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Art in the everyday Willie Cole finds wit and depth in consumer items Page 7 Marjan Sadoughi Marjan Worth A Look 11 EatingEating Out 1122 Movie Times 20 GoingsGoings On 23 ■ Upfront Localcal firefightersfirefighters help battle SSoCaloCal blazes PPageage 4 ■ Sports Prepp water ppoloolo teams wrawrapp uupp lealeaguegue titles PPageage 25 ■ Home & Real Estate Recipes for ‘Day of the Dead’ Section 2 Page 2 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly UpfrontLocal news, information and analysis Frank Benest survives second-night evaluation Council could lack six votes to fire the city Benest based on further assurances deep dissatisfaction with how the Stanford Shopping Center and build- that he will focus on local matters. city is being run. ing of a new hotel there. In the past, manager, or city manager may have won support The city clerk’s office confirmed Others, though, reported Benest he was lauded by some for his role by Becky Trout and Jay Thorwaldson Thursday morning that no closed has become more involved with lo- in the Mayfield negotiations, which session had been put on the coun- cal matters in recent months. Among created the new soccer fields on El t its second evaluation of City uled, Mayor Yoriko Kishimoto said cil’s Monday agenda. other issues, he has been engaged in Camino Real and Page Mill Road. Manager Frank Benest in Wednesday, which may indicate the Under state law, members of a negotiations with Stanford Univer- The evaluation was scheduled A two days, the Palo Alto City council lacked the six votes needed public body are forbidden from sity relating to the huge expansion/ last week by Vice Mayor Larry Council spent less than an hour be- to terminate Benest or that a meet- discussing what happens in per- rebuilding of the Stanford Medical Klein, who chairs the Council Ap- hind closed doors Tuesday night — ing will be scheduled later. sonnel-evaluation sessions. Prior to Center and hospitals complex. pointed Officers Committee, which with no announcement following. It could also mean that at least this week’s meeting, however, sev- He also has been engaged in discus- unanimously requested the special Another session was not sched- four members have opted to support eral council members had expressed sions relating to the expansion of the (continued on page 6)

EDUCATION School board agrees to open new site Superintendent warns short-term crowding will displace kids from neighborhood schools by Arden Pennell n a meeting to map the future of Palo Alto’s elementary schools, I school board members unanimously agreed to take back from its current lessee the former Garland Elementary School site for a likely 13th elementary school. Yet in the three years before the site becomes available crowding will likely displace children from neighborhood schools, Superinten- dent Kevin Skelly warned at Tues- Norbert von der GroebenNorbert day night’s board meeting. The meeting was for discussion only, meaning the board will have to vote officially at a later meeting. The district currently leases the Garland site to the private Stratford School for about $700,000 a year, or a half percentage point of its operat- On the road again ing budget. Although the board declined to Palo Alto's current street resurfacing effort, snarling traffic around the South of Forest Area and the intersection of Middlefield and Charleston give the required three-year notice roads, continues this week with road repairs and repaving. to Stratford last winter, all agreed to Skelly’s proposal Tuesday that it support a measure to update school million could be matched in state was high time due to burgeoning el- EDUCATION facilities, the school district commis- aid, Chief Business Officer Bob ementary enrollment. sioned market research firm Gene Golton said. This year’s 4,986 students sur- Bregman and Associates last year. The district would extend the cur- passed even high projections, which Survey: Faith in schools Respondents rated the need for rent bond measure without increas- makes a 13th elementary school money as high but were hard- ing the tax rate, he said. necessary, board Vice President may carry bond measure pressed to remember the last bond And the community is inclined to Dana Tom said. measure or cite its effects, Bregman vote for it, according to Bregman’s “Seeing that enrollment has gone Many inclined to approve money to schools despite said at Tuesday’s meeting. survey. While a whopping 82 per- way beyond expectations, the need uncertainty about use for funds — but $350 million? “There’s really no awareness right cent of the 400 respondents agreed has only intensified,” he said. now of the problems that need to be that the city’s schools are doing a There is no more room to add by Arden Pennell addressed by the bond, which makes good job, 72 percent said schools modular, separate classrooms to ell over two-thirds of voters Board members also discussed the it even more amazing that the num- need more money. permanent structures, Board mem- in Palo Alto will support proposed $775 million of needed bers are so high,” he said. Respondents would support a ber Barb Mitchell said. W a bond measure to raise school improvements that a $350- Board and staff also reviewed de- bond measure, 74 percent said, a “I will support this. We have about money for schools even if they don’t million bond measure would lever- tails of the bond measure that would figure that climbed to 81 percent if 150 portables on our sites right now know why the money is needed or age. The plan is to replace existing enable a sweeping $775-million fa- property tax rates do not increase. and we simply don’t have the ability how it will be used, according to a bonds with no tax increase, accord- cilities upgrade to renovate and mod- Yet just over half of the respondents [to add more than] we had five or 10 new survey presented at Tuesday’s ing to school-district officials. ernize Palo Alto’s aging schools. either didn’t remember or didn’t know years ago,” she said. school-board meeting. To measure whether voters would Much of the bond measure’s $350 (continued on page 5) (continued on page 5) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Page 3 Upfront

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TECHSHOP?AD? PDF0- Elect Schools he said. ground room for students,” he said. Melissa Baten (continued from page 3) The district could also reduce the Yet board members had reserva- number of classes to make each one tions about the strategy of packing Caswell But the site may not necessarily bigger at a couple of schools and schools and shunning portables to For School Board become a new elementary school. It turn science labs into classrooms, deal with growing enrollment. could be used as “swing space” to freeing up space for about 100 stu- “It seems to me this is going to be house a school while an existing site dents, he said. a values clash between how efficient www.melissabatencaswell.org is remodeled, Skelly suggested. But accommodating more kids we can be ... and how we can keep And middle school enrollment is by shuffling them into groups of 20 kids in the neighborhood and mini- Endorsed by BOTH also growing, meaning the site could means not all students will attend mize overflow,” Mitchell said. help overflow from other grade school near their home, he said. The district should track resulting levels, Board President Camille “As we load classes closer and overflow next year, she suggested. Townsend said after the meeting. closer to 20 you’re going to have Board member Gail Price cau- Melissa is Regardless of exactly how it is more and more students who leave tioned against focusing too much on thoughtful, caring, focused, and decisive. used in the future, the three-year their neighborhood schools,” he “bricks and mortar solutions.” She “I know she will be a responsible and successful leader timeline of reclaiming Garland said. said programmatic changes such as for our schools. will not help deal with enrollment Students from northern Palo block scheduling may meet future Lanie Wheeler, Former Palo Alto Mayor expected to skyrocket in the short Alto will primarily be displaced enrollment challenges. ” term, Skelly said. to roomier schools in south Palo Skelly’s proposal to turn science Paid for by Melissa Baten Caswell for School Board Committee, Campaign ID#1298752 The enrollment forecast — which Alto, he said. labs at Fairmeadow and Escondido this year’s numbers already ex- Despite overflows, trying to schools into classrooms also rankled ceeded — predicts that elementary maximize capacity is a better solu- parents, who spoke out against it at You Can Come In and Use Our... schools will experience an influx of tion than building more portables, the meeting. 205 students next year, he said. he said. “I was shocked and disappointed MILLING MACHINES The district is scrambling to plan Referring to the coming effort next to read earlier today that it looks like METAL LATHES ways to accommodate this abrupt spring to push a bond measure for that [science] program will go away,” LASER CUTTERS jump, including adding students to improved facilities, buying portables Fairmeadow parent John Markevitch METAL WELDING classes to round out the 20-student would weaken the district’s cause in said. The school has already been TechShop is a membership-based workshop that lets you drop in and PLASMA CUTTER cap, he said. the eyes of voters, he said. approved to add new portables to use our facilities, tools and equipment to work on your metal, plastic, “Every kindergarten class in this It is better to wait for bond funding meet enrollment, he said. wood and electronics projects at your own pace in a supportive and 3D PRINTERS district could hold an additional 1.6 to build permanent classrooms than District staff will look for spaces creative environment! Membership is only $100 a month. SEWING MACHINES students,” he said, referring to the to purchase portables now, he said. besides the science labs and present Classes at TechShop are typically $30 and about an hour long, and VINYL CUTTER cover lots of great topics including machining, welding, fabricating, latest enrollment count taken this And portables detract from a findings at the Nov. 13 school board PLASTIC CASTING month. school overall, he said. meeting, Skelly promised. ■ CNC, laser cutting, 3D CAD design, and lots more! Classes fill up “We believe we could do a bet- “Portables are larger than class- Staff Writer Arden Pennell can very quickly...visit our web site for our class list and to sign up. CNC MACHINES ter job of loading students in those rooms you would construct perma- be e-mailed at apennell@paweek- TechShop is open 7 days a week from 9 AM until midnight. SHEET METAL FAB classes and capturing more spaces,” nently and therefore take away play- ly.com. N 84 Visit TechShop Today! CONSTITUTION DR 120 Independence Dr Menlo Park, CA 94025 ming pool at Gunn High School for Think Globally, Post Locally. 101 INDEPENDENCE DR MARSH RD Bond measure about $4 million to modernizing www.techshop.ws (continued from page 3) Internet technology at elementary 1 (800) 640-1975 schools for about $96,000. how the district spent money from the Yet the list of improvements was last bond measure in 1995 — imply- too long to absorb all at once, Golton ing that even without the burden of said. He and other district staff asked proof voters trust the district to spend for board feedback about the timeline funds well. for the bond measure. “There’s an assumption that ... [if] “This is a rough draft,” Superinten- Creating Your you’re the Palo Alto school district dent Kevin Skelly said, asking board you’re going to spend the money members to take time to formulate WUnderful Smile! well,” Bregman said. opinions about individual items. The implication was especially sur- The timeline calls for community prising given the distrust of public in- feedback about the list until Dec. stitutions that surveys usually reveal, 14, followed by a January board • State-of-the-art, brand new he said. meeting to discuss feedback and a orthodontic ofﬁce “Whenever you talk about any February vote on when to place the government entity spending money bond measure before voters. the results usually are well below Board members said they liked • Directly across the street from [this survey.] ... People have a ten- the timeline and looked forward to Stanford University dency to assume that if it’s a gov- commenting on particular projects ernment entity, they’re not spending at future meetings. the money well,” he said. But board member Mandy Lowell • Dr. Wu provides the latest A recent study commissioned by had early advice for staff: to focus innovations in orthodontic care the Palo Alto City Council found that on existing needs rather than tying voter distrust could inhibit plans to planned expenditures closely to pre- to help bring comfort and speed build a new public-safety building. dictions. to his patients, including the high But Bregman cautioned against Predictions can quickly become overconfidence. outdated, she said, citing previous tech Damon system bracket. Responses to a section about spe- studies that called for microfiche ma- cific school needs were strikingly chines, entire rooms for mainframe • Complimentary consultation low, demonstrating substantial ig- computers and a pool for the female norance about school conditions, synchronized-swimming team. he said. Yet she didn’t shun emphasis on The district should educate con- the future entirely. Visions of po- stituents about facilities deficien- tential greatness will help convince cies to ensure the bond measure’s voters of the need for the measure, success on the ballot, he said. she said. “People don’t know why you’re do- “In our area, people would vote ing this, so between now and March, not because [schools are] a huge which is when you vote to put this problem but because of the other — on the June ballot, it would do you it’s the benefit that could come,” she well to do a lot of education with the said. community,” he said. The district should “sell it by siz- And there is plenty to be done, zle,” she said. Eric Wu, DMD according to the bond-measure pro- The proposed project list is avail- DIPLOMATE, AMERICAN BOARD OF ORTHODONTICS posal the board reviewed after Breg- able online at www.pausd.org. ■ For Free Consultation Please Call: 650-322-0288 www.WUORTHO.com man’s presentation. Staff Writer Arden Pennell can The proposal lists extensive up- be e-mailed at apennell@paweek- 1865 El Camino Real bet. Leland and Park Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 ofﬁ[email protected] grades, from replacing the swim- ly.com. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Page 5 Upfront

Benest of management-level employees. edy in 2004, when his wife of 19 (continued from page 3) He is highly active in professional years died from cancer, leaving him government-management organiza- to raise two young children. Within News Digest evaluation. The committee oversees tions, where he leads training and months, Benest began treatment for the four employees who report di- development efforts and urges other his own cancer of the tongue. Anti-bullying program ‘making a difference’ rectly to the council: the city man- cities to begin preparing for an un- Benest has been thoughtful about ager, city attorney, city auditor and precedented number of retirements his struggle to return to full involve- A program started last spring aimed at decreasing bullying at Bar- city clerk. in coming years, a “management ment with city government. ron Park Elementary School has improved the learning environment, All nine council members at- gap” of major proportions. But some In May 2007 Benest spoke at a Principal Cathy Howard announced to about 50 parents last week. tended the Tuesday meeting, which critics say the avocation distracts conference in Calgary, Canada. He The main piece of the anti-bullying push is a curriculum called followed a 2.5-hour closed meeting him from city operations, leaving admitted he has “suffered losses and “Steps to Respect” designed by Seattle-based nonprofit Committee for Monday night. them to Harrison and others. [I] am now struggling with the chal- Children, staff said. It includes about 20 half-hour classroom lessons Benest has been under fire recently Four council members — Dena lenge of self-renewal,” according to per year. due to investigations of managers — Mossar, Bern Beecham, Judy his PowerPoint presentation on the The “Steps to Respect” program is successful in large part due to its including supervisors in the Utilities Kleinberg and LaDoris Cordell — conference Web site. focus on teaching bystanders to intervene, Howard said. Department, Assistant City Manager are serving their last months on the “We run out of dreams and find it “Eighty percent of kids are involved in bullying, but they’re not the Emily Harrison and an unnamed council. Of those, Mossar and Bee- difficult to create new ones,” Ben- bully or the victim,” she said. “To really change it, you’ve got to ... teach high-level manager who was the sub- cham have been openly critical of est said. He counseled other experi- kids to step in for their peers.” ject of three recent harassment or hos- Benest’s performance in the past; enced government leaders to: “Hold The curriculum’s success will be measured numerically when the tile-work-environment complaints. Kleinberg has expressed specific dis- on to what’s working; Let go of what school releases survey results that compare student responses about Benest last week denied reports satisfactions; and Cordell has been is not working; Take on new learn- bullying from this year and last. that he has changed city policies to generally supportive of Benest. ing and explore options; Move on to The results should be available at the next site council meeting in require initial oral reports of per- If the current council does not act new commitments that renew you.” November, Howard said. Yet absent concrete numbers, administrators sonnel investigations, which some before the end of the year, Benest’s On the Web site of the Interna- are nonetheless certain the program has produced a clear change in the council members interpreted as a job is secure for at least 90 days — tional City/County Management As- school atmosphere, she said. way to circumvent Public Records until April 2008 — following the sociation (ICMA), Benest explains “I feel like it’s making a big difference. Kids already own up to their Act requests from the media. seating of the new council due to a why he joined the organization. own mistakes and can talk about it,” she said. A key issue reported earlier by some contract amendment he and the three “I derive great meaning as a lo- Hoover Elementary School is also adopting the program, said Prin- council members is Benest’s reported other appointed officials secured cal-government management profes- cipal Suzanne Scott. Other elementary schools are considering anti- absences from the city. Last Decem- in 2005. The contract amendment sional. Even if my City Council dis- bullying programs. ■ ber, the council held an evaluation specifies that no council-appointed parages me or fires me, that does not An extended version of this article is available at www.PaloAltoOn- of Benest — rare because it was the officer can be terminated within 90 jeopardize my professional identity line.com. second in the same year. At the time, days of a new council taking office. or status,” Benest wrote. ■ —Arden Pennell Benest outlined ways he planned to Benest joined the city in 2000, af- Editor Jay Thorwaldson can take more direct day-to-day supervi- ter serving as a city manager in Brea be e-mailed at jthorwaldson@ City staff defend Web site sion of key areas of the city. and Colton, Calif. His Bryant Street paweekly.com. Staff Writer Becky Benest has a strong personal inter- home is co-owned by the city. Trout can be e-mailed at btrout@ Nearly three months after the City of Palo Alto debuted its new, est in developing the next generation Benest suffered a personal trag- paweekly.com. widely unpopular Web site, three of the site’s managers maintained Wednesday the new site is an improvement over the old one. No major changes are planned for the public site, said Information MEMORIAL SERVICES Technology Manager Lisa Mainarick-Bolger, Chief Information Of- Public Agenda ficer Glenn Loo and Senior Technologist Chris Caravalho. But site users, including Mayor Yoriko Kishimoto and Planning Ronald Bracewell, 86, professor emeritus at Stanford University, died PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL Commissioner Arthur Keller, have said more work is needed. Aug. 12. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 4 p.m. at ... The council plans to hold Keller — who earned his doctorate in computer science — drafted Stanford Memorial Church. a study session on fire and a 16-point response to Mainarick-Bolger’s Oct. 1 report to the City Louise Hartog, 85, a longtime resident of Palo Alto, died Sept. 11. A building codes, discuss the Council. He pointed out problems with font size, search results and the $240,000 cost of the project. memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. at First Pres- refuse contract and a proposal But Kishimoto urged patience, saying, “It’s a fairly massive transi- byterian Church of Palo Alto, 1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. to rename City Hall Plaza after Martin Luther King Jr. and tion, and it’s going to take more work.” Peter Rosenbaum, 76, professor emeritus at Stanford University, died Coretta Scott King. It also Loo said three people spend nearly all their time keeping the site Sept. 17. A “celebration of life” memorial will be held Friday, Nov. 9, at intends to interview applicants updated and fixing problems. 4 p.m. at Stanford Memorial Church. A party will follow at the Stanford for the Public Art Commission. For the city’s information-technology (IT) staff, the site is a drastic Faculty Club, 439 Lagunita Drive, Stanford. The meeting will begin at 6 improvement, Mainarick-Bolger said. It standardizes all pages and allows p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, in the employees to add information without using complex coding, she said. Council Chambers at City Hall “It’s way easier for us to keep the content fresh,” Caravalho said. (250 Hamilton Ave.). ■ Perhaps the most-blasted feature of the new site is the search func- tion. The staff has focused on improving the searchability of the site, Beauty Loo said. For example, staff has added fixes to allow the search engine to recognize common misspellings such as “Rincanada” instead of Begins Corrections “Rinconada.” In the Oct. 17 Our Town column The old site accumulated more than 10,000 pages of information, Beneath ... by Don Kazak, Steve Palumbi was added over more than a decade. This site just needs some time to de- misidentified. He is the associate velop the same breadth, the IT workers said. ■ • Gorgeous European lingerie director, not director, of Stanford’s An extended version of this article is available at www.PaloAltoOn- – gowns, robes, bustiers, Hopkins Marine Station. Also, there line.com. corsets, bras, etc. were harbor seals, not sea otters, —Becky Trout • Top designers: Lise Charmel, on the beach below the station. 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“Air in Remission,” a hanging circle of hair dryers, dominates the Cantor Arts Center exhibit. The life-size shoe chair “Made in the Philippines” can be seen through the circle. On the right wall is “Pretty in Pink,” a shoe assemblage suggesting a blossom or a stained-glass window.

Pictured above, from left to right: the center of “Pretty in Pink,” “Water Window Female Iron Figure,” and three “Domestic Shields.” Willie Cole finds wit and depth n the mind of an anx- scorch mark and repeat African-American iden- in consumer items ious person, a house- it like a Warhol soup can. tity, thinks back to slav- I hold iron can become The patterns become a ery when he speaks of his a monster. Visions arise sunflower, or African “Domestic Shields.” He of a child’s hand touching tribal brands on a photo imagines that the shields the blazing-hot plate, or of his own body. Or em- were used “in a mass Art in the of a dog getting tangled blems on warriors’ shields uprising of slaves over in the cord. — which are, of course, their masters that would Artist Willie Cole sees ironing boards. One may spread from house to the darkness in everyday smile at the fictional an- house; in this revolution, objects, too, but also the thropology, but the burns each individual ‘house’ possibilities for wit and can also feel threatening, would become a battalion everyday depth never imagined by haunting. identified by the pattern Sunbeam or G.E. Cole, who often ex- on its shield,” as he was ◆ story by Rebecca Wallace photographs by Marjan Sadoughi He can take an iron plores issues of his own (continued on next page)

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www.MikesBikes.com Photo by Peter Jacobs/courtesy of Cantor Arts Center In the 1998 work “G.E. Mask and Scarification,” Willie Cole has used his own face to illustrate how steam-iron patterns might look on a warrior’s face. 1955 in Somerville, Cole has lived Willie Cole in New Jersey nearly all his life. (continued from previous page) Earlier this month, Cole visited Stanford and gave a talk attended by once quoted in a Saint Louis Art an enthusiastic crowd. He showed Museum brochure. slides of his work and studios, in- The shields are part of Cole’s cur- cluding a Newark factory space rent exhibit at the Cantor Arts Cen- where he lived and worked in the ter, called “Anxious Objects,” and ‘80s and ‘90s. the adjective is heavy with mean- Cole’s art has included drawings, ing. There’s an unease about these paintings and jewelry — along with items — irons, hair dryers, bicycle theater and drumming — but it took parts — being used in Cole’s assem- a different turn in the late ‘80s when blages and scorched paintings. A he found a steam iron in the street. It viewer may find pleasure in Cole’s had been run over by a car and was humor and eye for beauty, the way probably 20 years old. he lifts commonplace to powerful. “I felt that the iron was calling me But there’s an underbelly of issues to pick it up,” Cole said at Stanford. being examined, from racism to the “It looked like a face, an African dangers of consumerism. mask.” “The term ‘anxious objects’ Cole’s connection with irons dates comes from critic Harold Rosen- back to his childhood, when he was berg’s contention that contempo- the only man in the house and often rary artists create hybrid objects repaired broken appliances. In his with strong and unsettling cultural artwork, he frequently uses an iron implications and energy,” Cantor shape to represent a house or a slave curator Hilarie Faberman said. ship. The nationally touring exhibit While speaking, the artist showed was organized by the Montclair Art images of himself in “tribal cos- Museum in Cole’s home state of tumes” — iron-scorch images su- New Jersey. It contains 34 works of perimposed all over his body. The art, including the pert 1998 “Water tribes, he said, could be called Window Female Iron Figure,” which Sunbeam or Silex. Some people in greets visitors at the entrance. the audience tittered, and Cole re- Made from the top casings of 23 sponded pleasantly: “I don’t think irons, the figure looks like an Af- this work is funny. Years from now, rican tribal warrior woman, with an archaeologist wouldn’t know if power cords looped around the neck this was real or not.” and waist like strings of beads. Cole In 2000, Cole’s work gained an- took the name “Water Window” other new dimension with his artist from the moniker of a General Elec- residency at the Kohler Company tric iron. in Wisconsin. During the 18-week The work could be a statement program, artists work side by side about the false idol of capitalism. with factory laborers, using Kohler Cole has also said it looks like the products such as faucets, toilet tank cartoon character Marvin the Mar- tops and spouts. These items may tian. have earthy purposes, but Cole saw Another striking piece is 1990’s their soft shapes and gleaming brass “Air in Remission,” a hanging “O” and porcelain. He thought of sensu- of interwoven hair dryers. The circle ality and Hindu deities. is 96 inches in diameter and can cre- “I was inspired by the curves ate an open feeling of flowing wind. and white of the toilet parts. They The word “remission,” though, can looked like elephants,” he said. “I make one think of illness, and the felt like I was in a temple of Shiva phrase is similar to “error in remis- and Ganesha. It was like a spiritual sion,” Montclair Art Museum di- place.” rector Patterson Sims wrote in the Cole’s Kohler work includes figu- exhibit catalog. rines called “Pleasure” and “Long- “The alternative meaning provid- ing,” in which he used glazed vit- ed by ‘error’ suggests an injustice reous china and altered plumbing in having an illness return after it fixtures to create curvy legs and was thought cured or coming to the arms, languid postures. “Pleasure” realization that the air we expected is in the Cantor exhibit. was safe to breathe may be hazard- One medium that clearly still has ous to one’s health,” he said. a hold on Cole is the high-heeled The issue of clean air may be es- shoe. 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Idan Raichel aims to share a blend of traditions through music, including Ethiopian, Yemenite and Eastern European. San Francisco’s Stern Grove. While the project’s purpose is to Multicultural music, share musical traditions, Raichel acknowledges that breaking down barriers is also part of the equation. Israeli style Performing at the Apollo in 2005, where so many African-American The Idan Raichel Project performs a melting pot musicians made their mark, Raichel of music at Stanford said he was “happy that the audience was so open-minded” and able to by Janet Silver Ghent appreciate music that was sung in a variety of languages, and not trans- he Idan Raichel Project is mu- traditionally Israeli melody line. lated for Americans. During that sical proof that Israel may be “A lot of their songs have been a visit, the musicians visited Harlem T the most multicultural country major instrument in bringing people schools and churches in Harlem as in the Middle East. With Caribbean- together,” says Samuel Alemayehu, part of a bridge-building effort, re- inspired rhythms, ancient Yemenite a Stanford senior and Hillel board vealing Israel’s ethnic diversity. lyrics infused with electronic beats, member from Ethiopia. Raichel, he “There is a reason our country is Hebrew prayers, Eastern European says, gives new life to the music he in the Middle East,” he says. “What and Gypsy strains, and Amharic grew up with in Ethiopia, taking it makes Israel unique is that it’s half (Ethiopian) chants, the music blasts “to a new level, with Hebrew lyrics Eastern and half Western.” Those preconceptions of what it means to and modern musical instruments,” traditions involve not only klezmer be Israeli. along with the traditional verses and the Chassidic music from Ra- While some may call it world and instrumentation. After Raichel’s ichel’s own Eastern European roots, music, that’s a term Idan Raichel first album came out five years ago, but the spirited dance music of Is- avoids. it was “the first time the Ethiopian rael’s pioneers and the strains from “For us, we’re doing Israeli mu- Jewish community was celebrated the Yemenite neighborhood where sic,” he says during a phone inter- and highlighted in Israeli pop cul- he grew up. “I’m inspired by all the view from Tel Aviv. “It’s not world ture. (Now) the minority culture is great elements I’m surrounded by.” music for us. It’s based on the sounds getting center stage.” Born in Kfar Saba, not far from of the streets of Tel Aviv. For people Raichel emphasizes that the musi- Tel Aviv, Raichel began playing the outside Israel, they consider it world cians on his 12-song album, titled accordion at age 9, graduating to music. They can hear the blend, the “The Idan Raichel Project” (Cum- keyboards as a teenager, and study- melting pot.” bancha), as well as those who will ing jazz. During his compulsory Accompanied by seven musicians perform at Stanford, constitute a service, he joined the Israeli Army and vocalists, Raichel will bring that collective, not a group. While Ra- rock band. Soon he was producing unique Israeli blend to Stanford Uni- ichel, the 30-year-old mastermind, live shows and serving as musical versity’s Memorial Auditorium on is producer, arranger, player of mul- director. Nov. 4. The event, the Idan Raichel tiple keyboards and songwriter, he After the army, he worked as a Project’s second concert at Stan- is not the lead singer. In fact, he counselor at an Israeli boarding ford, is supported in part by Hillel solos on only one track, the lyrical school for immigrants and troubled at Stanford and the Taube Center for Hebrew love song “Hinach Yafah” youth. It was there that he discov- Jewish Studies. (“Thou Art Fair”), based on the bib- ered Ethiopian folk and pop music, While the musicians’ cultures lical Song of Songs. and took on the mission of preserv- include Surinamese, Uruguayan, “I don’t sing much,” he says. “You ing the Ethiopian cultural traditions Georgian, Iranian and Ethiopian, should hear me once singing to un- through music. all are Israeli. Raichel’s talent lies derstand why.” More to the point, he “It was the first time for me to get in fusing elements from a variety of uses the term “project” to indicate to the problems of self-identity of traditions in a single album, some- that the collective is not a band and émigrés, especially Africans,” many times within a single song. he is not the star. “Every song is of whom were rushing to assimilate, “Mi Ma’amakim” (“Out of the different, with different musicians he says. Depths”) contains a counterpoint and different singers. It’s kind of a In 2002, Raichel invited some 70 from a traditional Ethiopian song, project. Our goal is to make music friends to record their music in his “Nanu Nanu Ney.” — with our friends from all over parents’ basement, while he joined “Bo’ee” (“Come With Me”), with Israel.” in on multiple keyboards. The Idan electronic instrumentation, features Five years after the project was Raichel Project was born, along an Ethiopian chorus as well as spawned, Raichel has gone global, with the first album of that name, re- spoken word, while “Brong Faya” with performances in venues from leased in Israel. 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Let them eat art, says one Bay Area creative type. Learn more on Weekly A&E editor Rebec- ca Wallace’s blog. Go to www. PaloAltoOnline.com and scroll down to Ad Libs. Willie Cole (continued from page 8) of the exhibit. The 1993 work contains 3,000 shoes, PVC pipe and wood and was inspired by Imelda Marcos and her notorious footwear collection. “Sole Protector” is a 2005 Bud- dhist protector figure made of shoes, including teeth fashioned from white pointy heels. Cole used " Ê"1,Ê/ ÊÊ the same toothy technique with his 1994 shoe mask of Rosa Parks. Where the gaudy shoes mocked Ê *Ê -Ê Ê"- * Marcos, here they herald an uprising. Cole buys the shoes from the Sal- Ê1-ÊÊ*,/ ,Ê ÊÊ vation Army for 50 cents a pound, and has heaps of them still waiting to be used. For these creations, as 9"1,Ê -// Ê* with all his art, he doesn’t make sketches in advance. “I just need the stack of shoes there, and I’ll just sit and play with them until something happens,” he said. Someone in the audience asked what he’s working on now. Cole mentioned video pieces on the emo- YEAR OLD*OSEPHLOVESTOPLAYBALL BUTSUFFERSFROMJUVENILEARTHRITIS/NLYAYEAR tions of love and hate, iron-scorch works that look like tapestries, and AGO HEWASSOSOREANDLETHARGICTHATHECOULDBARELYWALK4ODAY UNDERTHECAREOFPEDIATRIC busts made of patent leather shoes. “That’s what I feel now, but it IMMUNOLOGISTSAT,UCILE0ACKARD#HILDRENS(OSPITAL *OSEPHISBACKTOPLAYINGSECONDBASEONHIS may change,” he said, grinning. LITTLELEAGUETEAM He might want to stick with the bust project. After all, he’s still got 100,000 shoes in his studio. ■ "YMAKINGAGIFTTO0ACKARD#HILDRENSTHROUGHYOURESTATEPLAN YOUHELPCHILDRENLIKE*OSEPH RECEIVESPECIALIZEDCARENOTFOUNDATMOSTHOSPITALS9OURGIFTCANCREATETAXSAVINGSFORYOURESTATE What: “Anxious Objects: Wil- ORHELPFULlLLYOURlNANCIALGOALSALLWHILEIMPROVINGTHEHEALTHOFCHILDREN lie Cole’s Favorite Brands,” an exhibit of assemblages and other works #ONTACTOURPLANNEDGIVINGOFlCETOLEARNMOREVISITÜÜÜ°«vV °À}É«>i`}Û} Where: Cantor Arts Center, ORCALLÈxäÇÎÈ£Ó££° Stanford University When: Through Jan. 6. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 to 8. Cost: Free Info: Go to museum.stanford. -1**",/Ê 9"1, edu or call 650-723-4177. , ½-Ê"-*/ About the cover: Willie Cole’s “Wind Mask East” is a 1990 work made of hair dryers. Photograph by Marjan Sadoughi.

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Palo Alto residents Michael Killen and Vic Befera (pictured at left and DISSCUUSSIIONN right) will perform with Juliana Schoedinger (center) and other actors this weekend in “The Desert Quilt” and “The War of the Worlds.” Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:00 am Stanford Humanities Center ‘Miracle in Rwanda’ 424 Santa Teresa Street | Stanford University Theater In April of 1994, at the start of what become known as the PRESIDENTAL LECTURE PRESIDENTAL LECTURE Radio drama at Foothill Rwandan genocide, Immaculée PRESIDENTALFree and open LECTURE to the public StanfordFree University and open | toshc.stanford.edu the public Considering all the stories about Ilibagiza was a Tutsi 22-year-old StanfordStanford University University | shc.stanford.edu ??stanford.edu alien landings in Roswell, it makes student. Her family was murdered sense to pair H.G. Wells’ seminal during the slaughter, but she 1938 radio drama “The War of escaped by hiding in a small bath- the Worlds” with a play set in the room for three months. New Mexico desert. Foothill Col- Now “Miracle in Rwanda,” a % lege’s Theatre Arts Department is one-woman show, reenacts her AB/<4=@2 presenting both Wells’ drama — drama. Leslie Lewis Sword cre- adapted by Howard Koch — and ated and stars in the show, which Rosemary Alexander’s “The Des- will be presented Nov. 1 through ert Quilt” this weekend. Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Pigott The- Evening performances are to- ater at Stanford University. Fol- night and Saturday at 8 p.m., and lowing each performance will be 72/< a matinee is Sunday at 2 p.m. A discussions led by speakers who live radio broadcast of both plays, have grappled with issues in the @/7163: with a studio audience, will take play. They include Theogene Ru- place Monday, Oct. 29, at 5:45 dasingwa, a former leader in the p.m. on KFJC 89.7 FM. All perfor- Rwandese Patriotic Front, who is >@=831B mances are in Appreciation Hall set to speak on Nov. 2. (Room 1501). Tickets are available online at Tickets are $8 general and $5 drama.stanford.edu. They are: “Though Israel has been marred by for students and seniors tonight $15 general; $10 for seniors, and Saturday; tickets to the ra- Stanford faculty and staff; and conflict...one man has found reason dio broadcast are $12/$8. Go to $5 for Stanford students. A very to sing...The result is an enchanting www.foothill.edu/fa or call 650- limited amount of tickets will be 949-7360. available at the door. new fusion with ancient roots.” works by Bach and French, Ital- —Epoch Times ian and American composers, <=D3;03@ goes from 8 to 9 p.m. at St. " Music <]dS[PS`"Ac\ROg (!^[ Mark’s Episcopal Church at 600 ‘Cartoon Jazz!’ Colorado Ave. in Palo Alto. 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A platter of kushi-yaki provides an array of meat and vegetable choices. breast, heart, liver, skin and wings. bled egg it becomes like a creamy Chicken meatball ($3.50 looks like risotto sauce. a fat cigar, but it’s light and spicy. Ozawa advises four or five ya- Marjan Sadoughi Crisp asparagus rolled in slices of kitori plates per person, if you’re pork ($3) is a winner. All of the going to make a meal of them. An above are excellent without further alternate route takes one or two ado, but a teriyaki-style sauce is small plates and then a rice dish. available. I’d recommend stopovers at red Adgedashi tofu ($7) is creamy miso soup, fried chicken, fried tofu Patrons at Sumika take a closer look at the variety of skewers. on the inside, with a fried but soft and house salad. But then, I ate too coat. Bean sprouts, carrots and fish much. ■ In Japan, says owner Kuniko Oza- flakes, dancing in the heat, dress it wa, yakitori is more popular than up. Welcome to the sticks sushi, especially as gathering spots Really red miso soup ($4) is a for students and business people. surprisingly bittersweet, rich broth Sumika 236 Central Plaza, Japanese grill turns up the heat in Los Altos ■ Do not say, “Chef, I’d rather stocked with clams. Azawa calls it Los Altos. (650) 917-1822. Hours: Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 by Sheila Himmel grill it myself.” Unlike Juban in “adult miso.” Menlo Park, which has barbecues Three items on Sumika’s menu p.m. daily. Dinner 6-10 p.m. pproach Sumika with a clear With banquettes lining the front set into the tables, Sumika has four are starred. Take them seriously. Monday-Thursday, 5:30-11 head. Each menu item is room, Sumika seats about 48 peo- Japanese chefs taking turns over Sumika’s Famous Organic Fried p.m. Friday, 5:30-10 p.m. Sat- A relatively inexpensive for the ple. You may want all 48 to be there, hot imported coals. Ozawa found Chicken ($7) lives up to its boast. urday, 5-9 p.m. Sunday. quality, but it’s easy to order too so you can’t hear the soundtrack head chef Yoshikuri Maruyama at The Sumika salad ($9.50) is www.sumikagrill.com much and pay the price, especially of a high-pitched woman singing Taka-sen, a renowned yakitori res- a Mount Fuji of greens, tall and ✔ Reservations ✔ Banquet if Sumika’s enticing wine and sake old Beatles hits such as “It’s Only taurant in Japan that is owned by substantial. Peanut-sesame dress- come into play. Love.” It’s very “Lost in Transla- her brother’s best friend. ing unites tangy mizuna lettuce, ✔ Credit cards ✔ Catering Sumika is celebrating its first tion.” Kushi-yaki dishes run from $2.50 crunchy cabbage and juicy toma- ✔ Lot Parking ✔ Outdoor anniversary of bringing Japanese- Sumika’s signature kushi-yaki for grilled quail eggs and shiitake toes with cute little discs of pickled seating style upscale small plates to Los Al- is like the more commonly known mushrooms to $4.50 for Kobe-style baby corn. ✔ Beer, wine, tos. Finding it is difficult if you’re Japanese grill method yakitori, ex- beef. Your various skewers are ar- Sake Noise level: Oyako-don ($12) is a hearty yet Fine not familiar with this V-shaped cept that it goes beyond chicken to rayed on a metal platter that resem- sophisticated rice and chicken en- ✔ Takeout downtown. It’s off the Central include vegetables, beef and pork. bles a hot foosball game. Available tree. Just before it’s served, an egg ✔ Bathroom Plaza parking lot between Second All are two-bite pieces on small organic chicken parts include thigh, is cracked in, so instead of scram- Highchairs Cleanliness: Good and Third streets. A modest vertical plates topping out at $4.50. ✔ Wheelchair sign marks the spot that once held To avoid disappointment: ON THE WEB: Hundreds of restaurant reviews at www.PaloAltoOnline.com access popular Jocco’s. ■ Do not go to Sumika for sushi.

NOW SERVING Ave., Mountain View (650) 968-5089 and noodles. Mon.-Sat. 11:30-2:30 p.m.; diner sticks to Tidbits & Finger Foods such Offers beef tenderloin, seafood, and tofu Following are condensed versions, in alpha- Your hometown pizza parlor lives on in 5:00-9:30 p.m. (Reviewed Oct. 3, 2003) as barbecued spareribs and pork. Trader in addition to its selection of sushi. Des- betical order, of longer restaurant reviews Mountain View. Tossing pies since 1982, Tour Eiffel, 200 State St., Los Altos (650) Vic’s also serves brunch; try the banana- sert menu includes ice cream and tempura published in the Weekly over the past several Tony & Alba’s combines pleasant service 917-1328 coconut-macadamia nut pancakes. Lunch: banana. Beer, sake and wine are also years. This week’s reviews begin where the list with excellent pizzas. The cooks knead Despite the French name and semi-Alpine Tue.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Brunch: Sun. avaliable. Lunch: Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 ended one week ago. herbs into the dough and let it ferment for ambience (thanks to a stone fireplace and 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. p.m.; Dinner daily 5 p.m.-10 p.m. 5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 4:30- Tokyo Subway, 605 Santa Cruz Ave., days before making the crust; then they overhead timbers), Tour Eiffel specializes in Tu Casa Taqueria, 875 Hamilton Ave., midnight. (Reviewed Nov. 24, 2006) Menlo Park (650) 325-9399 brush the pizzas with olive oil, garlic and Vietnamese fare. The small, low-key restau- Menlo Park (650) 321-5188 herbs; and top them with fresh, locally This small Japanese restaurant specialies rants includes vermicelli dishes and pho, Trellis, 1077 El Camino Real, Menlo Park The food at this family-owned, hole-in-the- grown ingredients. Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 in sushi and offers daily specials. Friendly summer rolls that are light and fresh, soups (650) 326-9028 wall taqueria is simple, tasty and authentic. p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed atmosphere and good service. Mon.-Fri. and meat dishes. The lunch menu also of- Trellis specializes in Italian cuisine. Lamb This restaurant is airy, bright, clean and April 27, 2007) 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tue.-Sat. 5:30-9 p.m fers quiches and crepes. Lunch: Mon.-Sat. and olive ravioli and carpaccio are good friendly, but lacks character. Still, it’s a (except Fri. 5:30-9:30 p.m.) Tony’s Pizza, 820 Willow Rd, Menlo Park 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Sat. starters while the gnocchi, veal scalop- good place to stop in for a quick bite. The (650) 853-0860 5-8 p.m. (Reviewed July 13, 2007) pini and grilled pork tenderloin are good menu offers standard taqueria fare. Daily 9 Tom’s Depot, 995 A Street, Los Altos choices for main plates. Desserts are good. a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed Nov. 9, 2001) (650) 948-8515 This small Willow Road establishment of- Trader Vic’s, 4269 El Camino Real, Palo fers New York-style pizza. Mon.-Sat. 11:30 Excellent rooftop patio for warm weather This breakfast and lunch spot in Los Altos Alto (650) 849-9800 Uncle Frank’s, 2135 Old Middlefield Way, a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. dining. Full bar, Lunch: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.- offers burgers, sandwiches, and ice cream. Longtime Bay Area residents may remem- Mountain View (650) 964-4476 2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Daily 5-10 p.m. (Re- Breakfast offerings include scrambles and Totoro, 841 Villa St, Mountain View (650) ber Trader Vic’s restaurants as enchanted Proprietor Frank Bell takes his time with viewed April 7, 2006) huevos rancheros. Daily 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 691-0796 Tiki rooms. This one has class. Just re- his ‘cue, creating wonderfully tender slow- member that the food often falls short of Tsunami Sushi, 209 Castro Street, Moun- smoked meat. Delicious sides include Tony & Alba’s Pizza & Pasta, 619 Escuela This small Korean restaurant is a popular lunch spot, offering barbeque, hot pots, the gorgeous, folk-art-rich decor. The wise tain View (650) 965-0114 (continued on page 14) Page 12 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly Fiesta Del Mar Too 967-3525 735 Villa Street, Mountain View Open Weeknites to 11pm, Weekends to 12pm Restaurant Palo Alto Sol 328-8840 408 California Ave, Palo Alto of the week Õ}iÊiÕÊUÊiÃÌÞiÊ,iV«iÃÊ

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Vero Ristorante, 530 Bryant St., Palo a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner nightly 5-10 p.m.. (continued from page 12) Alto (650) 325-8376 Bar/lounge menu Mon.-Fri. 2:30-10 p.m. baked beans, thick-cut French fries and Vero serves time-tested authentic Italian (Reviewed Sept. 21, 2001) collard greens. Another highlight is the fare in a contemporary trattoria setting. Vino Locale, 431 Kipling St, Palo Alto sweet potato pie. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 Peperonata, involtini di granchio are excel- (650) 328-0450 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sat. noon-2:30 p.m. Din- lent starters. Pastas and risottos excel, and This cozy Victorian house bustles with both Contemporary Lebanese Cuisine ner: Mon.-Sat. 5-8 p.m. (Reviewed Dec. the zuppa di pense is delightful. Desserts wine aficionados and beginners sipping 23, 2005) are simple but tasty. Generous portions some of the best local wines from Santa University Cafe, 271 University Ave., Palo throughout. Reasonably priced, interesting Cruz, Santa Clara and San Benito counties. 20% OFF "Service is delightful" Alto (650) 322-5301 wine list. Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Wines are offered by the taste, glass or food purchase with the – PA Weekly 2006 The ambience of this health-smart cafe is Fri. 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat. 5-10:30 bottle and prices are very affordable. Most p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 9, 2005) See complete review online so inviting that the food is almost second- of the food served at Vino Locale is organ- purchase of at least ary. Highlights include French toast, grilled at www.PaloAltoOnline.com Village Cheese House, 157 Town and ic, locally produced and seasonally fresh. one entree per person. pork chop and Cafe Nicoise with seared Country Village, Palo Alto (650) 326- However, at Vino Locale, the main course Max. 4 people per table. tuna. The service is as warm and homey as 9251 is the wine. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. Must bring in ad. Great for the setting. Breakfast, Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-11 The Village Cheese House offers much noon-5 p.m. (Reviewed May 20, 2005) Expires 11/30/07 holiday parties! a.m.; Weekend breakfast, Sat. and Sun. 8 more than its incredibly popular sandwich- Vive Sol, 2020 West El Camino Real, a.m.-noon; Weekend brunch, Sat. and Sun. es; the small market also sells deli special- Mountain View (650) 938-2020 noon-4:30 p.m., Weekday lunch, Mon.-Fri. ties and imported cheeses. Mon.-Sat. 9 Owners Helena and Hector Sol have 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Dinner Sun.-Sat. 5-11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. brought the seductive appeal of California p.m. (Reviewed April 2, 2004) The Village Pantry, 184 Second St., Los Avenue’s Palo Alto Sol to Mountain View. Vaso Azzurro Ristorante, 108 Castro St., Altos (650) 941-0384 Menu boasts cuisine from Puebla, a dis- Mountain View (650) 940-1717 Friendly service, a homey atmosphere, and tinctive region in Mexico. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. Vaso Azzurro serves Northern Italian cui- breakfast served all day: definitely inviting. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner: Daily 5-9 p.m. (Re- sine, including seafood, chicken, veal and The lunch menu features a broad array of viewed Dec. 14, 2001) a wide variety of pastas. The menu also sandwiches, burgers and salads. Breakfast Wang’s Chinese Restaurant, 2209 El contains many vegetarian dishes. Monday- specials include the Village Benedict, and Camino Real, Palo Alto (650) 327-2888 Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Monday-Sunday Eggs San Francisco (English muffin, imita- Basic, neighborhood restaurant with all the 4 to 10 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. 17, 2006) tion crabmeat, Swiss cheese, and poached standard dishes Americans have come to Verde Tea & Espresso Bar, 852 Villa St., eggs with hollandaise sauce). Daily 7 expect from stateside Chinese restaurants: Mountain View (650) 210-9986 a.m.-2 p.m. appetizers such as the po po tray, egg 4$BMJGPSOJB"WF 1BMP"MUPt650-321-6464 Verde is a Taiwanese tea house, offering Village Pub, The, 2967 Woodside Road, rolls and pot stickers; and entrees such as typical American-style deli sandwiches Woodside (650) 851-9888 Mongolian beef and Szechuan chicken. Lunch: Mon-Fri Dinner: Mon-SattXXX.illusionssuperclub.com alongside a menu of Taiwanese thick toast Village Pub serves some of the best dishes Mon.-Thu. and Sun., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and pearl green milk tea. Mon-Thu 11:30 we’ve had since visits to New York’s top and 4:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-3 Banquet Facility Available for 20-600 People Call for Catering & Take-out a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-12:30 restaurants. Save room for a decadent p.m. and 4:30-10 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. a.m.; Sun 12:30-11:30 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. Best place for a fast lunch! dessert souffle or end on a lighter note with 27, 2002) 4, 2000) homemade sorbets. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 Westin Restaurant Soleil, 675 El Camino

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Page 14 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly Eating Out Lose 25 - 60 pounds in 12 weeks! Real, Palo Alto (650) 321-4422, ext. 7122 Soleil is creative Mediterranean cuisine at its finest. Salads, soups and grilled prawns shine at lunch, while salmon, lamb and pastas glow at night. Daily breakfast 6:30- An independent coeducational college preparatory 11 a.m.; Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed May 9, 2002) school serving 750 students in grades six through twelve Windy’s Chinese Restaurant, 168 Univer- sity Avenue, Palo Alto (650) 325-3188 Middle School Open Houses: 11/4/07 1 pm; 11/29/07 6:30 pm This small restaurant on University offers a Upper School Open Houses: 10/25/07 6:30 pm; 12/2/07 1 pm variety of typical Chinese dishes. Of note are the General’s Chicken and Orange Peel Beef. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Thu. 4-9:30 p.m.; Fri. 4-10 MENLO SCHOOL’S MISSION p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. Our Program Provides: is to empower students to Woodside Bakery and Cafe, 3052 Wood- s0HYSICIAN#ONTACT side Road, Woodside (650) 851-0812 explore and expand their The bakery side turns out serviceable s$IETARY'UIDANCE sticky buns and cakes with gooey butter- s3AFEAND%FFECTIVE-EDICATION interests, reach their fullest cream roses, but the cafe side has refined and distilled its hip Cal-Ital menu. Bakery: s,ONG4ERM7EIGHT-ANAGEMENT potential, develop the skills Daily 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Cafe: Daily 11:30 s#OVEREDBY&LEXIBLE3PENDING!CCOUNT a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed April 9, 1999) necessary for success in Xanh Restaurant, 185 Castro Street, college, and become ethical, Mountain View (650) 964-1888 (OWMUCHDOYOUWANTTOLOSE Chef Phuy Tham has created a traditional responsible, and engaged Vietnamese menu with a modern California twist. Highlights include the banana leaf members of ever wider sea bass and catfish in a clay pot. Xanh Restuarant provides stylish, casual ambi- communities. ance and well-prepared dishes. Full wine list available. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sooji Rugh, M.D. Sean Bourke, M.D. Mon.-Sun. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed June 1235 Pear Ave, Mountain View CA 94043 50 Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027 • 650.330.2000 ext. 2600 16, 2006) For inquiries, call 650-468-9692 Yakko, 975 W. Dana St., Mountain View www.jumpstartmedicine.com www.menloschool.org (650) 960-0626 A Mountain View favorite, Yakko has a broad array of imaginatively named sushi specials, including The New Girlfriend (spi- der rolls of soft shell crab wrapped in eel, then wrapped in cucumber). The restaurant also does a fine job with sukiyaki, and serves up ice cream with flavors ranging from tasty to bizarre. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Thu. 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5:30-10:30 p.m. (Reviewed Turning local April 21, 2006) Turning local Zao Noodle Bar, 261 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 328-1988 Small, trendy, good noodle house. Heavy emphasis on the history and spiritual meaning of the noodle. Huge bowls of aromatic, savory noodle soups. Sun.-Thu. diners... 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 19, 2001) Zibibbo, 430 Kipling St., Palo Alto (650) 328-6722 The menu spans the cuisines of the Medi- terranean, including dishes from the south of France, Italy, Greece, Morocco and Spain. Iron skillet mussels, seasonal salads, antipasti, rotisserie and wood-burning oven items are first-rate. Desserts excel. Magnificent wine list, full bar. Lunch and dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 pm; Fri. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; into Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (Reviewed June 3, 2005) Zitune, 325 Main St., Los Altos (650) 947-0247 San Francisco-quality food minus the long drive. The food is Moroccan with Mediter- food critics ranean and Middle Eastern accents, classic French technique and California imme- diacy. Other restaurants, mainly Indian and Chinese, ply this upscale ethnic trade, often with awkward results. Zituneís cultural hybrid feels seamless. Tues.-Sun. 5:30-10 p.m. (Reviewed March 9, 2007) Zucca, 186 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 864-9940 “Zucca,” meaning squash in Italian, serves up the flavors of the sunny Mediterranean, focusing on Italy, Turkey, Greece and southern France. Casually elegant, the dining room and bar are comfortable and perfect for enjoying convivial meals with friends and family. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 New episodes at a new time! a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner: Sun.-Thurs. 4:30- 10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4:30-11 p.m. (Reviewed Fridays at 8:30pm on KQED 9 and KQED HD March 31, 2006) Zucca European, 541 Bryant St., Palo Alto (650) 327-0132 More Mediterranean fare from the creators www.kqed.org/checkplease of Mountain View’s Zucca, but also a broader global reach: A recent menu included Swiss fondue along with California- style dishes from Turkey, Spain and France. WINNER Best Program WINNER Best Local TV Show Tapas options include the delicious sau- NORTHERN CALIFORNIA EMMY JAMES BEARD AWARD teed eggplant with garlic yogurt. Thorough wine list. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. noon to 3 p.m. Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m. (Reviewed April 20, 2007) 3TA, 156 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 988-1382 Support provided by Beringer Vineyards, the Campaign for 3ta bills itself as French-Thai cuisine, but the Future Program Venture Campaign and the members of KQED. 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Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Page 15 NO FEE Consignment At... Eating Out A Matter of Thai, 242 State Street, Los (continued from previous page) Altos (650) 941-7702 the oft-convoluted fusion menu also in- The cleverly named dishes on the Thai cludes stylings of India, Japan, China and menu include Dangerous Seafood, Mango PALO ALTO California. There’s everything from green Tangos with Chicken and Cashews on Fire. European papaya salad to tempura to samosas. The Many vegetarian, curry and salad options friendly ambience is aimed at a younger along with the entrees. Lunch: Mon.-Sat. crowd and the menu is vegetarian-friendly, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Sat. 5 but 3ta can feel like a hodgepodge. Lunch: p.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Abundant Air Cafe, 1901 Embarcadero Mon.-Thurs. 5-9:30 p.m.; Fri. 5-10 p.m.; Road, Suite 104, Palo Alto (650) 858- Sat. 4:30-10 p.m. (Reviewed June 22, 1003 2007) A breezy counter-service cafe, the restau- 4290 Bistro & Bar, Crowne Plaza Ca- rant has a proximity to the Palo Alto Airport bana, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto that informs the riveted sheet-metal decor. (650) 857-0787 “Stackers” and other sandwiches clearly View our entire inventory at www.paloaltoeuropean.com It’s no wonder that the Beatles purport- have a devoted lunch following. Mon-Fri 7 edly stayed at this hotel once upon a day: a.m.-5 p.m. Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The design of the new Crowne Plaza is a or email us at [email protected] Akane, 250 Third St., Los Altos (650) gorgeous study in hip good taste and the 941-8150 brunch buffet is a steal. Open 24 hours a This full-service restaurant and sushi bar 3045 Park Blvd., Palo Alto 650-324-3444 day (hotel restaurant), serving breakfast, in Los Altos will go a long way to fulfilling lunch and dinner. Brunch: Sun 10 a.m.-3 “COMMITTED TO A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE” any cravings for Japanese food. Daily 11:30 p.m. (Reviewed Dec. 3, 1999) a.m.-2 p.m. (Reviewed Jan. 17, 2003) Aldo Los Altos, 388 Main St, Los Altos (650) 949-2300 Aldo Los Altos serves light and tasty Ital- ian fare with reasonable prices in a casual atmosphere. Particularly good are the tutti frutti (crispy calamari, portabella and artichoke), lush tomato soup, and pasta dishes. Desserts are worth the calories. Small Buildings for Sale Reasonably priced wines with emphasis on The ineyard northern Italian wine districts. Lunch: Mon.- Convenient Mountain View Location Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Sun.- V Wed. 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Thu.-Sat. 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. (Reviewed Nov. 30, 2005) Alice’s Restaurant, 17288 Skyline Blvd., Woodside (650) 851-0303 Prices Range From $430,000 to $1,155,000 Alice’s serves a basic breakfast and lunch menu. Evening fare includes a surprising A TYPICAL OFFICE SUITE menu of dishes, such as risotto, prawns, pork chops. Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., 475 Whisman, Suite 300 weekends 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Breakfast until 2 p.m. daily. (Reviewed Aug. 22, 2003) ■ 1251 SQUARE FEET Amanor Deli & Bakery, 856 W. El Camino ■ Real, Mountain View (650) 938-1333 LOBBY & CONFERENCE ROOM This small restaurant offers deli choices ■ 2 PVT OFFICES 1 CONFERENCE RM with a Mediterranean twist, including grilled ■ vegetable pilaf and Greek antipasto salad. SPACE FOR 3 WORKSTATIONS Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9:30 a.m.-7 ■ KITCHENETTE W/SINK & FRIDGE p.m. ■ BREAK AREA & BATHROOM Amarin, 156 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 988-9323 ■ CARPETING AND DROPPED CEILING Fresh and contemporary with traditional ■ FULLY AIR CONDITIONED Thai touches. Wide range of vegetarian options, aromatic curries, lunchtime complimentary soup of the day. Lunch Mon.-Fri. $517,374 AS SHOWN 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner 5-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun. (Furniture, work stations, noon-10 p.m. (Reviewed March 15, 1996) ofﬁ ce equipment not included) Amber Cafe, 600 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View (650) 968-1751 Design Your Own Space Plan! “Indian bits and bites,” courtesy of the same folks who brought you the ac- CONCEPTUAL SPACE PLAN claimed Amber India Restaurant. Many smaller plates, such as lentil dumplings, “Chilli Cheese Toast,” Indian-style wraps, • An Exclusive Community for Business and Professionals and chicken wings. Tandoori dishes and • 425-495 Whisman Road (near Ellis St. off ramp from hwy 101) combos, too, as well as lassi drinks. Mon.- Thurs. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.; • 1133-8000+ square feet Fri. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5:30-10:30 p.m.; Sat. noon-10:30 p.m.; Sun. noon-10 p.m. • 90% ﬁ nancing available Amber India Restaurant, 2290 El Camino Real, Mountain View (650) 968-7511 Inventive North Indian menu with many an equal number of mild and spicy dishes for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Impres- sive service and picturesque atmosphere, including a buffet lunch served in gleaming traditional brass vessels. Daily 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed July 30, 2004) American Italian Delicatessen & Gelat- eria, 139 Main Street, Los Altos (650) 948-6745 A full-service deli with gelato and espresso drinks. Other menu items include traditional Italian favorites such as lasagna and raviolis. Catering is also available. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria, 790 Castro St., Mountain View (650) 961-6666 This incarnation of an East Coast pizza joint may ring true with some or as an imposter with others. Signature-style brick oven charred crust is paper thin, crisp and somewhat dry. Good place for groups. Contact Exclusive Agents Mon-Thu 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri 11 a.m.-11 www.TheVineyardMV.com p.m., Sat 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 11:30 KEVIN CUNNINGHAM RICK BELL a.m.-10 p.m. (Reviewed March 23, 2001) Amigos Grill, 3130 Alpine Road, Suite 650.688.8521 408.982.8428 290, Portola Valley (650) 851-3997 [email protected] [email protected] This Mexican restaurant bills itself as a combination of “burrito-stand casual” and ONLY 7 UNITS LEFT! “upscale dining.” Full tequila bar and hap- Great Financing py-hour appetizers. Daily 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Andale Mexican Restaurant, 209 Univer- sity Ave., Palo Alto (650) 323-2939 Still Available! This Cal-Mex eatery offers burritos, taqui- tos, flautas, tamales, quesadillas, tortas, Page 16 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly Eating Out crisp tacos and daily specials. The assort- 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner: Sun. & Tue. 5 p.m.- ment will satisfy most cravings for Mexican 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. food, without all of the lard and satu- Babbo’s, 717 Stanford Shopping Center, rated fat. Highlights include the rotisserie Palo Alto (650) 321-1488 chicken marinated in achiote, chile relleno A peaceful sanctuary for shoppers at and Baja-style fish. Aqua frescas are made Stanford Shopping Center, Babbo’s offers fresh daily, along with sangrias and marga- an array of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, ritas. Casual, family-friendly atmosphere. pizza, pasta, meat dishes, sandwiches and Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.- salads. Especially good are the mussels, 10:30 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed Tuscan soup, lamb tagine, spinach tortellini Jan. 16, 2004) and grilled tuna nicoise. Wood-fired oven, Angelo Mio, 820 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo respectable wine list, adequate desserts. Park (650) 323-3665 Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 11 Angelo Mio serves a variety of reasonably a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed June 16, 2006) priced, Italian-based appetizers, a broad Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill, array of pastas and other entrees. The po- 1189 Willow Rd, Menlo Park (650) 323- lenta is excellent. Veal and chicken dishes 4244 are good. Chocolate tart is an excellent Very small restaurant with express and dessert. Good service, festive decor. Full catering menus. Its name is a common bar with an affordable, thoughtful wine phrase in the Caribbean, referring to how list. Lunch Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2:30 things are done “back home.” The cuisine p.m.; Lunch Sunday 12-2:30 p.m.; Dinner ranges from traditional Jamaican jerk Monday-Sunday 4:30-9 p.m. (Reviewed chicken and beef oxtail to cannelloni and Feb. 11, 2005) sesame-crusted tofu. Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-8 Ann’s Coffee Shop, 772 Santa Cruz Ave., p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Menlo Park (650) 322-0043 Bagel Street Cafe, 746 Santa Cruz Ave., Homemade pies, pot roast, soups, Menlo Park (650) 328-8809 milkshakes and sandwiches in an old- Breakfast and lunch options at this small fashioned diner with genuine retro decor. chain eatery include salads, sandwiches, The fresh rhubarb pie may win over even soups, quiches and pastries -- and at those leery of rhubarb. Breakfast served least 30 types of bagels. Bagels with egg all day. No reservations. No credit cards. and meats or vegetables are available for 171 University Ave, Mon.-Sat.: 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (Reviewed breakfast, and there’s a full espresso bar. Aug. 15, 2003) Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m. Antonio’s Nut House, 321 California Ave., to 4 p.m. Palo Alto 650.328.7411 Palo Alto (650) 321-2550 Baja Fresh, 3990 El Camino Real, Palo Mon.-Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-6, Sun 11-5 www.paloaltobicycles.com Palo Alto’s only dive bar. Although the bar (continued on next page) itself does not serve food, Taqueria Azteca caters to the bar crowd with a variety of traditional tex-mex. And, of course, there are plenty of peanuts. Daily 10-2 a.m. Applewood Inn, 1001 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 324-3486 Creative gourmet pizzas (toppings include sun-dried tomatoes, caviar, exotic cheeses), salads, soups, sandwiches and pastas available at lunch. Take-out available. Mon-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon.-Sat. 5-10 p.m.; Sun. 5-9 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 1, 2000) Applewood Pizza 2 Go, 989 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (650) 328-1556 A quick version of Applewood Inn’s popular pizzas. Daily 5-9 p.m. (Reviewed Oct. 1, 2002) Arikato, 1040 A-1 Rengstorff Ave, Moun- tain View (650) 988-8686 Arikato offers more than 30 original sushi rolls, each one including a dizzying list of ingredients. The restaurant also offers a wealth of choices for the sushi-shy, from bountiful bento boxes to generous soups and noodle plates. Combined with friendly, quick service and fair prices, Arikato begs to be more than just a quick after-shopping stop -- it’s a must-try for sushi fans. Open seven days a week. Lunch: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Din- ner: Monday through Sunday, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Reviewed Nov. 5, 2004) Armadillo Willy’s, 1031 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos (650) 941-2922 This Texas-style restaurant serves up big plates of barbecue, ribs and steaks. Try any of the barbecue sandwiches or platters with a side of fries or the spicy peanut slaw. You won’t go home hungry. Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Re- viewed March 12, 2004) Asia Fusion Cafe, 873 Castro St., Moun- tain View (650) 210-9393 The menu combines a variety of Asian recipes with “home cooking dishes” from the Philippines. Appetizers include lumpia and spring rolls; entrees include vegetable coconut curry, eggplant fritters and creamy seafood pot pie. Weekdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sat. 5-9 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Avanti Pizza & Pasta, 3536 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Menlo Park (650) 854-1222 Pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches and entrees such as veal parmigiana and chicken fingers. Creative pizza toppings. Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. B.J. Bull, 3403 Alma St., Palo Alto (650) 493-7330 Tiny, cozy restaurant featuring homemade Cornish pasties, fruit pies, chili and salads. British beer on tap. Pub menu includes steaks, burgers, fish and chips, bangers and mash. Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 -2 a.m. (Reviewed March 14, 2003) Baba Neo, 311 Moffett Blvd, Mountain View (650) 903-9219 Offers Malaysian-Singaporean menu items with plenty of meat, seafood and poultry choices, as well as a large vegetarian selection. Noodles abound. Lunch: Tue.-Sun. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Page 17 Eating Out

(continued from previous page) menu echoes the style and flavors of many come with potato salad, baked beans, and regular menu offerings. Mon.-Sat. lunch 11 garlic bread. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m,-9 p.m. Sat.- Alto (650) 424-8599 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mon.-Sat. dinner 5-10 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. This is more than a hip, cool burrito and Sun. 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed April 22, 2005) Bean Scene Cafe, 500 Castro St., Moun- taco joint. You’ll get some of the freshest Bangkok Spoon, 702 Villa St., Mountain tain View (650) 903-4871 fast food you’ve ever had here. Cal-Mex View (650) 968-2038 Located next to TheatreWorks, this attrac- dishes, such as Baja fish tacos and over- Affordable Thai food in a comfortable set- tive cafe offers breakfast options, salads, stuffed burritos are favorites. Mon.-Thu. 11 ting with excellent, friendly service. Mon.- sandwiches and great desserts, including a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-10 p.m.; Sat.- ice cream. But the coffee drinks were on 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. 9, 2001) Sun. 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed May 26, 2000) the weak side during a recent visit. Mon.- Bajis’ Down the Street, 2423 Old Middle- Bay Cafe & Deli, 1875 Embarcadero Thu. 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. field Way, Mountain View (650) 967-7477 Road, Palo Alto (650) 856-0999 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 7 Bajis has been serving up huge omelets, This restaurant, located at the Palo Alto a.m.-10 p.m. on show days. (Reviewed hot sandwiches, hamburgers and salads in Golf Course, serves of deli sandwiches and June 20, 2003) a down-home atmosphere since 1979; out- other typical American fare. Banquet halls Beausejour, 170 State St., Los Altos door seating available. Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-3 and catering are available. Food is served (650) 948-1382 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-2 p.m. daily from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bar is open French-American fare in a tastefully ap- Bangkok Cuisine, 407 Lytton Ave., Palo from noon until it gets dark. pointed environment. Crispy avocado, en Alto (650) 322-6533 BBQ Man Cafe, 555 Willow Rd, Menlo croute seafood soup and the roast beet An unassuming retreat into a world of Park (650) 327-8227 salad are great starts. Rack of lamb, salm- wonderful Thai food, where flavors are BBQ Man occupies the former location of on and fruits de mer are excellent principal perfectly balanced in nearly every dish in Tara’s Willow Street Cafe. Serves up huge plates. Desserts are above average. Cock- the restaurant’s creative -- and lengthy portions of down home favorites like pulled tails and wines. Banquet facilities. Mon.-Fri. -- menu. A complete vegetarian and vegan pork and beef brisket. Of course, all meals 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mon.-Sun. 5:30-9 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 22, 2006) Bella Fresca, 47 Easy St., Mountain View (650) 961-0399 This family owned and operated market features fresh produce and “an extensive line of imported foods and Italian special- ity items.” Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 Savor the best of Menlo Park. a.m.-3 p.m. Bella Luna, 233 University Ave., Palo Alto (650) 322-1846 Bella Luna is ideally situated in a cozy century -old brick building in downtown Palo Alto. The Italian-themed restaurant features attractive decor, excellent service and a reasonably priced wine list. The antipasti for two and bruschetta are good for starters. The house-made pastas are tasty as well as chicken and pork dishes. Desserts are adequate. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner: Mon.-Thurs. 5-10 p.m.; Friday 5-11 p.m.; Sat. noon-11 p.m.; Sun. noon-10 p.m. (Reviewed April 21, 2006) Bella Vista, 13451 Skyline Blvd., Wood- Morgan Lane side (650) 851-1229 Bella Vista aims for a French country inn feel, with Continental food and a pricey menu with a glittering view to match. Spe- cialties include Oysters Rockefeller, Caesar salad, Steak Diane. Tue.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. Bento Teriyaki, 225 E. Middlefield Road, Mountain View (650) 903-9403 This Japanese fast-food restaurant serves up homemade Japanese dishes, such as chicken teriyaki and sushi. Mon.-Sat. 11 Take an established neighborhood a.m.-9 p.m. Best Bite, 1414 W. El Camino Real, crowned by the leafy splendor Mountain View (650) 988-8895 Light, healthy home-cooked Persian foods in a simple setting. Menu offers a variety of mature trees. Add a gracious of vegetarian and meat dishes. Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and 5-9 p.m.; Sat. collection of Victorian-inspired homes, 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 3, 2004) Better Bagel, 1040 Grant Road, Moun- complete with covered porches and tain View (650) 988-0279 This classic bagel shop offers a variety period trim. Morgan Lane is a rare and of bagels and sandwiches, as well as different cream cheese spreads, smoothies and coffee drinks. Also serves breakfast limited opportunity for sophisticated new bagels. Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat.- Sun. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. residences at a highly sought–after address. Bistro Elan, 448 California Ave., Palo Alto (650) 327-0284 Bistro Elan offers elegant dining in a bistro Timeless comfort. Classic style. Come home to setting. Chef/owner Ambjorn Lindskog’s ever-changing menu melds a French sen- Morgan Lane. Luxury single-family homes from sibility with a California emphasis on light foods. Main courses consist of duck, lamb, beef and seafood. Desserts are interesting the low $1.2 millions. and uniformly good. Handsome yet relaxed dcor. Reservations advised. Lunch Tue.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner Tue.-Sat. 5:30- 10:30 p.m. (Reviewed Feb. 20, 2004) Prices are effective as of publication Bistro Maxine, 548 Ramona St., Palo deadline. Map not to scale. homes inspired by youSM Alto (650) 323-1815 Offers French crepes, both savory and sweet, as well as salads and sandwiches. There are crepes with liqueur for those desiring an extra kick; those selections in- Grand Opening Event October 27. clude the Normandy (apples, butter, creme fraiche, Calvados), the Josephine (banan- as, roasted almonds, Grand-Marnier) and the Malicious (orange jam, hot chocolate, Cointreau). Swimming-pool-sized cap- SALES OFFICE OPEN DAILY 101 84 puccinos, house red and white wine, beer 10 am to 6 pm and cider. Tues.-Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 9 N a.m.-4 p.m. (Reviewed Sept. 8, 2006) MARSH RD Bistro Vida, 641 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo 110 Linﬁ eld Drive MIDDLEFIELD RD WILLOW RD Park (650) 462-1686 Menlo Park, CA 94025 Traditional dishes with mixed results at this 650-333-4020 Parisian-style cafe. Professional, knowl- 82 edgeable service and a cozy ambience, EL CAMINO REAL but many dishes need attention. Mon.-Fri. LiveAtMorganLane.com MENLO PARK 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.; 5-10 p.m., Sat.-Sun. SANTA CRUZ AVE 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5-10 p.m. (Reviewed May 6, 2005) Page 18 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly TAY 3068-2 7.93x9.75.indd 1 10/18/07 2:24:50 PM 1 ★★★★/2 ! “DEEPLY SATISFYING.” Roger Ebert “RYAN GOSLING GIVES AN OUSTANDING PERFORMANCE!” MoviesMovie reviews by Jeanne Aufmuth, Tyler Hanley and Susan Tavernetti IN THIS GENTLE OFFBEAT COMEDY Mick LaSalle OPENINGS “AN ALMOST PERFECT Lars and the Real Girl MOVIE WITH FLAWLESS ✭✭✭1/2 PERFORMANCES”. (CineArts, Century 20) Su- Joe Morgenstern premely gifted Ryan Gosling in- herits a uniquely quirky protago- “HOWLINGLY nist in this refreshing dramedy. ” Titular “hero” Lars Lindstrom FUNNY (Gosling) is a socially awkward David Edelstein stiff living in a detached garage apartment across from older brother Gus (Paul Schneider) and Gus’ perkily pregnant wife Karin (Em- AND ily Mortimer). LARS THE Karin is anxious to welcome her bachelor brother-in-law into the fold, perpetually throwing out breakfast invites and the like. It’s a banner day for all when Lars an- nounces he’s dating and bringing Steve Carell meets Juliette Binoche in a bookstore in the sweet film SPECIAL PREMIERE ENGAGEMENTS CINEMARK CINEMARK his new gal pal to dinner. “Dan In Real Life.” CINÉARTS@PALO ALTO SQUARE CENTURY 20 DOWNTOWN REDWOOD CITY NOW PLAYING! Palo Alto (650) 493-3456 Redwood City (650) 369-3456 No one sees this one coming: yearns for more than standard April,” “About a Boy,” “What’s NO PASSES ACCEPTED Lars’ squeeze is an anatomically water-cooler stuff. Eating Gilbert Grape”) and Pierce correct silicone sex doll named Bi- Kudos to costumer Gerri Gillan Gardner (“Lost Souls”) infuse anca who, according to Lars, is a for going all out with an unsightly the predictable plot turns with crippled half-Brazilian missionary parade of Midwestern woolery in sweetness, and Carell sells them. from the tropics who was raised the form of fashionably unfortu- The simple boy-meets-girl story A NEW COMEDY FROM THE DIRECTOR OF by nuns. nate argyle and Fair Isle sweaters. unfolds when Dan and daughters Gus and Karin go with the flow Tender, thoughtful and distinc- head to the beach house of his ‘THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS’ AND ‘RUSHMORE’ and at first opportunity nip Lars tive. parents (Dianne Wiest and John off to the local MD (who doubles Mahoney), an annual trek that as a shrink in this snowy Midwest- Rated: PG-13 for sexual con- reunites the entire big, boisterous ern burg). Dr. Dagmar (Patricia tent. 1 hour, 46 minutes. family for a weekend filled with Clarkson) informs them that Lars — Jeanne Aufmuth food, crossword puzzles, charades is working something out and asks and talent night. The big ques- them to play along with his delu- Dan in Real Life ✭✭✭ tion — Will Dan ever love again? sion. (Century 16, Century 20) Steve — gets answered when he meets And play along they do, together Carell is the new Tom Hanks. He Marie (Juliette Binoche) in a lo- with the whole blessed town who has the regular-nice-guy screen cal bookstore. The complication? takes Bianca into their homes and persona, vulnerability and perfect She’s in a new relationship and, their hearts by dragging her to so- comic timing that lets him easily you guessed it, shows up at the “WARM, ENGAGING AND FUNNY.” cials, treating her to spa days and carry this gentle romantic comedy gathering as the guest of Dan’s roger ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES electing her to the local school on his slight shoulders. Instead brother, Mitch (Dane Cook). board. of playing a 40-year-old virgin, The cast brings an ease and As Lars, the community, and we “Hilarious.” “DIZZILY MADCAP.” Carell slips into the role of a 4-year naturalness to the demands of big- THELMA ADAMS, US WEEKLY Troy Patterson, SPIN learn to love and respect Bianca, widow with a trio of daughters in family dynamics. One of the best humor turns to sorrow. Lars con- Peter Hedges’ family charmer. scenes involves incessantly teasing PDF AT tinues to meet the good doctor, Hedges doesn’t disappoint in Dan over a date that his parents “I LOVE THIS MOVIE.” who subtly peels back layers of his sophomore effort as a direc- have arranged with a childhood Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE 103% psychological wounds to get to the tor. Although “Dan in Real Life” acquaintance (Emily Blunt) that root of Lars’ neuroses (he recoils may not have the quirky magic of they used to refer to as “pig face.” from touch) and tinker with his his “Pieces of April,” the movie From improvising a song at the issues. Lars’ measured reconcili- has wonderful moments of per- piano to snorting like swine, the ation with his own emotional bag- sonal interaction. Dan (Carell) is a ensemble group makes a difficult gage is perfectly and profoundly New Jersey advice columnist who scene convincing, endearing and poignant. writes his popular column at home, funny. Dramedy is a tricky business; in between folding laundry and Wholesome themes dealing with it’s not easy striking the right squirting smiley faces of honey on finding love, putting family first balance of laughter and tears, es- the peanut butter sandwiches he and the wisdom of children make pecially when your heroine is a makes for his daughters. The three it easy to forgive the too-precious life-sized synthetic siren. Director girls pose the typical challenges, moments and repeated comic riffs. Craig Gillespie gets it right, guid- whether Jane (Alison Pill) begs “Dan in Real Life” has a lot of ing his actors with a deft touch to drive the family station wagon heart and will surely warm yours. and choosing plausible pathos over or Cara (Brittany Robertson) ex- lewd laughs or cloying comedy. presses her undying, crazy love for Rated: PG-13 for some innu- MOBILE USERS - FOR SHOWTIMES TEXT DARJEELING AND YOUR ZIP CODE TO 43 KIX (43549) Nancy Oliver’s scripting is smart NOW CINEMARK CINEMARK CALL a boyfriend (Felipe Dieppa). As endo. 1 hour. 35 minutes. CENTURY 20 DOWNTOWN CINÉARTS@PALO ALTO SQUARE THEATRE PLAYING FOR and snappy. 4th-grader Lilly (Marlene Law- — Susan Tavernetti Redwood City (650) 369-3456 Palo Alto (650) 493-3456 SHOWTIMES Gosling and Schneider are spot ston), wise beyond her years, says NOW PLAYING on as brothers coming to terms ON THE BIG SCREEN to her loving but overly protective Reservation Road FOR THE FIRST TIME with their own roles in a shared parent, “You’re a good father but ✭✭1/2 BEFORE ‘THE DARJEELING LIMITED’ past. Mortimer is a dream: sweet, sometimes a bad dad.” (Century 16) Somber and in- sensitive and charmingly astute. When you know exactly where a trospective, “Road” is a safe and Clarkson plays it smart as the HOTEL CHEVALIER movie is headed, something has to predictable platform for a pair of A SHORT FILM WRITTEN AND DIRECTED voice of reason, and Kelli Garner BY Wes Anderson convince you to take the ride. Co- Hollywood heavyweights. is marvelously daft as Lars’ des- starring screenwriters Hedges (“Pieces of Jason Schwartzman and Natalie Portman perately flirtatious co-worker who (continued on page 21)

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Note: Screenings are for Friday through Tuesday only. 30 Days of Night (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 1:40, 4:50, 7:50 & 10:30 p.m. Century 12: 12:45, 2:15, 3:40, 5:10, 7:15, 8 & 10 p.m. 3:10 to Yuma (R) ✭✭✭✭ Century 12: 1:10, 4:20, 7:40 & 10:25 p.m. Across the Universe (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 12:40, 3:50, 6:50 & 10 p.m. Century 20: 12:45, 3:50, 6:55 & 9:55 p.m. Bella (PG-13) (Not Reviewed) Century 12: 1, 4, 7:20 & 9:50 p.m. The Bourne Ultimatum Century 20: 1:35, 4:40, 7:40 & 10:25 p.m. (PG-13) ✭✭✭1/2 The Comebacks (PG-13) Century 16: 12:50, 3:10, 5:30, 7:55 & 10:20 p.m. Century 12: 1:20, 4:10, 7:50 & 10:10 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Dan in Real Life (PG-13) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 12:30, 1:30, 3, 4:20, 5:30, 7, 8, 9:25 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: Noon, 1, 2:25, 3:25, 4:50, 7:15, 8:15, 9:40 & 10:35 p.m. The Darjeeling Limited (R) ✭✭✭ Century 20: 12:30, 3:05, 5:35, 8:05 & 10:30 p.m. Palo Alto Square: 1:40, 4:20 & 7 p.m. Fri. & Sat. also at 9:40 p.m. Death at a Funeral (R) ✭✭✭✭ Century 20: 12:05, 2:20, 4:55, 7:10 & 9:35 p.m. MOBILE USERS: For Showtimes - Text BELLA with your ZIP CODE to 43KIX (43549) Elizabeth: The Golden Age Century 16: 12:25, 3:05, 6:45 & 9:35 p.m. Century 20: Noon, 2:40, 5:20, 8 & 10:35 p.m. EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT STARTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 (PG-13) ✭ Cinemark CENTURY PARK 12 Redwood City 650/365-9000 The Game Plan (PG) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 1:10, 3:55, 7:15 & 9:55 p.m. Century 12: 12:50, 3:50, 7 & 9:45 p.m. CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORY OR CALL FOR SOUND INFORMATION AND SHOWTIMES SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT NO PASSES OR DISCOUNT COUPONS ACCEPTED Gone Baby Gone (R) ✭✭✭ Century 16: 12:55, 4:10, 7:25 & 10:10 p.m. Century 20: 1:05, 4, 7:20 & 10:10 p.m. The Heartbreak Kid (R) ✭✭1/2 Century 20: 1:20, 4:20, 7:25 & 10:15 p.m. How to Cook Your Life Aquarius: 1:45, 4:30, 7 & 9:20 p.m. “ ” (Not Rated) (Not Reviewed) A TOP-NOTCH THRILLER… In the Shadow of the Moon Century 20: 7:35 & 10:05 p.m. Larry King (PG) ✭✭✭✭ Into the Wild (R) ✭✭✭✭ Century 16: 1:15, 4:35 & 7:55 p.m. Century 20: 12:25, 2, 3:35, 5:25, 6:50, 8:40 & 10:05 p.m. “ ” The Kingdom (R) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 20: 1:15, 4:30, 7:15 & 9:50 p.m. ★★★★! Lars and the Real Girl Century 20: 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:45 & 10:20 p.m. CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 1:45, 4:30 & Shawn Edwards, FOX-TV (PG-13) ✭✭✭1/2 7:15 p.m. Fri. & Sat. also at 10 p.m. The Lost Boys (R) (Not Reviewed) Aquarius: Fri. & Sat. at midnight. Lust, Caution (NC-17) ✭✭✭ Guild: 12:30, 4:15 & 8 p.m. Michael Clayton (R) ✭✭✭1/2 Century 16: 1:25, 4:25, 7:40 & 10:25 p.m. Century 12: 1:15, 4:15, 7:10 & 10:05 p.m. Music Within (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 20: 12:10, 2:25, 4:45, 7:05 & 9:30 p.m. Outsourced (R) ✭✭✭ Aquarius: 2:15, 5, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. Ratatouille (G) ✭✭✭ Century 20: 1:30 & 4:15 p.m. Rendition (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 12:20, 3:15, 6:55 & 9:50 p.m. Century 20: 12:50. 3:55, 7:10 & 10 p.m. Reservation Road (R) ✭✭1/2 Century 16: 1:05, 4:15, 7:10 & 9:40 p.m. Resident Evil: Extinction (R) Century 20: 9:20 p.m. (Not Reviewed) Saw IV (R) (Not Reviewed) Century 16: 12:35, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45 & 10:15 p.m. Century 12: 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 & 10:30 p.m. The Seeker: The Dark is Rising Century 20: 12:15, 2:45 & 5:10 p.m. (PG) (Not Reviewed) Stardust (PG-13) ✭✭1/2 Century 20: 7 & 10 p.m. Sydney White (PG-13) Century 20: 12:05, 2:35, 5:15, 7:55 & 10:25 p.m. NOW PLAYING (Not Reviewed) CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES Things We Lost in the Fire (R) ✭✭ Century 16: 12:45, 3:40, 7:20 & 10:05 p.m. Century 12: 12:35, 3:35, 7:45 & 10:35 p.m. Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Century 16: 12:20, 2:30, 4:45, 7:05 & 9:20 p.m. Christmas 3-D (PG) (Not Reviewed) We Own The Night (R) ✭✭ Century 16: 1:40, 4:50, 7:20 & 10:30 p.m. Century 20: 12:55, 2:15, 3:45, 5, 6:35, 7:50 & “THE MOST TERRIFYING VAMPIRE MOVIE“ 10:30 p.m. Why Did I Get Married? (PG-13) Century 12: 1:45, 4:45, 7:35 & 10:20 p.m. ”IN YEARS, IF NOT DECADES!” (Not Reviewed) Scott Mantz, ACCESS HOLLYWOOD ★ Skip it ★★ Some redeeming qualities ★★★ A good bet ★★★★ Outstanding Aquarius: 430 Emerson St., Palo Alto (266-9260) Guild: 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park (266-9260) Century Cinema 16: 1500 N. Shoreline Blvd., Moun- CinéArts at Palo Alto Square: 3000 El Camino Real, tain View (960-0970) Palo Alto (493-3456) Century Park 12: 557 E. Bayshore Blvd., Redwood Stanford: 221 University Ave., Palo Alto (324-3700) City (365-9000) Internet address: For show times, plot synopses, trailers Century 20 Downtown: 825 Middlefield Road, Red- and more information about films playing, go to Palo Alto wood City (369-3456) Online at http://www.PaloAltoOnline.com/

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adventure begins. A sojourn to India may Francis Walsingham (Geoffrey Rush) urges NOW PLAYING be just what these troubled brothers need. her to marry and bear an heir to preserve The following is a sampling of movies Quirky humor weaves its way throughout the Protestant monarchy. Clive Owen recently reviewed in the Weekly: “Darjeeling” like the winding locomotive it’s swaggers into court, playing seafaring ex- named for. But viewers who prefer more plorer Raleigh like a raffish cross between The Darjeeling Limited ✭✭✭ conventional fare should steer clear — Douglas Fairbanks and Errol Flynn. When (CineArts) Director Wes Anderson con- “Darjeeling” is flavored with Anderson’s the icy queen gets around to asking him for cocts this quirky character-driven film unique ingredients, and it’s definitely an a kiss he’s already impregnated her lady- about three brothers’ uncommon journey. acquired taste. Rated: R for language. 1 in-waiting (Abbie Cornish). The political Infused with rich writing, strong per- hour, 32 minutes. — T.H. (Reviewed Octo- plotline adds to the lurid melodrama. The formances and symbolic undertones, ber 12, 2007) narrative inflames the Holy War between “Darjeeling” explores how people behave Catholic Spain and Protestant England. when living in the moment but out of the Elizabeth: The Golden Age ✭ Quivering in religious fanaticism, King Philip comfort zone. It has been one year since (Century 16, Century 20) In Shekhar Ka- II wants to set England free of the devil and the Whitman brothers — Francis (Owen pur’s overwrought follow-up to “Elizabeth,” is in cahoots with the imprisoned Mary Wilson), Peter (Adrien Brody) and Jack the Virgin Queen’s pent-up sexuality seems Stuart, Queen of Scots (Samantha Morton). (Jason Schwartzman) — last spoke, just to explode in orgiastic style. The premise From over-the-top emotion to hokey cam- after the accidental death of their father. of William Nicholson and Michael Hirst’s erawork and CGI effects of an unimpres- But eldest Francis is eager to reunite the historically inaccurate biopic hinges on the sive armada, “Elizabeth: the Golden Age” is NOW PLAYING erstwhile trio and meticulously plans a trek queen taking a fancy to Sir Walter Raleigh. impossible to take seriously. Rated: PG-13 CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS FOR THEATERS AND SHOWTIMES through India, beginning with a train ride on Cate Blanchett reprises the role of the for violence, some sexuality and nudity. 1 SORRY, NO PASSES ACCEPTED FOR THIS ENGAGEMENT. the Darjeeling Limited. The brothers are all monarch, who would have been 52 years hour. 54 minutes. S.T. (Reviewed October dealing with their own inner turmoil as their old at the time. Yet trusted advisor Sir 12, 2007) Page 20 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly Movies

STANFORD OPENINGS THEATRE (continued from page 19) run. the wariness of hunter and prey. The Stanford Theatre is at 221 Desperate for closure and a swift (cruel?) Elle Fanning as Learner’s daughter Emma University Ave. in Palo Alto. Go to Fate shows off its bleak side when two men’s www.stanfordtheatre.org. justice, Learner as vigilante hires a lawyer to proves once and for all that there are authentic futures collide in unforeseen tragedy. Ethan continue the investigation. The film’s second thespian genes in the Fanning (think Dakota) Oh ... Rosalinda! (1955) Learner (Joaquin Phoenix) and his young fam- morbid twist (no spoilers!) heaps coincidence household. But bottom line: this is one for the Based on the comic operetta ily are en route from a summer concert when upon coincidence. “Road.” “Die Fledermaus” by Strauss, they pull over at a Reservation Road rest stop to If there’s any pleasure to be wrung from the with an updated setting in post- use the facilities. Ethan’s son darts to the side of narrative’s tragic circumstances, it’s the oppor- Rated: R for language and mature themes. 1 war Vienna. Fri., Mon. & Tue. the road at the very moment that Dwight Arno tunity to watch Phoenix and Ruffalo dig deep hour, 42 minutes. at 7:30 p.m. Sat. at 3:10 & 8:55 (Mark Ruffalo) and his own youngster come into reserves of guilt and pain to bring their tor- — Jeanne Aufmuth p.m. Sun. at 3:10 & 7:30 p.m. speeding around the bend on their way home mented characters to life. How far to go to find from a ball game. peace of mind, exact revenge or do the right Tell us your thoughts on today’s films: Play The King and I (1956) Rod- The impact is sudden and unexpected. In a thing? movie reviewer and write up your opinion on gers and Hammerstein musical split second of sheer panic Arno, fully aware All told “Road” should be compelling theater, www.PaloAltoOnline.com. about a British widow’s rela- that he has struck a child, speeds away from the deconstructing psychology-rich concepts of tionship with the King of Siam. scene of the crime. loss and consequence. But as directed by Terry Fri. & Sun.-Tue. at 5:05 & 9:25 Leaving ruin in his wake. Learner and his George (“Hotel Rwanda”) it’s surprisingly one devastated wife, Grace (Jennifer Connelly), To view the trailers for “Lars and the Real Girl,” p.m. dimensional, a semi-absorbing but ultimately "Dan in Real Life" and "Reservation Road" can’t put their grief and confusion behind them, tiresome waiting game with protagonists — one go to Palo Alto Online at http://www.PaloAltoOn- line.com/ Skinner’s Dress Suit (silent, especially when local law enforcement appears angry, one scared — circling each other with 1926) Skinner loses his job but to be losing interest in their baffling hit-and- is too embarrassed to tell his spendthrift wife. Sat. at 7:30 project both painful and profound. Rated: Lust, Caution ✭✭✭ (George Clooney) is a “fixer” for slick law litigator (Tom Wilkinson as Arthur Edens) R for language, nudity and mature themes. (Guild) Ang Lee carefully crafts a hushed house Kenner, Bach & Ledeen, a loyal who’s gone off his meds. And off the deep p.m. 2 hours, 27 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed political mystery set in WWII Shanghai, company cleaner who works behind the end. Smooth-as-silk Clayton is dispatched Sept. 28, 2007) where an amateur acting troupe stages an scenes greasing the wheels for attorneys to do damage control, but it appears that idealistic coup against Secret Service Jap- and clients alike. He spin-doctors his way Arthur was on to something big before his The Kingdom ✭✭✭1/2 anese collaborator Mr. Yee (Chinese super- through the legal muck: hit-and-runs, drugless psychosis: turning the tables on a star Tony Leung). Reluctantly leading the shoplifting wives, and the far more urgent Gone Baby Gone ✭✭✭ (Century 16, Century 20) From the first (continued on next page) frames, director Peter Berg sets the tone charge is youthful ingenue-cum-resistance matter of the firm’s own brilliant senior (Century 16, Century 20) Ben Affleck fighter Wang Chia Chi (Tang Wei) who is steps behind the camera to adapt one of for a tense, thinking person’s thriller. A quick history lesson ticks off the facts, summarily trained in the art of seduction in Dennis Lehane’s provocative PI novels. order to gain Yee’s confidence and guide Affleck’s baby brother Casey stars as including the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932, the American him down the path to a fatal finish. The crack private investigator Patrick Kenzie, best-laid plans go seriously awry when who assumes a professional and personal discovery of oil there a year later and the subsequent foreign presence with the first Yee abruptly slips from their grasp and relationship with partner Angie Gennaro the troupe’s radical scheme is exposed, (Michelle Monaghan). The pair is drawn into Western housing compound. Saudi Arabia is the number-one oil producer. The United resulting in a grisly murder. Several years a missing-child case when the girl’s aunt later the fickle fingers of fate reach out (the excellent Amy Madigan) approaches States is the number-one oil consumer. Fifteen of the 19 hijackers on 9/11 were to Chia Chi when she encounters an ex- The story of a man becoming a father...and a boy becoming a son. them for help in locating her niece. In true troupe-member who informs her that Yee Lehane fashion there’s ugliness under the Saudis. With guns blasting and a suicide bomber in place, an extremist Islamic has returned to Shanghai. Chia Chi finagles john cusack neighborhood’s sturdy veneer. The missing her way back into his orbit and rekindles amanda peet girl is the product of an unstable mother group attacks Americans playing softball within a Western housing compound in their liaison, falling desperately in love — or (Amy Ryan as Helene McReady) who’s far at least lust — as the couple beds with more interested in the source of her next Riyadh. Diplomatic posturing threatens to martian child sadistic abandon. Lee has gone back to fix than nurturing her 4-year-old. Gennaro hold up the criminal investigation in Riyadh. FBI Special Agent Ronald Fleury (Jamie his roots and the results are undeniably and joan cusack balks as the duo uncovers evidence of intriguing. Rated: NC-17 for graphic sexual- emotional abuse and police corruption at Foxx) leads a crack team (Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman) on a ity and violence. 2 hours, 38 minutes. In the hands of case detective Remy Bres- Mandarin, Cantonese and Japanese with sant (Ed Harris). Fissures open to chasms secret five-day mission to find answers and justice in the desert kingdom. Rated: R for English subtitles. — J.A. (Reviewed Octo- with unsettling alacrity. “Gone” is grim, ber 12, 2007) scratching the grime from the cracks while intense sequences of brutal violence and managing homage to the people and plac- for language. In English and Arabic with ✭✭✭ es on the underbelly of the Freedom Trail. English subtitles. 1 hour. 50 minutes. — Michael Clayton 1/2 Rated: R for excessive violence, drug use S.T. (Reviewed Sept. 28, 2007) (Century 16, Century 12) Michael Clayton and language. 1 hour, 54 minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Oct. 19, 2007)

Into the Wild ✭✭✭✭ “IT MAY CHANGE YOUR LIFE. (Century 16) Sean Penn steps behind the ...charming, soothing, funny and thought-provoking.” camera to craft one of the most powerful films of the year. With skill and imagination – Leslie Harlib, Marin Independent Journal Penn unspools a great American tragedy, the true story of 22-year-old establishment NEW LINE CINEMA PRESENTS dropout Chris McCandless (Emile Hirsch). A DAVID KIRSCHNER/COREY SIENEGA/ED ELBERT PRODUCTION JOHN CUSACK “MARTIAN CHILD” AMANDA PEET McCandless was freshly graduated from SOPHIE OKONEDO OLIVER PLATT BOBBY COLEMAN MUSIC ASSOCIATE AND JOAN CUSACK BY AARON ZIGMAN PRODUCER LUKE RYAN COSTUME Emory University with a future at Harvard DESIGNER MICHAEL DENNISON EDITOR BRUCE GREEN PRODUCTION DIRECTOR OF DESIGNER HUGO LUCZYC-WYHOWSKI PHOTOGRAPHY ROBERT YEOMAN,ASC CO- Law when he ditched his lifestyle in favor PRODUCERS SETH E. BASS JONATHAN TOLINS EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS TOBY EMMERICH MARK KAUFMAN MATT MOORE MIKE DRAKE of an odyssey into the wild. McCandless PRODUCED BY DAVID KIRSCHNER COREY SIENEGA ED ELBERT BASED ON SCREENPLAY cashed in his college fund and abruptly do- THE MARTIAN CHILD BY DAVID GERROLD BY SETH E. BASS & JONATHAN TOLINS SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE ON DIRECTED MENNO MEYJES nated all $24,000 to Oxfam. Thus the ties BY THEMATIC ELEMENTS AND MILD LANGUAGE TM & ©MMVII NEW LINE PRODUCTIONS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. were cut, from his judgmental parents (Wil- www.martianchild.com liam Hurt and Marcia Gay Harden) and his sister/partner-in-crime, Carine (Jena Ma- lone). McCandless hit the road with a ven- geance; his car was found abandoned in the Arizona desert and his parents notified For your chance to win a pass, good for two, law enforcement to no avail. From Los An- geles and the Southwestern deserts to the to view a special screening of New Line’s new wheat fields of South Dakota and beyond, film Martian Child, stop by the office of the McCandless ultimately found himself where Palo Alto Weekly he wanted to be: off the grid in the isolated , located at 703 High Street, wilderness of Alaska. Hirsch is nothing on Friday, October 26 or Monday, October 29 short of a revelation, his commitment to the between the hours of 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. No purchase necessary. Limit one “admit two” pass per person/household. Passes are limited and will be distributed via on a first come first served basis. This film is rated PG. Please note: Passes received through this promotion do not guarantee you a seat at the theatre. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, except for members of the reviewing press. Theatre is overbooked to ensure a full house. No admittance once screening has begun. All federal, state and local regulations apply. A recipient of tickets assumes any and all risks related to use of ticket, and accepts any restrictions required by ticket provider. New Line Cinema, Terry Hines & Associates, the Palo Alto Weekly and their affiliates accept no responsibility or liability in connection with any loss Lars and the Real Girl (PG-13) or accident incurred in connection with use of a prize. Tickets cannot be exchanged, transferred or redeemed for cash, in whole or in part. We are not responsible if, for any reason, winner is unable to Mon-Thurs 1:45, 4:30, 7:15 A MEGAHERZ FILM UND FERNSEHEN PRODUCTION © 2007 use his/her ticket in whole or in part. Not responsible for lost; delayed or misdirected entries. All federal Fri & Sat only 10:00 WWW.COOKYOURLIFEMOVIE.COM and local taxes are the responsibility of the winner. Void where prohibited by law. NO PHONE CALLS! Darjeeling Limited (R) MOBILE USERS: For Showtimes, Text Message COOK and Your ZIP CODE to 43KIX (43549) Mon-Thurs 1:40, 4:20, 7:00 Fri & Sat only 9:40 EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT STARTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Landmark Theatres PALO ALTO AQUARIUS 430 Emerson St 650/266-9260 CHECK THEATRE DIRECTORY OR CALL FOR SOUND INFORMATION AND SHOWTIMES SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT NO PASSES OR DISCOUNT COUPONS ACCEPTED IN THEATRES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND A C d (650) Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Page 21 Movies

PALO ALTO CITY COUNCIL (continued from previous page) conglomerate’s tapestry of lies. Good old- customer call center to India. Perfectly cast CIVIC CENTER, 250 HAMILTON AVENUE fashioned drama the good old-fashioned as a middle-management everyman, Josh giant toxic cover-up and $3 billion class- way. Rated: R for profanity and violence. 2 Hamilton (“Sex and the City” and “Kicking BROADCAST LIVE ON KZSU, FM 90.1 action lawsuit against K, B & L agrochemi- hours. — J.A. (Reviewed October 12, 2007) and Screaming”) plays Todd Anderson CABLECAST LIVE ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS cal super-client U/North. Soon enough as a nice guy who reluctantly agrees to Clayton is going toe to toe with U/North’s CHANNEL 26 train the replacements in the outskirts of steely in-house chief counsel (Tilda Swin- Outsourced ✭✭✭ Mumbai. Keenly observed cultural differ- ton) and racing against the clock to pull to- (Aquarius) To squeeze out more profit, ences — and a cliche or two — surface COUNCIL AGENDA HOTLINE 329-2477 gether the unraveling threads of a massive an American catalogue company fires its Seattle sales force and outsources its as soon as Todd lands in chaotic Mumbai. Instead of adopting a pessimistic outlook, Todd embraces the wisdom of his trainees, (TENTATIVE) AGENDA – SPECIAL MEETING particularly the competent Asha (Ayesha COUNCIL CHAMBERS Dharker of “The Mistress of Spices”), October 29, 2007 – 6:00 P.M. who advises him to learn about India. His personal journey may follow a predictable path, but accompanying him on the road 1. Interviews of Applicants for the Public Art Commission to fulfillment is satisfying. “Outsourced” 2. Review of Proposed Amendments to Chapters 15 and 16 of is an indie charmer that may become the sleeper of Seattle. Rated: PG-13 for some the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Adopt 2007 California sexual content. 1 hour. 43 minutes. — S.T. Building and Fire Codes (reviewed Oct. 5, 2007) 3. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Execution of the Amended and Restated Northern California Power Agency Things We Lost in the Fire ✭✭ (Century 16, Century 12) Audrey and Brian Joint Powers Agreement Burke (Halle Berry and David Duchovny) 4. Recommendation from the Finance Committee to Adopt a are the happy, loving parents of two che- Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Purchase rubic youngsters who live in stylish, movie- worthy digs and dream of a rosy future. Electricity Capacity Products from Members of the Northern Fall is upon us and The only fly in their ointment is Brian’s California Power Agency in an Amount Not To Exceed childhood friend Jerry (Benicio del Toro), a $4 Million heroin addict to whom Brian is inexplicably so is the chill loyal. A senseless accident leaves Audrey 5. Finance Committee Recommendation to Approve City a widow and Jerry without his support sys- Auditor’s Fiscal Year 2007-08 Work Plan tem. Sooner rather than later Audrey steps &IXTHOSENAGGINGHOMEANDBUSINESSPLUMBING into the void, reaching out a hand to honor 6. Recommendation from Policy & Services Committee to Brian’s memory but resenting the hell out Rename City Hall Plaza to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ANDREPAIRPROBLEMSYOUVEBEENPUTTINGOFF of Jerry’s persistent presence. All the pre- and Coretta Scott King dictable notions apply — the rebuilding, the recovery, the setbacks — while Audrey 7. Finance Committee Recommendation to Accept the s0LUMBING s)NSTANT(OT7ATER struggles to make sense of God’s Big Plan. Auditor’s Office Quarterly Report as of September 30, %MERGENCIES 3YSTEMS The unlikely duo of widow and junkie form 2007 a foundation based on something akin s,EAKING0IPES s2ECIRCULATION to love. Cue the violins. Rated: R for lan- 8. Approval of Amendment One to Contract C07117374 with guage, violence and drug use. 1 hour, 59 the KPA Group, Inc. in the Amount of $20,735 for a Total s$RIPPING&AUCETS 3YSTEMS minutes. — J.A. (Reviewed Oct. 19, 2007) Amount Not To Exceed $320,396 for Design of College s#LOGGED$RAINS s7ATER(EATERS Terrace Library Seismic Upgrade and Rehabilitation – We Own the Night ✭✭ s7ATER&ILTERING s#OPPER2EPIPING (Century 16, Century 20) Two brothers, Capital Improvement Program Project PE-05010 3YSTEMS s(YDRO *ETTING as different as night and day, are at the 9. Recommendation from Policy and Services Committee center of this film. Joaquin Phoenix plays s7ATER#ONSERVATION 3ERVICE Bobby Green, the party-animal manager to Rename City Hall Plaza “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and of the best nightclub in Brooklyn. Mark Coretta Scott King Plaza” s'ARBAGE$ISPOSALS s6IDEO)NSPECTION Wahlberg assumes the work-first, no- 10 Approval of a Software System Integration Services Contract nonsense brother role of police captain Joseph Grusinsky. Because Bobby uses with Axon Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of $6,292,073 for his deceased mother’s maiden name, the the SAP Software Upgrade and Implementation of SAP Priced competitively Russian mob dealing drugs at the El Car- Industry-Specific Solution for Utilities and Adoption of a ibe don’t know that his police-chief father and located locally. All (Robert Duvall) and sibling are leading the Budget Amendment Ordinance in the Amount of $4,000,000 services performed by street-crimes unit. Their goal? Win the to Increase Appropriation to Capital Improvement Project war on drugs raging in 1988. How? Raid TE-07006, SAP Continuous Improvement Project licensed union-trained the El Caribe and bust the mafia kingpins. No sooner does Bobby moan, “Of all the 11. Approval of Three Year Maintenance Contract with Accela, professional plumbers places, you gotta come to my place,” than Inc. in the Amount of $316,819 to Provide Web-Based he and girlfriend Amada (Eva Mendes) are Permitting Application and Maintenance Service caught in the crossfire of betrayal, cor- % MAIL ruption and bloodletting. Cops haven’t 12. Recommendation from CAO Committee to Approve Scope [email protected] bungled operations and looked this inept of Services for Consultant to Facilitate Annual Evaluation of since the Keystone comedies. As villains, Council Appointed Officials and Authorize Staff to Prepare the Russians are cartoon-character so- ciopaths. But to Gray’s credit, he captures and Issue a Request for Proposals #HECK/UR7EB3ITE the Russian immigrant subculture in the 13. Approval of Staff Recommended Approaches in the www.plumbingservice.com home, humanizing the elderly heads of the Development of the Request for Proposals for the New Solid crime family.”We Own the Night” aspires to a grandeur that cliche and heavy-handed Waste and Recycling Collection and Processing Services melodrama hold at bay. Rated: R for strong violence, drug material, language, some STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS sexual content and brief nudity. 1 hour. 58 800-378-DRIP minutes. — S.T. (Reviewed October 12, Finance Committee Regular Meeting Has Been Cancelled for 2007) Tuesday November 06, 2007 (800-378-3747)

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Page 22 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly GoingsThe best of what’s happening on the MidpeninsulaOn Art Galleries Cartoon Jazz! at Gunn High School Gunn een concert features funeral music from “Remembering the Great Pumpkin High School presents Jeff Sanford’s Car- the English Renaissance and Baroque, including choral works by Morley, Boyce Patch” Fine art and print exhibition (fea- toon Jazz Orchestra. A 13-piece band and Purcell and instrumental music for Shrinky Dinks turing the final depictions of Mountain of Bay Area musicians performing the Celtic harp. Sun., Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. $15 View’s Grant Road farm by local artist works of Raymond Scott (used by War- November 3rd, 1–2 pm (ages 8+) ner Brothers for Looney Tunes and other general; $12 student/senior. All Saints’ Robert Schick). Through Nov. 22, 10 ® Episcopal Church, 555 Waverley St., Palo We love Shrinky Dinks so much, we wrote a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri;, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat- classics), plus cartoon music from Disney Alto. www.sfrv.org the book on them — two books, in fact: urdays. Free. Albin Frame Shop, 610 Ran- films. Fri., Oct. 26, 7:30-10 p.m. $15 and cho Shopping Center (corner of Foothill $10 for students/seniors. Spangenberg The Shrinky Dinks Book and our latest Theater, 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto. Dance Expressway/Magdalena), Los Altos. Call Ballroom Dancing Halloween Dance release, Shrink Art Jewelry. Find out what 650-941-0555. Call 650-354-8264. all the fuss is about today as we shrink your art www.sanfordjazz.org Party. West Coast Swing lessons at 8 p.m. for beginning and intermediate lev- to make teeny tiny treasures. Gunn Fall Choral Concert Gunn Concert els. No experience or partner necessary. Classes/Workshops Choir, Treble Choir and Chamber Singers General dance party 9 p.m.-midnight. Ghosts, Goblins and Santa Claus Do perform: Renaissance works by Palestri- Paper Purses Costume contest, prizes and the “Time ghosts exist? In this interactive dialogue na, Orlando di Lasso and William Byrd. Warp.” Singles and couples welcome. November 10th, 1–2 pm (ages 4+) with medium David Weber, people’s Classic choral pieces by Randall Thomp- Free refreshments. Costumes or casual questions about Halloween and other son and Ron Nelson. World music from No accessory is more stylish than a purse that’s attire. Fri., Oct. 26, 8 p.m.-midnight. $7. mythic traditions will be answered by his South Africa and Romania. Spirituals by just like Mom’s. Today, with the Chicken Socks Cubberley Community Center Pavilion, spirit guides, known as The Rishis. Wed., Moses Hogan. Thu., Nov. 1, 7:30-9:30 4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. Call 650- book Paper Purses, we’ll be making and Oct. 31, 7:30-9 p.m. Free, but call to re- p.m. $5. Grace Lutheran Church, 3149 856-9930. www.readybyte.com/friday- decorating one-of-a-kind purses that are serve a place. East West Bookstore, 3391 Waverly St., Palo Alto. nightdance fashionable, functional, and frankly, fabulous. Middlefield Rd., Mountain View. www. gunn.pausd.org/~choir/ eastwest.com Halloween Extravaganza The Stanford Family and Kids Concerts Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Halloween Zoo Night Halloween Night Picture Tags Annual Halloween Concert “Scared- MartÌn Fraile, along with the Stanford with the Friends of PAJMZ. See “Class- November 24th, 1–2 pm (ages 4+) Wind Ensemble, conducted by Giancarlo room Safari”, “Bat Conservation” zoo So!” With organist James Welch and the The Klutz book Picture Tags comes with everything St. Michael Chamber Trio. A program of Aquilanti, and the Leland Stanford Junior animals. Wear costume. Trick or treating. “Scherzos,” which are humorous, witty University Marching Band, will present Pizza and door prizes. Fri., Nov. 2, 6-8 you need to make these cute dangly doodads, including and lighthearted pieces. Bach’s “Toc- a "Halloween Extravaganza", with an p.m. Members free. Non-members can blank tags, special glaze, glitter, gems, and cata” and also music of Debussy, Men- assortment of haunting themes and a join at the door. 1451 Middlefield Road, hundreds of perfectly-sized pictures. Try your delssohn and Brahms. Come in costume. costume contest. Wed., Oct. 31, 8 p.m. Palo Alto. hand at creating perfectly charming charms! Wed., Oct. 31, 8-9 p.m. $10 at the door. General $10 / students $5 / seniors $9. Haunted Lake at Foothills Park Boronda St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 600 Colo- Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford Univer- Lake is haunted again, and there are live rado Ave., Palo Alto. Call 650-856-9700. sity, Stanford CA. Call 650-723-0038. creepy-crawlies in the Wild Horse Saloon. 572 College Avenue, Palo Alto (650) 493-2481 www.welchorganist.com music.stanford.edu For details, see catalog. Pre-register to get Tues – Fri: 11– 6 • Sat: 10:30 – 5:30 • Sun & Mon: Closed San Francisco Renaissance Voices preferred arrival time. Palo Alto residents Evensong for All Hallows. Annual Hallow- and accompanied guests only. Oct. 26 & Star One Home Loans Secure. Stable. Competitive.

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Page 24 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports Shorts COLLEGE COMMITS . . . Menlo School senior football-baseball standout Jack Mosbacher has made a verbal commitment to play baseball at Stanford next season. As a junior outfielder, Mosbacher batted .460 for the Knights. He has attended baseball camps at Stanford the past two summers and will be the second Menlo player on The Farm in recent years, following the graduated Ryan Seawell. Mosbacher selected Stanford over Cornell, Princeton, Georgetown, Williams and Gonzaga.

ALUMNI REPORT . . . Palo Alto grad Katrina Zawojski remains one of the major reasons the Colgate women’s volleyball team are enjoying their best season in eight years. The Raiders (8-1 in the Patriot League, 13-10 overall) are tied for first with American University and their conference mark is the best since 1999. Zawojski, fifth in the conference Kyle Terada with 3.91 kills per game, was an honorable mention choice for Patriot League Player of the Week after a pair of double-doubles in two wins last week. She averaged There was plenty to celebrate for Palo Alto’s (L-R) Ally Whitson, Hillary Ford (14), Jessie Juarez, Euna Oh (5), Daniella Florant (15) and Ashley 5.22 kills per game and hit .458 Acuff during the Vikings’ four-game victory over Gunn in a De Anza Division match on Tuesday that kept Paly’s co-championship hopes alive. over the two matches. In the two years before Zawojski came to Colgate, the Raiders had a com- Paly hopes to celebrate a co-title bined 6-21 record in conference play. They are 20-17 over the past Vikings put themselves in that position by holding off rival Gunn in key volleyball showdown two-plus seasons . . . Palo Alto by Craig Wentz grad Chris Ludwick played in his at Homestead (8-1, 23-8) will take outside hitter Ally Whitson and all the Vikings will be playing for their final regular season game with f all goes according to plan, place on Tuesday at† 6:45†p.m. If it could handle in an entertaining third league title in four years. Palo Harvard (11-12) on Thursday. The the Palo Alto High girls’ vol- the Vikings wake up Friday follow- 25-18, 25-18, 16-25, 25-22 win over Alto won the SCVAL El Camino senior driver recorded a hat trick I leyball team will be playing for ing a loss to Mountain View, then crosstown rival Gunn (4-5, 18-5) Division in 2004 and shared the De in a recent 11-9 win over Navy . . . an SCVAL De Anza Division title the title plans are scrapped. at Paly. In the schools’ first meet- Anza Division crown last season. Palo Alto grad Jeremy Lin makes on Tuesday against league-leading “The girls are focused,” said Paly ing a few weeks ago, Paly had no Homestead, of course, will be no his first trip home as a member Homestead. That plan, however, in- coach Dave Winn. “But, a loss to trouble sweeping the Titans in three picnic. The Mustangs beat Paly in of the Harvard men’s basketball cludes one speed bump. Mountain View and the Home- games. four games three weeks ago at Paly. team when the Crimson open If the co-defending league stead match is useless for the league “Gunn played very well and has Then again, Homestead is coming their season at Stanford on Friday, champion Vikings were able to championship.” improved a lot since our first meet- off a narrow five-game win over Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in the first game beat Mountain View (3-6 league) This past Tuesday, Palo Alto (8-2, ing,” said Winn. winless Los Altos this week. of the BTI Classic. Harvard also on Thursday, then the showdown 20-9) received 21 kills from junior If Paly got by Mountain View, (continued on page 31) plays that Saturday and Sunday at Maples Pavilion. Lin appeared PREP WATER POLO in all 28 games for the Crimson last year, averaging 4.8 points and producing four double-digit scor- Local teams have little time ing games. to celebrate league titles ON THE AIR Tournaments on tap again this weekend for top squads

Friday by Keith Peters Donald Invitational against Gunn at Women’s volleyball: Stanford at UCLA, 7 p.m.; KZSU (90.1 FM) he celebrations probably didn’t 1 p.m., and likely will face PAL Bay Prep sports: High School Sports Fo- last very long on Wednesday, Division rival Menlo in the second cus, 11 p.m., KICU (Cable 6). Rebroad- T after four local water polo round at 2:50 p.m. cast Sunday at 4 p.m. teams wrapped up their respective The Bears (6-0, 10-5) defeated the Saturday regular-season league titles. Knights (4-2, 9-11) during the regu- Prep football: Carlmont at Menlo- The constant reminder that you’re lar season on their way to capturing Atherton, 2 p.m., KCEA (89.1 FM) only as good as your next match will their first-ever PAL Bay Division College football: Stanford at Oregon be back in force this weekend for all crown. The clinching victory came St., 3:30 p.m.; KNBR (1050 AM); KZSU four when the girls compete in the Wednesday in an 11-2 win over vis- (90.1 FM) Amanda MacDonald Invitational in iting Burlingame. Women’s volleyball: Stanford at USC, 7 p.m., KZSU (90.1 FM) Atherton and the boys at the Tru- It was the M-A girls’ first league Sunday West Tournament in Cupertino and title of any kind in more than a Prep sports: Cal Hi Sports, 7 p.m.; San Jose. decade. The last one came in the Ch. 20 (Cable 13) The new champs — the Menlo- SCVAL. For Rubin, in his second Prep football: Berean Christian at Sa- Atherton and Sacred Heart Prep year, the title was worth celebrat- cred Heart Prep, 8 p.m., Media Center girls plus the Menlo and SHP boys ing. His players thought so, too, and (28) replay Monday at 8 p.m. — all are back in the pool Friday pushed their coach into the pool be- Keith Peters and, most likely, will be facing the fore jumping in themselves on, ap- SPORTS ONLINE same teams they just defeated in the propriately enough, Senior Day. For expanded daily coverage of college league finals. “It’s an accomplishment,” said a and prep sports, please see our new site The Menlo-Atherton girls, for ex- dripping wet Rubin. “There were M-A water polo coach Chris Rubin gets a celebratory dunking after the at www.PASportsOnline.com ample, open the 13th annual Mac- (continued on page 28) Bears won their first-ever PAL Bay Division title on Wednesday. Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Page 25 #OMMUNITY!SSOCIATIONFOR2EHABILITATION Sports See what happens INVITESYOUTOTHE STANFORD ROUNDUP when you dress up a little? 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It’s all out every play.” games this year. against the Beavers, has been a defen- Oregon State leads the Pac-10, Yancy was thrown into the mix sive lineman and a fullback at times and is third in the nation, in run out of necessity. Although just a in his two-plus years at Stanford. defense, allowing just 63 yards a sophomore, Yancy has a year’s ex- “I’ve always felt tight end is my game. That statistic is helped by the perience on his freshmen backups most natural position,” said Ladner, fact the Beavers also lead the con- Taylor Skaufel and Marcus Rance. who has caught one touchdown pass ference with 4.1 sacks a game and “Now he’s playing a key role,” this year. “I came in as a defensive 8.43 tackles for a loss per game. Sanchez said. “He’s getting better end, but we were so depleted that I With Jason Evans on the side- every week.” lined up as a fullback in my fresh- lines with a torn ACL, Stanford The offense has made several man year. I played special teams last could turn to Tyrone McGraw as its other significant contributions to year and got the opportunity to play starter at running back this week. the defense, including nose tackle tight end this year. That’s where I The most experienced runners — Gustav Rydstedt, a former offensive wanted to play.” Anthony Kimble, Jeremy Stewart, guard, defensive end Erik Loring, Ladner’s playing time increased Toby Gerhart and Evans — are all a former tight end, and linebacker when tight end Jim Dray went down hurting in various degrees. Stewart Chike Amajoyi, who started his ca- with a torn ACL sustained in the appears the closest to returning, reer as a running back. home loss to TCU. while there’s been improvement in Outside linebacker turned tight “You don’t like that to happen to Gerhart’s condition as well.■ PALO ALTO CITY HALL nal defeated the top-ranked team time of 1:57:15, while Sakamoto Stanford roundup in Canada in the University of finished four seconds back in fifth 250 Hamilton Avenue (continued from page 26) Alberta, 18-25, 31-29, 20-25, 26- place. Council Chambers, Stanford also beat Pacific as Stan- 24, 15-10. The Golden Bears were In related news, Stanford grad ford sophomore outside hitter Kawi- coming off a runnerup finish in the Randall Bal swept the backstroke 1st Floor jka Shoji was named tournament CIS Championships last season. events at the FINA World Cup meet MVP. He was a tournament all-star Romero again led Stanford with 19 in South Africa. last year when Stanford finished 1-3 kills in the match and Ceran added Bal swam 23.79 in the 50 back, •Eat delicious PIZZA! 11:00 - 2:00 at the event. 18 kills. 51.13 in the 100, and 1:53.15 in the •Face Painting by Mrs. Dracula! 10:30 - 1:00 Evan Romero, who led the tour- The Cardinal hosts the Stanford 200. •Free cholesterol screening! ney in kills, and freshman libero Invitational on Nov. 17 in the offi- Bal was named the men’s “Most Jordan Inufuku also were named to cial season opener. Valuable Performer” of the meet the All-Tournament team. and is the overall leader in the lead Romero led Stanford to a 25-21, Men’s swimming in the World Cup’s rankings. For an Appointment, Call: 650-723-7819 20-25, 25-22, 25-23 victory over the Stanford’s Chad LaTourette and or Dinos with 21 kills on 31 attempts, Noa Sakamoto qualified for the Field hockey Log onto http://bloodcenter.stanford.edu hitting at 58.1 percent efficiency. FINA Open Water World Champi- Stanford sophomore Midori Ue- Teammate Spencer McLachlin had onships, held April 29-May 4, 2008 hara scored for the third consecutive Click on “Find a Blood Drive” & search by “Palo Alto” 19 kills. in Seville, Spain, with top-five fin- game but Stanford dropped a 2-1 de- For Eligibility Questions, Call: 650-725-9968 The Cardinal sealed its first Husky ishes at the world championship tri- cision to host Indiana on Monday. Dino Cup victory since 2002 after als in Fort Myers, Fla., in the 10,000 Stanford hosts Michigan on Sun- Bring Photo ID defeating the Tigers, 25-15, 25-17, meters. day at noon in a nonconference 24-26, 25-23, on Saturday. Romero The Open Water Championships match. and Matt Ceran paced Stanford with is a step toward the 2008 Olympic Senior forward Jess Zutz was 12 and 10 kills respectively Games. named to participate in the NFHCA In the second match the Cardi- LaTourette placed fourth with a Division 1 Senior All-Star Game.■ Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Page 27 Sports

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Water polo (continued from page 25) not a lot of expectations this season, but all the girls play really well together. They’re positive and they want to improve. Hopefully, they will keep improving.” So what will Rubin and his team do for an encore? KIDGITS HALLOWEEN BASH “We’ll see next Sunday (Nov. 4) at the CCS seeding meeting,” he said. Saturday, October 27th Menlo-Atherton is still a young team, with only two seniors — Tati- 3pm-5:30pm ana Sheikhrezai and Elise Delagnes Center Pavilion — scoring against Burlingame. The other nine goals came from under- classmen and didn’t include sophomore Rebecca Dorst, an offensive Join us for the hauntingly happenin' Halloween force who missed the match due to performance of "Monster Bash!" illness. Her sister, freshman goalie Emily Dorst, was solid in the cage and even blocked a 5-meter penalty shot. Game Stations Sophomore Vanessa Lane scored Prize Giveaways Audrey Kuan Paul Rudolph three goals while juniors Maddie Mayerson and Morgan Leech each Castilleja School Sacred Heart Prep tallied twice. The senior libero was an The productive junior scored At this point, Rubin knows his Mall-wide Trick-or-Treating impact player with 63 digs 30 goals during a 4-1 week team will be tested this weekend. in three volleyball victories in water polo, nine against If the Bears get by the opening two Wednesday, October 31st while helping control the Mitty to stay unbeaten in rounds, they’ll face either St. Francis from 5pm-7pm offense with aces, digs the WCAL and 21 goals dur- or Davis in the semifinals. Expected and passing as the Gators ing a fifth-place finish (best to be waiting in the finals is Sacred improved to 21-5 and held by a NorCal school) in the Heart Prep. on to second place in the 18-team North-South Chal- The Gators (6-0, 19-1) will head Locally Sponsored By into the tournament with plenty of WBAL. lenge. momentum following a 10-1 dis- mantling of St. Francis on Wednes- Honorable mention day, which gave the Gators the West Catherine Anderson Giordano Capovilla Catholic Athletic League regular- Gunn water polo Sacred Heart Prep football season title. Lauren Buchanan Troy McCabe Like Menlo-Atherton, Sacred Castilleja golf Menlo-Atherton football Heart Prep will compete in league Adrienne Dreyfus Scott Platshon playoffs next week and prove itself Castilleja volleyball Menlo water polo a second time against teams they’ve Devon Errington Mike Scott already beaten. The MacDonald tournament, Woodside Priory cross country Palo Alto football however, will be the final tough test Abby Whelan Villiami Talakai before the Central Coast Section Menlo volleyball Menlo-Atherton football playoffs begin. Also in the field is Ally Whitson Matt Walter* Castilleja and Palo Alto, two more Palo Alto volleyball Sacred Heart Prep football teams that could make waves in the El Camino Real & Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto / Shopping Line® 650.617.8200 / www.stanfordshop.com / CCS playoffs. * previous winner (continued on next page)

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Menlo’s Gerrard Clark (7) scores for during the Knights’ 22-4 victory over visiting Woodside on Wednesday, giving Menlo its 12th straight PAL Bay Division regular-season championship. (continued from previous page) Sacred Heart Prep, however, is the clear favorite in Division II as the No. 1-ranked section squad all season long. The Gators’ lone loss came KKGO J?* to Miramonte in the semifinals of >PdaSaopÑoKhàopEjàlajàjp>kkgoahhanE Western States a few weeks ago and Oej_a-41- SHP coach Jon Burke knows that performance will not be repeated. Against St. Francis, the Gators led EJLANOKJ by 6-0 at halftime and cruised from Bay Area Food Legend there. Senior Pallavi Menon threw in four goals and junior Yvonne Dunlevie added two while making ALICE WATERS it an easy day for senior goalie Lind- say Dorst. Following the girls’ title-clinching triumph, the Sacred Heart Prep boys (18-2) put the finishing touches on their 6-0 WCAL season with a tough 6-5 win over the host Lanc- ers. The Gators trailed by 5-3 after three quarters but clamped down on St. Francis defensively while scoring three unanswered goals in the fourth period. For the Gators, the title was their first-ever regular-season WCAL THURSDAY•NOVEMBERTHURSDAY• OVEMBE 1 championship. Sacred Heart up- ended perennial champ Bellarmine NOON in the league playoff finale last year and could face both the Bells and -13Op]jbknÒdkllejc?ajpan Lancers again in the league tourney 21,)/.-),2,,¡sss*^kkgoej_*jap next week. Before that happens, the Gators will be busy this weekend in the TruWest Invitational, which was Real Estate Matters won by Menlo School last season. The Knights (16-4) are back to ally involved in the transaction, the defend their title, which will be dif- ENTER THE real estate professional becomes an ficult. Gone is All-American Ben BUFFER ZONE objective or "neutral" participant - Hohl (to UCLA) and gone with him the "buffer." Thus, both buyers and are those automatic goals. Menlo, What is the primary objective sellers can make comments, offers, however, plays extremely well to- for a buyer when negotiating the and counteroffers without fear of gether and displayed that Wednes- purchase of a home? Would it be raising each other’s anxiety levels, day during a 22-4 swamping of vis- fair to say that the buyers want the all parties must be treated fairly. iting Woodside. The victory gave lowest price possible with the most The result can be a highly reward- Menlo a 5-0 record in the PAL Bay liberal terms? And what about the ing home purchase and sale for Division and the team’s 12th straight sellers of a home? Would you agree buyers and sellers. title. that the sellers want the highest price possible with the terms most Jackie Schoelerman is a Realtor Mark Hudnall and Alex Avery each with Alain Pinel Realtors and a scored four goals for the Knights, favorable to them? It’s pretty easy to see then that Real Estate Specialist for Seniors. who celebrated Senior Day with Call Jackie for real estate advice. the triumph. Senior Toby Espinosa the buyers and the sellers in a real played his final regular-season home estate transaction each have goals match and added three goals. that are diametrically opposed to Menlo-Atherton wound up second one another. As a result, they can in the PAL Bay Division at 4-1 (15-7 each become highly anxious, emo- overall) with a closer-than-expected tional, and especially frustrated by 6-5 victory over visiting Burlingame the negotiating process. The solu- on Wednesday. Matt Bogott scored tion is to create a "buffer zone," or four goals to pace the Bears. an arena in which negotiations can The Palo Alto boys were expected be carried out in a logical, business- to wrap up the regular-season crown like and objective manner. in the SCVAL De Anza Division on This can be accomplished Wednesday, but a lack of referees through the use of a reputable real Jackie Schoelerman forced all the league matches to be estate company and its agent. www.schoelerman.com delayed one day.■ Hears why, not being emotion- 650-855-9700 Palo Alto Weekly • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Page 29 Sports HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Individual leaders — 1, Evans (G) 12:34 Menlo 206, Burlingame 211 wood), Young (Williams) Records: Sacred Heart Prep 17-3 (No. 4 all-time); 2, Dohnere (G) 13:12; 3, Records: King’s Academy 13-1, Pinewood Palo Alto City Championships Menlo 206, Los Gatos 227 Mayer (G) 13:16; 4, Lattanzi (PA) 13:35; 5, 2-12 (2-13) Menlo: Zhou 47, Kamra 53, Lee 50, Fran- At Bol Park (2.18 miles) Skokowski (Cast) 13:43; 6, S. Swenson Fremont Christian 0 1 — 1 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL cis 56. Varsity team scores — 1, Palo Alto 23; (Cast) 13:44; 7, Lui (PA) 13:46; 8, Gaeta (PA) Woodside Priory 5 5 — 10 PAL Bay Division 2, Gunn 34. 13:54; 9, Fawcett (G) 13:59; 10, Saxena (G) Burlingame: Anders 47, A. Posey 50, FC — unavailable. At Carlmont 14:06; 11, Wang (PA) 14:11; 12, Higgins (PA) Tordsen 56, S. Posey 58. WP — Barriga (Willhite), Barriga (Filip- Individual leaders — 1, MacQuitty (PA) Menlo d. Carlmont, 25-17, 21-25, 25-21, 14:11; 13, Scott (PA) 14:21; 14, Feeley (G) Records: Menlo 11-2 league (clinches au- cyzk), Filipcyzk (Barriga), Pierson (Barriga), 10:43 (No. 3 all-time); 2, Avis (PA) 11:01; 3, 26-24. Top Menlo players: 14:31; 15, Zelinger (Cast) 14:41. tomatic berth into CCS regional). Talancon (Barriga), Talancon (unassisted), Summers (G) 11:06; 4, Karvelas (PA) 11:11; Shove (Filipcyzk), Pierson (Barriga), Luem- Natalie Sandman 15 kills, .353 hitting; Ali 5, Chen (G) 11:14; 6, Hand (G) 11:18; 7, Be- ers (penalty kick), Hong (unassisted). Pace 11 kills, .364 hitting; Abby Whelan 11 rezin (PA) 11:19; 8, S. Cummins (PA) 11:30; GIRLS GOLF BOYS SOCCER Records: Woodside Priory 9-3-2 (9-5-2) kills, 15 digs; Molly Bagshaw 42 assists, 9 10, Jones (PA) 11:35; 11, Choi (PA) 11:37; 12, WBAL CCS Qualifier Private Schools Athletic League digs; Katherine Gorman 12 digs. Jacob (PA) 11:41; 13, Johann () 11:46; 14, At Poplar Creek (par 71) SH Prep 0 2 — 2 GIRLS TENNIS At Aragon Hsueh (PA) 11:48; 15, Narang (PA) 11:50. St. Lawrence 1 3 — 4 Team leader — 1, Castilleja 365. SCVAL El Camino Division Aragon d. Menlo-Atherton, 17-25, 25-15, SHP — B. Taylor (Vertongen), Fallon (Ver- Individual qualifiers — Palo Alto 5, at Milpitas 2 25-20, 25-18. Top Menlo-Atherton play- Tessa The (Los tongen). GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Altos) 74, Brenna Nelson (Castilleja) 85, Lau- ers: Arielle McKee 9 kills; Diane Seeley 8 SL — Cornelio 3, Dewhirst. Singles — K. Le (M) d. Liu, 6-3, 6-2; V. Palo Alto City Championships ren Buchanan (Castilleja) 91, Sonia Huang blocks. Records: Sacred Heart Prep 12-2 (14-4) Nguyen (M) d. V. Khanna, 6-1, 6-3; Marti (PA) (Haker) 91, Serah Debes (Castilleja) 92. At Bol Park (2.18 miles) King’s Academy 0 3 — 3 d. Querubin, 6-2, 6-1; M. Khanna (PA) d. de Standings: Woodside 10-1, Menlo 9-2 Varsity team scores — 1, Gunn 25; 2, Peninsula Athletic League Pinewood 0 0 — 0 la Cruz, 6-1, 6-0. (21-9), Carlmont 8-3, Aragon 6-5, Burl- Palo alto 42; 3, Castilleja 61. At Menlo CC (par 36) KA — Gondi (Alugas), Tatsuno (West- Doubles — Dulik-Biffar (PA) d. Chu- ingame 5-6, Sequoia 3-8, Menlo-Atherton Huynh, 6-2, 4-6, 6-1; Yang-Ke (PA) d. Cos- 2-9 (7-24), Mills 1-10. grove-Trinh, 6-1, 6-0; Koepnick-Mah (PA) d. West Bay Athletic League Lee-S. Le, 6-0, 6-4; Tofig-Gerould (PA) d. Lavandelo-K. Nguyen, 6-0, 6-0. At San Jose Records: Palo Alto 11-0 (20-0) Castilleja d. Notre Dame-San Jose, 25- 20, 23-25, 25-14, 25-21. Top Castilleja play- PAL Bay Division ers: Laura Smith 11 kills, Erin McLaughlin 11 At Menlo 6, Hillsdale 1 kills; Morgan Jones 39 assists. Singles — Shine (M) d. J. Nachtigal, 6-0, Records: Castilleja 8-2 (23-5) 6-3; M. Natchtigal (H) d. Ranadive, 2-6, 6-5 (retired injury); Huggins (M) d. Fu, 6-0, 6-0; West Catholic Athletic League Heaney (M) d. Ip, 6-0, 6-0. At San Francisco “...leadership at a time when the board needs to Doubles — A. Carlisle-Montgomery (M) d. St. Ignatius d. Sacred Heart Prep, 25- become a more cohesive whole...both a teacher Wright-Venezia, 6-0, 6-1; Chow-Korda (M) d. 19, 25-19, 25-18. Top SHP players: Coca and a curriculum developer in Palo Alto schools... Bertram-Guidos, 6-1, 6-0; Seiler-Machlin (M) O’Donnell 12 kills; Kelly Halamek 10 kills; d. Kim-Ellison, 6-1, 6-0., Deanna Kneis 14 digs. Klausner has helped launch new district-wide Other scores: Menlo-Atherton 6, Mills 1 reading- and math-improvement programs. A high- Records: Sacred Heart Prep 0-7 (14-17) — October 17, 2007 Finals standings: Menlo 12-0 (17-5), SCVAL De Anza Division energy self-starter...” Menlo-Atherton 10-2 (14-5), Carlmont 8-4, At Palo Alto Burlingame 6-6, Aragon 3-9, Mills 3-9, Hills- dale 0-12. Palo Alto d. Gunn, 25-18, 25-18, 16-25, “It takeskes an extraordinaryexttrraordinary personperson like Barbara to be on the Palo Alto West Catholic Athletic League 25-22. Top players: Ally Whitson (PA) 21 kills; Hillary Ford (PA) 14 kills; Jill Lau (G) 9 kills. school board. She already has relationships in the district. People know SH Prep 5, at Presentation 2 Records: Gunn 4-5 (18-5), Palo Alto 8-2 her, have high regard for her and trust her judgment.” Singles — Higashi (P) d. Robson, 7-6 www.barbaraklausner.com — Joe Simitian, California State Senator (7-5), 6-4; Brezinski (SHP) d. Korpusik, 6-3, (20-9) 7-6 (7-1); Bradford (SHP) d. Chiu, 6-4, 6-4; Nonleague McMahon (SHP) d. Antonopoulos, 6-4, 6-3; Paid for by the Barbara Klausner for School Board Committee • At Sacred Heart Prep Treasurer: Kevin Coleman • Campaign ID#: 1299562 • 691 Salvatierra, Stanford, CA 94305 Robinson (SHP) d. Caviglia, 6-2, 6-3. Castilleja d. Sacred Heart Prep, 25-22, Doubles — Rodgers-Thompson (SHP) d. 25-13, 25-18. Top players: Taylor Docter Pasek-Pope, 6-1, 6-2; Kobylinski-Giraudo (Cast) 11 kills. On SaleTickets Now! (P) d. Terndrup-Evans, 6-3, 6-2. Don’t Miss Out Records: Sacred Heart Prep 11-2 (16-3) Private Schools Athletic League BOYS WATER POLO On This Popular Tuesday PAL Bay Division Woodside 2 0 1 1 — 4 Pinewood 5, at VC Dublin 2 Holiday Event! Menlo 6 6 5 5 — 22 Singles — Gradiska (P) d. Darnell, 6-0, W — unavailable. 6-0; Wong (VCD) d. Buchanan, 6-1, 2-6, 7-6; M — Hudnall 4, Avery 4, Espinosa 3, An- Friday, November 23rd Through M. Landis (VCD) d. Chattamonokul, 6-2, 6-1; dresen 2, Cuellar 2, Clark 2, Balassone 2, Adem (P) d. N. Landis, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Holland-McCowan, Kamra, Martin. Saturday, December 1st, 2007 Doubles — Belogolovsky-Lim (P) d. Obri- Records: Menlo 5-0 (16-4) an-Richmond, 6-0, 6-2; Sanders-Endersby Burlingame 2 2 1 0 — 5 • Première Access Shopping Evening (P) d. Pateel-Ma, 6-0, 6-1; Mahoni-Brown (P) Menlo-Atherton 1 3 0 2 — 6 d. Pasques-Goodwin, 6-1, 6-2. • Brunch Buffets; Suppers in the Café B — unavailable. Records: Pinewood 8-0 (10-5) MA — Bogott 4, Hood, Springer. • Children’s Parties Wednesday Records: Menlo-Atherton 4-1 (15-7) • Daytime & Evening Holiday Shopping Pinewood 7, at Red. Christian 0 West Catholic Athletic League Singles — Nickel (P) d. Chia, 6-2, 6-1; Bu- SH Prep 1 1 1 3 — 6 Boutiques chanan (P) d. James, 6-4, 6-0; Belogolovsky St. Francis 1 2 2 0 — 5 (P) d. Mueller, 6-2, 6-1; Mich. Lim (P) d. SHP — Rudolph 2, Whittam 2, Norton, Including these new features: Swansen, 6-1, 6-0. Bausback. — Gourmet food market Doubles — Max. Lim-Gradiska (P) d. SF — Bustamante 2, Avery, Cole, Olsen. Mott-Matsen, 6-0, 6-2; Adem-Nulkar (P) d. Records: Sacred Heart Prep 6-0 (18-2), — Old-fashioned candy and bakery shop Dettun-Borgeson, 6-4, 6-1; Chattamonokul- St. Francis 5-1 — Filoli-made gifts, bulbs and plants Sanders (P) d. Venaga-Kincaid, 6-1, 6-2. — Clothing boutique Records: Pinewood 9-0 (11-5) GIRLS WATER POLO — Handmade gingerbread houses West Bay Athletic League PAL Bay Division Castilleja 6, Mercy-Burlingame 1 Castilleja 4 5 2 2 — 13 — Girls’ & boys’ campgrounds Records: Castilleja 3-6 (3-7) Aragon 1 2 1 2 — 6 — Handcrafted gifts signed by the artists Nonleague C — Booher 6, N. von Kaeppler 2, Eulau, Vassar, Davis, E. von Kaeppler, Martinez. Events sell out quickly. At SH Prep 6, Gunn 1 A — unavailable. Singles — Brezinski (SHP) d. Booth, Records: Castilleja 5-1, (15-5) Advanced ticket purchase is recommended. 6-2, 6-3; Wu (G) d. Robson, 6-3, 4-6, 10-7; Woodside 1 1 2 0 — 4 For pricing & schedule information, please visit Bradford (SHP) d. Saper, 6-0, 6-2; McMahon Menlo 0 3 7 3 — 13 Filoli’s web site at www.filoli.org. To purchase (SHP) d. Kumar, 6-0, 6-1. W — unavailable. tickets call 650 364-8300, extension 508 Doubles — Evans-Robinson (SHP) d. M — Bowles 6, Campbell 4, Westerman Kaubisch-Seubert, 6-2, 6-3; Thompson- 2, Madding. Mondays through Fridays Rodgers (SHP) d. Xiao-Yen, 6-2, 6-0; Ol- Records: Menlo 4-2 (9-11) 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. iveier-Terndrup (SHP) d. Chu-Juang, 6-4, 6-4. Tickets are non-refundable Burlingame 0 2 0 0 — 2 and non-exchangeable. Records: Gunn 5-11, Sacred Heart Prep Menlo-Atherton 6 3 2 0 — 11 15-3 B — Pratt, Beaudreau. Wednesday MA — Lane 3, Leech 2, Mayerson 2, At SH Prep 6, Harker 1 Knox, Delagnes, Geiduschek, Sheikhrezai. Singles — Robson (SHP) d. Chen, 6-2, Records: Menlo-Atherton 6-0 (10-5) 6-4; Pana (H) d. Brezinski, 4-6, 6-2, 10-4; West Catholic Athletic League Bradford (SHP) d. Tiernan, 7-6 (8-6), 6-3; SH Prep 2 4 1 3 — 10 iloli Evans (SHP) d. Dabija, 6-1, 6-4. St. Francis 0 0 1 0 — 1 f Doubles — Moser-Chrisliano, 6-0, 6-0; SHP — Menon 4, Dunlevie 2, Carey, Thompson-Rodgers (SHP) d. Chu-Huang, Child, Clark, Mordell. 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, CA 94062 650 364-8300 www.filoli.org 6-3, 7-6 (7-3); Marshall-Terndrup (SHP) d. SF — unavailable. Chiu-Mandava, 6-0, 6-3. Records: Sacred Heart Prep 6-0 (19-1) Page 30 • Friday, October 26, 2007 • Palo Alto Weekly Sports CITY OF PALO ALTO Prep roundup NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE (continued from page 25) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been Paly would gain no more than a nominated as candidates for the office of City Council Member for the share of the title if it beats Home- City of Palo Alto for four full terms commencing January 1, 2008, and stead, but even a share of the crown expiring December 31, 2011. 1. Dan Dykwel is imperative for valuable CCS play- 2. Victor Frost off power points. The undisputed 3. William Ross league champion receives all eight 4. Sid Espinosa power points for seeding in the CCS 5. Pat Burt playoffs, while a co-championship 6. Greg Schmid 7. Mark Nadim gives each team four points. 8. Donald “Smokey” Wallace Gunn is a young unit with just two 9. Timothy W. Gray seniors and has endured a season of 10. Yiaway Yeh momentum streaks. The Titans won 11. Stella M. Marinos their first 14 matches of the season, 12. Debbie Mytels before losing their first four match- The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 6, 2007. es in De Anza Division play. Gunn DONNA J. ROGERS then caught fire and rattled off four City Clerk straight wins before falling to Palo Alto on Tuesday night. The Titans appear to be in good shape for a CCS Division II at-large playoff invitation, even with the prospects of finishing with a sub- .500 record in league. Against Paly, Gunn accomplished a feat it hadn’t produced all season — capturing a Game 3 after falling behind 2-0. “Not many expected us to win,” said Gunn coach Raudy Perez after

Tuesday’s match. “For us to win Keith Peters Keith Peters Game 3 says a lot. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.” Paly broke open a 10-9 advantage in Game 1 and tallied five of the game’s final six points to win 25-18 Paly’s Philip MacQuitty won the Gunn’s Jackie Evans won the and take a 1-0 lead. Whitson led the boys’ city title. girls’ city title. Vikings with four kills. side hitter Hillary Ford contributed tuned up for their respective league Whitson added six kills in Game five kills apiece to secure the match. meets next week with some solid 2 to lead Paly to a 25-18 triumph. Ford finished with 14 kills. runs Tuesday at the Palo Alto City Gunn got within 14-13 before Paly One reason why Gunn has im- Championships at Gunn. ripped off 11 of the game’s final 16 proved is the return of junior mid- The Gunn girls (25 points) easily points. Junior middle blocker Jilli- dle blocker Taylor McAdam. While ran away from Palo Alto (42) and ann Lau had four kills for Gunn and still not 100 percent due to an injury Castilleja (61) and appear ready to finished with nine. (back) suffered earlier in the season, challenge Mountain View for the Led by Lau, senior outside hitter the 5-foot-11 McAdam provides the SCVAL De Anza Division crown Tiffany Stone and junior outside Titans with much-needed size at the next Tuesday at Crystal Springs in hitter Lauren Ding, Gunn captured net. Belmont. Game 3 (25-16) and quickly gar- In other volleyball action this Gunn freshman Jackie Evans nered confidence and momentum week: clocked 12:45 over the 2.18-mile despite Whitson’s six kills. Menlo (9-2, 21-9) bounced back course, fourth-fastest all-time, while In a back-and-forth Game 4, from a loss to Woodside, which remaining undefeated this season. Paly held off pesky Gunn down the knocked the Knights into a tie for Freshman Emma Dohner and ju- stretch as Whitson and senior out- second placed in the PAL Bay Divi- nior Allegra Mayer gave the Titans sion, and handed Carlmont its first a 1-2-3 finish. league loss at home in three years. In the boys’ race, Paly sophomore Menlo’s 25-17, 21-25, 25-21, 26-24 Philip MacQuitty ran 10:43 for the was worth sole possession of second course’s No. 3 all-time mark with place in the PAL Bay. teammate Charlie Avis second in “I believe it’s the only home PAL 11:01. The Vikings, too, will battle match Carlmont has lost in the three Mountain View in the league finals, years I’ve been in the league,” said a tuneup for the CCS finals on Nov. Menlo coach Chris Crader. 10. Senior Natalie Sandman led Men- lo with 15 kills and a .353 hitting Boys soccer The Bowman program builds percentage while junior Abby Whel- Sacred Heart Prep saw its title confidence, creativity and an contributed 15 digs and 11 kills. hopes in the Private Schools Ath- The Knights also received plenty of letic League all but disappear in a academic excellence. help from seniors Katherine Gor- 4-2 loss at St. Lawrence on Tues- man, Ali Pace, Emily Anderson and day night. The Gators (12-2, 14-4) Lower School - Grades K - 5 junior Molly Bagshaw, who had 42 dropped out of a tie for first place assists. with King’s Academy (13-1) and lost Middle School - Grades 6 - 8 In the West Bay Athletic League, their grip on the No. 1 seed for the Castilleja (8-2, 23-5) swept host upcoming CCS Division III play- Notre Dame-San Jose to keep a firm offs. Individualized, self-directed program hold on second place behind Harker. East Palo Alto Academy, mean- Laura Smith and Erin McLaughlin while, capped a 10-0 season in the Rich international & cultural studies each had 11 kills while Morgan Christian Private Schools Athletic Jones added 39 assists for the Ga- League with a 4-2 win at Alma Proven, Montessori approach tors. Heights last week. The same teams On Monday, Castilleja handed will meet Friday at the Santa Clara State-of-the-art facility host Sacred Heart Prep a 25-22, 25- Youth Soccer Park at 7 p.m., with Kyle Terada 13, 25-18 defeat in a possible pre- the winner advancing to the CP- Low student-teacher ratio view of the CCS Division V play- SAL playoff final on Saturday at the offs. same time. The league playoff final- ists will advance to the Division III www.bowmanschool.org Gunn junior Taylor McAdam pro- Cross country playoffs, with one facing SHP in the 4000 Terman Drive l Palo Alto, CA l Tel: 650-813-9131 vides a kill vs. Paly. 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