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ARCOSANTI 5K AND FUN RUN
On Sunday, May 16, 2010, Arizona RunningEvents Co. and Arcosanti presented the Arcosanti 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. There were 55 runners participating in the 5K and 12 walkers in the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, including many Arcosanti residents.
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
Runners received t-shirts and were issued a magnetic chip to attach to a shoe to get accurate running times. When the runners crossed the mat at the start/finish line, the chips were activated.
Refreshments, fruit, snacks, water and ice cream were available.
The 5K is a beautiful scenic dirt road course around the Arcosanti site through the Agua Fria River valley. The course was a little over 5K and the running times are for 3.5 miles.
The day was perfect for running: 70 degrees and a little breeze.
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
A winner! Susan Gordon from Sedona, Arizona was the first place winner for women with a running time of 26:28.
Winners received ceramic wind-bells (the famous bells made at Arcosanti), medallions and gift certificates.
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
Another happy winner! Matteo Di Michele, another Arcosanti resident, was third place winner in his age group with a running time of 32:55.
Arcosanti plans to host another 5k running event next year. Don't miss it!
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
Runners received t-shirts and were issued a magnetic chip to attach to a shoe to get accurate running times. When the runners crossed the mat at the start/finish line, the chips were activated.
Refreshments, fruit, snacks, water and ice cream were available.
The 5K is a beautiful scenic dirt road course around the Arcosanti site through the Agua Fria River valley. The course was a little over 5K and the running times are for 3.5 miles.
The day was perfect for running: 70 degrees and a little breeze.
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
A winner! Susan Gordon from Sedona, Arizona was the first place winner for women with a running time of 26:28.
Winners received ceramic wind-bells (the famous bells made at Arcosanti), medallions and gift certificates.
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
Another happy winner! Matteo Di Michele, another Arcosanti resident, was third place winner in his age group with a running time of 32:55.
Arcosanti plans to host another 5k running event next year. Don't miss it!
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
BABY SHOWER
On Saturday May 8. 2010, residents, volunteers and workshop participants got together for a baby shower. The expectant parents are Colleen Reckow and Andy Chao.
[photo: Kim Young Soo & text: sue]
Colleen came for her workshop in January 2008 and has worked in the Ceramics studio, in the Soleri Archives where she is very much missed, and now works part-time in the Visitors Center – Gallery.
Andy came for his workshop in February 2007 and now manages the Arcosanti bronze foundry.
There was a pot-luck with lots of tasty dishes.
[photo: Kim Young Soo & text: sue]
There were games, like guessing the size of Colleen's belly, how many tiny plastic babies in a jar, tasting and guessing a variety of baby foods and there is a pool for the date of birth.
[photo: Kim Young Soo & text: sue]
The ceremonial opening of gifts was one of the main events.
[photo: Kim Young Soo & text: sue]
There was a garden cart load of presents and MANY MANY GOOD WISHES for Colleen and Andy!
[photo: Kim Young Soo & text: sue]
[photo: Kim Young Soo & text: sue]
Colleen came for her workshop in January 2008 and has worked in the Ceramics studio, in the Soleri Archives where she is very much missed, and now works part-time in the Visitors Center – Gallery.
Andy came for his workshop in February 2007 and now manages the Arcosanti bronze foundry.
There was a pot-luck with lots of tasty dishes.
[photo: Kim Young Soo & text: sue]
There were games, like guessing the size of Colleen's belly, how many tiny plastic babies in a jar, tasting and guessing a variety of baby foods and there is a pool for the date of birth.
[photo: Kim Young Soo & text: sue]
The ceremonial opening of gifts was one of the main events.
[photo: Kim Young Soo & text: sue]
There was a garden cart load of presents and MANY MANY GOOD WISHES for Colleen and Andy!
[photo: Kim Young Soo & text: sue]
WORKSHOP GRADUATION
Congratulations to the April 11, 2010 workshop participants upon their graduation!
[from left]: Omar Macias from Mexico [work study + 5-week workshop], Jeanette Rodriguez [5-week workshop] and Jonas Horbach from Germany [5-week workshop].
Also graduating today but not photographed is Caleb Bowman [work study + 5-week workshop].
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
[from left]: Omar Macias from Mexico [work study + 5-week workshop], Jeanette Rodriguez [5-week workshop] and Jonas Horbach from Germany [5-week workshop].
Also graduating today but not photographed is Caleb Bowman [work study + 5-week workshop].
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
LANDSCAPING - CERAMICS APSE
Continuing the report from 5/12/2010.
At this point, the smooth interior surface is the only part of the planter that is visible. The concrete is allowed to set or "cure" for about ten days.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
The silt mold is ready to be removed from the exterior of the planter.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
Landscaping manager Ron Chandler is digging out the mold, revealing the previously carved design in relief.
[photo: photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
The last bits of clinging silt are washed away.
The simple but sculptural design is uncovered, displaying all of its variations in texture and color.
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
The next day, Ron Chandler and his crew member skillfully transplant the new occupant of the planter.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
The planter is finished.
The pomegranate tree has a beautiful new home and Arcosanti gains another effective demonstration and example of silt-cast concrete, improving the landscape.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
At this point, the smooth interior surface is the only part of the planter that is visible. The concrete is allowed to set or "cure" for about ten days.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
The silt mold is ready to be removed from the exterior of the planter.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
Landscaping manager Ron Chandler is digging out the mold, revealing the previously carved design in relief.
[photo: photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
The last bits of clinging silt are washed away.
The simple but sculptural design is uncovered, displaying all of its variations in texture and color.
[photo & text: Anita Baker]
The next day, Ron Chandler and his crew member skillfully transplant the new occupant of the planter.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
The planter is finished.
The pomegranate tree has a beautiful new home and Arcosanti gains another effective demonstration and example of silt-cast concrete, improving the landscape.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
LANDSCAPING - CERAMICS APSE
We continue our report from 5/7/2010.
Carving of the design is complete and the silt form for the planter is ready for concrete.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
Structural reinforcement is still visible in the early stages of the concrete pour.
This artistic but functional project has generated a lot of interest. Spectators and photographers are out in force.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
Concrete is applied very carefully. It must be mixed to the right consistency to fit into the carved silt mold without damaging the design.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
A lot of hard work and many helpers. You will notice that one of the photographers is now down in the planter with a shovel.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
The concrete has been carefully built up and Roger and Ron are finishing the rim of the planter, while Brian is smoothing and leveling the interior surface.
We will complete this report on Friday, May 14. 2010 with the unveiling of the planter.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
Carving of the design is complete and the silt form for the planter is ready for concrete.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
Structural reinforcement is still visible in the early stages of the concrete pour.
This artistic but functional project has generated a lot of interest. Spectators and photographers are out in force.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
Concrete is applied very carefully. It must be mixed to the right consistency to fit into the carved silt mold without damaging the design.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
A lot of hard work and many helpers. You will notice that one of the photographers is now down in the planter with a shovel.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
The concrete has been carefully built up and Roger and Ron are finishing the rim of the planter, while Brian is smoothing and leveling the interior surface.
We will complete this report on Friday, May 14. 2010 with the unveiling of the planter.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
VISITORS FROM CHINA
On May 7, 2010, officials and scholars from the People's Republic of China visited Arcosanti as part of their study of appropriate solutions for China's environmental challenges.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
The Chinese visitors attended the Fourth International Forum on Ecological Civilization in California at the Claremont School of Theology's Center for Process Studies.
One of the untold stories of Claremont School of Theology's Center for Process Studies is its amazing influence in China over the past decade, under the label of Constructive Postmodernism. This has been largely due to the leadership of Dr. Zhihe Wang, Dr.Mejun Fan and Dr. John B. Cobb, Jr.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
After the two-day conference, the participants traveled to Arcosanti.
The visitors toured the Arcosanti site and attended a meeting with Paolo Soleri. The meeting began with video presentations about Arcosanti and Solare, the Lean Linear City.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
Many took this opportunity to question Paolo Soleri about his views of an ecologically advanced urbanscape.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
Paolo urged the Chinese to not duplicate the mistakes of the West by adopting the American Dream as the Chinese Dream.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
The group was enthusiastic and eager. Paolo Soleri expressed his appreciation for their interest.
Solare is featured in the today@arcosanti reports from 8/5 to 8/14/2009 and 11/27 to 12/14/2009.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
The Chinese visitors attended the Fourth International Forum on Ecological Civilization in California at the Claremont School of Theology's Center for Process Studies.
One of the untold stories of Claremont School of Theology's Center for Process Studies is its amazing influence in China over the past decade, under the label of Constructive Postmodernism. This has been largely due to the leadership of Dr. Zhihe Wang, Dr.Mejun Fan and Dr. John B. Cobb, Jr.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
After the two-day conference, the participants traveled to Arcosanti.
The visitors toured the Arcosanti site and attended a meeting with Paolo Soleri. The meeting began with video presentations about Arcosanti and Solare, the Lean Linear City.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
Many took this opportunity to question Paolo Soleri about his views of an ecologically advanced urbanscape.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
Paolo urged the Chinese to not duplicate the mistakes of the West by adopting the American Dream as the Chinese Dream.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
The group was enthusiastic and eager. Paolo Soleri expressed his appreciation for their interest.
Solare is featured in the today@arcosanti reports from 8/5 to 8/14/2009 and 11/27 to 12/14/2009.
[photo: sue & text: Anita Baker]
LANDSCAPING - CERAMICS APSE
Continuing the report from 5/5/2010.
Paolo Soleri has inspected the silt surface and it is ready for design layout and carving. With Paolo are Cosanti Foundation staff Roger Tomalty and landscaping manager Ron Chandler.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
Paolo and Roger discuss refinements of the final design.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
Paolo improves the plan with an additional design element.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
Roger carves the bold pattern into the silt in preparation for casting the concrete.
This continues on May 12, 2010 with a report of the concrete pour and on May 14 with the unveiling of the silt-cast design on the exterior of the planter.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
Paolo Soleri has inspected the silt surface and it is ready for design layout and carving. With Paolo are Cosanti Foundation staff Roger Tomalty and landscaping manager Ron Chandler.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
Paolo and Roger discuss refinements of the final design.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
Paolo improves the plan with an additional design element.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
Roger carves the bold pattern into the silt in preparation for casting the concrete.
This continues on May 12, 2010 with a report of the concrete pour and on May 14 with the unveiling of the silt-cast design on the exterior of the planter.
[photo: Chihiro Saito & text: Anita Baker]
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