See Christmas-themed works and a new view of Mount Si in an artist’s reception and holiday event, 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at North Bend’s Visitor Info Center and Mountain View Art Gallery, 250 Bendigo Blvd. S., in front of Bartell Drug.

The show includes new paintings by Snoqualmie artist Dick Burhans, never before shown.  One, a life sized painting of Santa Claus, is surrounded by vignettes of a Christmas tree. “These are painted as if one stepped into the Christmas tree to view the ornaments,” commented Burhans.

In addition to the Santa and Christmas-themed work, Burhans will show paintings from around the Valley, including a new view of Mount Si from Mountain Meadows Farm, with the local elk herd in the foreground.  Also at the holiday event, Martin Volken of Pro Ski and Mountain Guiding Service will sign books, and local Boy Scouts will be on hand.

The center features the Burhans paintings, plus glass art by Art by Fire, and three-dimensional abstract wood sculptures by Al Zold, through the months of December and January.

To learn more, call (425) 292-0260.