Artists Open House, Maybeck's Hilltop Club Berkeley

Enjoyed the open house of the artists who are members of the Hilltop club; Marlene Walters had nice oils of cats and fruits such as figs, and expressed satisfaction with her membership, encouraging me to consider.  Also talked at length with David Lance Goines, St Hieronymus Press, Inc, who has done the posters for Chez Panisse for years, and has a new book of those illustrations, which first printing is already sold out.  He continues a friendship with Alice Waters with whom he had an early relationship, in her starting up her California fusion cuisine, which is now widespread in other venues.    The club house was festively decorated for Christmas and it is certainly a welcoming group of people, mostly artists.
Entry way red ribbon in palm

A nutcracker standing guard...at doorway

A traditional tree on stage!

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