Gay Pride - Seattle Center - January 30, 2013

With apologies to Cole Porter and Ella Fitzgerald, it was "Too Darn Hot," in Seattle, on June 30, 2013, with an official high temperature peaking at 93 degrees. But I walked (slowly) up to the Seattle Center to get a few shots of Gay Pride activities and people.

Alden Mason at Wright Exhibition Space Curatorial Tour

The exhibition Alden Mason: In Memoriam 1919-2013, at the Wright Exhibition Space, in Seattle, ran from April 25 to June 30, 2013. On June 22, Greg Kucera, from Greg Kucera Gallery, and Phen Huang, from Foster/White Gallery, lead a curatorial tour of the show.

María Volonté at Tango Berretin

On June 2, 2013, the terrific Argentine vocalist/guitarist María Volonté, accompanied by Kevin Carrel Footer (harmonica), headlined a show at Tango Berretin, in Portland, Oregon. María Volonté - singing in her own tango style - with influences from jazz, the blues, etc. - and Kevin captivated the audience. Andrew Oliver (piano) and Tango Berretin proprietor Alex Krebs (bandoneon) joined María and Kevin during part of the performance. And Alex and Lizelot de Stigter danced in the second set.

Industrial Revelation at the Armory

Industrial Revelation performed at the Spirit of West Africa festival, in the Armory, at the Seattle Center, on May 11, 2013. Band members include: D’Vonne Lewis (drums), Evan Floyd-Barnes (bass), Josh Rawlings (piano) and Ahamefule Olouo (trumpet).

Portland Rose Garden and Beyond

Monday, June 3, 2013