The Inspiration of "Invocation"

On January 17th, 2015, a unique and moving concert took place on the OT Stage, a.k.a. the theater at Oakland Tech High School. The 2014-2015 school year marked the hundred-year anniversary of this landmark institution, and the school found many ways to celebrate. Kristen Caven, who was the president of the PTSA at the time,…

Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life!

My first Creative Convivium on August 9th was a sweet success! Lunch-goers swooned to Ms. Alise’s soaring delivery of “Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life” from the balcony loft, smiled to Mrs. De Aguilar’s cheerful rentition of “Sunny Side of the Street,” and sang along to “Accentuate the Positive,” highlighting the goals of The Flourishing Artist…

By A Waterfall

People are still talking about the grand opening of the new pool murals at the Bellevue Club featuring a “water ballet” by the famous DecoBelles! The Art Deco Society had just moved their offices to the site, and co-hosted the open house with members of the club to celebrate the new mural, “Birds of Lake Merritt,” by Cleo Villet…