For readers in San Jose, this page covers movies, live performances, streaming services, local arts and cultural events. Reporting follows the creative industry and the commercial interests that drive the arts.
The city began a year-long celebration marking 250 years since its founding, unveiling new branding at San Pedro Square.
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Do you support the city spending public money on its 250th anniversary celebration?
The elite six-player final table has been determined following a high-stakes tournament in San Jose.
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Should your local government increase funding for musicians and the arts?
Eight San Jose-based acts are among the recipients of $1,000 grants from San Jose Jazz.
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Do you believe local seasonal arts events improve your community's quality of life?
The San Jose orchestra performed a series of costumed concerts centered on the theme of heroes and villains.
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Do elaborate neighborhood holiday displays help bring your community closer together?
A Blossom Valley resident is honoring the classic horror franchise with an elaborate Halloween home display.
Day to day, that means exhibition schedules, live tour stops, industry shifts and major arts funding announcements. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Local venues and seasonal festivals often anchor these stories, highlighting how performances integrate into city life. Public interest in large-scale productions and the evolving business strategies of creative firms determine the most frequent stories.
