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“We always add new things every year, so people have something to get excited about,” said event spokeswoman Ritu Maheshwari. “Last year it was 100 years of Bollywood. This year we have a film festival.”. That festival kicked off Friday in San Jose, and Maheshwari said it’s more of an international affair featuring independent movies from around the world. She said the current festival’s attendance is a far cry from what they saw at it’s genesis, when about 5,000 people showed up. Since then, the Indian-American population of Fremont and surrounding areas has exploded, with census figures showing that between 2000 and 2010, the numbers rose from 21,600 to 39,000 in Fremont and 67,000 to 118,000 in Santa Clara County.

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ANTIOCH — The Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch presents the 10th Annual Local Artist Collection featuring 35 local artists at the Lynn House Gallery through Saturday. The gallery is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and is at 809 W. 1st St. The Local Artist Collection exhibit is a diverse, non-themed mixed media exhibit of artworks featuring paintings, photographs and more. In its 10th year, the show is a local favorite and provides the community an opportunity to view and purchase local art during the holiday season. For information, call 925-325-9897 or email Diane@Art4Antioch.org or go to www.Art4Antioch.org.

Botanica: ‘All Things Plant Life’ at Bedford July 13-Sept, 6, A National Juried exhibition will open inside Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, on July 12, rare early pierrot-style shoes | ballet-style shoes with pom poms A Botanica showcases a deep love of nature, the embrace of its beauty, and a concern for its protection and survival, From 16th Century Flemish painters, to Cezanne and the Post Impressionists, the color and variety found in plant life, as well as the potent symbolism, have served as artistic inspiration, Opening reception is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, 3-5 p.m, Admission general $5, youth (17 and under)$3, children 12 and under free, For more information, call 925-295-1417 or go to www.bedfordgallery.org..

Smuin Ballet. May 23-27. West Coast premiere of “Swipe” by Val Caniparoli, World premiere of “Through” by Ma Cong, and Michael Smuin’s “Symphony of Psalms.” Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. $25-$62. www.smuinballet.org. The Woodside Atherton Garden Club 2012 Plant Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 21. Woodside Public Library Garden, 3140 Woodside Road, Woodside. Free admission. Plants for sale. Raffle and silent auction tickets. wagcplantsale2012@yahoo.com.