It's been a long stretch these past couple of weeks so it's time to set the serious issues aside for a moment and see what we can find floating around in cyberspace that's fun....
Let's see, a Picasso went for a near record $95.21 million. That is some serious money for a piece of art. The London Telegraph described this painting of one of his mistresses, Dora Maar:
Picasso painted his strong-willed and temperamental mistress at the height of their always fiery relationship and once described her as having the allure of an exotic cat.
In art history the pairing of cats and women is usually an allusion to feminine wiles and sexual aggression, and this may have been the reason for the animal by her right shoulder. As Dora Maar is known to have disliked cats, Picasso may also have been trying to annoy her.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is in full swing. Rolling Stone gives us a great description of the first weekend where hundreds of local jazz, blues and gospel artists made it clear New Orleans will be back. And there supporting the reemergence of the real heart and soul of New Orleans, its music, were Dylan, Springsteen and Costello. Paul Simon and Fats Domino kick off the second weekend.
This Festival had to happen. And once you understand the force behind this Festival, you know there wasn't a chance it would not take place. George Wein is the music impresario that knew from the day Katrina hit last year, that he and his company would make sure there was a Jazz & Heritage Festival this year. I had a rare opportunity earlier this year to meet George Wein. He is an incredibly intelligent and gracious man who loves music and loves to help people enjoy music.
And finally, George Lucas has relented. The original Star Wars trilogy will finally be released on DVD -- but not until September 12. (For those who want to take note, that is my birthday.)
At the time, there may never have been a bigger movie than the first Star Wars. And I can imagine that this September, some of that magic we all felt in 1977 will return. I know some have been upset it has taken so long, but it will be worth it.
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