36 South Bay Accent CALENDAR photographers look closely and critically at the history of colonialism in their country and how it was represented in photographs. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets $5–$8. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/271-6840. José Clemente Orozco: Figure Drawings. Through Aug. 3. Although best known for his murals, this Mexican artist had a masterful understanding of the musculature and the inherent expressiveness of the human body. This exhibition includes more than 20 figure studies loaned by the Michael Wornick Collection. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets $5–$8. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/271-6840. American Battleground: Photographs of the Civil War, 1861–1865. Through Aug. 17. The Civil War was the first conflict to be thoroughly documented by photographers. This installation features 17 photographs—primarily landscape views—from the Cantor’s permanent collection. Open Wednesday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (until 8 p.m. Thursday). Free. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. 650/723-4177. Beta Space: Diana Thater. Through Sept. 13. Internationally recognized artist Diana Thater creates a dramatic new video and light installation based on her fascination with the dung beetle and its relationship to our galaxy. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets $5–$8. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/271-6840. Bravo! Music and Theater in Enlightenment Europe. Through Aug. 17. The 16 prints and drawings included in this exhibition explore the realms of music and drama during the 18th century. Open Wednesday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (until 8 p.m. Thursday). Free. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. 650/723-4177. Pop Art from the Anderson Collection. Through Oct. 26. Ten spectacular Pop Art works are on display in this exhibit including an Andy Warhol self-portrait; three works by Roy Lichtenstein; Claes Oldenburg’s “Funeral Heart”; Robert Indiana’s iconic “Love” painting; and paintings by Jim Dine and others. Open Wednesday through Monday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (until 8 p.m. Thursday). Free. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. 650/723-4177. ONGOING EXHIBITS Expanding Views of Africa. From the beginning of humanity to the present, the African art galleries feature more than 200 objects and are designed to expand conventional ways of considering African art and culture. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (until 8 p.m. Thursday). Free. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. 650/723-4177. Beta Space. Artist Anna Sew Hoy combines high-tech innovation and green initiatives in this installation using cast-off materials from our corporate culture, giving a second life to computer cords, mouses and other desktop gadgets. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets $5–$8. San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/271-6840. Campbell Historic Museum. Take a trip to a “General Store” that served as the community center, view early examples of decorative arts in early Campbell, discover the roots of Campbell’s agricultural past and get interactive with “Please Touch” displays for a closer glimpse into the valley’s history. Open Thursday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Regular admission $2; free for age 7 and under. 51 N. Central Ave., Campbell. 408/866-2119. Collection Highlights from Europe, Greece and Rome. This revitalized gallery presents works from the center’s ancient Mediterranean collection, including portrait reliefs from Palmyra, red-and-black figure Attic vases, marble torsos from Rome and Cypriote vessels. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (until 8 p.m. Thursday). Free. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University, 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford. 650/723-4177. Computer History Museum. One of the world’s largest collections of computing artifacts naturally is located in our own backyard. Experience the computer revolution and its impact on mankind. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $12–$15; free for age 12 and under. 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. 650/810-1010. Cupertino Historical Society and Museum. Keeping the heritage of Cupertino alive for more than 20 years, the museum educates future generations with artifacts from years past. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino. 408/973-1495. Euphrat Museum of Art. Associated with De Anza College, this local treasure exhibits visual arts and communications using modern technology and ideals. Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. Additional hours available with appointment. Free. De Anza College, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/864-5678. Green by Design. Experience the design of renewable resources and explore how to incorporate innovative energy conservation technologies into your life. Open Sunday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets $4–$10. The Tech Museum of Innovation, 201 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/294-TECH. Tech Test Zone. A new gallery at the Tech Museum allows visitors to Almost Mother’s Day Kid’s Concert, May 9, Courthouse Square, Redwood City; Those Darn Squirrels, April 17-18, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
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