BEST BET The Autry Museum of Western Heritage will open its exhibit,
"Blue Gem, White Metal: Carvings and Jewelry from the C.G. Wallace
Collection," from 10 a.m. to to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Discovery Gallery
of the museum, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. More than 250
examples of Zuni and Navajo silverwork made between 1918 and 1958 will be
on display through Jan. 21. This is the first time these creations have
been moved from the Heard Museum in Phoenix. The exhibit will also
feature jewelry and carvings from contemporary artists. Visitors can
learn about various styles of silver and turquoise jewelry produced at
Zuni Pueblo from as early as A.D. 300. Pictured is a 1930s necklace by
Zuni artist, Leekya. For more information, call (323) 667-2000, Ext. 329.
TODAY "Passion for Pastels" exhibit will open at 9 a.m. at Whites
Art Store & Gallery, 2414 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose. Ron Foreman of La
Crescenta and Bruce Trentham of Burbank will have "plein air" art works
depicting California landscapes on display. Plein air is an art form
usually associated with art work done outdoors. An artist's reception
will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the gallery. For more
information, call 957-4071.
Glendale Community College Art Gallery is showing "Material Matters,"
an exhibit of works by six Los Angeles artists from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays in the gallery of
the library building, 1500 N. Verdugo Road. The exhibit uses materials
from pop culture and uses them for commentary on consumer products.
Admission is free to the public. The exhibit will run until Oct. 27.
For more information, call 240-1000, Ext. 5663.
Glendale Adventist Medical Center's "Beyond Loss, A Bereavement
Ministry," holds its weekly Adult Grief Support Group at 1509 Wilson
Terrace. Paulette Chapman and Rita Patirka will counsel adults who are
experiencing any kind of loss, such as death, health, work, home, etc.
The program runs at 6 p.m. every Monday, and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays. For more information, call the Chaplains' Department at
409-8008.
Glendale Memorial Hospital will hold a seminar on exercise as a remedy
for aging from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the hospital auditorium, 1420 S.
Central Ave. Physiologist Michelle Galanti will show the basics of proper
exercise that can improve overall health and well-being. Those who attend
are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and clothes for the exercise
demonstration. For more information, call 716-7111.
