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An incendiary celebration of fire and light with four fire-filled nights of awesome performances, music, extraordinary art, food, shopping and more: July 15 – 18, 2009.

By Kimberly Kradel | 15 Jul 09 | Posted in What's On When | Comments (0)

Swarm Gallery Presents [SUB]URBAN

New paintings by LA-based artist Claire Baker and Berkeley-based artist R. Reynolds opens tomorrow night June 26 from 6-8pm. Exhibition runs through August 2, 2009.

By Kimberly Kradel | 25 Jun 09 | Posted in What's On When | Comments (0)

Tasty Fruitvale Taco Trucks

Real Mexican tacos have nothing to do with lettuce, rice, beans, and/or cheese. They have everything to do with the main ingredient that you order – meat.

By Kimberly Kradel | 15 Jun 09 | Posted in Food for the Table | Comments (1)

East Bay Open Studios Continue

Over 400 artists in the East Bay open their studio doors to the public this second weekend of the event – June 13 & 14, 2009.

By Kimberly Kradel | 09 Jun 09 | Posted in What's On When | Comments (0)

First Fridays and Open Studios

East Bay OPEN STUDIOS 2009 June 6 – 7 and 13 – 14 with over 400 participating artists

By Kimberly Kradel | 05 Jun 09 | Posted in What's On When | Comments (0)

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