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Artist Brad Bussey confronts censorship at The Alice Arts Center with his "Color of War" exhibit. "The New Republicans: Miss Take" (detail shown) appears in his "Lights Out" replacement display. Art Throb This week's art events Winter Fest This is a winter celebration featuring the sale of artwork by local and regional artists. There will be live music, and it is a free event being held as part of the Third-Thursdays-Oakland Art Night. Thurs/20, 4-8pm. City of Oakland/State of California Craft and Cultural Arts Gallery, State of CA Office Building, 1515 Clay, Oakl. 238.6952. Solstice Celebration This solstice event, held in the gallery will focus on celebrating the light and creating an opportunity for healing. The event is free and is in conjunction with the "Reconstructing Reality" exhibit which runs through Jan. 5. Thurs/20, 5-7pm. Oakland Art Gallery, 150 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Broadway, Oakl. 637.0395. Trio Project Pro Arts features the music of the Trio Project of Conjunto Cespedes. This event is free and open to the public. Thurs/20, 6-8pm. Pro Arts, 461 Ninth St., Oakl. 763.9425. Daniel Park Gallery talk by sculptor and mixed-media artist, Daniel Park in conjunction with the exhibit featuring his work, "Manifest & Concealed." Exhibition runs through Dec. 28. Thurs/20, 7-8pm. City of Oakland/State of California Craft and Cultural Arts Gallery, State of CA Office Building, 1515 Clay, Oakl. 238.6952. Protest Art Survey Reception Reception for John Grunfest, Jim Torlakson, Megan Bierman, JD Schreiber, and others exhibiting protest artwork from the Vietnam War through the current war in Afghanistan. The exhibition runs through Jan 6. Thurs/20, 7-10pm. 21 Grand, 21 Grand, Oakl. 444.7263. Alameda Museum Tours The Alameda Meyers House and Garden Museum-House will have docent led tours to view ornately furnished in antiques and art objects, many original to the house. Sat/22, 1-4pm. Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda, Alameda. 521.1233. Mark J. Leavitt Opening reception for "Analogous Biology: Balance and Use." The exhibition features ceramic sculpture, textiles, and prints by Mark Leavitt and runs through Jan. 19. Sat/22, 5-8pm. Ardency Gallery, 709 Broadway, Oakl. 836.0831. Family Day A free holiday family day for children and adults. Art projects, live music, exhibition tours, and puppet shows will highlight the afternoon at the Judah L. Magnes Museum and the Berkeley-Richmond Jewish Community Center. Complimentary food will be served. Tues/25, 12-4pm. Berkeley-Richmond Jewish Community Center, 1414 Walnut, Berk, 549.6935. [ East Bay | Metroactive | Archives ]