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Music@Menlo concludes 2013 summer concert season with focus on solo instruments

This year’s Music@Menlo chamber music festival concludes this weekend with a program of Bach’s music for solo instruments and the virtuosity of the soloists. Details from the program notes: “With its origins as an orchestral concerto, Bach’s Concerto for Violin and Oboe revels in the novelty of a double concerto, a masterly example of a virtuosic […]

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National Night Out takes to the streets in Menlo Park’s Willows neighborhood

The area surrounding Menalto Corners in the Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park was turned into a street fair last night, part of local National Night Out festivities. A measure of its success (or the fame of one its merchants!): Studio Cake’s Beth Ann Goldberg was out of free cupcakes before the event was an hour old. […]

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Connoisseurs’ Marketplace takes place July 20-21 in downtown Menlo Park

Menlo Park’s longtime signature contribution to the summer festival season is its popular annual mid-summer Connoisseurs’ Marketplace, which this year celebrates its 27th year on July 20-21 along Santa Cruz Avenue. It promises to be a sun-splashed weekend featuring 250 artists, two days of live music, chefs’ demos, a wide variety of food and drink, […]

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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory sing-along scheduled for July 14 at MAPAC

The City of Menlo Park Community Services Department is teaming up with Guggenheim Entertainment to bring you an interactive fun-filled afternoon at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center. Follow Charlie as he explores the magical wonders of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Come in costume with the family ready to sing-along, act-along, and laugh-along to the 1971 […]

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Menlo School grad Megan Keely is celebrating release of new album with concert on July 12

Menlo School graduate Megan Keely is celebrating the release of her new album of songs recorded this winter in Nashville with a concert on July 12. The album, Deciduous, becomes available on iTunes that day and is available for pre-order now on Megan’s website. The concert takes place at The Chapel (777 Valencia) in San […]

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Mulan presented by Hillview Summer Drama Program on July 12 &13

InMenlo received this email about Hillview Middle School Summer Drama Program from Katie Ferrick: “I’m volunteering to help the kids doing the Hillview Summer Drama Program promote their upcoming production of Mulan…The kids who are participating are putting on two performances:, Friday, July 12, at 7:00 pm and Saturday, July 13, at 1:00 pm at […]

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Local independent filmmakers and films featured at Windrider’s 4th Annual Forum in Menlo Park

From Palo Alto-raised Jeremy Lin’s Linsanity to Santa Clara University Lecturer Jonathan Fung’s Hark and Santa Cruz resident/Stanford grad Jenni Nelson’s Love Hacking, the Bay Area Windrider Film Forum this year showcases films of or by local talent, as well as others. Held June 27-29 in Menlo Park, Windrider’s fourth film forum includes three feature […]

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Free concert featuring organist Carson Cooman on June 22 benefits MNRS

On Saturday, June 22, from 4:00-5:30 pm, Christ Church Portola Valley (815 Portola Road, Portola Valley) will present a free concert with renowned modernist organist Carson Cooman benefiting My New Red Shoes. This family friendly concert will be followed by a wine and appetizer reception including free childcare and children’s activities. Donations and donated shoes […]

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Nativity Carnival runs June 7-9 in Menlo Park

The 33rd annual Nativity Spring Carnival will be held this weekend at the school located at the corner of Laurel and Oak Grove in Menlo Park: June 7th, 5:00 – 11:00 pm;June 8th, Noon – 11:00 pm; June 9th, Noon – 6:00 pm. Featured are 12 carnival rides, game booths, food court and Tiki Bar, […]

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Mustache Harbor at the M-A PAC on Saturday, June 1

It’s not too late to get your tickets for Mustache Harbor performing live at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 1st from 6:30-8:45pm. Come dressed in your 70’s yacht rock digs and enjoy the smooth sounds of Steely Dan, The Eagles, Boz Scaggs, Hall & Oates, Toto, Styx, Gerry Rafferty, The Doobie Brothers, […]

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Live acoustic music comes to Freewheel Brewing Company on Friday, May 31

Dewey and the Peoples, a rock reggae band from San Carlos, will be appearing at Freewheel Brewing Company in Marsh Manor on Friday, May 31 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. There is no cover fee. The band, shown with fans, has appeared at Cali Roots Fall Mix-up in Monterey, the DNA Lounge and Brick and […]

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