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So far, this is my upcoming schedule of events and classes. I will be adding to it as the days roll along, adding more events, classes, and other items of interest.

Thursday, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, 6 to 8 pm: Third Thursday in Vermilion @ Granny Joe’s Ice Creamatorium.

Every third Thursday this Summer, downtown Vermilion comes alive with musicians performing live all over along with other performers doing their things. I’ll be doing caricatures, working for tips, so come on down, get a cold carb download and get turned into a toon.

Saturday, June 20, 5 to???: True North’s 10th Anniversary Dinner:

I’ll be doing caricatures, selling art, and more. Go to TNCArts.org to find out more.

Tuesday, June 23, 1 to 1:45 pm and 2 to 3 pm, Face Drawing Class @ Amherst Public Library.

Free class on the basics of drawing faces. The first session is for your K - 5th graders and the later session is for older kids.

Thursday, June 25, 6:30 to 8 pm, Adult Caricature Class at Lorain Public Library Main Branch.

Free class on caricature for adults at the main branch of the Lorain Public Library on Sixth Street.

Saturday, June 27, Reserved for Private Event, Tentative

UPDATE: Tuesday, June 30, Reserved for Private Event, 5:30 to ??? Confirmed!

Saturday, July 4, True North Arts Fest (Tentative)

Doing caricatures, selling artwork.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday July 10, 11, 12: Amherst Jamboree (Tentative).

Doing caricatures.

Tuesday July 14 7 to 8 pm: Program @ Amherst Public Library. What can your caricaturist do for you?

I do caricatures and I tell you what I can do for your organization or group. Free program.

Thursday, July 16 from 6 to 8 pm, Third Thursday in Vermilion @ Granny Joe’s Ice Creamatorium.

Every third Thursday this Summer, downtown Vermilion comes alive with musicians performing live all over along with other performers doing their things. I’ll be doing caricatures, working for tips, some come on down, get a cold carb download and get turned into a toon.

Friday, July 17 8 to 10 pm: MLS Class of 59 Event.

I’ll be in the Wellington Room at the Holiday Inn doing caricatures for this private event.

Saturday, July 18, 2 to 4 pm, Private Picnic Event at French Creek Reservation.

July 25, August 1, 15, 22, 29, Sept 5, 12 Vermilion Local Market

August 1, Dancing on Main Street, Downtown Amherst

Mondays and Thursdays July 27, 31 August 3, 7, 1 to 2:30 Comics Camp @ Amherst Public Library.

Free class on creating comics for the Internet.

August 7, 8, 9 North Ridgeville Corn Fest (Tentative)

Saturday August 8, 11 am to 2 pm, Emmanuel Lutheran Fun Fair.

Doing caricatures.

Sunday August 30, 6:30 to 8:30 pm Mill Hollow Reservation Concert, G-Force

October 7: Staff Development Day @ Lorain Public Library.

So I get a general tweet from @jhorsley3 of the webcomic Y2CL asking if anyone can draw a car. I think it was like way late at night, early in the morning.

I wasn’t sure. He said he needed several versions of the car. I wasn’t sure.

He offered to pay. I was in.

I have drawn cars. I’ve done a Fury for the band Idle Fury in Florida and several others, so I figured what the hell.

After a brief negotiation and some email exchanging, I started. You can see the end product starting here (The site should be considered Not Safe for Work).

This week, I will be preparing for the Balloon Fest in Wellington at the Lorain County Fairgrounds. That’s Saturday, June 13th.

I’m really looking forward to this event. Last year’s show was very successful and I’m looking forward to an even bigger show this year with the event moved from a Friday night to an all day Saturday event.

In addition to doing caricatures (only five bucks per person, whatta bargin!), I plan to have a special print available for the show along with the first wave of T-shirts that I want to sell on the site and at shows. I will also have plenty of other goodies for sale, too, including other prints, matted artwork, and more. I hope to see you there.

There will also be plenty of good food, beer, crafters, and other fun stuff to eat, do, or watch. Parking is five dollars per car (so park somewhere and walk if you’re cheap!), but admission is FREE! Proceeds benefit the Lorain County Office on Aging. That old person you help could be you someday!

If you have any questions or requests, email me at mike.leuszler@gmail.com.

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Archie Andrews and the gang from Riverdale occupied a few years of my comics attention and dollars during my mildly mispent youth. That’s about how long it took to realize that no matter how long you read the stories, they were basically stuck in a reoccuring six month time loop that only changed with fashion and fads being updated.

Several years back, an attempt was made to bring the Archie Gang into the present by having them reunite at their 15 year reunion, via the television movie pilot, To Riverdale and Back. This pilot failed to set the world afire and become a TV series, but it appears that the Archie company is trying to step outside of their time loop and bring new ingriedients to the mix. Here’s what appeared in my Facebook inbox (BTW, my Facebook name is Leuszler).

“ARCHIE ANDREWS IS GETTING MARRIED
From Archie Comic Publications
Yesterday at 10:31am
THIS AUGUST, PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE ARCHIE STORY YOU NEVER THOUGHT YOU’D SEE, AS ARCHIE IS GETTING MARRIED

“The eternal love triangle is the cornerstone of Archie Comics for over 65 years–and the bane of Archie Andrews’ existence! In fact, over the years it has not only defined the Betty/Archie/Veronica relationship, but has even threatened to dismantle it a time or 20.

“In fact, we’ll even go so far as to call it the ARCHIE STORY OF THE CENTURY. With a title like “Archie Gets Married Part 1: The Proposal,” how could we call it anything else?!

“Could it be true? Has Archie finally decided to take the plunge and propose to one of comics’ favorite girls? It sure looks that way! Earlier this year readers got a chance to relive “Freshman Year” with the famous teens of Riverdale High. Now make way for this special story that takes a look at Archie and his friends after they graduate college! What careers will they seek? Will the friends stay in Riverdale or disperse? What would lead Archie to have marriage on his mind? And who would he choose Veronica or Betty? How will Betty react? How will Veronica react? Can Archie shake off his klutzy past and hold down a steady job… for more than a month? One thing is certain: this will be the biggest Archie Comics story ever!

“Acclaimed superhero movie producer Michael Uslan draws upon his lifelong love of Archie comic books to write this very special tale, rendered by legendary Archie Comics artist Stan Goldberg! The Archie story of the century begins here… don’t miss it!”

Thoughts?

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Hey, all. I am posting this to make you aware of this good cause. This is from good Amherst citizen and former Marching Band associate, Joni Poli.

If you are in the Amherst area on this day, you need to participate. Either as a walker or runner, a supporter of a walker or runner, or just to donate some time or cash for the cause. It’s for a good cause, and there’s that element of chance that may get you 100 bucks. Bonus!

Now is the time to order gifts for Graduation and Father’s Day. Why not get them an easy to matte and frame original piece of art by yours truly? Don’t wait!

Free shipping in the US. This sale is for a limited time.

Click here to go to this sale in the store.

Hey, everyone. Mike here. After announcing that the Roxy’s Reads newsletter was going bi-weekly, I received this via my email. Mike San Giacomo has been reporting on comics for many years, even before it became fashionable. And now, for several years, he’s been trying his hand at writing comics, and from what I’ve seen in his books Phantom Jack and Tales of the Starlight Drive-In, he’s off to an excellent start. BTW, you can pick this books up at Roxy’s. Yes, we do have copies ready for your reading pleasure!

In addition to voting, you should check out the program he mentions at the end of this article. It’s sure to be entertaining, no matter what your level of comics appreciation is.

“Michael San Giacomo, resident of South Amherst, is the author of the graphic novel, TALES OF THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN. The book has been nominated as the Best Graphic Novel of 2008 by Comic Buyer’s Guide Magazine.

“Mike is one of five finalists in the competition, up against the writer of The Watchmen and the writer of a Batman/Joker novel. No competition there at all.

“Good news is you can help him win by voting for Starlight before May 31 by clicking on this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=U_2b_2buw_2fsBimyBW5irRC1y_2fw_3d_3d.
The graphic novel entry is toward the bottom. Voting takes like 30 seconds, very simple.
If you haven’t already seen the book already check out some samples at
www.talesofthestarlightdrivein.com
Please forward this to friends and ask them to vote.

“ALSO, Mike will be talking about STARLIGHT, drive-ins, comic books and his work as a reporter at the Plain Dealer at the Amherst LIbrary 7 p.m. May 19. Please join him.”

Saturday night/Sunday morning I was doing caricatures at the Westlake Dave and Busters for the Amherst After Prom. Oh my, Dave and Busters is freakin’ huge. If I had to be locked in a building for the rest of my life, Dave and Busters would be my choice.

Plus, it’s always cool to do a gig for your high school alma mater.

I was pretty thrilled to find this message on my Facebook site today.