Arts Coalition of Erie- 1st Annual Photography Show

The Arts Coalition of Erie is excited to partner with the Town of Erie Open Spaces & Trails Advisory Board to hold their first juried Photography Show.
A highlight of this show is the spotlight on the beauty of the Open Spaces and Trails located within the Town of Erie. A special category has been added, both in color and B&W for this focus.

I was happy to attend the reception for this event this week and see some of my friend Lydia Folger's art hanging up beside some other awesome photos!

 

The Arts Coalition of Erie is in a cute little place near old town Erie, I believe...it was dark and I'm not very familiar with the area actually. The coalition was founded in 2008 by local artists and I'm sure it will continue to grow.
There were awards for color, black & white, and best in show. The judge said he was judging each photo on both technical and aesthetic merits. Our dear friend won 1st & 2nd in the black and white category, AND People's Choice for her photo "Adolescent Attitude." (I've nicknamed it "Moo-dy Cows" because I find myself too hilarious to resist.)

 

When not comoo-ning with nature Lydia works as a psychotherapist & counselor in Longmont and is generally delightful. :) Congrats Lydia!

Here are some of the other pieces in the photo contest and gallery:

 

 

 

 

http://artscoalitionoferie.org/

 

 

Beyond Longmont: Yorkshire Fish & Chips

This is a little place in Denver (take the Pecos exit off 36) called Yorkshire Fish & Chips. I went there reluctantly as I have a serious aversion to fish. However, I actually ate a piece of fish. Probably the most fish I've ever eaten at one time since this aversion has pretty much been a life long thing. I love the way fish is breaded and I always hope to find chicken done in this way but it's not very common. (Baker St. Pub in Boulder does it the way I like!)
But if you do actually LIKE fish and chips I can give this the highest recommendation possible for food I don't really eat. I know it doesn't sound like a good recommendation, but I promise it is!
I did get the chicken, which unfortunately was not breaded like the fish but still ok.
The coleslaw is good too and of course they have vinegar so you can do it up properly.
I'd actually try the fish again if we go back one of these days. Who knew...

 

http://www.denverfishandchips.com/index.htm