Laumeier Art Fair

As you and your mother age it becomes more difficult to find a suitable gift for each other when holidays roll around. Mother's Day happens to be Sunday, May 13, which coincides rather neatly with the Laumeier Art Fair. It's a nigh-perfect gift for mom. The two of you (let your siblings fend for themselves) can enjoy a nice day outdoors looking at the excellent work of more than 150 artists, much of which would make excellent gift. Jewelry, beautiful ceramics, lush textiles and fibers, photography and painting will all be on display; it's part gallery walk, part shopping excursion. And the best part is that even if your mom refuses to let you buy her something, you'll still have given her what she really wants: Time spent with her favorite child. The Laumeier Art Fair takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (May 11 to 13) at Laumeier Sculpture Park (12580 Rott Road, Sunset Hills; www.laumeier.org). Admission is $10, but free for Laumeier members.