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20 | June 27, 2019 | Malibu surfside news life & arts malibusurfsidenews.com Compton Cowboys exhibit supports inner-city equestrians Barbara Burke Freelance Reporter According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one-third of the population of Compton is under the age of 19, and a quarter of the city’s population lives at or below the poverty line. “Daring to Touch the Sky,” an exhibit featuring documentary photographs and formal portraits that was on display June 7-13 at the Malibu Lumber Yard, celebrated the fact that for the last 30 years, despite those socioeconomic realities, the city’s streets have hosted the Compton Junior Posse program, a youth equestrian effort that provides year-round, afterschool activities for at-risk, inner-city youth. The program helps participants develop key life skills such as the responsibilities necessary to take care of horses, and instills confidence and self-esteem. At the exhibit’s opening event June 7, attendees perused documentary photographs and formal portraits by Melodie McDaniel depicting youth participants, guardians and volunteers with the Compton Junior Posse. Exhibit curator Debbie Frank, who also is president of the Malibu Boys and Girls Club, knows the importance of providing meaningful activities to atrisk youth. Roui Israel (left) and Melodie McDaniel check out the exhibit at Malibu Lumber Yard. Photo Submitted “The Compton Cowboys program offers an alternative to kids and keeps them in healthy activities,” she said. “I’ve been there and have seen that the original group of kids still ride on horses through the streets of Compton, and both the gangs and the police do not bother them.” Frank noted that Mc- Daniel and writer Amelia Fleetwood wrote “Riding Through Compton,” a book that pairs McDaniel’s pictures with text and interviews Fleetwood conducted with participants, guardians and volunteers involved with the posse. “As a professional in Malibu who focuses on wellness, it was so nice to go to the very well-attended Compton Cowboys exhibit at the beginning of summer and to visit with friends — both those who are local and those who drove in just to see the wonderful photography,” said Terah Tidy, owner of Glamifornia Style Lounge. “The pictures of the cowboys are amazing and the work that the organization does to help youth realize their potential is fabulous.” The black-and-white pictures seem intimate, as Mc- Daniel captured tender and sometimes pensive moments between riders and horses. At the exhibit, Malibuites showed that they cared for other Californians and they agreed that equestrian experiences can liberate youth, as they can all humans who interact with the gentle animals. The pictures illustrate that participation in the Compton Cowboys Program can empower kids and imbue them with confidence and a sense of pride and purpose. Residents’ interest in smart gardening grows at free workshop Barbara Burke Freelance Reporter Tahereh Sheerazie, of Go2zero Strategies, a smart gardening educational contractor with Los Angeles County, covered a lot of ground on June 15. Sheerazie discussed fireresilient landscapes, composting and more as she led a complimentary smart gardening workshop for beginners at Malibu City Hall. “Both nitrate and oxygen are important in the biosphere – the soil ecosystem below our feet,” Sheerazie said. “Soil that has the proper nutrients can sequester carbon and composting, worm composting and grasscycling are keys to healthy soil, to retaining water so it does not run off and to creating landscapes that are more fire-resilient.” Sheerazie discussed why organic matter should not be sent to landfills. “Landfill sites are often anaerobic environments and if one smells nasty smells in them, it is because there is not enough oxygen in the area,” she said. “Further, they contain decaying organic waste from farms, kitchens, gardens, restaurants and markets and, thus, chemicals that are not good for our planet leach into the groundwater, including benzene, ammonia, dioxins and chlorinated pesticides.” Rather, one should feed the landscape, she said. “Composting reduces the collection of too many greenhouse gases, promotes greener and healthier yards and gardens, and improves soil structure, thereby increasing the value of edible gardens,” she explained. To decide between using a bin and vermicomposting, one should evaluate the quantity and nature of waste. For scraps such as fruits and vegetables, vermicomposting is more viable. If, however, yard waste is derived from mowing, pruning and raking leaves, bin composting may be best. To begin backyard composting, all a person needs is a compost bin, she said. “Then, using equal amounts of green materials, that are rich in nitrogen, and brown materials, that are rich in carbon, one should chop the materials into oneinch pieces and mix them together in a composting bin, adding water until the mixture is as damp as a wet sponge,” Sheerazie said. Such materials are critical to healthy soil, she noted, because they inoculate soil with microbes, bacteria and fungus, all needed for a healthy biosphere. Sheerazie advised attendees to ensure there was sufficient water, and to turn the bin every seven to 10 days. The compost should get hot, at least to 140 degrees as “sufficient temperature is necessary so as to kill weed seeds and potentially harmful microorganisms,” she said. Within three to six months, one can remove the composted material. It is ready to use “because it is dark brown, crumbly and smells like freshly turned earth,” Sheerazie explained. Worm composting or vermicomposting is a different process. “Worms are nature’s composters because they eat fruit and vegetable scraps and convert them into rich, organic fertilizer,” Sheerazie said. “One needs at least one-half pound of worms and red wigglers Tahereh Sheerazie teaches residents about composting and more during the City’s smart gardening workshop on June 15. Barbara Burke/Surfside News are the best. Place coconut coir, peat moss or shredded newspaper to provide a base and feed the worms food scraps regularly, adding crushed, dried egg shells every two to three weeks to keep the pH balanced.” Sheerazie also recommended food waste reduction efforts, including lessening the amount of waste by reducing portions; only purchasing what one can use; and donating extra food to homeless shelters, sharing it with neighbors or feeding it to animals.
malibusurfsidenews.com life & Arts Malibu surfside news | June 27, 2019 | 21 Trancas concert series ready to make some noise Friday-evening shows to continue through Aug. 23 Barbara Burke Freelance Reporter Music lovers of all ages came out June 14, as Trancas Country Market’s summer concert series got underway. Crowd favorite Lenny Goldsmith’s New Old again took the stage to launch the concert series, running from 6-9 p.m. each Friday through Aug. 23. The series is co-hosted by Vintage Grocers. Attendees sipped wine and enjoyed fine patio dining at Kristy’s Restaurant, and its new Trancas venue, also curated by Kristy Apana-Bashant and Greg Bashant, provided yet more patio space for spectators. “It’s great to be out here on the lawn with my family and to enjoy the good weather and happy atmosphere,” Brad Cischke said as he watched his children play on a beach blanket. As everyone got in the groove, many strolled through the Malibu Art Association’s exhibit featuring works by local artists such as Helen Campanella, Helen Allois, Pamela LeGrand and Carla Bates. Works by various members of the association will be featured at each concert all summer long, Campanella said. LeGrand noted that proceeds from sales of the art go toward an annual scholarship for a senior in high school, and for library book donations. “Coming out here on the lawn and hearing the music A sizable crowd gathers on the Trancas lawn. as family and friends enjoy visiting is an event that I dreamed of having in the 1980s when the west side of Malibu was just developing,” Michael Barton said. “I love that the whole community has a wonderful center to gather and that all attending can get to know one another better, especially since this is an event primarily frequented by locals.” Forthcoming concerts feature the likes of The Andy Cahan Trio, slated to play Aug. 16. “We’re looking forward to playing at Trancas,” said Cahan, who was the keyboardist and music director for The Turtles in the 1970s. The trio also consists of Mitch Weissman, bassist for the Turtles, and drummer Michael Davidson. Classic rock band Ignition will light up the stage July 19, and lead vocalist Alex Cabrera promises fans they are in for a fun show. Cabrera is joined by Ian Heavyside on guitar, Wayne Rothstein on bass, Kevin Armstrong on drums and Jon Buxer on the keyboard. Local favorite Miss Bix Artists on deck All concerts, held on Trancas’ lawn, are to occur from 6-9 p.m. June 28: California Feetwarmers July 5: Band of Rouge July 12: Mesa Peak July 19: Ignition July 26: Miss Bix and the Blues Fix Aug. 2: Riptide Blues Band Aug. 9: Heartbreak for Petty Aug. 16: Andy Cahan Trio Aug. 23: Lenny Goldsmith’s New Old & The Blues Fix will perform July 26. “My newest works are a mixture of great covers and great originals that are really fun to dance to, but they also offer something new for your listening palate,” Leslie Bixler said. “We’ve added songs hot off the press and we have great new originals, and I know it’s going to be a nice community event.” Other bands slated to play include Band of Rouge, Riptide Blues Band and Heartbreak for Petty. Lenny Goldsmith performs with his band June 14 to kick off Trancas’ summer concert series. Photos by Suzy Demeter/Surfside News MALIBU’S LEASING SPECIALIST A COMPLETE RENTAL AND LEASING DEPARTMENT Isabel Miller CalDRE 00824077 310.456.RENT Isabel@MalibuLeasing.com www.IsabelMiller.com PR Pritchett-Rapf Realtors It’s different here.
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