Lost Restaurants of Gahanna, OH

 

My new memoir zine is available for purchase in Gahanna: Lost Restaurants of Gahanna, Ohio. A 28-page, B&W digest, Lost details mostly dearly missed culinary purveyors, from Johnny Buccelli's to Hickory House to Hank Newman's. For the month of July, Lost Restaurants will be available exclusively at The Bibliophile Candle Co., 5454 N Hamilton Rd. in Gahanna. Stop in for the memoir, stay for the book selections and candles! (After July, Lost Restaurants will also be available through mail order and at conventions, etc.). In addition, I've created a FB discussion group just for this subject: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1802797810618527

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Collecting Columbia Masterworks - a New Facebook Group

 

I've started a new Facebook group about collecting Columbus Masterworks records called...Collecting Columbus Masterworks.

Collecting Columbia Masterworks | Facebook

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Secret Midnight Place Columbus: Poetry Night

A monthly showcase of poetry, music, and brilliantly raw self expression. Secret Midnight Place Columbus: Poetry Night will be at Snowden Gray Mansion in Columbus, Ohio.

Doors to Snowden Gray open at 6:30 PM
Poetry and open mic starts at 7 pm - 9 pm

Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2249657321993344/

https://www.snowdengraymansion.com/

https://www.secretmidnightpress.com/

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I've Published a New Music Zine, Abba Zab!

Abba Zab, the first issue of my new, B&W digest music review zine, is ready to ship. It's 16 pages jam-packed with LP reviews, CD reviews, podcast reviews and music  documentary reviews. Only $4 ppd. Contact me for PayPal payments or other kinds of payments here or on Facebook.

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Veteran's Day

The Jack Kirby Society Central Ohio Chapter celebrates veterans today. Thanks to all veterans for their sacrifice!

Click here to join the Facebook group for Jack Kirby Society Central Ohio Chapter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheJackKirbySocietyCentralOhio/

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Cosine Cadets

I was honored to design the Cosine Cadets logo for Lee Smith. An elite group of problem solvers use math skills to save the Galaxy! Please contact me if you'd like me to design a logo for you. And contact Lee on FB if you'd like to order copies of his new mini comics!

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The Big Comic Show at Pickerington Library

I'll be signing books with a formidable contingent of local cartoonists (see the above poster for proof) on Saturday, May 14th at the Pickerington Public Library!

I'll have books, comics, posters, original art and more on hand and will be glad to check out portfolios and just gab about comics all day long.

You can also sign up on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/155726161442610/

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Signifiers Missing Link Found!

Thanks to Ricki Elliot (who posted an article this week on the Do You Remember: Classic Old Columbus Facebook group), a mystery has been solved. The 1955 article about the opening of the record department in downtown Columbus Lazarus Dept, Store mentioned a special Lazarus Sampler 45 co-produced with RCA. I've owned the 45 for as long as I can remember and it's a fascinating artifact, a creepy and weird mixture of Henri Rene, Rachmaninoff's Prelude in C Sharp Minor and the Three Suns. I used my beat-up copy on the inside front cover of The Signifiers #1 (altering it to include the Signifiers logo). There will be more musical cues and allusions, as usual, in The Signifiers #3 - for those who know where to look.

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Gettin' the Art Done for Not So Super Comics!

Check out the Not So Super Comics Facebook group!

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The Jack Kirby Society Central Ohio chapter

Inspired by Josh Mahoney's Jack Kirby Society meeting in Arkansas (with Mike Adkins, Terry Wood and other Kirby fans appearing or contributing), I've created a central Ohio chapter. A meeting to share and discuss Kirby's work is a possibility if there's enough interest. Of course, you're welcome to share thoughts and art in this new Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheJackKirbySocietyCentralOhio/

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Kitty In the Window at Elizabeth's Records in Clintonville

A nice photo posted on Facebook by Elizabeth's Records of the sign I hand-painted for them. It seemed huge when I painted it, but looks small in the window.

Elizabeth's Records is a great, locally and family owned shop, specializing in used LPs, 45s, music books and turntables. Check out their website here: http://www.elizabethsrecords.webs.com/

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Frankie's Pizza Mushroom Mascot

I'm painting a huge mushroom head on the wall of my sister Deborah's pizza shop this week, Frankie's Pizza in Gahanna, OH. 

The shop will be open in a week or so. Check out their Facebook page for details: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Frankies-Pizza/275031243403

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Cliff Edwards and Bessie Love

Two actors I love.

You can check out my Cliff Edwards Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/UkeleleIke

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I Can Paint Your Cat!

Just provide me with a good quality photo to work from and I'll paint an 11" x 14" acrylic portrait of your favorite pet! $100, plus shipping. These paintings make great holiday presents. Contact me here or on Facebook.

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Doctor Doom's Command

Like this newly-colored Doctor Doom drawing on Facebook and pin it on Pinterest - the good Doctor commands you!

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Is This Your Art?

Sometime in the past (I'm guessing around twenty years ago), I received a page of artwork from artist Darrell Grant for me to ink. I've searched for Darrell on Facebook and through the Small Press Association, to no avail.

If you're Darrell Grant, please contact me. If you'd still like me to ink the page, I can do that, too!

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The Signifiers #1 Now Available at Elizabeth's Records

Elizabeth's Records in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio is now selling The Signifiers #1 and will be selling the second issue as soon as printed.

Elizabeth's Records carries a fine selection of affordably priced vinyl, including a local section, 45s and also crates of LPs for two bucks each! I always find something I'm looking for there (two Bowie 12"s and an import Eurythmics 12" I didn't know existed on my last trip there). Elizabeth's is a family-owned store, friendly, knowledgable and supportive of local talent. If you can't tell, I'm highly recommending the joint!

Elizabeth's Records website: http://elizabethsrecords.webs.com/

Elizabeth's Records on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/elizabethsrecords?filter=2

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Larry Blake Returns to Columbus!

Cartoonist, publisher and ultimate KISS fan Larry Blake was selling collectables and original art at this past weekend's Record, CD & Music Memorabilia Show.

Check out Larry's contributions to this beautfully produced hardcover history of KISS fanzines: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Kiss-Army-Worldwide/Gene-Simmons/e/9781597775113?r=1&cm_mmc=Google%20Product%20Search-_-Q000000630-_-Kiss%20Army%20Worldwide-_-9781597775113

You can also check out Larry's work in the new 5 Star Comics #1: http://www.fivestarcomics.blogspot.com/

The Facebook page for the Columbus Record Show: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Columbus-Ohio-Record-CD-Music-Memorabilia-Show/110055812344340?sk=info

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World's Greatest Comics

World's Greatest Comics, in Westerville, Ohio, now has a new website with timely specials and a convention schedule. WGC has the largest selection of Golden Age and Silver Age comics in central Ohio, with many comics 25% or 50% off - every day!

Pull customers receive 20% off of ordered books and comics. World's Greatest Comics also carries my Signifiers series, Max Ink's new Blink collection and the locally-published rock'n'roll horror anthology Nix Comics Quarterly.

Check out the shop. Check out the website: http://www.wgcomics.com/

World's Greatest Comics on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Worlds-Greatest-Comics/164768490206327

World's Greatest Comics on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/WGComics

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Comic Book Night at Kafe Kerouac

Tonight only! Comic Book Night at Kafe Kerouac, near the OSU campus, from 8:00 - 11:00. Test your encyclopediac comic knowledge in the trivia contest. Are you a cartoonist? Bring your art supplies and add to the comic jam. Check out the cool local cartoonists art on the walls - and hang out other geeks.

Poster above drawn by Max Ink.

More about the event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152594701503667

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