Upcoming Events
Come see what's exciting and new @ The Tech!
Meet the Author and Book Signing
Kelly Perkins: Climb of My LifeSaturday, August 2nd, 2008
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kelly Perkins was only 30 years old when she learned she needed a heart transplant. For many people, that would mean the end of
their old lifestyles, but Kelly accepted the challenge and became the first heart transplant patient to reach the summit of some
of the world's tallest and most recognizable peaks.
This inspirational tale of hope and accomplishment is something everyone can
find personal meaning in. The Climb of My Life tells the story of Kelly's transplant, recovery, and ascents up such mountains as
Mt. Kilimanjaro-all on a borrowed heart.
19th Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival
August 8th through August 10th
Free Access to the Jazz Festival for the Tech Museum Members!
The sounds of jazz return to downtown San Jose August 8-10, in one of the city's most anticipated annual events. From
Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, over 80,000 music lovers will converge on the heart of Silicon Valley to enjoy over
1,000 musicians on 10 stages performing three days of jazz, blues, salsa, Latin and many other forms of contemporary
music. The 2008 festival's highlights include: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, David Sanborn, Zakir Hussain, Joe Bonamassa,
Yosvany Terry, Christian Scott, Javon Jackson, Eddie Gale and many more.
This year, the Tech will be enclosed within the Festival boundaries. Therefore, to access the Museum during the weekend
of the Jazz Festival, The Tech members will have to wear a festival wristband. To get your free wristband, present your
Tech Museum membership card at the Festival's Main Info Booth located on Market Street at the Circle of Palms in front
of the Museum of Art (free admission will be based on your level of membership); the booth opens one hour before the
1st performance of the Festival and closes at 8pm).
For more information on the Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival: www.sanjosejazz.org or (408) 288-7557.
Give the Gift of Life - American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, August 13th
11:00am - 4:00pm
New Venture Hall
Help save a life by donating blood. In addition to machines keeping us alive, there is always a need for human blood donors
because there's no man-made replacement (yet).
Leonardo: 500 Years into the Future
Discover the Genius of Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance EngineersSeptember 27th to January 4th
99 days only! Direct from Italy!
Worldwide Premiere!
Renaissance genius inspired much of the technology we use today. This 30,000 square foot exhibit combines over 200 artifacts. More than 100 life-size,
interactive, working or scale models based on conceptual drawings and designs by Leonardo and many of his contemporaries will be on
display, and more than half of the pieces in this collection have never before been seen by the US public. Plus, see priceless works
of art on loan from the Uffuzi Gallery.
Members save 40% off regular price. Buy now and get the best price available exclusively for members!