REMINDER/Art Events to Complement ``Stories in Watercolor'' Art Exhibit by Local Artist Vincent Takas at Forest Lawn-Glendale.

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REMINDER...

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT:         A wide variety of art and storytelling workshops will
              inspire up-and-coming artists as well as provide the
              community with a distinctive opportunity to explore the
              beauty of watercolor through a well-known community
              artist, Vincent Takas. These programs and educational
              activities create an experience where people of all ages
              can learn about culture, history and art while enjoying
              the park-like grounds of Forest Lawn-Glendale. All
              events are open to the public at no charge.

              February 8th - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

              -- "Stories in Watercolor." Watercolor artist Vincent
                 Takas shares the enchanting stories that inspired his
                 art. Takas takes the viewer on a whirlwind tour of
                 several of the most romantic destinations in the
                 world, where his art captures the beauty of the
                 destinations as well as the simple, oft overlooked
                 aspects of daily life that evoke powerful emotions
                 when their stories are told with his paintbrush and
                 palette. Come hear Vincent Takas talk about the
                 stories behind his art.

              February 29th - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

              -- Artists Forum: "Paint Out/Write Out." Bring your
                 brushes and pens and spend the afternoon listening,
                 learning, and experiencing your own craft with local
                 artists and writers.

              March 14th - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

              --  A Visit To The Museum: Storytelling: "Babar's
                  Museum Of Art" And Art Activity. This activity will
                  be geared to the younger museum visitor, ages 3 to 7
                  years. Animated storytelling will inspire young
                  finger-paint and watercolor artists to create a
                  masterpiece of their own. Watercolors and finger
                  paints will be provided.

              March 28th - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

              -- Art Kit Family Activity. Families can create their
                 own masterpiece by taking an "Art Kit" filled with
                 watercolor materials into our Memorial Park and
                 Museum galleries. Finished paintings will be
                 displayed in a temporary exhibit on the Esplanade.
                 Activities are inspired by the current exhibit by
                 Vincent Takas, "Stories in Watercolor."

              April 4th - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

              -- Watercolor Workshop With Vincent Takas. Watercolor
                 artist Vincent Takas gives a demonstration of
                 watercolor techniques.

              April 11th - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

              -- Family Stories: Watercolor Painting Activity And
                 Story Writing. Paint a family portrait and illustrate
                 a favorite family story with words and pictures.

              Daily through April 18, 2004, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

              -- "Stories in Watercolor: By Vincent Takas" Exhibit.
                 Forest Lawn Museum's inaugural 2004 exhibit offers
                 art enthusiasts a watercolor tour of Italy, with a
                 visit to the Rialto, and Venice with its canals and
                 quaint little streets; the lush green landscapes of
                 Ireland; and a glimpse of everyday American life with
                 simple scenes such as a bicycle leaning against a
                 house to Phillippe's Restaurant in Los Angeles, where
                 coffee is still only five cents a cup.

WHERE:        All events will take place at the Forest Lawn Museum
              Forest Lawn-Glendale
              1712 S. Glendale Ave.
              Glendale, CA 91205

COST:         Free

INFO:         1-800-204-3131
              www.forestlawn.com

INFORMATION:  "Stories in Watercolor: By Vincent Takas" is part of the
              "Forest Lawn Museum Presents" events, which are designed
              to bring diverse cultural and artistic experiences to
              Los Angeles through a wide range of exhibits on art,
              ethnicity, religion, and history.