Based in the Bay Area are the San Jose Sharks, a hockey team part of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League. This exciting and vivacious sports team was named for the many shark varieties that surround and explore the Pacific waters. This team has won a total of four Division Championships, all within the past decade. The team has consistently performed well in Stanley Cup playoffs, advancing to at least the quarter-finals for the past four years.
Contact number: (408) 287-7070
Location: 525 W. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, Calif. 95113
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In 2007, the San Jose Earthquakes were announced as an official MLS team. Owned by Lew Wolff and John Fisher, this team has been active since the early days of the North American Soccer League.
San José Symphonic Choir is the premier volunteer choral society in California, presenting choral masterworks and contemporary pieces since 1924. It has been under the inspiring leadership of Maestro Leroy Kromm since 1985.
Covering the entire Bay Area, the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art was founded in the late 1980s and features very high quality art exhibitions and educational programs, with relevance to the many different people who populate the area. The Parque de los Pobladores stands next door, should you fancy a quick stroll after your time spent appreciating the art works. Also close by is the SLG Publishing Boutiki and Comic Art Gallery on South Market Street.
The Trolley Barn is the transit museum for Kelley Park. It houses old restored and unrestored trolleys and cable cars. It also has antique cars, antique track checking vehicles and various transportation displays including a small scale model train.
The Mexican Heritage Corporation serves the Silicon Valley and Northern California by presenting and advancing Mexican and multicultural performing arts.