Top Ten Events

Take Flight for Kids - Air Show Aviators

Hiller Aviation Museum

May 28, 2012

In Air Show Aviators, kids take off on an adventure in aerial exhibitions. Discover the world of the air show performer, exploring the cockpit of an exhibition airplane and learning basic air show maneuvers. Build a glider capable of inverted flight, and take off on a challenging flight simulation in the Extra 300 aerobatic airplane. Start the air show season with a hands-on mission in excitement!

Take Flight programs are half-day adventures into the world of aviation for elementary-aged students in Grades 1-5. Sessions are scheduled on select weekend and holiday dates throughout the year and include the following: hands-on construction of flying model aircraft, exclusive behind-the-scenes cockpit explorations in museum aircraft, and a special flight simulation experience in the Flight Sim Zone.

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Celia Malheiros - Brazilian Jazz

A Grape In The Fog

May 25, 2012

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Celia has been performing and living in the U.S. for over thirty years. She has released a number of CDs, and she has recorded with Hermeto Pascoal, João Bosco, Thomas Clausen and Carlos Malta.

Celia has performed at festivals around the world and has opened for Ray Charles and Carlos Santana. She has composed soundtracks for film, video and theater. For thirteen years, Celia was the Director of the Brazilian All Star Big Band for the San Francisco Carnaval Ball.

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Retrospective Exhibit of Works by David and Thea Ramsey

Wiegand Gallery

May 20-June 6, 2012

David and Thea Ramsey: A Retrospective of their Art, is an exhibit celebrating a lifelong dedication to art and art education. David, former art department chair at Notre Dame University, and Thea were much-loved teachers and artists on the Peninsula. Their work will be for sale.

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Generation Esmaralda - Dinner Music Show - SOLD OUT

Angelica's Bistro

May 25, 2012

Come witness this exclusive tribute to the music of "Santa Esmeralda." This show will feature Jimmy Goings and Tom Poole with original members of the touring group "Santa Esmeralda"--Tony Baker, Brad Parker, and Mick Valentino.

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Jazz Under The Stars - Observatory Event

College Of San Mateo

May 26, 2012

Visit the College of San Mateo's rooftop observatory, and view the moon and more through high-powered telescopes while listening to KCSM Jazz 91.1 FM music.

As an outdoor event, it is weather-dependent. If skies become rainy or cloudy, the event is cancelled. Please check the Official Site for updates. Children are welcome, and need to be attended at all times. Arrive any time during scheduled hours, and dress warmly.

Location: Building 36, Rooftop Observatory. Parking is free in Lot 5 ("Marie Curie").

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Hard Salsa - Dance Party

Fox Theatre

June 1, 2012

Come and dance the night away! DJs Willie and Rulas will play mostly Salsa with breaks of Bachata, Merengue, and Cha Cha Cha.

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The Poetic Image, A Collaboration of Words and Images - Exhibition

The Main Gallery

April 25-May 29, 2012

The Main Gallery presents "The Poetic Image, A Collaboration of Words and Images" with the following artists: Belinda Chlouber, Pixie Couch, Diana Herring, Nina Koepcke, Terri Wilson Moore, Andrea Rosenman, Ginger Slonaker, Teresa Silvestri and Tony Williams.

Belinda Chlouber's late mother's and grandfather's poetry inspired her recent mixed media work and she feels she's "collaborating with them in spirit". Local poets Mary-Marcia Casoly and Jack Foley collaborated with watercolor artist, Teresa Silvestri, for her paintings, as well as gathering inspiration from American poet, Mary Oliver.

Ginger Slonaker's inspiration for a diptych comes from the poem "Mr. Gold" written by her 14-yr. old daughter, Alara Slonaker. Poets Charlotte Muse and Len Anderson are friends of ceramic artist, Nina Koepcke, and inspired her works about birds.

Clay artist, Pixie Couch, has been working with potter-poets, Marian Slattery and Philip Hubbard, and transferred poems onto clay surfaces.

Photographer Tony Williams has written his own poem to accompany his image "Escaping Art", taken at the deYoung Museum in San Francisco. The process of creativity is what inspired Diana Herring in her original prints, while Erna Metzger is exhibiting handmade paper pieces.

An opening reception with the artists is on Sat., 4/28, from 6-8pm. There will also be a closing reception with poetry readings and artist talks on Sat., 5/26, 4-6pm.

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The Producers

Hillbarn Theatre

May 3-May 27, 2012

Washed-up Broadway producer Max Bialystock schemes with neurotic accountant Leo Bloom in Mel Brooks's musical. The men plan to raise a ton of money for a play that's sure to be a flop and then keep the extra dough. They pick "Springtime for Hitler," written by a Nazi, and hire an offbeat star and a freakish director. But no one can predict the audience's reaction on opening night.

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41st Annual Foster City Arts and Wine Festival

Foster City Chamber of Commerce

June 1-June 3, 2012

Foster City’s largest annual event features an old-fashioned carnival with thrilling rides, live entertainment, great food, boutique wines, arts & crafts, and more!

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Monthly Rhythm Dance Party

Boogie Woogie Ballroom

May 25, 2012

Raul Ante hosts our Monthly Rhythm Dance Party. From 8pm-9pm there will be a Hustle lesson, and from 9pm-Midnight is the Rhythm Dance Party. The music mix will include Hustle, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Night Club Two Step, Cha Cha, Rumba and more.

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