Artist Bev Doolittle will share her newest work and meet with her fans. Live music, light refreshments and a raffle will add to the festivities. Original works, as well as limited edition prints, posters, books, calendars, porcelain keepsake boxes and personalized wineglasses will be for sale. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Our House Defines Art Custom Framing & Gallery is located in Market Place at Town Center in El Dorado Hills, just off of the Latrobe Road exit and Hwy 50. Free to the public. For more information contact: Our House Defines Art (916) 933-4278
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