October 2008 news

Hello all

Sorry I didn't get a newsletter out before the 2nd Saturday in October. I had a worn out cable modem that took my ISP only 5 days to fix!

We had a great crowd in Pomeroy that day anyway so thanks to all who showed up.

The big news here is I have expanded the hours on the fused glass jewelry making. Now you can come in anytime Tuesday and Thursdays from 1:00-9:00 and also on Saturdays from 10:00 until 5:00. After Christmas, I'll cut back on the Saturdays again to only once a month. People have already been showing up to make Christmas presents. Also, I can already tell "it is the season" as my shelves empty quickly. Every year I feel bad because I have to turn people away because they didn't place an order soon enough.

If you're thinking of ordering any of my products for Christmas, another good reason to order early is that I'll be featured in the Nov/Dec issue of the following magazines:

The Iowan

Midwest Living

My experience has been that I get swamped with any kind of good press exposure like that.

A couple new products for 2008 are already moving quickly. I now make wooden pens for $20 each. Another new item, which has already had the initial supply sell out, is a mini teleidoscope for $18. They're around 3" long. Made from a variety of exotic woods, they come with a walnut stand. Picture attached.

For more information on my products please go to: http://www.kaleidoscopefactory.com/products

Down the street, Byron's been bringing in some great music. From his newsletter:

"Another week to go before music at Byron's, but the wait will be worth it. Next week's show will be one of the best ever presented at Byron's. These guys are phenomenal. Garaj Mahal( www.garajmahal.net ) is a jam band with heavy influences of jazz. Here are a couple things said about Garaj Mahal:

'Never before have jazz, jams, and fusion music sounded so sweet to my ears!'

'If there is a band on the planet that is creating music the way that Garaj Mahal is, I haven't heard them.' Jive Talkin Phil.

Tie Dye Roger has donated a 55" x 55" tie dye tapestry to be given away at the Garaj Mahal show. To be eligible, just pre order your tickets at 712-468-2372 after 3 pm.Go to my myspace page to view a picture

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewAlbums&friendID=36591250

Byron's is having a Halloween Party on October 31, 2008. Johnny Reeferseed( www.myspace.com/jrshighrollers ) and the Highrollers will be sharing their talent for the first time. 9 pm show $10. Door Prizes and Costume Prizes. As always, one free drink with admission and another one for wearing a costume.
Coming in November. Sunday, November 2, 2008, Michael Whisler( , www.myspace.com/michaelwhislermusic ) acoustic guitar player from North Dakota. Sunday, November 9, 2008, The Mighty Short Bus ( www.msbband.com ) rock and roll from Madison, Wisconsin. These guys are GREAT.
Coming in December. Saturday, December 6, 2008, Brother Trucker( http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=54647269 ), Byron's house band. Sunday, December 14, 2008, Back Porch Mary( www.backporchmary.com/ ) are finally coming back."
To get in touch with Byron:
e-mail him at byrons@ncn.net
Or visit his website. http://downtownpomeroy.com/byron's/coming_attractions.htm
We have a new creative business in Pomeroy. Marty Illg and Rhonda Wykoff have started "M & R Creations" in a new building behind Rhonda's home. You may buy the greeting cards and other gift items they create, or you may take a class from them to learn how to make your own. For more information:
martygeorge@awcmail.com
Thanks for your continued support!
Leonard

http://www.collegeofleonard.com/
http://www.kaleidoscopefactory.com
http://www.downtownpomeroy.com/
http://www.tornadomuseum.com/