| openings | events |

Carl Cherry Center for the Arts Tim Rice: Selected Works. Reception: 1/21, 5-7pm. Fourth and Guadalupe, Carmel. 624-7491. Ends 2/18.

Harrison Memorial Library Hannah Is My Name. Carmel resident, Belle Yang is the author and illustrator of two well-known books depicting her father’s life in China. She discusses the art of her latest richly illustrated book. Lecture: 1/24, 2pm. Mission & Sixth, Carmel. 624-1615.

Le Studio Working Artists Space and Gallery Sculpture by Yves Goyatton and Jules Wittrup; painting by Rodney Warren and mixed media by Carrie Hogan. Grand Opening: 1/21, 6pm-10pm. 2nd Floor, 700 Cannery Row, Suite AA Monterey (above Sly Mc Fly’s).

Monterey Museum of Art Photography Pastforward: Aperture at 50. Aperture, the renowned journal of fine photography celebrates its 50th anniversary with this traveling exhibition. The Symmetry of Asymmetry: Encaustic Paintings by Tracey Adams. Opens 1/22, 11am-5pm. 559 Pacific St, Monterey. 372-5477 or www.montereyart.org. Ends 4/24.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Ancient Echoes: Native American Rock Art. Photographs by Daniel Bianchetta. Reception: 1/21, 7pm. 165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove. 648-5716 or www.pgmuseum.org. Ends 3/19.

Rollick’s Specialty and Internet Café Train 99: Photographs in Transit by P. Triumpho Sullivan. Reception: 1/22, 6-8pm. 210 Main St, Oldtown Salinas. 758-9126. Ends 2/26.

| ongoing exhibits |

Artist Loft Co-op January exhibit of co-op members. 700 Cannery Row, Suite RR, Monterey. 655-2222. Ends 1/28.

Avery Gallery League of American Pen Women Exhibit. Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside. 899-6811. Ends 1/28.

Back Porch Fabrics Life on the Edge: clothing and quilts by Rosemary Eichorn. 157 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. www.backporchfabrics.com or 375-4453. Ends 2/3.

Bookbuyers Toward an Alchemy of Place: Local landscapes in oil by Michael McDonald. Also mixed media works by Tatyana Apraksina. 600 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey. 375-4208.

Cafe Stravaganza Painted photo/art sale by Kira Carillo Corser. 241 Crossroads Shopping Center, Carmel. 625-3733 or www.kiracorser.com.

Carmel Art Association Wall of Opportunity. Mission and 9th, Carmel. 624-6176 or www.carmelart.org. Ends 2/2.

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. Local photographer Steve Zmak exhibits black-and-white photos of the central California coast. The Barnyard, Highway 1 at Rio Rd., Carmel. 883-4459 or www.stevezmak.com.

Center for Photographic Art Other Realities: New Work by Jerry Uelsmann. Sunset Cultural Center, Suite #1, San Carlos and 9th, Carmel. 625-5181 or www.photography.org. Ends 3/11.

Chapman Gallery New Works for the New Year, an exhibit featuring Judy Baird, Reed Farrington, Charles Waldman, Gail Reeves, Keith Lindberg, Barry Marshall, Jack Cassinetto and classic works by William Silva, Hank Ketcham, Abel Warshawsky. 7th between San Carlos and Mission, Carmel. 626-1766 or www.chapmangallery.com. Ends 2/28.

Coastal Arts and Crafts Gallery The California landscapes of oil painter Peggy Olsen. Formerly the Art House. 226 17th St., Pacific Grove. 655-6995.

Coastal Impressions 150 framed and unframed oil and acrylic plein air paintings that capture the essence of California’s Central Coast; by appt. 2014 Sunset Dr., Pacific Grove. 277-5445.

Gallery North Featuring local artists Maria Aliotti-Ford, Jacquelyn Coleman, Tom Davies, Cornelia Emery, Bayesteh “BG” Ghaffary, Sarah Healey, Mary-Liz Houseman, Barbara Kreitman, Holli Moon and Michael Snodgrass. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 620-1987.

Gallery at Ventana Winter Celebration: Carolyn Mary Kleefeld’s Latest Exhibit. Ventana, Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-2789 or www.carolynmarykleefeld.com.

Hacienda Carmel Choreography of the Brush: New Work in Traditional Sumi Ink. Carmel Valley Road at Via Mallorca, Carmel Valley. 624-8261.

Hauk Fine Arts Early and contemporary California art. Belle Yang, Armin Hansen, Percy Gray, Pam Carroll, Judith Deim, M. DeNeal Morgan, Edgar Payne, and others. 206 Fountain Ave., Pacific Grove. 373-6007.

Hawthorne Gallery Paintings and sculptures by Gregory Hawthorne and family and others. Opposite Nepenthe Restaurant on Highway 1, Big Sur. 667-3200 or www.hawthornegallery.com.

Huneck Gallery Work by Vermont artist Stephen Huneck. Ocean between Mission and San Carlos, Carmel. 620-0369.

Jack Gallery Work by Tom Everhart, the only artist licensed to do artistic paintings and lithography of the Peanuts characters. 685 Cannery Row, #113, Monterey. 242-2100.

Karthia Studios Elizabeth Haughton: one-of-a-kind jewelry; Michel Tsouris: paintings in tar, oil and wax. Plus new work by all gallery artists. 8048 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing. 422-2722 or www.karthia.com.

Lisa Coscino Gallery Elemental Connections by Aleah Koury and Into the Open by Michele Theberge. 216 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 646-1939 or www.lisacoscinogallery.com.

Local Color Watercolors and gilcie prints by Helen Jerene. Plus, arts and crafts by over 160 local artists. The Village Shops, 46840 Highway 1, Suite #6, Big Sur. www.bigsurlocalcolor.com or 667-0481.

The Lewis Gallery The work of painter Michael Dvortcsak and local sculptor Gustavo Torres. Masters of color, form and texture. NW corner of Dolores and 6th, Carmel. 625-3820 or www.thelewisgallery.com.

Lisa’s Studio and Sketches Collection Oils and watercolors by Lisa Bryan. Court of the Fountains, Mission at 7th, Carmel. 626-5435.

Masaoka Design Gallery The Winter Glass Show: a selection of unique, handmade glass gift items and home decor. 13766 Center Street, Carmel Valley Village. 659-4953. Ends 1/31.

Monterey Museum of Art/La Mirada Restless Seas, by Armin Hansen; Body of Work: works by Man Ray, Rufino Tamayo and Georges Rouault; The Art and Craft of Japanese Packaging; and bronzes by Charles Russell. 720 Via Mirada, Monterey. 372-3689.

Monterey Peninsula Airport In Hot Water: antique water heaters from Larry and Suzanne Weingarten; Stepping Out: Imaginary footwear by students from York School. Highway 68 and Olmsted Rd., Monterey. 624-7910. Ends 4/30.

Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation Gallery featuring 30 local artists who work in watercolor, oil, ceramics, mixed media, acrylics and paper cutting. 425 Cannery Row, Monterey. 655-1267.

National Steinbeck Center From the Tide Pools to the Stars: The Pacific Vision of Edward F. Ricketts. 1 Main St., Salinas. 796-3833 or www.steinbeck.org. Exhibit ends 2/27.

Nido Gallery and Fine Home Furnishings Slough Art. Local artists’ work in various media. 7951 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing. 632-3801. Ends 1/22.

Oceanview Fine Art Gallery Small Treasures: An exhibition of small oil paintings, fine art gilcie prints, and traditional prints by Barry John Raybould. 183 Forest Ave., #4, Pacific Grove. 648-1866.

The Outer Edge Studio The Print and Poster Show: affordable art by David Choe, Shepard Fairey, Dave Kinsey, Marco Almera, Ryan McGinness, Dabo, Dr. Alderete, Txutxo Perez, Andrew Jackson, Dave Burke, 8-Ball, Ed Cerro, Kozyndan. 146 Bonifacio Place, Monterey. 655-2788.

Pacific Grove Art Center Four exhibits: Reflections, The Work of Billie Simpson; Women in Repose, paintings by Erin Lee Gafill; Variations of Three Still Lifes, multimedia printing by Connie Boggess; and figure photography by Catherine Lau. 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove. 375-2208 or www.pgartcenter.org. Ends 2/17.

Park Gallery New paintings by Kipp Stewart. Mission between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 625-0182 or www.parkgallery.com.

The Parkside Gallery The works of scratchboard engraver Alderson Magee. Dolores between Ocean and 7th, Carmel. 625-5565.

Peaches Studio and Gallery Photo/image transfers by DiAnna Holubec-McArthur, sculptures by Vincenzo D’Amico, oil paintings by John Mason, abstract paintings by Boban Bursac and beadwork by Tina Roberts. San Carlos Square, north of Ocean between 5th and 6th on east side, Carmel. 625-5575.

Perry Downer Historic Costume Gallery Made With Love: costume exhibit in one of Monterey’s great historic homes. 201 Van Buren St., Monterey. 372-2608.

PK Fine Artifacts Paintings from Johnny Apodaca’s recent trip to Italy and France. Dana Masters abstracts, Lidija Tkalcevic ceramics, Kim Weston and Heidi McGurrin photography. 425 Elder Ave., Sand City. 583-0800 or www.pkfineartifacts.com.

Portnoy Galleries John Traynor: An Exhibition of New Oil Paintings. 6th between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel. 624-1155.

Red Mill Studio and Gallery David R. Rojas: Southwest and Shaker Barns. 170-B Grand Ave., Pacific Grove. 375-1146.

Richard MacDonald Fine Art Original drawings, paintings and sculptures by Richard MacDonald. San Carlos between 5th and 6th, Carmel; and Pebble Beach at The Lodge. 624-8200.

Robert Lewis Gallery See the Gift: Plein air paintings of Robert Lewis, Barry John Raybould, and Jeff Daniel Smith; sculpture of Steven Whyte. 201 1/2 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 333-9046 or www.robertlewisgallery.com.

Ron Dias Gallery Art From The Heart: Disney-inspired art by Ron Dias. 845 Wave St., Monterey. 655-0300.

Sofanya’s Gallery Paintings on recycled wood by Janice Rocke. Fernwood, Big Sur. 667-2130.

Sasoontsi Gallery Gazzca: original works by Manuel Gasca. Lincoln Street at Central Avenue, Salinas. 751-1777. Ends 2/9.

Savage Stephens Contemporary Art Works David Stephens: figurative etchings and paintings, mixed media abstracts. Arlie Regier: stainless steel sculpture. David Kuraoka: bronze vessels and urns. Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. 626-0800.

Simon Bull Gallery Watercolors by Kathy Sharpe. 3728 The Barnyard, Carmel. 625-8600.

Slautterback Chapman Fine Arts Paintings and mixed media art of Carol Chapman and Fred Slautterback. 652 Redwood, Sand City. 394-5170.

Sweet Elena’s Bakery and Café Suzka (aka Susan Collins), exhibits paintings and computer-generated art pieces. 465D Olympia Avenue, Sand City. 393-2063.

Valley Art Gallery A Case of Hearts: Two- and three-dimensional art and wearable art. 218 Main St., Salinas. 422-4162. Ends 3/8.

Weston Gallery Contemporary and vintage photographs. Current exhibit features Yoshimitsu Nagasaka, Maggie Taylor and William Neill. 6th between Dolores and Lincoln, Carmel. 624-4453 or www.westongallery.com. Ends 2/5.

Winfield Gallery The Symmetry of Assymetry: Encaustic Paintings by Tracey Adams. Dolores between Ocean & 7th, Carmel. 624-3369. Ends 3/5.

Zantman Art Galleries New works by Lucio Sollazzi. 6th and Mission, Carmel. 624-8314.

| call for artists |

6-week Veil Painting Class for Adults with Janaka. Learn to paint watercolor paintings where forms arise out of layer upon layer of thin washes of colors. All levels welcome. 9am-12pm; 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, and 2/11. Monterey Bay Charter School, 1004B David Ave., Pacific Grove. 655-4638. $120/for series; $25/drop-in. 601-2092.

Companion Piece II Local businesses or nonprofits are invited to be a sponsor of the “Catz!” Exhibit. The Exhibit consists of life-size sculpted feline figures that will be displayed on location from April 1st to June 25th, 2005. For more information visit www.gerrica.com or call 625-6154.