Category Archives: art

sky’s the limit

Local officials are mulling over the proposed I-69 International Trade Corridor, a regional economic development corporation reaching from Shiawassee to Huron County, in today’s CP. Begs the question again about what really creates jobs, what really helps to develop the … Continue reading

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small business saturday

Black Friday or Buy Nothing Day. This was a no-brainer for me. Not only did I have to work, but mixing it up with a crowd of, shall we say, very focused shoppers holds no appeal for me whatsoever. So, … Continue reading

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fleur decor

art & soul So many nifty things to do this weekend, it’s hard to pick and choose. One thing on my list is to get into Hadley to check out Fleur Décor’s Art & Soul Festival. In addition to the … Continue reading

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at Gallery 194

mirth, mockery and mayhem Stopped in to check out Gallery 194’s current show, Mirth Mockery and Mayhem. The show crosses over into literary art with comics and cartoons – yeah, there’s a lot of pen and ink involved. Having read … Continue reading

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lapeer celebrates the arts

just no excuses   if you didn’t do something cool this weekend. I had a full agenda, but did manage to get over to Lapeer Celebrates the Arts on Sunday. The homegrown arts festival is beginning to blossom. They made … Continue reading

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clikt-it: kiosk

a few cool things The new kiosk, the clock, the pix, and (sort of hidden but we know it’s there) gallery 194. Under a nice blue sky. The kiosk announces Lapeer Celebrates the Arts June 6 and 7. I’m in.

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plein aire art

en plein aire A morning stroll downtown offered up a couple of delights. The flowering trees along Nepessing at Rotary Park are simply spectacular. (The river is still seriously flooded on the south side of the road – there were … Continue reading

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clikt-it: guess

guess where

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lapeer art

things we do right So there’s this funky, mellow music playing in the otherwise quiet space. A calm light fills the openness. I wander, undisturbed, joyfully able to be alert and engaged before each work of art. Very “present moment.” … Continue reading

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