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A. SHARPE
WITH THE
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Glendale
Gaslight Inn and neighboring buildings
of note get historic descriptive plaques.
The morning of 06/24/2008
Photos
and story (C) By Ed Sharpe Glendale Daily Planet 2008
(Media
buddies if you need any of this email me and I can send you some Hi
-Res Photos and credit info.)
OK Right about
here....
Even and
Level...
A little more measure
Looks Straight?
I Like
It!
Don't let it
Slip!
Screw it down to
the
wall!
All Done!
The
Sine Building cast bronze plaque is part of a comprehensive bronze
plaque program to honor historic buildings in Glendale. There are five
18" x 24" cast bronze interpretative plaque for historic
buildings in the downtown business district. These buildings have been
altered and will not be eligible for listing on the National Register,
but are important to the history of Glendale. There are also several
other interpretative bronze plaques on poles that will be placed in
historic districts and significant historic sites. Ron Short, Historic
Preservation Officer stated "The bronze interpretative
plaques will help residents and visitors to gain a better understanding
of Glendale's story"
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Ron
Short, Historic Preservation Officer
City of Glendale |
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Teresa Seabrook Kalyca Seabrook from
Glendale Gaslight Inn and
Rick Raymo and Leroy Brooks from Raymo and Brooks
Construction that installed the plaque.
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It
was an exciting early morning for the Seabrook's. They had been informed
that their building was to receive a wonderful bronze plaque that the
City of Glendale has commissioned for their building. Paul, Teresa and their
daughter Kalyca we all arose early for this interesting
day, Paul had to take off for a appointment but Teresa was
all bright and full of smiles and stated "Paul and I are excited that
our building is officially recognized for its historical charm and
significance that intrigued us the moment we saw it."
Rick Raymo and Leroy Brooks from Raymo and Brooks
Construction showed up on the scene with the plaque and appropriate
tools to securely fasten it to the Glendale Gaslight Inn wall. This plaque
is a quality work of beauty The city spared no expense or effort in the
selection of the material and style for this historic marker.
Teresa
commented that plaques like this are necessary she stated, "It
will encourage other to appreciate not only this historical building
but others as well. We want people to come in and enjoy its
charm. We have had many school groups, senior groups, and
individuals experience much delight in the building's architecture,
especially it's pressed tin ceilings. They love hearing what
little history I know of the building."
People
that stay in the Inn and those that drop in for a nice lunch or
refreshing morning cup of coffee often wonder about the history of the
building.. . Was it always an Inn? Teresa tells us, "We have been told the
building was once a hardware store, a department store, attorney
offices, and antique store. It was renovated in 1999 as an
inn but it closed down shortly after 9/11. I believe that is when
the gigantic "gaslights" were mounted on the building and the
huge fountain in the rear."
Things this nice are never handed to you and after purchasing the
building initially the Seabrooks had their job cut out for them to make
it "Theirs" and what you see it as today. Teresa
explained, " When we bought the building a couple of
years ago we pulled up old carpeting and laid hardwood floors,
consciously selecting red oak because we learned that was typical of
buildings in the 1920's. We also upgraded the bathrooms and put
pedestal sinks in some. The engineer that inspected the building
for us during escrow said they don't make them like this anymore."
Their dream became
reality and Teresa continues, " We
are very proud and honored to own the building, and it fits perfectly
our dream of owning a bed and breakfast boutique hotel and coffee, wine
and jazz bar. The charming and casually elegant inn is often used
as a venue for weddings, private parties, social and business events."
There are many
historic buildings occupied by unique businesses and restaurants throughout
the downtown core and Teresa feels, "Having
Historic Downtown Glendale and Catlin Court as the setting only
enhances the building's charm, and the City of Glendale has been
very supportive of our business."
But
remember... the Glendale Gaslight Inn is not just a place to eat and
sleep! Evenings here abound with the wonderful Jazz performances
that we have come to love. There are combination
offerings of a weekend stay and performance .We asked Teresa how she
felt their establishment had impacted the music scene on the west side
and also in the overall valley of the sun ... she told us; Teresa
tells us ""Our unique
character and presence has definitely established us a a major, if not
the most significant, jazz venue on the west side. We also have
guests come from all over AZ to enjoy our jazz, sometimes staying over
at our bed and breakfast in one of our luxury suites.""
Teresa mentioned also that "We feature some of the finest jazz
talent in the Valley, including vocalists Margo Reed, Delphine Cortez
and Sherry Roberson. "
We
were about the term Living Room Jazz that was mentioned in the brochure....
it was a term we had not encountered before and curiosity got the
best of us so we just had to ask... Teresa told us, "We came upon the term
"living room jazz" as we attempted to describe the Glendale
Gaslight Inn to others. We are not a night club, nor a bar. The
Inn was our home, the lobby our living room, and the customers our
guests in our home. People seemed to understand what to
expect when we described jazz at the Gaslight as "living room
jazz".
Everyone needs to come experience
this wonderful establishment The
Glendale Gaslight Inn appeals to both young and mature couples,
newly weds, friends sharing happy times, families and singles.
It's amazing the mixture of people that come, some simply to
read a book over a cup of gourmet coffee and desserts, a glass of
wine with appetizers as they listen to jazz, or to meet with a
business associate. I have been known to sneak in mid afternoon to
file a news story with my laptop using the wireless connectivity the
Glendale Gaslight Inn offers! Nothing finer than a strong Iced Mocha
when there is news to report!
Hear vocalist Delphine
Cortez
this summer with special Jazz
Weekend room and entertainment
offerings!
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Glendale
Arizona Internet News Company Wins Telly Award for Glendale Gaslight
Inn's Jazz Grand Opening
Ed Sharpe director of CouryGraph Productions, who oversees The Glendale Daily Planet - KKAT Streaming TV, Glendale's own homegrown Internet video news source; is the recipient of the prestigious Bronze Telly Award as recognition of its outstanding programming.
The Telly Awards honors outstanding local, regional and national cable TV commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions. They annually showcase the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators and corporate video departments.
Ed Sharpe and CouryGraph Productions received the Bronze Award for
17-minute movie documenting The Glendale Gaslight Inn Grand Opening along
with a stunning Jazz Performance that took place in downtown Glendale
Arizona.
The Telly Awards receives in excess of 15,000 entries each year from 50 states and foreign countries.
"It is honor to receive a highly respected national award for work in
showcasing events that take place in the city of Glendale," said Ed Sharpe, Director for CouryGraph Productions and its subsidiaries.
"The Telly awards highlight the high standards of excellence we wish to achieve. In addition, it is our wish to provide our viewer-ship with information they can trust and enjoy."
"It was a
great project from the start"
Sharpe said "The Glendale Gaslight Inn was having
a Grand Opening after being bought and refurbished by Paul
and Teresa Seabrook and was having the world renowned Jazz
singing star Nicolas Bearde present for the opening festivities
and the first live Jazz Show there."
Julie
Rae, who did the interview for the news segment, stated: "It
was really exciting to be a part of the grand opening of the Glendale
Gaslight Inn. It was amazing to see how Paul and Teresa had
transformed the inn”.
Opening
the Glendale Gaslight inn was the culmination of a
dream for the Seabrooks, who enjoy fine surroundings, great
food, great wine and great Jazz! They had gotten all of their
children off to college and it was a time to embark on a new
adventure
Teresa
Seabrook, Co-owner of Glendale Gaslight Inn stated: "Creating and opening the Glendale Gaslight Inn
was such an exciting time for us, and as we discovered, for Historic
Downtown Glendale. Your video certainly captures that excitement as
well as the Inn's character!! The video has been enjoyed by many
people via our website and it has been very influential in visitor's
choosing to stay at our unique Inn."
Paul Seabrook
- Glendale Gaslight Inn and Ed Sharpe - CouryGraph Productions
holding the Telly Statue. Photo by: Kalyca Seabrook
Polishing the
trophy with his shirt tail... Sharpe gestures out into the
room: "I had fun being the director and cameraman on
this production but it was also my interviewer Julie
Rae, the environment that the Seabrooks have created here, their
hospitality and the fine Jazz music of Nicolas Bearde that
enabled us to win this award!"
When asked what
he would do differently with the footage today, Sharpe replied :
"I edit tighter now so it would not be quite as long and I
would encode it at a higher bit rate as most people do not have the lower
end DSL speed offering any longer. Higher bandwidth means better audio and
video quality."
Early on this video won an Millennium
Award and also was an official selection for the Berkeley Film
Festival
CLICK
TO SEE GLENDALE GAS LIGHT INN
And footage from Nicolas Bearde's Friday Show
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Julie Rae Interviews Nicolas
Bearde |
Bay Area Jazz
recording artist Nicolas Bearde |
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Accompanying
Nicolas Beard Were:
Keyboards
- William Beatty - Bay Area
Drums -
Dowell Davis - local
Bass -
Neal Saroka - local
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Paul
Seabrook Shows off the New Espresso Machine at the
inn |
Nighttime
along the beautiful walkways in Glendale |
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Paul Seabrook
poses with the Telly on the Grand Piano In the main lounge
area
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The cover
of Nicolas Bearde's CD
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Enjoying a
moment to relax before the big show...
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Luxury Suites
at the Glendale Gaslight Inn |
This suite
has a nice kitchen in it too! |
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Quick
and Curious and in the Know it's KKAT TV
Ed Sharpe doing the introduction... |
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Julie Rae Interviews
Teresa Seabrook
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About
CouryGraph Productions / Glendale
Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV in Glendale, AZ
Glendale Daily Planet, the
parent organization of KKAT-IPTV was started in 2004 as the
first community journalism news site in Glendale and perhaps all
of Arizona... Serving The Metro West Side of the Valley of the
Sun, Glendale Daily Planet has witnessed, participated in and
recorded the further rejuvenation of the downtown core, the
meteoric rise of the 'Glendale Sports Empire' and the
restoration of historic sections of the town.
One aspect Sharpe is most proud of is the ability to have a
continuous 24/7 stream of archived footage in the player but
yet, when a special event arises, have the ability to go live
interrupting the pre-programmed content to cover the event.
With the advent of higher speed EVDO radio cards and compact
portable satellite terminals the options are limitless.
Residents can now catch stories of interest on their schedule,
taking advantage of the on-demand character of Internet media.
No more waiting for 5 or 10pm and no need to program the TiVo.
Important stories remain available, a mouse click away, for
years in the online archives..
Also
of note, Sharpe and the Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV
was the first Glendale Arizona News Media Outlet to
receive an Emmy®
Award.
In addition, this
was also the first Advanced Media Emmy
Award to be presented for Breaking news/ Continuing Coverage
in the Rocky Mountain Region. Click
here for the Award Story
Sharpe
is a member of the National Academy of Television Arts
and Sciences (NATAS), Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE),
Independent Feature Project (IFP) (IFP/PHX), Investigative
Reporters and Editors (IRE), Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Society of Professional
Journalists (SPJ), National Press Photographers Association (NPPA),
Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communications and
Computation (SMECC) member of the national Media
Communications Association-International Association (MCAI) and
other associations.
The work of Ed Sharpe from CouryGraph Productions and other
participative community journalists and engineering staff may
be viewed, 24-hours a day, seven days a week at http://www.glendaledailyplanet.com/
.
Interested in having your work seen by the world? Contact the
Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV to schedule airing! Use the
email link on the site.
About
Glendale Gaslight Inn
 Glendale
Gaslight Inn in Historic Downtown Glendale offers luxury
accommodations & exceptional comfort. We are located
among over 90 unique shops, restaurants, museums and 4 miles
to Westgate Mall & Sports Center.
Enjoy an intimate experience in the quaint, retro-chic
Glendale Gaslight Inn, with the upscale amenities of a
boutique hotel and the genuine hospitality of a bed and
breakfast. Start your day with delicious freshly baked
pastries, latte, mocha, cappuccino or organic tea in your
room, on the rooftop garden patio or with locals in our
gourmet coffee cafe. Later, relax and enjoy our fine wine
selection and listen to "Living Room Jazz" in our
Piano Wine Bar. Check our calendar for upcoming events.
The Inn is a
circa 1925 red-brick building that features old-fashion,
imprinted tin ceilings full of charm and character and
bubbling with exciting renovations. The warmth of
exquisitely crafted furnishings, rugs and accessories and
the aroma of some of the finest wines and coffees from
around the world invites one to make oneself at home in the
spacious lobby. Meet a friend or client, or read an
intriguing novel on a leather sofa in one of the cozy
sitting areas.
Each guest room is unique, exquisitely furnished and sprinkled
with thoughtful details to ensure your pleasure and comfort.
Fine linens adorn the magnificent beds and beautiful Oriental
rugs adorn the warm wood floors and enhance the signature
white marble-top desks. Monogrammed 100% cotton bathrobes,
bath mats and thick oversized towels, and individual ceiling
fans and thermostats provide personal luxury and comfort.
Perhaps you'd enjoy one of our fine custom gift baskets or spa
service in the privacy of your room.
*Wireless connectivity is available throughout
*Spacious, upscale comfort and amenities
*Piano wine bar and lounge
*Gourmet coffee cafe
*Great for romantic getaways or honeymoons
*Tourists, business travelers and special events
The Glendale Gaslight Inn 5747 W.
Glendale Ave, Glendale, Arizona (623) 934-9119 http://www.glendalegaslightinn.com/
About
Nicolas Bearde: "An explosion waiting to
detonate onto the Musical World" - Musician's Ombudsman
"Delivers big time on the promise of romance" - Jazziz "A
voice with depth of emotion and breadth of soul"- The Jazz Nation
"Bearde teases the listeners with his aural foreplay"- The
Journal, London, England
Recording Artist, Nicolas
Beardes'
multi-faceted career includes work as a commercial voice-over artist and
stage and film actor. He is a founding member of Bobby McFerrins Voicestra
(with which he continues to tour internationally). He has toured, recorded
and/or performed with Michael Bolton, Ray Obiedo, Joyce Cooling, Patti
Austin and the Manhatten Transfer. His 1998 debut solo release II Crossing
the Line" introduced Nicolas' exceptional vocal talents to a wildly
appreciative international audience, and on his 2nd release 2005's II All
about Love", he gives a nod to some of his favorite contemporary
composers, while sweetening the set with seven of his own original
compositions.
See Nicloas' Web Site at: http://www.nicolasbearde.com/
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Glendale Gaslight Inn
5747 W. Glendale Ave, Glendale, Arizona
(623) 934-9119
Ribbon Cutting January
10, 2006
In attendance for the ribbon
cutting at Glendale Gaslight Inn:
Glendale Chamber of Commerce
members, Mayor Elaine Scruggs, Steven Frate - Sahuaro District, Phil
Lieberman - Cactus District, Manny Martinez - Cholla District, Joyce Clark
- Yucca District, Vice Mayor Tom Eggleston - Barrel District, David Goulet
- Ocotillo District), many friends and fellow merchants!
Media Present:
Ed Sharpe and Julie Rae- KKAT-TV, Dr. Michael Flemister - Arizona
Informant
See
more stills and movies in the Business Archives of this
Ribbon Cutting
Friday and
Saturday, December 2nd & 3rd , 2005 8-11pm
Glendale Gaslight Inn
Grand Opening
Bay Area Jazz recording artist
Nicolas Bearde
 
See
more stills and movies in the Business Archives of this Grand
Opening
 UPDATED!!!!
TO SEE GLENDALE GAS LIGHT INN - And footage
from Nicolas Bearde's Friday Show 12/09/2005
The Glendale Gaslight Inn 5747 W.
Glendale Ave, Glendale, Arizona (623) 934-9119
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Glendale Gaslight Inn
5747 W. Glendale Ave, Glendale, Arizona
(623) 934-9119
Ribbon Cutting January
10, 2006
 
In attendance for the ribbon
cutting at Glendale Gaslight Inn:
Glendale Chamber of Commerce
members, Mayor Elaine Scruggs, Steven Frate - Sahuaro District, Phil
Lieberman - Cactus District, Manny Martinez - Cholla District, Joyce Clark
- Yucca District, Vice Mayor Tom Eggleston - Barrel District, David Goulet
- Ocotillo District), many friends and fellow merchants!
Media Present:
Ed Sharpe and Julie Rae- KKAT-TV, Dr. Michael Flemister - Arizona
Informant
Watch
The Movie On the Gaslight Inn Ribbon Cutting!
and... a movie that was
done awhile back....
UPDATED!!!!
TO SEE GLENDALE GAS LIGHT INN - And footage
from Nicolas Bearde's Friday Show 12/09/2005
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Friday and
Saturday,
December 2nd & 3rd , 2005 8-11pm
Glendale Gaslight Inn
UPDATED!!!!
TO SEE GLENDALE GAS LIGHT INN - And footage
from Nicolas Bearde's Friday Show 12/09/2005
Be sure to click above for the
latest update to the edit of this video
that was done on 12/19/2005
The Glendale Gaslight
Inn presents
JAZZ in the evening featuring
Bay Area Jazz recording artist
Nicolas Bearde
Accompanying
Nicolas Beard Were:
Keyboards
- William Beatty - Bay Area
Drums -
Dowell Davis - local
Bass -
Neal Saroka - local
The Glendale Gaslight Inn 5747 W.
Glendale Ave, Glendale, Arizona (623) 934-9119
Friday and Saturday, December 2nd
& 3rd , 2005 8-11pm
"An explosion waiting to
detonate onto the Musical World" - Musician's Ombudsman
"Delivers big time on the promise of romance" - Jazziz "A
voice with depth of emotion and breadth of soul"- The Jazz Nation
"Bearde teases the listeners with his aural foreplay"- The
Journal, London, England
Recording Artist, Nicolas Beardes'
multi-faceted career includes work as a commercial voice-over artist and
stage and film actor. He is a founding member of Bobby McFerrins Voicestra
(with which he continues to tour internationally). He has toured, recorded
and/or performed with Michael Bolton, Ray Obiedo, Joyce Cooling, Patti
Austin and the Manhatten Transfer. His 1998 debut solo release II Crossing
the Line" introduced Nicolas' exceptional vocal talents to a wildly
appreciative international audience, and on his 2nd release 2005's II All
about Love", he gives a nod to some of his favorite contemporary
composers, while sweetening the set with seven of his own original
compositions.
click for larger view!
New Year's Eve Party!
Downtown Glendale Tonight!
The Glendale Gaslight Inn
 NANCY
GEE CELEBRATES...
4 GREAT LADIES OF JAZZ' BILLIE, ELLA, SARAH,
BESSIE
. . . singing MORE of their unforgettable hits
. . . sharing MORE fascinating stories of
their lives
$25 Dollar Cover Charge
5747 W. Glendale Ave, Glendale, Arizona
(623) 934-9119
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