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At museum, something to smile about in Oakland

Saturday, July 31, 2010

images Writer-photographer Jennifer Inez Ward took in the Pixar exhibit that opened at the Oakland Museum of California today, and came away with more than she expected. An excerpt from her post at Oakland Local:

Lately, it seems as if this summer has been one of bad news and grim choices for my city. The budget, the cops, the verdict, the real estate market, closing schools. It seems the sad issues are unending and relentless in Oakland.

We’re survivors and residers of scrappy living--we’ll get through whatever is thrown our way, whether it be less money for public safety, the struggle for jobs, or trying to get decent education for all of Oakland's children.

But, my heart did lift with this new exhibit making its opening…

Image: Pixar Animation


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