LORRIE FINK
Edges and Seams
Solo Exhibition at L’Amyx Tea Bar on Lakeshore Ave.
May 2– June 26, 2010
Public reception: Friday, May 7, 2010, 5:00 pm–7:00 p.m.
Free to the public. Wheelchair accessible. All ages welcome.

Enjoy a complimenary L’Amyx beverage during the reception!

L’AMYX TEA BAR
3437 Lakeshore Avenue (at Mandana Blvd.)
Oakland, CA 94610
Store Hours: Sunday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m. –11:00 p.m.
(510) 835-TEA2 (835-8322)
http://www.lamyx.com

OAKLAND, California—Oakland artist Lorrie Fink opens a solo exhibition of recent paintings at L’Amyx Tea Bar on May 2, 2010, with a reception for the artist on May 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

In her oil paintings inspired by organic forms found in nature, Lorrie Fink explores connections between painting, nature, and the rhythm of life cycles. Her work is informed by coastal ephemera and images collected from the macroscopic landscape of the natural world. Colorful and expressive, her paintings depict intersections that are revealed when peering over edges and into seams. She considers what’s above and below the surface, as her series of spatial maps unfolds.

L’Amyx Tea Bar seeks to provide community access to educational, informational and cultural resources, and encourages artistic and cultural interests by showcasing Bay Area artists at its Lakeshore Avenue and Piedmont Avenue tea shops. L’Amyx features rotating exhibits approximately every two months.

For images or further information about this exhibit, please contact: Lorrie Fink, (510) 326-1990; e-mail: lorrie@lorriefink.com, web site: http://wwwlorriefink.com.

Opening Celebration Weekend Presented by Target

Celebrate with OMCA! The newly transformed Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) opens Saturday, May 1, with 31 hours of continuous, round-the-clock free programs and events.

The festivities begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1, on the street in front of the new Oak Street entrance with a Native American Ohlone blessing, a marching band, Project Bandaloop performing a spectacular aerial dance, and more. And the non-stop celebration continues through 6 p.m. Sunday, May 2. “Only in California” Saturday afternoon activities highlight the innovative and creative spirit of California.

Saturday evening and overnight activities take on a more adult flavor with dancing, food, a no-host bar, flashlight tours, and conversations on unique California topics—merging into early morning yoga.

Sunday is especially for families with dancing, drumming, juggling, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, and more. The new OMCA Store will be open the full 31 hours so visitors can shop throughout the event.

And of course the highlight of the 31 hours will be the excitement of discovering the story of California, the story of you, in the new Galleries of California Art and History.

www.museumca.org

The Spears Gallery proudly announces our selection as the venue for Part 3 “The Memoirs of Mr. Radio” of the Five Ten Experience.

The month of May and year 2010 have a special connection with the Milton 510 brand.  Fine artist Milton Bowens of Milton 510 is excited to announce his most inspiring art exhibition of the new decade, entitled “Milton 510 and the Five Ten Experience,” featuring “Oakland A Love Supreme”, “Echoes of the Sweetest Sound”, “The Memoirs of Mr. Radio”, “Soul in Acrylic Stereo” and “Oh Happy Sundays”.

“Instead of doing a traditional retrospective of work, I chose to do a personal, yet universal celebration that reflects my experience growing up in Oakland gathered from the collection of stories from my parents, grandparents and extended family,” shares Bowens.

The comprehensive exhibit presenting Milton 510’s latest work will consist of a minimum of 50 new works forming unique surveys of urban culture, community, family and faith. Running simultaneously at five (5) venues during the month of May 2010, each themed showcase will offer an opening reception and artist talk to highlight Milton 510’s work which has been exclusively selected for that location.

This groundbreaking exhibition should not be viewed as five separate shows, but as it has been conceived and intended to be engaged as one multi-layered experience.

The Spears Gallery will be open for Milton510 Experience pre-view and sales on May 7, 2010 @ 377 Palm Ave. Oakland, CA 94610. We would like to add our gallery to your listings as well.

Mother’s day is on May 9th, so don’t forget to pick her up something fantastic and locally made at Feria Urbana Friday May 7th.  Oakland’s Art Murmur is happening as well that night – it will be a great evening to be out and about!

Feria Urbana (Urban Fair) – is an urban fair made up of local artists & designers selling a range of items at accessible prices. You will find creative and high quality clothing, jewelry, artwork, home accessories, ceramics, fashion accessories, baby items and more.

Shop to the beats of local dj’s and enjoy some food and cocktails. Come support your local art community, bring some friends and have some fun!

FREE ADMISSION

Friday May 7th, 6 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.

The New Parish – 579 18th @ San Pablo
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 444-7474 directions

Featuring:
Aiko Designs, Cookie and the Dude, By Nieves, King Bag Company,
Found Jewelry, Eristotle, SuperSugarRayRay, Estilo Clothing, note•ify, Mangosteen, Honeycomb Jewelry, Tidal Ware, Georgie Be, Ruby Roxanne Designs, Ichi-V, Rock N Socks, Isla Corbett, Birdy Botanicals, Cutthroat Sewing, Bright Light Designs, Nneka, Rosemary Dudley Designs

Check out the website for details www.feriaurbanaSF.com

Entrez! Open House celebrates their 4th anniversary in style, with an art opening/exhibit called “Objets trouvés CDG > OAK” by Christopher Hall. The title means “lost and found” in French, as he delights in finding things that are still intact thirty years past the expiration date. Christopher Hall is a local photographer who works primarily with old film cameras. He prefers his older cameras because they force him to slow down and carefully consider the scenes he encounters prior to raising the camera to his eye. He is self-taught, and loves to shoot scenes “as is” rather than staging anything for the camera. He delights in finding things that are still intact thirty years past the expiration date.

His exhibit “Objets Trouvés CDG > OAK” will be shown at the store from May 7th to the end of June. Come share the excitement and celebrate in style, with free live music by Damond Moodie (starting at 6:30pm), food and drink and awesome raffle prizes!