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Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Giving Back To Mother Earth Festival - New Event!
I am very pleased to announce that Zen Creations Jewelry will be vending at the 1st Annual Giving Back To Mother Earth Festival on April 27th. The festival will be held at Jerome King Playground in Greencastle, PA.
Thursday, September 09, 2010
DIY Promotion
This morning I read a great article called 10 Ideas for Making Your Show an Event written by Martin Atkins. While the article is written for those in or looking to get their big break in the music business, a lot of what Martin suggests can be used for your craft business. The idea of having your craft show turn into a major even is what we all dream of and it's something that can be attained.
While we as crafters are sometimes limited because we don't organize the event (and have to stay within event guidelines), we can use some of the ideas Martin has suggested as use them as a starting point for creating our own events. Holiday open houses are a great way to start. Finding and setting up at events that we wouldn't normally set up at exposes us to new potential customers. Find and help a local organization or charity by creating a fundraising event or food drive or participate in one they already have. Have friends and family host themed open houses or organize a small local show with your Etsy street team or crafty friends. The possibilities are endless. Are only limits are our own creativity.
For those of you who are not familiar with Martin Atkins, he's been in active in the music business for ages. He was the drummer for many well known bands like Public Image Limited, Killing Joke, Ministry, Damage Manual and (my favorite!) Pigface, and has his own record label - Invisible Records. Over the last few years he has been teaching and giving seminars on the music business and wrote a book called Tour:Smart.
Speaking of shows and promotion -- this weekend is Boonsboro Days, in Boonsboro, MD. Both shops will be closed while we are away at this show. The show is held both Saturday and Sunday in Shaeffer Park. Zen Creations will be located near the band shell in the park. Mention my blog and get 10% off your total purchase!
While we as crafters are sometimes limited because we don't organize the event (and have to stay within event guidelines), we can use some of the ideas Martin has suggested as use them as a starting point for creating our own events. Holiday open houses are a great way to start. Finding and setting up at events that we wouldn't normally set up at exposes us to new potential customers. Find and help a local organization or charity by creating a fundraising event or food drive or participate in one they already have. Have friends and family host themed open houses or organize a small local show with your Etsy street team or crafty friends. The possibilities are endless. Are only limits are our own creativity.
For those of you who are not familiar with Martin Atkins, he's been in active in the music business for ages. He was the drummer for many well known bands like Public Image Limited, Killing Joke, Ministry, Damage Manual and (my favorite!) Pigface, and has his own record label - Invisible Records. Over the last few years he has been teaching and giving seminars on the music business and wrote a book called Tour:Smart.
Speaking of shows and promotion -- this weekend is Boonsboro Days, in Boonsboro, MD. Both shops will be closed while we are away at this show. The show is held both Saturday and Sunday in Shaeffer Park. Zen Creations will be located near the band shell in the park. Mention my blog and get 10% off your total purchase!
Friday, June 04, 2010
Tonight!
June 4, 2010 • 4-7 pm
Music On the Square
4pm Mason Bailey - Acoustic / Folk / Rock
5pm Brennan Elliot - Acoustic Guitar
6pm Mudcracker - Acoustic / Folk Rock
Vendors on the Square on Main Street
Artist Diana Penrod, "Eye of the Collector" at JB Hotel with many fine pieces on display and for sale, From the Heart Gifts, John Bloom’s Rustic Birdhouses, Zen Creations Jewelry, The Dressing Room Unique Gifts, Jennie Caldwell Jewelry, Community Groups, Food Vendors and more!!
Free Family Activities
Free Face painting, Balloons, Bracelet Making and Whitetail Snow Cones
Fendrick Library
Spoken Word & Writers Circle
Zen Creations will be set up in the square by the Irwin House, next to JB Atheltic Boosters.
Music On the Square
4pm Mason Bailey - Acoustic / Folk / Rock
5pm Brennan Elliot - Acoustic Guitar
6pm Mudcracker - Acoustic / Folk Rock
Vendors on the Square on Main Street
Artist Diana Penrod, "Eye of the Collector" at JB Hotel with many fine pieces on display and for sale, From the Heart Gifts, John Bloom’s Rustic Birdhouses, Zen Creations Jewelry, The Dressing Room Unique Gifts, Jennie Caldwell Jewelry, Community Groups, Food Vendors and more!!
Free Family Activities
Free Face painting, Balloons, Bracelet Making and Whitetail Snow Cones
Fendrick Library
Spoken Word & Writers Circle
Zen Creations will be set up in the square by the Irwin House, next to JB Atheltic Boosters.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Greencastle - First Fridays - November
Pete and Megan Lancaster to perform at Greencastle’s First Friday
First Friday in Greencastle on November 6 welcomes Blues musician Pete Lancaster and his daughter Megan. These Greencastle residents of three years will be performing at Fran Kenawell’s State Farm office on the square. Pete will be showcasing the various styles of Blues music, and Megan will be performing acoustically.
Peter, a Bowie, Maryland native, started his music career and lifelong love of the Blues in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a one-man band—singing, playing guitar and harmonica, and stomping on a tambourine-filled crate.
From Cleveland, Pete moved to Hagerstown where he immersed himself in the music scene. He participated in the last Hagerfest music festival and immediately began playing solo around the area. Soon, he and neighbor Carl Disque formed the duo 2 Blue. When Carl wanted to start a Blues fest in Hagerstown, Pete was on board. And so, the idea of the Western Maryland Blues Festival was formed.
To drum up interest in the festival, Carl and Pete began reaching out to the public and providing an education in the Blues. Carl would set up engagements with local organizations, and Pete would perform, explaining and playing different styles of the blues, such as Delta, Texas, Piedmont, Louisiana, and “train ride to Chicago” or electric Blues.Pete also put out the call to his fellow Blues musician and was able to line up several Blues greats for the first festival—first generation Blues artist Robert Lockwood, Jr. (stepchild of the legendary Robert Johnson who allegedly “sold his soul to the devil”), The Nighthawks, and Mr. Downchild.
Currently, Pete performs with his band, Stack O’ Blues. Members also include Arnie Helmick on bass, Alan Mason on guitar and keys, Bart Lay on drums, and Duane “D.C.” Carnes on guitar.
Megan Lancaster has been singing with her father since she was four years old and has been playing drums, bass, piano, and guitar since she was six. Megan is currently a student at the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts where she is enrolled in the music department for voice.
Megan is influenced by those whose hearts are completely in music and lives life through music. Her passions are acoustic and worship music, and she is a member of the Christian band, The Ground Between You and I. The band plays instrumental compositions in the ambient and shoegaze styles.
Both Pete and Megan are looking forward to taking part in First Friday. Hope you can stop by on November 6 and support our local talent.
November First Friday in Greencastle
First Friday is delighted to present Blues musician Pete Lancaster and his daughter Megan. These Greencastle residents of three years will be performing at Fran Kenawell’s State Farm office on the square. Pete will be showcasing the various styles of Blues music, and Megan will be performing acoustically.
The Antrim House will be featuring the watercolors and pastels of talented artist Marti Yeager.
Gallery 7, located in the office of Charles L. Strausbaugh, C.P.A., will be showcasing the works of Greencastle Area Arts Council members.
Willowtree Gifts and Flower Boutique is exhibiting the paintings of Laurie Shindle who will be demonstrating her painting techniques.
Sweet Myrtle Fine Gifts and Interiors is showcasing the unique jewelry designs of Elisa Tlanda of Spanish Cage Jewelry.
The Jewelry Shop is hosting author Lee Scott, pen name Scott Layton, who will be on-hand to sign his new novel, Museum of the Mind. Lee will also be displaying a digital photo show and discussing techniques and possibilities for digitally enhancing photos.
Anna’s Paperworks presents Lori Facchina who creates unique images using a Polaroid photo transfer process.E.L.M Shoes is featuring the expressive prints and paintings of artist Anne Finucane.
E.L.M. Department Store is hosting Heather Nowell of Zen Creations who handcrafts beautiful sterling silver, gemstone, pearl, and crystal jewelry.
The Farmer's Wife Antiques and Collectibles, Gift and Specialty Shop is exhibiting the photography of Phil McDonald.
Photo Gem is hosting Kittieandalunchbox. This talented duo of Cole Shenebeck and Momo Lawyer gives funky flair to retro items.
One of Greencastle’s newest shops, Inner Beauty, will be hosting Carol Rinehart who creates seasonal cards from her original paintings.
In addition, Coffee House Poetry Night will be meeting at the Antrim House from 6:30 to 8 pm.
The First Friday committee also invites residents to demonstrate their artistic talent by participating in a community mural. The mural site will be located on the square by Tower Bank. Anyone attending First Friday in November is encouraged to paint a portion of the mural. The finished mural will be unveiled at Heritage Christmas.
Also, Bentley’s Bakery and Barbeque will be serving rib samples, baked goods, cider and coffee.
Come on down and help grow First Fridays in Greencastle into a must-attend event. Hope to see you there!
- from the FirstFriday press release; Nov. 2009
First Friday in Greencastle on November 6 welcomes Blues musician Pete Lancaster and his daughter Megan. These Greencastle residents of three years will be performing at Fran Kenawell’s State Farm office on the square. Pete will be showcasing the various styles of Blues music, and Megan will be performing acoustically.
Peter, a Bowie, Maryland native, started his music career and lifelong love of the Blues in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a one-man band—singing, playing guitar and harmonica, and stomping on a tambourine-filled crate.
From Cleveland, Pete moved to Hagerstown where he immersed himself in the music scene. He participated in the last Hagerfest music festival and immediately began playing solo around the area. Soon, he and neighbor Carl Disque formed the duo 2 Blue. When Carl wanted to start a Blues fest in Hagerstown, Pete was on board. And so, the idea of the Western Maryland Blues Festival was formed.
To drum up interest in the festival, Carl and Pete began reaching out to the public and providing an education in the Blues. Carl would set up engagements with local organizations, and Pete would perform, explaining and playing different styles of the blues, such as Delta, Texas, Piedmont, Louisiana, and “train ride to Chicago” or electric Blues.Pete also put out the call to his fellow Blues musician and was able to line up several Blues greats for the first festival—first generation Blues artist Robert Lockwood, Jr. (stepchild of the legendary Robert Johnson who allegedly “sold his soul to the devil”), The Nighthawks, and Mr. Downchild.
Currently, Pete performs with his band, Stack O’ Blues. Members also include Arnie Helmick on bass, Alan Mason on guitar and keys, Bart Lay on drums, and Duane “D.C.” Carnes on guitar.
Megan Lancaster has been singing with her father since she was four years old and has been playing drums, bass, piano, and guitar since she was six. Megan is currently a student at the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts where she is enrolled in the music department for voice.
Megan is influenced by those whose hearts are completely in music and lives life through music. Her passions are acoustic and worship music, and she is a member of the Christian band, The Ground Between You and I. The band plays instrumental compositions in the ambient and shoegaze styles.
Both Pete and Megan are looking forward to taking part in First Friday. Hope you can stop by on November 6 and support our local talent.
November First Friday in Greencastle
First Friday is delighted to present Blues musician Pete Lancaster and his daughter Megan. These Greencastle residents of three years will be performing at Fran Kenawell’s State Farm office on the square. Pete will be showcasing the various styles of Blues music, and Megan will be performing acoustically.
The Antrim House will be featuring the watercolors and pastels of talented artist Marti Yeager.
Gallery 7, located in the office of Charles L. Strausbaugh, C.P.A., will be showcasing the works of Greencastle Area Arts Council members.
Willowtree Gifts and Flower Boutique is exhibiting the paintings of Laurie Shindle who will be demonstrating her painting techniques.
Sweet Myrtle Fine Gifts and Interiors is showcasing the unique jewelry designs of Elisa Tlanda of Spanish Cage Jewelry.
The Jewelry Shop is hosting author Lee Scott, pen name Scott Layton, who will be on-hand to sign his new novel, Museum of the Mind. Lee will also be displaying a digital photo show and discussing techniques and possibilities for digitally enhancing photos.
Anna’s Paperworks presents Lori Facchina who creates unique images using a Polaroid photo transfer process.E.L.M Shoes is featuring the expressive prints and paintings of artist Anne Finucane.
E.L.M. Department Store is hosting Heather Nowell of Zen Creations who handcrafts beautiful sterling silver, gemstone, pearl, and crystal jewelry.
The Farmer's Wife Antiques and Collectibles, Gift and Specialty Shop is exhibiting the photography of Phil McDonald.
Photo Gem is hosting Kittieandalunchbox. This talented duo of Cole Shenebeck and Momo Lawyer gives funky flair to retro items.
One of Greencastle’s newest shops, Inner Beauty, will be hosting Carol Rinehart who creates seasonal cards from her original paintings.
In addition, Coffee House Poetry Night will be meeting at the Antrim House from 6:30 to 8 pm.
The First Friday committee also invites residents to demonstrate their artistic talent by participating in a community mural. The mural site will be located on the square by Tower Bank. Anyone attending First Friday in November is encouraged to paint a portion of the mural. The finished mural will be unveiled at Heritage Christmas.
Also, Bentley’s Bakery and Barbeque will be serving rib samples, baked goods, cider and coffee.
Come on down and help grow First Fridays in Greencastle into a must-attend event. Hope to see you there!
- from the FirstFriday press release; Nov. 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Sidewalk Days and more
A few weeks ago we were at Sidewalk Days in Greencastle, PA. New spot this year, on Carisle Street, and while Friday was a little long (12 hours!) I got see a lot of familiar faces and meet many new people. Saturday we had to pack up early due to heavy rain, but overall I think the show went well.
Next up is the Mercersburg Farmer's Market and Shippensburg Corn Festival. This will be out first year doing the Corn Festival and we keep hearing that it is always wall to wall people and that vendors are often cleaned out by the end of the day! My mom will also be vending at the Corn Festival, but will be at the other end of the street. I will post more information later this month about the Corn Festival.
I also added some new events to the events section of my blog. I have 1 other event pending and a very special project in the works. I will post more on that later this month!
Next up is the Mercersburg Farmer's Market and Shippensburg Corn Festival. This will be out first year doing the Corn Festival and we keep hearing that it is always wall to wall people and that vendors are often cleaned out by the end of the day! My mom will also be vending at the Corn Festival, but will be at the other end of the street. I will post more information later this month about the Corn Festival.
I also added some new events to the events section of my blog. I have 1 other event pending and a very special project in the works. I will post more on that later this month!
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