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Crystal glazes on porcelain vessels at Aegis Gallery

Now through May 24, the featured exhibit at Aegis Gallery is "Crystals on Porcelain," a collection of new works by local ceramic artist William Sawhill. A retired chemical engineer, Sawhill uses his background in chemistry to experiment with different crystalline glazes for his porcelain vessels. His colorful glazes are fired at high temperatures and become extremely hard, nontoxic and dishwasher-safe.

A reception for the artist takes place May 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. Aegis Gallery is located at 14531 Big Basin Way, Unit 2.

Los Gatos holds its first Fun Ride

On May 16 at 10 a.m., the first annual Los Gatos Fun Ride takes place in the Los Gatos mountains, with a 6K novice course and an 8K advanced course. The bicycling event benefits the Teen Counseling Center of the West Valley, which assists Los Gatos and Saratoga youth.

Registration fee is $20, which includes a T-shirt and refreshments. Preregistration is available in Los Gatos at Nectar's Juice Bar, 81 W. Main St.; the Spine Center, 431 N. Santa Cruz Ave.; or the Teen Counseling Center, 208 E. Main St. Bicyclists can also register on event day at Douglas B. Miller Point at Lexington Reservoir. For more information, call 354-7648, ext. 702.

Montalvo plans musical weekend

The Villa Montalvo Performing Arts series has packed three concerts--bluegrass, Celtic and calypso--into the Carriage House Theater over the weekend of May 20-22. The theater is located at 15400 Montalvo Road.

The Del McCoury Band, named 1997 Entertainer of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association, plays May 20 at 7:30 p.m. Traditional Celtic fiddler Natalie MacMaster offers an evening of music and dance on May 21, also at 7:30 p.m. Trinidad native Leon Caldero and his 10-piece calypso band perform May 22 at 8 p.m., along with the D'Midas International Dance Company.

Proceeds support the free arts programs Montalvo offers to the community, including Community Outreach, the Artist Residency Program and the Gallery at Montalvo. For ticket prices or information, call 961-5858.

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