Gallery opening and outdoor writing workshop

On July 25 and 26 from 2-5 p.m., artist Alvaro Ibañez will welcome the public to view his gallery at 199 Whittaker Lane, Kilmarnock. Inspired by the Southwest, the current art collection, “Surreal Arizona” has been shown in several galleries. “It can also be seen by appointment,” says Alvaro. At 3 p.m. Sunday, writers are invited to an open reading and a workshop called “Write your way out of a paper bag.”