TOSCA at THE LA OPERA and ALL THINGS ART
There’s still time to be enthralled by TOSCA at the L.A. Opera. "A night of powerhouse singing and strong conducting... Sondra Radvanovsky brought down the house." - Los Angeles Times Amy and I were spellbound by this classic Puccini tale and the bravura...
GO FLY A KITE
took on a whole new meaning at the 6th annual Kite Festival on the beach at the Santa Monica Pier. Honoring Tyrus Wong, the event was sponsored by Otis College of Art and Design. Tyrus would always fly his amazing kites the fourth Saturday of each month just...
WITNESS TO GREATNESS AT DISNEY HALL
During an Invitational Rehearsal at Disney Hall, I watched Christian Tetzlaff bring joy from his violin and it was like watching Baryshnikov dance or hear Callas sing! He was truly one with his instrument and even though it was a rehearsal, he played...
THE HUNTINGTON BOTANICAL GARDENS is a GIFT
…..a treasure right in out midst. This was really brought home to me when Marsha and Stu, my longtime friends from Chicago, were so impressed by all the ‘Gardens’ has to offer, they made a lovely donation after their visit. I wonder, if perhaps because we live...
Thirty Second Annual WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS LUNCHEON
...and our Miss Judith sponsored a table to honor Janet P. Pregler, M.D., Director, Iris Cantor UCLA Women’s Health Center, UCLA National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health. Dr. Pregler is seated amongst her fine team. Miss Judith, Dr. Pregler, Eileen and...
FOR THE FOODIES
And you know who you are! Lunch with my cuties, Sandie and Lisa Girl. Laurie Pie and Kita have a major discussion about who gets dinner…... Chinese from Gourmet 88 is the very best! Sandie Girl was brave enough to tackle my Chicken/cheese Enchilada….. It kinda oozes...
GO INTO ORBIT
…..At The Huntington Botanical Garden’s amazing exhibit on the Celebration Lawn. This extraordinary experience within a Nautilus-shell-shaped 28 foot ‘sculpture’ is clad in shiny aluminum and you enter an amazing sound experience. Marsha and Stu, my life long...
A FABULOUS SOIREE FOR THE CALIFORNIA ART CLUB
….at the home of incomparable Valerie Foster Hoffman, Hostess with the Mostest. California Art Club Executive Director Elaine Adams, wife of Peter Adams the plein air artist extraordinaire! Our beautiful hostess whose grandfather painted the remarkable copies of...
LOVE IS A VERB
….and no one expresses it more fully than Miss Judith who is the template for doing good and friendship! As an Executive Advisory Board Member of the ‘Iris Cantor UCLA Women’s Health Center', Miss Judith includes me in her list of guests for the annual...
ART and MUSIC, a PERFECT COMBO
Marsha and Stu, my Snowbirds from Chicago, winter in Newport Beach and my assignment is to find new and interesting things to do. This years adventure began at The Broad and here you see the Jeff Koons installation ‘TULIPS’ hence the name for the third floor...
WELCOME…
to my personal blog where I’ll be sharing adventures and how I determine each day to live joyfully as an Artist, Teacher, and Author. My latest book “What If… We Have the Power to Change Our Lives” an inspirational book that hopefully will empower you to live your best life! You can find me and my work at nanraestudio.com My hope is that this blog will inspire you to find joy everywhere and in everything and that is what I wish for you!