Foothill celebrates Jewish Heritage Month
For the first time at Foothill College, students, faculty and staff have organized activities and events to commemorate Jewish Heritage Month.
Throughout January, the college will celebrate the rich tapestry of Judaic culture and tradition, and celebrate Jewish life on campus.
Activities include a presentation by a Jewish civil rights activist and author; a bone marrow drive; a sampling of modern Israeli music; an educational program about Jewish ritual objects; a “Fiddler on the Roof” sing-along; a discussion of the role of humor and theater in the survival of the Jewish people; a presentation by a star from the Yiddish theater who survived the Holocaust; screening of the film “Focus;” a Kabbalah information event; traditional folk dancing and music; a discussion of the status of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in Israel and the Jewish world; and Jewish Arab speakers.
For a complete list of these events, visit www.foothill.edu.
Nova Vista Symphony sets Baroque program
Feb. 4 the Nova Vista Symphony will perform music from the Baroque era, showcasing wind ensembles and a violin soloist, in addition to the full orchestra.
Included will be three pieces by Giovanni Gabrieli, excerpts from Handel’s “Water Music” and Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” concerto, performed by Rick Shinozaki, the orchestra’s concertmaster.
The concert begins at 8 p.m. in the Smithwick Theatre. Tickets are $15, general; $12, seniors; $8, students. Children under age 12 are admitted free.
Black Dance Theatre at Foothill College
As part of Black History Month activities in February, Foothill College will host the popular Dallas Black Dance Theatre for a one-night-only performance 8 p.m. Feb 10 in the Smithwick Theatre at Foothill College. A reception follows the performance.
Tickets are $25, general admission; $15, students with ID. Group rates are available. To purchase tickets, call 949-7360.
Astronomer discusses ’10th Planet’
Cal Tech astronomer Michael Brown presents “Beyond Pluto: The Discovery of the ’10th Planet,'” a nontechnical, illustrated talk 7 p.m. tonight in the Smithwick Theatre at Foothill College.
Admission is free, and the public is invited. No background in science is required for this talk on the latest news of exploration at the frontiers of astronomy.
In this rare Northern California appearance, Brown will discuss how he and his colleagues recently found an object larger than the planet Pluto and with an orbit at least twice as large.
He will share the latest theories about whether or not this new object (and Pluto) are planets.
He will also will explain how astronomers continue to find larger and smaller bodies on the outskirts of the solar system.
Arrive early to find parking, and bring eight quarters for the permit machine. For more information, call 949-7888 or visit www.foothill.edu.
Child center has openings
The De Anza College Child Development Center has openings in its programs for children, 18 months to 5 years, of students, staff, faculty and the surrounding community.
Full-time child care is available 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
The center offers a 12-month program, child-oriented curriculum, skilled teaching staff and daily meals.
For tuition rates and information, visit www.deanza.edu/child or call (408) 864-8891.
Foothill podcasts monthly show
Foothill College’s music technology program is now podcasting a monthly show featuring music written and produced by Foothill students.
Content includes music created in the Foothill studio as well as general interest music that’s hard to find elsewhere.
To hear or subscribe to the Foothill podcast, open iTunes and select Music Store, click podcasts, click Browse on the Inside the Music Store menu, and select “Foothill College Music Tech. Happy Hour” under the education or music categories.
