Things get sweet tonight in Cd'A

Lots of chocolate and a new art exhibit on tap

Take a walk downtown this evening and indulge in a bounty of chocolate treats.

The Chocolate Affair, a tasting event and competition, takes place from 5-8 p.m.

A $7 ticket will get you a wrist bracelet and the chance to sample candies, cookies and more at 20 different tasting sites.

Tickets go on sale at 4:30 p.m. and can be purchased at The Plaza Shops, 210 E. Sherman Ave.

While you're strolling around sampling all things chocolate, check out the new art exhibit opening at The Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman Ave.

Idaho artist Jerri Lisk will be on hand for an opening reception at the gallery from 5-8 p.m. Lisk, who lives in Boise, creates acrylic on aluminum paintings.

In its announcement of the exhibit opening, the gallery describes Lisk's work:

"It all begins with shape and line for artist Jerri Lisk, followed quickly by wonderfully saturated color. A stand of white birch, the upward angle of a gnarled tree branch, the subtle tension of vertical figures against the lake horizon. Lisk is able to pare down the essentials of her subject matter into a pristine contour line drawing, then give it volume with shading and color. Lisk layers acrylic paint over an unusual "canvas" of sanded aluminum to create a luminous yet modern, contemporary surface with subtle and enduring depth.

Much like a stained glass artist-she studied glass, as well as painting and faux finishing-Lisk uses line to both distinguish individual shapes or areas of color and to unite the overall piece. Those lines take us all over the piece, pulling us ever inward.

Jerri Lisk has made her home in the northwest amongst the mountain and dessert scenes and myriad trees that often populate her unusual acrylic-on-aluminum paintings. She brings the shape and color of nature to life for us indoors, especially the rugged landscape surrounding her Boise, Idaho home. That's where she and her husband/photographer Mark operate the Lisk Gallery. She has been featured locally in The Idaho Statesman, as well as nationally in Southwest Art and Good HouseKeeping."

The gallery's regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Information: www.TheArtSpiritGallery.com