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EXHIBITIONS

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Eric Polchows - Penelope's Café, Books & Gallery presents a photography exhibit by Eric Polchows through July 31 at 1029 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada. The gallery is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 790-4386.

Thomas/Sears - Vicki D. Thomas will exhibit her watercolors, "Visions of Nature" at the Art Gallery at Descanso Gardens now through to July 1. Her selection will include her favorite florals, landscapes, fairies, gardens and children at play. She will have limited edition and giclee prints, canvas prints, greeting cards, handwoven tapestries, music/treasure boxes and handpainted Tuscany Hills tea sets. Thomas is a watercolor teacher at the Monrovia Historical Museum. Anne Sears, a ceramic artist who captures the beauty of nature in her works, will exhibit one-of-a-kind porcelain and stoneware pieces with touches of basketry. Included will be trays with leaf impressions and vases with lost wax tree designs. Descanso Gardens Art Gallery is located at 1418 Descanso Drive in La Cañada Flintridge. For more information, call 949-4200.

Thomas/Lin/Sears/Cowles - Descanso Gardens presents an art exhibit by artists Vivki D. Thomas, Fealing Lin, Anne Sears and Catherine M. Scanlon Cowles from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily in the Boddy House Art Gallery at 1418 Descanso Drive in La Cañada. Admission is $6; 4$ for seniors and students; and $1.50 for children 5 to 12. For more information, call 949-4200.

Christopher DeCaro - Stephanie's Art Gallery in La Cañada presents the works of Christopher DeCaro in "The Best of Italy Collection" oil on canvas. Stephanie's is located at 466 Foothill Blvd. No. C. The exhibit runs through Aug. 30. Gallery hours are Monday to Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery is closed Sundays. For more information, call 790-4905 or visit www.stephaniesartgallery.com.

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