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SEPTEMBER 2018 “A Hospitality Networking Organization" WWW.SILICONVALLEYCONCIERGE.COM H We believe that “A Hospitality Networking Organization” is beneficial to all of us. The art of creating and maintaining positive relationships is a significant factor in the success of the SVCA and our hospitality partners. We thank you in advance for your consideration in supporting the Silicon Valley Concierge Association and look forward to seeing you at the awards event! THINGS TO DO BAYAREA.COM THURSDAY, SEPT. 6TH “Behind-the-Scenes- Adventure”@the Hammer Theatre September sips: 6 wine/beer tasting events to check out By Lisa Herendeen Live Music on the Terrace Summer is coming to a close, but harvest lies Raffles for Hammer Theatre just ahead. Clearly it’s time for some serious Gift Certificates fun, from a barbera festival to a Gatsby party $100 Visa Gift Card @ 8pm and a Bloody Mary fest. Here are 6 awesome San Jose Photo Booth wine, beer and cocktail events to check out. (Elite Entertainment) Standard Party Rentals Harvest Wine Celebration: 12-5 p.m. Sept. 2. SJSU Spartan Eats More than 35 wineries will host festivities, including barrel samples and vineyard tours plus food, wine, art, crafts and live music at this 36th annual event in the Livermore Valley. $40 in advance; $45 day of at participating wineries. www.lvwine.org Farm to Table Wine Dinner: 6-9 p.m. Sept. 7 and 28. Chaminade Resort & Spa, 1 SILICON VALLEY CONCIERGE ASSOCIATION Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz. This five-course dinner showcases the region’s Summit to Sea wineries as well as its seasonal bounty. Meet and mingle with vintners, farm representatives Follow Us! and fellow food and wine lovers. $86. www.chaminade.com Www.facebook.com/siliconvalleyconciergeassociation Facebook.com/SiliconValleyConciergeAssociation Instagram.com/SiliconValleyConcierge Twitter: @S_V_Concierge Linkedin.com/groups/3127536 VALLEY ACCESS ELECTRONIC MAGAINE/2 VALLEY ACCESS ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE/2 Continued from page – 2 Mountain View Art and Wine Festival: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 8 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 9, Castro Street from El Camino Real to Evelyn Avenue. Check out the booths of 500 artists and craft makers, live music and a Pigskin Party Lounge, plus wine, craft beer and more. mountainview.miramarevents.com Food. & Wine Classic: 4 p.m. Sept. 9, Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga. Sample savory and sweet fare from Bay Area restaurants and enjoy tastings from many of the region’s finest wineries in an event that benefits more than 15,000 students, teachers, artists, and musicians supported by the nonprofit arts center. $250-$375. www.montalvofoodwine.com/ Sausalito Wine Experience: 4-6 p.m. Sept. 30, Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa, 801 Broadway. This wine tasting will feature sips from 12 Napa and Sonoma vineyards, plus small bites from local restaurants. Extend the experience with a Sparkling & Caviar Tasting from 3- 4 p.m. and a Vintners’ Table dinner after the wine tasting. Proceeds benefit the non-profit Sausalito Sister Cities Inc. organization. $55- $195. www.sausalitowineexperience.org Brews on the Bay: 1-5 p.m. Oct. 13. S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien, Pier 45. Enjoy sunshine and bay views, while sipping IPAs, farmhouse ales, session beers and other local craft beer on a World War II ship at this memorable festival produced by the San Francisco Brewers Guild. $49.50-$95. sfbrewersguild.org/events September 15, 2018 VALLEYVALLEY ACCESS ACCESS ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE/5 MAGAZINE/3 Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts Ticket Office: 650-903-6000 | mvcpa.com Contact: Shonda Ranson 650-903-6551 | [email protected] Bay Area South Asian Film Festival Presented by Bay Area South Asian Films (BASAF) in partnership with Enacte Arts Saturday, September 22 at 11 am Sunday, September 23 at 11 am Bay Area South Asian Films (BASAF) in partnership with Enacte Arts, is excited to announce the inaugural edition of Bay Area South Asian Film Festival BASAFF 2018 from Sep 21-23, in cities throughout the Bay Area Silicon Valley. The event will see a fantastic gathering of international filmmakers, Directors, jurors and talent including Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities. It would provide a great platform for networking and discussion as we expect people from different sections of the entertainment industry (Producers, Distributors, filmmakers, Influencers, etc.) to attend. Experience Inspiring cinema from South-Asia alongside Star-studded lineup, Dazzling performances, Provocative panels, Exclusive workshops and Exciting parties that all explores life through a South-Asian lens. Susannah Greenwood Memorial Park, Cupertino, CA Marketing Outreach Coordinator Saturday, October 13, 2018 Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts 650-903-6558 11AM to 6PM [email protected] FREE Admission & parking Partner with MVCPA! @ De Anza College Follow us on Facebook VALLEY ACCESS ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE/4 . Thomas™ and Percy’s™ Halloween Party October 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 You’re in for a treat as America’s favorite No. 1 engine chugs into Roaring Camp alongside his pal Percy for a Halloween Party. Junior engineers are invited to wear their Halloween costumes, pick and decorate a pumpkin. Bring the entire family for a fun-filled day of Thomas™ and Percy-themed ™ activities. SJCC 8th Annual Entertainment includes Thomas & Friends™ storytelling, magician, juggler, bounce house, an Imagination Station™ with Motorsports Show face painting, temporary tattoos, and special Halloween activities. The roundtrip Thomas The Tank Engine™ and Percy™ train excursion travels along the scenic San Lorenzo Valley River San Jose Country Club would like to invite you to the 8th Gorge and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Trains depart Annual Motorsports Show. This event will be held at the from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. Tickets: $25 for guests ages San Jose Country Club located in the beautiful East 2 and up. Foothills of San Jose. San Jose Country Club dedicates this day to motorsport enthusiasts in the San Jose and greater South Bay area. We are devoting the entire facility to this fun event. Car and motorcycle clubs, collectors, and enthusiasts are encouraged to attend with friends and fellow club members. This show is a judged event for classic, vintage, custom, and collectable motorcycles and automobiles. But more importantly, it’s an opportunity for motorsports individuals to have fun and meet people at a beautiful and unique MOONLIGHT TRAIN DINNER PARTY location. October 6 For more information, please visit www.sanjosecountryclub.org/motorsports Treat the family to an evening of fun and relaxation at Roaring Camp’s Moonlight Train Dinner Party. Start with a delicious barbeque steak and chicken dinner followed by a Please note, all participants will required to have a liability leisurely train ride in the moonlight aboard vintage railway cars. waiver on file. Click link for electronic waiver. https://www.smartwaiver.com/v/sjcc/ The steam train stops atop Bear Mountain to a glowing campfire and hot cider. Upon returning to Roaring Camp, dessert, a live band and dancing await you. The Moonlight Train Dinner Party is scheduled for Saturday, October 6. VALLEY ACCESS ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE/5 It’s a joey! = Happy Hollow is pleased to welcome an adorable joey to our zoo. Though we have started seeing this little one peeking out of their mother’s pouch, they won’t be hopping around on their own until late October. Click here to read the full story! Last week for the Backyard Bayou! VALLEY ACCESS ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE/7 California Pacific Airlines to Carlsbad in San Diego’s North County California Pacific Airlines will fly nonstop service between Carlsbad, California, in San Diego’s North County, starting November 1. The start- up carrier is offering twice-daily flights Monday through Friday, and once daily on weekends. Learn more about SJC's newest carrier and book your fare at MyCPair.com. BY Martin Hoellrigl Recently Launched: New York-JFK We appreciate that both Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines responded to Silicon Valley traveler demand by adding more service to this important destination. Choose between a morning or late-evening departure time from SJC to suit your business and leisure travel needs. Alaska Airlines - daily departure at 7:25 a.m. - book Alaskaair.com. MEET - CHEF Martin Hoellrigl – REINVENTING HIMSELF BYhaving the chance to cook and host a 6-Course Garden Feast for people he never met a day before his birthday was his birthday present this year. “Cooking gives a different kind of fulfillment” he added. “I love cooking food from best ingredients. I grow my own produce and forage the rest from organic, local, and trusted sources, this way every meal feels like a special occasion.” At the “Garden Seafood Brunch” on Saturday, September 1st at 11 a.m. in Capitola, he presents a dazzling multi- Rendering of Terminal B’s south end where course extravaganza, which starts off with a European style cold up to six new boarding gates are being built. seafood platter, and includes a creative egg selection, grilled peaches and smoked meats, homegrown tomatoes and a variety of Crepes. There is also a sommelier station for an extra charge. A portion of his proceeds are donated to Jacob’s Heart, an organization that helps children with cancer and their families. Reservations can be made via the San Francisco based Private Event Platform Eat Feastly. Event Link: https://eatfeastly.com/meals/d/191559928/capitola-garden-seafood- brunch-4/?rf= Thursday, September 20, 2018 Third Thursday: Film Night Tabard’s 18th Season In honor of Won Ju Lim’s installation California Dreamin’ (2012), SJMA will screen one of the science fiction films that inspires Lim’s work: the 1982 classic Blade Runner (1 hour, 57 minutes), directed by Ridley Snapshots Scott and starring Harrison Ford.