The people, the stories, the light
– 27 years in a place called Point Reyes
A retrospective showing of black-and-white photography
by Jan E. Watson
Cattle dogs awaitin’
Community gatherings and performances during March
at Toby’s Gallery and barn:
Sunday March 5, 2 PM: Opening reception.
*no ticket/free event
Sunday March 5, 3 PM: Talk-Story Community. Come and share your reflections about the town and people of Point Reyes.
*no ticket/free event
Sunday March 19, 3 PM: Talk-Story Nature. Join us to tell of an encounter with the living world at Point Reyes. With improvisation by Rhiannon and Claire Peaslee.
*no ticket/free event
Sunday March 26, 3 PM: Performances by special guest Margie Gillis and Rhiannon. Tickets in advance $15.00
NOTE: the location for this concert is THE DANCE PALACE
doors 2:45 concert 3:00
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Rhiannon lived in West Marin for 20 years and now resides on her farm on Hawaii Island with partner Jan Watson. She is an international vocal artist and renowned teacher of vocal improvisation. Collaborations include the all-women’s jazz ensemble Alive!, a cappella ensembles SoVoSo and WeBe3, Bobby McFerrin – Voicestra and Gimme5, the instrumental trio Spontaneous, duets with pianist Laurence Hobgood, and improvised performance pieces with Japanese dancer Shizuno Nasu, Margie Gillis, and Action Theatre founder Ruth Zaporah.
Margie Gillis, visiting from Montreal, Quebec, is a frequent collaborator performing and teaching with Rhiannon. She has a lifetime of bold solo dance creations and her Legacy Project. In 1987 Margie was the first modern dance artist to be awarded the Order of Canada. She has solid connection with wilderness and nature in her life and work and frequently teaches all levels of movement to all kinds of people.
Gratitude for contributions to this project: Chris Giacomini, Toni Littlejohn, Charles Anselmo, Margie Gillis, Rhiannon, William and Theresa Prince, Jack Kramer and Susan Hayes, Claire Peaslee, Suzanne d’Coney, Steve Costa, Margie Farmer, and many others.
Sunday March 26, 3 PM: Performances by special guest Margie Gillis and Rhiannon. Tickets in advance $15.00 PLEASE NOTE: concert location change FROM TOBY's to THE DANCE PALACE see you there!! doors 2:45 pm
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BY JAN E. WATSON
from FINE ART AMERICA.
For myself, I walk. I walk with the intention of dropping down to my center, exploring how my foot falls on this land, how my skin feels, my eyes move, and even what my mouth tastes.
Point Reyes Station — Home,
from 1982 to 2009.
27 years in this one precious area, surrounded by the Point Reyes National Seashore. Held by the land and a community that is as steady as the land. I grew in this town; it is a place that taught me to watch the movement of life and to look into emptiness. This land opened my heart and introduced me to people rich in the essence of this land and my life’s love...I may have stepped away from you Point Reyes, but you will always be in my body.
Home, a blessing of place.”
—Jan E. Watson
Gratitude for contributions
to this project: Chris Giacomini,
Toni Littlejohn, Charles Anselmo,
Margie Gillis, Rhiannon, William and Theresa Prince, Jack Kramer and Susan Hayes, Claire Peaslee, Suzanne d’Coney, Steve Costa, Margie Farmer, and many others.
