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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday December 12, 2008 - 31 Art expresses emotion YOUNG PATIENTS HELP SICK KIDS: Juno Award-winning musician Johannes Linstead clutches the SickKids teddy bear he purchased while, at right, dad, Winston and son, Kareem, Richards study a painting their son/brother painted for the Dec. 3 unveiling of Tuscan Night with the Stars of SickKids at Ristorante Julia. The event was to benefit Hats off 2 Kidz, in support of Leukemia Pediatric Research through the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children's SickKids Foundation. The artworks, painted by youths currently being treated at the hospital's oncology ward, are available for purchase by donation and will remain on display this month at the Oakville restaurant, which is located at 312 Lakeshore Rd. E. in downtown Oakville. DAVID RITCHIE / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Escape to paradise www.rbg.ca/217 Art in paradise October 27 to January 18; Mediterranean Garden; RBG Centre Visit the indoor Mediterranean Garden filled with artworks. Curated by Maryrose Coleman, PRIME Gallery. END LAST WEEK Holiday Traditions Saturdays and Sundays, November 29 to December 14; 10 p.m. to 4 p.m.; RBG Centre Holiday crafts for children, live entertainment and more. HIGHLIGHTS: December 13, 12 and 2 p.m. Dickie Bird December 14, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Erick Traplin and at 1 p.m. Santa's Helpers Santa at the Gardens; 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Meet Santa and have your photo taken (available for purchase). Sophie DeFrancesca EXTENDED WINTER EARTH ART November 16 to January 18; RBG Centre Indoor environmental art installations. Curated by John Grande. PRESENTED BY EARTH ART EXHIBIT Pilar Ovalle Shop @ THE GARDENS has everything you need for gift giving and holiday inspiration. PLUS: Why wait for Boxing Day? Shop @ THE GARDENS Boxing Day sale starts Saturday, December 20 and runs to January 18. Every purchase supports the Gardens' programs and activities. OPEN DAILY, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop closed December 25 to January 1, 2009 BECOME A MEMBER -- An annual membership starts at only $50. Membership benefits include free or preferred admission to garden areas and events, plus discounts on educational programs and at the gift shop and café. Gift memberships available. Sign up or renew your membership online at www.rbg.ca/217. REGULAR FALL/WINTER DAILY ADMISSION Adult: $8; Senior: $6; Student/youth (13 to 18 years): $6; Child (five to 12 years): $3; Family: $20. RBG members and children under five: FREE. Admit On RBG Centre, 680 Plains Road West, Hamilton/Burlington 905-527-1158, 1-800-694-4769; www.rbg.ca/217 BUY e nli g.ca Oww.rbne w