First weeks -- Busy busy

 July 2024 at the Waterloo Center for the Arts

 A double rainbow over the Riverloop Amphitheatre as the Kris Lager Band plays on July 5th.

 Images of me, Mark (Ace), Anne, and Bev at the Mayor's Fireworks, "Red, White & Loo," on July 6th.

 The Opening Reception for multiple WCA art exhibitions (staff and Friends Group volunteers) on July 11th.

Fiesta!, A Celebration of Latino Culture on July 20th.

Another Riverloop Amphotheatre view at Fiesta!

The Steve Gerberich and Dale Phelps interactive machine at the Phelps Youth Pavilion WCA, late July.

 

 One of the two kaleidoscopes as well as a couple of views within on the WCA cul-de-sac.

Curator at WCA

 It's official. I'm now the Curator and Assistant Director at the Waterloo Center for the Arts. Very exciting! I'll be working with the brilliant Chawne Paige and his team. Very proud!

June News

Matt Aytch and his art at Revolution Gallery!

 

 A teaser for my next venture.

The Spring Colors of 2024

Pinks! Clockwise: Clematis (UL), Rose with Bumblebee (UR), Peony (LL), and Poppy (LR).

 

Showy Irises.

 

Gardener Mark (Ace).

 

Mostly Primrose.

 

Mostly Spiderwort.

Im Frühling

 Plantings on the SW sidewalk.

Ajuga (or Bugleweed).

 Clockwise (UL): Morel Mushrooms in the backyard, Baltimore Orioles at the feeders, Blanchard's Cricket Frog hiding, and Rose-breasted Grosbeak at the feeders.

 Helping Papa Bear.

Schubert lieder.

Solar Eclipse

This is how I saw the eclipse from my perch in Northeast Iowa, through the dappled light of a Taylor Juniper in the front yard.

March, Iowa

 Puccini's Suor Angelica, UNI Opera at GBPAC.

 

St. Patrick's Day at Tipsy'z in Raymond.

 

Winter's last stronghold and some much needed moisture during the severe drought.

 

 This is how to welcome an Easter weekend.