I didn’t plan on taking such a long break away from the Birds and Booze beat, but life got in the way the last several weeks, mostly on account of moving into a new home. After so much time away, I knew I’d need to come back with a really good find. And what could be better than a new bird-themed brewery opening up less than two miles down the road from me?
I first noticed The Warbler Brewery in the Albany, New York suburb of Delmar back in November, a little over a week before their grand opening the day before Thanksgiving. Even then, the brewery’s sign was in place, sporting a stylized but spiffy songbird in flight, clutching a stalk of grain and a brewer’s mash rake with its feet. According to the brewery’s website, “We named our brewery for the wood warblers native to Upstate New York’s neighborhoods and woodlands; at once small and secretive, but also wonderfully diverse and bursting with song.” I don’t know whether head brewer Chris Schell – a Delmar native with a decade of craft brewing experience – is a birder or not, but each beer is adorned with trippy, vaguely sci-fi depictions of birds by Boston artist Ian Tartasky, some of which seem to be identifiable to species.
Right now, The Warbler Brewery’s beers are only available for sale at their taproom. Their offerings include two IPAs, both in the popular New England style: Dissimulation IPA and Wolfjaw Double IPA. Café Flurpy is a sweet, so-called “pastry” stout and Moon & Back is a strong, imperial stout. On the lighter end of the brewery’s range are Alba Blonde Ale, Squeech Blackberry Sour, and Parula Pilsner.
Their namesake beer is an American pale ale named Warbler Ale. Besides the few warblers depicted in the mix of songbirds featured on Safe Flight IPA by the Kings County Brewers Collective we sampled in October 2019, I think this is only the second time we’ve seen a warbler here at Birds and Booze, a surprising situation given how popular this family is with North American birders.
According to The Warbler Brewery, Warbler Ale is “Our continuously evolving flagship ale is brewed to represent the ongoing refinement of our technical proficiency, materials sourcing, and production philosophy.” The Warbler Brewery is coy about the ingredients that went into this iteration of Warbler Ale, but it’s a beer that’s decidedly in the hazy, New England style of hoppy ales. Bright and fruity, with aromas of candied citron, pine, and ripe mango and cantaloupe, Warbler Ale boasts a bold burst of pineapple flavor, a plush mouthfeel, and loads of soft, cereal sweetness offset by the faintest hop bitterness in the finish. Through the alchemy of brewing, Warbler Ale carries the flavors of the tropics northwards to our still chilly climes, much as the tiny songbirds it’s named for will adorn our forests and fields with their striking colors and cheerful, sparkling songs in just a few short weeks.
Good birding and happy drinking!
The Warbler Brewery: Warbler Ale
Four out of five feathers (Excellent).


Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Nadia Tayeh is an accomplished artist, who has worked over fourteen seasons backstage at New York Fashion Week for designers including Balmain, Michael Kors, Oscar De La Renta, Carolina Herrera, Jeremy Scott and many more.
Nadia Tayeh was shaped by the many different cultures that made up her world coming from the diverse environs of Downtown Brooklyn. Her exposure to different cultures allowed her to take in the differences in style each beautiful culture produced. This heightened Nadia’s love for fashion and beauty, and at a young age she became obsessed with the world of fashion and design, spending hours watching runway shows on E! Network. Not only observing the clothes and makeup of the models, but trying to discern the unique story the designers were trying to convey. Being the creative type, Nadia earned a Bachelor's Degree in Film at Brooklyn College. She wrote and directed her first undergraduate short film which was screened at BAM theater in Brooklyn, winning "Best Producer". Nadia's work in film lead her to rediscover her love for makeup where she began to do the makeup of characters on film and video sets. She was able to not only apply the necessary makeup to characters but align their looks to the story being told. A skill that has stuck with her throughout her career, never just applying makeup, but always seeking to bring out the story behind every one of her client's face.
Never the complacent type, Nadia continues to develop her art, seeking inspiration from various art mediums and using them to push her vision forward, to not only stay on-top of current trends, but to set them herself.


Kate Glover is an award winning, fully qualified (Bachelor of Photography) and accredited (Australian Institute of Professional Photography) photographer with over seven years industry experience. Images by Kate Glover (IBKG) is a boutique style professional photography business specialising in weddings and creative portraits servicing the North West. With qualifications in Photography and business Kate also offers commercial photography, social media marketing and communications solutions to her corporate clients.
Kate was awarded Young Business Person of the Year at the 2015 Northern Outback Business Awards and took home a second award for Business Innovation. An active corporate citizen, Kate is the founder and creative director of the Ink Project initiative and is proud to have an opportunity to contribute to the amazing work carried out by Paws Hoofs and Claws in the Mount Isa community.
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For my dear friend, Heather Renee (Meade) Adams
So many feelings swirling around in my heart since April 25th. And in this space for remembering, I share with you this story of friendship deeply woven into the fabric of who I am. I could not possibly recount my life's story without these memories of such an amazing friend.
|Heather and me, frolicking on Clearwater Beach, circa 1977|
|Luke, me in the aforementioned dress, and Suze...|
We were long-distance friends until December of 1989, when my family moved from Ohio to Florida with glad tidings of great joy! I remember sitting in my 8th grade shop class in Ohio and Mr. Nickley telling me he hoped I'd be very happy in my new home, and Tommy Decker laughing from across the room, "Of course she'll be happy. She'll be in Florida! It's paradise!". We were excited not only to live in the sunshine state, but to live just minutes from our friends. I remember it snowing there not long after we moved and everyone joking that we could have left the snow in Ohio, thankyouverymuch. But Heather would've never considered squandering an opportunity for a good time, so we raided our hall closet for winter wear, and headed out.
I remember trying to make snowballs and snowmen from these whispers of snow and loads of hysterical laughter and me thinking that this move to Florida was going to work out just fine. Heather was larger than life...we were completely opposite in almost every way...she was brave and bold, southern and fashionable, adventurous and over-the-top in the very best way. She took one look at my hippie hair and Vision Street Wear shoes and said, "Oh, no, honey, this just won't do!" She fixed my eyebrows, put highlights in my hair, decked me out in head-to-toe Z. Cavaricci, and then sat back to admire her work.
The very best friends don't just try to change you for changing's sake, they intuitively find ways to grant your secret wishes. They seek out your hidden possibilities; read between the lines of who you say you are and find who you really want to be. They help you become your best and truest self.
I wish everyone had a Heather.
Such a true artist. The kind of artist who sees beauty in everything and leaves trails of brilliant color everywhere she walks; she opened my eyes to new worlds and experiences. I remember telling her that I'd entered myself in a pageant. That I thought I'd made a huge mistake and should probably back out. That I was mostly terrified and slightly paralyzed with fear and I remember her telling me not to worry about a thing. She'd do my hair and make-up and we'd rock it. And somehow I believed her.
She believed that I could be confident, strong, and sure. She helped me believe in me.
She believed in me so much that she chose me to be her entry into her cosmetology school's hair competition. I remember saying, "Heather! You have chosen the shyest, least likely candidate you know for this job!" And she just laughed and said it'd be perfect. That night I remember her squaring my shoulders and looking me straight in the eye. "You have got to go out there and work it. I mean werk it. If you don't believe this, nobody else will." This was a particularly tall request as she had used egg-whites and a balloon to achieve my fierce look.
But I took her words straight onto that turf-covered runway and did my best impression of someone who had a clue what they were doing. We took first place. We also took both our families to Taco Bell and raised more than a few eyebrows with my award-winning look.
I cannot even pretend to guess whether Heather or Susan either one would appreciate me posting the above photo, but it is honestly one of my favorite pictures in the history of pictures. It is exactly how I picture Heather...Susan telling her how it is too late and she has to teach tomorrow and Heather not even trying to hear that. "I'll get up early with you! I'll help you do whatever! Let's just go!" And of course, we went. And I'm so happy we did. Oh the places we'd go.
|Heather didn't just give me the shirt off her back here, everything I'm wearing is hers, from my sunglasses to my shoes. I cannot count how many times she and Stephanie told me, "just keep it!"|
I remember this day in Key West so clearly. Heather was positively radiant and I remember a street performer losing his train of thought as we passed by and spontaneously starting to sing about the "girl in tan and black". Heather just kept walking until I saw it flash across her face; she actually blushed and looked unsurely at me..."was he talking about me?" I had to laugh and assure her that he was. She hardly believed me.
But she should've.
Heather was there for the very beginnings of Lee and me. Like the 1996 beginnings. She was quick to call me on it, knew I was a lost cause, and did everything she could to make me appear way cooler than I ever was. She was on our side from the moment she saw we were a possibility. I remember her driving me to his house to tell him goodbye when I moved to Key West. "You'll be sorry if you don't." She was right. I remember pulling up to their house. Lee flew by on a motorcycle and Heather jumped on their four-wheeler and yelled to me to hop on. Terrified, I did, and we jumped over hills and wove through trees, following the trail after him. He was standing up on the motorcycle up ahead, looking back over his shoulder at us and laughing, and I remember so clearly her yelling to me that I'd be crazy if I didn't end up with him. How could she have known? She did.
How do you say goodbye to someone when you just flat don't want to? You don't. You know way deep down in your knower that you don't have to. Suddenly you wake up from the darkness of feeling like you know exactly where death's victory and sting are to the morning light of the promises you've hoped are true from your first conscious memory. Everything that felt cold is warmed and soothed, bathed in that glorious and brilliant light. Every cliche and old saying you've heard about eternity is blazingly alive and fills your chest with such hope that you nearly explode. You have an amazing link to a world you believe you've belonged to all along. You realize there has to be more to this story. That you really are a pilgrim here, a spirit preparing for what is really real. You feel a little bit like Tommy Decker and laugh and say, "of course she's happy, it's paradise!" And you don't mind asking that same Spirit who raised Christ up and dwells in you, too, to pass along a message or two for you.
You ask Him to tell her thank you. Thank you for the mischief, the hilarity, the unabashed love. Thank you for the sisterhood. For the stories and the adventures. For the hundreds of times she'd say, "let's sing!" and we'd belt out Alanis Morrisette and the Murmers and Will the Circle Be Unbroken. Please thank her for singing her orders in the drive-thru. And for that time in 10th grade when she did her math homework in blue crayon. I still laugh about that. Thank her for the giggles about her parents' marble fireplace. Thank her for that time at the end of Point Break when she stood up and declared if she couldn't have Kenunu she'd throw herself off a bridge. Thank her for the grilled pb&j's and stirring peanut butter into vanilla ice-cream and for that tuna/cheddar cheese/catalina dressing deal. Thank her for that time we baked a disaster of a cake and she poked holes in it and covered it in chocolate icing that melted right through and everyone declared it was the best cake they'd ever had. Thank her for dragging me down for the alter call at Dave Reever even though we were already saved and our Dads were Pastors in town...thank her for looking at me through tear-stained eyes and saying it was the right thing to do and that maybe us being brave and going down would help someone else feel brave enough to do it, too. Thank her for giving so much to me in every imaginable way. Thank her for being Heather. There will never be another, that's for sure.
Ron, Shirley, Steph, and Tommy...I'm afraid I have the advantage on you. I missed her already. And I know you've got dibs on the first 10,000 years or so, but after that, I want a turn.
|I borrowed this from her Dad. So beautiful!|
Toward the end of the service celebrating her life, I had to take the kids out because Jillian played the potty card. We sat on a couch outside the sanctuary and I had to tell the kids that if Heather was there, she'd undoubtedly have snuck out with us and be giggling and making merry with us. And that we'd be in big trouble afterwards with our parents because they'd probably hear us inside. But that she'd most assuredly charm her way out of said trouble and we'd laugh about it for years to come. Little rays of sunshine started peeking through the clouds right then for me.
At the close of the service, everyone began to sing and when Jillian heard the music, she clasped her hands together, drew them to her face, and said, "Oh Mommy. It's a happy ending. I love happy endings!"
I smiled through tears and agreed.
A happy ending for sure.
P.S. Steph, I agree...blonde. But I'm secretly hoping for red. ;)


Two months after the release of Backmask’s debut full-length album Dark Fiber as a digital download, the album is finally available on CD for $13.99 from CafePress.com . Don’t feel like shelling out the cash? PureGrainAudio.com is hosting a contest for 5 lucky fans to win signed copies of the CD! Enter the contest here.
Backmask is also in the process of booking tour dates. New dates are being posted to the Backmask MySpace page as soon as they’re confirmed.


If there’s something that goes immediately to the top of our ‘lust list’ then it has to be the BCBGMAXAZRIA Spring 2018 collection.
It’s the first with new creative director, Bernd Kroeber at the helm and perfectly evokes his aspiration – to create captivating styles that appear effortless – unites both unique brands, setting forth a distinct vision for their future.
The collection is formed in three parts, each an homage to the sun sunkissed beauty of Los Angeles and aptly titled City of Angels,Victoria Canyon and Nostalgic Beach. It’s no surprise that Kroeber’s hometown is Los Angeles.
The 2018 collection pays tribute to the different elements of the Los Angeles landscape. City of Angels is inspired by the duality of Seaside and City; a juxtaposition between structure and femininity mirroring the juxtaposition of the Los Angeles city skyline to the softness of the coastal ocean waves; featuring an ombre of nautical blues, neutral sand colors and sunrise shades of pink.
The second range, Victoria Canyon, is inspired by nature. Bringing to life the florals blooming in the canyons and utilizing a color palette that is an ode to nature with Sage Greens, Canyon Peach and shades of Dusty Blue. The collection also infuses subtle prints with a handed down vintage feeling. The third part of the collection, entitled Nostalgia Beach, evokes memories of Malibu’s iconic beach scenes from times past. Bohemian prints layer back to neutral colors for a bohemian look and feel.
We love the beautiful flowing maxi dresses and chic jumpsuits in a spectrum of subtle, neutral tones. The sunrise shades of pink manage to nail both femininity and glamour in equal amounts. If we had to choose one piece, it would be one of the on-trend floral designs, paying elegant homage to nature in sage green, canyon peach and that ever-flattering shade of dusty blue.
Spring has Sprung.


By Debbie Ellison
What is a HOPE-HOWSE Gathering?
I enter with a subtle anticipation, knowing that whatever happens here will be a welcome surprise wrapped in a safe and loving environment. This physical space, which is just one tier in the many levels that represent HOPE-HOWSE, is alive with the tremendous spiritual and human energy that hugs my soul as I blend into the warm surroundings. I soak up the peaceful, loving energy like a grateful sponge as my deepest spirit entwines with the other gentle spirits in the room.
Candles light the house, their flames reflecting in the eyes and hearts of each person present. The world is illuminated with the radiance of their brilliant flickering light, symbolizing the higher consciousness and hope that comprises HOPE-HOWSE. The aroma of incense unites with the soothing, peaceful music as the many individuals unite as one soul, one beating heart, individual flames harmonizing into a candelabra of human light and oneness.
Within these walls, there is no judgment, no prejudice, no hatred. Black or white, young or old, rich or poor, ex-con or CEO, Muslim or Jew or Atheist, inside this sacred space, all are equal, all are accepted, all are stripped to their human cores. The only walls are the ones that support the building; there are no walls that separate, imprison, or hide. All are free to be, all are welcome, without exclusion, without division. At HOPE-HOWSE, there is no them and us - there is only "us." What comforting bliss to be accepted just as you are, to be a part of something bigger than yourself, to be many bodies, but one heart. What glory to bathe in unconditional love, to jump unafraid into unknown emotional territory, to bask in the glow of candles and the warmth of human compassion.
A HOPE-HOWSE gathering is a microcosm of the unconditional love and human dignity that HOPE-HOWSE extends to the universe. It is a place where people share their intimate secrets in a non-threatening, supportive setting. A HOPE-HOWSE gathering may be a lively discussion, an intimate sharing, a deep meditation, a teaching of a peace worker or lightweaver, or a program of peace. It may be twenty-five people or two. It is whatever the universe determines it will be at any given moment. It is, as is the work of HOPE-HOWSE, an energy of its own guided by unconditional love, human dignity, and total commitment to be fully present with other human beings. It may happen inside or under a canopy of stars in the glow of moonlight. It may be a mellow experience or an exciting one. There may be silence, meditation, and chanting, or joyous singing, dancing, and playing tambourines, drums, and other primitive instruments gathered around the world. But there is always joy, enlightenment, and hope. A HOPE-HOWSE gathering reflects the uniqueness and compassion that is the greater work of HOPE-HOWSE, the work of simply being fully present for other human beings, listening deeply, speaking and sharing honestly, loving unconditionally, loving thy neighbor as thyself. At a HOPE-HOWSE event, as in the energy of HOPE-HOWSE itself, there are no issues, only humans. And that spark in the heart that connects us as human beings is also the spark that ignites the universe with the hope and love that is HOPE-HOWSE.
Upon leaving the physical HOPE-HOWSE where this gathering has occurred, part of the energy of HOPE-HOWSE leaves with every participant, to be disbursed into the universe to carry on the work and love of HOPE-HOWSE. I leave, as I entered, with a subtle anticipation, knowing that, with faith and love, whatever happens in the universe will be a welcome surprise wrapped in a safe and loving environment.


Goth fashion is all about embracing the dark aspects of aesthetics and style. Someone who is transitioning to gothic styles and gothic accessories can get overwhelmed by the dramatic changes in their wardrobe.
But there are some ways you can do this transition a bit organically. If you think a drastic change in your wardrobe is a bit much, try incorporating goth styles and elements in your everyday look. This will make the process as normal as it can be are also help you to sort the essentials.
Here are some ways to try introducing goth fashion and ease your way.
Start with the colours
This is the most ‘normal’ way to incorporate goth fashion in your wardrobe. Begin by adding black items to your outfit. Start with black jeans instead of blue, a simple graphic tee, and some choker (black, of course!).
While it is true that you don’t need to eat and breathe black to be goth. But it is the easiest colour to start without getting too stressed. You can also start experimenting with purple, red, or silver. Adding these colours won’t totally freak your parents either!
Makeup is the concern
Makeup is the QUEEN when it comes to achieving the perfect goth look. Always keep your makeup on the basic level of eyeliner, mascara, and lipstick. Focus only on one thing at a time. This will help you to get the style without being overboard.
For instance, create a smoky eye look and keep the lips nude. Try a dark coloured eyeshadow to play a little bit.
Learn about Goth identities
Once you are intrigued by the goth culture, feel free to explore its branches. There are various sub-categories of goth fashion—Victorian goth, cybergoth, gothic Lolita, etc. As a new member, you should explore, try, and then chose the style that best represents you.
Invest in accessories
Accessories are the easiest way to incorporate a new style in your cupboard without chugging out all the savings!
Start adding skull bracelets, hats, bags, rings, and chokers. Invest in fishnets and tight belts to amp up your look. Once you are done with the testers, go for shoes and jackets.
Wardrobe Essentials you need
Here are some wardrobe essentials you need to get started with your transition.
Starting small, skull rings or pewter rings are classic goth accessories. These rings have some dark symbols embedded in them or can be gem-crusted. They are available in a lot of variety, and some people often like to stack them together for a statement.
If you want to invest in a single piece of shoes, then that should be black pair of combat boots. You can opt for high heels or even studded heels. The good thing about combat boots is that they are super comfortable and badass!
Graphic tees are a basic, inexpensive way to transition into gothic fashion. Skulls are very popular symbols of gothic culture. They represent death and mourning. Other than that, dark quotes, patterns of tombs can make them look more attractive.
Black leggings are themselves very versatile. They can be worn while shopping, studying, hanging out with friends, etc. Try a skull t-shirt with black leggings and a statement ring—you have your basic goth look ready!
It might be a little expensive, but a classic black leather jacket is a style staple for gothic fashion. You can pair them with tees, combat boots, hoodies, and it adds a signature touch to the whole look. Think about the Damon Salvatore from The Vampire Diaries!
Black lace dress
Whenever we think about women’s gothic dresses, Victorian-style gowns come to mind. But today, instead of gowns, short black dresses with lace bodies can make you look irresistible. Add a women’s gothic jacket, red lips, and you will own the room!
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Seven of Pentacles
Sacred Site – The Lascaux Cave, France.
The Lascaux Caves are a complex of caves in southwestern France famous for its Paleolithic cave paintings. They are located near the village of Montignac, in the department of Dordogne. They are home to some of the best-known Upper Paleolithic art, estimated to be over 17,000 years old. They consist mainly of images of large animals that lived in the area at the time. In 1979, Lascaux was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
At times this card is far removed from the more traditional Tarot, and at others is almost the same card, I think it is the man’s gaze that tells the story and alters the card slightly. In the Waite-Smith deck the look on the main figure is at times one of “is this all worth it” (imo), whereas in this card he seems to have just come out of a reverie, you know that space you go to when you are being creative and nothing will disturb you, almost a meditative state. Then sometimes when this card is drawn he looks to be having a lack of faith in his work.
Keywords: Evaluation, reflection, patience.
Possible deck specific interpretations: If you are doing the best that you can at what you love to do, there is no need to worry about what people think of your work.
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This is a short (2½ minute) clip detailing the Lascaux Cave paintings.
And this an hour long documentary about how prehistoric Europeans came to invent art.
In the next few months I’m going to be taking a walk through the Sacred Sites deck card-by-card. I am totally in love with this deck, I thought it was going to be a novelty when I reviewed and interviewed it, but having used it almost exclusively for a year now I feel there is still so much to learn with this deck. Some of the cards I have heaps to say about, some of them maybe not so much.
Six of Chalices
Sacred Site – Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, France.
Les Saintes Maries de la Mer is the capital of the Camargue in the south of France. This site is linked to the figure of Sara-la-Kali who is said to have been the Egyptian servant of Mary Magdalene, Mary Salome and Mary Jacobe, (Les Saintes Maries). Or, in another tale she was the local woman who welcomed the three Marys on their arrival from Alexandria, Egypt. After they’re arrival the area became known as Nôtre-Dame-de-Ratis (Our Lady of the Boat), the name was later changed to Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer, then, in 1838 the residents settled on the present title.
The image shows a crowd on their way to the town to celebrate Pelerinage des Gitans, or ‘Pilgrimage of the Gypsies’, a Roma/gypsy festival held each year on May 24 and 25. The festival is a time to meet up with friends and relatives that – because of their nomadic lifestyle – have not been seen since previous festivals, a time for giving, sharing and reminiscing. This is a slightly different take on how this card is in other decks where it normally shows just two people sharing a gift or a memory, in the Sacred Sites version a whole crowd is sharing. This could be interpreted as a group or collective conscience, a sharing of ideas that go beyond generations and eventually become inherited memories. Okay, so maybe that’s a bit deep for the average Tarot reading, in a past life reading however it could show that certain traits of a client could be inherited from…. well, a previous life.
Keywords: Sharing, charity, nostalgia.
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Okay okay, so it’s nothing to do with Sacred sites or Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, but they are from France, and they play excellent guitar, they are The Gypsy Kings.


A fine miniature portrait by Augustus Fuller, done on natural material. The sitter is an attractive hazel-eyed woman sporting sausage curls and wearing a white lace bonnet, a white lace fichu with a centered brooch, and a black dress. Fuller took pains in this painting to the extent of showing details of the dress design with faint white highlights, shown in the second photo.
The condition of the painting is excellent, and viewed in person the miniature is far better than the photo shows. The sight size is 3" by 2 3/8" and the later frame is 3 1/4" by 2 5/8".
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES: 1. Augustus Fuller (1812-1873), born deaf, received instruction in drawing and painting classes when he attended the Connecticut Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, graduating in 1828. In 1833 he studied with Chester Harding. Augustus Fuller worked as an itinerant portrait painter from about 1829 to 1859 in towns along the Connecticut River Valley, New York, southern New Hampshire, and throughout Massachusetts. Fuller's miniatures are very much admired and in great demand by collectors.
2. An excellent article about Fuller by Michael and Suzanne Payne appeared in the 2017 Winter edition of the magazine "Antiques & Fine Art", and can be found at https://www.incollect.com/articles/augustus-fuller-1812-1873-triumph-over-disability-a-deaf-folk-portrait-painter-in-nineteenth-century-america


Flower Water is a new-to-world beverage brand reintroducing a Swiss classic, Elderflower Water, to a wider audience. With additional botanicals like Rose, Orange Blossom, and Hibiscus, the brand offers a refreshing take on traditional flavors. Flower Water was dreamt up after tennis match on a clay court in the Swiss Alps. With this in mind, we developed an identity that is both elegant and sporty, making it the perfect choice for Après-Ski and Après-Tennis alike.
The identity captures the essence of elegance and refinement while also incorporating an energetic and dynamic spirit. We achieved this balance through the use of a bold sans-serif (Söhne by Klim) alongside a baroque Serif (ABC Synt Italic by Dinamo) forming an pairing that is both stylish and approachable. Furthering this tension, we married the use of traditional gold foil with a bold and striking border system, inspired by the grids of a tennis court. Overall, he identity was heavily influenced by ephemera, taking inspiration from sources as varied as ski patches, lift tickets, national parks and fruit stickers.
We developed an iconic Wordmark that feels at once timeless and contemporary. This works alongside an illustrative heritage mark, which lives on a separate, gold foiled label along the neck of the bottle following in the footsteps of brands like San Pellegrino and Topo Chico— classics in the water game.
Design: Briana Garza & Caleb Van Dyke
3D Renderings: Briana Garza
Client: Gabriel Puché & Martin Howell
Typeface: Söhne Halbfett / ABC Synt Italic
Tags: Branding, Digital, Packaging, Art Direction, Illustration


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Halloween at Signal is more than a holiday, it’s a tradition. Signalites come together to sip on spooky cocktails out of a cauldron and eat ghoulishly delightful goodies, all while showing off their most creative costume creations. This year’s festivities were no different.
To ensure all were in the spirit, on Friday afternoon people gathered to mingle with fellow employees, play trivia and indulge in a few-too-many treats. The celebrations continued during Monday’s lunch with the yearly costume competition, featuring a catwalk and pizza.
“My favorite part about Halloween here has been hanging out with co-workers and celebrating the day,” said Liz Doernhoefer, a member of the Signal Culture Club.
Perhaps the best part of the holiday is seeing what employees wear when they dress up. With so many unique ensembles ranging from a peanut butter and jelly duo to a kangaroo, the judges had a frightful time choosing the winners. A few participants stole the spotlight though, and walked away with spooktacular awards.
Most Committed: Todd Schanbacher with an impressive Mike Ditka impression and outfit.
Most Creative: Ben Vogt and a four-armed costume.
Best Overall: Sara Schroeder as The Cat in the Hat, featuring her twins.
Honorable Mention: Kora Kopieniak in a Guy Fieri Costume.
Check out photos from the celebration below!


The first time I had elote was in New York City with a man several years my senior — not old enough to be my father, but enough to elicit the occasional curious or knowing glance. I let him believe he introduced me to The Cure and XTC. In exchange, I felt free in a way that’s probably craved by most listless suburban church kids who finally grow up.
While he worked, I slipped into bookstores and thrift shops, where I rifled through discarded photographs and bought some for 99 cents. I looked into the strangers’ faces, which were frozen in time on film — at a retirement party, on an Alaskan cruise, perched on a threadbare floral couch on a shoreside patio — and journaled about what I imagined their lives were like.
I bought cheap coffee in those blue and white Anthora cups (“We are happy to serve you!“) and sat on park benches, where I watched pigeons bully each other over dropped breadcrumbs and popcorn kernels. I watched people pass — laughing until Coke sprayed out of their noses, shouting into their cell phones, crying into their sleeves — and journaled about what I imagined their lives were like.
I wrote in a notebook and thought about a poetry professor of mine who had made me feel like words were magic and convinced me that I could make a living crafting them. It was a relatively radical thought to consider when I’d grown up in a religious tradition where it was taught that women should be seen and not heard, let alone read. When I would occasionally fret about finding a job, as a student in his subterranean office and then eventually as a young freelancer sitting on his front porch, he’d laugh quietly and give me the same line.
“Don’t be afraid of a few lost years,” the professor would say.
“Don’t be afraid of a few lost years.”
For that reason, I carefully labeled the first page of my notebook with the phrase “Lost Years?” and journaled about what I imagined my life would be like. I didn’t know yet that years could in no way be the “lost” ones, as I was still so blissfully curious about everything.
At night, we’d eat. I discovered that I loved oaky Malbec that left my tongue dry and my lips tinged purple; I loved the punchy, vinegary white sauce kept in squeeze bottles on halal carts; I loved thin-sliced pulpo and how, no matter what, one’s lips looked like they wanted to be kissed when they read it off the menu; and I loved elote.
We’d stop at vendors who were just far enough away from the subway station that we were no longer trapped in the hot, stifling throngs of people pushing their way to the street level. About a block or so from the 82nd Street–Jackson Heights station, a woman had built a mobile grill using a shopping cart and a grate wrapped in aluminum foil. She’d use a thick brush to slather an entire row of freshly-peeled, charred corn on sticks with thin mayonnaise in a motion that looked like she was painting a fence. She’d give it a sprinkle of Tajin, then roll it in salty, crumbled cotija.
It piqued all my taste buds, and I liked that I could be on the move while eating. We’d slowly walk up and down the city blocks without any real purpose other than just being out, occasionally stopping on a random corner when we fell deep into conversation. He’d tell me about the eloteros in the Mexican border town where he grew up.
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Each of them had a slightly different method for making elote. Some used crema instead of mayonnaise. Some swore by two squeezes of lime per ear of corn. Some used enough chipotle or chili powder that, in the end, the corn looked more red than pale yellow. “You find who you like best,” he said, “And then you just keep on going back.”
He then explained that many eloteros find a spot, such as a parking lot or street corner, where they’ll just stay put for decades. It becomes their spot. Even if they wheel their cart home for the night, you know that they’ll be back the next day, or at the latest, the day after that.
For so long, I’d dreamed of drifting away in that romantic way that only seems possible when you’re 20, where you think that if you go to a new town or a new city, all the things you disliked about yourself growing up suddenly fade. The idea of that kind of steadfastness was thus both daunting and romantic in a wholly different kind of way.
When the love between that man and I finally faded, his stories of the steadfast eloteros didn’t.
Though the love between that man and I finally faded, his stories of the steadfast eloteros didn’t. In each new city I visited, I found myself drawn toward the unmistakable smell of char-grilled street corn and the stories of the people who worked there.
Chicago, where I live now, is full of these stories.
In 2000, 50 eloteros and a number of the city’s Latino aldermen rallied in favor of an ordinance that would finally make their trade officially legal after existing in a gray area where vendors often found themselves up against hefty fines. It would take more than a decade for the city to acquiesce. Still, the eloteros persevered. (During that time, someone even made a Facebook page called “Chicago’s Cutest Eloteros,” which captured snapshots of vendors all around the city, showcasing, likely unintentionally, how integral to the fabric of Chicago they are.)
I recently read a story about a couple of eloteros in Rogers Park, the neighborhood directly north of my apartment. They had been married for 23 years and worked together daily, selling styrofoam cups of corn, mayonnaise, cayenne and cotija seven days a week from 8 a.m. until just after midnight.
Felipe Vallarta, the husband, passed away in 2021. A few years before he died, he told the local paper: “The truth is, it’s difficult, but when you love the work, it’s beautiful.”
The unchanging schedule, the slog, the schlep — all the things I had feared for so long would deaden me to really living — are the things that can actually make life beautiful. Whether it’s the routine of cleanly slicing boiled corn off the cob in 20 seconds flat, or just trying to survive. Maybe there are no lost years. Maybe they all are, in some way. Maybe we just need to embrace them.
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Disney’s new musical spectacular Moana is one of the most anticipated films of the year!
Following the journey of Moana (newcomer Auli’i Cravalho) and her new friend Maui (who also happens to be a God – voiced by Dwayne Johnson), the two work together to save her island – taking her into realms no mortal has ever reached.
Here are some reasons why Moana is a must-see this winter!
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Disney is tackling Polynesian culture brilliantly
This is the studio that brought real lions into the animation studio for ‘The Lion King’, so you know Disney doesn’t do anything by halves. When it came to creating a new film set in the world of Polynesian culture, directors Ron Clements and John Musker travelled extensively around the area and formed a ‘trust’ to consult on the accuracy and sensitivity of every aspect of Polynesian culture.
The culture of Polynesia has been a huge part of promoting the film too, right down to Dwayne Johnson performing a Polyneisan fire dance on American television!
Moana is the furthest thing from the classic ‘Princess’
No love interest? No problem! Moana is taking her destiny into own hands, proving herself to be one of the strongest female leads Disney has ever produced. Her mission in the film is to save her tribe and lead her people, rather than locking down a Prince for her happily ever after.
She even gains the respect of Maui, a thousand year old demi-God and fights a lava monster!
Not bad for a 16 year old, eh?
It may be the crowning achievement of Disney’s ‘Revival Period’
Any Disney historian or enthusiast worth their salt will know the Disney eras very well.
Starting with The Princess and the Frog, Disney’s revival period has been consistently excellent. Tangled, Big Hero Six, Wreck it Ralph, Frozen and Zootopia have all been huge hits both with critics and at the box office. Disney’s star keeps on shining brighter, and this project, a classic Disney tale with a new angle, may represent the accumulation of the success of the era.
New Disney songs!!
Not just any songs either. Disney have hired Samoan musician Opetaia Foa’I and composer Mark Mancina alongside man of the moment Lin-Manuel Miranda, composer of the huge broadway hit Hamilton.
Want a taste of their work? Disney have been kind enough to give us a whole song – and yes, The Rock can sssssing!
Maybe we will Let It Go of Let It Go and sing something new!
Check out the trailer below!


This week I learned that one of my personal muses, Disney legend Jack Lindquist, passed away earlier this year. You all know him, even if you don’t think you do – the first president of Disneyland, Jack created the iconic question: “…you just won the Super Bowl, what are you going to do next?”
I had the joy of meeting Jack Lindquist a few years ago at a conference of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). Because P.T. Barnum is a member of the exclusive IAAPA Hall of Fame among notables like Walt Disney, Marty Sklar, Bob Rogers, and Jack Lindquist himself, I have the distinct honor of meeting many remarkable, creative innovators. At this particular meeting, I had an hour to sit alone with Jack before his panel discussion began. Jack regaled me with wonderful and hysterical stories of his years with Disney. The successes, the challenges, and even the “goof-ups” – he held nothing back in the opportunity to amuse a companion. His humor was natural and effortless, and he was completely generous with it. I listened intently. It was a priceless hour.
When I head to Disney this month for a family vacation, Jack’s memory will fill me with delight. I do believe that was Jack’s life purpose: to create joy and have that joy endure at the “happiest place on earth.” In 1886, P.T. Barnum wrote that “the noblest art is that of making others happy.” On behalf of the Barnum Museum and Barnum’s legacy of making others happy, we salute a true legend who continues to give joy to the world. You will be missed.


Schools participating in DramaFest may choose to prepare and perform up to 2 productions at DramaFest. Schools are encouraged to bring all types of work to perform. Not just final polished productions, but also works in development, staged readings, and workshop presentations of any kind! The cost is $50 per production.
DramaFest this year has 17 production slots available on a first-come first-served basis. After production slots are filled, schools will be put on a waitlist. While our production coordinators will be as fair as possible, there is no guarantee of when or where your school’s production will be placed in the festival.
Schools MUST submit TWO different forms for EACH production as well as email a copy of their script. It is suggested that these three things be handed in as soon as possible, but their hard deadline is Friday, April 10, 2020.
- Technical Questionnaire click here
- Cast and Crew List click here
- Script must be emailed to nsdramafest[at]gmail.com
Should you require clarification contact Bruce MacLennan at Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts at 902-494-1496 or by email at production[at]dramafest.ca.
Technical Information Forms
Nova Scotia High School Drama Festival
c/o Dalhousie ‘s Fountain School of Performing Arts
Dalhousie Arts Centre
6101 University Avenue, Room 5-32


The TD Summer Reading Club is back this summer! Come to the St. John’s Library for your free summer reading kit, with everything you need to keep track of your reading for your chance to enter a draw for some cool prizes!
The TD Summer Reading Club started on Monday, June 23, 2014!
Also join us this summer for the following in-library programs:
Friday, July 4—10:30 am-12:30 pm
Family Literacy Fun Day
Join us for a fun drop in program with various stations that celebrate the fun of reading! No registration required for this program. All ages welcome!
Tuesday, July 8—2-2:45 pm
Stop by St. John’s Library and make some summer memories with a program of fun stories and rhymes you won’t soon forget. Make your very own memory book to take home! Children ages 3-5 and their families
Tuesday, July 15—2-3 pm
Let’s Make Music!
Join us for an adventure into the art of noise, through story and wordplay. All you budding musicians will also get to make a mini rubber band banjo for your own experiments in sound! Ages 6-12
Tuesday, July 22—2-2:45 pm
Summertime is the perfect time for fun! We’ll have silly stories, rollicking rhymes, and we’ll show you how to make a paper puppet, perfect for making your own fun at home! Children ages 3-5 and their families
Thursday, July 24—2-3 pm
Let’s Talk Science: Exploration Mars
This space-themed workshop will give kids a basic understanding of space exploration followed by a design challenge! Each group of students will get to design their own rover and lander to see if it will survive Mars’ harsh conditions. Ages 9-12
Tuesday, July 29—2-3 pm
Did you know Leonardo Da Vinci was making designs for airplanes 500 years ago? Here’s a salute to the pursuit of flight! You’ll also get to make your own toy airplane to take home! Ages 6-12
Thursday, August 7—2-3 pm
Interactive Storytelling with the Aboriginal School of Dance
Explore and act out the seven sacred teachings with the Aboriginal School of Dance using music, masks and props! Learn about the wisdom of the beaver, the truth of the turtle, the courage of the bear, and more. All ages welcome!
Now accepting registrations. Pre-registration is required for all programs. Register in person, or call 204-986-4689. St. John’s Library 500 Salter St.


Immortalise the beauty of our planet and making sure it stays that way.
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Sculptures, original paintings and museum quality fine art reproductions are available for purchase through this website. The participating artists have generously offered to donate a percentage of the revenues for these art works to the conservation of endangered species.
With ArtSavingWildlife working as an intermediary, our platform connects nature artists to conservation projects.
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At IMSP, movement, creativity and visual and performing arts are viewed as an integral part of the curriculum. We incorporate the arts into cultural studies, history and other academic subjects. In addition, in the Elementary program experienced educators specializing in Visual Art, Music, Performing Arts and Physical Education deliver weekly lessons on their subjects. These engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons generally take place during the second half of the school day.
The Toddlers enjoy a Music and Movement class while our Primary students engage in Art and Music and Movement. The Elementary students participate in Music, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Physical Education. In addition, we have several workshops each year to introduce students to specialized areas of arts, culture and science; past examples include Textile Arts, African Drumming or Indonesian Music.
Art and Creativity in the Montessori Classroom
In the Montessori classroom, we stress many important characteristics such as Independence, Confidence, Inventiveness and Individuality. Maria Montessori said it was the creative mind that harnessed one’s power to solve problems. Art education attempts to inspire and support those same virtues. This year, we have expanded our art program by having specialists in the artistic field lead monthly innovative workshops. Not only does this give the children the opportunity to expand on their idea of art and who is “an artist”, but it also allows them to explore their own creative abilities. Some children (and many adults) may not identify themselves as creative or artistic, yet everyone has the ability to create and is their own unique artist. It is only a matter of finding one's own style, inner passion, and creativity. The goal of exposing the children to various styles, methods, and techniques, is to allow the students to explore their own skills and personal connection to their creativity.
Art expands far beyond pencils and paint brushes. Exposing the children to textiles, mono-printing, sculpture, recycled art, to name a few mediums, allows the students to connect to their own artistic niche and personal skill set. It allows them to understand art as a multidimensional concept which comes in various forms, shapes, size and textures, just like people. It is not a matter of being like everyone else, but recognizing and harvesting one’s own skill set and ability. They may then enjoy the wonderful experience of expressing themselves creatively! The various workshops give the students a chance to see how each artist is different and has found their own way to explore their creativity as well as the right tools to express themselves.
Art can serve as a tool for the children to get to know themselves in a deep and meaningful way; to discover their ideas, emotions, imagination and individual talents. There is no right or wrong in the creative arts. Thus, practicing can help children to develop tenacity and risk taking in trying new things, creating for the sake of creation without having to identity with a correct answer. Montessori allows the child to discover themselves in all areas of the classroom and art is no different. Art allows them to go into themselves, getting to know their inner and creative self, finding the courage to explore and express that energy. Exploring new methods and points of view, they learn to trust themselves, building a confidence in themselves and their own mental “tool belt.”
Children are given the opportunity to connect to their passions, individuality and innovation in creating pieces that represent their personality, insights and own unique ideas. They are given the chance to connect to others and share with their peers, recognizing each other's differences and vast skills sets. As we continue to explore our own art program, we aim to support the children in becoming unique individuals who trust in their own ability, enjoy the creative process and gain a deep understanding of themselves.


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Make a night out - Resin Tray
Enjoy an evening of creativity and hands-on experience with the beautiful medium of resin. We will provide all the materials and guidance to create a beautiful piece of functional art. No experience necessary. Perfect for date night or a night out with friends.
Friday, July 2, 2021, 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM
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Lexington, KY 40509
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For the Discussion Forums, you will read the questions/topics and, after completing the reading assignments, should be able to discuss your findings and share opinions. Your posts should reflect academic, polished, respectful writing — think of your posts as essays. Points will be deducted for errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
You are to add to each Discussion Forum at least twice. One post is to be your original thought post on the questions/topics, and the second post is your response to someone else’s post. The response post should be just as substantive as your original thought post. Agreements, praise, and re-stating what either the original author or you wrote in the original thought posts do not count as substance and will not receive credit. It is completely fine to agree/disagree and express your praise for the original author’s points but remember that those statements will not count as substance in your response post. Think of it as a discussion you are having with that student — how might you respond to what she/he said? You might relate some relevant personal experience or knowledge, a memory or idea invoked by their post, describe additional examples of the ideas/themes being discussed, or provide additional relevant information that perhaps the student did not include in their post. What relationships can you make between the content of their post and your own life?
Cutting and pasting information from the text, internet, or any other source is not allowed. Your posts should be written in your own words. This is a respectful forum for discussion. Foul language or posts in poor taste are not allowed. Repeated offenses will earn a zero for the discussion boards, and you may be banned from posting.
1) What is the overall difference between the elements of form and the principles of design?
2) Describe how the two work together to form a composition.
3) Analyze a work of art from another chapter in the textbook (not Chapter 7) to describe how an artist uses both the elements and the principles to create a strong composition. You must be specific and thorough in your explanation to receive credit. Your analysis should include both the identifications and descriptions of the principles, including how the artist used the elements to convey the principles. Go beyond identification and thoroughly describe . See below for more information on that. Make sure to also identify the artwork with its title, artist’s name, and date of creation.
4) Explain how your understanding of the principles of design helps you in experiencing and describing this work of art.
Organize your answers into an essay, making sure that each of the four prompts above is thoroughly addressed/answered.
***For part 3) of this discussion forum, since the visual elements are used to convey the principles of design, I recommend forming your analysis around the principles of design. In order to analyze the principles of design, you will naturally need to identify and describe the elements as well. For example, an analysis of just the unity in Alphonse Mucha’s 1900 lithograph The Seasons: Spring might go as follows:
Principle of Design: Unity
Identification: Alphonse Mucha’s The Seasons: Spring conveys the principle of unity through the consistency in the visual elements used to portray the figure, the natural elements in the scene, the background, and even the frame-like pattern around the perimeter of the work.
[This statement conveys that I know what unity is (a principle of design that can be conveyed through consistency in the visual elements) and that I can identify it in a specific work of art. It is more of a broad, general statement. It does not go into too many specifics yet. Those will come with the description below. Remember that one of the purposes of the discussion forums is an opportunity for you to convey that you know the concepts that we are studying — do not assume that I know that you know what unity is, for example.]
Description: The crisp, thin, black lines used to convey the contours of the figure are also used in the contours of the flowers that the figure holds, the plants that wrap around the figure’s legs, and the plants that are at the figure’s feet. They are a bit thinner in the plants, but the visual connection still remains. This similar line work is also used in the frame-like design that surrounds the scene and even in the pattern of arrows and crosses on that frame. This consistency in the lines helps to unify the work, making it read as a whole There is a similar green color used in the figure’s flowing gown, the frame, and the flowers she is holding. The pink color used in the background is similar in hue and value to the colors used in the figure’s hair, shawl, and the ground on which she stands. All of the colors used in the work are not highly saturated; their intensity has been somewhat decreased. This similarity in colors used throughout the work also helps to unify it.
[These statements delve deeper into the initial observation made in the identification, analyzing and explaining it further. Specifics and details from the artwork are used to help further convey the points I am making. The visual elements of line and color are identified, and the types of each element are described. The art terminology that we have been learning is used to more effectively make my points.]
It is important to note that the uses of line and color are not the only ways that this artwork conveys unity. There are many others. In your analysis, you do not have to include all of the ways in which each principle is conveyed, but pick a couple of the visual elements to describe how that principle is conveyed. Remember also that the above example is an analysis of only the principle of unity. Your analysis should include identification and description of the other principles as well — including, but not limited to — variety, balance, movement, rhythm, scale/proportion.


The Newton Public Art Commission is excited to present the Newton Fall Plein Air Paint Out followed by a wet paint art show on Saturday, Sept 28.
Painters of any medium are welcome to enter the event, where they will spend from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. painting outside on the streets of beautiful, historic Newton “en plein air.”
Registration will be from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Catawba Farms, 1670 Southwest Blvd., Newton. Beginning at 3 p.m., artists will display their paintings in a wet paint art show open to the public in the tasting room at Catawba Farms. Many of the works created during the paint out will be available for purchase. One painter will be awarded a $200 prize. There will also be a $50 prize awarded to the best student piece submitted.
In order to participate in the paint out and wet paint show, a registration form and fee of $20 must be paid by Sept. 26. A late registration fee of $25 will be charged for any participants who register after Sept. 26. Students who present student identification may enter the paint out and wet paint show at no cost. The required registration form is available here.
In addition to the Newton Fall Plein Air Paint Out, artists of all skill levels can sign up for a workshop on Friday, Sept. 27, to learn more about this exciting art technique. (Please note the workshop has now reached capacity. No additional participants may register.) Artist Jean Cauthen will host the workshop, which will focus on tips and techniques for painting landscapes in the great outdoors. The workshop will meet from 10 a.m.-3 p.m in an upstairs room which has stair access only at Whisk & Barrel, 31 North College Ave. The workshop is limited to 10 students. All art materials will be provided. The cost of the workshop is $50, which also includes the entry fee for the paint out and wet paint show on Saturday. Participants must register and submit payment for the workshop by Sept. 25. The required registration form is available here.
Cauthen grew up in Naples, Italy; New Orleans; and the Carolinas. She currently resides in Charlotte. She began her love of landscape painting while living in Newton. Her work often depicts the streets, countryside and factories of Catawba County. She is a former winner of the Piedmont Plein Air “Quick Paint” and second place winner in the Savannah Paint-Out. Jean lectures on art history topics for local groups and classes. In addition to leading travel workshops to France, Italy, Ireland and Costa Rica, she has been granted several artist residencies, including upcoming travel to Chateaux Orquevaux, France. As a teacher, she is known for her patience, humor and enthusiasm. She strives to move students of all levels forward in their understanding of the basics as well as helping them find their own artisitic ‘voice.’ Her work has been exhibited internationally, earned many awards, and has been collected by several corporate and private entities. Her work may be viewed at Dilworth Artisan Station in Charlotte and at www.jeancauthen.com.
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Detailed Artist Information - Workshop
A hands-on plein air workshop will be held at Whisk and Barrel, 31 North College Ave., on Friday, Sept. 27.
Workshop registration is $50. Participants must register and submit payment for the workshop by Sept. 25.
Space is limited to 10 workshop participants.
Participants in the workshop are automatically registered in the Newton Fall Plein Air Paint Out.
Detailed Artist Information - Paint Out and Art Show
Registered artists check in at Catawba Farms, 1670 Southwest Blvd., on Saturday, Sept. 28, between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
Artists must have their canvas or paper stamped at Catawba Farms prior to beginning work to be eligible for entry in the Saturday afternoon show and sale. Work begun in the workshop is not eligible for the wet paint show and sale.
The paint out will be held rain or shine.
Artists may paint at a variety of locations of their choosing within the city of Newton. Picturesque locations will be listed as suggestions for those unfamiliar with the area. Locations may include landscapes, gardens, landmarks, architecture, and street scenes. A map of suggested locations will be provided.
All paintings must be done “en plein air” outside, in natural lighting, during the time frame of the event.
Artists may stamp an unlimited number of canvases, but may submit up to two pieces for the contest, display, and sale. Canvases must be free of images prior to stamping, though a base coat of paint is allowed.
All work is to be done in a two-dimensional medium.
The paint out will conclude at 2:30 p.m. with an exhibition and sale of the art completed during the day in the tasting room at Catawba Farms, 1670 Southwest Blvd., beginning at 3 p.m.
All submitted artwork, up to a maximum of two paintings per artist, will be available for sale at the exhibition and sale. Any unsold art must be collected by the artist at the conclusion of the exhibition.
Open to all registered artists 12 years and older and in two-dimensional medium including oils, acrylics, watercolor, gouache, mixed media, and pastels.
Artists will be responsible for pricing and collecting payment on any work displayed in the wet paint show. The Newton Public Art Commission will not collect commission.
Paint out registration prior to Sept. 26 is $20. After Sept. 26, paint out registration is $25 per person.
Awards will be announced around 4 p.m. during the wet paint art show in the tasting room at Catawba Farms.
Two categories of awards will be presented: Artist ($200) and Student ($50, requires school ID).
Jeff Kiefer, MFA, Director of AFA Visual Art, will serve as judge for the wet paint art show.


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Hiring a production specialist, Jack Cartwright summed up his company’s philosophy as: “To provide the market with upholstered furniture of modern design, produced with exceptionally high quality and priced within reach of many.”
Back in 1963, a young, ambitious furniture designer called Jack Cartwright founded a company in his own name. His aim was: “To provide the market with upholstered furniture of modern design, produced with exceptionally high quality and priced within the reach of many.”
With a focus on design and exceptional quality, the parallels between the Boss vision and that of Jack Cartwright are easy to see, and in 2015 the JC became part of the Boss Design Group.
Like Boss Design, Jack Cartwright has grown to become a substantial and respected supplier, renown for making quality, comfortable seating that people gravitate to. The Cartwright name has grown across the United States, and for over 50 years the brand has been producing award-winning furniture designs that turn commercial, educational, retail, hospitality, and healthcare environments into destination spaces.
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Discover the art and soul of Maui with On Maui! Magazine, the indispensable guide for the arts and entertainment scene. On Maui! is an award-winning publication whose lively format and compelling stories keep residents and visitors informed about the arts and entertainment, the people and personalities of Hawaii. Each issue brims with timely information on Maui's local art scene-a virtual Who's Who of Maui's social scene with insights into how culture and the arts complement the Maui lifestyle.
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Burberry partners with Twitter to create the first ever live ‘Tweetwalk’ show, premiering the Spring Summer 2012 collection with instant backstage twit pics of every look, live from London’s Hyde Park show space.
Every look will be shared (@Burberry) before the models hit the runway, allowing followers to view the collection moments before anyone else. Images can be viewed in full using Twitter’s new media gallery photo functionality.
‘’We are thrilled to create the first ever ‘’Tweetwalk show’’ in partnership with Twitter. Twitter is instantaneous and I love the idea that streaming a show can be in many different forms. This collection is all about the most detailed hand crafted pieces and fabric innovation, creating a beautiful physical experience that is communicated digitally in dynamic and diverse ways and I love balancing those two worlds.’’ Christopher Bailey, Burberry Chief Creative Officer”
Burberry was one of the first brands to truly understand Twitter’s ability to connect people all over the world with what’s most meaningful to them. Thanks to their creativity, fashion lovers everywhere will be able to see the new Burberry collection even before those in the front row.” Tony Wang, Twitter
Runway To Retail
The full show can be watched on demand at Burberry.com,
Facebook.com/burberry and on partner sites globally, viewable on mobile devices including the iPhone and iPad.The runway collection is available for purchase exclusively for one week at Burberry.com and at over 45 Live digitally charged in store retail theatre events, bringing the collection to consumers globally, in just 8 weeks with all looks shot in 360 degrees using Red Cam technology.
Burberry will stream in HD through its Facebook page and have created a link for every single one of its 8 million+ fans to stream the show through their own personal Facebook pages; sharing with their friends, broadening the social experience and the show audience.
The Burberry Instagram account will be taken over by British photographer Mike Kus, the most followed British Instagram user with over 121,600 followers, sharing his exclusive images live from the show space.Burberry will be streaming content from the show including red carpet interviews on the YouTube home and brand’s page.
Using iTunes functionality, viewers can download the tracks from the show through the on demand service.Finally, the largest luxury brand on Chinese social media, will also stream the show through Sina and Youku.
Bonus: Burberry Body Hologram
Guests will experience the brand’s new fragrance for women Burberry Body, entering the show space through an immersive, multi-faceted experience featuring a 4 Dimensional hologram of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, the face of Burberry Body – showcased in a scented room using innovative virtual imagery pioneered, by the brand in Beijing earlier this year.


I discovered this beautiful instrument a few years ago and fell in love with its unique sound and versatility. Since then, I have dedicated myself to mastering the kalimba and sharing its beauty and potential with others.
As a kalimba player, I enjoy exploring different genres and styles of music, from classical and folk to contemporary and pop. I find that the kalimba’s gentle, soothing sound is perfect for relaxation and meditation, but it can also be lively and uplifting, depending on the song and mood.
Playing the kalimba is my ultimate passion. I love how this tiny instrument can produce such a big and soulful sound. There is something magical about plucking the metal tines and hearing the beautiful melodies and harmonies that emerge.
For me, playing the kalimba is not just about creating music, it’s about connecting with my emotions and expressing myself through sound. When I play, I lose myself in the moment and become completely immersed in the music.
One of the things I love most about the kalimba is its versatility. It’s incredible how this instrument can be used to play traditional music from different cultures, as well as modern pop songs and other contemporary genres. When I play the kalimba, I feel empowered to unleash my creativity and explore new musical ideas. It’s a truly inspiring instrument that continues to amaze me with its potential for self-expression and artistic growth.
Another thing I love about playing the kalimba is the sense of community it creates. As I share my music with others, I find that it brings people together and creates a sense of connection and joy.
Overall, playing the kalimba is a way for me to express my creativity, connect with my emotions, and share my love of music with others. I am truly grateful for the joy and inspiration this instrument brings to my life.
I’d love to hear about the ways that the kalimba has positively impacted your life. Share your stories with us in the comments below! ♡


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One of our favorite Wonder Woman-inspired prints is the fantastic "We Are All Wonder Women" by Chicago artists and sisters Sarah and Catherine Satrun!
This print is available in the artists' Etsy store
If your Mighty Girl loves Wonder Woman too, you can find Wonder Woman books, costumes, t-shirts, toys, and more in A Mighty Girl's "Wonder Woman Collection"
For more empowering depictions of female superheroes ranging from Batgirl to Buffy, visit our "Superhero Collection"
For more girl-empowering wall art, visit our "Art & Decor" section


QARINC specializes in 24 karat gold plating for your pride and joy. Today, our vehicles are a direct extension of our personality. So it’s just a natural fit to do the little extra things that will make your vehicle look the best it can. Gold plating is a method of depositing a thin layer of gold onto the surface of another metal, by chemical or electrochemical means. Here at Quality Auto Reconditioning, INC. we can turn your factory-chromed emblems into gold. We have perfected the art of turning a silver colored chrome plated emblem into a gold plated beauty. Our emblems are plated with the purest 24-karat gold to give your emblem that golden luster that will draw attention to any car.


UPCOMING WORKSHOP FOR 2019
Creating a decorative Garden Pathway stone:
Create your own decorative garden pathway stones.
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$55.00 INCLUDES workshop and one stone,
additional stones will be $30.00
Call 863-956-1620 for any questions or to pre-register for the class.


I attended the Beauty Xmas Party yesterday and it was fun! Since the theme was black and gold, I decided to do my nails in a subtle caramel gold and add on leopard prints on my thumbs!
- China Glaze Classic Camel
- OPI Black Shatter
- Essie Jazz
- Dotting tool
I wanted to use a darker brown but my other other brown nail polish is OPI You don’t know jacques which is too dark in my opinion. Perhaps I can now give myself an excuse to haul another brown polish?
What is missing from my collection too is a plain black polish. So instead, I used my OPI Black Shatter and the slight shatter effect actually made my leopard spots more realistic, since the lines are less perfect.
Leopard nails are relatively easy to do. Here are the steps:
- Apply your base coat, followed by your base colour.
- Using the brush from your nail polish, dot on the brown polish on your nails. The dots can be of different sizes.
- Use your dotting tool to drag around the black “brackets” on the brown spots. You can draw a “C” shape as well.
- Add some more black solid dots on any spaces between the spots.
- Apply your top coat and you are done!
Im really digging this leopard nails! So here is my nail of the day:
It’s only Monday, but wishing you a great week ahead! I just love the Christmas atmosphere.
Thanks for reading ~


At every stage of their educational development, we encourage our pupils to tap into their creative potential, take risks and explore new artistic approaches. Our Art and Design facilities empower them to do just that. We offer state-of-the-art facilities for clay work, painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, textiles and even 3D printing. Plans are in the works to develop facilities for print and lens-based media as well. Pupils have full access to the latest technological tools and platforms, like iPads and ICT Mac suite. Opportunities abound for our pupils to develop their work alongside passionate and creative professionals and to display and view work in our many exhibitions.
The Performing Arts
Our Performing Arts department aims to make pupils more confident, communicative and empathetic through the study of music, drama, dance and theatre. Taught and run by top industry professionals, our state-of-the-art facilities enable our pupils to get a near-professional experience in all their creative endeavours. There are also opportunities to get involved in the production and technical aspects of running performances and concerts.
At Wellington, your child will have endless opportunities to learn about and make music. It is available in all curriculums, from primary up to IGCSE. In class, we provide a rich experiential environment for our pupils to discover the essential joys and benefits of music. Paid one-on-one instruction is available in a wide variety of instruments ranging from traditional to modern as well. Pupils are also encouraged to learn music composition and production with the help of industry-standard technologies. Additionally, they may further cultivate their talents through our co-curriculum activities programme, which offers musical theatre, choir, orchestra, rock/jazz band, DJ group and much more.
An education in drama has countless benefits. It teaches creativity, communication and teamwork — essential skills in any career. It also teaches historical and cultural appreciation and allows pupils to examine fundamental human issues through an expressive medium. At Wellington College International Hangzhou, we offer instruction in drama for all year groups. We provide a safe, non-judgmental environment and encourage full participation. Our annual calendar of plays and musical theatre productions ensure that our pupils will have ample opportunities to showcase their talents.
Dance combines physical skill with strength and conditioning. It is a powerful outlet for expression and a medium for telling stories. Dance is also an avenue through which pupils can learn about other cultures. Pupils who study dance at Wellington develop meaningful concepts of self, human relationships and physical environments. More importantly, they gain self-confidence as they learn the value of practice and discipline. We offer classes in a diversity of dance forms, from ballet to hip hop, for pupils in a variety of year levels through our CCA/SA program. Opportunities for live performance are available throughout the school year as well.


The MagicBook 8.0Free
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The MagicBook is a free coloring and paint software tool for your kids. It comes with a nice-looking interface with animated bubbles and funny oversized icons. The program offers various types of brushes and pencils and different levels of difficulty, making it a truly entertaining tool for kids of all ages.
The program has been designed to be safe and easy to use. Its interface opens in full-screen mode, and it stays that way until you – and not your kids – close it. You will not find a button to minimize the program’s window, so that your kids cannot access any other applications installed on your system while you are away. It may not be very practical for you, but it will help you to prevent unauthorized access to your sensitive information. Moreover, you can add a password to the program, so that your kids are not tempted to interfere with your computer on their own.
The program comes with a set of “books”, each containing GIF pictures on a specific theme, which you can load for your kids. Alternatively, you can also load your own GIFs for your kids to color, or purchase an extra set of images specifically designed for the program. The color palette has been designed as an animated set of bubbles, each containing a different color. Kids can choose from a wide variety of brushes and pencils, which will allow them to paint and color their favorite images in an accurate and entertaining way.
The MagicBook combines simplicity and creativity with a safe environment for you and your computer. Thus, providing your kids with a funny and safe canvas for them to expand their artistic horizons will cost you nothing. Literally.
- Nice-looking interface
- Provides various levels of difficulty
- Funny color selection through animated bubbles
- The interface cannot be minimized


Every year for the last decade, I have attempted to complete NaPoWriMo, the month-long celebration of National Poetry Month that challenges writers to use a series of prompts and complete one poem a day. And every year I have not completed the challenge.
So this morning, April 1, I did what I do at the start of every NaPoWriMo: I jumped on the Internet and tried to locate a set of prompts that appealed to my sensibilities so I could start the challenge anew and “finish this time.”
I found myself on the official unofficial NaPoWriMo website (the one run by the creator of NaPoWriMo, Maureen Thomson), and I tried to get into the video posted there as the prompt for the first day of the challenge, but I couldn’t.
Maybe it’s because of the fresh snow covering up everything outside my window (on April 1). Maybe it’s because Derek Chauvin is on trial for murdering George Floyd, and I am terrified that he will be acquitted. Maybe it’s because after failing to receive the first and second stimulus payments from the Fed for Covid relief, and I am holding my breath until I receive this third one. I don’t know.
Whatever it was, the surrealist imagery of that video, even thought is was dancing in technicolor over the soulful jazz of Sun RA, wasn’t doing anything for my imagination.
The most I could think was: This looks like a set of diagrams from a biology textbook gone wild.
As usual, I got frustrated. That is what always happens with NaPoWriMo. Eventually I either get frustrated with the prompts or with myself because I can’t find anything inspiring in them or in my world to help me complete them.
And then I had a brainstorm. Why not approach this year’s NaPoWriMo as a teacher of writing rather than a student of writing?
So I am going to complete NaPoWriMo for 2021 by coming up with a new poetry prompt for each day of this month rather than a new poem.
I am already more excited by this idea than I have been for NaPoWriMo in a long time.
I hope that anyone that reads this post and uses the prompts will share with me any good work that comes out of them.


Kate recently undertook a change in direction from working as a stylist and writer within interior magazines to illustration.
Following a course at the City Lit in children’s book illustration in 2016, Kate has been developing her style using pen and ink, colourwash and collage.
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Samme likes to have fun and believes in fun projects.
From new beer packaging and identity, to beauty shop windows and packaging, branding and logo design for multiple professionals, to startups and communities, and of course, my own illustrations, Samme continuously thrives to explore and extend his portfolio.
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Peter is a Portrait Photographer who takes portraits of the most influential personalities of British society; Actors, Prime Ministers, CEOs, fashion designers, opera stars and generals.
Based in London, Peter has been commissioned all over the world.
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Julie is a graphic/web designer and Indesign trainer with over 28 years experience in some of the biggest publishing companies in the UK. Julie has vast knowledge of the print/publishing market and also manages business consultancy.
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Instructions for Poster Presentation
Main conference and workshop posters should be no larger than 900mm wide and 1800 mm high. (A0 size would be an ideal choice.) The poster orientation is portrait. The conference will provide self-standing poster boards and pushpins for mounting.
The main conference poster session is from 15:30 to 17:00 on Wednesday, October 16. The poster session for SIGHAN-7 is from 15:30 to 16:20 on Monday, October 14. Please make sure you are present at your poster during the session. Please make sure you find the time to put up your poster before the poster session starts. For the main conference poster session, you can put it up from 12 noon on the 16th.


The mission of the Vintage Fashion Library is to inspire our customers to create unique fashion, and to broaden knowledge of fashion history by offering a wide selection of patterns and reference materials for individual use.
Honesty - I strive to describe your item as accurately as possible, at a price commiserate with value. I will not overcharge shipping!
Service - I am dedicated to great service from the time you ask a question until you receive your purchase. I am always available for questions. My goal is to have you as a repeat customer.
Learning - I am constantly expanding my knowledge base about vintage fashion, and consider myself to be an information student of fashion history. This helps me in knowing more about the products I sell.
Creativity - I am dedicated to contribute the creative minds I interact with, and want to help you along your journey. I work hard to find a wide variety of styles to inspire you.


It's summer in the city, and I'm loving it! Temperatures are rising, the days are long, the nights short, and the rosé is flowing. What can I say, this season makes me happy!
Last Tuesday we celebrated 4th of July in the US, aka Independence Day. It's the day when US citizens celebrate the Declaration of Independence of 1776, and that goes hand in hand with numerous fireworks, parties and barbecues. The hubby and I decided to skip the crazy party vibe and visit a beautiful piece of LA culture, The Getty Museum. It's known for the unique architecture, beautiful gardens and amazing art collections. The perfect place to relax and take some beautiful snaps!
Of course, these tropical temperatures need tropical outfits. There's nothing more comfortable and chic than a cute floral maxi dress when it's hot out. It's my go-to summer staple, year after year. The good thing about a floral dress is that it never goes out of style! So if you invest in a beautiful piece you'll enjoy it for years. I wore this stunning mint green dress by Flynn Skye to our trip to The Getty, and I styled it with a pair of statement tassel earrings and a sun hat. I've linked my outfit and some of my favorite statement earrings below.
What are your go-to summer staples?
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Miranda maxi dress by Flynn Skye
Sancho hat by Ale by Alessandra via Revolve
Mia hoop earrings by SHASHI via Revolve
Chloé small 'Drew' bag via Barneys
platform sandals by Gianvito Rossi (these babies are ON SALE!)
Talking about the perfect summer accessory, you've probably seen this stunning watch in a lot of photos lately. I'm really picky when it comes to finding the perfect timepiece, 'cause it's an accessory that I wear every day and has to match all of my outfits. Sooo as I'm obsessed with all things white for summer, this white ceramic beauty was the perfect choice for me. I also want to take a moment here to tell you guys a bit more about this amazing jewelry and watch brand. Alor is a family run business from La Jolla, California. Designer and Chairman Jack Zemer and his wife Sandy Zemer have created an artful collaboration of timeless yet modern pieces in their family business devoted to women. The collection is so beautifully made, and the company also has the most beautiful soul. They give back to charity, donating proceeds from their Affirmations Bangles to support breast cancer. Check out my watch and the complete Alor collection here sweeties.
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“True luxury lives in original creation.”
Titelle Couture is a corset & wedding dress designer brand dedicated to custom orders from worldwide clients. Unique corsets and wedding dresses are created in Titelle's workspace from sketch, to hand-drawn patterns, hours of sewing and hand-placed embellishments - an elegant and audacious universe looking to fit all shapes, stories and clients personalities. Founded in France in 2009, Titelle moved to Los Angeles in 2011 where she immediately get involved in the rising fashion scene, participating to events such as the LA Fashion Week or the Downtown LA Artwalk, and working with celebrities. Titelle supports the values of arts and craftsmanship, through the quality of a personalized service. Inspired by old techniques, Titelle hands down the art of detail and sophistication through modern designs, as she believes that true luxury lives in original creation.


Step into the dynamic realm of graphic design and unleash your creativity with our comprehensive graphic design courses. Whether you’re an aspiring designer, a business professional looking to enhance your visual communication skills, or someone passionate about artistic expression, our courses are tailored to inspire and equip you with the tools needed to bring your ideas to life.
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- Industry-Standard Tools: Master industry-standard graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Learn to navigate these powerful tools with confidence, enabling you to create stunning visuals for both digital and print media.
- Project-Based Learning: Apply your skills through hands-on, project-based learning. Our courses emphasize practical application, allowing you to work on real-world design projects that build a strong foundation and boost your portfolio.
- Expert-Led Instruction: Benefit from the guidance of experienced graphic design professionals who bring their industry knowledge and insights into the classroom. Learn the tricks of the trade, stay updated on design trends, and receive personalized feedback to elevate your skills.
- Portfolio Development: Craft a standout portfolio that showcases your evolving design proficiency. Our courses guide you in curating a collection of your best work, setting the stage for success whether you’re pursuing freelance opportunities, applying for jobs, or showcasing your talent to clients.
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Thursday, March 22, 2018
Another Dimension Anthology Wins Serling Award
The Serling Award is bestowed annually by the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation. It is "given for achievement in the artistic aesthetic Mr. Serling endowed upon the world."
I am thrilled to have been a part of this anthology. I contributed two pieces: a short story, "The Next Thing," and an essay in celebration of Twlight Zone writer George Clayton Johnson called "Selling Daydreams: The Life and Work of George Clayton Johnson."
Thanks to Angel Leigh McCoy for including me, the other contributors for thier excellent stories and essays, and the Serling Foundation.
You can read about the award and the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation here.
And pick yourself up a copy of Another Dimension here.


Queen Street Tattoo
Queen Street Tattoo NC is a private tattoo studio located in the Cargo District in Wilmington, NC. Artists Drew Susi and Ruben Salazar are both veteran tattooers and enjoy creating unique pieces with their clients. Due to COVID-19 we are only allowing appointments to enter the shop at this time. Consultations will be handled via e-mail or on the phone. E-mail the artist you'd like to work with directly to set up a consultation or to inquire about an appointment.


On 10th Day in Spain, Men's Basketball Visits Prado, Enjoys Last Look
Saturday was the last full day in Spain for the Princeton men's basketball team, which will head to the airport Sunday morning for the trip back to New Jersey.
The team began the day with a visit to the Prado Museum, viewing works by such painters as Francisco Goya and Diego Velazquez among the museum's seven centuries' worth of art. After the museum visit, the team was able to explore Madrid on its own, and the travel party reunited for dinner near the team hotel.
The Tigers played four games against Spanish professional teams on the trip, most recently on Thursday just outside Madrid. Over the next two months, the team calendar will include individual workouts and the official start of practice in mid-October with the season opener coming Nov. 10 at Buffalo.
Below, the daily blog entry is provided by sophomore forward Bobby Garbade.
Hola from Madrid!
It's hard to believe this fantastic trip is coming to an end. We've spent the last ten days navigating three great Spanish cities and fully engaging in the Spanish culture.
Even with the final couple days approaching, the flow of activities did not stop. This morning we took a visit to see the Prado Museum. With thousands of paintings, the variety of artwork made for an awesome tour. We started off the tour by taking a look at a group of paintings from the very famous El Greco. From there we went to see arguably the most famous painter in the museum, Diego Velazquez. The painting named "Las Meninas" is the most famous of Velazquez's work and it was truly remarkable to see such a famous piece of work sitting right in front of me. After Velazquez, we saw works from Rubens and Francisco de Goya, who is considered the father of impressionism and expressionism (credit to Will Barrett for that fact).
After the museum, we had the day to ourselves. Most of us wanted to finish up on some last minute souvenir shopping and look for a better deal on a Ronaldo or Messi jersey. I know I am speaking on behalf of the team when I say that we all feel so grateful to be on this trip and would like to thank everyone that helped to make this possible.
Adios y hasta pronto!


The Charlatans will see out 2017 in style with a November and December tour. Tickets are on sale now.
The Charlatans have announced details of a full UK and Ireland tour for 2017.
Kicking off at Nottingham’s Rock City on November 29th the band play eleven dates in total, taking in Brixton Academy on December 9th before finishing in Belfast on the 11th.
The band, Mark Collins on guitar, Martin Blunt on bass, Tim Burgess vocals and Tony Rogers on keyboards will be joined by The Verve’s Pete Salisbury on drums.
The tour supports the release of The Charlatans’s acclaimed current album ‘Different Days’, which features guest appearances from Paul Weller, Johnny Marr and New Order’s Stephen Morris.
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On the desert planet Arrakis, water is the most precious asset and mourning the dead, the symbol of maximum prodigality. But something makes Arrakis a strategic piece for the interests of the Emperor, the Great Houses and the Brotherhood, the three great powers of the galaxy. Arrakis is the only known origin of melange, a precious spice and one of the most coveted goods in the universe.
Duke Leto Atreides is assigned the rule of this inhospitable world, inhabited by the untamed Fremen and monstrous sandworms hundreds of meters in length. However, when the family is betrayed, his son and heir, Paul, embarks on a journey to a destiny greater than he could ever dream of.
Fascinating mix of adventure, mysticism, political intrigue and environmentalism, Dune became, from the moment of its publication, a cult phenomenon and the greatest science fiction epic of all time.