I appreciate that MACLA offers free admission regularly, not just on South First Fridays which is…read morewhen I came by recently. The building consists of several different spaces. The youth art exhibition showcased great photography and artworks, with friendly cheerful teens and young adults offering to give tours. The main gallery included interactive displays and interesting sculptures in the current exhibition, "From Their Hands to Ours." I especially enjoyed the unique works by Estefania Ajcip, aligned with the theme of connecting childhood memories and tradition to contemporary art. Los Calderones performed two sets of awesome live music in the attached Castellano Playhouse, the band full of energy and getting the crowd moving on the dance floor to their Afro-Latin rhythms. There was some seating available in this room as well. I enjoyed my time here and would definitely return to see more of what MACLA has to share.

Went for first Friday. Interesting art and talented artists. Good overall vibe at the galleries…read morethat make up MACLA. Looking forward to going again.

Very new and modern convention center with large and bright rooms. Parking is located underneath…read morethe center. Bathrooms could be a bit newer and cleaner, but is by no means terrible.

I'm professional actor because of what I was taught at this school. Thank you Janis Bergman.read more

"What you don't necessarily realize when you start selling your time by the hour is that what…read moreyou're really selling is your life." Barbara Ehrenreich, Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America "When someone works for less pay than she can live on -- when, for example, she goes hungry so that you can eat more cheaply and conveniently -- than she has made a great sacrifice for you, she has made of a gift of some part of her abilities, her health, and her life." Barbara Ehrenreich, Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America I made my first visit to Lohman Theater, on the Foothill College campus, to support Yelper VB's lead turn in the play adaptation of Barbara Ehrenreich's best selling book: Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America. Lohman Theater, as it says on the web: "features an advanced audio system, lobby video monitors, and internet access throughout the facility. A large lobby area, suitable for receptions, doubles as a gallery space for art exhibitions. With an intelligent design that utilizes technology and maximizes space flexibility, Foothill's Lohman Theatre has many features which create a sophisticated, comfortable space for theatre patrons and performers." I was indeed impressed with the theater and had an excellent seat two rows from the stage off on the left side. Seat was comfortable with very good site lines. The students/actors helping with customer service were professional although I thought the "working" theme music was played too loud and the bathrooms were a bit messy. The play itself was written a bit ham-handed and obvious with two many quick scenes and a definite "pandering to the audience" feel to it. Unfortunately, the people who need to see this snapshot of the hardships the working poor face, namely Republican leaders and anyone in the Red States who keeps voting them into office, will never see it nor be open to its ultimate message that if one chooses to work, one should be afforded the dignity to be able to live on that wage. And it is interesting how our culture now treats the working poor. My son, who has grown up with a very bleeding heart liberal father who helps create affordable housing now asks me to estimate what everyone makes that he sees when we go out. When I see the derision in his face when I tell him how little the service workers we encounter probably make, I know that didn't come from me. That comes from our current culture, especially Orange County's culture on how the population views the working poor, and I definitely have my work cut out to teach him some knowledge and empathy. However, my feelings about the obviousness of the play and its message do not extend to the actors who from VB in the lead, to the Students and other actors supporting her, were absolutely outstanding. I was impressed with several of the actors performing not least of whom the actress who played Holly as she nailed that role perfectly. Having worked in customer service to pay my way through my first college degree I knew that character several times in my life and again, the young woman creating that character could not have been more suited for that role. As was VB playing Barbara; she inhabited that role almost perfectly too without really seeming to be "acting". A nice understated, hitting all the right notes yet bringing the emotion front and center. A fantastic effort by everyone in the cast! If you can see it before it closes on Sunday, I highly recommend it. seats I think are $18 on the weekends, $3.00 parking. There was a Goldstar deal but it has ended. I will definitely come out to this venue to see more performances. P.S. Wal-Mart comes under fire because of their documented abuse of workers including making them work without pay. A congressional report was just released that proves the American taxpayer is essentially subsidizing Wal-Marts profits since so many Wal-Mart workers have to access public assistance. The Walton Family's billions are essentially blood money paid from the backs of their workers and from taxpayers like myself who would never even step foot in one of their hideous stores. See the link I placed below: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-walmart-pay-20130606,0,6295009.story

I have a love-hate relationship with this place, but despite that it's very important to me... so…read morehere goes for the 100th first. Pros/Cons: +Top 10, name brand... and attracts amazing classmates. I thought they made a mistake with my letter, because there were PhDs, people who'd started schools in Nepal, Olympic gymnasts, NCAA track stars... you'd be hard-pressed to find a more diverse, well-rounded group. -That diverse, well-rounded class you started out with? Med school makes everyone focus on the same thing... and all of a sudden hardly anyone's got time to pursue outside interests. Kinda sad. +Flexible academic scheduling and encourages time off for research... -...if academic research is your thing. +Administration is high-powered and is able to obtain tons of opportunities for students via connections. -High-powered admin also means students don't get as much of a say. There have been several student life issues that've been "in talks" for the last 5 years. +total immersion in a lifestyle; really the best way to learn. -I could do without living in the hospital for 3 days straight, though. +You get to wear scrubs. -You don't get to watch Scrubs. ++Overall, you can make of the experience what you want. The friends, the patients, the mentors... late nights, panic attacks, finals, getting wasted, coping with death, and helping others to cope. Without these 4 (or more) years I guarantee you would've become a different person. It's truly a humbling and eye-opening journey.

Beautiful campus. A lot of renovation going on. Nice classrooms with beautiful views. Gives…read moreeveryone free iPads

5/10/2025, Attending Year 54…read moreStanford PowWow this evening for the first time AT NIGHT !! It's an incredible experience within the campus eucalyptus meadow.

Positives: The…read morebuilding is new, clean, and quiet. The cubicles and offices are spacious and unused. There are multiple conference rooms. There are nearby hiking trails. Plenty of free parking. Close to 280 freeway. Bewell fitness classes on site. Bathrooms have showers. Alway cafe on site. Plenty of outdoor seating. Marguerite shuttle service. Negatives: Far away from main campus - about a 15 minute drive. Most groups have A parking permits available. Far away from restaurants and coffee shops. Alway cafe is the only nearby place to eat and get coffee.

I've been going here for a weekly diet study that I am in. Nice building and friendly staff!read more

I came to Stanford Stadium 2 times for BTS back in May. I was able to secure a last minute ticket…read morefor myself the day of on day 2 on floor. I also planned to go to day 3 with a group of friends. On D2, I was able to carpool at a garage with a friend approximately a 20 minute walk from the stadium. I don't recommend parking here at all. Getting out of it was a nuisance since we had to wait almost an hour before we were able to leave the garage due to traffic. I highly recommend taking CalTrain to/from the stadium which is what I did with my group of friends on D3. It was very convienent and we were able to hop on a train within 15 minutes when we got to the station after the concert. The security and staff were very friendly and were happy to help us when we had questions. It was a bit disorganized and I wasn't sure where to go on D2. I wasn't aware nor notified I had to get a wristband for floor until a nice fellow Army let me know. Luckily a staff member pointed me to the right location to pick them up. D2 was quite disorganized in the 100's section. It was extremely crowded once I was trying to navigate and find my way how to get to floor. Once I got my bearings and got to my seat, I was so excited! My section was worth the last minute price ($670 via official TM) because I was directly in front of the main stage. I got to see the boys up front and close and vibe with Army and them! Exiting from floor was a pain, because there was only one exit from my section and I had a meet up location planned to meet up with my friend who was sitting in the 100's section. Getting out was a little confusing because there were barricades everywhere. Signal is also HORRID here and I was lucky enough to call my friend to tell her to meet up with me at a specific gate. D3 went a lot more smoother and I noticed there was less crowds in the 100's section. Maybe because it was a Tuesday? Bathrooms were easier to get to that day also. We were seated in section 126 and still had a great view especially of the side stage. Outside the stadium can get extremely dusty, and I highly recommend wearing a face mask to prevent breathing in the dirt. Overall I had a wonderful experience especially for going solo on floor! It was worth the time and money coming to the venue.

Came to Stanford stadium for the first time for BTS. Stadium is very nice and organized. The stairs…read morecan be steep, so definitely wear comfortable clothes if you're in the higher levels. Parking is pretty rough here. The stadium is a bit secluded and far from the freeway. Best bet is to park a few neighborhoods away early and walk or uber in.

Fun event among car enthusiasts. Well organized and the cars are exceptional. We'll be back next…read moreyear.

The Hillsborough Concours d'Elegance is an annual car show for all types of super fancy classic…read morecars. Lots of cool classics to see on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon in August. Many brands were well-represented there, including some very rare and very old brands. There were the usual collections of Rolls-Royces and Bentleys, Chevys, Fords, and Shelbys, Ferraris and Alfas, Jaguars, etc. Among the more rare specimens, there was an Iso Grifo, a Lambo 350GT, a Talbot-Lago, a V16 Cadillac, Packards, Studebakers, and lots more. It took place this year at the Crystal Springs Golf Course. There was plenty of free parking to be had across the freeway, and shuttles were running back and forth regularly. You could wander all around the cars and peer inside the windows, chat with the owners, and listen to them start the engines and watch them drive away... all very cool. The winners in each class and overall winners all got to drive down the red carpet and were presented with their awards (by a few 49ers' Gold Rush Girls), and there were small grandstands for the crowds to watch the cars drive past. It was definitely a lot of fun to admire not just the magnificent creations from the past, but the work that had gone into restoring and maintaining some of these ancient machines. The only downside was the $30 admission fee. At least the proceeds are supposedly going to benefit various local charities...