Through May 4: PAWS Prints! Exhibit and Sale at Le Virtu

PAWS Prints, an exhibit and sale of animal photographs to benefit PAWS, will be on display at Le Virtu Restaurant (1927 E. Passyunk Avenue) through May 4, 2009.

In addition to being on display at the restaurant, all photographs -- depicting animals ranging from polar bears to housecats -- will be available for purchase for $40 at the show and at www.phillypawsprints.org.

The photographers, Philadelphia artists Ruth Savitz and Christopher Woods, are devoted animal lovers. Animal rescue is an important part of each artist’s life: they both have personally rescued animals from shelters, and they have donated work and funds to animal rescue and wildlife organizations.

Ruth is an award-winning photographer. Her work has been published in Popular Photography and Imaging and What! Digital Camera (U.K.) as well as appearing in many books and websites.

Christopher Woods’ work has been featured in Pennsylvania Magazine, Philadelphia City Paper, and online in Phillyist, Gothamist, Irish Philadelphia, and Philly Skyline.

Le Virtu, serving delicious Abruzzese Italian food, is a proud partner of PAWS. In addition to hosting PAWS Prints, Le Virtu donates a portion of all wine, beer and liquor sales to PAWS’ lifesaving efforts.

For more info: www.levirtu.com and www.phillypawsprints.org.