Years ago, when I lived in Ottawa and was hanging around the avant grade arts scene, I was a having chat one evening with the Artistic Director of one the galleries. I was going on about my latest great idea. In mid sentence she interrupted me and said: "Alison, you should put your ideas in... Continue Reading →
Political tussle leaves prime cultural location unfinished
Here's the story I promised, from my contributions to the Budapest Times, March, 2005. I had wanted to find out the current situation before posting, but the Romano Dromo story has spurred me on. Even without the update, it gives you a good idea of how complicated things can get in Hungary. Worth noting, when... Continue Reading →
Romano Drom Dishes Up Groovy Gypsy Parties
Another story from my Budapest Times contibutions, this one a short preview of a Gypsy band. I was prompted to dig out this story when I saw this post on Facebook about an upcoming gig at Budapest's Gödör Klub, which was one of my favorite hangouts when I lived there. The video was shot in the Gödör Klub... Continue Reading →
