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