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Magic Hour at Montalvo Arts Center

By Kerry SmithJuly 21st, 2011 @ 12:14 AM Entertainment,Events,History,Outdoors

The Montalvo Villa. Photo by RonLeckie

I was recently invited to a Smash Mouth Concert and Social Media Party at the beautifulMontalvo Arts Center (previously known as Villa Montalvo) in Saratoga. Also featuringDrake Bell and The Relay Company.

It was my first concert at Montalvo and what better way to experience the grounds andoutdoor concert venue than with other Social Media Geeks, wine, cheese, and PsychoDonuts! If you haven’t tried Psycho Donuts, I highly recommend indulging in thesecreative treats. Locations in Campbell and Downtown San Jose.

I was having so much fun during the Social Media Party making new friends and takingpictures with Smash Mouth and the other performers before the concert that I forgot Iwas there FOR a concert. As soon as we walked out toward our seats I was blown awayby the beauty around me. It was dusk so the sky was a bright, welcoming blue. Add livemusic, flashy pink and purple lights for the stage, and seats full of people having fun inan intimate setting, and I was experiencing the perfect magic hour.

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Drake Bell wooing the audience. Photo by Kerry Smith

The concert was a blast! I got to hear The Relay Company and Drake Bell for the firsttime and I really enjoyed them. I got to relive my college years with Smash Mouth whowere totally cool. When they were performing, kids from the audience got up on stageand sang and danced with the band. It was hilarious! Then, the lead singer, SteveHarwell, came and sang in the stands. He was right in front of us! So awesome!!

Towards the end of the concert I took a moment to look up at the beautiful night sky fullof stars and saw the Little Dipper. I love being in the moment like that. Music, goodcompany, beautiful surroundings; I was in heaven. Thanks Montalvo! And thanks toNathan Zanon, Montalvo Arts’ Interactive Media Manager, and all the graciousvolunteers for your wonderful hospitality.

Montalvo Arts Center has served the community for over 75 years as a center forcreativity, offering art courses, performing arts events, gallery exhibitions, educationalopportunities, artist residencies and more. Today, Montalvo and its arts programs servenearly 200,000 visitors each year. Montalvo will be celebrating their Centennial nextyear when the Villa turns one hundred.

Upcoming Concerts:

THU, AUG 4 2011, 7:30 P.M. | Blues TravelerFRI, AUG 19 2011, 8 P.M. | Christopher Cross with Jenn GrinelsSUN, AUG 21 2011, 7:30 P.M. | An Evening with Herb Alpert & Lani HallSAT, AUG 27 2011, 8 P.M. | Air SupplySUN, OCT 16 2011, 7:30 P.M. | Acoustic Alchemy

Upcoming Events:

FRI, JUL 29 2011, 6 P.M. | Opening Party for Sculpture on the Grounds

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Cynthia Corral (pischina) on July 22nd, 2011 @ 8:51 pm

And Smash Mouth are from San Jose! They’ve been my not-so-guiltypleasure for years. I’m so glad you got to attend the concert andreport back to us. It sounds like an amazing place for an eveningof music!

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Kerry Smith (theatreluvr) on July 24th, 2011 @ 12:51 pm

Oh yeah, forgot to mention that Smash Mouth and The Relay Companyare from SJ. Thanks for that, Cynthia. Definitely an amazing placefor an evening of music!

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