Cafe Paloma, August 4th, 2005 - This was the beautiful summer evening in Pioneer Square where my exhibit "A Tribute To Croatia" debuted on the Seattle Art Walk. As I think back, it was probably the hottest day that summer! It was also a day where friends and family came to enjoy and celebrate some Mediterranean cuisine, vino, and culture. The cultural fabric started with my Croatian photographs, but also included the various Balkan languages being spoken in our midst, in addition to a very special group of gentlemen who performed Dalmatian Klapa for our listening pleasure.  Dave and the Dalmatians! These gentlemen truly made the evening special for me, my family, and guests. They created an authentic Dalmatian party...with the gift of song! As their soothing voices carried thru the cafe, they lifted many of us to the vineyards, olive groves, and boardwalks of the Adriatic.

If you stopped by that evening in August 2005 or during the month sometime, please let me know what you thought of the reception and/or photos. I would love to hear your memories, critiques, and general comments! Please send me a message via the CONTACT link.  If you'd like to be added to my Mailing List, send me a note via the CONTACT link as well. Thank you! 

 I've included a portion of my narrative from the Cafe Paloma exhibit below: 

My name is Sam Evich and this is a tribute to my parents and their homeland of Croatia.
I traveled to Croatia for the first time in the summer of 2003, with my two younger sisters and my mother. These photos were taken during those three unforgetable weeks. The region possessed a warmth and beauty thru its people, cuisine, architecture, and natural setting.

My parents and cultural background are the biggest contribution to my success as a person and citizen. I want to thank them for all their love, encouragement, and support over the years. Thank you!

This exhibit of photography was especially dedicated to my aunt, Marija Ivcevic, who passed away in winter '05 from pancreatic cancer.  I donated half of the sales, in her name, to cancer research.