Glenwood Arts Gala Opening…Bringing the Funkiest Art to Long Island, New York
Hey Yo! What a thrill. Was blessed to participate in the Glenwood Arts Gala Opening on May 9, 2009. *The debut of this gallery space was amazingly well run, well attended, and off the chain creative (tip of the hat to CEO Greg Sturges and curator Jason Paradis)!
Check out the opening video (yup – that’s me!) –
At the gala, there were some very talented Long Island artists displaying their art. Jason did a wonderful job of selecting and hanging the art.
The lost art of storytelling was brought back to the present by the extraordinary Regina Ress who weaved incredible tales of emotional complexity out of everyday NYC Village life. The fact that she conveyed her stories in the sanctuary of the church made this an even more intimate experience for all. And, she even changed the title of my song Someday to Someday (This Gift of Life) after listening to me play outside the gala. Thanks Regina! Rappers ain’t got nothin’ on you!
Also featured was the Aeros Quintet, who played some lively, inspired classical and traditional songs from the sanctuary. And, we watched a HILARIOUS short film starring Mary Louise Parker called The Quality of Mercy, by award-winning director Stephen Marro. You never know what to expect with short films, but this one was well directed, acted and generated a ton of laughs from the audience.
The next show is scheduled for June 6th at 8:00 PM in the gallery space. Check it out…the art is as good as any and the vibe is pure creativity. Feel free to donate too.
(This version features a little live music by yours truly! That’s CEO Greg Sturges in the white cap)
I close with this quote from Glen “Big Baby” Davis of the Boston Celtics. 
I was trying to write some new music on the beach this past Saturday morning and couldn’t find my flow. Then I remembered this!
“You have to be focused…and basically think without thinking and just shoot it,” Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis (Boston Celtics) said. “Every time I shoot I see myself making game-winning shots. If you see it, you believe it. You shoot millions of shots like that, and every time you shoot it you believe you’re going to make it. And when I shot it, I didn’t even hesitate. It was just a feel.”
Feel, be, be in the moment…
Peace – Todd
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*Okay, I’m a little biased as that’s one of my works featured on the opening poster (Sax Player) and, a new work I created was featured as well in the show (oh, and I played a few tunes too). BUT… outside of all of that 
…it was a GREAT show yo!
Ironically enuf, while 
One week later- many late nights, paint stained hands, new brushes, new oil acrylics & paint sticks, funky paper, and a few swigs of Maudite – I found my creative soul! Gotta’ say, me and Maudite…the perfect combination…oh, along with a touch of India Pale Ale (almost equally amazing). 
