We stole away to NYC for a few days last week, primarily to see a play written by Jim's cousin, Cate Ryan, performed by the Negro Ensemble Company. On the ride into the city we came across a movie production, or another episode of "Law and Order"??, being shot on a midtown street. The…
Category: Art & Architecture
“Urban Landscapes & Holy Places” at The Vino Gallery
Last Saturday night a group exhibition, "Urban Landscapes and Holy Places," opened at The Vino Gallery, the wine shop/art gallery space at 4701 McPherson. Pairing artists and bundling their work under an evocative title, such as the one chosen for this show, is an art in itself. At The Vino Gallery that task belongs to…
A toast to Marjorie Hoeltzel
Gifted artist and longtime CWE resident Marjorie Hoeltzel (see post here) died Saturday. Extemely active until the sudden end of her life, Marjorie celebrated her 90th birthday with her family in New York City last March. The last communication I had from Marjorie was shortly before Christmas when I emailed to ask if she had…