Village Briefs
Local author to read at Hakone
Los Gatos resident Diane Dreher will discuss her new book, Inner Gardening, on Aug. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at a reception and book-signing at Hakone Gardens, 21000 Big Basin Way in Saratoga. A professor of English at Santa Clara University, Dreher has also authored several other books, including The Tao of Womanhood, The Tao of Inner Peace and The Tao of Personal Leadership.
Along with a doctorate degree in English, Dreher also has credentials in spiritual counseling and holistic health. Inner Gardening is a book about growth and cultivation on many levels, from the literal to the figurative. Space is limited; call 408.867.9349 for reservations.
Dreher will also be giving a lecture and book-signing on July 27 at 7 p.m. at Borders Books, Music & Cafe in the Old Town Shopping Center, 50 University Ave., Unit 280, in Los Gatos.
Both events are free and open to the public.
Saratoga galleries plan new shows
Aegis Gallery of Fine Art, at 14531 Big Basin Way, Unit 2, presents an exhibition from July 31 through Aug. 26 titled "Escapes" by its featured artist of the month, Stacey Miller, a South Bay native and Campbell resident. Miller's pastel works are primarily local landscapes that have inspired her while she has hiked and mountain biked in local, county and state parks.
The public is invited to an artist's reception on Aug. 4 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For regular gallery hours, or more information, call 408.867.0171 or visit www.aegisgallery.com on the Internet. Miller also has her own website at staceym.home.netcom.com.
Gallery Saratoga, which is at the same street address but occupies Unit 3, is also preparing for a new exhibit. From Aug. 1 through 31, local photographer Don del Castillo will be showing "Digital Photography as Fine Art." Most of the imagery is from California and other western states, with a few images from Goreme, Turkey, as well.
A public reception for the artist takes place Aug. 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. Call 408.867.0458 for regular gallery hours or more information, or visit www.gallerysaratoga.com on the Internet.
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