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Art Walk turns its focus to live music
Visitors to September’s Art Walk noticed a big change in how the monthly festival looked — and sounded. Traditionally dubbed Art Walk, September’s installation, called Music Walk, saw an emphasis on live music. The change went over well with some patrons. “Despite the weather, it was really enjoyable,” attendee Mia Galvan said. “Especially because this month was more music-based so there was live music everywhere.” Fellow attendee David Leonard agreed. “There was more music,” Leonard said. “And that’s good.” However, it seems that the local businesses took a backseat to give the music center stage. “There wasn’t really much this…
Ride in Theater presents screening of “Short Circuit”
Johnny 5 comes back to life this month at the Corpus Christi Ride-In Theater’s screening of “Short Circuit.” The classic 1986 film, which features actors Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy, will screen at the Watergardens on Sept. 12 to close out the Port of Corpus Christi’s Summer Movie Series partnership with Ride-In. The film follows Number 5, a military robot who, after being experimented on, experiences an unexpected transformation when struck by lightning. He suddenly begins to develop self-awareness, consciousness and a fear of the reprogramming that awaits him back at the factory where he was created. With the help…
Artist Leonard Lehrer gives insight at Del Mar
Boston native draws inspiration from his youth By Amber Quaid / Reporter International artist Leonard Lehrer recently shared his artwork with Del Mar College students and staff in his personal “grand tour” lecture. His lecture, titled “Observations on My Personal Grand Tour,” took the audience through his life and the artwork that was inspired through his experiences. Lehrer grew up in Boston and fell in love with baseball and art. Every chance he had he would wait at the stadium and collect the signatures of the baseball players. As he grew older he realized he wasn’t good at baseball and ventured…