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Amy Chan's all grown up. See for yourself at 21 Grand through Feb 2. Shown: (detail) "Cinderella Goes West, cell #1." Art Throb This week's art events Liao Shiou-Ping Opening artist reception for exhibition of prints and paintings by Liao Shiou-Ping. Thurs/17, 5:30-7:30pm. Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th St., Ste. 290, Oakl. 238.4491. Artists' Talks Artists' talks from Pro Arts annual juried exhibition curated and juried by Gerardo Mosquera. Event is free and open to the public. Sat/19, 1pm. Pro Arts, 461 Ninth St., Oakl. 763.9425. Pat Monaco Artist reception for "Portraits of the Afghan People 1984-1992" photography by Pat Monaco. Sat/19, 2:30-4:30pm. Collectors Gallery, Oakland Museum, 1000 Oak, Oakl. 834.2296. Salon of the Independent Opening reception for "Salon of the Independent" exhibit featuring original artwork by children and youth. Sat/19, 3-6pm. MOCHA, 538 Ninth St., Oakl. 465.8770. Taking the Leap Introduction reception for 2002 "Taking the Leap Exhibition," a multi-gallery juried exhibition of 49 artists working in a variety of media. Participating spaces are Hollis Street Project, Heritage Square Building, and Bucci's, all located between 62nd and 59th St. in Emeryville. Sun/20, 12-4pm. For walking maps and information, see www.takingtheleap.com. Artists Reception Artists reception for "Hot Off the Press" exhibition featuring prints by Maj-Britt Hilstrom, Virginia Monroe, Sherry Smith Bell, and Ellen Yamada Tzvetin. Sun/20, 1-3pm. San Pablo Arts Gallery, 13831 San Pablo Ave., Maple Hall, One Alvarado Squ., San Pablo, 836.2663. Hugh Livingston The Artship Foundation and the Oakland Art Gallery present the Tuesday Night Art Series. This week features the Wave 3-CD release party. There will be live music by Hugh Livingston and others. Tues/22, 7pm. Oakland Art Gallery, 150 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakl. 637.0395. [ East Bay | Metroactive | Archives ]