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Art abounds downtown on Friday

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Twenty venues are on the 2nd Friday ArtAbout — a monthly evening of art viewing and artists\’ receptions at galleries and businesses in downtown Davis and beyond.

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All events are free and open to the public.

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For more information, visit http://www.davisdowntown.com, or e-mail artabout@davisdowntown.com.

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** Armadillo Music, 205 F St., (530) 758-8058

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Pete Scully, urban sketches, through Feb. 8. Artist will sketch live at reception. Plus special surprise music guest, 6 to 7 p.m. before art reception. Call Armadillo for details. Store hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reception: 7 to 9 p.m.

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** The Artery, 207 G Street, (530) 758-8330

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“Fashionista,” works in clay and wood, Eileen Hendren and Deborah Hill, through Feb. 8. Store hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Reception: 7 to 9 p.m.

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** The Avid Reader, 617 Second St., (530) 758-4040

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Hilda Tonarely, oil and acrylic paintings, through Feb. 8. Store hours: Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reception: 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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** ciocolat, 301 B St., (530) 753-3088

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“Through the Lens of a Teen,” photo contest winners sponsored by the city of Davis Community Services Department, through Feb. 2. Store hours: Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Reception: 6 to 8 p.m.

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**Cloud Forest Café, 222 D St., Suite 10, (530) 753-2164

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“Atlas Captures,” photography, Colin FitzGerald, through March 2. Cafe hours: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Reception: 5 to 7 p.m.

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** Davis Art Center, 1919 F St., (530) 756-4100

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“Plein Air: Celebrating the Central Valley,” paintings by 19 artists, through Feb. 4. Gallery hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m; Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reception: 7 to 9 p.m.

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** Davis Food Co-op, 620 G St. (Conference Room), (530) 758-2667

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“Collage,” mixed media/found objects, Jeannie Majewski. With wine tasting from Hobo/Folk Machine/Banyan. One night only. Reception: 6 to 8 p.m.

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** Davis Holistic Health Center, 1403 5th St., Suite B, (530) 758-7525

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Community art show fundraiser with acrylic, watercolor, mixed media and photography by Bounheuang Lithavone, Tyler Eash, Samantha McCarthy, Amber Moore and Chris Bumgardner, through Feb. 10. After the reception, Yoga/Tai Chi/Dance Flow ($10), 7 to 8 p.m.; Dance Jam/live music with MuSIK ($5-$15), 8 to 10 p.m. Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 2:30 to 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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** Delta of Venus, 122 B St., (530) 753-8639

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The Sacramento Rescue and Restore Coalition Traveling Art Display, “Look Beneath the Surface,\” a mixed-media art and information event promoting advocacy for refugees and human trafficking victims. With live music by Ross Hammond and Odd Moniker. One night only, from 5 to 8 p.m.

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** Hallmark Inn, 110 F St., (530) 753-3600

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Butch White, metal sculpture. One night only. Reception: 5 to 7:30 p.m.

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** International House, 10 College Park, (530) 753-5007

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“Wildlife of Costa Rica,” photography, Dan Suzio, plus “Culture on Silk,” silk paintings, Mary Decamp Cooper, through Feb. 8. I-House hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reception: 6 to 8 p.m.

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** Log Cabin Gallery, 616 F St., (530) 756-3938

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Group show with featured artist Delgado Almeida, oil, acrylic and watercolor, through Jan. 31. Hours: By appointment, call (530) 756-3938. Reception: 6 to 9 p.m.

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** Logos Books, 513 Second St., (530) 400-1083

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“Where is it?” lino-block prints, Jeffrey Granett, through April 2. Hands-on origami art project at reception. Store hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Reception: 5:30 to 8 p.m.

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** John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 First St., (530) 756-3938

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American Folk Art and Roy de Forest Exhibition, paintings, mixed media, sculpture, through Jan. 29. Wine by Portugal Wineries and beer by Sudwerks at reception. Hours: Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Reception: 7 to 10 p.m.

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** Mishkas Cafe, 514 Second St., (530) 759-0811

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Bailey Kallas, photography, through Jan. 31. Cafe hours: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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** nestware, 204 G St., (530) 757-6400

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Viewing: 6 to 9 p.m. Miles Hermann, vibrant landscape and still-life oils and acrylics, through Jan. 30.

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** Pence Gallery, 212 D St., (530) 758-3370

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“Alejandro Rubio: Other Places,” paintings, through Feb. 25; “Community Hang-Up,” works in all media limited to 30-by-30 inches, through Feb. 13; “The Consilience of Art and Science 2011,” collaboration with the Art/Science Fusion program at UC Davis, through Feb. 27. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reception: 6 to 9 p.m.

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** Riki Design, 202 E St., (530) 756-8048

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Viewing: 6 to 8 p.m.“Colorworks,” paintings and prints, Diane Goettlicher, through Jan. 30. Store hours: Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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** Thai Recipes, 132 E St., Ste. 190 (Mansion Square), (530) 759-2099

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Marlene Lee, abstracts in oils, acrylics and watercolors, through Feb. 8. Plus complimentary appetizer and dessert samplings. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday, 5:30 to 9 p.m. only. Reception: 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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** Yolo SPCA Thrift Store, 920 Third St., (530) 758-0544

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Evan Bowen, Oliver Eddy and Mamadou, mixed media, with music by Marissa Moriel, 5 to 6:30 p.m. One night only. Reception: 3 to 8 p.m.

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