The Palo Alto Art Center will undergo a long-awaited $7 million facility remodel and upgrade. The renovation will include aesthetic improvements, building code compliance upgrades and the creation of a children’s wing and new courtyard. Work is scheduled to begin in April 2011.
According to a recent Palo Alto Online article, the Art Center Director, Karen Kienzle, is especially looking forward to the new childrens’ wing.
“When it opened in 1971, the Art Center was intended to be primarily a place for adults, but now more than half our visitors are kids,” she said. “We serve around 7,000 children a year and we’re really bursting at the seams,” she added, describing long lines of paint-covered kids patiently waiting for the sole sink (installed much higher than is easily reachable for children) in one of the rooms used for classes. She said new sinks would be kid-friendly and foot-operated.
The building is the former home of the city hall and its initial design was never considered for its current use as a modern art gallery.
Indoor livability and environmental quality will be a large part of the planned renovation, which is aiming for the environmental “LEED (Leadership In Energy and Environmental Design) Silver” certification. “Green” improvements will include wraparound decks made of recycled woods, rubber and cork, and counters incorporating recycled paper.
For more images of the planned renovation, click on the image below.
image credit : PaloAltoOnline.com
Altaire is excited about the responsible changes that are being made to community assets with a vision towards livability and the future.
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Artists and craftspeople come together at this annual community extravaganza. August 28 & 29, 2010 • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • University Avenue, Palo Alto
Attracting over 150,000 people from throughout the peninsula, California and the West Coast, the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts celebrates its 29th year on the tree-lined University Avenue in beautiful downtown Palo Alto.
What makes this festival such a success? The answer is simple – it’s the three hundred fine artists and crafters whose display booths are placed back-to-back along University Avenue. This all culminates in attracting a high percentage of fine artists and crafters whose work you’ll see only at a few select shows on the West Coast.
The Italian Street Painting Expo, always a huge hit with the crowd, will again offer fifty chalk artists creating larger-than-life works of art all weekend long on Tasso Street. This year’s new beneficiary of the Italian Street Painting Expo’s Kids Chalk-a-Lot area is the Palo Alto Art Center Foundation.
And it is more than just art. Music, food and drink await all who attend. There are two stages , on Waverley & Webster, as well as street corner entertainment. Four food courts and 3 wine and beer booths can also be found at this years event. That is a lot of ground to cover. You can find a map of the festival here to help plan the festivities.
Looking for a particular artist? A complete list of participating artists can be found on the official website.
What a great way to get out an enjoy a summer weekend.
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Under the direction of Lotta Lysaya Burton, the award-winning Firebird Dance Theatre has been performing its original choreography, continually winning over larger and larger audiences locally and internationally. Taught by dedicated and talented instructors, their repertoire of dances and classes has quite a broad appeal as their unique program is a fusion of modern, folk, lyrical, ballet, and ballroom dance.
Firebird was founded at the Palo Alto JCC in 1991 by world-renowned choreographer Roza Lysaya. Now, 20 years later, Firebird is returning home for a special anniversary performance at the OFJCC to celebrate the love of dance in the place where it was born.
Watch the final Firebird performance of the 2009-2010 season. In a full-length set, they will be performing a program of selected signature dances from years past as well as much of the new choreography from this season.
Date: Sunday, August 22
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Oshman Family JCC – Jessica Lynn Saal Town Square
Admission Fee: Free
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At Altaire, We understand that convenience is key. Take a deep breath and reflect on a life well lived.
We are lucky to have such a spectacular neighbor like the OFJCC! The days of rushing in all different directions for work, school, daycare, culture, and recreation are over. Relax by the pool, in the yoga studio or at your favorite cafe. Even Town & Country Village with retailers like Trader Joe’s and Sur La Table is just 4 miles from our new home community! If you are seeking a more balanced approach to living, look no further than Altaire in Palo Alto.
NEW beautifully appointed townhomes and condos are now available, including 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, with a variety of floor plans to meet every lifestyle.
What’s new at our neighbor Town & County Village?
TOWN & COUNTRY VILLAGE SUMMER FESTIVAL & SIDEWALK SALE! Saturday, August 21st
12 Noon to 4 pm
Free Fun for the Whole Family!
Children’s Arts & Crafts, Face Painting, Musical Entertainment & Activities for All Ages!
PLUS GREAT SAVINGS From Town & Country Shops & Restaurants including:
Ambassador Toys
Astor Gift & Home
Books, Inc.
Calafia Cafe and Market a-Go-Go
The Coin Broker
Create It Ceramics
Day One
From Tee to Green
Gitane
Honeys & Heroes
In Her Shoes
Kirk’s Steakburgers
LaBelle Day Spa & Salon
Linzi Pearl
Lyons, Ltd. Antique Prints
Mayfield Bakery & Cafe
Mom’s the Word
Paper Source
Patrick James
Prestige, Inc.
Robert Krohn Shoes
Sushi House
Sportissimo
Sur La Table
Tennis Town & Country
U Threads
Williams Cutlery Co.
Did you know? You Could Win a Town & Country Shopping Spree!
Simply sign up to be a Town & Country Village Facebook fan and you could win $100 in gift certificates from your favorite T&C stores and restaurants! Fan drawing will be held on August 31, 2010 and the winner will be notified by email. Go to www.facebook.com/TandCVillage
Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
Altaire Homes 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 650.966.8881 Exclusively represented by: Pacific Marketing Assoc. #01220373
The 4th of July tradition continues as we celebrate Independence Day at the Palo Alto Summer Festival & Chili Cook off. Celebrating all that is wonderful about summer, the festival attracts thousands of participants, of all ages, who love a little Independence Day celebration, sunshine and of course chili!
Prepare your taste buds for an intense culinary cook off as a number of teams battle it out for the chili championship. And there is more than just chili. There are a number of others events including: Live music by the band Blues at 11, line dancing with Hedy McAdams, children’s activities, food vendors, and more all taking place from 12 – 5pm. The chili tasting starts at 1:30pm. Admission is free and tasting kits will be available to purchase for a nominal fee.
Do you think that your secret chili recipe has the “mixins” to stand the heat of competition? This year’s Chili Cook-off is the perfect chance to try it out. Awards will be presented for the following categories: best booth, best spirit and best chili in three divisions: Corporate, Open and Vegetarian.
29th Annual Summer Festival & Chili Cook-off
Sunday, July 4
Mitchell Park – 600 East Meadow Dr.
12 – 5pm (Chili tasting starts at 1:30pm)
Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
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Whether you have a passing interest or want to explore more about the rich traditions of Jazz, our neighbor, Palo Alto’s Oshman JCC, has a jazz series you won’t want to miss!
Taught by jazz pianist and educator Mike Greensill, along with special guest artists, the series consists of three 60-minute classes and the final 90-minute concert will include some history, plenty of music, and a lot of fun.
Best of all, the classes are designed for novice jazz listeners, experts… and the simply curious; all are welcome. The series begins this Wednesday, June 23rd at 7:00 PM.
A brief description of the first class from the JCC event page:
Class 1: What is Jazz?
Jazz is America’s first original art form. We’ll explore its history from the early days in New Orleans to the contemporary scene in New York and beyond. Along the way, we’ll discover diverse styles like swing, bebop, and more.
Musical demonstrations by Mike Greensill, piano; plus recorded examples.
June 23, 7:00 PM, Schultz Cultural Arts Hall
Classes are $15 for members and $18 for Non-members. Concert is $18 for member and $23 for Non-Members. The classes may be taken individually or as a series. Register Online!
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Dine out on June 10, have a wonderful meal and help someone in need. Dine at Hobee’s on June 10 and support Project Read, a free Adult Literacy program.
On June 10th, Hobee’s will donate 20% of their proceeds to Adult Read when patrons dine at their establishment. All you have to do is print, pick up or bring a digital copy of the flyer below (click on the image below to enlarge flyer for printing) and present it while dining. Please note that the flyer is required.
Project Read-Menlo Park is a free Adult Literacy program inside the Menlo Park Library. Volunteer tutors are trained to work one-to-one with adults to help them improve reading, writing and pronunciation skills in English.
For more information regarding Project Read and this event, click here.
Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
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What is most important to you in deciding on a new home? Cast your vote today! Our Altaire blog reveals real-time poll results and the consistent top (2) rankings have been location and schools. This is good news for current and future Altaire residents! We are conveniently located on the Peninsula in beautiful Palo Alto and just so happen to be within one of the top school districts in the State of California!
In October, 2009 we shared an article by Chris Kenrick from Palo Alto Online: Palo Alto fourth in state among K-12 districts.
“On California’s basic measure of academic achievement, the California Standards Tests (CST) in English and math, 85 percent of Palo Alto second- through eighth-graders scored “advanced” or “proficient.” More than 50 percent scored “advanced.” Read Full Article
If you would like more information on Palo Alto Unified School District and its strategic plan to provide a first-class educational program to all of its students, more information is on the PAUSD site. PAUSD Website
Important Dates
2010/2011 School Year*
Priority 1 Status:
Registration must be submitted online between January 5 and February 10, 2010
Priority 2 Status:
Registrations completed after February 10, 2010 are date and time stamped based upon online submission date.
* Important dates taken directly from the PAUSD website (link above). Be sure to review all registration requirements carefully, as there is no guarantee of registration. If you have questions, contact Central Attendance at centattendance@pausd.org or (650) 329-3707.
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Looking for a great nearby playdate location? The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo has been voted best spot for a playdate! “The Junior Museum & Zoo is a place where children and their caregivers come to explore, discover, create and play. Through hands-on science exhibits and a diverse community of live animals, we seek to engage a child’s curiosity for science and nature.” (City of Palo Alto)
Save the date – opening soon is the much anticipated Bobcat Ridge! Friends of JMZ raised over $450,000 to design and build Bobcat Ridge, a new home for bobcats “Rufus and Tule”. The exhibit will open on June 19, 2010. Members will enjoy the 9 – 10 am Sneak Peak hour with breakfast treats. All visitors are welcome for the opening between 10 am – 12 pm, including a Ribbon Cutting ceremony and lots of face painting fun.
Bobcat Ridge Opening Celebration, June 19, 2010
Member Sneak Peak 9 am – 10 am
Public Opening 10 am – 12 pm
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10:30 am
Become a member and join in on all of the fun with unlimited access to events and parties.
Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
1451 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2111
Open Tuesday – Saturday (10 am-5 pm) and Sunday (1-4 pm)
While no entrance fee is charged, guests are encouraged to make a tax-deductible donation to support the Junior Museum Zoo. Pssst – JMZ hosts birthday parties too!
The Junior Museum & Zoo is owned and operated by the City of Palo Alto. (website)
Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
Altaire Homes 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 650.966.8881 Exclusively represented by: Pacific Marketing Assoc. #01220373
Looking for delightful tasting and dining options near Altaire? We’re just 3 miles from California Avenue, where you can pick from many nearby dining options featuring a full selection of ethnic variety, enjoy our local Sunday Farmer’s market, or even stroll down University Avenue and enjoy weekend brunch at Shokolaat, a popular favorite!
A Sunday morning stroll at CA Ave Farmers Market order a crepe from Vanessa and people watch!
Date Night Dessert at Shokolaat – Bitter sweet chocolate with dark rum souffle paired with a 10 year old port.
After Work Cheese Platter and Wine Pairing at The Wine Room.
P.S. Don’t miss this! The Village Cheese House 51st Anniversary Party & Food Festival – Saturday, June 19th from 12-3pm.
Have a look around the scrollable map. The majority of dining options listed here are restaurants that we have featured as favorites on our Altaire Facebook page. Our Facebook page features many local neighborhood retail, restaurant and entertainment venues acting as a community resource for our homeowners all in one spot!
Explore a sampling of culinary opportunities that await you when you live at Altaire, conveniently located minutes from downtown Palo Alto.
Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
Altaire Homes 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 650.966.8881 Exclusively represented by: Pacific Marketing Assoc. #01220373
