The event begins with a champagne/caviar reception (5-6 p.m.) and a preview of the opening gala (7-10 p.m.). The Arts of the Pacific Asia Show runs February 2-4 (Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sundaym 11 a.m.-5 p.m.) at the Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason (Marina Blvd. and Buchanan St.), San Francisco, CA. Gala tickets are $185 and $12 general admission.

For information, visit www.asianart.org/apa.htm [1] or to purchase gala tickets: Call 415-581-3794 or e-mail apa [at] asianart.org