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I like to call him Billy Bob...

For those of you who dont know Bosque, I just want to say a few things about him. Bill is a kind, loving and very intelligent man. He runs Love Song Art Shows, he puts on phenominal events and yet he still mantains his positive down to earth, extremley humble sense of humanity. He would be there for anyone in a pinch. God knows he has had to council me on more than 100 occasions! He is always ready for a good laugh and just when you have him filed away in your mind as one of those, he comes… Continue

Added by SIN on October 22, 2008 at 6:00am — 3 Comments

Getting Nude on Saturday

I'm really getting excited now! Saturday we'll be accepting entries at Chris Sorensen's for the 6th annual Nudes in November. I've heard from several out of town artists who are bringing work, from as far away as Ventura! This is going to be a great show, and I feel the anticipation building... I hope we have enough wall space. And then there's the juroring.... it's so hard to tell artists that their work wasn't accepted, even though they paid a $20 entry fee. Some people get angry with me,… Continue

Added by Amy Kohl on October 22, 2008 at 4:50am — 8 Comments

THANK YOU!

To members of the Fresno Arts Council, I just wanted to say 'thank you' for allowing us to spread the word about the Central Valley Dance Festival. We loved having all the dancers, directors, musicians and artists share their talents with us and the community.

To all new participants this year, plus our 2nd and 3rd year 'alumni', thank you for your grace and willingness to assist us both backstage and onstage. I was told that we have inspired many to support local artists in the… Continue

Added by Cris Mendoza-Howell on October 20, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

That Can't Be Done! - Oh Yeah?

How many times I have heard the words, "that can't be done" "no way" at "what budget?" "there's a budget?" With hundreds of volunteer hours, a ton of supportive friends and relatives, the answer is a resounding YES!

Dance is such a dynamic art that transcends all other barriers of understanding between peoples (socio-economic, culture and race, religion and status, profession and association). It is what I fell in love with BUT the opportunity never came for me to get trained in the… Continue

Added by Cris Mendoza-Howell on October 20, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

Q. How Many Hippies does it take to have a lov'n?

A. "Love the one you're with!" = 2

Click here for more info on the Hippie show!

Added by Art Zocalo on October 17, 2008 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

today 10-11-08

I walked by the door today and

the outside trees were absolutely singing with the wind!

I was drawn outside

by the music of the wind thrilling though the trees and bushes

and by a thread of a bright green light

moving into

more complex shades

of darker greens

reflecting,

waving

branches

and limbs.

painted by an unseen hand.

I was pulled outside

into the full glory

of one of those brillant days… Continue

Added by Linda Lloyd Pitts on October 9, 2008 at 2:02pm — No Comments

Getting ready for a show... nude.

It's almost time... October is ending...and Nudes in November is almost here. I'm part of the Chris Sorensen Studio, and this is my second year curating the Nudes show. It's really exciting! One of my favorite parts is when artists bring in their work (this year it's on the 25th). Seeing each artists impression of the human figure is inspiring. Most portray beauty, others... well, there aren't ever many that are negative, thankfully.

I've always loved figurative work. While in… Continue

Added by Amy Kohl on October 9, 2008 at 5:18am — 4 Comments

Second Annual Cultural Arts Conference- October 17th, 2008

Date: Friday, October 17th, 2008

Location: Holiday Inn, Downtown Fresno

Time: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

Register Now! http://www.fcash.org/conference-registration

Details:

7:00 am - 8:00 am Registration

Conference Registration

Continental Breakfast

Cultural Arts Tradeshow

8:00 am - 10:00 am Morning Keynote:

Valley Visionaries - Charting the Course - Mapping Our Cultural Leadership

- John… Continue

Added by Katie Blanchard on October 7, 2008 at 2:59pm — No Comments

Sunday Morning Opera

Pace, pace mio Dio!

Act IV, Scene 2 of the Italian opera, La Forza del Destino

by Giuseppe Verdi

Libretto : Francesco Maria Piave

Synopsis : Leonora calls for peace from God on her tortured soul. She still loves Alvaro after all these years and the bad things that have happened. She calls upon God to end her suffering.

Performed by: Angela… Continue

Added by Brent Brooks on October 5, 2008 at 5:26am — 1 Comment

A New Publication and a Pushcart Prize Nomination

My poem, "Sweeping, el logico de la escoba, a los desaparacedos de Guatemala" has just come out in the new double issue of Whiskey Island Magazine, which has nominated it for a Pushcart Prize. Whiskey Island Magazine is published in Ohio. I wrote to the editor after being notified of the nomination, that validations through publishing come few and far between, and to be not only published but nominated for a Pushcart is amazing. Let this be encouraging to us all!

Added by Megan Bohigian on October 4, 2008 at 5:38pm — No Comments

Film Commissioner Ray Arthur chats LIVE - Oct 8th @ 6pm

DumbDrum.com and LateUpdate.com are teaming up for a live webcast on Wednesday, October 8th at 6pm, featuring Fresno City Film Commissioner Ray Arthur.

We're going to be talking about all things related to film and filmmaking in Fresno, you don't want to miss it! Join us in our chat room and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with Ray, LIVE!

Here's the link you need to bookmark! http://www.lateupdate.com/live

See you all on Wednesday!

Added by Bryan Harley on October 1, 2008 at 1:46pm — No Comments

Sunday Morning Opera

I figureed with Yom Kippur next week I would be safe with this one, even though it features Wagner's infamous and overused aria.

Zeit… Continue

Added by Brent Brooks on September 28, 2008 at 5:00am — No Comments

Out at the Yosemite Art and Flute Festival in Oakhurst this Weekend

Janna and I have taken a couple of canvas' and some signed and numbered giclees to the Yosemite Art and Flute Festival this weekend. Day One was hot, and I'm not sure any of the vendors sold anything, but everyone is optimistic that Saturday and Sunday will be better.

If you get a chance, please drop by and say Hi.

Added by Lyndon Arledge on September 26, 2008 at 7:31pm — 4 Comments

Reggie Ginn performance October 17th

Reggie Ginn

October, 17 2008 at 8:00

KuppaJoe
3673 N First St., Fresno, California 93726
Cost : Free

All ages!

Playing with The Silent Comedy

Reggie Ginn is a solo keyboard/lyricist from Sacramento performing original songs of heartache, intensity, longing, and unrequited love. Hear her wonderful voice at: www.myspace/reggieginn

Added by Reggie Ginn on September 24, 2008 at 7:24pm — 2 Comments

Calling All Artists, Crafts People Etc.

Harlan Ranch is having their second annual Fall Harvest on November 8th. This is an outdoor festival type event will run from 11:00am - 3:00pm. I am opening this event to all of you, to come and share your work, sell your work, etc. I have booth spots avaliable, but, becuase we are so new and budget.... well ha-ha in this economy what is a budget anyway? I do not have tables yet, so you will have to bring your own. But other than that, I welcome all of you to come join! Please RSVP no later… Continue

Added by Travis Hauert on September 23, 2008 at 12:55pm — 3 Comments

Sunday Morning Opera

From: Lucia di lammermoor

Act III scene 1, Il dolce suono ("The Sweet Sound") aka "The Mad Scene"

Composed by: Gaetano Donizetti

Mariella Devia

Conductor: Ranzani

Lucia descends into madness, and on her first wedding night, while the festivities are still being held in the Great Hall, she stabs her new husband, Arturo in the bridal chamber. Dishevelled, unaware of what she has done, she wanders in the Great Hall, recalling her meetings with Edgardo and imagining… Continue

Added by Brent Brooks on September 21, 2008 at 5:39am — No Comments

My Newest Painting: Pepper Love

This is number 4 of my series of small dogs and women celebrating the ethnic diversity of America. The red, white and blue of the skirt and blouse symbolize the American flag, and the sombrero, Chihuahua dog, and the red pepper wreath symbolize the contributions made by Latino Americans.

Size: 36 x 24 Media: Acrylic on Canvas Price:… Continue

Added by Gail Daley on September 20, 2008 at 1:35pm — 2 Comments

Art Hop this Evening

I am opening an art show this evening, September, 18, 2008 at 5pm. It is a showing of Landscape Paintings. An exciting event, indeed.

Added by Karlene Kay Ryan on September 18, 2008 at 5:25am — 3 Comments

Sunday Morning Opera

From: Tosca

Second Act part 6 (Vissi d´arte)

Composed by: Giacomo Puccini

Maria Callas

I lived for my art, I lived for love,

I never did harm to a living soul!

With a secret hand

I relieved as many misfortunes as I knew of.

Always with true faith

my prayer

rose to the holy shrines.

Always with true faith

I gave flowers to the altar.

In the hour of grief

why, why, o Lord,

why do you reward me thus?

I gave… Continue

Added by Brent Brooks on September 14, 2008 at 5:38am — No Comments

My feature length movie blog

Hello readers,

This is a lazy blog. I just wanted to post a link to the production blog of my digital, feature length movie Beaten Path. You can get yourself caught up on all the goings on here.

Thanks for your time,

Vince Cosentino
VINDAWOP PRODUCTIONS

Added by Vince Cosentino on September 10, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments