As the saying goes, some of the best things come in small packages. In the case of Carmel's Winfield Gallery, that idiom could be adapted to read: big things are hidden behind small storefronts. That's hinted at by the whimsical ceramic sculptures by longtime Winfield artist Karen Shapiro displayed in the gallery's tiny window. Who can resist going in to find out what's up with … [Read more...] about For the Love of Art
Revealing Carmel’s Design Masterpieces
Local Architects Share their Most Inspirational Structures
Of all the arts, architecture serves the most practical purpose. At its heart, the disciple delivers to humankind one of our essential needs: shelter. Over the centuries, architecture has become more than that, however. It can inspire, it can nurture, it can awe. In the right hands, it makes us feel larger than we are; in the wrong hands, it can also make us feel … [Read more...] about Revealing Carmel’s Design Masterpieces
Glimpses of Carmel’s Past
Uncovering a Collection of Forgotten Photographs (Photographs Courtesy of Cynthia Jeannette Williams)
As a scholar of Early California artists, painter and gallery owner Joaquin Turner is greatly interested in the community of creative souls who defined the bohemian vibe of early 20th century Carmel-by-the-Sea. When Cynthia Williams walked into Turner's Dolores Street gallery with several shoeboxes packed with sepia-toned photos of a dancer posing in various theatrical … [Read more...] about Glimpses of Carmel’s Past
Escape from Hollywood
For years, Carmel residents have pointed to a rocky outcropping jutting into the ocean in the Carmel Highlands, saying "Kim Novak used to live there." She left the beloved home she called "Gull House" nearly four decades ago—but some people leave a lasting impression through their time in a place, much like Clint Eastwood's short stint as mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Novak … [Read more...] about Escape from Hollywood
Keeping the Music Alive
Local Musicians Persevere During the Pandemic
As we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic and associated shelter-in-place orders have had a huge impact across all sectors of the economy. Some of the hardest hit workers have been those in the hospitality industry, and that includes professional musicians. I am grateful to be included as a member of that tight-knit community, having played bass in several well-known Monterey Bay … [Read more...] about Keeping the Music Alive