Accelerated Networking" Dinner Event at Biltmore Hotel - Santa Clara, CA

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:29:02 -0700

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
Contact: Kristy Rogers, (408) 288-8484, Kristyrogers@eWomenNetwork.com,

Description:
San Jose businesswomen are owners, corporate professionals and entrepreneurs who are committed to supporting and transacting business with women. At this event we will maximize our networking efforts by giving first and then asking for what we need to grow our businesses. We value business relationships and interaction. We will have extended networking time to get to know each other.

Nov 16, 2009: Star Trek Release Party at BLOCKBUSTER (Santa Clara)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:54:11 -0700

Attention Trekkies: "Star Trek" is coming to DVD. Hit warp speed to a special midnight release party. Monday, November 16th at the blockbuster store at Rivermark Plaza in Santa Clara. Starting at 9pm, there will be costume and trivia contests for your chance to win tickets to the star trek exhibit at the Tech museum and official memorabilia. At 10 o'clock, we'll screen the movie. The midnight release of "Star Trek" - November 16th at blockbuster in Santa Clara. Pre-purchase the DVD through Nov. 16th at a participating store, and you'll receive two free movie rentals.
WHEN:
Monday, Nov. 16, 9 p.m. until Midnight
Pre-release screening, costume and trivia contests for Star Trek official memorabilia and tickets to the Star Trek Exhibit at the Tech Museum
Midnight: "Star Trek" available for rent or purchase.

Nov 14, 2009: PATCA Seminar:Social Media Victories-Real Business, Campaigns, Results at Key Point Credit Union

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:41:11 -0700

PATCA's consultant seminar series features popular presenter Patrick Schwerdtfeger of Tactical Execution, who returns to share more of his most successful tips and techniques for profiting from the real-time social media conversation.

During this half-day session, Schwerdtfeger will analyze specific tactics used by actual companies in real life situations. He will deliver successful case studies where organizations have leveraged Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube to increase revenue and drive brand awareness.

The workshop is designed for consultants and small business owners who want to build their businesses using proven social media strategies.

Topics on the program include:

**Twitter - Participate in the Conversation
**LinkedIn - Communicate with Precision
**Facebook - Engage Your Community
**YouTube - Leverage Rich Media
**Putting it All Together - Become an Online Rock Star in 30 Minutes per Day

The most powerful component of the program provides the missing piece of the puzzle that isn't found in most social media workshops. Step through a 2-week execution plan that takes only 30 minutes a day, allows Fridays off, and creates a rock star online presence. Learn to put all of Schwerdtfeger's tips into practice without neglecting client work. Key takeaways: Nine different ways to use consulting content, and techniques to spend less time than competitors with better results.

PATCA members, guests, and the public are welcome to attend. Advance reservations strongly recommended. Handouts of the presentation will be provided. Individual laptops will not be required.

Patrick Schwerdtfeger is the founder of Tactical Execution; a company that leverages progressive marketing strategies to build credibility and exposure for its clients. Patrick is an award winning speaker and has given hundreds of workshops and seminars across the United States and western Canada.

Dec 2, 2009: eWomenNetwork 'Accelerated Networking' Dinner Event at Biltmore Hotel - Santa Clara, CA

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:52:35 -0700

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

Nov 19, 2009: ART Excel (All Round Training in Excellence) for kids 8-13 Yrs age at art of living center santa

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:11:01 -0700

Web Link to event details:
http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=5296

WHAT?
ART OF LIVING YOUTH PRESENTS:
ART Excel (All Round Training in Excellence) for kids 8-13 Yrs age

Give your children the tools they need to become successful in life.
WHY?
Does your child

Deal with negative emotions in constructive ways?
Feel confident in any situation?
Focus easily on the task at hand?
Manage the pressures of school?
Suffer from allergies and asthma related health problems?
Show evidence of stress-related problems such as depression, anxiety, irritability, or fear?

Course Highlights

Develop leadership skills which enable youth to become positive role
models for their peers
Increase mental clarity, focus and concentration
Release negative emotional and behavioral patterns
Retain emotional balance in frustrating situations.
Discover their unique gifts and talents

Skills learned

Physical: Stretching, Yoga
Mental and Spiritual: Specific breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, meditation
Social: Problem solving skills, development of social skills, leadership training, games, group dynamics, creative projects and service projects
Rhythmic breathing to balance emotions, increase energy, mental focus and create calmness
WHERE?
Art of Living Center,
2370 Walsh Avenue, Suite A, Santa Clara, CA 95050
WHEN?
Start Date: Nov 19, 2009 6:00 PM
End Date: Nov 22, 2009 3:00 PM
Weekday Timings: 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Weekend Timings: 10:00AM - 3:00PM

RSVP: http://secure.artofliving.org/course_details.aspx?course_id=5296
RSVP is needed because of limited seating.
Teacher: Uma Ammagari
Coordinator: Gagandeep Vasudev
Contact Phone: 650-776-6064
Anu 408 296 2865
Contact Email: gagandeep_bedi@hotmail.com

Course Fee: $175.00
Student Fee: $175.00
Repeater Fee: $50.00

Jan 24, 2010: City's Historical Collection at Headen-Inman Historical Museum

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:02:49 -0700

The Headen-Inman House, part of the Headen estate, was moved in 1985 to the Civic Center location at 1505 Warburton Avenue. In 1984, Irene Inman, widow of Dr. Inman, sold the property to a private developer, but stipulated that the house be given to the City of Santa Clara and that the developer pay to move the house. This is the second of two museum houses in Santa Clara, the other being the Harris-Lass House. The structure was built in 1913 and the architectural is classified as Craftsman Bungalow. It is a fine example of the Arts and Crafts movement and has a four-panel door with beveled glass lights and fine interior wood work. The museum houses the City's historical collection and features Santa Clara's artifacts.

Jan 28, 2010: California History From the Permanent Collection at De Saisset Museum

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:07:57 -0700

The de Saisset Museum serves as the caretaker of Santa Clara University's California History Collection. This important collection, which is on permanent view, includes Native American art and artifacts from the pre-European contact period, such as baskets, jewelry, ornaments, and hand tools.

Nov 12, 2009: Free Intel Museum class teaches kids to make a musical holiday card at Intel Museum