BJ, Jenn, Jack, and Benjamin
Cole Porter probably never thought that his productions would ever come to symphonic performances. The California Theatre is putting on a series of musicals in concert with the San Jose symphony. The venue is a stately, old theatre replete with vaulted ceilings and marble staircases. As we walked in for the night’s performance, we were … Continue reading Kiss Me Kate
“All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances;” remarked the melancholy Jaques in Shakespeare’s As You Like It. We headed downtown to the San Jose Repertory theatre. This inviting and creative production used three large panels as the backdrop that employed six projectors … Continue reading All the World’s a Stage
The original plan was to head into downtown San Jose for the Jazz festival. We made it up to the gates of the park downtown and stopped in at a fifties-style diner. Of course there is nothing better to get than a chocolate shake at a vintage diner entitled Johnny Rockets. Every Friday night is … Continue reading Date Night