THANK YOU!

My sincerest gratitude to all those who tuned in to last night’s presentation of “Art History in Pop Culture” for the Orlando Fringe. If you have ever attended one of my lectures or classes, then you know that I am not like most art history instructors. I am a big nerdy weirdo with no shame […]

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Virtual Fringe in 2020

The Fringe that almost was… LIVES ON! That’s right, we are currently on Day 7 of Fringe Today! the virtual Fringe Festival of 2020 here in Central Florida. Because the Orlando Fringe moved to the world wide interwebs, more people can participate and all performances and presentations are FREE! So far I have watched the […]

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FRINGE TODAY!

It appeared that all was lost. The Orlando International Fringe Festival had been cancelled due to the pandemic.  Then, in a stroke of brilliance, the Fringe became VIRTUAL. That’s right, the Orlando Fringe has become FRINGE TODAY! for its 2020 season!  Two weeks of incredible programming – art shows, theatrical performances, creative demonstrations, concerts, dancing, […]

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Kusama Dots Yellow

I recently completed a third painting in tribute to artist Yayoi Kusama titled Kusama Dots Yellow.  It is currently on view as part of the Visual Fringe art gallery housed within the Orlando Shakespeare Theater.  It will remain on view through the rest of the Orlando Fringe, which concludes on Sunday, May 26th. This painting […]

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Orlando Fringe Festival

May is here and that means you will find me at the Orlando Fringe Festival.  In addition to two weeks of theatrical productions, the Fringe also hosts an epic art show called Visual Fringe.  Visual Fringe transforms the Orlando Shakespeare Theater into an art gallery that showcases a ton of local talent. If you attend […]

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Post-Fringe Wrap Up

Another Fringe has come and gone and so begins the post-Fringe sads.  I saw incredible shows this year, full of innovation, comedy, drama, insight and heart.  I lucked out on a few free parking spots and enjoyed cloudy, cool and breezy weather thanks to Subtropical Storm Alberto. Visual Fringe broke new records in art sales […]

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United We Fringe

The second week of the Orlando Fringe is well underway and, despite constant rain for nine days straight, spirits are still high.  In fact, multiple shows are already selling out! I am also pleased to report that this year’s Visual Fringe features the work of 60 local artists which amounts to 140+ pieces of artwork.  […]

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Visual Fringe

The Orlando Fringe officially kicks off tonight with a very special teaser show and ribbon cutting ceremony.  In its 27th year, the Orlando Fringe is headed full-speed into the future of theatre with no sign of slowing down. The Orlando Fringe also features a visual art component called Visual Fringe.  Visual Fringe celebrates the talents […]

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Orlando Fringe

Only a few short weeks until the most wonderful time of year… the Orlando Fringe! Did you know that the longest running Fringe festival in the U.S. takes place right here in Central Florida?  Imagine two weeks full of theater productions, dance shows, spoken word events, concerts, kids activities, magicians, puppeteers, visual artists, food, BEER […]

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