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March 25 Weekend Pick: Favianna Rodriguez in conversation at Betti Ono Gallery

Blog entry by Susan Mernit.

Last updated at Wed, 21 Mar at 7:12am.

In conjunction with the shows "Art Is A Hammer" and "Felt," and in celebration of Women's Month, Betti Ono is proud to present "Finishing School Artist Series x02."

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Free festival heals Oakland’s cultural scene

Article by Eric K Arnold.

Last updated at Wed, 6 Oct at 6:29am.

What’s part graffiti competition, part music festival, part skateboard exhibition, part spoken word showcase, and part eco-sustainability fair?

The Life Is Living Festival.

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Art & Soul: Women artists support, embrace this weekend's festival

Article by shades Magazine s....

Last updated at Sun, 22 Aug at 9:31am.

By Tuseda A. Graggs, shades Magazine

When Oakland’s Art & Soul Festival opens its gates this weekend, many of the vendors whose booths line the streets will be devoted followers who return each year to not only enjoy the music event, but to sell their wares, as well.

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Oakland Museum Relaunches with All-Night Free Celebration May 1

Article by Jennifer Inez Ward.

Last updated at Mon, 3 May at 12:28pm.

The Oakland Museum of California is ready to party.

After two years of renovations and expansions, the "Museum of the People” will open its doors on Saturday, May 1, and invite the public in.

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Oakland Museum Has Big Plans for Local Arts and the Public

Article by Jennifer Inez Ward.

Last updated at Mon, 3 May at 12:27pm.

Many local artists are watching the re-launch of the Oakland Museum of California carefully.

With its doors opening Saturday, May 1, after a two-year $62 million capital improvement campaign, the museum is expected to have a significant impact on both the city and the local art community.

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