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Human Dignity Week
Thursday, May 11
Homeless for a Night
* Homelessness Awareness Panel discussion, 8 p.m.
* "The Saint of Fort Washington" movie screening, 9:30 p.m.
* All night sleepout beginning at 11:30 p.m.
All events take place in Benson Plaza (between MCC and bookstore)
Friday, May 12
Fair Trade Sack Races: Come race your way to Fair Trade chocolate goodness! Kenna Lawn, 11 a.m.
Discussion about Racism: Racist Labels Benson Conference Room 21, noon.
* All Human Dignity Week events are free.
The Shadow Box
May 12-14 and 17-20, Wednesday-Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m. This is a touching play about how three terminally ill patients and their loved ones cope with death -- and with life. Fess Parker Studio Theatre, Tickets: $5 students, $14 - 16 general, Box Office: 408-554-4015
Band Night: 735 Institution
Friday, May 12, 9 p.m. 735 Institution and The Otters perform. The Bronco, Cost: Free
Andy Ackerman
Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Santa Clara Alumni and famed Hollywood Director/Producer Andy Ackerman will speak in the Arts and Sciences studio about the industry. Arts & Sciences Building: TV Studio
Immersion Experiences at Santa Clara
Tuesday, May 16, noon-1 p.m. A panel will present immersion trip experiences and opportunities for students. Benson Center: Campus Ministry Conference Room, Cost: Free
AIDS in the United States
Tuesday, May 16, 5:30-7 p.m. Dr. Donald Francis, one of the world's most widely recognized scientists in the field of AIDS, will give a lecture. Sobrato Hall: Commons A & B
Traces of Ourselves: The Ethics and Politics of Databases
Tuesday, May 16, 5:30 p.m. A panel will present and debate the critical issues of electronic databases including legal frameworks, economic ramifications, and policy implications. Arts & Sciences: The Wiegand Center, Cost: Free
de Saisset Museum Exhibits
Now until July 1 "The Innocents: Headshots" photographs by Taryn Simon & "A Life Reclaimed: The Journey of Recent Exoneree Alan Crotzer" photographs by Vance Jacobs. Cost: Free
Film
Silicon Valley Israeli Film Festival
Four new, award-winning Israeli films will be shown one time only. Where: Camera 12 theater in downtown San Jose. The films: "39 Pounds of Love"-May 17, 7:30 p.m., "Janem, Janem"-May 21, 3 p.m., "Live and Become"-May 21, 6 p.m., "The Schwartz Dynasty"-May 24, 7:30 p.m., Tickets: Students-$8, GA-$10, Box Office: (925) 275-9005, Online: www.sjjff.org
Music
Santa Cruz 14th Annual Blues Festival
May 27-28 Two eight-hour days filled with authentic blues featuring B.B. King, Coco Montoya, Los Lobos, John Hiatt and more. Where: Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd., Aptos More info: www.santacruzbluesfestival.com
P.O.D.
May 18, The Fillmore, San Francisco, www.thefillmore.com
Lynyrd Skynyrd
May 19, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, www.shorelineamp.com
The Greyboy Allstars
May 19-20, The Fillmore, San Francisco, www.thefillmore.com
Bang! Bang!
May 27, Hemlock Tavern, San Francisco
May 28, The Press Club, Sacramento
May 29, Silverlake Lounge, Los Angeles, www.bangbangband.com
10 til 2
May 27, 9:45 p.m., Britannia Arms Almaden, San Jose, (408) 266-0550
12 Steps to Nothing
May 27, Bender's Bar & Grill, San Francisco, (415) 824-1800
Special Events
13th Annual KFOG KaBoom!
May 13, 4-10 p.m., Concert featuring Jackie Greene, KT Tunstall and Los Lonely Boys with fireworks show over San Francisco Bay. Piers 30-32, San Francisco. Cost: Free
30th Annual Union Street Festival
June 3-4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., This festival features 200 artists, 20 gourmet food booths, live entertainment on two stages, bistro style cafes, wine and beer gardens and a large family adventure area. Union Street between Steiner and Gough Streets, San Francisco. Cost: Free
New CD Releases
Red Hot Chili Peppers: "Stadium Arcadium"
Goo Goo Dolls: "Let Love In"
Snow Patrol: "Eyes Open"
Pearl Jam: "Pearl Jam"
Paul Simon: "Surprise"
The Terms: "Small Town Computer Crash"
New DVD Releases
"Munich," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg (drama)
"Match Point," written and directed by Woody Allen (drama)
"Scrubs," third season (TV comedy)
"Aeon Flux," starring Charlize Theron (action)
Upcoming Releases
CDs
Hoobastank: "Every Man for Himself" (May 16)
Silverstein: "18 Candles: The Early Years" (May 30)
DVDs
"Freedomland," starring Samuel L. Jackson (May 30)
WEEKEND FORECAST
(Sat. 75ð/56ð, Sun. 77ð/55ð)
Just because the sun is baking doesn't mean your skin has to. Enjoy the sun, but wear sunblock!