Arts & Entertainment

Saratoga Weekend Planner, April 18-21

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Gallery Saratoga, 14435 Big Basin Way, presents its Figures and Portraits exhibit showcasing the work of artist Jennifer Kretschmer 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday through May 5. The public is invited to an artist reception at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Details: 408-867-0458.

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The Saratoga History Museum, 20450 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd., presents a new exhibit "Blossoms, Sunshine, and Saratoga—Remembering the Blossom Festival," 1-4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the end of May. The Blossom Festival originated in Saratoga in 1900 as a celebration of the end of a two-year drought and the resulting beauty of the blossoming orchards. Come see photos, artifacts, and memorabilia covering this important event that brought governors, senators, and more to see the orchard blossoms of Saratoga. Details: 408-867-4311.

CLARA B. REES IRIS SOCIETY IRIS SHOW

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The Clara B. Rees Iris Society presents its free spring show 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Westgate Shopping Cener, 1600 Saratoga Ave., at the peak of the iris blooming season. For the past several years, the organization has held its show at the corner of Saratoga Avenue and Prospect Road on the Saratoga-San Jose border. The organization's mission is to display its blooms to the public to promote iris culture and awareness. The show is sanctioned by the American Iris Society and is judged by trained and certified judges within Region 14. Details: Carol Dahout, caroldahout@yahoo.com, or 408-446-1707 and Lisa Ayala, herbtalk@earthlink.net, or 408-249-8293.

AEGIS GALLERY OF FINE ARTS' 'FOOLIN' AROUND' EXHIBIT

Aegis Gallery of Fine Art, 14531 Big Basin Way, presents its “Foolin' Around” exhibit noon-4 p.m. Wednesday and noon-7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday through April 28. Details: 408-867-0171.

NIGHT: SIMONE DINNERSTEIN AND TIFT MERRITT AT MONTALVO

Simone Dinnerstein is a classical pianist, best known for her brilliant interpretation of the work of Johann Sebastian Bach. Tift Merritt is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter in the tradition of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. The women perform at 8 p.m. Friday, April 19 at Montalvo's Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd. Buy tickets. Facebook Event Page. Details: 408-961-5800.

CHITRESH DAS DANCE COMPANY AT MONTALVO

The Chitresh Das Dance Company, one of the world's leading Kathak dance companies, performs at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20 at Montalvo's Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd. Through dance, music, storytelling, recitation and counting in the rhythmic system of Indian classical music, this visually beautiful performance will enlighten and mesmerize the audience. Buy tickets. Facebook Event Page. Details: 408-961-5800.

ILYA YAKUSHEV AT MONTALVO

Russian-born pianist Ilya Yakushev, with many awards and honors to his credit, performs at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21 at Montalvo's Carriage House Theatre, 15400 Montalvo Rd. Yakushev continues to astound audiences at major venues in North America. Buy tickets. Facebook Event Page. Details: 408-961-5800.

 


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