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The San Jose Wind Symphony is pleased to present its 2026-2027 season titled "Storytellers." This season explores the many ways music tells stories through literature, mythology, cultural traditions, film, history, and community.A Novel Concert, Sunday, October 11. Step into the pages of great literature brought to life through music. The San Jose Wind Symphony draws from beloved characters and narratives spanning centuries of storytelling, with works connected to Candide, Scheherazade, Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings, and the epic voyage of Moby-Dick through McBeth's Of Sailors and Whales. Aaron Lington, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer, and Coordinator of Jazz Studies at San Jose State University will be featured soloist on Maxime Aulio's The Butterfly That Stamped. Together, the program unfolds like a great book, one musical chapter at a time.&nbsp;October Concert Program:Overture to "Candide" by Leonard Bernstein arr. by GrundmanThe Young Prince &amp; the Princess - 3rd Movement from "Scheherazade" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov arr. by HindsleyThe Butterfly That Stamped by Maxime Aulio&nbsp; &nbsp;Aaron Lington, baritone saxophoneSymphony No. 1 Lord of the Rings 1. "Gandalf" by Johan de MeijINTERMISSIONWaves Toward the Pebbled Shore by Peter MeechanOf Sailors and Whales, Op. 78 by W. Francis McBethFinale to Symphony No. 3 by Gustav Mahler arr. by Saucedo- Buon Natale with Pasquale Esposito; Sunday, December 13. We celebrate the season with internationally acclaimed tenor Pasquale Esposito and the San Jose Wind Symphony in an afternoon of music, memory, and holiday tradition.- Myths and Legends; Sunday, Feb 28, Journey through the realm of gods, spirits, and fantastical creatures in a program that brings timeless stories to life through music.- Star Wars at 50, A Galaxy of Music; Sunday, May 16 Celebrate one of the most recognizable examples of cinematic storytelling as we mark 50 years of Star Wars.0 to $25.Presented by San Jose Wind Symphony

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Walk for Mental Health. Walk for Hope. Walk for Our Community.
NAMI Santa Clara County invites the community to come together for NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2026 on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at History Park in San Jose.
NAMIWalks is more than a walk. It is a day of connection, hope, and community action to raise awareness about mental health, fight stigma, and remind individuals and families affected by mental health conditions that they are not alone.
Mental health touches all of us—our families, friends, workplaces, schools, and communities. By walking together, we can help create a Santa Clara County where conversations about mental health are welcomed, people feel comfortable asking for help, and everyone has access to support when they need it.
NAMIWalks Silicon Valley is free and open to everyone. Individuals, families, friends, companies, schools, community organizations, and teams are all encouraged to participate. Whether you walk in honor of someone you love, in support of your own mental health journey, or simply because you believe mental health matters, we invite you to join us.
Funds raised through NAMIWalks help NAMI Santa Clara County continue providing free mental health education, support groups, advocacy, and resources to individuals and families throughout our community.
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NAMIWalks Silicon Valley 2026 Saturday, October 3, 2026 History Park, San Jose 635 Phelan Avenue San Jose, CA 95112
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Together, we can raise awareness. Together, we can reduce stigma. And together, we can build a community where no one has to face a mental health challenge alone.Register for free here <a href="https://www.namiwalks.org/siliconvalley" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">namiwalks.org/siliconvalley</a>
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🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz.October 14–18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026
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Clear your calendar for independent films, filmmaker conversations, local flavors, and plenty of reasons to stay out after the credits. Here’s how the week unfolds:
MOVIE VENUES: The Del Mar, Santa Cruz Cinema, The 418 Project, The Colligan, The Rio Theater.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Go to our website for our full film guide and schedule for all 5 festival days!&nbsp;
After parties each night!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 — LET’S MAKE A SCENE We open with Lunar Sway at the Del Mar Theatre, then head to the Museum of Art &amp; History for our Opening Night Party. Think music, cocktails, culinary bites, and a room full of people ready to celebrate independent cinema.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 — SIP HAPPENS Discover fresh voices on screen, then keep the conversation flowing at Big Basin Tasting Room. Wine, bites, and fireside conversations bring filmmakers and film lovers together.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 — POUR DECISIONS Make a day of discovering films, then join us at Woodhouse Blending &amp; Brewing for live music, custom SCFF brews, and a Friday night with a few surprises.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 — THE S’MORE THE MERRIER &nbsp;Spend the day exploring the film lineup, then trade your theater seat for some ocean air. Our beachside gathering with Dream Inn brings the community together for fire pits, s’mores, and conversations under the Santa Cruz sky.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 — BRUNCH WITH BENEFITS + CUE THE APPLAUSE Start with brunch and industry conversation about Ai in FILM at Hotel Paradox, catch more festival films, and join us for our Closing Night screening at the Rio Theatre. Then it’s back to Hotel Paradox for the awards celebration and one final toast.
Every day is an invitation to discover artists, support local businesses, and connect with your community. Your support also helps SCFF provide workshop scholarships and a matching ticket and pass program for film students.
🎟️ Bring your curiosity. Bring your people. Explore the schedule and get your tickets.
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