Crimes committed by returning Iraq war veterans have caught the attention - and sympathies - of lawmakers and veterans groups. California passed legislation in 2006, and at least four other states have drafted or considered laws to empower judges to send these veterans to treatment in lieu of prison because their crimes may be the byproduct of war.

But experts said that since crime is not a typical symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder, the crimes more likely were a product of their pasts than of the war. MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM/KICKS Variety of media at gallery

L.A. Studio & Gallery at The Market Common features the work of local artist Judith Barberino. Barberino presents a variety of subjects painted in pen and ink, watercolor, oils and acrylics.

When | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday WWW.MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM/KICKS Concert series

The Market Common launches its All American Concert Series with music such as popular Broadway hits and New Orleans-style jazz and blues performed by local bands. Sea Cruz performs tonight.

When | 7 p.m. MYRTLEBEACHONLINE.COM/KICKS Boogie to big band, R&B

Ross Holmes and the Ross Holmes Band perform a wide variety of dance music like big band, R&B classics and more.

When | 7-11 p.m.