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Lectures and Events

Aleksandar Macasev A lecture from the Serbian designer on contemporary media culture. 7 p.m. Thurs. Dec. 7. $10-$25. New work from Walid Raad, Robert Campbell, and Yuki Nakamura, and winners of The Stranger's Genius Awards winners over the years. Also: Stephen Shore's large-format color photos demonstrate his influential vision of the last half century. Henry Art Gallery, Fifth Avenue Northeast and Northeast 41st Street, 543-2280.

Capitol Hill Art Walk Browse galleries and boutiques along Pike, Pine, and the side streets. 6-9 p.m. Tues. Dec. 12. Where to start: www.myspace.com/2Tue.

E-GAD! The Art Institute's Expo for Game Art and Design, celebrating a new BFA program of the same name. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Dec. 9. Art Institute of Seattle, 2323 Elliott Ave., 800-275-2471.

Friday at the Frye Extended hours, musicians traveling through the chambers, and stop-motion animation projects are highlights. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. Dec. 8. Recent work by Viennese artist Erwin Wurm. Also: The depiction of children in the 19th century is the unifying theme of a collection of paintings, primarily by New England artists from that era. Also: The latest kinetic sculptural installation from sound artist Trimpin. 704 Terry Ave., 622-9250. Wurm ends Jan. 28. Trimpin ends Jan. 21. "Children" ends Feb. 4.

Richard Marquis A conversation and slide show with the visiting glass artist. 2 p.m. Sun. Dec. 10. Also: "Fresh! Contemporary Takes on Nature and Allegory" juxtaposes contemporary glass art with other media. Museum of Glass, 1801 E. Dock St., Tacoma, 253-284-4750. "Fresh!" ends Dec. 31.

Pratt Holiday Art Sale Glass, jewelry, painting, and sculpture for every budget. 6-10 p.m. Fri. Dec. 8. Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 S. Main St., 328-2200. $20.

T-K Holiday Art Show/Sale The name says it all: Tashiro-Kaplan building artists put it all on display and up for sale. 5-9 p.m. Thurs. Dec. 7. Corridor Gallery, 306 S. Washington St., 856-7037.

Barry Wong A gallery talk from the Pulitzer Prize–nominated photographer. 4-5 p.m., reception to follow. Sun. Dec. 10. HIGO, 604 S. Jackson St., 381-3000. Ends Dec. 30.

First Thursday

Alibi Room John Berry's dreamy oils and multimedia sound piece. Reception: 6 p.m.-12 a.m. 85 Pike St. (in Post Alley), 623-3180. Ends Dec. 31.

Benham Gallery Photographers Phil Borges and Luis Delgado exhibit "a visual commentary on culture, power, poverty, torture, perseverance and exceptional heroes." Reception: 6-8 p.m. 1216 First Ave., 622-2480. Ends Dec. 23.

D'Adamo/Woltz The gallery's first show of photography from their represented artists. Reception: 5-8 p.m. 307 Occidental Ave. S., 652-4414. Ends Feb. 6.

Davidson Contemporary Vibrant new paintings from Camille Patha. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 310 S. Washington St., 624-7684. Ends Dec. 23.

Form/Space Atelier Alfredo Vilches Roque's Mexican votive paintings/retablos, with music from Lori Goldston and Kyle at the Reception: 6-10 p.m. 1907 Second Ave., 448-2302, www.formspaceatelier.com.

Gallery4Culture Tivon Rice's new installation explores "the reduction of televised information to form and light." SEE THE WIRE, THURS. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 101 Prefontaine Pl. S., 296-7580. Ends Dec. 29.

Gallery IMA A grand opening of the gallery's newly remodeled exhibition space, in conjunction with the Annual Holiday Show of paintings and sculpture. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 123 S. Jackson St., 625-0055. Ends Jan. 1.

Garde Rail John Taylor's new mixed-media ships, and large-scale depictions of Jonah and the Whale and Noah's Ark. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Artist talk: 1 p.m. Sat. Dec. 9. Tashiro-Kaplan Building, 110 Third Ave. S., 621-1055. Ends Jan. 27.

Gibson Guitars Showroom Local rock documentarians Justin Renney, Blush Photo, and Feel Royal serve exciting photographs and the champagne of beers. Reception: 6-9 p.m. 159 S. Jackson St. Suite 300.

Grover/Thurston Gallery Arizona artist John Randall Nelson shows new paintings in "Flower." 309 Occidental Ave. S., 223-0816. Ends Dec. 22.

Harbor Lofts This Pioneer Square co-op hosts an open house. 420 Second Ave.

Linda Hodges Oils from Jennifer Beedon, inspired by "postwar suburbia in the 1940s and 1950s." Reception: 6-8 p.m. 316 First Ave. S., 624-3034. Ends Dec. 30.

Lisa Harris Paintings from Joel Brock. 1922 Pike Pl., 443-3315. Ends Dec. 30.

Patricia Rovzar An annual group show of oils, acrylics, mixed media, and more. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Patricia Rovzar Gallery, 1225 Second Ave., 223-0273. Ends Jan. 2.

Punch Gallery New sculptural work from Howard Barlow. Reception: 5-8 p.m. "Billy in the Lowground" investigates the ballad's pit stops in between 18th-century England and Appalachia. The film/installation is essentially a meditation on how the story of history travels through time. (See review 11/22). 119 Prefontaine Pl. S., 621-1945. Ends Dec. 3. Barlow ends Dec. 31. SUZANNE BEAL

Stonington Gallery "Winter Celebration," a group exhibition featuring over 15 gallery artists. Reception: 6-8 p.m. 119 S. Jackson St., 405-4040. Ends Dec. 31.

Vetri James Minson and Renata Crowe's glass jewelry. Reception: 5-8 p.m. 1404 First Ave., 667-9608. Ends Dec. 31.

William Traver New work from glass artist Danny Perkins. Reception: 5-8 p.m. William Traver Gallery, 110 Union St. 200, 587-6501. Ends Jan. 28.

Openings

ArtsWest "Surreal" paintings from artist/cremationist Rob Clarke. Reception: 7-10 p.m. Sat. Dec. 9. 4711 California Ave. S.W., 938-0963. Ends Jan. 4.

Bellevue Arts Museum 120 works of wood art, from the collection of Jane and Arthur Mason. Tues. Dec. 12. A juried exhibit of contemporary weavers. Also: the work of Northwest jewelry artist Ron Ho, and Mohamed Zakariya's elegant script work. 510 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue, 425-519-0770. "Tapestry" ends Jan. 6. Ron Ho and Zakariya end Feb. 18. Wood ends April 2007.