Vivid Art Gallery is hosting its second "First Friday" Art Opening on December 2, displaying work by Featured Artist Tom James.  Tom is well known on the North Shore as an art instructor with the New Trier Extension program.  He has spent several years painting the Skokie Lagoons and Chicago Botanic Garden and is epecially fond of winter landscapes.  Tom will be on hand to discuss his work and influences.  Wine and beer, nibbles, and live jazz by the Roy McGrath duo will be offered.