ART EXCHANGE: Champagne reception and preview of...

ART EXCHANGE: Champagne reception and preview of art that will be on display beginning today at Palos Verdes Art Center for one month, before being sent to Russia as part of art exchange; Norris Theatre for the Performing Arts, Stewart Art Gallery, 27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates; 5 to 7 p.m. today ; information: (310) 544-0403.

ETHNIC AFFAIRE: International marketplace will offer international music and dancing, cuisine, fashions and collectibles; proceeds of event by South Bay Women in Travel will benefit Rainbow Services, San Pedro shelter for victims of domestic violence; Sheraton Los Angeles Harbor Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes St., San Pedro; 2 to 7 p.m. today; information, tickets: (310) 436-7100 ($30).