Along with music and fine foods, the reception will include Kinkade's unveiling of his latest work, "Los Gatos, Santa Cruz Avenue." The artist will be available to meet and greet fans, as well as to sell exclusive, signed prints of the work. A portion of these proceeds will be used by the Morning Club to aid community and worldwide Rotary projects.

Tickets for the event are $35 in advance or $45 at the door. To make a reservation, visit www.losgatos.thomaskinkade.com.

Fundraising and fun is also heading to town through the Theatre Improvement Project for Los Gatos High School, as it hosts "Get Behind Our Theatre: Gastronomic, Melodic & Philanthropic Excellence" on Oct. 26. The event kicks off at 12:30 p.m. with a reception at Forbes Mill Steakhouse, followed by a concert at 3 p.m. by the San Jose Wind Symphony. Several special guests will be featured. Tickets are $50 for the reception and concert, $20 for the concert only. To obtain tickets, call 408.230.9051.

While the checkbook is out, nab tickets for the fast-selling Historic Homes Tour, hosted by The Museums of Los Gatos. The tour is on Nov. 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and features five stunning historic homes throughout town, as well as vintage cars and live music. General tickets are $22 in advance and available by calling 408.395.7375. After the tour, refreshments will be served at the Art Museum of Los Gatos.