Edward Hopper Exhibit *May 6 – August 19, 2007
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts
On view will be Hopper’s work from 1925 thru mid 20th century. The image above is “Chop Suey”, 1929 (oil on canvas) For more info: www.mfa.org
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Posted by Sandy in Books on 04 25th, 2007 | No Comments
Charlie Rangel – New York Politician & Author
Caught Mr Rangel as he was discussing his new book on one of the cable shows. He was so relaxed and personable and enjoying himself so much during the interview that I paused to listen.Besides detailing his political rise to be appointed Democratic chair of the Ways and Means Committee, his book, “And...
John Kilroy presents Joaquin Sorolla
The Scottsdale Artists’ School wraps up
The Creative Process Lecture Series
for the season with a slide presentation of the work of world renown artist Joaquin Sorolla by painter John Kilroy. The lecture will take place at 7 pm Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing...
DreamGirls Revisited
Just a reminder:Â “Dreamgirls” Â DVD – on sale and available for rent (love Netflix) on May 1!
Best to be watched wearing lots of sequins and lots of hair. Divine fun.
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“Precious Ramotswe”
“Precious Ramotswe ” is Botswana’s only female private investigator – the main character of the “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” by Alexander McCall Smith. I noticed a few years back that Ms Ramotswe and the authors name were listed week after week on the...
I Remembered Why I liked Him – Brian Stokes Mitchell
The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “South Pacific†was running on PBS during their pledge weeks. It wasn’t the Mary Martin film of 1950’s, but a musical done “in concertâ€, all in character and full voice w/o sets, at Carnegie Hall. He starred as Emile the estate...
Posted by Bob Martin in Art on 04 13th, 2007 | No Comments
Finding your way with Paint
B.Martin(c)2007
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When You’re a Jet, You’re a Jet All The Way…
Just got a CD! (I wore my old tape out).
I love “West Side Story†and I love that I can revisit the ‘61 film on DVD, on CD and at the occasional theater revival. Based on Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet”, it was transplanted to the 50’s west...
People We Know
I usually stay away from themes, the stories in my paintings are not consistent from one painting to another, except that I normally say I am complete with a painting once I recognize the people who are in the painting. I don’t really know them, but they look to me like people who I would know.
It’s...
Posted by Sandy in Blogroll on 04 3rd, 2007 | No Comments
Maigret: French Mystery Series on PBS
French with English subtitles.
If you’ve read any of Belgian writer Georges Simenon’s mysteries with Inspector Maigret or seen the BBC series with Michaael Gambon as the wise, humane sleuth, you might enjoy a French version.
Independent public broadcaster MHz Networks offers a Maigret French...
"Alyson Stanfield's book I'd Rather Be in the Studio! The Artist's No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion is the most comprehensive self-promotion advice out there for artists. And not only is it packed with information, she also shows artists of all kinds how to implement each action step.
"Alyson Stanfield's book I'd Rather Be in the Studio! The Artist's No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion is the most comprehensive self-promotion advice out there for artists. And not only is it packed with information, she also shows artists of all kinds how to implement each action step.People I Know
