Month: September 2011

Author Gennifer Choldenko is at MP Library on Oct. 3

Appearing as part of the Peninsula Library System's We Read Together program, author Gennifer Choldenko will be talking about her books, Al Capone Does My

by Linda Hubbard
on September 30, 2011

Buckyballs are cool, but can’t replace baseballs

Editor's note: We are always informed and occasionally amused by SLAC Today's word of the week and couldn't resist today's offering - buckyball - as

by Janet Rae-Dupree
on September 30, 2011

Banners reflecting on the war in Afghanistan on display at Trinity Church

Trinity Church in Menlo Park is the temporary home of six works of art, represententing Windows and Mirrors: Reflections on the War in Afghanistan, a

by Linda Hubbard
on September 30, 2011

Gillian Bostock: Capturing the spirit of a family home

Photographer Gillian Bostock admits to a propensity for documenting well-lived spaces. Her first project was to photograph the Chelsea Hotel rooms where painter Alfred Russell

by Linda Hubbard
on September 29, 2011

Jim Fadiman reads from his latest book on Sept. 30

Menlo Park resident Jim Fadiman will read from his latest book, The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide, on Friday, Sept. 30 at the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology

by Linda Hubbard
on September 28, 2011

Menlo Park artist Joyce Savre Hutt is featured at Gallery 9 through October 22

Menlo Park artist Joyce Savre Hutt has a current exhibit of her works, Translation: Language As Image, at Gallery 9 in Los Altos through October

by Linda Hubbard
on September 28, 2011

Menlo Park schools ask: “Are You In?” Joint PTO–MPAEF fundraising campaign ends today

Students, teachers, parents, and school supporters of all kinds — including the Encinal Eagle — were a visible presence yesterday on campuses across Menlo Park.

by Chrisie Wendin
on September 28, 2011

Corner of Santa Cruz and Crane: From florist to gift shop with a touch of belly dancing

Several of the commercial establishments in downtown Menlo Park have an unusually long and personal history — such is the saga of the corner of 

by Jym Clendenin
on September 28, 2011

Find out where the tech revolution began on Oct. 1

If you are intrigued by the stories behind the people and companies that kick-started the tech revolution in Silicon Valley, you will  be interested in

by Roberta Roth
on September 27, 2011

Homegrown talent Taylor Eigsti performs on Oct. 2

Menlo Park native son Taylor Eigsti is returning to the area this Sunday, Oct. 2, to perform at a Listen for Life benefit concert hosted

by Linda Hubbard
on September 27, 2011