Museums-East Bay Through September 19

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND LIBRARY AT OAKLAND The Oakland Public Library's museum is designed to discover, preserve, interpret and share the cultural and historical experiences of African Americans in California and the West. In addition, a three-panel mural is on permanent display.

New director brings new beginnings

Kim Williams / Staff Photo - Robert L. Haynes, executive director of the Plano African American Museum, was hired in August.

Book review: 'Bob Dylan in America' by Sean Wilentz

A distinguished historian excels in teasing out the origins of the singer-songwriter's artistic impulses, the context in which they arose and flowered, and the multiple sources of his art. A distinguished historian excels in teasing out the origins of the singer-songwriter's artistic impulses, the context in which they arose and flowered, and the multiple sources of his art.

Books laud multicultural roots of American foods

If you think apple pie is the all-American food, think again. An inspiring collection of new books d ...

Making the Art Scene, Sunday, Oct. 18

22 Haviland Street Gallery "Feiner/Ketchman" Oil paintings by Elaine Feiner and drawings and small sculptures by Niki Ketchman, both of Westport. Through Nov. 1. Fri, 6-9 p.m.; Sat/Sun, 1-5 p.m.; Wed, 3-5 p.m.; and by appt. 22 Haviland St., South Norwalk.