Wandering Gypsy Wanderings 12/5/12

 


ANNIE WENZ


Wandering Gypsy Wanderings 12/5/12


Hello Everyone!


I hope this finds all of you well & wonderful. This is a time of year when many of us reflect & give thanks.


We try to remember to be kind & forgiving & to be examples of peace. I love hearing stories from you all


about how you're doing your part to make change. We all really do make a difference by spreading light & love &


positivity... by starting at home, in our communities & passing the torch wider & wider.


Keep up the wonderful work.


Thanks to All of You for being in my world & for being who you are!


On to the scoop...


1- GIVING


2- CONCERTS


3- CD'S & POTTERY & SAILING


4- SWAN PERCUSSION


5- THANKS & TATA'S


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1- GIVING IDEAS


*As many of you know, my philosophy about & version of giving is about deeds & little thoughtful


handmade items & supporting community & those in need. So in addition to just being kind year round,


may I suggest the gift of time- an outing or phone call to someone who matters in your life.


 



*If you do like giving somethng tangible, consider shopping at or giving a gift certificate from your local


gallery, salon, buying from your area farm stand or musician or artist. It helps community!


 


 


 



*I have a huge place in my heart for foster children's programs that take in kids from problem homes.


Many kids shuffle from place to place with only what they can fit in a trash bag.


Please consider making a call & locating/donating to an area foster home!


 


*In life- I am most proud of my work at the Kerrville Music Camp for Teens... Many of the kids who attend


are from difficult home situations like those mentioned above & camp means the world to them.


Consider sponsoring a child in someone's name as a gift


(Heck- if you want to give me a holiday gift, you can sponsor a kiddo for me!!!;)


Here's the link to what we do: These kids are wonderful & inspiring & full of life & light & joy!


Feel free to  share!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE5mzQy-CU4&feature=share


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2- CONCERTS


I have some REALLY fun benefits & events & concerts coming up! It always rocks my world


when family & friends come & shine the show on. As always, double check for last minute changes...


& if you cant come, but can spread the word, I really appreciate it!


 


 


*THIS Saturday, December 8th,  10am- 4pm


 

Koucky (Koo-sky) Gallery & Gardens


http://www.kouckygallery.com/


Pine Island Potters Guild Holiday Pottery SALE & Bash! 



5971 Baypoint Road Bokeelia Florida 33922

 239.283.4414      Admission: FREE


 !!!I'm SO EXCITED!!!


My Pottery Cohorts & I thought it would be a blast to Kick in the Holiday Season by making some of our


Pottery Creations available for sale.  There will be some other Fine Art and Designer Crafts as well!


I'll be doing some music - joined by Kip Lawrence


& rumor has it the "Pine Island Potter Harmonica Pokers"  will also make an appearance!     


(THERE WILL BE SOME REALLY SPECIAL DEALS!) 


PLEASE TELL YOUR ART LOVIN FRIENDS!


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*Saturday, Dec. 8      3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m


Sixth Annual Christmas Toys For Girls And Boys Concert


The Olde Fish House Restaurant and Marina


4530 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha, Fl 33993Venue Phone: 239 282-9577

 


 PRICE: Just bring One unwrapped, new toy!

 

Join Me, Kip Lawrence and Trailer Park Barbie for this free concert in beautiful, downtown Matlacha.

 


Bring an unwrapped Christmas Toy to be distributed to needy girls and boys.

 

 


(I'll come after wrapping it up at Koucky's at 4.)


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*Friday, December 14th, 11am- 3pm


 WildChild Art Gallery


http://www.wildchildartgallery.com/old/


Creative Coast Weekend Celebration! 


4625 Pine Island Road Matlacha Florida 33993

 239-283-6006    Price: Free


WildChild Gallery is SUCH a FUN place to be on  CREATIVE COAST WEEKEND!


I'll be sharing original songs (& other artists are always welcome to sit in & share a tune or poem) 


The Gallery will be aswirl with BRILLIANT Artists Demo-ing their creativity.  



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*SATURDAY DEC 15TH,  10:15am


 WMNF Radio, 88.5 Tampa, FL


I'll be doing the morning show Live!!!   With Radio Host/DJ Bert Gunther 


You can tune in from Tampa area or stream live from their website.


 


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*Sunday, December 16th, 1-3pm

Sweetwater Organic Community Farm


http://www.sweetwater-organic.org/


Sweetwater Sunday Music Series! 


6942 West Comanche Ave Tampa Florida 33634

Price: FREE!


 


My talented buddy Dan Stevens & I will each be performing at the Music stage


at this WONDERFUL Community Organic Farm during their Festive & Fun Sunday Market!!!


How much FUN IS THAT!  Come shop for goodies WHILE listening to music!


It doesnt get much better does it??? YAAAAAY!


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*Friday, January 11th, 3pm-7pm

WildChild Art Gallery


Creative Coast Weekend Celebration! 


4625 Pine Island Road Matlacha Florida 33993

239-283-6006

Price: Free- Hope You buy a CD!


 ANOTHER CREATIVE COAST WEEKEND!


& All the way from TX I'll be Joined by The ONE, THE ONLY ROB SHAW


Of my song "Dial for LOVE 1888 ROB SHAW!"


People are already lining up for dates with Rob... nuff said;)



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*Saturday, February 2nd, 7pm

Americana Community Music Association Listening Room


http://www.americanacma.org/Listening-Room.html


Annie Wenz & Kip Lawrence in Concert! 


3334 Cleveland Ave

Fort Myers Florida

 


Price: $10 members/$15 non members (sliding scale)


Here's what the show flyer says:


Singer/Songwriters ~ Annie Wenz & Kip Lawrence


(also occasionally known as "The lowFalutins" ;)


Kip & Annie go WAAAAY back!!! Huge FUN will be had as they each share songs & accompany each other on instruments


you can't even imagine, spill beans on each others dirt & make you laugh, cry & howl at the moon.


They're both fortunate to live here in the hood, but have both toured extensively & won all sorts of shiny


& weird awards & airplay throughout the US & abroad.


 


 PLEASE COME ON DOWN & Kick it up with ACMA, Annie & Kip!


PS- rumors about their witness protection status  are 



For More Info: www.anniewenz.com 

www.reverbnation.com/kiplawrence 


ACMA is the FINEST ACOUSTIC LISTENING ROOM on the Creative Coast



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*Saturday, February 9th, 1-5pm

WildChild Art Gallery


Art in the HEART of MATLACHA 


4625 Pine Island Road  Matlacha Florida 33993

239-283-6006          Price: Free- Hope You buy a Valentine


 


February "Creative Coast Weekend" always celebrates ART IN THE HEART  of MATLACHA


Join me in a MUSICAL celebratiON of   LOOOOVVVVVVEEEE


Gallery Artists Will be creative art as we watch & sip wine & have FUN ISLAND STYLE



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*Wednesday, February 20th, 2013


 


2013 Folk Alliance Conference 


Time: All but maybe 3 hours sleep time! ;)

Delta Chelsea Hotel- Toronto Ontario Canada


 


http://www.folkalliance.org/conference/



It's a Huge Honor to be invited/sponsored  by Bernd Haber of the !!!DAFT TOUR


(Deutsch-Amerikanisches Folksänger Treffen)!!!


I'll be joined by a brilliant cast of "Daft Tour" American Artists & German Artists via Techno-beam


in Concert at various locations & times over our stay in Toronto


Stay tuned/check back for exact times/days/locations


 


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3- CD'S & POTTERY & SAILING


CD's


As always, my CD's are always available at performances, but they're also available safe & secure


online through CDBaby (actual CD or download) YAY CD Baby!

http://www.anniewenz.com/products.html


 


"Ride the Sky " is still receiving airplay internationally & through places like


SIRIUS Radio & I'm of course very honored &  proud of that!


 


"Winds of the World" my hour long instrumental CD is STILL doing great after


so many years & that just rocks my galaxy!


 


& "Poets Dance" & "Time is Magic" are still available via CD Baby too! 


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In the Fort Myers, Pine Island, FL area, my CD's are available at 


Earth & Spirit Gallery- It's a WONDERFUL MAGICAL PLACE- SO drop by!


http://www.earthandspiritgardengallery.com/page008.aspx


 


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Pottery-


I've added Potter to my list of "things I do for a living"!


 


& am part of a wonderful potters collaborative here on the island.


Our 1st gathering will be the holiday sale this saturday but we will be meeting monthly for a potluck  


which will include a guest speaker/potter/demo, music & we'll be selling our wares.


Please check back on my calendar for future events!  


 


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SAILING FUN!!!  My good friends Nancy & Chuck Koucky put all sorts of VERY COOL custom excursions


together on their gorgeous 47 foot wooden Herreshoff sailboat!


 


If you put a group together (click on cruises & rates at the site) & charter the boat for one of the excursions,


I'd come along & play music for your group!!!  


Why- because I love those guys & it would just be fun for  all


(& Chuck's my pottery guru & I'd bribe him into giving me a mug or something;)


http://www.pineislandsailing.com/index.html


 


 


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4- SWAN PERCUSSION  


 


After performing at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival as "Festival House Band/Drummer"


with my FAVORITE Cajon-Drum in the world & so many people asking about it!


I've been asked to help spread the word about Swan...So if you're thinking about a drum  THINK SWAN!


They're TRULY the best cajons out there hands down!


& you can email me with any questions about them-  annie@anniewenz.com


 


 http://www.swanpercussion.com/


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5- THANKS & TATA'S


As always, it's taken me ALL day to put this together.


There's a lot of info here, so Im grateful you've stuck with me this long! (& Please forgive any typo's!)


 


 


FYI- THE COOL PHOTO AT THE TOP OF THIS NOTE 


IS THE ARTWORK OF MY VERY TALENTED SISTER MARY WENZ O'DELL.


Moon is her wonderful horse. I'll let Y'All know when she's opening up her photo studio for biz!


 


I think thats all for now! (Whew)


WISHING YOU ALL JOY & LOVE & BLESSINGS ... MUSIC & ART & ALL THAT SHINES


& ONCE AGAIN


THANK YOU FROM THE TOP & BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR BEING THERE AS FAMILY, FRIENDS & SPREADERS OF WONDERFULNESS!


 


 



& I'll leave you with a motto shared by a dear friend


"In life, when you have a choice to make, always choose the most loving option!"


 


Happy Everything!


 


 


Annie


 

ANNIE WENZ
Wandering Gypsy Wanderings 12/5/12
Hello Everyone!
I hope this finds all of you well & wonderful. This is a time of year when many of us reflect & give thanks.
We try to remember to be kind & forgiving & to be examples of peace. I love hearing stories from you all
about how you're doing your part to make change. We all really do make a difference by spreading light & love &
positivity... by starting at home, in our communities & passing the torch wider & wider.
Keep up the wonderful work.
Thanks to All of You for being in my world & for being who you are!
On to the scoop...
1- GIVING
2- CONCERTS
3- CD'S & POTTERY & SAILING
4- SWAN PERCUSSION
5- THANKS & TATA'S
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1- GIVING IDEAS
*As many of you know, my philosophy about & version of giving is about deeds & little thoughtful
handmade items & supporting community & those in need. So in addition to just being kind year round,
may I suggest the gift of time- an outing or phone call to someone who matters in your life.
 
*If you do like giving somethng tangible, consider shopping at or giving a gift certificate from your local
gallery, salon, buying from your area farm stand or musician or artist. It helps community!
 
 
 
*I have a huge place in my heart for foster children's programs that take in kids from problem homes.
Many kids shuffle from place to place with only what they can fit in a trash bag.
Please consider making a call & locating/donating to an area foster home!
 
*In life- I am most proud of my work at the Kerrville Music Camp for Teens... Many of the kids who attend
are from difficult home situations like those mentioned above & camp means the world to them.
Consider sponsoring a child in someone's name as a gift
(Heck- if you want to give me a holiday gift, you can sponsor a kiddo for me!!!;)
Here's the link to what we do: These kids are wonderful & inspiring & full of life & light & joy!
Feel free to  share!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE5mzQy-CU4&feature=share
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
2- CONCERTS
I have some REALLY fun benefits & events & concerts coming up! It always rocks my world
when family & friends come & shine the show on. As always, double check for last minute changes...
& if you cant come, but can spread the word, I really appreciate it!
 
 
*THIS Saturday, December 8th,  10am- 4pm
 
<http://listbabyqa.hostbaby.com/ln/?c=1360618&l=237853&k=f014985061c7b1186e1b6334efe784af>Koucky (Koo-sky) Gallery & Gardens
http://www.kouckygallery.com/
Pine Island Potters Guild Holiday Pottery SALE & Bash! 
5971 Baypoint Road Bokeelia Florida 33922

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