1.Nick Joaquin's

May 4, 1917 – April 29, 2004) was a Filipino writer and journalist best known for his short stories and novels in the English language. He also wrote using the pen name Quijano de Manila. Joaquin was conferred the rank and title of National Artist of the Philippines for Literature. He has been considered one of the most important Filipino writers, along with José Rizal and Claro M. Recto. Unlike Rizal and Recto, whose works were written in Spanish, Joaquin's major works were written in English despite being a native Spanish speaker

Literary prominence, as measured by different English critics, is said to rest upon one of Nick Joaquin's published books entitled “Prose and Poems” which was published in 1952. Published in this book are the poems “Three Generations”, “May Day Eve”, “After the Picnic”, “The Legend of the Dying Wanton”, “The Legend of the Virgin Jewel;”, “It Was Later than we Thought”. Among these, the first of the mentioned written works were deliberated by editors Seymour Laurence and Jose Garcia Villa as a “short story masterpiece” (1953). The poem was also chosen as the best short story published in the Philippine Press between March 1943 and November 1944

2 F. Sionil Jose

Francisco Sionil José (December 3, 1924 – January 6, 2022) was a Filipino writer who was one of the most widely read in the English language. A National Artist of the Philippines for Literature, which was bestowed upon him in 2001, José's novels and short stories depict the social underpinnings of class struggles and colonialism in Filipino society. His works—written in English—have been translated into 28 languages, including Korean, Indonesian, Czech, Russian, Latvian, Ukrainian and Dutch. He was often considered the leading Filipino candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

José attended the University of Santo Tomas after World War II, but dropped out and plunged into writing and journalism in Manila. In subsequent years, he edited various literary and journalistic publications, started a publishing house, and founded the Philippine branch of PEN, an international organization for writers. José received numerous awards for his work. The Pretenders is his most popular novel, which is the story of one man's alienation from his poor background and the decadence of his wife's wealthy family.

José Rizal's life and writings profoundly influenced José's work. The five volume Rosales Saga, in particular, employs and integrates themes and characters from Rizal's work.Throughout his career, José's writings espouse social justice and change to better the lives of average Filipino families. He is one of the most critically acclaimed Filipino authors internationally, although much underrated in his own country because of his authentic Filipino English and his anti-elite views.

3.Edith Tiempo

Edith Cutaran Lopez-Tiempo (April 22, 1919 – August 21, 2011),[1]was a Filipino poet, fiction writer, teacher and literary critic in the English language.[2] She was conferred the National Artist Award for Literature in 1999.

Tiempo was born in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.[2] Her poems are intricate verbal transfigurations of significant experiences as revealed, in two of her much anthologized pieces, "Halaman" and "Bonsai."[2] As fictionist, Tiempo is as morally profound. Her language has been marked as "descriptive but unburdened by scrupulous detailing." She is an influential tradition in Philippine Literature in English. Together with her late husband, writer and critic Edilberto K. Tiempo, they founded (in 1962) and directed the Silliman National Writers Workshop in Dumaguete City, which has produced some of the Philippines' best writers.

4.Bienvenido Lumbera

Bienvenido L. Lumbera (April 11, 1932 – September 28, 2021) was a Filipino poet, critic and dramatist.[1] Lumbera is known for his nationalist writing and for his leading role in the Filipinization movement in Philippine literature in the 1960s, which resulted in his being one of the many writers and academics jailed during Ferdinand Marcos' Martial Law regime.[2][3] He received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature and Creative Communications in 1993, and was proclaimed a National Artist of the Philippines for literature in 2006.[4][5] As an academic, he is recognized for his key role in elevating the field of study which would become known as Philippine Studies.

Lumbera was born in Lipa on April 11, 1932.[7] He was barely a year old when his father, Timoteo Lumbera (a baseball player), fell from a fruit tree, broke his neck, and died.[8] Carmen Lumbera, his mother, suffered from cancer and died a few years later. By the age of five he was an orphan. He and his older sister were cared for by their paternal grandmother, Eusebia Teru

Carlos Sampayan Bulosan (November 24, 1913[1] – September 11, 1956) was an English-language Filipino novelist and poet who immigrated to America on July 1, 1930.[2] He never returned to the Philippines and he spent most of his life in the United States. His best-known work today is the semi-autobiographical America Is in the Heart, but he first gained fame for his 1943 essay on The Freedom from Want.

Bulosan was born to Ilocano parents in the Philippines in Binalonan, Pangasinan. There is considerable debate around his actual birth date, as he himself used several dates. 1911 is generally considered to be the most reliable answer, based on his baptismal records, but according to the late Lorenzo Duyanen Sampayan, his childhood playmate and nephew, Carlos was born on November 2, 1913. Most of his youth was spent in the countryside as a farmer. It is during his youth that he and his family were economically impoverished by the rich and political elite, which would become one of the main themes of his writing. His home town is also the starting point of his semi-autobiographical novel, America is in the Heart.

Following the pattern of many Filipinos during the American colonial period, he left for America on July 22, 1930, at age 17, in the hope of finding salvation from the economic depression of his home. He never again saw his Philippine homeland. Upon arriving in Seattle, he was met with racism and was forced to work low paying jobs. He worked as a farmworker, harvesting grapes and asparagus, while also working other forms of hard labor in the fields of California. He also worked as a dishwasher with his brother Lorenzo in the famous Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo which opened in 1958 or almost three years after Bulosan had died.

In 1936, Bulosan suffered from tuberculosis and was taken to the Los Angeles County hospital. There, he underwent three operations and stayed two years, mostly in the convalescent ward. During his long stay in the hospital, Bulosan spent his time constantly reading and writing.

6.Carlos P. Romulo

5.Carlos Bulosan

Carlos Peña Romulo Sr. QSC GCS CLH NA GCrM GCrGH KGCR (January 14, 1898 – December 15, 1985) was a Filipino diplomat, statesman, soldier, journalist and author. He was a reporter at the age of 16, a newspaper editor by 20, and a publisher at 32. He was a co-founder of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, a general in the US Army and the Philippine Army, university president, and president of the United Nations General Assembly.

Carlos Romulo was born in Camiling, Tarlac and studied at the Camiling Central Elementary School during his basic education.

Romulo became a professor of English at the University of the Philippines in 1923. Simultaneously, Romulo served as the secretary to the president of the Senate of the Philippines, Manuel Quezon.

During the 1930s, Romulo became the publisher and editor of The Philippines Herald, and one of his reporters was Yay Panlilio. On October 31, 1936, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) was given a legislative charter under Commonwealth Act No. 111.[1][2] Romulo served as one of the vice presidents of the organization.

At the start of World War II, Romulo, a major, served as an aide to General Douglas MacArthur.[3][4] He was one of the last men evacuated from the Philippines before the surrender of US Forces to the invading Japanese, as illness had prevented him from departing with MacArthur, finally leaving from Del Monte Airfield on Mindanao on April 25.[5] Active in propaganda efforts, particularly through the lecture circuit, after reaching the United States, he became a member of President Quezon's War Cabinet, being appointed Secretary of Information in 1943. He reached the rank of general by the end of the war.[3][4]

7. Virgilio S. Almario

Virgilio Senadren Almario (born March 9, 1944), better known by his pen name Rio Alma, is a Filipino author, poet, critic, translator, editor, teacher, and cultural manager.[1] He is a National Artist of the Philippines. He formerly served as the chairman of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF), the government agency mandated to promote and standardize the use of the Filipino language. On January 5, 2017, Almario was also elected as the chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).[2]

Growing up in Bulacan, Almario sought his education at the City of Manila and completed his degree in A.B. Political Science at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

His life as a poet started when he took master's units in education at the University of the East where he became associated with Rogelio G. Mangahas and Lamberto E. Antonio. He did not finish the program.[3]

He only took his M.A. in Filipino in 1974 at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

8.Francisco Arcellana

Francisco "Franz" Arcellana (September 6, 1916 – August 1, 2002) was a Filipino writer, poet, essayist, critic, journalist and teacher.

Francisco Arcellana was born on September 6, 1916. He already had ambitions of becoming a writer early in his childhood. His actual writing, however, started when he became a member of The Torres Torch Organization during his high school years. Arcellana continued writing in various school papers at the University of the Philippines Diliman. Later on he received a Rockefeller Grant and became a fellow in Creative Writing at the University of Iowa and at the Breadloaf Writers' Conference from 1956– 1957.[2][3]

He is considered an important progenitor of the modern Filipino short story in English. Arcellana pioneered the development of the short story as a lyrical prose-poetic form within Filipino literature. His works are now often taught in tertiary-level syllabi in the Philippines. Many of his works were translated into Tagalog, Malaysian, Russian, Italian, and German. Arcellana won 2nd place in the 1951 Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, with his short story, The Flowers of May. Fourteen of his short stories were also included in Jose Garcia Villa's Honor Roll from 1928 to 1939. His major achievements included the first award in art criticism from the Art Association of the Philippines in 1954, the Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan award from the city government of Manila in 1981, and the Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas for English fiction from the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipino (UMPIL) in 1988.

The University of the Philippines conferred upon Arcellana a doctorate in humane letters, honoris causa in 1989. Francisco Arcellana was proclaimed National Artist of the Philippines in Literature on June 23, 1990 by then Philippine President Corazon C. Aquino.[4]

In 2009, or seven years after his death, his family came out with a book to pay tribute to National Artist for Literature Arcellana. The book entitled Franz is a collection of essays gathered by the Arcellana family from colleagues, friends, students and family members, including fellow National Artist Nick Joaquin, Butch Dalisay, Recah Trinidad, Jing Hidalgo, Gemino Abad, Romina Gonzalez, Edwin Cordevilla, Divina Aromin, Doreen Yu, Danton Remoto, Jose Esteban Arcellana and others.[5]

Arcellana is buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

Arcellana died on August 1, 2002. As a National Artist, he received a state funeral at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.

His grandson Liam Hertzsprung performed a piano concert in 2005 dedicated to him.

9.Francisco Balagtas

Francisco Balagtas y de la Cruz (April 2, 1788 – February 20, 1862),[1] commonly known as Francisco Balagtas and also as Francisco Baltasar, was a Filipino poet and litterateur of the Tagalog language during the Spanish rule of the Philippines. He is widely considered one of the greatest Filipino literary laureates for his impact on Filipino literature. The famous epic Florante at Laura is regarded as his defining work.

Francisco Balagtas was born in Barrio Panginay, Bigaa, Bulacan as the youngest of the four children of Juan Balagtas, a blacksmith, and Juana de la Cruz. He studied in a parochial school in Bigaa and later in Manila. During his childhood years. Francisco later worked as a houseboy in Tondo, Manila

Balagtas learned to write poetry from José de la Cruz (Joseng Sisiw), one of the most famous poets of Tondo, in return for chicks. It was De la Cruz himself who personally challenged Balagtas to improve his writing. Balagtas swore he would overcome Huseng Sisiw as he would not ask for anything in return as a poet.

In 1835, Balagtas moved to Pandacan, Manila, where he met María Asunción Rivera, who would effectively serve as the muse for his future works. She is referenced in Florante at Laura as 'Selya' and 'MAR'.

Balagtas' affections for MAR were challenged by the influential Mariano Capule. The latter won the battle for MAR when he used his wealth to get Balagtas imprisoned. It was here that he wrote Florante at Laura—in fact, the events of this poem were meant to parallel his own situation.

He wrote his poems in the Tagalog language, during an age when Filipino writing was predominantly written in Spanish.

Balagtas published "Florante at Laura" upon his release in 1838. He moved to Balanga, Bataan, in 1840 where he served as the assistant to the Justice of the Peace. He was also appointed as the translator of the court. He married Juana Tiambeng on July 22, 1842, in a ceremony officiated by Fr. Cayetano Arellano, uncle of future Chief Justice to the Supreme Court of the Philippines—Chief Justice Arellano. They had eleven children but only four survived to adulthood. On November 21, 1849, Governor General Narciso Clavería y Zaldua issued a decree that every Filipino native must adopt a Spanish surname. In 1856, he was appointed as the Major Lieutenant, but soon after was convicted and sent to prison again in Bataan under the accusation that he ordered Alferez Lucas' housemaid's head to be shaved.

He sold his land and all of his riches, in order for him to be imprisoned in 1861, and continued writing poetry, along with translating Spanish documents, but he died a year later—on February 20, 1862, at the age of 73. Upon his deathbed, he asked the favor that none of his children become poets like him, who had suffered under his gift as well as under others. He even went as far as to tell them it would be better to cut their hands off than let them be writers.

Balagtas is greatly idolized in the Philippines that the term for Filipino debate in extemporaneous verse is named after him: Balagtasan.

10.Lualhati Bautista

Lualhati Torres Bautista (December 2, 1945 – February 12, 2023) was a Filipina writer, novelist, liberal activist and political critic. Her most popular novels include Dekada '70; Bata, Bata, Pa'no Ka Ginawa?; and ‘GAPÔ

Bautista was born in Tondo, Manila, Philippines on December 2, 1945, to Esteban Bautista and Gloria Torres. She graduated from Emilio Jacinto Elementary School in 1958, and from Florentino Torres High School in 1962. She was a journalism student at the Lyceum of the Philippines, but dropped out because she had always wanted to be a writer and schoolwork was taking too much time.[citation needed] Her first short story, "Katugon ng Damdamin,"[1] was published in Liwayway magazine and thus started her writing career.[2]

Despite a lack of formal training, Bautista as a writer became known for her honest realism, courageous exploration of Philippine women's issues, and compelling female protagonists who confront difficult situations at home and in the workplace with uncommon grit and strength.

Bautista garnered several Palanca Awards (1980, 1983, and 1984) for her novels ‘GAPÔ, Dekada '70 and Bata, Bata… Pa'no Ka Ginawa?, which exposed injustices and chronicled women's activism during the Marcos era.

‘GAPÔ, the Palanca Awards 1980 grand prize winner, published in 1988, is the story of a man coming to grips with life as an Amerasian. It is multilayered scrutiny of the politics behind US bases in the Philippines, seen from the point of view of ordinary citizens living in Olongapo City.

Dekada '70 is the story of a family caught in the middle of the tumultuous decade of the 1970s. It details how a middle-class family struggled and faced the changes that empowered Filipinos to rise against the Marcos government. These events happened after the bombing of Plaza Miranda, the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, the proclamation of martial law and the random arrests of political prisoners. The oppressive nature of the Marcos regime, which made the people become more radical, and the shaping of the decade were all witnessed by the female protagonist, Amanda Bartolome, the mother of five boys.

Bata, Bata… Pa'no Ka Ginawa?, literally, "Child, Child… How Were You Made?", narrates the life of Lea, a working mother and a social activist, who has two children. In the end, all three, and especially Lea, have to confront Philippine society's view of single motherhood. The novel deals with the questions of how it is to be a mother, and how a mother executes this role through modern-day concepts of parenthood.

Bautista's 2013 book In Sisterhood received the Filipino Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Fiction in Filipino/Taglish in 2014, organized by the Filipino Book Bloggers Group.[3]

In 2015, Bautista launched the book Sixty in the City, about the life of friends Guia, Roda and Menang, who are in their mid-60s and realize that there's a good life in being just a wife, mother and homemaker.[

Bucket Full of Memories, Theme Parks around the United States

I love going to theme parks so here is a list of all the theme parks from around the United States

Alabama Alabama Splash Adventure, Bessemer Southern Adventures, Huntsville Spring Park, Tuscumbia Waterville USA, Gulf Shores Alaska Roadrunner Amusement Park, Anchorage ArizonaEdit Castles N' Coasters, Phoenix Enchanted Island, Phoenix Funtasticks Family Fun Park, Tucson Golf n' Stuff, Tucson Golfland Sunsplash, Mesa Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek Wildlife World, Litchfield Park Arkansas Fast Lane Entertainment, Lowell Funland Amusement Park, North Little Rock Magic Springs and Crystal Falls, Hot Springs California Northern California Blackbeard's Family Entertainment Center, Fresno Boomers, Fresno Funderland, Sacramento Fun Town at Micke Grove, Lodi Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy Golfland, Castro Valley, Milpitas, Roseville, San Jose, and Sunnyvale Kiwanis Kiddieland, Merced Roseville Golfland Sunsplash, Roseville Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Scandia Amusements, Rohnert Park and Sacramento Sonoma TrainTown Railroad, Sonoma San Francisco California's Great America, Santa Clara Children's Fairyland, Oakland Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, San Jose Pixieland Amusement Park, Concord Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo Los Angeles Golf 'N' Stuff, Norwalk Mountasia Family Fun Center, Valencia Pacific Park, Santa Monica Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia SpeedZone Los Angeles Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City Orange County Adventure City, Anaheim Boomers, Fountain Valley Disneyland Resort Disney California Adventure, Anaheim Disneyland, Anaheim Golfland, Anaheim Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park Riverside County Castle Park, Riverside San Bernardino County Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain, Big Bear Lake Boomers, Upland Fiesta Village Family Fun Park, Colton Scandia Amusement Park, Ontario and Victorville San Diego Belmont Park, San Diego Boomers, El Cajon Frasier's Frontier, El Cajon Legoland California, Carlsbad SeaWorld San Diego ColoradoEdit Elitch Gardens, Denver Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Glenwood Springs Heritage Square, Golden Lakeside Amusement Park, Lakeside Mile High Flea Market, Henderson City Park, Pueblo Santa's Workshop, Cascade ConnecticutEdit Lake Compounce, Bristol Quassy Amusement Park, Middlebury Delaware Funland, Rehoboth Beach Jungle Jim's Adventure World, Rehoboth Beach Florida North Florida Adventure Landing, Jacksonville Beach Big Kahuna's, Destin Cobra Adventure Park, Panama City Beach Fast Eddies Fun Center, Pensacola Race City PCB, Panama City Beach Sam's Fun City & Sam's Surf City, Pensacola Shipwreck Island, Panama City Beach Wild Willy's Adventure Zone, Fort Walton Beach Central Florida Andretti Thrill Park, Melbourne Boardwalk Amusements, Daytona Beach Busch Gardens Tampa, Tampa Celebration Station, Clearwater Daytona Lagoon, Daytona Beach Dinosaur World, Plant City Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island Legoland Florida, Winter Haven Weeki Wachee Springs, Weeki Wachee Greater Orlando Fun Spot America - Kissimmee, Kissimmee Fun Spot America - Orlando, Orlando Gatorland, Orlando Give Kids the World Village, Kissimmee Holy Land Experience, Orlando Magical Midway, Orlando Old Town, Kissimmee SeaWorld Orlando Discovery Cove, Orlando SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando Universal Orlando Universal Studios Florida, Orlando Universal's Islands of Adventure, Orlando Walt Disney World Disney's Animal Kingdom, Bay Lake Disney's Hollywood Studios, Bay Lake Epcot, Bay Lake Magic Kingdom, Bay Lake South Florida Kidstar Park, Port Charlotte Santa's Enchanted Forest, Miami Uncle Bernie's Amusement Park, Fort Lauderdale Zoomers Family Amusement Park, Fort Myers Beach Georgia Adventure Crossing, Augusta All American Fun Park, Albany Alpine Park, Helen Black Mountain Alpine Coaster, Helen Fun Spot Atlanta, Fayetteville Lake Winnepesaukah, Rossville Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell Wild Adventures, Valdosta Hawaii Maui Golf and Sports Park, Wailuku Sea Life Park Hawaii, Oahu IdahoEdit Silverwood Theme Park, Athol Wahooz Family Fun Zone, Meridian Yellowstone Bear World, Rexburg Illinois Donley's Wild West Town, Union Enchanted Castle, Lombard Go Bananas, Norridge Grady's Family Fun Park, Bloomington Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort, Utica Haunted Trails, Burbank and Joliet Knight's Action Park, Springfield Odyssey Fun World, Tinley Park Pirates Cove, Elk Grove Village Safari Land, Villa Park Santa's Village AZoosment Park, Dundee Six Flags Great America, Gurnee Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Gurnee Indiana Team Combat, Tactical Laser Tag for Adults, Teens & 8-12 Year Olds, Hobart Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, Santa Claus Indiana Beach, Monticello Iowa Adventureland, Altoona Arnolds Park, Arnolds Park Lost Island Amusement Park, Waterloo Kansas All Star Adventures, Wichita Kiddieland, Pittsburg Kentucky Beech Bend Park, Bowling Green Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville Malibu Jack’s Indoor Theme Park, Lexington Louisiana Blue Bayou and Dixie Landin', Baton Rouge Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, New Orleans Celebration Station, Baton Rouge Maine Funtown Splashtown USA, Saco Palace Playland, Old Orchard Beach York's Wild Kingdom, York Beach Maryland Adventure Park USA, New Market Baja Amusements, Ocean City Jolly Roger Amusement Park, Ocean City Jolly Roger at the Pier, Ocean City Laugh Out Loud Stations, Greenbelt Six Flags America, Upper Marlboro Trimper's Rides, Ocean City Wisp Resort, McHenry Massachusetts Edaville USA, Carver Salem Willows, Salem Six Flags New England, Agawam Michigan A-Maze-N Mirrors, Mackinaw City Adventure Island Family Fun Park, Cadillac Arzo Sports & Fun Park, Alpena Cedar Valley's Wild Frontier Fun Park, Comins CJ Barrymore's Family Entertainment Center, Clinton Township Deer Acres Storybook Amusement Park, Pinconning Full Blast, Battle Creek Funland Amusement Park, Houghton Lake Jeepers, Sterling Heights Kokomo's Family Fun Center, Saginaw Michigan's Adventure, Muskegon Nelis' Dutch Village, Holland Minnesota Como Town, St. Paul Nickelodeon Universe, Bloomington Paul Bunyan Land, Brainerd Spirit Mountain, Duluth Valleyfair, Shakopee Mississippi Brookhaven Exchange Club Park, Brookhaven Missouri Branson Coaster, Branson Branson Tracks, Branson Branson Mountain Adventure Park, Branson Hydro Adventures, Poplar Bluff Miner Mike's Adventure Town, Osage Beach Mountain Adventure Resort, Branson Silver Dollar City, Branson Six Flags St. Louis, Eureka Worlds of Fun, Kansas City MontanaEdit Amusement Park Drive In, Laurel Big Sky Water Park, Columbia Falls NebraskaEdit Fun-Plex, Omaha SkateDaze, Omaha Nevada Adventuredome, Las Vegas Akita Plaza, Las Vegas Buffalo Bill's, Primm Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix, Las Vegas Playland Park, Reno New York-New York Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Stratosphere Las Vegas, Las Vegas Wild Island, Sparks New Hampshire Attitash Mountain Resort, Bartlett Candia Springs Adventure Park, Candia Canobie Lake Park, Salem Cranmore Mountain Adventure Park, North Conway Clark's Trading Post, Lincoln Fort Jefferson Fun Park, Jefferson Fun-World, Nashua Santa's Village, Jefferson Story Land, Glen New Jersey Action Park, Vernon Blackbeard's Cave, Bayville Bowcraft Playland, Scotch Plains Casino Pier, Seaside Heights Central Pier Arcade & Speedway, Atlantic City Clementon Amusement Park, Clementon Fantasy Island, Beach Haven Funplex, Mount Laurel Gillian's Wonderland Pier, Ocean City iPlay America, Freehold Jenkinson's Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach Keansburg Amusement Park, Keansburg Land of Make Believe, Hope Morey's Piers, Wildwood Playland's Castaway Cove, Ocean City Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson Steel Pier, Atlantic City Wild West City [1], Byram Township, New Jersey Storybook Land, Egg Harbor Township New Mexico Cliff's Amusement Park, Albuquerque Western Playland, Sunland Park New York Downstate New York Adventureland, Farmingdale Adventurers Family Entertainment Center, Brooklyn Country Fair Entertainment Park, Medford Boomer's Family Fun Center, Medford Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, Brooklyn Fantasy Forest at the Flushing Meadows Carousel, Flushing Fantasy Shore Amusement Park, Staten Island Kids 'N Action, Brooklyn Luna Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn Playland, Rye Victorian Gardens, New York City Upstate New York Darien Lake, Darien Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom, Lake George Greek Peak Mountain Resort, Cortland Hoffman's Playland, Latham Holiday Valley, Ellicottville Huck Finn's Playland, Albany Magic Forest Park, Lake George Fantasy Island, Grand Island Midway State Park, Maple Springs Legoland New York, Goshen (starting construction in 2017, planned to open in 2019)[1] Party Zone USA, Middletown Santa's Workshop, Wilmington Seabreeze Amusement Park, Rochester Sylvan Beach Amusement Park, Sylvan Beach North Carolina Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, Carolina Beach Carowinds, Charlotte Deadwood, Williamston Ghost Town Village, Maggie Valley Great Wolf Lodge, Concord NASCAR Speedpark, Concord Santa's Land, Cherokee Tweetsie Railroad, Boone North Dakota Grand Forks Theme Park, Grand Forks[citation needed](Scheduled) Super Slide Amusement Park, Bismarck Ohio The Beach at Adventure Landing, Mason Cedar Point, Sandusky Cherry Valley Lodge, Newark Comfort Inn Splash Harbor, Bellville Coney Island, Cincinnati Coshocton Lake Park Recreational Complex, Coshocton Erieview Park, Geneva FunTimes Fun Park, Alliance Howard's Apples Farm Market, Bainbridge Jungle Jack's Landing, Powell Kings Island, Mason Lincoln Park Family Aquatic Center, Marion Long's Retreat Family Resort, Latham Memphis Kiddie Park, Brooklyn Pioneer Waterland & Dry Fun Park, Chardon Richland Carrosuel Park, Mansfield Sluggers & Putters, Canal Fulton Stricker's Grove, Ross Swings-N-Things Family Fun Park, Olmsted Township Tuscora Park, New Philadelphia Oklahoma Bell's Kiddieland, Tulsa Eagle Park, Cache Frontier City, Oklahoma City Kiddy Park, Bartlesville Oregon Enchanted Forest, Turner Oaks Amusement Park, Portland Pennsylvania Brandywine Picnic Park, West Chester Carousel Village at Indian Walk, Wrightstown Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville Conneaut Lake Park, Conneaut Lake DelGrosso's Amusement Park, Tipton Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown (Dorneyville) Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster Fun Fore All, Cranberry Township Hersheypark, Hershey Idlewild and Soak Zone, Ligonier Kennywood, West Mifflin Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg Lakemont Park, Altoona Pocono Play Park, East Stroudsburg Sesame Place, Langhorne Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony Waldameer Park, Erie Rhode Island Adventureland, Narragansett Atlantic Beach Park, Westerly South Carolina Broadway Grand Prix, Myrtle Beach Carowinds, Fort Mill Family Kingdom Amusement Park, Myrtle Beach O.D. Pavilion Amusement Park, North Myrtle Beach Pavilion Park, Myrtle Beach Pedroland, Dillon South Dakota Evan's Plunge, Hot Springs Flags & Wheels Indoor Racing, Rapid City Rush Mountain Adventure Park, Keystone Storybook Island, Rapid City Thunder Road Family Fun Park, Aberdeen Tennessee Anakeesta Gatlinburg Goats on the Roof, Pigeon Forge Dollywood, Pigeon Forge Fun Stop, Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster, Gatlinburg Incredible Pizza Company, Cordova The Island in Pigeon Forge, Pigeon Forge NASCAR Speedpark, Sevierville Ober Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg Rockin' Raceway, Pigeon Forge Rowdy Bear Mountain Gatlinburg Sir Goony's Fun Zone, Chattanooga Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster, Pigeon Forge Wilderness at the Smokies, Sevierville Texas Adventure Kingdom, Lumberton Aquatica, San Antonio Austin's Park N Pizza, Pflugerville Downtown Aquarium, Houston Elise's Family Fun Center, Winnie Funtrackers, Corpus Christi Funplex, Houston Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston Grand Texas Theme Park, New Caney (planned, opening April 2020) Joyland Amusement Park, Lubbock Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah Kiddie Park Of San Antonio, San Antonio Morgan's Wonderland, San Antonio NRH2O, North Richland Hills Sandy Lake Amusement Park, Carrollton SeaWorld San Antonio, San Antonio Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington Tilt Studio, Katy (inside Katy Mills) Wonderland Park, Amarillo YesterLand Farm, Canton ZDT's Amusement Park, Seguin Zuma Fun Center, Houston Utah Boondocks Fun Center, Kaysville-Draper Cherry Hill Resort, Kaysville Lagoon Amusement Park, Farmington Vermont Bromley, Vermont's Summer Adventure, Peru Killington Resort, Killington Virginia Atlantic Fun Park, Virginia Beach Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Williamsburg Central Park Fun-Land, Fredericksburg Go-Karts Plus, Williamsburg Kings Dominion, Doswell Motor World, Virginia Beach Washington Pier 57, Seattle Remlinger Farms, Carnation Riverfront Park, Spokane Washington State Fair, Puyallup Wild Waves Theme Park, Federal Way West VirginiaEdit Camden Park, Huntington Wisconsin Bay Beach Amusement Park, Green Bay Knucklehead's Bowling & Family Entertainment, Wisconsin Dells Little Amerricka, Marshall Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park, Wisconsin Dells Paul Bunyan's Adventure Golf, Wisconsin Dells Riverside Amusement Park, La Crosse Riverview Park & Waterworld, Wisconsin Dells Timbavatvi Wildlife Park/Storybook Gardens, Wisconsin Dells Timber Falls Adventure Park, Wisconsin Dells Wyoming Cowboy Carousel Center, Buffalo Puerto Rico Cayo Lobos Marine Park, Cayo Lobos Children's Dream Park, Añasco Fun Valley Park, Arecibo Jungle Park PR, Bayamón Parque de las Ciencias, Bayamón Villa Campestre, Guaynabo

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PLAN ForYourArt: April 19–25

Thursday, April 19

Westside Openings and Events

MFA Exhibition #3, UCLA (Westwood), 5–8pm.

TOURS & TALKS: Stories of Almost Everyone Walk-through: Saloni Mathur, Hammer Museum (Westwood), 6pm.

READINGS: Poetry: Mihaela Moscaliuc and Michael Waters, Hammer Museum (Westwood), 7:30pm.

Miracle Mile and Mid-City Openings and Events

Artist meet and greet, The Loft at Liz’s (Mid-City), 7–9pm.

Film: Free Screening: United Shades of America: The Border, LACMA (Miracle Mile), 7:30pm.

Downtown and Frogtown Openings and Events

Evolution of View Park: The Beginnings, California African American Museum (Downtown), 2–4pm.

Tony Brown + Paul Greeley: It Belongs to His, DAC Gallery + ECF Downtown L.A. Art Center (Downtown), 6–8pm.

MOCA Music: Berhana, Rayana Jay, Linafornia, and Modern Funk Fest DJs, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (Downtown), 6:30–9:30pm.

Health/Care Film Series: Unrest (2017), Women’s Center for Creative Work (Frogtown), 7–10pm.

BUILT-IN, NAVEL (Downtown), 7:30–9:30pm.

Kelly Lytle Hernandez: City of Inmates, Main Museum (Downtown), 8–9:30pm.

Chinatown Openings and Events

THE NOW HEAR ENSEMBLE: Storytelling, Automata (Chinatown), 8pm.

Openings and Events Beyond Los Angeles

Yve Laris Cohen: Meeting Ground, Sadie Barnette: Dear 1968,..., and Prospect 2018, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (San Diego), 11am–5pm.

Lucretia Martel: Two Screenings, CalArts (Valencia), 1pm. Also April 20.

School of Music Visiting Artist Series: Bruce Broughton, CalArts (Valencia), 2–4pm.

Historia Plantarum, The Huntington (San Marino), 4:30–6pm.

Downtown at Sundown, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (San Diego), 5–8pm.

School of Art Visiting Artist Series: Jeffrey Vallance, CalArts (Valencia), 5pm.

Parallel Stories Lecture: An Education in Seeing: Geoff Dyer on The Street Philosophy of Garry Winogrand, Santa Barbara Museum of Art (Santa Barbara), 5:30pm.

Enter>text: Docent, Pasadena Museum of California Art (Pasadena), 6–8:30pm.

15's - Fifteen Minutes of Spoken Word with A.P. Jackson, Palm Springs Art Museum (Palm Springs), 6:15pm.

Lecture: Abraham Lincoln's Diary, The Huntington (San Marino), 7:30pm.

Materials Collective: Earth Week Celebration, CalArts (Valencia), 8–11pm.

Film screening of Laguna Art Museum at 100, Laguna Art Museum (Laguna Beach).

Friday, April 20

Westside Openings and Events

MUSIC & PERFORMANCE Arts Party: Recreation, Hammer Museum (Westwood), 7–10pm.

Mid-City and Miracle Mile Openings and Events

Course: One-Day Workshop—Twilight at LACMA, LACMA (Miracle Mile), 5–8pm.

DESE ESCOBAR MISS INDEPENDENT, MARLIE MUL, MOTHER CULTURE LOS ANGELES (Mid-City), 6–9pm.

Hollywood Openings and Events

Objects of Affection, Gallery 1988 (Hollywood).

Downtown Openings and Events

Art Buzz with Glenn Phillips, ICA LA (Downtown), 5:30–7pm.

Victor Rosas: Artificial Mask, 356 Mission (Downtown), 7–9pm.

Passing Through, Documentary, LA Poverty Department (Downtown), 7pm.

An Evening with Donika Kelly, Featuring Vanessa Angélica Villarreal and Eloisa Amezcua, Ace Hotel (Downtown), 7–9pm.

Openings and Events Beyond Los Angeles

TINKERTOPIA – ESMoA Kids Engineering Arts Club, ESMoA (El Segundo), 3:30–5pm.

Saturday, April 21

Westside Openings and Events

Family Days at the Villa, Getty Villa (Pacific Palisades), 10am–5pm. Continues April 22.

Conversation: Oaxacan Ball Games and Mexican Indigenous Migration, Fowler Museum (Westwood), 2–4pm.

The Plato Conversations: Dialogues in LA, Getty Villa (Pacific Palisades), 4–6:30pm.

David McDonald: COMMON KNOWLEDGE artist talk, Five Car Garage (Santa Monica), 4pm.

An artist talk by Brighton Smith And exhibition closing reception for Flowers Paintings, Skidmore Contemporary Art (Santa Monica), 4pm.

Sally Jacobs: Sundays at the Farmers Market, Jenny Revitz Soper: Twisted Visions, Ernie Marjoram: Selected Paintings, Toni Reinis: Looking But Not Seeing, TAG Gallery (Santa Monica), 5–8pm.

CONSTRUCTION: A GROUP SHOW ABOUT MEMORY AND FABRICATION, Arena1 Gallery (Santa Monica), 6–9pm.

MURDER MAGAZINE ISSUE #2, Del Vaz Projects (West L.A.), 8pm.

Culver City Openings and Events

Gallery Hop: Culver City, Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects (Culver City), 11am–12:30pm. $35.

Not an Ostrich: And Other Images from America’s Library, Annenberg Space for Photography (Century City), 11am–6pm. 

Jessica Antola: Circadian Landscape, Arcana: Books on the Arts (Culver City), 4–6pm.

Miracle Mile Openings and Events

Talk: Exhibition Tour: A Universal History of Infamy—Those of This America, LACMA (Miracle Mile), 1:30pm.

Culver City High School Student Art Exhibition & Reception, Craft and Folk Art Museum (Miracle Mile), 2–5pm.

Mary Little: The Shape of Cloth, Craft in America Center (Miracle Mile), 4–6pm.

DLJU, Iskar, Binho Ribiero, Erre, Lesivo, and Toxicomano Callejero, Gabba Gallery (Koreatown), 7–11pm.

Koreatown and Mid-City Openings and Events

Closing reception: Corrina Peipon and Pangaea, Household (Mid-City), 4–6pm.

Ladyscumbag's World Premiere (and Closing) Party, Visitor Welcome Center (Koreatown), 6–9pm.

West Hollywood Openings and Events

Michael Mahalchick and SOFT CORNERS, Richard Telles Fine Art (Fairfax), 5–7pm.

Daniel Arsham: Character Study, Morán Morán (West Hollywood), 6–8pm.

Hollywood Openings and Events

Tom Burr in conversation with William J. Simmons, Hannah Hoffman Gallery (Hollywood), 4pm.

Community Healing Sound Bath, Various Small Fires (Hollywood), 5pm.

Downtown Openings and Events

WALK THE TALK, LA Poverty Department (Downtown), 11am–3pm.

Artist Walk-through: Rigo 23, Main Museum (Downtown), 2–3:30pm.

Girl on Wire: Redux, Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (Downtown), 4–6pm.

Michael Ned Holte and Dave Hullfish Bailey in Conversation, REDCAT (Downtown), 4pm.

JOAN Benefit Party, JOAN (Downtown), 7–11pm.

Bodies of a Different Mass, Tiger Strikes Asteroid Los Angeles (Downtown), 7–10pm.

PARALLEL STORMS: Works by Janie Geiser and TOO MANY DAYS: Works by Laura Heit, Track 16 (Downtown), 7–10pm.

Ron Linden: Em_ty, PØST (Downtown), 7–10pm.

Andy Woll, Brie Ruais, Night Gallery (Downtown), 7–10pm.

Philip Newcombe: ODEON, Monte Vista Projects (Downtown), 7–10pm.

Michael Webster and Breath Control Orchestra - Nice Day for the Races, The Box (Downtown), 8pm.

David Rosenboom and Lewis Klahr: Battle Hymn for Insurgent Arts, REDCAT (Downtown), 8:30pm. $12–25.

Chinatown Openings and Events

Sol Variations — A New Sound Installation by Richard Chartier, Human Resources (Chinatown), 7–10pm.

Closing Reception and Artist Walkthroughs for Lars Jan -  Luminaries and Rachel Mason - Star Death and the Pain Body, Charlie James Gallery (Chinatown), 4–7pm.

Lincoln Heights Openings and Events

Taste of Art: At Home with The Huntingtons, The Huntington (San Marino), 9am. Sold out.

Workshop: Resistance, Delay, Accumulation and Mobilization with Luis Lara Malvacias, Pieter (Lincoln Heights), 12–3pm. $30.

Me, An Idiot, Pieter (Lincoln Heights), 8:30pm.

Openings and Events Beyond Los Angeles

Family Event - Earth Day Saturday, The Huntington (San Marino), 11am–3pm.

Skill share: Safety & Justice, Side Street Projects (Pasadena), 1–4pm.

Chinatown: The Movie, Glendale Central Library (Glendale), 2–4pm.

FILM SCREENING: SEARCHING FOR SIMÓN BOLÍVAR: ONE POET’S JOURNEY, MOLAA (Laguna Beach), 2–5pm.

Movie Matinee - Coco, ESMoA (El Segundo), 2:30–4:30pm.

Sunday, April 22

Westside Openings and Events

SCREENINGS KIDS Family Flicks Film Series: FernGully: The Last Rainforest, Hammer Museum (Westwood), 11am.

CONVERSATIONS: Architecture for the Ages: The New Acropolis Museum of Athens with Dimitrios Pandermalis, Hammer Museum (Westwood), 3:30pm.

Artist Talk: Robert Polidori, Getty Center (Brentwood), 4pm.

Culver City Openings and Events

Historical Witness Project, Wende Museum (Culver City), 3pm.

Miracle Mile Openings and Events

On Clay: Melting Point Panel Discussion, Moderated by Exhibition Co-Curator Andres Payan & Michael Jones McKean, Craft and Folk Art Museum (Miracle Mile), 2pm.

Film: Documentary Film: Hockney—A Day on the Grand Canal, LACMA (Miracle Mile), 2pm.

Hollywood Openings and Events

WxW: For Women. By Women, Barnsdall Art Park (East Hollywood), 12–4pm.

Frogtown Openings and Events

LA For Choice Clinic Defense Volunteer Training, Women’s Center for Creative Work (Frogtown), 11am–1:30pm.

Downtown Openings and Events

Open House with Rafa Esparza, Jackie Clay, Ayanna U'Dongo, and Muñeka, ICA LA (Downtown), 11am–6pm.

Happy Earth Day! Youth Workshop with Sharif Farrag, 356 Mission (Downtown), 1–4pm.

Light and Color, California African American Museum (Downtown), 1–3pm.

SoulCollage 101, Main Museum (Downtown), 1–3pm.

CAAM Reads! Respect, The Life of Aretha Franklin, California African American Museum (Downtown), 3–4:30pm.

QueerWise/QueerWOKE, ONE Archives (Downtown), 4pm.

Chinatown Openings and Events

Christine Tavolacci and Ted Byrnes perform John Cage's Ryoanji, Human Resources (Chinatown), 8–11pm.

Openings and Events Beyond Los Angeles

Wasted! The Story of Food Waste, The Huntington (San Marino), 1pm.

CalArts Open Studios, CalArts (Valencia), 1–6pm.

14th Annual Art Auction, Center for the Arts Eagle Rock (Eagle Rock), 1–5pm.

EXHIBITION WALKTHROUGH WITH SHAY BREDIMUS, Long Beach Museum of Art (Long Beach), 3–4pm.

GUNS: LOADED CONVERSATIONS, San Jose Quilt Museum (San Jose), 3–5pm.

PATRICIA L. BOYD: GOOD GRAMMAR, POTTS (Alhambra), 6–8pm.

Monday, April 23

Miracle Mile Openings and Events

Talk: Space Odyssey: Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, and the Making of a Masterpiece, LACMA (Miracle Mile), 7:30pm.

Downtown Openings and Events

Chantal? A performance conceived by Sonia Wieder-Atherton
 and Renaud Bouchard-Gonzalez, REDCAT (Downtown), 8:30pm. $6–12.

Openings and Events Beyond Los Angeles

Families: On-Site: North Hollywood—Art and Social Justice, North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Library (North Hollywood), 2pm.

A Tale of Asteroid Families - Dr. Joseph Masiero, The Huntington (San Marino), 7pm.

Tuesday, April 24

Westside Openings and Events

Discussions in Israeli Art: Prof. Dalia Manor, American Jewish University (Bel Air), 10:30am.

MAKE ART NOT WALLS, ROSEGALLERY (Santa Monica), 6:30–8:30pm.

Culver City Openings and Events

Panel: Power, Politics & the Art World, Blum & Poe (Culver City), 7:20pm.

Miracle Mile Openings and Events

Film: The Haunting, LACMA (Miracle Mile), 1pm.

Wednesday, April 25

Hollywood Openings and Events

Frame Rate: Norberto Rodriguez, Hollywood Improv (Hollywood), 5–7pm.

Sense: A Silent Auction to Benefit Multiple Sclerosis, FLOOD Gallery (Larchmont), 6:30–9:30pm.

Leimert Park Openings and Events

Artist Talk: Ulysses Jenkins, Art + Practice (Leimert Park), 7pm.

Frogtown Openings and Events

Remarkable: Artists With Chronic Illness & Disability, Women’s Center for Creative Work (Frogtown), 7:30–9:30pm.

Downtown Openings and Events

Screening: Civic Art: Four Stories from South Los Angeles, California African American Museum (Downtown), 7–9pm.

Openings and Events Beyond Los Angeles

Distinguished Fellow Lecture - Every Picture Tells a Story, The Huntington (San Marino), 7:30pm.

Crows of the Desert, Alex Theatre (Glendale), 7:30pm.

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When Wedding Royalty Combine Their Talents for an Exclusive Workshop – the Results Are MAGIC

To be surrounded by blooms, talent and a beautiful community of fellow floral lovers for two whole days... now doesn't that like a dream? It surely is when you're learning from Kiana Underwood of Tulipina and Anthea Studio for a workshop like no other. Complete with an editorial shoot and two stunning Ines Di Santo dresses and a farewell dinner for the books—the entire event was all captured by Jose Villa, allowing us to experience it, too (sans the heavenly smell of blooms). Continue reading on Style Me Pretty from Style Me Pretty http://bit.ly/2IndT8Q

Flowers And Garden Ideas : Jose Villa + Flower Wild Workshop = beauty explosion http://bit.ly/2VWHDx6

A Walk Through My Neighborhood in Las Villas de San Buenas and The Writers' Retreat of San Buenas

By Ezekiel Tyrus

There's no explanation for it. Nothing in my past to suggest this would happen. My rather large extended family has been having a tough time grasping the concept but I'm at my absolute happiest living in a village in rural Costa Rica. Spent several hours yesterday preparing my workshops for the upcoming retreat at The Writers' Retreat of San Buenas. Then, after a swim and doing some laundry, I went for a walk and took pictures of my 'hood. My heart melted as I walked along the dirt road, waving at my neighbors, admiring their small efficient houses with the front porches and people sitting outside, dogs playing and curious children coming out to greet me. There's a one room schoolhouse where I met one of the teachers last year named Lucia. My Spanish has improved since I saw her last but I'm seriously thinking of taking some lessons soon to become fluent. Across from the school is a tiny and immaculate Catholic church with a beautiful, well-kept yard. It was closed yesterday. The fighter in me, the angry intellectual, the political progressive knows there's no God, all religion is a crock and there's nothing after this. The lover in me, the artist, the romantic, the lonesome traveler knows and loves God intimately, knows there's another journey after this one and believe it or not, I was baptized Catholic. The church was closed, so I said a few prayers leaning on the benches by the entrance. Felt great afterwards. Walking down the dirt road, came upon a father and daughter riding horses. Unfortunately, the picture didn't come out particularly well but they couldn't have been nicer, gently laughing at my broken Spanish. Towards the entrance to the village of San Buenas is a wooden convenient store owned by a cool dude named Alberto that serves as a community center of sort. I went in and bought some Tang powder of various flavors. Tang is huge out here, more so than Cool-Aid or anything else. My favorite is melon. And some chips. While there I bumped into Oscar, my friend and co-worker at Las VIllas de San Buenas. We took a selfie together. He bought me a lemon soda drink unique to Central America. It was good, a little odd tasting, like lemonade soda, bitter, sweet and carbonated but good. I'd drink it again. I thanked him. Oscar also introduced me to his friend David. Love meeting new people when I'm in a good mood. I became aware my Spanish has been improving when I caught a cab driver in San Jose' lying to me. Yesterday, my Spanish had improved enough to flirt with a recently divorced woman named Lilly. In American cities people's faces often fade to anger. The Urban Scowl for men, Resting Bitch Face for women. Here people's faces often fade to permanent smiles and it's quite lovely. Lilly looked 'lovely' as hell in her short shorts, her form-fitting tanktop, pretty bare feet in old flip-flops, brown skin with green eyes, and Lilly sat next to me on the bench outside Alberto's store and laughed at everything I said. Met her two daughters, Sophia and Valentina, 5 and 7, every bit as pretty and easily-amused as their Mama. She offered me her # but I don't have a phone yet. We are now Facebook friends. Not looking for anything serious and I've got no desire to be a stepfather but you can never have too many friends in this big lonely world. Walked back home. My feet never touched the ground and I had to stop to make cow and bull sounds at the various livestock who live in the area. Haven't felt this kind of giddy happiness since childhood. The entire stroll was about 3 miles and I haven't sweated like this since last time I was here and that felt good too. It's your body's cooling off mechanism. Sweating is always good for you. I hope to find time to do this walk daily. Thank you, San Buenas. Thank you.

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Film Wedding Photographers You Should Follow! (2019 Update)

Most beginning photographers—those who started within the last ten to fifteen years—have only ever used a digital camera, whether it be a traditional a camera body, smartphone, or tablet. The reason for this likely comes down to convenience and cost. Today, even the most affordable digital cameras come loaded with features that make capturing decent images easier than ever, and there’s no requirement to invest in developing the photos. 

So, who still practices film photography? This may come as a surprise, but film photographers continue to occupy a thriving artistic space in the world of photography. Through their body of work, these artists have shown that it’s a space worth exploring, even within arguably one of the most difficult genres: Wedding Photography.

Below, you’ll no doubt find inspiration from our must-follow list of amazing film wedding photographers:

Jose Villa: Website | Instagram

“My approach applies fine art photography to the living, breathing, fast-moving phenomenon that is a wedding. For me, it is all about making something beautiful.” – Website Bio

Whether you know it or not, there’s a very good chance you’ve seen Jose Villa’s photographs. Jose tops several “Best Photographer” lists, including those compiled by Martha Stewart Weddings, Harper’s Bazaar, Style Me Pretty, and Vogue. He has photographed several celebrity weddings as well, including the recent high-profile wedding of Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, among others.

Erich McVey: Website | Instagram

“Using an approach that combines documentary and fine art styles, Erich captures beautiful, honest, and timeless images.” – Website Bio

Erich’s long lists of credentials and praises include “one of the best wedding photographers in the world” by Harper’s Bazaar and Martha Stewart Weddings. He was also twice named “film photographer of the year” by Belle Lumiere Magazine.

Caroline Tran: Website | Instagram

“Through building trust and confidence, my clients open up and share the many layers of their stories, allowing me to capture their emotion and depth.” –  Website Bio

Caroline found photography as an art minor in college, and she continued her photographic journey as she earned her Masters of Education.  Caroline worked as a high school physics teacher before eventually switching over to photography full time.

You can find Caroline’s workshop, “Light & Love: A Storytelling Photography Workshop,” in our store.

Paul Von Reiter: Website | Instagram

“I search with my heart, my soul and my lens in hopes of recording these small fleeting articles of imense importance.” –  Website Bio

Paul found inspiration in photography when he photographed his son, and he’s now a highly sought after, globe-trotting photographer and educator. Shot in a style that “captures the deeper elements” of a wedding day, Paul’s work has been featured in Rangefinder Magazine and Style Me Pretty, among other publications.

Jonathan Canlas: Website | Instagram

“I shoot film because of its seamless process and unparalleled ability to produce the images I love.” – Website Bio

Like others on this list, Jonathan Canlas’ work has appeared in print and online in a variety of high-profile publications, including Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern Weddings, and more. Jonathan shoots exclusively on film, and like the medium, his work is honest and direct. In addition to shooting, Jon also shares his love and knowledge of film with others. Don’t miss his “Find in a Box” workshop that dives into all things film photography.

Jen Huang: Website | Instagram

“My use of fresh and simple composition, and natural light has evolved from a deep love and respect for the art and craft of shooting film.” – Website Bio

Jen’s amazing imagery has graced the covers and pages of several top magazines, including everything from photography-based publications like Rangefinder Magazine to popular fashion magazines like Harper’s Bazaar and several others. Jen has authored a collection of guide books for photographers and she regularly speaks at conferences like WPPI, among others.

Elizabeth Messina: Website | Instagram

“Most days she has a camera in hand and is capturing the delicious moments in life.” – Website Bio

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Elizabeth Messina’s client list reads like a celebrity menu, and her images have had no trouble finding their way onto the covers and into the pages of numerous publications. Speaking of publications, Elizabeth has also authored or co-authored three books, which touch on diverse topics ranging from shooting in natural light to documenting a close friend’s encounter with breast cancer.

Karen Wise: Website | Instagram

“From 20s glamour to marigold splendor, Karen captures the unique spirit of each wedding she shoots, rendering it with stylistic elegance and emotional richness.” – Website Bio

When she’s not busy shooting weddings (many for celebrities and other distinguished clients), Karen divides her time between photographing food, families, and portraiture, as well as teaching one-on-one and group photography workshops.

  We hope you find inspiration through the images shared by these incredible photographers. Who are some other film photographers that you follow? Be sure to respond in the comments below.

  All photos are displayed with permission from the photographers. Do not copy or distribute without direct consent from the photographers.

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Facing up to health care

Keeping up with routine health care needs isn’t a problem when cruising. It’s rare to be in a place where quality care cannot be found, or reached quickly should an emergency arise. In Puerto Rico we played catch up with dentist and dermatology checkups.

We arrived in Puerto Rico expecting to hop-skip-jump across the south coast, continuing (we hoped) to blast our way east to the BVIs, then make southbound tracks to Grenada. In the landfall of Puerto Real, Marina Pescadería’s owner/manager, Jose Mendez, welcomed us like old friends. He had already arranged service from an outboard mechanic we asked after via email, and walked us through extensive recommendations to make the most of a short stay: beaches, restaurants, shops, services. Goodbyes with the Akira crew (their kids with our girls, above) was the only down side of our stop. Everything was easy with Jose’s help, and any concern we had about muddling through a few tasks with our lapsed Spanish evaporated.

Dental checkups

But even just a few days is enough to work in a dental checkup, and the whole crew was overdue; Jose booked us an appointment with a recommended dentist in nearby Mayaguez. Dental care has been particularly easy to meet while cruising: Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, is the latest on our Dentist Around the World tour (Mexico…Australia…Malaysia…Seychelles…St. Martin…Puerto Rico).

All five Totem crew had teeth cleaned by a hygienist and checked by the dentist; two earned bonus sealant treatment, and xrays confirmed Niall’s wisdom teeth have to go…that comes later. Excellent care, nice facility, US board certified dentist…total bill, $300. A bargain, yet at the higher end of what we’ve paid along the way for routine dental care (the exception was Australia, which had prices similar to the US mainland).

Eastbound along Puerto Rico’s south coast, Totem’s engine overheated: the first sign that plans for a speedy trip to the Virgin Islands would be thwarted. Diverting to the port of Ponce, we called Jose for a recommendation. No problem! Despite the fact it was late afternoon on Friday, a couple of hours later Jose’s preferred diesel mechanic, Cesar, was sitting in Totem’s cockpit at 5:30pm sharing his ideas for troubleshooting.

Dermatology checkups

Anticipating a week to deal with what we presumed to be a failing heat exchanger meant enough time to tick another health care item off the list – Jamie and I were due to see a derm, something we try to do annually. A few days later what we hoped to be a routine pass through a highly recommended clinic in Ponce…wasn’t so routine after all.

Jamie’s had a couple of troublesome spots on his face (treated by derms in Malaysia and South Africa); Drs. Villa and Sanchez didn’t like them a bit. My galaxy of freckles and moles turned up a few more suspect spots. Five biopsies, dozens of stitches, and a skin graft later: we are fine, but Jamie had both basal cell and squamous carcinomas on his face (my dysplastic nevi were just that: misbehaving cells, nipped before becoming problematic).

Dr Santaliz sutures Jamie while Dr Villa looks on

Most were done in Dr Villa’s clinic, but he felt the carcinoma on Jamie’s nose was best handled by Mohs surgery. With a phone call to his friend in San Juan, we were fit in for 10:00 the following morning—the doctor’s last day in the office before a family vacation (to go sailing in the BVIs, as it happened!).

All told, we had four office appointments; these appointments ran as long as Jamie’s three-hour adventure in the Mohs clinic, which required three passes (and an olive-sized divot) at tissue on his nose before the cell margins were pronounced clean. And then, there was a “house call” when Dr Villa came see us in Salinas (we moved to this sweet little anchorage, more cruiser-friendly and affordable than Ponce) and removed his stitches en plein air…and bring us mangoes from the tree in his garden. When was the last time you heard of a doctor doing house calls?

Healing well, one week after the skin graft

All told, the dermatology adventure took a few weeks and cost a freckle under $4,000. It’s a chunk but we can deal (hey, anybody need a quote for a new sail from Jamie?). If you’d like to know more, this post details how we approach medical costs and insurance (cliff notes: catastrophic coverage to avoid financial devastation from a major event, and all routine care paid out of pocket).

Kids, wear your sunscreen!

The sun exposure we get from cruising clearly doesn’t help our situation here, but everyday exposure now isn’t the primary problem. The reality is that Jamie and I are experiencing this not so much because of cruising, but because of a combination of genetic factors and childhood sun exposure. OUR kids benefit from sunscreen; we spent our childhood summers outside before SPF was an acronym anyone knew. A dermatologist checking me, years ago, said we should give up on plans to take off on a sailboat. Well, no. But we can be careful and thoughtful about protecting ourselves from the sun. I’ve written about sun protection while cruising, and the advice is unchanged.

If you take away one point

If there is a single takeaway from our health care adventures in Puerto Rico, it’s this: that quality care is available away from the comfortable range of home. If I can press a second point, it’s that care is generally quite affordable. It may not always be cheap, but along our travels–and a working annual budget that puts us below the poverty line in the USA–it is manageable, and strengthened a sidelong view on the insanity of insurance rates and medical costs in the US.

Meanwhile, our quick pass through Puerto Rico easily became a month. That’s fine. Sure, it’s added some stress as the hurricane season heats up, and a progressively growing series of “waves” off Africa trying to spin up into Caribbean hurricanes. That, too, has slowed progress as we take the prudent steps to remain near hurricane holes instead of pressing forward regardless. But taking care of health was the priority, and along the way it enabled myriad experiences by spending more time in Puerto Rico…

…like enjoying beautiful vistas from the mountains to the sea while driving to the dermatologist outside San Juan.

A rental car to get to doctor’s appointments provided easier day tripping to explore the history in Old San Juan…

Niall offers scale for the fort’s walls

…to visit the breathtaking, and imminently approachable, Ponce museum…

Shoes required

…to find out of the way cafés, and indulge in a survey of pressed sandwiches (the best: at El Balcon del Coliseo in Ponce…WOW); recommendations from the doctors for the best roast pork, and a detour through the central ridge to find the perfect place to enjoy it.

Meanwhile, here we are about a month later, and you have to look up close to know Jamie’s had a hunk taken out of his nose.

Come meet up at the Annapolis Boat Show!

Want to learn more about health care or other hot topics for cruising? In October, I’ll be at the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis—talking formally and informally to anyone with interest and time about their cruising questions! One of my six seminars at Cruisers U is specifically about health care, and will dive into much more detail than this post can cover.

October 5-8: staffing the booth at L&L Pardey Books, signing copies of Voyaging With Kids and telling anyone who will listen how inspiring Lin’s books are.

October 6: Cruising World Workshop: Prepare to Cast Off (register here)

October 9-10: Cruising Women seminar (part of Cruisers U): two full days, including a morning spent aboard a boat.

October 11-12: Cruisers U: delivering seminars on a half dozen topics –including health care! Also: on-board communication tools (satellite and radio), passagemaking, common new cruiser errors, dollars & sense (cruise budgeting), and more.

Fee for show entry; additional fees/registration for seminars. For more information see the Annapolis Boat Show website. Let me know if I’ll see you there!

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Taste of Antigua: Mayan influence drives rising food scene

The morning sun has barely peeked up, but Antigua’s Mayan farmers’ market is already swarming with action, a chaotic kaleidoscope of vendors in vivid traditional clothing selling their produce. Guiding me through the Technicolor maze, chef Kenny Aldana points out neon-orange cashew fruit; avocados, mangoes and melons of all sizes and shapes; edible flowers; fresh fish; and meats including bizarre displays of dried iguanas. Bags filled, we return to the El Convento boutique hotel where Aldana holds court in the kitchen. At noon he delivers a market-sourced gourmet feast — chicken bathed in a luscious sauce of pepitoria (traditional roasted and ground squash seeds) with local izote flowers, baby zucchinis and a slice of jicama-like ichuntal lightly battered and fried, perched in a puddle of tomato puree with mild chile. Antigua, with its 18th century cobblestone streets and colonial Spanish architecture that earned it UNESCO World Heritage stature, has long been a cultural destination, charming and walkable with courtyards tucked off main avenues opening into lavish gardens, restaurants, bars and small hotels. “Guatemala is very diverse culturally, and cooks are starting to gain a sense of pride about it,” says New York and Argentina-trained local chef Rodrigo Aguilar, who specializes in pop up restaurants. Recently, a wave of younger cooks is showing our roots in a more globalized way, embracing change but respecting tradition by exploring the richness of our ingredients. The 5,029-foot altitude provides consistent temperatures between 76 and 82 degrees, an idyllic climate the early Spanish dubbed “eternal spring”, perfect for growing just about anything. After an insightful two-hour tour of the mountainside facilities, I sip the premium roast on the sunny dining terrace with a lively group of international caffeine enthusiasts. En route, church bells ring and horse-drawn carriages clatter across cobblestones beneath blossoming jacaranda trees raining mauve petals onto the sidewalk. Exotic hot pink and purple bursts of bougainvillea clamber over stone walls, and the air is filled with the smells of coffee, warm chocolate, tortillas, fresh bread and pastries. Frequent roof-rattling earthquakes that eventually persuaded the Spanish to move their capital to more stable Guatemala City have left picturesque remnants of convents, monasteries, churches, a prison and villas now repurposed as settings for pop-up restaurants, live music concerts, souvenir markets and movie screenings. Earthquakes are the growling side effect of three enormous steep-sided, often-active volcanoes that form the city’s backdrop. “The minerals in volcanic soil are responsible for our intensely flavorful produce,” explains Karin Rudberg of Caoba Farm, an organic farm/shop/learning center and cafe 20 minutes by foot from Antigua’s main square. Caoba also supplies many of Antigua’s best dining spots, and they are a diverse lot, from gourmet delis with innovative lunches like Epicure to traditional Guatemalan and European restaurants or those experimenting with various degrees of fusion. Sabe Rico — “tastes good” — is a welcoming warren of enterprise that includes a local deli, an on-site chocolateria, and a restaurant where fresh, healthy and often vegetarian takes on traditional dishes from enchiladas to chili rellenos are served amid a tropical garden. “I researched food vendors for six months, because I knew people wanted to try street food, but were afraid to get sick,” she says. Street food is actually illegal in Guatemala, but she guides guests to hole-in-the-wall mom-and-pop treasures and through the farmers’ market, where she whips out her Swiss Army knife for tasting bites. Prowling the shop-lined streets, I come across a chocolate museum and the remarkable Dulceria Doña María Gordillo, a landmark 1872 store decorated in religious relics and famous throughout Guatemala for its vast selection of artisan sweets made exactly as nuns did in the city for centuries to raise money. There are macaroons and marzipan, fig delights and candied squash in exquisite forms, but the addictive classic convent candy that will forever haunt me and many expat Guatemalans is canillitas de leche — literally “legs of milk” that melt in your mouth. Fat Cat lists a dozen ways you can have your coffee created, from French press and AeroPress to siphon and Chemex, along with an equally long list of local plantations from which beans are sourced. The coffee is so fresh and smooth that one day I couldn’t resist hitting three cafes, including La Parada and the Refuge, before heading to the rooftop Antigua Brewing Company bar for a craft beer to calm my caffeinated nerves with skyline views of volatile volcanoes. “Pour a little cusha on the floor for the dead,” Jose Mario Aguirre of La Cantina instructs me as a local crowd of hipsters settles into his funky, barn-board bar that, in the afternoon, morphs into an offbeat mixology workshop. The Mayan Drinks and Spirits School introduces keen liquor enthusiasts to cusha, a traditional and largely clandestine Mayan drink distilled from corn and fruit. “Usually we make pepian, tortillas, Guatemalan rice, a plantain desert and a corn flower drink called atol blanco,” says manager Anna Lena Hofmann. There are also frequent daily two-hour tours of the coffee plantations, processing facilities, roasters and including a tasting: $20. Garden cafe features farm-to-table cuisine for lunch and occasional dinners, often with live music.

from Travel News and Features http://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/Taste-of-Antigua-Mayan-influence-drives-rising-11286545.php

Gray for a whimsical, romantic look

A wedding ceremony at the 2014 Mexico Workshop.For more than 10 years, Jose Villa has been hosting photography workshops in Mexico where 25 attendees from all over the world learn classic pillar candle from Villa and his dream-team of design experts. The creative team includes editors from Martha Stewart Magazine, the owner of Style Me Pretty wedding blog, wedding planners and designers from Duet weddings, Nicolette Camille floral designer and moreFor the ceremony, the team lined the aisle with our classic hurricane pillars in Paris Gray for a whimsical, romantic look. The varied heights add a wow-factor and the subtle greenery complements the pillars beautifully.

Delesio Antonio Berni (May 14, 1905 – Oct 13, 1981) was an Argentinian figurative artist. He is associated with the movement known as Nuevo Realismo, a Latin American extension of social realism. His work, including a series of Juanito Laguna collages depicting poverty and the effects of industrialization in Buenos Aires, has been exhibited around the world.

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Berni was born in the city of Rosario on May 14, 1905. His mother Margarita Picco was the Argentine daughter of Italians. His father Napoleón, an immigrant tailor from Italy, died in the first World War.

In 1914 Berni became the apprentice of Catalan craftsman N. Bruxadera at the Buxadera and Co. stained glass company. He later studied painting at the Rosario Catalá Center where he was described as a child prodigy. In 1920 seventeen of his oil paintings were exhibited at the Salon Mari. On November 4, 1923 his impressionist landscapes were praised by critics in the daily newspapers La Nación and La Prensa.

The Jockey Club of Rosario awarded Berni a scholarship to study in Europe in 1925. He chose to visit Spain, as Spanish painting was in vogue, particularly the art of Joaquín Sorolla, Ignacio Zuloaga, Camarasa Anglada, and Julio Romero de Torres. But after visiting Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, Granada, Córdoba, and Seville he settled in Paris where fellow Argentine artists Horacio Butler, Aquiles Badi, Alfredo Bigatti, Xul Solar, Héctor Basaldua, and Lino Enea Spilimbergo were working. He attended “City of Lights” workshops given by André Lhote and Othon Friesz at Académie de la Grande Chaumière. Berni painted two landscapes of Arcueil, Paisaje de París (Landscape of Paris), Mantel amarillo (The Yellow Tablecloth), La casa del crimen (The House of Crime), Desnudo (Nude), and Naturaleza muerta con guitarra (Still Life with Guitar).

He went back to Rosario for a few months but returned to Paris in 1927 with a grant from the Province of Santa Fe. Studying the work of Giorgio de Chirico and René Magritte, Berni became interested in surrealism and called it “a new vision of art and the world, the current that represents an entire youth, their mood, and their internal situation after the end of the World War. A dynamic and truly representative movement.” His late 1920s and early 1930s surrealist works include La Torre Eiffel en la Pampa (The Eiffel Tower in Pampa), La siesta y su sueño (The Nap and its Dream), and La muerte acecha en cada esquina (Death Lurks Around Every Corner).

He also began studying revolutionary politics including the Marxist theory of Henri Lefebvre, who introduced him to the Communist poet Louis Aragon in 1928. Berni continued corresponding with Aragon after leaving France, later recalling, “It is a pity that I have lost, among the many things I have lost, the letters that I received from Aragon all the way from France; if I had them today, I think, they would be magnificent documents; because in that correspondence we discussed topics such as the direct relationship between politics and culture, the responsibilities of the artist and the intellectual society, the problems of culture in colonial countries, the issue of freedom.”

Several groups of Asian minorities lived in Paris and Berni helped distribute Asian newspapers and magazines, to which he contributed illustrations.

Nuevo Realismo In 1931 Berni returned to Rosario where he briefly lived on a farm and was then hired as a municipal employee. The Argentina of the 1930s was very different from the Paris of the 1920s. He witnessed labor demonstrations and the miserable effects of unemployment[5] and was shocked by the news of a military coup d’état in Buenos Aires (see Infamous Decade). Surrealism didn’t convey the frustration or hopelessness of the Argentine people. Berni organized Mutualidad de Estudiantes y Artistas and became a member of the local Communist party.

Berni met Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros who had been painting large-scale political murals on public buildings and was visiting Argentina to give lectures and exhibit his work in an effort to “summon artists to participate in the development of a proletarian art.” In 1933 Berni, Siqueiros, Spilimbergo, Juan Carlos Castagnino and Enrique Lázaro created the mural Ejercicio Plástico (Plastic Exercise). But ultimately Berni didn’t think the murals could inspire social change and even implied a connection between Siqueiro’s artwork and the privileged classes of Argentina, saying, “Mural painting is only one of the many forms of popular artistic expression…for his mural painting, Siqueros was obliged to seize on the first board offered to him by the bourgeoisie.”

Instead he began painting realistic images that depicted the struggles and tensions of the Argentine people. His popular Nuevo Realismo paintings include Desocupados (The Unemployed) and Manifestación (Manifestation). Both were based on photographs Berni had gathered to document, as graphically as possible, the “abysmal conditions of his subjects.” As one critic noted, “the quality of his work resides in the precise balance that he attained between narrative painting with strong social content and aesthetic originality.”

Since the late 1960s various Argentine musicians have written and recorded Juanito Laguna songs. Mercedes Sosa recorded the songs Juanito Laguna remonta un barrilete (on her 1967 album Para cantarle a mi gente) and La navidad de Juanito Laguna (on her 1970 album Navidad con Mercedes Sosa). In 2005 a compilation CD commemorating Berni’s 100th birthday included songs by César Isella, Marcelo San Juan, Dúo Salteño, Eduardo Falú, and Las Voces Blancas, as well as two short recordings of Berni speaking in interviews.

Several Argentine government organizations also celebrated Berni’s centennial in 2005, including the Ministerio de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología de la Nación, and Secretaría de Turismo de la Nación. Berni’s daughter Lily curated an art show entitled Un cuadro para Juanito, 40 años después (A painting for Juanito, 40 years later). Through the organization De Todos Para Todos (By All For All) children across Argentina studied Berni’s art then created their own using his collage techniques.

In July 2008 thieves disguised as police officers stole fifteen Berni paintings that were being transported from a suburb to the Bellas Artes National Museum. Culture Secretary Jose Nun described the paintings as being “of great national value” and described the robbery as “an enormous loss to Argentine culture.”

In a 1936 interview Berni said that the decline of art was indicative of the division between the artist and the public and that social realism stimulated a mirror of the surrounding spiritual, social, political, and economic realities.

In 1941, at the request of the Comisión Nacional de Cultura, Berni traveled to Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Colombia to study pre-Columbian art. His painting Mercado indígena (Indian Market) is based on the photos he took during this trip.

Two years later he was awarded an Honorary Grand Prix at the Salón Nacional and co-founded a mural workshop with fellow artists Spilimbergo, Juan Carlos Castagnino, Demetrio Urruchúa, and Manuel Colmeiro. The artists decorated the dome of the Galerías Pacifico.

The 1940s saw various revolutions and coups d’état in Latin America including the ousting of Argentine President Ramón Castillo in 1943. Berni responded with more political paintings including Masacre (Massacre) and El Obrero Muerto (The Dead Worker).

From 1951 to 1953 Berni lived in Santiago del Estero, a province in northwestern Argentina. The province was suffering massive ecological damage including the exploitation of quebracho trees. While in Santiago del Estero he painted the series “Motivos santiagueños” and “Chaco,” which were later exhibited in Paris, Berlin, Warsaw, Bucharest and Moscow.

In the 1950s he returned to expressionism with works like Los hacheros (Axemen) and La comida (Food),[3] and began a series of suburban landscapes including Villa Piolín (Villa Tweety), La casa del sastre (House of Taylor), La iglesia (The Church), El tanque blanco (White Tank), La calle (Street), La res (The Answer), Carnicería (Carnage), La luna y su eco (The Moon and its Echo), and Mañana helada en el páramo desierto (Morning Frost on the Moor). He also painted Negro y blanco (Black and White), Utensilios de cocina sobre un muro celeste (Cookware on a Blue Wall), and El caballito (The Pony).

Berni’s post-1950s work can be viewed as “a synthesis of Pop Art and Social realism.” In 1958 he began collecting and collaging discarded material to create a series of works featuring a character named Juanito Laguna. The series became a social narrative on industrialization and poverty and pointed out the extreme disparities existing between the wealthy Argentine aristocracy and the “Juanitos” of the slums.

As he explained in a 1967 Le Monde interview, “One cold, cloudy night, while passing through the miserable city of Juanito, a radical change in my vision of reality and its interpretation occurred…I had just discovered, in the unpaved streets and on the waste ground, scattered discarded materials, which made up the authentic surroundings of Juanito Laguna – old wood, empty bottles, iron, cardboard boxes, metal sheets etc., which were the materials used for constructing shacks in towns such as this, sunk in poverty.”

Latin American art expert Mari Carmen Ramirez has described the Juanito works as an attempt to “seek out and record the typical living truth of underdeveloped countries and to bear witness to the terrible fruits of neocolonialism, with its resulting poverty and economic backwardness and their effect on populations driven by a fierce desire for progress, jobs, and the inclination to fight.”

Notable Juanito works include Retrato de Juanito Laguna (Portrait of Juanito Laguna), El mundo prometido a Juanito (The World Promised to Juanito), and Juanito va a la ciudad (Juanito Goes to the City). Art featuring Juanito (and Ramona Montiel, a similar female character) won Berni the Grand Prix for Printmaking at the Venice Biennale in 1962.

In 1965 a retrospective of Berni’s work was organized at the Instituto Di Tella, including the collage Monsters. Versions of the exhibit were shown in the United States, Argentina, and several Latin American countries. Compositions such as Ramona en la caverna (Ramona in the Cavern), El mundo de Ramona (Ramona’s World), and La masacre de los inocentes (Massacre of the Innocent) were becoming more complex. The latter was exhibited in 1971 at the Paris Museum of Modern Art. By the late 1970s Berni’s Juanito and Ramona oil paintings had evolved into three-dimensional altar pieces.

After a March 1976 coup Berni moved to New York City where he continued painting, engraving, collaging, and exhibiting. New York struck him as luxurious, consumerist, materially wealthy, and spiritually poor. He conveyed these observations in subsequent work with a touch of social irony. His New York paintings display a great protagonism of color and include Aeropuerto (Airport), Los Hippies, Calles de Nueva York (Streets of New York), Almuerzo (Lunch), Chelsea Hotel, and Promesa de castidad (Promise of Chastity). He also produced several decorative panels, scenographic sketches, illustrations, and collaborations for books.

Berni’s work gradually became more spiritual and reflective. In 1980 he completed the paintings Apocalipsis (Apocalypse) and La crucifixion (The Crucifixion) for the Chapel of San Luis Gonzaga in Las Heras, where they were installed the following year.

Antonio Berni died on October 13, 1981 in Buenos Aires where he had been working on a Martin Fierro monument. The monument was inaugurated in San Martin on November 17 of the same year. In an interview shortly before his death he said, “Art is a response to life. To be an artist is to undertake a risky way to live, to adopt one of the greatest forms of liberty, to make no compromise. Painting is a form of love, of transmitting the years in art.”

Since the late 1960s various Argentine musicians have written and recorded Juanito Laguna songs. Mercedes Sosa recorded the songs Juanito Laguna remonta un barrilete (on her 1967 album Para cantarle a mi gente) and La navidad de Juanito Laguna (on her 1970 album Navidad con Mercedes Sosa). In 2005 a compilation CD commemorating Berni’s 100th birthday included songs by César Isella, Marcelo San Juan, Dúo Salteño, Eduardo Falú, and Las Voces Blancas, as well as two short recordings of Berni speaking in interviews.

Several Argentine government organizations also celebrated Berni’s centennial in 2005, including the Ministerio de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología de la Nación, and Secretaría de Turismo de la Nación. Berni’s daughter Lily curated an art show entitled Un cuadro para Juanito, 40 años después (A painting for Juanito, 40 years later). Through the organization De Todos Para Todos (By All For All) children across Argentina studied Berni’s art then created their own using his collage techniques.

In July 2008 thieves disguised as police officers stole fifteen Berni paintings that were being transported from a suburb to the Bellas Artes National Museum. Culture Secretary Jose Nun described the paintings as being “of great national value” and described the robbery as “an enormous loss to Argentine culture.”

Antonio Berni was originally published on HiSoUR Art Collection

BUWAN NG WIKA

August, National Language Month, is almost over. It’s rather ironic to have set aside one special month in the year to pay homage to our national language, as though it had become a thing of rarity about which we have to be reminded from time to time.

Perhaps the reason for the yearly observance of a month, which used to be a week, dedicated to the Pambansang Wika is that language has always been a contentious issue and a source of discord. It used to be that speaking in the native tongue, instead of English — the colonizer’s language — was subjected to fines. (Colegiala-speak or “tusok-tusok the fishball” Taglish was years into the future.)

Language has been at the heart of one of the most enduring issues in literary production. The most lionized or internationally known Filipino writers — Carlos Bulosan, Jose Garcia Villa, F. Sionil Jose, Nick Joaquin and now Miguel Syjuco — wrote their works in English, and so we have a new generation of Filipino writers inspired enough to believe that they, like Samantha Sotto of Before Ever After sensation and Candy Gourlay of Tall Story fame, are ready for the world literary stage. On the other hand, writers in Filipino and other vernacular languages can only have a comparable fame and/or readership if their works become national bestsellers (after all, there are potentially millions of Tagalog, Ilocano, Cebuano, Bicolano readers), or are translated into English and somehow get lucky enough to be bought and read overseas.

It is not only the English vs. Filipino debate (a non-issue, in so far as the growing ranks of bilingual and even trilingual writers of the country are concerned) that has stoked academic debate for decades, but also the Pilipino vs. Filipino controversy. Pilipino is Tagalog, while Filipino is supposed to be the truly national language which incorporates borrowings from other Philippine languages. In a recent discussion over beer and sisig at Trellis, National Artist for Literature Rio Alma and four poets from two generations (Vim Nadera and Michael Coroza, Teo Antonio and myself), took up the new directions that literary Filipino (as distinguished from other variations of spoken Pilipino or Filipino) has been taking. One of these is the incorporation of words such as gahum (power) from Bisaya and rabaw (surface) from Iluko, as a means of enriching literary expression and widening the base for acceptance of a national language.

The Buwan ng Wika has been adequately served this year by various events in the literary life of the nation. The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino has had a month-long schedule of activities including a national workshop on Filipino and Rizal’s Sesquicentennial, forums and symposia, a floral offering to the Manuel Luis Quezon, who championed the National Language, and its annual essay contest with this year’s theme being “Ang Filipino ay Wikang Panlahat, Ilaw at Lakas sa Tuwid na Landas.”

Then there was the book launch at C&E Publishing of Elynia Mabanglo’s excellent and lyrical translation of Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet, which she rendered as Ang Pantas. The Pilipino or Tagalog word really means “the learned one,” while the more “modern” Filipino translation would keep it as Ang Propeta to hew closer to the original. But “pantas” was a carefully thought out and deliberate choice, because Gibran was more philosopher than seer, whose words of wisdom have influenced millions around the world.

During the interview, Coroza recited lines from Florante at Laura with flourish and authority, and one could sense that in the hands of the new generation of Filipino writers, the Pambansang Wika is alive and thriving in the country and in the world.

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Price: $2795000

We often overuse the words custom built to describe the quality of a home. In this case it is appropriate as the construction of this home was truly a labor of love, completed in 2008. The design and positioning of this fabulous home embraces the topography of the land and captures the stunning vistas perfectly. Careful planning went in to creating the perfect life style balance of comfort and warmth with formality by producing dramatic room spaces which provide numerous entertainment venues; yet, the rooms are warm and inviting for comfortable living. Painstaking attention is exemplifi ed in the selection of materials from exotic woods, stone, and plaster wall treatments, through to the selection of lighting and plumbing fixtures. The systems of this home are well planned and the installation executed immaculately. The floor plan offers family and entertainment spaces on the main level and one ground floor bedroom suite, 3 family bedrooms including the Master Suite and a spacious 1000 sq.ft great room on the second level. The ¾ walk-in basement is fully finished for wine storage and wine tasting events. For car enthusiasts or those who want a work shop, you will be delighted with the oversized 6 car garage with compressed air system, 110v/220v electrical, outdoor car lift structure and the separate fully equipped shop and storage barn. The location of this estate is just off San Jose-Soquel Road, 35 minutes drive from the Silicon Valley and the Town of Los Gatos and 15 minutes from the coastline of Soquel and Capitola. Perfect retreat from the stress of work life and convenient access to all that Northern California offers.

2831 Daubenbiss Ave

Price: $2100000

rime frontage on Soquel Dr. in Soquel Village. C-2 zoning with many potential uses such as mixed use. Currently has a transferable 5 year Use Permit for Pumpkin and Christmas tree sales. Possible two additional events allowed per year. Also on property- Single Family Home- Two Bed/ 1 Bath approx. 1,102 sq ft.- buyer to verify all information and check with county regarding potential development and future use. Great opportunity to continue with current use or to have income while developing property.

4403 Yardarm Ct

Price: $2495000

Take a deep breath and relax as you arrive home to this beautiful French contemporary 5 bedroom 4 ½ bath home located in the Seacrest Development above Soquel Village. As you walk through the grand entry with its sweeping staircase, and into the gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances you will know that this house was meant for entertaining. Situated in the Soquel Hills above Soquel Village where the days are warmer and the nights perfect for parties around the pool with the beautifully landscaped back yard. This home is a quick trip to the beaches and nightlife of Capitola an d also convenient for the commuter to avoid the fishhook and go over Old San Jose Road to the Silicon Valley

3940 Glen Haven Rd

Price: $499000

Great opportunity for a buyer to come in and rehab this property to make it their own. Potential to make it charming – has a great outdoor space in the back overlooking Bates Creek, and a large side yard with planter boxes. Lots of garden area to grow your favorite flowers and vegetables. Close to town. Less than a mile to Soquel Avenue. Needs your TLC.

4505 Cherryvale Ave

Price: $1349000

Beautiful custom built home in desirable Cherryvale neighborhood. 5 min from Soquel Village, private and quiet street. Freshly painted inside. Elevator and great views. Home is over 3,400 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Upstairs features vaulted ceilings. Master bedroom with walk in closet, large bathroom with sunken Jacuzzi tub, large shower and private courtyard off the French doors. Additional 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathroom’s and laundry room. Kitchen has custom cabinets, beautiful black granite countertops with stainless steel appliances and walk in pantry. Dinning area flow s into the living room with a fireplace and valley views. Beautifully refinished Brazilian Hardwood flooring thru out entire upstairs. Downstairs, family room has bar area, tile flooring, office and 1 large bedroom and bathroom. Massive 2 story garage easily fits 6+cars, plenty of room for RV/ Boat parking. #3 roll up doors in garage. Entire property is gated,with private side and back yards. Come see this BEAUTIFUL HOME.

3060 Porter St #18

Price: $254000

This is the sweet spot. You are right in Soquel village yet buffered from it’s pleasant business and fun. The Old Mill Mobile Home Park is a small, friendly yet private park for all ages, full of wonderful folks who enjoy how its convenient location gets them to all they enjoy in our county. This truly central location makes it easy to walk bike or drive where ever you would like to go. And when you get home this 2004 made manufactured home is comfortable clean and cozy. It has a wonderful front porch and plenty of room on the side to enjoy a cup of coffee or barbecue with some friends. There is a shed in back to store your toys or gardening tools. The raised garden beds round out this perfect combination of indoor simplicity convenient location and private outdoor space, all for a price you simply cannot beat!

from Houses For Sale – The OC Home Search http://www.theochomesearch.com/houses-for-sale-in-soquel-ca/ from OC Home Search https://theochomesearch.tumblr.com/post/158005369465

Film Wedding Photographers You Should Follow! (2019 Update)

Most beginning photographers—those who started within the last ten to fifteen years—have only ever used a digital camera, whether it be a traditional a camera body, smartphone, or tablet. The reason for this likely comes down to convenience and cost. Today, even the most affordable digital cameras come loaded with features that make capturing decent images easier than ever, and there’s no requirement to invest in developing the photos. 

So, who still practices film photography? This may come as a surprise, but film photographers continue to occupy a thriving artistic space in the world of photography. Through their body of work, these artists have shown that it’s a space worth exploring, even within arguably one of the most difficult genres: Wedding Photography.

Below, you’ll no doubt find inspiration from our must-follow list of amazing film wedding photographers:

Jose Villa: Website | Instagram

“My approach applies fine art photography to the living, breathing, fast-moving phenomenon that is a wedding. For me, it is all about making something beautiful.” – Website Bio

Whether you know it or not, there’s a very good chance you’ve seen Jose Villa’s photographs. Jose tops several “Best Photographer” lists, including those compiled by Martha Stewart Weddings, Harper’s Bazaar, Style Me Pretty, and Vogue. He has photographed several celebrity weddings as well, including the recent high-profile wedding of Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, among others.

Erich McVey: Website | Instagram

“Using an approach that combines documentary and fine art styles, Erich captures beautiful, honest, and timeless images.” – Website Bio

Erich’s long lists of credentials and praises include “one of the best wedding photographers in the world” by Harper’s Bazaar and Martha Stewart Weddings. He was also twice named “film photographer of the year” by Belle Lumiere Magazine.

Caroline Tran: Website | Instagram

“Through building trust and confidence, my clients open up and share the many layers of their stories, allowing me to capture their emotion and depth.” –  Website Bio

Caroline found photography as an art minor in college, and she continued her photographic journey as she earned her Masters of Education.  Caroline worked as a high school physics teacher before eventually switching over to photography full time.

You can find Caroline’s workshop, “Light & Love: A Storytelling Photography Workshop,” in our store.

Paul Von Reiter: Website | Instagram

“I search with my heart, my soul and my lens in hopes of recording these small fleeting articles of imense importance.” –  Website Bio

Paul found inspiration in photography when he photographed his son, and he’s now a highly sought after, globe-trotting photographer and educator. Shot in a style that “captures the deeper elements” of a wedding day, Paul’s work has been featured in Rangefinder Magazine and Style Me Pretty, among other publications.

Jonathan Canlas: Website | Instagram

“I shoot film because of its seamless process and unparalleled ability to produce the images I love.” – Website Bio

Like others on this list, Jonathan Canlas’ work has appeared in print and online in a variety of high-profile publications, including Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern Weddings, and more. Jonathan shoots exclusively on film, and like the medium, his work is honest and direct. In addition to shooting, Jon also shares his love and knowledge of film with others. Don’t miss his “Find in a Box” workshop that dives into all things film photography.

Jen Huang: Website | Instagram

“My use of fresh and simple composition, and natural light has evolved from a deep love and respect for the art and craft of shooting film.” – Website Bio

Jen’s amazing imagery has graced the covers and pages of several top magazines, including everything from photography-based publications like Rangefinder Magazine to popular fashion magazines like Harper’s Bazaar and several others. Jen has authored a collection of guide books for photographers and she regularly speaks at conferences like WPPI, among others.

Elizabeth Messina: Website | Instagram

“Most days she has a camera in hand and is capturing the delicious moments in life.” – Website Bio

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Elizabeth Messina’s client list reads like a celebrity menu, and her images have had no trouble finding their way onto the covers and into the pages of numerous publications. Speaking of publications, Elizabeth has also authored or co-authored three books, which touch on diverse topics ranging from shooting in natural light to documenting a close friend’s encounter with breast cancer.

Karen Wise: Website | Instagram

“From 20s glamour to marigold splendor, Karen captures the unique spirit of each wedding she shoots, rendering it with stylistic elegance and emotional richness.” – Website Bio

When she’s not busy shooting weddings (many for celebrities and other distinguished clients), Karen divides her time between photographing food, families, and portraiture, as well as teaching one-on-one and group photography workshops.

  We hope you find inspiration through the images shared by these incredible photographers. Who are some other film photographers that you follow? Be sure to respond in the comments below.

  All photos are displayed with permission from the photographers. Do not copy or distribute without direct consent from the photographers.

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