Last night, not knowing what to do (as is most often the case), I ventured over to the Starland neighborhood near Savannah’s historic district to see what the First Friday Art March was all about.
Oh my gosh, what fun! Centered around Desoto Avenue’s Desotorow Indie Arts Market, the monthly event brings together area artists and craftspersons to highlight their work. The mission is “to research and understand the local economy, create opportunities for artists to pursue creative and financial goals, provide resources to artistic groups and individuals and showcase local art to promote a sustainable creative economy in Savannah, Georgia” (from the website).
(I want to be a famous artist! But I can’t draw or paint. Or sculpt. Or, gosh, really do anything artistically. Except with glue, dried macaroni and glitter.)
I bought a cool necklace:
Listened to some hip music.
I think this group was called the Whiskey City Redemption Choir. (At my age, I don’t ask questions. I just pretend to like it. Like with Lady Gaga.) (I draw the line at the Kardashians.)
I bought some great-smelling vegan soap. (Vegan? Soap? Huh?)
Check out their site: http://kleosoaps.blogspot.com/.
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Here I am with Clinton Edminster, Executive Director of DesotoCorps.
Clinton’s bio reads: “Raised in the snowy jungles of the north but warmed with the blood of a southern twang, Clinton finds himself dedicated to the potential he see’s at hand. No puzzle should ever be left finished. He volunteers his time at Armstrong University, is receiving a degree from Foxy Loxy, and works for tips at Desotorow. Wait, that’s the other way around. Actually, it’s ok.”
And here I am inside the Desotorow Gallery, with a piece of pink chalk, interacting with the “What Makes the South?” blackboard canvas. My answer, “Hidden Honesty,” is intended to make people think I’m deep and thoughtful. Maybe like William Faulkner or Jeff Foxworthy.
I’ll definitely go back next month. Join me!
Posted by rosemariestallworth on July 6, 2013 at 11:40 PM
Neal! Are you having TOO much fun?
Posted by Neal Saye on July 6, 2013 at 11:49 PM
RoseMarie! Finally we connect. Lunch next week? Or whenever you’re in Savannah.
Posted by rosemariestallworth on July 7, 2013 at 11:12 AM
Yes. I plan to come to Savannah on a day next week when I can figure out that I won’t be caught in a terrible rain storm. If it continues to storm next week, I will delay another week. But I do want to connect with you…lots of things to catch up on.
Posted by Jamie on July 7, 2013 at 3:42 PM
I would have come out, but I was DOG tired from working all day. Let me know if you go in August!
Posted by Neal Saye on July 7, 2013 at 3:51 PM
Yes ma’am, I will! Hope all is well.
Sent from Neal’s iPhone4
Posted by trippybeth on July 8, 2013 at 11:41 AM
I’m so envious… I want to live in Savannah!!
And… pish posh, you take great photos! You ARE an artist!!
Posted by Neal Saye on July 8, 2013 at 10:55 PM
Move here! It’s an incredible small city. Thanks for your compliment about the photos. But, alas, I don’t take most of the pics. My buddy does. Check out his new photo blog at RobertSnapSpot.com.
Posted by trippybeth on July 8, 2013 at 10:58 PM
If I did I’d already know someone!!
Posted by Neal Saye on July 8, 2013 at 11:01 PM
Who?! I’ll go say hello! (Kidding.)
Posted by trippybeth on July 8, 2013 at 11:01 PM
Haha
Goofy!
Posted by Neal Saye on July 8, 2013 at 11:05 PM
Ha. Good night, friend.
Posted by trippybeth on July 8, 2013 at 11:05 PM
Sweet dreams….