We’ve attended Crimson Anchor parties before, and this one was arguably the most insane. The gang at the studio always make for excellent hosts. The inside of the studio is gorgeous. Huge red walls covered in every sort of art, tiled furniture, and amazing tattoo art… It is definitely a great experience to take in, even if you don’t plan on getting a tattoo or piercing something. There is generally always something interesting going on there.
And, while you are at it, stop by next door and visit Unicos Supermarket. It is a Latin Market that has darn near every thing the Florida cook might want. If you want a VERY traditional treat, go to the back and ask for “Chicharonnes, (Chee-Chah-Ro’-Nays) por favor, una libra.” This will get you a pound of something that looks like very thick bacon. It isn’t good for you at all. No, I am serious. You will need to be prepared for something astonishingly delicious and incredibly unhealthy. But it is great. And if they try to give you the little thingies that look like bacon rinds, tell them “No, no quaditos. Chicharones especial.” Enjoy.
We had a blast attending the 4th of July party at Crimson Anchor Studios. The studio also acts as a local art gallery and is very active in the Tampa Bay arts community. Thanks to the Studio crew and the guests for being so accommodating of our cameras.
Heya all! Well, here is the final draft of the Montezuma’s Prophecy video. I have tightened up the editing, removed some of the pan shots, and synched the video with the sound. I am pleased with how this one turned out. Are you in it?
Thanks go out to everyone involved. Tampa’s art scene is very much alive! If you know of an event we should cover, contact us and let us know about it! We keep track on our online calendar of the art events happening in Tampa Bay and there’s always room to add more. Send us your art events!
WOW! What a wonderful time! On June 29th we attended the final show of the 2012 event “Montezuma’s Last Prophecy” at the New Cigar Theater in Ybor City. The staff, performers, and production team were incredibly gracious in allowing our cameras into the event. Everyone was friendly and treated us like family. We really hope there will be more events like this in Tampa.
There was a visual arts exhibit, live bands, a DJ, spoken word, and the AWESOME “Montezuma’s Last Prophecy,” which was a nod to the ending of the Mayan calendar, which is supposed to be the hallmark of some incredible metaphysical changes in the world. Drums like crazy, beautiful young women in skimpy ritual clothing, a sword dancer… WOW!!!
If you want know a little more, Wikipedia has a little information on 2012, but I would suggest a good Google Search. Take a few grains of salt, there’s alot of red herrings out there.
Anyway… Yes, the video is a tad dark. Consider this a VERY rough draft. I will post a better version soon, but I couldn’t wait to share some of the spectacle with you. I definitely am getting a lighting rig for future events… But here is a quick video of the great time we had. Were you there?
Recently Natalie took part of an event at the Tampa Museum of Art, “Art After Dark.” It was wonderful! Natalie had several pieces on display and actually created a piece live while the event was going on. There was music, an open bar, tons of art, and an all around great vibe you only get from the Tampa art scene.
I will have to write more later, but here is quick video montage of our adventures. We just got a new video camera and I have been itching to put it to work.
