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WAA Gift Gallery Opening Friday
WASHINGTON DEPOT - The Washington Art Association will open Focus: Art and Design, the organization's annual holiday gift gallery, Friday, November 27, at 4 Bryan Memorial Plaza.

The event provides an opportunity for area residents to support the arts in Litchfield County while saving on sales tax, which, owing to the Art Association's not-for-profit status, will be waived each Saturday until the event concludes on December 24.
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Kent Gallery Schedules Closing Exhibition
KENT - The Bachelier Cardonsky Gallery will host an opening for its closing show from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, November 21, at 10 Main St. North.

After 22 years and 148 exhibitions, the gallery will close at the end of the year.
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Gunn Mounts Exhibit, Hosts Reception

HOLIDAY EXHIBIT - The Gunn Memorial Museum will host an opening reception for its holiday exhibit, Christmas Through the Ages from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 29, at the museum, 5 Wykeham Rd., Washington.

This holiday season, visitors will travel back through time to Christmases past.
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Ornament Class
WOODBURY - The Parks and Recreation Department will host Linda Zukauskas to demonstrate how to make Lithuanian straw Christmas tree ornaments from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, at the Rec House, 7 Mountain Rd.

First made in Chicago more than 70 years ago, these decorations are an American twist on the traditional art of Lithuania, which uses wheat or rye straw.

Those attending may bring their own pencil, a long sewing needle, scissors and ruler. All other materials will be provided.

The cost is $20 for residents and $25 for nonresidents.

Those seeking additional information or registration may call 203-263-3113.

WOODBURY ARTIST EXHIBITS IN OAKVILLE -

Woodbury artist Peter Seltzer, whose paintings in oil and pastel can be found in public, corporate and private collections across the country, will host an open studio exhibition from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22, at The Old Pin Shop, 20 Main St., Oakville.

The exhibit features a new series of small paintings in oil, highlighting seasons, places and other smaller parts of nature.

Those seeking additional information may call 203-266-5870.

PRINTS AT SILVERMINE -

Mary Manning's "Circles #2" is among the works accepted into Print Americas, the 26th juried print triennial, opening with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, November 22, at the Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd., New Canaan.

The exhibit will be on view through Wednesday, December 23. For information, visit www.silvermineart.org.

ANNUAL SHOW -

The 38th annual Oxford Arts and Crafts Show provided shoppers with a wide array of handcrafted items, including paintings, pottery, jewelry and folk art.

(pictured), Jane Fertig, a director on the Oxford Arts and Crafts Committee, sampled a dip offered by Richard Sandora of Northeast Corner Herb Farm in Fort Anne, N.Y.

In addition to a variety of dip mixes created from herbs grown on their farm, Mr. Sandora and his wife Penny make and sell herbal braids and other edible kitchen decorations. (Quirke photo)