Anti-Prop 8 Rally in Seattle

A rally in Seattle on November 15, 2008, attracted thousands of protesters unhappy with the passage of California Proposition 8. Narrowly passed, Proposition 8 restricts the definition of marriage, in California, to the union between a man and a woman. Related demonstrations took place in numerous cities across the United States, including Boston; Chicago; Washington, DC; San Francisco; New York and San Francisco.












Another protest was sighted at the edge of the anti-Proposition 8 rally.

James Moody and the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra

The 2008 Earshot Jazz Festival included a pair of performances by the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (SRJO), featuring guest artist James Moody. The October 31 and November 1, 2008, performances were held in the Nordstrom Recital Hall in Seattle and the Kirkland Performance Center. James Moody is a legendary saxophonist and flutist, honored as an NEA Jazz Master in 1998. Jim Wilkie of radio station KPLU recorded the Kirkland session and you can hear musical selections in streaming audio. Photographer and SRJO board of directors member Bruce Moore captured images of the Kirkland performance.

As an SRJO board member, after the performance, I attended and photographed an informal reception for band members, the SRJO board of directors and other supporters:

Pianist Randy Halberstadt


Saxophonist Hadley Caliman (left), vocalist and reedman Bernie Jacobs & bassist Phil Sparks


Trumpet player Thomas Marriott (left) & SRJO board president Fletch Waller



Won Mobley, member of the SRJO board of directors


Thomas Marriott (left), saxophonist Mark Taylor & trumpeter Steve Mostovoy


Saxophonist Travis Ranney


James Moody


Drummer & SRJO co-director Clarence Acox (left)

Trombonist Bill Anthony (left) & saxophonist Bill Ramsay (center)


Saxophonist and SRJO co-director Michael Brockman




James Moody, Vicki Brown & photographer Bruce Moore

Clare Cowie & Yunhee Min at James Harris Gallery

12 Views, an exhibition by Claire Cowie, opened at James Harris Gallery on November 13, 2008. Comprised of works on paper, 12 Views is inspired by the work of 19th century Japanese painter and printmaker Hokusai.

Claire Cowie



Yoko Ott (left) & Claude Zervas (right)


Leo Saul Burk & Tabitha, Claire Cowie’s husband & daughter







Also opening on November 13, 2008, was an exhibition by Yunhee Min, a Korean-born and Los Angeles-based painter. Yunhee Min excels in the creative juxtaposition of form and color.


Yunhee Min


Yunhee Min and one of her paintings



Gallerists Scott Lawrimore and James Harris

Marie Watt at Greg Kucera Gallery

On November 13, 2008, Portraits, an exhibition of works by Marie Watt, opened at Greg Kucera Gallery in Seattle. The Portland, Oregon, artist creates works informed by contemporary Native American issues.


Marie Watt (center)





Nicholas Dorman, Chief Conservator, Seattle Art Museum



Artist & Greg Kucera Gallery bookkeeper Jim Wilcox



Artist Victoria Haven


Romayne Watt & Maxine McIsaac, the artist’s mother & daughter


Greg Kucera