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June 1, 2006

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California’s Largest Pet Adoption Festival,

June 4, 11am-4pm,

More than 1,000 homeless dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, rabbits and parrots from over 60 rescue groups and Los Angeles shelters will be up for adoption. Manchester Park, 7000 W. Manchester Ave. at Lincoln Blvd., Westchester, 310.202.4336.

Under the Radar, June 7-24, SMC Art Mentor Program’s

gifted students will be exhibiting a wide range of works – including digital images, video, ceramics, sculpture and painting – that they have worked on during the 2005-06 school year. Santa Monica Art Studios, Santa Monica Airport, 3026 Airport Ave., 310.397.7449 or www.santamonicaartstudios.com. The opening reception is on June 9, 6-9pm.

artwork by Gustavo Almeida Santos

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