More than 120 people packed the inside and outside the Casa Azul cafe to welcome the new owners, Jose and Vivi, as they reopened a favorite artist’s haunt originally created by Gregory Kluyskens, a charismatic Belgium entrepreneur. Everyone was asking how we could display 6 artists in such a small gallery. When the furniture was moved out, it turned out to be a wonderful space. Each artist had at least 2 paintings displayed with unique styles all painted in different mediums, with Sandra and Evelyn each selling a painting.

Toward the end of the evening, other friends dropped in to listen to the live music performed by three groups: Duo Laffiore, Coppola and Kike Pacherres.

We also wanted to welcome our friends Judy from California (2nd from left in top image) and JJ and David (far left and right in top image) who were visiting from Chicago, and came to the opening reception.