UPCOMING EVENTS
Linda M. Brandt hits the studio as the May “Art of Eclipse” featured artist
Linda Brandt signing the grand opening board
What: The Art of Eclipse
When: May 2, 2013 – 6:30-9:30 PM
Where: Eclipse Recording Studios, 4425 US Hwy 1 South – Suite 107 St Augustine, Fl 32086
The second event of the “Art of Eclipse” series will feature the art of Linda M. Brandt and will be held on May 2, 2013 from 6:30-9:30pm. She will have a variety of her works available for showing and sale, including canvases, prints and books. Annette Danielson of the St Augustine Community School of the Arts will be providing the musical backdrop again on the studio’s Steinway. Zan Llaneza of the A. Chefs Cooking School in Ponte Vedra will create the hors d’oeuvres, as he did in March.
Jim Stafford, owner of Eclipse, has been friends with Linda for over 10 years. They first met while working on a CD by Sandy Marie. Impressed by her art, and moved by her life story, it was only natural for him to choose Linda to take part in “The Art of Eclipse”.
Linda M. Brandt’s art has been shown world-wide, from New York to California and London to Paris, where three pieces were represented in the Louvre. She has been commissioned to paint portraits for many well-known people including the late President Ronald Reagan, past Ohio Governor Voinovich and Senators. She recently created two pieces for St Augustine’s 450 Commemoration Mosaic.
For the “Art of Eclipse” show, she will be bringing some newly released works using her hand-made paints and her “gestural expression technique”, popular floras, palm trees and her popular “Gator Time”. “Gator Time” was used as the cover for Rob Peck’s CD, “Urban Legend”, only one of many CD designs she’s done.
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With her paintings
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Signing “Beyond The Sunset”
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Linda in her studio
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Winner of the FAV 15% in the March 2013 Boldbrush Painting Competition
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The Artist’s Studio
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Written by Linda M. Brandt!
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She now quietly writes and produces art in her St. Augustine studio, embracing life as the world’s only recorded brain tumor survivor (of its’ nature and seriousness). In 2004, nearly 25% of her brain had to be removed. It took nearly three years to learn to paint again, along with the resuming of just normal daily activities (like walking, driving, etc.). Her life story was featured on the History Channel’s Biography series and there is a full length feature film currently in the works.
Linda has written and illustrated several books, now published by Innovo Publishing. “Henry’s Life as a Tulip Bulb” (3rd Edition) was released January 2013. “My Jonah Journey: Developing an Attitude of Gratitude” (her autobiography) is scheduled to be released the Spring of 2013.
It is with great enthusiasm that Linda is unveiling her art at Eclipse Recording Studios. Just like the Eclipse logo, depicting Ying and Yang and colors that compliment, so does the art of Linda M. Brandt. The Eclipse show opens Thursday, May 2nd. For more information, go to these websites: Eclipse Recording Studios; Henry the Tulip Bulb and Yessy
Yes, 2013 is a celebration for both Eclipse Recording Studio and Linda M. Brandt!
Dine on the Wild Side with HAWKE
“Please come support our good friend Melanie, she does awesome work and needs our help!” – Jim
About HAWKE: HAWKE is a 501 (3) not for profit organization licensed by the State of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to rehabilitate injured/orphaned wild birds, mammals, and reptiles including endangered species. The organization also has special permits to possess permanent wildlife for educational programs. The organization does not receive state of federal support and depends entirely on membership donations, find-raisers, and support from people like you. Other opportunities to support HAWKE’s mission are corporate sponsorships, donations of supplies such as gift cards for grocery, pet or home/hardware stores or contributions of fresh/frozen fish. Volunteers are always needed to help with wildlife transportation, help with facility maintenance, help with fund-raisers and more. For more information please visit the HAWKE website, or write HAWKE Inc., P.O. Box 188, Elkton, FL 32033 or call HAWKE at 904-692-1777.
9th Annual Fund-Raising Dinner: May 11th, 2013, 5:00-9:00pm
A great mothers day present! Treat yourself, family, and friends to a wild Saturday they will never forget! How about dining next to a roseate spoonbill while being serenaded by the sounds of a roaring gator, all while supporting our wildlife center. Your event ticket will help us pay for the meals of our orphaned wild birds, mammals and reptiles. Come to our 19th annual “Dine on the Wild Side” fund-raising dinner, held at The St. Augustine Alligator Farm on Saturday, May 11th, 2013.
The Alligator Farm and Zoological Park sponsors this popular event every year for HAWKE. A ticket to the event includes an all-day pass and exclusive use of the Park from 5 – 9 p.m. Enjoy a guided tour of the bird rookery from the boardwalk and view thousands of wading birds (be sure to bring your camera for unique photo opps!)
You can get close up shots of Woodstorks, Roseated Spoonbills, Cattle, Snowy and Great Egrets, Tri-colored and Blue Herons and more! During the event, a segment for the television show, “Wildlife Nannies”, featuring HAWKE President Melanie Cain-Stage and videotaped at the HAWKE rehabilitation facility, will be shown in the education room. We will also have new HAWKE T-shirts, hats and other items for sale.
Hand in your BBQ ticket for catering from Stalvey’s BBQ: Choice of dark/white BBQ chicken with coleslaw and baked beans. Limited tickets for the Veggie meals are also available, donated to HAWKE by these two award-winning restaurants :
Gypsy Cab- featuring tofu sautéed with vegetables and served over a bed of rice and,
Ned’s Southside kitchen – featuring a vegetarian pasta dish a pasta dish.
All meals will be served with dessert, iced tea, and a roll. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the Alligator Farm’s Snack Bar. For more information on ticket sales, please visit the HAWKE website at www.hawkewildlife.org
Spring “Members Only” Open House: May 26th, 2013, 1:00-4:00pm
HAWKE will be having its annual Spring Members Only Open House under the big oaks at the HAWKE rehabilitation facility in Elkton, FL from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday, May 26th, 2013. This event will feature tours of the rehabilitation facility and visits by HAWKE’s educational and non-releasable animals. All members are invited to attend as well as guests of major donors, volunteers, and people who donate services to HAWKE. For individuals and families that are not members but still wish to attend the open house, you can join from the website or at the event – membership information and registration will be available.
Single Membership: $25
Family Membership: $35
join online or mail a check to HAWKE PO BOX 188 Elkton, FL 32033
Local Musician Rick Levy to perform at Epcot with Tommy Roe!
photo by Susan Johnson
St.Augustine local musician, Rick Levy, is scheduled to play with Tommy Roe in Epcot for the Flower & Garden festival, May 3rd-5th, as part of Epcot’s Flower Power Concert Series. The concerts are free with park admission.
Levy is currently a member of The Falling Bones Band, and has also played in Herman’s Hermits, and the PA based band, The Limits. Levy (pictured left) is a singer/songwriter here in St.Augustine, as well as Tommy Roe’s (pictured center) guitarist and band leader. For more information on Rick Levy and the shows, click here!
IN THE STUDIO
EZshowem : Palm Coast based Hip Hop artist
EZshowem recording in the studio
EZshowem came to us to record this week from Palm Coast. Check out his reverbnation!
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Lis & Lon Williamson on the Boxcar sessions. We got a private performance of her award winning song,F-L-O-R-I-D-A
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Jim says, “It doesn’t get any better than this – magic happens every time the four of us get together”
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Stephen Lynch, writer of the Boxcar songs and business partner of Jim’s in The Lone Wolf music group.
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Steve Bennett holding his book he had just read for a soon to be released book-to-CD, “Common Sense”
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Joey Quinto added lead guitar and killer sax tracks!
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Hip Hop Artist, Pl Sqrd, laying down some vocal tracks.
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PL Sqrd in the mixing room
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Roger Woods on Piano
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Outiside the Haskell Corp.
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Mike ran audio to transmit for branches around the world for the Haskell Corporation’s Shareholder meeting
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The Haskell Corporation’s shareholder meeting
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Hanging Linda’s works in the studio today!
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C.W. Hooper, hard at work.
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Linda and Jim in front of her triptych, “Poppies with a Checkered Past”
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Paperback copies and posters of “Henry’s Life as a Tulip Bulb” will be available for sale at the “Art of Eclipse” Show this month!
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The hanging crew – Mike, Megan, Linda, and Chuck
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Due to the terrible weather that bombarded us at the last Art of Eclipse show, we’re going to do it again! New art, new music and new wine! We hope to see your smiling faces at this raincheck.
