American humorist Robert Benchley once said, "Who said time machines haven't been built yet? They already exist. They're called books." But he could have easily and accurately substituted the word "paintings" for "books." Stepping into Joaquin Turner's Dolores Street gallery is proof positive that the delicate art of putting paint to canvas can speak to us through the years and … [Read more...] about An Artist Shares His Passion
Building Castles Made of Sand
The Fantastic World of Sculptor Rusty Croft
According to author, philosopher and artist Elbert Hubbard the happiest people on Earth are "A craftsman or artist whistling over a job well done. A little child building sandcastles." He posits that "Happiness lies in a constructive job well done. Get your happiness out of your work or you will never know what happiness is." By that metric, Rusty Croft certainly knows what … [Read more...] about Building Castles Made of Sand
A Renovation to Last Another Century
Bright Lights are Shining at the Golden Bough Theatre
It's an oft-repeated tale of Carmel history. The original Theatre of the Golden Bough was built by Edward Kuster in 1924 on Ocean Avenue and quickly became the epicenter of the artistic and cultural life of the city, which was incorporated just eight years prior. Its stage hosted an impressive 50 productions annually, in the nine years it operated, in addition to educational … [Read more...] about A Renovation to Last Another Century
Preserving the Past
Monterey History and Art Association's Fascinating Museum
The cultural and artistic history of Monterey is lengthy, colorful and filled with drama, intrigue and economic ups and downs. The committed group of volunteers known as the Monterey History and Art Association has been working to preserve that body of knowledge and its physical objects for nearly a century. To showcase that rich tapestry of history and display its deep archive … [Read more...] about Preserving the Past
An Equine Paradise By the Sea
Sea Star Horse Sanctuary
For many millennia, the fates and fortunes of humans and horses have been intimately intertwined. Exactly when Homo sapiens domesticated the first of these superb animals has been the subject of much debate and scientific study, but that occurrence dates to at least 2,000 B.C. Humans harnessed horses for use in agriculture and ranching, transportation, sport, warfare, pleasure … [Read more...] about An Equine Paradise By the Sea