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Cinequest San Jose Film Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 27 - March 9, 2008
Various venues, San Jose 95113
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Description:
The Cinequest San Jose Film Festival, which was started by a group of local filmmakers in order to promote innovation in film and appreciation for the filmic arts, takes place at several venues throughout the city. The schedule usually includes a variety of screenings, guest lecturers, and demonstrations. Famous names who have participated in past festivals include Kevin Spacey, Wes Craven, Peter Fonda, and Gus Van Sant. Most screenings take place at the Camera 3 Cinema. The festival takes place in late February to early March. |
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Metro Fountain Blues Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 10, 2008
San Carlos Plz San Jose State University, San Jose 95192 • 408-924-6262
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Description:
This free blues festival, year after year, brings in some of blues' biggest names – R. L. Burnside, Son Seals, Bo Diddley, and John Coltrane, to name but a few. One of the area's best events and something you won't want to miss. |
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Gilroy Garlic Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
July 2008
7473 Monterey St Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy 95020
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Description:
Gilroy Garlic Festival is now over 20 years old and going stronger than ever. Always held the last full weekend of July, the festival features the great Gilroy Garlic Cook-off, along with wines, arts and crafts, gourmet foods, a beauty pageant, and loads of amazing sights and scents. |
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Cabrillo Music Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
August 2008
307 Church St Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz 95060 • 831-420-5260
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Description:
Since 1963, talented American composers have used the Cabrillo Festival to introduce their new works to the public. This orchestral music celebration takes place in August at several area venues, although most performances are at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Past composers and performers have included Carlos Chavez, Christopher Rouse, Frank Zappa, Kronos Quartet, Phillip Glass, Tania Leon and John Adams. Families can enjoy a free concert designed just for youngsters. |
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Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
August 8 - August 10, 2008
476 Park Ave Cesar Chavez Park, San Jose 95110
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Description:
The San Jose Jazz Festival, which is held downtown every August, is a series of free concerts that usually attracts more than 100,000 people. It is the largest free jazz concert in the world. Most of the festival's best performances take place in Cesar Chavez Park. The festivalgoers are fairly eclectic – as are the magicians who perform – and it tends to get crowded fairly early. The festival is free of charge. |
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