The Holidays, etc...

Haven't been on the blog recently, so I thought I'd play around for a bit...
The last week has sucked a lot out of me, mostly in a good way. It has seen Christmas Eve and Christmas itself. Good times. Marty and Susan's X-mas eve party was great, as usual.
The Christmas highlight (aside from the gifts, thank you all very much) was when my nephew Jack asked me a question. A bit of background. My mom decided near the last minute to un-invite my beloved dog, Walker, to the x-mas celebration at her house. He had a bath, gets along fine with her new dog, Nell, and is an all-around calm pup these days.. He was all ready. He was not allowed to come over. So, after all was done, and we were getting ready to go, Jack walks up to me and asks "Where is Walker?" Because I just had to, I told him to ask his G-ma (my mom), which he promptly did. I couldn't have planned it better...
The Fems played at the Town Ballroom. Bob Weider made a short, yet poignant (at a punk show?) comment about our late friend Mark Freeland. Aside from that, it was loud and obnoxious, just what we were waiting for! Until we all got kicked out for the Coolio show. I'm not kidding. Coolio.
I think that I overdid it though My body is telling me I need a vacation from the Holiday....

Buffalo Arts Studio Exhibit and Sale '08

It's that time of year! The time of year when all of the studio artists take the work that they are really happy with, then get them framed and presentable. They go up on the wall for every one to see! We have a party, have lots of fun while quietly hoping to sell some work, to build up the holiday shopping money that we spent on framing. Come have fun with us- next Saturday, November 15th from 7 to 11. David Kane is playing music, then K. Cornelius and Brian Milbrand will be doing performance art 10-11.

Buffalo Arts Studio Member's Show

I can always mark the beginning of the Holidays with the annual Member's show at the studio.
Got to see the work, pre-hanging- the work is pretty nice. And the opening is always a fun party...


November 17 - December 29, 2007
Annual Artist Exhibit and Sale '07
Opening Reception, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Please join us at the Annual Exhibit and Sale where you will find unique and
affordable artwork, perfect for holiday gift giving. BAS was voted by
Buffalo Spree Magazine "Best place to buy cheap art" in Western New York for
2007.
This years exhibit and sale has been expanded to include former Buffalo
Arts Studio resident artists, former exhibiting artists, as well as current BAS
teachers.

Santaland

I spent my weekend off at Santaland, the Christmas Celebration at Chestnut Ridge Park. My husband Kevin did a guest appearance as Santa, and I was there to help him with candy canes, letters (to go to the North Pole), and making sure he kept his Santa voice. Because I was only the co-star, I'll let Kevin tell you the detail on thr Buffaloroots blog. There are, however, some day one pictures I thought I'd share (day two to come). A great big thanks to Alan Bedenko (Buffalo Pundit) and Amy Maxwell (Revitalize Buffalo) for putting this together and making it work!

The following video was furnished by WNYMedia.net, and can also be seen on the Save Santaland website

Christmas Shopping

Well, Kevin and I decided that again this year we'll be doing all of our Christmas shopping on Elmwood, or online . Shopping online is even more fun this year- The WNY Homeless Alliance is getting a 5- 10% donation from several online shopping sites. Just go to the above link, the pick between Petsmart, itunes, Linnens n' Things, Overstock.com, Amazon, Macy's, Toys r' us, Shop PBS, The Disney Store, Drs Foster and Smith, and Cookin' Light. I have to say, those are sites I do use- I don't have to mess with my list to get this donation in line. Cool. Check it out!