WSJ and Michelangelo Antonioni R.I.P

There are two deaths to report this afternoon: the purchase of the Wall Street Journal by Rupert Murdoch and the passing of Michelangelo Antonioni in Rome.

Ingmar Bergman and Tom Snyder R.I.P.

Bergman is playing chess with Death; Tom Snyder has signed off for the final time.

Orange County Fair -- Honorable Mention

"Urban Landscape" took honorable mention in the professional printmaking category, and (from what I understand) Noriho Uriu swept the rest of the awards. One of my relief prints from a previous year is reportedly also on display.

Friday nights at Image Control

I stopped in Friday morning to pick up work at Image Control, Orange County's last black-and-white photo lab and my former place of employment, at which time Ron invited me to the Friday night get-together after work.

Next Saturday night: Reflective Image Studios next door holds a reception for their inaugural show, featuring work by Katzenberger, Debora Nelson, et al.

Santa Ana Art Walk

Opening of Branin's studio and Carole Gelker at Amorviejo.

Carlotta Champagne shoot

Hollywood, California

La Vie en rose [La Môme] (2007)

At Lido Theater, Newport Beach