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FAC 03-23-04 9. AGENDA FINE ARTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting, Conference Room A 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino March 23, 2004 7:30 p.m. c CUPEIQ1NO CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of February 24, 2004 PRESENTATIONS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONER REPORTS 2. Monthly meeting with Mayor James (3rd Tuesday, 7 a.m., Hobee's Restaurant) . Report ITom Nancy Canter regarding the February meeting . Confirm attendance by Shirley Lin-Kinoshita at next meeting 3. Arts-related news updates from Commissioners UNFINISHED BUSINESS 4. Review the final version of Guidelines for Selecting Public Art and recommend City Council adoption (continued from 2/24/04) Status report on sculpture commissioned by Dick and Carolyn Randall for Cupertino Library/Civic Center Plaza 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. View sample plaques created by Diana Argabrite for Children's Tile Wall. 7. Status report on "Perspectives" sculpture and the opening of City Center Plaza Park. 8. Status report on General Plan amendment and the Fine Arts Commission's recommendation for a 1 % for Art program. Consider creating an internship opportunity for teens to work with the Fine Arts Commission. March 23, 2004 Cupertino Fine Arts Commission Page 2 STAFF REPORTS 10. Distribution of the 2004 Arts and Recreation brochure 11. 12. Committee Roster (information item) Announcement of nomination period for Distinguished Artist of the Year NEWS ARTICLES 13. Media coverage ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Cupertino will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities. If you require special assistance, please contact the city clerk's office at 408-777-3223 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. DRAFT MINUTES FINE ARTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting, Conference Room A 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino February 24, 2004 CUPEIQ1NO CALL TO ORDER At 7:30 p.m., Chairperson Shirley Lin-Kinoshita called the meeting to order in Conference Room A of Cupertino City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Shirley Lin-Kinoshita, and Commissioners Nancy Canter, Hema Kundargi, Janet Mohr, and Carl Orr. Commissioners absent: None. Staff present: City Clerk Kimberly Smith. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 27, 2004 Hema Kundargi/ Shirley Lin-Kinoshita moved and seconded to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONS - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk distributed an announcement of the newest Euphrat Museum of Art exhibit titled "City Life." COMMISSIONER AND LIAISON REPORTS 2. Monthly meeting with Mayor James (3rd Tuesday, 7 a.m., Hobee's Restaurant) Janet Mohr reviewed her written summary of the Mayor's meeting held on January 17. Nancy Canter will attend the March meeting, and Shirley Lin-Kinoshita will attend in April. It was announced that the children's art theme for this year's Cherry Blossom Festival will be "The Creative Spirit - Artwork by Cupertino Children." Diana Argabrite ofthe Euphrat Museum of Art was overseeing the project on behalf of the Commission. :tt 1--1 6. February 24, 2004 Cupertino Fine Arts Commission Page 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3. Review recent amendments and adopt revised Guidelines for Selecting Public Art (continued ITom 1-27-04) The City Clerk distributed wording recommended by the City Attorney which would refer to Civil Code Section 980 et seq., having to do with the deaccession of works of art. She said she would incorporate this wording into the document, as well as to complete the section on a gift receipt. She said that she would give a final version to the Fine Arts Commission for their files, and the next step will be to ask the City Council to adopt the revised guidelines. 4. Status of plaque for Children's Tile Wall The Commission reviewed the plaque wording proposed by Diana Argabrite, and agreed that it should be shortened to read: Friendship and Sharing, 2001 A project ofthe Arts & Schools Program of the Euphrat Museum of Art at De Anza College. Sponsored by the City of Cupertino's Fine Arts Commission Involved over one hundred Cupertino-area children, ages six to thirteen. 5. Status of Arts and Recreation brochure for 2004 The Commissioners offered some additional items for the brochure, including the Diwali Festival if it was going to be open to the public this year. The City Clerk said Sylvia Steinbach, a city volunteer, was developing the format and style so that it would have a consistent look and feel to other city brochures. It was agreed that a small number of the brochures would be distributed to the Quinlan Community Center, Sports Center, Senior Center, and City Hall lobby. Prior to the Art and Wine Festival, additional corrections can be made to any changed items and the brochures reprinted for that event. Status report on sculpture commissioned by Dick and Carolyn Randall for Cupertino Library/Civic Center Plaza. The City Clerk showed photographs of one of the sculptures in progress by artist Georgia Gerber. The artist hoped to begin making the mold in the next few days, and she promised to send additional photos of that process. The Commission agreed to consider creating a "behind the scenes" display of the creation of the sculpture to be put on display after the piece was unveiled. 7. NEW BUSINESS Confirm mailing addresses for interested parties, including Euphrat Museum of Art and Cupertino Fine Arts League The City Clerk updated the mailing addresses. (.-2- February 24, 2004 Cupertino Fine Arts Commission Page 3 8. Distribution of City Council goals for 2004 The City Clerk distributed the current version of the City Council goals for the Commission's information. STAFF REPORTS 11. Committee Roster (information item) This item was inadvertently left out of the packet and was not discussed. 12. Announcement of nomination period for Distinguished Artist of the Year The Commission agreed to do the selection of the Artist of the Year at their meeting in May, instead of breaking into a small ad hoc committee, now that the commission totals 5 members instead of7. NEWS ARTICLES 13. Media coverage ADJOURNMENT At 9:05 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. Kimberly Smith, City Clerk /.-3 Kimberly Smith From: Sent: To: Kimberly Smith Wednesday, March 10,20044:54 PM City Council; Department Heads; Carl Orr (E-mail); Dorothy Steenfott; Janet Mohr (E-mail); Kimberly Smith (E-mail); Kundargi, Hema (E-mail 2); nancy canter; Shirley Un-Kinoshita (E- mail) Linda Lagergren; Marie Preston; Dorothy Steenfott; Laura D Lee; City Clerk; Roger Berry (E- mail) "Perspectives" sculpture has arrived Cc: Subject: I'm excited to tell you that the sculpture "Perspectives," has arrived. This piece was commissioned from artist Roger Berry who is overseeing the installation through the rest of this week. I've already heard rave reviews from those who have seen it in person. Attached are a few photographs of the work in progress; the last one in the series shows the artist. ~ ~ ~ DSCO2439.JPG DSCO2447.JPG DSCO2449.JPG ~ ~ :" DSCO2454.JPG DSCO24S8.JPG P.S. I understand that the park opening is scheduled for April 26, but have not yet been able to confirm the date. Kimberly Smith, City Clerk (408) 777-3217 kimberlys@cupertino.org .jf: 7-/ 7~~ file:/ /C: IDocuments%20and%20Settings\kimsILocal%20Settingsl T emporary%2 OInternet... 3/11/2004 7--3 file:/ /C: IDocuments%20and%20SettingslkimsILocal %20Settingsl T emporary%20 Internet... 3/11/2004 7~i file:/ /C: IDocuments%20and%20Settings\kims\Local%20Settings\ T emporary%20Internet... 3/11/2004 7~S file:/ /C: \Documents%20and%20Settings\kims\Local %20Settings\ T emporary%20Internet... 3/11/2004 7-& file:/ /C: \Documents%20and%20Settings\kimsILocal%20Settings\ T emporary%20Internet... 3/11/2004 City Hall 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014-3255 Telephone: (408) 777-3223 FAX: (408)777-3366 CUPERJINO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK MEMORANDUM DATE: March 10,2004 TO: Fine Arts Commission FROM: Kimberly Smith, City Clerk SUBJECT: Status of "Percent For Art" Program language in General Plan In a conversation with City Planner Cynthia Wordell on Wednesday, February 25,2004, she indicated that page 27 of the backup created for the March I and March 2 Council study session with the General Plan Task Force had wording under cultural resources. She said the Percent for Art program has not discussed by the task force and has not been identified as a major issue to date, but she is keeping it in mind as an item to highlight for the City Council. The best time for the Fine Arts Commission to get more involved is when the public hearings are held. Those have not yet been noticed. However, all members are encourage to attend and participate in all the General Plan meetings, including those with the General Plan Task Force, Community Congress, and future public hearings before Council. Here is an excerpt from page 27 of the backup: GoalH A civic environment where the arts express an innovative spirit, celebrate a rich cultural diversity and inspire individual and community participation. Policy 2-62: Public Arts Stimulate opportunities for the arts through cooperative relations between local business and the City. Strategies: 1. Ordinance. Develop and adopt a One-Percent for Art ordinance, which requires public and private development to set aside 1 % of their total project budget for on-site art. 2. Promote Art. Promote visible artworks in public and private development and gateways to the City. 3. Public Art Guidelines. Follow Public Art guidelines to assure that th eproposed public art is appropriately scale and fits into the context of its surroundings. 4. Artist Workspace. Encourage the development of artist workspace, such as live/work units. .JIB COMMITTEE ROSTER Cupertino Fine Arts Commission updated 3-11-04 ~ Committee Name Members Status (allaread.hoc cOilllrlittees) Mayor's Tea Any available member Monthly meeting with Third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 a.m., Hobee's Restaurant, may attend Mayor and Cupertino representatives of all boards and commissions Distinguished Artist Constance Guidotti selected in 2003, accepted plaque at of the Year 2004 Shakespeare. Exhibited works for one month at Quinlan Center by arrangement with the Fine Arts League.. 1% for Art Lin-Kinoshita and Work with Planning, Proposed text submitted to Planning Department as part of Orr in 2002 Finance to develop General Plan update process. Council currently receiving input program, forms, etc. ITom General Plan Task Force (community members). All are welcome to hearings. Public hearings for rest of community not yet scheduled. Grants Committee No grant funds available for FY 2003 (Spring 2004) Grants Committee No grant funds available for FY 2003 (Fall 2004) Fine Arts Grants - Lin-Kinoshita and No grant funds available for FY 2003 high school Mohr in 2002 category Art & Wine Festival Notes from 2003: "party favors" (colorful necklaces) were a 2004 good draw for children who brought parents. Ifhot, consider Info booth spray bottles/portable battery fans. Need large Fine Arts Commission sign on the booth, there were too many city logos around so the banner alone was not sufficient. Paperweights needed. 400 flyers each will be sufficient. Consider gift bags, people didn't want to take too manv fivers. Very successful, -- -- \ --- -- --- \ ~ great public outreach, definitely do again 2004. Library Art Kundargi Will attend Library Commission meeting(s), monitor progress of Opportunities library construction and identifY potential art locations City Center Plaza! .Sculpture installed March 10-13,2004. Work ongoing on Sculpture fountains, landscaping. Park scheduled to open approximately "Perspectives" April 2004. History - On 10-28-03 F AC members plus City Manager and Senior Architect visited Norcal Metal Fabricators to view Perspectives under construction. Clerk and commissioners to Other agency contacts: begin building web site info, photos (Shirley) to promote Frank Jelinch (P&R) Perspectives to be ready for it's unveiling Don Bragg, Prometheus Cypress Hotel Suggestions for later in process - Fac may wish to give suggestions re "grand opening" celebration to Green. Euphrat offered to provide assistance on this project or any other collaboration. Keep pro Rick Kitson informed. 2004 Cherry Theme for 2004 is "The Creative Spirit - Artwork by Cupertino Blossom Festival Children." Children's Art Display Kundargi was lead in 2001 and 2002. Lin-Kinoshita was lead in 2003. History: First year was a competition, 2nd year was exhibit of 4 Seasons corner, Each model received a $45 stipend, schools got plaques totaling about $400. Third and fourth years were felt banners. Interest waning, too time-consuming on part of F AC to finishlinstall/teardown. 5th year was an art exhibit - creation supervised by Euphrat Arts in Schools programs. 6th year Euphrat again oversaw the project, which was 2-D and 3-D projects in the them of "Stevens Creek Naturally", about indigenous plant, animal and insect life of the creek. Festival Organizer is Lucille Honig, (408) 257-7424 Euphrat Family Day No plans for 2004 event. Cancelled in 2003. Instead, Euphrat April I 2003 held a hands-on art and an information booth, F AC created brochures and flyers of upcoming recreational and art events for the booth at the Flea Market on April 5. Arts and Recreation Shirley Lin-Kinoshita Brochure completed, two items still have TBA. Distributed to Brochure city offices. Changes can be made and item reprinted for Cherry Blossom Festival if desired. ~ ~ \ \>J DISTINGUISHED ARTIST AWARD This non-monetary award recognizes excellence in the arts. Artists who live in Cupertino or practice their art in this community may be considered. The deadline for nominations is mid-May of each year, and a plaque is presented each fall at one of the performances of Free Shakespeare in the Park. Although there is no cash prize awarded, the Cupertino Courier typically interviews the winner and there is also a write-up in the municipal newsletter, the Cupertino Scene. The media coverage helps to inform the public of the broad spectrum of talent available within our own community. . . ~ 1 rL ('fY)-U.¡yL ~ jV-M.oò lðM ¡,..,\, ~ 5~. a. ~ p h CfYLQ. ca£ú (j..uf hO~~fj4. ~~~~/J~ i ~I d ~ú- ~ pO4-/) J:i ~ ~ ~b (]( 0JLt tý1 ~ o/--h Cl- f tf'V kÆ. Cf"kJ I,J.~I PNM~ "Distinguished Artist" Sought The Cupertino Fine Arts Commission is accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Artist Award. Applications are available ITom the city clerk's office, 10300 Torre Ave., Cupertino, 95014, or by calling (408) 777-3217. Deadline for returning nominations to the clerk's office is Monday, May 17. The award, which will be presented in the fall, is given to an artist who lives or practices his or her art in the Cupertino area. Both performing and visual artists will be considered. Among artists who have received the award are sculptor Salvatore Pecoraro, musician Nile Norton, printmaker Glen Rogers Perrotto, dancers Mythili Kumar and Janet Shaw, artist Sandra Beard, ikebana flower-arranging artist Fusako Seiga Hoyrup, artist/sculptor Brother Joseph Aspell, S.M., artist/calligrapher Sara Loesch Frank, pianist Makiko Ooka, singer/composer Robert 1. Harrison, ceramic artist Mahoko Dahte, and photographer/artist Constance Guidotti. More information about the Distinguished Artist Award is available from the city clerk's office, (408) 777-3217, kimberlvs@cupertino.org or by visiting the City of Cupertino website at www.cupertino.org and following the links to City Government, Commissions, Fine Arts Commission. / ;;l~ r City Hall, City Clerk's Office 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014-3255 (408) 777-3223 phone (408) 777-3366 fax www.cupertino.org CUPEI\TINO CUPERTINO DISTINGUISHED ARTIST AWARD NOMINATION FORM ARTIST INFORMATION Name Address Telephone (check one) _performing _visual _literary _restorative_curative Education/Training Achievements/Awards Nominated artists should reside and/or practice their art in the Cupertino area. information as to how this artist meets these requirements Please provide Attach resumers) or narrative i'!formation of primary participant(s) in the proposed program as well as appropriate endorsements and letters of support. When possible, please submit samples of the art work in print, slides, photographs, videotape, or audiotape to assist the selection committee in making their choice. Samples will be returned if the request is made at the time they are submitted. NOMINATION SUBMITTED BY: (name, address and phone) Please submit application by mail, or in person to the Office of the City Clerk, City of Cupertino, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, 95014. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the 3" Fridav of Mav. Call the City Clerk's Office at (408) 777-3223 if there are questions. roaalillOW af/a IIIortl Those who've won- dered just how much their attic treasures are worth can bring them to Quinlan Community Center on March 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Cupertino Antique and Collectibles Crossroads Show. The Cupertino Historical Society is bringing in appraisers and antique dealers to evaluate the value of these treasures. . Local residents will also have collections on ",display of Barbie doJJ.s, ,Fez dispensers, miniature ,trairis,rår~ 1>ook!í, and ' , m~è."""; ""~" 'TIckets are$;l:5~Añd ," . for each ticket a, visitor can have one object ' appraised, Each addic tional appraisal i8$5, With a llinitof thre!,þer person; Proceeds from this event go to th~ eduça- . "*)f\j,J¡!:\d.coUeêtiOnptp.., grams of the Cupertino HistC)ric Society & Museum. Dance team heading for big competition ¡ß.,local group of high school dancers recently won statewide recogni- .' tion, but they'll barely have the chance to take off their shoes before moving onto the next' step. , The Monta Vista High School Dance "Team, placed first in' :the overal1 team com- "petition at the ' ' California State Dance championships for the ,fourth year in a row. ,The team, also won first place in the large dance ,and lyrical dance competitions. ,"'" .Senior NicoleHogg 'took home sècòiiâ,place in 'the soloist category among 60 oth,er dancers, , and SophiàHsu 'and Melissa Bulnes àlso placed in the top 10. The team) next stop is "the USA Nationals competition March 26 and 27 in Anaheim. , Pho'°S'.ph roO""""y Una Daly Author Ji-Li Lian spends time with students during Authors' Day at Christa McAuliffe Middle School helping the young writers with their stories. Authors give students advice about writing By ALLISON ROST February 9 could have just been another day for middle school stu- dents in the language arts program at Christa McAuliffe School, but instead it was a day to bring their literary aspira- tions one step closer to reality. Seventh- and eighth-graders holed up in the school's library armed with their own cre- ative writing, seeking feedback on their work from successful children's authors. The occasion was Christa McAuliffe's second Authors' Day Workshop, which brought 11 published authors of chil- dren's and young adult literature to cam- pus to speak and consult with their younger counterparts. The day was orga- nized as a joint effort between Judith Barnes, the school's language arts teacher, and Leslie Kanno, school librarian. "Oftentimes, children write stories as part of an assignment, but to receive feedback from a professional writer is so encouraging," Kanno says. "It's beyond whatever your teacher can pro- vide, and the students take those com- ments very seriously." More than half the authors featured took part in the last workshop two years ago. Linda Singleton, who is a science fic- tion and mystery writer for young adults, was encouraged to join this year's workshop by the advice of a fel- low author who appeared in the last one. Singleton drove in from her home- town of Galt for the occasion. "Usually when 1 do school appearances, I'm talk- ing in front of 50 or 60 kids, but it was a treat to sit with my four student.," she says. "I gave them some basic advice on manuscripts and showed them stories that I'd written when 1 was their age. They really enjoyed that." The day started with a brief introduc- tion of the entire panel of authors, whose work spanned numerous genres, from fiction to biographies and picture books. Singleton says she could under- stand the excitement of the children- one of the featured writers, Jeanne DuPrau, is a personal favorite of hers. "1 brought my books for her to sign, though 1 didn't get to talk to her because 1 was signing books at the same time!" Singleton says. The authors then split into groups with four to five students for an hour and a half of discussion and critique. Both parties had received copies of the other's works beforehand, allowing for an informed exchange of ideas. "1 made some suggestions, but the kids seem really bright," Singleton says. Seventh-grader Siobhan Daly worked >vith science fiction writer Douglas Rees, who gave her advice on her short story. "It was fun because 1 liked all the authors," she says. Daly says Rees rec- ommended several historical fiction titles due to her budding interest in the genre, both as a writer and a reader. After adjourning the sma1l groups, the authors regrouped and formed a number of panels to answer questions, giving kids a chance to speak to writers they hadn't already talked to and rounding out the day's activities. "We each answered four to five questions," Singleton says. "1 think it was a great program because of the quality amount of time." Kanno says that Christa McAuliffe regularly tries to bring in children's authors to speak in the library, but too often, the interaction is one-sided. TIlls way, aspiring authors can use their guests' publishing experience a bit more-and give their careers a jump- start. ','After getting this kind of feed- back, they put an even greater effort into their work," she says. I i /1 - / j Film: Movie opens Hollywood doors Continued from page 1 I what I should have done, and this was the first piece I did on my own." Gonzalez works as a videographer at the Media Center in Palo AJto, where he got his iob by passing a tape of Behind Blue Eyes to a manager the..,. He has QIlegeneral education require- ment left at De Anza but intends to - ,côiiti:ntle ónhis current path, working with nQIl-fictiQIl fi1mmaking. Another De Anza film at Cinequest is Peter Carter's Local TIme, which eotripetes in the San Jose shorts pro- graIJl on March 14. Carter, who gradu- , ated from Los Gatos High School and Columbia University, enrolled at De Anza to take a number of creative classes. He got the idea for his film éarly . last - year - while taking Dennis Irwin's sequenceon_16mmfi1mmaking..-. ' LOcal Tune profiles a !'Califomia SU?- urban cowboy" who hangs out at strtp malls. "At one point, he tries to interact with smneone else, a young boy, but the boy's mother intervenes, and the cowboy is left by himself, riding his coin-operat- ed horse into the sunset," Carter says. He anticipates working on a master's in fine. arts degree, but Cinequest is his first festival. "I think it's great that there is a commuÌrity of people in the South Bay that supports emerging fi1mmak- ers," Carter says. . . Lisha says that was the hope behind the development of the De Anza film department. "In a way, a successful film can stunt your growth. A lot of people think that you start from zero, and then just automatically become a filmmaker. But there's a lot of in between," he says. "We want to train them to be like - a detective so they cán get that concept, idea or script they were after." This philosophy greatly benefited Kurt Kuenne, who graduated from De Anza in 1993 before heading to Los Angeles and continuing his education at Use. He's directed a few low-budget features and received a Nicholl Fellowship in Scteenwriting from the 'Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science. HoweveIC he's" found, that his Cineqùest e;'try,Re11t-a-Person, is open- ing more Hollywood doors as he's try- ing to. get his next full-length film off the ground...rve had aboutfour meet- ingsa week," he says. "When you make something short, they actually have the time to watch it and show it around." Rent-a-Person depicts a men's room attendant who rents out homeless peo- ple to commuteR so they can ride in the carpool lane. He shot what he calls the "romantic musical~comedy" himself, including sequences on the' freeway, using skills he first picked up in Mike Holler's - lighting class ,at De Anza. "Before that, 1 didn't really know what I was doing," he says. Kuenne, who graduated fro,?- Lynbrook High School, returns to his hometown film festival this year for the fifth straight year. While he attended a prestigious film school, he says he's happy that he built his foundation at De Anza. "I was in the honors program at De Anza, and 1 did all of my general education requirements there," he says. "I'd much rather do that than pay a ton of money for no personal attention at USC."Rent-a-Person premieres in the Anything-but-Ordinary shorts category on March 7 and 9. For more information about the Cinequest Film Festival 2004, visit www.cinequest.org. ~N~ ~á'fr'f. ---'-------'---' -~._,-,,-- /j-?- BRIEfS Historian to talk about architecture While the world may knowSilicon Valley as the cradle. of the high-tech industry, it is also home to a variety of buildin.gs that illustrate the South Bay's roots---from the Winchesrer)\l[ystery , ' House to; the Wine cell",r at Paul MaSsonMountam ' WIDelY. ' Phyllis Butler, who has discussed the area's his- toric architecture in The ValleyQ!$anta Clata-.-A Guide tQ the Heart of SiliCQn Valley, will speak as part of Gathering at the Crossroads, the monthly lecture series sponsored by th,e ,Cupertino Historical Society. Butler will also show slides of memorable land- marks and sign copies of het book. The presentation costs $3 for the general public, and members of the Historical Society can attend for free. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 28. in the Cupertino room at Quinlan Community Center. For more information call 408.973.1495. ' IiGbjil~r,ship for those gdingiQto the'theåter The late,Gene Pincus ",as a dedicated supporter est Valley Light Association. And in his or, the association is looking fot a young per- former to be awarded the second annual Gene Pincus Memorial Theater Arts Scholarship. Graduating seniors in Santa Clara County are eligible for the award, which' grants $500 for study of the theater arts, including acting, music, stage production and dance, at the college level. Applications must include a cover letter, résumé, letter of recom- mendation and an essay addressing the importance and future of theater arts in the applicant's life. For more information, visit the association's web- site at www.wvlo.org. 1\pplica~ons_at:e due by "1 ~Iggost u.~.bhangra dance aontestto'be at tho FUnt Conter Bhangra is a lively form of folk dance and music that originated in the Punjab region of india. And De Anza College will soon feature one of the biggest çe1ebrationS of bhangram the Ùniœc\ States.' o. " .' The Sikh StUdent Associåtion of the . Universitf'g(~()rnia, Berkeley is holdin.gDhol DiA'lVaz VI, an annúa1 competition featuring danC\! teams fromcol- legellacross the country, at the Flint Center on Feb. 28. Fans come from all over. the country to cheer their teams, which this year harks from institutions such as UCLA, Moorpark College <IUd the University of British Columbia, biifl6cåI' bhangrafans also helped raise $27,000 for the club. at last year'~ event. Most of the funds raised from the event are recycled back into the competi- tion, and the rest go toward the club's charita- bleworks. Tickets for Dhol Di Awaz oosl$16 at the box office at the Flint Center, the "Undisputed a Competition of st Coast" begins at 6 p.rn. on Feb. '28. For more information, visit www.dholdiawaz.com. B School district holds local budget. forum State assembly mem- bers Sally Lieber and Joe Simitian will speak at the Cupertino Union School District's Community Budget Forum on Feb. 26. The panelists will discuss the impact of the state budget and legislation on local educational funding. . The forum starts at 7 p:m. in the Guided Lea . Center at Sedgwi "entary Sch Phil Lane. For more information, , ca1l408.252.3ooo, <:1x. 3~. /3-) ON-GOING EVENTS IN CUPERTINO City of Cupertino Parks ft Recreation has events, classes, parks, sports and sites to rent for social functions, includ- ing: Quinlan Community Ctr., t0185 N. Stelling Rd., 408.777.3120 The Cupertino Senior Ctr., 2125t Ste- vens Creek Blvd., 408.777.3t50 Blackberry Farm Picnic Grounds and Retreat Ctr., 21975 San Fernando Ave. 408.777.3140 Blackberry Farm Golf Course, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd; 9 holes, open to the public, 408.253.9200 Cupertino Historical Society ft Mu- seum, Quinlan Comm. Ctr., exhibits, lectures, meetings. Museum hours ft info, 408.973.1495 DeAnza College has events, perform- ances, lectures, and classes on campus. Including: DeAnza Flea Market, 1st Sat. monthly, 8 am-2 pm; DeAnza College, Parking Lots B ft C. Call408.864.84t4 Flint Center for the Performing Arts. 408. 864.8820, www.flintcenter.org Euphrat Museum of Art, open to the public, call for hours and events 408. 864.8836 www.deanza.fhda.edu/ euphrat/ Minolta Planetarium, call for hours and events, 408.864.8814 This publication is created by the Cu- pertino Fine Arts Commission. The Fine Arts Commission consists of 5 appointed commissioners who advise the City Council and promote arts in the city. For more information call 777.3217 or visit www.cupertino.org and click on City Government, Com- missions. Every Sunday 1-4 pm. Sunday Jazz at Picchetti Winery. Enjoy wine and live music! 13100 Montebello Rd. 408.741.1310 www.picchetti.org Revised 3/1/04 The Fine Arts Commission cannot guarantee the accuracy and compLete- ness of listings. PLease phone or check the website of the event for updates. NEW Teen Center, @ Sports Ctr., 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd., pool ta- bles, games, monthly Jr. High dances ft more. Kim Frey 408.777.3120 Clubs a: Organizations A listing of local clubs and organizations can be found in the "Community Calendar" of Cupertino Scene, the city's monthly publication. Contact Linda Lagergren, City of Cupertino, 408.777.3212 if you wish your organization to be listed. 408.777.CIl'Y (2489) www.cupertino.org Telephone: Website: Mailing address: City of Cupertino 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 d\t"ts 8r ~eereAt'¡Oø d\t"ts 8r ~eet"eAt'¡OIJ CAteIJIIAt" 1004 2nd Annual Lunar New Year Unity Parade Sat, 2/28, 10:30 am. Starts at Jollyman Park, ends at Memorial Park. Contact Richard Lowenthal, Richard@lowenthal.com, or Michelle Hu, 408.996.1267, Cupertino Fundraiser for Big Bunny Fun Run Sat, 4/10, 9 am. Begins and ends at City Hall. Call Parks &: Rec. 408.777.3120 to register. Cherry Blossom Festival Sat-Sun, 4/24-4/25, 10 am-5 pm. Memorial Park, Mary Ave. and Stevens Creek Blvd. Sponsored by Toyokawa Sister City Program. Contact Lucille Honig, 408.257.7424 The World Journal Mother's Day Festival Sat-Sun, 5/8-5/9, 10 am-5 pm. Location to be announced. 408.873.3240 American Indian Pow Wow &: Arts Fest Fri-Sun, 5/t4-5/16, 24th Annual. DeAnza College, Gerri Parker. 408.864.5448 or Ikebana Teachers' Display Flower Show Sat-Sun, 6/12-6/13, 10 am-4 pm. Quinlan Comm. Ctr. Call Fusako Hoyrup, 408.252.6833 or Tom Walters, 408. 777.3t 20 10 am-5 pm. Memorial Park, Chamber Fourth on the First, (seniors 50 &: over) Thu, 7/1,12-2 pm. Cupertino Senior Ctr., 408.777.3150 City of Cupertino Fourth of July Celebration Fri, 7/4 Time &: Location TBA Parks &: Recreation 408.777.3120 Summer Concert Series - TBA. Cupertino Parks &: Recreation, 408.777.3t20 San Jose Giants-Cupertino Appreciation Night First week in August. Free tickets for Cupertino residents &: businesses. Contact 2 months before event. Chamber of Com- merce, 408.252.7204 or go to www.cupertino-chamber.org Free Shakespeare in the Park Sat-Sun, 7/31, 8/1,817, 8//8, 8/14, 8/15, @ 7:30 pm. Memorial Park Amphitheater. Call Parks &: Rec, 408.777.3120 Toby Levitt, 415.865.4430 or www.sfshakes.org Cinema at Sundown - TBA 6th Annual Moon Festival of Silicon Valley Sat-Sun, 9/t8-9/t9, to am-6 pm. @ Memorial Park, Lucia Wu, 408. 865.6688, ext. 3333 or visit www.themoonfestival.org Annual CCS BBQ and Auction Sat, 9/11,4-9 pm. Quinlan Community Ctr. Fundraiser for Cupertino Community Services. Call408.255.8033 8TH Annual Iranian Cultural & Arts Event Sun, 9/26,11 am-6 pm. Quinlan Community Ctr. Presented bv IFWc. Contact Fariba Neiat. 408.865.0969 Citywide Garage Sale Sat-Sun, 10/2-10/3,9 am-4 pm. Contact Public Works Dept., 408.777.3241. Tournament of Bands Sat, tO/9, 10 am. Starts along Stevens Creek &: Torre. Field Show starts 4:30 pm at Cupertino High School CHS. Denise Moffett 408.366.7380 Oktoberfest Sat-Sun, 10/9-10/10, to am-6 pm. Memorial Park. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Liz Gallegos, 408.920.2224 or annual exhibit on going exhibits at or Community Tree Lighting Sun, 12/5, starts 6 pm. Quinlan Community Ctr., Nancy Bennett, 408.777.3120 Breakfast with Santa Sat, 12/4, 8-10 am. Holiday crafts and food. Quinlan Community Ctr. Call408.777.3t20 to pre-register.