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Lectures and Events

Ballard Art WalkVarious galleries and businesses open their doors for a fun, early-evening art walk in Ballard's retail core. 6-9 p.m. Along Ballard Ave. and N.W. Market St.

Love and Rockets"25 Years of Love & Rockets" celebrates the influential comic book epic by Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez, which helped launch the alternative comics genre. An exhibition of original artwork from the brothers opens with a Party: 5-8 p.m. Sat. Feb. 10.A discussion with Gilbert, Jaime, and editor Gary Groth follows at 11 a.m. Sun. Feb. 11. Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery, 1201 S. Vale St., 658-0110. Ends March 7.

Ruth Behar/Humberto MayolIn "Looking at the Jews of Cuba: A Photo Journey," Dr. Behar, professor of anthropology at the U of Michigan will present slides and discuss her collaboration with Cuban photographer Mayol. 4 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 8. University of Washington, Communications Building, Room 120.

Scholarships for ScholarsThis fundraiser for graduate students in the UW ceramics program is now in its seventh year. An auction, catered snacks, and music are included in the party at 6 p.m. Tues. Feb. 13. $15.Also: "MasterMinds" features abstract works from nine students and professors in the ceramics program. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 8. Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market St., Kirkland, 425-822-7161. Ends March 3.

Ugo SerranoThe Seattle Metal Guild presents a lecture from Hollywood armorer Serrano, whose work was featured in Planet of the Apes and Blade Trinity. 6:30 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 8. $5. Seattle Pacific University, Otto Miller Hall, Room 127, 3307 3rd Ave.

Last Chance

Benham Gallery"Give Us Your Best Shot," a series of on-the-move photographers, features work from artists like Jenny Riffle, whose portraits of friends and family are on display. 1216 First Ave., 622-2480. Ends Feb. 10.

CoCa Concurrently exhibiting work at Woodside/Braseth, Judith Miller takes on consumer marketing toward children with her sculptures in "Consuming Youth." Center on Contemporary Art, 410 Dexter Ave. N., 728-1980. Ends Feb. 11.

Crawl SpaceThe gallery's first juried exhibition includes work from Mike Calway-Fagen (Tennessee), Justin Gibbens (Washington), Christoph Gielen (New York), Janet Lee (Washington), and Storm Tharp (Oregon). 504 E. Denny Way #1, 322-5752. Ends Feb 11.

Frye MuseumThe depiction of children in the 19th century is the unifying theme of a collection of paintings, primarily by New England artists from that era. Ends Feb. 4.Also: "Spectatorship & Desire: Lust, Loss, and Love" places beloved Frye collection paintings in a new context. Viewers were asked to record their feelings on the absence of certain permanent pieces, which are now displayed apart from their usual spots, with the public's funny, poignant comments posted nearby. 704 Terry Ave., 622-9250. Ends March 4.

G. Gibson Gallery Wintry, travel-inspired new paintings and drawings from Mark Thompson, and a portfolio of photos from Walker Evans. 300 S. Washington St., 587-4033. Ends Feb. 10.

Platform Gallery Multi-media Carlee Fernandez juxtaposes her image—through photographs, video, and sculpture—as a "dark reconciliation with her envy of 'man'." 114 Third Ave. S., 323-2808. Ends Feb. 10.

SAM Gallery: Art Sales and Rental11 artists from the Soil collective, including Thom Heileson, Chris Engman, Etsuko Ichikawa, and Claire Johnson. Seattle Tower, 1220 Third Ave., 343-1101. Ends Feb. 28.

South Seattle Community CollegeA juried show of local amateur and professional African American photographers. 6000 16th Ave. S.W., 764-5337. Ends Feb. 7.

22 DoorsPortrait and floral paintings from Willow Heath. 405 15th Ave. E., 324-6406. Ends Feb. 11.

Winston WächterIn his abstract paintings, Michael Schultheis uses his background in mathematics to express analytical problems visually. 203 Dexter Ave. N., 652-5855. Ends Feb. 9.

Openings

911 Media Arts Center"Temple," a new sound and video installation from John Feodorov. Reception: 6 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 8. Followed by an artist talk at 7 p.m. Free. 911 Media Arts Center, 402 Ninth Ave. N., 682-6552. Ends March 7.

Ballard Fetherston Colorful, current paintings, reminiscent of plant life, from Joe Shlichta. Reception: 5-7 p.m. Fri. Feb. 9. 818 E. Pike St., 322-9440. Ends March 3.

Catherine Person Gallery In "Snow White, Sterling Silver," contemporary sculpture by Haley Renee Bates, Teresa Illene Redden, and an installation by Mi Wu. Reception: 6-8 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 8. 319 Third Ave. S., 763-5565. Ends March 10.

Galactic BoutiqueWork on canvas, wood panel, metal and other mixed-media from Eric Osborne. Reception: 6-9 p.m. Sat. Feb. 10. 1213 Pine St., 749-9167. Ends Feb. 28.

Henry Art Gallery Bruce Nauman's spectacular works with neon in "Elusive Signs" opens with a party at 8 p.m. Fri. Feb. 9.Also: "Make Your Own Life: Artists In & Out of Cologne." Henry Art Gallery, 5th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 41st Street, 543-2280. Cologne ends April 22. Nauman ends May 6.

Jacob Lawrence Gallery "Time works + Digital video 2007," curated by Western Bridge director Eric Fredericksen, shows off innovative new media work from students in the school of Arts and DXarts. Wed. Feb. 7. School of Art, UW campus, 685-1805. Ends Feb. 22.

Jack Straw New Media Gallery SEE WIRE, FRIDAY.

OKOK GalleryA group drawing exhibition, "Free Parking." Reception: Sat. Feb. 10. 5107 Ballard Ave. N.W., 789-6242. Ends March 8.

Phinney Center GalleryVeronique Le Merrre's oils show a surreal "Life on the Farm." Reception: 7-9 p.m. Fri. Feb. 9. Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N., 783-2244. Ends Feb. 27.

Retail Therapy Gazelle Samizay's new photographic work examines the stereotyping of Asian women through 20th century film and the repetition of images. Reception: 6-9 p.m. Tues. Feb. 13. 905 E. Pike St., 324-4092. Ends March 10.