The big pump truck is in place below the foundry. A pour of 24 yards is planned for an extension of the work area.
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This view is from the top of Crafts III.
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O''BRIAN CONCRETE PUMPING brings this amazing truck. The pump arm unfolds a bit like a praying mantis.
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The crew is ready. A major push of work over the week-end completed the rebar-cage.
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On 5/28 we reported on the first part of this project, the pour of three pillars to support the extended work area. The pillars are connected by a small beam that surrounds the work area. The first batch of concrete goes into the form for the beam.
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The cypresses are protected by large rings.
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Once part of the beam is poured, the concrete is allowed to set up a bit.
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Next is the floor of the work areas below the sheltering scoops.
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Meanwhile the foundry crew is brushing bells in a peaceful corner amongst all the concrete pour activities. Bell production must go on.
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Once again, this crew in action is an awesome sight to behold.
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All kinds of acrobatics to get a smooth surface in hard to reach corners.
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It's the first workday for the new workshop group and project manager for this pour, David Tollas, takes time in between to explain the technicalities of the work.
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Instruction for the group includes the slump test.
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This is a well syncronized crew.
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The sun is coming around, which quickens the pace to get the surface finished before it dries out too much.
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Screed guards are removed.
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Bull float and detail work to get a good even surface.
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The rest of the beam is poured, vibrated, and the edges cleaned.
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As the crew finishes beam edges, the pump folds back in.
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Project manager for this pour, David Tollas, gives the finishing touch to the surface with a power trawl.
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Welcome to the June 20. 2004 Workshop. [top from left]: Agnes Fisher, Camelia Jolda, Alexander Wolfe, Merry Dennehy [seminar week only] and Robert Strizich [seminar week only].
[middle from left]: Brent Wynn, Khaled Idriss and Matt Shaw.
[bottom from left]: Virginia Honig, Emily Dean, Kyle Stover, Morgan Haley, Stephen Kelly and Clare OLeary.
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Deliciously plump, organically grown Arcosanti garlic, is a very good cash crop for the Agriculture Department.
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The first local Garlic Festival took place at the Community Center in Camp Verde, Arizona.
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Arcosanti agriculture crew had a booth at this Festival. A lot of beautiful garlic braids were put together with help from many departments. [see report from 6/7]
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Agriculture crew members Sean Smith, Scott Dolan and manager Brad Crutchfield. Garlic braids were also sold during the Juneteenth Festival at Arcosanti and will be available at the upcoming Garlic Festival at Young's Farm in Dewey, Arizona.
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PAOLO SOLERI celebrated his 85th birthday on June 21.. The amazing birthday cake was created with a model of the proposed SOLERI SUNDIAL Bridge for the Scottsdale Canal Project. [see our report on 5/31/04].
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Many friends and Cosanti - Arcosanti staff and alumni gathered at the corner of Montecito and 7100 East, behind the Nordstroms Department Store on Camelback and Goldwater Blvd, in Scottsdale.
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The Mayor of Scottsdale, Honorable Mary Manross, thanked Paolo on behalf of the City of Scottsdale for his lifelong efforts.
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Scottsdale commemorates Paolo Soleri, on this birthday, by naming a street in his honor. The little S-shaped avenue, previously called Montecito, becomes VIA SOLERI.
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While the speeches proceed, the catering crew and cake chef protect the cake from the fierce rays of the sun.
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A city road crew employee mounts the sign.
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On the south side of VIA SOLERI is the large, fenced in, construction area of the canal project. This is where the proposed SOLERI SUNDIAL BRIDGE will be located.
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The group sang HAPPY BIRTHDAY and with many congratulations proceeded to get a taste of the wonderful cake.
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VIA SOLERI.
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The cake chef assists Paolo in the cutting of the cake. HAPPY BIRTHDAY and CONGRATULATIONS to Paolo on this special occasion.
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A favorite event at Arcosanti is the annual JUNETEENTH Celebration. The date of the festival commemorates the date that most slaves first heard about President Lincoln's 1863 declaration of freedom. It symbolizes the joy of a call to freedom, and the responsibility to assist in developing a more inclusive and equitable society. The arts in general, and in this case specifically, African-American arts, are one of the most compelling sources for passing this message on. The festival is organized by MILT CANNON. Milt heads the PRESCOTT JAZZ SOCIETY and has arranged this event at Arcosanti since 2000. Milt Cannon on saxophone with the JOHN SHEA TRIO.
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REVERENT DOUGLAS HOBSON started the festival with a blessing and songs by the St. Luke Ebony Christian church Choir.
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Registration was set up in front of the Ceramics Apse.
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The Colly Soleri Amphitheater, with its moat of cool water, provides a comfortable environment in the intense summer temperature.
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A terrific line-up of jazz and blues groups provided entertainment for the adults and the small visitors were fascinated by a puppet show -
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and a magician, and various other entertainments.
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Phoenix Jazz scene favourite DAVE COOK and the NEW VANGUARD QUINTET.
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Flute player DR. JILL ALLEN from New York City, a Herbie Mann-style flutist.
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The very talented CHRIS FINET QUINTET, a group of students from NAU/ASU.
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Reiki master ASTARIUS brought the healing breath of his Didgeridoo music.
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A ARCOSANTI RESIDENT ART SHOW was set up in the community room.
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Vendor Husain Abdul-Alim carves SPIRITWOOD while he enjoys the entertainment.
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And the Arcosanti kids set up a stand with delicious lemonade.
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Their fourth year at Arcosanti, HENRY TURNER JR. & FLAVOUR, seem calm and harmless from this angle.
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And HENRY TURNER JR. & FLAVOUR from a different angle. Something mysterious happens to peoples feet. JUNETEENTH at Arcosanti is an event you don't want to miss. Serious music, great entertainment, good art, good food, good.... all the way!
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Congratulations to the May 16. 2004 Workshop on their graduation day: [from left] Jonathan Eggemeyer, Dijana Alickovic, Valerie Lane, Paolo Cerizza and Dan Kelliher.
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One of today's jobs in the East Crescent is the pour of a stem wall for a stair case railing. Construction volunteer Mika Kawai and workshopper Dijana Alickovic mix concrete in a wheel barrow.
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This base for a railing will frame a set of stairs on the south outer wall of Unit 10, leading up to the roof of the SOD Office Building.
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This view is from the balcony on the third floor of Unit 10.
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For this narrow form, the concrete is handed up in #10 cans. Construction foreman Ray Shong and Mika.
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A tiny bucket brigade. Ray Shong and workshopper Valerie Lane.
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Valerie pours the concrete into the form while workshopper Dan Kelliher makes sure that the concrete is placed evenly.
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Workshopper Paolo Cerizza finishes the surface of the railing support.
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The Soleri Archives are located on the ground floor of Unit 4 and Unit 5 of the East Crescent Complex.
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Kenny and Rick of SUN STATE HEATING & COOLING, from Prescott, AZ, prepare individual units for a climate control system to be installed in the archive rooms.
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On 5/19 we reported the cutting of a 12" hole high up in the wall between the two archive rooms. This was in preparation for an air duct.
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This climate control system will keep the archives at 69 degrees, which is the recommended temperature for preservation of archival materials.
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Thanks to Kenny and Rick, from SUN STATE HEATING & COOLING, for a job done quick and efficient, with minimum upheaval to the archive collection.
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Some of the Arcosanti staff, volunteers and workshoppers, photo taken on June 3. 2004:
[top row from left]: Kip Hersted - Foundry/Tourism, Ray Shong - Construction, Larry Meagher - Ceramics, Nick Bortel - Construction, Gabriel Hendrix - Construction, John Spinner - Construction, Paolo Cerizza - Workshop, Linda Fournier - Ceramic Tiles, Ruth-Claire Weintraub - Publications, Jewel Welter - Publications, Dijana Alickovic - Workshop, Scott Riley - Utilities/Construction, Andy Klee - Foundry. [third row from left]: Bernadette O'Neill - Ceramics, Uzair Ahmed Quraishi - Public Relations, Sean Smith - Agriculture, Brad Crutchfield - Agriculture, Dan Kelliher - Workshop, Valerie Lane - Workshop, Scott Dolan - Agriculture, Jennifer Wolf - Ceramics, Mika Kawai - Construction: [second row from left]: Kelli Huth - Public Relations/Workshop Coordination, Jim Huth - Foundry, Caroline Campbell - Planning, Silvia Pazzanese - Landscaping, Sarah Beth Kurzhals - Agriculture, Anita Punja - Planning/Construction, Bethany Erfourth - Construction, Eleanor Gillis - Cafe, Nadia Begin - Ceramics: [bottom row from left]: Ron Chandler - Landscaping, Mark Barris - Maintenance, Mark Wigham - Maintenance, Monica Ramirez - Foundry, Eva Strickland - Foundry.[Photo: Siobhan Watts & Text: sa]
Acclaimed actor, Jeremy Lawrence, visits the Colly Soleri Music Center for a memorable performance.
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[from left] Beth Erfourth and chef Eleanor Gillis put together another delicious meal. The menu for this event: Roasted Pepper and Coconut Soup, Green Salad with Blue Cheese, Pecans & Pears, Quinoa Salad with Cashews, Roasted Parsnips with Rosemary, Goat Cheese Stuffed Red Potatos, Herbed Salmon, Eggplant, Tomato, Basil Gratin (Vegetarian Choice) and Bread Pudding with Lemon Sauce for dessert.
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Arcosanti staff and volunteers prepare the Cafe for the special dinner scheduled befor the performance. Construction volunteer Mika Kawai.
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Jeremy Lawrence with Paolo Soleri and family.
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A delicious meal is enjoyed by visitors and staff.
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In the intimate setting of the Colly Soleri Amphitheater, Jeremy Lawrence brings to life TENNESSE WILLIAMS in an unforgettable evening based on the essays and informal writings of one of this country's greatest playwrights.
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Helping hands from several departments work in the Agriculture Department to harvest lots of garlic.
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Healthy Arcosanti garlic is grown without use of pesticide or chemical fertilizer.
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Agriculture crew and helpers clean the garlic cloves to get them ready for market.
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This is a companionable chore.
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As the garlic cures, one way to market is to braid the individual plants together.
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Beautiful plump garlic braids ready for sale at the upcoming garlic festival in Camp Verde, AZ.
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Seven teams of Arizona's best and brightest 'Slam' Poets came to Arcosanti for the 4th Annual Regional Slam Poetry Championship. From Tucson, Tempe, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Sedona, Mesa, Prescott and Arcosanti, 32 poets "slammed it out" for bragging rights as the finest performers in the state. An additional feature, the "MAD Women Poets" from Prescott opened the event.
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Grand Master Dan Seaman, for the fourth time, did a great job coordinating the event, announcing each poet, announcing each score and keeping an upbeat and lighthearted atmosphere.
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Poet Eva Strickland, also member of the Arcosanti foundry staff, coordinated all of the preparation for the event at Arcosanti.
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Dynamic performances, sometimes heartbreaking and sometimes very funny.
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Slam poetry is an audience-judged poetry presentation that bases its appeal and success to the high-energy performances of the competing poets. The competition was won by team Mesa, well deserved for outstanding presentation and content.
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The intensity and enthusiasm displayed at this event is unrivaled at Arcosanti.
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Arcosanti poetry team member Jewel Blackfeather.
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Weatherman Chuck George, from KOLD TV in Tucson, visits Arcosanti for a live news cast during the 5 pm, 6 pm and 10 pm news on May 27. 2004. The first transmission is filmed in the Ceramics Apse.
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Ceramics crew members Jennifer Wolf and Nadia Begin show and explain the carving process of ceramic bells. The interview switches back and forth between Arcosanti and news on the weather.
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Ceramic tile crew members, Valkiri and Linda Fournier, demonstrate tile design process.
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The 6 pm news cast is filmed in the foundry. Foundry crew members Monica Ramires and Eva Strickland lift the glowing crucible out of the furnace.
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Weatherman Chuck George explains the process of bronze bell production, sprinkled with news of the weather.
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The amazing foundry girls, Eva, Monica and Chieko Shimizu. This is a very tough job. A full crucible weighs about 125 pounds and the temperature of the bronze is 2300 degrees.
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