Theatre and the Arts
October Art World Unconfidential
Regular readers of “Art World UnConfidential” know that I enthusiastically encourage people to incorporate all forms of art into daily life, from an individual’s wardrobe to their home and work env...
Oct 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tony Vecchio
Art World UnConfidential
While thinking about my next column, I looked through a few random and impulsive thoughts I’d written on torn pages, envelopes, and the all-purpose paper napkin. I found some notes that touched on ...
Jul 29, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Artist Lila Strong
Lila Strong is a local artist who paints unique Native American Indian designs on mailboxes. Her business started as a favor for a friend in Arizona, and then she became interested in the subjec...
Jul 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tony Vecchio
Art World UnConfidential
Start your art collection today! What’s your passion? What are you interested in? What makes you smile, feel good, or just plain keeps you sane? You don’t have to purchase an outrageously expensive...
Jul 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Artist Jan Blythe
Jan Blythe was raised in Glasgow, Scotland, a city with a strong arts’ heritage. As a textile designer, Blythe received her BA in England before she moved to California, building a successful busin...
Jul 01, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Jazz Petite Duo (8 years and under). "Me and my Shadow" performed by Grace and Kendyl Leimpeter. Choreographer: Aggie Eidson
The Artistry of Studio A
Over 60 dancers from Pleasant Hill’s Studio A brought their talent, skill and competitive spirit to the regional MOVE dance competition in April and left with 25 trophies in a variety of categories...
May 26, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend
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Artist of the Month
David Mudgett is a gifted sculptor whose work will be on display at The Ruth Bancroft Garden’s 17th Annual Sculpture In The Gardens exhibit from June 17 through July 16. Check out www.ruthbancrof...
May 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tony Vecchio
Art World Un-Confidential--Art in your garden.
Outside of the home is one spot we can overlook as a cool place to display art. Incorporating art – especially sculpture - into your landscaping, garden, or patio can add a subtle touch of creative...
May 25, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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In Motion Dance Center Dubbed “Most Entertaining”
The dancers, teachers and choreographers from In Motion Dance Center in Martinez have done it again! On April 15-17, their competitive teams attended the Move Dance Competition in Santa Clara along...
May 20, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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It's Time for Open Studios!
These annual events take place in the Bay Area every spring and, if you’ve never attended, it’s an excellent way to enjoy the local art scene. During the next few months, art aficionados have the o...
May 06, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tony Vecchio
Art World Un-Confidential!
“You don’t take a photograph,” said Ansel Adams, you make it.” I often think of this quote when I view photo images at art exhibits and galleries, as well as this quote by Ted Grant: “When yo...
Mar 28, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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FAVORITE FAIRYTALE CHARACTERS LIVES REVEALED IN “TRUE STORIES”
The wolf is in prison and all he wanted was to borrow a cup of sugar. The Prince is tired of his royal life and wants to return to the swamp. The Giant is trying to find true love. What's a narrat...
Jan 31, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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