Join artist Lynne Riding Tuesday night at the Art Institute of Charleston's gallery at 24 N. Market St. to celebrate the opening of her latest show. The reception lasts from 6 to 8 p.m. Riding's show will remain at the Art Institute Gallery until June 13. Those interested in purchasing any of the artist's works can contact her directly. Twenty percent of proceeds go to benefit the EDMC Foundation which provides scholarship money for students attending EDMC schools, such as the Art Institutes. For more, visit artinstitutes.edu/charleston. —Moira Phillips
Ann Long Fine Art at 54 Broad St. hosts Tuesday night's Bubbles and Baubles, an event featuring the jewelry of Charleston denizen Janet Porcher Gregg. Pink champagne will be on hand as guests peruse Gregg's copious offerings. For more information about the artist, visit her site at jpgltd.com. For further info about the gallery or the event itself, you can visit annlongfineart.com or call (843) 577-0447. —Moira Phillips
Writer and painter Joan Alden is having an art opening at Alchemy Coffee tonight from 6-9 p.m. Alden has published three novels and a children's book. She also teaches part-time at the Citadel. Robert Widlowski and Ian Gwinnup, members of the band Kano Jones, will provide original music. —Emma Hart