

Artists challenged to embrace the box
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An artist’s reception featuring the work of nine local artists was held at Honey Bunns & Joe Bakery on Sunday, Dec. 11. Against a background of artwork whose theme was “Boxes,” are artists Teresa Brouwer, Elizabeth Harlow, Roberta Callahan-Melendez and Cher Townsend. The exhibit is available for viewing until Jan. 3, 2012. Photo by Cid Castillo

Gene Thorpe (right), the beneficiary of Saturday’s Jam Benefit, joins John King (left) and Paul Carman on stage to rock the audience …
Artist Colin Garth Smith talks about his work with Mike Ahern during the Saturday opening reception for his show at Honey Bunns & Joe Bakery …
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