First Thursday

First Thursday

In Santa Barbara we have something known as 1st Thursdays.  It occurs, as you guessed, the first Thursday of the month.  Art galleries stay open late and serve wine and appetizers.  Also special performances occur and there is often live music. Various galleries participate, so the idea is to make a night of it and trek around to the different venues downtown.

I am not a trekkie in that sense of the word, (in the sci-fi dork sense of it, yes I am!) so I have yet to participate in this fun little event. But it has me thinking. I would really love to participate in more cultural & social events. So why not? We'll see if I can drag my lazy carcass out for a night on the town tonight! (& by my lazy carcass I mean the bf) lol.

Thinking of art, I thought I'd share just a couple of my favorites. Don't get me wrong, I'm not an art connoisseur & I don't have a favorite period, or artist etc. As with music it's normally the individual painting or piece that speaks to me.

I encourage you to research & attend events in your area! You all are constantly inspiring me to step out & do something with myself so I would like to pass that sentiment on :)

Lady with a Bowl of Violets

The Young Martyr

and if I only lived in London, this sounds amazing, Grace Kelly = Tres Chic!

17 April - 26 September 2010

Grace Kelly: Style Icon 

Sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels

The spectacular wardrobe of Grace Kelly will be on display at the V&A. Tracing the evolution of her style from her days as one of Hollywoods most popular actresses in the 1950s and as Princess Grace of Monaco, the display will present over 50 of Grace Kelly's outfits together with hats, jewellery and the original Hermès Kelly bag. Dresses from her films, including High Society, will be shown as well as the gown she wore to accept her Oscar award in 1955. These will be accompanied by film clips and posters, photographs and her Oscar statuette. The display will also include the lace ensemble worn by Grace Kelly for her civil marriage ceremony to Prince Rainier in 1956 and 35 haute couture gowns from the 1960s and 70s by her favourite couturiers Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy, and Yves St Laurent.

Someone over there in Europe, please please go to this and take pictures for me! lol