Tuesday, October 13, 2009

October Update on the April 1st Project

I haven't spent as much time on the web in the past few weeks as I've had my head down writing. But I did discover a few new artists on a trail that I found. They are:
Ben Nicholson
Patrick Heron
Paula Rego
Stanley Spencer
Stanley William Hayter
Luc Tuymans

We were invited to an art exhibit featuring Melinda Buie. Her cows were fantastic. I don't think the photos do them justice. I was surprised at how much I really enjoyed them. Very nice.

We also went to see Karen Armstrong speak as part of the Progressive Forum. I have read her Short History of Myth and really enjoyed it. She's a religious historian and has a wonderful message. Here's a clip of her at TED.


And then on Saturday, we were in the audience at the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra opening concert. Brian Lewis brought tears to my eyes. He, along with all of the musicians, are fantastic. Joel Smirnoff conducted. They are a must see.

Here are a few clips from the April 1st journal:



























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