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Ray Smith at Berkeley's Babilonia 1808 through March. Shown: (detail) "The Moroccans: Catahoula Cur." Art Throb This week's art events Surface Tension Reception Artists reception for Surface Tension: Pattern and Ornament in Contemporary Painting. Exhibition open through March 10. Wed/6, 5:30-7:30 pm. Mills College, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakl. 430.2117. Komar & Melamid Collaborators since the 1960s, Komar & Melamid will discuss their newest body of work, American Dreams as part of the Mills College lectures on contemporary art. Wed/6, 7:30 pm. Mills College, 5000 MacArthur, Oakl. 430.2117. Jack von Euw Curator of the UCB Bancroft Library Collection, Jack von Euw will be discussing his curation of the exhibition, "Ansel Adams in the University of California." Thurs/7, 12:15 pm. Berkeley Art Museum, 2625 Durant Ave., Berk. 643.6494. Jaeme Bereal Artist Jaeme Bereal presents her one woman show, Past Struggles and Future Visions: An exhibit depicting one woman's tribute to Black History Month. Thurs/7, 6-9 pm. Jahva House, 3306 Lakeshore, Oakl. 408.394.7716. Chris Papa Artist reception for Sawl Tells Ten: An exhibition of figural wood sculpture by Chris Papa. Thurs/7, 7-10 pm. 21 Grand, 21 Grand, Oakl. 444.7263. Kenneth Addison Artist reception and talk for an exhibition of Kenneth Addison's recent work in conjunction with Roll Call: A Generational Anthology of Social an Political Black Literature and Art. Sat/9, 1-5 pm. LMNO, 827 Washington, Oakl. 836.4723. Renee Gertler and Debra Greene Artists reception for sculptors Renee Gertler and Debra Greene. Sat/9, 4-8 pm. Nexus Gallery, 2701 Eighth St., Berk. 465.1459. Solar Sculpture and Fire Art Show Free annual Valentine's event featuring many different forms of solar powered sculpture from THERM, Light Fantastic, and Sunbrothers Studio. Sat/9, 6 pm. The Pasta Shop, Hearst and 4th St., Berk. 839.2323. Chris Pew Artist reception for Datum Overture Core: recent works by Chris Pew and Capsule 9. Sat/9, 6-10 pm. Door 7 Gallery, 2316 Telegraph, Oakl. 763.6494. PUSHALE! Reception Artist reception with live music by Hiperboreal for PUSHALE! An exhibition curated by DeMo. Sat/9, 7-9 pm. Lizabeth Oliveria Gallery, 942 Clay, Oakl. 625.1350. David Nyquist Opening reception with live music for painter David Nyquist. Sun/10, 8pm. Lanesplitters, 2033 San Pablo, Berk. 410.2234. Sebastião Salgado Lecture Sebastião Salgado will give a lecture about his recent work in the Migrations exhibit at the BAM through March 24. Mon/11, 7:30pm. Wheeler Auditorium, UC Berkeley Campus, Berk. 642.5249. A.J. Mance In conjunction with the Artship Foundation and The Oakland Art Gallery, the Art of Living Black participating artist, A.J. Mance will give a lecture about his recent figurative paintings. Tues/12, 7 pm. Oakland Art Gallery, 150 Frank Ogawa Plaza, 14th and Broadway, Oakl. 268.4978. Sebastião Salgado Film The documentary biography film, Spectre of Hope, explores the work and influence of photographer Sebastião Salgado. Tues/12, 7pm. Wheeler Auditorium, UC Berkeley Campus, Berk. 642.5249. [ East Bay | Metroactive | Archives ]