Carnegie, Pa, is home to over 20 local businesses that support visual & performing arts. Performing arts organizations represent over 100 local performers, and visual arts organizations represent over 200 local artists. Carnegie Arts walk was in its first year and had a newly formed committee to make it happen. The four of us set out to set the benchmark and showcase our town. We had sponsors and over 33 stops for the day in just over two months. From theaters and galleries to restaurants and painted houses. Strategic gorilla marketing it is. First, a bold logo that will grab your attention in this sea of everything. Posters that tell the story of the day. (Carnegie has herds of roaming geese) A QR code directing readers to a landing page with a map, list of the stop information, and updates. A well planned Instagram page, strategically placed yard signs, and I am happy to report everything was a success and I am looking forward to next...
Teacup, shallow bowl, anything that can hold a bit of water can hold a single flower or six or more. A moving composition, by...
That is what everyone used to say. My grandma Margaret (my dad’s mom), that is. I don’t think I looked like her at all, but we spent a lot of time together, summers, and every chance I got. Eccentric. That is how people described her. Bold, creative, risk-taker, that is how I saw her. She has been gone for over 30 years, but she is with me every day. Margaret was a trailblazer. She...
We have all been stuck indoors for too long, and I’m sure you think you are running out of creative ideas for yourself or your family to do on a freezing afternoon, plus I think there is another snowstorm coming this way sooo it might be time to make quite possibly one of the best treats you have had in a while. Yep, snow ice cream. My grandmother used to make it for us...
Teacup, shallow bowl, anything that can hold a bit of water can hold a...
That is what everyone used to say. My grandma Margaret (my dad’s mom),...
When My daughter Lucy was about to turn 16 I wanted to publish a Happy...