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Easy Way to Speak Up for Animals!
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May 25, 2010 – (Please scroll down for more news!)
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Annie Haslam and Michael Dunford to spearhead 'Renaissance' on a multi-city tour of the US and Canada this Summer.
In 2009, Annie Haslam and Michael Dunford, the voice and principal songwriter, respectively, of the band’s most popular lineup, embarked on a special 40th Anniversary Fall Concert Tour to re-introduce to new generations the lush, orchestral favorites that made them a staple of 1970s progressive rock radio.
The nine-city East Coast tour of theaters and performing arts centers, with a newly formed Renaissance was received with much excitement and a great attendance of eager fans from far and wide. The new musicians in the band were welcomed with standing ovations as they brilliantly performed the classics that fans had been waiting so long to hear again.
The tour commenced Oct. 6 in Annapolis, MD, and included sold out shows in New York, Albany, South Orange, Philadelphia and Washington, home to the nation’s top progressive rock stations during the classic Renaissance era.
Joining Haslam and Dunford in RENAISSANCE are keyboardist Rave Tesar and bassist/vocalist David J. Keyes, both of whom were previous members of Renaissance and the Annie Haslam Band, plus keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin (Yes, Debbie Harry, Meat Loaf, Francis Dunnery) and drummer/percussionist Frank Pagano (Bruce Springsteen, Smashing Pumpkins, Bette Midler, Barry Manilow). Together, these world-class musicians will revisit the symphonic textures, stunning vocals and poetic lyrics that embody the band’s hauntingly compelling international themes, with fresh interpretations of their most admired compositions. “Carpet of the Sun,” “Ocean Gypsy,” “Mother Russia,” "Ashes Are Burning," “Running Hard,” “Prologue,” and "Northern Lights" are central to Renaissance’s most prolific period (1972-78), which produced the albums Prologue, Ashes Are Burning, Turn of the Cards, Novella, Scheherazade and Other Stories, and A Song for All Seasons, as well as 'Live' at Carnegie Hall (1976), the deluxe two-disc set recently reissued.
Renaissance have been busy recording some new songs and will be releasing an EP 'The Mystic and The Muse', to be sold at the upcoming shows. A new CD will be released early next year.
A new Renaissance re-release on Friday Music, is a DVD/CD set of the band's epic CD 'Scheherazade and Other Stories' along with a DVD of never released before, promotional footage of the band performing unplugged at Millhouse Studio, Maidenhead and also on a soundstage at Bray Film Studios in the UK, 1979.
Also Annie's 1977 solo album 'Annie in Wonderland' produced by Roy Wood is being re-released and remastered with an added bonus track on Friday Music.
Annie and Roy (ELO, THE MOVE and WIZZARD) have been in the studio recording the Move's hit single 'Flowers in the Rain.' "The song is perfect for this time, it is uplifting and fun and great to sing along to" says Annie. This album was a big departure for Annie in the 70s, a venture into a world of more commercially challenging songs as well as operatic challenges that Annie overcame beautifully.
The brand new Renaissance website is up and running. Check out www.renaissancetouring.com where you will find the new tour dates listed. The site was designed by Annie and is based around 10 of her paintings. There will be merchandise for sale and a blog to keep up with the band's activities.
Renaissance originally rose from the ashes of the Yardbirds, with Haslam and Dunford joining at the dawn of the 1970s to define their work with folk rock and classical fusions, including quotations from and allusions to, such composers as Bach, Chopin, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff. It wasn’t long before influential progressive rock FM stations like WNEW (New York), WMMR (Philadelphia) and WHFS (Washington) were turning on America to Renaissance, while the band was thrilling concertgoers on the world’s most distinguished stages, from Carnegie Hall in New York City to the Royal Albert Hall in London. Click here for full biography.
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May 5, 2010
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| New Renaissance Website
Dear Friends,
Please check out the new Renaissance Website at www.renaissancetouring.com. I designed it incorporating 10 of my paintings, so it looks quite different from most band Websites!
There will be unique merchandise for sale and a blog to keep up with the band's activities.
Sign up for the newsletter and keep checking the 'tour' dates for shows coming to your area.
We just performed at the Rosfest festival in Gettysburg, PA, on May 1st, to a very appreciative audience.
New music is on it's way and there will be a three song EP available at the shows starting in June!
Love,
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March 22, 2010
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| Annie's Art at Celt Iberia Traders, New Hope, PA
Dear Friends,
I am happy to announce that some of my original paintings can now be seen at a beautiful gallery in New Hope, PA.
Celt Iberia Traders is a very interesting gallery/store, specializing in unique hand made merchandise from Ireland and Spain.
New Hope is a wonderful eclectic town on the Delaware river, lots to see and great restaurants too.
This is a perfect time of year to visit this very beautiful part of Bucks County, PA.
Happy Spring!
Love,
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February 8, 2010
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Dramatic Hand-Painted Guitar Created for Bob Miles
 Last year Annie was commissioned by Bob Miles to paint his new 'Comins Lyrist' solid body electric guitar.
Bob is a renowned and well-loved jazz musician in the Philadelphia area and has two popular cable TV shows.
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January 21, 2010
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Helping Haiti
Dear Friends,
Please take a look at the attached link.
www.livingforacause.org
This grass roots charity has been founded by a colleague and friend, Colm Rowan. Please give what you can, even the very smallest amount will help. If you cannot give anything, please keep the Haitan people in your prayers.
Love and Light,
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December 12, 2009
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Ananda Angel
Someone is fraudulently using one of our e-mail addresses associated with this website.
If you receive anything from sales@anandaangel.com - please know it is not coming from us, we do NOT use that address. We have tried to stop it happening to no avail.
Sad there are such people around that have to steal from others.
Karma will deal with them.
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Novembrer 27, 2009
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'SNOWBALL' • Christmas CD • Signed Limited Edition available now!
Annie's 'SNOWBALL' Christmas CD is available from The White Dove Organization Inc. A beautiful collection of ten holiday songs from Annie, accompanied and produced by Rave Tesar (www.ravetesar.com)
Songs:
Do You Hear What I Hear, Morning Has Broken, Silver Bells, I Saw Three Ships, Greensleeves, The First Noel, Once In Royal David's City, O Little Town of Bethlehem, In The Bleak Midwinter, Angels From The Realms Of Glory
There are a limited amount of copies and they are all signed and numbered.
To purchase, please contact : whtdoveorg@aol.com or call: 215.230.3791
Happy Holidays!
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Novembrer 2, 2009
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Annie Haslam Holiday Show at Sellersville Theater
Dear Friends,
I am very happy to announce that I will be at The Sellersville Theater on Thursday, December 17th, with my merry band of musicians: Rave Tesar, David Keyes, Tom Brislin and Frank Pagano.
We plan to give you an evening of some 'Renaissance' classics (in case you missed the very successful tour we just finished) and songs in the 'Spirit of the Holidays.'
The beautiful and talented Lizanne Knott will be starting off the evening's entertainment.
For more information go to www.st94.com
I hope you can come and spend this 'special' evening with us at this lovely theater. It is always a joy to be there. We will have fun and celebrate this magical time of year together!
Love and Peace,
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June 11, 2009
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Annie at NEARFEST with Her ART
Annie Shows Her Art at the NEARFEST Progressive Rock Festival,
Bethlehem, PA, June 19th, 20th and 21st
Annie is happy to be returning to NEARFEST Progressive Rock Festival to show her ART.
She will be displaying her original paintings as well as 'one of a kind' handpainted T-Shirts.
For more information go to the NEARFEST website.
There will be some GREAT music there this year!
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May 30, 2009
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Annie To Perform with 'The Paul Green School of Rock'
Dear Friends,
I am very excited that I will be performing four 'Renaissance' songs with four different 'Schools of Rock'. I am sure it will be a fun and constructive show for the kids and for ME too!
The show is in Philadelphia on Sunday, June 14th, at 2:00 p.m. at WXPN's World Cafe 'Live'.
Check out the School of Rock's website too. It is very interesting and informative all about Paul Green and these rock stars of the future!
See below for further details.
Hope you can make it.
Love Annie
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PRESS RELEASE: The Paul Green School of Rock
Best Of The Season Show w/ Special Guest Annie Haslam of 'Renaissance'
Sunday June 14, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
The Philly, Cherry Hill, Princeton & Wilmington Schools of Rock will all be participating in this Spring's Best Of The Season Show.
We are also happy to announce Special Guest Annie Haslam of Renaissance!
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-1400
All Ages
$12 advance / $15 door
Tickets for this show will be available at any of the above named branch locations, as well as at the door the day of the show.
http://www.schoolofrock.com/philadelphia/concerts_school.php
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May 8, 2009
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Renaissance 'LIVE at CARNEGIE HALL' Re-release
'Live' at Carnegie Hall' is available again on CD.
This magnificent 'live' performance by the band has to be one of their best and most prestigious shows, performing with The New York Philharmonic and full choir.
It is STUNNING!
Re-mastered and sounding better than ever! With added personal memories from Annie in the liner notes.
This has been re-released by Friday Music and is available now at: www.fridaymusic.com
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May 6, 2009
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Renaissance DVD 'Song of Scheherazade' Now Available
At last the corrected DVD 'Song of Scheherazade' is available.
Although the footage is in black and white, the magic of the band is still captured and a must for any Renaissance fan.
If you are in UK and Europe, click here.
If you are in the US, click here.
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May 5, 2009
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Steven Snyder - 11th Annual Art Show at Cedar Maze
Dear Friends,
My friend Steven Snyder will be showing his spectacular stone sculptures at the 11th Annual Spring Art show at Cedar Maze in Point Pleasant, PA.
 The dates are: May 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th.
Saturdays: 10-7pm, Sundays: 11-5pm
The Bucks county countryside is a perfect setting for Steven's magical creations.
For more information check out: www.stonesculpture.net or you can call 610.294.9106
Love,
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April 10, 2009
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Annie Interviewed for 'Roy Wood' Easter Special BBC Radio 2
Dear Friends,
For all my friends in the UK, please tune in to Richard Allinson & Steve Levine for the next edition of The Record Producers on BBC Radio 2, to hear a very special 'Easter' show featuring my good friend, Roy Wood.
The show airs on Monday, April 13, at 6 p.m. (UK Time), 1 p.m. (US Eastern Time).
I was asked to participate along with Jeff Lynne and Alan Parsons. As many of you know Roy produced and wrote some songs on my first solo album 'Annie in Wonderland'. It is no secret that I believe Roy to be a musical genius and the proof will be heard in this show. It will be a colorful and fun one too!
The show can be heard worldwide on the internet. The radio 2 version on April 13th will be available at this website: www.bbc.co.uk/radio2
You can hear a 'producers cut' extended version that will air the following Saturday, April 18, at 9 p.m. (UK Time) 4 p.m. (US Eastern Time), that will be followed by 30 minutes of Roy tracks... in a producer playlist.
This will be on BBC 6 music, this is the BBC DAB (digital station) station. www.bbc.co.uk/6music
Love,
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March 23, 2009
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PLEASE HELP TO SAVE BABY SEALS
Dear Friends,
It is happening again... the shameful slaughter of BABY SEALS.
I know many of you are animal lovers like me... so please go to this site and help if you can. Also pass on to family and friends.
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March 17, 2009
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Forgotten Cats
Dear Friends,
I am writing at this time as I am personally in the middle of trapping and releasing three feral cats; Baby, Fern and Twig. They 'chose' me and therefore I take responsibility for them.
More than ever there are countless homeless and unwanted kitties needing attention and love.
What we humans can do to help is to get these felines to a vet or a sanctuary that will spay and neuter. There are organizations all over the country that will do this for a low cost.
Forgotten Cats, Inc. (www.forgottencats.org) is an organization that I found closest to my area and they do a wonderful job. Their goal is to stabilize the population at manageable levels. It is an 'All Volunteer', No-Kill organization.
If you love cats as much as I do I hope that you will reach out and support organizations like Forgotten Cats.
We can help these helpless creatures. Most 'wild' kittens do not survive, and the few that do, end up sick and suffering.
It is of no use to take feral cats to a shelter as they would only be put down as there is such a wide overpopulation. What we can do is to stop the problem from spreading at the source.
Thank you for reading this, I know many of you are animal lovers and will help if it is possible.
Love and Light,
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March 7, 2009
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Annie's Friend Jann Klose at Sellersville on April 9th
Dear Friends,
For those of you who witnessed Jann's show at the Sellersville Theater last September, when John Tout and I joined him on stage for several songs, will be charmed once more, as he brings his unique style of songwriting back to Sellersville on April 9th.
Click here for more information.
If you didn't get a chance to go to that show, I highly recommend going. Jann is an excellent performer, with a very strong voice atop strong powerful and unforgettable melodies.
Hope to see you there.
Love,
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February 5, 2009
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Please Vote for Annie's Cat 'LILY' to Help Animals
Dear Friends,
Please vote for Lily.
My love and respect for animals grows by the minute, and whenever I can, I will help them.
I took a photo of my beautiful (adopted) Siamese cat 'Lily' sitting right in front of one of my paintings. Her electric blue eyes are hypnotic and match the background perfectly, she was born to be a 'model'!
I have entered the photo in the 'Spay Day Online Pet Photo Contest' for HSUS. Please consider voting for Lily and making a donation. It will not only help my pet in the contest, but will save pets' 'lives' by reducing pet overpopulation.
Please click this link. The page she is on should come right up, if not you can put her name in the 'search' box. There are quite a few 'Lily's' but there is no mistaking her portrait.
Thank you ahead of time for helping the animals.
Love and Peace,
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November 29, 2008
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Renaissance DVD Faulty, DO NOT Purchase.
Sadly, the first 'Renaissance' DVD was released to the public as a faulty product. The company, Cherry Red Records, is working on correcting the problem.
Please do not purchase the DVD until we give the go ahead.
If yours is faulty, please contact Cherry Red directly. Contact information will be on your copy.
Renaissance assumes no responsibility for this, as it was out of their hands. They are very upset this has happened and are sad about the disappointment felt by many fans.
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November 29, 2008
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Farm Sanctuary Presents 'Winter Wonderland,' NYC
Dear Friends,
The Farm Sanctuary is very special to me and I always feel honoured when asked to participate in their auctions. I chose to create a painting of Opie the cow, who was left for dead when a mere calf. Opie was rescued by The Farm Sanctuary and lived a full 18 years of freedom and love.
This is my interpretaion of 'Beautiful Opie'.
This very special event will be held on December 4th at the Director's Club in NYC. If you can get to this event, I can assure you it will be a magical night to remember.
I am not able to go because of my preparations for my Christmas show at the Sellersville Theater on December 20th.
For more information please go to:
www.farmsanctuary.org/farm/calendar/winterwonderland/index.html
Love,
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October 26, 2008
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Annie, Animals and Shelters Rock for HSUS
Dear Friends and Animal Lovers,
I am proud to be a part of Shelters Rock, a campaign to urge people to support their local animal shelters.
As I am now unexpectedly 'Granny Annie' to two feral kittens (along with their Mother), I find it even more important to speak up on behalf of animals. In particular is the importance to spay and neuter our pets, and also any strays that may wander into our lives.
Please support your local shelters so we can help lessen overpopulation.
Please visit www.humanesociety.org/sheltersrock.
Love and Peace,
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October 20, 2008
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Annie and MAGENTA single 'Night and Day'
Dear Friends,
If you missed this first time around, then here is another opportunity to hear Magenta and myself performing a song called 'Night and Day'.
www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Annie_Haslam.html#aP14925
I also painted the cover artwork 'Essence of Love', the inspiration for this came from the lead singer Christina.
Magenta is one of my favorite bands, a breath of fresh air... please check them out at: www.magenta-web.co.uk/index2.html
Love,
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August 15, 2008
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BREAKING NEWS!
Annie and RENAISSANCE Pianist John Tout to Perform
Dear Friends,
I am very happy to inform you that original 'Renaissance' pianist John Tout, will be joining me and Jann Klose on Saturday, September 20th, 2008, at The Sellersville Theatre, Sellersville, PA concert.
This will be a VERY special night for lovers of the music of Renaissance and also an introduction to the melodic, vibrant, musical world of Jann Klose.
Anyone who knows John's playing can attest to it being magnificent, full of passion and emotion.... able to 'lift' the music, and listener, to another level with his tender, yet dynamic, performance.
I have already expressed my admiration for Jann's music and so adding John into the mix will only further the guarantee of a night to remember.
We will be performing five 'Renaissance' songs with Jann and his band.
Please come and be transported by the music to a magical familiar place... and also be prepared to be captivated by a new musical experience from Jann.
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August 15, 2008
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HUGE Crop Circle formation in UK 08/08/08
Dear Friends,
IPlease check out my friend Colin Andrews' site and read about his crop circle research and other fascinating subjects... Colin was an advisor on crop circles for the movie 'SIGNS'.
A particularly important discovery just occurred on 08/08/08 in the form of a magnificent crop circle in the shape of a figure 8.
To see this breathtaking image click here.
I haven't seen one myself but one did appear in the field next to where my brother Michael lived in the UK !
The rest of Colin's site has very interesting information for those open to knowing what is taking place on our planet in areas not really made public to the masses.
At this time in our evolution and that of the planet I welcome all this knowledge and information.
Peace and Love
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July 27, 2008
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Annie Singing Again!
Dear Friends,
I am VERY happy to announce that I have two concerts coming up in the next few months. Both will be at The Sellersville Theater, Sellersille, PA, September 20th and December 20th.
The first show I am particularly excited about. Jann Klose is an exciting singer/songwriter that impressed me so much that I wanted to do a show with him. I first met Jann when he donated a song for a CD I was involved in called 'Serenity House'.
The first time I heard him perform 'live' was at a benefit concert to support the CD and everyone in the club including myself were completely 'blown' away (sorry but that's the best way to describe his performance). It brought everyone to their feet! I rarely get excited about new music and so for me to feel so strongly, spurred me on to let other people know who he is.
His music is unique, powerful yet gentle, dynamic and melodic, and to deliver it, he has a tremendous voice with a range to match. I see in him a great new talent – his 'live' performances sealing it all.
The show is Jann's and his band (also wonderful musicians), featuring myself. I will be performing several of my own works of music and also I will be singing along with Jann on his songs.
I hope that as many of you come as possible, it will be a 'different' show for me, that's for sure, but it will be exciting for you to be there at the beginning of what I know will be a very bright future for Jann.
On December 20th, I will be performing my annual Christmas concert, this time at the Sellersville Theater.
I have missed singing at this special time of year so am looking forward to getting into the spirit! I will be joined by Rave Tesar, Dave Keyes (both from my band, many of you will remember them well) Jann Klose, Lizanne Knott, Bar Scott, and Caryn Lin.
It will be a 'special' night in celebration of the season. Please come and join in the singing!
Love and Light,
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A Simple Way to Help the PLANET
Dear Friends,
Please take a moment to look at this site, it is an eye opener which needs to be addressed.
This is so simple for us to take into action and it will help our beautiful earth enormously. It all makes sense and we all need to be doing as much as we can to help clean up our earth. We are the caretakers and it is up to us to help clean it up.
Please join me in taking a cloth bag to the supermarket instead of bringing home more plastic... I am guilty of that too.
In Love and Light,
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July 13, 2008
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'WOLF' Greeting Card to Help WOLVES
 As many of you know, Annie has a deep love for animals and often uses her site to help raise money for animal charities and to make her friends and fans aware of the needs of our four-legged and winged friends. Recently Annie was made aware of the needs of a charity called 'The Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary', Ramah, New Mexico, and consented to do a commissioned painting, 'Wolf', which in turn has become an 'all occasion' greeting card to help raise money for the sanctuary’s needs. Annie has also taken the time to hand sign each and every card.
Now you can purchase this greeting card and help raise money for our Wolf brothers.
Gary Maurer is the catalyst for this and 100% of all money raised from the sales goes directly to the sanctuary.
For more info on the sanctuary go to:
www.wildspiritwolfsanctuary.org
Please click on this link that will take you to the eBay site to purchase these beautiful cards. Another step forward in helping and supporting our animal kingdom.
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April 26, 2008
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Annie at CEDAR MAZE Art Show, PA
Dear Friends,
I am very excited to be showing my artwork at the 10th Cedar Maze Art Show in Point Pleasant, PA, on May 9, 10, 11, 17 and 18th.
I was invited by Steven and Pinky Snyder to be part of a group of very talented artists from the Bucks County area. Steven is a self-taught stone sculptor, and when I first visited his studio/home I was overwhelmed by the magical atmosphere he had created with his stone carvings of bird baths, fountains, angel statues and many other unusual creations. I was quite amazed at how 'alive' the stone appeared... it was like being in 'Wonderland'.
This year the art show will also be a fundraiser with a percentage of sales going to Fauna and Flora International, to support improved access to water for communities living outside Volcanoes National Park in northwest Rwanda's Ruhengeri region. Specifically the funds raised will go towards building a water holding tank, so local villagers can store water much need during the dry season. At present, villagers seeking water may have to walk miles into the park to find a water supply, sometimes disturbing the habitat of endangered mountain gorillas who were brought to the world's attention by Dian Fossey and the movie, Gorillas in the Mist. Our hope is to help both the villagers and the gorillas in this endeavor.
I can promise an inspiring fun day amidst the beautiful Bucks County countryside and look forward to seeing you there.
Please go to Steven's website for more information: http://stonesculpture.net/newsite/
Love and Peace,
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April 16, 2008
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URGENT! PLEASE SIGN PETITION TO HELP BABY SEALS
Dear Friends,
Please take a moment to SIGN THIS PETITION to HELP THE BABY SEALS.
Love,
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April 6, 2008
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'Seal Haven' Cards to HELP BABY SEALS
Dear Friends,
 In late November of 2007, I offered the 'Seal Haven' greeting card (pictured at right), in order to help raise awareness about the plight of the Polar Bears.
This has been an ongoing situation that needs to be kept 'alive' in the hearts and minds of us all.
At this time I am once again offering the cards to help the innocent Baby Seals in Canada, that are about to be mercilessly slaughtered at the hands of man! How cruel and senseless.
I pray every day, and visualize a future where the planet, mankind, and 'all' animals are equally loved and respected. If enough people channeled positive energy dedicated to that end, there will surely be a shift in consciousness that will in turn make this glorious world, once again, a beautiful, loving, and safe place to be.
I purposely designed the cards to be used year round, so please consider purchasing a set for family and friends too. I thank you ahead of time for your continued support and generosity on behalf of all precious animals, without whom this planet would not survive.
These cards are on behalf of 'The Humane Society of the United States', and all the proceeds will go to help the Baby Seals as well as the Polar Bears.
The inscription inside the card reads: Love Light and Peace
Love,
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February 22, 2008
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For Classical Musical Lovers
Dear Friends,
If you are a lover of fine classical music, please take a look at the attached site: www.ClassicalMusicPhiladelphia.com. It will give you information about upcoming classical concerts in Philadelphia. At the top of the page is a link to Mario Lanza, whose voice I love and remember from my childhood...ahhhh 'The Student Prince'.
Andrea Clearfield is also a great talent. I 'painted' one of her compositions called 'ROMANZA' !!! Please take a moment to visit their sites.
It is an honor to have my art shown on the same page with all these notable musicians and composers...
Love and Peace,
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February 5, 2008
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Help Needed to Save Wolves
Dear Friends,
I am saddened once more to hear of another beautiful species that is being abused and eliminated from our planet.
Please take a moment to sign the attached petition.
Love and Peace,
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