Intrigue over the clothing being modeled won't be the only thing raising eyebrows at the 49th annual Bellarmine Mothers' Guild Fashion Show on Nov. 7.

Taking tips from popular icons such as James Bond and Charlie's Angels, this year's show revolves around a spy theme, calling itself "Invitation to Intrigue."

As one of the premier fundraisers for financial aid at Bellarmine College Preparatory, the event features two shows. The first will be a luncheon at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, for $80 per ticket. The second show will be held during a black tie dinner dance for $135 a ticket.

Trained Bellarmine seniors, as well as senior girls from Bay Area high schools, will model fashions. Included designers are Eli Thomas, L'Uomo International, Trend, Talbots, Jessica McClintock, and Cache. All proceeds from the fashion show will be used to provide direct financial aid to qualified Bellarmine students and go to the school's Financial Aid Endowment Fund.

For more information call 408.294.9224 or visit http://activities.bcp.org/mothers_guild.


Christmas in the Studio at History Club

Get in the holiday spirit with the 24th annual Christmas in the Studio event, Nov. 6­8. Featuring more than 30 artists from local and Bay Area venues, the studio show features pottery, paintings, clothing, jewelry, dolls, baskets, textiles, and glasswork. The show will be held at the History Club of Los Gatos, located at 123 Los Gatos Blvd. A meet-the-artist opening reception will be held on Nov. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m., with the regular show and sale held Nov. 6 from 4 to 9 p.m., Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Juried art show up until Nov. 8 at Art Museum

Only a few days remain to check out the Los Gatos Art Association annual juried show at The Art Museum of Los Gatos. Featuring a variety of works created by local and Bay Area artists, this collection hosts returning and new upcoming artists. The show ends Nov. 8, with the museum open Wednesday through Sunday noon-4 p.m.


Library friends host author for booksigning

Chef and author Lois Levine knows how to host a party, and will be sharing her secret with a few friends on Nov. 14 at the Los Gatos Town Council Chambers. This free forum is supported by the Friends of Los Gatos Library and will begin at 7 p.m. with dessert finger foods, followed by a booksigning of Levine's newest work, New Elegant But Easy Cookbook.