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Lorraine Gabbert & Tonya McQuade
Lorraine Gabbert
"We Will Rock You"
"We Will Rock You"
Lorraine shared a poem inspired by her journey into the Cambodian jungle to see 12th century temples.
"We Will Rock You"
"We Will Rock You"
"We Will Rock You"
Readings by the House of Writer’s at the San Jose Clubhouse; “We Will Rock You” at The Stage in downtown San Jose. Doing our part to support the arts!
Tonya McQuade
"We Will Rock You"
Tonya McQuade
Tonya shared a moving poem and sang an original song she composed for guitar about the Paradise fires.
Dorothy Atkins "One Love" Art Show
Passionate and Dedicated
A reception was held on May 16th at the Milpitas Library in Milpitas, California, highlighting Dorothy’s One Love paintings. The show will end on June 18th after two months.
The reception was attended by Pen Women, family and friends who came to show their support.
One Love
This body of work is a culmination of years of using painting for healing. Each image began with a quiet message of healing. Dorothy has continued her commitment to changing the narrative through colors on her canvas. Her paintings are subtle but confident, invoking conversation. One Love likes to show off its charm and flash it’s past when simple kindness was and still is free.
Full House at Reception
Friends Celebrate with Dorothy
Friends Celebrate with Dorothy
Happy Birthday Louise Webb in Red
Friends Celebrate with Dorothy
A second viewing of Dorothy's art show was on June 9th with Rolayne Edwards, Dorothy Atkins, Louise Webb & Luanna Leisure. We celebrated Dorothy and her art show along with celebrating Louise Webb's 92nd birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOUISE.
Dorothy having fun
Happy Birthday Louise Webb in Red
Happy Birthday Louise Webb in Red
Happy Birthday Louise Webb in Red
Happy Birthday Louise Webb in Red
Happy Birthday Louise Webb in Red
Tonya McQuade - My First Talk for “Frank and Nora’s Historic Honeymoon Adventure" at the Los Gatos Library, May 27, 2026
