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He reiterated the simplicity of all his ideas. “No Nobel Prize is needed here,” he said. “It’s very simple.”. And he’s not doing it for the money, he said, adding that it’s for the greater good. “Traffic is a blight on everyone’s life in all cities,” he said. “I really think this is incredibly profound. Hopefully that is coming across.”. Steve Davis, head of The Boring Company, said the interest in the tunnel systems has been significant — anywhere from five to 20 calls a week from various municipalities and stakeholders.

In its third Bay Area appearance under the auspices of San Francisco Performances, Company Wayne McGregor will present the evening-length work “Atomos” at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater from Jan, 14-16, The choreographer ballet shoes frequently draws upon science and technology as the stimulus for his movement vocabulary, and “Atomos” (2013) is no exception, Even if the latest computerized, digitized, pixelated art forms aren’t your cup of tea, McGregor’s innovative approach — with its cutting-edge contributions from collaborators — just might intrigue and enthrall you..

“A Taste of Kenya,” sponsored by Cheza Nami Foundation Inc., will feature Kenyan music, dance and artists showcasing their literary works and musical talents. The family event will be held at the Bothwell Arts Center at 2466 Eighth St. from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. In a phone interview from Nairobi, founder Catherine Ndungu-Case said the organization’s mission is teaching African art and culture through interactive music and dance. The aim is “to give people the opportunity to visit and have conversations with artists who are from Kenya, to show art that most people (here) don’t have a chance to see,” said Chase who will return to the Bay Area in time to participate in the event. Artists who will be featured are.

Co-chairs Terri Carville, Jill Jerrehian and Kimber Sturm welcomed 305 guests to the Menlo Circus Club in Atherton for a fashionable experience of shopping, friendship and fundraising, For the shoppers, a silent auction featured 200 gently used handbags and jewelry items, plus 16 beautifully decorated gift ballet shoes boxes created by Pat Wilkinson, Darlene Woodson and Pat Grillos, There was something for everyone: gift bags containing a collection of lotions from Mario Salas’s La Bouquetiere in San Francisco, a fun souvenir bracelet, and pashmina shawls tied around each chair..

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art: “Size Matters,” a group exhibition of works in a range of media by artists who explore spectrums of size and scale. Through June 18. 560 S. First St., San Jose. 408.283.8155 or www.sjica.org. Higher Fire Gallery: A variety of housewares, jewelry and decorative ceramic pieces created by local artists and available for purchase. Higher Fire Clayspace & Gallery, 499 S. Market St., San Jose. 408.295.5765 or www.HigherFireStudios.com. San Jose Widows and Widowers: Join the group for breakfast and learn more about the association every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Goodies Coffee Shop, Bascom and Apricot, Campbell. 408.279.1278.