glt jazz fest 2011

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BY MAGGIE BORKHOLDER

It was the quintessential summer evening. WGLT’s Jazz fest in Downtown Bloomington this past Saturday was the perfect place to be. Our quaint downtown square became home to families picnicking on the lawn, babies snoozing to the sweet jazz-y sway of the live ‘open-air’ concert, and lovers dancing the sun behind the centuries old buildings towering over our little piece of this place. It was a night to see old friends, an evening to greet neighbors, a special afternoon to dance the weight of the world right off your shoulders. The air was fresh, almost crisp, and the strum of the live music was intoxicating enough to soothe anyone’s soul. Folks snuggled up under the sun-setting sky Saturday to the tune of local favorites Hip Pocket and Carle’s ice cream, upbeat Texan visitors Hot Club of Cow Town, and the blues-y soul-filled crows of Carolyn Wonderland. Top that off with iconic favorite, Budweiser, and the 11th installment of the WGLT Summer Concert was sure to be a hit. And a hit it turned out to be with a reported 8,000 in attendance.

all images copyright maggie borkholder

dba time to chill, so much art ... such little time !

be chillin with the dba

q&a http://www.downtownbloomington.org/ come thursday night

Downtown Network Social

The Downtown Business Association will be hosting a gathering at Timothy Kent Gallery & Framing this week. The gallery is located at 236 E. Front St. in Bloomington just east of Central Station restaurant. The event will take place from 5 30 -7 pm on Thursday, this week, the 13th. This meeting is open to the public. Ideally, anyone interested in Downtown Business should attend.

Currently showing at the Timothy Kent Gallery is artist James Pratt. James is a native of New Zealand.

Our Anthony Saluto spoke with Mr. Kent this week.

Tony: Tim, are you having food brought in?

Tim: I haven’t finalized things quite yet.

Tony: Will you be serving alcohol?

Tim: Wine for sure.

Tony: I didn’t realize you had an an upstairs gallery.

Tim: Oh, it’s really nice; it has a roof top deck which has just been expanded.

Tony: Have you hosted one of these before?

Tim: This will be my first. Others have been at The Pantagraph and The Monroe
Center.

Tony: What are your Gallery hours?

Tim: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, and closed on Sunday


This event is a very positive way to become involved in our community. Information is power. This is also a very good networking opportunity.

For more information call 309-828-0611 or contact the gallery via e-mail at http://www.timothykentgallery.com/.

several rooms adorned with originals.

timothy kents roof top deck nears completion for the event

timothy kent is located a few doors east of central station on front st.

works from artist, james pratt

the artist uses photos to stroke his magic from, often working on cruise ships which then auctions his work on board.
timothy kent, says welcome to my rooftop deck and gallery. thursday night the 13th at 5:30 - 7

Gumby has been spotted in downtown Bloomington

by maggie saluto borkholder

remember gumby? He was the lovable clay character adored by children and adult's beginning in the 1950s and spanning over a thirty-five year period. Well, he's back! In a very small way Gumby is once again gracing our lives right here in Bloomington. On W. Market St. near the corner store of Crossroads there's Gumby etched in the stone wall.

Why there is a tiny Gumby etched into the brick wall remains a mystery. Even more interesting is his coloring. This particular Gumby is bright yellow. Miniature in size, Gumby was originally green. What is his significance in our downtown? I am open to theories, or maybe some of you know the real reason Gumby is there.

Please send me your ideas at maggieborkholder@yahoo.com and I will update you next week as to why Bloomington thinks we have a Gumby.

photography, anthony saluto , usage and or prints, gosaluto@bellsouth.net

writing, editing, Maggie Saluto Borkholder

news tips, downtown trivia, gosaluto@bellsouth.net

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