Our interest in the Virgin Mary spikes around the holiday season, but that’s no reason to turn your back on her once the Christmas lights come down. Picture This Gallery’s Annual La Virgen Art Exhibit 2009 arrived early Dec. 13 and continues through Jan. 2. The exhibit carries its usual warning tag—some artwork may not be suitable for children—but that should only make you want to go more. Because sure, la virgen may appear to you on the spare tire cover of a van—but who can say when?

Picture This Gallery, 4130 Norse Way, Long Beach 90808. 562.425.4861. Thru Jan 2. picturethisgallery.weebly.com.

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