FILMS & PROGRAMS
Programs: West Africa, Tanzania and Europe
ITALY
Presentation
Artist Brenda Swenson will share her watercolors, digital images and stories from the Tuscany region of Italy, where she took a small group last summer to sketch and paint the scenery.
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 56 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena.
Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220.
WEST AFRICA
Slide show
Mort Loveman will present "Benin, Togo and Côte d'Ivoire: Rebirth of Voodoo."
When, where: 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Admission, info: Free. (310) 550-4761.
TANZANIA
WorkshopGeoff Herbert, owner of Westside Safari, will share photos and tips on Tanzania's game parks.
When, where: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the REI store, 402
Admission, info: Free. (310) 458-4370.
EUROPE
Workshop
Veteran travelers will offer tips on planning, budgeting, packing and more for touring Europe by rail.
When, where: 11 a.m. Saturday at the HI-Travel Store, 1434 2nd St., Santa Monica.
Admission, info: $5 for Hostelling International USA members and students; $10 for others. RSVP to (310) 393-3413.
Send announcements to travel@latimes.com.
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