This Sunday:
Take a trip to the mini-hill country in Southern Dallas, for some good music. Then maybe head over to Bishop Arts For Dinner.
Glen Farris - Nov 1
La Reunion
Glen Farris
How does a Fall Sunday afternoon in the woods listening to Glen Farris sound? Glen is an uber talented singer songwriter recently back in North Texas.
When: Sunday, November 1
Time: 3pm-4:30pm
Where: La Reunion TX site in Oak Cliff (RSVP for directions)
Bring: water, a blanket or chair
Wear: long pants and sturdy shoes
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Nobel
First, Here's a moment to reflect on Aun Sang Suu Kyi, still in prison for her efforts for Peace.
Does Obama deserve this? My initial reaction is no, I want to say to him, like Tom Hank's character says to Private Ryan: "Earn it."
My second reaction is that this is a recognition that our country has moved away from the unilateralism that resulted in the war in Iraq, and is now at least engaged in the world in a positive way. in addition this is a recognition for our country in electing a Black President, something no other western country has done. That in itself has value and symbolism.
Nobel's Will says:
"and one part to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between the nations and the abolition or reduction of standing armies and the formation and spreading of peace congresses."
I hope that President Obama takes hint from Theodore Roosevelt, who in accepting the award said:
http://lopinna.narod.ru/kiju/roosevelt-lecture.html
"The sum of money provided as part of the prize by the wise generosity of the illustrious founder of this world-famous prize system, I did not, under the peculiar circumstances of the case, feel at liberty to keep. I think it eminently just and proper that in most cases the recipient of the prize should keep for his own use the prize in its entirety. But in this case, while I did not act officially as President of the United States, it was nevertheless only because I was President that I was enabled to act at all; and I felt that the money must be considered as having been given me in trust for the United States. I therefore used it as a nucleus for a foundation1 to forward the cause of industrial peace, as being well within the general purpose of your Committee; for in our complex industrial civilization of today the peace of righteousness and justice, the only kind of peace worth having, is at least as necessary in the industrial world as it is among nations. There is at least as much need to curb the cruel greed and arrogance of part of the world of capital, to curb the cruel greed and violence of part of the world of labor, as to check a cruel and unhealthy militarism in international relationships."
Does Obama deserve this? My initial reaction is no, I want to say to him, like Tom Hank's character says to Private Ryan: "Earn it."
My second reaction is that this is a recognition that our country has moved away from the unilateralism that resulted in the war in Iraq, and is now at least engaged in the world in a positive way. in addition this is a recognition for our country in electing a Black President, something no other western country has done. That in itself has value and symbolism.
Nobel's Will says:
"and one part to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between the nations and the abolition or reduction of standing armies and the formation and spreading of peace congresses."
I hope that President Obama takes hint from Theodore Roosevelt, who in accepting the award said:
http://lopinna.narod.ru/kiju/roosevelt-lecture.html
"The sum of money provided as part of the prize by the wise generosity of the illustrious founder of this world-famous prize system, I did not, under the peculiar circumstances of the case, feel at liberty to keep. I think it eminently just and proper that in most cases the recipient of the prize should keep for his own use the prize in its entirety. But in this case, while I did not act officially as President of the United States, it was nevertheless only because I was President that I was enabled to act at all; and I felt that the money must be considered as having been given me in trust for the United States. I therefore used it as a nucleus for a foundation1 to forward the cause of industrial peace, as being well within the general purpose of your Committee; for in our complex industrial civilization of today the peace of righteousness and justice, the only kind of peace worth having, is at least as necessary in the industrial world as it is among nations. There is at least as much need to curb the cruel greed and arrogance of part of the world of capital, to curb the cruel greed and violence of part of the world of labor, as to check a cruel and unhealthy militarism in international relationships."
Friday, September 11, 2009
Tomorrow Dunk a Lawyer
Location:
It's A Grind Coffee House
Celebrating the grand opening of the ART Green Line Baylor Medical Center Stop
September 12 is free day on the DART Green Line to celebrate the Green Line begins officially begin running on September 14. Demeter Project will host a celebration stop at our venture It’s A Grind Coffee. We will have jazz bands, dunking booths, balloon man for the children and lots of fun. Lots of give-aways. We hope you will be with us on September 12 10AM-2PM.
Street:
2901 Indiana Blvd
City/Town:
Dallas, TX
From 11:30 until 12, we'll be raising money with dunk a lawyer. Come raise money for HRI!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
It's A Grind Coffee House
Celebrating the grand opening of the ART Green Line Baylor Medical Center Stop
September 12 is free day on the DART Green Line to celebrate the Green Line begins officially begin running on September 14. Demeter Project will host a celebration stop at our venture It’s A Grind Coffee. We will have jazz bands, dunking booths, balloon man for the children and lots of fun. Lots of give-aways. We hope you will be with us on September 12 10AM-2PM.
Street:
2901 Indiana Blvd
City/Town:
Dallas, TX
From 11:30 until 12, we'll be raising money with dunk a lawyer. Come raise money for HRI!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Friday, August 28, 2009
The Tide and Current
Telegraph Canyon
The Tide and the Current
testifying nothing but the truth
walking in your righteousness
shake em' like you shake your fist
Thus says Chris Johnson on the third cut Shake Your Fist, from the band’s sophomore album, The Tide and the Current. The lyrics speak to the truthfulness and integrity of this finely crafted cd.
This band members are:
Chuck Brown: Bass & Vocals
Chris Johnson: Guitar, Vocals, Banjo & Harmonica
Austin Green: Drums, Bells & Keys
Tamara Cauble: Violin & Vocals
Brian McCorquodale: Pedal Steel, Piano, Synth & Percussion
Andrew Skates: Organ, Piano, Accordion, Guitar & Mandolin
Erik Wolfe: Guitar, Vibes & Bass Drum
Produced by Centro-Matic's Will Johnson, this cd is well crafted from beginning to end. The album begins with the eerie sound of scraping cymbals, reminiscent of the wheels of a freight train, interrupted by very subtle simple piano notes; and then Chris Johnson's voice, which is primal, but inviting. Simplicity gives way to triumph as, the tempo increases, to a anthemic chorus:
for this day that you were born
light in the darkness
strength in your bones
from this road that you have come
you walked up right
threw no stones
The second cut, Safe on the Outside, begins with Andrew Skates powerful organ. The sixth cut, Welcome to the Night, produces the title of the Album.
the tide and the current
welcome you to the night
firing a warning
for you to stay behind
The song begins with accordion, simple guitar notes and Chris' vocals, which have a deeper timbre here than usual, and ends with Tamara Cauble's delightful violin.
Not all low key, however, Dressed in Flight sours with energetic guitar.
This is a fine piece of craftsmanship. Telegraph Canyon has been delighting local audiences for several years. Their first All the Good News features well written songs, with an melancholic feel. Last year, I a full house, watched the band open for Doug Burr at Fort Worth’s Modern Art Museum. The band filled the stage and then filled the performance space with their energetic, yet melancholy sound. The Austinist recently described their sound as baroque Americana. If by that they meant, thoughtful lyrics surrounded by organ, violin, banjo, mandolin, guitar and accordion, with subtlety and passion, they got it right.
The Band recently concluded a west coast tour and recently opened for Broken Social Scene at the Palladium Ballroom. They also played with Old 97's, at Fort Worth's Bass Hall. It seems this bands day may have finally arrived.
While most of the songs are lovely, melodic and haunting, the album is not all low key. The rocker, Dressed in Flight sours with energetic guitar.
The album's last song, Reels and Wires ends with a wonderful harmonic choral piece, which is haunting in its simplicity and beauty. It will stick in your mind. As the chorus says,
the waters washing over you
the water washing over you
The album continues as Good Records top seller. These waters should be washing over discerning music lovers for some time.
The Tide and the Current
testifying nothing but the truth
walking in your righteousness
shake em' like you shake your fist
Thus says Chris Johnson on the third cut Shake Your Fist, from the band’s sophomore album, The Tide and the Current. The lyrics speak to the truthfulness and integrity of this finely crafted cd.
This band members are:
Chuck Brown: Bass & Vocals
Chris Johnson: Guitar, Vocals, Banjo & Harmonica
Austin Green: Drums, Bells & Keys
Tamara Cauble: Violin & Vocals
Brian McCorquodale: Pedal Steel, Piano, Synth & Percussion
Andrew Skates: Organ, Piano, Accordion, Guitar & Mandolin
Erik Wolfe: Guitar, Vibes & Bass Drum
Produced by Centro-Matic's Will Johnson, this cd is well crafted from beginning to end. The album begins with the eerie sound of scraping cymbals, reminiscent of the wheels of a freight train, interrupted by very subtle simple piano notes; and then Chris Johnson's voice, which is primal, but inviting. Simplicity gives way to triumph as, the tempo increases, to a anthemic chorus:
for this day that you were born
light in the darkness
strength in your bones
from this road that you have come
you walked up right
threw no stones
The second cut, Safe on the Outside, begins with Andrew Skates powerful organ. The sixth cut, Welcome to the Night, produces the title of the Album.
the tide and the current
welcome you to the night
firing a warning
for you to stay behind
The song begins with accordion, simple guitar notes and Chris' vocals, which have a deeper timbre here than usual, and ends with Tamara Cauble's delightful violin.
Not all low key, however, Dressed in Flight sours with energetic guitar.
This is a fine piece of craftsmanship. Telegraph Canyon has been delighting local audiences for several years. Their first All the Good News features well written songs, with an melancholic feel. Last year, I a full house, watched the band open for Doug Burr at Fort Worth’s Modern Art Museum. The band filled the stage and then filled the performance space with their energetic, yet melancholy sound. The Austinist recently described their sound as baroque Americana. If by that they meant, thoughtful lyrics surrounded by organ, violin, banjo, mandolin, guitar and accordion, with subtlety and passion, they got it right.
The Band recently concluded a west coast tour and recently opened for Broken Social Scene at the Palladium Ballroom. They also played with Old 97's, at Fort Worth's Bass Hall. It seems this bands day may have finally arrived.
While most of the songs are lovely, melodic and haunting, the album is not all low key. The rocker, Dressed in Flight sours with energetic guitar.
The album's last song, Reels and Wires ends with a wonderful harmonic choral piece, which is haunting in its simplicity and beauty. It will stick in your mind. As the chorus says,
the waters washing over you
the water washing over you
The album continues as Good Records top seller. These waters should be washing over discerning music lovers for some time.
Monday, August 24, 2009
proud papa
Well, those who know me, know I'm pretty proud of my boys. In fact the primary reason I started this modest blog was to post information about Fred and his musical/artistic achievements. This led me to meet so many great musicians, photographers, artists, and gallery owners around town. Truly, it's been great to get to know all of you. I'm pleased about the creativity of our city.
I had a great weekend, a great walk at Cedar Ridge. It's still my favorite place to hike in the area. I did the Cedar Break trail, and later the newer Red Bud Trail, then down to Cat tail pond. I sat reading St. Augustine, on a bluff, picking up Texas Buckeyes that littered the ground underneath. Then later, Jill and watche Julie and Julia at the Magnolia. We'd heard mixed reviews, but frankly we really enjoyed it. Be prepared to be hungry after watching the movie though. Yesterday I walked on the Dixon Branch, watched a water thrush and a yellow warbler drinking from the creek, which has not stopped flowing all summer.
I'm considering ending blogging. It's a bit of an end of an era for me. Fred Started UTD this week. I'm so proud of the boy. He's starting his junior year of college at the same age, that I started my Freshman year. If all goes well, he'll graduate college at 19. Fred was not a conventional student, well he's not a conventional ...fill in the blank. So, this is a real achievement and I'm quite proud of him. I'm proud of Will also, starting his senior year of College, as arts editor for the College newspaper.
Well on to work. I'll post occasionally to promote the local arts scene, but not with any regularity.
I had a great weekend, a great walk at Cedar Ridge. It's still my favorite place to hike in the area. I did the Cedar Break trail, and later the newer Red Bud Trail, then down to Cat tail pond. I sat reading St. Augustine, on a bluff, picking up Texas Buckeyes that littered the ground underneath. Then later, Jill and watche Julie and Julia at the Magnolia. We'd heard mixed reviews, but frankly we really enjoyed it. Be prepared to be hungry after watching the movie though. Yesterday I walked on the Dixon Branch, watched a water thrush and a yellow warbler drinking from the creek, which has not stopped flowing all summer.
I'm considering ending blogging. It's a bit of an end of an era for me. Fred Started UTD this week. I'm so proud of the boy. He's starting his junior year of college at the same age, that I started my Freshman year. If all goes well, he'll graduate college at 19. Fred was not a conventional student, well he's not a conventional ...fill in the blank. So, this is a real achievement and I'm quite proud of him. I'm proud of Will also, starting his senior year of College, as arts editor for the College newspaper.
Well on to work. I'll post occasionally to promote the local arts scene, but not with any regularity.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
SEED SEED SEED
On Friday, August 7th, at the Sons of Hermann, local artists will show how they’ve answered the questions, “Watt’s Up?”
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More than 20 local artists have created lanterns from coffee tins collected over the last year from a Dallas coffee shop.
Art Conspiracy provided the artists with the tins and they are using their talents to turn them into unique and functional pieces of art.
The money raised during the SEED event will be used to fund the operating costs associated with Art Conspiracy’s large scale December fundraiser. The 2009 event will benefit Resolana, an organization that provides rehabilitative arts programming for women in the Dallas County Jail and Dawson State Jail in Dallas.
Art Conspiracy is street level philanthropy. Members of the creative community in North Texas pool their talents to create bi-annual fundraising events that support other nonprofit arts programs. Art Conspiracy events are designed to be affordable and offer everyone a chance to purchase original artwork at a reasonable level. Art Conspiracy is a 501c3 organization with IRS nonprofit status (so your donations are tax deductible!)
Since 2005, Art Conspiracy has raised over $50,000 for groups including
- Preservation LINK, an organization that teaches audio and visual media to students in South Dallas and Fair Park
- La Reunion TX, a current sculpture garden and future arts residency on a 30+ acre Oak Cliff site
- St. Anthony Community Center, a center that offers visual art, music and dance to more than 800 children in South Dallas.
When: Friday, August 7 from 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Where: The Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
For more information, please contact
Cari Weinberg at cari@artconspiracy.org or 214-794-3510.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
I have a commentary on KERA this morning on Simplicity I really like this one, as it is pretty counter cultural and contains some of my pretty firmly held values.
Yesterday, went on a hike at Spring Creek. As I was walking, a hawk flew over and sat in a cedar elm. I sat and watched it for a long time. It was really close, actually. It was smaller than a red tail, and I later identified it as a Coopers Hawk.
I ran into a local photographer who asked if I knew where the Cemetery was. I told him, I was hiking straight there, and so he walked with me. He hung out in the larger Routh Cemetery and I went to the bluff. It was hot, hovering in the upper 90's, but I had some water, that was still cold, from being in the freezer at my office. I sat and read for a long time, reading, Sitting at the Footsteps of Rabbi Jesus, about Jesus as a first century Jew, very good read. I watched bright red butterflies spiral around me, and listened to the water flowing down below. Walking out, I realized what a recharge this was for me. Headed home and stopped for Vietnamese on Walnut, spring rolls and rice with Shrimp, very nice
Yesterday, went on a hike at Spring Creek. As I was walking, a hawk flew over and sat in a cedar elm. I sat and watched it for a long time. It was really close, actually. It was smaller than a red tail, and I later identified it as a Coopers Hawk.
I ran into a local photographer who asked if I knew where the Cemetery was. I told him, I was hiking straight there, and so he walked with me. He hung out in the larger Routh Cemetery and I went to the bluff. It was hot, hovering in the upper 90's, but I had some water, that was still cold, from being in the freezer at my office. I sat and read for a long time, reading, Sitting at the Footsteps of Rabbi Jesus, about Jesus as a first century Jew, very good read. I watched bright red butterflies spiral around me, and listened to the water flowing down below. Walking out, I realized what a recharge this was for me. Headed home and stopped for Vietnamese on Walnut, spring rolls and rice with Shrimp, very nice
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