BEST OMN YET !

LAST NIGHT WAS OPEN MIC AT THE ARTIST WITHIN.
I HAVE TO SAY--THIS WAS THE BEST YET.
WE CELEBRATED MY GRANDMA'S 92nd BIRTHDAY-
SHE LOVED IT-
AND WELCOMED OUR OUT OF TOWN RELATIVES- UNCLE RAY & AUNT HOLLY FROM FLA.
AND WE ENJOYED MUSIC AND POETRY FROM A VARIETY OF FOLKS-
INCLUDING......
MISS SAVANNAH- WHO SANG "MAYBE", "INDEPENDANCE DAY" AND A THIRD SONG THAT I CAN'T REMEMBER RIGHT NOW....sorry sweetie...
JOE- THE MOST AWESOME OF ALL GUITAR INSTRUCTORS KNOWN TO BALTIMORE....
PLAYED LIKE A PRO-
WE HAD STEPHANIE SINGING LIKE AN ANGEL,
BILLY SERENADED THE AUDIENCE WITH HIS ADAM SANDLER RENDITIONS AND A
DUET OF "EMILY" WITH SOPHIA-home from college in Boston-glad you were here...
AND THE "GIANT EAGLE GAS STATION GUY" JOSH- PLAYED HIS GUITAR FOR THE APPRECIATIVE AUDIENCE AND SANG AS WELL.
CORINNE AND KYLIENNE BOTH READ POETRY-VERY NICE I MIGHT ADD..
IT WAS A GREAT HOLIDAY "ENDER"-
WE HAD LOTS OF FUN.

NEXT------
JANUARY 3rd
DRUM CIRCLE GATHERING
ARRIVE 6:15
CIRCLE FORMS AROUND 6:30
HAVE A DRUM -- OR OTHER PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT-- BRING IT--
IF NOT
NO PROBLEM--
A BOX, A BUCKET, TWO STICKS, ANYTHING WILL DO--
COME PLAY AND HAVE FUN AT
THE ARTIST WITHIN.

Merry Christmas !

To Family and Friends
at home and away-
we wish you a
Merry Christmas &
A Happy New Year !
Matt, kathy
Chelsey,Robby,Corinne,Ian & Shelly
& everyone at
The Artist Within

it's C-O-L-D outside !

Call me a wimp--
but it is TOO darn COLD outside !
There is absolutely NOTHING enjoyable about the weather when it is this cold and windy !
I don't like it one bit !
the older I get--the LESS I like it.
I think I understand more, why older folks move to warmer climates...
why not ?
Why subject yourself to this unneccesarily ?
If work is no longer keeping you here and the kids are out of school and on their own-- go to the BEACH !
That's what I'm talkin' about !
Warm weather here I come !
If I ever get these kids out of the house.....
and if we ever stop working....
and if we can ever afford it.....
well....
it sounded like a good idea...
maybe i just need more blankets and some hot chocolate...
someday.....

OPEN MIC NIGHT

OPEN MIC NIGHT FOR DECEMBER WILL BE HELD ON THE 27TH AT 7PM.
ALTHOUGH THE HOLIDAYS ARE A VERY BUSY TIME, WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL JOIN US FOR
AN EVENING OF COMMUNITY AND FUN.
SONG, POETRY, JOKES (?), AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC ARE ENCOURAGED.
ALL AGES ARE WELCOME AND INVITED TO JOIN IN OR OBSERVE.
THERE IS NO COST FOR THIS EVENT.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL THE STUDIO AT
740-862-8222.

DRUM CIRCLE DATE & TIME

GREAT NEWS !!
WE WILL BE HAVING OUR FIRST DRUM CIRCLE ON JANUARY 3RD AT THE STUDIO.
ALL ARE WELCOME --
NO SPECIAL EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED-- YOU CAN MAKE "MUSIC" WITH JUST ABOUT ANYTHING--
A CARDBOARD BOX, 2 STICKS, A BUCKET, ANY PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT-- AND YOU...
OUR FACILITATOR--ROBIN, WILL LEAD THE GROUP WITH A BEAT, THAT WILL BUILD AND GROW
CREATING A UNIQUE SOUND.
THIS WILL BE A GREAT EXPERIENCE AND I ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO JOIN US FOR A TERRIFIC TIME.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CALL THE STUDIO AT
740-862-8222.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR ALL AGES.

WLOH 1320AM

OKAY-GET READY-
I'M A CELEBRITY !
I'LL BE ON THE AIR WITH BALTIMORE MAYOR BOB KALISH
SATURDAY MORNING AT 7:30 AM ON 1320 WLOH RADIO FOR A
BRIEF INTERVIEW ABOUT THE STUDIO AND WHAT'S GOING ON
FOR THE HOLIDAYS !
COOL HUH ?
SO BE SURE TO GET UP EARLY AND LISTEN....
BUT INCASE YOU MISS IT--
GREAT ONE OF A KIND GIFTS- STARTING AT $5.00---
GIFT CERTIFICATES- ANY AMOUNT---
LESSONS--GUITAR-- VOICE-- AND ALL KINDS OF ART CLASSES--
ADDING PIANO IN JANUARY--
BELLYDANCE--
GREAT ATMOSPHERE--
PARTY RENTALS--
LOTS OF FUN--
OPEN MIC NIGHT--
DRUM CIRCLE--
ME--!!
I SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST....:)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS !

finding my muse...

today was a very creative day for me.
i was able to take some time to work on projects that have been sitting for some time on my work-table unattended.
at first i was unable to get started and i just dabbled and moved things around- not accomplishing much of anything-
but then, as if "touched" by my muse-- i became inspired- it surprised me, and the more i worked,the more i HAD to work.
i was able to get so much done!
it felt great !
and i must say- the completed work is pretty nice too !
also a great day for business--
THANK YOU !
must have my planets in line today or something....
whatever it is - i'll take a few more like today.

REMEMBER TO TAKE THE TIME....

AS THE HOLIDAYS APPROACH-
ALL TOO QUICKLY...
REMEMBER TO TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF-
TAKE TIME TO ENJOY THE LITTLE MOMENTS WITH FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES-
ENJOY THE EXCITEMENT OF THE SEASON WITH THE CHILDREN IN YOUR LIFE-
TAKE TIME TO CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS AND RELATIVES-
ENJOY MOMENTS OF CREATIVITY AND --
REMEMBER TO RELAX.
NOTHING HAS TO BE PERFECT-
PERFECT IS FOR MAGAZINES AND MOVIES--
NOT FOR REAL LIFE MEMORIES.
NO ONE CARES IF THE COOKIES CAME FROM KROGER (INFACT, IN MY CASE IT IS PROBABLY PREFERRED....)
SO HAVE SOME FUN-
LET THE KIDS WRAP THE PRESENTS-
LET YOUR HUSBAND DECORATE THE TREE-
HAVE A DRINK -- AND BE MERRY !
HAPPY HOLIDAYS !

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAVANNAH !

Happy Birthday Savannah!
Tonite we celebrated Savannah's birthday at the studio with 5 of her friends--
we made friendship bracelets with clay and tie dye - no-sew pillows--
the girls had a great time and the crafts were lots of fun.
Savannah was a great hostess and I really enjoyed having the girls at the shop.
For information on hosting your own birthday party at the studio-
call anytime and we can personalize a party to suit your childs interests.
Thanks again--Kathy,Scott and Savannah--see you at Open Mic Night !

DECEMBER OPEN MIC NIGHT

WE WILL BE HAVING OPEN MIC NIGHT ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 27TH @ 7PM
EVERYONE IS WELCOME--
SING, PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, READ A POEM, TELL A JOKE.
THE FLOOR IS YOURS.
BE SURE TO JOIN US.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THEN
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE STUDIO--
740-862-8222

HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

BE SURE TO DROP BY THE STUDIO THIS SATURDAY FOR HOLIDAY FUN !
WE WILL BE CREATING MAGIC IN THE WORKSHOP WITH PAINT AND PLASTER ORNAMENTS FOR THE KIDS ( AND THE KID IN YOU )---
PAINTED HOLIDAY DISHWARE- GREAT GIFTS-
AND TERRIFIC IDEAS FOR HARD-TO-BUY-FOR PEOPLE ON YOUR LIST.
GIVE THE GIFT OF ART.
GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.
WORKSHOP--DROP IN ANYTIME (11-3)--

What does it all mean ????

With the holiday season upon us, I ponder the meaning of the season....
not a new concept to be sure--
but what does this whole Holiday season mean anyway ?
For most, it is a time to get together with family and friends--enjoy good food and company, while taking extra time off work to over indulge (in every conceivable way...), exchanging gifts--that we usually do not need nor can we afford--
BUT, all in the name of the HOLIDAYS and good cheer.
It's really not our fault.
We've been programmed this way since birth. Commercialism at it's best.
So we play along. Even though we KNOW we don't need all of the STUFF that we buy.
And even though we tell ourselves that we are going to do things differently--
here we go again...
so don't blame yourself...
don't be too hard on yourself.
just be sure to remember the true meaning behind the holidays
and---
save your receipts.

WHAT DO YOU WANT ?

OKAY FOLKS--
WHAT DO YOU WANT ?
**A DRUM CIRCLE ? WE HAVE A PERSON READY AND WILLING TO ORGANIZE THIS GROUP--CALL THE SHOP TO REGISTER.
**WOMENS TALK CIRCLE ?- BASED ON AMERICAN INDIAN BELIEFS, THIS IS A FACILITATOR-LED GROUP OF COMMUNITY WOMEN WHO GATHER TO DISCUSS LIFE, LOVE, FAMILY, "BIG" ISSUES, small ISSUES, ANYTHING- IN A NON-JUDGEMENTAL, NON-AFFILIATED--"WHAT COMES HERE- STAYS HERE" ENVIROMENT. NO CHARGE. CALL FOR INFO.
**REIKEE/REFLEXOLOGY ?
**YOGA ?
**PIANO LESSONS ?
**MORE ART CLASSES ?
THIS IS YOUR ART CENTER-- WE WANT TO BRING ART--IN ALL FORMS TO THE BALTIMORE COMMUNITY--
BUT WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN--
CALL OR EMAIL US WITH YOUR SUGGESTIONS-
WE'LL DO OUR BEST TO ACCOMODATE..