Morning in the Bergamo Plaza

The other day Alice and wandered around on the Bergamo Plaza in downtown Greenville, SC. The 9:30 AM light was perfect and the plaza was at its best.

The “Bean” and Other Reflections

Hampton Gallery Opening

The other night there was a very important opening at the Hampton Gallery, Taylors, SC featuring Jeanet Dreskin and several people whom she influenced as a studio artist and teacher. Jeanet has supported so many of us in the art world in so many ways and fortunately she is still going, a force of nature in the best possible way. Go see this show at Hampton Gallery From right to left in the first picture is Alice Schlein, Jeanet Dreskin, Carrie Burns Brown, Jim Campbell and Sandy Rupp, gallery director. Contact for the gallery is http://hamptoniiigallery.com/contactus/

Left to right below is Sharon Campbell, Jim Campbell, Jeanet Dreskin, Carrie Burns Brown and Alice Schlein

Alice Schlein and her work

Jo Carol Mitchel-Rogers

Jeanet’s birthday cake.

Reedy River Park 2

Reedy River Park 1

Yesterday Alice and I went to downtown Greenville to stroll around the park. The experience reminded me of a stroll in Central Park in NYC.

Greenville Center for Creative Arts

Here are some unpeopled views inside the old Brandon Mill, now the Greenville Center for Creative Arts. I love the large spaces with sparse furnishings.There are also artist’s studios in the building as well as a connected loft type housing development.

Downtown

Upcountry History Museum

Greenville, SC has some interesting museums and the Upcountry History Museum is getting to the top. The current traveling exhibits include a superb Ansel Adams exhibit which has some of his iconic images beautifully printed.Dr. Seuss (Ted Geisel) has kind of retrospective show which is amazing. Take the time to go see these exhibits. http://www.upcountryhistory.org/changing-exhibits/current-exhibits/

Things from Downtown

Walking around anywhere is exciting because of the odd visual surprises.

More Downtown Greenville, SC Gems

Here are some neat stuff from our Greenville wanderings.

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Reedy River Falls, Greenville, SC

The Reedy River Falls as seen from the Liberty Bridge is a a joy to watch after a major rain as it cascades down the rocks.

Downtown Walk

The other day Al and I did a wander around downtown Greenville, SC and saw lots of interesting things which I will share over the net few blogs.

The Local Notions Store

We have a local notions store that has the most amazing collection of stuff, all of which appeals to me photographically. Variety, etc. is almost surreal.

The Peace Center, Greenville, SC

The Peace Center is one of downtown’s gems visually and the performances there are well-worth attending.

Our Favorite Restaurant

Our favorite restaurant in Greenville, SC is the Mekong which has some interesting visuals, not to mention the best food in town.

Downtown Greenville, SC

Downtown Greenville is a great place to stroll and has a “big city” feel to it.

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Downtown Shadows and Reflections

Downtown Greenville is a great place to wander with its shadows and reflections.

On Pendleton Sreet, Again

Windows, walls and shadows, all calling me.

West Greenville Mural

There is a new grocery store in West Greenville with a great mural on the wall which I will visit many times because it is so rich.

Urban Flora