HELPING HOMELESS CATS BY SELLING PIZZA ARTESANAL
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The intimate space is in the Pinos
part of leafy upper middle class Laureles.
The artisanal shop is open 2:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
A gourmet pie + 2 beers = 10 USD.
LA CANDELARIA MEDELLIN COLOMBIA
Basking in the night air in Medellín, la Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera.
Club Colombia Cerveza in my hand for a
set break on the open air balcony overlooking La Candelaria.
El Club del Jazz in the cultural hub.
The house of jazz is open Wednesday to
Saturday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Music starts between 8 p.m.-8:30 p.m. and lasts
2+ hours.
https://elclubdeljazz.com
LA CANDELARIA MEDELLIN COLOMBIA
I have had the privilege of seeing live jazz in 12 world cities on 4 continents — and the year is barely half over.
Fortunate to blend my globetrotting Universal Design work with America’s
contribution to culture.
El Club del Jazz in the gritty but up and coming cultural core of Medellin's La Candelaria stacks up with the best jazz clubs from New York to Paris.
LA CANDELARIA MEDELLIN COLOMBIA
Christian Salgado has worked for years
to find a home for El Club del Jazz — the only jazz venue in Colombia.
With world class musicians and decor
creating a mini jazz hall of fame — his cozy spot is Village Vanguard caliber.
But the prices are decidedly less than
in NYC.
Reserved seat admission is about $7
USD.
A beer with tip is $3 USD.
Gourmet bar snacks are around $6 USD.
LA CANDELARIA MEDELLIN COLOMBIA
El Club del Jazz provides a New
York-worthy, world class jazz experience in the cultural heart of Medellin
Colombia.
I was treated to Stereo Jazz Quartet,
Tomate’s and a jam session over a trio of visits.
The hip Candelaria space has great
drinks delivered by warm, cheerful staff.
COLLEAGUE AND GOOD GUY PASSED AWAY THIS WEEK
Husband, father, friend, disability advocate, project manager at the University of Kentucky – fellow traveler Jason Jones died at age 51 this week.
Jason was a wonderful host when my
former partner and I spoke on Universal Design at the University of Kentucky 10
years ago.
My partner was polished, but I was
more or less a rookie speaker -- full of passion but also nerves, butterflies,
etc. Jason was warm.
He put me at ease. He was not the
official organizer, but he did everything he could think of to make us welcome,
rested, accommodated, ready to wow the crowd.
He was so down to earth.
One of those people who didn't have to
tell you that he was brilliant -- he showed it by deed, gesture and
accomplishment.
A decent man and resourceful
professional.
One of those people that you should
have stayed in closer contact with.
Rest in Power: Jason, you enhanced
more lives in a half century than most would in a century on this earth.
PERFECT BOUTIQUE HOTEL WITH FULL KITCHEN NEAR TRANSIT
Take a waterfall tour of nearby
Barbosa.
Ride a bus from Terminal Norte to the
upscale colonial town of Retiro -- then catch a ride to Tequendamita waterfall.
Walk to all the restaurants and
dessert shops of Premier Parque Laureles and Segundo Parque Laureles.
Go to the historic center for the
world class Museo Antioquia traditional art museum.
Check out Botero Plaza outside it.
Walk among the thousands of street
vendors and mom and pop clothing shops.
Catch live music at El Club Del Jazz -- Colombia's only jazz club.
Take a rideshare home, as the emerging area is sketchy after dark.
Eat bandeja paisa at Hacienda Junin
downtown.
Support homeless cats with a gourmet
pizza at Gatelier near the Floresta Metro Train station.
