There are 2 new establishments that have recently opened up in the Van Ness Village area that excites me. One is a violin studio and the other a fringe performance space.
Last night both places (next door to each other) opened their doors to the public at large for the monthly ArtHop. The violin studio, owned and run by local violin wiz, Patrick Contreras featured the art of Teresa Flores (seen in the pic below) and inspired a spontaneous jam session.
Next door at KP Actors Gym the photos of Kien along with the art works of my friends, Brandy and Ronnie were on display. The new performance space was graced with the talents of Boxcar Figaro and Leah… performers for the upcoming Rogue Festival.
This is all worth counting on so many levels… especially for the local arts scene. KUDOS to Brandy, KP and Patrick for commiting to their passions. BTW… The Fresnan thinks so too and has included some video from last night. To find out what Da Count is all about… click the flashing sign above. To view my previous counts CLICK HERE.
Yeah, I’ve been absent from blogging… and frankly I’m not sure when this will pass. But to make up… here are a few images from this week.
The Fresnan
February 5, 2010 at 11:50 am
Nice pics, sir. I think I like your post better!
blake
February 5, 2010 at 4:29 pm
I wish I could have gone out last night and seen these two places. I did recommend to some friends who were arthopping to not miss them.
Another ‘opening’, this one in cyber-land, is my first blog. I’d like to invite you to come by
and check it out (‘specially since you’re the one who showed me the ropes),and maybe leave a ‘hello’. (And of course, the invite goes out to the frequenters of DaBlogsDaThing as well!).
It’s at http://www.theundergroundgarden.com When you get there, you scroll down about 1/4inch and press “the blog”. Hope to see you there!
Aileen Imperatrice
February 6, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Sounds like those 2 places were really “Hopping” (pun intended).
I’m glad that at least a couple of Rogue performers remembered to come out to Ashtree Studios and leave flyers for the ArtHop visitors to my studio that evening. Maybe more will remember that we have other hours during the month and visitors come by throughout the month.
lime
February 6, 2010 at 8:08 pm
yay, it’s always good to hear of expanded opportunities for the arts.
Cosima
February 7, 2010 at 4:33 am
It’s the season of new beginnings