Pajaro Valley Magazine | May 29

THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE OF THE PAJARO VALLEY

A supplement to The Pajaronian

MAY 29, 2020

CREATEIN-PLACE! Pajaro Valley Arts forms online art gallery for community P4

NEW MUSIC P5 | THE MIXING BOWL P7 | PHOTO GALLERY P8

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uring the ongoing countywide shelter-in-place order, Pajaro Valley Arts (PVA) has continued to find new ways to keep connected to the community and inspire creativity.

It hasn’t been easy—in fact, when I spoke recently to PVA Executive Director Linda Martin, she said that adapting to a mostly-digital JOHANNA MILLER format has been challenging.

She acknowledged the hard work of Gallery Coordinator Brianna Flores in helping with the “steep learning curve” in technology.

PVA’s latest digital venture is Create-In-Place!, a new online gallery open to the community that is the subject of this week’s cover story. It gives both amateur and professional artists of any age a chance to show off their art. Around 100 pieces are now uploaded to the gallery, and more are being added every day.

It has been exciting to check back in and see what new art has been added. Martin said that a lot has been from children—a positive sign that young people are finding ways to stay creative during the pandemic.

Martin also brought up something that many artists and creators have been telling me: That the importance of the arts goes far beyond the tangible art itself. That staying creative is vital to problem solving— especially in times of crisis.

I urge the community to view Create-In-Place! and even consider submitting their own works.

PVA is an incredible resource in our community. Let’s show our support and get involved.

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TALISMEN FOR A PLAGUE

This Acrylic piece is part of Chris Miroyan's "Going Viral" series.

Pajaro Valley Arts launches online community SWEEPING FEATHER gallery This detailed photopolymer etching of

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a feather is by Janis O'Driscoll.

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hile the Pajaro Valley Arts gallery in Watsonville has remained shuttered during the ongoing shelter-in-place order, its staff and members continue to find ways to stay creative.

This has included expanding the organization’s social media presence and moving its latest exhibit, “Campesinos: Workers Of the Land” to a virtual format.

Earlier this month, Pajaro Valley Arts (PVA) took things a step further, launching a new community gallery on their website called Create-In-Place!

The gallery features artwork, writing, textile, jewelry, music and performance that members of the community have made during shelter-in-place.

PVA Executive Director Linda Martin had the idea for the gallery.

“The idea came to me not long after shelter-in-place began,” Martin said.

“Seeing how people will come up with projects and ideas, in order to deal with being stuck at home. How art can help them out. We [at PVA] get a lot of joy out of seeing what other people’s creativity looks like.”

The online gallery has continued to grow, now hosting close to 100 pieces ranging from short films to watercolor paintings, from both professional and amateur artists of all ages. ➝6

SHELTERING IN PLACE A collage

on paper by Judith Ann Nilsen is featured in Pajaro Valley Arts' new online gallery.

MUSIC

Tatum Van Dam

FRESH TUNES Watsonville’s Kabwasa has released a new song, “In My Head,” available now.

By JOHANNA MILLER

Rappersongwriter takes an introspective turn

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apper and songwriter Kabwassa has released a new single entitled “In My Head.”

Born and raised in Watsonville, Kabwassa now lives in Los Angeles and has steadily gained a following in California.

Much of his music features his hometown, and he often writes about issues surrounding it such as gentrification and the struggles of migrant workers.

“In My Head,” however, takes a more introspective turn. Kabwasa said he wrote the song to express

how he was feeling as an artist at the time, and about dealing with being in the public eye more.

“I was constantly getting in my head about not being where I wanted to be,” Kabwasa said. “[I was] feeling defeated. So I decided to express it in a song, to make a point that the only way to beat that feeling is to keep moving forward.”

“In My Head” is available to stream on various platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, YouTube and more.

Kabwasa said that due to the statewide stay-at-home order, he

had to find a creative way to make a video to compliment the song. He set up a green screen in his house, then sent the footage to an online director, Damaris (also known as GRILL0101).

“I wanted to think of a way to make a cool video without leaving my house,” he said. “[Damaris] turned it into the visually amazing video it turned out to be.”

For information visit kabwasa. com. You can follow Kabwasa on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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SIDEWALK MONARCH & CATTAILS

A chalk piece created by Linda Cover.

PVA allows participants to pick the theme of their piece—it could relate to the current global pandemic, or not. A series of comic panels drawn by artist Lindsay Johnson depict a family of green dinosaur-like creatures dealing with

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shelter-in-place; learning to sew masks, cut their own hair and staying calm during the crisis.

Other works lean away from the subject: nature photography, collages, portraits. A short documentary about bears was made and shared by Lois Robin.

Create-In-Place! is open to anyone. People can submit photos ( jpeg files), audio or video (mp4 files) to PVA. The organization asks participants to include their name, the title of their piece, its medium and dimensions.

PVA is looking ahead. Exhibit Coordinator Hedwig Heerschop said that the organization’s 14th annual “Sculpture Is: In the Garden” exhibit will go on despite its postponement. Sculptures will start to be installed at Sierra Azul Nursery’s demonstration gardens in the next week. The exhibit will open July 1 and run through October 31.

Face masks and social distancing will be required, Heerschop added.

In addition, PVA is moving forward with its annual Members' Exhibition in whatever way it can.

“We will open [our gallery] when we feel it's safe,” Martin said. “Meanwhile, we want to continue… to promote creativity in the community.”

Anyone interested in participating in Create-In-Place! can submit their work by emailing onlinegallerypva@pvarts.org.

THE MIXING BOWL

Kookoo, a springtime tradition

SARAH RINGLER

Tarmo Hannula

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SNACK TIME This Iranian omelet is satisfying whether served hot or cold. flipping it over. It would take a lot more talent than I have to just flip it. I used a cast-iron frying pan with a lid. The pan holds the heat and doesn’t burn as easily as thinner pans. The kookoo is ready to flip when the edges are brown and a metal spatula can pull away the sides and bottom.

After loosening the sides and bottom, I carefully inverted the kookoo onto a plate, then slid it back into the frying pan for the remaining few minutes.

KOOKOO WITH CAULIFLOWER AND PARSLEY 1 pound of cauliflower sections 1 tablespoon plus ¾ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cloves minced garlic 1/3 cup finely sliced green onions Ground pepper 7 large eggs

¾ teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons minced parsley 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Yogurt, optional topping Wash, dry and break the cauliflower into flowerets about 1 ½ inches wide and 2 inches long.

Bring 3 quarts of water to boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt to the water. When water is boiling, add the flowerets and parboil for 2 minutes only. Drain and run cauliflower under cold water to stop it from cooking. It should still be crunchy. When the cauliflower has completely drained, mince it until it is like very fine grain.

Mince garlic, slice green onions and chop the parsley.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in an 8-inch frying pan over medium heat. When the oil glistens, add the minced garlic and stir for 20 seconds, then add the green onions. Cook for about 30 seconds, then add the minced cauliflower, ½ teaspoon of salt and black pepper. Stir and cook

for 2-3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let sit. Taste to check for flavor and adjust.

Beat the eggs in a large bowl.

Add ¼ teaspoon salt, pepper and baking soda. Mix well.

Add the cooled cauliflower and parsley, and mix again.

You will need a 7-8 inch diameter frying pan that comes with a lid. Heat butter in the frying pan over low heat. When the butter has melted, pour in the egg and cauliflower mixture.

Cover and let cook for 20-25 minutes. When done, the edges of the kookoo should be slightly crispy. Use a metal spatula to loosen the kookoo and check that the sides and bottom are brown.

Flip it over carefully, or more easily, slide it onto a plate and then invert it back into the frying pan.

Cook the other side uncovered, still on low heat, until it forms brown spots in about 5 minutes.

Put on a plate, cut into wedges and serve with yogurt.

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have seen so many cauliflower recipes lately that they appear to be the vegetable of the year. Since they are still barely in season, I’m going to present kookoo, an Iranian vegetable egg pie similar to omelets, frittatas or quiches. This particular recipe below calls for cauliflower and parsley and is from the “World of the East Vegetarian Cooking” by Madhur Jaffrey.

The full name, kookoo-ye sabzi, is served as part of the festival of Nowruz, a 3,000-year-old Persian traditional event held on their New Year. The date, usually around March 21, marks the beginning of spring and the rebirth of nature. It occurs on the equinox, the day where night and day hours are equal, and the return of longer and sunnier days.

Kookoos can be made with various vegetables and herbs.

Eating is supposed to bring prosperity and happiness in the year to come. This version seems basic and plain since it is made mostly of cauliflower, green onions and eggs, but I was impressed and surprised by how much subtle flavor it had, whether it was fresh off the stove or cold the next day.

Both sides of the kookoo need to be cooked so the most challenging part of the recipe is

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PATRIOTIC DISPLAY A surfer passes by a large flag draped over a wall at

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DOG SHOW A string of dogs frolic on the shore of Its Beach in Santa Cruz.

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IN THE FIELD A field worker wears protective gear while treating

a farm along Holohan Road in Watsonville.

SLOW BUT STEADY Apples are gearing up for their

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