When Celinha Moreira stopped by Chile Lindo and mentioned that she was leasing a brick-and-mortar to open a juice bar, I must have seemed like the envious ringmaster that refuses to share the stage. Every time I get word that someone is joining this city's small business circus, my heart sinks for the enthusiastic entrepreneur. It's just that from experience, I know only too well that establishing a small business in San Francisco is very tough. However, if anyone has what it takes to make her mark in our glorious city by the bay, it's Celinha and her lovely daughter Lya. After barely a few months open this Brazilian/Mission District mother & daughter team is making headlines for BebeBar. Check out the reviews on Eater SF and SF Weekly Blogs.

As it's often the case with the entrepreneurial temperament, running a small business is only part of what's at stake. Without fail, the vision entails building community and creating a space for artists. Celinha has done just that at BebeBar. The wall space makes up Ella Gallery--which brings me to my next point. I'm happy to announce that my pal Rafael (Rafa) U Daly is having a long overdue solo photography exhibition at Ella Gallery at BebeBar. Let me just say that because of the years that I've known Rafa, and the many times I've been his confidant since he arrived from Chile to San Francisco, this show is particularly close to my heart.

The show is titled Series. In Rafa's own words: "For this, my first solo show, I wanted to show a variety of photos from some of my series that reflect my personal style and view of the world, ... I like to reflect my vision of a world always in movement, with blur matices and focus objects, combining the many elements that conform our busy daily lives."

It's important to highlight that Rafael U Daly has developed a technique employing "movement and a focal point." He never uses Photoshop. Following are details about the show and the opening reception.

Saludos,
Paula Tejeda
Chile Lindo  

Rafael U Daly Presents