Peninsula Photo Contest winners revealed!

Nearly 250 adult and youth photographers who live, work or attend school in the 650 submitted 1,141 images to our annual Peninsula Photo Contest. A panel of judges whittled the entries down to 12 winning shots and 12 honorable mentions spanning six categories: Abstract, Landscapes, Moments, Portraits, Travel and Wildlife. From Arches National Park to Yellowstone and Palo Alto to Peru, these photos span subjects and continents, capturing chance encounters, stunning scenery and abstract angles. You can check out the photos and read the stories behind them below.

RIP Willie Mays,

Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com

A feast for the eyes: Palo Alto Art Center’s latest exhibit explores cuisine, community and culture

“What’s Cookin’?” is the final part of the Art Center’s series of shows delving into food. The show opens June 22, with a special performance and reception taking place June 21.

24 winning images from the 2024 Peninsula Photo Contest

A moment in time is never just that. Through their astute lenses, this year’s winning photographers for The Six Fifty Peninsula Photo Contest proved many times over that a moment, captured with a trained eye, can reveal so much more.

Donato Enoteca owner reflects on 15 years in Redwood City

Fifteen years after opening Donato Enoteca in Redwood City, Donato Scotti speaks with the same energetic passion as if he had opened the Italian restaurant yesterday. I sat down with Scotti to look back on the past 15 years – the evolution of the Bay Area Italian food scene, his proudest achievement with Donato Enoteca and more.

Congrats to Kathy Switky of Menlo Park, who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s Bedwell Bayfront Park in Menlo Park!).

The first person to reply to this email with the correct place where the below photo was taken will win swag from The Six Fifty and a shoutout in our next newsletter!

Solstice Family Fun Ride: June 21 Celebrate the summer solstice with a family-friendly evening bike ride on Stevens Creek Trail.

Juneteenth Community Festival: June 22 Head to Los Altos for the free Juneteenth festival featuring food, drinks, music and performances.

Bark n’ Brewfest: June 22 The proceeds from this annual beer, cider and wine-tasting event go to the Peninsula Humane Society.

Early Bird Jazz For Kids: June 29 A beloved tradition of the Stanford Jazz Workshop, Dr. Dave Hart and the Zookeepers offer a fun, family-friendly introduction to the joys of jazz.

All-Star Sumo: June 29 Watch some of the world’s best sumo wrestlers at the Cow Palace.

Apricot STEM Fair: June 29 Folks of all ages can learn about steam-powered trains, the science of roller coasters, how to sun-dry apricots, launching projectiles and more at the Los Altos History Museum’s Apricot STEM Fair.

San Jose Earthquakes vs. LA Galaxy: June 29 Catch two California pro soccer teams competing at Stanford.

Nudie Records Showcase: June 30 Local label Nudie Records hosts a night of music at Winters Tavern in Pacifica, featuring Travesura, Kailey Rocker and Underground River.

Being Alive: A Sondheim Celebration: Through June 30 TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents a world-premiere revue tribute to the work of the late musical theater great Stephen Sondheim.

Plan Ahead

New Kids On The Block: July 3 Still got the “Right Stuff”? Boy band New Kids On The Block has a new album and will be in town to perform as part of their Magic Summer 2024 Tour.

ACGA Clay & Glass Festival: July 13-14 The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California (ACGA) presents its annual art showcase at the Palo Alto Art Center.

Los Altos Art & Wine Festival: July 13-14 Downtown Los Altos’ 45th street festival returns, with live music, art, food and vintages from local wineries.

Pub in the Park: July 13 Local folk-rock and bluegrass group The Stragglyrs performs in Red Morton Park, while an inflatable British-style pub serves beer and cider.

Herbal Tea Party: July 19 Make your own herbal tea blend from organic herbs and flowers and enjoy it with a tasty pastry at this Gamble Garden event.

Music@Menlo: July 19-Aug. 10 The annual classical music festival returns with a theme of “French Reflections.”

Jigsaw Puzzling Competition: Aug. 31 Duos will race against each other to complete a 500-piece puzzle the fastest. Prizes awarded to winning teams. Bring a puzzle to trade.

Filoli’s Summer Nights: Through September On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Filoli hosts food trucks, acoustic music, special pop-ups and garden talks and more, all summer long.

Say hey, kids! 24 reasons why you need the new Willie Mays memoir right now
Talking with veteran Bay Area sports writer John Shea, who co-authored a fresh take on the wisdom and life lessons of the San Francisco Giants legend.

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