The Seven Gods of Fortune
JE owns a wonderful 1900s vintage Japanese necklace composed of faces of benevolent gods. The links are porcelain on sterling. The faces, and the gods they belong to, are important …
Lies at Center Stage Theater
Director R. Michael Gros and playwright Jerry Slaff join founders of DramaDogs A Theater Company, E. Bonnie Lewis and Ken Gilbert, to talk about the West Coast premiere of Lies at Center …
Atmos Mantle Clock A Go-To Gift
Imagine a clock that winds itself based on changes in atmospheric pressure. This Atmos clock doesn’t need a human. It winds itself with the help of a sealed bellows of …
Chris Bailey and the Lobero Theatre Eagle
Brigette Ginter interviews artisan Chris Bailey about his restoration of the Lobero Theatre Eagle. Watch Video
How to Sell a Bapende Mask?
Frightening yet beautiful, this wooden and polychromed (painted with many colors) carved Bapende mask from Zaire belongs to a group collected by a world-famous celebrity. The current owner asked, “Where …
Art Historian Brigette Ginter
Art Historian Brigette Ginter talks about art appraisal. Watch Video
Maxfield Parrish Prints a Great Addition to Any Wall
Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966), an American Quaker master of the fantastic, created a commercial style also recognized as fine art. Known as a book and magazine illustrator in great demand, an …
Spangler: A Santa Barbara Artist by Penny Paine
Author Penny Paine talks about her latest book, Spangler: A Santa Barbara Artist, about Dennis Spangler (1953-2016). Watch Video
1970s Folk Craftsmanship
At the Boys & Girls Club, my favorite thrift store in Ventura, I found an ugly Brutalist folk art style wood carving. This one-legged man sits with a cane. For …
Winnie Cheung and Friends
Winnie cheung discusses her show with Nomad Tango, Winnie Cheung and Friends on Sunday, August 3 at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club. Watch Video