The here and now... and what and why

Complacency is a trap. At least that’s what I was thinking when I up and left the comfort of a Yankee prep school gig, where I taught music, amongst other things, for 28 years. There was also that life long career as a composer, musician and artist.

First, it was a year in St. Thomas, USVI, working as a reporter and shooting photography and then, a year in San Agustin Etla, Oaxaca, Mexico.
Time passed.
More time passed and a year back in the Athens of America followed by a hasty return to Oaxaca where it is all happening.
A couple of years in San Sebastian Etla and now, just down the road in San Pablo Etla. Life is good.

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You can find my music on Jango (World & latin - Worldbeat) and at iTunes and most online stores.
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If you are coming to Oaxaca, please contact me for tours or advice.

Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo
The view from Corazon del Pueblo

The hereafter re me

My photo
Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico
Musician, photographer, videographer, reporter, ex-officio teacher, now attempting to be a world traveler

Friday, May 21, 2010

Macedonio Alcala Theater - Teatro Macedonio Alcalá

As I mentioned before, we left the Salon de la Fama and headed over to the Macedonio Alcala Theater for a quick tour. While it was not the tour we expected, it was too short and perfunctory, it was fun to see the space empty. I do have shots of the exterior, but check the link, 'cause I don't feel like searching for them. The stage looks mighty inviting.The restoration really is spectacular. I recently saw a Hungarian Gypsy violinist and his troupe of musicians and dancers. It was a strange juxtaposition. The audience of oaxaqueños was polite, but reserved. I think they all knew that they were better dancers, which they definitely are. They did have nice box seats from which to watch the action.The center domed ceiling complete with nymphs.The ceiling is topped by portraits of famous composers and writers. That looks like Beethoven and Victor Hugo. Of course, that's a politician in the center.
Moliere?As Bill said, "The play's the thing...."

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