FRIDA KAHLO THE LIFE OF AN ICON DEBUTS IN MONTREAL
By Natasha Melikoff
Frida Kahlo The Life of an Icon, made its debut in Montreal in June 2022, and was presented by the Frida Kahlo Corporation in association with Primo Entertainment. The immersive audio-visual experience that guides the audience through the life and career of one of the world’s most iconic female artists features seven transformational spaces, 360 degree projections and virtually reality, allowing attendees to fully experience the colors, sounds and imagery of the interactive biographical journey of Frida. Guests are transported to Kahlo’s Mexico through the end of July at Arsenal Contemporary Art, located at 2022 William Street, Montreal, Canada. For Montreal tickets visit: www.fridakahlomontreal.com and will then travel to cities in the US.
The story of Frida Kahlo, one of the most influential artists in history is brilliantly told through digital art, historical photographs, projections, and installations accompanied by virtual reality experiences that reproduce the most relevant moments of her life and work. Following unprecedented success in Spain, the exhibition is debuting in Montreal, the only Canadian showing, cities in the Us, and then Latin America. Miami-based Primo Entertainment produced this exhibition in North America; an industry leader in United States and Latin America they work with the most important artists, as well as most recognizable formats and exhibitions in the world creating one-of-a-kind experience for everyone. For information visit: www.primo-entertainment.com.
The Frida Kahlo Corporation is the global provider of Frida Kahlo brand goods and services, whose mission is to educate, share and preserve Frida Kahlo’s art, image, and legacy. It also contributes a portion of the funds received to worthy community-based charitable organizations that are committed daily to improving the life of women and children.
If you are not in Montreal, the exhibit will be touring the United States exhibits in Salt Lake City, Utah, San Diego, California, St. Louis, Missouri, Miami, Florida, New York City, New York, Portland, Oregon, Phoenix, Arizona and Puerto Rico. For information, dates and ticket information visit: https://www.fridakahloexhibits.com/.
If you are not in Montreal, the exhibit will be touring the United States with exhibits in Salt Lake City, Utah, San Diego, California, St. Louis, Missouri, Miami, Florida, New York City, New York, Portland, Oregon, Phoenix, Arizona and Puerto Rico. For information, dates and ticket information visit: https://www.fridakahloexhibits.com/.
Note: Journalist/Photographer Natasha Melikoff represents www.lifebitesnews.com in Montreal. She graduated with honors in journalism, from Concordia University. Natasha also owns her own successful Floral Design business, Bloem Atelier Floral, located in Montreal. For information visit bloematelierfloral.com. She is the proud mother of Nolan 6 and Theo 3.
Photos: Natasha Melikoff www.lifebitesnews.com LBN Montreal Journalist/photographer staff contributor.
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM), in cooperation with the Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival, hosted Sea Glass Pop-Ups on Sunday, July 3 and will be hosting again on Saturday, August 13, 2022, on the museum’s patio overlooking the Harbor. These events are free and open to the public from 10 am-5 pm each day. The Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival, which usually occurs each year in September, has been cancelled for 2022, although they are planning an event at the Carpinteria Arts Center for November 19, 2022. But sea glass aficionados and collectors needn’t wait so long. They can now find many of the artists at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum before then.
Summer Sea Glass Pop-Ups feature handmade, ocean-themed art and authentic sea glass jewelry created by dozens of talented artists. Each year, the festival designates a nonprofit recipient to receive part of the proceeds. This year, we are proud to announce that SBMM will receive some of the proceeds to help it continue offering its educational programs at no cost to students who attend Title I schools and after-school programs for low-income populations. The only one of its kind in Southern California, the Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival is deeply rooted in the Santa Barbara community, with local artists, the venue, and its commitment to going green.
Since 2000, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum has featured many artifacts and stories to share the history of the Santa Barbara Channel with more than 40,000 visitors annually and provides year-round experiential maritime history and marine science education for local youth. Featuring the impressive First-Order Fresnel Lighthouse Lens from Point Conception, SBMM's current exhibits explore The History of Oil in the Santa Barbara Channel, Honda Disaster, Wives and Daughters: Keepers of the Light, and Whales Are Superheroes!
SBMM is located at the historic Santa Barbara Harbor at 113 Harbor Way, Suite 190, Santa Barbara, CA 93109.Visit sbmm.org or call (805) 962-8404 for details.
Jennifer E. Jones, of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2022-23.
By Ryan Hyland
Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history.
Jones will officially become president-nominee on 1 October if no other candidates challenge her.
Jones says she sees Rotary’s Action Plan as a catalyst for increasing Rotary’s impact.
“As we reflect upon our new strategic priorities, we could have never envisioned that our ability to adapt would become our North Star during what is inarguably the most profound time in recent history,” Jones said in her vision statement. “Silver linings rise out of the most challenging circumstances. Using metric-driven goals, I will harness this historic landscape to innovate, educate, and communicate opportunities that reflect today’s reality.”
As the first woman to be nominated to be president, Jones understands how important it is to follow through on Rotary’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement. “I believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion … begins at the top and for us to realize growth in female membership and members under the age of forty — these demographics need to see their own reflection in leadership,” Jones said. “I will champion double-digit growth in both categories while never losing sight of our entire family.”
Jones is founder and president of Media Street Productions Inc., an award-winning media company in Windsor. She was chair of the board of governors of the University of Windsor and chair of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce. She has been recognized for her service with the YMCA Peace Medallion, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and Wayne State University’s Peacemaker of the Year Award, a first for a Canadian. Jones holds a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.).
A current Rotary Foundation trustee, Jones has been a Rotary member since 1997 and has served Rotary as RI vice president, director, training leader, committee chair, moderator, and district governor. She played a lead role in Rotary’s rebranding effort by serving as chair of the Strengthening Rotary’s Advisory Group. She is the co-chair of the End Polio Now Countdown to History Campaign Committee, which aims to raise $150 million for polio eradication efforts.
Jones recently led the successful #RotaryResponds telethon, which raised critical funds for COVID-19 relief and was viewed by more than 65,000. Jones has also received Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service. She and her husband, Nick Krayacich, are members of The Rotary Foundation’s Arch Klumph Society, Paul Harris Society, and the Bequest Society.
The members of the Nominating Committee for the 2022-23 President of Rotary International are: Robert L. Hall, Dunwoody, Metro Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Bradford R. Howard Oakland Uptown, California, USA; Per Høyen, Aarup, Gelsted, Denmark; Peter Iblher, Nürnberg-Reichswald, Zirndorf, Germany; Ashok Mahajan, Mulund, Mah., India; Sam Okudzeto, Accra, Accra, Ghana; Eduardo San Martín Carreño, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain; Takeshi Matsumiya, Chigasaki-Shonan, Chigasaki Kanagawa, Japan; Michael K. McGovern (secretary), Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA; José Alfredo Pretoni, São Paulo-Sul, São Paulo, Brazil; Saowalak Rattanavich, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand; Hendreen Dean Rohrs, Langley Central, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada; Kenneth M. Schuppert, Jr (chair)., Decatur, Alabama, USA; Ravindra P. Sehgal, Belur, West Bengal, India; Noel Trevaskis, Merimbula, Tura Beach, Australia; Giuseppe Viale, Genova, Genova, Italy; and Chang-Gon Yim, Daegu-West, Daegu, Korea.
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