March 2008

www.siliconvalleyconcierge.com
March 2008
Camera Cinemas is thrilled
to re-open Camera 3, our
most beloved location, with
a new concept that
combines innovative
specialized cinema, live
comedy, a contemporary
urban café, and event
venue. We have partnered
with three great companies
with outstanding reputations
– ComedySportz, Cinequest
and Café Too – to reinvent
the space into a truly unique
entertainment destination
unlike any other in the
South Bay. We’ve mixed
spunk, humor,
resourcefulness, and great
relationships in a hiply
renovated downtown
setting.
Keep your eyes peeled: We
plan to be open 7 days a
week by the end of March
2008. Stop by during the
week for lunch, skip traffic
and enjoy a glass of wine or
a movie in the evening, or
spend your Friday or
Saturday night laughing with
ComedySportz, the South
Bay’s longest running
show. For more information
visit cameracinemas.com.
288 S. Second St. (at San
Carlos) Downtown San
Jose (408)998-0932
20th Annual Sunday Series Begins January 20, 2008
Season Subscriptions Now Available at San Jose Jazz Office
Single Tickets Now On Sale at the Improv
3/16/2008 Silicon Valley Composers Showcase (over 90 composers submitted; tunes selected by
Gus Kambeitz, Dr. Aaron Lington, and Dave Eshelman; performed by the West Valley Jazz Band)
3/30/2008 Toshiko Akiyoshi
Capturing The Moment: Jazz & Photography, Exhibit By Photographer James Knox
Open Through March 29, 2008
At The Jazzschool - Berkeley, California
The Jazzschool proudly announces the opening of Capturing The Moment - Jazz & Photography,
a photography exhibit celebrating the rich Bay Area jazz scene by photographer James Knox. The
exhibit will run from January 12th through March 29th, 2008, in The Bassment, the Jazzschool's
Books and Records store located at 2087 Addison Street in Berkeley California (downstairs in The
Jazzschool.) The Bassment hours are Mon-Thurs 4:00-8:30 pm, Friday by appointment, Saturday
10:00-4:00 pm, and Sundays before, between sets, and after concerts. The phone number is 510845-5373.
James will discuss his passion for jazz and photography on Sunday, February 24th from 1:30-3:30
pm at The Jazzschool followed by Bay Area sax great Howard Wiley in a tribute concert to the
music of sax legend Dexter Gordon at 4:30 pm.
James Knox is music reviewer/photographer for www.j-notes.com. He has been photographing
and reviewing the Bay Area jazz scene for over five years. In summer 2007, James completed a
jazz photography exhibit at the San Francisco Public Library African American Center. His work is
featured on www.jazzreview.com, www.blogcritics.com, and www.sfgate.com. His photographs
are featured on album covers for Clairdee and Adam Shulman, in addition to numerous artists'
websites. He recently provided a photo for the Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition.
For more information, please visit www.jazzschool.com or www.j-notes.com.
Help us make San Jose Jazz better
Don't forget San Jose Jazz in your planned giving
April is Jazz Appreciation Month - Get Involved
SAVE THE DATE – TUESDAY, MAY 13TH, 2008
Holiday Joy from
6thProductions!
ANNUAL HOSPITALITY AWARDS
Headliner
Special Holiday
Entertainment
Just for
You . . .
at the
CHILDREN’S
DISCOVERY
MUSEUM
CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE BEST
Help the Silicon Valley Concierge Association choose nominations for its annual Hospitality Awards,
to be held on MAY 13TH, an event recognizing hospitality’s best of the best in Silicon Valley!
Send in your nominations by MARCH
31, 2008
To: svcaemail@yahoo.com or randyZ@world2do.com or fax: 408-254-4443
BALLOT OF NOMINEES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE APRIL ISSUE OF THE SVCA VALLEY ACCESS
REMINDER, one MUST choose nominees for at least 10 categories to qualify nominations.
BEST ATTRACTION
BEST CONCIERGE
BEST GOLF COURSE
BEST HOTEL
BEST KEPT SECRET
BEST TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
BEST MUSEUM
BEST NIGHTLIFE
BEST CASUAL RESTAURANT
BEST UPSCALE RESTAURANT
BEST "NEW" RESTAURANT (OPENED IN THE PAST TWO YEARS)
BEST PERFORMING ARTS GROUP
BEST VISITOR INFORMATION RESOURCE
BEST WINERY
Voting Process
In past years, many of you have asked how does the nomination and voting process work. For Nominations: SVCA Association
members were asked to submit their nominations. The Top 3 Nominees were placed on the ballot for “Best Of Category” final
vote. Votes are then certified and then tallied to determine the winners. (All nominations and ballots are subject for review by a
select panel of judges.) Congratulations to all the nominees. In most categories you were one of three businesses out of
hundreds in your field to receive such recognition. Whoever wins – you should feel a sense of achievement just by being selected
by your peers.
San Jose Redevelopment Agency
redevelopment works
Invitation to participate in downtown San Jose
Lifestyle campaign
Do you live and/or work in downtown San Jose?
Love visiting downtown San Jose? Passionate
about downtown San Jose? Share your
downtown experiences!
SERENADE is just one of 3 works by George Balanchine that will be
presented by Ballet San Jose in JUST BALANCHINE; March 27-30; 2008 at the
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. Shown here: SERENADE
Photo by John Gerbetz
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, A SECOND
SHOW HAS BEEN ADDED.
The San Jose Redevelopment Agency needs
your stories for an upcoming informational
campaign to promote the downtown San Jose
lifestyle and experience.
To be considered, please send us the following
information:
1. Candid images of yourself and/or
you with your family (maximum 3
digital photos, jpeg format at high
resolution or 3 4x6 printed photos)
2. A short description on why you
enjoy living, working and/or visiting
downtown San Jose
3. Your contact information: Full
Name, mailing address, email, and
telephone number
KANYE WEST
"GLOW IN THE DARK" TOUR
FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2008 - 7:00PM
HP PAVILION AT SAN JOSE
Optional:
-Candid images of your favorite place (s) to
visit in downtown San Jose (maximum 3 digital
photos, jpeg format at high resolution or 3 4x6
printed photos)
-Candid images of the interior/exterior/views
of your home (maximum 3 digital photos, jpeg
format at low resolution or 3 4x6 printed photos)
Please note that the photos you send to us will
not be used without your permission.
Contact:
Redevelopment Works
(Attn: Helen de Runa)
(408) 535-8549
Email:
sjraworks@sanjoseca.gov
Website:
http://www.sjredevelopment.org/
Mailing Address: 200 E. Santa
Clara St., 14th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113
ARTS CORNER, by Susannah Greenwood of
www.cdm.org
CHILDREN’S
The beaches are just starting to warm up as Spring
approaches and so are Arts events. The Silicon Valley Arts
scene is never watered down as you can see!
DISCOVERY
Pacifica Spindrift Players’ production of Bus Stop is a sweet
romance by an American theatre genius, brings together unwitting
characters that find themselves embroiled in three budding
relationships. Grace & Carl, bus driver & cafe owner; Elma, & Dr.
Lyman, a naive student & a former college professor with a
questionable past; & lastly Bo, & Cherie, an obnoxious cowboy & a
not-so-innocent chanteuse. Playing March 28- April 20 this is some of
the best the coast has to offer. For info & tickets visit
http://www.pacificaspindriftplayers.com or call 650-359-8002.
“IT’S SO EASY BEING GREEN” WEEK
Monday, March 24 - Friday, March 28; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00
p.m.
Celebrate the Earth! All week long, local conservation
organizations will be on hand with fun activities and
information to help you reduce, reuse, recycle and RE-THINK
your impact on our world. Learn how to cook with the energy
of the sun, make sustainable food choices, or even start your
own organic farm.
MUSEUM
THE BRIAN WAITE BAND
Saturday, March 8, 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Come dance, learn and laugh with the trio that has rocked its
way into the hearts of both kids and parents around the
world, as they lead a musical adventure to Earth's past and
future!
Head to Half Moon Bay for a laugh-out-loud, high-energy, affordable,
fun-for-the-whole-family comedy theater experience from Blue
Blanket Improv. BBI presents a new comedy improv show on the 2nd
Saturday of each month. Each show is created on the spot, based
entirely on audience suggestions. It's never the same show twice! For
info & tickets visit http://www.blueblanketimprov.com
Author Laura M. Fly will be at Kepler’s in Menlo Park March 13th to
sign and chat about her book Swallow the Ocean: A Memoir. As a
little girl, Laura Flynn thought her mother could do no wrong. A strong,
free spirit, Sally Ann Barton was the center of her daughter’s
imagination. By the time Laura was eight, Sally’s hold on reality began
to slowly slip away. This moving book is one that is sure to make and
impact totally free. For info visit 650-324-4321 or visit
http://www.keplers.com
“THE TOWN MUSICIANS OF BREMEN”
Thursday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Michael Corner brings his musicianship and playfulness to
the classic tale, “The Town Musicians of Bremen.” Have fun
learning about the woodwind family of instruments as
the delightful story unfolds.
TOONS
MIT/Wellesley A Cappella Singers
Wednesday, March 26, 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Songs children love, performed by polished singers on tour
from the east Coast.
PAPAHUGS
Saturday, March 29, 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
David Sharpe and the PapaHugs Band rock the house! You
can’t sit still when they play their heart-warming interactive
songs infused with rock-n-roll, blues, and country sounds,
and that’s exactly how they like it! Party down with Wonder
the Kangaroo, Robbie the Robot, Scary Bug, and the
PapaHugs crew!
ART GALLERY
Youth Photography Showcase
Through Sunday, March 30
View digital photographs taken by participants in the
Museum’s own Discovery Youth program and altered, in
some cases, using Adobe Photoshop.
Discovery Youth provides youth in grades 5 through 12 with
a fun, work-based learning experience that focuses on
community service and multimedia projects.
Information about Discovery Youth, visit: www.cdm.org
San Jose Stealth Professional Lacrosse
http://www.sjstealth.com/
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, MARCH 22ND
Before the game, TRY LUNCH AT Henry's Hi-Life Great
American Steakhouse! BEHIND HP PAVILLION
http://www.henryshilife.com/
Santa Clara Website Debuts
New Look and Features
santaclara.org, the primary source for Santa Clara visitor
and meeting information has a new look and added functionality.
The Silicon Valley city’s site now features a Flash photo montage
on its home page, a link to an all-new “Santa Clara blog,” and a
virtual concierge for quick access to comprehensive visitor
information.
The home page visual highlight is a continuous moving scroll
featuring high-resolution photographs of the city’s prominent sites
including the Santa Clara Convention Center, California’s Great
America theme park, and Santa Clara University, among others.
The blog features insider views of what’s happening in the city,
with functionality to enable readers to add their own
commentary. The virtual concierge quickly links visitors to
diverse Silicon Valley attractions. The popular Santa Clara hotel
booking engine takes a more-prominent position on the page
allowing visitors to browse traveler specials and securely book
reservations online.
The site was created by Cardinal Communications of Point
Richmond, California in conjunction with the Santa Clara
Chamber of Commerce and Convention-Visitors Bureau.
Mr. Manners has something to
say… At a San Jose Symphony
event, 30% of the 100 people who
had signed up to attend were noshows. At an even more recent San
Jose Repertory Theatre party, half of
the 48 people who had RSVP’d their
attendance didn’t put in an
appearance, and only one of them
called to apologize.
Now, discourtesy is fairly common in
the‘90’s--too many people don’t
bother to reply when an RSVP is
requested. But when the do say
they’re coming--and then don’t--that
leaves the hosts hanging with a lot of
leftovers and a distinctly bummed out
impression of the inconsiderate
wretches. Don’t let this be you. And
don’t think nobody will notice. The
Rep party hosts certainly did. They
still have your name tags.”
LEIGH WEIMERS 8/6/97...”
SVCA Membership
(831) 685-VINE (8463)
Third Saturday of January, April, July & November
Next Day - April 19, 2008
11am - 5pm
$30 per person
Purchase your Passports at any Participating Winery
Participating wineries & restaurants. We invite you to explore
our extraordinary viticultural region and become acquainted
with the incredible diversity of the wines and winemakers
therein. At each winery you visit, a page of your Passport will
be given a unique commemorative stamp. This is a special
opportunity to visit many of the wineries that are not open to
the public at other times! After exploring the local wineries
you may visit many of the local restaurants offering discounts
to Passport attendees on the day of the Passport.
SVCA Member
$50.00
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Non-Profit Groups
$50.00
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Sponsors
$150.00
 FAM events invitation
(Up to 5 attendees)
 Listing on Website
& Valley Access Recognition
Associates
Complimentary
 Valley Access E-Magazine
Contact Information & Dues:
Anthony Aguilar
V.P. Communication & Marketing
65 Washington Street #113
Santa Clara, CA 95050
E-Mail: svcaemail@yahoo.com
-fest
“Going on a treasure hunt in Silicon Valley”
SVCA is actively preparing for our 6th Annual Hospitality Awards program.
From past year’s comments received, “this is an outstanding event
recognizing people in the hospitality industry for the par excellence service
they provided and their outstanding networking through the recent year.”
If you are going out to dinner, playing a round of golf, wine tasting in the
local Santa Cruz Mountains, or attending a show or museum; you may be
departing to one of the many establishments/attractions acknowledged
through the Silicon Valley Concierge Association (SVCA) for their splendid
hospitality. How do you know? You will see their “award” displayed in their
establishment.
These “treasures” are being displayed throughout Silicon Valley from the
previous 5 years of all nominees and winners. Some places have 2 or 3
awards displayed. Yes, you may find these in your daily paths.
I have viewed recently:
3 awards displayed in restaurants on Castro Street in
downtown Mountain View
1 award at the Santa Clara CVB/Chamber office
1 award at Coyote Creek Golf Course
1 award at Campo di Bocce while playing bocce ball
DO YOU KNOW THE WAY?
Over the course of 2008, the Mineta San Jose International Airport will be
building up, tearing down, upgrading and replacing most of its terminal
facilities. This $1.3 billion project is in Phase 1, hoped to be completed by
mid-2010.
Demolition of the north end of Terminal C is slated to occur this month, to
clear the site by April for the start of a new Terminal B. Structural steel
erection for Terminal B is scheduled to begin in the fall.
Modifications already made and those on the way—relocation of aircraft
gates, consolidation of security checkpoints, installation of shared-use
airline ticket counters—are designed to provide flexibility and efficiency to
the flying public.
Please be patient, asks San Jose tourism officials, and pardon our dust.
More updates found at: http://www.sjc.org/
Technology Tip
Have you tried to open an excel spreadsheet or word document recently,
only to receive a frustrating error saying you cannot open?
The cause may be from someone sending you a file from the new Windows
Vista operating system on their computer. Ask this person to “save as” to
an older version of excel or word and resend to you.
Donna West
Lighthouse Tours
Let’s have fun!
lighthousetravel@comcast.net
408-244-7325
Visitors explore how Intel’s advanced silicon
technology is enhancing life across the globe.
Intel Museum today announced the opening of
several new exhibits that demonstrate the
transforming role of Intel silicon technology in a
changing world. The exhibits take visitors from a
rural classroom in South Africa to an online social
networking environment.
One new exhibit highlights Intel’s educational
initiatives, which include more than $100 million
invested annually in over 50 countries. By providing
tools and training, Intel helps teachers and students
use advanced silicon technology in their classrooms
to gain excellence in science and math skills. Arti, an
artificial intelligence robot, converses with museum
guides to help tell this fascinating story.
Visitors can also catch a handful of “binary rain,”
representing the digitized data created by e-mails,
cell phones, video, and more. In addition, they have
an opportunity to “get digitized” as they snap their
digital photo and send a digital postcard that they
create at the museum.
Continuing to explore the new exhibits, visitors can
learn how digital data travels; understand file size,
bandwidths, and connections; and discover more
about networks, virtual worlds, and the GRID*.
Interactive activities demonstrate how technology
influences the way people communicate, conduct
business, collaborate, and even socialize.
About the Museum. The Intel Museum was
established in 1992 to present the history of Intel
Corporation. Admission and parking are free. The
museum’s docent and self-guided tours offer a
unique high-tech experience for groups visiting
Silicon Valley. In addition to informative 30- to 60minute tours, museum maps in multiple languages
provide a quick synopsis of each exhibit. It’s
recommended that groups book tours in advance, by
calling (408) 765-0503 or visiting
www.intel.com/museum
SVCA’s Board, under the direction of Mori Mandis, makes sure that you, as
SVCA members, are well informed about resources, venues, key contacts
etc. This is a collaborative venture and communication through networking
and meetings is invigorating - let me assure you!
The New Year 2008 is beginning to gather speed. So let me bring you upto-date about recent activities as well as current and upcoming events:
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Cirque du Soleil
This marvelous show, resident in Las Vegas with others touring
the country and globe, was again proof, that children and adults
can be entertained with exciting and accomplished acts without
resorting to trained animals. Kooza, performed in the large tent at
the Taylor Ave. bridge location, was Circus at its best. Those of
you, who did not see it, should make a note for next year’s
Cirque du Soleil.
Tech Museum of Innovation
This is a premier resource for your portfolio. The New Year 2008
was highlighted by the anatomical exhibition of real human
bodies “Body World 2”. It was a great success with several
hundred thousand visitors. It closed on January 26. The
Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater is showing – through March 1:
“The Alps”, a harrowing documentary of scaling the EigerNorthface, one of the most challenging mountains in the Swiss
Alps.
The Swiss National Tourist Office hosted a reception on February
6th for those of Swiss ancestry and those interested in making
Switzerland their next vacation destination (mountain climbing or
not).
You may want to access: http://www.swissroots.org for ancestry
information.
“Seamonsters” will be another upcoming event at the IMAX.
The Tech Museum has also just launched a major
new exhibit creation initiative using the 3D virtual world called
‘Second Life’ and is inviting would-be
Sponsors to participate in this new venue (on the web:
http://www@thetechvirtual.org)
Dr. Friess, President of the Tech and Lisa Croel, Senior Director
of Marketing are doing an outstanding job
creating and promoting new programs and exhibits for young
and old alike.
 Hotel Garden Court in Palo Alto
SVCA Board members had their monthly meeting at
the Hotel Garden Court. Jeffery L. Philipps, Front
Office Manager, made sure, that there was time to tour
the property (including a penthouse apartment, guest
and meeting rooms that were exquisitely appointed
and had every imaginable amenity); and sample the
upscale cuisine and outstanding service provided by Il
Fornaio, the premier, in-house, restaurant. Garden
Court is part of the VINCCI Hoteles group (this is not a
typo!). Tour appointments are welcome. Call 650 3231912 or go on the web: http://www.gardencourt.com
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“Gilroy Gardens to open for Easter
weekend”
This was the heading in the San Jose
Mercury News. Gilroy Gardens, formerly
known as ‘Bonfante Gardens’ will open for
the season on March 21 and will stay open
for Easter Sunday. A “Spring Fling” floral
extravaganza and children’s scavenger hunt
will greet guests. Go on the web for Park
hours: http://www.gilroygardens.com
With best wishes to all of you for a beautiful, rewarding,
and successful Spring Season
GUS HOLWEGER
gusholweger@comcast.net
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The holidays have come and gone. Just when you
thought there was nothing to celebrate until middle of
February, California Cafe throws another coal on the
fire. Tasting Room Tuesdays are returning, starting
January 8th! Byington Winery is hosting our grand
reopening. Come join us for great wines paired with
Chef Taylor's amazing hors d'oeuvres.
Tasting Room Tuesdays are held from 5pm-7pm
EVERY TUESDAY. The tasting is $10. Stay for dinner
and receive $10 off any entree.
50 UNIVERSITY AVE.
LOS GATOS
408.354.8118
WELCOME TO A NEW EDITION…
Family Outings
KBAY 94.5 and Mix 106.5 partner
SENSATION OVERLOAD
again to present a powerful summer marketing program
that is targeted to reach and appeal to the South Bay
residents who wish to make their summer simple but
memorable. Summer Made Simple is a comprehensive
on-air grass roots marketing campaign that combines the
power of radio and print to get your message out to the
over 400,000 KBAY and Mix 106.5 weekly listeners.
Drive up to Berkeley for a day of sweet treats and
summer sun. Be sure to bring a picnic lunch, a kite, and
--Duration: Varies.
In addition to an on-air/on-line marketing campaign,
Summer Made Simple includes a “pocket size” 32 page
Full Color Guide (6olb. glossy stock) that will make it quick
and easy for the KBAY and Mix 106.5 listener to plan the
perfect summer day. Summer Made Simple will also be
available on-line to reach the growing population of on-line
customers. The Summer Made Simple Guide will offer a
variety of completely planned summer days and nights at
your fingertips. There are planned days for the following
categories: Outdoor, Family Outings, Just You and I,
Rest and Relaxation, At Home, Quick Trips, and
Girl/Guy’s Day Out. The Guide will offer your business the
opportunity to match your advertising message with the
most compatible day plan. In addition to the day plans,
each category will offer opportunities for listeners to get
more information on featured sponsors through half and full
page advertisements.
To further extend your brand we will use the power of our
station personalities to promote the guide once it has been
distributed. KBAY and MIX 106.5’s air personalities will
feature their favorite day plans and talk about their
personal preferences from the Summer Made Simple
Guide!
Both you and the kids will love the behind the scenes
look at chocolate as you indulge your senses.
Experience a true candy factory on a tour of Scharffen
Berger Chocolates (www.scharffenberger.com) in
Berkeley. Call ahead to make your reservation for this 1hour tour.
--Duration: Approx. 1 – 1.5 hours.
Next, drive down to the Berkeley Marina for
(www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/marina) for a picnic lunch with
breath-taking views of the marina and San Francisco
skyline. Enjoy the sensation of the wind in your hair as
you spend an hour kite flying with the kids.
--Duration: Approx 2 hours.
Then play off some of the chocolate sugar-high at the
Shorebird Park Nature Center’s Adventure Playground.
Here kids can climb, paint, build forts or ride the zip line
at this unique outdoors facility where the staff
encourages children to play and build creatively.
--Duration: Approx. 2 - 3 hours.
Have a good old-fashioned family dinner in downtown
Berkeley with burgers at The Original Mel’s Diner (2240
Shattuck Ave., Berkeley; Ph: 510-540-6351) or opt for a
pizza at Blondie’s (2340 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley; Ph:
510-548-1129).
--Duration: Approx 1 - 1.5 hours.
For more information or you chance to showcase your
business and build your own day plan, please contact
David Stevens at 408-639-8216 or dstevens@kbaykezr.com. Spots are limited and the deadline is
approaching soon.
Here is an example of one of the MANY day plans you will
find in KBAY and Mix 106.5’s Summer Made Simple
David Stevens at 408-639-8216
dstevens@kbay-kezr.com
COMEDIAN BILLY CONNOLLY
COMES TO SAN FRANCISCO
APRIL 1 - 12, 2008
AT THE POST STREET THEATRE
Uncensored, uncut and as unpredictable as ever,
comedian Billy Connolly brings his hilarious, oxygendepriving show BILLY CONNOLLY LIVE! to San
Francisco's Post Street Theatre (450 Post St., 2nd
floor) for 10 performances only (April 1 - 12, 2008).
Opening night is set for Wednesday, April 2, 2008.
BILLY CONNOLLY LIVE! is presented by WestBeth
Entertainment. Tickets for BILLY CONNOLLY LIVE!
go on sale Sunday, February 24 at the Post Street
Theatre box office, by phone at 415-771-6900 and on
the Tickets for BILLY CONNOLLY LIVE! go on sale
Sunday, February 24 at the Post Street Theatre box
office, by phone at 415-771-6900 and on the web at
www.ticketmaster.com.
PAOLO'S CPA BUFFET HOURS
TUESDAY - FRIDAY 5:30pm to 8pm • SATURDAY 4:30pm to
8pm • SUNDAY 3:30pm to 6:30pm
333 W San Carlos St # 150, San Jose, CA 95110 •
(408) 294-2558
JUDY GOLD
in
25 QUESTIONS FOR A JEWISH
MOTHER
March 11-23, 2008 at the
Marines Memorial Theatre
Emmy Award-winning actress and veteran stand-up
comedienne Judy Gold will bring her one-woman
show, 25 Questions for a Jewish Mother to San
Francisco's Marines Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St,
2nd floor) for a limited two-week engagement
beginning Tuesday, March 11. Tickets go on sale
Sunday, February 10 at the Marines Memorial Theatre
box office, by phone at 415-771-6900, and on the web
at ticketmaster.com.
Our next wine pairing is only a month away. It is titled, Passionate Argentina. So
get ready for some seductive food, wine and entertainment. So come and TANGO
with us this coming March 16th at 5pm. The price continues to be $85 per person.
Ask anyone who has been a part of this event and they will tell you it is worth the
cost for food, wine and live entertainment.
Lulu Lopez-Calderon
510.794.9900
SUPPORT
OUR SPONSORS
CONTRIBUTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mori Mandis, President
svconcierge@mindspring.com
Chateau Marie Antoinette
www.cmawines.com
Anthony Aguilar, V.P.
Director of Communications
& Membership
svcaemail@yahoo.com
Discover Silicon Valley Magazine
www.explorepublishing.com/
June Suzuki
Director of Administration
june.suzuki@santaclara.org
David Erskine
Director of Finance
derskine@dinahshotel.com
E&O Trading Company
www.eotrading.com
Garden Court Hotel of Palo Alto
www.gardencourt.com
Golden State Gift Basket
www.goldenstategiftbaskets.com
Randy Zechman
Director of Marketing
randyZ@world2do.com
Advisors to the Board
Shozo Kagoshima
Winchester Mystery House
Angela Carrico
Coast Hotel – Santa Cruz
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Shawna Dedrick
Lynn Dyche
Linda Edvenson
Nathan Emmett
David Ybarra
Gus Holweger
Maria Lange
Anna Mariano-Morris
Jeffrey Phillips
Lillian Scoyen
Missy Singer
Victor Solanoy
Donna West
JoMar Labs
www.jomarlabs.com
Royal Coach Tours
www.Royal-Coach.com
Santa Clara CVB
www.santaclara.org
SVCA Membership
San Jose CVB
www.sanjose.org
San Jose Silicon Valley
Chamber of Commerce
www.sjchamber.com/
Silvercreek Sportplex San Jose
www.silvercreeksportsplex.com
The Power of Teamwork - Alain Pinel
Realtors Eileen Rothschild, Marc
Shapiro & Norval Nelson
www.realestate-siliconvalley.com
SVCA Member
$50.00
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FAM event invitations
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Valley Access E-Magazine
Sponsors
$150.00
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FAM events invitation
(Up to 5 attendees)
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Listing on Website
& Valley Access Recognition
Associates
Complimentary
 Valley Access E-Magazine
EDITOR/PUBLISHER
Mori Mandis
svcaconcierge@yahoo.com
Susannah Greenwood (Arts Corner)
www.artsopolis.com
DISCOVER SILICON VALLEY MAGAZINE
christine@explorepublishing.com
Gus Holweger (Insiders' Track)
gusholweger@comcast.net
Marianna Khienkina,
Redevelopment City of San Jose
Marianna.Khienkina@sanjoseca.gov
Donna West (Off the Beaten Path)
Lighthouse Travel & Tours
www.lighthouse-tours.com
SVCA Web-site
www.SiliconValleyConcierge.com
Convention Information Site:
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
and Cultural Facilities
(408) 277-5277
www.sjcc.com/
Santa Clara Convention Center
www.santaclara.org/conventioncenter/cal
endar.cfm
Contact Information & Dues:
Anthony Aguilar
V.P. Communication & Marketing
65 Washington Street #113
Santa Clara, CA 95050
E-Mail: svcaemail@yahoo.com
E-MAIL: SVCONCIERGE@MINDSPRING.COM
DEADLINE TO SUMBIT ARTICLES FOR E-MAGAZINE, IS THE LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH