Carolyn Miles, Owner/Director of Atrium Gallery on McPherson, invited me to view her latest exhibition, "Red," Saturday morning. Jim and I had other commitments when the exhibition opened February 17, so viewing the pieces on my own, with Carolyn as my guide, was a special treat. Carolyn told me that over her 25 years as…
Category: Art & Architecture
A Neighborhood Needle Felting Workshop (more photos added!)
Photo courtesy of Kathy Curotto I've been working on organizing craft classes in the neighborhood for several months, and have finally gotten the first one together. Join us for a Needle Felting Workshop on Saturday morning, April 14 led by good friend Kathy Curotto, Lifestyle Editor of Mary Engelbreit's late, great Home Companion Magazine. Kathy's…
The Unveiling
On Sunday afternoon the bust of world-renowned author Kate Chopin was unveiled on what has become known as "Writer's Corner" at Euclid and McPherson. Chopin's statue sits on the northwest corner of the intersection next to The Eye Bar. Kate Chopin (nee O'Flaherty) was born in St. Louis in 1840 and spent all but 14…