tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485581331425169493.post1256285863418608265..comments2024-03-28T15:34:48.727-07:00Comments on Redmond Neighborhood Blog: We need more emphasis on Art in RedmondBob Yoderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17538345340147926309noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485581331425169493.post-85209767984511148322016-05-08T08:39:33.915-07:002016-05-08T08:39:33.915-07:00There's art and then there's entertainment...There's art and then there's entertainment and a mix of both. I'd like to see a night club in Redmond where we can dance. I think the OneRedmond Foundation should consider this in their vision. It appears Soulfood is our place for artists like Clint with causes, jazz, and open mic, Would Soulfood go so far as to include East Indian music, etc? That would be up to the free market. <br /><br />For years Clint McCune and his partner Sara's SOULFOOD was "the heart and soul" of Redmond. (My opinion is not influenced by the name of the shop) I'll never forget the "opening night" of Redmond's first poet laureate. She performed at Soulfood and the TV media covered it region-wide. Council Member Hank Margeson was there, everyone. <br /><br />When Clint and Sara sold Soulfood they left a cultural void. <br /><br />For several years the city wandered and probed, seeking a new harbor for our "soul." Will it be the Downtown Park? The Historic Core? Both?<br /><br />I like how the city is installing art that is representative of our history. An expensive "erratic" representing the glacial age, constructed of railroad ties. A railroad signal installation. The Mayor said a Totem Pole installation is planned near Lower Bear Creek. There's the small park with wood Indian carvings on the Slough. An historic marker sits next to Perrigo Springs -- the first water source for Indians and pioneers. <br /><br />Is it remotely possible they will go so far as to install outdoor East Indian art, European art, Chinese art, etc. After the botched City Hall installation, designed by Portland's artist Carpenter, why did the city hire him again for the erratic?? Please tell me it wasn't Carpenter's idea! Besides Art, it was promoted as place for kids to play. Today it sits hidden away, unappreciated and unused. Next he did the railroad signal installation. Please not Carpenter again! Bob Yoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538345340147926309noreply@blogger.com