Fallbrook Gourd Patch

The Fallbrook Gourd Patch opens its fourth annual “Gourd Pizzazz 2005” All-Gourd Show Tuesday, March 1, at the Artist’s Gallery, 121 W. Grand Ave., in Escondido.

The gourd artist group, with members from San Diego and neighboring counties, has been meeting for the past five years in members’ homes, local libraries and gourd farms. The artists transform hard-shelled gourds, which come in all shapes and sizes, into wonderful works of art.

The show runs through March 26 and gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gallery is closed Sunday and Monday.

An artists’ reception will be held Saturday, March 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. For show or membership information please call Barbara McDermott at (760) 743-3710.