Your charity has lots of costs. Live music is one of them. Someone recently asked me this question: I have a non-profit and would like to have live music during… Read More
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Entries for the Arts Coast Magazine
Old Friends and the Muses
They fell in love at first sight almost a half century ago and traveled the world together painting, drawing and experiencing life at ground level…. Read More
Arts In Podcast – Nathan Beard
Painter Nathan Beard found his way to both realistic and abstract new work in the only time he had – when his newborn daughter was napping. Nathan talks with Barbara… Read More
Humor
Humor: Humor also comes into play through many of the shapes. The simplicity of line drawing with animated child-like qualities reference a sense of nostalgia for the past. Imagery inspired… Read More
In Phoenix this Week
I am really excited to be in Phoenix this week for a quick self made residency! Traveling and residencies are a huge part of my process. For me being dislodged… Read More
Nate Najar and Daniela Soledade Blow Us a Sweet, Soft Kiss From Rio
Nate Najar and Daniela Soledade Blow Us a Sweet, Soft Kiss From Rio The Pinellas-based jazz artists performed a spellbinding set of bossa nova tunes with prominent jazz players at… Read More
Happy First Birthday to the James Museum!
Happy First Birthday to the James Museum! The Cultural Connections of Edward S. Curtis The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art displays the images of early 20th century… Read More
A somewhat fanciful, but true, biography of me – Akiko Kotani
A somewhat fanciful, but true, biography of me – Akiko Kotani At the break of dawn with the ascent of Scorpio, I was born in Waipahu, Hawaii. According to the Chinese calendar, being… Read More
Meet Akiko Kotani
Meet Akiko Kotani The work of fiber artist Akiko Kotani manifests a remarkable distillation of diverse influences and sources of inspiration; filtered through her own finely tuned sensibility about the… Read More
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
American Stage’s outdoor production is as warm and breezy as its outdoor venue…. Read More
