[sjdadowntowneronline] Downtowner Online
Downtowner OnlineA service of San Jose Downtown Association
May 10-16, 2006
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Downtown Farmers’ Market is now open every Friday through Dec. 15
With the summer weather kicking in, now is the best time to stroll through the Downtown Farmers’ Market, located along a charming block of San Pedro Street between Santa Clara and St. John streets. The market will be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Friday through Dec. 15. Browse through colorful flowers, gourmet foods and fresh fruits and vegetables from California-certified growers.
Don’t forget to visit this week’s featured guests at the market. See Pete Medina, a strawberry grower from Watsonville, Phantom Gallery artists Kushlani Jayasinha and Elsie Chandler with their paintings and jewelry, and merchant Golden Bay Federal Credit Union.
For more, check sjdowntown.com. The market is produced by Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association and San Jose Downtown Association.
Zanotto's Downtown Market Announce Summer Hours
Monday-Friday: Open until 10:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Open until 9:00pm
Now on sjdowntown.com: a “Big Events” page
A new page on www.sjdowntown.com <http://www.sjdowntown.com>; called Downtowner Online: Big Events focuses on events expected to draw more than 1,000 people to the heart of the city.
Downtown businesses have long desired a calendar of events planned at all major downtown entertainment venues and extends at least two months out. This one-stop location brings together all events, inside and outdoors, and allows business owners and managers to plan for staffing, traffic and parking.
The page also serves an important function for casual visitors downtown – it’ll help you to plan your next visit. Please be sure to check out the Big Events page, www.sjdowntown.com/eve_big.html <http://www.sjdowntown.com/eve_big.html>; , regularly. Better yet, bookmark it. Downtown Discover offer of the week: Downtown Discover Cardholders can receive free wireless Internet at the Grill on the Alley. 172 S. Market St. 294-2244 or www.thegrill.com/sanjose <http://www.thegrill.com/sanjose>;
The free Downtown Discover card is available at the SJDA office, 28 N. First St., 10th floor. Once you have the card in hand, visit www.sjdowntown.com <http://www.sjdowntown.com>; click on the Discover Downtown San Jose icon and look over the page for one of more than 40 deals. Then simply go to the business making the offer, show the card, and get a discount.
This week’s events
Wednesday-Sunday, Tuesday through May 28 – San Jose Repertory Theatre presents “Iphegenia at Aulis” – A military leader goes to great lengths to maintain his leadership at battle. A Greek fleet assembles in the Bay of Aulis, ready to stage an attack on Troy, but the wind suddenly stops and leaves the ship idle at bay. The leader thinks of sacrificing his own daughter to the gods to gain a gust of wind and regain authority among his men. Featuring Dance Brigade, San Francisco’s modern dance company. 8 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday; and 2 p.m. & 7 p.m., Sunday. Note: Sunday, May 28 no 8 p.m. show. $11-$45. www.sjprep.com <http://www.sjprep.com>;
Wednesday and Tuesday through May 31 – Free performances at the Circle of Palms – Great music to groove to in the summer sun. Featuring Latin/Folk with Sabrasito, Wednesday, May 9, 17, and 31; American Oldies and Pop with GTO, May 10 and 24; Classical/Bossanova guitarist Jay Alvarez, May 16; and Swingin’ Jazz with Dave and Mikey, May 30. Noon-2p.m. Next to San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St. Free.
Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. library tours – The library has more to offer than 1.5 million items in its collections. Come see nice views, explore California and local history collections, visit the Beethoven and Steinbeck centers, and view more than 30 pieces of public art. The first Saturday tour of each month is an art study tour, focusing on pieces by Mel Chin. 11:30 a.m., Wednesday-Thursday; 2 p.m., Saturday. Free.
150 E. San Fernando St. 808-2181
Wednesday – San Jose Museum of Art hosts “Consuming Art” lunchtime lecture series – Bring your own lunch or pick up something from the café and join in on Dr. Beth Dungan’s slide lecture on Asian American Contemporary Art. 12:15-1 p.m. 110 S. Market St. 271-6840 or www.sanjosemuseumofart.org <http://www.sanjosemuseumofart.org>;
Wednesday – Chef Ramon’s annual talking blues – Celebrates the first annual San Jose Blues week and the 26th annual Metro Fountain Blues Festival. There will be a panel discussion on Blues in San Jose, live musical performances featuring various artists, and honors presented to blues legend Gary Smith. 6-10 p.m. Hal Todd Theatre, Fifth and San Fernando Streets. Free. 924-4531 or www.ksjs.org <http://www.ksjs.org>;
Wednesday – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library presents Civil Liberties Under Siege: A Discussion Series – This week’s topic: religious freedom. This series features three programs exploring challenged civil rights in the United States. Each program features a 28-minute documentary on a particular topic and is followed by an expert led discussion. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Rm 229, Second floor, 150 E. San Fernando St. Free. 808-2397 or www.sjlibrary.org <http://www.sjlibrary.org>;
Wednesday – Live jazz at Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge – Experience live jazz at Fahrenheit, winner of Metro Newspaper’s best ultra lounge. 7 p.m. 99 E. San Fernando St. Free. 998-9998 or www.fahrenheitultralounge.com <http://www.fahrenheitultralounge.com>;
Wednesday – Britannia Arms live performances – Wednesday: Smurfy Brown. 9:30-10:30. 173 W. Santa Clara St. Free. www.britanniaarms.com/sanjose/index.htm <http://www.britanniaarms.com/sanjose/index.htm>;
Wednesday – Live Music at the Blank Club – Wednesday: Rockstars & B- presents: Nicky Click, A Black August, Didley Squat. Free. 9 p.m. 44 S. Almaden Ave. 971-8511. www.theblankclub.com <http://www.theblankclub.com>;
Thursday-Sunday through May 14 – Last week to see Northside Theatre Company’s “Steel Magnolias” – Turvy’s Beauty Salon in Chinquapin, La., is the setting for witty conversation, storytelling, and friendship. When one of the regulars experiences a life-threatening situation, it draws the women of the salon together in strength and love. 8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday and 3 p.m., Sunday. 848 E. William St. $12-$14, moms get half off on Mother’s Day. 288-7820 or www.northsidetheatre.com <http://www.northsidetheatre.com>;
Thursdays through June 1 – Free music at San Pedro Square – Every Thursday, catch a tune and enjoy summer weather at San Pedro Square. Various musicians featuring a range of genres perform live through the month. Celtic flutist Sam Barth, (New Age), May 11 and May 25; Bossanova guitarist Jay Alvarez (Classical), May 18; and Pop with GTO (American oldies). 5:30-7:30 p.m. Between St. John and Santa Clara streets.
Thursdays – The Silicon Valley/ San Jose Business Journal host the “Women of Distinction” awards dinner – Join the Business Journal as they highlight the success of the top fifty women business owners and honor the “Women of Distinction.” Enjoy live music and the opportunity to network with the leaders in the field. 5:30-9 p.m. Rotunda, San Jose City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St. $95. Register online at sanjose.bizjournals.com/sanjose/event/ <http://sanjose.bizjournals.com/sanjose/event/>;
Thursday – San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles presents Dr. Kieu Linh Caroline Valverde – Professor Valverde will lecture on the history of áo dài, its revival in the 1990s, its value as a national symbol, and its rise as an art object. 7 p.m. 520 S. First St. $10-$15. 971-0323 ext. 14 or www.sjquiltmuseum.org/events.htm <http://www.sjquiltmuseum.org/events.htm>; x
Thursday – Ed Mosher presents jazz vocalist Spider Saloff – Direct from Chicago & New York, Saloff is a five time winner of NYC's MAC award as best female jazz vocalist. Don’t miss out on her performance in San Jose. 7:15 p.m. The Loft Bar and Bistro, 90 South 2nd St. $25. 286-7065.
Friday-Sunday through May 14 – Last week to see Children’s Musical Theatre’s “Phantom” – Based on the book of Author Kopit, the Phantom is a tale about a tainted love and self-sacrifice. This is also the last show for one of CMT’s guest director’s John McCluggage. 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday; and 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Sunday. May 11-14: 7 p.m., Friday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday; and 1 p.m., Sunday. Montgomery Theatre, 271 S. Market St. $12-$15. www.cmtsj.org <http://www.cmtsj.org>;
Friday and Saturday – Action Day/Primary Plus presents “Aladdin” – A dance show featuring ballet, tap, tumbling, jazz, hip-hop and more with Aladdin, Princess Jasmine and Abu. Dance along with them as they travel on the magic flying carpet. 7-9:30 p.m. Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd. $10-$20. 1-866-468-3399 or www.ticketweb.com <http://www.ticketweb.com>; .
Thursday-Sunday – Comedy at the Improv with Christopher Titus – Christopher Titus is not a stranger to San Jose and he’s back again to make the impossibly funny, funny. Come and see his unique act based on his unusual life experiences. 8 p.m., Thursday; 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., Friday; 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., Saturday; and 7 p.m., Sunday. $18-$22. San Jose Theatre, 62 S. Second St. 280-7475. www.improv.com <http://www.improv.com>;
Friday – Ives String Quartet – Featuring works by Bourland and Mendelssohn. 8 p.m. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St. $15-$25. (650) 328-0990
Friday – Live music at the Hedley Lounge – Friday: I’ve never been to Brisbane (reggae and jazz) and Saturday: JP and the Rhythm Chasers (vintage jazz). 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Hedley Lounge, inside Hotel De Anza, 233 W. Santa Clara St. Free. 286-1000. www.hoteldeanza.com <http://www.hoteldeanza.com>;
Friday – Live music at Cuccini’s Restaurant – Featuring the Mystic Pilots, playing music from the ’70s, ’80s, ‘90s, and today. Opening band, Black Pearl.. 8:30 p.m. 72 N. Almaden Ave. $8. Includes one drink. 287-1737 or www.cuccini.com <http://www.cuccini.com>;
Friday and Saturday – ComedySportz – See competitive improvisational teams perform. Friday: 8 p.m., family show and 10:30 p.m., 18 and over show. Saturday: 8 p.m., family show. Camera 3 Theater, 288 S. Second St. Third floor $7-$15. 985-5233. www.national-comedy.com <http://www.national-comedy.com>;
Saturday and Sunday – Symphony Silicon Valley presents “Tango Fantastique” – Conductor Paul Polivnick with Soloist Ju-Young Baek, Violin featuring Debussy, Piazzolla, and Berlioz. 8 p.m., Saturday and 2:30 p.m., Sunday. California Theatre, 345 S. First St. 286-2600 or www.symphonysanjose.org <http://www.symphonysanjose.org/>;
Saturday – Emile’s Restaurant host independent cooking classes – Join this hands-on class in making dessert soufflés from cappuccino to Grand Marnier, plus the sauces to accompany each. A light salad will be served for lunch and all the soufflés that are made in class. 9 a.m. 545 S. Second St. $90. 289-1960 or www.emiles.com <http://www.emiles.com>;
Saturday – 25th Anniversary of Saturday Nite Live Group – Alcoholic Anonymous’s Saturday Nite Live Group celebrates 25 years of sharing experiences, strengths and hope. 9 a.m.-11p.m. Parkside Hall, 180 Park Ave. $15. www.Saturdaynitelive.org <http://www.Saturdaynitelive.org>;
Saturday – Education Fund Planning – Speaker Frank Ho introduces the various ways to save up for your children’s education and the advantages and disadvantages of certain financial programs. This free program will be conducted in Mandarin. 10 a.m.-Noon. Free. Second floor, Rm 225/227, 180 E. Santa Clara St. 808-2382 or www.sjlibrary.org <http://www.sjlibrary.org>;
Saturday – Metro Fountain Blues Festival – The festival features acts such as Magic Slim and the Teardrops, Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings, the Daniel Castro Band and more. 12:30 p.m. San Carlos Plaza, San Jose State University, Fourth and San Carlos Streets. $5 suggested donation. 924-6262
Saturday – Children’s Discovery Museum hosts “I Am Art!” – This is a children’s arts discovery day and silent auction featuring interactive, hands-on find and performing arts presentations for children. 1-5 p.m. 180 Woz Way. $6-$7. 251-8440 or www.svarts.org <http://www.svarts.org>;
Saturday – The Winchester House Concert – Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra (FYCO) will host The Winchester House Concert featuring FYCO artistic director Gordon Lee’s new composition. The orchestra will tell the story of Mrs. Sara Winchester and her incredible mansion built 100 years ago. California Theatre, 345 S. First St. 2:30 p.m. $20. 253-5998 or www.fyco.org <http://www.fyco.org>;
Saturday – Latin Kings of Comedy – Comedy show featuring a variety of Latino comedians, hosted by Paul Rodriguez. 8 p.m. Civic Auditorium, 145 W. San Carlos St. $34.50-$39.50. 998-8497 or www.ticketmaster.com <http://www.ticketmaster.com>;
Sunday – Steinway Society presents pianist Frederic Chiu – Experience this pianist’s intriguing piano playing, that stems from his Asian American and European background. 7 p.m. Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St. $20-$45. 286-2600 ext. 23.
Tuesday – Probation Department presents “100 Baskets of Love” resource fair – Sponsored by the Probation Department of Santa Clara County, this resource fair for adult probation clients provides services such as jobs, housing, food, clothing and job skills training. More than 45 local organizations and businesses will participate. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 2314 N. First St. Free. Contact Susan Fowle 468-1879.
Tuesday – City Year presents “Starry Starry Night” benefit dinner – This event honors City Year and it’s volunteers and celebrates the power of young people to make a difference. Featuring key note speaker San Francisco’s mayor Gavin Newsom. Proceeds benefit City Year San Jose. 5 p.m. Summit Center, 88 S. Fourth St. $150. 907-6546 or www.cityyear.org/sjsv <http://www.cityyear.org/sjsv>;
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday – Japanese American Museum of San Jose – An exhibit of Japanese- American history and culture, with a focus on the Santa Clara Valley. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sunday. 535 N. Fifth St. Free. 294- 3138. www.jamsj.org <http://www.jamsj.org>;
Tuesday and Thursday – Tour Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph – Learn from docents about California’s oldest parish, downtown centerpiece and national historic landmark. One-hour tours occur from 1 -3 p.m. Market and San Fernando streets. Free. 283-8100.
Classes at the San Jose Entrepreneur Center
84 W. Santa Clara St., Suite 100. www.acteva.com/go/ecenter <http://www.acteva.com/go/ecenter>;
Tuesday – Estructura Empresarial – 6:30-9 p.m. $25
Wednesday – Leveraging Technology to Grow Your Business. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $35 Registration: www.sbtechnologyinstitute.org/sbdctap/techday.html <http://www.sbtechnologyinstitute.org/sbdctap/techday.html>;
Thursday – Introduction to QuickBooks – Learn the basics of this program through this hands-on workshop – 12:30-5 p.m. $40.
Monday – Running your business on a MAC – An overview of Apple Business solution for office. Noon-1 p.m. Free.
May 17 – Introduction to eBusiness – Learn from the success and failures of dot com companies. 6:00-9 p.m. $25
Other classes, conferences, and seminars
Wednesday – “A Gentle Introduction to Unicode” – Class offered by Silicon Valley AACU. eBay Town Hall, 2161 N. First St. Free. 685-7755 or www.accu-usa.org <http://www.accu-usa.org>;
Saturday – GRP&G Rose Petals Mother’s Day cards – Dad’s and grandparents, give the kids an opportunity to design a hand-made card for this Mother’s Day. They will also get a chance to choose a rose for mom from 3700 hundred varieties growing in the Heritage Rose Garden. Dried rose petals and other art materials will be provided. Children of all ages are welcome. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Heritage Rose Garden, Spring and Taylor streets. $5. Contact Kary Houle at 298-7657 or www.grpg.org <http://www.grpg.org>;
Film
At Camera 12 this week:
The Da Vinci Code opens May 19, get your advanced tickets now at www.cameracinemas.com <http://www.cameracinemas.com>;
New: “Art School Confidential,” “Poseidon,” “Kinky Boots,” “Just My Luck,” “Goal! The Dream Begins,” “Mission Impossible 3, “Hoot,” and “An American Haunting,”
Held Over: “Thank You For Smoking,” “Friends With Money,” “The Promise,” “Hard Candy,” “The Sentinel,” “Inside Mane,” and “Israeli Film Celebration 39 Pounds of Love.”
The theater is at the corner of Paseo de San Antonio and South Second
Street. Admission: $9 general, $7 students w/ current ID, $6.50 matinees,
seniors 63+, and children 12 and under. For show times:
www.cameracinemas.com <http://www.cameracinemas.com>;
At the IMAX at the Tech Museum:
Now playing: “Wired to Win: Surviving Tour de France,” “Roving Mars,” and opening this week “Poseidon”
The IMAX Theatre is located inside the Tech Museum at 201 South Market St. $7-10. Go to www.techmuseum.org <http://www.techmuseum.org>; for complete show times & ticket prices.
Sports
San Jose Sharks hockey. Sharks win game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. If necessary the next scheduled home game is Sunday at 7 p.m. at the HP Pavilion. For ticket information, www.ticketmaster.com <http://www.ticketmaster.com>; and www.sjsharks.com <http://www.sjsharks.com>; .
Don’t forget the free Sharks shuttle service to the HP Pavilion. Begins 60 minutes before games and continues 30 minutes after game. The shuttle allows Sharks fans the ability to park free in several downtown garages after 6 p.m. The route can be found at www.sjdowntownparking.com/parkmap <http://www.sjdowntownparking.com/parkmap>; . Visit www.sjsharks.com <http://www.sjsharks.com>; for complete game schedule
Saturday – San Jose SaberCats Football. The SaberCats host Columbus Destroyers. 7:30 p.m. $15-$50. HP Pavillion. www.sanjosesabercats.com <http://www.sanjosesabercats.com>;
Dancing Downtown
For club listings, please go to www.sjdowntown.com
Museums and galleries
For complete exhibit listings please go to www.sjdowntown.com
Anno Domini // the second coming or Art and Design – Open Noon-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 366 S. First St. 271-5151. www.galleryAD.com <http://www.galleryAD.com>;
Art Object Gallery – Open 1-4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. 592 N. Fifth St. www.artobjectgallery.com <http://www.artobjectgallery.com>;
Children’s Discovery Museum – Oh, Seuss! Off to Great Places through May 2006. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 Sunday. $6-$7. 180 Woz Way. 298-5437. www.cdm.org <http://www.cdm.org>;
d.p. Fong Galleries – Open 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday 383 S. First St. 298-8877.
MACLA – Open noon-7 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays. noon-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday Free 510 S. First St. 998-2783 www.maclaarte.org <http://www.maclaarte.org>;
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum – Through July 30: "Leonardo Da Vinci: Artist, Scientist, Mystic." Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. $9, $7 seniors/students, $5 ages 5-10, free for ages 4 and younger. 1342 Naglee Ave. 947-3636 www.egyptianmuseum.org <http://www.egyptianmuseum.org>;
San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art – Through May 20: Gustavo Ramos Rivera’s “Rio de Historias/ River of Stories.” Through July 16: Joshua Pieper’s video Untitled (shoe-gum). 451 S. First St. www.sjica.org Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday (8 p.m. on Thursday) and noon-5 p.m. Saturday. 451 S. First St. Free. 283-8155. www.sjica.org <http://www.sjica.org>;
San Jose Museum of Art – Through May: Sandra Sunnyo Lee & II Lee “Di Napoli Skybridge.” Through June: Amy Sollins “Shadow Drawing” and collections from Joe A. Diaz “Arte Caliente!” “Inside Out: Selections from the Permanent Collection.” 110 S. Market St. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 110 S. Market St. Free. 271-6840. www.SanJoseMuseumofArt.org <http://www.SanJoseMuseumofArt.org>;
San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles – Through July 9: Ao Dai: A Modern Design Coming of Age. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (open until 8 p.m. Thursday). 520 S. First St. $4-$5. Every first Thursday of the month is free. 971-0323 www.sjquiltmuseum.org <http://www.sjquiltmuseum.org>;
Tech Museum of Innovation – Through May 2007: View From Space exhibit. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday and Monday holidays. 201 S. Market St. $7 Children, $10 general admission, and $8 seniors. Second Sundays are free thanks to AT&T. Combo museum and IMAX $16 for adults, $10 for children, and $11 for seniors. www.thetech.org <http://www.thetech.org>;
Works/San Jose – Open noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (to 7 p.m. Thursday), 30 N. Third St. 295-8378.
Coming Up
May 18 – San Jose’s 12th annual “Bike to Work day” – According to Census data, approximately 36,000 Bay Area resident bike to work each week, but for this day the numbers are expected to reach 50,000 to 100,000 participants. There will be 50 energizer stations located throughout the county, three of which are in downtown San Jose (Martin Luther King, Jr. Library at 4th and San Fernando, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Station, and First St. and Guadalupe/Charot). 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Free. For more information and maps of the energizer station visit btwd.svbcbikes.org/ <http://btwd.svbcbikes.org/>; .
May 20-21 – Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley presents “The Little Mermaid” – Based on the tale of Hans Christian Andersen, the story of Little Mermaid comes to life in dance. Follow the little mermaid’s journey as she exchanges life in the sea for life on land. Choreographed by Lise la Cour. 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. California Theatre, 345 S. First St. $15-$45. 288-2800 or www.balletsanjose.org <http://www.balletsanjose.org>;
HP Pavilion schedule
www.hppsj.com <http://www.hppsj.com>;
May 18 – Fight Night At the Tank, 7:30 p.m. $25-$95
May 30 and 31 – Madonna, 8 p.m. $55-$350
June 9 – Strikeforce, 6 p.m. $40-$350
June 10 – Andrea Bocelli, 8 p.m. $45-$275
July 8 – Lipizzaner Stallions, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $19.50-$29.50
July 19 – Slayer, 6 p.m. $39
Aug. 5 – John Han*censored* Champions on Ice 2006 Tour, 2 p.m. $30-$155
Aug. 13 – Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, 7:30 p.m. $45-$85
Aug 19 – Shakira, 7:30 p.m. $19.50-$79.50
Sept. 7-10 – Dew Action Sports Tour, 12 a.m. $7.50-$18
For a complete list of upcoming events, visit www.sjdowntown.com and click on "What’s Up This Week Downtown."
Traffic and parking
Wednesday-Monday
24 hours: Second St. between Santa Clara St. and San Fernando St., one lane in the southbound direction will be closed to pour a concrete panel in the roadway and allow to cure.
Route 87 HOV Lanes Project
Through 2006 – Due to the project to add HOV lanes to northbound Route 87, only the Downtown Connector from south of I-280 to Julian Street will be open from Sept. 12 into late 2006. During this period, the northbound ramp to 87 from Park Avenue will be closed. The connector is on the east side of the mainline of Highway 87. Expect added congestion and possible delays during the morning commute into and through downtown. Downtown traffic headed northbound will detour on northbound Almaden Boulevard and take the Notre Dame Street ramp onto 87. To get downtown from I-280, take the 7th Street, 11th Street, Almaden and Bird exits and stay off Highway 87.
Wednesday-Sunday
24 Hrs/Day: 2nd St. between Santa Clara St. and San Fernando St., one lane in the southbound direction will be closed to pour a concrete panel in the roadway and allow to cure.
Through late 2006 – Light Rail changes – Due to Route 87 construction, southbound to Santa Teresa, light rail trains will intermittently run on the northbound to Alum Rock tracks. Southbound to Santa Teresa passengers must board light rail on the northbound to Alum Rock platform. Please pay attention to the train’s destination sign before boarding. Only passengers boarding at the Children’s Discovery Museum Station heading southbound on Santa Teresa trains will be affected. Please note this will not affect the light rail schedule.
VTA Light Rail Platform Retrofit
First St. between Saint John St. and Saint James St., Second St. between Saint James St. and Saint John St., First St. between San Carlos St. and San Fernando St., and Second St. between San Fernando St. and San Carlos St. The bus lanes will be closed intermittently for the retrofit but may be reopened for special occasions. This will last for through the summer typically between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m, though night work may be expected.
For the week of May 8
7 a.m.-5 p.m.: Activities will include trenching for electrical conduits and formwork at the North and southbound light rail platforms at St. James and San Antonio Light Rail stations.
For a complete listing of traffic alerts, call Noe Veloso, 277-4552.
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