A reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Woodcut artist Mick Sheldon will present a range of figurative and still-life works, employing historical themes to make satirical, humorous statements, according to information from the Pence Gallery. The Pence in located at 212 D St. in Davis. The Children, all residents of the Daughters of Charity Orphanage, dance, sing and play to raise money for the orphanage and global awareness of the AIDS crisis in Uganda. ART - A collection of shining textiles will be featured in an exhibit presented by guest curator and author Victoria Rivers. Call 757-2902 for more information.
Admission is free.
If you've written a spiritual poem, now is the time to share it with the world. The New Jersey Rainbow Poets are sponsoring a free contest for the best religious or spiritual poem of 21 lines or less. Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The show will consist of a selection of small works in which white light, pale forms and empty space are featured. The John Natsoulas Gallery at 521 First St. will be hosting a group of fine Northern California painters including Wayne Thiebaud, Greg Kondos, Joan Brown, Nathan Oliveira and Lilly Fenchil through Apr. 30.