Getting back to the blog on a Monday morning is always easier when pictures tell most of the story. This is the happy situation I find myself in with photographs and a couple of videos I took at Friday night's Local Social event. No matter how many times I cover this event, I always find something unexpected to share.
The vivacious fortune teller, above, who promised to deliver only funny predictions, was located at Euclid and Maryland Avenues, above.
The Landolfi Quartet on World Chess Hall of Fame's patio, above.
Musicians Mark Pagano and Aaron Mansfield, left, and artist Marcus Curtis, right outside Wolfgang's Pet Stop.
Irie Sun singer Jessie Phillips and guitarist Connor Low performed on Maryland Plaza.
When this photo was taken, the Wonder Wheelers, above, were gearing up for a performance around the Maryland Plaza fountain. The performers learned their circus tricks attending Circus Kaput's classes at COCA.
From left, Amy Howell Mittelstadt, President of the Central West End Association, Eric Hamblett, the new Marketing & Communication Specialist for the (CWE North CID) Community Improvement District, Kate Haher, Executive Director of the CWE North CID, which sponsors Local Social events, and Frances Thompson, CWE Event Producer, were photographed at Bar Louie Friday evening.
CWEnder Bill McGowan and son Walter waiting for Balloon Twist artist to complete Elmo outside Left Bank Books. The artist's ladybug balloon bracelet was my favorite souvenir from the evening.
Comedy juggling duo Brothers Kaputnik photographed with CWEnder Joan Falk and her granddaughter. West End Word Art Critic Dickson Beall is barely visible behind the performer, right.
Artists Henry Ptasiewicz, above, and Jennifer Hayes (not photographed) were stationed outside The Silver Lady, 4736 McPherson.
Though most people were walking around the neighborhood, a pedicab ride was an option,
as was a unicycle
and for The City's Finest, bicycles.
Don't miss the final Local Social of the 2014 season scheduled for Friday September 12.
The jugglers taught my granddaughter at Circus-Circus Camp, last week at COCA. She was delighted to see them performing! Also loved her Monkey with Bananas gift from “Balloon Man.” He made me a ladybug bracelet, just like yours, Nicki. Great CWE Friday night social!