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My featured guests were Armando from Armando's in Martinez and Maria Billingsly from the Martinez Opera. Among other things I learned that the Martinez Opera is about two hundred years old, and has an educational program that brings opera to very young people and also the elderly. We also spoke about what's going on in downtown Martinez, California and what it takes to keep the doors open for live music at these venues.

I made some arts grants announcements, and played "Einstein's Mind" a story I originally recorded live on WBAI Radio about 10 years ago. At the end of the show Bill Vartnaw called in from Petaluma California to announce a reading with Q.R. Hand jr. in Sausalito on Wednesday night.

Pamela Fingado and Patricia Zemanek have been regular contributors to Listen & Be Heard Network Arts News. They also both run galleries in El Cerrito CA. Are the Fingado Art Gallery and Eclectix Gallery part of a burgeoning arts movement in El Cerrito? Please join my conversation with Pamela and Patricia as we talk about their holiday exhibitions, the arts scene in El Cerrito, and what it takes to keep the gallery doors open.

As always, there is an open mic for poets who want to call in with a poem, and anyone who would like to make an arts event or opportunity announcement or talk about the state of the Arts in general. There will also be some announcements of opportunities for arts professionals and, if time permits, some arts editorialising. But I would rather hear from you! Following are all the details.

Wishing you Peace and Poetry
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A Mosaics Exhibit at Fingado Art Gallery will open on November 14 and closes on Dec. 26, 2008. Featured artists are Karen Pearle and Fuff Tabachnikoff. 
  The artist’s reception will be open to the public 7:00- 9:00 P.M. on November 14, 2008 in conjunction with The Stockton Avenue Art Stroll.
Fingado Art Gallery is open during the holiday season Wed- Saturday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. For information call 510 593 9081. 7025 Stockton Ave.

Eclectix Gallery Presents: The 50/50 Show
Nov. 14th-Dec.28th Come One, Come All … To See The Show! Fifty artists exhibiting their works, all priced at fifty bucks! An eclectic mixed media of goodies, ready to buy and take home, right off the walls. No theme, just lots of cool art. When one piece is sold, it will be replaced by a new piece. Be original and give the gift of art this season! Make it an EclectiXmas! Opening reception: November 14th, from 7-10 PM. Live Music, Art & Thou. At Eclectix Gallery, 10082 San Pablo Ave. (at Central Ave.), El Cerrito, Ca 94530 For more info: http://www.eclecti