It’s time to grab your favorite libation, wear as little clothing as is socially acceptable when meandering in public and lounge in some deep shade. Hola to everyone willing to leave their tracks via comments, silent lurker types and just plain quiet folks. I wish I could say I’ve been vacationing on a pristine Pacific Island, but I haven’t been. But I can wish it, can’t I? We can all visualize oil free beaches with gorgeous blue-green water playing kiss tag with fine-grained sand. Engage in group collective day-dream NOW!
"coastlines" @ eva wojcik
Yep, it’s HOT here in the land of Missouri where the twisters twirl when hot air meets cold front and the two dance. I beat the heat one day at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art where three of Monet’s Water Lilies panels are keeping company, as they ought, for the first time in decades. While this exhibit tends to be a tad full of admirers, some of whom like to get really CLOSE to the canvas, it’s worth making the effort to either wait them out or make multiple visits on the day of your ticket for those moments when there is a fully open view. Without obstructions like huge strollers and worshipping groupies the luminous quality of the painted water is easy to soak up. Monet’s panels are really lovely. If you’re in the KC Metro area via residence or vacation the Water Lilies are worth dipping into–especially if you grab a discount online coupon worth a fiver. Then again, if you’ve got the funds to fuel your gas tank for a vacation then a fiver probably doesn’t concern your wallet much at all. While there’s a price for the Water Lilies exhibit everything else is free for viewing as there is no general admission price. There’s plenty to see: the new Native American Collection (about which I may rant in the future), the wonderful Oriental and Egyptian exhibits, the Cricket accessories–no, not the game, but those musical little insects which were once all the rage with feeding bowls, homes, and toys, and the impressive Photography collection portions of which are on display in regularly changing exhibits. Oh yeah, there’s also a few tons of Henry Moore sculptures among the beautifully shaded outdoor grounds. Frisbee, tai chai and picnics are allowed on the lawn, under the trees and on the steps. It’s easy to make a day of it at the nicely air-conditioned Nelson if you’re so inclined. Hmm, I didn’t start this out as a promo for the Nelson but rather as a getting back into the land of blogs “howdy” to all. Really, I didn’t.
So now onto personal art news. Monet I’m not. But my show at the Westport Coffeehouse in Kansas City’s Westport district is on through the end of June. Other work is on display at Frick Electronic’s Modern Art Gallery in the Englewood area of Independence. The little Englewood area is working hard to revive this shopping district with coffee shops, markets and businesses using their wall space for art gallery displays. There’s even the Vogue Salon and Spa with its walls covered in photography for view while they cut and style your golden locks. Every third Friday they host an Artwalk complete with music and munchies. All that’s missing is an evening Farmers’ Market. Links to Westport Coffeehouse and Frick’s are over at my energyscapes blogcasa www.evaenergyscape.wordpress.com
To complete all my yapping about myself….blah, blah, blah…. Hey, how’s your cold drink holding up wherever you’re lounging? Okay last horn blow:
I’m thrilled that “coming” is featured on the June cover of “Evolving, A Guide for Conscious Living.” Much thanks to publisher Jill Dutton for the opportunity. You can check out “Evolving” at www.evolvingmagazine.com The current issue has an interesting piece on Women in Business.
Hope everyone is staying sane in these insane times. Yes, insane–dams, pipelines and oil rigs running rampant. Yep, it’s tough to not rant about our environment–especially with all this HEAT. Iced gunpowder green tea is doing all it can to cool me off–but there’s only so much it can do. What’s chilling your heels lately?
If you’re out roaming the Kansas City River Market for food and fun mid-March to April, catch ”snow blue” and other energyscapes along with a cup of great java at the City Market Coffeehouse. Show opens on Friday, March 18 with a reception 6-8pm.
Searching for sustainable urban living solutions? Farmin’ in the Hood! is a video about exactly what its title proclaims: small-scale urban farming complete with worms, compost, duckweed, fish, chickens and more. Video content by the Urban Farming Guys and ROCK SOLID Urban Impact. Much thanks to TransitionKC for helping Jason Fields’ efforts for getting the word/video out for widespread consumption. Watch, learn, get inspired by these creative and innovative people of Kansas City. Have fun–the bullets are long gone.
If you find yourself wandering down Westport Road in Kansas City, Missouri in search of a great grinder at Mario’s or The Best, bar none, cafe mocha at the Broadway Cafe, please do wander into Stone Spirit Lodge for some “Wild Joy” and a sighting of my energy-scapes. From yoga to rain-sticks, Paul and Dawn have got whatever it takes to trip your joystick, including a Gratitude Open Mic night for poets and musicians every second Friday.
Hummingbird Kisses @ eva wojcik
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Also, “Spring Rain,” a collective work of nine watercolors with accompanying haiku has been fielded at the Rock Inn, Kearney, Missouri.
Spring Rain @ eva wojcik
“satisfying”
soaking deep soil sigh
comingling moist haze flows
water blurs all bounds
Rock Inn, Kearney, Missouri
Click the Inn to visit its cafe, rooms for rent and deli.
If cyberspace is your main mode of gallery travel, then please feel free to check out energy-scapes via the link on the sidebar to an online portfolio.
Here’s a heads up for all lovers of Native American flute music in the Kansas City metro area: John Two-Hawks will perform at Stone Spirit Lodge on January 29, 2011 (Saturday). You can hear Two Hawks in concert and explore the wild joy of Stone Spirit Lodge at 309 Westport Rd. A simple call to Paul and Dawn at 816-561-7900 can score you some incredibly affordable tickets ($15) for a concert by this award winning Oglala Lakota flutist.
Follow the link or click on the photo of John Two Hawks to visit his website for more music, photos and information.
These documents are from Record Group 75, National Archives, Kansas City, Missouri. All materials are in the public domain. These are posted in order to provide access to the information that would otherwise be unavailable to some people. It is also posted in order to educate and inform others about the living conditions on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, South Dakota, in 1922. The attitudes conveyed in the writings are the sole responsiblity of the authors–who are currently unknown.
I’ve posted this for Rudy Little Shield who recently ventured into my blogcasa and ‘waved’ with his words. Sorry but there is no photo to accompany the text. Considering that this is from the Cherry Creek District the lack will probably be no surprise to Little Shield. If I discover a photograph in the future, I will post it.
Okay, I am dying of curiosity. Would someone please drop a line as to what is the ongoing appeal of this photograph? Is it the location in the West Bottoms of Kansas City? The building? The black and white film? Stats have my attention, hence the question. Some enlightment would be appreciated.
As with all other such documents posted here, this is from the National Archives in Kansas City, Missouri. All materials are in the public domain. This information is from Record Group 75. Material is posted in order to make it available to those who would not otherwise have access. It is also posted, with respect for the people portrayed, in order to educate and inform others about the living conditions on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, South Dakota, in 1922. The attitudes and perspectives presented in such documents are solely those of the ‘writers’ of the documents–who are so far unknown to me. I am willing to attempt to answer any questions about the materials to the best of my ability.
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