Thursday, August 9, 2012
Impromptu Comedy
So last night I went for the second night in a row to The Society of Art gallery for what turned into an impromptu comedy show with me as the mock comedian/poet. The only one willing to take this role, I didn't know "Julien" at all and apparently this was a surprise party for him, he didn't suspect a thing. Everyone hid behind walls while I stood on stage conveying a stream of consiousness spoken word doing what I do best, making people laugh. It was perfect and Julien is one lucky guy, he has great friends. Check out the space every tuesday for entertainment in the arts, poetry, music, and mucho impromptu-ness. Magic can happen if you let it.
Life in itself is an empty canvas; it becomes whatsoever you paint on it. You can paint misery, you can paint bliss. This freedom is your glory. ~Osho
Life in itself is an empty canvas; it becomes whatsoever you paint on it. You can paint misery, you can paint bliss. This freedom is your glory. ~Osho
My Darling Bicycle
Sandra Pimental organized a bike meet up for ladies who ride two wheels to come together, meet and greet, ride and shoot some photographs representing themselves with their darling bicycles. Downtown Darling. Long Beach, CA. Aug 8, 2012.
Friday, August 3, 2012
A Wedding
7 am the alarm goes off and I snooze ten more minutes. I am up and out of the house by 8 am driving toward The Wedding, texting the sister of the groom to please send me fast directions, the location can't be found on my phone. Dana Point is about an hour and ten minutes from Long Beach. I am to style seven heads of hair by two o'clock. It all starts smooth, there is some major drama in the middle, high stress in the end and then a long drive home. I want a drink! I have few pictures of my work, there was little time to pee and drink water in that five hours and yet I fell in love with Nanna. 85 year old Nanna made my day. She was stoic, had a story, was wise and fell dead asleep while getting her hair and makeup done. The Grooms mom, bless her heart, regretfully had too much eye makeup applied to her sixty seven year old face and she was extremely verbal about it, while the sweet bride painted her toe nails last minute. What you didn't see you will not miss I promise. (blocking it out of my memory will be work) This was a long day of mental and physical drainage. The beauty of this day will be forever in the memories of those not jaded by their own judgment, fear, and jealousy.
Photography by Chelsea DeVere
Photography by Chelsea DeVere
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
The Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel
on Broadway and Linden is where I stayed for one week one summer in Long Beach.
I enjoyed my stay in the small parisian style studio with its deep bath tub and its french door windows. I mostly gained a bit of R&R (minus the boisterous sounds of Downtown Long Beach), a bump on my head from that pesky shelf I ran into, and more knowledge on the functions of my Canon 60D. I will miss the Royal but Change is good and just my style.
Photography by Chelsea DeVere
on Broadway and Linden is where I stayed for one week one summer in Long Beach.
I enjoyed my stay in the small parisian style studio with its deep bath tub and its french door windows. I mostly gained a bit of R&R (minus the boisterous sounds of Downtown Long Beach), a bump on my head from that pesky shelf I ran into, and more knowledge on the functions of my Canon 60D. I will miss the Royal but Change is good and just my style.
Photography by Chelsea DeVere
Weirdest Porch in Willmore Park, Long Beach CA
Long Beach's historical neighborhood Willmore Park is old as dirt, and so are the buildings. This summer I have made some newfound friends that live in this old timer part of town. In the process I have found some weird things while riding my bike or driving through these parts. This is probably one of the most elaborate front porches I have found so far. I love how it reminds me of the haunted mansion at Disneyland. Great creative color scheme to boot; true artistry.
Photography by Chelsea DeVere Darling
Photography by Chelsea DeVere Darling
Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds
Long Beach Cinematheque presents The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock.
The movie screened on Monday July 30, 2012 on the beach. There is nothing better than going to see a movie on the beach, in the sand, next to the crashing waves. Well they don't crash too much on the Long Beach shore, but they do breathe lightly in and out. It was a beautiful clear night and the movie is far more funny than it is scary. In fact there was commentary afterward asking the crowd what was so funny about other people's misery. I do love summers in Long Beach. Next monday is Titanic. "I'll never let go Jack, I'll never let go!"
Photography by Chelsea DeVere Darling
The movie screened on Monday July 30, 2012 on the beach. There is nothing better than going to see a movie on the beach, in the sand, next to the crashing waves. Well they don't crash too much on the Long Beach shore, but they do breathe lightly in and out. It was a beautiful clear night and the movie is far more funny than it is scary. In fact there was commentary afterward asking the crowd what was so funny about other people's misery. I do love summers in Long Beach. Next monday is Titanic. "I'll never let go Jack, I'll never let go!"
Photography by Chelsea DeVere Darling
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