<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/pre-go-live-resources/_migration/2026-07-21/westmont-news/exhibiting-meditative-nature-stones.html" dsn="news"><pubDate>12/23/2009</pubDate><title>Exhibiting the Meditative Nature of Stones</title><excerpt>Two Japanese-themed exhibitions open the new year in Westmont’s Reynolds Gallery. “American Viewing Stones: Selections from the James and Alice Greaves Collection” showcases a contemporary adaptation on traditional Japanese suiseki or scholar’s stones. “Kiyoshi Saito Prints” highlights work by an influential Japanese artist that’s part of the college’s permanent collection. Both exhibitions open with a free, public reception on Thursday, January 14, 4-6 p.m., and will be on display through March 11. James Greaves will give a lecture during the reception at 5 p.m.</excerpt><author>Westmont</author><image>
            
            <img src="/_migrated-binaries/sites/default/files/blogs-legacy/2009/12/SpringRunoff1.jpg" alt="'Spring Runoff' courtesy the James and Alice Greaves Collection"/>
        </image><caption>'Spring Runoff' courtesy the James and Alice Greaves Collection</caption><description>1 Column Content Background Color White Heading...</description></item>