Hey, it’s Last Thursday, let’s go to the Gallery Opening!

When I lived in Seattle, First Thursdays of the month were the night people went downtown and went to the art galleries, which were open late and full of crowds looking at the latest works of art, photographs, and blown glass. The artists would be standing there, ready to chat with anyone who wandered up, with a plastic glass of wine in hand. The gallery openings were almost always free and often very crowded, and they were great ways to get out and about for very little money. It was possible to see some very puzzling performance art in addition to drooling over gorgeous crafted jewelry and unique clothes in addition to conventional pieces like paintings, watercolors, and etchings.

So welcome to Last Thursday. I’ve got a few photos up from recent visits to the Botanic Gardens, and I’ve got some pictures of Stuey stashed in there. I plan to add a lot more albums after doing a hell of a lot more scanning – anything digital I take on the trip, of course, will get uploaded quicker.

I don’t know if I can get this to work as a moblog, but you never know what might turn up in here next week.

For now, enjoy some wine and cheese, and I hope you enjoy strolling through the galleries.