John O’Connor
One of the coolest things about the art galleries in our area is that they present exhibitions that rival museum shows from around the world. While there are many gallery shows worth seeing right now, I want to share one of particular importance to me: JOHN O’CONNOR: The Machine and the…
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Meet Gabby
Doing what I do at One River, I come across many amazing students who exemplify the essence of One River School. This week I would like to showcase Gabby, a very talented and inspirational student in our Teen Art Program. Last August, Gabby and her father Eduardo (whom we have…
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Mollie And Agnes
I write every Monday about different topics that I think will provide some food for thought. This week I want to brag. My two Assistant Director’s, Mollie and Agnes, have helped me make One River a huge success in our first year and I thought I would devote today’s note to sharing…
Read MoreBlue Laws Stink
Call me crazy, but do the Blue Laws here drive you nuts? Why can’t I buy something on Sunday? Since most businesses in Englewood can’t transact, our town is dead on Sunday. Not this Sunday! Live music all day from School of Rock and our coolest exhibition opening so far will take place this Sunday, September…
Read MoreStory Telling
Monday Thoughts: Story Telling No matter what the medium, I am always searching for the underlying story. Sometimes it hits you right in the face and other times it requires you to dig deeper. Over the last few years, I have found myself more and more interested in documentary films,…
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Analog Vs. Digital
First of all, I am agnostic to which is better. If it is good, it is good. I’m not such a purist to rule out digitally created art or music because “it’s not the same.” Nor am I all about listening to albums “because they sound warmer.” Inevitably it comes…
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Art Vs. Music
To me it is all the same…somehow my brain processes art just like it processes music. When a song or a painting are composed right, they both beg you to engage whether you’re listening or looking for rhythm. Last week we pushed our art limits by running our first music…
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We Have Friends Worldwide
One of the great things about our business is we really get to know our customers. During the recurring process of helping people learn to create things, we tap into what makes them tick and we get to spend time with them that helps to build real relationships. This summer…
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James Gandolfini
What can I say that hasn’t been said? The character James Gandolfini played, Tony Soprano, has become an icon of pop culture as the result of David Chase’s brilliant imagination and the one of a kind artistry of James Gandolfini. A small town boy from Westwood, NJ, right here in…
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