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

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Mezcal Festival - Feria de Mezcal

Right in the center of Llano Park, one can sample a wide variety of mezcal from Oaxaca and throughout Mexico at the annual Feria de Mezcal. Not being a big drinker and being alone, I did not go in. I heard from friends that the mezcal was not the best, but still quite tasty and potent. You can see from the price of entry it seems like a good deal. That just over a buck to get in and I have no idea what insem stands for. Anyone? Anyone?
I used to collect the posters for this event because they were always so beautifully done, real works of art. This year, not so much. I mean the guy looks like the Fonz.
Si toma, no maneje.
If you drink, don't drive.

2 comments:

Gerald said...

I am interested in purchasing the poster for this year's festival. Can you assist with this? Great site by the way.

Christopher Stowens said...

I'll see what I can do. They tend to be pretty plentiful.