The Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj) showcases a unique collection of permanent and rotating exhibits chronicling more than a century of Japanese American history. Visitors will learn about early immigration of Japanese to America, their leadership in the agricultural community, their incarceration during World War II and the challenges they faced, while adapting and contributing to West Coast communities. JAMsj provides a historical forum that stimulates present day discussions on civil liberties, race relations, discrimination, and American identity.
The Peralta Adobe is the oldest building in San Jose, northern California. The adobe was built in 1797, and is named after Luis María Peralta, its most famous resident. The original builder was probably Manuel González.HistoryManuel González, his wife, and their five children accompanied the Spanish Anza Party to California in 1776. He was one of the founders of the Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe, the first municipal government in California, established in 1777. This was the second house that González lived in, the first site was untenable due to winter flooding.In 1804 González died and the adobe went to Luís María Peralta. Peralta was a sergeant in the Spanish Army, commissioner of the Pueblo of San José, and owner of Rancho San Antonio of the East Bay, one of the largest ranchos in Alta California.Purchased by the City of San Jose in 1966, the adobe building was restored, and the surrounding park completed in 1976. The Peralta Adobe is San Jose's Historic Landmark #1, California Historical Landmark #866, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, the adobe was the first site certified as a component of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.
Kawayan Folk Arts staff first assembled in August of 2006 at the home of Mark and Stella Trinidad in Mountain View, California. The first rehearsal was held at the Filipino-American Community Center in San Jose’s Japantown, California with the support of our friends at Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company of San Jose. Over the years, we have rehearsed at the American Musical Theater of San Jose; Steps, Styles, and Spotlights Studio in Fremont; Ballare Dance Center in south San Jose; and the studio at Seasons Marketplace at Landess. Kawayan artists rehearse in the studio approximately for four hours, twice a month, and perform one to three times a month. Artists commit to the company for each season beginning in January and ending in December. Artists do not pay fees to the company but may need to provide for costume necessities and transportation. Refreshments and some meals are provided. There are no requirements to join Kawayan Folk Arts, but new artists are subject to a new artists program. All staff positions are volunteer. Our members, staff, and board members come from Berkeley, Gilroy, Daly City, Milpitas, Mountain View, Oakland, San Francisco, South San Francisco, San Jose, Union City, Hawaii, Nevada, China, France, Ger many, Guam and the Philippines. Kawayan Folk Arts has performed for weddings; birthdays; fashion shows; festivals; baptisms; anniversaries; building openings and commemorations; reunions; town fiestas; Simbang Gabi, Santa Cruzan, and church events; city, state, and federal events; elementary schools; high schools; and colleges; as well as the launch of VuQo Premium Vodka; for Seasons Marketplace at Landess featuring Seafood city; performed at benefits for Asian American Cancer Support Network, Asian American Recovery Services; and survivors of Ondoy. We have performed at games for the San Francisco Giants, the Golden State Warriors, and the Oakland Raiders. We have performed at Paramount's Great America, the Filipino American Arts Exposition, Kababayan Fest, ABS- CBN's One Kapamilya Go!, The San Francisco Parole Festival, The Filipino Channel's Adobo Nation, and KGO-TV; performed for the Consulate General Hon. Marciano A. Paynor, Jr. and Hon. Tani Cantil-Sakauye; collaborated on projects with the American Center for Philippine Arts, Barangay Dance Company of Edmonton, Barangay Dance Company of San Francisco, Filipino American Veterans Rondalla, Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company of San Jose, Kariktan Dance Company of Concord, KulArts, Likha Pilipino Folk Dance Ensemble, Parangal Dance Company of San Francisco and provided workshops and provided live music for the Pilipino Cultural Nights for San Francisco State University, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, California State University East Bay, University of California at Berkeley, University of California San Francisco, University of San Francisco, University of California at Santa Cruz, Independence High School and Saint Francis High School of Sacramento.
A collaborative convention that brings together music teachers and students from all over California
WHAT IS SILICON VALLEY AT HOME? SV@Home is the new voice for affordable housing in the Silicon Valley. A program of Housing Trust Silicon Valley, SV@Home is a membership organization that advocates for policies, programs, land use, and funding that lead to an increased supply of affordable housing. Additionally, SV@Home educates elected officials and the community about the need for housing, and the link between housing and other quality of life outcomes, including education, health, transportation and the environment. It is anticipated that SV@Home will become an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit in early 2017. WHAT DOES SV@HOME DO? SV@Home works to: - Secure new funding and land for affordable homes - Connect Santa Clara County with regional and Statewide efforts - Change the conversation around housing - Harness the power of information and education SV@Home does this in three ways: Learn-- SV@Home provides information, statistics, and data to help inform about affordable housing issues. Uses social media to share news stories and best practices. Hosts events and trainings on important current topics. Organizes Santa Clara County's annual Affordable Housing Week. Engage-- SV@Home provides opportunities for networking, and coordinates conversations and roundtables to share information and provide input on local, regional and Statewide housing topics. Act-- SV@Home advocates for policies and programs that increase affordable housing opportunities in Santa Clara County, and provides opportunities for others to reach policy makers and make their voice heard.
The American Institute of Architects, Santa Clara Valley Chapter (AIASCV) is a non-profit professional association serving over 600 member architects, associates and other industry professionals from over 145 firms. The Chapter, founded in 1950, is an action oriented, responsible organization, and one of the larger and more active chapters in the country, providing professional, social and legislative programs for it's membership, many of which are open to the public.
Come check out our drop-in youth space, located at 452 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113, and meet new people! ***Monday-Friday 3-9pm*** Closed Saturday and Sunday Also drop by one of our GROUPS: *Monday Transformers 5pm-7pm *Tuesday Family Night 6:30pm-8pm (1st Tuesday of the month) *Wednesday See calendar for special events, workshops, and guest speakers! *Thursday ***Stay Tuned*** *Friday Art Group 5:30-6:30pm Gayme Night 6:30-8:30pm Every group at the LGBTQ Youth Space is free and confidential. ___________________________________________________________ FREE COUNSELING for LGBTQQ Youth Ages 13-25! In addition to current youth groups and social activities at the LGBTQ Youth Space, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth ages 13-25 can now access free counseling! Our counselors are available if you: *are not feeling like yourself *want to talk about coming out *are a transitioning youth *want to overcome drug habits *want to build stronger relationships *want to boost your confidence level *just want someone to talk to If you are interested to learn more or access our counseling services call (408) 343-7940 or email us at [email protected]
On behalf of the board of directors of Arts Council Silicon Valley and 1stACT Silicon Valley, we are excited to announce the formal merger of our organizations, resulting in the creation of a regional nonprofit: Silicon Valley Creates. Our mission is to ignite investment and engagement in arts and creativity. Silicon Valley Creates builds on the Arts Council's 30-year history of support to the arts community through regional grantmaking, professional development, and the Artsopolis Network, ArtsConnect and Artist Laureate programs; and 1stACT Silicon Valley's dynamic role in incubating innovative programs and initiatives like SPUR San Jose, School of Arts and Culture at MHP, Discover the Unexpected/LiveSV, MALI (Multicultural Arts Leadership Institute), and nurturing partnerships like ArtSpark. Former 1stACT Managing Director and CEO, Connie Martinez, leads our new organization as its CEO. We have a strong blend of our staffs and boards. Our merged team is committed to raising the visibility and value of the arts, growing investment in arts and creativity, increasing participation in creative outlets, and building the capacity of our cultural ecosystem. In the coming year, we will work to increase our funding and promotion of the arts and to grow Silicon Valley's overall investment in the arts. We will conduct relevant research to understand our unique landscape and to help identify best practices and new approaches. We will also deliver training and workshops to connect the arts with new audiences. We will focus our efforts and resources on areas at the core of Silicon Valley's distinctive culture: participatory arts, cultural heritage, children's creativity, placemaking, and innovative ideas, partnerships, and art forms. We believe our merger brings experience and enthusiasm to a dynamic cultural landscape and strengthens our ability to provide the resources and leadership our community deserves. We welcome your participation, ideas and questions.
Through its Fellows program, ALF brings together diverse leaders to explore process of collaborative leadership that can strengthen their capacity to address public issues. Graduates of the program, called Senior Fellows, share a common understanding of, dedication to, and capacity for acting as networked servant leaders. ALF's impact on the community springs from this engaged, vibrant, evolving and active network of leaders who, through the course of their life and work, inspire their colleagues to community action.
Welcome to the Facebook page for Silicon Valley Ballet, one of the nation's premier ballet companies and home of the Silicon Valley Ballet School, the exclusive American Ballet Theatre Certified Institution on the West Coast. If you're looking for Silicon Valley Ballet dancer news, company updates, blog posts, exclusive photos, and friendly conversation, you've come to the right place! We encourage you to like, comment, and share your favorite posts from our page. Have a question for one of the dancers? Leave it here! Want to share a photo from a recent Silicon Valley Ballet event? Post away! We only ask that you keep it family friendly and Silicon Valley Ballet related. Silicon Valley Ballet's mission is to provide our audiences with professional ballet performances that are produced to the highest artistic standard, which contribute to the cultural needs of the community, and that are accessible to the broadest possible audience. The company is firmly committed to providing arts education for children and adults through a ballet school and free outreach programs, focusing on both professional training and general community enrichment.
Providing unparalleled training for serious pre-professional ballet students, The New Ballet School is proud to feature the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum. The New Ballet School is an American Ballet Theatre Certified School. Training at the New Ballet School focuses on developmentally appropriate instruction and dancer health for each student. Our certified teaching staff has many years experience bringing high quality artistic training to students ranging from 18 months to 22 years old. The majority of our staff have danced professionally and understand first hand the elements required for an artist's development. . Registration is now open. Visit newballetschoo.org, email [email protected], or call 408-352-5616 for more information.