"Close to the Hudson: New Pastels" by Artist Rachel Avenia - Nov. 4 through 30.

Our signature series, Ladies' Night: The Maria Luisa Way, just keeps rolling along. We thank all of you who were able to join us Oct. 25 as we officially kicked off our 25th anniversary celebration. What an exciting day that led right into a truly celebratory edition of our Ladies' Night. (Don't worry if you missed it; we will continue the party well into 2013). Next up, we will host the opening reception for our latest exhibition in the lower-level gallery of ML Gifts & Accessories. Pastel artist Rachel Avenia will be showing a collection called "Close to the Hudson: New Pastels" Nov. 4 through 30. From 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 8, we will formally welcome the show with an evening set to include comments from the artist and our usual mix of good conversation and a sip of wine, etc.

Avenia says she specializes in pastels as she loves "their immediate and vibrant color." A School of the Visual Arts graduate, Avenia recently was part of a group show in Piermont. We're happy to showcase her work to you, our preferred customers, and hope you can make it to the opening. Please RSVP via the link below. RSVP Link