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BEGINNING FRI, MARCH 13
(Project Space Gallery)
In Possession of a Picture, or, what is and what is to take place hereafter
As part of AGENCY: The Work of Artists, Montalvo presents in its Project Space, In Possession of a Picture, or, what is and what is to take place hereafter (2008), by frequent collaborators, Julia Meltzer and David Thorne. Their installation consists of a series of 50 photographic diptychs about incidents in which people have been stopped, questioned, detained or arrested for photographing particular sensitive sites ...
EVENTS
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SAT APRIL 4, 2009 11 A.M. (Park Grounds)
A Perfect Day: Montalvo Arts Center Celebrates Remy Charlip
"What could possibly be better than spending a day together? Absolutely nothing." ~Remy CharlipInspired by painter, dancer, choreographer, theater director and children's book author/illustrator Remy Charlip’s most recent picture book by the same name, Montalvo’s A Perfect Day invites families of ...
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SUN APRIL 5, 2009 3 P.M. (Historic Villa)
Cypress String Quartet: Kevin Puts: South Bay premiere of brand new quartet written for Cypress
Kevin Puts: South Bay premiere of brand new quartet written for Cypress The Cypress String Quartet returns to Montalvo for its popular Salon Series. Since its inception in 1996, the Cypress has performed to great acclaim worldwide. Their repertoire ranges from the familiar masterpieces of ...
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TUE APRIL 7, 2009 7:30 P.M. (Carriage House Theatre)
Dry Season
Director: Mahamat-Saleh HarounChad, 2006. The government has granted amnesty to all war criminals. Atim, 16 years old, is given a revolver by his grandfather so that he may kill the man who killed his father ... Atim leaves his village for N’djamena, seeking a man ...
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TUE APRIL 14, 2009 4 P.M.
Youth Action Coalition with GenerationEngage
Join Montalvo Arts Center’s Youth Action Coalition: Building Healthy Communities through Art & Civic ActionAs a member of the Coalition you will:Meet with local leaders as part of an investigative journey into the future of San José.Further develop your skills in digital photography ...
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TUE APRIL 14, 2009 7:30 P.M. (Carriage House Theatre)
Paraguayan Hammock & Meokgo and the Stickfighter
Paraguayan HammockDirector: Paz Encina14th June 1935. And yet, much later. It’s already autumn and it’s still hot – the heat never goes away. In a remote place in Paraguay, Cándida and Ramón, an elderly peasant couple, are waiting for their son who left to ...
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THU APRIL 16, 2009 8 A.M. (
School & Teacher event)
Master Class: Marty Ehrlich & Terman Middle School
Composer and multi-instrumentalist Marty Ehrlich is the second composer to be commissioned by Montalvo to write a new work for the Gunn High School jazz band. After working closely with the Gunn High School music program, Ehrlich leads Gunn students at an educational jazz music ...
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THU APRIL 16, 2009 12:30 P.M. ( School & Teacher event)
Master Class: Marty Ehrlich & Costaño Elementary School
Composer and multi-instrumentalist Marty Ehrlich is the second composer to be commissioned by Montalvo to write a new work for the Gunn High School jazz band. After working closely with the Gunn High School music program, Ehrlich leads Gunn students at an educational jazz music ...
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THU APRIL 16, 2009 2 P.M. ( School & Teacher event)
Master Class: Marty Ehrlich & Green Oaks Academy
Composer and multi-instrumentalist Marty Ehrlich is the second composer to be commissioned by Montalvo to write a new work for the Gunn High School jazz band. After working closely with the Gunn High School music program, Ehrlich leads Gunn students at an educational jazz music ...
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FRI APRIL 17, 2009 7:30 P.M. ( School & Teacher event) (Spangenberg Theater at Gunn High School)
Montalvo Commissions Jazz Master Marty Ehrlich to Compose for Gunn High Jazz Band
Composer and multi-instrumentalist Marty Ehrlich is the second composer to be commissioned by Montalvo to write a new work for the Gunn High School jazz band. Ehrlich will workshop with Gunn as well as other local elementary, middle and high schools in 2009 and the ...
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SAT APRIL 18, 2009 1 P.M.
Youth Action Coalition with GenerationEngage
Join Montalvo Arts Center’s Youth Action Coalition: Building Healthy Communities through Art & Civic ActionAs a member of the Coalition you will:Meet with local leaders as part of an investigative journey into the future of San José.Further develop your skills in digital photography ...
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SUN APRIL 19, 2009 1 P.M. (Historic Villa)
Villa & Grounds Tour
Tours of the Villa at Montalvo Arts CenterWalking tours are led by volunteer docents. Learn about Senator Phelan’s country home, his life and his friends, the arts center then and now, and more. Free for Montalvo members and their guests; $10 per person for ...
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TUE APRIL 21, 2009 4 P.M.
Youth Action Coalition with GenerationEngage
Join Montalvo Arts Center’s Youth Action Coalition: Building Healthy Communities through Art & Civic ActionAs a member of the Coalition you will:Meet with local leaders as part of an investigative journey into the future of San José.Further develop your skills in digital photography ...
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WED APRIL 22, 2009 7 P.M. (Carriage House Theatre)
SHARE San Jose : Jam at Montalvo
SHARE is a global organization dedicated to supporting collaboration and knowledge exchange in new media communities. Local SHARE groups hold free, open jams and workshops in their communities. Participants bring their portable equipment, plug into a common system, improvise on each others' signal and perform ...
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SUN APRIL 26, 2009 1 P.M. and 3 P.M. (Carriage House Theatre)
Das Puppenspiel Puppet Theatre: Beyond the Beanstalk (The Jack Tales)
Das Puppenspiel takes a step beyond the familiar Jack and the Beanstalk to present a series of tales handed down by storytellers over many years. Originating in England and later coming to the Appalachian region of America, The Jack Tales feature simple but clever Jack ...
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MON APRIL 27, 2009 9:30 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. ( School & Teacher event) (Carriage House Theatre)
Beyond the Beanstalk (The Jack Tales)
The 9:30 performance is SOLD OUTRecommended for grades: K-4Curriculum Connections: English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Visual and Performing Arts – Theater, Music, PuppetryThe Das Puppenspiel Puppet Theatre takes us a step beyond the familiar Jack and the Beanstalk with this series of tales told by storytellers ...
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TUE APRIL 28, 2009 4 P.M.
Youth Action Coalition with GenerationEngage
Join Montalvo Arts Center’s Youth Action Coalition: Building Healthy Communities through Art & Civic ActionAs a member of the Coalition you will:Meet with local leaders as part of an investigative journey into the future of San José.Further develop your skills in digital photography ...
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WED APRIL 29, 2009 9:30 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. ( School & Teacher event) (Carriage House Theatre)
Los Cenzontles
Recommended for grades: 3-7Curriculum Connections: History-Social Science, Geography, Visual and Performing Arts – Music, DanceFor over a decade, Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds) have entertained and educated audiences with their dynamic and interactive program featuring song and dance in a variety of traditional Mexican styles. The multi-generational ...
Tagged : Mexico, dance, learn, school and teacher
