Opening tonight at BellJar:  Lisa Congdon's Love Me Not, a modern upgrade of Valentine's notes from the Victorian era.  The show will include paintings, illustration, collage and shadowbox.  Here's what Congdon said about her show: "Valentine's Day reached its height of celebration in the Victorian Era. Valentines cards were produced in tens of thousands, from whimsical to slightly vulgar. Their designs included lace paper, embossed envelopes, glass or metal mirrors, ribbons, real feathers, and flowers or dried ferns. Chubby, adult-looking children called cherubs adorned them. Just as important as the decoration are the unabashed pleading for affection and pledging of undying devotion that accompany traditional Valentines.  In Love Me Not, I explore both the traditional decor and subject matter of Valentines from the Victorian Era along with common Valentines sentiments and proclamations. In some cases I have taken the gaudy decoration and purposefully toned it down to be more austere to play with the viewer's sensibilities."

This is a great opportunity to pick up a unique last minute gift for your special someone.  Stop by BellJar tonight from 6 to 9p.m.  Otherwise, the show will be up until March 11th.