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Trombone Shorty at Wolf Trap

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Trombone Shorty puts on a damn good show, packed with energy, dancing and pizzazz.   The Filene Center is a great place to catch his act.  But by all means skip the opening acts.  (Seriously, Dumpstaphunk was a disorganized mess, and JJ Grey was in need of a trailer park bar.  We were looking at each other like “what the fuck.”)

Then this happened and the place magically transformed.

No show this day was complete without a tribute to ozzy.

The show ended with an ovation at 10:58.

I’m With Her at Wolf Trap

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Opening for Iron and Wine, I’m With Her pretty much outshone the headline act. Such excellent musicianship. In our view, they deserve an entry of their own. So here you go.


Game to Lose


Only Daughter


Wild and Clear and Blue

As per usual, we started the evening with a picnic.

This time we sat way up front.

November Rose

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Ken Mitchell for Congress

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We first met Ken at a democratic fundraiser in the hinterlands of Clarke county. We were recently added into District 6, so we will have new representation in Congress. There is an incumbent to defeat who looks out for corporate interests instead of the interests of his constituents. He needs to be replaced by Ken.

Ken gave a short version of his stump speech and hit all the right notes.

Afterwards we had a quick chat about BIML and machine learning. Ken wanted to learn more. Really. So he visited the house and we talked AI for an hour or two on the patio.

Then, as it was dinner time, we invited Ken to join us, first for a cocktail and then for juevos rancheros. We are now huge fans of Ken and can’t wait to see him in Congress. He shares our values. He wants to learn about ML/AI and benefit from its good. He understands complex issues and has nuanced and carefully-considered positions.

So when you vote early in Virginia for Harris, vote for Ken too.

Ghost Kitty

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Snek Fren on Farm

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Three different days.  Three different snakes.  This eastern black snake was on the trail by the river.

This long black racer lives under the red shed.  We see him pretty often.

This rat snake was also on the trail by the river.

It’s funny how non-poisonous snakes act all dangerous and really dangerous snakes just disappear.

The Ulluh: Digital Psychedelic Art Opening

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A beautiful space filled with an appreciative crowd on a gorgeous summer evening in Virginia featuring art by the ulluh.  What’s not to love?

The Barns of Rose Hill Upper Gallery, Berryville, VA

More about the show here.

 

A virtual walkthrough

 

Watching the builds.

Appreciating the medium.

The artist himself, relaxing into the groove with Laura Kitselman.

 

The show runs through July 2nd.  Well worth a visit.

 

And then a small reception.

Fabulous.  Magical.  The ulluh makes a mark.

 

Ulluh Hangs a Show

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In the end it is a sight to behold.  That is, the transformation from a workaday, poorly conceived upper gallery blank slate into a thoughtful exhibition of great beauty and striking talent. Feast your eyes on this…

The (almost) final instantiation of digital psychedelic art by ulluh

 

This is the first formal showing of ulluh’s art on planet earth, and it is an incredible testament to the power of digital art and artistic vision.

Here’s how the show went up.

Stands for the digital displays (seven of them in the show, all told), five on these rolling stands.

 

This window required covering, and the space could use some chopping up and conceptual clarity.

That’s more like it.  The blue leaks into the great hall like the glow of an old school TV.  All intentional design.

Screens booting up.  Each of these displays show three pieces in a six minute cycle.  They are synchronized.  The art gets an opportunity to speak for itself.

Romey’s couch and a 10.5 by 8 feet divider create a space for more intentional viewing.  This is where the absolutely stunning builds are shown in an 18 minute loop.  Watching the artist’s creative process is both informative and captivating.  Wow.  Once again, the blue light brings the space an altered reality.

Shadow box frames hover off the wall.

The rest of the space creates a natural eddy, flowing around the room, drawing the viewer in.

The prints go up, each its own reflection of a digital display.

A build caught in early action.

This art is the result of hundreds of hours of painstaking and thoughtful work.  Each piece has a deep story to tell.  Lean more here.

The show runs at the Barns of Rose Hill through July 2nd.

 

 

 

 

Moon Hooch at the Bright Box

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The kids they danced and shook their bones.  There is no way to see Moon Hooch without dancing. And sweating.  Through your clothes.  YES.

The best part about seeing Moon Hooch perform at the Bright Box is the sheer intimacy of being 2 feet from the performance.  Invigorating.  Life affirming. Danceable. Fun.

We’re sad that James Muschler has moved on, but Moon Hooch still rocks the house.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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