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Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus	Aug 20 2008 - 7:30pm	HP Pavilion - 525 W. Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA
Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey will return to the Bay Area with the 138th edition of "The Greatest Show On Earth" this year presenting "Over The Top," a wacky and whimsical circus spectacular where audiences will experience maniacal mayhem. "Over The Top" creates a world where dogs fly, Asian elephants skip, hop, and groove, and even a porcupine can steal the spotlight. Wednesday, August 20 - Sunday, August 24, 2008 Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday @ 7:30pm Saturday @ 11:30am, 3:30pm, and 7:30pm Sunday @ 1:30pm, and 5:30pm Tickets ($15 - upper level; $25 - lowel level; $40 - VIP; $60 - Front Row; $95 - Circus Celebrity) can be obtained by calling 408-998-TIXS (-8497); may be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com or may be purchased in person at the arena box office.

Northern California Women's Music Festival

Northern California Women's Music Festival	Aug 22 2008 - 11:15am	Black Oak Ranch - Laytonville, CA
Northern California Women's Music Festival IV Friday, August 22nd - Sunday, August 24th Women from throughout California and beyond will gather in Laytonville at the Black Oak Ranch for three days of music, workshops, campfire camaraderie, inspiration and festival experience! More details, including the events schedule, photo gallery, health services available, FAQ Sheet and more available on the website: http://www.norcalwomensmusic.org

Berkeley Repertory Season Takes Off With World Premiere of "Yellowjackets"

Berkeley Repertory Season Takes Off With World Premiere of "Yellowjackets"	Aug 29 2008 - 12:00am	Berkeley Repertory Theatre - 2025 Addison St @ Shattuck, Berkeley
Berkeley Repertory Theatre kicks off its 2008/09 Season with the world premiere of a provocative new play set in Berkeley and written by a Berkeley native: renowned playwright Itamar Moses returns to his hometown with Yellowjackets, a script set just around the corner in the halls of his alma mater. Artistic Director Tony Taccone directs a multicultural cast of young local actors in an incisive new play commissioned by Berkeley Rep. Yellowjackets begins previews on August 29, opens September 3, and closesOctober 12 on the intimate Thrust Stage. The executive producers are Wayne Jordan and Quinn Delaney and Eddie and Amy Orton, the education sponsor is Bank of America, and the co-sponsor is Seagate Properties. BART and Wells Fargo are the season sponsors for Berkeley Rep’s 41st year of fearless theatre. TIX & INFO: 510.647.2949 – toll-free 888-4-BRT-Tix – www.berkeleyrep.org

Wayne Wang's A THOUSAND YEARS OF GOOD PRAYERS

Wayne Wang's A THOUSAND YEARS OF GOOD PRAYERS	Aug 29 2008 - 3:53pm	Sundance Kabuki Cinemas 1881 Post Street, SF CA
The Bay Area's own Wayne Wang returns to his indie-filmmaking roots with the family drama A THOUSAND YEARS OF GOOD PRAYERS, opening August 29 at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas, 1881 Post Street in San Francisco. A THOUSAND YEARS OF GOOD PRAYERS, a Magnolia Pictures release, runs 83 minutes, is in Mandarin and English with English subtitles, and is not rated by the MPAA . It’s been 15 years since Wayne Wang’s adaptation of Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club (1993). For his “return” to Asian American storytelling, Wang chooses another literary source about immigrant families: Bay Area author Yiyun Li’s A Thousand Years of Good Prayers. Li’s intimate portraits of cross-generational, Chinese immigrants ring familiar with Wang’s early films, especially Dim Sum (1985) and Eat a Bowl of Tea (1989). However, it’s not the younger generation at center any more; A THOUSAND YEARS OF GOOD PRAYERS follows the travails of the older Mr. Shi (Henry O) as he attempts to reconcile with his estranged daughter, Yilan (Faye Yu). Mr. Shi is a widower and a retired man from Beijing. When Yilan, his only daughter who lives in the US, has a divorce, he decides to visit her in the small town where she works as a librarian. His intention is to stay with her until he helps her recover from the trauma. He is a "rocket scientist", Mr. Shi likes to tell people he meets in America, and enjoys their attention. But Yilan acts less enthusiastic about his presence, nor is she interested in his plan to rescue her marriage and reconstruct her life. When Mr. Shi persists in finding out the reason for the divorce, Yilan starts to avoid him. Facing a confrontation with Yilan's that Mr. Shi has never been prepared to face, he finally accepts things as they are, and reaches a small understanding with his daughter and her life. A THOUSAND YEARS OF GOOD PRAYERS was the opening night film at the 2008 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival.

Millbrae Art & Wine Festival

Millbrae Art & Wine Festival	Aug 30 2008 - 10:00am	Broadway between Victoria Ave & Meadow Glen, downtown Millbrae CA
Indian summer is right around the corner bringing gorgeous weather with plentiful options for outdoor enjoyment and pleasure. It’s the perfect time of year to take in the many world-class festivals that make it such a special season in the Bay Area. For some sun-splashed fun this Labor Day weekend, head over to hip, walkable downtown Millbrae for the big, really big Art & Wine Festival. Every year, the last unofficial weekend of summer brings throngs of festival lovers to Millbrae for one of the Bay Area’s biggest Labor Day weekend events, transforming the delightful downtown streets into a moveable feast of people and colorful tents. Stroll, browse, relax and enjoy a friendly and vibrant street fair with two days of live music, cool arts and crafts, tasty food and wine, and the best family entertainment value around. Presented by the Millbrae Chamber of Commerce, this year’s 37th annual festival runs August 30-31 (Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend) on Broadway (1 block west of El Camino Real) between Victoria and Meadow Glen. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Admission is free.

The Northern California Renaissance Faire

The Northern California Renaissance Faire	Sep 6 2008 - 12:00am	Casa de Fruta - 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister, CA
2008 marks the fifth year that Play Faire Productions will be hosting the Northern California Renaissance Faire, after taking management as a collective in 2004. The company is a self-appointed group of dedicated actors, artisans, and participants, many of whom have been participating in the event for over 35 years under various ownership and management. It is the only one of its kind to be managed by a group of its own performers and artists. People from around the country flock to the Renaissance Faire to witness the passion with which these individuals have created their own imaginary town, striving to return the event to its original roots. Tickets are now available online. WHEN: Every Saturday and Sunday from September 6th through October 12th, 2008 Opening Weekend, Sept. 6 & 7, children 12 and under are admitted FREE! TIME: 10am – 6pm WHERE: Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister COST: $25 at the gate; children (5 – 12): $10; children under 5 are free A weekend pass, which covers the admission for one weekend, is $35 A ‘Fairever’ pass, which allows unlimited access all 12 days, is $150 INFO: For more information and tickets, visit www.norcalrenfaire.com or call 408.847.FAIR.

37th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival

37th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival	Sep 6 2008 - 12:00pm	Castro Street between El Camino Real & Evelyn - Mountain View, CA
One of America's top art festivals, more than 200,000 arts lovers gather in Silicon Valley's epicenter for this vibrant celebration featuring 650 artists and craftmakers showing extraordinary handcrafted wares, live rhythm and blues, swing, rock 'n roll, jazz, soul, world-beat, Celtic folk, funk, and party music, flavorful world cuisine, premium wines, microbrews and margaritas, and Kids' Park with breakdancing, hip-hop, magicians, jugglers, comedy, sing-alongs, amusements and hands-on art. Admission is free. WHEN: September 6-7, 2008. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. WHERE: On Castro Street between El Camino Real and Evelyn Avenue in Mountain View, CA. Info-Line: 650-968-8378 or http://www.miramarevents.com/

Comedy at the Castro - Starring Alec Mapa & Shann Carr

Comedy at the Castro - Starring Alec Mapa & Shann Carr	Sep 13 2008 - 12:00pm	Castro Theater - 429 Castro Street, San Francisco CA
From the team that brings you Gay Day @ Great America, in association with the Producers of FRESH @ Ruby Skye, comes a new concert series – COMEDY AT THE CASTRO – kicking off on Saturday, September 13th, 2008 starring Alec Mapa & Shann Carr. Performing LIVE in San Francisco’s historic CASTRO THEATER, this unique comic duo will show you why they’re both superstars of Film, TV, stage, and the gay comedy circuit. Hometown boy made good, actor, comedian, writer ALEC MAPA aka "America's Gaysian Sweetheart" has a starring role on Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives, and the host of LOGO's "TransAmerican Lovestory" Alec dishes the celebrity dish and tells you why love, marriage, sex and mother-in-laws are fodder for funny. Following the success of his latest big screen role in You Don't Mess with the Zohan, Alec is one of the hottest comedians in the US today and is excited to be back on his home turf to play one of the most beautiful and historically significant gay venues in the country. Shann Carr - Since 2000 Shann has been the sole lesbian entertainer on over 20 Atlantis cruises. “That’s right 2000 gay men… and me…on a boat!” She knows her gay men and they love her. She has also headlined for Dinah Shore, IML, and the LOGO Network. Watch for her grand finale when she impersonates people on the dance floor. These include “The couple that's been together too long,” “a drag queen” and “the person whom you can tell would be good in bed!” Presale Tickets are available Aug 8st at www.ComedyAtTheCastro.com

MOBY DICK! THE MUSICAL

MOBY DICK! THE MUSICAL	Sep 18 2008 - 11:43am	Theatre Rhinoceros - 2926 16th Street, San Francisco, CA
The runaway cult hit makes its SF debut. What happens when a drag headmistress and her cross-dressed minions put on a musical of Moby Dick to save their school? A toe-tapping laugh riot! LGBT fun for the whole family! Dates: 9/18 – 10/12/08

SILICON VALLEY CAPITAL CLUB SPONSORS GALA EVENT FOR BALLET SAN JOSE

SILICON VALLEY CAPITAL CLUB SPONSORS GALA EVENT FOR BALLET SAN JOSE	Oct 4 2008 - 6:00pm	Corinthian Events Center, 196 N. Third Street, San Jose
Silicon Valley Capital Club in partnership with Ballet San Jose is pleased to be hosting a very special gala event, "A Night In Casablanca" on October 4th honoring Mr. Noel Lee, founder and CEO of Monster Cable Products. This very exciting and elegant evening will feature a paired wine dinner, silent and live auction as well as a live band and dancing. The proceeds of the evening event will benefit Ballet San Jose and provide critical funding to upgrade and renovate the ballet studios and create a new studio theater used to expand BSJ’S school services, increase Education and Outreach programs and make space available to outside community organizations. Tickets: $200 per person with sponsorship opportunities available. Reservations: Call Silicon Valley Capital Club general manager, Michael Comerate at 408.971.9300 For more information about Ballet San Jose and Ballet San Jose SCHOOL, visit www.balletsanjose.org For information about Silicon Valley Capital Club, visit www.sanjoseclub.com

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