Moe Cooley, one of Cortez’s most respected musicians, told me years ago to always charge a cover. I smiled and nodded and didn’t really listen. It took me a while to understand what he already knew: that a cover charge […]
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It started with an email. On December 20th, 2025, Mark Stevens sent a note to the ZU asking if we might be interested in having Midnight Cowboy come play. Casual, friendly, no pressure. He mentioned the band plays music by […]
When I opened ZU Gallery in September 2021, I thought I knew exactly what it was going to be: a beautiful space to showcase local artists, represent their work, and help connect buyers with the talent that exists in our […]
A lot of people have been asking about ZU Arts Initiative and how it relates to ZU Gallery. Here’s the story of how we got here. The thread connecting a hyperlocal news site, an art gallery, and a nonprofit The […]
Sharon Collyer asked me this on Facebook the other day: “Jodi, how do you come up with these things? 😁 you must have some great brainstorming sessions.” I told her I seriously think an unused part of my brain unlocked […]