Local artist’s works inspire ‘Portraits of Los Altos’

Portrait of a city Portraits of Los Altos will be displayed at the Los Altos History Museum beginning Dec The exhibit documents early individuals and families through historic portraits paintings and sculpture Related Articles New artistic director for Children s Musical Theater efforts into big role Uncommon zombie Jesus statue snatched from Belgian nativity scene How a homegrown Bay Area artist finds success in Knocksmith Magazine Constituents art loan initiative aims to beautify Saratoga Los Gatos New Museum has a groovy th anniversary celebration Local artist Anna Knapp Fitz served as the inspiration for the exhibit Fitz lived in Los Altos for years before her death in at age The museum s collection includes several terracotta busts she sculpted along with portraits she painted of neighborhood members This got me thinking whether we had photographs of the same people Anna painted and sculpted Sophia Lujan curator of collections commented in a release The museum is open Thursday-Sunday noon- p m For more information visit losaltoshistory org email hello losaltoshistory org or call - - ext Redwood City holidays Redwood City s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is set for Dec at p m in downtown Redwood City The free event includes a special pre-lighting appearance by The Merrie Olde Christmas Carolers The carolers will be back on Dec and - p m both evenings to fill the streets of downtown Redwood City with harmonies These strolling singers dress in Dickensian attire Also on Dec Hometown Holidays is back for its th year in downtown Redwood City The free celebration features a parade live entertainment carnival rides for all ages and photo ops with Santa Claus The event runs from a m - p m For more information visit https bit ly aq TZO