Children of Men * “That was a good movie!”

 You have these casual conversations about what movies you saw/missed; relaxed, casual chats – until one of you mentions “Children of Men”. Inevitably, everyone sits up straighter and says, in stereo – “That was a good movie!” Meaning, “It was a lot better...

Solitude

Constant rush of noise, images and smells. Where do I start, where do I end. Fear is the realization of dependence. If I reach out to touch there would be more to comprehend. Where do I start, where will it end. bmartin/07 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Solitude", url: "http://www.bobmartin-art.com/Review/2007/05/solitude/"...

PBS “Great Performances” Shostakovich / Noseda

While channel surfing, I heard music that I recognized. Even though my familiarity with classical music is a bit more extensive than what I picked up from Walt Disney’s “Fantasia” and the William Tell Overture (Who was that Masked Man?), I was still surprised that I knew immediately...

Pace, Timing, Rhythm and the magic of Creativity

When something is just right the first time you see or hear it, can it be attributed to formula or technique? Usually not. It is obviously something that can’t be learned just by taking classes or mingling with masters. Recently I watched for the third or fourth time Gorillaz: Demon Days Live in...

Dali and the Spanish Baroque

The Salvadore Dali Museum, St. Petersburg, FL, features not Dali but Spanish painters of 17th century nobility: Diego de Velazquez, Bartolome Murillo, El Greco. Thru June 24, 2007 For information: www.salvadordalimuseum.org Call: (727) 823 3767 http://www.daliweb.tampa.fl.us/ SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title:...

Magritte

“My painting is visible images which conceal nothing; they evoke mystery and, indeed, when one sees one of my pictures, one asks oneself this simple question ‘What does that mean’? It does not mean anything, because mystery means nothing either, it is unknowable.” 24 rare graphic...

Wine, Women & Jazz FUNdraiser Event

Saturday, May 19th from 4PM – 7PM at the Arizona Culinary Institute 10585 N 116th Street (at Shea Blvd) in Scottsdale. Tickets are $50 ($65 at the door) More info: 602-863-9744 or www.azwp.org to register Men are most welcome to attend. Enjoy sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, delicious desserts,...

Scottsdale Artists’ School Releases Summer Class Schedule

Scottsdale, AZ (May 3, 2007) Scottsdale Artists’ School announce the release of its schedule of summer classes, including offsite workshops and Youth Academy. Registration opens Wednesday, May 16 at 9 am. Classes in drawing, painting, watercolor and sculpture are offered for all levels, from beginners...

“The Golden Voice of Africa”

Salif Keita, a native Mali, (the home of Timbuktu) blends the music and songs of his homeland with those of Cuba, Spain and the West coast of Africa (Senegal and the Ivory Coast). Exciting in person, his CDs capture all the passion and emotion of his live performances. Albums: Soro, M’Bemba...

The Arizona Magic of Music & Dance

Arizona Magic of Music & Dance Camp is a unique program for children and young adults with physical and mental disabilities – that – in just one week prepares them to stage a wonderful theater production written and choreographed especially for them. This program is brought to Arizona...