Flapper fashions and '20s music swirl together onstage as the musical No, No, Nanette opens May 10 at the Saratoga Civic Theater. The show, performed by the Saratoga Drama Group, is directed by C. Michael Traw and produced by Roberta Savage. It will run on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. until June 7. The theater is located at 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Tickets are $18 for evening performances and $16 for matinees. Call 408.882.5099 for tickets and information.


PYO to host music camps this summer

The Peninsula Youth Orchestra has announced its 2003 Peninsula Music Camp for student musicians ages 6­18. The camp will offer four one-week sessions providing orchestral and chamber music training at all levels. For any would-be musicians unsure of what they would like to play, the orchestra will also hold two half-day exploration sessions where students can learn about instruments and try them out. Camp sessions will be offered from June 23 to July 11 at the John Gill School, located at 555 Avenue del Ora in Redwood City. Enrollment deadlines are May 14 for chamber music camps and June 15 for orchestra camps and exploration day. For more information about the types of camps and exact dates, visit www.peninsulayouthorchestra.org, and for information about enrollment, call 650.325.7967 or email pyo@batnet.com.


Hakone offers artistic inspiration

The vivid colors found in koi ponds, sculptured plants and bamboo gardens are a great source for inspiration, which is why Saratoga Contemporary Artists is forgoing its customary meeting on May 8 and heading to Hakone Gardens for a day of painting and sketching. The group will visit the gardens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., although members and guests are welcome to arrive earlier and stay later than the specified times. Parking will be free for group participants. Call 408.255.5026 for more information. Hakone Gardens is located at 21000 Big Basin Way in Saratoga.