Symphony San Jose and the Symphony San Jose Chorale invite you to celebrate “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Rejoice in holiday classics including carols, audience sing-alongs, and the famous Silicon Valley version of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Bring friends and family for an unforgettable evening of music and dance at the California Theatre; even Santa will be there!
November 19, 2024
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Avatar – The Last Airbender Live In Concert at San Jose Center for Performing Arts.
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert presents an live orchestral rendition of the series’ iconic soundtrack, paired with a nearly two-hour special recap of the animated series’ three seasons displayed on a full-size cinema screen. The projection will feature the original dialogue and sound effects without any pre-recorded music, allowing the live orchestra to perform the legendary score live and in perfect sync with the show scenes. The result? A truly immersive and grandiose concert experience that breathes new life into Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Just as “Avatar: The Last Airbender” masterfully blends Chinese culture with anime and American cartoon styles, an orchestra especially handpicked for this event will harmoniously combine Eastern and Western musical traditions – a symphonic fusion that faithfully reflects the signature sound of the Avatar saga. Taiko drums and erhus will share the spotlight with violins and clarinets, while the series’ fan-favorite scenes are presented in chronological order on the film screen, breathing life into Aang’s liberating quest in an epic and authentic way.
The creative mastermind behind the show’s original music, award-winning composer Jeremy Zuckerman, has poured his heart and exceptional talent into reimagining and expanding the show’s soundtrack specially for this event. Through the creative collaboration with Jeff Adams (the show’s original editor) and under the artistic guidance of the show’s creators, Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this spectacular production not only magnifies the essence of the series, but also marks a groundbreaking moment – the very first opportunity for the audience to immerse themselves in the captivating world of Avatar: The Last Airbender through a live experience
About the Film: Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert
A devastating war has raged for 100 years, with the Fire Nation bent on conquering and ruling all the other nations for eternity. At the South Pole, a young Water Tribe girl and her brother make an amazing discovery: a 12-year-old boy enclosed alive in ice for 100 years, the last survivor of the annihilated Air Nation. He is the long-lost Avatar. But can he fulfill his destiny in time to save the world?
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Image credit/image courtesy of Broadway San Jose. RATING: PG RUNNING TIME: 2 hours and 20 minutes with one intermission
Symphony San Jose and the Symphony San Jose Chorale invite you to celebrate “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Rejoice in holiday classics including carols, audience sing-alongs, and the famous Silicon Valley version of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Bring friends and family for an unforgettable evening of music and dance at the California Theatre; even Santa will be there!
October 9, 2024
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Building on the success of sold-out global shows of the first Oscar-winning Spider-Man animated Spider-Verse film comes the highly anticipated sequel: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, set to captivate audiences in concert venues worldwide.
These films have garnered immense popularity, largely due to their groundbreaking soundtracks praised for their innovative fusion of orchestral and electronic elements alongside scratch DJ techniques. This spectacle will feature the movie showcased on a colossal screen, complemented by a diverse ensemble of musicians and instrumentalists performing the film’s iconic score and soundtrack live. This extraordinary lineup includes a full orchestra, a skilled scratch DJ on turntables, as well as percussion and electronic instrumentalists.
About the Film In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, we witness the return of Miles Morales, our beloved friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, he embarks on an interdimensional journey across the Multiverse. He encounters the Spider Society, a formidable team charged with safeguarding the very fabric of reality. However, when differing approaches to a new threat divide the heroes, Miles must navigate this rift alone, driven by a determination to protect those he holds dear.
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Image credit/image courtesy of Broadway San Jose. RATING: PG RUNNING TIME: 2 hours and 40 minutes with one intermission
Today: Finding Your Dream Colleges as part of SJPL Getting Ready for College Admission.
There are thousands of colleges across the country, and there is a college out there for you! Join us for this presentation, which will help you discover what a dream college means to you, and help you find your best fit!
Free practice Digital SAT on Saturday, 10/19/24 and participants will get more info during the presentation about the test.
This program will be held online via Zoom. Please register and link and password will be sent to you in advance of the event. To protect the participants’ privacy, this meeting will not be recorded and participants will have option to rename themselves for the meeting. Please plan to attend all meetings. For those under 18 years of age who may be joining us, we recommend that a parent/legal guardian be with you during the meeting. Learn more about Zoom at https://zoom.us
Today: Virtual SAT Practice Test for Teens from The Princeton Review – Virtual Event
Take an online full-length SAT practice test utilizing a digital proctor in The Princeton Review’s award-winning online classroom! You’ll have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the format and content you’ll see on the actual test and receive a comprehensive, personalized score report that will help you identify areas of strength and weakness and evaluate your overall performance. Teens are welcome to register for this free online practice SAT test in a low stress environment, and receive a score within days. Registration is required! Practice test will be conducted entirely virtually. Participants will receive instructions to access the online practice test site at least 24 hours before the test date. Sponsored by: Princeton Review
Today: College Financial Aid Help at Hillview Library.
As college application nears, come learn about FAFSA/Dream Act applications, going over the different types of financial aid available, steps to filling out the forms, and common errors to watch out for. Presented by Cal-SOAP.
