June 23, 2014 8:15 am: Here I am live blogging from the Icon Writing Workshop at St. Paul’s Great Hall, brought to you by the Cathedral Arts Committee. It’s been a hectic year for me so far, so I’m really enjoying the week off from work, to be spent in prayerful contemplation as I write … READ MORE…
When The Rev. Canon Richard Lief was invited aboard as Cathedral Canon of the Arts by then Dean John Chane, he got right on board. It has been a great ride lasting 17 years! This Sunday, June 15, we celebrate Canon Richard’s ministry as Canon of the Arts. He is now retiring from that position. … READ MORE…
Artist Kirby Kendrick painted the work that hangs above the choir. This fascinating description of “The Artist’s Studio” comes from her blog, www.kirbykendrick.com/ Back by Popular Demand: Inside the Artist’s Studio Posted on June 3, 2014 In the savvy film, “New York Stories,” the character played by Nick Nolte is an artistic genius, drunk and … READ MORE…
When art and religion are the real thing, they are the same thing. Because where there is truth and beauty, there is transcendence. Whether we’re painting the elegance of horses on a cave wall or composing music that sounds like angel choirs or re-seeing Jesus nailed to the cross in a passion play or tasting … READ MORE…
From La Jolla Playhouse As part of the “Without Walls” festival, La Jolla Playhouse is mounting a production of 100% San Diego. But this isn’t any play— it is a unique concept. 100 San Diegans representing the demographic of our region stand on stage and let us into their lives. And, four members of our … READ MORE…
Here is my digital drawing/collage contemplating the burning bush which Moses turned aside to see. It is said that in the wilderness where Moses tended his sheep the heat would occasionally ignite flammable bushes. I can believe this, having experienced the heat of the deserts in the Pacific Southwestern U.S., where I shot the foundation … READ MORE…
The Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas, wrote Under Milk Wood as a “play for voices.” Some people might take this characterization as meaning a play to be done on the radio, and while it has been both broadcast and recorded Mr. Thomas seemed to be thinking of a performance very similar to the one you’ll see … READ MORE…
I remember meeting Vincent Van Gogh in person for the first time. When I think of all the things which could have circumvented our meeting I thank God for the enormous effort put forth by Vincent and so many helpers to ensure our meeting. Hoping his canvases would enlighten his viewers, Vincent endured a hard … READ MORE…
Join members of the Diocese for a special performance of Pizzetti’s Murder in the Cathedral on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Civic Theatre in downtown San Diego. Tickets Available Via Special Website with a 20% discount on most areas. There’s also: An exclusive Community Conversation to be held in St. Paul’s … READ MORE…
Recently, a Cathedral group sponsored by the Integrity Circle went to the play “Next Fall” by Geoffrey Nauffts at the Diversionary Theatre. Cathedral member Mark R. Turner shares his reflections. We all bring our backgrounds to dialogue with a work of art. Our personal dialogues with paintings, films, and plays customizes the piece to our … READ MORE…