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| Artists Alley Drummers |
A
PERFECT SUMMER NIGHT
AUGUST
4, 2017
First
Friday Art Walk
Oceanside
CA
On
this night in a place called Oceanside CA, I stroll down the street
to take in the First Friday Art Walk making it's presence known with
music, visual art, and the large crowds of folks taking in the
“scene”. I started at the Oceanside
Museum of Art around 5:50, but the program was just getting
underway, so I decided to come back later for my meeting the friends
I knew would be there later.
Making
my way to the Oceanside Art
Gallery was walkomg the top loop of the circle of the art walk
map. Joseph was there to show off his new works which were so
different from his previous works, kinda like a surreal take on Dali
about glasses. Brilliant Blues jumped out at me, blue is my
addiction in the color world. Blake Kern was there with new works
which beguile me every time. This time a small free standing very
small object with a face to fall in love with.
Continuing
down Mission Ave, I came across a new and charming place,“Panels” a comic book coffee bar. Upscale and perfect in it's
cozy feel of a room you remember from childhood. A central table with
chairs inviting you to sit and read a favorite comic book with a cup
of coffee. They do have “Wonder Woman” comics, so I will
definitely be back when I can spend time...It brought back memories of when I would sneak into the Drug Store and read comics until the
clerk would kick me out but now, I can read until ….
Making
my way down Mission Ave music was on every corner, folks just sitting on
the new benches listening and keeping time on this lovely August
night.
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| A set up in the Alley |
“The
Alley” was the theme I heard over and over again from folks walking
about. Artists Alley is always my place to enjoy, I see the Ruth of
25 years ago dreaming about this kind of place where art abounds, and
people with children watch, dance, and enjoy the art works in the
galleries and set ups on the sides of the “Alley”.
Inside
the Muramid Mural Museum the
exhibition of “Bad as” men continues. As always the music is
inviting especially to the young folks.
I
met a charming man who does dog paintings. I photographed his works,
unfortunately he does not have a web site. I will try to find out his contact info.
The
Drummers were there, enchanting and seductive sounds go into the mind
melding the beat, winding it's way into the back of the skull, and
coming out with the feet moving with every vibration of the night.
Love them all, they make “the Alley” come alive.
Tolling
back up the hill, and for me, it is a hard walk, I go back to OMA.
The program” is in full swing and the crowds are amazing. I see and visit with old friends and new. Sitting on the small wall in front of the Museum, I realize that here is the Oceanside that I saw so many years ago, one that shines with promise with future of the new , one that is outreaching to old and new members of all communities, and One that most of all is filled with Art !
The program” is in full swing and the crowds are amazing. I see and visit with old friends and new. Sitting on the small wall in front of the Museum, I realize that here is the Oceanside that I saw so many years ago, one that shines with promise with future of the new , one that is outreaching to old and new members of all communities, and One that most of all is filled with Art !
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