- Published on 19 May, 2023
At Glennie’s we not only serve delicious food, but also offer a wide range of sophisticated drinks. Our passion for taste and innovation is reflected in our extensive range of Gin Tonics. Whether you’re a seasoned gin aficionado or just looking for a refreshing and flavourful Gin Tonic, you’re sure to find your perfect match at Glennie’s. Be inspired by the magic of our Gin Tonics and discover a world full of delicious combinations. Read on and let your taste buds tickle!
🌿 A Botanical Adventure: Discover the Variety of Gin Tonics
At Glennie’s we have an extensive menu of Gin Tonics that will surprise your taste buds. From classic combinations to unique and daring creations, we have something for everyone. Discover the aromatic diversity of gin, enhanced by an array of botanicals such as juniper, coriander, lemon zest and more. Be surprised by the perfect balance of sweet, bitter and citrus in every sip.
🍹 A Work of Art in a Glass: Craft Presentation and Garnishes
We not only pay attention to the taste, but also to the presentation of our Gin Tonics. Each glass is a true work of art, with carefully placed ice cubes, fresh herbs, fruit slices and other creative garnishes. The visual appeal of our Gin Tonics makes the experience even more special. Enjoy the beautiful interplay between taste and aesthetics as you live your gin and tonic adventure.
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At Glennie’s Restaurant we want your Gin Tonic experience to be perfect. That’s why we offer the possibility to customize your gin and tonic as you wish. Do you have a favorite gin or do you want to add a specific garnish? We are ready to meet your personal preferences and create a unique Gin Tonic that suits you completely. Let your taste buds rejoice and enjoy a cocktail created just for you.
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Whether you want to relax after a long day at work, celebrate a pleasant evening with friends or simply enjoy a refreshing drink on a sunny afternoon, the Gin Tonic is always an excellent choice. The combination of gin, tonic and aromatic additives creates an invigorating and flavorful experience that will awaken your senses and quench your thirst.
Glennie’s Restaurant is the ideal destination for Gin Tonic lovers. Our extensive range offers a world full of tasty and refreshing combinations. Be enchanted by the magic of gin, the variety of botanicals and the artful presentation of our Gin Tonics. Come along and let our mixologists take you on a flavor adventure you won’t soon forget.
🍹 Visit us today and discover the delicious world of Gin Tonics at Glennie’s Restaurant, ‘Let the evening beGIN…’


Music for Lamps (Adam Basanta + Julian Stein + Max Stein)
Description: Music for Lamps is an installation and performance work for 12 sound and light emitting lamps by laptop trio Adam Basanta, Julian Stein, and Max Stein. The performance will be our USA premiere, and will take place at the Kitchen (512 W 19th St) on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 8pm.
MATA goes full blast in an unforgettable evening that probes all that we understand to work together to create music. Norwegian composer Bjørn Erik Haugen’s Summon transforms images to sound and back to image, questioning if what we see is really what we intend it to be. Mirela Ivičević, in her Orgy of References, takes on the role of the composer, their resumes in particular, giving a new take on the litany of accolades that fill them. Meanwhile American Megan Grace Beugger’s Liaisons connects a dancer to a prepared piano via a pulley system – what is more important: the sound or the performance? Serbian composer Jasna Veličković tears apart the instrument, creating music instead with electromagnets in hersUn. Finally, Music for Lamps – the trio of Adam Basanta, Max Stein, and Julian Stein – puts forth a clean slate in which tens of table lamps outfitted with transducers create their own music.
Bjørn Erik Haugen (Norway): Summon (2013), WP
Jasna Veličković (Serbia): sUn (2014), AP
Mirela Ivičević (Croatia): Orgy of References (2012), AP
Megan Grace Beugger (USA): Liaison (2013), NYP
Adam Basanta / Julian Stein / Max Stein (Canada / US): Music for Lamps (2012-15), AP


Tuesday 17 April is the evening of the Vivien Greene Memorial Lecture 2018.
Circumstances beyond the Society’s control have required a change in speaker and talk.
The Society’s Committee is very grateful that one of our regular speakers was able to step in at short notice.
It is hard these days to remember that the contemporary audience actually found their paintings shockingly, distressingly … realistic. Charles Dickens – of all people – seems to have been staggered at the wrongness of John Everett Millais daring to make the Holy Family so ordinary in his Christ in the House of His Parents. For Dickens the Virgin Mary was ‘horrible in her ugliness’. (Millais & Dickens went on to be good friends. In due course the artist was to have the last word, doing a pencil sketch of Dickens on his deathbed )


The United States Court of Appeals has ruled that a sequence of twenty six yoga poses developed by Bikram Choudhury, published in a book in 1979 with descriptions, photographs and drawings and taught as part of a teacher training course since 1994, could not be the subject of copyright protection because it was an idea, process or system designed to improve health rather than the expression of an idea. The court held that because the sequence was an unprotectable idea it was ineligible for copyright protection as a compilation or choreographic work.
Can you copyright choreography?
The court rejected the argument that the sequence of movements could be regarded as choreography by stating:
“Thus for example, the copyright for a book describing how to perform a complicated surgery does not give the holder the exclusive right to perform the surgery. Like the series of movements a surgeon makes, the Sequence is as Choudhury tell readers, a method designed to cure, heal, or at least alleviate physical injuries and illness. Monopoly protection can only be secured, if it can be secured at all by letters-patent ”.
The court accepted that the expression of the yoga sequence in the book is entitled to copyright protection. But the underlying idea is not.
The position under the South African Copyright Act of 1978 is much like the position under US copyright law. It recognises choreography as a subject of copyright. Under the Copyright Act, dramatic works are defined to include choreographic work or entertainment in a dumb show if reduced to material form. Assuming Choudhury’s printed yoga sequence is original, it would probably have been protected under South African copyright law as a choreographic work. One cannot help but wonder whether Choudhury could have had a favourable result had his matter been heard by a South African court.


WORKSHOP Embodied experience
Take part in a workshop in the exhibition “Mind Wandering Mind,” where you will work with different (drawing) exercises on the experience of color.
Artist Maike Hemmers invites you to a workshop in her duo exhibition “Mind Wandering Mind. This session will focus on the embodied experience of color and you will participate in various exercises that Maike also uses in her own work: for example, you will make drawings through a mental body scan and perform movement exercises with the sculptures from the exhibition. The goal is to connect with other participants through play and express something of yourself through interaction with art.
About Maike Hemmers
Maike Hemmers (1987, DU) is part of the duo exhibition “Mind Wandering Mind,” currently on view at Drawing Centre Diepenheim. In her artistic practice, she translates mental and physical stimuli into abstract drawings and soft sculptures. She explores and uses somatic exercises that approach the body and mind as one. From these exercises, she develops a personal theory of color, through which she seeks to understand and represent how emotions and affect move through our bodies.
- The workshop is open to everyone regardless of age, experience, prior knowledge or mobile disability. The exercises can be adapted to your own abilities and needs.
- Part of the workshop will be conducted through exchanges with other participants.
- The language of the workshop is Dutch.
- A total of ten spots are available.
- The workshop will take place in Drawing Centre Diepenheim’s exhibition space. The space will be closed to the public at the time of the event.
Date and location
April 13, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Drawing Centre Diepenheim.
Cost and registration
The regular rate is €15, the discounted rate (students and museum card holders) €10.
Admission to the exhibition, drawing materials and a cup of coffee or tea are included in the price.
Purchase your admission ticket for the workshop here. Please note that the number of spots is limited!


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Miguel is a dedicated member of our church, in charge of the sound department and working alongside Cole, who runs the video department. He grew up in Campbell's Bay, QC, as the son of our beloved Pastor JC and his wife Julie. With his strong ties to our community, Miguel is passionate about improving our church's online presence by producing professional media that can share the message of God's love far and wide. His creative vision, combined with his knowledge of sound, is a great asset to our church. We are grateful to have Miguel on our team and are inspired by his commitment to sharing God's message with the world.


I made this ceramic Christmas tree for my mom back in 1983. Mom would set it out every year on top of a bookcase in the living room. I never would have guessed that 30 years later this tree would still be around and sitting in my home. It has been tucked in a box in my fruit cellar for a number of years now. When I pulled it out a couple days ago and plugged it in, I was happy to see it cheerfully light up. I set it on a file cabinet next to my computer and sewing machine where I turn it on and enjoy memories of Christmas past.


Art at Papworth Hospital
Uplift and inspire patients, visitors and staff
Artwork can bring many therapeutic benefits to patients, visitors and staff within a hospital environment.
Papworth Hospital is holding a series of voluntary exhibitions featuring the work of regional artists and colleges.
Our programme of artwork aims to:
- Create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors
- Uplift and inspire patients with colours shapes and imagery
- Enhance the working environment for staff
Commissions and residencies
- Chris Wood - Ladder of Light
- Jane Prophet - Distinctions and Counterposes, Wysing Arts
- Stained glass window in Papworth Hospital's main reception
A new art display is on show this month in the restaurant.
Patients and visitors are invited to contact Liz Bush, Arts Co-ordinator on 01480 364585 should they wish to purchase any artworks. Papworth Hospital benefits from 15% of the sale price.
Generous donations of artwork
Since the first exhibition was set up in 2003 with Pauline Aitken, many artists have showcased their work at the hospital keen to promote the psychological and physiological benefits art can have in a hospital environment.
We are now building up our own collection of artworks thanks to the generosity of artists who have exhibited here.
With special thanks for donating a piece of your work:
- Mark Humphrey
- Maureen Squaire
- Jo Chapman
- Pauline Aitken
- Helena Greene
- Gordana Bjelic-Rados
- Srisurang Russell
- Philip Jones
- Isla Woiwood
- Slawko Berezynskj
- Phil Cope
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SPECIALIZING IN AGING & END OF LIFE CARE
Koru Music Therapy provides in-home and on-site music therapy services to clients throughout San Diego county and areas of Riverside. Telehealth and online music therapy services are also available. Please reach out to us for more information and rates.
The Koru is a Maori symbol that represents growth, tranquility and new life. It is symbolized by a fern frond and is also connected to ancestry and legacy. This symbol and its meaning align with the intention and mission of Koru Music Therapy.
Koru Music Therapy specializes in supporting the aging process, individuals with cognitive impairments, end of life care, which includes hospice, palliative care, grief & loss services, as well as support for healthcare workers, through music in its many forms. Koru Music Therapy honors each individual's strengths in the moment, and each person's cultural identity and unique life story in order to achieve holistic comfort.
We use evidence-based methods and approaches and maintain our education in end of life care practices, as well as continued music therapy education.
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Hospice & Palliative Care Music Therapist
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Music is an energetic force and a direct expression of one's well-being. Each individual has her/his/their own unique relationship and connection with music made of many layers. As a compassionate, person-centered music therapist, I seek to deeply understand people's musical connections, life stories, strengths, assess holistic functioning and creatively discover how to provide comfort during challenging times.
I have been a board certified music therapist since 2009. I received my Bachelors of Arts in Music Performance in 2001 at the University of New Hampshire and when I craved more, I earned my Masters of Music Therapy in 2010 from Temple University. I am a certified Hospice & Palliative Care Music Therapist (HPMT), and a Level III Trainee in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM). I am also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) through Yoga Alliance and focus proper alignment, self-love, gentle and restorative yoga. Working full time in end of life care since 2008 has offered me a deep and comforting understanding of death, dying and, especially, living.
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With 73 ranks of pipes—more than four thousand in all—ranging in size from three storeys high to smaller than your little finger, it’s touted as largest outdoor organ in the world. And the Spreckels Organ definitely ranks among the most impressive.
The ornate pavilion that houses the pipes has the complex beauty of an exotic palace, extending two Corinthian-capitaled colonnades like welcoming arms around the audience seating area. The nearby fountain and the colonnade lights transform the scene into an even more breathtaking spectacle in the evening. Its power is such that the organ rises over the roar of the jets flying in to nearby Lindbergh Field, drawing crowds that nearly match the pipes in number on summer Monday nights.
The organ was a gift to the city (and “the people of all the world”) from brothers and fellow sugar-daddies Adolph B. and John D. Spreckels at the end of 1914, shortly before the beginning of the two-year-long Panama-California Exposition that celebrated the new trans-continental canal. The incredible Italian-Renaissance pavilion was the product of architect and king of domes Harrison Albright, and over the years the place has only gotten better. Today, the stage is twice the size and the organ itself sprouts 33% more pipes.
The aforementioned Monday evenings are host to the Summer International Organ Festival, when special concerts see the organ accompanied by an orchestra or itself accompanying silent movies. With that many pipes the organ is capable of an incredible variety of sounds, and has built-in cymbals for musical moments that require even more grandiosity. Every Sunday afternoon at 2:00 San Diego Civic Organist Dr. Carol Williams gives an organ concert, playing everything from Bach to Duke Ellington in the open air no matter the weather. If it’s a rough day and you can’t face the wind and rain with the same determination as that with which Dr. Williams turns her back to it, you can always watch the live stream—but the concerts are always free to the public.
The pavilion can be found at 1549 El Prado # 10, San Diego, CA 92101


Maestro Warren Ellis Tells Of A Busy Year For The Bearded & Brilliant Bad Seeds
Warren Ellis, one of The Quietus' favourite Australians, drops by as we hail the several gentlemen of the Bad Seeds and Grinderman as artists of 2008
Every good 'n'grizzled commander knows to pick his Lieutenants well. The past two years have been something of a golden period for Nick Cave; judging moustache contests, giving out the Turner Prize, not to mention the feral Grinderman set upon a supine, willing audience and this year's new Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! marking a welcome return to a rawer Bad Seeds sound. Yet Cave is always quick to insist that he is not a solo artist. Since the departure of Blixa Bargeld in 2003, Warren Ellis seems to have found a greater voice within the Bad Seeds set-up and beyond, be it in his role in Grinderman, or working on film soundtracks with Cave. The sounds he wrings from violin and those tiny, yet full-throated, guitars gave Grinderman its lustre, his picking raises Lazarus, his onstage high-kicking complimenting Cave's twisted evangelical, seam-busting gesturing. The Quietus called Ellis to reflect on the peculiar alliance between Grinderman and the Bad Seeds, his relationship with the group, and just what the hell else he's been up to in this 2008. It's been a busy old year has it, Warren? "Fuck, tell me about it man..."
So to start, how was it unleashing Grinderman on the festival crowds this summer?
This festival run was really enjoyable. The band seems made for the festivals, the way we play. It's a very different thing, just the four of us going on to play with no soundcheck or any of that boring stuff, which actually seems to help the performance with Grinderman in some ways. All hell breaks loose up there. We've found the songs and it's loosened up a whole lot more and we're looking at different ways of playing them, not just discovering them.
You said that Grinderman would have an impact on the Bad Seeds, do you think post-Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!! that's going to work the other way round too?
I think so. It's not like we go in there in a different mood or a different headspace. When we went in to record that Grinderman album we didn't even have a name for it. You couldn't imagine how liberating that was if you tried. A big part of the whole thing was to not have any identity - obviously you can't start from zero again, and it's pointless to even think that you could, but to go in there not even having a name was a real reminder of how many restrictions you unwittingly put on yourself, particularly with a group like the Bad Seeds where there's such a long history. The Bad Seeds, particularly before I joined, flew in the face of what was considered to be the norm for rock music, and that was part of their thing. You'd never find a guitar solo on a Bad Seeds record, it was anti a lot of that stuff, to their credit. I guess we've tried to open doors on things that wouldn't be liked.
Do you feel like perhaps you've come to the fore more in terms of the Bad Seeds dynamic?
I was never particularly into playing just the violin. When I started with the Dirty Three that was always what was that great thing about it, we wanted to be free from the instruments, and I'd never play a straight violin line. So joining the Bad Seeds was a rather odd proposition for me because I'd never been in that position before, and it would arise that I'd have to do that sort of thing. Then I guess by playing these other instruments it changed my involvement. I've been working on Nick on so many varied projects now, and up to this point it's going good. It's like when you meet somebody and you have a chat and realise you get on with them, so you meet up again and six months later that might grow into something quite different. And music is a bit like that too, you find you get on with somebody, and you find you might want to spend more time with them. What I like about working with Nick is he tries to push me as far as I can go, he doesn't try to hold me back and that's really encouraging.
How does that work in the wider Bad Seeds group?
It's good because within that environment you can fall flat on your face and realise that it doesn't matter. It's good to go as far as you can go before you realise it's not working, because sometimes it can work, you know? I guess it encourages even the most ridiculous-sounding idea to be carried through to whichever conclusion it could go to. I really like that. It's about taking chances. In the Bad Seeds it seems like people go in and do what they do, and sometimes people are required to do more or less, and it's not even a discussed thing.
You've also done the music for a series of Sony adverts. How was that?
I was doing it ten days before the Bad Seeds were going on tour and it was a total meltdown experience. You'd present it and they'd be saying 'We love it, we love it', then you get a phone call as you're walking out of the door saying 'we just presented it to the heads of Sony and they don't like it'. You've got fifty minutes to do a new thing before we present it again'. I just went 'you're fucking joking' and smashed the phone into pieces.
Would you put yourself through that again?
It's not the sort of thing I'd want to do all the time, I wouldn't say it was incredibly rewarding, it's not like playing in front of a couple hundred people. It's only been in the past couple of years that I've actually started enjoying the studio, and getting more involved in that. Before, it was always more about playing live - it's just fantastic, that whole experience. I love playing with people we know, I love playing in a band, and I love that thing of performing music. It sounds like a corny thing to say, but it's just an incredible escape you know, all the stuff getting fucked up and shit-faced, it's fantastic. You work your way through all that and work out where you want to be if you're still going with it.
How does that relate to the different groups you're in?
It's really great, it just helps with what you're doing. Someone like me, I don't like songs, I somehow seem to have been part of writing quite a lot of material now for some reason, and I found doing all these different thing has really helped whatever I'm going on to do next. Playing in the Dirty Three has helped with the Bad Seeds, then the Bad Seeds helped with the Dirty Three. Whatever you do, if you're trying to do something different the next time you're trying to modify things a whole lot and it's really invigorating.
Does it stop you getting stuck?
Aside from the whole thing about the music there's an incredible dynamic to a band, being around the same people all the time, and it's a real relief to have different things going on.
Do all you Bad Seeds still get on?
Every bunch of people like that if you have problems you either work it out or you don't and you split up. It's something that you don't really think about until it happens and you find yourselves together, it's like having a girlfriend or a boyfriend, the intensity of the relationship. It's something you realise after two years of touring non-stop with the Bad Seeds: fuck me, I'm living with these people.


Events, features and things to do for families in New Hampshire
Bekk McGowan of Wilton holds Emma Rogers of Peterborough in a handstand during the finale of the Circus Smirkus 2011 Big Top Tour. Bekk and Emma – both 16 – return this year to perform in the 25th Anniversary Big Top Tour.
Circus Smirkus, Vermont’s acclaimed traveling youth circus, celebrates its 25th anniversary this season with a return to Hanover, July 21 – 23. This year’s troupe includes two young performers and a coach from New Hampshire, as well as three from the Hanover area.
Circus Smirkus is the only youth circus in the country to travel “under canvas” – that is, as a traditional traveling show complete with a Big Top tent. The circus has not been to the Hanover area since 2005, when it played in Lebanon. It's last appearance in the Granite State was in 2009, in Wilton.
Founded in 1987, Smirkus was the dream of internationally renowned mime and clown Rob Mermin, a protégé of the late Marcel Marceau. Moving to Vermont after a long performing stint abroad, Mermin began the program on a former dairy farm in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.
The first season included just 15 young Vermonters, who practiced for one week, then hit the road for a three-town tour. This year’s troupe of 29 youngsters, ages 11 to 18, will rehearse intensively for three weeks and tour for seven, performing nearly 70 shows in 14 cities and towns throughout the Northeast, including New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Maine, Massachusetts, and upstate New York.
This year’s circus includes two New Hampshire troupers: Bekk McGowan, 16, of Wilton and Emma Rogers, 16, of Peterborough, both in Circus Smirkus for their second year. In addition, Alisan Funk is the head aerial coach for the tour. Now a resident of Montreal, Funk brings to Smirkus a history of performance and aerial choreography with a variety of companies including Cirque du Soleil. The seven Vermonters on the troupe include three from the Upper Valley/Hanover area: siblings Sam Gurwitt, 16, and Sonya Gurwitt, 18, of Norwich, Vt.; and Liam Gundlach, 15, of Thetford, Vt. The other performers come from eight other states – California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas – as well as the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Over the years, Smirkus has included coaches and performers from 26 states and 32 countries.
A Smirkus show features an original score, live music, custom-made costumes, and professionally choreographed dance. It requires an entourage of 45 adults (counselors, cooks, coaches and crew). But the stars are the kids; they perform as jugglers, clowns, aerialists, wirewalkers, acrobats and more. Smirkus is known for its “themed” shows, and this year’s theme is “Topsy Turvy Time Travel: A Blast from the Past & Fun from the Future.” The show invites the audience on a tantalizing trip through time, a wonderfully wacky exploration of pranks and pratfalls from the past and fantasies for the future.
In addition to the traveling circus, Circus Smirkus also runs a sleepover summer camp dedicated to circus arts, located at Lyndon Institute in Lyndon Center, Vt. More than half of the members of the 2012 performing troupe are camp alumni. The acclaimed Smirkus School Residency program brings circus arts to schools throughout the Northeast during the academic year.
Celebrations for the 25th anniversary include the publication of “Circus Smirkus: 25 Years of Running Home to the Circus,” a capital campaign to purchase a permanent location for Circus Smirkus Summer Camp; and strengthening a nascent collaboration with the National Circus School of Cuba.
Tickets for all venues are on sale at smirkus.org and 1-877-SMIRKUS (1-877-764-7587).
2012 BIG TOP TOUR IN HANOVER
July 21 - 23
Fullington Farm Field, 99 Lyme Road (Route 10), Hanover
6 shows: 2 & 7 PM – Saturday11 AM & 4 PM – Sunday1 PM & 7 PM - Monday
$20/Adult (13+), $16.50/Child (2 – 12)
Kids under 2, free!


The Pride in Local Music event started at the onset of the covid pandemic when the world shut down. We knew that we needed to support our creative economy in Austin. We reached out to our sister music city of Nashville and partnered with the Nashville LGBT Chamber to produce the first Pride in Local Music streaming event. We did it again in 2021 as a hybrid event. In 2022, the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce brought you the first ever in person full stage produced Pride in Local Music festival at The Long Center!
Many of our sponsorship packages come with great benefits including branding opportunities, VIP or GA ticket bundles, and an annual membership to the Austin LGBT Chamber. Our packages and included benefits for each are listed below.


This Website is where I display my Fine Art Photography.
The art that I produce is carefully captured and processed by using the highest standards of photography, editing, and printing. Only the best archival materials are used.
To me the finished art piece should reveal the scene with the same emotion that I had envisioned when I was there.
All of my photographic work can be purchased as signed Giclee prints, or canvas art, that will be shipped directly to your address.
I hope you will enjoy viewing the Fine Art Photographs that I have been able to produce.
This website will continually change, and I invite you to visit often.
Fine Art Photographer


Today we are thrilled to be featuring our Juliette Embosser. Juliette embodies timeless class. The delicate calligraphy adds a feminine touch which pairs beautifully with any colour palette. She is shown here on handmade textured paper and crisp envelopes. Juliette is perfectly suited to this muted colour palette and would make a superb addition to any neutral or minimal themed wedding.
Embossers make a great addition to any wedding stationery. They are extremely versatile, whether your theme is minimal or has all the bells and whistles - an embosser serves as a perfect compliment. Adding a subtle personal touch while suiting any and all colour palettes.
If you love this style perhaps you may consider complimenting your stationery with our Juliette calligraphy script wax seal. Stamp your wax seal impression in elegant neutral tones such as our classic white wax, or add some sparkle with our metallic gold sealing wax.
Deeply engraved and uniquely personalised, a bespoke wax seal stamp can be used to enhance memories today and then be cherished and passed down through generations for years to come.
For full impact add this delicate Juliette calligraphy monogram rubber stamp to your wedding stationery and make a truly personalised suite. Keep it simple with a classic ink pad or heat emboss for extra lustre and texture. Rubber stamps are super versatile; use them to uniquely personalise wedding stationery, menus, wedding favours, napkins and more.
Featuring a polished oak turned handle on a laser etched maple block, our deeply engraved rubber stamps create delicately detailed and beautifully unique impressions.
Shop our full Juliette collection here to add delightful monogram detailing to your elegant wedding invitation suite.
Or take inspiration from these beautiful blog posts featuring our Juliette range.


You finally consider moving to Manhattan and you are searching the best option. Well, Midtown West is home to some of the city’s most iconic buildings: the Empire State, the Chrysler Building, and the UN headquarters. But you can find a lot of more there…
Midtown West has a lot of Dance Clubs and restaurants and all what you need to turn every night unforgettable specially in the Hell’s Kitchen area. And who knows? Maybe you can even meet Daredevil climbing some of the buildings ready to sign you an autograph.
But what about rentals in Midtown West? Let´s take a look at Mercedes House one of the well know apartments building in the neighborhood.
Mercedes House is a very vanguard design by architect Enrique Norten that has recast the New York skyline. Norten created a zigzag footprint and a silhouette of cascading green roof terraces that allow for unobstructed views of Clinton Park and the Hudson River. It looks like a giant stairway in the middle of the city. So cool about how it looks but amazing views from the inside.
If you never visited Mercedes House in Midtown West please take a look at it´s official website where you can find a virtual tour. You will love the innovative design in this age of “shoe box” style buildings: http://www.mercedeshouseny.com/the-building
Honestly is one of these places i wish to say “Yes i actually live here”.
Average rent in this building is around 4,000 (1 bedroom, less for studio apartments more for two bedroom apartments) so if you consider the place, the neighborhood, the building itself and the rental cost in Manhattan it´s very affordable for luxury apartments with nice views.
If you move to Midtown West don´t forget to live the Broadway theater experience, something unique in the world. I mean the Theater District and Lincoln Center along Broadway with more than 40 professional theaters. As a theater lover i visited some of them and trust me, sometimes i think about moving Midtown West only for going every day to a different Theater.


Make Your First Dance Together an Argentine Tango
Amaze your guest with a Very Special Tango arranged just for you. With 6 or more private lessons you will be prepared to dance and make that magical day even more memorable. Choose your own song or we can work together to pick a moving emotional piece, choreographed, polished and ready to mesmerize your guests.
We recommend starting your lessons three to four months before the wedding to allow time for practice, especially if you are a newcomer to dancing. We realize that there is a lot to do before the wedding and it can be stressful. Besides preparing you for your first dance as a married couple, dance lessons can actually be a stress reliever. Your lessons can be your time to relax, let loose and have a great time. We try to make the lessons a lot of fun, so not only will you be preparing to create a lasting memory for your big day, but the lessons themselves will be something that you will always remember.
Learning the Argentine Tango for your first dance at your wedding will impress your guests, make your wedding more enjoyable, and give you the gift of dance that you can share with each other for the rest of your lives.
We can also customize a program of Semi-Private Classes for you and the entire wedding party, including Mom and Dad. Talk about fun – it’s a blast!
At Amore Tango, we will consult with you on the entire process surrounding your first dance – you will look good, feel confident while all eyes are on you and your guests will be impressed. Visit our online booking calendar to book now.


Mehndi or henna designs have been an integral part of various cultures around the globe for centuries. With its intricate patterns and beautiful art, mehndi is not only considered as a form of body art but also as a symbol of love, prosperity, and good luck. From traditional designs to contemporary styles, there’s something for every occasion.
Here are some of the latest and most stylish mehndi designs that you can try for your upcoming events.
Traditional Henna Designs
Traditional henna designs are a classic choice for various occasions such as weddings, festivals and religious celebrations. These designs usually feature intricate patterns of paisleys, flowers and leaves. The traditional style is known for its bold and symmetrical patterns, which are applied to the palms and tops of hands, as well as the feet and legs.
Intricate Bridal Mehndi Designs
Bridal mehndi designs are one of the most intricate and detailed designs. These designs are created using the finest henna paste, which is applied to the bride’s hands and feet in elaborate patterns that can take hours to complete. Bridal mehndi designs usually feature motifs such as peacocks, elephants, and other traditional symbols.
Simple and Minimalistic Designs
Simple and minimalistic designs are perfect for those who prefer a more understated look. These designs are usually made up of small, delicate patterns and are perfect for casual occasions. The simple and minimalistic designs are generally applied on the fingers and wrists, and they are easy to apply and maintain.
Geometric Mehndi Patterns
Geometric mehndi patterns are a modern take on the traditional designs. These designs feature symmetrical patterns of geometric shapes such as triangles, diamonds and squares. These designs can be applied to any part of the body, and they look great on both dark and fair skin tones.
Floral and Paisley Designs
Floral and paisley designs are a popular choice for mehndi designs. They feature intricate patterns of flowers, leaves, and paisleys. These designs are perfect for weddings and other formal occasions and can be applied to the palms, tops of hands and feet.
Contemporary Mehndi Art
Contemporary mehndi art is a fusion of traditional and modern designs. These designs feature bold patterns and motifs such as birds, butterflies, and abstract shapes. These designs are perfect for those who want to experiment with new styles of mehndi designs.
Arabic Style Mehndi
Arabic style mehndi is a popular choice for brides. These designs feature large floral patterns and geometric shapes. The Arabic style is known for its bold, thick lines and intricate patterns, which are applied to the palms, tops of hands and feet.
Fusion of Mehndi and Glitter
A fusion of mehndi and glitter is a perfect choice for those who want to add some sparkle and shine to their designs. These designs feature intricate mehndi patterns, which are then filled with glitter. These designs are perfect for parties and events and can be applied to any part of the body.
Mehndi Designs for Festivals
Festival mehndi designs are usually bold and colourful. These designs feature intricate patterns of flowers, leaves and paisleys, which are then filled with vibrant colours. These designs are perfect for festivals such as Diwali, Eid and Holi.
Mehndi for Parties and Events
Mehndi designs for parties and events are usually bold and elaborate. These designs feature intricate patterns of flowers, paisleys and other traditional motifs. These designs are perfect for weddings, engagement parties and other formal events.
Mehndi for Casual Occasions
Mehndi designs for casual occasions are usually simple and minimalistic. These designs feature small, delicate patterns, which are applied to the fingers and wrists. These designs are perfect for casual gatherings and can be applied quickly and easily.
Whether you’re attending a wedding or a festival or just want to add some style to your look, mehndi designs are the perfect choice. With a wide variety of styles and patterns to choose from, you’re sure to find a design that suits your taste and occasion. So, go ahead and experiment with these stylish new mehndi designs and make a statement at your next event.


Charity auction - a great success!
Thank you so much to all who attended our auction and dinner at The Brisley Bell on Thursday November 8th. It was a lovely evening, enjoyed by everyone – all while raising funds for FARA’s vital work in Romania.
The event was held to raise money to help prevent homelessness for young people leaving the notorious state institutions in Romania. FARA Charity collaborated with The Brisley Bell and Rowley’s Antiques and Fine Art Auctioneers to offer a delightful evening with delicious food, fabulous auction lots and enticing raffle prizes.
The auction and raffle was brilliantly run by Will Axon, from Rowley's, and a wonderful £2,390 was raised on the night, and adding the donations received from non-attendees, the grand total is £5661.39!


24 Pink Roses Porcelain Teacups and Saucers are a full tea cup holding approx 6 oz. FDA approved and dishwasher safe.
If you like pink roses, these are the tea cups for you! The pattern features lush pink roses and rosebuds and tiny green leaves on a white background. The cups curve to a slight lip and have a pedestal foot. The handle is elegantly swirled.
Purchase these as Teacups Party Favors ready to use to decorate your event, be used at your event and for your guests to take home. That's a 3 in 1 savings!


Two more shows headed to Pacific Amphitheatre this summer: Island Empire Festival, Counting Crows
Costa Mesa, Calif. (March 21, 2022) – OC Fair has added four more shows to the 2022 summer lineup.
As part of the Toyota Summer Concert Series at Pacific Amphitheatre, Island Empire Festival will be held July 24, and Counting Crows will headline on July 27. Plus, live music headed to The Hangar: I Am King – The Michael Jackson Experience on July 17 and STYXology – World’s Greatest STYX Tribute Show on July 31.
Tickets for these shows will go on sale Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster.
Coming to Pacific Amphitheatre:
Island Empire Festival with Sammy Johnson, Fiji, Eli-Mac, Anuhea, Analea Brown + More
July 24, 2022, 2 p.m.
Tickets are $25-$65
The Island Empire Festival will feature an upbeat mix of reggae, soul and R&B from Sammy Johnson, Fiji, Anuhea, Eli-Mac and Analea Brown with more guests to be announced. The fest will be hosted by Western Conference (DJ Westafa & Big Body Cisco).
July 27, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $42.50-$82.50
Exploding onto the music scene in 1993 with their multi-platinum breakout album, August and Everything After, Counting Crows has gone on to release seven studio albums, selling more than 20 million records worldwide. The band released their newest record, Butter Miracle, featuring hit single “Elevator Boots” in April of 2021.
Coming to The Hangar:
I AM KING – The Michael Jackson Experience
July 17, 2022, 8 p.m.
Tickets are $20-$25
This is as close as you will get to seeing the King of Pop live in concert! The band features Michael Firestone, who looks and sounds like Michael Jackson, plus a cast of talented musicians and dancers who bring Jackson to life. I AM KING features renditions of Jackson’s biggest hits including “Bad,” “Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” “Man in the Mirror” and many more.
STYXology – World’s Greatest STYX Tribute Show
July 31, 2022, 8 p.m.
Tickets are $20-$25
STYXology performs music from all eras of the illustrious and legendary catalog of STYX. With note-for-note precision, live vocal and instrumental performance, and the energy of five lifelong Styx fans, STYXology entertains with soaring choruses, shredding guitar leads and touching power ballads.
Tickets to these shows go on sale to the public Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster. The OC Fair Box Office at Pacific Amphitheatre will be open on March 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets to performances occurring during the OC Fair include same-day admission to the OC Fair. The 2022 OC Fair is July 15-Aug. 14, open Wednesday-Sunday. Advance tickets are required.


"The infusion of Tellez's stirring orchestral arrangements (performed by The Budapest Art Orchestra) are nothing short of magic."
- The Whole Note, Feb. 2017
"Minstrelle is a fantastic new album by this young artistic duo...it is wonderful to hear such diverse music that nonetheless bears the recognizable style of the composer and interpretation of the singer."
- Penka Kouneva, 2016
"Felipe was recommended to me in 2016 and I was so impressed by his work that I've signed him up to every project I've done since. Not only is he an exceptional talent musically, but he also has a great sense for how to compliment story and tone, and does all this with remarkable efficiency."
Director & Producer


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My first tattoo is of a pair of tribal dolphins jumping out of water. The dolphins are in a circle while their tails form a heart and the water a butterfly. As you can tell many symbols in all of this. I see this as a representation of life (circle), intelligence (dolphins), love (heart), uniqueness (butterfly) and they are tribal as that is my heritage. I was born of the Columbia River Plateau People. I got this tattoo the summer between my Sophomore and Junior year of college at Sacred Art Tattoo in Corvallis. However, I don't remember the woman who did it as she was called upon to do it when the guy I had my appointment with had been fired. Not the best of luck with the artist situation, but I love it all the same.
My second tattoo is of a tribal turtle with a dream catcher on it's back. This represents Turtle Island, so that I remember that I don't have to carry the world on my back and the dream catcher allows my dreams to flow through into existence while keeping the bad things stuck. A reminder to myself to relax and let my dreams happen. My friend drew this tattoo up and we went and got it done at High Priestess Tattooing in Corvallis. Again, I really didn't know the artist and after he did a bad job I have learned my lesson. When I went back in to have it fixed he as well was no longer working at the shop, but another artist offered to touch it up and she did a great job.
I have many designs that I want to get put upon my body, but first need to find a tattoo artist that I can work with. I have yet to find a good Tribal tattooist. :( I think my next tattoo will be a feather around my wrist or a salmon up my side.


What a superb play day yesterday was! 40 degrees and hard rain outside, cozy sewing room with pretty fabrics, ribbons, and lace inside, emailing on and off with my buddies, listening to good music as the rain poured down...it was pretty darn wonderful.
I call my project "Garden Lace" because all the flowers in the fabrics are indeed from my garden, and the dominant element to go with them is from my lace collection, which I have been shamefully ignoring lately.
To construct my little quilt (which as I said last time, will be another contribution to the Alliance for American Quilts Crazy about Quilts contest, which I do hope lots of you will enter), I used the same machine applique technique as I did for "Elle and Dave", which will be written up in the next issue of CQMagOnline, going live on April 25th. This is a fast way to work.
I needed solid trim to go between my fabric patches but wanted to use lace...so....
I got out some ribbons of various widths, some likely lace pieces (the short bits were perfect), and my Steam a Seam fusible strips in both 1/4" and 1/2" widths. (If I had had the Lite version of my Steam a Seam, that would have been better for embroidering through later, but I used what I had on hand.)
This shows the ribbon with the Steam a Seam on it below, and the lace I'm going to iron it to above.
Here's another one...
This is ironed on, viewed from the back.
Here it is from the front.
And here's the batch of them.
Most of these pieces of lace were short and I loved using them up this way.
The ribbon colors were chosen to go with my floral fabrics....
I do like how unified this looks. Controlling the elements going into a crazy quilt gives it some order...and I always love that balancing act between order and chaos....
I'm going to enjoy hanging some embroidery off the edges of the laces. Toward that end I just happened to have ordered some lovely new threads from Maureen Greeson's new website. Her prices are very good and her service is excellent. Visit her here:
and you will be glad you did!
She carries exactly the kind of supplies I love! I encourage you to check out her new site. ;-)
More rain on tap for today....you know what I'll be doing!


For the installation on the left (west) side, Molly Elkind created a two-part sculpture entitled Where the Earth Meets the Sky. Molly made this piece out of handmade paper, stitching, and hand-dyed silk. A dyed fabric backdrop evokes the starry spaces in which our earth and its atmosphere find their home.
Close-up view of the sculptured pieces
The Artist's Statement for this exhibit:
“And God said, ‘Let the waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.’ And it was so. God called the dry land Earth.” Genesis 1:9-10
When I made this piece almost ten years ago, the Creation story of Genesis was on my mind, and I was working a lot with handmade paper. Often I would press damp sheets of paper to the trunks of trees to dry, thereby embossing them with the tree’s bark texture. For this piece, I then formed, painted, and stitched the sculptures from this textured paper. Stitching on the green “earth” form resembles the lines on maps, while on the “sky” form it resembles the planets and their orbits. Each piece is lined with contrasting silk whose color links it to its counterpart. While there is space between the “earth” and the “sky” I like to think the two pieces are in dialogue with each other.In the niche on the right, Nancy Langham created a mixed-media sculpture entitled And It Was So, utilizing tree branches, an altered book, and stitched "leaves".
This work is meant to be a visual expression of appreciation for the symmetry between the first chapter of Genesis and the first chapter of John. In Genesis, God literally speaks creation into existence (And God said “Let there be light”). In the prologue to John, the evangelist affirms that the same creative force that formed the universe has become flesh and lived among us, and this force is referred to as the Word (or logos, in the original Greek.)
Scholars say that the Greek word logos has a wide range of meaning, but is usually translated as the “word of God”. The Greek letters for logos are used in the altered book that is the focal point of this artwork. By including Scripture passages and a book and a tree, it is hoped that viewers will be inspired to contemplate the relationships between words, books, trees, the Creation Story, and the Word.
Close-up view of the altered book
Close-up view of the stitched leaves


Mini-golf will be paired with immersive storytelling at a new attraction in Portland, Oregon, US.
Wonderwood mini-golf is a new venue from local artist Mike Bennet, which will feature nine holes, each uniquely designed. The holes will include hand painted environments, such as the Mushroom Forest and a wacky cheese shop.
Bennet has previously created a monster exhibition and dinosaur attraction in the town and has now turned his attention to mini-golf.
The course is located next to Wonderwood Springs, a coffee shop that will sell F&B to the mini-golf players.
Wonderwood’s website promises that players can expect a “magnificent world full of brave adventurers, exciting quests and magical wonders.”


- Long Island/Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Exemption is a three-piece aggressive progressive rock outfit that started on Long Island in 2004 when the members were only 13 and 14. In 2007 they put out their first full-length, "The Rabbit Hole." In 2009 they released the "Harmony of the Spheres EP," and in October 2010 they put out their second full-length "Public Cemetery Party." Their sound has evolved into something truly their own, combining progressive metal, stoner rock, pop, blues, and alternative ambiance once earning them the title of the "bastard children of the Beatles (The Metal Den)." Check out http://exemption.bandcamp.com to hear some music, all the releases are available on iTunes and Cdbaby.com. This blog is for the members to share stories and news with their friends and fans.


Ananta Opus 195
«Connecting the fundamental principles of two musical cultures: sharing heritage, exploring horizons »
The concerto for sarod, symphonic and electronic orchestra is an original and harmonious work born from the meeting of different musical cultures. Written by Pierre Thilloy and performed by sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan with the Avignon Provence Symphonic Orchestra and the Kords Collective, the creation is directed by Samuel Jean.
As much as he is hailed as a “musician of the world”, Pierre Thilloy is not an explorer of music; irrespective of his multiple experiences, he creates original works accessible to all. Pierre Thilloy began his musical study at the Conservatory of Nancy followed by the Conservatory in Luxembourg and later in Austria at the Mozarteum of Salzbourg. A prolific composer, Pierre’s official catalogue comprises of more than 180 compositions including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, symphonic poems, mass, oratorios and even the accompanying score for silent films. His interaction with the cultures of the world began in Africa and took him to Central Asia especially, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan and then India in 2010. Here he had his first taste of a vast and ancient musical tradition with divine origins and a metaphysical quality. During his Indian visit he met with the grand maître of the sarod, Amjad Ali Khan and from this meeting was born a project of writing a concerto based on an Indian raga - founded on the fundamental principles of Indian music as well as the execution of a raga.
Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan is one of the greatest masters of the sarod. Taught by his father Haafiz Ali Khan, Amjad Ali Khan was born to the illustrious Bangash lineage rooted in the Senia Bangash School of music. Today he shoulders the sixth generation of inheritance in this legendary lineage. He developed a unique style of playing the sarod and gave it a new and yet timeless interpretation. He has performed in different parts of the world, is the recipient of many awards and honours and continues to be one of the busiest classical musicians in India today. In his case, the term 'beauty of the Ragas' acquires a special meaning as he has to his credit the distinction of having created many new Ragas. Khan Saheb will be accompanied by his sons Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan, both well known names on the music scene and the seventh generation of musicians in the family. The New York Times refers to Amaan and Ayaan as, “excellent musicians, who play with power and precision and can light up an audience with fast passages".
Founded at the end of the 18th century, the Avignon Provence Symphonic Orchestra is one of those orchestras which, for many years, have structured musical life in France and undertaken public service missions. With its 200-year existence, it has become a truly unmissable cultural showcase for the city of Avignon, the Grand Avignon area, the Vaucluse and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region.
Thanks to its successive musical directors, the Avignon Provence Symphonic Orchestra offers a profound musical intelligence and a rare flexibility in its approach to works, irrespective of their period or their style. Under the leadership of Philippe Grison, its Managing Director, the Orchestra is now spreading its reputation throughout the region, France and internationally. The main mission of the Avignon Provence Symphonic Orchestra is to produce and to broadcast symphonic and operatic works and to take part in awareness and audience development campaigns in Avignon and its surroundings. It is supported by all the local and regional authorities including the Ministry of Culture and Communication - DRAC PACA. Samuel Jean its Principal Guest Conductor.
Discipline: Music / Concerto for Sarod and Symphony and Electronic Orchestra
Cities: Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Mumbai
Dates: From 26 February to 5 March


Tucked away in the corner of Plaça de Passeig you will discover this family owned gem. The proprietor proudly claims that four generations of his family have been toiling away, making and selling all manner of ceramic and pottery goods to a mixed clientele of local consumers and foreign enthusiasts.
If you’re in Cadaqués and in the market for any sort of houseware, stop here. And don’t forget your credit card. This is not the home to touristy nonsense – here you will find gorgeous housewares, from plates to bowls, tea sets to figurines. They have it all and it’s all top notch quality, often proudly signed by the, in some cases, famous artisans. You’re welcome. And so is your mom.
Can Saló, Plaça de Passeig, 12, 17488 Cadaqués, Girona, Spain