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Summer in St. James Park Noontime Concert: OCTOBOP

Morgan Rees — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:40:41 -0700

Summer in St. James Park Noontime Concert: OCTOBOP September 18, Thursday, 11:30AM St James Park North 2nd Street (between St James Street and St John Street), San Jose | MAP Free Admission BIO Join the San Jose Downtown Association for Summer in St James Park. Come enjoy cold beverages, live music and fun activities on select days, and a rotating cast of gourmet food trucks. Special for this outing, San Jose Jazz is programming Octobop. Performing and promoting the music that began with the West Coast Birth of the Cool–and the innovations of Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Shorty Rogers, Bud Shank, among others – Octobop’s music mission centers around making cool jazz hot again. This event is generously supported by the Saint James Park Pilot Urban Activation Team. PARKING INFORMATION Parking Public parking is available one block over from the park, on the corner of Santa Clara Street and at Market and San Carlos Street. Two hour metered parking is also readily available around the park. For more parking information, visitsjdowntownparking.com.

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Capitola Art & Wine Festival

Morgan Rees — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 10:58:39 -0700

Capitola Art & Wine Festival About A fun weekend for the whole family! The Capitola Art & Wine Festival combines Art, Wine, Music and Food, all in charming Capitola Village overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay. Over 150 fine artists and 22 Santa Cruz Mountains wineries will participate in this year’s Festival. A Children’s Art Area with ongoing craft projects is conveniently located in the center of the Festival on Lawn Way. Enjoy great entertainment all weekend including local dance and performing arts groups, street performers and live music. A few reminders for the Festival: NO PET POLICY Because of the large volume of human traffic at the Capitola Art & Wine Festival, we ask that you not bring your pets with you. PARKING & SHUTTLE SERVICE 41st Ave Shuttle at Capitola Mall Ride the shuttle from the Capitola Mall (handicap accessible). Take Highway 1 to the 41st Avenue exit, head south on 41st Avenue to the Capitola Mall. Park next to Bank of America and shuttle to the Festival. 41st Avenue shuttle drops off right at the entrance to the Festival at Stockton Ave. and Esplanade. Shuttles run about every 20 minutes. Saturday, September 13: 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday, September 14: 9:30 AM to 7 PM. Beach and Village Parking Lots on Capitola Avenue Memorial weekend through mid-September, the City of Capitola offers a free beach shuttle from the Beach and Village Parking Lots located behind City Hall at 420 Capitola Avenue. Parking Lots can be accessed from Capitola Avenue, Bay Avenue and Monterey Avenue. Shuttle operates 10 AM – 8 PM and drops off in Capitola Village. Parking costs $0.50 an hour with no time limit. The pay stations accept cash, debit cards and credit cards. Meters run from 8 AM to 8 PM. Pacific Cove Parking Lot: 8am – 8 pm *Metered, bring quarters FREE Bike Valet Parking hosted by our volunteers from Harbor High Leadership! Two convenient locations: 1. David Lyng parking lot at corner of Capitola & Stockton Avenues 2. Monterey Avenue Festival entrance.

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Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival

Morgan Rees — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 10:46:09 -0700

Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival Saturday, September 13 from 10:00am - 6:00 pm Sunday, September 14 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Last Festival of the Summer WHAT: 34th Annual Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival This last festival of the Summer season is held in beautiful Central Park in Santa Clara. This family event features nearly 175 artists and craft vendors, a Kids Kingdom, international food favorites, live entertainment on three stages, premium wines and micro-brewed beer. Sorry, pets are prohibited except for registered guide dogs. Admission to the fun is free! Live Entertainment Each day offers a variety of continuous live entertainment on three stages, located throughout scenic Central Park. Enjoy talented community groups performing on the Meadow Stage. Cheerleaders, dancers, martial arts, and more talented groups will perform. In Kids Kingdom, there is live entertainment for even the youngest members of your family to enjoy. Dance Troupes, puppets, jazz, music and more! In the Pavilion, eight bands will be performing a wide range of soul, classic funk, 80s, classic rhythm and blues, and top 40 Exceptional Arts & Crafts Spend your afternoon strolling through the park and browsing among a variety of 175 arts and crafts booths with items ranging from fine paintings and clothing to toys, glass, photography, ceramics, unique jewelry, and more. Kids Kingdom A special area of the Festival just for kids and their families. Kids Kingdom features: carnival rides, giant slide, face painting, entertainment, food court, and much more! Click on the link above for a full listing of all kid friendly activities. Kids Kingdom is the place to be! Festival Food & Drink Satisfy your taste buds in “Food Alley,” where two dozen community groups will cook up international food favorites such as tri-tip sandwiches, pulled pork, Philly cheese steak, cookie turtle sundae's, kettle corn, and much more!. FESTIVAL PARKING: During the 2014 Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival public parking is available on the Bob Fatjo Softball Field for a fee of $10.00 per vehicle. Bob Fatjo Softball Field is accessible from Patricia Drive and is next to the International Swim Center. WHERE: Santa Clara’s scenic Central Park, 969 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara CA 95051 (between Homestead and Benton). WHEN: Saturday, September 13 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Sunday, September 14 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. INFORMATION: (408) 615-3140

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Mod Kham fashion designer at the Mountain View Art & Wine Festival

Morgan Rees — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 22:42:40 -0700

If you are planning on attending the Mountain View Art & Wine Festival, September 6-7, check out Mod Kham. She is a fashion designer who has honed her technical skills as a master tailor and transitioned into designing womenswear including dresses, tops, coverings, leggings and jewelry. http://magazine.tribalpond.com/mountain-view-art-wine-festival-festival-like/

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Zak Zimmer's Photo Exhibition

Morgan Rees — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 10:56:48 -0700

Featured Artist: ZAK ZIMMER Check out Zak Zimmer's fabulous photo exhibition at 6 pm tonight at the Sole Lab 605 1/2 Mission Ave. Oceanside: Zaks Zimmer photos will be on display at Sole Lab for one month: http://www.oceansideartwalk.org/product/zak-zimmer/ Zak Zimmer is 27 year old journalist and photographer. He is an avid traveler and has a passion for art and culture. His photos come from his time spent in Asia, South America, as well as the Caribbean. He spent the last year living on a boat while sailing the East Coast as well as the Virgin Islands. His parents support his creativity and are artistic in their own right. Practicing both sculpting as well as photography, they allow their son the freedom to travel and encourage the development of his talent. Zak finds himself drawn to vivid imagery such as lines, spaces, interesting color patterns and the occasional portrait. The photos in this collection are a representation of various locations I came across while traveling. While they stand out on their own, what stood out to me is that the appreciation of beauty is universal. These buildings could be located anywhere in the world and somehow blend in. It gives you a sense of being connected to other cultures and people. Once we shift our focus from what divides us to what unites us, we may realize we are similar than it first may seem. The truly beautiful thing about color and architecture is that it holds the ability to transcend language. It is a way of communicating that is understood without the need for words.

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Walt Disney-Mary Blair

Jerri Anne Rees — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 22:59:18 -0700

Mary Blair, know for her work: the design elements of "Cinderella" "Alice in Wonderland" and "Peter Pan," which brought Disney animation into the modern era. She also was part of the vigor of Disney's World War II-era "Saludos Amigos," "The Three Caballeros" and the charming illustrations for Golden Books, treasured by adults and children alike.

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Millbrae Art and Wine Festival - The Last Blast of Summer

Morgan Rees — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:14:53 -0700

Millbrae Art and Wine Festival - The Last Blast of Summer Come enjoy the 44th Annual Millbrae Art and Wine Festival! One of the Bay Area's biggest Labor Day weekend events, huge crowds transform downtown Millbrae into the "Big Easy" with a Mardi Gras-style celebration featuring two sun-splashed days of live music on stage and street throughout downtown with headliners Foreverland, Mustache Harbor, Reckless in Vegas, Extra Large, The Pulsators and Sol. There will also be a juried show with 250 professional artists and craftmakers showing their latest handcrafted wares, festive food and drink, premium wines, microbrews and margaritas, artisan specialty food, a microbrew tasting tent, an organic and green product showcase, home and garden exhibits, health and wellness displays, the "Classically Cool Car Show," and tons of fun for kids with the "Streets Filled with Talent Music and Dance Showcase" and an abundance of amazing amusements in Playland. Admission Info: Free General Day and Time Info: Sat, Sun: 10am-5pm Individual Dates & Times: * Aug 30, 2014: 10 am (Sat) Aug 31, 2014: 10 am (Sun) * Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration. phone: 650-697-7324 Downtown Millbrae 400 Broadway Millbrae, CA 94030 MAP: https://www.google.com/maps/preview?f=q&hl=en&q=400+Broadway,+Millbrae+CA+94030

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Throwback Thrusday - World of Matter

Morgan Rees — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 09:44:59 -0700

The World of Matter, (Miami, Florida) had a long run from 1967-1976. The WoM reinvented itself numerous times. What I enjoyed was the family atmosphere. In my edition of the WoM the line up was Kenny Combs (Keyboard/Vocal), Danny Hertlein (Drums), Randy Beach (Vocal), Phil Rodriguez (Percussion), Mike Holland (Vocal), Dennis Sierra (Guitar/Vocal) and Morgan Rees (Bass). Bands taught me responsibility, showing up on time, practicing, business, teamwork and the ability to compromise and find a middle ground. All valuable lessons for success.

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Palo Alto Festival of the Arts

Morgan Rees — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:31:33 -0700

Palo Alto Festival of the Arts August 23 & 24, 2014 • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • University Avenue, Palo Alto PALO ALTO - Where the emphasis is on original fine art and fine crafts, the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce will host this year's thirty-third annual Palo Alto Festival of the Arts. This festival will showcase the work of 300 artisans, many who will travel from around the country. This unique display of talent and creativity will fill University Avenue. In the past it has attracted over 150,000 people every year from throughout California and the West Coast. This venue of original works of art offers a variety of displays from abstract paintings to those of extreme realism; from elegant sculptures in bronze to up-cycled whimsical metal creations; one-of-a-kind functional and decorative ceramic pieces, unique mixed-media wall hangings, macro photographic images and a stunning array of exceptional jewelry hand-crafted by extraordinary artists. A "must see" this year will be the works of first-time exhibitor, Fredrick Prescott. His animal menagerie of bigger-than-life stainless steel kinetic works of art can be seen at Sculpture Plaza, corner of University and Cowper. Returning for its' twelfth year and always a crowd-pleaser, the Italian Street Painting Expo, located on Tasso Street and presented by the Palo Alto Weekly will feature over 60 visual artists creating their temporary chalk masterpieces on asphalt canvases ranging in sizes up to twelve-foot squares. Come both days to enjoy the magic of these paintings coming to life before being washed away after the festival closes Sunday night. And for kids, Palo Alto's Youth Community Service, the beneficiary of the Italian Street Painting Expo, will offer budding young artists a chance to create their own chalk paintings in two-foot squares. Also plan to stop by the ever-popular Kids' Art Studio on Kipling. Palo Alto Parents & Professionals for Art will offer free art activities and provide experienced art instructors to teach young artists how to create treasured works of art of their own. And no "day at the festival" is complete without sampling a variety of gourmet food paired with refreshing fine wines or microbrews while listening to toe-tappin' acoustical music at the Webster Stage or enjoying the original tunes being played on the Waverley Stage. Come and enjoy the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, sponsored by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce, University Ave., August 23 & 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: the City of Palo Alto has a new ordinance banning the use of plastic & paper bags for carrying merchandise. The Chamber of Commerce highly recommends that festival attendees bring their own re-usable tote bags for easy transportation of multiple purchases. If you are a dog owner thinking about bringing "Cuddles" to the festival, please reconsider. Large crowds can easily make a typically mellow dog very anxious & sometimes aggressive. Admission and parking are free. For public transit information: www.511.org. Call (650) 324-3121 or visit www.mlaproductions.com for more information. Demographics • Attendance: 150,000+ • Female: 50.6% • Male: 49.4% • Age: 30-55 yrs (62%) • Married: 56.8% • Income: $150,000+ • General: Highly educated with a mid to high discretionary income and 70% own their own home

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TBT - Throwback Thrusday - Brimstones (Miami Band)

Morgan Rees — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 07:56:11 -0700

I remember having a good time playing with Brimstone (Miami band) with Terry Weiss on keyboard/vocal extraordinaire, Brim Leal on guitar/vocal, Joe Livermore on lead vocal and Morgan Rees on Bass. We played at the Funky Broadway, Armory, Sheraton, etc. Nice band members and nice gigs.

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