Showing posts with label St. Kate's Art Fair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label St. Kate's Art Fair. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Dan, Dan...the accordian man-ABC WEDNESDAY "D"



Art fairs are one of the best parts of summer in the Midwest. Despite an early morning shower with increasing humidity, I went to the annual event on St Kate's campus in St. Paul, MN. on July 23rd. Strolling among the tents and crowds of people visiting the fair was Dan Turpening, who provided some lively accordian music. We chatted and  he mentioned that he visits and performs at many different craft shows. Originally from Pennsylvania he now lives in south Minneapolis. He has played this instrument for about eight years and obviously enjoys it.
Over a year ago I decided to participate in Flickr's 100 Strangers group, but I've been slow in taking portraits just for this project.  Often I snap photos and then proceed on my way without interviewing the subject. I've decided to concentrate more on photos for this group and have recently picked up the pace a little bit. Dan is #33/100. (I think I miscounted and have a few more, but I'm on my way now!)
You can find out more about the project at www.100strangers.com

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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Baskets, Here and There

This beautiful basket was one of many sold at St. Kate's summer Art Fair. It will be interesting to see if any that I find in Santa Fe, New Mexico has similar features.