Some Things Don't Need An Answer

Hello My Darlings!

 

It is the beginning of the New Year,  and the beginning of Spanish Village's:

41st SMALL IMAGE SHOW in
Gallery 21 from
January 25th to February 28th
11 AM to 4 PM Daily
* Reception January 30th *
* 4:30 to 7 PM *
Admittance is free

The Small Image Show presents artwork, in all mediums, that can fit in a 10'' by 10'' cube. It is the Village's outreach and fundraiser inviting  San Diego artists to participate in this yearly, juried, show.










Come to the reception where observing funky to fine art,  conversing with artists, tasting yummy appetizers, listening to live music, window shopping the 37 art studios in the village, finding out who won the art prizes and awards, and just soaking in the ambience of art in our charming art village...most all the artwork is for sale.




As I watch Vicky and Michelle hang the show, I ponder the concept of BIG art and small art.  What is the smallest of small art, and what is the biggest of big art?  After considering this question like a dog chasing her tail, this is what I think...
Art, from quarks to smaller, from the universe to bigger, come from one's opinion and feelings....it can be as unique as the art.

Art, like Beauty, is in the mind of the beholder. 

I ran this question by Brandon, my poodle buddy, and he ignored me.  I asked Emily, the village squirrel, and

Franklin, the arachnophobic rat, the same question and I got blank stares.....Matilda, the canyon coyote, was engrossed in chewing a rabbit.....no one had an answer....

.....perhaps some things don't need an answer.





Come visit us in the Village! 
We are family and pet friendly!

Love and Kisses to my 2-legged and 4-legged friends,

Bella the blogging dog

POST CHRISTMAS ON THE PRADO....WE ARE STILL ALIVE...

DEAR LOVES,


 JOLLY  SANTA!

WHEW!!!


Christmas on the Prado (aka: December Nights) was a success in Spanish Village.


Grab a hot toddy and enjoy the photos of the celebration........

Southwestern Artist Association and entrance to Studio 24 - 28 all decked out for the Holidays!

Sue is holding her gift from Franklin the Rat! 

We Hide all our Fruit and Nuts at Studio 33

Kathy's relaxing after a busy day!

SANTA'S ELVES are gearing up for DECEMBER NIGHTS!

My Friends just Love SANTA!

There's my Buddies posing at the beautiful white tress!

My friend Alane and her new friend Mr. Frosty! 



Where did the Elves come from?  They look like the real thing Santa!



Love to You All,


Bella the Blogging Dog in Spanish Village Art Center


Woof-woof!  Arf-Arf!
 
 
 
 

MERRY, MARRIAGE and MEATBALLS

HAPPY HOLIDAYS MY DEARS!

 

The village is agog with activity everywhere!  Kathy, Janet, Susan, are aflutter hanging tree lights, decorating the gazebo, hanging 8' cloth Christmas trees, and adding smatterings of Christmas decorations throughout the village....Lai is stretching high to decorate the archway leading into her patio alcove....Jane has dug out her yearly Christmas decorations that line the roof of her studio.  Other villagers are busily adding wrapped gifts hanging from the patio trees and some wrapped gift boxes decorating the patio grounds. 

Judy's lighted white Christmas trees in her patio are perfect for Christmas photo shoots.....

Other than decorating for the Holiday Season, do you know why the village decorates this time of year?????

IT'S CHRISTMAS IN SPANISH VILLAGE!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH AND

SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH

FROM 4 PM TO 11 PM

Card Design by Spanish Village Artist Sue Britt - Studio 34A

It's time for December Nights in Balboa Park, where the holiday spirit is abound in happy hearts engaging in celebration.  Throughout the Park, caroling, Santa Claus (s), vendors, food booths, organ music, dogs and 2-leggeds dressed up in holiday garb, ethnic foods at the international houses,  free admittance to all the museums, and so much more add to the festivities. 

At Spanish Village, there is the traditional charm of the Christmas, twinkling trees lights festooned in the patio, artists share and sell their art in outdoor booths, the aroma of tasty foods and the sounds of live Christmas music drift through the air.  Our 37 working art studios welcome you to see and buy their creative artistic endeavors.   

Our December Holiday celebrations  are incomparable to any celebration in San Diego.

Other than preparing for the gaiety of the coming weekend, I have more news.....
drum roll, please....
Elizabeth got married!  Yes, Elizabeth, the potter, and member of the village for near on 30 years, finally tied the knot!  I hope she noticed the piece of pizza Brandon and I left in front of her door, along with Emily the village squirrel, and Franklin, the arachnophobic rat's wedding gifts to her.
Congratulations to you, dear!

 

DECEMBER NIGHTS are FAMILY and PET FRIENDLY!

I look at Brandon, my poodle buddy, and angrily wonder why he doesn't marry me....and then I remember it isn't the social convention for dogs.....although trumpet swans, hawks, and other  non humans, do mate for life.....

Remember to come to Spanish Village's Christmas Celebration!  And....  Come early, parking is limited.

Bring coats and jackets....it generally gets very cold.
A shuttle is available at various locations.
...and there's the traditional traffic jam, coming and going.









Brandon and I will be wearing fluffy, bright, red and green Christmas bows, and Franklin and Emily look forward to your discarded scraps of food!



Love to You All!

Bella
Woof!  Woof!
I welcome pizza and meatballs.
Peace and goodwill to all!

This Bella Blog is in remembrance to our best friend.

 

LOUIS (aka Louie) January 2001 - November 2014





HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM OUR ARTISTS!

 

 

 

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SWEETS, SPOOKS AND SCANDAL

HELLO MY DEARS!

It's the month of October, and you know what that brings?

HALLOWEEN!!!!

So, I am calling out to all ghosts, goblins, vampires, princesses, Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles, Superman's and anything else a 2 legged or 4 legged friend can be costumed for this fun event.

YOUR ARE INVITED TO:


HALLOWEEN DAY, at Spanish Village Art Center,
October 31st
Saturday, 11 AM to 4 PM
for a SPOOKTACULAR DAY
of Trick or Treating, Halloween Bag Decorating and
an Annual Doggy Costume Contest and Parade.


Throughout the village, art studios will be welcoming trick or treaters with wrapped yummies and smiles......Studio 26 will be loaded with milk bones and fresh water for the 4-legged participants.


AN ANNUAL HOWL-O-WEEN DOGGY COSTUME CONTEST AND PARADE

will commence at around 1 PM in the patio.  The 2-leggeds will register the 4-legged contestants and a DOGGY PARADE will follow with Jeff (arrggghh arrgghh argghh) the Pirate leading the 4-legged contestants in a parade around the village patio.  (It is very, very, funny and the 4-leggeds are good sports about this).  This contest is FREE to the public.

Juried categories for the doggys include:  scariest, cutest, silliest,  and more.
Every contestant is a winner.
And, all winners get a dog-gone Howl-O-Ween prize.....
(no Boo-B  prizes).












Village Scandal:

Emily, the village squirrel, produced some 'alleged' squir-rats....a cross between Franklin, the arachnophobic rat, and Emily the village squirrel.  Franklin could not see a resemblance and scuttled away.  Emily ran after him.
When they both came back to the nest, all the 'squir-rats' had vanished....
I happened to notice Matilda, the canyon coyote, and Erika, the village cat, licking
their paws with a look of satisfaction on their faces....I will say no more.

The absence didn't seem to affect Franklin and Emily (the two pea-brains), and already
they were day dreaming about the Halloween yummies, discarded on the patio floor,  rodent ready to
gobble up and hide away.

Brandon, my poodle buddy and I, love Halloween.  We look forward to greeting you, pats on our heads, belly rubs, compliments and food hand-outs.

EVERYONE: our Halloween Spooktacular is FREE to the Public...Family and Pet Friendly.

Jokes from the village 4-leggeds:

From Franklin the rat:
- Knock! Knock!
- Who is there?
-  Franklin.
-  Franklin who?
-  Franklinstein.


From Erika the cat:  Happy Meow-ween!
                                                                      
                                                                      From Matilda the coyote:  Happy Howling-ween!

From Me and Brandon the poodle:
-  What do Brandon, me and spooks eat for Halloween supper?
-  Spooketi!

From Emily the squirrel:
-  What is a squirrel's favorite drink?
-  Nut Tea!


SEE You Spook-a-doggies on Howling-ween!!!
















I Love You All,



Bella the blogging dog.
Woof!  Woof!