The art-loving public is invited to an Art Opening @ Common Ground, the art studio of Paula Geisler @102 West Kelly in Silver City, NM. The Open Studio is on Friday, Nov. 24 from 5-7pm. Featured artist is Craig Wentz, a longtime resident of Grant County and successful businessman who has now retired and returned to his first love, painting & drawing.

Craig's motifs reflect his love of nature and especially water; Paula will be exhibiting Etched ArtGlass ; her favorite motifs are people and companion animals. Live music and refreshments will contribute to the festive atmosphere and downtown will be all spiffed-up for the Electric Light Parade the next evening, Saturday, Nov. 25. The exhibit runs through December 24.

For more information, please call 575-534-2087.

Craig will be interviewed by Lynda Aiman- Smith on Thursday, Nov. 23 around 9:30 in the morning on Local Flavor, on KURU, 89.1 FM.