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Kala Art Institute features Trillium Press artist Deborah Barrett through April 13. Shown: "Dress Pattern" Art Throb This week's art events Lucia Chiavola Birnbaum Artist reception and book signing for "Dark Mother, African Origins and godmothers." This book and accompanying paintings by various artists explore the idea that we are all linked to a single woman in Africa. Thurs/21, 6-8pm. Chi Gallery, 912A Clay, Oakl. 832.4244. Sergio De La Torre and Marcel Diallo Artists reception for "West Oakland Today." An exhibition featuring collaborative installation pieces confronting issues of home, place, history, and loss of memory. Thurs/21, 6-8pm. Pro Arts, 461 Ninth St., Oakl. 763.9425. Opening Reception Opening reception for "Trillium Press: Past, Present and Future." An exhibition showcasing the growing partnership of Kala Institute and Trillium Press artists. Thurs/21, 6-9pm. Kala Art Institute, 1060 Heinz, Berk. 549.2977. Casper Banjo, Keba Konte, Githinji Mbire Gallery talk by the artists on exhibit in "Contemplation." Showcases recent paintings, prints, and collages by the artists. Thurs/21, 7-8pm. Craft and Cultural Arts Gallery, State Office Building, 1515 Clay, Oakl. 238.6952. Grand Opening for AAMLO The African American Museum and Library at Oakland will celebrate its opening with a variety of activities, exhibitions, artist talks, lectures, and performances throughout the two-day event. Fri-Sat/22-23, 10am-5:30pm. African American Museum and Library at Oakland, 659 14th St., Oakl. 238.6713. Alameda Meyers House Tours Docent-led tours of Alameda Meyers House and Garden Museum House is ornately furnished in antiques and art objects, many original to the house. Sat/23, 1-4pm. Alameda Museum, 2021 Alameda, Alameda. 521.1247. Artists Reception Reception for artists exhibiting photographs in, "Being There: 45 Oakland Artists, Celebrating Oakland's 150 Anniversary." Sat/23, 2:30-4:30pm. Oakland Museum of Art Collectors Gallery, 10th and Oak, Oakl. 834.2296. Mark Bechtel and Molly Reilly Opening artists reception for Mark Bechtel and Molly Reilly, the current exhibiting artists in, "2-2002: Three Shows by Six Artists." Sat/23, 4-8pm. Nexus Gallery, 2701 Eighth St., Berk. 839.2153. Alleghany Meadows The Crucible Lecture Series presents sculptor Alleghany Meadows, as he presents his work and talk regarding "Rhythm, Labor, and Form: Utilitarian Pottery." Sun/24, 6-8pm. The Crucible, 1036 Ashby, Berk. 843.5511. Parallel Images in Art and Physics The Art, Technology and Culture Colloquium presents San Francisco speaker Leonard Shlain as he reveals commonalities in art and physics. Mon/25, 7:30-9pm. UC Berkeley, 160 Kroeber Hall, Berk. 643.9670. Idris Hassan Artship Foundation and Oakland Art Gallery present as part of the Tuesday Night Art Series, TAOLB participating artist Iris Hassan as she talks about her color and black and white photography. Tues/26, 7pm. Oakland Art Gallery, 150 Frank Ogawa Plaza, 14th and Broadway, Oakl. 268.4978. [ East Bay | Metroactive | Archives ]