"Sunday Funnies" Shape Up for May 20

     Mark is imparting some of the finer points about broad comedy which he learned in street theater as he directs the "Sunday Funnies" troupe. Song and dance, vaudeville melodrama and farce mix together for a whirlwind worthy of Monty Python.

Come and learn important details about your ears
in the sketch comedies of "Sunday Funnies"

     It is one segment of a larger program showing on May 20th. Other segments of the program include our Film Gallery Cafe and a solo dance which tells the story of the Prodigal Son. 
     Visual artwork will be on display and light refreshments served. The program starts at 6pm in St. Paul's Cathedral, Great Hall, on 5th Ave. and Nutmeg. Suggested donation is $10.

Sketch Comedies Start Production

"Sunday Funnies" scripts are adapted from TV spots performed by Mark Turner in the '80's

      A production team of seven actors and four staff have commenced rehearsals of a collection of short comedy sketches called "Sunday Funnies". 

     The sketches are part of a larger program to be offered at St. Paul's Cathedral on Sunday evening, May 20. 

     Mark Turner is directing the show composed of scripts from his past television spots and stage shows. The Sunday Funnies will culminate the larger program featuring our Film Gallery Cafe which will show two films with discussion. 

     Also featured will be the story of "The Prodigal Son" a solo dance by the Rev. Richard Lief, Canon for the Arts at St. Paul's Cathedral. 

     Light refreshments will be served and visual arts will be on display. The program starts at 6pm in the Great Hall on the 5th Ave. side of the Cathedral situated between 6th and 5th at Nutmeg near downtown San Diego. Suggested donation is $10. 

Film Premieres with Music & Desserts July 23

     The first public showing of Mark Turner's film "To the Diggers" is scheduled as part of the annual Music-Poetry-Art event, Saturday, July 23, 7 pm in The Great Hall of St. Paul's Cathedral, 5^th and Nutmeg, San Diego.
     The art and sound track of the film are nearing completion but Mark will be working long hours to finish just by the deadline. Part of the presentation is intended to include some of the physical art used to make the film. This will happen if the time and expense of matting and framing the art can be squeezed into the schedule.
     The film has been in production for about two years woven through all the delays and turmoil of disengaging from our mountain home base in Julian.
     Music for the evening will feature Reiko Obata on the Japanese Koto. She will be accompanied by violinist Annelle Gregory, recently featured at Carnegie Hall. Well known local poets and artists will also present their works and luscious deserts will be served.
     Tickets for the event (suggested donation of $10) can be reserved by e-mailing Rev. Richard Lief liefr@stpaulcathedral.org .

Artist Support Group Holds First Meeting

The first meeting of the Artist Support Group will be this Sunday, April 3^rd , shortly after 12 noon in the Guild Room of St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103. Bring your own lunch.

This meeting will be a guided discussion of benefits which the group could offer such as tips for the business side of your art, income generating through your art and aids to productivity.

Many artists have expressed interest in this group on various levels of need. Some are concerned about a lack of inspiration and being "blocked". Others feel the need for an accountability group to aid their productivity. Still others want to know how to make a living without curtailing their art.

All of these needs are related: without inspiration your productivity is lowered which, in turn, limits the art that people will invest in, or base various kinds of financial support upon. Without financial support the artist has to do something else and the world is the poorer for it.

Under the sponsorship of St. Paul's Center for the Performing and Visual Arts, we hope this group will help artists work out solutions to these challenges and that more art will flow as a result. It is based on the model of mutual help, networking and occasional guest speakers.

All interested artists and arts supporters in all artistic disciplines (including writing and filmmaking) are invited to come. For more information call Donna's cell 760-445-9470, or e-mail Mark markarturner@gmail.com .

Jumping the Asteroids with "The Little Prince"

You can come with us to this asteroid plus enjoy side trips to neighboring asteroids on February 16, 17 and 18. Above is one of many illustrations which Mark is creating to be projected as backdrops for the the stage production of "The Little Prince" based on the classic book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The production marks our first collaboration with St. Paul's Center for the Visual & Performing Arts. Donna plays three characters on stage and Mark also assists with the music and audio. Don't miss this unique interpretation of the simple yet profound story. Proceeds will benefit Dorcas House, a mission of compassion in Tijuana, Mexico. Tickets are available online at http://littleprince.eventsbot.com.

Art Shows In Two Exhibitions

Mark Turner has been showing five of his paintings and one photograph at exhibitions. Three of his paintings appeared at the "Art-Jazz-Poetry" evening, July 23, held annually by the Arts Council of St. Paul's Cathedral, downtown San Diego.

Storm to Calm by Mark Turner
acrylic, 45.5 x 22.75"

Two other paintings and a photograph are hanging in St. Paul's Cathedral for the month of August for a juried show called "Images of Peace on Earth". The show commemorates the 65th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Composition from Twigs
by Mark Turner
acrylic, 20.25" x 16"

The Cathedral is open during day time as well as at service times for all who want to see the show. It is located in San Diego's Banker's Hill area on the corner of 5th Avenue and Nutmeg St., next to Balboa Park. For more info call the church office: (619) 298-7261.