One of my very favorite artists, whom I have known for several years, is so very talented, in a variety of genres. She's a dreamy artist, who creates amazingly detailed art that calls to you - in rich layered colors, sometimes underwater, and all of it so very, very beautiful.

One of our partners, Not For Tourists, has several unique offerings on their website this week. Check out the following highlights...
 

Published by Lonely Planet, One People many journeys explores global intercultural themes through eight different aspects of the universal human experience.

I was in China, and I was bald as a basted turkey.

NOTE for Published Wandering Educators: A Chance to publicise your new books - Sedbergh England's Book Town mounts a Festival of Books and Drama each year in September. The festival 2009 will have a Travel and Adventure theme.

I love film festivals - seeing new films, the excitement of talent and years of hard work recognized! This weekened, the Trimedia Film Festival will take place in Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado. Held from September 5-7, 2008, the Trimedia Film Festival is Northern Colorado's premiere showcase for independent film, tv, and theatre.

I was lucky enough to sit down and talk with Carol Van Natta, the Trimedia Festival Co-Director, and President of Horsetooth Productions. Here's what she had to say...