Monthly Newsletter: November 2024 (No.34)
Welcome to Our Technicolor Life Monthly Newsletter!
Welcome back to another exciting edition of Our Technicolor Life's monthly newsletter! We're thrilled to have you join us on our colorful journey through the many facets of our adventurous lives. As always, we're Jeff and Carrie Ketterman, a dynamic husband and wife duo who are passionate about embracing a vintage lifestyle in the most vibrant way possible.
A Glimpse into Our Lives
In case you're new here, let us introduce ourselves once again. Jeff spends his days immersed in the bustling world of rail transportation as the General Manager at Kasgro Rail Corporation Management Division. With a fleet of over 500 heavy-duty railcars, Jeff is at the forefront of providing innovative solutions for the ever-evolving rail industry.
Meanwhile, Carrie's days are filled with creativity and artistic expression. As a painter, illustrator, and author, she breathes life into murals and paintings that tell stories with every brushstroke. She is also owner and hostess with the mostest at her tea room, The Old Capitol Tea Room in historic downtown Corydon, IN. Being musically inclined, Carrie and Jeff also have two vintage bands, The Tin Pan Alley Cats and Rosie & the Rockabillies. Follow along each channel of Our Technicolor Life: Tea, Travel, Entertainment, Art, & Lifestyle.
TEA
October is without a doubt our busiest and most thrilling season at The Old Capitol Tea Room! With so many enchanting themes and spine-tingling events, it’s a wonder we manage to fit it all into one month! This year, we’ve conjured up three spellbinding Hocus Pocus teas, brought the underworld to life with Beetlejuice, and hosted a wickedly fun Monster Mash tea hosted by none other than Morticia and Gomez. We also debuted a brand-new Twisted Tales of Poe radio show featuring The Old Capitol Players, alongside the return of fan favorites like Sleepy Hollow and two Dracula radio show teas. Honestly, October should be three months long to fit in all the spooky fun!
Hocus Pocus Tea Party
Beetlejuice Tea Party
Monster Mash Tea Party
The Twisted Tales of Poe Radio Show and Tea Party
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Radio Show Tea Party
Dracula Radio Show Tea Party
TRAVEL
Sycamore Springs
We managed to sneak in one last Fall camping trip with a quick couple of days at Sycamore Springs. We are so lucky to have this gorgeous camping spot right in our own backyard.
Bowman Fest
Bowman Fest is an event that features impressive vintage airplanes, stylish vintage cars, and the opportunity to meet some interesting friends in Louisville. This year marks the 105th anniversary of Bowman Field. Bowman Fest.
Lark Ranch
Experience the enchanting Lark Ranch, a picturesque destination that transforms into the perfect October Saturday festival adventure. With its vibrant pumpkin patches, exciting corn mazes, and delightful hayrides, Lark Ranch offers a festive atmosphere for visitors of all ages. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season as you explore the various attractions and indulge in delicious seasonal treats. Whether you're seeking family-friendly fun or a romantic outing, Lark Ranch promises a memorable experience filled with autumn charm.
The Turner Classic Movie Cruise and Key West
We are back from our fall adventure on the TCM Classic Cruise and a visit to the Florida Keys, specifically Key West. This year we headed out from Fort Lauderdale and stopped in Cozumel as well as Disney's private island Castaway Cay in the Bahamas. If you are a classic film buff, this cruise is amazing! Four theatres on board, all showing classic movies from early morning until late at night. Seeing these movies on the big screen is quite the treat. The TCM hosts (Ben Mankiewicz, Alicia Malone, Eddie Muller, Jacqueline Stewart, and Dave Karger) were all on board and always very approachable and kind. The guests this year included Haley Mills, Juliet Mills, Rita Moreno, Joe Dante, Buddy Joe Hooker, Shawn Cassidy, and Bruce Goldstein. I was beyond thrilled to meet Haley. If you want a good read, I recommend Hayley's book, "Forever Young." Better yet, listen to the audio book - she narrates it! Just a word about TCM and Disney, who host the cruise each year, they know how to host. If you are a fan of TCM, I highly suggest you consider catching a cruise one year. Next year the cruise is October 8-13 out of Cape Canaveral, FL. The ports of call are Nassau and Disney’s Lookout Cay private island. Follow a replay of our day-to-day adventures on The Not So Long Trailer Facebook page.
ENTERTAINMENT
Monster Mash at the High Stakes Rooftop Bar & Grill
The Tin Pan Alley Cats have partnered with High Stakes Rooftop Bar and Grill for themed music nights at 710 E Jefferson Street in Downtown Louisville. Join us on Wednesday, November 13th from 6-9 PM for our Battle of the Decades set! We'll be playing music hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond. In October, we performed our monster mash Halloween set list as Morticia and Gomez from 6-9 PM.
Glasstober Festival
The Juice was loose at the Glasstober Festival in downtown Corydon with Beetlejuice and Lydia performing some live music. Thank you Zimmerman Art Glass and Mainstreet Corydon for bringing this fantastic fall festival to Corydon each October!
Save the Dates
Make plans to join us for the following upcoming music and entertainment gigs!
We are hitting the ground running after a little break and have a ton of events coming up in the next several weeks.
All tea room events are sold out BUT we have several public performances and music gigs we’d love to see you at!
Wednesday November 13th from 6-9pm The Tin Pan Alley Cats are at High Stakes Rooftop Grill at 710 E Jefferson Street downtown Louisville for a Battle of the Decades 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond live music.
Saturday November 23rd the Grinch will be at French Lick Resort for the annual tree lighting ceremony.
Saturday November 30th we’ll be doing a full day of performing and live music for Light Up Corydon with Rosie & the Rockabillies music after the lights kick off.
Wednesday December 4th 6-9pm The Tin Pan Alley Cats will be back at High Stakes Rooftop Bar & Grill in downtown Louisville for live music. Theme TBA.
Thursday December 5th starting at 6pm The Tin Pan Alley Cats will be playing live hold us music prior to the Christmas Carol Radio Show performed by The Old Capitol Players at The Magnolia in Clarksville. Tickets sold by The Magnolia and include a full dinner.
Saturday December 7th The Tin Pan Alley Cats will be playing live holiday music for the Harrison County Arts Holiday Fundraiser. Tickets sold by Harrison County Arts.
ART
Jack O' Lantern Spectacular
This was my 4th season as one of the artists at the Iroquois Jack O' Lantern Spectacular and I completed 22 pumpkins for the trail. I am one of 25 artists that carve hundreds of pumpkins for the trail.
Pet Portraits
It’s that time of year again – pet portrait orders are open!
Get a unique gift that captures the spirit of your beloved pet with a custom 8x10 canvas portrait. Perfect for holiday giving! Each hand-painted portrait is $55!
How to Order:
1.Message me or email maiden.kentucky@gmail.com with your request and pics of your pet.
2.Confirm your order with payment (Square, Venmo, PayPal).
3.Choose local pickup in downtown Corydon or add shipping.
This concludes our October as we move into November! Thank you for stopping by and exploring Our Technicolor Life! Please check out all the features of the website from our Tea, Travel, Entertainment, Art, and Podcast Channels. This is our one stop shop website for all events and information. Don't forget to subscribe so you stay in the loop and check out our upcoming events section right on the home page.
Yours truly,
Carrie & Jeff
UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE
SOLD OUT - Tuesday November 12th - Afternoon Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room
Corydon, IN.
Wednesday November 13th Battle of the Decades featuring The Tin Pan Alley Cats at High Stakes Bar & Grill 750 East Jefferson Street Louisville, KY
SOLD OUT - Friday November 15th Harry Potter Yule Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room
Corydon, IN.
SOLD OUT - Sunday November 17th Harry Potter Yule Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room
Corydon, IN.
SOLD OUT - Friday November 22nd Charlie Brown Christmas Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room
Corydon, IN.
Saturday November 23rd Tree Lighting Ceremony at French Lick Resort
SOLD OUT - Sunday November 24th Polar Express Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room
Corydon, IN.
SOLD OUT - Friday November 25th Grinch Story Time Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room
Corydon, IN.
Thursday November 28th Happy Thursday November 28th Happy Thanksgiving
Saturday November 30th Light Up Corydon
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