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SATURDAY OCTOBER 11, 2008 10 A.M.
Villa & Grounds Tour

Tagged : history, programs, tour
THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, 2008 7:30 P.M.
Poetry Center San Jose & Montalvo Present Poet Laureate Kay Ryan

Montalvo welcomes the Library of Congress' 16th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry Kay Ryan to its Carriage House Theatre for an evening of poetry readings, a question and answer session, and book signing. Ryan was born in California and obtained multiple degrees from UCLA. She has published several collections of poetry including The Niagara River (Grove Press, 2005); Say Uncle (2000); and Flamingo Watching (1994 ...
Tagged : conversations, poetry, programs
SUNDAY OCTOBER 26, 2008 3 P.M.
Cypress String Quartet: Beethoven Quartet Opus 130 with Grosse Fuge

Beethoven Quartet Opus 130 with Grosse FugaLudwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)String Quartet No. 13 in B-flat Major, Op. 130, “Liebquartett”, with Grosse FugaAdagio ma non troppo – AllegroPrestoAndante con moto – ma non troppoAlla danza tedesca: Allegro assaiCavatina: Adagio molto espressivoGrosse Fuge: Overtura – Allegro – FugaBeethoven String Quartet in B-Flat, Op. 130, “Liebquartett”, with Grosse FugaBeethoven spent the last two years of his life focused almost exclusively on ...
Tagged : classical, concerts, programs
SUNDAY OCTOBER 26, 2008 5 P.M.
Opening Reception - Susannah Bettag Installation: Drowning Without You

Please join us for the opening reception of Montalvo Arts Center's newest installation! Montalvo Arts Center is proud to host Bay Area artist Susanna Bettag’s most ambitious installation thus far, Drowning Without You, on view in the Project Space through January 2009. Bettag has recently been featured in 7x7 and Art Ltd magazines and appeared on KQED’s Spark. Her paintings and mixed ...
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 29, 2008 9:30 A.M. ( School & Teacher event)
Leyendas de Duende: Magical Tales of Latin America

Recommended for grades: K-6Curriculum Connections: History-Social Science, Geography, English-Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts – Theater, Music, DanceCelebrating Dia de los Muertos, Leyendas De Duende explores the rich Indigenous-Hispanic folklore and mythology of Latin America, with stories from Mexico and Puerto Rico as well as Afro-Cuban Rhythm and Song. The stories include La Calavera from Mexico, Paco and the Witch from Puerto Rico, and a song ...
Tagged : folklore, learn
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 29, 2008 11:30 A.M. ( School & Teacher event)
Leyendas de Duende: Magical Tales of Latin America

Recommended for grades: K-6Curriculum Connections: History-Social Science, Geography, English-Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts – Theater, Music, DanceCelebrating Dia de los Muertos, Leyendas De Duende explores the rich Indigenous-Hispanic folklore and mythology of Latin America, with stories from Mexico and Puerto Rico as well as Afro-Cuban Rhythm and Song. The stories include La Calavera from Mexico, Paco and the Witch from Puerto Rico, and a song ...
Tagged : folklore, learn