Dear Downtown San Jose Supporters,
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! We hope you're having fun strolling, shopping and dining in downtown San Jose. Did you find Lucky the Leprechaun yet? Or take photos at the arch?
In this newsletter, you'll find:
We're all in this together.
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#DTSJ Restaurants - The Shop by Chef Baca
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The Shop by Chef Baca opens its new location at 30 E Santa Clara St. #160. Their other locations at San Pedro Square and SAP Center are temporarily closed. SJDA worked with Chef Baca to create the Chef's Market, which provided meals to those in need back in January. He is currently participating in the Feed it Forward program, brought to you by Chef's Market and Hunger at Home. Go visit his new shop and show him some love! You'll also get lucky and find Lucky the Leprechaun there (more info below)!
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Arts - SVCREATES, genARTS & Cinequest
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SVCREATES offers a series of sessions this spring to address some recurring requests from the arts community. Join them today, March 17, at 12:30 pm for In Conversation: Social Media Best Practices. Hear Content Magazine’s founder and cultivator Daniel Garcia in conversation with local social media gurus who have a pulse on making an impact in the saturated social media scene. Their next two upcoming events are in April and May. All are free to Santa Clara County-based artists and arts groups.
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genARTS Silicon Valley kicks off the year with GETTING ST[ART]ED: The Basics for Success in Creative Entrepreneurship, a workshop to help you learn from successful South Bay creatives how to get started pursuing your artistic career. Hear four panelists share their stories and give advice on how to overcome any business and creative roadblocks. You will also have a chance to ask questions and connect with other local professionals. Join genARTS this Saturday from 1 - 5 pm.
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Don't forget to grab your Cinequest tickets! Beginning Saturday through March 30, indulge in a variety of cinema from the world's finest artists. Choose from showcase, screening and spotlight tickets! Kick back, relax and Cinejoy!
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Outdoor Activities - Find Lucky the Leprechaun!
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Today's the last day for you to get lucky in DTSJ!
Look for Lucky the Leprechaun when you are downtown or check our website for a list of locations! Head over to San Pedro Square and find the St. Patrick’s Day arch on San Pedro Street.
Whether you're at the arch or you've found Lucky the Leprechaun, take a photo and share with us on social media to be entered to win a gift card to a downtown business. Make sure you tag us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and use #DTSJlucky and #DTSJlove. Stay safe out there and good luck finding your pot o' gift card!
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It's your last day to see these downtown buildings and areas glowing green:
- Security and Leticia Buildings at 70 S. First St.
- Twohy Building at 210 S. First St.
- The Pavilion at 150 S. First St.
- Circle of Palms on S. Market Street.
- Post Street between S. Market and S First streets
- San Pedro Square
- City Hall
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Until April 16, take part in outdoor events on The Alameda, presented by Visit The Alameda and Safely Social SJ. Join the Hunt, an interactive scavenger hunt, to win cool prizes. Creative window art displays are popping up on The Alameda! Vote for your favorite and build your community with the artwork that you admire. Details.
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Other Essentials - The Future of Downtown San Jose
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Learn about what's happening where you live. Join the Silicon Valley Business Journal at the virtual Future of Downtown San Jose event, hosted on Zoom on Thursday, March 18 from 10-11:30 am. Register by midnight tonight.
Watch a keynote presentation from San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, followed by a Q&A with him. In a pair of panel discussions, take a deep dive into what’s happening in the core, as well as a broader look at development throughout downtown.
Panelists include:
- Katia McClain, Steinberg Hart
- Matt Lituchy, Jay Paul
- Gary Dillabough, Urban Community
- Blage Zelalich, City of San Jose
- Erik Hayden, Urban Catalyst
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Supervisor Cindy Chavez, in partnership with the Valley Medical Center Foundation, invites you to join a coalition of Silicon Valley leaders in government, healthcare, education, the private and nonprofit sectors and youth leaders at this year's virtual Women's Leadership Policy Summit this Saturday at 9 am.
This engaging and empowering summit will begin with a yoga session, followed by policy workshops that will include leadership development opportunities and tools to activate equitable change during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. This program will end with an energizing zumba session! Register here.
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San Jose Love Stories - Thank You, San Jose Woman's Club
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San Jose Love Stories highlight acts of kindness by our community for our community.
The San Jose Woman's Club has been around since 1894 and has been dedicated to supporting the city’s cultural, educational, civic and community initiatives through charitable works. The clubhouse is a destination for social and corporate events, including weddings, arts group fundraisers and member gatherings.
The San Jose Woman's Club is rich with history but is also making the necessary changes to be relevant today and support the women of the future. SJWC's inclusivity campaign focuses on members of all backgrounds and ages in order to continue supporting women in our community. SJWC also does plenty of philanthropic work for the community, such as using rental income to support members, donating to other non-profits and giving scholarships to San Jose State students. Their Be a Dear and Donate a Brassiere Group works to collect and distribute bras and undergarments for women in transition. They host OktoBRAfest to raise funds for the Bra Bank and other women's organizations. Their CommuniTEA brunch empowers, uplifts and brings together women in transition and women of influence for an afternoon of pampering. Their Tea Talk Series is an evening speaker series about issues of social importance.
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Their landmark historic venue, with a California Mission Revival style structure, features a beautiful grand ballroom fit for all types of gatherings, such as weddings, quinceañeras and musical performances. The ballroom is open for rental to individuals and organizations. To make sure guests are comfortable, the clubhouse has COVID-19 precautions in place, such as socially distancing the tables and using the outdoor area for more open space.
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Enjoy a special night March 26 with San Jose Woman's Club for LUNAFEST, which is virtual this year. Grab your popcorn and favorite drink and settle in for a night of award-winning short films by, for, and about women. Tickets are $12.50 for SJWC members, $25 for friends and FREE for students. All proceeds will benefit the SJWC's Change is in the Air Campaign, which promotes inclusivity and helps fund a HVAC system for their historic Clubhouse, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, Mosaic America and Chicken and Egg Pictures. Get your tickets.
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San Jose Woman’s Club hosts activities throughout the year, including fundraisers, lectures, concerts, and events that benefit the community. You can look forward to activity groups that meet monthly to focus on a shared interest, such as bridge, mahjong, book club and more. The Club’s speaker series features current topics of interest to all.
They will welcome any women interested in joining the San Jose Woman's Club with open arms and offer friendship, support and a space to grow.
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For Women’s History Month, join San Jose Museum of Art for Third Thursday: Then is Still Now featuring a panel of women in conversation including Ohlone culture-bearers Charlene Eigen-Vasquez and Justina Palafox, a performance by educator and community leader LaToya Fernandez, and a poetry reading by spoken-word artist Shika Malaviya. Cinequest’s Cinejoy kicks off virtually this Saturday with a lineup of live events and more than 100 films and television offerings from an array of perspectives and emotions, representing independent powerhouses and studio masterworks from 55 countries. This Saturday, genArts Silicon Valley presents Getting St(ART)ed: The Basics of Success in Creative Entrepreneurship, a workshop to help local artists get started on pursuing a career in art with advice from successful South Bay creatives.
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Keep up with Downtown San Jose with our weekly Downtowner Online and monthly Downtown Dimension e-newsletters. Here's the March edition.
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