The exhibition spans Goodacre's illustrious 40 year career and includes wonderful new releases as well as rare collectibles, last of edition and personal Artist Proofs from Glenna's private collection. Some of these amazing pieces are shown below and for a first-hand experience just visit the gallery Tues-Sat 11-5.

Glenna is a Texas native, married to a Dallas guy, and they live in Santa Fe, NM. This exhibit would prove to be fascinating. During one interview with her years ago, she told me how one of her art professors told her she had no talent and encouraged her to choose another profession. He was wrong.

And if you have never been to Sarasota, FL, by all means, you should go. The John and Mable Ringling Museum complex includes their home of Ca'd Zan. (photo below.) They recently completed a $15 million renovation. Open year round. And the two annexed museums, one classic, the other is all circus. A wonderful day in Sarasota browing through all of these.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet announces its 2010 Summer Dance Season.

From July 16th-August 25th, dance and altitude combine on stage in Aspen.  Opening the season, River North Chicago Dance Company performs July 16th and 17th.  Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will premiere new work July 23rd and 24th.  The perennial favorite, Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to Aspen for one-night only on July 31st.  Don’t miss a special Aspen Santa Fe Ballet ENCORE performance on August 3rd.  August 16th, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet teams up with Aspen Music Festival and School in their fourth collaboration in the Benedict Music Tent.    On August 25th, last year’s sell-out show, Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company returns to Aspen for the final performance of the 2010 summer season.

At The Blanton Art Museum in Austin, TX: Turner to Monet: Masterpieces from the Walters Art Museum October 2, 2010 – January 2, 2011

Assembled over a period of more than 140 years, The Walters Art Museum boasts one of the finest collections of nineteenth-century painting in the United States today.

The collection was formed by William T. Walters (1819-1894) and his son Henry (1848 – 1931) and includes canonical works by both academic and avant-garde artists.

The Blanton Museum of Art is located in two buildings at the University of Texas at Austin.

Claude Monet, Springtime, c. 1872, Oil on canvas, 30 x 37 in.
Courtesy, Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

The organizers of SolarDay 2010 announced this year’s global event will be held on June 19, 2010. SolarDay is a global day of recognition and celebration of solar energy, sustainability, energy independence and protection of our planet.

Ever since my mother-in-law took me to Kiepersol, a wonderful vineyard and winery just outside of Tyler, TX for just a brief visit, I've always wanted to go back for the experience, but never found the time.

After reading about it again in Nancy Nichols' blog, we were determined to go, which we did and had a wonderful time. It is the perfect getaway for a weekend or longer. There is so much to do!

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