Fine artist Leonard Goldstein discusses abstract pointillism and its history with Frank James Malle, as well as abstract art in general. Furthermore, Leonard touches on the yin and yang of abstract art and the spirit of art. Leonard answers the questions “What do you look for in abstract art?” as well as “Who contributed more to the art world: Andy Warhol or Jackson Pollock?” See examples of Leonard’s psychic warrior shields.
(more…)Year: 2011
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Toni Jannotta and Nigel Taylor Interviewed by Frank James Malle
Frank James Malle interviews jazz vocalist, Toni Jannotta, and guitarist, Nigel Taylor for this segment of Our Ventura. Toni and Nigel perform “Is It Magic?” Additionally, they discuss jazz history and jazz aesthetics and Toni talks about her award as Grant Recipient for Ventura County Arts Council’s “Artist in the Community Partnership Grant,” which honors and supports her “Voices of the Homeless” jazz performance project.
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Play: Eulogy in F Minor
A Southern couple row out onto a large lake to distribute the ashes of the wife’s deceased mother. With night closing in, the truth comes out about a cremated mother on her way to rest in peace.
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Play: Christmas in July, by Jann Correll
A humorous play comprising a retired couple, residing in a remote desert trailer, featuring their earthy repartee regarding an ever-delayed Christmas celebration for a guest-of-honor son who never seems to arrive.
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Play: Wind River Redemption, by Lisa Snider
Families can be complex, including among the apparently amiable affiliations of father and sons enjoying the great outdoors on an hunting trip. But when the expedition results in an unfortunate turn of events, the familial perspectives, past experiences and issues of right and wrong foment into a tale of unexpected resolution.
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Play: Phillie Ain’t No Fool – Special Preview
Enjoy this preview of the play, Phillie Ain’t No Fool, starring Steve Grumette as cab driver, Phillie Sagan. The drama is written by Susan Rabin and directed by Elissa Polanski. The complete performance will be presented here on “OurVentura.com” (and broadcast on Ventura TV Channel 6) in the summer. Stay tuned for several other plays that will be featured here in the coming weeks.
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2011 Ventura County St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Today’s 23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade started marching down Main Street, in Downtown Ventura, at 10:00am. The parade featured marching bands, bagpipers, dancers, political dignitaries, hot rods, vintage cars, motorcycles, local societies, lots of green and quite a bit more.
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Marlene T. Elias Discusses Her Experiences and Friendship With Mother Teresa
Annie Gabriel interviews (her mom), Marlene T. Elias, about her friendship with Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Marlene sang at Mother Teresa’s funeral, at the request of Mother Teresa.
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Polly Hoganson Interviews Musician Ron Hargrave
80-years-young musician, Ron Hargrave, is interviewed by OurVentura host, Polly Hoganson. Ron moved from NY to Hollywood in 1936. He worked as a stunt man in movies and performed and sang rock and roll in the army. Ron performed with Tommy Dorsey and Jimmy Dorsey. He toured with Jerry Lee Lewis and wrote a song for a movie. He had a hit record in Japan in 1961. He also recorded for Capital and MGM records back in the 50s. In this video, Ron plays an 1835 tune from Stephen Foster on a ukelele.