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Page 2 • Friday, August 18, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis City hopes bigger Stanford mall will equal bigger tax bucks City, center in early talks to expand “We need to talk and work with she said. However, he added, “I don’t see that the center to understand what they However preliminary, such talks as growing in square footage by a mall by almost 20 percent need,” said Councilman Bern Bee- are in line with the “Revenue Cre- third.” by Molly Tanenbaum cham. “I don’t expect something to ation and Expense Reduction” City staff, in its July 31 presen- happen overnight.” study session held July 31 by the tation, had targeted a $2 million tanford Shopping Center may company, Simon Property Group, The talks between the city and Si- City Council. Looking out past increase in shopping center tax rev- experience another growth have looked at the possibility of ex- mon Property Group about growing July 2008, two of the major ideas enue, along with $250,000 from the S spurt soon, if Palo Alto of- panding the mall by nearly 20 per- the city’s largest sales-tax revenue discussed at that meeting included hotel. Stanford Shopping Center, ficials pushing for increased sales- cent, which would follow suit with generator are “very, very prelimi- increasing Stanford Shopping Cen- currently at 1.4 million square feet, tax revenue — to the tune of $2.25 other growing area malls such as nary,” said Susan Arpan, the city’s ter’s sales-tax revenues and attract- could expand by another 250,000. million a year — get their way. Valley Fair in San Jose. manager of economic development ing a new hotel to Palo Alto. “It means a great deal for our Early talks between the city and Additions to the shopping center and redevelopment. “I would love to see their sales tax economic health,” said Planning the shopping center’s management could also include a hotel. “Nothing has moved forward yet,” increase by a third,” Beecham said. (continued on page 5 )

SCHOOLS Before school even starts, it’s crunch time for AP students Summer homework includes reading books, writing papers by Alexandria Rocha hen she wasn’t teaching tennis, visiting colleges or W playing with the El Cami- no Youth Symphony this summer, Paula Yoffe was getting ready to take AP English at Palo Alto High School this fall. And this weekend, the incoming senior said, will be crunch time. She Norbert von der GroebenNorbert has already read Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations” and Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man,” but she needs to finish Charlotte Bronte’s “Jane Eyre.” “I told myself I was going to read my 26 pages a day, but with activi- ties and summer camps and travel- Victor ireland (right) coaches Union Football Club boys about on-field communications at the new Stanford-Palo Alto Community Playing Field. ing, I missed some days. I’ve heard, and with my own example, we’re all still trying to finish,” Paula said. two full-sized fields, practicing boy named Alex, before lifting up Since most advanced placement COMMUNITY their kicks and trying to score. one leg of his shorts to reveal his (AP) courses require summer work The 7- to 10-year-old boys and scraped knee. and school starts Monday, AP stu- girls and their instructors were es- But to Union Football Club dents are hurriedly trying to finish New athletic fields score pecially excited about the artificial President and former professional their assignments while their peers turf, which they said beat the real soccer player Gary Ireland — who squeeze the most out of a fast-disap- with young soccer players grass at the Jordan Middle School taught the group of 9- and 10-year- pearing summer. fields any day. old boys Wednesday — the pros of Students in Kay Von Der Berg’s Fake grass gets high fives; “This is some of the best turf artificial turf outweigh the cons. AP English course at Paly have to kids less certain about rubber ‘dirt’ they’ve got,” said Greg Bacchetti, “We always prefer grass if the read three classics and heavily an- a soccer instructor for Union Foot- grass is in good condition,” he notate each one. The assignment is by Molly Tanenbaum ball Club. said. meant to prepare the students for the here’s a near-consensus on don’t have to cut it and it saves oil,” But other kids weren’t sold on But, he added, winter rain can year, in which they will have to read the brand-new playing fields camp mate Xavier chimed in. the rubber bits that come with the turn real grass fields into muddy a poem every night and 18 books, T at El Camino and Page Mill: A week after the Stanford-Palo fake grass, replacing the dirt. lakes, which shuts them down for including “Anna Karenina” by Leo Fake grass is great. Alto Community Playing Fields “They smell bad,” said 8-year- the season. Equipped with night Tolstoy, “Crime and Punishment” by “The ball skips so you can kick opened at El Camino Real and old Nicole. lighting, the new fields will enable Fydor Dostoyevsky, and “Catch 22” it farther!” said one young boy Page Mill Road — which the city “I think it’s grounded-up tires,” kids and adults to play longer and by Joseph Heller. named Ryan at a Union Football is leasing from the university for said 7-year-old Alana. in the rain. No mud, no mess, no “I understand this is the first time Club soccer camp. 51 years at $1 per year — kids in “I’d rather play on grass be- tripping over divots in the grass. they’ve done this type of thing. The “I think it’s better because we bright jerseys sprawled across the cause the turf cut my leg,” said a (continued on page 5) whole point is to do analysis on their (continued on page 5) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, August 18, 2006 • Page 3 
              
  
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teo to San Jose. “We need to debate and decide Soccer fields Aside from the soccer players which one we want to push for,” (continued from page 3) themselves, other field-promoting Goldman said. “We want to be The fields, which are open from 8 Palo Alto residents, such as Dave ready for the next project.” a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week, Goldman, are pleased to see the The Stanford-Palo Alto fields also are the city’s first lighted playing open fields full of kids. still have a few items left on the “To fields. Scores of groups eagerly “I think they’re gorgeous. I can’t Do” list. sought the chance to play before the wait to be driving by and see legions Landers said the city still must fields even opened Aug. 10, accord- of kids playing soccer out there. I find a contractor to run the snack ing to Palo Alto Recreation Coordi- think it’s great,” said Goldman, shop and also plans to install netting nator Jen Landers, who issues field- chair of Got Space, a group that has above the fences to catch high balls use permits. been advocating for the city to add and prevent them from landing on “I’ve been pretty popular lately,” playing fields since 2002. El Camino or Page Mill. she joked. “I’ve had an inch-and- Although the fields are open for But even without those finish- a-half worth of permits sitting on business, Got Space’s work is not ing touches, the soccer fields at El my desk waiting for (the fields) to complete, Goldman said. Instead, Camino and Page Mill are already open.” members of the pro-playing fields filled with smiling, energetic play- Renting the space costs $25 an group are looking forward. ers. hour for youth groups, $30 for non- “This is really the beta test to “We’re happy. We’re paying top profits, $45 for Palo Alto residents show the city how functional artifi- dollar to be here,” Ireland said. “We and $65 for non-residents who wish cial turf and lights can be,” he said. wouldn’t be out here if we weren’t to play soccer, lacrosse or Pop War- Today, the dozen members of Got happy about it.” N ner football. Preference is given to Space will meet to begin talking Staff Writer Molly Tanenbaum Palo Altans, but Landers said she about which field could be next in can be e-mailed mtanenbaum@ has received requests from San Ma- line for improvements. paweekly.com.

AP courses Christine Young, who will also textbook with two corresponding (continued from page 3) take AP English this year, is half writing assignments, read a sepa- way through “Great Expectations” rate fifth book of their choosing, and own and not sit in class and depend and is nearly done with “Jane Eyre.” complete a map project. on the teacher or other students to She started the summer work on the “It’s not a secret. The students are tell them what the literature means,” wrong foot, though, as she almost aware that there is work over the said Von Der Berg, who has taught completed “The Invisible Man” by summer,” said Bungarden, who has the course at Paly for three years. H.G. Wells, rather than the right taught AP History at Paly for three “It’s the ideal time to go slowly.” book by Ellison. She also took eco- years. “Some appear to be excited by In the past, there have been two nomics in summer school and prac- it; some seem less so.” sections of AP English offered at the ticed for the SAT, which dug into her Students who do not complete school. This year, there will be three reading time. their summer homework run the risk periods and nearly 100 students. Von But, she is ready to buckle down of falling severely behind during the Der Berg said most of her former this weekend. school year. students have found the summer “If I really, really pay attention, Bungarden said he will give a quiz reading reasonable. She said about then I can usually finish a book in at the beginning of the year to ensure 30 former students visited her last a couple of hours. But, that’s if I re- the students completed the summer year to talk about the class. ally, really pay attention,” she said. work. The books and other assign- But, this is also the first year no “If you have to underline important ments will then come up later during one has dropped out of AP English quotes and you have to write your the course when they’re relevant to because of the summer assignments. analysis down, it puts an extra min- what the class is studying. Typically, about two to three stu- ute on each page. If we didn’t have “The (summer) books are histori- dents decide not to take the course to do that, I would be able to go cally important. It reduces the read- beforehand. faster.” ing load during the year, and that’s “Many kids can (do the work), Christine had a tough time with the intent. It will hopefully help them but decide they don’t want to work Ellison’s book, saying, “I don’t re- with their studies,” he said. “’Uncle that hard,” Von Der Berg said. “But ally like books with predictable end- Tom’s Cabin’ is not the greatest book of course colleges really like to see ings.” ever written. It’s easier for them to those AP courses on (the students’) Students in Jack Bungarden’s AP read during the summer.” N schedule.” History class at Paly are required to What do you think of summer So far, Paula said she has been able read four books this summer, includ- homework for AP classes? Give to keep up — mostly — although the ing “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” by Harriet your opinion at Town Square at annotating slows her down. Beecher Stowe and “The Jungle” by www.PaloAltoOnline.com. “It’s great practice because during Upton Sinclair. Staff Writer Alexandria Ro- the year we have so much other work Bungarden’s students also have cha can be e-mailed at arocha@ for our other classes,” she said. to read a few chapters in the class’ paweekly.com.

said the mall’s expansion would at Stanford Medical Center, said Stanford mall probably be in following with Bill Phillips, managing director of (continued from page 3) growth from seven years ago. real estate for the Stanford Manage- “When they expand, like other ment Company. Director Steve Emslie. “We depend centers that have done this, they’ll Phillips noted that the hospital a lot on sales-tax revenue.” take up some additional footprint in itself will need to meet new state Approximately one-fifth of the the parking lot and they’ll make up earthquake safety standards soon, city’s $100 million revenue stream the parking by building a parking which may include expansion of the is derived from sales taxes, accord- structure,” he said. medical center. N ing to 2004-05 figures. If the shopping center were to Staff Writer Molly Tanenbaum The location of a new, medium- expand, it would have to coordinate can be e-mailed at mtanenbaum@ sized hotel is uncertain, but Emslie with the “imminent redevelopment” paweekly.com.

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James Edwin Westenberger of Palo Alto, Jim was lifetime member of the Antique Automobile Club of America, CA , went to heaven on August 10, 2006 at age and was also a member of the Lincoln Zephyr Club and he spent many 69. He passed away peacefully at the Washoe happy hours working on his early thirties Lincoln classic automobiles and Medical Center in Reno, NV following cardiac driving them across the country to Lincoln shows which gave him much News Digest arrest and a deep coma suffered in Lake Tahoe pleasure and enjoyment. on August 2, 2006. He was devoted to his family giving them all much love and attention. James Edwin Westenberger was born on Jim always enjoyed telling his grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces Schapelhouman named Menlo fire district chief September 13, 1936 in Hanover, PA to Luke and nephews, and many other children imaginative stories and teaching and Harold Schapelhouman, the recently appointed deputy chief of the and Dorothy Westenberger who are resting at playing games with them. Menlo Park Fire Protection District, will move up to the district’s the Lutheran Church Cemetery in Bellegrove, Survivors include his wife Gretta Elizabeth of Palo Alto; brother David top position on Jan. 1, the district’s board has agreed unanimously. PA. Westenberger and sister Susan Strasser of Williamsburg, VA; His children James Westenberger graduated from are Yvonne Feather, Jeanine Young and her husband Steven of Cupertino A 25-year veteran of the district, Schapelhouman will be the first Stanford University in the class of 1958. He and James Adam Westenberger; Jim's grandchildren are Andrea Britt and chief to be appointed from within the district ranks in 21 years, ac- joined the United States Army in April of 1960. Jim retired as a Major in her husband Jameson of West Linn, OR, Ruby and Skylar Feather, Tyler, cording to board President John Osmer. 1980 Fort Ord, CA. Jim was a veteran of Viet Nam and served in Hawaii, Justine, Ian and Cole Young; and Jim's great grandchildren are Gabriel, Schapelhouman was instrumental in shaping the district’s emer- Thailand, Germany Korea, Maryland and California. Trevor, Zachariah and Liliauna Britt, and Damian and Felicia Feather. gency preparedness and rescue programs. Until he was appointed Following military retirement in 1980 Jim founded the High Energy A memorial service will be held at Peninsula Bible Church at 3505 Battery Corporation of Santa Clara along with Adrian Zolla, PHD. Jim was Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA at 5:00 pm on Thursday, August 24, 2006. deputy chief in April, he headed California Task Force 3 — one of an active member of Peninsula Bible Church and had been a Sunday School Please, in Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Veterans the state’s eight regional urban search and rescue teams and one of Teacher in Palo Alto since 1973. Hospital of Palo Alto, CA 28 federal teams. The task force is administered by the Menlo Park fire district, and PAID OBITUARY was deployed to the World Trade Center after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks; to New Orleans last year to help rescue flood victims; and to many other natural or terrorist disaster sites since it was formed in the 1990s. The board made the appointment at its Aug. 15 meeting. Schapelhouman, 45, will succeed Doug Sporleder, a retired chief TONY AWARD BEST PLAY of the Santa Clara County Fire Department who last August took the Menlo Park district’s top job to help the board choose a perma- nent chief. He grew up in Palo Alto. Except for a nine-month stint as a student firefighter in Los Altos, he has spent his entire career at the Menlo Park district, holding M.Butterfly positions ranging from dispatcher, firefighter and fire investigator to training captain, division chief of special operations and deputy By David Henry Hwang chief.■ Directed by Robert Kelley Baylands sprayed for ‘vicious’ mosquitoes The Santa Clara County Vector Control District sprayed approxi- mately 600 acres of marshland in Palo Alto this week with insecti- “It will move you, it will thrill you… cide to combat the “vicious” salt-marsh mosquito. The area sprayed was centered on the Palo Alto Baylands nature not to be missed and never to be forgotten.” preserve. Without spraying, the mosquitoes would become so nu- merous and bite so frequently that it would disrupt outdoor activity New York Post for weeks, according to district spokeswoman Kriss Costa. “They are vicious biters,” she said. August 23–September 17 The insecticide being used is Altosid ZRG, which is not harmful to humans, birds, fish or other wildlife, according to the district.■ Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts —Bay City News Service Police stakeout nets three car-burglar suspects A brilliant and breathtaking exploration of love and politics, this audaciously A police stakeout at the Fish Market Restaurant in Palo Alto Tuesday night netted three suspects in an auto burglary of a laptop imaginative drama tells the story of a computer. French diplomat’s relationship with a Sgt. Curtis Chan of the department’s Crime Suppression Team was on stakeout in the Fish Market parking lot, 3150 El Camino glamorous Chinese opera star, an elusive Real, because of a series of laptop thefts from rental cars parked at “butterfly” eventually revealed to be a El Camino restaurants. Just after 8 p.m. he observed three men in the lot, two of whom spy—and a man. Sensational music and acted as lookouts while the third smashed a car window and stole dance enhance this spectacularly theatri- a laptop. Chan called for reinforcements and followed the suspects’ vehicle cal revival, as Broadway’s Francis Jue and south on El Camino in the Barron Park neighborhood, according to nationally-acclaimed actor Mark Capri police Agent Dan Ryan. The three men were arrested without inci- dent, and officers found additional stolen property in the car. reprise the award-winning performances Those arrested were identified as Nghia T. Nguyen, 21, of Napa; Aubrey E. Earnest, 23, of Vallejo; and Froilan E. Gonzales, 22, of that electrified the Bay Area. Contains mature American Canyon. They were booked into the Santa Clara County themes, language, and brief nudity. Main Jail in San Jose. Each were charged with three counts of bur- glary and one count of conspiracy, Ryan said. ■ —Palo Alto Weekly staff

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he words “Palo Alto” strut across the wall in audacious graffiti-style letters. Below are painted flowers and birds, Students Nicholas Wright T rolling hills, a peace protestor, a Spanish-language book. complete Expressing yourself in a mural — it sure beats having your art taped up on your parents’ refrigerator. a bold new “I didn’t know I could paint anything. I’m proud of what I mural at worked on,” 15-year-old Sandra Koen says, eyeing the mural out- Top: The new mural has two halves: the “Palo” side was painted by students ages 14 to 18, side the Mitchell Park Youth & Teen Center in Palo Alto. Palo Alto while the 10- to 13-year-olds handled the “Alto” sector. Above: Those involved with the proj- This new addition to the city’s public art collection was de- teen center ect included, from left: Larnie Fox from the Palo Alto Art Center; Kimberly Parker, who su- signed and painted by two summer classes of local students, under pervises teen recreation programs; and students Sandra Koen and Preston Vandivier. the direction of artist Max Allbee. The graffiti and hip-hop-style (continued on next page)

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, August 18, 2006 • Page 7 Lose 15-20 lbs Arts & Entertainment he said. “I’ve seen blue heron in center wall came from Kimberly in 8 Weeks!! Mural city creeks.” Parker, who supervises recreation (continued from previous page) Preston’s own art was previously programs there. The wall had some mural classes, with students ages limited to stenciling designs and old paintings from the 1980s and FREE 10 to 13 and 14 to 18, were offered patterns — he shows off a few on needed a facelift, she said. Consultation through Children’s Fine Arts, a pro- his skateboard — but he has always The area gets plenty of visitors Chip lost 105 pounds • Learn the most gram of the Palo Alto Art Center. enjoyed the style of graffiti artists. because it’s also next to the Mitch- and Leslie lost 20 at powerful secret to Officially sanctioned graffiti in Real artists, not the ones who write ell Park library branch, she noted: Lite for Life. attaining and main- Palo Alto? Well, sort of. The kids “random swear words,” he’s quick “Residents who were walking by taining your ideal used the bright hues and bold ap- to add. when the art was going up would weight proach of many a graffiti artist, but Students worked with Allbee come to check on the progress.” • See what you’re doing they also were asked to choose im- to research images for the mural, The Palo Alto Art Center has held now that defeats your ages that represented their city. sketch a draft, and then divide the mural classes for youth each year efforts Preston Vandivier, 14, who will draft into a grid to help them rep- for some time, said Larnie Fox, • Nutritionist Supervised start at Palo Alto High School in licate it on the wall in pencil. The supervisor of the center’s many painting, done in acrylic paint, took children's art classes. One previous SAVE • All Natural the fall, favors the painted birds and power lines in the mural. about a week out of the two-week group painted an aquarium scene on • No Required Food class, Preston said. the side of a water treatment tank, $ 7 5 Purchases “More wildlife is being forced into the city due to construction,” The idea for a mural on the teen creating a trompe l’oeil effect. OFF ANY PROGRAM* • Private Counseling The new mural cost about $200 *8 week minimum Expires 9/2/2006 in materials, with the fee for the artist covered by students’ tuition in the program, Fox said. A reception two weeks ago marked the official unveiling of the mural, which was covered by a tarp Serving the Peninsula for 28 Years until the students pulled it off with a flourish. PERSONAL WEIGHT LOSS CONSULTING & LITE FOOD MARKET “You heard gasps in the crowd,” Call or book your appointment online! www.lifeforlife.com Fox said, beaming. PALO ALTO 650.323.5483 • LOS ALTOS 650.941.5433 Preston also enjoyed the event, which drew some 40 to 50 people. “That was awesome,” he said. “They had snacks.” ■

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About the cover: The young painters of the new mural chose images that repre- sented Palo Alto to them, such as animals, musical instru- ments and a soccer ball. Pho- tograph by Nicholas Wright.

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Page 8 • Friday, August 18, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment Paul Garber Paul

The San Francisco Mime Troupe’s shows are full of original songs. Here, from left, Keiko Shimosato, Victor Toman, Velina Brown and Lisa Hori-Garcia belt one out.

Nicholas Wright draw a left-wing audience, with radical reputation with 1967’s such subject matter as corporations “L’Amant Militaire,” which sati- taking over the federal government rized the Vietnam War and starred (2001’s “1600 Transylvania Ave- Peter Coyote. nue”) and the U.S.’s drive for oil in But Sullivan says the troupe foreign lands (2002’s “Mr. Smith avoids preaching or taking sides. Fortunately, actors Michael Sullivan and Christian Cagigal (shown mock-feuding in Mitchell Park) have only Goes to Obscuristan”). one scene together in the satire “Godfellas.” Sullivan describes the scene: “I’m threatening him while he’s be- (continued on next page) The troupe had cemented its ing held by a nun. It’s a lot like real life.” about changing the name, but most seem to like it, Sullivan says. Outside the box Plus, he adds, “We’ve got a lot of T-shirts.” No silent mimes here — the San Francisco Mime Troupe In this year’s show, “Godfellas,” noisily takes on current events the troupe takes on religion — the kind of dogma that comes out of by Rebecca Wallace an omniscient “military-industrial ctor Christian Cagigal calls true collective, and members come God complex.” Sullivan plays the his first production with the to feel “this weird ownership,” he Rev. C.B. De Love, a megachurch Fall Group Classes start week of SeptemberMarch 13th 11 ASan Francisco Mime Troupe a says. preacher, while Cagigal portrays a “beautifully heinous experience.” This Saturday, the group brings self-described “possible Judas.” OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, September 9 The show was the 2003 satire its communal, irreverent spirit to The six-member cast also in- & Sept 4-8, M-F, 11:30-1:00 & 5-6:30 “Veronique of the Mounties” (after Palo Alto’s Mitchell Park as part of cludes Sullivan’s wife, Velina the terror alert goes to ultraviolet, the annual summer tour. It’s been Brown, as timid civics teacher An- the United States attacks Canada performing outdoor theater for 47 gela Franklin, who tries to stop De in a search for terrorists), and Ca- years, skewering current events in Love’s quest for domination. gigal was in the chorus. original musical satires. Franklin’s character is intrigu- 405 LYTTON AVE ing because she too starts veering “I was the ensemble,” he said. And, no, it’s not the kind of mime & WAVERLEY “I had seven parts and eight cos- with a silent guy trapped in a glass towards dogma, Sullivan says. As tumes.” box. The troupe members say they the show’s press release puts it: “In Along with the other actors, he use the word “mime” in its classi- her zeal to destroy the opiate of the also worked long hours setting up cal definition, “the exaggeration of masses, will she make a religion and taking down the stage, selling daily life in story and song.” out of her anti-religion?” concessions, and passing the hat “I blame Marcel Marceau,” Mi- Sullivan adds: “We get audi- for audience donations. “It busts chael Gene Sullivan, troupe actor ences to challenge themselves. ... your butt. It’s like labor camp for and head writer, says in an inter- The audience doesn’t know who to actors,” he said. view. “Mime isn’t silent. That’s a support.” Three years later, he’s still with type of mime.” This type of challenge is a major the troupe, hard work and all. It’s a The troupe surveyed audiences goal, Sullivan says. Shows often )NTERNATIONAL3CHOOLOFTHE0ENINSULA (650) 251-8519 • www.istp.org

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The actors seem generally to un- ★ Free Estimates ★ Dragon Productions takes on the complexity of Brecht derstand the presentational nature in smart, political ‘Caucasian Chalk Circle’ of the material, yet at other points Pressure Washing by Kevin Kirby they attempt to carry self-referential All Surfaces third-person narrative as though it Patios • Driveways • Walkways erman-born playwright Ber- makeup. were naturalistic dialogue. In at- tolt Brecht is widely regarded Director tempting to soften Brecht’s inten- Gas one of the most influential Ana-Catrina tionally jarring style, Buchser has Tony Addy’s Pressure Washing European dramatists of the 20th Buchser has created something that is not quite century. He may also be among the obviously at home in either world. 800-546-WASH most confounding. done her (On the other hand, this might ( 9 2 7 4 ) “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” is homework, even composing original have been a canny choice; many au- the latest ambitious offering from music (evocative of simple Russian dience members might find a more the talented people at Dragon Pro- folksongs) for the sung passages in Brechtian approach less palatable.) American Society of Interior Designers ductions. While lighter and perhaps Brecht’s script. Fourteen actors play With all that said, several out- Announces more accessible than many of Bre- 70-odd parts, and, while they clearly standing performances deserve cht’s plays, “Chalk Circle” serves vary widely in their level of experi- mention. Heidi Kobara has a strong as a good example of the challenges ence, there is not the awful sense of singing voice and an air of com- HOUSE TOUR 2006 inherent in his work. unevenness that is found in so much mand that serve her well in her role The story is simple enough. It is community theater. as the storyteller. The ever-inven- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 set in the fictional land of Grusinia In other words, there is nothing tive John Aney is an inescapable 10 AM - 4 PM Tickets: $40 in the southern Caucasus region glaringly wrong with the show (and comic presence as Azdak. Arcadia that straddles Europe and Asia much to be praised). Yet the show Conrad’s Grusha is grounded and (thus “Caucasian”). When the local as a whole feels unsettled, as though wholly sympathetic, though lacking This self-guided tour showcases six architecturally distinctive governor is murdered in a populist it has missed some unseen mark. a sense of vulnerability that might Los Altos Hills homes and features the work of many uprising, his young wife is forced to Which brings us back to Brecht. round out the character nicely. talented ASID California Peninsula Chapter interior designers. flee for her life. Overwhelmed by In Brecht’s view, art was “not a Also noteworthy are Pilar Alva- the task of choosing which gowns mirror held up to reality, but a ham- rez, Elizabeth Finkler (thoroughly Tickets can be purchased online at www.asidcapen.org to take into exile, she inadvertently mer with which to shape it.” His enjoyable as a gung-ho “Ironshirt” or at the following retail locations: leaves behind one tiny thing: her in- work was unapologetically political, corporal), and all four of the chil- fant son, Michael. and his communist sympathies are Rutt Collection, Los Altos Design & Interiors, Los Altos dren in the show. Waterworks, Palo Alto Design & Interiors, Los Gatos Knowing the boy will be killed evident in many of his plays (“Chalk Although “The Caucasian Chalk The Tile Shop, San Jose Flegel’s, Menlo Park by the rebels if found, Grusha — an Circle” among them). Circle” is lighter than many of unwed servant from the governor’s The primary aim of theater was, Brecht’s plays, it is still not an easy Poppleton’s, Monterey household — scoops him up and for Brecht, to incite critical think- show to embrace. Nonetheless, goes in search of a family to take ing and debate, to open the public’s there are enough positive elements him in. When she is unable to find eyes to the socioeconomic forces in Dragon’s production to make it a a safe place for the child, she raises that shaped their lives. So he felt worthwhile theatrical experience. ■ PRECISION TECHNICAL SEWING, INC. him as her own for several years. that many typical aims of theater When peace is finally restored — forging emotional connections WE MAKE FABRIC WORK in the region, the governor’s wife between characters and audience, Custom canvas enhances your summer patio time. comes looking for her son. 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ND Worth a Look 22 ANNUAL PALO ALTO WEEKLY MOONLIGHT Theater RUN & WALK ‘M Butterfly’ FRIDAY, East meets West and man meets woman OCTOBER 6, 2006 (650) 858-7700 — or man — in the play “M Butterfly,” a deconstruction of Puccini’s opera “Madame Register online at 3001 El Camino Real in Palo Alto Butterfly” penned by David Henry Hwang. www.PaloAltoOnline.com www.MikesBikes.com The drama follows a French diplomat with a passion for an alluring Chinese opera star, a star who is revealed to be a man and a spy. It’s taking the stage at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, pre- sented by TheatreWorks. Francis Jue, who played the narrator in TheatreWorks’ “Into the Woods” last year, stars as opera star Song Liling. Preview performances are set for next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with www.ArgoWin.com opening night on Saturday. The show runs through Sept. 17, with performances Tues-

day through Sunday. Tickets are $20-$55. Wilson P. Graham Jr. CELEBRATING OVER 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS Call 650-903-6000 or go to www.theatre- works.org. Art Francis Jue plays opera star Song Liling in TheatreWorks’ “M Sculpture and painting Butterfly,” which opens next week. Sculptor Pola Harrel has a world of influenc- es to guide her: the Poland ness in the States about the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa, native studied in Jerusa- and find financial support for sub-Saharan African lem and has also lived children affected by the crisis. in Tanzania and Peru. This fourth annual show includes work by both Meanwhile, painter David new and established Zimbabwean artists, including M. Baltzer draws on 20 Josiah Manzi, Edward Chiwawa and Fanizani Akuda. years of experience in It’s being held through Sept. 15 in the rotunda of film and video. Mountain View City Hall, 500 Castro St. Exhibition The two artists bring hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. their visions together A reception is scheduled for Sept. 15 from 6 to 8 next Tuesday, when p.m. Go to www.houseofstone.org for more informa- they open a joint tion. exhibition at Gal- lery House at 320 California Ave. in Palo Alto. Harrel’s show is called Music Milgard Vinyl Windows and Patio Doors “My Wom- Four Strings Tango will not only enhance the look of your en,” and Do you dare to dance an afternoon tango, rose in home, they will save you money includes your teeth, the world at your feet? Well, you could sculptures also just sit and listen to a free concert by Four of women Sculptor Pola Harrel displays her sculp- Strings Tango. Low E-2 Glass will insulate better, keep- in stone, tures of women in stone, bronze, clay The 2 p.m. show is in the gardens of Rengstorff bronze, and class at Gallery House. House at 3070 N. Shoreline Blvd. in Mountain View, ing the warmth inside and the cold clay and next to the golf course at Shoreline. Kelley Maul- outside. That means lower energy bills. glass. Baltzer’s “Tools & Toys” shows his works in oil betsch, a cello instructor at the Community School And who wouldn’t love that? painting and encaustic. of Music and Arts in Mountain View, leads the string The exhibit is scheduled to run through Sept. 16, quartet. with a reception planned for Aug. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. Meanwhile, a visual art show is also on display Gallery hours are Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. inside Rengstorff House, including sculpture, pho- and Wednesday through Saturday from 11 to 9. tography and paintings. Call 650-903-6073 or go to Call 650-326-1668 or go to www.galleryhouse2. www.r-house.org for more. com. Jai Uttal To see more of Pola Harrel’s sculptures, check out Ancient, sacred chants from India come to Unity arts editor Rebecca Wallace’s blog. Go to www.Palo- Church Palo Alto on Saturday with a concert by re- AltoOnline.com and click on Ad Libs. You can also cording artist Jai Uttal. His music is in the tradition of ALL US FOR A FREE ESTIMATE OR get A&E updates via email and RSS feed. C Indian devotional singing called kirtan. Vocalist and tabla (drum) player Daniel Paul will VISIT OUR SHOWROOM join Uttal in the concert, which is also expected to House of Stone include call-and-response chanting and storytelling. Sculptures of stone have flown all the way from The concert starts at 8 p.m. at the church at 3391 800 . 430 . 7535 Zimbabwe to be displayed in Mountain View. Middlefield Road. Tickets are $20 in advance and That’s thanks to the House of Stone, an Oakland $25 on the day of the event. Early reservations are Cupertino nonprofit organization that buys sculptures from recommended; go to www.eastwest.com. More in- Zimbabwean artists and brings their work to a global formation about Uttal is at www.jaiuttal.com. 10624 S. De Anza Blvd. marketplace. The group also seeks to raise aware-

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ame seeds and zesty zatar, a sym- wonders of ground meat, pine nuts phony of spices. The pool is held in and bulgur, deep-fried in a thin place by a circle of creamy Leba- falafel coat. You can dip them in nese yogurt, so you can mix or not. creamy tahini sauce that doesn’t Freshly grilled pita bread, cut into overdose on garlic. triangles, is warm and chewy. Under the heading “House Dish- The small-plates section of the es,” sheikh mehsi ($12.50) offers menu is particularly enticing. A up a good-sized baby eggplant cut sampler plate ($10.99) introduces in half lengthwise and stuffed with you to three hot dishes and three minced beef, pine nuts and onions, cold, artfully presented. No offense baked in tomato sauce. It comes to the hummus, baba ghanoush and with rice. tabouleh, but the hot appetizers star For dessert, Turkish coffee in this show. In various fried falafel ($2.25) stays hot in a little metal and baked filo coats, and fillings of pitcher. cheese, mint, spinach and ground The Fayrouz part of Illusions beef, they make you feel you are comes from the name of a legend- eating an exotic food. ary Lebanese diva and the restau- Entrées make you feel very full. rant in Malta where Chef Paul Sar- Each immense dinner starts with kis worked for five years. It also a small chopped salad of romaine means turquoise in Arabic. lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers If Illusions Fayrouz has a loser, I drizzled in lemon. didn’t find it. Only the roasted to- Michael Mullady Michael Lamb couscous ($18.95) offers matoes were disappointing. At this good-sized chunks of tender lamb time of year, they should be at their on a steaming bed of couscous in- peak. ■ fused with tomato sauce. Also there are stewed carrots and potatoes. Contribute your own opinions Server Mina Fahmy sets a full table with appetizers, entrees and a salad at Illusions, where excellent din- Half a boneless chicken ($15.95) on Illusions. Join the conversation ing options abound. sings with lemon and garlic. at TownSquare by going to www. bar and a handy place for large par- The mixed grill ($20.95) tops the PaloAltoOnline.com. Illusions has grandeur ties to the left, a human-size dining price list, with a particularly won- area to the right. Tables are dressed derful version of minced lamb and Illusions 260 S. California Lebanese-Mediterranean fusion flies high at California in white. It feels a little formal, but beef. Lamb cubes also were good. Ave., Palo Alto. 650-321-6445 don’t worry. Business casual and Only the chicken kebabs had got- Hours: Lunch: Tues.-Fri. Avenue’s Illusions jeans — the usual California dress ten a little dry. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner: by Sheila Himmel code — applies. At this point we asked the serv- Tues.-Sun. 5-10 p.m. On a weeknight, the dining room er to recommend one dessert for www.illusionssuperclub.com ometimes a restaurant site and large plates that make a meal. was sparsely populated. What often three people to share, and it was ✔ Reservations ✔ Banquet changes personalities so Have lunch, dinner, or just a snack, happens in those situations is that luscious kenafeh ($5.95), warmed S many times you stop paying outdoors or in. And, service is de- servers and kitchens get lax. There sweet cheese in shredded wheat ✔ Credit cards Catering attention. Ho-hum, another name lightful. isn’t much to do, and they don’t do and honey. for the California Avenue restau- Often, restaurants plunk tables ✔ Lot Parking ✔ Outdoor it. At Illusions, all engines were fir- At lunch, the server was even seating rant and club that was the Edge. on the sidewalk and call it a pa- ing when the restaurant was slow, more personable, and reliable with ✔ Full Bar My editor made me go. tio. Illusions’ breath of fresh air suggestions. Noise level: as well as when it got busier later in Takeout Low Surprise! Illusions Fayrouz Din- is protected from the street, with the evening. Four dolmas ($5.50) melt in your ing & Entertainment is better than murals of Italian vineyards and the While studying the menu you get mouth, not in a pool of grease. Four ✔ Highchairs Bathroom good. Freedom of choice rules cedars of Lebanon dancing up the a dish of olive oil studded with ses- kebbe ($5.95) are lemon-shaped Cleanliness: ✔ Wheelchair Excellent the menu, covering kebabs, lots restaurant’s wall. access of vegetarian dishes, small plates, Inside you’ll notice an attractive ON THE WEB: Hundreds of restaurant reviews at www.PaloAltoOnline.com

NOW SERVING 3131 where patrons can socialize while they serves up generous dishes that are meant Generous with portions, Sue’s serves Following are condensed versions, in alpha- Pizza Sorento, pizza California and pizza grab a few beers and partner them with to be shared. The menu comprehensively southern Indian cuisine that’s rich and betical order, of longer restaurant reviews Parisiene all on excellent sourdough crust. hearty, filling fare. Traditional treats include represents the four ethnic elements of Sin- spicy in a casual atmosphere. Diners are published in the Weekly over the past several Also serves pasta, homemade soup and Shepherd’s Pie, Irish stew and chicken and gapore’s national cuisine: Chinese, Indian, surrounded by paintings by the restau- years. This week’s reviews begin where the salads. No reservations. Local free delivery mushroom pie. It’s impossible not to order Malay-Indonesian and Nonya (Chinese- rant’s owner. Daily lunch buffet 11:30 a.m.- list ended one week ago. available; offers many discount coupons. a plate of fries to pair with a hand-pulled Malay) cooking. Mon.-Thu. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 2:30 p.m; Sun.-Wed. dinner 5-9:30 p.m. Daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed July 12, Guinness. Lunch: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; p.m., 5-9:30 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 Thu.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed December 2001) Dinner: 4:30 to 10 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. p.m., 5-10 p.m., Sat. 5-10:30 p.m., Sun. 5- 29, 1995) Spalti Ristorante, 417 California Ave., St. Michael’s Alley, 806 Emerson St., Monday and Sunday Lunch, 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Reviewed August 28, 1998) Sufi Coffee Shop, 815 W. El Camino Palo Alto (650) 327-9390 Palo Alto (650) 326-2530 3 p.m. Pub is open from 10:30 a.m. to 2 Su Hong Restaurant, 1039 El Camino Road, Mountain View (650) 962-9923 This fine restaurant offers an extensive din- The restaurant offers an appealing combi- a.m. every day. Children are permitted until Real, Menlo Park (650) 323-6852 Offers individually brewed cups of cof- ner menu featuring a broad cross section nation of Mediterranean and Asian-inspired 10 p.m. (Reviewed December 31, 2004) Mandarin and Szechwan dishes, with fee, roasted daily. Also has a selection of classic and unusual dishes. Above-aver- fare. Intriguing starters include roasted red Stacks, 600 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park take-out available. It’s almost always busy, of whole-leaf teas, pastries, and panini. age food, fair pricing, personable service beet tart, five-spice butternut squash won- (650) 838-0066 so reservations are recommended. Lunch: Mon.-Wed. 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thu. 7 a.m.-6:30 and an excellent wine cellar. Mon.-Sat. tons and goat cheese souffle. Generously While the restaurant’s pancakes and Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner: p.m.; Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-10 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-10 p.m.; Sun. 4:30-9 portioned entrees include stuffed chicken waffles were quite good (especially the Sun.-Thu. 4:30-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4:30-10 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. p.m. (Reviewed December 19, 2003) breast, risotto, braised lamb shank and plain Belgian waffle), the egg-and-veg- p.m. (Reviewed April 30, 1999) Sultana, 1149 El Camino Real, Menlo Spice Islands Cafe, The, 210 Hope St., pork tenderloin. Desserts are uniformly etable dishes managed to be both under- Park (650) 322-4343 Mountain View (650) 961-3500 excellent. Well-thought out wine list with and overcooked. Another big hit on the Su Hong To Go, 630 Menlo Ave., Menlo Sultana is a cozy restaurant specializing in The cafe serves a large selection of au- fair prices. Inviting upscale bistro ambi- breakfast table was the bowl of fresh fruit. Park (650) 322-4631 Turkish cuisine. The combo platter of ap- thentic-style dishes from the shores of Sin- ance. Lunch: Tues.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads Take-out and delivery store for the popular petizers is delightful, and the beyti kebab, gapore and Malaysia. Vegetarian dishes Dinner: Tues.-Sat. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Brunch: are available for lunch -- or at breakfast for Chinese restaurant. Mandarin and Szech- lamb kavurma and shrimp guvech are very offered. Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5- Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Reviewed March that matter. 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. (Re- wan dishes. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 good. Chocolate baklava with vanilla ice 9:30 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-10:30 11, 2005) viewed April 1, 2005) p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinner cream is wonderful. Wine list has some p.m.; Sat. 5-10:30 p.m. St. Stephen’s Green , 223 Castro St., Straits Cafe, 3295 El Camino Real, Palo Sun.-Thu. 4-9:30 p.m., Fri.- Sat. 4-10 p.m. unusual and worthwhile Middle East wines. Spot: A Pizza Place, Town and Country Mountain View (650) 964-9151 Alto (650) 494-7168 Sue’s Indian Cuisine, 216 Castro St., (continued on page 15) Village, No. 107, Palo Alto (650) 324- This comfortable pub is a a friendly spot, This stylish outpost of Singaporean cuisine Mountain View (650) 969-1112 Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, August 18, 2006 • Page 13 MEXICAN (continued)

Fiesta Del Mar Too 967-3525 735 Villa Street, Mountain View Open Weeknites to 11pm, Weekends to 12pm Restaurantof the week Palo Alto Sol 328-8840 408 California Ave, Palo Alto Huge menu • Homestyle Recipes

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Fandango Pizza 494-2928 3163 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto AMERICAN FRENCH Live Bluegrass Music www.fandangopizza.com Armadillo Willy’s 941-2922 Chez TJ 964-7466 Pizza My Heart 327-9400 1031 N. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos 938 Villa St., Mountain View 220 University Ave., Palo Alto Range: $5.00-13.00 Tues-Sat Dinners only 5:30-9:00pm “Outrageously good” New French-American fare Range: $1.50-16.50 Hobee’s 856-6124 —Zagat 2003 Pizza Chicago 424-9400 The Best 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Also at Town & Country Village, INDIAN This IS the best pizza in town Palo Alto 327-4111 Dim Sum Cafe Bombay 948-9463 Ramona’s Pizza 322-2181 CAFES in the Bay 4546 El Camino, Los Altos 2313 Birch St., Palo Alto at San Antonio Free Delivery • N.Y. Hand-Spun Pizza Crepes Cafe 473-0506 Lunch, Dinner, Buffets every day Area! 1195 Merril St., Menlo Park Spot A Pizza 324-3131 Corner Oak Grove Ave. Darbar Indian Cuisine 321-6688 107 Town & Country Village 129 Lytton, Downtown Palo Alto Mon-Sat 8am-9pm Voted Best Pizza in Palo Alto Lunch Buffet M-F; Open 7 days Sunday 8am-4pm www.spotpizza.com www.crepescafe.com Janta Indian Restaurant 462-5903 369 Lytton Ave., Downtown Palo Alto POLYNESIAN CHINESE Lunch Buffet M-F; Organic Veggies Trader Vic's 849-9800 Chef Chu’s (650) 948-2696 ITALIAN 4269 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 1067 N. San Antonio Road Try our Sunday á la Carte Brunch! 1700 Embarcadero on the corner of El Camino, Los Altos Oregano’s 941-3600 Lunch Tue-Fri 11:30am - 2pm East, 2002 Zagat: “Gold Standard in 4546 El Camino, Los Altos Brunch Sun 10:30am - 2pm Fresh Chinese Cuisine.” Gourmet Pasta, Pizza. Banquet Rooms Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-10pm; Fri-Sat 5-11pm; Palo Alto Sun 4:30 - 9:30pm 650-856-7700 Jing Jing 328-6885 Spalti Ristorante 327-9390 Lounge open nightly 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto 417 California Ave, Palo Alto www.mings.com Authentic Szechwan, Hunan Exquisite Food • Outdoor Dining SEAFOOD Food To Go, Delivery www.jingjinggourmet.com Trattoria Buon Gusto 328-2778 651 Maloney Lane, Menlo Park Cook’s Seafood 325-0604 Ming’s 856-7700 Sicilian Menu • Family owned 751 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 1700 Embarcadero East, Palo Alto JAPANESE & SUSHI Seafood Dinners from www.mings.com $5.95 to $9.95 Fuki Sushi 494-9383 New Tung Kee Noodle House VEGETARIAN 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 520 Showers Dr., MV in San Antonio Ctr. Open 7 days a Week Voted MV Voice Best ‘01, ‘02, ‘03 & ‘04 Joy Meadow 780-9978 Prices start at $3.75 See Coupon LEBANESE 701 El Camino, Redwood City 947-8888 Enjoy our relaxing garden setting www.joymeadow.com Peking Duck 856-3338 Illusions fayrouz Dining & Entertainment 260 S.California Ave, Palo Alto 2310 El Camino Real, Palo Alto THAI We also deliver. 650-321-6464 Search a complete Lunch: Tue-Fri, Dinner: Tues-Sun listing of local Su Hong—Menlo Park Take out, Banquet facility, Indochine 853-1238 restaurant Dining Phone: 323–6852 Dancing, Live Entertainment, Hookah Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine reviews by location To Go: 322–4631 www.illusionssuperclub.com Grand Opening or type of food on Winner, Palo Alto Weekly “Best Of” 2710 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 8 years in a row! MEXICAN PaloAltoOnline.com Krung Siam 322-5900 Windy’s (Chinese) 325-3188 Fiesta Del Mar 965-9354 423 University Ave., Palo Alto 168 University Ave., Palo Alto 1006 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View King of Krung Siam 960-7077 Award-winning food. Catering/To Go Mexican Cuisine & Cantina 194 Castro St., Mtn. View

Page 14 • Friday, August 18, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Eating Out CELEBRATE ANY OCCASION Bridal, Baby Showers, Birthdays, Graduation, Promotions, etc. (continued from page 13) always seems full. More expensive than taurant offering a broad range of Chinese some local sushi spots, but you can taste dishes. The peppery Szechwan dishes are CATERING Large portions. Mon.-Fri.: Lunch 11 a.m.- the quality- chef Kitamura serves some toned to local tastes. Fried foods (fish rolls, 2:30 p.m.; Dinner 5-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun.: 11 of the freshest and most succulent sushi chicken dishes) are particularly good. Veg- Pre-prepared delicious Tea sandwiches a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed June 30, 2006) around. Lunch: Mon.-Fri., 11:30 a.m.- etarian pot stickers excel. Food is always Sumo Japanese Restaurant, 355 State 2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Sun.-Wed., 5-9 p.m.; fresh and colorful. No desserts. Beer, sake and teas for your own tea party at home. St., Los Altos (650) 941-9898 Thurs.-Sat., 5-9:30 p.m. (Reviewed March and wine only. Casual ambiance. Lunch: This small sushi boat restaurant offers 3, 2006) Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.- We offer more than 100 varieties of fine loose teas from around the world. both cooked and raw sushi. A great place Sushi Ya, 380 University Ave., Palo Alto Sat. 4:30-9 p.m. (Reviewed July 8, 2005) to take kids and those unfamiliar with (650) 322-0330 Tacos Autlense, 260 Moffett Blvd., Make your Sunday relaxing. Enjoy our sushi. Mon.-Thu. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. Tiny restaurant serving mainly sushi, but Mountain View (650) 960-0752 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. also has a small selection of tempura, teri- This small, family-run restaurant serves SUNDAY BRUNCH SPECIAL – $8.50 Sundance Steakhouse, 1921 El Camino yaki chicken and beef, etc. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 up dependable Mexican food. Sun.-Thu.: Gourmet Tea Sandwiches • Scone Real, Palo Alto (650) 321-6798 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon.-Thu. 5:30-9:30 p.m.; 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 8 a.m.- midnight. Sundance offers excellent cuts of beef Fri.-Sat. 6-10 p.m. (Reviewed October 24, 2003) Fine Tea - Hot or Iced prepared in a variety of ways: slow-roasted Sushitomi Japanese Restaurant, 635 Tacqueria La Bamba, 2058 Old Middle- Served Sundays from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm prime rib, grilled steaks, teriyaki-skewered W. Dana Street, Mountain View (650) field Way, Mountain View (650) 965- filet. Seafood is especially good, with 968-3227 2755 salmon and swordfish excelling. Appetiz- A wide array of sushi is the main focus of No-frills to the extreme, Taqueria La ers and desserts are interesting and tasty. this restaurant, with additional offerings of Bamba has no tables; just a counter. Most Portions are large. Broad wine list , full bar, teriyaki and tempura. Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30 people order their food to go. The menu is outstanding selection of dessert wines. 542 Ramona Street, Palo Alto | 328-2877 | www.tea-time.com a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner: Mon-Fri 5:30 p.m.-9:30 a wonderful mixture of Mexican and Salva- Mon-Fri 10:30am-7pm • Sat 11am-7pm • Sun 11pm-5pm Mahogany-paneled walls, masculine de- p.m., Sat-Sun 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. doran dishes, offering a variety of burritos, cor. Excellent service. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. TEA SANDWICHES • ENGLISH CRUMPETS • HOT/ICED TEAS • DESSERTS Susie’s Sushi, 4546 El Camino Real A-4, tacos, tostadas and daily specials. Mon.- 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Thu. 5-10 Los Altos (650) 559-9218 Fri. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5-10:30 p.m.; Sun. 5-9 p.m. This sushi boat restaurant has a large p.m. (Reviewed May 1, 2002) (Reviewed December 10, 2004) sushi menu, but also has a full kitchen that Tai-Pan, 560 Waverley St., Palo Alto Sundeck Restaurant, 3000 Sand Hill serves traditional Japanese cuisine. Menu (650) 329-9168 Road, Menlo Park (650) 854-2119 also features Japanese beers. Mon.-Thu. Hong Kong-style Cantonese cuisine is on A room with a view. There’s a world of 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; the menu here, as well as a selection of civility inside The Sundeck’s dining room, Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. more than 200 wines. Daily 11:30 a.m.- where Silicon Valley movers and shakers Sweet Amy’s, 732 Willow Road, Menlo 2:30 p.m. and 5:30-9:30 p.m. meet to breakfast and lunch. Mon.-Fri. Park (650) 322-9789 Tamarine Restaurant, 546 University 7:30-9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Donuts, deli, coffee, Mexican food and Ave., Palo Alto (650) 325-8500 (Reviewed June 15, 2001) even balloons. Daily 5 a.m.-4 p.m. Locals wishing to sample excellent Viet- Sushi House, 158 Town & Country Vil- Szechwan Cafe, 406 California Ave., Palo namese cuisine should try Tamarine, which lage, Palo Alto (650) 321-3453 Alto (650) 327-1688 (continued on page 17) This small but popular Japanese restau- Szechwan Cafe is a neighborhood res- rant specializes in sushi, but also serves 1st Pizzeria on El Camino Real tempura, beef and chicken teriyaki, salads, udon noodles, etc. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 Japanese Food to Go. Delivery Est. 1947 p.m., 4-8 p.m. ◆ ◆ Sushi Tei, 1036 Castro St., Mountain • Lunch Obento &6.25 • Dinner Obento $9.25 Veal Pasta Seafood View (650) 961-7272 Beef Teriyaki • Vegetable Sushi Offers traditional Japanese favorites such Tempura ALL FOOD AVAILABLE TO GO! as sushi, teriyaki, sashimi and tempura. Salmon Teriyaki • Combo Sushi Seating in and take-out is available. Tues.- Rice & Salad Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; • Sushi Open Late 7 Days a Week Sat.-Sun. 5 p.m. -9:30 p.m. (650)967-5384 Sushi Tomi, 635 W. Dana St., Mountain 650-323-9449 MIYAKE View (650) 968-3227 We accept Visa & Mastercard www.miyake-usa.com Voted Stanford University’s This tiny Japanese restaurant almost Min. Order $20 140 University Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94301 GOLD MEDAL WINNER “BEST PIZZA” 939 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View Between Shoreline and Castro Mon. - Thur.: 11am - Midnight ◆ Friday: 11am - 1:00am Saturday: 11:30am - 1:00am ◆ Sunday: 11:30 - 11:00 GRAND OPENING www.fjlmountainview.com Open 7 days a week 2710 Middlefi eld Road, Palo Alto Ask about business Delivery! Sarma Beyti Kebab 650-853-1238 1100 W. 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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, August 18, 2006 • Page 15 City of Palo Alto Recreation Presents 22ND ANNUAL PALO ALTO WEEKLY MOONLIGHT RUN & WALK FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2006 TIME & PLACE PLEASE NOTE TIMES: 5K walk 7:30pm, 10K run 8:15pm, 5K run 8:45pm. Run night registration 6:30 to 8:00pm at City of Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center, Embarcadero & Geng Roads (just east of the Embarcadero Exit of Highway 101). Parking — go to PaloAltoOnline.com to check for specific park- ing locations. COURSE 5K and 10K loop courses over Palo Alto Baylands levee, through the marsh lands by the light of the Harvest Moon! Course is flat, USAT&F certified (10k run only) on levee and paved roads. Arrowhead Water at all stops. (Course map available at www.PaloAltoOnline.com) REGISTRATIONS & ENTRY FEE Preregistration fee is $20 per entrant (postmarked by September 29, 2006) and includes a long-sleeve t- shirt. Late/run night registration is $25 and includes a shirt only while supplies last. A scantron card must be filled out at race night registration. Family package: Children under 12 run free with a registered adult. A completed entry form for each child must be submitted with Adult registration. A limited number of adult small t-shirts may be available for $10 through preregistration process. Please indicate on form and include $10. No confirmation of mail-in registration available. Registration also available online at www.PaloAltoOnline.com. Refunds will not be issued for no-show registrations (and t-shirts will not be held). TEAMS: Preregistration opportunity for Sports Teams of 10 or more runners; contact Amy at (650) 326-8210 ext. 285. MINORS: 13-18 years of age. If not pre-registered Minors MUST bring signed parental/waiver form (below) on race night to participate. In addition scantron card must be completely filled out at race night registration. DIVISIONS Age divisions: 12 and under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69, and 70 & over with separate divisions for male and female runners in each age group. Race timing provided for 5K and 10K runs only; not 5K walk. COMPUTERIZED RESULTS by A Change of Pace Race results will be posted on the Internet at www.PaloAltoOnline.com 10am on 10/9. Registration forms must be filled out completely and correctly for results to be accurate. Neither Change of Pace nor Palo Alto Weekly are responsible for incorrect results caused by incomplete or incorrect registration forms. AWARDS/PRIZES/ENTERTAINMENT Top three finishers in each division. Prize giveaways and refreshments. DJ, Efren Ayala. Pre-race warmup by Andre Bobo. BENEFICIARY Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund. A holiday-giving fund to benefit Palo Alto area non-profits and charitable organizations. In April 2006, 43 organizations received a total of $220,000. MORE INFORMATION Call (650) 463-4920, (650) 326-8210, email [email protected]. or go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com. For safety reasons, no dogs allowed on course for the 5K and 10K runs. They are welcome on the 5K walk only. No retractable leashes! Please bring your own clean-up bag. Jogging strollers welcome in the 5K walk or at the back of either run. Flashlights/head lights recommended. First aid service and chiropractic evaluations provided by K. Skinner, R.N., D.C. Sports and Spinal Injury Specialist ✂ Register online at www.PaloAltoOnline.com✂ Please make checks payable to : Palo Alto Weekly MOONLIGHT RUN and mail to : Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run, P.O. Box 1610, Palo Alto, CA 94302 ONE ENTRY FORM PER PERSON CHECK ONE ON RACE DAY

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Page 16 • Friday, August 18, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly Eating Out (650) 969-7663 Lic. #785441 (continued from page 15) line Blvd., Woodside (650) 851-1606 justifiably award-winning. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 Since 1975 With a scenic view of skyline, this rustic a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 1901 Old Middlefield Way, #22 serves flavorful, complex and sophisti- restaurant is popular for weddings and (Reviewed June 9, 2006) Mountain View, Ca 94043 cated dishes that utilize native ingredients. other large events, as well as Sunday TK Noodle, 357 Castro Street, Mountain Also features soothing decor, attentive ser- brunch. Sunday brunch, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. View (650) 605-1200 vice and a lively bar. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 Three Seasons Restaurant, 518 Bryant Part of a chain of Bay Area pho restau- ISCOUNT OUPON a.m.-2:30 p.m.; dinner Sun.-Thu. 5-9 p.m.; $400 D C St., Palo Alto (650) 838-0353 rants. Offers chow mein and flour cake Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m.; bar opens at 5 p.m. When done properly, Vietnamese cuisine in addition to a wide selection of noodle WITH INSTALLATION OF COMPLETE NEW ROOF daily (Reviewed December 13, 2002) has an elegance that rivals the great cui- soups. Daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tapioca Express, 740 Villa St., Mountain sines of the world. The intriguing menu To Chau, 853 Villa St., Mountain View View (650) 965-3093 offers exciting flavors and unexpected (650) 961-8069 Trendy pearl tea shop with 150 exotic drink combinations designed to modernize tradi- Located in downtown Mountain View, this choices. Milk teas, fresh juices, smoothies, tional dishes. Dinner Sun.-Thu. 5-10 p.m.; small noodle house offers quick sit-down slushies, and coffee drinks are available at Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m.; weekday lunch 11:30 meals, but most take it to go. Lunch: 11 your command. Taiwanese snacks, such a.m.-2 p.m. (Reviewed March 21, 2003) a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner: 4 p.m.-9 p.m. as peanut butter toast or spicy, crispy Tied House Cafe and Brewery, 954 Villa chicken poppers, are also offered. Mon.- Tofu House, 4127 El Camino Real, Palo Is your St., Mountain View (650) 965-2739 Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight; Alto (650) 424-8805 Comfort-food choices include thick, juicy Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed August Offers tasty Korean dishes such as Bibim- burgers, tortilla soup, and house-made 23, 2002) bop of Jije soup with customizable ingredi- addiction sausages. Another recent highlight was ents. The menu is simple and vegetarian- Taqueria El Grullense J&G, 3636 El Cami- barley-crusted Idaho trout. Of course, the friendly, with meat and seafood is available no Real, Palo Alto (650) 251-9317 beers flow freely at this microbrewery and as well. Mon-Sat 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. hurting This no-frills restaurant serves up tradition- the Tied House brand, Redwood Coast, is al Mexican food. However, deviating from standard offerings, Taqueria El Grullense anyone? also serves “beef head” and other unusual dishes; the salsa verde in noteworthy. Part of a local chain. 8 a.m-11 p.m. Taxi’s, 403 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 322-TAXI Building Taxi’s has thrown together all the classic kitschy elements of a diner. The menu is basic Americana with a twist: burgers, fries, onion rings, chili dogs, tuna melts, as Community well as low-fat alternatives. Great place for kids. Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight; Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed January 5, 1996) With Tea Era, 271 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 969-2899 Tiny shop with some seating offers a solid HE SEQUOIA CENTER helps families recover the selection of pearl tea drinks and other Taiwanese specialty beverages. Tea Era is Tbalance in their lives from the effects of abusing alcohol one of few shops that offers white tapioca pearls, in addition to black. Mon.-Wed. & and other drugs. Our services are offered in a warm and caring Fri.-Sun. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. (Reviewed August 23, 2002) environment by trained staff dedicated to helping individuals Tea Time, 542 Ramona St., Palo Alto gain control over their lives. (650) 328-2877 For the aesthete who can tell an oolong The Sequoia Center is licensed through –Call today 1-800-997-5504 from a Darjeeling with just one whiff, Tea the State of California to deliver: to schedule a free, confi dential Time in Palo Alto is the place to visit. All assessment with one of the teas are offered in a mini pot, a 4- Founded in 1983, we are Medical Detoxifi cation cup pot or a 6-cupper, and a variety of tea • of our Specialists. experts in the field of elder law sandwiches, scones, crumpets and cook- • Outpatient Treatment (Day & Evening) ies round out the menu. Mon.-Fri. 10:30 and estate planning.We have THE a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. given peace of mind to thou- • Residential Treatment noon-4 p.m. (Reviewed May 1, 2002) sands of individuals. sequoia Tenfu Chinese Restaurant, 1352 El • Integrated Behavioral Health CENTER Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 323- Programs /Partial Hospitalization CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT SERVICES 6134 DON’T DELAY www.paloaltohardware.com /Day Treatment 650 Main Street, Redwood City This restaurant specializes in Szechuan, 2660 Solace Place, Suite A, Mountain View Hunan, and Mandarin gourmet food. Mon.- 650.493.8070 875 Alma Street, Palo Alto Thu., Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 800-997-5504 • www.sequoiacenter.com a.m.-10 p.m. Rd., Suite 2 650-327-7222 Thai City, 3691 El Camino Real, Palo Palo Alto, CA 94303 HEALTH • HOPE • RECOVERY Alto (650) 493-0643 Fresh chilis, coconut milk, sour lemon grass and pungent cilantro are flavors that intermingle beautifully in the dishes served at Thai City. Curry and stir-fry specialties. Large, cavernous dining room, families welcome. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 5-10 p.m., Sun. 5-9 p.m. s(Reviewed May Stratford School 1, 2002) Thaiphoon, 543 Emerson St., Palo Alto Preschool and Elementary School (650) 323-7700 Formerly known as The New Bamboo, this restaurant offers freshly prepared Vietnam- in Palo Alto! ese, Chinese, and Thai food. Its coconut- milk soups and curries radiate flavor, while stir-fries, noodles and clear-broth soups, To learn more about Stratford or to schedule a tour, were also quite good. Thaiphoon’s dinner dishes were better than its lunch offerings, please call (650) 493-1151 or email [email protected]. and main courses outshone humdrum appetizers. Try the refreshing coconut juice beverage and delectable coconut desserts. Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Dinner: 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and 5-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs. (Reviewed February 25, 2005) The Boardwalk, 4940 El Camino Real, Los Altos (650) 964-7500 The Boardwalk is a no-frills burger and pizza joint brought to you by the folks who blessed Menlo Park with the like-minded Oasis. The decadent double cheese- burger makes the calories count. Mon.- Thu. 8 a.m.-12:30 a.m.; Fri. 8 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-12:30 a.m. (Reviewed June 12, 1998)

The City Cafe, 550 Showers Drive, #3 San Antonio Center, Mountain View (650) 941-3000 European-style deli, famous sausages. Hot soups, chili, sandwiches, Mediterranean specialties, salads, desserts, coffee and power juice drinks. Mon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. The Mountain Terrace, Hwy. 84 at Sky- www.stratfordschools.com

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, August 18, 2006 • Page 17 A Guide to the Spiritual Community

Los Altos Lutheran Stanford Memorial Church Church University Public Worship ELCA Sunday, August 20, 10:00 a.m. Pastor David K. Bonde The Rev. Joanne Sanders Outreach Pastor Associate Dean for Religious Life Gary Berkland “Jesus and Mary Magdalene: 9:00 am Worship Circles of Spiritual Influence and 10:30 am Education Holy Friendship” Nursery Care Provided Second in a three-part series on Alpha Courses All are “Beyond the Da Vinci Code — welcome. A Woman for All Ages: 650-948-3012 Information: 460 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos 650-723-1762 Mary Magdalene’s Enduring Legacy” www.losaltoslutheran.org http://religiouslife.stanford.edu

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL The Thomas Merton Center CHURCH UCC of Palo Alto 1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto • (650) 856-6662 www.fccpa.org Sunday Worship and Church School at 10:00am Encouraging spiritual development through education, This Sunday: Grace spiritual practice and social action. Celebrate Catholic liturgy with a progressive, lay-led Rev. David Howell, preaching Lutheran community every Sunday at 8:45 a.m. Outdoor Worship in our Courtyard Church St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, September 10: Homecoming Sunday -ELCA- 751 Waverley Street (at Homer), Palo Alto 3149 Waverly St., Palo Alto 650-494-1212 http://www.thomasmerton.org God Is Still Speaking! 8:00 AM - Worship Service ’ 9:30 AM - Worship Service Child Care Available Pastor Matt Smuts Wesley United Methodist Church 470 Cambridge Avenue, Palo Alto (Just two blocks South of Escondido Village) O A L L T A O 11:00 Sunday AM Worship

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Page 18 • Friday, August 18, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly “Two Thumbs way Up.” ® Richard Roeper and Guest Critic, Jay Leno, EBERT & ROEPER “...FALL-DOWN FUNNY. MoviesMovie reviews by Jeanne Aufmuth, Tyler Hanley and Susan Tavernetti THANK YOU, RICKY BOBBY!” NOW PLAYING Richard Roeper, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES OPENINGS The following is a sampling of movies recently reviewed in the Weekly: ✭✭✭ Boynton Beach Club The Descent ✭✭✭ (Guild) Writer/director Susan Seidelman crafts an old-fashioned (Century 16, Century 12) Six feisty females romantic comedy that caters to the 60-plus set with bittersweet style. with a thirst for high-octane adventure Boynton Beach, Florida is an active adult community filled with tackle the unexplored caves of the Caroli- nas, ostensibly going where no woman has frisky seniors in the transitions of life, many of them revolving around gone before. The girls haul belays, ropes, death. Enter the Boynton Beach Bereavement Club, a caring support maglites and personal baggage galore. group for widowed retirees who need to air their grief. In true spelunking style, “Descent” is a claustrophobic journey to an underground Seidelman plays it light and easy while launching her core ensemble. hell, a visceral plunge into madness. When Marilyn (Brenda Vaccaro) and Jack (Len Cariou) have recently lost a rockslide unexpectedly blocks the exit, their longtime partners and are functioning on auto-pilot, unable to the group endeavors to find any way out. cope with the day-to-day tedium of bills, meals, and laundry. But the gals encounter the one thing they didn’t expect: predatory nocturnals with an With the help of kindly club members Harry (perennial ladies’ man unquenchable thirst for blood. Rated: R for Joe Bologna) and Lois (Dyan Cannon sporting a fright mask of a extremely intense violence, language and face-lift), Marilyn and Jack reluctantly jump back into the game. Jack gore. 1 hour, 39 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed — overwhelmed by condolence casseroles — tentatively starts dating Aug. 4, 2006) NOW PLAYING CENTURY THEATRES 3 CENTURY THEATRES CENTURY THEATRES Sorry, No Passes Accepted a widow named Sandy (Sally Kellerman) while Marilyn sets her sights ✭✭ For This Engagement. John Tucker Must Die 1/2 CENTURY 12 DOWNTOWN CENTURY PARK 12 CENTURY PLAZA 10 For Additional Information, on a driver’s license. Lois unexpectedly meets the man of her dreams (Century 20) “Desperate Housewives” hunk SAN MATEO 800-FANDANGO #968 REDWOOD CITY 800-FANDANGO #918 SO. SAN FRANCISCO 800-FANDANGO #935 Call Theaters Or Check Directory. (Michael Nouri of “Flashdance” fame). Or is he? Jesse Metcalfe is John Tucker, a slick player in more ways than one. As the film opens, “Boynton” delivers its message loud and clear: it’s never too late to his three current lovers are as different (and love. Affairs of the heart are neatly packaged with the sticky wickets stereotypical) as one could imagine. Car- of adult relations: lies and games masking insecurities and fears. rie (Arielle Kebbel) is the school’s snobby The reality check of aging Baby Boomers (nary a health or finan- journalist, Heather (singer Ashanti) is an at- titude-driven cheerleader, and Beth (Sophia cial woe in sight!) is mired in a cuddly, well-paced ensemble charm. Bush) is a promiscuous liberal. Naturally, “ Vaccaro, Cariou and Bologna have still got it going on — genuine to all three are unaware that Tucker is dating ONE OF THE SURPRISE the core and frisky to boot. Nouri puts the va-va in sixties voom and the others. Enter new girl Kate (Brittany , Kellerman hasn’t lost a bit of her lean and sultry chic. Snow), a self-described “nobody.” Before long, Tucker’s three lovers realize they’re HITS OF THE SUMMER Despite some clumsy renderings of comic material and a slim-bud- not alone in receiving his affection, and both raucously funny, yet full of heart and soul. get sensibility, there is a gentle and persistent undercurrent of yearning the quartet decides it’s time to take Tucker Here is a wonderfully wise, deliciously subversive and dignity. Sixty is the new forty indeed. down a notch. “Tucker” is strictly for the teen crowd, but the intermittent waves of and smart comedy for anyone craving witty fun are to die for. Rated: PG-13 for Rated: Unrated but should be PG-13 for adult situations and im- sexual content and language. 1 hour, 27 acceptance. A total triumph and one of the ages. 1 hour, 40 minutes. minutes. — T.H. (Reviewed July 28, 2006) BEST FILMS OF THE SUMMER.” Paul Fischer, DARK HORIZONS Little Miss Sunshine ✭✭✭ — Jeanne Aufmuth (Aquarius, Century 20) The Little Miss in question is sunny 7-year-old beauty pag- We want to hear your two cents about current flicks. Post a com- eant hopeful Olive Hoover (Abigail Breslin), ment at TownSquare — go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com. (continued on next page)

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THEATRE ADDRESSES MOVIE TIMES Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View (960-0970) Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. Century Park 12: 557 E. Bayshore Blvd., Redwood City (365-9000) Accepted (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 11:45 a.m.; 2:20, 4:45, 7:20 & 9:40 p.m. Century 12: 11:30 a.m.; 12:30, 1:55, Century 20 Downtown: 825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City (369-3456) 2:50, 4:10, 5:10, 6:25, 7:30, 8:40 & 10:05 p.m. Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) An Inconvenient Truth (PG) ✭✭✭1/2 CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 2, 4:25, 7 & 9:35 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 11:40 a.m. CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto (493-3456) The Ant Bully (PG) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: 11:05 a.m.; 1:15, 3:25 & 5:35 p.m. Barnyard: The Original Party Century 16: 12:05, 2:40, 5:05 & 7:35 p.m. Century 20: 11:25 a.m.; 12:15, 1:40, 2:25, 3:55, Stanford: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto (324-3700) Animals (PG) (Not Reviewed) 4:40, 6:15, 6:55 & 8:25 p.m. Internet address: For show times, plot synopses, trailers and more information Boynton Beach Club Guild: 1:30, 4, 6:30 & 9 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 11 a.m. about films playing, go to Palo Alto Online at http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/ (Not Rated) ✭✭✭ Cars (G) ✭✭1/2 Century 20: 11:25 a.m. The Descent (R) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:55 a.m. & 9:35 p.m. Century 12: 12:10, 2:40, 5:35, 8 & 10:15 p.m. The Devil Wears Prada (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 1:15, 4:10, 6:50 & 9:30 p.m. Century 20: 11:15 a.m.; 1:45, 4:35, 7:15 & 9:50 p.m. “A FUNNY AND TOUCHING TALE. John Tucker Must Die (PG-13) ✭✭1/2 Century 20: 2, 4:15, 7:35 & 9:55 p.m. LYRICAL AND EMOTIONALLY RIGOROUS.” Lady in the Water (PG-13) ✭✭ Century 20: 9:15 p.m. -Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE Little Miss Sunshine (R) ✭✭✭ Century 20: 11:20 a.m.; 12:30, 1:50, 3, 4:20, 5:25, 7, 8, 9:30 & 10:25 p.m. Aquarius: 1:15, 2:30, 3:45, 4:40, 6:15, 7:30, 8:45 & 9:50 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. also at 12:10 p.m. “A RICH HUMAN COMEDY. Material Girls (PG) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 12:30, 3, 5:30, 7:50 & 10:05 p.m. Century 12: 11:35 a.m.; 2, 4:35, 7:10 & 9:55 A FILM THAT IS SERIOUS, JOYFUL, p.m. AND FILLED WITH HEART.” Miami Vice (R) ✭ Century 16: 7:15 & 10:10 p.m. Century 20: 12:55, 3:50, 6:50 & 9:40 p.m. -Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES Monster House (PG) ✭1/2 Century 16: 11 a.m. Century 20: 11:10 a.m.; 1:20, 3:40, 6, 8:10 & 10:15 p.m. “A SERIOUS COMEDY.” The Night Listener (R) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 16: 9:50 p.m. Century 20: 12:25, 2:50, 5, 7:30 & 10:05 p.m. -Stephen Holden, THE NEW YORK TIMES Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Century 16: 12:20, 3:40, 6:55 & 10:25 p.m. Century 12: 12:20, 3:30, 7:20 & 10:30 p.m. Man’s Chest (PG-13) ✭✭ HIGHEST RATING! Pulse (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 11:25 a.m.; 1:35, 3:45, 5:55, 8:05 & 10:15 p.m. Century 20: 11:15 a.m.; 12:20, “REMARKABLE!” 1:25, 2:30, 3:35, 4:50, 5:45, 7:10, 8:15, 9:25 & 10:30 p.m. -Ruthe Stein, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Quinceanera (R) ✭✭1/2 CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 2:40, 5, 7:20 & 9:45 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 12:20 p.m. Scoop (PG-13) ✭✭ Century 16: 2:15, 4:40 & 7:30 p.m. Century 20: 12:05, 2:20, 4:55, 7:25 & 9:45 p.m. “ ” ★★★★! Snakes on a Plane Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 12:45, 1:55, 3:10, 4:20, 5:35, 6:45, 8, 9:15 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: (HIGHEST RATING) (R) (Not Reviewed) -Marshall Fine, STAR MAGAZINE 11:30 a.m.; 12:10, 12:50, 1:30, 1:55, 2:40, 3:20, 4, 4:30, 5:10, 5:50, 6:30, 7, 7:40, 8:20, 9, 9:30 & 10:10 p.m. WINNER Step Up (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 2:30, 4:55, 7:25 & 9:55 p.m. Century 20: 11:35 a.m.; 12:40, 2, 3:05, GRAND JURY PRIZE • DRAMATIC COMPETITION 4:25, 5:30, 7:05, 7:55, 9:35 & 10:20 p.m. AUDIENCE AWARD • DRAMATIC COMPETITION Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Century 16: Noon, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45 & 10:20 p.m. Century 12: 11:45 a.m.; 1:20, 2:30, 3:50, SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL Ricky Bobby (PG-13) ✭✭✭ 5:05, 6:35, 7:05, 9:10 & 10:20 p.m. Trust the Man (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 11:20 a.m.; 1:50, 4:30, 7:10 & 9:20 p.m. Century 20: 11:55 a.m.; 2:35, 5:05, 7:40 & 10 p.m. World Trade Center (PG-13) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 16: 11:10 & 11:15 a.m.; 1:40, 2, 4:15, 4:50, 7, 7:40, 9:25 & 10:30 p.m. Century 12: 11:20 a.m.; noon, 12:45, 2:15, 3, 3:45, 5:15, 6, 6:45, 7:40, 8:15, 9, 9:45 & 10:25 p.m. QUINCEAÑERA ✭✭ You, Me and Dupree (PG-13) Century 20: 7:45 & 10:25 p.m. WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY RICHARD GLATZER AND WASH WESTMORELAND Zoom (PG) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 2:25 & 5 p.m. Century 12: 11:40 a.m.; 12:40, 1:50, 2:55, 4, 5, 7 & 9:15 p.m. WWW.SONYCLASSICS.COM ★ Skip it ★★ Some redeeming qualities ★★★ A good bet ★★★★ Outstanding NOW CINÉARTS@PALO ALTO SQUARE 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto PLAYING! (650) 493-3456 ON THE WEB: The most up-to-date movie listings at www.PaloAltoOnline.com CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORIES OR CALL FOR SHOWTIMES VIEW THE TRAILER AT WWW.QUINCEANERAMOVIE.COM (continued from previous page) academy award® nominee whose cantankerous grandpa (Alan Arkin) Sit Back. Relax. Enjoy The Fright. fernanda montenEgro fernanda torres is coaching her in pageant etiquette and a flashy talent number. Dad Richard (Greg “A SHIMMERING MASTERWORK. Kinnear) struggles to get his motivational speaking career off the ground. Mom Sheryl Profoundly moving. ‘The House of Sand’ succeeds (Toni Collette) flutters over an eccentric magnificently in transporting the viewer to a brood that also includes Sheryl’s brother Frank (Steve Carell), fresh from a suicide place – both geographic and stylistic – they attempt over the loss of his gay lover. All wouldn’t think to venture to on their own.” systems are go when Olive nabs a spot in -Jan Stuart, NEWSDAY the penultimate Little Miss Sunshine com- petition, kick-starting familial frenzy. The ensemble acting is first rate, each and every “★★★★! player coming through with vibrant charac- (Highest rating) terizations that mesh with thespian ease. Rated: R for language and sexual content. VIBRANT AND SWEEPING. 1 hour, 41 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Aug. A compelling family portrait.” 4, 2006) -Thelma Adams, US WEEKLY

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(CineArts) Hummer limos and designer es that color the narrative’s slow and easy and even Dale Earnhardt Jr. asks for his cops that includes Will Jimeno (Michael STANFORD dresses are all the rage at a fashionable charm. Rated: R for language and sexuality. autograph. Things tailspin for Ricky when Pena) and Dominick Pezzulo (Jay Her- Quinceanera in Los Angeles’ Echo Park. 1 hour, 30 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Aug. French driver Jean Girard (Sacha Baron nandez), enter the tower as chaos erupts. THEATRE But not all families can afford fancy trap- 11, 2006) Cohen of “Da Ali G Show”) challenges the McLoughlin and his team are inside when pings to celebrate the fact that their ado- champ. Rated: PG-13 for crude and sexual the tower comes crashing down, trapping The Stanford Theatre is at 221 lescent daughters have become women. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky humor, language, drug references and brief him, Jimeno and Pezzulo. Meanwhile, University Ave. in Palo Alto. Screen- For 14-year-old Magdalena (Emily Rios), Bobby ✭✭✭ comic violence. 1 hour, 45 minutes. — T.H. McLoughlin’s and Jimeno’s respective ings are for Friday through Tuesday. the dream of a posh party is only that — a (Century 16, Century 12) Will Ferrell brings (Reviewed Aug. 4, 2006) wives (Maria Bello as Donna and Maggie Call 650-324-3700 or go to www. dream. Dad Ernesto (Jesus Castanos- his daredevil comedic style to the speed- Gyllenhaal as Allison) suffer their own tor- stanfordtheatre.org. Chima) preaches God’s word at a storefront way for this hilarious send-up of NASCAR World Trade Center ✭✭✭1/2 ments. Although Stone infuses the film with church and prefers to focus on the spiritual and America’s zeal for velocity. Here Farrell (Century 16, Century 12) Nicolas Cage is one too many Hallmark moments, it’s a tow- Safety Last (silent, 1923) aspect of this significant occasion. Ambi- plays Ricky Bobby, a Texas racecar driver perfectly cast as Sgt. John McLoughlin, ering example of important cinema. Rated: Seeking his fortune in the big tions are shattered when Magdalena finds the envy of the racing world. His lifelong a port authority police officer responding PG-13 for intense and emotional content, herself pregnant by her gangling teenage best friend and fellow driver (John C. Reilly when the first plane slams into the World some disturbing images and language. 2 city, a young man begins work- boyfriend. The cast, most relative un- as Cal Naughton Jr.) helps him win, he en- Trade Center’s Tower One on Sept. 11, hours, 5 minutes. — T.H. (Reviewed Aug. ing at a department store, knowns, deliver self-conscious performanc- joys a mansion and gorgeous trophy wife, 2001. McLoughlin, along with a handful of 11, 2006) where he convinces the man- ager to offer $1,000 to anyone who climbs the building as a DAVID ANSEN, publicity stunt. Through several “ “ interesting twists of fate, he SHOUT-OUT-LOUD FUNNY AN ABSOLUTE WINNER. ends up climbing the building ” THERE’S BEEN NO MORE SATISFYING himself. Starring Harold Lloyd. AMERICAN COMEDY THIS YEAR.” Fri. at 7:30 p.m. WITH A TERRIFIC CAST! Thelma Adams, US WEEKLY Love in the Afternoon (1957) An American private CLAUDIARUTHE STEIN, PUIG, detective in Paris is hired to in- ““ASIDE-SPLITTINGLY SUREFIRE CROWD-PLEASER! HILARIOUS. vestigate a notorious American ‘LITTLE MISSWINNING, SUNSHINE’ HILARIOUS IS A NEAR-PERFECT AND HEARTWARMING. COMEDY.”” playboy. When the detective’s daughter takes an interest in the case and warns the play- boy, he is intrigued by her. Star- RUTHE STEIN,CLAUDIA PUIG, ring Gary Cooper and Audrey “#####“ SIDE-SPLITTINGLY HILARIOUS. Hepburn. Sat.-Mon. at 7:30 .A SUREFIRE CROWD-PLEASER! p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 3:30 ‘LITTLE MISSWINNING, SUNSHINE’ HILARIOUS IS A NEAR-PERFECT AND HEARTWARMING. COMEDY.”” p.m.

High Noon (1952) On his wedding day, lawman Will Kane “RAZOR-SHARP HUMOR is prepared to retire and leave . town with his pacifist bride, un- AS AMBITIOUS, HONEST AND til he discovers an old nemesis SUBVERSIVE AS ANY AMERICAN MOVIE is returning and no one else will SINCE ‘ELECTION’.” stand up to him. Starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly. Sat.- Mon. at 5:55 & 9:55 p.m. “ The perfect RICHARD ROEPER AND JAY LENO, GUEST CRITIC, ” Everybody Sing (1938) The date movie “ ”® Mark S. Allen, TWO THUMBS WAY UP. members of the cash-strapped CBS-TV Bellaire family are rescued by the talents of their musical “ ” teenage daughter. Starring Al- Very funny MANOHLA DARGIS, lan Jones and Judy Garland. Jess Cagle, “ACROSS-THE-BOARD TERRIFIC PERFORMANCES.” Tue. at 7:30 p.m. WCBS-TV/PEOPLE MAGAZINE Thoroughbreds Don’t Cry “Smart, sexy and (1937) In the first film featuring ” Mickey Rooney and Judy Gar- sophisticated Amy Plemons, land together, a jockey throws a KBWD-TV (WB) race to help his crooked father, but tries to make amends with the help of an aspiring young “Witty” actress. Tue. at 6 & 9:20 p.m. Jessica Houssian, HARPER’S BAZAAR

Miami Vice ✭ (Century 16, Century 20) “Vice” is a grainy muddle of raw footage and incomprehen- sible narrative that leeches every bit of spirit from its kitschy ‘80s namesake. The plot, as such, is nothing but a string of shady busts A FAMILY ON THE VERGE OF A BREAKDOWN featuring protagonists Sonny Crockett (Co- lin Farrell) and Ricardo Tubbs (Jamie Foxx) gallivanting around Havana and Port-au- Prince investigating dirty cartels while look- ing hipper-than-thou in designer duds, sleek firearms and metrosexual glowers. Rated: R for extreme language and violence. 2 hours, 12 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed July 28, 2006)

The Night Listener ✭✭✭1/2 (Century 16, Century 20) Based on the semi-autobiographical novel by San Francisco’s own Armistead Maupin, this tidy psychological thriller is taut with tension and intrigue. Robin Williams delights as evening radio personality Gabriel Noone, who de- velops an intense phone relationship with a disturbed teen (Rory Culkin as Pete Logand) while enduring his own romantic fall-out. Noone revels in the friendship, enjoying the quick wit of this young and battered soul. When he reluctantly shares details and voice mail messages with ex-lover Jess (Bobby Cannavale), Jess bluntly asserts that the phone voices of Pete and Donna are SEE THE TRAILER AT www.foxsearchlight.com READ ALL OF THE REVIEWS AT www.foxsearchlight.com one and the same. 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San Francisco (650) 742-9200 SHOWTIMES Quinceanera ✭✭1/2 Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, August 18, 2006 • Page 21 GoingsThe best ofOn what’s happening on the Midpeninsula ifornian contemporary artists, including able at the door. Benefits B.O.K. Ranch Art Galleries artists from the U.K. Ongoing display of therapeutic riding program for children CALENDAR LISTINGS “Reflections” Artists will exhibit their work by Andrew Gifford, Judith Cain, and with special needs. Runnymede Sculpture work for the summer show. Multiple Palo Alto artist Kathryn Dunlevie. Through Farm, Runnymede Road, Woodside. Call CALENDAR. works of painting, printmaking, photo- CALENDAR. InformationInformation forfor WeeklyWeekly andand MasterMaster CommunityCommunity CalendarCalendar Aug. 25. Free. Chelsea Art Gallery, 440 366-2265. www.bokranch.com graph, ceramics, sculpture, and jewelry listings must now be submitted online. Please go to www.PaloAltoOnline. Kipling St., Palo Alto. Call 324-4450. listings must now be submitted online. Please go to www.PaloAltoOnline. will be available. Through Aug. 26. Gallery Chanticleer’s Summer Afternoon of Mu- www.chelseaartgallery.com com, click on “Master Community Calendar,” and then click on “Submit 9, 330 Covington Road, Los Altos. Call sic Chanticleer, the men's vocal ensemble com, click on “Master Community Calendar,” and then click on “Submit 948-2961. The Poetic Image The show runs Through based in San Francisco, holds “A Sum- a listing.” Listings are published in the papers on a space-available basis. Sept 10. Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; mer Afternoon of Music” in honor of mu- “Abstractions and Perceptions” Exhibi- Sat., Sun., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Main Gal- sic director Joseph Jennings, to support NEWS. The online form is e-mail editor@paweekly. tion of work by Karl L. Jensen. Through NEWS. The online form is e-mail editor@paweekly. lery, 1018 Main St., Redwood City. the Joseph H. Jennings Fund for Music. Sept. 24. Includes charcoal drawings, ink for Calendar listings only. com; fax (650) 326-3928, Featuring a silent auction and a perfor- for Calendar listings only. com; fax (650) 326-3928, drawings and sprayed acrylic paintings Auditions mance by Chanticleer. Aug. 26, 2-5 p.m. To submit information for Attn: Editor; or mail to that explore the continuum between liter- Cantabile Chorale 2006-2007 Auditions $75. Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Road, possible use elsewhere in Editor, Palo Alto Weekly, al and abstract. Thu.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. Free. possible use elsewhere in Editor, Palo Alto Weekly, Auditioning for all voice parts by appoint- Menlo Park. Call (415) 252-8589. www. 1870 Art Center, 1870 Ralston Ave., Bel- the paper, send it the usual 703 High St., Palo Alto, CA ment. See website or call for information. chanticleer.org the paper, send it the usual 703 High St., Palo Alto, CA mont. Call 261-1086. www.1870artcenter. Aug. 28, 7-10 p.m. First Presbyterian way: 94301. com Church, 1140 Cowper Ave., Palo Alto. Call Classes/Workshops “Paintings” Painted female figures and 424-1410. www.cantabile.org Artist Access 3rd Thursdays through QUESTIONS? If you have questions, call the reception desk at the ephemeral flora and fauna that thinly QUESTIONS? If you have questions, call the reception desk at the El Camino Youth Symphony Auditions Oct., 3:30-6:30 p.m. Artists and photog- Palo Alto Weekly between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. weekdays, (650) camouflage the underlying landscapes of ECYS invites young musicians ages 6-20 raphers have access to the gardens after Palo Alto Weekly between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. weekdays, (650) emotional light and darkness by Lauren to join the music education program for hours. Limited to artists who work with 326-8210. After hours, you may press zero and leave a message in the McIntosh. Through Sept. 30; first Friday the 2006-07 season. Audition applications watercolor, pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels general mailbox. reception Sept. 1, 6-9 p.m. Stellar Som- are being accepted for all levels. Auditions and photography. No oils or acrylics. Pre- erset Gallery, 539 Bryant St., Palo Alto. will take place through Sept. Submit an registration recommended. $15 mem- For complete Calendar listings, go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com www.stellarsomersetgallery.com bers/$20 non-members. Filoli, 86 Cañada For complete Calendar listings, go to www.PaloAltoOnline.com audition application online. Call 327-2611. and click on “Master Community Calendar.” 2 Artists: Photography and Ceramics www.ecys.org Road, Woodside. www.filoli.org Through Aug. 19. Romain ‘Ago’ Agostini San Francisco Choral Artists Auditions Free Piano Class For children ages 4-6 and Kiyoco Michot show fine art photog- Artistic Director Magen Solomon will hold Aug. 28, 2-4 p.m. Class will include piano raphy including desert wildflowers and auditions Aug. 28 or by appointment. For techniques, music theory, singing and decorative/utilitarian ceramic objects. experienced singers. www.sfca.org movement. Call or email sicitsoi@gmail. Hours: Tue., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed.-Sat., 11 Tenor Soloist Audition St. Ann Chapel com to sign up. Melody Academy of Mu- www.PaloAltoOnline.com a.m.-9 p.m. Gallery House Art Gallery, 320 www.PaloAltoOnline.com is seeking a tenor to join the professional sic, 719 Colordo Ave., Palo Alto. Call (408) IfIf it’sit’s usefuluseful andand local,local, it’sit’s onon PaloPalo AltoAlto Online!Online! California Ave., Palo Alto. Call 269-1190. solo quartet that provides service music 203-8636. www.galleryhouse2.com for masses. Prospective singers must be Introduction to Botanical Art Learn tra- Inaugural Exhibition: Julia Parker and able to sight-read and be able to produce ditional botanical art skills such drawing, 22nd Palo Alto Weekly Moonlight Run Dances of Universal Peace Meditative, Thea Schrack Through Aug. 26. Parker's a straight tone. Call to schedule appoint- color mixing and watercolor painting. No & Walk For runners, athletic groups and multicultural circle dances using sacred recent works resemble Nathan Oliveira's ment. Through Sept. 30. St. Ann Chapel, previous experience required. A materi- families. Prize giveaways and refresh- phrases, songs and movement from paintings with shadowy figures diffused 541 Melville Ave., Palo Alto. Call (408) 480- als list will be sent upon registration. Aug. ments. 5K walk begins at 7:30 p.m.; 10k many spiritual traditions. No experience into the background. Schrack's mixed 9730. 18-19, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $150 mem- run begins at 8:15 p.m.; 5K run begins at or partner necessary. Instructions given media photography recalls the works of bers/$180 non-members. Filoli, 86 Ca- 8:45 p.m. Deadline to pre-register is Sept. before each dance. Saturdays, through the 19th Century master painter W. Turner. Benefits ñada Road, Woodside. www.filoli.org 29. See website for details. Oct. 6, 6-10 Sept. 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free; donation Art Mirage Gallery, 435 University Ave., Africa a Continent of Contrasts Photo- Learn Hypnosis Free open. Wed., Aug. 23, p.m. $20 pre-registration before Sept. accepted. Unitarian Universalist Church Palo Alto. www.art-mirage.com graphs will be displayed and prints will be 6:45 p.m. Reservations suggested. Free. 29./$25 day of event. Palo Alto Baylands of Palo Alto, 505 E. Charleston Road, Palo Nature Photography and Art Art exhibit sold to benefit Yosefe elementary school, Palo Alto School of Hypnotherapy, 4149-A Athletic Center, 1900 Geng Road at Em- Alto. Call 368-6121. www.dancesofuni by nature photographer and artist Jeanne located in Mfuwe, Zambia. Through Aug. El Camino Way, Palo Alto. Call 321-6419. barcadero Road, Palo Alto. Call 326-8210. versalpeace.org Gadol. Display will focus on wildlife and 31, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Petes Frame www.pasoh.com www.paloaltoonline.com Vintage Dance Party The Varsity Dance landscapes from northern California, Af- Factory Outlet, 11 Fourth St., San Mateo. Live a Life You Love: An Inspiring Pro- Conflict and Art Free Public Tours Do- Club presents its monthly vintage dance rica and the Arctic. Through Aug. 31. Al- BOK Ranch Art Ramble and Trail Ride gram for People Living with Cancer A 2 cents teach about the exhibition “Con- party, with live music by Paul Price’s So- legro Gallery, 3130 Alpine Road, Portola A day of music and art Sat., Aug. 19, 10 hour monthly meeting that presents ideas, flict and Art.” The works in this exhibition ciety Orchestra; and singer Ann Gibson. Valley. a.m.-4 p.m. BBQ, pony rides and horse- life tools and two one-on-one coaching represent art from Europe, the Americas, Refreshments and dance lesson includ- Summer Exhibition Group exhibition of drawn wagon rides. General admission sessions monthly. Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. Africa, and Asia. Tours Thursdays, 12:15 ed. $15. Aug. 20, 4-6:30 p.m. Palo Alto painting and sculpture by British and Cal- $30/children under 10 free. Tickets avail- 21, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-noon. $125/month. p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 2 p.m. Masonic Center, 461 Florence, Palo Alto. Community Breast Health Project, 390 Free. Cantor Arts Center, 328 Lomita Dr., www.paulpriceorchestra.com Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto. Call (415) Stanford. 454-9610. Gourmet Vegetarian Dinners Mondays, Environment OF NOTE Snake Diseases Portola Valley reptile and 6:30 p.m., $14. Call to reserve by 9:30 Saratoga Gap Loop Sat., Aug. 26, 8:30 exotics veterinarian, Dr. Chris Sanders, will a.m. Lecture each month. Hosted by a.m.-noon. With docents Mary Bernstein discuss this perplexing topic and answer Peninsula Macrobiotic Community. $14. and Barbara Patterson. 6 mile loop hike OF NOTE questions about the care and feeding of First Baptist Church, 305 N California along the Saratoga Gap Trail, crossing snakes. Sponsored by the Bay Area Am- Ave., Palo Alto. Call 599-3320. www.pen Skyline Boulevard, and returning along phibian and Reptile Society. Aug. 25, 8-10 insulamacro.org the Achistaca Trail. Meet at the Caltrans p.m. Free. Cubberly Community Center, Open Mic Night Featuring community tal- vista point on the southeast corner of the 4000 Middlefield Road, Bldg. H, Palo Alto. ent. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to sign up. Thurs- Skyline Blvd and Highway 9 intersection. Call (408) 450-0759. days, through Aug. 31, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Free. Saratoga Gap Open Space Pre- Kepler’s, 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo serve. www.openspace.org Clubs/Meetings Park. www.myspace.com/keplersopen Scenic Aerobic Hike Wed., Aug. 23, 10 Aeronautics/Astronautics Dinner Event mic a.m.-noon. With docents Bernie Larkin Aug. 31, 6:30-9 p.m. American Institute Summer Sings 2006 Sing-alongs held and Stella Yang. 4-5 mile, moderately- of Aeronautics and Astronautics will an- through Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21: A paced aerobic outing. Meet at the Cal- nounce winners of the student essay con- Gilbert and Sullivan Sing-Along. Tickets trans vista point on the southeast corner test: “What steps can be taken to protect $15. Sponsored by Schola Cantorum. of the Skyline Boulevard highway 35 and the earth from a major asteroid impact?” Los Altos United Methodist Church, 655 highway 9 intersection. Free. Saratoga Dinner speakers include U.S. Congress- Magdalena Ave., Los Altos. Call 254-1700. Gap Open Space Preserve. www.open man Mike Honda and NASA Astrobiolo- www.scholacantorum.org space.org gist Dr. David Morrison. Reserve online at www.aiaa-sf.org. AIAA member/sguests Concerts Exhibits $25; non-members $35; K-12 teach- Peninsula Symphonic Band Summer “3 Artists” Paintings by father and ers/students $15. Michael’s Restaurant, Concert Music by Russian composers, son, Gilbert Marosi and Robert Marosi Shoreline Park, Mountain View. works by Tschaikowsky, Stravinsky, Rim- Bustamante. Paintings by Nona Haydon. Library Advisory Commission Meeting sky-Korsakov and others. Sun., Aug. 20, Through Sept. 14. At the Center for Inte- Meeting focus is the draft Library Service 3 p.m. Free. Spangenberg Theater, 780 grated Systems. Free. Stanford Art Spac- Model Analysis and Recommendations Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Call 873- es, 420 Via Palou, Stanford. Call 725- report. Aug. 24, 7 p.m. Free. City Hall 0671. www.geocities.com/amiyada/psb 3622. http://cis.stanford.edu/~marigros Council Chambers, 250 Hamilton Ave., Acrylic and Watercolor Paintings Ex- Collages and coffee Palo Alto. www.cityofpaloalto.org/library Dance hibit by Christine Oliver Through Sept. 4. Paintings and collages by British-born artist Susy Siddens are on Ballroom Dancing Rumba will be taught Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Fire exhibit through Aug. 31 at Canyon Coffee Roastery at 3203 Oak Community Events Fri., Aug. 18, 8 p.m. Lessons for begin- House Gallery, 450 Bryant St., Palo Alto. “Relay for Life” American Cancer Society ning and intermediate levels, no experi- Chinese Painting on the Eve of the Knoll Drive in Redwood City. Siddens, whose work focuses on “Relay For Life” of Palo Alto for 24 hours. ence and no partner necessary. General Communist Revolution Exploring the art “transforming real leaves into organized geometric patterns on Aug. 19-20. Relay For Life is a community dance party 9 p.m.-midnight. Singles and of the 20th-century with Chinese artist paper and wood,” as she says, is also planning to show her work at and fundraising event for American Can- couples welcome. Free refreshments. Zhang Suqi. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; the Plantation Deli Cafe in Menlo Park in November and December. cer Society and includes cancer aware- Casual attire. $7. Cubberley Community Thu. 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.; closed Mondays and ness program, survivor event and candle Center Pavilion, 4000 Middlefield Road, Tuesdays. Through Oct. 29. Cantor Arts The Canyon Coffee exhibit is open daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Go to lighting ceremony. Palo Alto High School Palo Alto. Call 856-9930. www.geocities. Center, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. Call www.paintingsandcollage.com for more. Track, 50 Embarcadero, Palo Alto. Call com/fridaynightdance 723-4177. museum.stanford.edu (408) 688-0108. www.cancer.org

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Conflict and Art Encompassing a spec- ing, transfer, etc. Sponsored by Heritage West musical “Annie Get Your Gun.” By Nike Club Run SF Free 16 week mara- Stroke Prevention.” Meetings are held trum of responses to conflicts of war and Bank. Free. Community School of Music director Jay Manley. Featuring a live or- thon and 1/2 marathon training runs. In- every sixth Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. solitary quests, this exhibition conveys and Arts at Finn Center, 230 San Antonio chestra. $10-24. Thu.-Sun, through Aug. cludes refreshments and Nike shoe trials. Stanford Hospital, North Cafeteria, 300 how artists and makers of ritual objects Circle, Mountain View. Call 917-6800, ext 20, 8 p.m. Smithwick Theatre, 12345 El Sundays, through Oct. 15, 8 a.m. Palo Pasteur Dr., Palo Alto. Call 565-8485. have interpreted the harsh realities of 306. www.arts4all.org Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. www.foothill Alto High School, 50 Embarcadero Road, www.psastroke.org conflict in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Summer Art Show Traditional technique: musicals.com Palo Alto. Call (415) 374-0510. www.nike Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support and Asia. Through Aug. 27. Free. Cantor watercolor on paper and oil on canvas by “Don Juan” Presented by Stanford Sum- marathon.com Group To discuss issues such as: con- Arts Center, Museum Way and Lomita Dr., Jennefer Shpilman and Alexandr Rapo- mer Theater. Moliere’s “Don Juan” in necting with other young women, cop- Stanford. http://museum.stanford.edu port. Through Aug. 27. Sheridan Exhibi- translation by Richard Wilbur. Thu.-Sun., Support Groups ing with aggressive treatments, fertility, Creative Commerce: German Litho- tion Room, 360 Sheridan Ave., Palo Alto. through Aug. 27, 8 p.m.; no performance “Amiguitos” Mother/Child Spanish children, dating, and long term health graphic Labels, 1920-1938 Explores an Call 330-1623. www.designart.com Sun., Aug. 20. Pigott Theater, 551 Serra Playgroup For native Spanish speaking concerns. Free admission. 1st, 3rd and unparalleled time in commercial printing Summer Celebration Presented by the Mall, Stanford. Call 725-5838. http://sum mothers and their children newborn-5 5th Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Community and showcases the lithographic pro- Los Altos art Club. Members of our Club mertheater.stanford.edu years. Meets Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. $10 Breast Health Project, 390 Cambridge cesses of the time. Through Sept. 10. are invited to submit a piece for the ex- “M Butterfly” Presented by Theatre- annual fee Call 964-4677. www.amigui Ave., Palo Alto. Call 326-6686. www. Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.; hibit. Library hours: Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-9 Works. An exploration of love and poli- tos-siliconvalley.org cbhp.org Thu., 7-9 p.m. Free admission. Palo Alto p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. Free. Los Altos tics. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays- Breast Cancer Couples Support Group Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Art Club, 13 San Antonio Road, Los Altos. Fridays, 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 and 8 p.m.; Explores issues that arise for couples Talks/Authors Call 329-2366. www.paacf.org Call 302-4733. Sundays, 2 and 7 p.m., Aug. 23-Sept. 17. dealing with breast cancer. Spouses/ “Compassion in Troubled Times” Read- Exhibit Tours Free docent-led tours dur- The Gallery Shop Continuous exhibits $20-$60. Mountain View Center for the partners of breast cancer patients are ing/signing by authors Russell Targ, au- ing exhibitions of Ideo and Creative Com- of ceramics, glass, jewelry and fiber by Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Moun- welcome to come alone. Facilitated by thor of “The End of Suffering: Fearless merce. Private tours available. Saturdays, American artists. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 tain View. Call 463-1960. www.theatre- Deborah Rosenberg. Free admission. Living in Troubled Times”; Robert Sachs, 2 p.m., through Sept. 10. Palo Alto Art p.m.; Tue.-Thu., 7-10 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m. works.org 2nd and 4th Tuesdays monthly, 6:30-8:30 author of “Buddha at War: Peaceful Center, 1313 Newell Road. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road, “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” By Ber- p.m. Community Breast Health Project, Heart, Courageous Action in Troubled Times” Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. Free. Kepler’s Exhibition by Local Artists Fine Art Palo Alto. 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tage in partnership with South Bay Mod- Health Art Committee for Acquisitions Fund Cantor Arts Center Collection, Lithograph. 1939. el Shipwrights tell the story of maritime Camp Avenidas 2006 Summer Fitness Docent-led tours Thursdays at 12:15 pm heritage from ancient to modern times Academy A week of exercise and person- Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm through a collection of two dozen exqui- al growth for adults age 50 and above. site ship models and related objects. Fri.- All fitness levels welcome. Aug. 21-25, 10 Brown, John Sun., through Sept. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. a.m.-3 p.m. Presented by Avenidas in co- Free admission. Museum of American operation with Peninsula Volunteers. $85 The exhibition and related programs are made Heritage, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Call member/$105 non-member. Little House, possible by the Clumeck Program Fund and the 321-1004. www.moah.org 800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park. Call 289-

John Steuart Curry, John Steuart Curry, Cantor Arts Center Membership. Stretching the Boundaries, Nine Con- 5436. www.avenidas.org temporary Printmakers Through Sept. 28, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Music by Alter Ego On Stage conflict and art Jazz Ensemble. 40 monotypes by Paper “Annie Get Your Gun” Foothill Music Gem Printmakers with assemblage, etch- Theatre presents Irving Berlin's Wild- Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, August 18, 2006 • Page 23 Sports Shorts

ALOHA HONOLULU . . . The Nor- cal Club Water Polo girls team came home from Honolulu with championships in each the 16- under and 18-under divisions of the Hawaiian Invitational recently. The Norcal Women’s open team finished third. The Norcal 16s won all six games it played as Sacred Heart Prep goalkeeper Lindsay Dorst was named tournament MVP. The 16s beat Agoura, 9-1, in the championship final. IN the 18s, Sacred Heart Prep’s Adriana Vogt was named MVP after Nor- cal (7-0) beat Agoura, 8-4, in the finals. Players from Menlo-Ather- ton, Palo Alto, Menlo School and Sacred Heart competed for Nor- cal in the three divisions. Members of the 16s included Hannah Breen, Christy Camp-

bell, Julie Campbell, Laura Child, Michael Mullady Caroline Clark, Emily Dorst, Lindsay Dorst, Kailey Flather, Mary Jane Mordell, Hannah Ste- phens and Katie Zakula. The 18s roster included Vogt, Michelle Beaudreau, Sarah Bohannon, Platform diving and synchronized swimming were the final two events at the FINA Masters World Championships, which ended Thursday. The two Stephanie Bourque, Christie week competition proved wildly successful both for Stanford and the FINA organizing committee. Clark, Lauren Jollymour, Devan Kennifer, Heidi Kucera, Alyssa FINA MASTERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Pastore, Kimi Stephens and Pol- ly Ziegler in addition to KK Clark, Lindsay Dorst, Mordell, and Han- Taking the plunge nah Stephens. The open division was represented by members of After a successful two week run with an international event, Stanford helps to show the 16s and 18s and were joined the San Francisco Bay Area is ready to make another Olympic bid by Melissa Mordell, Katie Mur- by Nathan Kurz ray, Bailey Samuels and Molly experience for the competitors. For nis tournament held at Taube Tennis ers from the top on down — from Smith. fter over 7,300 athletes from those in charge, perhaps the day Center) is only a week.” Jody Smith, the director of Avery 76 countries descended upon couldn’t have come sooner. Added Organizing Committee Aquatics Center, to many of the OF LOCAL NOTE . . . The third A Palo Alto and, during a 15- “I’m kind of used to bringing a Chairwoman and Palo Alto resident 1300 volunteers, events services annual Tony Makjavich Memorial day period, set 161 world records, football game and having it end in Anne Cribbs: “Maybe after we all people and athletics department Golf Tournament, which benefits the FINA Masters World Champi- four hours,” Stanford Senior Asso- get some sleep, we can feel good staff — they all figured into the the Palo Alto Oaks semipro base- onships came to an end on Thurs- ciate Athletic Director Ray Purpur about it. Everyone’s really tired right world’s largest aquatics meet ever. ball team, will be held on Oct. 7 at day with the closing ceremonies. said. “This was a marathon. Even now.” “We are most proud of the fact the Sunol Valley Golf Club begin- The two-plus weeks was a grand the Bank of the West (women’s ten- Their work, and the efforts of oth- (continued on page 28) ning at 1 p.m. Cost is $175, which also includes lunch and dinner. STANFORD FOOTBALL A foursome can enter for $650. For more information, visit www. Ostrander focused on doing paoaks.com, write to paoaks@ hotmail.com, or phone 650-302- 3279 . . . The Palo Alto Knights things Harris’ way Pop Warner team will join Menlo Park and two other local teams Menlo School grads Wilcox-Fogel, Hazlehurst looking for a scrimmage at the Stanford/ for playing time at wide receiver Palo Alto Community Complex in Palo Alto (intersection of Page by Rick Eymer opportunity. Wilcox-Fogel is enter- Mill Road and El Camino Real) tanford football coach Walt ing his third year in the program on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. . . The Harris directed comments while Hazlehurst begins his sec- Bootleg will again be sponsoring S at the end of spring practice ond year. Neither has appeared in the ‘Stanford Boot-Train to Notre about Menlo-Atherton High grad a game yet. Dame,’ when the Cardinal visit T.C. Ostrander that were less than Wilcox-Fogel is ahead of Hazle- South Bend on Oct. 7. The tradi- enthusiastic. hurst on the depth chart and could tion began in 1988 and was oper- Among other things Harris sug- be a regular member of the travel- ated by the Alumni Association. gested that the redshirt junior need- ing team. Hazlehurst would love to The Bootleg took it over in 2002. ed to “buy into the system” and that, join him. Cost is $125 round trip from Chi- perhaps, he wasn’t second on the Ostrander, meanwhile, wants to cago to South Bend. Food and depth chart behind starting quarter- maintain his status as the top back- drink will be available. For more back Trent Edwards as he had been up, an important role at Stanford information, visit http://stanford. the previous two years. over the years (think Chris Lewis scout.com/2/545151.html or e- Four months later Ostrander re- or Joe Borchard in recent years). mail Mike Eubanks at me97@ turned to fall camp with one goal. “It’s definitely a challenge,” he Norbert von der GroebenNorbert thebootleg.com. “I want to show the coaches, es- said. “I dedicated the whole off-sea- pecially coach Harris, that I can run son to it. I try not to think about the his system with no variation,” Os- actual situation. What is more im- trander said. “I can do exactly what portant is to do what (Harris) wants he wants me to do.” me to do. I can change how I play.” TOWN SQUARE Former Menlo School football It’s taken time for the former all- standouts Charlie Hazlehurst and Central Coast Section quarterback Want to talk about the latest game? Start a conversation on Town Square Nate Wilcox-Fogel are also trying to learn his second offensive system at Palo Alto Online (www.paloaltoon- Menlo-Atherton grad T.C. Ostrander, shown here fighting for yardage against to show what they can do as wide since he came to Stanford in the fall line.com) Notre Dame last year, hopes to remain Stanford’s main backup at quarterback. receivers, and both are getting the (continued on page 25) Page 24 • Friday, August 18, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly senior year at M-A, which ended time. That’s not the case at Stan- Football with a Division II CCS football ford. (continued from page 24) Edwards throws four TD crown, Ostrander had to get used “We are competing for the same of 2003. to limited playing time and lack of spot and he’s a good wide receiver,” Ostrander, slowed by hamstring passes in first scrimmage reps during practice. He thinks he’s Hazlehurst said. “He’s ahead of me problems this fall, showed he had been able to make the adjustment. right now but it’s not really competi- Buddy Teevens’ system down in his Moore grabs three TD passes, Bradford has one TD “I try to do everything I can to tive. I root for him to do well.” redshirt freshman year. Of course, reception; Silva records a fumble recovery on defense be prepared well enough,” he said. If nothing else, Hazlehurst made he had a year as a member of the “In practice you can pick up more his father (Charles) happy when he scout team to learn it. tanford quarterback Trent well but there are still a few things football instincts but there’s nothing decided to attend Stanford. Harris’ system has proved more Edwards completed 13 of 15 that we need to clean up,” Moore like playing.” “I have an older brother who went formidable and Ostrander was S passes and threw four touch- said. “The good news is that we Ostrander never crossed paths to Princeton and an older sister who thrown into it just like the rest of down passes during the Cardinal’s still have some time to iron them with either Wilcox-Fogel or Hazle- went to Brown,” Hazlehurst said. the Cardinal roster. first controlled scrimmage of the out before we play for real.” hurst during their prep days but they “Until I was a junior in high school I But he hopes that another year fall on Wednesday. On the fifth series, one that saw were certainly aware of each other. figured I would follow in their foot- of studying will help get him back The offense put together several the offense start from the oppo- Now he’s tossing passes to them steps. I thought about Yale. But then into Harris’ good graces as Stanford productive drives on the day, but nent’s 25-yard line, the defense regularly in practice. I figured if I got accepted to Stan- approaches its season opener at Or- coach Walt Harris was concerned held and forced a missed field “They’ve both made a lot of im- ford I would regret not going and egon on Sept. 2. about inconsistent play. goal. The defense forced a turn- provements and they both have a taking a shot at playing football.” “It’s been a major bonus to have “Offensively there were some over (a fumble chance to do good things this year Hazlehurst was the younger of the another year under my belt,” Os- good things, but we looked a little recovery by and in the future,” Ostrander said. siblings, and the last chance to carry trander said. “There’s less thinking sloppy,” he said. “There are still Mike Silva), “They both had a lot to learn com- on the Stanford legacy —yes, the el- and more reacting.” a lot of areas that we need to get applied pres- ing in but they have made a lot of der Hazlehurst graduated from The While Os- better at. We weren’t concentrating sure to the strides.” Farm — so making the decision was trander’s num- enough so we need to turn it up in quarterback Hazlehurst’s introduction to col- cause for celebration. bers fell off in practice.” on numer- lege football came in the form of That celebration has yet to sub- some areas, Evan Moore caught three of ous occasions Harris’ system and it nearly over- side. he showed im- Edwards’ scoring strikes, finish- and recorded whelmed him. “He never has stopped talking provement in ing with four catches for 84 yards three sacks on “You get a about it,” said Hazlehurst. “I have other areas as overall. Mark Bradford added Trent Edwards Edwards. lot of informa- great parents so it was easy for me Edwards’ back- three catches for 61 yards, includ- “We thought tion thrown at to stay close to them,” he said. “My up last year. He ing a touchdown on the opening our defense played well in the red you,” he said. dad puts up his (tailgate) tent where Charlie Hazlehurst didn’t throw for drive. zone,” Stanford defensive coordi- “It’s tough to we walk by. We’ve been going to as many yards “Evan and Mark did a great nator A.J. Christoff said. get it all down. Stanford games for as long as I can or touchdowns but his efficiency job of running precise routes and The scrimmage drew over 200 It’s especially remember and I know he wanted rating was up and he completed a making some big plays in key situ- fans and spectators to the Elliott tough when you one of his kids to go to Stanford.” better percentage of his passes. ations,” Edwards said. Football Practice Fields, including need to learn a He may even get to celebrate Ha- Ostrander’s final appearance of Anthony Kimble rushed five Bill Walsh and former 49er great Nate Wilcox-Fogel new offense ev- zlehurst’s first collegiate reception 2005 was memorable, even though times for 40 yards and had three Ronnie Lott. ery week with some time this year.■ Stanford lost the game to Notre catches for 62 yards on the day. Today’s practice will be the fi- the scout team. I’d be the wide re- Dame — and its hopes for a bowl Nick Frank added to the mix with nal one open to the public. Times ceiver for whatever team we were bid — in the closing minutes. The a 16-yard run that keyed a scoring are 7:55 a.m. to 10:55 a.m., with playing next. You get a ton of reps STANFORD FOOTBALL Irish qualified for a BCS spot, the drive for the offense. a break in the middle, and again though and you learn how to run Day Opponent Time Sept. 2 at Oregon* 12:30 p.m. Cardinal was left watching the bull- “I thought the offense performed between 4 and 4:45 p.m.■ routes against the starting defense.” dozers come in to start construction During the off-season Hazlehurst Sept. 9 at San Jose St. 3 p.m. on Stanford’s new stadium. In Teevens’ last year, Ostrander idea of what I was walking into took advantage of the down time Sept. 16 vs. Navy 7 p.m. Ostrander completed 11 of 14 was 18-for-29 for 235 yards and a until I actually started doing it. I’ve to study the Stanford way. He said Sept. 23 vs. Washington St.* 2 p.m. passes for 197 yards in his relief ap- touchdown against Oregon. always had confidence in my ability he got to understand the plays bet- Sept. 30 at UCLA* tba pearance against the Irish, throwing In 12 games overall, he has 1,443 but mentally, after the first time we ter and felt more comfortable about Oct. 7 at Notre Dame 11:30 a.m. a touchdown pass (his only one of passing yards with five touch- met as an offense, I knew there was them. Oct. 14 vs. Arizona* 2 p.m. the season) to Matt Traverso with downs. no carryover (from high school). Ev- “Right now I expect to compete Oct. 21 at Arizona St.* tba 1:46 remaining to give Stanford a No one doubts Ostrander’s talent. erything was more complicated and for a spot on the travel team,” he Nov. 4 vs. USC* tba 31-30 lead. Now he wants to show his commit- the game moved faster. I knew I had said. “I have to be realistic.” Nov. 11 at Washington* tba Notre Dame scored with less than ment. to do a lot of improving.” As teammates at Menlo, Hazle- Nov. 18 vs. Oregon St.* 12:30 p.m. a minute to play to pull out the vic- “I was a little naive as a fresh- After throwing for 3,007 yards hurst and Wilcox-Fogel never had to Dec. 2 at Cal* noon tory. man,” Ostrander said. “I had no and 43 touchdowns in an incredible worry about competing for playing *Pac-10 games Anthony is “one pretty cool gal” Castilleja senior is competing in today’s IAAF World Junior Championship pole vault finals in Beijing; former gymnast is in second year of track & field. by Rick Eymer Anthony, a newcomer to the event, Long jumper Sarah Matthew, who f there seemed to be a lot of reached 13-4 at Arcadia in April to will be a freshman at Stanford this activity near the Embarcadero establish herself as one of the best fall, fouled all three of her attempts I around Castilleja School early in the world. She’s already won the and was eliminated from the event. Friday morning, there was no cause Central Coast Section title, the state “I think I made the biggest mis- for alarm. In fact, it may have been title, the Golden West Invitational take of my life,” Matthew said. “I a time for celebration. title and the USA Junior title in just didn’t know I had scratched my first Castilleja senior Tori Anthony has her second season of competition. jump, so I went all out on two and the population of the private school “One pretty cool gal,” Castilleja three and ended up scratching them cheering for her as she competes in spokesperson Teebie Bunn said. too. I didn’t get any marks in.” the pole vault at the IAAF World The gymnast turned pole vaulter Junior Championships at the Cha- (and also a starter for Castilleja’s Pan Pacific Championships girls’ water polo team) qualified oyang Sports Fitness and Leisure The Pan Pacific Swimming second in the preliminaries based Park in Beijing, China. Championships got underway on on fewer misses at 12-11 1/2. Chi- The reason for the early morning Thursday in Victoria, British Co- activity? Anthony was scheduled to na’s Ling Li cleared every height lumbia, Canada. take the first trip down the runaway she attempted on her first attempt to Stanford grads Peter Marshall in finals competition. It was 6 p.m. qualify first. Finland’s Minna Nik- and Randall Bal were scheduled to in Beijing, but 3 a.m. in Palo Alto. kanen was the only other competitor Anthony qualified for one of the to reach 13-1 1/2 on her first try. compete in the 100 back on opening 12 spots in the finals by clearing The finals also include athletes day, while Stanford grad and Olym- 13-1 1/2 (the automatic qualify- from Slovakia, Germany, Austra- pian Tara Kirk competes in the 100 ing mark) on her first attempt on lia, Russia, Italy, France, Japan and breast today. Wednesday. Canada. The championships continue “I am so excited,” Anthony said. 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USA GYMNASTICS Sender among the leaders Stanford gymnasts in good shape entering the final round by Rick Eymer

tanford junior David Sender enters tonight’s final round of S competition at the VISA Unit- ed States Gymnastics Champion- ships resting in fourth place overall with a score of 88.600 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. Stanford grad David Durante is fifth, Stanford junior Sho Nakamo- ri is 13th and Stanford sophomore Bryant Hadden is 14th and after Wednesday night’s first round of action. The Championships help to deter- mine who will represent the United

States in various international com- Gonzalesphoto.com petitions, including the 2008 Olym- Stanford junior David Sender was fourth in all-around competition following Wednesday’s action at the U.S. Gymnastics finals in St. Paul, Minn. pic Games in Peking. There are 14 spots available for porters, my greatest helpers, in get- had. First, I think it’s important to Nakamori and Hadden finished one day and it was pretty cool so I the U.S. Senior team. ting to this point,” Durante said. have an education, and I was lucky fifth and eighth, respectively, at the decided to try the sport and com- Sender helped himself with fabu- “That’s something I’ll remember I was able to do that. But along with Championship qualifying competi- pete,” Nakamori said. “Gymnastics lous routines on the vault and on the rest of my life. But I didn’t want that, just the friends I made and the tion held at the Olympic Training is a really tough sport and it takes a the floor exercise, finishing second to be a burden anymore. I wanted to team atmosphere that college brings. Center in Colorado Springs. lot of work to keep up with it.”■ among the 81 competitors in each move on. College gymnastics was That’s not something you get if you “My dad was a gymnast and he U.S. Gymnastics contributed to event. one of the best experiences I’ve ever don’t go through college.” just decided to take me to the gym this report. Sender opened his vault with a magnificent Yurchenko 2Ω, and also used a double twisting layout on his second vault. NEED A Give Your Sender finished fourth in Febru- ary’s Winter Cup in Las Vegas, an Think TAX event won by Durante for the second Car to straight year. 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I wanted to move ahead, keep training.” to complete both federal and state tax returns Durante credits Stanford coach Thom Glielmi for helping him get ready for the international stage, but said he needed to get away from the college environment for a number *Enrollment in, or completion of, the H&R Block Income Tax Course is neither an offer of reasons. nor guarantee of employment. Enrollment restrictions and course fees may apply. “No matter what, I’ll always think of him as one of my greatest sup- Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, August 18, 2006 • Page 27 Sports Masters (continued from page 24) that the athletes had such a marvel- ous time,” Cribbs said. “We did our job hosting, and we can feel good about that.” The last two days of the tourna- ment were filled with more pomp festivities than actual sporting events. Compadres Restaurant hosted a South of the Border dinner Wednes- day night for all the athletes, follow- ing in the path of several other local eateries that took advantage of the increased clientele to promote their products. “I think a lot of people have ap- preciated the hospitality Palo Alto provided,” Cribbs said. “It was a real community effort.” Thursday included a short closing ceremony with Australia, the 2008 World Masters Championships host, receiving a ceremonial flag. It turned out the recipient of the flag, the Australian consulate gen- eral, had been a competitor in the swimming relays earlier in the week. Such was the nature of the event, which also bore witness to the 61- year-old Cribbs —a Menlo-Ather- ton High grad and Olympic swim- mer — participating in some of the events herself. Michael Mullady But looking ahead, the sheer gran- Stanford Senior Associate Athletic Director Ray Pupur said of the FINA Masters: “It was an incredible event. The amount of international people who deur of the meet exemplified how competed and enjoyed our campus ... we’d love to have it again. To see some of those people compete really makes you want to do something yourself.” crucial Stanford could be in San Francisco’s bid for the 2016 Sum- mer Olympic Games. It should be remembered that Cribbs headed the ultimately un- successful 2012 Bay Area bid four years ago. The United States Olym- pic Committee eventually gave its U.S. bid to New York, which lost out in the competition to London. Cribbs is no longer leading the new campaign; that honor goes to USOC chairman Peter Ueberroth, who elected to run the process through each city’s mayoral office. But given her local ties and man- agement expertise, Cribbs still figures to be an integral part of the local bid committee when San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom announces its final composition in about a month. It doesn’t hurt she was able to pull off the FINA Masters event without a hitch. Stanford will also host the Michael Mullady 2009 Senior Games, featuring 18 John Todd sports. Anne Cribbs said the FINA Masters showed “doing events like this with an international scope is very important for the 2016 (Olympic) bid.” “Doing events like this with an in- ternational scope is very important for the 2016 bid,” she said. “They enjoyed our campus ... we’d love to are all great trial runs for the big have it again. To see some of those prize.” people compete really makes you The U.S. nominee for 2016 will want to do something yourself.” not be finalized until March, which The only question the USOC may means San Francisco, Los Angeles have about Stanford’s utility in any and Chicago still have some fine- bid is its ability to accommodate a tuning to do until then. throng of international spectators. The venue plan for San Francisco “This event was very non specta- is not set in stone, but it is almost tor,” Purpur said. “Our venues are assured Stanford, with arguably the great for that; they’re designed for best aquatics faculties in the nation, collegiate sporting events, not nec- will figure in a prominent way. essarily the Olympics.” “We are working to ensure that The International Olympic Com- we put forth the best bid we can for mittee will name the host city for the Olympic Games,” she said. the Games sometime in 2009. Perhaps Stanford could let this “We started back in the 1980s, past fortnight speak for itself. and we still had a great experi- Stanford Senior Associate Athletic Director Ray Pupur said of the FINA Masters: “It was

“It was an incredible event,” Pur- ence in 2012,” Cribbs said. “If 2016 Norbert von der Groeben pur said. “The amount of interna- works out, great, if not, we’ll move Over 7,300 athletes from 76 countries, during a 15-day period, set 161 world records at the FINA Masters tional people who competed and on to 2020.”■ World Championships, which came to an end on Thursday with the closing ceremonies. Page 28 • Friday, August 18, 2006 • Palo Alto Weekly