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Political Bites: Southeast Valley Arts
What can be done to strengthen the Southeast Valley’s performing arts scene?
First, start booking quality, relevant shows in the performing arts centers. It’s okay to step outside the family friendly box on occasion. Second, there is still a need for [...]
Posted in Political Bites
Tagged arizona, art, arts, chandler, mesa, music, performing arts, politics, southeast valley, tempe
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I love art. Hugh Macleod’s Wolf vs Sheep.
I don’t know shit about art. Really. I know what moves me though. I know what connects with me emotionally. I know what draws my attention. My good friend Francine Hardaway brought a Hugh Macleod print in. I went to [...]
Posted in Creativity, Gangplank, Personal
Tagged art, gapingvoid, hugh mcleod, inspiration, philosophy
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Art in Unlikely Places / Downtown Revitalization
Revitalizing an area and encouraging urban infill is about more than attracting new business to a location. It really is about building community and getting people involved. One thing I love about downtown Chandler’s effort is that they understand that [...]
Posted in Chandler, Creativity
Tagged art, chandler, Community, downtown, economic development, photography
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Arizona Has a Rich History
I hear from people new to Arizona often complain that it is a new city without the deep history they are used to back East where they migrated from. The truth is that Arizona has a fabulous history that pre-dates [...]
