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There will be an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the library patio of Cypress College and BC Space Gallery in Laguna Beach for the current exhibition of photographs by contemporary Chinese artists. Guest curator Clayton Spada will give a lecture titled “Heart of the Ineffable: Contemporary Photography in China” at 7:30 p.m. in the library lecture hall, L-216. BC Space Gallery is in downtown Laguna Beach at 235 Forest Ave. Gallery hours are 1 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Information: (714) 484-7000, Ext. 48242.