ProArts Gallery in Jack London Square gave art lovers a preview of what to expect on the East Bay Open Studios tour with an art show opening at the gallery on June 1. Some artists who opened their homes and studios to the public for Open Studios were invited to show off their work and promote their personal galleries. The Open Studios tour attracts more than 400 participating artists in 13 cities.

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How do you think the 48th Mayor of Oakland is doing since being sworn in Jan. 1, 2007? Is Ron Dellums living up to his promise to make Oakland a "model city?" Click here to vote!	The Phenomenauts The Phenomenauts are West Oakland's favorite travelers from the future and they have been hard at work at the Command Center recently, releasing a new album early this year entitled For All Mankind. Check out this track from these local Galaga fanatics. Track: "Man Alone." » Local Sounds Archive	Weekend Fun June 20, 2008 Here are some fun weekend events, preceded by two news items.• Oakland City Attorney John Russo announced yesterday that the California Department of Food and Agriculture will halt its plan to... more »	View pics from: • Music in Schools Today • Heart of Gold Ball 2008 • Ed Block Courage Awards • 21st Five Star Night • 16th Aurora Borealis • BOSS 35th Anniversary • Covenant with Youth Gala • Culinary Stars of the Bay • Family Bridges 40th Anniversary • Golden Gala • OneCalifornia Indie Awards • June Launch Party	• Best of 2008 • Best Of 2007 • Best Of 2006