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Where to salute the red, white and blue this weekend
Check out our guide to local Independence Day events, including a free festival in Palo Alto, a parade in East Palo Alto and a fireworks spectacular in Mountain View.
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Stanford Theatre to welcome back classic film fans
Mark your calendars: The downtown Palo Alto movie palace is opening its doors on July 9, over two years since its pandemic-induced closure.
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Heading to Eataly? Buy these 12 must-have products
From dried pastas to fresh fish, Viola Buitoni shares her list of must-have products from the new food hall, which spans three stories.
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Photo Contest winners expose power of creativity
This year's top images in the Peninsula Photo Contest represent a rich mix of subjects, from a curious raccoon to a mother desperate to keep up with a boy.
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Stanford Jazz Festival marks a major milestone
The Stanford Jazz Workshop is commemorating its golden anniversary with more than 30 curated concerts running June 17 through July 30.
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Artist's new works give a glittery new spin on pixels
Kohei Nawa's current show in Palo Alto applys the digital photography process of pixelation onto 3D objects, causing us to view them in a totally new way.
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Get ready for a season of festivals, fireworks and fairs
Many are looking forward to the return of signature summer festivities like Shoreline Ampitheatre's Fourth of July fireworks show and the San Mateo County Fair.
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Fourth of July celebrations return in person to the Peninsula
Events across the Peninsula will be taking place in person this year to mark Independence Day. From concerts to fireworks, there are a variety of ways to enjoy Fourth of July festivities over the course of the holiday weekend. Thursday, 2:53 PM
Palo Alto Art Center kicks off 'RESTART' exhibition with opening reception
The Palo Alto Art Center holds its first juried exhibition in over a decade with art centered around the theme of resilience, hope and renewal. The center celebrates the opening of show, titled "RESTART," with a reception on July 1. Thursday, 3:36 PM
How dancer, designer and author Kelly Schmutte found the secret to saving ballerina feet
When dancer and designer Kelly Schmutte went to put on her first pair of pointe shoes as a young dancer, it wasn't the beautiful experience she'd thought it would be. She remembers thinking, ‘There's got to be a better way.'" Thursday, 9:01 AM
Frost Amphitheater fills summer with diverse performances
Live music fans can look forward to an eclectic lineup this summer at Frost Amphitheater. Stanford Live is teaming up with fellow Bay Area arts organizations for a summer performance series that spans genres and generations. Wednesday, 11:13 AM
An Italian food expert's guide to Eataly Silicon Valley
Spanning 45,000 square feet and housing a rooftop restaurant, Eataly Silicon Valley provides Italian food lovers with a chance to do their grocery shopping, browse specialty foods and enjoy wine, pizza and gelato all in one place. Thursday, June 23, 3:13 PM
Review: Palo Alto Players stage a festive 'Twelfth Night' set in the Jazz Age
The Palo Alto Players are bringing a Shakespearean favorite into the 1920s with a lively production of "Twelfth Night." The show's in-person run closed June 26, but the company has extended its virtual viewing option through July 31. Thursday, 5:28 PM
It's showtime: Stanford Theatre to reopen on July 9
Jazz jubilee: Stanford Jazz Workshop celebrates 50 years
Burlingame's Michelin-starred Rasa reopens as more casual concept Saffron
Events series brings artists to popular nature preserve
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Portraits by renowned photographer Gordon Parks on display at Cantor Arts Center
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