Montalvo Arts Center

A Prince Alumni Supergroup Celebrates the Music That Defined an Era
SARATOGA, CA — October 4, 2026 — Get ready for an electrifying evening of Minneapolis funk! St. Paul &amp; The Minneapolis Funk All Stars bring the unmistakable Minneapolis Sound to Montalvo Arts Center’s Carriage House Theatre on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
This powerhouse lineup features Elisa Fiorillo (New Power Generation), St. Paul Peterson (The Family, The Time), Dr. Fink (The Revolution), Jason Peterson DeLaire (Paisley Park House Band), Joey Finger (Batman
soundtrack), and Oliver Leiber (Paula Abdul). Together, they deliver irresistible grooves, soulful vocals, and unforgettable hits from Prince, The Time, The Family, and more.
Bassist, vocalist, and bandleader St. Paul Peterson appeared in the landmark film Purple Rain as a teenage keyboard player with The Time, performing on favorites such as “Jungle Love” and “The Bird.” Prince later handpicked him to become the lead singer of The Family, the Paisley Park Records group that first recorded “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
In the tradition of Motown’s Funk Brothers, Peterson has assembled a dynamic group of musicians whose talents and musical histories connect audiences to the Minneapolis Sound. Their shared history and onstage chemistry make each performance both a musical reunion and a celebration of an enduring musical legacy.
“Every time we step on stage together, it feels like a reunion of old friends making music that still connects across generations. The Minneapolis Sound is more than just music, it’s a movement, and we’re honored to keep that spirit alive,” says St. Paul Peterson.
Blending funk, rock, soul, and synthesizer-driven rhythms, the Minneapolis Sound continues to inspire audiences across generations. St. Paul &amp; The Minneapolis Funk All Stars carry that legacy forward with dance-floor anthems, soulful ballads, and explosive jams.
MEMBER RECEPTION
Ticket-holding Montalvo members are invited to a pre-concert reception in the Villa. Band members are expected to stop by after their soundcheck in the Carriage House Theatre, giving members a chance to meet them. Please note that band members’ appearance and availability are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed.
EVENT DETAILS
Who: St. Paul &amp; The Minneapolis Funk All Stars 
When: Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. 
Where: Carriage House Theatre at Montalvo Arts Center 
15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga, CA 95070 
Tickets: <a href="https://montalvoarts.org/experience/carriage-house-concerts/st-paul/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Purchase tickets through Montalvo Arts Center</a> 
Band website: <a href="https://www.mplsfunkallstars.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.mplsfunkallstars.com</a>
For media inquiries or interview requests, contact Carrie Miller at (612) 866-4348 or <a href="mailto:PME@PetersonMusicAndEvents.com">PME@PetersonMusicAndEvents.com</a>.

Local Event: St. Paul & The Minneapolis Funk All Stars Bring the Iconic Minneapolis Sound to Montalvo Arts Center

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St. Paul & The Minneapolis Funk All Stars Bring the Iconic Minneapolis Sound to Montalvo Arts Center

Congregation Beth Am

Charlotte Korchak will provide an overview of Israel, Zionism and the Jews, and will outline some of the common fallacies typically encountered which challenge us, explaining why they're false, and offering effective responses to use. Charlotte Korchak is well known for her deep knowledge of Middle East history and current events, and her ability to break down the most challenging concepts into comprehensible pieces.

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Saratoga High School

<h2>Girls STEM Opportunity (with prizes!)</h2>

Interested in putting your STEM entrepreneur skills to the test? Our award winning robotic team, 6165 MSET CuttleFish from Saratoga High, is hosting&nbsp;FishTank&nbsp;Girls, a free "Shark&nbsp;Tank" STEM and business competition for middle school girls! Students will work in small teams to ideate, design, and present products to solve a given issue, relevant in today's world.&nbsp; At the end of this event, the girls will pitch a product in front of a lineup of judges from STEM and business industries and get the chance to win&nbsp;CASH PRIZES.&nbsp; Lunch and snacks will be provided. No prior coding or engineering experience required. DATE: Saturday, Oct 24 - Oct 25 TIME: 10am - 3pm each day LOCATION: Saratoga High School Library REGISTER NOW:&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/2026FishTankGirls" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tinyurl.com/2026FishTankGirls</a> <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2026FishTankGirls" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a> Questions? Email&nbsp;ainsley.m.nguyen@gmail.com

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Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church 13601 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA  95070

Enjoy a classical music FREE orchestra concert with exciting rhythms and beautiful melodies! All 3 music works were written by Russian composers, with lyrical melodies, active rhythms, and orchestral richness. A special Prokofiev Piano Concerto features internationally acclaimed Daniel Glover as Piano Soloist. Conductor Dr. Jason Klein talks about each music piece for the audience before it is performed. This adds pleasure and education to the concert.&nbsp;Saratoga Symphony website has more Upcoming Concert details, with a Concert Poster listing the music pieces for this concert program: &nbsp;https://saratogasymphony.org/concerts/
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Welcome to the 5th Annual SMASH!
Ready for some post-Halloween fun with your pumpkins? Saratoga High School’s award-winning Worlds FTC Robotics Team 6165 MSET Cuttlefish invites you to their <a href="https://saratogasmash.web.app/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">5th Annual SMASH Maker Fair</a>, a FREE Halloween-themed STEM event for the whole family! On Saturday, November 1, 3:30–6:30 PM, at Saratoga High, bring your pumpkins and try out 3 custom-built pumpkin smashers to help compost leftover Halloween pumpkins. You can also enjoy visits from Makers Across California, fun science experiments, robot demos, and games for kids. Last year, over 750 attendees joined the fun, and this year promises even more excitement!

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College of San Mateo Theatre

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. Act 1 premieres selections from two upcoming story ballets. P1N0CCH10, a retelling of Carlo Collodi's classic tale of Pinocchio, explores humanity, artificial intelligence, and our relationship with the natural world. Carmilla, an adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu's groundbreaking sapphic vampire novella, stages a mysterious masquerade ball.
Act II features the return of Viva La Vida, the original story of Lucio and Lupita in a joyful folklórico-infused tale about transcending loss and the resilience of love, inspired by Día de los Muertos. In this “celebration of life, loved ones and culture,” writes Jocelyn Tong of the Daily Californian, “mythic creatures from the land of the dead … [lead to] twirled scarves and snapped-open fans …in a story of homecoming.” Throughout all three stories, the wisdom of women across time and cultures is amplified.
The San Mateo County Community College District in California, responsible for the College of San Mateo Theatre, is committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all, where programs and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. CALENDAR LISTING:&nbsp;Dance, Theater, Performance


WHO/WHAT: Oceánica Ballet presents Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla

WHEN: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 1:00pm and 4:00pmWHERE: College of San Mateo Theatre, Music, Theater, Art Buildings, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402

TICKETS: <a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592</a><a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.
For more information visit <a href="https://oceanicaballet.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oceanicaballet.org</a>
About Oceánica Ballet: Oceánica Ballet is a group of dynamic artists curated from the Bay Area’s diverse classical dance scene. Oceánica Ballet, based in San Mateo, CA, was formed in 2021 to unite people through the shared experience of dance performance as a reflection of our complex and diverse collective humanity. Our mission is to enliven the San Francisco Bay Area cultural landscape by making professional-level ballet performances accessible and relatable to Bay Area audiences. We enrich the artistic careers of locally-based, professionally trained dance artists of diverse ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and body types. We create innovative new ballet-based dance works, and interpret classics in fresh and exciting ways. Edgar Lepe and Robert Burns Lowman are Artistic Co-Directors of Oceánica Ballet.
Oceánica Ballet, Inc. has been designated a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Photo by Vin Eiamvuthikorn.

Local Event: Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica Ballet’s Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla

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Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. Act 1...

Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica Ballet’s Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. 
DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.Act 1 premieres selections from two upcoming story ballets. P1N0CCH10, a retelling of Carlo Collodi's classic tale of Pinocchio, explores humanity, artificial intelligence, and our relationship with the natural world. Carmilla, an adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu's groundbreaking sapphic vampire novella, stages a mysterious masquerade ball.
Act II features the return of Viva La Vida, the original story of Lucio and Lupita in a joyful folklórico-infused tale about transcending loss and the resilience of love, inspired by Día de los Muertos. In this “celebration of life, loved ones and culture,” writes Jocelyn Tong of the Daily Californian, “mythic creatures from the land of the dead … [lead to] twirled scarves and snapped-open fans …in a story of homecoming.” Throughout all three stories, the wisdom of women across time and cultures is amplified.
The San Mateo County Community College District in California, responsible for the College of San Mateo Theatre, is committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all, where programs and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. 
CALENDAR LISTING:&nbsp;Dance, Theater, Performance
WHO/WHAT: Oceánica Ballet presents Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla
WHEN: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm
WHERE: College of San Mateo Theatre, Music, Theater, Art Buildings, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402
TICKETS: <a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592</a>
<a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.
For more information visit <a href="https://oceanicaballet.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oceanicaballet.org</a>
About Oceánica Ballet: Oceánica Ballet is a group of dynamic artists curated from the Bay Area’s diverse classical dance scene. Oceánica Ballet, based in San Mateo, CA, was formed in 2021 to unite people through the shared experience of dance performance as a reflection of our complex and diverse collective humanity. Our mission is to enliven the San Francisco Bay Area cultural landscape by making professional-level ballet performances accessible and relatable to Bay Area audiences. We enrich the artistic careers of locally-based, professionally trained dance artists of diverse ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and body types. We create innovative new ballet-based dance works, and interpret classics in fresh and exciting ways. 
Edgar Lepe and Robert Burns Lowman are Artistic Co-Directors of Oceánica Ballet.
Oceánica Ballet, Inc. has been designated a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Photo by Vin Eiamvuthikorn.

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition....

Cupertino High School

The landmark 10th free Bay Area Kids' Book Fair is coming to&nbsp;Cupertino on Saturday, Nov. 7. 
The next day, Nov. 8, the Book Fair will be in San Ramon.
The Silicon Valley Book Fair is once again at Cupertino High School, 10100 Finch Ave., off Stevens Creek Blvd.
The East Bay Fair on Nov. 8 is at Pine Valley Middle School, 3000 Pine Valley Rd. in San Ramon off San Ramon Valley Blvd.
All-time favorite children’s books characters Elephant &amp; Piggie plus movie stars Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story will be on hand each day to meet and greet their fans of all ages at the Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair.
Storytelling with authors each day at the Book Fair is sponsored by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. The Fair features authors, illustrators, publishers and educational programs.
The Book Fair is open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with free admission and free parking at each site.
The first 200 families daily will get a free book backpack compliments of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate. They will receive a free raffle ticket for each donated can. 
Free Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair family tickets can be reserved by clicking on the Eventbrite link at the event website <a href="https://www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com</a>. All adults registering in advance online will receive a $2 Book Buck at check-in to be used for their first purchase at the Book Fair.
The East Bay Kids' Book Faar is at Pine Valley Middle School in San Ramon on Nov. 8.
Authors, booksellers and educational programs can secure an exhibitor space at the Book Fair. Visit <a href="https://www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BayAreaKidsBookFair.com</a>

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Whether you are a serious wine enthusiast or just looking for a fun, warm evening with great company, we would love to see you there.&nbsp;
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Join our Global Shabbat service featuring the rhythm and sounds of Africa as we celebrate the Beta Israel holiday of SIGD and the ancient and emerging Jewish communities of Africa.
5:30 p.m. Happy Hour in the Mercaz featuring Israeli wines, Black -owned wines, Tej Honey wine and N. African appetizers. Peruse information displays about Jewish African communities.
6:15 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat led by vocalist Renee Benmeleh, accompanied by Iris Bendahan and Judy Holtzman. This joyful and inspiring service highlights the melodies of the Beta Israel other African Jewish communities.
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Illusive Comics & Games, LLC

All are welcome at Illusive Comics &amp; Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized, and welcoming shop. It's easy for anyone to come in and wander, and shop. Roll some gorgeous dice and play some boardgames if you have the time. We will you pick out the perfect item you're looking for! We have the largest selection of new comics in the Bay Area. You can also find Dungeons &amp; Dragons, Pokemon, Magic: the Gathering, and a huge selection of boardgames. We've got comic books for every age, starting with Superhero board books. We have a full weekend of events all of the time, which we update on our website each week. There's also space for free Boardgaming for you and your friends. Illusive has been a Santa Clara mainstay since 2007. We're on Stevens Creek at Lawrence Expy and 280, next to Harbor Freight, on the other end of the center from MicroCenter. Open every day of the year, our Holiday Hours for 2026/27 are Mon 11a-7p Tues 12p-7p Wed 11a-8p Thur 11a-7p Fri 11a-9p Sat 10a-7p Sun 11a-7p (Libraries, Teachers and Schools- contact us for bulk ordering discounts for your schools and fundraising options!)

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