SonneBlauma [so-neh-blou-ma]

noun

1. a number of passionate artists collaborating in joint action to make a difference in the world by harnessing their life work to create, perform & teach.
2. an assemblage of persons that use the name SonneBlauma to denote fostering the artistic experiences of a lifetime by creating and performing profound, razor-sharp & riveting work. 
3. an international 501 (c) 3 entity based in Santa Barbara, CA founded by Misa Kelly in 1996.

Verb (used with object)
1. to ignite with inspiration: Their performance SonneBlaumaed the audience. Her choreography SonneBlaumaed her dancers.

Verb (used without object)
1. to breath it in and breath it out

origin: bef. 1996. Cathartic series of episodes in Ticinio Switzerland and surrounding valleys with Scuola Dimitri as the container. See sunflower.

Synonyms
Ingenious, quixotic, vivid, whimsical, wild, charming, seasoned, dramatic, emotional, daring, poetic, sensitive, exciting, innovative, metaphorical, mythical, magical.

Today: Art of the people for the people: everyday middle class people connected to their community doing what the common man/woman does: mothers, fathers, audiologist, former ombudsman/mediator, piano teacher, receptionist, personal trainer, costume designer, author, editor, contractor, TJ employee, marketing specialist...we all have day jobs at other things to support what we REALLY came to this planet to do..inspire you with the creative expression that insists on flowing through us. Our work reflects the diverse fabric of our community.