And finally, after four weeks of a non-stop wine and cheese marathon, we attend the last opening event for the FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA 2008 Festival. Gemini Ink, a jewel in San Antonio’s art community, presents the Gemini Ink Inkstravaganza, the literary organization’s annual fundraiser -which includes a photography auction featuring prints donated by established artists and accomplished photoenthusiasts- held in the meticulously restored Pearl Stable at the Pearl Brewery. Organized by Gemini Ink’s Executive Director, our good friend and supporter, writer/poet Rosemary Catacalos, the Inkstravaganza is always a wonderful treat. As guests at the table of the Office of Cultural Affairs, we get to enjoy a sit-down dinner and a leisurely visit with friends.

Pearl Stable, in the Pearl Brewery.

Rosemary Catacalos, Executive Director, Gemini Ink.

Auction photographs.

The Inkstravaganza crowd at Pearl Stable, mingling and admiring the photographs.

From left, Wendy Barker, Poet; Steven G Kellman, Gemini Ink Honoree; Coleen Grissom, Trinity University Professor and Inkstravaganza MC.

Robert Price. Attorney/Donating Photographer.

Harold and Esther Vexler examining their bid options for the photography auction.

Nancy Shivers making one of her multiple bids.

Betsy D’Amato, Ann Kinser, Al Rendon/Donating Photographer, Liz Rendon, and William D’Amato, event photographer.

Ricardo Romo, UTSA President/Donating Photographer, with Rosemary Catacalos.

Vintage cameras as part of the tabletop decor, a thoughtful nod to the FOTOSEPTIEMBRE USA Festival. 

Aside from the vintage cameras the tabletops also included photographs of horses, acknowledging the original function of the Pearl Stable facilities.

View of the dinner ceremony honoring Steven G. Kellman. At the podium is Jane Ciabattari, President of the National Book Critics Circle.