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My descriptions of the festival would result in a Mark Lewisohn-type tome, so instead of filling the page with words, I'd like to share the Artists & Authors Symposium schedule and show you what you are in for this weekend! You can also hear Mayor Snapp and his sister, Carrie Mae, on an episode of Recipe Records Radio Show - link is below. Hope to see you at The Ridge!
Radio show:
Tune in to hear my interview from 2013 with Charles and Carrie Mae Snapp of Walnut Ridge:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/recipe-records-cookbook/2013/09/17/hail-to-the-beatles-to-rock-n-roll
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The Beatles & Fats Domino
Fats was a great early influence
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FRIDAY, 16 September 2016
2:00 p.m. – Displays open for viewing at “The Studio”
4:30 p.m. – “Meet and Greet” reception with all authors and artists present
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at “The Studio”
Featured Author Jude Southerland Kessler
Featured Author Jude Southerland Kessler
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| Jude & Ivor |
Jude Southerland Kessler will start with an introduction of this year’s artists and authors, then follow with presenting a multi-media show: “Lennon’s Liverpool: The Beginnings of The Beatles”Jude is the author of three books (of what is to be a nine book series) on the life of John Lennon: “Shoulda Been There,” “Shivering Inside,” and “She Loves You”. She is currently working on Volume 4, “Should’ve Known Better.”
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at “The Studio”
Featured Author Ivor Davis
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| Ivor Davis |
Ivor Davis who toured with The Beatles in 1964 and wrote “The Beatles and Me Our Tour” will present: “The Sixties: Eyewitness to History: From The Beatles to Bobby Kennedy”
In 1964, Ivor Davis was hand-selected to accompany The Beatles on their North American Tour and was the only journalist with the group for all 34 action-packed days. Davis was also the only newspaper writer invited to accompany the Beatles for the amazing “Rock and Roll Summit” when the Beatles finally met Elvis Presley in Los Angeles on 27 August 1965 – 50 years ago this Summer. In 2014, Davis broke his long silence and shared the “rowdy and riotous” memories of that historical summer trek in a fast-paced book entitled The Beatles and Me on Tour.
7:30 p.m. – Book signing for Ivor and all authors. Artists also available to sign their works.
SATURDAY, 17 September, 2016
All Authors will have their books for sale in the MarketPlace throughout the day
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at “The Studio”
Studio Walking Tour of “Meet the Look-Alikes”
Ken Orth will giving a walking tour of Meet the Look-Alikes, a collection of artwork that parodies The Beatles’ album covers, followed by coffee and a Q&A session.
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| Ken Orth and Carol Sanders "Meet the Look-Alikes" Collection |
10:15 a.m. – Noon at “The Studio”
Book Release Party & Presentation
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| Sara Schmidt |
Book Release Party for Sara Schmidt’s “Happiness is Seeing the Beatles: The Beatles in St. Louis.” Join us for cake and coffee and a celebration of this new Beatles author! The party will be followed immediately with Sara’s Presentation: “The Beatles in St. Louis,” with a Q&A and book signing to follow!
Noon – 1:15 p.m. at “The Studio”
Lunch and Learn with Aaron Krerowicz
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| Aaron Krerowicz |
Aaron Krerowicz, author of “Days in the Life” will present: “The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.” This 60-minute multimedia presentation will compare and contrast the two through musical examples and interviews with the band members. Please bring your lunch and enjoy it during the presentation. Q&A and book signing to follow!
1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at “The Studio”
“Good Ol’ Freda” Film
Jude Southerland Kessler of The John Lennon Series will briefly discuss Freda Kelly’s role as Official Fan Club Secretary for the Beatles and Freda’s 12 years as a NEMS employee with Brian Epstein, followed by a showing of the award-winning film, “Good Ol’ Freda.”
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Street Vendor Area
“The Secret Stories Buttons Tell”
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| Lisa Harp's Beatles Button Rings |
Antique Button Jewelry Artist, Lisa Harp will present “The Secret Stories Buttons Tell”
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at “The Studio”
“Sing Along with Cameron Hicks”
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| Cameron Hicks & Ivor Davis |
Stay after Freda’s film & have fun singing your favorite Beatles songs, led by Cameron Hicks!
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at “The Studio”
“Tea and Scones” with Lanea Stagg
Enjoy a British tea with scones and lemon curd with Lanea Stagg followed by her presentation: “A Day in the Life of a Beatle!” Q&A on foods The Beatles loved and book signing will follow.
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| Fire Departments are Hot! All Authors will collect donations to benefit Walnut Ridge's Fire Department! |
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| Rande Kessler Sculpture and Art Will Be On Display |
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| Festive Maryjane Callahan & Lanea |
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| Jude Kessler & John Lennon |
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| Bud Loveall's Beatles Booth Is A #1 Hit! |
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| "The Octopus's Garden" by Jon Fuchs available at Recipe Records Booth |
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| "Martha My Dear" Exclusive Print for Beatles at the Ridge by Jon Fuchs Available at Recipe Records Booth |
Liverpool Legends
Performs Free Concert at 7:30 p.m.
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| Liverpool Legends |
You have the chance to win a Fire tablet by attending the presentations!
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| The Argenta Collection |
An incredible photographic display, The Argenta Collection, will be on display all day Friday and Saturday in The Studio.
Would you like a spot of tea?
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| Cheers, Love! |
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| Mrs. McCartney's Tea |
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| Maharishi Peach (which didn't last long) |
Check out Mrs. McCartney's magnificent teas --and also her wines. I am a HUGE fan of her libations! A short supply of her teas will be available for purchase at my presentation.
https://mrsmccartneysteas.com/
Were The Beatles the Original Millennials?
That's a very interesting question to ponder. I will be taking a look at this thought at Willard Library on Monday, September 26, 6 pm - 8 pm. Join me for some delicious samples and to hear a comparison of the Fabs to our modern day millennials!
Sign up for the program here:
http://www.willard.lib.in.us/calendar_of_events/event_details.php?eventID=1431
That's a very interesting question to ponder. I will be taking a look at this thought at Willard Library on Monday, September 26, 6 pm - 8 pm. Join me for some delicious samples and to hear a comparison of the Fabs to our modern day millennials!
Sign up for the program here:http://www.willard.lib.in.us/calendar_of_events/event_details.php?eventID=1431
BRITBEAT SHOW - OCTOBER 1: Indiana Theatre, Terre Haute
Back by popular demand! BritBeat – A Multimedia Concert Journey Through Beatles Music History returns to The Indiana Theatre October 1, 2016.
Join BritBeat along with Fred Whitfield as ‘Ed Sullivan’ and experience a theatrical recreation concert celebrating the greatest rock and roll group of all time, The Beatles. It is their look, sound, mannerisms, accents, costuming and instrumentation, coupled with the Beatles’ iconic vocal harmonies for the ultimate Beatles tribute concert.
Take a trip through the ascending eras of Beatles’ music history including the Cavern Club, Ed Sullivan, Shea Stadium, Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road. Within the concert is award winning multimedia as you’ll experience the music, the moods and emotions of the 1960s with a stunning backdrop of projected images and video that will immerse you in a fantastic journey back in time and channel you back to the Beatles’ historic explosion onto the pop culture and music scenes in the turbulent decade of the sixties.
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT:
TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE BY THE PHONE AT:
800-838-3006 OPTION 1
Peace & Love,
Lanea Stagg
www.reciperecordscookbook.com
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reciperecordsml@aol.com
www.amazon.com/laneastagg
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www.reciperecordscookbook.com
blog: www.rockblocks3.blogspot.com
radio: www.blogtalkradio.com/reciperecords
reciperecordsml@aol.com
www.amazon.com/laneastagg
Facebook: RecipeRecords Cookbook (send friend request)
Twitter: @RecipeRecords and @LaneaStagg
