Tag Archives: Downtown San Jose

Cinequest Film and Creativity Festival 2020 Preview – Princess Picks

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Artsalot

What time is it? It’s nearly time for Cinequest  time (March 3 – 15)!  I’ve ordered a fresh parallel universe with lots of extra hours and a veritable plethora of coffee to keep me fueled for a fantastic 2 weeks … Continue reading →

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REVIEW- The Comedy Club – Cinequest Film Festival

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Artsalot

I’ve often said (the question comes up more than you’d think) that among the jobs I would never ever want are ambulance drive in SF, Brain Surgeon, and Stand Up Comic. After seeing The Comedy Club, I can’t possibly omit … Continue reading →

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REVIEW- Wicked – Broadway San Jose

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Artsalot

This certainly isn’t Wicked’s first rodeo, but it is San Jose’s first time hosting the show (thanks to Broadway San Jose) and it has infused the city with an excitement and energy that suits our town very well. The show … Continue reading →

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REVIEW- Bonnie & Clyde – San Jose Stage

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Artsalot

When seeing a musical, one of the questions I always try to ask myself is “Is this story told better by being a musical?” In the case of Bonnie and Clyde at San Jose Stage, I think I was wooed … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Broadway San Jose

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Artsalot

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat…what ARE you? I mean, I don’t…I can’t…I just…I’m not sure I know what to do with you. You’re just all over the place. Broadway San Jose typically surprises and woos me, winning me over … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – An Iliad – San Jose Stage Company

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Artsalot

I’m the kind of girl who has, on more than one occasion, been approached by a person of let’s say…questionable mental stability. I’d like to think it’s because I have kind eyes and I’m approachable, but in reality, I’m just … Continue reading →

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MINI REVIEWS – CINEQUEST FILM FESTIVAL

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Artsalot

I’m 8 days into Cinequest and the energy in downtown San Jose is electric! At all hours people can be seen on the streets talking film. They are meeting up early, staying up late, and literally closing down restaurants and bars with … Continue reading →

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Mini Reviews – Les Mis, Making God Laugh, Animals Out Of Paper

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Artsalot

Time is short this week, but I saw a number of shows that are really worth mentioning for those looking for something to do in the next week or two…nothing in depth here, but a quick bite on what to … Continue reading →

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REVIEW- REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL – SAN JOSE STAGE

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Artsalot

I found myself feeling a bit faint last weekend. Light headed, weak and strangely humorless. Sluggish even when you come right down to it. So, I went through the regular self-diagnosis, as you do, to see if I could find … Continue reading →

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REVIEW- The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus – San Jose Repertory Theatre

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Artsalot

A play is like kind of like a recipe. You take some ingredients, you mix them all about, you let it bake, you serve it up and you hope that everyone (whose taste buds are as individual as finger prints) … Continue reading →

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