This color comic appeared in the May / June issue of Jane and Jane magazine… which very shortly is about to move from West coast distribution only, to national distribution. So be on the look out for Jane and Jane at your local news stand soon! And happy PRIDE.
I hope everyone had as much fun as I did at the Jane’s World book release party this past weekend. Thanks to the Museum staff who generously donated their time on a Saturday night (especially Jackie who went as far as to go personally pick up sound equipment and unload it herself! Definitely above and beyond the call of duty for an accountant!) Thanks to Gina for taking good care of the band and to Karen Johnson (museum director) for picking up those festive flip flop napkins and all those GREAT cookies. Also, Becci Pell who kept track of the RSVP list for the party. A big thank you goes out to Lagunitas Brewing Company (in Petaluma) and Mesa Beverage Co (a local distributor) and to Thanksgiving Coffee Company for making the party a big beverage success. And the BIGGEST thank you to Jean Schulz for making it possible for Girlyman to play at this event.
Girlyman rocked Charlie Brown and Lucy’s little four-paneled world during the party at the Schulz Museum. They were very gracious to perform in what is sort of a non-conventional venue, but they sounded incredible. The crowd was having a good time… front and center here, my pals Jules (who flew in from Chicago for the party) and Danielle and at the far right, Holly from Thanksgiving Coffee Company. We had a great group… 200+ for attendance… the biggest group the museum has ever had at one time for an event.
Stephan Pastis, creator of Pearls Before Swine (aka: Shallow Breast Guy) introduced me before my talk, calling me “an underhanded, shameless little line-stealing profiteer squirrel.” His intro was great… I laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes when I got up to deliver my slide show. Nothing like a friendly little “roast” to soothe the nerves before a presentation! We plan to auction this one-of-a-kind t-shirt to benefit one of the local charities. (details to follow in a day or two).
The highlight for me personally was the Girlyman concert. I’m in love with their music. My pal, Kate snapped this shot of Erica (side view) and me (the giddy one) not even able to hide how excited I was to have the band play at the party.
And then finally, the “after hours” rocker shot with the band. All in all it was the perfect night. Thanks to all my friends who showed up to share in the fun. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Nate, Ty and Doris… you’re the best!
I think if I had a first born, I would now owe that first born to Roberta Gregory for such a great review of Jane’s World Vol. 8 on the Prism Comics site. Roberta, you’re the best!
