Community Corner
Nights in White Satin and Memorial Service this Weekend
Get reacquainted or just get acquainted with the music of The Moody Blues, hear a violin performance, remember our fallen soldiers and test-run some running shoes: our suggestions to Get Out this weekend.
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, The Mountain Winery, 14831 Pierce Rd., Saratoga.
Why Go: Friday night is an opportunity to get reacquainted or just plain acquainted with the music of the '60s and '70s group The Moody Blues. If you are lucky, they will perform their never-to-be-forgotten song, "Nights in White Satin" and other pieces from their 1967 album Days of Future Passed.
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Pricing: $49.50 - $99.50
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When/Where: 1-5 p.m., Sunday, with a pre-event meet and greet starting at noon, Arboretum, , 1156 High St., Santa Cruz.
Why Go: Yes, it might be a little bit of a drive, but this is a holiday weekend and the event planned at the Arboretum is set to be really something special. The SC Baroque Festival and the UCSC Arboretum have joined forces to present "Flowers & Music of the World." Five music groups will play folk and ethnic style music from around the world. As you hear the music, take a tour of the Arboretum and see the collection of global plants. What is primed to be a fantastic afternoon will be complemented by a choice of gourmet food and drinks from local vendors.
Pricing: $40; $30 for Arboretum and SC Baroque members
When/Where: 12 noon-4 p.m., Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; , 4 Tait Ave., Los Gatos.
Why Go: A new abstract art exhibit opens Thursday at the museum featuring the work of artists Paula Schales, Ewa Gavriellov and Neal Boor. Their exhibit runs through July 21. A public reception with a chance to meet the artists is planned for June 12, 2-4 p.m. We will remind you about that again later in our planner for that weekend.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: 9-11 a.m., Sunday, , 877 E Hamilton Ave., Campbell.
Why Go: Have a run, have some fun and test-run a pair of Nike shoes. You can try out either the Lunareclipse or the Nike Free; women will be able to test run the Vomero, too. Meet at the store at 9 a.m. to walk over to the Los Gatos Creek Trail for the run. Test runners have a chance to win a free pair of Nike shoes. Oh, and when the running is done, there will be food and something to drink for all.
Pricing: Free
When/Where: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, Los Gatos Memorial Park, 2255 Los Gatos Almaden Rd., Los Gatos.
Why Go: This is an opportunity to recall what the Memorial Day holiday is really all about; to honor and remember not just our loved ones, but all the men and women who have served our country. There will be a band concert and speakers at 10 a.m. with a memorial service to follow at 11 a.m.
Pricing: Free
