Ever wanted to watch "Bulletproof Monk" dubbed into Farsi?…read more Now you can! Just point your DVB satellite dish to Intelsat 5, SID 405 VPID 2160 beam Ku at 99 degrees west, and you too can watch Chow Yun Fat and that Stiffler guy exchange horrible dialogue in the next language you'll need to learn if you're in the Army.

2010 Brubeck Festival April 8 - 11, 7:30 p.m…read more http://web.pacific.edu/x33667.xml The 2010 Brubeck Festival will take place on the campus of the University of the Pacific on April 8, 9, & 10, and on The Miracle Mile on April 11. It will feature concerts and the annual academic symposium. The title of this year's festival is "10 Years of the Brubeck Institute". Thursday, April 8 Taylor Room, University Library 3:00-5:00 pm No admission charge. Open to the public. This event will feature a discussion by faculty and students in the Conservatory of Music regarding their use of materials in The Brubeck Collection and the Paul Desmond Papers in their scholarship and teaching. Moderator: Shan Sutton, Associate Dean & Head of Special Collections, University Library Faculty presenter: Keith Hatschek, Associate Professor & Director of Music Management Student presenters: Stephen Cross, Christopher Lopez, Bryce McLaughlin, Randy Sandoli A reception will follow the program sponsored by the Library Associates of the University Library. Thursday, April 8 Faye Spanos Concert Hall 7:30pm General Admission: $10 public, $5 seniors, students free Tickets at the Pacific Box Office on March 3 209.946.2474 or go.pacific.edu/tickets The 2007 Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet Brian Chahley, trumpet Lucas Pino, saxophone Glenn Zaleski, piano Chris Smith, bass Cory Cox, drums Guest Artists: Bob Mintzer, saxophone, & Joe Gilman, Piano This version of the BIJQ was the winner of the 2007 DownBeat magazine award for the best collegiate jazz group in the country. All these great alumni are now living, going to school, and working in New York and on tour with exceptional jazz artists. Friday, April 9 Faye Spanos Concert Hall 7:30pm General Admission: $10 public, $5 seniors, students free Tickets at the Pacific Box Office on March 3 209.946.2474 or go.pacific.edu/tickets The 2009 Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet Ben Flocks, saxophone Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, saxophone Javier Santiago, piano Zach Brown, bass Adam Arruda, drums Guest Artists: Gilbert Castellanos, trumpet, & Joe Gilman, Piano Last year's version of the BIJQ was the winner of the 2009 DownBeat magazine award for the best collegiate jazz group in the country. Three of these are now alumni including Ben, Javier, and Adam, and are living in New York and Toronto. They are going to school and playing professionally. Chad and Zach are in their second year in the Institute at Pacific. Saturday, April 10 Conservatory Recital Hall 10:00 am - Noon & 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm No admission charge. Open to the public. Academic Symposium The 2010 Brubeck Festival Academic Symposium will focus on contemporary jazz education. There will be individual presentations, panel discussion, and question and answer sessions. The participants include the following distinguished individuals. * Bart Marantz: Director of Jazz Studies at Booker T.Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, TX. * JB Dyas: Vice President for Education and Curriculum Development at the Thelonious Monk Institute for Jazz. * David Baker: Professor and Director of Jazz Studies, Indiana University * Mary Jo Papich: President of the Jazz Education Network * Chuck Tumlinson: President of the California Jazz Alliance and Director of Jazz Studies, California State University - Fullerton * Harry Schnipper: Owner - Blues Alley Jazz Club and Jazz Education innovator in Washington, D.C. Saturday, April 10 Faye Spanos Concert Hall 7:30 pm General Admission: $15 public, $10 seniors, students free Tickets at the Pacific Box Office on March 3 209.946.2474 or go.pacific.edu/tickets The 2010 Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, saxophone Nick Frenay, trumpet Noah Kellman, piano Zach Brown, bass Corey Fonville, drums Guest Artist: Christian McBride, bass This year's BIJQ has appeared at the Detroit Jazz Festival, opened for the Dave Brubeck Quartet in Sacramento, played in New York, Southern California, at the California Music Educators Conference, and will be performing in Washington D.C. in April, and a feature concert on the 1st Annual Jazz Education Network convention in St. Louis in May. The Yosvany Terry Quartet Yosvany Terry, saxophone Taylor Eigsti, piano Joe Sanders, bass Justin Brown, drums Yosvany has been a guest artist clinician in the Fellowship Program at the Institute, Taylor has been a guest artist clinician in the Summer Jazz Colony and the Fellowship Program, and Joe and Justin are Fellowship Program alumni. The

The Art Walk in Vallejo is an absolute delight! From vibrant street art to captivating exhibitions,…read moreit's a feast for the senses. Strolling through the city streets, you'll encounter an eclectic mix of artistic expressions that truly showcase the talent and creativity of the local community. What makes this event even more special is the opportunity to interact with the artists themselves, gaining insight into their inspirations and techniques. The atmosphere during the Art Walk is electric, with live music, performances, and food vendors adding to the festive vibe. It's a wonderful way to spend an evening, whether you're a seasoned art enthusiast or simply looking for a unique and enjoyable outing. Plus, the sense of community is palpable, as residents and visitors alike come together to celebrate the arts. Overall, the Art Walk in Vallejo is a must-attend event that never fails to impress. It's a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and vibrant artistic scene. Featured every second Friday.

Second Friday Art Walk is from 5:00 to 10:00 pm and is most active between 6:00 and 9:00. It is a…read morefree family event with multiple venues in downtown Vallejo. It's mostly centered around the Georgia and Marin Street area, with participating galleries around the block on Sacramento and Virginia Streets. There is indoor and outdoor art vending, live music on the street and many dining options. Illuminated sculptures lead you to participating spaces. Get ready for winter and check out this monthly social event, wander between shops and galleries, soaking up the joy and the unpredictable interaction of creative minds in an event centered on original art and community. Watch the town come alive and see how it feels when the downtown is vibrant and celebrating. If you would like to display your art as a vendor this is a very easy event. All artists please check in at the corner of Georgia and Marin before setting up. There are no fees to participate and locations on sidewalks are first come first served. The best places to set up are on the sidewalk on the northwest corner of Georgia and Marin down to Virginia street. We encourage artists to stay close together near the center and not spread out. Please ask for permission before setting up in front of an open shop. If there is any question about location, the shop owner's have final say over their storefront. This is an outdoor and indoor event and we are encouraging people to be respectful of health risks, so please do wear masks, especially when entering an indoor space. Each month we gather to reunite and celebrate at this multi-cultural event. Art Walk is a natural expression of the way it could be every night, as the downtown strives to fulfill its vision of a healthy and vibrant Vallejo. Take a break to witness the downtown at its best, and enjoy the recurring present moment that is Art Walk. See you there!

It's the first time that I've come here since me and my wife had our baby and we loved this! This…read moreis our 14-month old's first event in Downtown Roseville and he had a blast! We started by grabbing my wife an Apple Crisp Oatmilk Latte at Fig Tree Coffee. The owners were super friendly. After exploring the food vendors, we settled on Cousins Maine Lobster. Our little one loved the tots and dancing in Daddy's arms to that Bruno Mars cover band Uptown Funk. Next we visited the car show, where we were greeted by a bunch of amazingly well-kept classics. My favorite is still the Wild Bill Tattoo van that spewed flames from the exhaust. Lastly, we went back down the street and got to know some of the vendors. The gals at Delivery Day Bag gave our son 3 pairs of baby socks for free. Coming out to Downtown Roseville was a breath of fresh air from what we normally do. I especially love to support local businesses and events like this are a great opportunity to do just that. We'll be back for more!

During the summer on Tuesday nights, this is the place to be! Darn, can't recall how many years…read morewe've been coming here! I think we've been coming here for about seven years, mainly because hubby comes for the car show. My original review was under the name Johnny Five Productions. They've been the master mind who's put this event together for many years. It's an event held every Tuesday from late May til the end of August. Vernon Street is blocked off for cars, food trucks and vendors, wide array of your typical street vendors, kiddie section and live bands that put on a free performance. If you don't like eating from food vendors, you can always get a decent meal at one of many restaurants that are on Vernon Street. From the Monk's Cellar, The Place, Nela's Mexican, and Vernon Street Grill. It's a great place to hang out with friends and family. We usually come to hang out with the car club but enjoy all that this event has to offer.

As I was walking along the sidewalk in old town Sonoma, I pasted a lot of shops. Many of them were…read moreart galleries with art pieces that didn't interest me. But the framed color photo of a soulful content face painted in a gorgeous shade of blue caught my eye. You can say... I made eye contact. I moved in closer to the shop window to get a better look and the next thing I knew I was walking into the gallery. The Lisa Kristine gallery. Who the heck is Lisa Kristine?! I was thinking this to myself because her photos are pieces of art. The walled photos were beautiful. Mesmerizing photos of places and people in gorgeous foreign lands. Some of the people were from indengious cultures but she captured their joy and pride. Anyway Lisa Kristine I found out is an award winning Humanitarian photographer, activist, and speaker. Her photos and photo books are shown and sold in the gallery and online. The photo books are a more affordable option vs the art photos. Another favorite photo is a black and white of aged weathered hands grasping the flow of running water from a hydraulic manual pump. Gorgeous storytelling in a moment of time photo. Step on into the gallery across from the Sonoma Plaza. Maybe something will catch your eye. #lisakristinephotojournalist #lisakristinephotogallerysonoma

Lisa Kristine's fine art photography gallery is a must see for anyone visiting the Sonoma area…read more Lisa is a world famous humanitarian photographer that has truly captured the human experience through diverse perspectives. Her work on human slavery is stunning and memorable. I highly recommend visiting and if possible, making a purchase to support this work.

I went to the 6th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration on Sat 5/15/10. First time to this FREE…read moreevent. I got there around 10:30am and there were lots of booths ready and some still setting up. The main thing I got out of it was that the awareness of Hepatitis B. You could have gotten tested at the festival, but I didn't want to. I filled out a survey and had to go to 3 different booths to collect some prizes. That was easy because they were close to each other. Hepatitis B is an infection that attacks the liver. Is found in the blood & body fluids of infected people. If you get Hep B there are drugs to treat it: Interferons & Antivirals. There was a cool exhibit like a tube showing a Normal Healthy Colon and one w/ lots of polyps & cancerous tumors. It's very treatable if caught early, you can get a colonoscopy at age 50!! Saw the short parade w/ many Asian Heritage representing. Got many FREE things: State Farm hacky sack - spinning the wheel. Wanted a blanket, didn't get it. Instant hand sanitizer 1fl oz Kaiser squeeze apple w/ yellow rubber bracelet Calif. Pacific Medical Center cheap emergency pack some clicky pens Cheap reusable bags - one ripped already. Lunch was at booth for Ler Ros Thai. 1 item $5, or 2 for $7. I got the 2 for $7. Green papaya salad w/ shrimp, red curry veggie & white rice. Very filling lunch. Missed out on Seoul on Wheels - saw it too late. Been waiting to try it - maybe next yr. Then I left before it got too crowded. Recommended for next yr.

You know when there's a whiff of BBQ in the air, it's gonna be a good day…read more.. My friends and I came to 6th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration on Saturday, May 15th. This is the second time I've been to the AHSC, and I can say without a doubt I've enjoyed it more than the Cherry Blossom Festival as it's more expansive. The festival takes up about of 6-7 blocks starting at the library on Grove and stretching up to Ellis Street. DAY/TIME: It's a one-day event, the 3rd Saturday of May every year from 11 AM - 6 PM. FOOD BOOTHS (about 20 or so of Thai, Filipino, Laotian, Hawaiian, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese food): My friends and I all ordered a bunch of things to share and sample... *Good Corn Roast ($4): YUM! Straight from the grill, the corn was tender and sweet. There were shakers for parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, black pepper, cajun seasoning, etc. BEWARE of the cayenne pepper b/c it was FLAMING HOT. And b/c it was windy, it ended up flying into my eye when I was eating it. *ouch* *Mai Thai: Spicy Basil Chicken and Pad Thai ($7). It was ok. The chicken was a little dry and lacked any heat that Thai food is known for. The Pad Thai was good; the noodles were al-dente and was tangy and sweet. *Irma's Pampanga: -Lumpia Shanghai ($.50/each): Yummy! It was warm and crispy and the filling was tender and flavorful. -Pork Sig Sig w/ Pancit ($7): Meh! It tasted like boiled overcooked pieces of pork which was dry. However, the pancit was good and cooked al-dente. -Okoy ($4 - Filipino fritter): This version was made of bean sprouts, corn, scallion, and topped with a tiger shrimp. It was room temperature, so by that time it lost a lot of it's crispness since the sprouts have a high water content. -Pork BBQ ($4/stick): YUMMY! Thick, juicy, fatty pieces of pork BBQd on a skewer and then slathered with a thick, savory and sweet sauce. *Seoul on Wheels: -Spicy Pork w/ Jap Chae ($3.95 for an app size): YUMMY! The pork was tender, fatty, and flavorful w/ just the right amount of kick to it. The Jap chae was al-dente with a savory sweet taste to it. -Korean Beef and Chicken Kimchee Tacos ($3 each): YUMMY! In a 6 in. diameter corn tortilla, the tacos were topped with slices of tender and flavorful beef and chicken w/ lettuce, kimchee, sour cream and siricha for a perfect balance of sweet (marinade from the meat), spicy, tangy, and creaminess. *Kara's Cupcakes ($3 each): We bought 6 cupcakes which we ate later that night after clubbing. I ate the Kara's Carrot but, sadly b/c I was happily incoherent, I can't recall how it exactly tasted other than I know it was good? So, I'll have to do a re-do. *Red Velvet Cake Stand ($4): It was good! The RVC came in a form of a large cupcake slathered with thick cream cheese frosting. The cake itself was a moist dense cake and the frosting was creamy and sweet. *Beer Booth ($4 for 12 ounces): BLUE MOON AND HONEY MOON!!! PERFORMANCES: There were 2 separate stages for performers to showcase their singing, dancing, and musical talent. The highlight was LA's Far*East Movement's performance ("Like a G6" and "Girls on the Dancefloor") which was a blast to watch esp the groupies who seemed like they would pass out if Kev Nish, J-Splif, Prohgress, or DJ Virman hugged them. Another highlight was the Muay Thai Fighting (World Team USA) Ring b/c there's nothing better than watching buff shirtless guys battle it out! Lol! OTHER BOOTHS/ENTERTAINMENT: *Arts & Crafts: There was about 30+ booths of clothes, jewelry, accessories, artwork, and trinkets. The highlights were the PANDA HATS booth which was $12 each or 2 for $20, unique Asian themed t-shirts some w/ funny distasteful language, and kimono dresses for dogs. *Corporate: Citbank, East West Bank, Academy of Arts, etc. *Community: Asian American Donor Program, Asian Wellness Center, City Car Share, etc *Health fair: Free blood pressure, body fat screenings, HIV rapid testing, etc. *Wild 94.9 and KMEL 106.1 playing Top 40s and Hip Hop. *Several rides and a funhouse for kids to play in. *J-Cars Gathering: SKYLINE GT-R! AFTER-PARTY: The after party was held at 181. I didn't go, but I know Far*East Movement performed again. PARKING: Nearby street parking was metered, so unless you want to risk getting a ticket, park at the nearby garage at the AMC 1000 Van Ness Bldg or near Peet's on Golden Gate and Van Ness. Can't wait to come back next year...

We came here for a late lunch after arriving in Sonoma from flying in from San Fran. We were tired…read moreand hungry. Our rental vehicle was not the best either. Stressed out. After a few beers, we settled in and relaxed. Our server was great, and she gave us enough time to chill. The outdoor area was beautiful, but it was a warm day, so we chose to eat inside. When we ordered, the service was excellent and quick. I ordered the Chili verde without rice. Amazing. It's one of the best things I've tasted in years!!!! My husband got the fish and chips, his usual go-to. He loved them! I would not hesitate to come back to HopMonk! Oh, btw, GPS took us the wrong way, so be aware. We ended up in a paid parking lot of business offices and walked around a bit before we found the restaurant. Had to repark to avoid a ticket.

Food was meh and price for what you get was worse. I can usually give some consideration for price…read moreif I am getting good tasting quality food. That was not the case here. We ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with fries and the French dip with pickle fries. The Nashville chicken definitely was not hot and didn't have much flavor. Fries were ok. The French dip was better, but not for the price. Need to update the bathrooms too. Dine elsewhere.

This church brings many many memories to my heart. I had my holy communion at this parish…read more Unfortunately, tragedy struck 41 years ago, on June 30, 1975. I lived across the street in the Army Street housing projects, back then projects were supposed to be rough. They were not. At that time I was 21 years old. As the story goes, Poor box robbers may have started a fire by spilling an altar candle that they were using to illuminate the church as they walked around looking for the cash box. iT Was around 2:50 am and I remember this fire as it was yesterday. It was an eerie glow that illuminated the entire neighborhood. Watching a church burn down was a traumatic experience for me. It just was not right. I don't know if they ever caught the punks that started this fire. but I am sure they are not living a "good life " if any are still alive - which I doubt. the facade of the church was saved and the church was remodeled. I visited a year ago. and yes, It is different, it will never be the same. But I am happy that it still stands. Maybe now those negative Yelpers out there will have more understanding and compassion now that they know the real story.

I was married at this church 58 years ago. The Franciscan Priests are the most wonderful order…read more Their kindness and love to the order adds such wonderful memories to that day in my life. The church is beautiful and its love and kindness shine through. As a young person I visited all the California Missions and became very attached to the Monks in the order. I enjoy their devotion and love for their work. The California Missions are another place I feel every person should visit.

I've always passed by here since it's a great shopping center. And I finally stopped in! I went in…read moreon a Monday afternoon with my sister, mom and our little ones who are too young for kids menus. We had a great experience with our waiter. He was super kind, patient, and welcoming. The entire staff were very sweet & we had a beautiful time. We tried the Juno mocktail. It was delicious. Usually they can be too sweet but it wasn't! It was so good! And a Shirley temple to keep it light which was also very delicious. We decided to go with the onion rings and egg roll appetizers. The onion rings were fried perfectly, salted just right and not oily at all. The egg rolls had enough spice to pair with the aoili sauce they gave us. Would order again! My mom is usually a picky eater.. and she LOVED the fish & chips. They looked really good, I would've snatched one off her plate but I don't think she would've shared this one lol My sister and I both had the Nashville chicken sandwiches. Soo good. Only side not I have, the lettuce it came with, could've done without. The chicken spoke for itself with the Caesar salad or fries. Spot on perfect. And if you like pickles.. those pickles were crunchy & delicious! 100/10! Would go again :)

When you want good pub food, this is the place!…read more My family enjoyed calamari,fish tacos, Reuben sandwich and burger. I enjoyed not having to cook while everyone ate what they wanted. It's the little things in life.