Getty Museum - The Spectacular Art of Jean-Léon Gérôme

Bashi Bazouk After Gerome by Enzie Shahmiri

Please join art enthusiasm for a trip to the Getty Center on Sep 8, for a last viewing of the spectacular art of one of the masters of Orientalist Art, Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824–1904).Gérôme was among the most officially honored and financially successful French artists of the second half of the 19th century. His theatrical approach to painting leaves us with brilliantly executed paintings that are not only highly detailed but a true feast for the eye. Colorful, exotic and highly intriguing his paintings have been collected worldwide. This long awaited exhibit is a wonderful collection of his works all housed under one roof.

Please RSVP by Sep1, 2010 via email to artenzie@cox.net We will meet at my residence to car pool to the Getty museum at 930am. Directions will be given once you RSVP.



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Getty Villa Let['s Explore Aztec Culture

The Getty Villa is a beautiful place, with it's lovely gardens and great hallways that house beautiful artworks. Located in Malibu, the museum  is dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria.

On view during the Month of May is and exhibit titled "The Aztec Pantheon and the Art of Empire". This exhibit explores the parallels between two great empires—the Aztec and the Roman. Celebrating the 2010 bicentennial of Mexican independence, the exhibition illuminates a dialogue between the New and Old Worlds that has shaped the modern contours of Mexico.




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Orange Circle Antique Store Hopping

Photo by Enzie Shahmiri

If you enjoy browsing through antique stores this event is for you. Old Town Orange has numerous dealers of antiques and collectibles, with stores lining many of the side streets.

In 1869, two lawyers named Alfred Beck Chapman and Andrew Glassell accepted 1,385 acres of land from the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana in lieu of legal fees. In 1871, they hired William Glassell, Andrew's younger brother, to lay out the town of Richland. The town was originally one square mile, surrounded by 60 ten-acre farm lots, which sold for six dollars an acre.

Soon, it was discovered that there was already another California town named Richland. The town was renamed Orange in honor of Glassell's birthplace, Orange County, Virginia. Only later would the city live up to its name, becoming famous for its citrus packing and shipping.

Source: Mouseplanet

 

Photo Courtesy of Ronald Hodgman

Today, Old Town Orange considers itself the "Antique Capital of California". You can find just about everything from kitsch to true antiques, you never know what might evoke a fond memory. Strolling from store to store you can truly step back in time and experience true "Americana".

Orange Circle Antique Store Hopping

21 April Wednesday ~ 10 am - 4 pm 
Meet at Tennis Club for Car Pool

Lunch will be at Orange Circle

Please RSVP by April 19th here

Address: 118 South Glassell Street Orange






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Where Masks Still Dance: New Guinea at Bowers Museum

Where Masks Still Dance: New Guinea" is a new exhibit at the Bowers Museum. On exhibit are 40 black-and-white photographs by acclaimed documentary photographer Chris Rainier. Rainier is known for his revealing images of earth’s last wilderness areas and the isolated indigenous peoples who live there. The photographs are a powerful documentary of the lives, masked ceremonies, crocodile cults, rites of passage, adornment, celebrations and rituals practiced by the people of New Guinea.

~ This event has been canceled since only one person could come ~

If you like to learn more about the photographer and his work, I found this book via Amazon.

BOWERS MUSEUM
2002 N.MAIN STREET
SANTA ANA, CA 92706

RSVP List:
Yes - Linda F., Ken R., Enzie S,
No - Tony C., Lynn W., Jean B,Maureen B, Lori B,
Maybe - Lucy F., Jenny K.

 

     

  

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Nellie Gail Ranch Riders

Recently I went to a meeting to discuss the new magazine layout for the Nellie Gail paper. In the process I met some other club organizers and thought I share a bit about them on the Socialites blog.

Did you know that Nellie Gail has a Ranch Riders club - “Where you don’t have to have a horse to participate?!” I had absolutely no idea and would have joined this group much earlier. I just figured me showing up with no horse, might not have looked to good. Anyhow, if you are interested in joining me on these Sunday rides, send me an email. It's been ages since I have been on the back of a horse, but I am willing and eager to get back in the saddle, just send an email!

The Ranch Riders meet every Sunday at the middle area between 9:30 am and 10:00 am. For those of you interested in joining them – get in the loop at: nelliegailranchriders@gmail.com.

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in the pink for the holidays....., originally uploaded by *hb19.

Getty Villa and Museum Tour

Photo courtesy of Kevin Dooley


JUNE 10 Wednesday 9AM
Join us for a trip up to:
Malibu to see the beautiful Getty Villa
followed by lunch at the Getty Museum
and a tour of the museum grounds.
RSVP by June 5th via artenzie@cox.net

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Photo courtesy of Jodice

We will meet at the Nellie Gail Tennis Club Parking lot at 9am and figure out car pool. If you are running late send an email, otherwise we will leave within 5 minutes.

The Nellie Gail Gardner Club

Three of our members got together at the Nellie Gail Gardner's club and met some lovely "Green Thumbs". The topic that day was about how to attract local birds to your garden. I learned so much and promptly went out and bought seeds and bird houses to invite some feathered friends to my garden. I thought I share a link and some information about the group with those who missed this outing.

Everyone is welcome at the Nellie Gail Gardeners meetings and there are no dues. A newsletter is published 8 times per year at a cost of $7.00 per person. We are dark in July and August and in December and January. Seven of our meetings, which include two field trips, are education-oriented, and we we meet in November for a potluck holiday party. Written by Pat Whatley

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Ella Fitzgerald Play at Laguna Playhouse

Ella by Bruni Jazz Art

Please join us at an evening at the Laguna Playhouse for the production of Ella Fitzgerald possibly on March 18th at 8PM!

Tickets start at $35 per person and we need at least 10 people to qualify for a group discount, so please let us know no later than March 5 if you like to join us.


The show runs through March 22nd, 2009
Book by Jeffrey Hatcher
Conceived by Rob Ruggiero and Dyke Garrison
Musical Direction and Arrangements by Danny Holgate
Directed by Rob Ruggiero
Notes from Director Rob Ruggiero
It’s a life lived out loud in this exhilarating new musical about "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald. This theatrical event weaves myth, memory and music as it tells the uplifting and poignant story of one of the greatest jazz/pop vocalists of 20th century music. It’s 1966 and the fabled songstress is preparing for one of the most important concerts of her career. As she jams with the musicians (including famed trumpeter Louis Armstrong) and gets ready to meet the audience, Ella reflects on her life, her secrets and the love of music that made her soar. Featuring more than a dozen of her most famous hits, including “A Tisket, A Tasket,” “How High the Moon,” “That Old Black Magic” and “They Can’t Take that Away from Me,” this swinging new musical invites audiences to fall in love all over again with the magic and soul of Ella Fitzgerald.

Laguna Hills Farmers Market

Baguettes, crunchy outside and soft inside ~~~~~

I know this is sort of out of place, but I just had to share it with my south county friends.

Recently I bought a baguette from Mrs. Meixner, at the Laguna Hills farmer's market in the Shopping center where you find HEnry's. She sells the breads her German husband bakes. Mrs. Meixner with various loaves of bread stacked in wicker baskets, sets up her booth at markets throughout Orange County.

To find out when and where she will be next visit the Bread Gallery

What I loved about the bread was that number one it was baked that same morning and had a wonderful crunchy crust. When reading the label, it said it was Vegan, made with unbleached, unbromated wheat flour, filtered water, sea salt and yeast - no preservatives of any kind. I kept the bread in it's paper wrap and by seriously pacing myself enjoyed the same crunchy crust for three more days. My store bought baguette usually turns into a club after one night on the counter, ready to be used as a deadly weapon.

So guess where you can find me next Sunday morning?! Yup ~ need to buy more bread and try the other goodies she was selling!!!

Norton Simon Museum Follow Up

Some members met at the Norton Simon museum to see Vermeer’s A Lady Writing. We had a wonderful lunch at Cheesecake Factory and then proceeded to tour the exhibit and the lovely grounds of the museum.

The painting was much smaller than we had expected, but beautifully executed.




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Norton Simon Museum Tour January 28th!

The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena has a little treasure on loan. From now until February 2, 2009, there is a rare opportunity to see Vermeer’s A Lady Writing. On loan from the National Gallery in Washington, this is a characteristic example of Vermeer's mastery of paint and light. A Lady Writing, created sometime in the mid-1660s shows a woman poised to write, but gazing out at the viewer instead.

Please join us January 21st for a visit to the Norton Simon Museum!
We will meet at my home at 10am to car pool up to Pasadena
Please RSVP by January 14th via artenzie@cox.net or leaving a comment

Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) is one of the world’s most venerated artists. One of 35 paintings by Vermeer, this piece shows a woman poised to write, but instead looking out at the viewer instead. It is as if the viewer has stepped into the woman's space interrupting her in her activity. She look at the viewer alert, friendly and inviting.

One does not know what the work is about, there are no visiual clues, but Vermeer cleverly uses this set up to pull you into the painting and hold your attention to explore. As the viewer looks at all the details, he/she might also recognize the yellow jacket, an item which belonged to Vermeer's household, which has been used in other paintings as well.

Vermeer's technique is superb in that his work does not show any lines. Instead form and detail are only suggested through subtle value shifts in the planes and the use of strategically places visual clues.

True yellow has only been used on the sleeve. The rest of the garment appears to be yellow only because Vermeer uses optical effects to give the appearance of a yellow jacket.

Vermeer is considered a Classicism who creates settings that could be anywhere at anytime. He uses no spacial or time references in the painting. Although most everything in the painting is placed horizontally to the picture plane, he uses only two elements to create spacial depths, the angle of the chair and the sweep of cloth.

My notes taken from an interview with Arthur Wheelock - Curator of the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC

Norton Simon Museum of Art - 411 W. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91105-1825
626.449.6840

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Midnight Ballet

Midnight Ballet courtesy of Vancouver Film school.

Christmas Party and Rogers Garden Tour

We have a wonderful day planned for December 4th! Our friends at Debussy have invited us to join them for lunch at the Five Crowns Restaurant in Corona Del Mar at 1130am. The restaurant is usually open only for dinner, but they will open their doors especially for this event!


A beautiful replica of one of England's oldest country inns, Five Crowns is a place of candlelight and cozy fireplaces…where good cheer and warm hospitality invite you to leave your cares at the door.



December 4 ~ 1130AM ~ Christmas Party and Garden Tour

Luncheon cover charge $45 payable in advance

Five Crowns at 3801 E. Coast Highway


Please RSVP no later than the 25th of November!!



After the lunch we will head over to Roger's Gardens to walk off our meal and tour through this lovely horticultural retreat. I took a look at their Christmas boutique and oh my god! ~ What eye candy it is! Don't miss this it will put you in the right Christmas spirit!

Roger's Gardens ~ 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Corona del Mar

World Art Gallery

We started our get together by welcoming our newest member Merrie to the group. Siegi, Jenny and Gerda told us all about their impressions of the latest Tina Turner concerts they had attended and we had some good laughs.




After a light lunch we headed over to World Art Gallery. There Mrs. Gloria Gales, our hostess gave us the full tour and talked about the artist and the art work she has exhibited in her gallery space. Everyone had a wonderful time and one lucky member even took home two lovely souvenirs of Russian art.







Thank you Gloria for a wonderful time!