Black and white photo of parking lot in front of an old hotel
Oct 16, 2024

Silicon Alleys: Parking Lots Contain All Sorts of Stories

Only in San Jose would a long-vanquished parking lot summon the ghosts of Ernest Tubb, Iron Maiden and the Dead Kennedys.
Man with a mustache wearing a blue shirt without a tie
Oct 16, 2024

‘Croce Plays Croce’ Tour Puts Time in a Bottle

“Croce Plays Croce,” a tour spotlighting the life, times and music of Jim Croce presented by his son, A.J., comes to San Jose on Oct. 23.
Embroidered image of a boat filled with people being held up by a pair of giant hands
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Oct 16, 2024

Jennifer Kim Sohn Sews Together ‘25 Million Stitches’

Jennifer Kim Sohn combines art and activism to draw attention to the refugee crisis with ‘25 Million Stitches: One Stitch, One Refugee.’
Oct 16, 2024

Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology for the Week of 10.17.24-10.23.24

Author Rob Brezsny offers insights for all signs of the horoscope in his weekly Free Will Astrology column.
Rideshare drivers holding up signs
Drivers in three states launched Activate Respect, a campaign against driver deactivations—what workers refer to as being “fired by an app.”
Workers in a strawberry field
Introduced by Sen. Dave Cortese, SB 1299 would have made it easier to file workers’ compensation claims for an injury that is heat related.
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Oingo Boingo Former Members in Saratoga
Oingo Boingo were pop culture music nerds gleefully mixing genres. In the ’80s, they were right there with Fishbone leading the way for the eventual ’90s pop-punk ska explosion with swing, New Wave and even classical and opera thrown in. Their theatrical, energetic live shows were legendary. Chief mad-musicologist Danny Elfman departed, going on to write the Simpsons theme and soundtrack most of Tim Burton’s films. It seems the rest of the crew grew restless watching their lead ascend into stardom, so they put this legally distinct version of the band back together so that they might continue bringing the Boingo goodness to the masses. Lucky, Lucky!
Jeff Denson & Romain Pilon Trio in San Jose
The music is somehow light-years ahead of its time but also wholly current and referential to history. Aside from that, the music is joyful, the musicians wildly talented, and one can tell how much fun they’re having together.
Lady Blackbird in San Jose
Lady Blackbird’s second album, Slang Spirituals, was released in September. DJ Zuri Alexa opens. The concert is the fourth and final entry in St. James Park’s fall concert series.
NGAN 98 in Sunnyvale
A DJ and model, Ngan 98 has racked up countless followers on Instagram and other social media platforms. Articles translated from Vietnamese suggest Ngan 98 has a controversial reputation, with rumors competing with accolades.
Hiss Golden Messenger in Menlo Park
Creativity thrives in peace and the absence of capitalist pressures to produce. MC Taylor created a beautiful work of art during the quiet hours in a cabin in the woods near Pittsburgh while his wife and newborn son slept.
Remi Wolf at Stanford
Her celebrity has skyrocketed internationally with her appearances at festivals like Coachella and Firenze Rocks and headlining shows in Australia and New Zealand. Not too shabby for a local artist from a city with a population of only 66,000.
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