Hollywood Frame Gallery and artist Jim Tweedy are fighting the money-losing blues with "In Goldens We Trust," their second annual Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue (GBGRR) benefit that will take place Saturday, November 8, from 6-9pm at the Gallery at 2427 Bissonnet.

"In Goldens We Trust" is for people who are tired of hearing about RED states and BLUE states...it's about the GOLDEN STATES, where golden retrievers rule and life is all about the Red, White and Blue!! This complimentary reception will include a wonderful buffet and the unveiling of Jim Tweedy's latest work to benefit GBGRR: "In Goldens We Trust!" The original acrylic will be auctioned off to benefit GBGRR and there will be a prize drawing for a signed, custom-framed giclée print of "In Goldens We Trust." Other prizes will include a Mexican vacation stay and an Apple i-pod. Prize tickets will be $10/each or $25/three - even if the economic times are trust, you can always invest in GOLD -- golden retrievers, that is!. Your investment will bring a lifetime of love, loyalty and laughter and all proceeds will go to GBGRR. Artist Jim Tweedy will be in attendance.

Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue (GBGRR) was founded in Houston in 1999 and has saved thousands of homeless and abandoned dogs from death in shelters or on the streets, and placed them into permanent homes, where they are cared for and loved for a lifetime.

Shadow (pictured with this story) is one of the the dogs saved by GBGRR. He is approximately 8 years old, current on vaccinations, neutered and heartworm negative. He weighs in at 76 lbs. Shadow is a calm, This easygoing gentleman is relaxed and friendly with everyone he meets. He has a beautiful long, red coat with a sprinkling of sugar on his face. Shadow is housetrained and has excellent house manners.

For more information on Shadow and Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue, please visit www.gbgrr.org.