Blog-wise, I’m slowing down folks. I have plenty of excuses but the big one is, I’m getting ready to self-publish and it’s not that easy. No time to trespass for pictures of doors. However, there was no need to go out of my way for this shot:
They aren’t the most spectacular doors in the world but this building is special to me. For five years I spent every Tuesday morning in the art studio at the back learning to sculpt (click here to see the results).
According to this map of Old Orinda, the building (numbered 17) was constructed in 1925 and served as a high school before earthquake preparedness became such a concern. Now it’s a place for young and old to learn, exercise and create.
Behind the center is the outdoor theater so I had to take a peak.
Looks like they’re getting ready for the next show: Love, Sex and the IRS. Gotta see that one!
Check out other doors over at Norm Frampton’s blog.
Also – check out this video posted by Doug over at Elusive Trope. I call it Door to the World. Thanks Doug.
Saying nothing in particular 
Good luck with the book!
Thanks Allie – I’ve got the jitters!
It is a lovely building though. I’m looking forward to hearing more about this play, and of course, please keep me posted on the book!
Thank you Norm. I will.
Lovely post, Jan. All the best with the publishing, it’s bit of a daunting learning curve but well worth it. 🙂
Yes it is as I’m starting to learn!
I can understand why those are special doors. As others have said, keep us informed.
Will do. Thanks!
Hey Jan
Keep us posted on the new book! I’m going to be looking forward to it. You’ll be blogging again hopefully when the dust settles.
Take Care
Billie
Thanks Billie. Hope your publishing adventures are going well!
The very best of luck with the self publishing, I hear it is very hard work.
It’s just very complicated – lots of decisions to make.
Best of luck with the book, Jan. Good to have you as company going into the self-publishing world.
We can commiserate with each other virtually.
Jan – Let us know when the next show is at the outdoor theater. Our schedule is pretty packed but who knows — perhaps we could join the two of you!!!!
Jodie and family are doing well. I am taking my mother to bingo this morning and then off to Dixon to pick up Ender. He will spend the night with us. We are taking him to a movie tomorrow (first time for us). Ender seems to have turned a developmental corner…. easier to communicate with. Thank goodness!
I managed to organize a trip to Cuba last week – in the midst of our craziness. We will be traveling with Victor – going in December.
Hope a theater dates for us.
Love, Mary Alice
The next show starts Sept 10 and runs through Oct.1st. Happy to hear that all is going well and that Jodie and Max are doing well. Whew!
It looks like a wonderful building for fostering creativity. Good luck with the book! 🙂 -Amy
Thank you Amy!
Good luck with your publishing!
Thank you!
Surprise photo! I love it.
I think you’ve been there a few times!
Jan, I hope everything goes as right as it can possibly go with the self-publishing. As soon as I know it’s out there I’ll be buying, reading and reviewing it.
I’d no idea you’d done sculpture. Everything you showed looks good to me.
Thanks Colm. Weak wrists made me retire from sculpting before I got beyond the amateur phase.
That’s a GORGEOUS doorway! Congratulations on the book! Don’t be scared, be proud! 🙂
You’re right of course. I’m such a wimp!
I think this building is so beautiful, I love art deco. Thanks for sharing it, Jan. And good luck with your publishing process. I am going through the process right now too and it is immense.
What’s on the other side of the door is really more important than the door itself, although if both are wonderful, it’s even better. All the best with the book!
janet
A special place, without any doubt… I can almost see those doors opening to creativity and art in all its shapes… love your art pieces, by the way!… all my best wishes. Aquileana 😀
Thank you Aquileana!