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rebuffed by the City of Palo Alto. Stern Maritime Center, a group learn about the history of the now- PALO ALTO “The submittal was high on enthusi- formed to restore the vessel-shaped closed Palo Alto yacht harbor. (The asm, but low on facts,” said Bill base, submitted the proposal in April. scouts are now sailing out of the Port Fellman, the city’s real estate manager. Murray, a skipper with the scouts, of Redwood City.) Sea Scouts sinking? Most importantly, the group does- said fund-raising was caught in a The funds to restore the building n’t give a solid plan for raising “Catch-22” because donors only would come from “our membership Application to restore former base falls short, money, Fellman said. want to give once the group has the (who also provide free labor)” and according to city administrators “They’ve had promises of dona- right to the building, which over- grants from foundations corporations by Bill D’Agostino tions and raised very little funding,” looks the San Francisco Bay. and governments, Murray wrote. he said. “It leads you to be suspect “It’s difficult to ask for money The city estimates the cost to be or more than 40 years, young Sea Scout leaders and alumni to that they have the wherewithal to when you don’t have an application $750,000 to $1 million, but Murray boys and girls learned the com- restore the group’s former base on finish it.” completed or a lease issued,” thinks it can be done for $250,000 F plex skills for nautical life at the Embarcadero Road — turning the The Sea Scout leaders had original- Murray said. since some work and materials will Sea Scout base in Palo Alto. ramshackle and vacant building ly missed the city’s initial deadline In the proposal, Murray wrote that be donated pro bono. But apparently, they should have into a maritime museum, public for submitting their proposal in he hopes to renovate the base for the City administrators are now asking been taught proposal writing as well. meeting hall and organization January, but got an extension. Kevin scouts’ monthly meetings, while the group to resubmit its application A hand-written application from headquarters — was recently Murray, the president of the Lucie opening a museum for the public to (continued on page 5)

BUSINESS Sony’s answer to the Apple Store New outlet at Stanford mall promotes digital lifestyle by Alex Doniach ardwood floors, a crackling remote-controlled fireplace and H 61-inch Plasma flat-screen tel- evision makes for a cushy mock fam- ily room in the Sony Style Concept Store, which opened at the Stanford Shopping Center earlier this month. The upscale floor plan, where Wired Magazine meets IKEA, lets you imagine what Sony’s latest gadg- ets will actually look like in your home. The sound room’s dark wood paneling and velvety cushions make for comfortable viewing on the latest Sony LCD and Plasma televisions. Norbert von der GroebenNorbert Soft lighting and old movie posters also work to offset displays of Sony digital cameras, MP3 players mount- ed in glass cases, and the newest water-cooled desktops. Forget Circuit City and Best Buy, Sony’s arrival solidifies the latest trend in electronics retail: high-end electronic boutiques that let buyers Self expression takes a back seat in Palo Alto High School’s summer school art class, where a student (above) practices basic sketching skills. sample the gadgets in comfortable, well-staffed settings. Following in the footsteps of Apple Computer’s high-end showroom that Not your father’s art class opened in Palo Alto three years ago, Sony is hoping to transform the elec- Teachers no longer stress ‘doing your own thing’ tronics shopper’s experience. by Alexandria Rocha “Our major goal is to provide a strong, interactive environment,” said hile yesteryear’s art essays on the project at hand. district-mandated standards to John Robinson, a retired art Dennis Syracuse, vice president of classes focused primarily “Teachers of art now are more teach art: artistic perception, cre- director now teaching a summer Sony Style Retail. “Going in should W on the creation of objets aware of the cognitive processes, ative expression, historical and school course, agreed with be fun, it shouldn’t drain you. And d’art, today’s offerings are less not just the hand movements,” cultural context, aesthetic valuing Larrick’s assessment. “It was when you leave, we hope you love about doing and more about said Patty Larrick, the art educa- and connections, relationships and more about ‘do your own thing’ the product you bought.” thinking — by way of a whole lot tion director for the Palo Alto applications. Each standard comes and self expression, an aspect that Along with the Apple Store, the more studying. Unified School District. with a set of sub-standards that permeated into every area of our new Sony outlet also solidifies Palo Because of a change in the way “You’ve got to give students a students are required to learn. lives — and it was reflected in the Alto’s reputation as a cutting-edge, art is taught, teachers have the context in which to work. You This type of structure is only a classroom,” he said. high-tech haven. From start-ups to new task of blending book reading want kids to stop saying, ‘I like it,’ few years old. “In the old days, we “There was a frustration search engines, the city has proved with the excitement of creating. ‘It’s really cool.’ You want kids to were inventing our own curricu- because I knew that the funda- itself a hotbed for technology and a Before picking up any materials be more able to judge what they’re lums,” Larrick said, adding stu- mental skills needed to be there,” prime location for the latest in elec- from the supply cabinet, art stu- seeing,” she said. dents were lucky to get teachers said Robinson, who taught at the tronics retail, Syracuse said. dents see slides, read books and To achieve that goal, Palo Alto who actually knew what they Palo Alto school district for more “Stanford Shopping Center was an articles, visit galleries and write instructors utilize five state- and were doing. (continued on page 5) (continued on page 5)

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Page 3 Upfront

CONNIE LEE SCRIMA 703 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94302 (650) 326-8210 Connie Lee Scrima peacefully passed away Thursday, July 1, 2004, with her PUBLISHER family by her side. She is survived by her husband George Scrima, son Matt William S. Johnson Scrima, daughter Emily Jacobson, and son-in-law Tim Jacobson, as well as EDITORIAL Jay Thorwaldson, Editor her mother Violet Trihub, brother Forrest Trihub, and sisters Sally Perkins Marc Burkhardt, Managing Editor and Peggy Pitkin. She was born in Minot, North Dakota, but spent most of Jennifer Aquino, Associate Editor Allen Clapp, Carol Blitzer, Assistant Editors ReaderWireReader comments via e-mail, voice mail and U.S. mail her married life in California. Her talent as an artist brought consistent joy Keith Peters, Sports Editor throughout her 59 years. She owned her multimedia company, Epiphanies, Rick Eymer, Assistant Sports Editor with her daughter, and successfully continues to sell her bold acrylic Robyn Israel, Arts & Entertainment Editor Swap a success Cordell should speak up Don Kazak, Jocelyn Dong, Senior Staff Writers paintings and oversized gourd pears nationwide. She had a long life with Bill D’Agostino, Alexandria Rocha, Staff Writers I want to thank City Council mem- I believe it is vital for public officials cancer, but a quick battle. She will be missed by her many admirers, but her Norbert von der Groeben, Chief Photographer bers for making the right decision to — elected, appointed and employed Nicholas Wright, Staff Photographer approve the Hays-Rinconada land — to be open and honest with the art will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come. Family and friends Tyler Hanley, Assistant to the Editor & Online are welcomed to spend a moment Saturday, July 17, anytime between 10 and Editor swap. Shame on that handful of “torte media as part of their responsibility in noon at the Clos Du Loc neighborhood park to celebrate Connie’s life and art. Sue Dremann, Staff Writer, Special Sections terrorists” who tried to scare the coun- serving the public interest. I devel- Jeanne Aufmuth, Dale Benson, Lynn cil into getting what they want with a lit- oped this philosophy when I worked Donations can be made to the Placer SPCA. Comeskey, Tim Goode, Jim Shelby, Jill Slater, Susan Tavernetti, Robert Taylor, igation threat. for a public agency (the Midpeninsula Contributors Kudos to our council for being wise, Regional Open Space District) for five P AID OBITUAR Colleen Corcoran, Jaime Marconette, Cross Missakian, Steven Shih, Editorial Interns brave and level-headed enough to years and was responsible for public Victor J. Maccharoli, Photo Intern make the best decision and stem the communications. DESIGN tide of governance by litigation. For the past six months I have Carol Hubenthal, Design Director Negotiating this solution is a great Judith Alderman, Assistant Design Director thought that it was unfortunate that Diane Haas, Lynda Lumish, Sue Peck, Senior example of the city and school district Councilmember LaDoris Cordell Designers; working together. It will save Palo Alto refused “to talk” to the Palo Alto Daily Your Mindi Casillas, Elise Eisenman, Ben Ho, taxpayers a bundle of money and the Dana James, Scott Peterson, Designers News; in fact, it was downright petty. Jeff Adams, Emily Bahr, Interns multitude of headaches it takes to tear Urging city employees to do the PRODUCTION down and move three classrooms skirt- same is way out of line. methods Jennifer Lindberg, Production Manager ing the edge of Rinconada Park. Dorothy Hassett, Joan Sloss, Sales & Production If a public official is doing his or her Coordinators JudyAnn Edwards job in a responsible manner and serv- ADVERTISING Seale Avenue, Palo Alto ing the public to his or her best abili- last for Michael Howard, Advertising Manager Cathy Norfleet, Display Advertising Sales Assistant ty, there should be no problem in talk- Michelle Bayer, Jasbir Gill, Colette Jensen, Swap a mistake ing to the press about it. It’s part of Display Advertising Sales open government. Kathryn Brottem, Real Estate Advertising Sales Both the Palo Alto School District days. Joan Merritt, Real Estate Advertising Asst. I think Councilmember Cordell and the City of Palo Alto made a very Linda Franks, Classified Advertising Manager should take the Daily News up on its Justin Davisson, Ana Gonzalez, bad mistake in allowing school build- offer to write a Guest Opinion. I Evie Marquez, Maria Menche, ings to be built on Rinconada Park. A Irene Schwartz, Classified Advertising Sales assume the Weekly would extend the solution to the current problem is not Blanca Yoc, Classified Administrative Assistant same offer. ONLINE SERVICES to swap valuable park land, which vio- Lisa Van Dusen, Director of Palo Alto Online lates the city charter and will open the Carroll Harrington Shannon White, Assistant to Webmaster Melville Avenue, Palo Alto Charito Mabutas, Abby Do, Online & Promotions city to a lawsuit. Interns Nor should the school district be BUSINESS asked to spend money that it needs for Aiming higher Iryna Buynytska, Business Manager educational purposes to remove the Miriam Quehl, Manager of Payroll & Benefits Claire McGibeny, AR Supervisor building and restore the park to its pub- There has been much heat on Palo Paula Mulugeta, Senior Accountant lic purpose. 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Page 4 • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly Upfront Sony The DANNY (continued from page 3) obvious choice for Sony Style’s third boutique,” Syracuse said. “It’s in a MARONA SHOW high-tech area and it attracts 15 mil- Starring lion shoppers per year. It’s also the top 20th grossing shopping center in DANNY MARONA the U.S.” Sony opened its first two concept Backed by the stores fall 2003 in Los Angeles and TK KELLMAN BAND Costa Mesa, Calif. Both stores debuted in upscale shopping centers, Featuring V much like Stanford. ictor Maccharoli CARLO DRIGGS While high-end electronics may seem a little out of place next to (Formerly with Paul Revere Coach bags, Sephora cosmetics and a and the Raiders) nearby Victoria’s Secret lingerie store, Sony’s decision to place the And new Singing Sensation boutique in the heart of the upscale Huge plasma displays accent a living-room atmosphere at Sony’s store. AARON CARUSO! suburban mall was anything but arbi- trary. Women are this store’s target Two strategically placed concierge Stat/MDR, a market research firm. audience — and the store’s design desks also ensure that customers It can also make it difficult for SUNDAY, AUG. 8, 2004 SATURDAY, AUG. 21, 2004 reflects this marketing ploy. have plenty of help while shopping companies to earn money. 6:00 PM PERFORMANCE 8:00 PM PERFORMANCE “Part of our strategy was to build for their AIBO Entertainment Robot, “Sony often goes through a lot of stores in suburban markets that are 65 a robotic dog that doubles as a secu- vendors which can make it hard for Mountain View Center Dean Lesher percent female with a large concen- rity camera and companion (it plays them to make maximum profits,” for the Performing Arts Regional Center for the Arts tration of family consumers,” fetch!), and the 3-week-old Sentrino, O’Rourke said. The new Sony Style Syracuse said. “The new stores are Sony’s latest paper-thin laptop. stores eliminate middlemen like Call for Tickets Call for Tickets smaller and reflect suburban lifestyle An interactive Playstation corner Circuit City and appeal directly to (650) 903-6000 (925) 943-SHOW (7469) environments.” with a small selection of Sony games buyers in a creative, homey setting These stores mark a departure also ensures that kids won’t get bored with sales reps who do more educat- from Sony’s flagship locations in while mom and dad shop. ing than selling. New York City and San Francisco Why is Sony trying so hard to be Apple was one of the first to suc- where the focus is less on design and creative? The answer can be found in cessfully pull off the concept. With Don't Be Alone.... more on showing off all of Sony’s the technology market, projected to more than 80 stores nationwide and products. Those stores attract a 70 grow 5 percent this year, according to an impressive 20 million annual visi- WinFind at the the PerfectGame of OneLove percent male market and Sony need- IDC, a market research firm. An tors, Fletcher Cook, Apple Retail ed a way to reach out to the other half improving economy and newer, cool- Relations representative, said the of the population, Syracuse said. er products are a few reasons why store is a success because of its repu- “By editing down products, and people are spending money on tech- tation for being “more than a store.” creating a lifestyle setting, consumers nology, according to the IDC report. Some of the perks include a “Genius will feel more comfortable about They forecast that worldwide tech- bar” where consumers can fix broken choosing products right for them,” he nology spending will pass the $1 tril- merchandise, a full schedule of infor- said. lion mark in 2006. mation sessions, guest speakers such Removable silver scrim scrolls and This doesn’t necessarily mean as Roger Ebert and even a kid’s day stainless steel walls give the store a more money for vendors though. camp. boutique feel, but full-length Spider- While more people are spending While Sony won’t catch up to Man posters and red beanbag chairs money on technology, a spike in con- Apple’s 80 stores any time soon, they mellow the chi-chi atmosphere. sumer demand also increases compe- do plan on opening 10 new stores in Vases of bamboo and fresh floral tition between retailers. This might top markets by the end of the year. ■ arrangements work to soften the lead to rapid price decreases neces- Weekly intern Alex Doniach can overwhelming effect that high-end sary to stay competitive, said Brian be e-mailed at adonaich@ paweek- electronics can have on consumers. O’Rourke, Senior Analyst for In- ly.com

funds to restore the building itself or the distinctive Streamline Moderne Sea Scouts demolish it, as had once been planned. architecture. The building also has (continued from page 3) The former base, which opened round windows shaped like port- with more detail. If Murray had sub- in 1941, is a historic building that holes on the U-shaped second story. mitted a satisfactory claim, the mar- was designed by famed local archi- The City Council placed the build- itime center would have likely won tect Birge Clark. The base was ing on the city’s list of historic struc- the right to use the building, since no forced to close in 1991 — a few tures in 2002, an honor that does other group applied. But Fellman years after the city shut down the nothing to protect it from being razed. said there might be another group former yacht harbor in 1986, fol- “It’s just a wonderful building that interested in it, once the city reopens lowing a bitter election. really does need to be saved,” said the proposal later this year. Even though the building is in the Beth Bunnenberg, the chair of the “Hopefully they’ll give us a shape of a ship, it is not in ship-shape city’s Historic Resources Board, chance to give them whatever’s condition. Dry rot has invaded in who applied to place the building on missing, whatever they need,” recent years, since high tides splash the city’s historic list.■ Murray said. into the first floor. Vandalism has Staff writer Bill D’Agostino If no group submits a good applica- also marred the structure, with bro- can be e-mailed at bdagostino@ tion, the city will be forced to find ken windows and graffiti shattering paweekly.com

skill. I don’t have to convince them practice. Art classes of that need. Twenty years ago it “With this first foundation, if I built (continued from page 3) was, ‘I don’t need this. I just need to on it, I would probably be able to have than 30 years. express myself,’” Robinson said. success with art,” said Kim, who will Yuan Tao, 14, is taking a begin- “What ended up happening was be a freshman at Paly this fall. Mates ning art class from Robinson this oftentimes there was the idea, but the Kim’s statement exemplifies Check summer. Learning the fundamentals skills weren’t there to do the idea.” Larrick’s philosophy, which asserts A Dating Service for Upscale Professionals helps Tao create artwork she enjoys Robinson, who participated in that art — like anything else — can We work closely with you on an individual basis, meeting with — sketched images that convey writing the new art standards, said be learned. Students willing to seri- such themes as truth, she said. teachers now ask themselves two ously apply themselves can make it you and listening to your goals. “I like trying different techniques,” questions with each art project: on par with students who have nat- The Only Dating Service Providing Current Photos said Tao, who will be a freshman at “Where is the skill development in ural talent, Larrick said. and Personalized Screening Just for You Gunn High School. “Sometimes the this?” and “Where is the self expres- “Talent is greatly overrated in the 12 Years' Experience in Bay Area techniques are hard to get.” sion in this?” arts,” she said. ■ Robinson said Tao’s attitude is typ- Danielle Kim, 14, doesn’t con- Staff writer Alexandria Rocha Offices in San Francisco, San Jose & Palo Alto ical of modern Palo Alto students. sider herself an artist but asserted can be e-mailed at arocha@ “Students understand the need of she could become one with enough paweekly.com 415.281.5845 408.537.0166 www.checkmatesinc.com Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Page 5 Upfront Quality Installation satellite Sales & Service HDTV flat plasma home theatre News Digest Police consider purchasing Tasers The Palo Alto Police Department is considering purchasing Tasers in an effort to reduce injuries to officers and suspects, Police Chief Lynne Johnson reported this week. “It would be used to safely subdue a person who wasn’t complying with directions from an officer,” Johnson said. The taser guns would shoot a dart that would inject 50,000 volts and 5 watts into the suspect’s central nervous system, causing muscles to contract and the suspect to be paralyzed for around 15 seconds, Johnson said. The dart would have a range of about 21 feet. They would “probably” not be used on pregnant women, but are www.a-vbay.com believed to be safe with people with pacemakers and heart conditions, (650) 630-5890 she added. Johnson hopes to purchase the Tasers for all patrol officers this year. At $700 to $800 each, the purchase would cost the department more than $80,000 total, she said. She was hoping to not take the New exhibit now open @ The Tech. money from the city’s funds, but rather from grants or “alternative funding sources.” The police will meet with the city’s Human Relations Department in September to discuss the possible purchases. The City Council will also review the department’s policy on their use. The police were also planning to have a demonstration. Officers would still carry batons and guns, but might cease carrying mace if the Tasers were purchased. They’re not like the stun-guns that police offices used against Rodney King, Johnson noted. More than 1,700 agencies in the nation have purchased them, she added. In January, San Jose’s police department purchased Tasers for all of their patrol officers after a Vietnamese mother was shot and killed by an officer after she threatened him with a vegetable peeler. A Mercury News investigation last month found that officers were shooting the Tasers at a rate of once every other day, causing some critics to worry the department was using them too much. San Jose Police Chief Rob Davis told Johnson that the Tasers prob- ably saved the life of one suspect, who police would have had to kill if not for the recent purchase. Palo Alto police had one officer and three suspects injured in 2003 in situations that would have likely called for Tasers. In 2002, seven suspects and three officers were injured in similar situations. “Those injuries would have been prevented” if Tasers had been available, Johnson argued. ■ —Bill D’Agostino

Maid ‘prevented baby from breathing’ The Santa Clara woman accused of killing her baby and then dump- ing it near a Palo Alto hotel was arraigned this week in a Santa Clara County courtroom. Maria Ana Quinones, 22, sat expressionless as a Spanish-language interpreter read the charges of murder and child abuse homicide filed against her by the district attorney’s office on Tuesday. If convicted, Quinones could face a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in state prison, according to Deputy District Attorney Dan Nishigaya. Quinones worked as a maid at the Days Inn hotel in Palo Alto near where the baby’s body was found last week. The corpse was discovered inside a garbage bag wrapped in twine Help design a more intelligent toy. by a construction crew working on a fence between the Days Inn and a neighboring condominium complex at 4238 El Camino Real, accord- ing to police. The infant’s body was so badly decomposed that the county coroner could not determine its race or gender during an autopsy the next day, Nishigaya said. A police report released this week revealed that Quinones told inves- tigators she delivered a baby boy in the bathroom of her home in the 2800 block of Agate Drive in Santa Clara on Feb. 12. Quinones then described to police how she “prevented the baby from Silicon Workshop is a new exhibit at The Tech where you breathing,” according to the report. become the inventor. Enter your own workshop that lets you use The report also revealed that Quinones had apparently lied to her family about her pregnancy and that an autopsy performed by the microchips and smart devices to engineer a toy car, program an interactive county medical examiner on Friday determined the baby to be a “full MR. POTATO HEAD, or design an automatic fish feeder. And don’t miss term infant.” Quinones is scheduled to appear for plea entry and identification Cirque du Techque, July 17 through August 8. This Families Learning of counsel on Aug. 2. She is currently being held without bail and Together summer program lets you use your ingenuity to create cool circus Nishigaya said that issue is expected to be discussed at the next attractions. Visit thetech.org or call 408.294.8324 for more information. hearing. Meanwhile, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s office has sent out a media reminder of California’s “safe surrender” law that allows a parent to leave a newborn at a hospital within three days of ENGAGE birth without being charged with a crime. The parent does not even have to provide identification. ■ — Bay City News Service MR. POTATO HEAD is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission. © 2004 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Page 7 Arts & Entertainment A weekly guide to music, theater, art, movies and more, edited by Robyn Israel

(Below) Michael Litfin, assistant director of the Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, oversees the rehearsal of “Aladdin Junior.” ‘A Whole New’

Palo Alto Children’s Theatre gets first crack at classic Disney movies, including ‘Aladdin’

photographs by Norbert von der Groeben by Bill D’Agostino n Manhattan, they’ve talked in recent years about the “Disneyfication” of IBroadway, as the grit and grime of peep shows got replaced by the glitz and glam- our of “The Lion King” and “Beauty and the Beast.” The Palo Alto Children’s Theatre has never been known as gritty or grimy, but this summer it’s getting the Disney treat- ment nonetheless. A New York licensing company, Musical Theatre International, has picked the group to be the first to try out new stage adaptations of four of Dis- ney’s classic movies. “We’re just pleased as punch,” Assistant Theatre Director Michael Litfin said, who described the selection as “one of the biggest honors with which the theatre’s been trusted.” By why premiere the plays in Palo Alto? “It’s a very special place,” Senior Vice President Carol Edelson said. “We’ve worked with them on various projects over the years.” The honor is the second tribute this sum- mer for the 72-year-old theatre company, which has more than 1,600 participants a year and is run through the City of Palo Alto. The July edition of San Francisco magazine named the troupe’s Magic Castle series the finest “theatre for budding mus- Choreographer Kim Saunders leads the cast members in a rehearsal of “Aladdin Junior.” The Palo Alto Children’s Theatre is the first kids’ theatre to stage Disney scripts.

Page 8 • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly Tom Marks plays the title role in the Palo Alto Children’s Theatre’s production of “Aladdin.”

There are challenges, though, with being a guinea- pig theatre company. All the scripts are technically only rough drafts, and the creative team has found a few rough patches. Some of the magical moments — such as Aladdin’s flying carpet and the transforma- tion of a pumpkin into Cinderella’s coach — have never been staged before, and so require an adept hand to mount. The solutions call for standard theatre techniques, according to Litfin. For instance, an actor onstage will operate the flying carpet, gliding Aladdin (played by Tom Marks) and the princess Jasmine (Kelly Collins) into “A Whole New World.” Video images will also be projected behind the actors to suggest greater movement. To perform a Disney script, the theatre must sign a contract, stipulating they will honor the company’s unique sensibilities. “So no one will take these and do something inap- propriate,” Litfin explained. Producers also agree to not copy the exact look and feel of the movies. It can be a tough line to ride. From day one, directors told their actors not to go back and view the movies if they had seen them. “It’s a lump of clay and we have to figure out how to mold it,” said 13-year-old Sam Dulik, who plays the wisecracking Genie who grants the ruffian Al- Sam Dulik plays the genie in the Palo Alto Chil- addin his three wishes. In the 1992 movie, Robin dren’s Theatre’s production of “Aladdin.” Williams added verbal improvisations that helped make the movie such a smash. keteers,” calling the summer productions “certain to Sam is using similar linguistic talents to showcase be the best $3 to $6 Disney musicals you’ll ever see.” the multiple personalities trapped within the genie So far, the ensemble of 8 to 18-year-olds has per- (he’s particularly proud of a moment when he mim- formed “101 Dalmatians” and “Cinderella” outside ics a flight attendant). But he’s also got Borscht Belt in the Magic Castle, as part of the Hotdog Supper- timing that made the character edge more towards time Shows. “The Jungle Book” opened this week in Alan King’s stand-up, rather than Will Ferrell’s the same space, and “Aladdin” will open July 28 on physical comedy, during an early rehearsal. the indoor Patricia Briggs Auditorium. (“Beauty and When he was eight, Sam was in the chorus of a the Beast” was performed earlier this month by the Children’s Theatre production of a non-Disney, non- theatre’s Wingspread summer-stock troupe, featuring musical version of the Aladdin tale. He finds the up- 16 to 24-years-old performers.) date more fun. The new scripts, whose lengths and content are tai- “The differences to the script that Disney added lored for a junior audience, have enlivened both di- have brought life to it, really added some exuber- rectors and actors. For the adults, it’s a rare opportu- ance,” he said, while sitting in the theatre’s audience nity to direct something they’ve never seen before. watching other actors rehearse the opening number. “They really get your creative juices flowing,” Liftin Exuberant is a good way to describe the produc- said. For the youngsters, it’s a chance to sing songs tion as a whole. Costumes are bright and cheerful. many already know by heart, thanks to multiple Dance numbers involve small hordes of teens. (“101 childhood viewings. (continued on next page)

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Page 9 BILINGUAL CONNECTIONS Arts & Entertainment Speech Language Pathology ◆ Foreign Accent Reduction in the most recent draft. John OPEN 7 DAYS Children’s Theatre Blanchette, a young actor with a “Specializing in the 253 State Street (continued from previous page) puppet and a screechy voice, now Silicon Valley Professional” Downtown Los Altos Dalmatians” also featured younger gives him life. (650) 941-6983 actors in the last scene, as the new The choices appear to be work- Mountain View ◆ [650] 965-4640 www.losaltoscard-party.com generation of pups.) And every- ing. The scripts are now scheduled thing is up, up, up. for wide release on Jan. 1, 2005. “I need that eight times bigger,” “Overall we’ve learned that they Litfin told his actors during a re- were successful,” said Tim Mc- cent afternoon. Getting young per- Donald, Music Theatre Interna- If the Atkin’s diet didn’t work for you formers to “read” on stage is one tional’s director of creative devel- of the challenges of conducting opment and educational initiatives, Then you need us, because we have had over 100,000 youth theatre. who has traveled to Palo Alto to “I want to see your uvula — you direct new shows in the past. successes since 1974, including knowing how to get know, that thing that hangs in the In 2000, McDonald directed a back of your mouth. That’s what I junior version of “Les Miserables” GREAT RESULTS with low carb diets! want to see,” Litfin urged. “If we at the Children’s Theatre. It was • Personalized weight loss & maintenance programs see your teeth — what your par- originally intended for middle ents probably paid thousands of school students, but the production • Safe, rapid weight loss dollars for — we can’t hear you.” team realized that the 70-minute Even actors playing small parts show needed to be longer, and that • Full support of physicians & nurses on staff get attention during the rehearsal it was more appropriate for high- • Up to 5 visits per week at no extra charge process. (“Our philosophy isn’t to school students. The 90-minute make stars,” Liftin said. “It’s to show has been in the licensee’s • Free consultation & 2-week make good citizens.”) A few mo- repertory for two years, and is al- money-back trial ments later, he asked three shy ready the Number One-produced “harem girls” to lie on the floor, high-school musical in the coun- SAFE, EFFECTIVE APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS breathing deeply as they sang. try. The girls stood up, giggling and “The Palo Alto community is Lose 3 to 5 lbs. a WEEK! blushing. very lucky and very privileged to “That was much better,” Litfin have such a phenomenal pro- said. “Even though you were gram,” McDonald said.■ Ralph Alperin, MD singing straight up, I could hear Staff writer Bill D’Agostino can you.” be e-mailed at Sure enough, the next time their [email protected] 650.321.5850 section of the song was played, it 135 Town & Country was louder and clearer. WHAT: Disney’s “Jungle Book “OK,” Litfin ordered a few mo- Junior” and “Aladdin Junior,” Palo Alto ments later, “let’s try that one presented by the Palo Alto Chil- with 6 other Bay Area locations! more time from the top.” dren’s Theatre www.500thin.com Julia Blum, a 13-year-old in- WHERE: Palo Alto Children’s coming freshman at Palo Alto Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road High School, claimed to be the in Palo Alto only performer to have never seen WHEN: Show times for “Jungle the movies. She is playing one of Book” are Tuesdays through Fri- the three narrators in Aladdin — days at 6:30 p.m. through July one of the dramatic devices used 23. Show times for “Aladdin” are to move the story along. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. for Wednes- A “narrator” can be a blasé char- day, July 28 and Thursday, July acter to play on the stage, because 29 and 2:30 p.m. for Friday, July he or she is only commenting on 30. the action, not being part of it. To COST: Tickets are $3 for stu- give her narrator more individuali- dents and $6 for adults. ty and dramatic punch, Julia de- INFO: Please call the box office cided to make her a ditz. One line at (650) 463-4930. sounded kind of ditzy, so she de- cided to make that an aspect of her entire performance, she explained. Other changes have been made About the cover: to condense the movie script. For Sam Dulik, 13, plays the genie instance, Aladdin’s monkey side- in the Palo Alto Children’s kick, Apu, was cut out of the script Theatre’s production of “Al- entirely. Iago, the parrot-sidekick addin.” Photograph by Norbert of the villain, Jafar, nearly faced von der Groeben. the same fate, but was resurrected

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Page 10 • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly Arts & Entertainment Four voices, one vision Blame Sally returns to Palo Alto for Twilight Concert

by Robyn Israel onica Pasqual fondly re- Series. There is a chance, Warren members the first time her said, that the Brown Bag will be M band, Blame Sally, played cut from next year’s schedule. in Palo Alto. The occasion was Hopefully Blame Sally will help last summer’s Twilight Concert rally the crowd. The emerging Series, and even though the condi- band, whose members include pi- tions were somewhat rudimentary anist Pasqual, percussionist Pam — there wasn’t a stage set up at Delgado and guitarists/bassists Re- Peers Park — the band neverthe- nee Harcourt and Jeri Jones, has less enjoyed the experience. started to make a name for itself in “People were right up front, the Bay Area music scene over the dancing. Kids were playing. We last year. sold a lot of CDs,” Pasqual re- And they are out to prove there called. “We have a lot of fans from is more to this “girl group” than that show that continue to come to first meets the eye. concerts.” “People don’t really think of Those fans will probably be out women bands as having great om Erikson

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from Blame Sally’s new self-titled respond to — the interplay of our ‘Blame Sally’ CD, was recently included in a instruments and vocals. But it’s (continued from previous page) compilation of local artists re- richer — we could play with it for a new Planet Ranch album. leased by KFOG. more and we could overdub She asked her three friends to play After obsessing for the past year more.” with her on a tune called “With over the writing and recording of So how do these four women get What Is Mine.” It was the first the sophomore album, Blame Sal- along with one another when time the quartet had sung together. ly is looking forward to touring. they’re not performing? “It was clear the four of us had a Unlike the first album, which pri- “We love each other — we real- great sound together — great har- ly do!” Pasqual said, adding that monies,” Pasqual recalled. three of them live within a few They decided to form their own “People don’t really miles of each other in San Francis- band and called it Blame Sally. think of women co. “We hang out, and we’re all The quirky moniker can be attrib- bands as having friends first.” uted to Pasqual’s old roommate. So who gets blamed when “Sally was hanging out with great players, but things aren’t working out? “It’s a band — we’ve worked YOU ARE INVITED TO THE Jeri, who didn’t show up on time. everyone in this band Since ‘Blame Jeri’ didn’t sound as through stuff, too,” said. “In some good, we went with ‘Blame Sal- is a great instrumen- ways, it was an adjustment to go ly,’” Pasqual explained. talist.” from having our bands to being a The quartet’s first album, “Live —Monica Pasqual, collaborative project. But it’s been No. 1” (recorded at Expressions Blame Sally band member surprising, how much we’ve liked for New Media in Emeryville) it. It doesn’t feel competitive. It caught the ear of KFOG DJ Ros- marily showcased Pasqual’s songs, feels supportive. We all respect alie Howarth, who started playing the new CD features original com- each other musically and we get a the track “Planet Ranch” on her positions written by all four mem- lot of joy out of listening to one ENJOY AN ALFRESCO SUPPER AND VIP PERFORMANCE OF “Acoustic Sunrise” show. The sta- bers (there is one cover version of another. It hasn’t been an ego THE AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL “RAGTIME”. tion also included it on its 10-year a traditional Mexican ballad, “La struggle. The occasional control anniversary CD. “Water,” a tune Llorona,” sung by Delgado and struggle, yes, but ego no! ■ SATURDAY, JULY 24 • 4:45 P.M. Pasqual). FOOTHILL COLLEGE, LOS ALTOS HILLS And though “Blame Sally” was- n’t recorded live (the album was WHO: Blame Sally, presented by Tickets are $150 each; $2,500 sponsor table of 10. OCTOBER 1 recorded at Harcourt’s Mill Valley the Twilight Concert Series For gala reservations, call (650) 949-6230 20th Annual home using ProTools), the band WHERE: Johnson Park, corner of Everett Avenue and Waverley Media Sponsors still strove to infuse it with a live Benefactor Sponsors Street in Palo Alto Agilent Technologies, Inc. MOONLIGHT feel. Gilbane Construction Company RUN & WALK “We didn’t make it wet and WHEN: Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 The Joseki Group slick-sounding. We didn’t put tons p.m. Proceeds benefit Foothill Musical Theatre, the forthcoming Lohman Family Theater on the Register now! of reverb in it. We wanted to keep COST: Admission is free. lower campus, the Heritage Rooms Fund for the new Campus Center and student services For info it sounding raw,” Pasqual said. INFO: Call (650) 463-4940 or including retention, mentoring and tutoring. “Ragtime” begins July 23 and closes August 15, visit www.PaloAltoOnline.com. call box office for tickets. www.PaloAltoOnline.com “We think it’s a lot of what people

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I kept wondering what a great show it could have been if these wonderful performers had better material. I kept trying to enjoy the show more, thinking that two and a half years of performances must mean the show is good, on some level. I kept hoping to find it funnier, when it mostly seemed banal, or mean-spirited, or simply in bad taste. What a strange feel- ing indeed, to find myself loving the performers’ voices and energy and efforts — and find little to love in the show itself. Some of the 24 numbers are amusing — the satire on bed-and- breakfast inns made me chuckle, and “Mediterranean Memories,” about an ill-fated trip to Italy, in- cluded some of the more clever lyrics. I enjoyed the quieter mo- ment of “St. John,” featuring the liquid harmonies of McSwanson and Nakashima. The company number about a tightly-scheduled tour of Hawaii was easily the best of the show, with great choreog- raphy (by Shannon Stowe), fun lyrics and the combined talents of all four performers. There were a few other bright moments, but they were too fleet- ing to add up to a hit show. Sometimes the musical cadences were mystifying, and other times the lyrics were yawningly pre- dictable or even vaguely offen- sive. The entire show has the same sarcastic tone about every- thing, which gets tiresome and ir- ritating. Bus Barn’s stellar cast includes (clockwise, from top) Jackie McSwan- Occasionally the performers son, Molly Carter, Tim Reynolds and Nick Nakashima. seem misdirected, as in the “Gruesome Twosome” duet of The City of Palo Alto Arts & Culture Division McSwanson and Carter. Here and the Palo Alto Weekly present A less-than-rave revue they projected unappealing char- acter voices — bright, nasal Bus Barn’s solid cast can’t overcome weak show sounds that were clearly inten- tional but actually painful to hear. The Twilight by Jeanie Forte A more straightforward delivery might have enhanced the quirky orris Bobrow’s musical re- humor of the piece. Concert Series vue about the vagaries of All of the production values are Mtravel, “Are We Almost handsome and well-matched to There?”, is practically a San the nature of the show. Director Francisco institution by now, hav- Barbara Cannon, choreographer Tuesday evenings ing been running continuously at Stowe and the rest of the produc- 6:30 – 8 pm the Shelton Theatre since Febru- tion staff have assembled a fine Free to the public ary 2002. cast, a beautiful, simple set, and With its cast of two men and put all of the elements together two women, it has provided nu- cars are side by side with songs nicely. It should add up to a bet- merous Bay Area actors with ter show than it does. about European travel, travelling July 6: Shana Morrison July 27: The Unauthorized gainful employment for months with friends, smoking abroad, Why Bobrow’s revue continues at a time, as actors rotate in or B&Bs, insane tour schedules and to run in San Francisco, and why & Caledonia Rolling Stones with Roots rock n roll out. It has also been nominated the like. blurbs in entertainment listings Boudekka www.shanamorrison.com No introduction needed! for two Bay Area Theatre Critics Four superb performers play all continue to call it “hilarious” and Rinconada Park, 777 Embarcadero www.theurs.com Circle awards. the characters required of the “rollicking,” and why anyone Mitchell Park Bowl, 600 East Meadow In all this time, I’ve never seen songs, in various combinations or would want to import it any- it, until the recent opening of the where, remains a mystery to July 13: Marvin Banks solo. Molly Carter, who was a re- R&B classics first-ever Peninsula version of the me. ■ Aug 3: Majestic Swing cent Bus Barn standout in “The www.bamc.cc Swing, jazz and blues revue at the Bus Barn Stage Com- Goodbye Girl,” returns with her pany in Los Altos. I was looking WHAT: “Are We Almost There?” Rinconada Park, 777 Embarcadero www.letsgetwest.com excellent comic and vocal talents. Mitchell Park Bowl, 600 East Meadow forward to finding out why this Jacqueline McSwanson’s voice presented by Bus Barn Stage show has enjoyed such longevity, Company July 20: Blame Sally was a bit breathy in her opening Folk pop stars arisin’ and being able to see it in my WHERE: Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Aug 10: Jackie Greene solo, but improved as the show www.blamesally.com The fabulous folk original from Sacto! own backyard. In researching the Hillview Ave. in Los Altos. went on. She showed her vocal Johnson Park, Everett at Waverley www.jackie-greene.com show’s history, I frequently found WHEN: Show times are Thurs- mettle in later numbers, and is Rinconada Park, 777 Embarcadero the words “hilarious” and “rol- clearly a strong, proficient ac- days through Saturdays at 8 licking” in the descriptions, so I tress. p.m. and Sundays, July 18 and Thank you to everyone who pledged and made the return of this series possible. hoped for more than a few Tim Reynolds, who reminded 25, at 3 p.m. laughs. COST: Tickets are $25 for per- With generous support from the City of Palo Alto utilities program, me of Henry Winkler (in a good “Palo Alto Green”, Mayfield Mortgage, Whole Foods Market, In case you don’t already know, way), possesses a gorgeous voice formances Thursdays through a revue is basically a sequence of Saturdays; $20 for Sundays. and Mendocino Brewing Company, brewers of Red Tail Ale. and terrific acting skills. And Special thanks to the Recreation Foundation songs, with virtually no dialogue Nick Nakashima has a voice like INFO: For tickets please call the or script — just one song after honey, with the ability to bring box office at (650) 941-0551 or another, usually thematically home raucous comedy as well as visit www.busbarn.org. linked in some way. In Bobrow’s a sweet love song. For more information call 650 463-4940 or visit www.PaloAltoOnline.com revue, songs about travelling in Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Page 13 Arts & Entertainment Worth a Look “Red” will open on Saturday and run through Aug. 8. Show times are Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays through Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 and 8 p.m. (8 p.m. only July 17 and Aug. 7); Sundays at 2 and 7 p.m. (2 p.m. only Aug. 8). Tickets are $20-$50; discounts are available for youth, students, seniors and mem- bers. For tickets and information, please call (650) 903-6000 or visit theatreworks.org. . Is This Seat Taken? “Is This Seat Taken?” will open on Wednesday at Stanford University’s Eleanor Prosser Theatre. Presented by Stanford’s Theatre Q, the play is a comic drama about an upper-class dysfunctional family who reunites one Thanksgiving weekend. “Is This Seat Taken?” was written and directed by Sylvanus Alexander, artistic director of the Stanford Shakespeare Society. It will run through New works by Austrian photographer Aug. 15. Show times are Wednesdays through Andreas H. Bitesnich will be on display Sundays at 8 p.m., with additional Friday late shows at 11 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3 through Sept. 1 at Modernbook Gallery in p.m. Palo Alto. Tickets are $15 general admission; $10 for students, seniors and all late shows and mati- Martin’s House Party headlining, Kids can have nees. For more information please visit fun at the thrill zone, with games and amuse- www.stanfordtheater.org. ments. Admission is free. Francis Jue stars in TheatreWorks’ pro- The Connoisseurs’ Marketplace will take place duction of “Red.” on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bay Area vocalist Kim Nalley will perform on Santa Cruz Avenue, between El Camino Real and Johnson Street. For more information please tonight at the Stanford Jazz Festival. Festival call (650) 325-2818 or visit www.mira- Theater marevents.com. Connoisseurs’ Marketplace Seeing ‘Red’ The Connoisseurs’ Marketplace will take place TheatreWorks will preview the northern this weekend in downtown Menlo Park. The fes- Photography California premiere of “Red” tonight at 8 p.m. at tival will feature works by 200 West Coast artists the Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road and craftspeople, celebrity chef demonstrations, in Palo Alto. Written by Chay Yew, the story fol- international cuisine, premium wines and micro- Modernbook Gallery lows a celebrated Chinese-American novelist as brews and a gourmet food market. There will New works by Austrian photographer Andreas she absorbs inspiration for her next work in also be two stages of non-stop soul, jazz, R & B, H. Bitesnich will be on display through Sept. 1 at Beijing. and swing music, with Pride & Joy and David Modernbook Gallery, 494 University Ave. in Palo Alto. A reception for Bitesnich will take place at the gallery tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. Bitesnich will be present to sign copies of his new book, “On Form.” Bitesnich recently exhibited his work at Vienna’s Kunsthaus Museum to more than 40,000 visitors, making it the most successful show ever at the Kunsthaus. Admission to tonight’s reception is free. Modernbook Gallery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information please call (650) 327-6325. Bitesnich’s photographs can be viewed at www.modernbook.com/andreasbites- nichonform.htm. Music Stanford Jazz Festival Bay Area vocalist Kim Nalley will perform Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter tonight at 8 p.m. at Campbell Recital Hall, as Kenny Loggins will headline “Summer part of the 2004 Stanford Jazz Festival. Tickets Symphony 2004” on Sunday. are $22 general; $20 students, seniors and Palo Alto Jazz Alliance members. For tickets please call (650) 725-ARTS (2787) or visit www.tick- etweb.com. For information please call (650) 736-0324 or visit stanfordjazz.org. A & E digest

Summer Symphony SUMMER ART CONTEST FOR KIDS. . . Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter University Art is hosting its 9th annual Kenny Loggins will headline “Summer Symphony “Summer Art Contest for Kids.” This year’s 2004” on Sunday at Stanford’s Frost theme is “Design Your Secret Garden.” Amphitheatre. The concert is an annual benefit Participants can use anything natural or man- concert for the Palo Alto-based Children’s Health made. University Art will provide a high-quality Council. paper, 10” X 15.” Participants can use their Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for picnicking and own paper, provided the dimensions are 10” X pre-show entertainment. The concert will begin 15.” at 6 p.m. with a special opening performance by Entry deadline is July 24. There will be three the Palo Alto-based California Youth Symphony, age categories: 0-5; 6-8 and 9-12 years old. which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Gift certificates of $75, $50 and $25 will be Tickets are $75 for chair seating ($20 tax- handed out to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd-place fin- deductible); $50 for lawn seating; and $25 for ishers, respectively. Winners will be announced children 11 and under. For tickets or more infor- July 29. For more information please call (650) David Martin’s House Party will perform at the Connoisseurs’ Marketplace in Menlo mation please call (650) 617-3859 or visit at 328-3500 or stop by University Art, 267 Park. www.summersymphony.org. Hamilton Ave. in Palo Alto.

Page 14 • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly INDIAN PUB GRUB Cafe Bombay 948-9463 The Rose & Crown 327-ROSE 4546 El Camino, Los Altos 547 Emerson Street, Palo Alto at San Antonio Casual British Pub with award-winning fish & Lunch, Dinner, Buffets Everyday chips, bangers, soups, salads & sandwiches. Mon-Fri 11:30 am-2 pm Sat & Sun 12:30-2 am

Darbar Indian Cuisine 321-6688 129 Lytton, Downtown Palo Alto SEAFOOD Lunch Buffet M-F; Open 7 days Bluewater Grill 322-8862 888 El Camino Real, Menlo Park “Fuss-free fish house is a dream come Janta Indian Restaurant 462-5903 true for peninsula diners” — S.F. Chronicle 369 Lytton Ave., Downtown Palo Alto Open 7 days, 11:30-9:30 Lunch Buffet M-F; Organic Veggies AFGHAN & PERSIAN CUISINE CHINESE (continued) Cook’s Seafood 325-0604 Paradise (650) 968-5949 Cafe Yulong (650) 967-1677 Little India Restaurant 361-8737 751 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 1350 Grant Rd. #15B, Mt. View 743 W. Dana St., Mountain View 917 Main St., Redwood CIty Seafood Dinners from Authentic Afghan & Persian cuisine. Charcoal Fresh flavors, top quality, great prices! Buffets M-F 11-2; M-Sat 5-9 $5.95 to $9.95 grilled kabobs. Lunch special $6.99 Gourmet food prepared by chef Manoj Chopra VEGETARIAN Hunan Garden 565-8868 Garden Fresh Asian Cuisine 961-7795 AMERICAN 3345 El Camino Real, Palo Alto ITALIAN 1245 W. El Camino, Mountain View Armadillo Willy’s 941-2922 Incredible Seafood, Vegetables • 7 days Open Daily • Lunch • Dinner • To Go 1031 N. San Antonio Rd., Los Altos Oregano’s 941-3600 Range: $5.00-13.00 4546 El Camino, Los Altos Gourmet Pasta, Pizza. Banquet Rooms THAI Jing Jing 328-6885 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto Bangkok Bay (650) 365-5369 Cook Book Restaurant 321-7500 825 El Camino Real, Redwood City Spicy Szechwan, Hunan, Food To Go, Delivery Spalti Ristorante 327-9390 127 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto www.jingjingonline.com Newly redecorated and refreshed! For breakfast-out-of-the-ordinary! 417 California Ave, Palo Alto Exquisite Food • Outdoor Dining Tue-Sat 7am-3pm, Sun & Hol. 8am-3pm Krung Siam 322-5900 423 University Ave., Palo Alto Mei Long 961-4030 King of Krung Siam 960-7077 The Duck Club 322-1234 867 El Camino Real, Mtn. View JAPANESE & SUSHI 194 Castro St., Mtn. View 100 El Camino Real in the Stanford Park ★★★★ — San Jose Mercury News Fuki Sushi 494-9383 Siam Garden 853-1143 Hotel, Menlo Park. American Regional cuisine Top Rating in Zagat 2002 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto & San Francisco Focus 1143 Crane Street, Menlo Park Open 7 days a Week Lunch M-F11:30-2; Dinner M-Th 5-9:30, Hobee’s 856-6124 Fri & Sat 5-10, Sun 5-9 4224 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Also at Town & Country Village, Ming’s 856-7700 MEXICAN Palo Alto 327-4111 1700 Embarcadero East, Palo Alto Celia’s Restaurant 843-0643 www.mings.com 3740 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Search a complete listing of Family owned for 28 years on the Peninsula local restaurant reviews by Knuckle’s at Hyatt Rickey’s 843-2521 location or type of food on: 4219 El Camino Real, Palo Alto New Tung Kee Noodle House PaloAltoOnline.com Pasta, Steaks and Seafood 520 Showers Dr., MV in San Antonio Ctr. Fiesta Del Mar 965-9354 Voted MV Voice Best ‘01, ‘02, ‘03 & ‘04 1006 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View Palo Alto Prices start at $3.75 Mexican Cuisine & Cantina online Maltby’s 917-8777 947-8888 101 Plaza N., Los Altos Local neighborhood tavern & great family Fiesta Del Mar Too 967-3525 restaurant. www.maltbys.com 735 Villa Street, Mountain View Open Week- nites to 11pm, Weekends to 12pm Peking Duck 856-3338 2310 El Camino Real, Palo Alto of the week CALIFORNIA CUISINE We also deliver. Palo Alto Sol 328-8840 4290 Bistro & Bar 857-0787 408 California Ave, Palo Alto 4290 El Camino, Palo Alto Huge menu • Homestyle Recipes in the Crowne Plaza Cabaña Hotel Su Hong—Menlo Park Café Dining Phone: 323–6852 PIZZA CAFES To Go: 322–4631 Pizza My Heart 327-9400 Renaissance Cafe Borrone 327-0830 Winner, Palo Alto Weekly “Best Of” 220 University Ave., Palo Alto 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park 8 years in a row! Range: $1.50-16.50 Open 7 Days • Art & Music 650-321-6222 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Indoor/Outdoor Seating 321 Hamilton, Palo Alto Windy’s (Chinese) 325-3188 Pizz’a Chicago 424-9400 168 University Ave., Palo Alto 4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Award-winning food. Catering/To Go This IS the best pizza in town Open for Dinner CHINESE Chef Chu’s (650) 948-2696 Beginning July 23rd 1067 N. San Antonio Road FRENCH Ramona’s Pizza 322-2181 on the corner of El Camino, Los Altos 2313 Birch St. Palo Alto, Palo Alto 2002 Zagat: “Gold Standard in Chez TJ 964-7466 Free Delivery • N.Y. Hand-Spun Pizza Fresh Chinese Cuisine.” 938 Villa St., Mountain View Tues-Sat Dinners only 5:30-9:00pm “Outrageously good” New French-American fare —Zagat 2003

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Page 15 Eating Out CHEF’S PROFILE Nicholas Wright

(above) “Moment of Rest, an oil on canvas by Do Xuan Doan; (left) Mother and Child,” an oil and Co-proprietors Anne Le (left) and Tammy Huynh have made Tamarine a success. acrylic blend on paper by Hoang Thanh Vinh Phong. Works by The transition was not easy. various Vietnamese artists will be “I was constantly on the go. I auctioned at Tamarine on Sunday. All in the family was running on adrenaline for a Proceeds will benefit VH Help. year.” Huynh said. She quickly re- math or science. Tamarine’s Tammy Huynh and Anne Le serve up alized that running a restaurant re- The interest that her sons, who contemporary Vietnamese cuisine quired more than good cooking. are 15, 13 and 11 years old, have by Cross Missakian “I had to learn business, person- shown in cooking has led Huynh, a uch about Tamarine restau- Huynh and Le have worked nel management, quality control.” single mother, to contemplate a rant — from its cozy things out pretty well, it seems. But Huynh met the challenge, mother-son cooking television M booths to the small plates Tamarine’s contemporary Viet- and enjoyed it enough to open a show. She would also like to fol- meant to be shared — suggests namese cuisine, its elegant design second Vietnamese restaurant, low the example of her mother, closeness and family. This is ap- and the eagerness with which the Tam, in Milpitas which she just who worked tirelessly to raise propriate. For co-proprietor and women share their restaurant and sold last year. money for orphanages and church- executive chef Tammy Huynh, the culture that inspired it have The restaurant business is also a es and bring foods and other goods food and family go hand in hand. earned rave reviews. second career for Le. After gradu- restaurant, Huynh ate mostly “junk to the needy in Vietnam. Huynh learned to cook while On Sunday, Huynh and Le will ating from Santa Clara University, food.” But the process of becoming In the immediate future, though, helping her mother run the fami- continue another tradition that has she worked in high-tech marketing a chef has also made her more con- Huynh is content to spread good- ly’s first Vietnamese restaurant, brought them kudos. Twice a year, for a few years before approaching scious of a healthy lifestyle. will through cooking. Vung Tau, in San Jose. Huynh Tamarine hosts a silent auction fea- her aunt about opening a new “Now, I exercise every day, and I “Food is a way to get people to- opened a second Vung Tau in Mil- turing Vietnamese art that has been restaurant. Her marketing back- encourage my sons to eat healthy,” gether. Food can make people hap- pitas in 1996; her sister opened a on display at the restaurant during ground has been integral to Tama- she said, adding there are no soft py,” she said. ■ third a few years later, and in 2002, the preceding six months. The pro- rine’s success. drinks or processed foods in their Huynh opened Tamarine in Palo ceeds, estimated by Le to range “You’ve got to have a great prod- Barron Park home. What: Tamarine’s semi-annual Alto with her niece, Anne Le. from $5,000 to $12,000, will bene- uct, and make people aware of Huynh said that being a chef is silent-art auction. The auction will your great product,” Le said. showcase works by contempo- Now, in between running two fit VN Help, an organization dedi- more work than being a pharma- rary Vietnamese artists. The ben- restaurants, Huynh finds time to cated to assisting children and pro- Their openness to new chal- cist, but also more rewarding. lenges can be seen in Tamarine’s efit will include live jazz, wine, impart her love of food and cook- moting cultural exchanges between “There is more pressure in a cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. ing to her three sons. Vietnam and the United States. menu, which is developed by both restaurant, but the pharmacy does- Reservations are required. Pro- But working so closely with Cooking wasn’t always the fami- Huynh and Le and takes a more n’t give you as much joy — it’s ceeds will benefit VN Help. contemporary and experimental family isn’t always easy. ly business. Huynh’s mother, who full of people who have just re- Featured artists include Le “There were some rough times ran a seafood export business in slant than the traditional Viet- ceived bad news or are expecting Doc, an impressionist known for in the beginning, figuring out what Vietnam, didn’t even know how to namese cuisine served at Vung it. When things go well and you his use of contrasting colors; Do roles each would play,” Huynh said cook before coming to the United Tau. get a thumbs-up in the kitchen, that Xuan Doan, who specializes in of working with her niece. “Work- States in 1976 and finding work in Huynh has created such unique makes you happy.” impressionist landscape art; and ing with family is tough, because a Vietnamese restaurant. signature dishes as a coconut and Despite the joy she derives from Truong Dinh Hao, whose strong Huynh also became a chef later lemongrass soup served with crab cooking, Huynh doesn’t think abstract style tells the story of life expressing problems with the busi- through the image of a buffalo. ness can hurt the personal relation- in life. She studied biochemistry at wontons, and a chili and lime she’ll do it professionally for the ship.” UC Davis, then earned a doctorate aubergine. The bar, too, shows an rest of her life. Where: Tamarine, 546 University “Everything we touched was in pharmacy from the University of experimental flair — patrons can In college, Huynh wanted to be a Ave. in Palo Alto broken,” said Le, who like Huynh the Pacific. In 1996, Huynh scaled try specialty cocktails featuring teacher, but feared that might not When: Sunday at 2 p.m. was born in Vietnam. “The ques- back an eight-year career as a Asian fruit and exotic tropical fla- be lucrative enough to help her Info: For information or reserva- tion was, who should take on each pharmacist, and ultimately gave up vors. mother and her family. She would tions, please call (650) 325-8500 unexpected thing that came up? that job to become a chef and Before she finished college and like to someday go back to school or visit We were sort of overwhelmed.” restaurateur. began helping her mother in the for a credential and then teach www.tamarinerestaurant.com

Page 16 • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly TIDBITS Voted Best in Silicon Valley Magazine Ristorante Don Giovanni WINE NEWS . . . Trader Vic’s will host a Tahit- LET US HOST YOUR SPECIAL OCCASIONS LIVE ian wine dinner on July 23. A Banquet Facility • Parties • Catering • Corporate Meetings special five-course menu will be 25 to 250 people paired with wines from Handley Cellars. Traditional Tahitian 235 Castro Street. Mountain View. CA 94041 dancers will provide entertain- Reservations (650) 961-9749 • www.dongiovannis.com ment. JAZZ Winemaker Milla Handley will be at the dinner to discuss the wines. Located in Mendocino PRESENTED BY County’s Anderson Valley, Hand- ley Cellars has won many Buy a Rotisserie NATHAN PEASE & awards, including gold medals at JONATHAN WAGNER the Pacific Rim International Rocky Jr. Free Range Chicken Wine Competition and the Men- docino County Fair. AT Cocktails and appetizers will $ 99 be served at 6 p.m. and the first for 5 course will be served at 7 p.m. Mon - Fri, 4 - 7 pm The cost is $100 per person (in- THE cluding tax and gratuity). Reser- vations are required can be made by calling (650) 849-9800. POMMARD DELI The Santa Cruz Winegrowers ROSE & CROWN Association will host its Sum- 3163 MIddlefield Road mer Passport program on Satur- Midtown • Palo Alto day, July 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 650-857-9339 SUNDAY EVENING 7:30–10:30 P.M. p.m. The event will provide entry 547 EMERSON STREET, PALO ALTO (650) 327-7673 to 33 wineries in the Santa Cruz Must present coupon - Expires 8/31/04 Mountains, some of whom are www.theroseandcrownpub.net not normally open to the public. Passport holders can tour the fa- DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY: MARK EASTMAN cilities, meet the wine makers and sample the fruits of their labors. Le Pot au Feu Tickets are $25 per person. RESTAURANT FRANÇAIS Passports may be purchased at any participating winery or from New French Executive Chef the Santa Cruz Mountains Wine- growers office. For more infor- 20% off mation please call (831) 479- up to 6 guests with this ad WINE or e-mail info@scmwa .com. Dinner 5-9:30 • Tues-Sun 1149 El Camino - Menlo Park - 650.322.4343 NOW SERVING Following are condensed versions, in al- THE HOTTEST PLACE IN TOWN! phabetical order, of longer restaurant re- views published in the Weekly over the past several years. This week’s reviews begin JING JING where the list ended one week ago. Chinese ORIGINAL Price Guide: (Beverages not included in average meal prices) $ - Average meal per Szechwan Hunan Gourmet person less than $10 $$ - Average meal $10-$15 $$$ - $15-$20 $$$$ - Above $20 IT’S HOT! Caffe Riace, 200 Sheridan Ave., Palo WE REALLY MEAN IT! Alto (650) 328-0407 The lulling thunder • Chef’s Special Orange Peel Beef of a nearby fountain, the wide expanse of • Prawns in Garlic Sauce intricate marble terrace, the spunky Sicilian • Hunan Lamb fare and the modestly priced Italian reds • Szechwan Dan Dan Mein are transporting. Daily 11:30 a.m.-2:30 • Whole Fish in Szechwan Hot Bean Sauce p.m. and 5-10 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed July 7, We also offer mild food and special Vegetarian & Seafood Menus. 1998) California Café, 700 Welch Road, Palo Alto (650) 325-2233 Large dining room Food To Go • Delivery with earth-tone scheme is comfortably ap- www.jingjingonline.com pointed. The menu, which runs the gamut from finger food to salads to seafood and Reservations Accepted pasta, focuses on California cuisine with Asian accents. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 650-328-6885 Fax 328-8889 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun. 11 443 Emerson St., Palo Alto a.m. -9 p.m. $$$-$$$$ (Reviewed August (cross street University Ave., Downtown) 2, 2002) California Pizza Kitchen, 531 Cowper St., Palo Alto (650) 323-7332 Southern GRAND OPENING California-based chain serving eight-inch, gourmet pizzas, including vegetarian, Peking duck, Thai chicken, etc. Also sand- wiches, pasta and soup. Mon.-Thurs., Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-11 SHIKI SUSHI p.m.; Sun. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. $$ (Re- OUR EASONS viewed September 9, 1994) (F S ) Carpaccio, 1120 Crane St., Menlo Park (650) 322-1211 Veal, pasta, pizzas, • Large Private Tatami Rooms chicken and fresh fish served in a warm, (continued on next page) • Freshest Sashimi and Sushi in Town • Authentic Japanese Cuisine Looking for a place to eat? We are proud to present our online restaurant • Japanese chef with over database at PaloAltoOnline.com. Clicking on 30 years of experience “Restaurants”. Search by name of restaurant, type of food, city, or even by areas within cities. • Special Catering and Party Trays available “Come try it, it will be an Each restaurant listing pops up with a short experience to remember.” review and the option to read the full article, if • We also take reservations available. 1082 EAST EL CAMINO REAL • SUNNYVALE • 408.248.1577

Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Page 17 Eating Out MANDARIN GOURMET RESTAURANT (continued from previous page) time family-owned establishment. Portions Chevy’s, 2907 El Camino Real, Red- are generous and everything is made from wood City (650) 367-6892 Chevys, Classy Dining Experience & Fine Healthy Food hospitable trattoria. Full bar. Reservations scratch. Mon. - Thu.: 11 a.m. - 10:30 “Fresh Mex,” comes through with the best suggested. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Fri. - Sat.: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sun.: Mexican food on the Midpeninsula. Fa- Voted best Chinese food for 3 years in a row by p.m.; LAte lunch 2-5 p.m.; Dinner Mon.- 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. $$ (Reviewed August 1, vorites include fajitas, tacos, seafood plat- Thu. 5-10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 5-10 p.m.; 2003) ters. Huge chain restaurant with a phone- Sun. 5-8:30 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed May 23, Readers Choice of San Jose Mercury News! Cetrella, 845 Main St., Half Moon Bay ahead waiting list. Children’s menu. 2003) (650) 726-4090 Cetrella features a de- Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 Casa Isabel, 2434 Park Blvd., Palo Alto cent dinner menu honoring Italy, France a.m.-11 p.m. $$ (Reviewed January 3, Curbside pick-up • Valet parking (650) 328-3102 Casa Isabel remains and Spain, but the real draw is the bar 1996) family- owned and operated, lending a food. Immerse yourself in the tapas menu Chez TJ, 938 Villa St., Mountain View warm ambience that’s evident the mo- and don’t miss the wine list — over 200 420 Ramona, Palo Alto ment you walk through the door. The cui- (650) 964-7466 Chez TJ offers delicious bottles and 25 wines by the glass. Sun.- and beautifully presented contemporary (between University & Lytton) sine is best described as Mexican comfort Thurs. 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5:30-10 food. Beer, sangria and margaritas are French cuisine in a charming restored Vic- p.m; Sun. brunch 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. torian house. Four to seven course prix- 650-328-8898 available. Lunch: Mon.-Fri.: 11:30 a.m.-2 $$$-$$$$ (Reviewed April 5, 2002) p.m.; Dinner: Mon -Sat. 5:30-9 p.m. fixe menus that change every two weeks. Chantilly, 3001 El Camino Real, Red- Closed Sundays. $$ (Reviewed Decem- Tues.-Sat. 5:30-9 p.m. Closed Sun.-Mon. www.MandarinGourmet-PaloAlto.com wood City (650) 321-4080 This elegant, ber 20, 2002) $$$$ (Reviewed July 7, 2000) upscale restaurant leans heavily toward Celia’s, 3740 El Camino Real, Palo Alto Italian, with lots of veal scaloppini, risotto, China Delight, 461 Emerson St., Palo Delivery Available (650) 843-0643 Traditional Mexican food gnocchi and calamari. Private rooms avail- Alto (650) 326-6065 China Delight has with a full page of house specialties. Long- able. Mon.-Fri. 11:00 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon.- been around for about eight years, a well- Sat. 5:30-10 p.m. $$$ (Reviewed January known Szechwan-Mandarin alternative to 14, 2000) the food of its more incendiary neighbor, Chef Chu’s, 1067 N. San Antonio Road , Jing Jing, and a component of a perfect Los Altos (650) 948-2696 This 30-year downtown Palo Alto evening of movies at old Peninsula stronghold focuses on not the Aquarius. Daily 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Voted best Vietnamese food in Silicon Valley one but four major Chinese regions: 4:30-9:30 p.m. $ (Reviewed May 29, Sichuan, Cantonese, Hunan and Man- 1998) for 2003 & 2004 — by the readers of the San Jose Mercury News darin. All your favorite family-style dishes Chris’s Fish & Chips, 209 First St., Los are offered. Full bar, wheelchair access. Altos (650) 948-6155 This is fried fish  Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Fri. heaven and the chips (fries to us Yanks) 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. noon-10 p.m.; are equally wonderful. Beach casual, Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30pm Sun. noon-9:30 p.m. $$-$$$ (Reviewed friendly atmosphere. Daily 11 a.m.-8:30 Dinner: Sun-Thurs.5-10pm March 28, 2002) p.m. $$ (Reviewed September 6, 2001) Fri & Sat 5-11pm Live Music on www.thethreeseasonsrestaurant.com Fridays and Saturdays SINCEINCE 1989 518 Bryant Street,Palo Alto • 650.838.0353 6-9 pm Le Petit Bistro ~LUNCH~ F RENCH C UISINE Full Bar • Heated Patio • 2 story seating Tue thru Fri    Coq au Vin ~ $17.95 11:30-2:00pm Crème Brulée ~ $5.75   ~DINNER~ 1405 W. El Camino Real, Mtn. View T (between El Monte & Shoreline) ue thru Sun -- (650) 964-3321 5:30-10:00pm www.lepetitbistro.biz

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Page 18 • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly MoviesMovie reviews by Jeanne Aufmuth, Tyler Hanley, Jim Shelby and Susan Tavernetti

OPENINGS

Will Smith’s charisma helps redeem “I, Robot,” a sci-fi thriller that does not live up to its potential. I, Robot ✭✭1/2 potential. (Century 16, Century 12) Chicago in the “Riding Giants” is a spine-tingling and richly informative documentary about the won- year 2035. Converse All-Stars circa 2004 Rated: PG-13 for violence and brief nudi- ders of surfing. ty. 1 hour, 54 minutes. are the height of vintage, automobiles are According to Garp.” self-propelling and robots co-exist peace- — Jeanne Aufmuth Only time will tell if “The Door in the fully with man, obediently delivering Floor” opens to an Oscar nod for Jeff FedEx packages and fetching the weekly The Door in the Floor ✭✭✭ Bridges. Michael Caine and John Lithgow garbage. would bet on it. Gritty homicide detective Del Spooner (Century 16) Good books go Hollywood with mixed results. Screenwriter-director (Will Smith) dislikes the concept of Rated: R for strong sexuality, full-frontal Tod Williams has taken a novel approach to machines taking up the slack, and carries nudity, graphic images and language. 1 John Irving’s “A Widow for One Year” by his paranoia around like a suit of armor. hour, 51 minutes. When robotics pioneer Dr. Alfred Lanning adapting less than a third of the bestseller for the screen. Stripping the book’s begin- (James Cromwell) does a nose-dive off of a — Susan Tavernetti high building, his friend, Spooner, suspects ning to bare bones — and switching the that a robot is behind the death. focus from little Ruth Cole’s perspective to ✭✭✭✭ Eddie O’Hare’s coming-of-age tale — was Riding Giants Impossible, claim co-workers, since (CineArts) Totally gnarly, dude. Director robots, according to the laws programmed a smart move. But the stroke of genius was casting the Stacy Peralta (“Dogtown and Z-boys”) into their hard drives, are incapable of takes a thoroughly engaging look into the harming human beings. under-appreciated Jeff Bridges as the col- orful Ted Cole, an author-illustrator of thinly populated world of big-wave surfers, Inspired by a 1950 short-story collection Kim Basinger and Jon Foster co-star in beloved children’s books. resulting in a spine-tingling and richly by Isaac Asimov, “I, Robot” has its heart “The Door in the Floor,” an engaging Say “Jeff Bridges” and fans of “The Big informative history/documentary. and its technology in the right place. The film based on John Irving’s “A Widow Lebowski” always answer, “The Dude will The film begins with a recap of surfing’s look is slick and stylized; one can’t help For One Year.” first 2,000 years, from its Polynesian roots, but admire a know-how that permits a gen- abide.” So it seems. Bridges has made interesting choices as an actor for more paralyzed by the past, finds solace in the through the ‘50s and ‘60’s counter-culture in eration of walking nuts-and-bolts to move Southern California, to present-day miracles effortlessly amongst men. than 30 years, from his break-out role in teenager who bears a striking resemblance “The Last Picture Show” through his to her deceased first-born son. on waves that resemble mountains more than The “largest robot distribution in histo- water. Peralta then focuses on three men ry” is a marvel of computer-generated skill Oscar-nominated lead in “Starman” and Williams (“The Adventures of Sebastian memorable turns in releases ranging from Cole”) shows courage directing his second whose stories chronicle the transformation of and the production design is near-flawless. surfing from the hang-loose beach-boys’ The robots themselves are hyper-creepy “The Fabulous Baker Boys” to feature. He trusts Bridges and Basinger to “Seabiscuit.” He eases into characters, dis- deliver compelling performances, and he activity it once represented to the dangerous, and eerily calm in their ability to express adrenaline-addicted sport it has become. something akin to emotion and perform the playing remarkable naturalness. Bridges allows the drama’s slow rhythms to work really doesn’t need the big-brimmed hat or their spell. Single pictures are worth a The three surfers, Greg Noll, Jeff Clark daily tasks we take for granted. and Laird Hamilton, are at once passionate But look beyond the CG flash and you’re billowing caftan to convince us that Ted thousand of Irving’s words, especially has a bohemian spirit — one struggling to shots of the spare landscape that express and humble in the face of the extreme ver- left holding the bag, in this case a stultify- sion of nature they confront. There is a ing script and one-note storyline that pits breathe life into a family broken by the emptiness in Marion’s heart. Most sig- immeasurable grief. nificantly, Williams trusts the viewer to winning competence in all three, and they man against machine sans serious rancor or manage to tell their stories without boast- imagination. “Tom woke up, but Tim did not.” The notice how seemingly inconsequential simple sentence opens one of Ted’s chil- details repeat and resonate in the climax: a ing. Like the gunslingers of the old west, Can’t fault Smith, an industry unto him- (“No brag, ma’am, just fact”) they have an self who can stand perfectly still and gen- dren books. Later the line comes back to license suspended due to drunken driving, haunt us as the author, in the detached tone the blinking of a left turn signal and Ruth’s aw-shucks civility to their interviews. erate hardcore heat. He manages to tran- Generally they’d rather be surfing than scend cheesy one-liners and smirky dia- of a storyteller, finally recounts the tragic (Elle Fanning) preoccupation with the death of his two sons to Eddie, his summer naked feet of her brothers in a framed pho- talking about it to the camera. logue by the sheer force of his charisma. Using miraculously retrieved archival Bridget Moynahan as partner-in-crime cum writing assistant (Jon Foster). Ted copes tograph. with his loss by channeling experience into Just as the film’s multi-textured richness footage from the early days, Peralta and edi- robot programmer Susan Calvin doesn’t tor Paul Crowder have put together an stand a chance. words and drawings. And when that does- springs from its literary source, so do the n’t work, he drinks and chases women in problems. Comic moments work on the admirable history of the sport. Their active As summer sci-fi thrillers go, “Robot” camera style invigorates the old photos and has the mindless stuff to get the job done, the Hamptons. He doesn’t need a writing page but seem out of place on the screen. This Irving adaptation is closer in tone to but doesn’t quite live up to its monumental assistant at all. He needs a driver. His (continued on page 21) estranged wife, Marion (Kim Basinger), “The Cider House Rules” than “The World

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MOVIE TIMES STANFORD THEATRE Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. The Stanford Theatre is located at A Cinderella Story Century 16: 12:15, 2:35, 5, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. 221 University Ave. in Palo Alto. (PG) ✭✭ Century 12: Noon, 2:30, 5, 7:35 & 10:05 p.m. Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday. For more information call Anchorman: The Legend of Century 16: 1:10, 3:25, 5:40, 7:55 & 10:05 p.m. (650) 324-3700. Ron Burgundy (PG-13) Century 12: 12:10, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30 & 10:10 p.m. ✭✭1/2 The Girl from Jones Beach (1949) A Before Sunset Aquarius: 7:30 & 10 p.m.; Fri. - Sun. also at 1:15, commercial artist (Ronald Reagan) (PG) ✭✭✭1/2 3:15 & 5:15 p.m. becomes famous for his paintings of a The Clearing (R) ✭✭✭ Guild: 7 & 9:30 p.m.; Fri. - Sun. also at 4:30 p.m.; pin-up girl known as The Randolph Sat. & Sun. also at noon & 2:15 p.m. Girl, who is actually a composite of 12 models who are unaware of each De-Lovely (PG-13) ✭✭ CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:40, 4:25, 7:10 & other’s existence. A reporter (Eddie 9:55 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 11 a.m. Bracken) is hired to track down the Dodgeball: A True Century 16: 12:30, 2:45, 5:05, 7:25 & 9:40 p.m. girl’s identity for a television appear- Underdog Story (PG-13) ✭✭✭ ance. Fri. at 7:30 p.m. The Door in the Floor Century 16: 11:20 a.m.; 1:50, 4:30, 7:20 & 9:50 (R) ✭✭✭ p.m. Million Dollar Baby (1941) A shop girl (Priscilla Lane) inherits $1,000,000 Fahrenheit 9/11 Century 16: 11:05 a.m.; 1:05, 1:55, 4:45, 5:55, but her composer boyfriend (Ronald (R) ✭✭✭1/2 7:35, 9:10 & 10:15 p.m. Century 12: 11:30 a.m.; Reagan) is less than thrilled with the 2:20, 5:15, 7:55 & 10:35 p.m. news. Fri. at 5:35 & 9 p.m. Harry Potter and the Century 16: 12:35, 4:05, 7:15 & 10:10 p.m. Prisoner of Azkaban Century 12: 3:40 & 6:50 p.m. Kings Row (1941) Memorable story (PG) ✭✭✭1/2 of intertwined lives in a small American The Hunting of the Aquarius: 7 & 9:30 p.m.; Fri. - Sun. also at 12:45, town before World War I. Starring Ronald Reagan and Ann Sheridan. President (Not Rated) 2:45 & 4:45 p.m. Sat. - Tue. at 7:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. (Not Reviewed) also at 3:10 p.m. I, Robot (PG-13) ✭✭1/2 Century 16: 11 a.m.; noon, 1:40, 2:40, 4:25, 5:25, 7:10, 8:35 & 9:55 p.m. Century 12: 11:15 a.m.; Juke Girl (1942) A wandering farm 12:30, 2, 3:30, 4:50, 6:15, 7:40, 9:05 & 10:30 p.m. worker and a roadhouse singer King Arthur (PG-13) ✭✭ Century 16: 11:15 a.m.; 2, 4:50, 7:40 & 10:15 p.m. become involved in a war between Century 12: 11 a.m.; 1:40, 4:20, 7:10 & 10 p.m. local farmers and the crooked owner STARTS FRIDAY, JULY 16TH of the packing plant. Starring Ronald Napoleon Dynamite (PG) ✭ Century 16: 11:10 a.m.; 1:20, 3:30, 5:45, 8:05 & Reagan and Ann Sheridan. Sat. - Tue. 10:25 p.m. at 5:45 & 10:10 p.m. The Notebook (PG-13) Century 16: 11:35 a.m.; 2:15, 4:55, 7:45 & 10:20 SEE DIRECTORY OR CALL THEATRE FOR SHOWTIMES • NO PASSES ✭✭1/2 p.m. Century 12: 1, 4, 7:05 & 9:55 p.m. Riding Giants (PG-13) CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:55, 4:35, 7 & 9:25 (Not Reviewed) p.m.; Sat. & Sun. also at 11:30 a.m. NOW PLAYING Shrek 2 (PG) ✭✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:50 a.m.; 2:20, 4:40, 7:05 & 9:20 The following is a sampling of movies FROM THE DIRECTOR OF “DOGTOWN AND Z-BOYS” p.m. Century 12: 12:20 & 9:50 p.m. recently reviewed in the Weekly: Sleepover (PG) ✭✭1/2 Century 16: 11 a.m. & 3:40 p.m. LAIRD HAMILTON GREG NOLL JEFF CLARK Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Spider-Man 2 (PG-13) Century 16: 11:30 a.m.; 1, 2:30, 4, 5:30, 7, 8:30 & ✭✭1/2 ✭✭✭✭ 10 p.m. Century 12: 11:25 a.m.; 12:45, 2:15, 3:45, (Century 16, Century 12) Charismatic OPENING NIGHT SELECTION • SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2004 5:20, 6:45, 8:15 & 9:45 p.m. anchorman Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) The Terminal (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 11:40 a.m.; 2:25, 5:10, 7:50 & 10:25 dominates TV’s evening news in 1970s San Diego. 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(continued from page 19) lems, learning disabilities and the like) and flaring tempers that are the hallmark of the low-budget tournament circuit. super-8 footage in a decidedly un-Ken Burns fashion. Break out the board. When he goes into the story of each of the protagonists, Peralta strikes an epic note; these guys seem bigger than Rated: Unrated but could be PG for language. 1 hour, 20 life. Noll was once the best Hawaiian big-wave surfer, the minutes. guy who opened up the North Shore of Oahu, and who, in 1969, became a legend by riding one of the biggest storm — Jeanne Aufmuth surges ever recorded. Now he’s a round-faced and jocular grandfather, but Peralta catches the passion for waves still A Cinderella Story ✭✭ burning in his eyes. (Century 16, Century 12) Britney Spears, Jennifer Love Clark tells the story of Maverick’s, our own local big- Hewitt, Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff...sometimes I’m con- wave spot just north of Half Moon Bay, a site he surfed vinced they’re all the same person, throwing on different solo for 15 years before convincing anyone else to join wigs and going by varied names to increase profit and him. The enormity of the discovery of big waves in exposure possibilities. Heck, the movies they star in are Northern California really shook up the surf world, and we often carbon copies of one another, with predictable plot- are let in on what seems like insider secrets. lines and cardboard characters. Finally we see Hamilton, widely acknowledged as the Sadly, “A Cinderella Story” doesn’t stray from the pack. best surfer in the world, as he describes the advent of tow- But several charismatic actors and fleeting moments of in surfing, which enables surfers to be slung into the genuine romance gracefully survive this modern thrashing biggest and fastest waves in existence by jet skis, a new of the age-old fairy tale. chapter in surfing madness. His ride on a monster wave in Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray co-star in “A Duff is the perpetrator this time, starring as high school French Polynesia called Chopu still has the surfing world Cinderella Story,” a modern version of the classic fairy tale. senior Sam Montgomery. When Sam’s affectionate father aghast with awe. dies in an earthquake, she’s forced to live with her selfish To see these phenomenal athletes’ grace in situations The film’s climactic scene between Iguchi and the want- stepmother, Fiona (Jennifer Coolidge of “American Pie”) which make your hair stand up is to be viscerally taken ed samurai is perfectly choreographed. What begins as a and idiotic stepsisters. Although Sam earns straight A’s somewhere entirely new. Peralta’s history-documentary is soulful conversation between two warriors escalates into a and isn’t exactly hard on the eyes, her miserable existence not just a spectacular journey into a justifiably elite realm pulse-pounding swordfight. Director Yoji Yamada paints a consists of scrubbing floors at the family diner and swap- of human endeavor; he manages to take us into the hearts beautiful portrait of Japan, and as a longtime enthusiast of ping stories with her thespian best friend, Carter (Dan of the guys who go where we never would, so we can actu- the Japanese culture, I was enamored by the language and Byrd). ally feel, just for a moment, their passion and drive. landscapes. Ito’s voiceovers lull the pacing from time to time — a minor flaw in an otherwise masterful work. But there’s one jewel in the rusted crown: Sam has been falling in love with a mysterious high school senior, thanks Rated: PG-13 for brief strong language. 1 hour, 45 min- Seeing this samurai brave the challenges of childrearing to the magic of the Internet and cell-phone text messaging. utes. and twilight duels is truly an honor. When the faceless fellow asks to meet at the Halloween — Jim Shelby Not rated, but could be PG-13 for mild violence. In dance, Sam gets help from her “fairy Godmother” (Regina ✭✭✭✭ Japanese with English subtitles. 2 hours, 9 minutes. King) and throws together a gorgeous Cinderella costume. The Twilight Samurai Ah, the wonders of cinematic romance. Turns out Sam’s (Spangenberg) Breathtaking cinematography, elegant — Tyler Hanley stud is none other than the handsome captain of the foot- costume design and the unconditional love of a hardwork- ball team, Austin Ames (Chad Michael Murray). The two ing father. These are the elements of “The Twilight share a love-at-first-sight kind of evening, with Austin Samurai,” a cinematic balance of soul and swordplay that Word Wars ✭✭✭ (Spangenberg) First there was the melodrama of chess oblivious to Sam’s true identity (even though they’ve met provides a poetic glimpse into 19th-century Japan. several times before) thanks to a simple eye mask. But Seibei Iguchi (Hiroyuki Sanada of “The Last Samurai”) and spelling bees. The newest tournament game to hit the big screen is speed Scrabble, a complex wager of words Sam has to duck out as the clock strikes midnight, leaving is a low-ranking samurai forced, after his wife dies of con- behind only her cell phone as a clue to help Austin discov- sumption, to be the sole caretaker of his senile mother and that is no longer your grandma’s game. If you can turn “Eric Clapton” into “Narcoleptic” in the er who his dream girl really is. two young daughters, Kayana and Ito. Iguchi earns a piti- Murray, with his leading-man charm, and Byrd, with his ful salary as a scribe during the day and works at home in blink of an eye, you’re a potential wacky word-meister who will excel at a pastime that combines numbers and quirky comedic appeal, steal the show. King, too, is a treat. the evening, leaving little time for the finer things in life Her take-no-nonsense approach elicits plenty of laughs. like bathing. logic in a complicated tour-de-force of skill. “Word Wars” follows four nationally ranked Scrabble players as they Parents are given a tremendously bad rap. Austin’s Iguchi is soon reunited with his childhood friend, Tomoe father is a hard-nose football fanatic oblivious to his son’s (Rie Miyazawa), who’s eager to escape from her abusive, deal with daily life while hoping to become the next national champion at the 2002 Scrabble Nationals. true interests, and Fiona is lazy, greedy and, well, wicked. alcoholic ex-husband. A late-night encounter forces Iguchi Duff is a let-down as well. Her acting feels stilted and not into a swordfight with Tomoe’s former flame, and when Living on a steady diet of take-out and Maalox while keeping the word demons at bay with relentless practice unlike many of the characters surrounding her — superfi- Iguchi defeats and embarrasses the man, the entire village cial. quickly becomes aware of Iguchi’s talents as a fighter. games and a plethora of brain-boosting vitamins, these Scrabble junkies share their dreams, their fears, and the Trying to put a modern spin on “Cinderella” now feels As Tomoe develops a bond with Iguchi’s daughters and like nothing more than a fairy tale. talk of marriage hits the household, Iguchi is ordered by rocky journeys that led them to obsess over such anom- his superiors to slay a wanted samurai. Honor demands alous applications as indole (“a chemical compound”) and jerrid (“a blunt javelin”). Rated: PG for mild language and innuendo. 1 hour, 37 Iguchi obey, but the battle may be his last. minutes. “Twilight” is told through the eyes of a grown Ito, who Directors Eric Chaiken and Julian Petrillo keep tension reminisces about her father’s dignity and courage. It’s at a minimum, forsaking the sinister pinging bell of — Tyler Hanley touching to see this devout father work himself ragged out “Spellbound” or the plucky familial heartstrings of of undying love for his family. Sanada is fantastic in the “Searching for Bobby Fischer.” Production values are on To view the trailers for “i, Robot,” and “A Cinderella Story,” visit role, a perfect blend of selfless parenting and samurai the cheap, but the human element is kept endearingly rich Palo Alto Online at http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/ ferocity. a la detailed background info (gastrointestinal reflux prob-

thriller. Redford is rental car tycoon Wayne raged within. Judd does her charismatic Hayes, flush with financial success and set- De-Lovely ✭✭ best as second fiddle, but her thunder is tled into a comfortable marriage with wife (CineArts) Irvin Winkler brushes up against a swept away by the ostentatious show num- “TWO Eileen (Mirren). On a routine trip to the potential masterpiece in this melodramatic bers. “De-Lovely” is all dressed up with office, Wayne is kidnapped by disgruntled and sodden ode to the life and times of nowhere to go. Rated: PG-13 for nudity, ex-employee “Arnold” (Willem Dafoe) and American composer Cole Porter. With the adult situations. 2 hours, 1 minute. — J.A. THUMBS whisked to the woods for a delirious trek to help of a friendly muse (Jonathan Pryce), (Reviewed July 9, 2004) an abandoned cabin. In true kidnap drama Porter (Kevin Kline) looks back on his past fashion, the FBI is called in to take up resi- ✭✭✭✭ UP!” in the guise of a spectacular stage show. Spider-Man 2 dence at the Hayes’ Pittsburgh mansion. Via a long-winded series of flashbacks, the (Century 16, Century 12) Two years have Adult children Tim (Alessandro Nivola) and narrative unfurls in stagy theatrics, focusing passed since high school outcast Peter Jill (Melissa Sagemiller) arrive to support on Porter’s rocky climb to musical super- Parker (Tobey Maguire) gained arachnid their mother and await the inevitable ran- stardom. His serendipitous meeting with abilities and donned red-and-blue spandex. som notice. Shot from the points of view of future wife Linda Lee (Ashley Judd) is the And while Spidey has extraordinary powers, Wayne and Eileen, it gradually dawns that foundation of his success and initially he Peter can’t hold down a job, his longtime the dual narratives aren’t running in parallel wears her well. Their infamous love affair is love Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst) is time. This clever approach confounds yet the stuff that dreams, and dashed illusions, engaged to another man, and his best forces viewers to stand up and take notice. are made of. With a heedless appetite for friend Harry Osborn (James Franco) despis- The mood is atmospheric and the pace life and a talent that knew no boundaries, es the wallcrawler and is bitter at Peter for occasionally falters, but this is mature and Porter was a vintage enigma. Kline inhabits “befriending” him. When Peter’s powers SEE IT NOW! thought-provoking work. Rated: R for Porter’s shell with ease but doesn’t exude CHECK DIRECTORIES OR CALL THEATRE FOR SHOWTIMES strong language and violence. 1 hour, 35 his bonhomie or the deep conflict that (continued on next page) NO PASSES OR DISCOUNT TICKETS ACCEPTED FOR THIS ENGAGEMENT minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed July 2, 2004) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Page 21 ONCE AGAIN Movies NAPOLEON CONQUERS THEWORLD! SPANGENBERG THEATRE “DEADPAN Note: The Spangenberg Theatre is located on the Gunn High School campus, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Screenings are HILARITY. “OUR PICK TO BE THE for Friday through Sunday only. For more information visit www.spangenbergtheatre.com or call (650) 354-8220. YOU’LL LAUGH SEASON’S My Architect: A Son’s Journey (2003) Director Nathaniel Kahn searches to understand his father, noted architect Louis Kahn, who TILL IT HURTS.” died bankrupt and alone in 1974. Sat. at 2 p.m. Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE SLEEPER.” Sean Smith and Devin Gordon, NEWSWEEK The Twilight Samurai (2004) (See review page 21). Sat. at 6 p.m.; Sun. at 7:30 p.m. “A MASTERPIECE.” “AN EPIC...” Word Wars (2004) (See review page 21). Fri. at 4:30 p.m.; Sat. at 12:30, 3 & 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 4:15 & 7 p.m. Peter Keough, THE BOSTON PHOENIX Michael Atkinson, VILLAGE VOICE The Story of the Weeping Camel (2004) Real-life Mongolian desert herders are at the heart of this sweet gem of a film, inspired by the early work of Robert J. Flaherty. The Gobi desert dwellers enact a delightful tale of a white baby camel, whose mother has turned “TIGHT, RESONANT, FUNNY AS HELL. on him after a difficult birth. Without mother’s milk, the newborn calf will not survive. “WONDERFULLY The Ikhbayar family digs deep into the family bag of tricks to coax the mother into nursing her young one. A musician is summoned ‘NAPOLEON from a distant village to weave his musical spell on the mother, in the hopes that she will bond with her baby and “weep” with the pleasure of rekindling the connection. ORIGINAL”. “Camel” meanders a bit, relying on its emotionally charged atmosphere to do the talking. Winds of up to 150 kilometers an hour, Leah Rozen, PEOPLE DYNAMITE’ broken camera equipment and plummeting desert temperatures stood in the way of this labor of love. The filmmakers persevered and we’re the better for it. Rated: PG for subtle desert melodrama. In Mongolian with English subtitles. 1 hour, 30 minutes. — J.A. RULES!” (Reviewed June 18, 2004) Sat. at 4:05 p.m.; Sun. at 3:15 p.m. “HILARIOUS.” Stephen Hunter, Lou Lumenick, THE WASHINGTON POST NEW YORK POST The Return (2004) In the remote Russian wilderness, two brothers face a range of new, conflicting emotions when their father — a man they only know through a single photograph — resurfaces. Fri. at 6 p.m.; Sat. at 8:30 p.m.; Sun. at 5:15 p.m.

The Godfather (1972) The Academy-Award winning film from director Francis Ford Coppola. A Mafia boss’ innocent son gets involved in the bloody family business when his father is critically wounded in a mob hit. Starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and James Caan. Fri. at 8 p.m.

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Los Altos Golf & ence Speakers from Italy, Belgium, Ire- www.PaloAltoOnline.com, High St., Palo Alto, CA Country Club, 1560 Country Club Lane, land, and the U.S., July 23-24. Services David Buchanan, Asian Art Museum do- click on “Master 94301. cent, illustrated lecture on the museum’s Los Altos. Call 851-6760. and therapies for at-risk youth. Spon- current show; includes woodblocks Stargazing Party Includes interactive As- sored by MRI, speakers from schools, Community Calendar,” scrolls, ceramics garments, and photo- troWizards program. Bring a flashlight, social service agencies, and juvenile jus- and then click on “Submit QUESTIONS? If you have tice systems worldwide. Palo Alto Veter- a listing.” Listings are questions, call the ans Administration Medical Center, Palo Alto. Call 321-3055. www.mri.org. published in the papers reception desk at the Palo OF NOTE on a space-available basis. 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Aug. 7, 2-5 p.m. Admission $35 benefits CoVN’s, which is launching micro-finance program to assist disadvantaged women The Abduction from the Seraglio The gy advances from pre-computing to su- in Vietnam. Tresidder Oak Lounge, Stan- California Chamber Opera performs percomputing. Hour-long tours last avail- ford. Call 641-1503. www.covn.org. Mozart’s “The Abduction from the able on Wednesdays, Fridays and Satur- Summer Sale at The Shop Bargains on Seraglio,” in concert with piano. Sat., days at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. wide array of items from designer suits to July 24 at 7 p.m. Admission $10 at the Reservations recommended. Computer house wares Fri.-Sat., July 16-17. door. Church on the Rock, 2323 Euclid History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Ave, Redwood City. Blvd., Mountain View. Call 810-1013. Raises funds for the Junior League of www.computerhistory.org. Palo Alto-Mid Peninsula (JLPA-MP). The Shop, 785 Santa Cruz Ave., Call 854- On Stage Green Library “The Rediscovery of Africa 2663. “Once Upon A Mattress” Hope Musical 1400-1900: Antique African Maps & Rare Theatre, June 25, 11 a.m. or 3 p.m.; July Images.” An exhibit of antique African Concerts 23, 11 a.m.; Aug. 6, 11 a.m.; Aug. 20, maps and rare books including the Oscar I. Norwich Collection, through Aug. 1. Call Free Summer Pops Concert Family con- 11 a.m. or 3 p.m. Free. Walter Hays Ele- 723-9108 for library hours. Green Library, cert and picnic, music by the Peninsula mentary School, 1525 Middlefield Road, Stanford University, 557 Escondido Mall, Symphony. Sun., July 25, at 3 p.m. Palo Alto. Call 568-3332. www.HopeMu Stanford. Call 725-1020, information. Lawns of Oak Creek Apartments, 1600 sicalTheatre.com. www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/spc/ex Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto. Call 941-5291. TheatreWorks’ “Red” Historical, artistic hibits/africanmaps.html. www.peninsulasymphony.org. saga of China’s Cultural Revolution and John Mayer with Maroon 5, DJ Logic the arts. Through Aug. 8. July 16 preview Institute for the Future “Portrait of the Fri., July 16 at 7 p.m., John Mayer with at 8 p.m.; July 17 opening at 8 p.m.; July Artist in Red Ink,” Jennifer Henderson. Maroon 5 and DJ Logic. General admis- 18 at 2 and 7 p.m.; July 20 at 7:30 p.m. Fifteen canvases relating to supporting sion 35.00. Shoreline Amphitheatre, One July 21-23 at 8 p.m.; July 24 at 2 and 8 oneself as a working artist in the U.S., Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View. p.m.; July 25 at 2 and 7 p.m.; July 27 at through July 29. Institute for the Future, Call 967-3000. www.shorelineamp.com. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20-$50. Lucie Stern 2744 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. Call Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Stanford Jazz Festival The Stanford Jazz 964-7252. www.jennifer-henderson.com. Alto. Call 903-6000. www.theatre Festival annually presents more than 100 Mohr Gallery “Paintbrush Diplomacy,” works.org. top jazz artists in 34 concerts showcas- through July 31; Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.- ing the full range of jazz styles. Highlights San Francisco Mime Troupe Two free 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. include free events for kids and families, performances of a new musical Spaghet- Community School of Music and Arts at world-premieres, jazz legends and ti Western. “Showdown at Crawford Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle, emerging talents and jazz on film. Gulch,” appropriate for all ages. Sat. and Mountain View. Call 917-6800, ext. 306. Through Aug. 7. $12-$50. Braun Music Sun. July 17-18. Live music 3:30 p.m., www.arts4all.org/gallery/default.htm. Show 4 p.m. Mitchell Park, 600 E. Center, Stanford University, Call Info.: Mountain View Center Gianfranco 736-0324; Box Office: 725-2787. Meadow Dr., Palo Alto. Call (415) 285- 1717. www.sfmt.org. Paolozzi, collages, through Aug. 16; Floy www.stanfordjazz.org. Zittin-paintings, Aug. 17, through Oct. “Stuart Little” PYT musical adaptation Summer Sings Choral music enthusiasts 18. Mon., Wed., Fri., noon-1 p.m., and of E.B. White’s mouse tale July 16-17 at invited to sing Brahms’ German Re- one hour prior to public performances. 7:30 p.m.; July 17 also at 2 p.m.; and quiem, under the direction of Dr. Bryan Mountain View Center, 500 Castro St., July 18 at 4 p.m. Tickets $12-$14. Baker, music director, Masterworks Mountain View. www.mvcpa.com. Jazz at Twilight Chorale, Mon. July 19 at 7:30 p.m. Weekday matinee July 16, at 1 p.m., for “Jazz at Twilight,” a garden charity concert featuring Jennifer Scores provided. Tickets $8. Mountain $6. Cubberley Community Center The- Pacific Art League “This American Life,” Barnes (above) and Trio, will take place tonight at 7:30 p.m. at a View Center Performing Arts, 500 Castro atre, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. through July 28, Main Gallery; Janice private residence in Atherton. The event is a benefit for HYA St., Mountain View. Call 903-6000. Call 988-8798. www.pytnet.org. Wong, oils, through July, Norton Studio; www.scholacantorum.org. “The Dining Room” A.R. Gurney’s work students of Halcyon Teed, through July (Healthy Young Attitude), a support network for young adults af- 30, Studio One. Pacific Art League, 668 Country Joe and the Fish Fri. July 23, 9 about American values, in comic and se- fected by cancer. Ramona St., Palo Alto. Call 321-3891. p.m. $18 adv. $20 door. Little Fox, 2209 rious scenes of life around a dining table. Barnes, a jazz vocalist, recording artist and music educator, re- www.pacificartleague.org. Broadway, Redwood City. Call 369- Fri. and Sat., July 16-17, at 8 p.m. $8 cently released her debut CD, “You Taught My Heart.” 4119. www.foxdream.com. adult, $5 student/senior. Palo Alto High Palo Alto Art Center “From Brazil: Palmo Tickets (tax-deductible) are $30 per person for general seating; School Haymarket Theatre, 50 Embar- Les Yeux Noirs French sextet performing Quadrado and Indigenous Arts from the cadero Road, Palo Alto. Call 213-0150. $75 per person for premier seating (includes a CD recording). Tick- Gypsy and Yiddish music, and Amazon Basin,” through Sept. 5. Tue.- ets are available for purchase in advance at www.hosv.org or at the Manouche jazz. Wed. July 21, 8 p.m. Sat. from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thu. from 7-9 door, as long as seats are available. $18 adv. $20 door. Little Fox, 2209 Exhibits p.m.; Sun. from 1-5 p.m. Palo Alto Art Broadway, Redwood City. Call 369- Computer History Museum Tours The Center, 1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto. Call 4119. www.foxdream.com. 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a.m.-5 p.m. Center for Integrated Sys- ence using touch, taste, sound, sight (continued from previous page) tems, 420 Via Palou, Stanford. Call 725- and smell. Nature walk about how ani- 329-2366. www.cityofpaloalto.org/art 3622. cis.stanford.edu/~marigros. mals survive in nature. July 16, 9:30 center. Timeless Weddings: Customs and Cos- a.m.-noon, $15. Filoli, 86 Canada Road, Woodside. Call 364-8300, ext. 508. St. Michael’s Alley Watercolor paintings tumes Wedding traditions and fashions www.filoli.org. by Steve Curl through July 31. St. from the past 100 years and cultural in- Michael’s Alley Restaurant, 806 Emerson fluences that shaped the trends, MOAH’S Simple Machines Students St., Palo Alto. Call 328-3499. through Sept. 12. Los Altos History Mu- study three simple machines and their www.soarts.com. seum, 51 South San Antonio Road, Los everyday use (lever, pulley and inclined Altos. Call 948-9427, ext. 10. www.los plane) and construct a trebuchet, a type Stanford Art Show Art work by Julie altoshistory.org. of medieval siege engine. Ages 9 and up, Newdoll, July-Sept. Reception July 16, $25-$35. Saturdays, Aug. 7 and 14, 1 2:30-4:30 p.m. Institute for Research p.m.-4 p.m. Museum of American Her- on Women and Gender, 556 Salvatierra Talks/Authors itage , 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto. Call Walk, Stanford. julie@brushwith Agile Summit Extreme Programming 321-1004. www.moah.org. science.com. (XP), Scrum, Crystal Methods, Lean De- Mondays at the Library Derique, vaude- Stanford Art Spaces Barbara Allie, v’t, Feature Driven Dev’t, and more. ville comedian, circus arts and slapstick Omar Chacon, paintings; Tom Gehrig, Wed., July 21, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., $25-$35. comedy for ages 5 and up. Mon., July 19 mixed-media paintings; Mon.-Fri. 8:30 Add at door $10. PARC - George E. at 4 p.m. Atherton Library, #2 Dinkelspiel a.m.-5 p.m., through July 22. Katie Pake Auditorium, 3333 Coyote Hill Road, Station Lane, Atherton. Call 328-2422. Hawkinson, Sofie Siegmann, and Jie Palo Alto. Call (408) 494-8378. www.sd- www.smcl.org. Zhou, paintings; Joseph Slusky, sculp- forum.org/SDForum/Templates/Calen ture, through Sept. 22. Mon.-Fri. 8:30 darEvent.aspx?CID=1405. Parent-Child Safety Workshop Kidpower Carl Hiaasen Reading from “Skinny Dip.” parent-child workshop teaches safety Innovative K-8 program Sat. July 17, 5 p.m. Kepler’s Books, skills Sat., Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-noon, for 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call children 4-8, $45. No one turned away 324-4321. www.keplers.com. for lack of funds. Contact office to regis- ter. Round Table Pizza, 101 Town & Complementary Approaches to Mental Country, Sunnyvale. Call (800) 467-6997. Health Dr. Michael Lara, Stanford-trained www.kidpower.org. psychiatrist, will discuss the latest devel- Body 4000 Terman Drive opments in complementary and alterna- Saturdays on the Farm for Kids Sum- Therapy Palo Alto, CA 94306 tive approaches to healing common psy- mer series for kids to visit the farm ani- mals, participate in a garden project, hike Center Tel: 650-813-9131 chiatric disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression. Sat. and play along trails. Bring a snack and www.bowmanschool.org July 24, 10 a.m.-noon. Admission free. drink. Saturdays, July 17 and 24, from 9 Integrated Healing Arts Center, 4153 El a.m-1 p.m. $45/series for ages 6-10. Camino Way, Palo Alto. Call 346-6085. Advance reservations required. Hidden www.healing5senses.com. Villa, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills. Call 949-8653. www.hiddenvilla.org. Golden Artist Colors Lecture-Demo Ed- Sensory Awareness Day Camp For ages ucational presentation on acrylic paints, 7-14. See the world upside-down with gels and mediums; an advanced techni- prism goggles, make home-made root cal explanation of acrylics possibilities. beer, learn about mixing colors, build an Literature and free samples of paint and artificial eye. One week starting Mon. gels for attendees. July 17. Free. Accent July 26-Fri. July 30. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Arts , 392 California Ave., Palo Alto. Call $150. Bring a bag lunch. The AHA! Cen- 855-9452. www.goldenpaints.com. ter, 2121 Staunton Court, Palo Alto. Call Home Buying/Real Estate Financing A 424-8770. www.ahacenter.org. workshop to discuss affordability, credit, Stop In and Explore Sat. and Sun., July and financing. Mon. July 19, 7-8 p.m. 17-18, noon-5 p.m. Visit this wooden City of East Palo Alto, 2415 University building nestled on the edge of Alpine Ave., E. Palo Alto. Call (415) 609-1607. Pond to enjoy displays about natural Humanist Forum “Hypatia: Murdered communities, take a pond prowl, and Genius;” Join Meg Bowman for a discus- more. Skyline Ridge Open Space Pre- sion about religious fundamentalists. serve, Page Mill/Alpine Road, Skyline Sun., July 18, 11 a.m.; Mitchell Park Blvd. intersection. Meet at the Russian Center, 3800 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Ridge parking lot, Palo Alto. Call 691- Call 328-6659. Visit www.humanists.org. 1200. www.openspace.org. Irene Kai Reading from “Golden Moun- Wacky Wednesday “On the Trail of Kid tain,” Wed., July 21, 7:30 p.m. Books Inc Pop!” with Judy Pancoast, New England in Mountain View, 301 Castro St., Moun- recording artist. Interactive musical show tain View. www.booksinc.net. for summer reading program participants California Indian Basketry Sat. July 17, of all ages on July 21 at 3:30 p.m. Chil- 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Participants exam- dren’s Library, 1276 Harriet St., Palo Alto. ine the plant management and gathering Call 329-2134. www.cityofpaloalto.org/ The Office of Public Affairs at Stanford University proudly presents: traditions of several tribal areas. $25. library/kids-teens. Filoli, 86 Canada Road, Woodside. Call “Adventures in Deep Sea Exploration- 650-364-8300, ext. 508. www.filoli.org. Seniors Poetry and Jazz at Art21 Fri., July 16, Grandparents Seminar An informal class with poets April Eiler and Palmer Pinney for new grandparents and grandparents- reading from 7:30-8 p.m. and 8:45-9:15 to-be outlining the changes in obstetrical Revisiting Titanic” p.m. and live music played by Timothy care, latest recommendations for infant Enos and Don Kobayashi from 8-10 p.m. care and discussion on the changing Art21 Gallery, 539 Alma St., Palo Alto. role of grandparents in today’s world. With Dr. Bob Ballard - Call 566-1381. www.art21.us. Thu. ,July 22, 7-9 p.m. Lucile Packard Jane Smiley Meet Pulitzer Prize-winning Children’s Hospital, 725 Welch Road, Renowned Oceanographer author of “Horse Heaven” and “A Year at Palo Alto. Call 723-4600. www.birth and Explorer. the Races” Thu. July 22, 7: 30 p.m. Ke- classes.lpch.org. pler’s Books, 1010 El Camino Real, Summer Special Fitness Camp. Fifty- Menlo Park. Call 324.4321. www.kep Plus Lifelong Fitness Challenge Camp July 21, 2004 4:00pm lers.com. starts 6-week program Sat., July 17, Spanish Book Group Reading of “Cuen- 8:30-9:30 a.m. On Tue., Thu., and Sat., (approximately 1.5 hours) tos Completos” by Juan Carlos Onetti or Sat. only. Full workout for seniors out- Stanford University’s Mon. July 19, 7: 30 p.m. Kepler’s Books, doors, $120 for any 12 sessions, $195 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Call for entire session, $80 for Sat. only. First Kresge Auditorium. 324-4321. www.keplers.com. time 50% discount. Angell Field, Stanford Sustainability at Herman Miller Environ- University, Stanford. Call 843-1750. This is a free, ticketed event. mental Affairs Manager Paul Murray dis- www.50plus.org. cusses how reducing pollution and sav- Call to reserve your tickets today: ing resources makes Herman Miller one Health of the world’s largest and profitable furni- EarthSave Lecture and Vegan Meal 650-725-2787. ture makers. Fri., July 23, 7:30-9 a.m.; Caryn Hartglass, executive director of discussion until 10 a.m. Tickets $32, EarthSave International, speaks on food Or visit breakfast included. Stanford Faculty choices and the future. Fri., July 16, Club, Stanford. Call 328-7756, ext. 636. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Foundation for Global www.stanford.edu/events www.globalcommunity.org. Community, 222 High St., Palo Alto. Call for more information (408) 380-1214. bayarea.earthsave.org Family and Kids (no www). Filoli Explorer Program Wildlife sensory Impact of the Bite on Health Dr. Dwight awareness for children ages 8-11. Differ- Jennings, DDS discusses chronic illness ent characteristics of animals. Experi- caused by jaw misalignment and treat- Page 24 • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly Goings On WHAT IS ARTISTIC QUALITY? WHERE IS THE MEANING IN THE WORK? IS IT ART OR IS IT CRAFT? ARE IDEAS ments, includes Methylation tutorial and a mini-lecture by SLF member, Stan CABLE TV HIGHLIGHTS MORE IMPORTANT THAN PHYSICAL OBJECTS? HOW IS Field. 7 p.m. Meets every 3rd Thursday. Cubberley Center, 4000 Middlefield THE VALUE OF A WORK OF ART DETERMINED? Road, Palo Alto. SmartLifeForum.org. Media Center Channel 27 African Healing Dance Traditional “Talking With Henrietta” America has two million prisoners African healing dance with Alalade Dreamer for physical, mental and spiritual behind bars. Ninety-seven percent of all prisoners are released health. Fri. July 16. Unitarian Church of back onto the streets. Find out what ex-prisoners say is the Palo Alto, 505 E. Charleston Road, Palo most important thing that can be done to protect your family Alto. Call 493-8046. www.villageheart and your community. Watch the next “Talking with Henrietta.” — Question beat.com. July 16 at 11 a.m., July 18 at 4:30 p.m., July 19 at 7:30 a.m. & Hypnosis for Comfortable Childbirth July 16 and 23, 6:30-9:30p.m. Learn ba- July 22 at 8 p.m. an experiment in our galleries sics of deep relaxation, self hypnosis and “Democratic TV” Host Steve Preminger interviews Newark that provokes questions about using guided imagery to speed birth, City Councilmember Alberto Torrico, Democratic nominee for art and its presentation healing and minimize discomfort. $125 the Assembly from District 20. — July 17 at 6 p.m., July 19 at 6 per couple. Blossom Birth Services, in museums 1000 Elwell Court, Palo Alto. Call 964- p.m. & July 20 at 9 a.m. 7380. www.blossombirth.com. “The Next Step” The political season is upon us. Meet Judge Through January 2 Jim Gray, Liertarian candidate for U.S. Senate. Learn why your Classes and Workshops vote this November is more important than ever. — July 16 at Jazz Residency Immersion in jazz training 10 p.m., July 19 at 11 p.m. & July 20 at 2 p.m. and performance for musicians and edu- cators. Open to beg.-adv. jazz players “Newswatch” A review of George W. Bush’s record on legisla- 18+. Under 18 by audition. Participants tion concerning U.S. National Parks. — July 16 at 9 a.m., July C ANTOR ARTS CENTER interact with internationally known jazz 19 at 8 p.m., July 20 at 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., July 21 at 6 p.m., AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY artists and attend nightly festival con- certs. Aug.1-6. Cost: $650-$1500. July 22 at 9 a.m. & 6 p.m. & July 23 at 9 a.m. Braun Music Center, Call 736-0324. Media Center Channel 28 Wednesday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm,Thursday until 8 pm www.stanfordjazz.org. “Spirit Talk with Jean” American Indian veterans at VA facili- Located on the Stanford campus, off Palm Drive at Museum Way Parenting by Connection Training How ties in Palo Alto and Menlo Park now have the opportunity to 650-723- 4177 www.stanford.edu/dept/ccva emotional moments can strengthen par- ent/child relationships; how to build sup- experience the inward healing that comes from reuniting with port for parenting. Training designed for their traditional sacred ceremonies and spiritual practices. Meet parents and leaders of parents. Fee: the people behind this unique program. — July 21 at 10:30 $150. Scholarships available. Materials p.m. & July 22 at 2:30 p.m. included. Sat., July 17 and 24, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Wed. July 21, 6:30-9 “Streetside” Homeless man and advocate Victor Frost pres- p.m. All Saints Episcopal Church, 555 ents a report on his annual 4th of July Barbeque in Palo Alto, Waverley St., Palo Alto. Call 322-5323. and ideas for putting the homeless to work in the community. www.parentingbyconnection.org. — July 22 at 11 a.m. Religious Discussion, Meditation Class on “Knowing The Oneness Of All Reli- “Other Voices” Paul George, Director of the Peninsula Peace gions,” Wednesdays 1-2:30 p.m. and & Justice Center in Palo Alto delivers the lecture: “Orwell Was 7:30-9 p.m. through Aug. 25. Evening an Optimist”: An update on the political landscape of the U.S.A. class preceded by meditation 7-7:30 — July 21 at 11 p.m. & July 22 at 3 p.m. p.m. taught by Rev. Alyzsa VanTil. UNITY Palo Alto Community Church, 3391 Mid- “Heritage” “Generations Behind the Counter”: Family business dlefield Road, Palo Alto. Call 494-7222. members share memories of the early days in this retrospective. www.unitypaloalto.org. Featured businesses include Gleim Jewelers, University Art and The Diaper Free Zone: Toilet Learning Bell’s Books. — July 21 at 9 p.m. & July 22 at 1 p.m. Parenting workshop led by Sylvia Ford, Tue., July 20, 7-8:30 p.m. $25. Pre-reg- For complete program listings, please visit www.community- istration required. Parents Place, 410 Sherman Ave., Palo Alto. Call 688-3040. mediacenter.net. Create your own program at the Media Center. www.ParentsPlaceOnline.org. Classes available. Call (650) 494-8686 for info. Film Stanford Theatre July 16: Ronald Rea- Redwood Summer Hike Exploration of Volunteers woodlands. Covera 8-10 miles and in- gan film festival. “The Girl from Jones Filoli Volunteer Interest Forum Volun- Beach” at 7:30 p.m.; “Million Dollar cluds over 1,000 feet of elevation gain. July 17, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. El Corte de teers wanted, working with the public, Baby” at 5:35 and 9 p.m.; July 17-20: assisting with horticultural needs, or pro- “Kings Row” at 3:10 and 7:30 p.m.; Madera Creek, Call 691-1200. www.openspace.org. viding general office support. Sat. July. “Juke Girl” at 5:45 and 10:10 p.m.; July 24. 10 a.m-noon. Filoli, 86 Canada Star Parties at Foothills Park Palo Alto 21: Frank Capra “That Certain Thing” Road, Woodside. Call 364-8300 ext. residents and their accompanied guests. and “It Happened One Night.” July 22- 300. www.filoli.org. 23: “Cheaper by the Dozen” and Belles Telescopes provided. Sunset-10 p.m. on Their Toes.” Call for show times. July 24. Must enter the park before regu- Prospective New Member Open Houses Stanford Theatre, 221 University Ave., lar closing time. All ages. Foothills Park, Informational meeting about The Juniore- Palo Alto. Call 324-3700. www.stan 3300 Page Mill Road, Los Altos Hills. 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Erika Hewitt Bruce Bauer Lumber & Supply Hike Pulgas Ridge A 3-mile hike with talks about creative alternatives to con- Berni Jahnke: Men of the World Paint- 134 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA 94040 docent Paul Vadopalas, along the Blue fessional prayer for Unitarian Universal- ings of local inhabitants from Jahnke’s Oak and Polly Geraci trails. Sun. July 18, ists. Sun., July 18, 10:30 a.m. Unitarian travels abroad. Through July 30, Mon- (650) 948-1089 www.brucebauer.com 10 a.m.-noon. Pulgas Ridge Open Universalist Church of Palo Alto, 505 E. Sat, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-3 Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:00pm Sat 8:00am-4:30pm Sun 9:00am-4:30pm Space Preserve, Call 691-1200. Charleston Road, Palo Alto. Call 494- p.m. Viewpoints Gallery, 315 State St., www.openspace.org. 0541. www.uucpa.org. Los Altos. Call 941-5789. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Page 25 note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, OU SHOULD CONTACT A LAW ER. A used by the Seller/Licensee within age Control. with interest thereon, as provided in public auction sale to the highest bidder three years before the date such list was DATED: June 28, 2004 said note(s), advances, if any, under the for cash, cashier s check drawn on a sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transfer- S. Mitchelle Barbecue Company Inc., a terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated state ee are: (If "none", so state) California Corporation or national bank, check drawn by a state fees, charges and expenses of the Trust- or federal credit union, or a check drawn NONE By: ee and of the trusts created by said by a state or federal savings and loan as- The assets to be sold are described in Scott M. Parsons, President Deed of Trust, to-wit: $341,866.44 (Es- sociation, or savings association, or sav- general as: all assets of the business 07/16/04 Public Notices timated) Accrued interest and addition- ings bank specified in Section 5102 of the known as: Open House Grocery and lo- CNS- 700084# al advances, if any, will increase this Financial Code and authori ed to do busi- PALO ALTO WEEKLY NOTICE OF BULK SALE YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE cated at: 2237 El Camino Real, Palo figure prior to sale. The beneficiary un- ness in this state will be held by the duly Alto, CA 94306. (subject to Com. C. 6106.2) SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU appointed trustee as shown below, of all der said Deed of Trust heretofore exe- NOTICE OF BULK SALE The following definitions and desig- NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE right, title, and interest conveyed to and The kind of license to be transferred is: cuted and delivered to the undersigned nations shall apply in this Notice with- NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS now held by the trustee in the hereinafter Off Sale Beer & Wine License Num- (subject to Com. C. 6106.2) a written Declaration of Default and out regard to number or gender: AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD described property under and pursuant to ber: 20-380752 The following definitions and desig- Demand for Sale, and a written Notice a Deed of Trust described below. The SELLER: Kyoseung Ahn, 1477 Ply- CONTACT A LAWYER. On Now issued for the premises located at: nations shall apply in this Notice with- of Default and Election to Sell. The sale will be made, but without covenant mouth Street, #B, Mountain View, CA 07/22/2004 at 10:00 A.M., DSL Serv- 2237 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA out regard to number or gender: undersigned caused said Notice of De- or 94306. SELLER: Thayne M. Peterson Enter- 94043 ice Company as the duly appointed warranty, expressed or implied, regarding fault and Election to Sell to be recorded BUYER: Joseph Ki Na & Esther M. Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of title, possession, or encumbrances, to The anticipated date of the sale/transfer prises, Inc., 4020 Fabian Way, Palo Al- in the county where the real property is Na, 1477 Plymouth Street, #B, Moun- Trust Recorded on 1/12/1999, Instru- pay the remaining principal sum of the is 8/2/04 at the office of: to, CA 94303 located and more than three months tain View, CA 94043 ment 14593714 of official records in note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, Escrow Control Company, 830 Kiely BUYER: Vahe Tashjian, 4020 Fabian have elapsed since such recordation. with BUSINESS: SUBWAY SANDWICH- the Office of the Recorder of Santa Boulevard, Suite 103 Santa Clara, CA Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Date: 06/24/04 For : DSL Service interest and late charges thereon, as pro- ES #7969, 1477 Plymouth Street, #B, Clara County, California, executed by: 95051. BUSINESS: ROSENTHAL SERVICE, Company, as Trustee By: Foreclosure vided in the note(s), advances, under the It has been agreed between the 4020 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA Mountain View, CA 94043 Alfred Ayoub, a single man, as Trustor terms of the Deed of Trust, interest there- Consultants, Inc., as Agent 8180 East DATE OF CONSUMMATION: Au- Downey Savings and Loan Associa- on, fees, charges and expenses of the Seller/Licensee and the intended 94303 Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA gust 3, 2004 tion, F.A., as Beneficiary. WILL SELL Trustee for the total amount (at the time Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. DATE OF CONSUMMATION: Au- 92808 Telephone Number: (714) 282- LAST DAY TO FILE CLAIMS: Au- AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE of the initial publication of the Notice of 24073 of the Business and Professions gust 3, 2004 2424 Sale Line Information: (714) 282- Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth gust 2, 2004 HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (pay- Code, that the consideration for the LAST DAY TO FILE CLAIMS: Au- 2430 Vivian Prieto, Vice President below. The amount may be greater on ESCROW HOLDER: WILLIAM H. able at time of sale in lawful money of transfer of the business and license is to gust 2, 2004 Foreclosure Consultants, Inc. is a the be paid only after the transfer has been ESCROW HOLDER: WILLIAM H. DUNN, Attorney at Law, 1350 Dell the United States, by cash, a cashier’s day of sale. Trustor: SELIM SE NUR A debt collector attempting to collect a Avenue, Suite 204, Campbell, CA check drawn by a state or national MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SE- approved by the Department of Alco- DUNN, Attorney at Law, 1350 Dell debt. Any information obtained will 95008. bank, a check drawn by a state or feder- PERATE PROPERT Duly Appointed holic Beverage Control. All claims Avenue, Suite 204, Campbell, CA be used for that purpose. (RSVP# Notice is hereby given that Seller in- al credit union, or a check drawn by a Trustee: FIDELIT NATIONAL FORE- must be received prior to the date on 95008. 55697)(07/02/04, 07/09/04, 07/16/04) CLOSURE SOLUTIONS Recorded tends to make a bulk sale of the assets state or federal savings and loan associ- which the liquor license is transferred 6/2 /2002 as Instrument No. 16334183 in by the Department of Alcoholic Bever- (continued in sect. 2, page 34) of the above described Business to ation, savings association, or savings NOTICE OF APPLICATION book , page of Official Records in the of- Buyer, including all stock in trade, fur- bank specified in section 5102 of the TO SELL ALCOHOLIC fice of the Recorder of Santa Clara Coun- niture, and equipment used in said Financial Code and authorized to do BEVERAGE ty, California, Date of Sale: /22/2004 at Business to be consummated at the of- business in this state). At the North Date of Filing Application: June 28, 11:00 AM Place of Sale: AT THE NORTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING fice of the Escrow Holder at the time of Market Street entrance to the County MAR ET STREET ENTRANCE TO THE 2004 COUNT COURTHOUSE, 190 NORTH of the Palo Alto consummation or thereafter. Creditors Courthouse, 190 North Market Street, To Whom It May Concern: MAR ET STREET, SAN JOSE, CALI- of the Seller may file claims with the San Jose, CA all right, title and interest The Name(s) of Applicant(s) is/are: FORNIA The total amount of the unpaid Architectural Review Board Escrow Holder on or before the last day conveyed to and now held by it under VINO LOCALE LLC balance of the obligation secured by the (ARB) to file claims stated above. This sale is said Deed of Trust in the property situ- The applicants listed above are apply- property to be sold and reasonable esti- subject to California Commercial Code ated in said County, California describ- ing to the Department of Alcoholic mated costs, expenses and advances at 6106.2. ing the land therein: As more fully de- the time of the initial publication of the Please be advised the Architectural Review Board shall con- Beverage Control to sell alcoholic No- The seller has used the following scribed in said Deed of Trust. The beverages at: tice of Sale is: 220,259.48 Street Ad- duct a meeting on the following application at 8:00 AM on Au- other business names and addresses property heretofore described is being 421 Kipling Street dress or other common designation of re- gust 5, 2004 in the Civic Center, Council Chambers, 1st Floor, within the last three years so far as sold "as is". The street address and oth- Palo Alto, CA 94301 al property: 500 WEST MIDDLEFIELD 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Any interested per- known to buyer: NONE. er common designation, if any, of the Type of license(s) Applied for: ROAD, 15 MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043 sons may appear and be heard on this item. /s/WILLIAM H. DUNN real property described above is pur- 41 - ON-SALE BEER & WINE- A.P.N.: 158-50-015-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any in- Agent for the Buyer, ported to be: 2512 Mardell Way, EATING PLACE correctness of the street address or other APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 15, 2004 Esther M. Na Mountain View, CA 94043-2716. The (PAW July 2, 9, 16, 2004) common designation, if any, shown (PAW July 16, 2004) undersigned Trustee disclaims any lia- above. If no street address or other com- NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE T.S. No. Title Order No. 5310796-20 Trustee bility for any incorrectness of the street mon designation is shown, directions to UNFINISHED BUSINESS address and other common designation, FID-04-04620-PB Loan No. 020522191 the location of the property may be ob- Sale No. 32610 Loan No. 9022308233 OU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED tained by sending a written re uest to the APN 147-16-007 NOTICE OF if any, shown herein. Said sale will be OF TRUST DATED 6/13/2002. UNLESS 2300 E. Bayshore [03-D-04, 03-EIA-17] Re uest by Hoover made, but without covenant or warran- beneficiary within 10 days of the date of TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN OU TA E ACTION TO PROTECT first publication of this Notice of Sale. Associates on behalf of Richard Peery for Site and Design re- ty, expressed or implied, regarding title, DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF OUR PROPERT , IT MA BE SOLD Date: 06/28/2004 FIDELIT NATIONAL view of a new 3,932 s uare foot office building and related site possession, or encumbrances, to pay AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF OU NEED AN FORECLOSURE SOLUTIONS 19 32 TRUST DATED 12/19/1998. UNLESS E PLANATION OF THE NATURE OF improvements located on a 5.66 acre site at 2300 East Bay- YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT the remaining principal sum of the MacArthur Blvd., Suite 100 Irvine, Califor- THE PROCEEDING AGAINST OU, nia 92612 (949) 4 4-4505 Sale Line: shore. one District: LM (D)(3). Environmental Assessment: In- (916) 38 - 28 Gina Avila, ASAP599899 itial Study recommending the preparation of a Mitigated Nega- PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL 0/02, 0/09, 0 /16 tive Declaration. CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE Notice is hereby given that a bulk BROADCAST LIVE ON KZSU, FM 90.1- sale of assets and a transfer of alco- Agenda changes, additions and deletions. The agenda may have addi- CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 26 holic beverage license is about to be tional items added to it up until 2 hours prior to meeting time. made. The names and address of the Seller/Licensee are: ADA. Persons with disabilities who re uire auxiliary aids or services in COUNCIL AGENDA HOTLINE: 329-2477 Satin and Silk, Inc., 2237 El Camino using City facilities, services, or programs or who would like information Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 on the City s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) TENTATIVE) AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING - COUNCIL CHAMBERS The names and addresses of the of 1990, may contact (650) 329-2550 (voice) or 650-328-1199 (TDD). July 19, 2004, 6:15 p.m. Buyer/Transferee are: S. Mitchelle Barbecue Company Inc., Amy French 1037 Amarillo, Palo Alto, CA 94306 1. Council/Council Appointed Officers Committee Facilitator Interviews As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all Current Planning Manager other business names and addresses (TENTATIVE) AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING - COUNCIL CHAMBERS July 19, 2004, 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC NOTICE

1. Presentation of Award from National Association of Local Government Auditors The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organi ations will conduct an accreditation 2. Resolution Authori ing the City of Palo Alto to Submit a Funding to the Bay Area Air survey of: uality Management District for the Purchase of a Compressed Natural Gas Street Sweeper and Authori ing the City Manager to Execute a Funding Agreement if the Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford on Application is Approved by the Bay Area Air uality Management District Board Of August 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 2004 and Directors Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford Home Pharmacy 3. Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to athleen on August 23, 24, 2004 Ann Mc enna Upon Her Retirement 4. Appointment of Patrick Burt and aren Holman to the Planning and Transportation The purpose of the survey will be to evaluate the organi ation s compliance with nationally estab- Commission for Terms Ending July 31, 2008 lished Joint Commission standards. The survey results will be used to determine whether, and 5. Opposition Letter for Proposed Ballot Measure from Santa Clara County to Increase the conditions under which accreditation should be awarded to the organi ation. Sales Tax 6. Re uest by Palo Alto High Street Partners for a Final Map for Property Located at 800 Joint Commission standards deal with organi ational uality of care issues and the safety of the High Street for the Development of a 60 Unit Condominium Pro ect environment in which care is provided. Anyone believing that he or she has pertinent and valid in- . Opportunity Center of the Mid-Peninsula Pro ect at 33 Encina Avenue: 1) Approval of formation about such matters may re uest a public information interview with the Joint Commis- Loan and Regulatory Agreements Between the City of Palo Alto and the Opportunity sion s field representatives at the time of the survey. Information presented at the interview will be Center Associates L. P. to Provide a Loan of 50,000 in Permanent City Funding for carefully evaluated for relevance to the accreditation process. Re uests for a public information the Apartments Development 2) Approval of a Loan and Regulatory Agreement interview must be made in writing and should be sent to the Joint Commission no later than five Between the City of Palo and the Community Working Group, Inc. to Provide a Loan of working days before the survey begins. The re uest must also indicate the nature of the informa- 1,280,000 for the Service Center Part of the Pro ect 3) Approval of a New Activity in tion to be provided at the interview. Such re uests should be addressed to: the F 2004-05 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan Allocating of up to 81,000 In CDBG Funds for the City s Costs of Relocating High Division of Accreditation Operations Voltage Electric Lines from the Pro ect s Frontage Office of Quality Monitoring 8. Contract Between the City of Palo Alto and C. F. Archibald Paving, Inc. for the 2004 Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Street Maintenance Phase 2 Capital Improvement Program Pro ect One Renaissance Boulevard 9. Public Hearing: The City Council will consider a report and assessment of Weed Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Abatement - Resolution 10. Public Hearing: The City Council will consider awarding an option to lease to Crimson Or Palate, Inc., (d.b.a. Saffron Club Restaurant) for the city-owned property located at 445 Faxed to 630/792-5636 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, commonly known as the non-parking area on the Lot S/L site. Terms of the lease include a 10-year term and the re uirement that the property be Or used for restaurant and/or office/retail use E-mailed to [email protected] 11. Fiber to the Home 12. Conference with City Attorney The Joint Commission s Office of uality Monitoring will acknowledge in writing or by telephone re uests received 10 days before the survey begins. An Account Representative will contact the STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING individual re uesting the public information interview prior to survey, indicating the location, date, and time of the interview and the name of the surveyor who will conduct the interview. The Finance Committee will hold a Meeting on Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at :00 p.m., in the Coun- cil Conference Room re 1) Re uest to Preliminarily Approve 2003-04 Reappropriations Re uests This notice is posted in accordance with the Joint Commission s re uirements and may not be re- and 2) City Auditor s Fiscal ear 2004-05 Work Plan moved before the survey is completed. Page 26 • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports WOMEN’S TENNIS Shorts Finding CHILDRESS SIGNS . . . Former their Stanford men’s basketball All-Ameri- can Josh Childress signed a three- year contract with the Atlanta Hawks worth nearly $7 million. The Hawks niche drafted Childress in the first round of SSportsportsLocal sports news and schedules, edited by Keith Peters the NBA draft, the sixth pick overall. While Williams and He’s the highest Stanford player tak- en in the draft. Stanford was 74-21 in Davenport star, Liu the three years Childress was with and Irvin struggle the Cardinal. He finishes with 1,061 points collegiate points. by Rick Eymer OF LOCAL NOTE . . . Palo Alto resi- dent Daniela Barnea won all seven s top seeds Venus Williams swimming events she entered at last and Lindsay Davenport weekend’s Pacific Masters Champi- Amove closer to their expected onships at UC Santa Cruz, setting showdown in Sunday’s champi- records in five of them in the onship match of the Bank of the women’s 60-64 age bracket. The West Classic, Stanford junior Am- biggest mark came in the 200-meter ber Liu and former Cardinal butterfly, where Barnea set a national Marissa Irvin have their sights set masters record of 3:29.37. That elsewhere. broke the previous record of 3:32.87 Liu lasted one round this week set in 1996. Barnea also set Pacific in the 34th annual event being Masters records while winning the played at Stanford’s Taube Tennis 50-meter breast, 100 breast, 200 Center, while Irvin lasted two breast, 100 fly and 200 fly. She also rounds. Both were happy, howev- won the 50 fly and 400 IM. Barnea er, to be playing on basically what

next will compete in the National V has become their home court. Masters Championships next month ictor Maccharoli “I definitely enjoy playing at in Savannah, Ga. . . . Gunn High Stanford,” Irvin said. “I pick up grad Tom Blake will join Palo Alto the ball better and the bounce is grads James McCluskey and truer.” Nathan Taber in the 30th annual Williams and Davenport, mean- Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star Football Two-time champ Venus Williams kept her concentration during a 6-1, 6-1 opening win over Lindsay Lee- while, also seem to enjoy playing Game on Tuesday at San Jose City Waters in the Bank of the West Classic on Wednesday and tonight will face No. 5 seed Anna Smashnova- at Stanford. The top-seeded College. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. The Pistolesi (below), who advanced with 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 triumph over Spain’s Arantxa Parra Santonja. Williams won her opener Wednes- game features many of the top grad- day night with a 6-1, 6-1 thump- uating players from last season. ing of Linsdsay Lee-Waters while Blake is a 6-4, 235-pound tight the No. 2-seeded Davenport end/outside linebacker headed for played her first match last night. UC Davis this fall. He will serve as While both are expected to face one of the team captains for the each other Sunday at 1 p.m., Liu is North squad. still trying to decide whether she’ll turn pro or not and Irvin is NATIONAL BASEBALL . . . The Unit- still looking to improve. ed States national baseball team Liu gave 25th-ranked Amy Fra- continues a four-game series with zier everything she could handle Chinese Taipei in Durham, N.C. before falling, 7-5, 4-6, 6-3, in a through Sunday. Team USA (8-5) first-round match on Tuesday. won its last two games, 19-2 over Irvin, who had to qualify for the Danburry, and 4-2 over Deane. Stan- tournament, surprised seventh- ford junior John Mayberry, Jr. was 3- seeded and 29th-ranked Meghann for-6 in the two games, including a Shaughnessy, 6-3, 6-1, in the home run. Stanford junior Jed Lowrie match following’s Liu’s defeat. was 1-for-4 against Deene. Irvin then lost to Mashona Washington, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, on

COACHING CORNER . . . Castilleja Nicholas Wright Wednesday. School is looking for coaches for the Liu, who is currently ranked upcoming season in varsity cross 331st in the world, held a 5-2 lead country, JV water polo, JV tennis, in the first set before Frazier ral- varsity track and field in addition to lied for the victory. In fact, Liu an assistant coach for swimming. In- (continued on page 31) terested persons should contact Ath- letic Director Jez McIntosh at [email protected]. National water polo tourneys provide marathon schedule by Keith Peters ON THE AIR uled for the two events. The final- “The experience they’re getting fifth-place effort of ‘03. And for hey won’t need running shoes ists will play no less than seven is wonderful,” said Susan Ortwein, the Senior team, “The obvious Friday and they won’t be pounding matches in each tournament. head coach of the Stanford teams. thing is to defend the title,” Or- Track and field: U.S. Olympic Trials, Tthe streets for 26.2 miles. For Nine members of the Stanford Ortwein guided her squads to twein said. 11 p.m., USA (tape delayed) many of the area’s top female wa- Water Polo Club — Phoebe Cham- excellent finishes last season in the In addition to the aforemen- Saturday ter polo players, however, two na- pion, Remy Champion, Natalie national tournaments. The Stan- tioned nine, the Stanford 20-under Women’s tennis: Bank of the West tional tournaments next week will Chrisman, Kelly Eaton, Kelsey ford 20-under team finished fifth squad includes Megan Burmeister, Classic semifinals, 11 a.m. (ESPN) and be no less than a marathon. Haley, Molly Hayes, Natalie O’- while the Senior squad won the Jessica Urhausen, Brittany Web- 8 p.m. (ESPN2) First up is the 16-team 20 & Un- Farriell, Nikki Perlman and Aman- gold medal. Next week, both ster and Tanya Wilcox. Track and field: U.S. Olympic Trials, 2 p.m., USA der National Championships, da Tipton - could play in 14 teams will have something to The remaining Senior National Sunday which begins a three-day run at matches over the six- day period. shoot for. team members include Stanford Swimming: U.S. Olympic Trials, 10 Sacred Heart Prep and Menlo- All will play in both tournaments. Despite having probably her University’s Nancy El-Sakkary, a.m. (tape delayed), NBC Atherton on Tuesday. Right on the Then, as a reward, all nine (and youngest 20-under team ever - Hannah Luber and Kelty Luber Women’s tennis: Bank of the West heels of that will be the Senior Na- their 20-under teammates) will there are four players who could plus Gunn High grad Jessie Gold- Classic finals, 1 p.m. (ESPN2) tional Championships that run July head for Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and play on the 16-under Junior ner from Indiana University. Track and field: U.S. Olympic Trials, 23-25 at the same pools. the National Junior Olympics, July Olympic squad - Ortwein nonethe- One member of both teams who 7 p.m., NBC (tape delayed) A total of 92 matches are sched- 29-Aug. 1. less is hoping to at least equal that (continued on page 31) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Page 27 Sports

OLYMPICS takes the psychological pressure SWIMMING off of the 13 men on the team. I expect them to be much more in- Stanford trio volved than before. These 13 have Thompson to live just for this Olympic tour- nament.” on U.S. men’s Wigo and Azevedo gives the wins 50 free Americans one of the better one- polo squad two scoring punches in the world. in swim trials Azevedo was the youngest mem- ber of the team in 2000, but has Stanford coach Quick by Rick Eymer grown into one of the top scorers added to Olympic in the world. tanford senior Tony Azevedo Beaubien is one of the United staff for 2004 Games and Stanford grad Wolf Wigo States’ top defenders and also a Swill once again be teammates scoring threat. Hudnut is a two- by Keith Peters for the United States men’s water meter player. polo team. The sixth-ranked United States’ ormer Stanford swimmer Jen- Stanford grad Layne Beaubien team will be in the same Olympic ny Thompson captured the also was named to the 13-member bracket with top-ranked Hungary, F50-meter freestyle to win her team Wednesday. Stanford grad No. 3 Serbia and Montenegro, No. first event of the 2004 U.S. Peter Hudnut, in his second year 9 Croatia, No. 10 Russia, and un- Olympic Swimming Trials on the Office Specialists with the national team, was named ranked Kazakhstan. final day of the meet at the Charter the Olympic alternate, and Richard “This is the toughest Olympic All Digital Aquatic Center on Azevedo is an assistant coach. draw I’ve ever seen,” said Rudic. Wednesday in Long Beach. Team USA , which opens play in “I’ve never heard of a group this Thompson won in a season best For a kitchen, the Athens Olympics on Aug. 15, tough from top to bottom.” of 25.02, finishing .09 seconds consult a kitchen expert. will participate in the FINA World The United States finished sixth ahead of current Georgia swimmer League Super Finals beginning to- at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. Kara Lynn Joyce (25.11). day at the Charter All Digital The FINA Super Finals features “To finish on a positive note is a For a closet, Aquatic Centre in Long Beach. the top six ranked teams in the good feeling, and it really shows find a closet designer. Wigo, named team captain, will world: Hungary, Italy, Serbia and my maturity,” said Thompson, 31, be playing in his third Olympics. Montenegro, Greece, Spain and the who will be competing in her For your office, Azevedo and Ryan Bailey are United States. fourth Olympics next month in www.galvins.com playing in their second Olympics. 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Her other individual coach Ratko Rudic said. “This now (continued on page 31) event in Athens will be the 100 butterfly while she’s expected to NOW OPEN be part of the 400 free relay. ™ SUNDAY SUMMER CAMP FOR GROWN-UPS “I hope to go a lot faster than I RECONSTRUCTION ZONE did here,” she said. “I do feel like Presented by New Bridges I’ve got a lot of room to improve FITNESS CENTER to Jewish Community at the ALSJCC between now and Athens. The A non-intimidating fitness center for men and women goal is to get as close as I can to those (world-leading) times.” www.reconstructionzone.com Culture Camp: Cosmos Camp: After Thompson earned her sec- Experience Jewish art, film and culture! Get outdoors and moving ond individual berth Wednesday night, current Stanford women’s SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR NEW, Jul. 18th: To Life! 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by Keith Peters borough again in Tuesday’s show- t started more than a week ago down, Palo Alto decided to save when Palo Alto National was No. 1 pitcher Graham Marchant for Iknocked into the consolation a possible challenge game the fol- bracket of the District 52 Majors 9- lowing night. That strategy would 10 All-Star Tournament. only look wise, of course, if Palo Tournament director Mike Piha Alto won that first game. came up with an idea for host Palo And Palo Alto did. Austin Braff Alto to give T-shirts and pins to the provided a standout pitching effort opposing teams that were eliminat- in relief and Matthias Schmutz ed by PA National. made a fine running catch in center- As it turned out, a lot of pins and field in the sixth inning to end a T-shirts wound up being handed out threat and hand Hillsborough its by Palo Alto, which went on to win first loss. Keith Peters seven games in eight days and cap- That victory allowed Marchant, ture its first 9-10 title since the tour- Palo Alto’s top pitcher, to take the nament’s inception in 1996. mound Wednesday in one final The clincher came Wednesday showdown. He came into the game Jack Witte (right) had a hug for night in a 6-2 triumph over Hills- with a 3-0 tournament record and winning pitcher Graham Marchant. borough at Middlefield Ballpark. 1.29 ERA. Hillsborough had been undefeated “We decided, that if it got down Goldman said of Hillsborough. “So, in the double-elimination tourney to the end, that we needed to have we kept the ball low.” until Palo Alto handed the visitors our best pitcher ready if we wanted Eleven of the 18 outs by Hillsbor- an 8-5 defeat on Tuesday to force to win it,” Goldman said. “So, we ough came on groundouts. Palo the extra challenge game. saved him for that last game. Plus, Alto’s infield of first baseman As was the case in every game he needed some rest.” James Huber, second baseman during Palo Alto’s march through The extra rest evidently helped as Freddy Avis, shortstop Austin Braff the consolation bracket, the hosts Marchant threw only 33 pitches the and starting third baseman Jack handed out pins and T-shirts to the first four innings while taking a 6-0 Witte was flawless. Avis led the Hillsborough players after the lead and no-hitter into the bottom of way at the plate with a big three-run game. the fifth, when Hillsborough picked homer over the centerfield fence in “That was sort of our yell, since up its first hit. the third, and later tripled in the fifth our first loss: Give ‘em the pin,” When Marchant finally showed and scored on a double by pinch- said Dave Goldman, one of Palo signs of tiring in the bottom of the hitter Kevin Khannappan. Alto’s coaches. “They used it a lot sixth, Hillsborough strung together Palo Alto grabbed a 1-0 lead in in practice.” three hits after two were out and the first on back-to-back doubles by best of palo alto • home & garden • personals • sports • rentals After losing to Hillsborough on scored two runs. Marchant, howev- Marchant and Drake Swezey and open home guide • rentals • community resources • real estate • July 3 in the second game of the er, struck out the next batter - only made it 2-0 in the second when Avis Master Community Calendar • to same-day classifieds • movies • tournament, Palo Alto probably did- his third strikeout of the game — was hit by a pitch and eventually classifieds • teens & kids • photo reprints • shopping • best of n’t practice a whole lot. Starting on and the championship was clinched. came home on a single by Witte. palo alto • Find an Event. List an Event. Save a Date. • shopping • July 7, Palo Alto began a remark- Marchant faced only 22 hitters Palo Alto will open play in the able winning streak that not only and walked none. The key was to Section 3 Tournament on Saturday archives • class guide • open home guide • rentals • community would stretch the imagination, but keep the ball low and force as many at the San Lorenzo National Little calendar • movies • restaurants • www.PaloAltoOnline.com • any decent pitching staff. groundouts as possible. League Field (1100 Grant Avenue) lodging • things to do • transportation • non-profits • same- When it came time to face Hills- “They liked the high pitches,” at 1 p.m. ■ day classifieds • teens & kids • seniors • photo reprints • Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Page 29 Fine Antique Chinese Sports furniture from the SCOREBOARD Qin Dynasty BASEBALL 200 back - 1, Margaret Hoelzer (Auburn Travis Nutter (Pacific Bay TC) 237-4; 4, Kevin Babe Ruth 13s Aquatics) 2:11.88; 2, Kristen Caverly (Aqua- McMahon (NYAC) 234-0; 5, James Heizman NorCal State Tournament zot Swim Club/Stanford) 2:12.70; 3, Hayley (Shore AC) 229-8; 6, Thomas Freeman (Unat- at Antioch McGregory (Longhorn Aquatic) 2:13.24; 4, tached) 226-8; 7, Christopher Nulle (Unat- Tuesday Carmen Retrum (Donner Swim Club) 2:13.81; tached) 224-7; 8, Michael Mai (Army) 224-5. Tri-Valley 211 73 — 14 16 1 5, Maureen Farrell (Canyons Aquatic) 2:14.01; 800 - 1, Jonathan Johnson (Texas Tech) Palo Alto 010 00 — 1 5 0 6, Erin Volcan (Irvine Novaquatics) 2:14.90; 7, 1:44.77; 2, Khadevis Robinson (Nike) Hart, Holmstadt (4), Bartolone (5) and Pamela Hanson (Tennessee Aquatics) 1:44.91; 3, Derrick Peterson (adidas) 1:45.08; David; Hornberger, Winn (3), Chen (4) and 2:15.70; 8, Erica Meissner (Magnus Aquatic) 4, David Krummenacker (adidas) 1:45.67; 5, Thomas. WP - Hart. LP - Hornberger. 2:16.42. Jesse O’Connell (Unattached) 1:46.55; 6, Je- HR - Bradshaw (TV). 2B - Bartolone, Brad- 800 free - 1, Diana Munz (Lake Erie Silver) breh Harris (Holyfield Intl.) 1:46.66; 7, Samuel shaw, David, Meyer (TV). 4 hits - Bradshaw 8:26.06; 2, Kalyn Keller (USC) 8:26.33; 3, Burley (Asics) 1:46.84; 8, Jacob Koczman (In- Wei Fang (TV). 2 hits - Bartolone, Glenn, Piscotta, Galle- Brooke Bennett (Broward Aquatics) 8:29.39; diana Invaders) 1:47.06. Wei Fang gos (TV); Knapp (PA). 4 RBI - Bradshaw (TV). 4, Kate Ziegler (The Fish) 8:30.92; 5, Hayley 17 e den Av 2 RBI - Nittoli, Piscotta (TV). Peirsol (Aquazot Swim Club) 8:31.29; 6, Cam WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD D Little League 1190 Dell Ave., Unit B ell Av Kaitlin Sandeno (USC) 8:32.74; 7, Alyssa Kiel e District 52 Majors 9-10 All-Stars (Lake Erie Silver) 8:37.91; 8, Stephanie Carr U.S. Olympic Trials Campbell, CA 408.370.2858 at Palo Alto at Sacramento 85 Championship (Tuesday) (Bolles School) 8:38.37. (all race events in meters) www.wei-fang.com Hillsborough 014 000 — 5 4 1 50 free - 1, Jenny Thompson (Badger Palo Alto 003 41x — 8 7 1 Swim Club/Stanford) 25.02; 2, Kara Lynn 800 - 1, Jearl Miles-Clark (New Balance) WP - Austin Braff. Joyce (Club Wolverine) 25.11; 3, Maritza Cor- 1:59.06; 2, Nicole Teter (Nike/Palo Alto) 2B - Swezey (PA). 2 hits - Swezey (PA). reia, (Broward) 25.15; 4, Haley Cope (Chico) 2:00.25; 3, Hazel Clark (Nike) 2:00.37; 4, Challenge game (Wednesday) 25.22; 5, Sarah Wanezek (Longhorn) 25.27; Kameisha Bennett (Nike) 2:01.57; 5, Francis Palo Alto 113 010 — 6 9 1 6, Natalie Coughlin (California) 25.31; 7, Santin (Santa Monica TC) 2:02.55; 6, Hillsborough 000 002 — 2 5 0 Amanda Weir (Swim Atlanta) 25.60; 8, Chantee Earl (Nike) 2:03.06; 7, Nicole Cook WP - Graham Marchant. Colleen Lanne (Irvine) 25.62. (Tennessee) 2:03.66; 8, Sasha Spencer (Nike) HR - Avis (PA). 3B - Avis (PA). 2B - 2:06.70. Marchant 2, Swezey, Kannappan (PA); Merry- WOMEN’S TENNIS Discus - 1, Aretha Hill (Nike) 208-6; 2, weather, Munkdale (H). 2 hits - Marchant, Avis Stephanie Brown (Moreno Trenching) 203-1; (PA); Munkdale (H). 3 RBI - Avis (PA). Bank of the West Classic 3, Seilala Sua (Nike) 202-1; 4, Rebecca at Stanford Breisch (Nebraska) 194-6; 5, Kris Kuehl (Nike) Monday 192-11; 6, Suzy Powell (Asics) 190-1; 7, De- MEN’S SWIMMING Singles U.S. Olympic Trials shaya Williams (Unattached) 189-09; 8, Gina Anca Barna, Germany, def. Iveta Beneso- at Long Beach LoMonaco (Unattached) 188-5. va, Czech Republic, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-4; Arantxa (All race distances in meters) High jump - 1, Tisha Waller (Nike) 6-6; 2, Parra Santonja, Spain, def. Alina Jidkova, 200 back - 1, Aaron Peirsol (Irvine No- Amy Acuff (Asics) 6-4 3-4; 3, Chaunte Russia, 6-2, 6-1; Lioudmila Skavronskaia, Howard (Georgia Tech) 6-4 3-4; 4, Erin vaquatics) 1:54.74 (world record); 2, Michael Russia, def. Petra Mandula, Hungary, 3-6, 6- Phelps (North Baltimore) 1:55.86; 3, Bryce Aldrich (Unattached) 6-2 1-4; 5, Kaylene 2, 6-3; Lindsay Lee-Waters, United States, Wagner (Cal Poly/S L O) 6-1/2; 6, Ifoma Hunt (Auburn Aquatics) 1:58.70; 4, Chris De- def. Angela Haynes, United States, 6-2, 6-4; Jong (Michigan) 1:59.00; 5, Doug Van Wie Jones (Unattached) 6-1/2; 7, Sheena Gordon Maria Vento-Kabchi, Venezuela, def. Eleni (Unattached) 6-1/2; 8, Stacy Ann Grant (Auburn Aquatics) 1:59.51; 6, Dan Westcott Daniilidou, Greece, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (6). (The Woodlands Swim Club/Stanford) (Shore AC) 6-1/2. Doubles bayarealinex.com 2:00.28; 7, Hongzhe Sun (Iolani Swim 5,000 - 1, Shayne Culpepper (adidas) Club/Stanford) 2:00.33; 8, Luke Wagner (Vir- Jennifer Russell and Mashona Washington, 15:07.41; 2, Marla Runyan (Nike) 15:07.48; 3, ginia) 2:01.36. United States, def. Casey Dellaqua and Nicole Shalane Flanagan (Nike) 15:10.52; 4, Amy Sewell, Australia, 7-6 (3), 6-4; Teryn Ashley 200 IM - 1, Michael Phelps (North Balti- Rudolph (adidas) 15:13.74; 5, Jennifer Rhines 408-986-1944 and Abigail Spears, United States, def. (adidas) 15:19.15; 6, Carrie Tollefson (adidas) more) 1:56.71; 2, Ryan Lochte (Daytona Leanne Baker, New Zealand, and Francesca Beach Swim) 1:59.41; 3, Eric Shanteau 15:25.55; 7, Molly Huddle (Notre Dame) Lubiani, Italy, 6-4, 6-2. (Swim Atlanta) 1:59.75; 4, Tom Hannan (King) 15:37.92; 8, Melissa Buttry (unattached) 2:01.42; 5, Kevin Clements (North Baltimore) Tuesday 15:46.21. 2:02.60; 6, Eric Donnelly (Gator Swim Club) Singles SCHEDULE 2:02.85; 7, Robert Margalis (Saint Petersburg) Mashona Washington, United States, def. FRIDAY 2:02.88; 8, Timothy Liebhold (Wisconsin Claudine Schaul, Luxembourg, 7-5, 6-1; Baseball Aquatics) 2:03.23. Anna Smashnova-Pistolesi (5), Israel, def. 100 fly - 1, Ian Crocker (Longhorn Aquatic) Jamea Jackson, United States, 6-1, 0-6, 7-6 American Legion — Palo Alto Post 375 50.76 (world record); 2, Michael Phelps (North (3); Amy Frazier (6), United States, def. Amber vs. Menlo Park at Menlo-Atherton High, 5:30 Baltimore) 51.15; 3, Ben Michaelson (Sonoco Liu, United States, 7-5, 4-6, 6-3; Marissa p.m. Swim Club) 52.95; 4, Peter Verhoef (Coast Irvin, United States, def. Meghann Shaugh- Babe Ruth — NorCal 13-year-old State Guard Blue) 53.16; 5, Daniel Di Toro (Long- nessy, United States, 6-3, 6-1. Tournament at Antioch: Palo Alto-East Sacra- horn Aquatic) 53.17; 6, J.D. Abercrombie Doubles mento or Eureka winner in championship (Longhorn Aquatic) 53.70; 7, Davis Tarwater doubleheader, 5 p.m. Jelena Kostanic, Serbia and Montenegro, (Michigan) 54.00; 8, James Lawler, (Santa and Janet Lee (4), Chinese Taipei, def. Lilia Tennis Clara Swim) 54.65. Osterloh and Riza Zalameda, United States, Women — Bank of the West Classic at 50 free - 1, Gary Hall (California Aquatic) 6-2, 7-5; Alina Jidkova, Russia, and Lindsay Stanford: quarterfinals begin at noon; evening 21.91; 2, Jason Lezak (Irvine Novaquatic) Lee-Waters, United States, def. Ashley session at 7:30 p.m. 22.05; 3, Nicholas Brunelli (Arizona State) Harkleroad, United States, and Patricia Tara- SATURDAY 22.39; 4, Sabir Muhammad, (California bini, Argentina, 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-3; Iveta Be- Aquatic/Stanford) 22.41; 5, Ben Wildman-To- nesova, Czech Republic, and Claudine Baseball briner (Stanford Swimming) 22.47; 6, Dan Schaul, Luxembourg, def. Angela Haynes, Little League — Section 3 Majors 9-10 Gallagher (Waves Of Wilming) 22.72; 7, Ryan United States, and Jelena Jankovic, Serbia All-Star Tournament at San Ramon Central Wochomurka (Auburn Aquatics) 22.78; 8, and Montenegro, 6-7 (1), 6-3, 7-6 (8); Petra Park: Palo Alto plays at 2 p.m. Aaron Ciarla (Auburn Aquatics 23.05. Mandula, Hungary, and Patty Schnyder (3), Tennis 1,500 free - 1, Larsen Jensen (Mission Switzerland, def. Kelly Liggan, Ireland, and Women — Bank of the West Classic at Viejo) 14:56.71 (American record); 2, Erik Arantxa Parra Santonja, Spain, 6-4, 5-7, 6-2; Stanford: semifinals at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Vendt (Trojan Swim Club) 15:11.96; 3, Justin Meilen Tu, United States, and Maria Vento- Mortimer (Mission Viejo) 15:13.66; 4, Klete Kabchi, Venezuela, def. Amanda Augustus, SUNDAY Keller (Club Wolverine) 15:22.95; 5, Robert United States, and Natalie Grandin, South Baseball Margalis (Saint Petersburg) 15:32.38; 6, Fran Africa, 6-3, 6-2. Semipro — Palo Alto Oaks vs. El Cerrito Crippen (Germantown) 15:34.88; 7, Chris Wednesday at Baylands (2), 11:30 a.m. Thompson (Club Wolverine) 15:44.57; 8, Singles Tennis John Koehler (Dayton Raiders) 15:46.60. Jelena Kostanic, Croatia, def. Ashley Women — Bank of the West Classic at Harkleroad, United States, 7-5, 4-6, 6-1; Stanford: singles championship at 1 p.m., fol- WOMEN’S SWIMMING Nicole Pratt, Australia, def. Jelena Jankovic, lowed by doubles U.S. Olympic Trials Serbia and Montenegro, 6-4, 6-3; Marion MONDAY at Long Beach Bartoli, France, def. Elena Likhovtseva, Rus- (All race distances in meters) sia, 6-1, 6-4; Anna Smashnova-Pistolesi, Is- Baseball 200 breast - 1, Amanda Beard (Tucson rael, def. Arantxa Parra Santonja, Spain, 3-6, American Legion — Palo Alto B team vs. Ford Deal) 2:22.44; 2, Caroline Bruce (Wichita 7-5, 6-2; Maria Vento-Kabchi (8), Venezuela, San Francisco Cards at Gunn High, 5:30 p.m. Swim Club) 2:27.22; 3, Kristy Kowal (Athens def. Anca Barna, Germany, 6-2, 6-2; TUESDAY Mashona Washington, United States, def. Bulldog) 2:27.99; 4, Kristen Caverly (Aquazot Baseball Swim Club/Stanford) 2:28.33; 5, Tara Kirk Marissa Irvin, United States, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3; American Legion — Palo Alto Post 375 in (Palo Alto Stanford) 2:28.42; 6, Megan Quann Venus Williams, United States, def. Lindsay Area 2 Tournament in Martinez (South Sound Titans) 2:30.02; 7, Erin Sieper Lee-Waters, United States, 6-1, 6-1. (Tucson Ford Deal) 2:30.19; 8, Staciana Stitts Doubles Water polo (Irvine Novaquatics) 2:30.33. Eleni Daniilidou, Greece, and Nicole Pratt, Women — 20 & Under National Champi- 100 free - 1, Kara Lynn Joyce (Club Australia, def. Anca Barna, Germany, and onships: SOLO vs. Navy AC at Menlo-Ather- Wolverine) 54.38; 2, Natalie Coughlin (Califor- Amy Frazier, United States, 6-1, 6-4. ton, 10 a.m.; NorCal vs. Golden Bear at Sa- nia Aquatics) 54.42; 3, Amanda Weir (Swim cred Heart Prep, 11 a.m.; Stanford vs. San Atlanta) 54.63; 4, Maritza Correia (Broward MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD Jose at Menlo-Atherton, 11 a.m.; NorCal vs. Aquatics) 54.77; 5, Jenny Thompson (Badger U.S. Olympic Trials Long Beach Viking at Sacred Heart Prep, 2 Swim Club/Stanford) 55.03; 6, Colleen Lanne at Sacramento p.m.; Stanford vs. Navy AC at Menlo-Ather- (Irvine Novaquatics) 55.40; 7, Lindsay Benko (all race events in meters) ton, 2 p.m.; SOLO vs. San Jose at Menlo- (Trojan Swim Club) 55.63; 8, Gabrielle Rose Atherton, 3 p.m.; NorCal vs. American River Hammer - 1, James Parker (Air Force) 251- (California Aquatics/Stanford) 56.07. at Sacred Heart Prep, 7 p.m.; Stanford vs. 4; 2, A.G. 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Bank of the West Water polo (continued from page 27) (continued from page 27) led at one point in every set. is not playing is Paly grad and Stan- “I had my chances,” Liu said. “I ford junior Laurel Champion. She’s was up 5-2 and 40-15 but I didn’t resting a right shoulder injury. focus enough and started thinking Joining Stanford in the 20-under about the score. She played a field will be NorCal and SOLO. couple of good points and gained NorCal features three former Cen- a little bit of momentum.” tral Coast Section Player of the Liu continues her summer of Year winners Bailey Samuels of Sa- learning as she tries to gauge her cred Heart Prep (co-MVP in 2003 game against professional players with Molly Hayes of St. Francis), both on the WTA Tour and ITF Rebecca Dreyfuss of St. Francis in Challengers. She’s entered in the 2002, and Brittani Llorente of main draw in San Diego and will Aragon in 2001. Samuels will play once again play in the U.S. Open. at UCLA this fall while Dreyfuss “It’s a great experience,” she and Llorente are at Cal. They’ll be said. “Last year I would have joined by Hayes this fall. been a little overwhelmed. But I NorCal also has former SHP have to go out with the attitude goalie Anne Deggelman plus for- that I can stay with these girls or I mer varsity teammates Zizi Clark, wouldn’t have a chance.” Carrie Paton, Julia Browne, Melissa

Had Liu turned pro last year, V Mordell, Christie Clark, Lauren Jol- V ictor Maccharoli her career earnings would be over ictor Maccharoli lymour, Christina Baladi, and Katie $55,000. An appearance at the Murphy. Others include Sacred Bank of the West guarantees a Heart Prep JV grads Adriana Vogt, player $4,230. Liu can only keep Tiffany Yim, Andrea Mobley, Kimi expenses to remain an amateur. Stephens, Rebecca Child, Elizabeth On the other hand, Irvin has yet Amy Frazier rallied for a three-set victory over Stan- Former Stanford NCAA champ Lilia Osterloh was Mason, and Kristen McMillan. to win a WTA event but has more ford’s Amber Liu on Tuesday night. knocked out in doubles competition. Others are Katie Radvanyi and than $500,000 in career earnings. Kelsey Thorne from Soquel plus It’s a difficult decision to turn won NCAA singles titles and also Jessie Sommers and St. Francis’ pro early, and one Liu takes seri- left school early to turn pro. Kelsey Duignan. ously. “It’s interesting to talk to Ed Samuels, who coached the Sa- After winning the NCAA sin- them,” Liu said. “Lilia it was ob- cred Heart Prep players last season, gles championship two years run- vious she was more ready to sees his NorCal squad as right in ning, and helping Stanford to an leave after one year. I haven’t the middle of the 16-team bracket. undefeated season and national ti- talked to Laura in awhile but the He sees Golden West, San Diego tle this past spring, Liu realizes gist I got is she missed school a Shore, Sunset and Stanford as the there’s nothing left to prove in lot.” favorites in the 20-under tourney college tennis. Liu said she’s academically ori- while New York AC, Sunset and That might not be the deciding ented - both parents graduated Stanford are the likely contenders factor in her final decision to turn from Stanford - but has also been for top honors in the Open division. pro though. playing tennis since she was eight Golden Bear, comprised mainly “It’s a lifestyle change from years old, or about two years into of Cal players, includes Menlo school,” she said. “It’s easier to Frazier’s professional career. School grad Amy Gardner and be happier at school. The tour “Tennis takes a little bit of Castilleja grad Emily Brown. game can get a little miserable if precedence,” Liu said. “I love Admission for those 14-under is you lose. I need to see where my playing for a team and living with free. Adults are $5 per day ($10 for game is. If I were to come back, my friends. That’s an experience the tournament) while students are it’s not so much for tennis but a lot of girls on the tour never $2 ($5 for all three days). ■ would have to do with the had.” lifestyle.” Irvin, who also turned pro ear- Liu has spoken with former ly, thinks Liu shouldn’t base her Olympians Stanford players like Lilia Oster- decision on how well she’s done (continued from page 28) loh and Laura Granville, who in college. “College tennis is not indicative straight four. He’s the only under- at all how you’ll do,” Irvin said. graduate on the U.S. Men’s “The college game is much dif- Olympic rowing team. ferent and unfortunately has got- Schroeder becomes the 11th ten weaker. If she wants to pursue Stanford man to be named to the tennis as a profession, then that’s rowing team, and the first since the way to go. Amber has certain- Dick Lyon and Larry Hough were ly proven herself at the collegiate named in 1972. level.” “His making the Olympic team The 98th-ranked Irvin, who de- is a statement not only to his tal- feated then No. 7 Justine Henin- ent but durability and tenacity,” Hardenne at Stanford two years U.S. Olympic coach Craig ago for her career-best win, is Amerkhanian said. “Jamie has now 2-4 for her career at the been blessed with immense de- Bank of the West Classic. sire.” “I love playing at Stanford,” she said. “Right now I’m playing Women’s rowing tennis as well as I ever played, Stanford will be represented on even though my ranking is not the two Olympic teams. Junior best I’ve had. But I feel confident Samantha Magee was named to in the way I’m playing.” the United States team, while Irvin nearly didn’t make it into graduate Sabrina Kolker was the tournament, as she cramped named to the Canadian team. during her Saturday qualifying Kolker and Magee were team- V ictor Maccharoli

V match against Osterloh. The mates on Stanford’s Pac-10 ictor Maccharoli trainer suggested she pull out. championship team in 2003, and “It was not exceptionally hot helped earned the Cardinal a third but it got to me,” Irvin said. “I place finish at that year’s NCAA was definitely not sure I would be championships. able to finish the match. But I Both will compete on the Venus Williams thanked the crowd was playing at Stanford and I Stanford’s two-time defending NCAA champ Amber Liu was in control of women’s eight boat for their re- after her opening victory. wasn’t quitting.” ■ her first-round match before finally falling to Amy Frazier in three sets. spective countries. ■ Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, July 16, 2004 • Page 31 Limited Time Offers! We've searched the world to offer you great merchandise at great prices. And right now you'll fi nd one-time deals that are so unbelievably priced they won't last long. So hurry in for the best selection because when these deals are gone, they're gone.

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