The Golden Age of German Beer Steins
More than any spirit container, I love German Beer Steins the best. So when KL sent me his, I translated it. On one side, Die alten Deutschen, the old-time German, …
Cynthia Martin, Bay Hallowell, and Betsy J. Green
Artist Cynthia Martin discusses her exhibit at the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara Gallery, and she’s joined by Bay Hallowell, a printmaker and AFofSB Board Member. Then author Betsy J. …
How to Research an Item, from Rare Books to Fine Art
Apropos, a reader asked how I go about researching an item. “You must be good at googling,” she said. Although I am, this kind of analysis entails: knowledge of WHAT …
Hobnail Pitcher Made Lemonade Look Sweeter
PK has a cranberry opalescent hobnail water pitcher with a clear blown glass applied handle. “Hobnail” is a stud of glass that imitates the old “boot” soles of the era. …
Motion Theatre Dance Company & DogStar Theater Company
Maria Frantz talks about Motion Theatre Dance Company‘s performance of Journey on Sunday, May 5th at Center Stage Theater. Then Nita Davanzo and Bill Egan discuss DogStar Theater Company‘s production …
Finding the Value of an Unique JFK Commemorative Medal
CM from Santa Barbara sends me a 61.7 gram 22kt gold commemorative medal of the Life of John F. Kennedy 1917-1963. The Medallic Art Company of NY struck this medal …
Batik Fabric Stamp Bears Markers of Use
J showed me a vintage iron batik fabric stamp in a tribal pattern for textile block printing. The rust, the wear, and the large handle for the human hand to …
Carpinteria Artists Studio Tour & Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation
Artists Lety Garcia and Joe Sacks discuss the Carpinteria Arts Center Artists Studio Tour on May 11-12. Then young musicians Sofia Malvinni and Connor Rowe talk about competing for financial assistance …
A Hit and a Miss with Winnie the Pooh Knock-offs
Judy sends me two very confusing watercolors, one of a bear and one of a rabbit. Both have the look of Winnie-the-Pooh items. The first piece of a bear is …
Victoria Schorr Author
Author Victoria Schorr talks about her latest book Midnight: Three Women at the Hour of Reckoning.