SKYLIGHT PICTURES’s New Film “DISRUPTION”
SKYLIGHT PICTURES’s new film “DISRUPTION” explores an avenue to social transformation that deserves to be better known: the potential for change propelled by womenʼs economic empowerment. “DISRUPTION” is a film by Producer Paco de Onís, Director Pamela Yates, and Editor Peter Kinoy. Because poverty is not inevitable, it can vanish and must vanish. It’s the greatest scandal of our times.” Yves Moury … Continue reading SKYLIGHT PICTURES’s New Film “DISRUPTION”
Disruption, A Call To Action
By Austin Winter-Chase “My Roots are in hunger and terrible poverty” Agripina Perea, Cartagena Colombia “Disruption” is a powerful documentary by SKYLIGHT PICTURES detailing how people can create change and disrupt the status quo of society when they put the right powerful tools and education in the hands of those who need it the most women and mothers. SYNOPSIS: A band of Latin American … Continue reading Disruption, A Call To Action
The Fabulous Fig!!
By Jannie Vaught The Fabulous Fig!! Ficus carica, is prized for it’s sweet fruit and lovely large leaves. The fig is adapted to Texas soils and and many gardeners treasure growing this beauty. The fruit is sweet and rich in calcium, iron, minerals, vitamin A and C. This fruit is actually a flower. Fig flowers are produced inside the hollow pear shapes that become … Continue reading The Fabulous Fig!!
#Nature Is Speaking, Are you Listening?
By The Art Of Monteque Team “I have fed species greater than you, and I have starved species greater than you … I am prepared to evolve. Are you?” asks “Mother Nature,” voiced by Julia Roberts How would we react if Nature had a voice and told us just how it felt about the way we were treating it? What if through our … Continue reading #Nature Is Speaking, Are you Listening?
The Gateway
By Jannie Vaught From my scribing jounal Yesterday, as I was Scribing with “L” I was strongly impressed to relay these to anyone who reads this. So this is the first time I have put out publicly any of the writing. Please know the grammar is not what you usually read. Spelling is in “L” language and there are some sort of numerical codes in … Continue reading The Gateway
Improving Sub Soil Structure with Nature’s Growing Helper
By Jannie Vaught Another morning in the garden and as I was tending and doing more summer clean out, I realized that some of my raised beds were compacted and hard to dig into!! Gasp!! It is always so light and fluffy; so I decided to hand dig 12 inches down and pull out all old root and plants, next I got out my seed … Continue reading Improving Sub Soil Structure with Nature’s Growing Helper
Mr. Logan Risser: A Dancer on The Rise
By : Monteque Pope Le Beau Edited By: Colleen Page Images By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau Disney Symphony Hall in downtown Los Angeles is a place which inspires the mind to sore and sets the spirit free when one sets their eyes upon the building; which is more than just a symphony hall, but a work of art. It was here that The Art Of Monteque … Continue reading Mr. Logan Risser: A Dancer on The Rise
Artist: Elizabeth Zaikowski and Natures Cosmic Art
Elizabeth Zaikowski has created a unique collection of art. Portraying themes originating in the spiritual character of the mandala and the world of magical fantasy and illusion. Mandalas, being symbolic of the universe and its eternal character, provide the symmetry and balance one sees in much of her work. Communication, connection and partcipation with natures cosmic world order are inherent themes. Artist’s Statement … Continue reading Artist: Elizabeth Zaikowski and Natures Cosmic Art
The Otherworldly Genius Of Evan Mann
By Monteque Pope-Le Beau Out of death comes life and out of life comes death. Evan Mann has created another work of art. “Real Ethereal” was the work of a true genius who has brought forth another in “The Otherworldly”. In this new work it deals with the complex fluidity of the cosmos as it goes through its the natural cycles. The interconnectedness of the cosmos, life, death … Continue reading The Otherworldly Genius Of Evan Mann
WORLD PREMIERE PLAY “O RÉJANE” ABOUT FRENCH ICON AT BOOTLEG THEATER
Coming this fall, an innovative new play will connect LA theater- goers to the spirit of Réjane, a remarkable French actress and theater impresario who changed French culture, fashion and socio-politics as the 19th century morphed into the 20th. O Réjane will have it’s world premieres on November 14, 2014 at Bootleg Theater to take audiences into the life of an indomitable woman … Continue reading WORLD PREMIERE PLAY “O RÉJANE” ABOUT FRENCH ICON AT BOOTLEG THEATER
Submissions Fee Notice
We at The Art Of Monteque feel we have become limited in what we can do in the form of help and support; so starting October 1, 2014 The Art of Monteque will be implementing a submissions fee. This is to help offset the administration cost and would allow The Art Of Monteque to help more artists in need with its Artists Services. Along with … Continue reading Submissions Fee Notice
Elisa Manzini: An Artist Of The Imagination
By : Monteque Pope Le Beau Edited By: Colleen Page Images By: Elisa Manzini To speak with Elisa Manzini is to speak with someone who knows her mind. An import from Italy to California this wonderful free spirit is not just about creating art, but creating a difference. She is a talented artist and playwright. Who is humble, graceful and full of gratitude. To … Continue reading Elisa Manzini: An Artist Of The Imagination
Perkins Coffee Haus: A Phenomenal Experience
As one enters Perkins Coffee Haus one can not help but notice the warm and comfortable atmosphere. On the walls are the works of different artists. There are people drinking their coffee, others working on their laptops and there’s those that are just sitting back enjoying the pleasant surroundings. I as I go to order I am surprised to learn that … Continue reading Perkins Coffee Haus: A Phenomenal Experience
Artist: Jose Angel Hernandez
Jose Angel Hernandez was born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Northeast of the United States. It wasn’t until his midlife, at turn of the century, that he developed a passion for painting. Jose Angel Hernandez started his art career in Los Angeles, California, going to local art workshops and read lots of art books. In 2004, what started as his mid-life crisis … Continue reading Artist: Jose Angel Hernandez
Poems By Nathan Robbins
Old Man Hey there Old Man, It’s been a while hasn’t it? You know the shock you gave me made me sit. If you were hear I could ask, why I’m so vexed. You know I’m still wondering what comes next, But though at times I still feel so lost, Know I’d still trade you back at any cost. I get it, you … Continue reading Poems By Nathan Robbins
Heidi Boghosian: URI’s Diversity Week keynote Speaker for Sept. 30
KINGSTON, R.I. – August 27, 2014 –Heidi Boghosian, a writer, civil libertarian and radio show host, will talk about the disturbing increase in government and corporate surveillance in a keynote speech at the University of Rhode Island’s 18th annual Diversity Week. Sponsored by URI’s Multicultural Center and the URI Honors Colloquium, Boghosian will talk about “Surveillance or Self Determination: Can Democracy Exist in the … Continue reading Heidi Boghosian: URI’s Diversity Week keynote Speaker for Sept. 30
The Humble Hackberry Tree
By Jannie Vaught As trees go, the humble Hackberry is much misunderstood . I have a thriving specimen that has been a shade treasure and has grown into a wonder tree. I hear it called a trash tree and is often removed with not much thought. Here are some thought and history for this noble tree: The Hackberry, Celtis Laevigata … Continue reading The Humble Hackberry Tree
Water and Sustainability
By Jannie Vaught The dry hot day’s of August have been dragging on with unbelievable heat. I have been scurrying outside early and trying to tend the garden. Then I am back indoors as the heat bears down. So today, as a new month is upon us; I thought we would have a visit about water. The concern and worry across the … Continue reading Water and Sustainability
Collard Greens: The Poor Mans Crop
By Jannie Vaught The subject of fall garden has been the topic of conversation. Are you putting in a fall garden is what I usually get asked and Yes is the answer! A fall garden is often more productive and use less water. Always a plus. Another oldie but goodie garden plant are Collard Greens. Collards are in the brassica family along with cabbage, … Continue reading Collard Greens: The Poor Mans Crop
OKRA!! Still Going Strong
By Jannie Vaught The garden seems to be on vacation as the sustained heat has all but dried everything to a crisp. But there is a friend in the garden that is still going strong and that is OKRA!! Abelmoschus Esculentus, AKA, lady fingers, bhindi, bania and gumbo. A flowering plant in the Mallow Family. The origins of this plant is disputed, Africa, Egypt … Continue reading OKRA!! Still Going Strong
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