Ines Thomé: Classical Guitarist at Palos Verdes Library

Ines Thomé, guitar (11 January 2014)

Ines Thome gave an outstanding performance last Saturday at the PV Peninsula Center Library.

"Ines has studied classical guitar since childhood in Germany. In 2013 she completed her masterr's degree with distinction at the Stuttgart State University of Music and the Performing Arts. She is currently a Graduate Certificate Program scholar with the University of Southern California. Since 2011, she has kept a busy performance schedule. In addition to being an accomplished classical guitarist, Ines is a lead electric guitarist with an all-women metal band which has released two albums." (inesthome.de)

Ines Thomé, guitar and YuEun Kim, violin (11 January 2014)

Ines was joined by YuEun Kim for the last piece.

The Classical Music Series brings "great music into the library" with a monthly concert through June, is organized by the dedicated young librarian Ashley Kagan, and is sponsored by the Peninsula Friends of the Library.

Mis-aligned

"Stellar Axis" (1992-1997) - Lita Albuquerque

I missed this April's sun alignment thru the Stellar Axis at the PV Main Library, however, I still get to enjoy the interesting sky view every time I visit the library.

 (A cylinder (or “viewing tube”) slices through four floors of lobby space and jutts thirteen feet above the roof. The sun aligns directly overhead two days a year and fills a transparent onyx oval on the floor. See more pictures by clicking lita-albuquerques-zenith-of-stellar.)

Eggsperience Pancakes and Café Restaurant in Chicago (14 April 2012)

On a related "shape" theme, I also very much enjoyed the ceiling ovals and an absolutely delicious "Eleni’s Egg White Delight" omelette for an early morning breakfast during a recent visit to Chicago.

Harbor View

View from Miraleste Library, Rancho Palos Verdes (March 2012)

Looking in the opposite direction from yesterday's post, library patrons

get a full view of San Pedro, Port of Los Angeles, Long Beach and beyond.

Color My World - Muralist at Work

Heather Soodak, artist at work at Miraleste Library, Rancho Palos Verdes, March 2012

A few Saturdays ago, while browsing thru the library, I almost ran into a sign "MURALIST AT WORK" and looked up to see Heather Soodak painting a lovely, bright mural in the children's reading area. Heather is very talented and very nice. She says she'd love to illustrate a children's book - which she would be excellent at, judging by the mural and the drawings on her blog, where she is documenting the progress of the mural: hsoodak.blogspot.com.

See lots of great murals worldwide at Mural Monday at Oakland Daily Photo.

Pausing to Plié





Tiny ballerina at the entrance to the main library in PV.

Leading Lines

Palos Verdes Main Library - Top Floor Exterior Wall

Students Viewing Student Art

Now showing:

Palos Verdes High School

9th Annual Student Art Exhibit

at Palos Verdes Main Library

Among many excellent entries in photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and glass, this photos by Kelly Podesta is among my favorites.

Book Sale Today - Malaga Cove Library

I received an early Christmas present from my friend TJ today - a Kindle e-book reader which works just beautifully. But this doesn't mean that I won't be going to the monthly library book sales.

The youngest artist at "Art in Our Library" all-media exhibition

Elijah Mackenzie Tilman (?), artist

He has already sold his "monster" head. He also told me he won 3rd place in an LA art contest, also as the youngest entrant.

Many other fine works of art are available for sale until December 31st.

The historic Malaga Cove Library, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Today, at the main library is the "Art at Our Library" Opening Reception from 5 to 7 pm, where you can "meet and greet the artists at the 7th annual art exhibition at Peninsula Center Library. Opening reception features entertainment and refreshments and is open to the public. The art will be on display November 13 through December 31."

You will find this photo from PVDP on display Seeing Local. I'm so pleased...it's my first public (non-blog) showing.

'L' is for Library - Malaga Cove Plaza Historic Library

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Libraries, my favorite places in Palos Verdes and elsewhere. This one is very special.

Striding for Knowledge ... Palos Verdes Library

More reflections at the library...this one is from the foyer leading from the parking lot on 2nd level to the library entrance on 3rd level.

Reflections in Public Spaces - Palos Verdes Library (Weekend Reflection)

Thanks to James' Weekend Reflection meme, I see reflections in the most unexpected places. This is at the PV library foyer to the roof parking lot.

Things are Looking Up...

Clear skies above PV Main Library.

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It's in the Details...

Ceiling at the PV Main Library.

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After Hours...

... do the panthers roam around?

At PV main library, during hours. (P.S. I am remiss in giving credit to the artist. I hope my library staff friends can add the name in the comments.)

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"Z" is for Zo PT (abc Wednesday)

View from the main library rooftop parking overlooking the buildings on Silver Spur Rd.

The summer look of the dry grass on the hillside past the above building.

Join ABC Wednesday for "Z" end of Round 6.

July Theme Day: Reflections

Outside the front enterance of the Palos Verdes Main Library.

The photo has a '60s feel to it, don't you think?

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Afternoon Reading Light (Monochrome Weekend)

The upstairs at the Peninsula Center Main PV Library Branch.

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'P' is for Pretty People at the Public Library (abc Wednesday)

Snapshot of the RED floor, Seattle Central Library, 4 May 2010
I'm away again, this time for a really quick business trip to Seattle...but I did have a chance to see one of my favorite buildings - Seattle Central Library. The whole structure is visually interesting and well worth a visit.

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