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Mexican Heritage Plaza
The Mexican Heritage Plaza opened its doors on September 9, 1999 and has become a focal point for Latino arts and culture in San José. The 55,000 square-foot facility boasts a state-of-the-art theatrical venue, a Smithsonian-affiliated gallery space and thematic gardens. |
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Opera San Jose
Housed in the historic California Theatre, Opera San Jose is a regional opera company that maintains a resident company of principal artists. Opera San Jose provides extensive educational programs for the greater San José community via Previews lectures and Introduction to Opera talks. |
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Ballet San Jose
The Ballet of San Jose is a "classically-based" company that has a resident company of 33 dancers and a repertoire of over 120 traditional and modern classical ballets. The diversity of the company includes dancers from Argentina, Canada, China, Cuba, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, Venezuela, Vietnam and the United States. |
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San Jose Repertory Theatre
Founded in 1980 by James P. Reber, the San Jose Repertory Theatre was San José's first residential professional theatre. The Repertory Theatre offers a wide range of programming, from plays to concerts. |
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American Musical Theatre of San Jose
A professional not-for-profit organization, the American Musical Theatre in San José is entering its 73rd season. The American Musial Theatre of San Jose has been dazzling audiences with musical productions since 1934. |
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San Jose's Stage Company
Located in downtown San José, the San Jose Stage Company has been producing the works of contemporary playwrights since 1983. On average, San José Stage Company produces five productions and serves 25,000 patrons each year.
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Symphony Silicon Valley
Housed in the historic California Theatre, the Symphony Silicon Valley was founded in 2002. It's comprised of local South Bay residents who perform 8 programs each season, including December's Carols in California. |
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San Jose Museum of Art
The San Jose Museum of Art was founded in 1969. Located in the historic clock tower, the museum's permanent collection is focused towards twentieth and twenty-first century artwork, with an emphasis on west coast artists. |
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San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
The San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles is comprised of a permanent collection of over 350 textiles, including historic and contemporary quilts, contemporary woven textile art forms and wearable art. Some recent additions include the Porcella Collection and the Lucy Hill Quilt. |
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Tech Museum of Innovation
The Tech Museum of Innovation is a state-of-the art facility whose emphasis is hands-on and interactive exhibits. This facility is also home to the IMAX theatre, the only one of its kind in Northern California. |
