CAN ART STOP WAR? by Gerry Fialka Part One Having been recently in the news about hosting FINNEGANS WAKE Reading Clubs, I was advised by a wise friend, Bruce, to use this […]
CAN ART STOP WAR? by Gerry Fialka Part One
Venice Mamafesta by Gerry Fialka
James Joyce invented the word “mamafesta” revamping the word “manifesto,” which is rooted in the Italian manifesto, meaning “public declaration explaining past actions and announcing the motive for forthcoming ones.” He […]
Tribal Jive – Here & Wow by Gerry Fialka
Local folk journalist Hank Rosenfeld’s latest book is KSAN San Francisco. In bookstores mid-August, it’s a deep delve into how FM rock & roll radio shaped a righteous revolution. This is a brave document […]
George Winston Interview by Gerry Fialka
by Gerry Fialka The inspired and inspiring piano of George Winston has calmed my soul for many years. His first solo LP was released in 1972, but his second “Autumn” in 1980 […]
But Did You Die? by Gerry Fialka
After reading the following essay, entertainment lawyer and music explorer Al Boelter wrote: “Loving your article on death with many quotes. No, not too long. Lots of quotes, which to me act […]
Our Story by Gerry Fialka
Jazz shaman and bandleader Sun Ra talked about it not being his story, it is “my story.” In our own hometown, we celebrate our story. Not just his story, we include her […]
Venice Photo & Film – Gerry Fialka
by Gerry Fialka Venice is rich ground for photography and film. Every year we celebrate our community with award-winning Venice photographers and filmmakers, who explore landscapes of the human psyche and push […]
Arnold Springer & Fred Dewey
by Gerry Fialka We die with the dyingSee, they depart,And we go with themSee, they returnand bring us with them excerpt from T.S. Eliot, 4 QuartetsI know nothingI live in the Eternal […]
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