My 2024 solo travel adventure brought me to Portugal! I rented a house in the historic section of Albufeira, southern coast in the Algarve region. Beautiful sunshine greeted me almost everyday, along with an americano with extra hot water that I ordered at a beach cafe. These travels are all about routine, usually involving meditation, […]
I’ve produced many events through the years, but a film festival is a first. Community oriented events appeal to me. There’s a fun factor – albeit some seriousness is getting the right programming – in creating a new experience and opportunity that wasn’t previously available. What started out as a simple request to be part […]
I traveled to South Africa a few years ago, right in the middle of a terrible drought. Water rationing was imperative and prayers for rain were on everyone’s lips. I learned about the Marula Tree during my time on safari – not only does it survives drought, but also becomes a source of nourishment and […]
In the stillness of Shiva’s cave, I sat in silence. It was very dark, just a single candle glowing on a stone altar adorned with a picture of his likeness, flowers, herbs and other such offerings. I waited and listened. And there it was, as if never lost or forgotten, shiny and new, from […]
We need your voice, your good spirit and your presence on Saturday, December 10th. Together, let’s nip humbug in the butt and help out the folks at the American Legion cover a few more expenses. Planned as a ‘variety show‘ like the USO shows of old with local and regional performers, the evening will host your holiday favorites and […]
And they’re back! After a two-and-a-half year ‘rest’, The Kelly Girls packed up their gear and headed to Lime Rock, Connecticut to entertain at the 99th Round Hill Highland Games. It was a warm one, but the breeze on the upper grove, under the shady pines made for the most pleasant of afternoons. It was […]
The Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft is one of the longest-running juried exhibitions in New England. This annual exhibition at the Fitchburg Art Museum strives to spotlight and celebrate the artists and crafters in the region by providing a museum environment for their artwork and connecting them with fellow artists, patrons, and enthusiasts. “Voyageur” – […]
Hosted by Glengarry Living Archives and Williamstown Historical Society, I was invited to be the feature performer for a concert to raise money for CHEO. Anyone who lives in Eastern Ontario knows the important service this Hospital plays to the health and well-being of so many. After such a long stretch of having no performances, […]
“Songwriting and visual art share the same creative process, and self-discovery is a big part of it. Sometimes it’s hard, but mostly it’s magical.” Throughout the pandemic, I’ve ebbed and flowed with my creative practice. Sometimes it was easier to binge something on Netflix, play free cell on my phone, or just sleep. The first […]
Common Ground on the Hill was founded on the premise that there is a common human thread unifying all people expressed in our various artistic traditions. Our mission is to make this thread a path towards human understanding, tolerance, fulfillment, and enjoyment. After twenty-five years, it is still a driving force in education and celebration […]