Non-traditional sculptor Stephanie Metz has her studio at San Jose's Alameda Artworks collective, and fills it with her fantastic, fun, and sometimes downright weird creations. Working primarily in wool and industrial felt, she states "My artwork grows out of a sense of curiosity, play, and the desi...
Northern California Public Media is pleased to host Independent Lens documentaries with free screenings at Rialto Cinemas. In April, come to a viewing of “Try Harder!” produced and directed by Debbie Lum. At a prestigious San Francisco public high school with a majority Asian American student body,...
Original and reproduced historic buildings make up San Jose's History Park, revealing a fascinating glimpse of Santa Clara Valley’s past. Complete with paved streets, running trolleys, and an old-fashioned ice cream shop, this 14-acre site offers the charm and ambiance of times gone by. Nonprofit Hi...
After working for more than 45 years as a photojournalist, Jeff Kan Lee still finds joy in documenting and giving back to the community in his retirement. From hobbyist to pr of essional, photographers strive to create images that reveal something about the world we all share. Whether capturing beau...
Young artists Tobias and Sharay are part of the Fuego Youth Leadership Program at The Crucible in Oakland. After being mentored by adult artists, Fuego youth leaders instruct their peers in industrial arts like welding and glass flameworking. With an emphasis on creativity, self-expression and safet...
The San Francisco Chapter of the Swedish Women's Educational Association holds a festive Christmas Fair every year, this season in Palo Alto. It is the place to find all things Swedish: from crafts, to decorations, to food and music. A highpoint is the traditional Sankta Lucia procession of youth in...
A Bay Area treasure since the Sixties, TrainTown brings the art of model railroading to a new level. Passengers on this scaled-down train take a 30-minute journey through tunnels and across bridges to visit a miniature town. All have been carefully designed to delight the senses and spark the imagin...
With a name that means "Tribute," Parangal Dance Company’s mission is to honor Philippine heritage by preserving and promoting ethnic attire, music, and dance through research, workshops, and performances. They serve as a bridge connecting Filipino Americans to their roots to give them a sense of pr...
The mission of Los Altos Youth Theatre is to provide an opportunity for young artists to collaborate with professional artists in rehearsing both plays and musicals.
Ensamble Folclórico Colibrí is a Mexican folklore dance group with a mission to promote the pride of identifying as an LGBTQ+ Latinx through the art of Mexican Folklórico dance.