is central to Lewin’s latest body of work. Lewin, who is originally from Jamaica but is now based in Oakland, currently has Roots of the Cotton Tree on view at Betti Ono Gallery (1427 Broadway ...

For the Oakland dance troupe Bandaloop every ... a dozen feet off the ground in front of an enormous tree trunk — the set’s dramatic visual centerpiece — preparing to step into the air ...

The annual holiday tree lighting in Oakland's Jack London Square will take place on Dec. 7 from 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. The free event, sponsored by KTVU Fox 2, will also feature a laser light show ...