Monthly Archives: May 2014

“Stiltwalkers at the Faire”

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Lorraine Young

Last summer we attended an outdoor showing of The Princess Bride at Sir Winston Churchill Square downtown. (Love that film!) We arrived downtown with our camp chairs at 7:00 p.m., and good thing we got there so early because … Continue reading →

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Blues Jam Sunday Afternoon SOLD

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Lorraine Young

Every now and again (and not often enough) we like to go to the blues jam at the Newcastle Pub or Blues on Whyte at the Commercial Hotel on a Sunday afternoon. It’s a chance to meet up with friends … Continue reading →

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Refresh, Review, Re-do, Renew…

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Lorraine Young

I took a second look at an old painting, went back to the source photo and made a second painting based on them…. Here is my newest version of Jasper Alley, a different take with a different palette. I’ll have … Continue reading →