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Sun. August 13, 2006, 12:21am PDT
Photos ~ Showcase Tacoma
After opening night Friday, Showcase Tacoma kicked into high gear today with plenty to see and do. We sampled a little music, a dusting of chalk art, and even saw a local legend and his legion of clones. Let me just say straight away, the chalk art was amazing. Watching the artists process and seeing how they can colorfully transform dull cement was absolutely stunning. It was a mess on the hands of anyone creating these pieces but will be an absolute joy for those of us who frequent the sidewalks of downtown Tacoma for weeks/months to come. Wouldn't it be cool if art like that existed in a more permanent form on our city sidewalks?
We also found ourselves at the tail end of Mr. Dale Chihuly delighting kids and parents in a session where he squirted their shoes with colorful paints. Yes, I suppose you can turn anything into art of your name (or hair) gets big enough. Nevertheless, it made for some fun photos. We also saw the Chihulygans wandering around as a living tribute/loving mockery of the man that put Tacoma on the art map.
From there we also heard a great band called Ennui. They had a sound somewhere between U2, Dave Matthews and the Red Elvises but were completely refreshing in their talent. We'll definitely be buying one of their CDs.
The glass blowing from the folks at M-Space was great to watch on the steps of UWT. You can even buy one of their hand made martini glasses for something like $20 and have it filled with a drink at the nearby Blue Olive garden. This and you have view of some pretty solid dance performed by members of the MLK Ballet.
If you haven't been down, don't forget it runs through today! I may even need to stop by again just to walk through and see all the finished chalk art pieces.
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8/13/2006 @ 2:00am
killer shots today man. great photos... some of the best of yours I've seen.
by sparkrobot
8/13/2006 @ 6:34am
Nice pictures. The Chihuly glass in the studio under Albers Mill was pretty incredible and free to see up close.
Some glass pieces had price tags of $60,000.
by Erik
8/13/2006 @ 10:04am
spark: thanks man -- it was great having so many varying subjects to work with. I really enjoyed snapping the detail shots of all the artists at work.
Erik: The Willian Traver Gallery is nearly a better stop than the glass museum itself. They always have some stunning work on display there and you can't beat the cost of admission!
by KevinFreitas
8/13/2006 @ 10:24am
Kevin,
Spectacular pictures! Sometimes your photo eye is dead on. I know Angela brought home some good photos, and seeing yours put a smile on my face. And I could really use it today. Don't get me wrong I love my country but sometimes being in the Reserves is very tasking. Your pictures helped me re-focus. Thanks Kevin.
Your Friend
Steve
by Steve
8/13/2006 @ 10:51am
Kevin,
I read your article in TNT. You are so right, we should not rush in to rename the plaza...I left message on work website?
Your pictures are just wonderful,can't find the words... I have bookmarked this site..
Thank you,
Ronnie
by Ronnie
8/13/2006 @ 11:15am
Steve: Glad my photos (and I) could be of some assistance. ;)
Ronnie: Thanks for your comments. I did receive your email and will be encouraging anyone to join me at the Aug. 22 council meeting. I'll come up with some items I'll cover when there in hopes that others will join in and speak their mind on the renaming Pacific Plaza topic.
by KevinFreitas
8/14/2006 @ 10:28am
chihuly looks hungry for babies
by drug purse
8/14/2006 @ 11:10am
"Baby, the other, other white meat! Baby, it's what's for dinner!"
- F. Bastard
by KevinFreitas
8/22/2006 @ 10:55pm
Wow that's such a... flattering... picture... of my butt... I mean, WOW. I didn't know it looked so good. :-P
by Sir Not-Appearing-In-This-Flim
8/23/2006 @ 7:36am
Hehe, sorry. We were actually more interested in the shoes you're wearing -- did you get them all chalky? If so, what a shame. ;) The chalk art was beautiful, by the way. Keep it up!
by KevinFreitas
8/23/2006 @ 10:35pm
Shoes, right, shoes. Yeah. Lucky for the shoes, chalk washes off. Thanks sir. I shall.
by a triple threat