The Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., will be hosting an Opening Reception for its upcoming exhibition "The Art of War: The Armor Series" by'Sculptor Barbara Goldsmith of Evanston. Her artwork consists of a series of sculptures which are evocative of implements of war. The event is on Sunday, August 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the First Floor Gallery. The art series began Tuesday, August 2 and will go through Monday, September 12.