Laurie Pace - Fine Artist

Summer 2002    © Laurie Pace        Graphics One Design 2020 The Apollo with Queen Esther  by Laurie Pace  Visit Ellepace.com to see available artwork.   “In an effort to be the change that I want to see in the world, I'm officially one of nine board of directors for @jalopybrooklyn #Theatre and #Music School in #RedHook. I'm so grateful to be a part of a performance space that's committed to #Americana and #folk music traditions worldwide. # .” ― Queen Esther @queenesthermusic (Instagram 7 Nov 2020) It felt like a tale of two cities but it was more more like a tale of two musicians in two cities. It was in 2002 when my hubby brought home the New York newspaper several times a week that I came across an article on the Apollo Theater doing "Harlem Song" with Queen Esther starring in the production.  I loved the cast photo and was determined to paint it, but not to sell it ever. I sent it to Queen ...