May 2015 Updates & Upcoming Performances

Greetings & Happy Spring!  It's been a while since I sent out a newsletter.  Lot's of changes have been in the works.  Here's a brief:

• I am using a new mailing system with join/subscribe features right on most pages of the website.

• Come visit the updated website, and explore the new look and feel.  It is already more user friendly and elegant, but I will continue to tweak things!   

• The website should be fully mobile now!  You can listen to music (stream from my music player), see all of the pages, manipulate the menu tabs/links and purchase items/download right from your phone. 

• Now Blogging! Follow "Staying Inspired" - right from the website!  There are already 4 blogs on site.  Come take a look!

• As a musician, I continue to get many opportunities.  (See some updates below).  Check the performance calendar for a list of most of my business activities, but I will continue to announce public performances.

• It looks like I will start delving into a little public speaking in addition to the music & writing services I already offer. 

Read on about each entity below!  Thanks, as always, for your interest in my activities.  I look forward to seeing some of you in person, soon! 

Best wishes,

Paula

Paula C Snyder
Soulfully Nostalgic Music (with a Modern Flair)

UPCOMING PUBLIC PERFORMANCES:

2015 Season - Cary Downtown Farmers' Market

Visit me on the following Saturday mornings from 9:30am to 11:30am at 135 W. Chatham St. Cary, NC

(The market is open every Saturday from 8am to 12:30pm Rain or Shine!).  Watch for special market events & contests too!

• Saturday, May 30

• Saturday, June 27

• Saturday, July 11

• Saturday, August 8

• Saturday, September 19

• Saturday, October 24

http://www.caryfarmersmarket.com/  

Grandma Paula
Music & Creative Play for Kids

Grandma Paula has been having fun entertaining kids with special programs at fundraisers and birthdays.  She is returning to a few local pre-schools this summer for special programs.

"Meet Cookie (the dog)" illustrated song (picture book with audio CD - book narration & song by Grandma Paula and illustrations by Mac McCord) is available at public performances, on the website, at Storyteller's Bookstore in Wake Forest, and on Amazon (without the CD).

Pick up your copy!  It's a great gift for a child, grandchild, parent, grandparent, and any whimsical dog lover!  (Put the CD in the audio player while driving and let Grandma Paula entertain the kids.)

By the way, Cookie has her own Facebook Page, Twitter Handle, and Pinterest Board!  Grandma Paula is on Pinterest too.  Come follow!

Amber & Paula
Daughter & Mother Duet

Daughter & Mother, or Mother & Daughter: Daughter is pictured first in this photo taken 5/10/15 - Amber shared her talents with me on Mother's Day and is invested in doing some extra performances with me this year.  Her non-profit, Activate Good, comes first, of course.  We have more dates scheduled in June, July, and December so far.  We'll send out an announcement when we do another public performance.  It probably won't take place until our annual Holiday Extravaganza in December.

Custom/Original Music & Poetry

   
I had the pleasure of using my "Verses to Go" talents for a special milestone birthday this year.  The family fed me all sorts of interesting information about the recipient.  I took the information and kind of re-wrote the musical My Fair Lady (her favorite musical) with the right stuff in the right places.  Everyone had a great time at the presentation (a nearby restaurant/lounge) and I got a wonderful reference from the family (along with a very generous tip).  I really enjoy customizing songs, writing, and presenting them.  I look forward to more opportunities in the future.  If you know anyone who needs a unique gift for a special honoree, I can prepare original poems and songs electronically (for electronic or hard copy delivery).  Live, in-person, Presentations depend on the locality and available schedule, of course. 

Visit VersesToGo.com. 
 

          Guitar Pick Earrings

Some beautiful new guitar pick earrings are in the works, but I have not had time to get them posted on the website yet.  If you would like to look at a pair or have some custom-made, connect with me and I will send photos of those available in the color you desire (or available pics to choose from).  You can also come out to Cary Downtown Farmers' Market during performances, where I will be displaying them. 

(See market schedule above, under Paula C Snyder, Soulfully Nostalgic.)

Here is a pair I custom created for a friend who loves purple and pink!  

Creative Talented People
Be Creative!  Buy Creative! & Meetup!

This is the year I would like to build CreativeTalentedPeople.com into the tool it was meant to be.  My vision has been in place a few years now, while development was delayed to build my performance income.  I would like to start adding other artists (across disciplines) products and services that can assist creative others to learn/grow in their creativity, and/or build profitable businesses from them.  In addition, these products and services may be important to the general community as a marketplace for unique gifts and to find mentors to help them explore new creative activities.  The site and concept currently houses my own products and services.  I see this as an extension for connecting, collaborating, sharing/exchanging, and assisting other community arts programs.  Check out the website as it is today, and let's get it going!

If you have a product or service you feel may be of interest, please contact me! 

We have the Triangle chapter of Creative Talented People on Meetup.com. 

Local creatives across disciplines gather here to socialize and explore creative activities.  We have creatives in various walks of life and in various stages from novice to professionals.  At this time, there are occasional formal meetings hosted by various members in lieu of a regular schedule on a certain date and time.  With such diverse creative interests and lifestyles, there are small interest groups forming.  As of today, there are no Meetups scheduled for next month, but we hope to add to the calendar soon. 

There are over 100 like-minded members, so even if there is no formal activity, there is still a chance to connect at your convenience.  Join us!