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The Opening Gala for the new wing of the Polish Home was held Sunday evening. The Consul General of the Republic of Poland, Hon. Joanna Kozinska-Frybes was on hand to cut the ribbon for the new addition. Awards were handed out to outstanding members of the Polish community for their contributions to the expansion project as well as those who have promoted Polish culture in the United States. Vivat Musica performed for the guests also.
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The SW Seattle Historical Society held it’s annual Halloween Gala on October 31st at Salty’s on Alki. The event benefits the Log House Museum in West Seattle. Festivities included brunch, speakers, silent auction and most entertainingly – six ghosts of West Seattle’s past.
Putting in ghostly appearances from our past (from right to left)
Amelia Lowe – one of our founding family members
Katherine Smith – founder of the Alki Suffragettes Club
Nellie Curtis – Famous ‘madame’ who vacationed with her family on Alki
Joseph Stanley – of Curiosity Shoppe fame
Frances Farmer – movie star
Richard Hugo – Writer and Poet of White Center
I was honored to be part of the first Princess Tours Light the Night walk on the Golden Princess for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The team raised about $1,500 for their first event!
On Saturday August 8, 2009 ~ 66 employees, friends and family from Princess Tours walked for a cure. The event was great, the ship donated hors d’ouvres & water, we had balloons tied to sticks (no helium on the ship), Kerri & Evan Dubicki (part of the #1 team in Seattle- The Little Engine That Could) joined us too. Kerri told a very compelling story of how Evan at just one year’s old was diagnosed with Leukemia. Evan was a great trooper, running around and proving that research & treatment do work.
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The Little Engine That Could…Evan
Shan hails from Jamaica. I was treated to his soulful reggae & acoustic ramblings during our first photo shoot together. You can see him live on June 12th & July 24th 2009 at The Cliff House in Tacoma. Visit his website at www.shancoleman.com
I got to photograph five of the nicest guys you’ll ever want to meet. Together they are “Groove City Band” and they play regularly at the Muckelshoot Casino. Some of them are based out of Albuquerque and we all agreed that the chile there is the best! Check out their webpage for details!
It’s always an honor when one artist chooses another to be of service. I was tickled when Kathy called and asked me to once again do her ‘headshot’ for her website. I walk past her colorful home everytime I head to my studio. It’s bright colors always make me smile. Wish my yard looked like that! Visit her site at: http://www.studiobythesound.com/
Paczki (punch-key) Day is the feast of plenty before the Lenten fast begins. The traditional deep fried pastries which are similar to jelly doughnuts, are enjoyed throughout the world’s Polonias. In Poland, Paczki Day takes place the Thursday before Ash Wednesday, called Tlusty Czwartek (Fat Thursday). In United States Polonia, Paczki Day takes place the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, traditionally called Fat Tuesday in Carnival.
The Metropolitan Market celebrated the art of the Paczki, a traditional Polish treat that surfaces during the Lent/Easter season. They held their first Paczki eating contest that proved to be an act of stuffing one’s self with the tasty treat to see who could eat the most! Here’s how it went down….
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If you would like to make some yourself I found a recipe here: http://www.polamjournal.com/Library/Holidays/paczki/paczki.html
I had the opportunity to work with Kimbra, a model who is building her portfolio. We decided to head to Pioneer Square to see what hip fashion spots we could find. We both had fun! If you would like to work on your modeling portfolio with gail ann, give me a call at 206-371-0585.
It’s a great feeling when one artist selects another artist to complete some work for them. I drive by Brace Point Pottery every day on my way to and from my own studio so it was a pleasure to be able to work with Loren. The assignment was to capture him in his studio ‘creating’ his art – pottery! It was fun to watch another artist comfortable at work while creating porcelain pottery pieces that are beautiful and functional. I hope you enjoy these images of him at his studio. Be sure and visit www.LorenLukensPottery.com
Realtors are great people. They all have their unique twist on advertising and selling. James Tibbetts of Windermere Real Estate/Fauntleroy is your guy if you’re looking to buy or sell high end properties in West Seattle. James wanted an iconic look and choose to have the local ferry in his image.
If you’re a realtor looking to update your photos or need your properties photographed, call me! 206-371-0585.
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