Concerted efforts

Two local music organizations are holding concerts at the McAfee Performing Arts and Lecture Center at Saratoga High School this weekend.

The Steinway Society Silicon Valley is presenting pianist  Yeol Eum Son March 12 at 7:30 p.m. The program includes works by Baldassare, Mendelssohn, Prokofiev, Ravel and Kapustin.

In-person tickets are $38-$65 and livestream tickets are $40 at https://steinwaysociety.com/tickets.

On March 13 the Saratoga Symphony plays a 3 p.m. concert at the McAfee Center, 20300 Herriman Ave. The program of Romantic music features the Jubilee Overture (1818) by Weber, Symphony No. 7 (1821) by Schubert and Violin Concerto No.2 (1877) by Bruch, with violinist Julian Brown.

The concert is free. Attendees must wear masks inside the theater.

Wine and cheese date night

Author and counselor Nicole Unice will share from her new book, “The Miracle Moment: How Tough Conversations Can Actually Transform Your Most Important Relationship,” at an April 2 event at Saratoga Federated Church. During the session, Unice will share practical steps to creating moments of breakthrough in all relationships.

Unice’s presentation will be followed by a reception at the Foothill Club across the street from the church, with wine, cheese and live jazz.

The event is set for 3:30-7:45 p.m. at the church, 20390 Park Place. Tickets are $15 at https://saratogafederated.org/familyblast.

Source: www.mercurynews.com