I would be remiss if I did not recognize the Fare Thee Well Concert for the Grateful Dead. The festival originated in Santa Clara and closed the curtain in Chicago at Soldier Field after a 50-year run. The musicians included the remaining four band members who celebrated the group’s artistry, brilliant technology, and devoted love…
This summer has already broken records in many life categories and first on the list is the well-deserved promotion of Misty Copeland – the first African-American principal dancer for the ABT. Misty grew up with financial limitations and decided to pursue a career where her race and age were challenging obstacles to overcome. Through her…
I was inspired by the recent article in T magazine about the happy beginning for Helen Downie. At the age of 50, Helen, who is based in London found her true calling moving through a challenging time in her life. It was a cancer diagnosis that inspired the desire to paint. A passion that led to a…
