Midnight Muse

_midnightmuse_ @ 2007-10-20T00:35:00

2007-10-20T04:38:19Z

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Midnight Muse Newsletter (LiveJournal version) ~ October 2007

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Clouds gather, treetops toss and sway;
But pour us wine, an old one!
That we may turn this dreary day
To golden, yes, to golden!

(Theodor Storm, A Song in October)

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Midnight Muse 2007 Events

In mid-September we celebrated the return of the Cincinnati Celtic Festival, in
a gorgeous new riverfront location. Last weekend, Matthew and Kris went to the
Universal Light Expo in Columbus Ohio, while Tess and Grace went to the first
annual FaerieCon in Philadelphia! A photo post will follow soon... Many thanks
to those who made our recent events so wonderful, especially our assistants. We
couldn't have done two events at the same time without you.

Coming up, our events include the following:

The Enchanted Ball
-Held at historic Music Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio
-Saturday, October 27th, 8:30pm to 2:30am
-Enchanted Ball Website

This dark and delightful costume ball features live music and DJs, theatrical
performances, a Night Gallery of eerie art, and ghostly tours of the splendid
129-year-old Music Hall by Haunted Cincinnati! Catering by Vinyl, Main Street
Cafe, and Wild Oats.

***Interested in being a vendor or reader at the Enchanted Ball? Spaces are
limited but possible, even this close to the event! Midnight Muse is assisting
with vendor placement for this event, so please contact us DIRECTLY for a
vendor info packet! We'll email you one right away. (info@midnight-muse.com)

Victory of Light Psychic Festival
-Sharonville Convention Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
-November 17 and 18, 2007 (Saturday and Sunday, 10am-7pm both days)
-Victory Of Light Website

Cincinnati's largest and most well-known Body/Mind/Spirit event features over
200 booths of fascinating spiritual wares, a full schedule of free workshops
and seminars, live music and dance performances....plus tarot readers, spirit
mediums, holistic healers, massage therapists, pet psychics, visionary artists,
and more!

Midnight Muse and tarot reader Matthew Avelland will be located downstairs in
the ballroom at this event. Be sure to stop by and say hello!

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Reminder: Matthew Avelland Available for Tarot Readings

Looking for a tarot reader to add depth and interest to your party, girls' night
get-together, or bridal shower? Matthew Avelland is available for private parties!
More information about Matthew is available on his website: MatthewAvelland.com

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New Merchandise at Midnight Muse

The 2008 Calendars are here! Sulamith Wulfing, Kinuko Craft, JW Waterhouse,
Fairies, Camelot, Celtic Mandalas, Susan Seddon Boulet, and more...

New Books:

The World of Faerie (stunning new book by Brian Froud!)
How to Draw and Paint Fairies (Linda Ravenscroft)
A Mermaid's Tale (Amanda Adams)
Women's Rites, Women's Mysteries (Ruth Barrett)
Mermaid Wisdom (Brenda Rosen)

New Tarot Decks:

The Victorian Romantic Tarot
The Fairytale Tarot
The Goddess Inspiration Oracle
The Mystic Faerie Tarot
The Forest Folklore Tarot

New Jewelry:

Oak Leaf pendant and earrings
Sun/Moon/Stars pendant
Moonlight Faery pendant

New soap fragrances from Nature's Emporium:

~Bergamot and Lavender
~Patchouli Lime
~Sandalwood and Jasmine
~Lavender Lemonade
~Black Raspberry Vanilla
~Wolf Moon (Lavender & Sage)

Click here to see all 30+ soap scents!

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Midnight Muse 2007 Poetry Contest

Announcing our first annual poetry contest! Tess of Midnight Muse used to
co-judge a poetry contest here in Cincinnati many years ago, and we recently
decided to honor the Muses by holding our own contest...

First prize is a $300 gift certificate to Midnight Muse, second prize is a $100
gift certificate, third prize is a $50 gift certificate. Honorable mention prizes
may be awarded depending on the total number of entries. The poem topics
must be related to one (or more) of the Midnight Muse themes: goddesses,
faeries, myth and legend, etc. Entry fee is only $1 per poem, with no limit to
the number of entries you can submit.

All entries will be made anonymous by a third party before judging takes place,
to avoid any bias in favor of friends and customers. Final submission deadline
is December 9, 2007 (the New Moon). But enter now -- don't risk forgetting,
and missing the deadline! Complete rules & instructions available here:

http://midnight-muse.com/pc.htm

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Media and Miscellaneous

Tess of Midnight Muse was interviewed by CinWeekly Magazine in February,
for their "What I'm Into" column. If you'd like a copy of the article emailed
to you, just ask. :-)

We're on MySpace - feel free to "Friend" us!

~Midnight Muse MySpace Page
~Matthew Avelland's MySpace Page
~Tess Avelland's MySpace page

As always, friends, thank you so much for your support, and for your interest
in Midnight Muse.

Autumnal blessings,
Tess & Matthew

Midnight Muse
28 W. Fourth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.721.3160
mail@midnight-muse.com
http://www.midnight-muse.com

_midnightmuse_ @ 2007-07-13T04:00:00

2007-07-13T08:29:24Z

Announcing the Midnight Muse Poetry Contest
~celebrating beauty : honoring the muse~

Our 2007 poetry contest is now underway! First prize is a $300 gift certificate to Midnight Muse, second prize is $100 gift certificate, third prize is $50 gift certificate. Honorable mention prizes may be awarded depending on the total number of entries. Poem topics must be related to one (or more) of the Midnight Muse themes:

~ goddesses and muses ~ gods and green men ~ faeries ~
~ nymphs & nature spirits ~ mermaids and sirens ~ angels ~
~ animals (real or mythic) ~ witchcraft and magic ~ Celtic culture ~
~ trees / plants / flowers ~ the seasons ~ night / moon / stars ~
~ sacred sites ~ the ancient world ~ mythology and legend ~

The entry fee is $1 per poem, and the money goes towards the prizes. There is no limit to the number of poems you can submit. Poems will be made anonymous by a third party before judging takes place.

(Please note: if you don't wish to participate in the contest, but would like to contribute a donation towards the winners' gift certificates, please contact us. The more entries and donations we receive, the more prizes we can offer to the poets.)

Final deadline for submissions is December 9, 2007 ~ the New Moon.
Winners will be announced on December 22, 2007 ~ the Winter Solstice.

Entries are being accepted now -- send yours in! Complete rules and submission instructions are available here. Best of luck, and blessings!

Midnight Muse
Tower Place Mall
28 W. 4th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.721.3160
www.midnight-muse.com

_midnightmuse_ @ 2006-10-12T01:11:00

2006-10-12T05:11:14Z

Midnight Muse Newsletter ~ 11 October 2006

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,
Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;
Conspiring with him how to load and bless
With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run;
To bend with apples the moss'd cottage-trees,
And fill all fruit with ripeness to the core...

(-John Keats, 1795-1821, from "To Autumn")

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The 2007 Calendars are in!

Click any of the images to view the full selection.

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New Merchandise at Midnight Muse

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The Faery Garden
(Beatrice Philpotts)

Encyclopaedia of Celtic Myth & Legend
(John and Caitlin Matthews)

The Wisdom of Trees
(Jane Gifford)

The Cat Herbal
(Claire Nahmad)

The Harmonious Tarot
(art by Walter Crane)

New incense fragrances:
Salvia/Sage, Rosemary, Honey, Chamomile,
Egyptian Jasmine, Passion Potion

Tiny satin drawstring bags:
moss green, lavender, midnight blue,
forest green, gold, black

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New Art Notecards
Click any of the images to view the full selection.

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New Art Images at Midnight Muse

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A Fairy Tale
(Arthur Wardle)

Mariana
(John William Waterhouse)

Green Summer
(Sir Edward Burne-Jones)

The Mountain Mists
(Herbert James Draper)

A Dedication to Bacchus
(Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema)

The Rose from Armida's Garden
(Marie Spartali Stillman)

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Tarot Readings at Midnight Muse

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Tarot readings are available at the Midnight Muse shop on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, from 12:00 noon till 3:00 pm.

Rev. Francine Haydon reads on Wednesdays, using the Faery Wicca Tarot, and Matthew Avelland reads on Fridays, using the Golden Tarot (pictured above) or the Thoth tarot. Readings are $30 and last approximately 25-30 minutes. Appointments are not necessary, but are recommended, as these have proven to be popular days!

Francine Haydon's website can be viewed here:
Forest House of Healing

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Upcoming Events for Midnight Muse

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OCTOBER 14-15
The Universal Light Expo

The Eighteenth Annual Universal Light Expo is the largest all-volunteer metaphysical expo in the Midwest, featuring 150 workshops, 330 vendor booths, a Mayan music and Aztec dance concert, a sand mandala constructed by Tibetan monks, a labyrinth walk, psychic readers, holistic healers, and much more.

NOTE: The Midnight Muse booth is located in the West Hall, booth number 892-893. Stop by and say hello!

Event: The Universal Light Expo
Date: October 14-15, 2006
Time: 9:00am - 8:00pm (Saturday), 10:00am - 6:00pm (Sunday)
Place: Veterans Memorial Hall, Columbus, Ohio
More info: www.universeexpo.com

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OCTOBER 21
The Witches Ball

The 7th Annual Greater Cincinnati Witches Ball features a costume contest, vendors, readers, raffles, a drumming circle, plus musical and dance performances by Gregory Morris, the Totems, Draconia, and Bondura! Cash bar. This is a 21 and over event.

NOTE: Tickets for the Ball are available in the Midnight Muse shop, and also online at the Witches Ball website.

Event: The Cincinnati Witches Ball
Date: October 21, 2006
Time: 8:00pm - 1:00pm
Place: The Southgate House, Newport, KY (just across the river from Cincinnati)
More info: The Witches Ball Website

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NOVEMBER 18-19
Victory of Light Psychic Festival

Psychic and Tarot readers, shopping, workshops, live music and dance, holistic healers, and more! Cincinnati's premier metaphysical event is now in its 16th year, and this will be the largest Victory of Light ever -- the festival has expanded to fill the entire convention center, both floors (the main room, the ballroom, the seminar rooms, and even the hallways)!

NOTE: The Midnight Muse booth, with Matthew Avelland doing Tarot readings, will be located downstairs in the ballroom, in the newly-expanded vendor area.

Event: The Victory of Light Psychic Festival
Date: November 18 and 19, 2006
Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm (both days)
Place: Sharonville Convention Center, north of Cincinnati
More info: www.psychicfestival.com

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Autumnal blessings bright and dark,

Tess & Matthew

Midnight Muse
28 W. Fourth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.721.3160
mail@midnight-muse.com
http://www.midnight-muse.com

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_midnightmuse_ @ 2006-09-07T22:26:00

2006-09-08T02:27:06Z

Create your own! Originally Written By ga_woo, Hosted and ReWritten by darkman424

_midnightmuse_ @ 2006-04-08T00:24:00

2006-04-08T04:24:57Z

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Midnight Muse Newsletter ~ 7 April 2006
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And the Spring arose on the garden fair,
Like the spirit of love felt everywhere
And each flower and herb on Earth's dark breast
Rose from the dreams of its wintry rest.
(Percy Bysshe Shelley, 1792-1822)

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1) Victory of Light Psychic Festival: April 8 and 9

Cincinnati's largest metaphysical event is this weekend -- come enjoy the workshops and seminars, psychic and tarot readers, paranormal investigators, healers and bodyworkers, live music and dance, and of course, the fabulous shopping! Speaking of which, the Midnight Muse booth is located in the upstairs hallway, rather than our usual spot in the downstairs hallway. You literally can't miss us...

Victory of Light is held Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm both days. Cost is $10 per day, or $15 for the weekend, children free. For more information about the event, visit the website:
www.psychicfestival.com

2) The Midnight Muse retail store will be CLOSED on Saturday April 8, for the Victory of Light psychic fair. Visit our booth at the show!

3) We have two new Nature's Emporium soap fragrances available: Clary Sage and Citrus Spice. Also, the springtime fragrances are in: Pink Moon (Lilac), Honeysuckle Rose, and Strawberry Wine! Click on the link to see the complete selection of soap fragrances:
Bath and Body

4) Don't forget, Tarot readings with Francine Haydon are available at Midnight Muse every Wednesday from 12 noon to 2:30, or other times by appointment. You can read more about Francine at her website:
http://www.foresthouseofhealing.com

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Event: The Victory of Light Psychic Festival
Date: April 8 and 9, 2006
Time: 10am - 7pm (both days)
Place: Sharonville Convention Center, north of Cincinnati
More info: www.psychicfestival.com

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Event: Celtic Heritage Days
Date: June 3 and 4, 2006
Place: Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor, Harrison, Ohio (west of Cincinnati)

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Event: 2006 Goth Prom
Date: June 24, 2006
Place: Madison Theatre, Covington, KY (greater Cincinnati)
More info: www.cincygoth.com

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Event: The Starwood Festival
Date: July 18-23, 2006
Place: Brushwood Folklore Center, Sherman, NY (western NY state)
More info: www.starwoodfestival.com

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Event: The Dayton Celtic Festival
Date: July 28-30, 2006
Place: RiverScape, downtown Dayton, Ohio
More info: United Irish of Dayton

Events we're attending later in 2006 will be announced as plans are confirmed. As always, check our "News" page for updates on events, merchandise, and more!
Midnight Muse News

Blessings of the Blossoming Season,

Tess & Matthew
Midnight Muse
Tower Place Mall, Skywalk Level
28 W. Fourth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.721.3160
mail@midnight-muse.com
http://www.midnight-muse.com

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_midnightmuse_ @ 2005-12-20T00:01:00

2005-12-20T05:01:33Z

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Midnight Muse Newsletter ~ 19 December 2005
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"The grate had been removed from the wide overwhelming fireplace, to make way for a fire of wood, in the midst of which was an enormous log glowing and blazing, and sending forth a vast volume of light and heat; this I understood was the Yule-log, which the Squire was particular in having brought in and illumined on a Christmas eve, according to ancient custom." (Washington Irving, 1783-1859)

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1) The Midnight Muse store hours for the remaining Holiday Season are as follows:

December 20, 21, 22, 23:
Open 10am to 8pm

December 24:
Open 10am to 5pm

December 25, 26, 27:
Closed

December 28, 29, 30, 31:
Open 12pm to 5pm

January 1 and 2:
Closed

2) Many thanks to the lovely people (both the old friends and the new faces) who joined us for our Holiday Open House on December 10th!

3) Midnight Muse is proud to feature the work of three local artists!

~Sally Crutcher's exquisite stained glass creations (including many Celtic designs) currently adorn our windows and mirrors. From large intricate panels to small dainty ornaments, these sparkling pieces will brighten any home. You can see some of Sally's designs here at her website.

~Jewelry artist Margaret O'Brien fashions unique and lovely jewelry pieces in silver, crystal and precious stones – including fairy and goddess designs! She has a studio in the Pendleton Arts building (downtown Cincinnati/Over the Rhine), which is open to the public on the final Friday of each month. You can view her work (and learn more about Final Fridays at the Pendleton) on the Pixie Princess website.

~Barrymore Tebbs is a photographer with a good eye for interesting images, from the sacred to the whimsical and everything in between. Several framed prints of his photos are featured in our shop, including some local landmarks you Cincinnati folk just might recognize... Click the link to peruse Barrymore's website.

4) Slight date change for the Solstice Raffle! The Winter Solstice Raffle drawing will take place December 30, on the night of the first New Moon after the Winter Solstice. Grand prize is a $200 gift certificate to Midnight Muse, while other prizes include Tarot readings from renowned intuitives Francine Haydon and Patricia Garry! Online customers are also welcome to purchase tickets; one past winner of the Raffle bought her tickets online... Click this link for more information/to order tickets: Raffle

5) Don't forget, Tarot readings with Francine Haydon are available at Midnight Muse every Wednesday from 12 noon to 2:30, or other times by appointment. You can read more about Francine at her website: http://www.foresthouseofhealing.com

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The Reading Woman Journal ~ Lunaria 2006 Daybook ~ We'Moon 2006 Datebook

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Golden Tarot of Klimt ~ Celtic Triquetra Silver Bracelet ~ Sharman-Caselli Tarot

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Ahhh, the pleasure of a long hot relaxing bath in wintertime. Enhance the experience with Nature's Emporium luxury soap, including these new fragrances:

~Candy Cane~The Cold Bar~Cinnamon Leaf~North Woods~Cranberry Spice

Visit our Winter Theme Page to purchase these special seasonal soaps, or visit our Bath and Body Page to view all the Nature's Emporium fragrances!

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Blessings of the Yuletide Season,

Tess & Matthew
Midnight Muse
Tower Place Mall, Skywalk Level
28 W. Fourth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.721.3160
mail@midnight-muse.com
http://www.midnight-muse.com

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_midnightmuse_ @ 2005-11-24T23:35:00

2005-11-25T04:42:27Z

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Midnight Muse Newsletter Supplement ~ 24 November 2005
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Nature is full of genius...so that not a snowflake escapes its fashioning hand.
(Henry David Thoreau, 1817-1862)

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This special event is exclusively for YOU, our mailing list members (and LiveJournal readers)! From November 25th through November 30th, just mention "I'm on the mailing list" at the time of your purchase, and you will receive 20% off the total! (In-person customers, tell us you're on the list at the counter when you bring up your selections. Website customers, tell us you're on the list in the Comments section when you check out, and your card will be credited for the 20% discount.)

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The Midnight Muse retail shop hours for the holiday season are as follows:

~Open Monday-Saturday, 12:00-8:00 pm (beginning Nov. 25).
~Closed on Sunday, November 27.
~Open all Sundays in December, 12:00-6:00 pm.
~Open 10:00-5:00 on December 24. Closed Dec. 25 (of course).
~Closed Monday, December 26 and Tuesday, December 27.

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DECEMBER 10th (Saturday)
Midnight Muse Winter Open House

This Yuletide celebration will feature delicious refreshments, mulled wine, live music on mandolin, prizes from the Gifting Tree (everyone wins!), mini Tarot card and palm readings, and lovely gift shopping options. As always, for your parking convenience, $25 or more in same-day receipts from Midnight Muse or other participating mall stores will earn you up to 3 hours FREE parking in the Tower Place garage.

Event: Midnight Muse Winter Open House
Date: Saturday, December 10th
Time: 12 noon to 8:00 pm
Place: Tower Place Mall, downtown Cincinnati
More info: www.midnight-muse.com/winterevent.htm

DECEMBER 21st (Wednesday)
Midnight Muse Winter Solstice Raffle Drawing

At 7:00 pm on the evening of the Solstice, we will draw the winning ticket for our Winter Solstice Raffle -- the grand prize is a $200 gift certificate to Midnight Muse! Other prizes to be awarded include Tarot readings by renowned intuitives Francine Haydon and Patricia Garry! You do not have to be present to win. Website customers can purchase tickets online.

Event: Midnight Muse Winter Solstice Raffle Drawing
Date: Wednesday, December 21st at 7:00 pm
Place: Our store in Tower Place Mall, downtown Cincinnati
More info: www.midnight-muse.com/raffle2005.htm

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Many blessings to you, during Autumn's departure and Winter's arrival...

Tess & Matthew

Midnight Muse
28 W. Fourth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.721.3160
mail@midnight-muse.com
http://www.midnight-muse.com

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_midnightmuse_ @ 2005-11-01T18:51:00

2005-11-02T00:05:34Z

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...Midnight Muse Newsletter ~ 1 November 2005
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"The days are warm yet cold, clear yet hazy; the world lives but dies. And the Sun, pretending that it's not losing its grip, that none of this is happening, pours down more and more light that's all the while thinner and thinner. By All Hallow's Eve there's just nothing left of reason or fatness or gold -- there's nothing but dark music -- and the trees gasp naked and frail into November."
(-Frederic S. Durbin, from Dragonfly)

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Here's what's new at Midnight Muse . . .

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High quality embossed leather journals by Oberon Design

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Statuary from the Amy Brown Signature Series

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Art notecards ~ Waterhouse, Boulet, Kinuko Craft, and more

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Beautiful 2006 Wall Calendars and Daybooks

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The DruidCraft Tarot
(Philip Carr-Gomm)

The World of Faery
(a collection of art for faery lovers)

The Moon Watcher's Companion
(Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Moon and More)

Arthur Rackham Treasury
(including 86 color illustrations)

Witches
(Erica Jong)

Cider: Making, Using & Enjoying Sweet & Hard Cider
(Annie Proulx, Lew Nichols)

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See our updated "Sale" page for some excellent bargains!

Tickets for our Winter Solstice Raffle are on sale beginning today!
(grand prize = $200 gift certificate!)

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NOVEMBER 19-20
Victory of Light Psychic Festival

Psychic and Tarot readers, shopping, workshops, live music and dance, holistic healers, and more! Now in its 15th year, this is Cincinnati's largest metaphysical festival, occurring twice a year in the spring and late fall.

Event: The Victory of Light Psychic Festival
Date: November 19 and 20, 2005
Time: 10am - 7pm (both days)
Place: Sharonville Convention Center, north of Cincinnati
More info: www.psychicfestival.com

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DECEMBER 10
Midnight Muse Winter Open House

This celebration will feature delicious refreshments, mulled wine, live yuletide music, goodie bags with prizes and coupons, mini Tarot card and palm readings, and lovely gift shopping options! Fanciful attire is encouraged. Tickets will also be on sale at this event for our Winter Solstice Raffle. As always, for your parking convenience, $25 or more in same-day receipts from Midnight Muse or other participating mall stores will earn you up to 3 hours FREE parking in the Tower Place garage.

Event: Midnight Muse Winter Open House
Date: Saturday, December 10th
Time: 12 noon to 8:00 pm
Place: Tower Place Mall, downtown Cincinnati
More info: www.midnight-muse.com/winterevent.htm

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DECEMBER 21
Midnight Muse Winter Solstice Raffle Drawing

At 7:00 pm, we will draw the winning ticket for our Winter Solstice Raffle -- the grand prize is a $200 gift certificate to Midnight Muse! Other prizes to be awarded include Tarot readings by renowned intuitives Francine Haydon and Patricia Garry! You do not have to be present to win. Website/non-local customers can purchase tickets online.

Event: Midnight Muse Winter Solstice Raffle Drawing
Date: Wednesday, December 21st at 7:00 pm
Place: Our store in Tower Place Mall, downtown Cincinnati
More info: www.midnight-muse.com/raffle2005.htm

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Blessings of the New Moon in autumn's twilight,

Tess & Matthew

Midnight Muse
28 W. Fourth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.721.3160
mail@midnight-muse.com
http://www.midnight-muse.com

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_midnightmuse_ @ 2005-09-22T20:30:00

2005-09-23T00:35:19Z

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Midnight Muse News ~ Events Calendar 2005
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This supplement to our regular newsletter features the events we're attending through the end of 2005. As always, if you get the chance, stop by and say hello!

The upcoming events are as follows (scroll down for details):

~Cincinnati Celtic World Festival
~Cincinnati Metro Pagan Pride Day
~Universal Light Expo
~Cincinnati Witches' Ball
~Victory of Light Psychic Festival
~Midnight Muse Winter Open House
~Winter Solstice Raffle Drawing

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SEPTEMBER 24-25
The Cincinnati Celtic World Festival

This wonderful event, now in its 15th year, celebrates Celtic culture and beyond, broadening its focus to embrace an even larger musical community. The program now includes music and dance acts from all over the world, while still retaining a strong emphasis on Celtic acts.

In addition to music, the festival features cultural and arts exhibits, a variety of dance performances, drama and storytelling, Connemara ponies and Border collies, a fascinating array of wares for your shopping pleasure, and of course plenty of food, drink, and merriment!

Event: Cincinnati Celtic World Festival
Date: September 24 and 25, 2005
Time: Saturday 12pm-10pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm
Place: Coney Island, 10 miles east of downtown Cincinnati
More info: www.cincinnaticelticfestival.com

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OCTOBER 1
Cincinnati Metro Pagan Pride Day

Presented by CMPPD and the Pagan Community Council of Ohio, this event will feature workshops, vendors, live entertainment, an auction, a raffle, and a drumming circle! Please bring a non-perishable food item and a new or used children's coat for the Battered Women's Shelter of Cincinnati.

Event: Cincinnati Metro Pagan Pride Day
Date: Saturday, October 1
Place: Sycamore Park, Batavia, OH
Time: 11:00 am to dusk
More info: http://cincymetroppd.tripod.com/

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OCTOBER 8-9
The Universal Light Expo

The largest metaphysical event in the Midwest! The ULE features over 330 vendor booths, 150 workshops, intuitive readers, healers, bodyworkers, a labyrinth walk, Tibetan monks creating a sand mandala, and a Mayan music and dance concert Saturday night with reduced admission for festival attendees. This year's theme is 'Goddess Light.' Be sure to visit Midnight Muse, booth #888 in the West Hall!

Event: Universal Light Expo
Date: October 8 and 9
Time: Saturday 9am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm
Place: Veterans Memorial Hall, Columbus, OH
More info: www.universeexpo.com

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OCTOBER 15
The Cincinnati Witches Ball

Join us for the 6th Annual Witches Ball at the historic Southgate House! Music is provided by both DJ Tony Nickol and several live musicians, and don't miss the performance by Gaiananda dance troupe! Also featured: psychic readers, vendors selling witchy wares, a raffle for a laptop computer and other prizes, and a costume contest at midnight! Proceeds benefit Robin's Hood CommUnity Center. Midnight Muse is a ticket site for the Ball; get yours in advance!

Event: Cincinnati Witches Ball
Date: Saturday, October 15
Time: 8:00 pm to 1:00 am
Place: Southgate House, Newport, KY
More info: http://www.geocities.com/thecinciwitchesball

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NOVEMBER 19-20
Victory of Light Psychic Festival

Psychic and Tarot readers, shopping, workshops, live music and dance, holistic healers, and more! Now in its 15th year, this is Cincinnati's largest metaphysical festival, occurring twice a year in the spring and late fall.

Event: The Victory of Light Psychic Festival
Date: November 19 and 20, 2005
Time: 10am - 7pm (both days)
Place: Sharonville Convention Center, north of Cincinnati
More info:
www.psychicfestival.com

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DECEMBER 10
Midnight Muse Winter Open House

This celebration will feature delicious refreshments, mulled wine, live yuletide music, goodie bags with prizes and coupons, mini Tarot card and palm readings, and lovely gift shopping options! Fanciful attire is encouraged. Tickets will also be on sale at this event for our Winter Solstice Raffle. As always, for your parking convenience, $25 or more in same-day receipts from Midnight Muse or other mall stores will earn you up to 3 hours FREE parking in the Tower Place garage.

Event: Midnight Muse Winter Open House
Date: Saturday, December 10th
Time: 12 noon to 8:00 pm
Place: Tower Place Mall, downtown Cincinnati
More info: www.midnight-muse.com/winterevent.htm

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DECEMBER 21
Midnight Muse Winter Solstice Raffle Drawing

At 7:00 pm, we will draw the winning ticket for our Winter Solstice Raffle -- the grand prize is a $200 gift certificate to Midnight Muse! Other prizes may be awarded depending on overall ticket sales. You do not have to be present to win. Website/non-local customers will also have the chance to purchase tickets online, when they go on sale in November!

Event: Midnight Muse Winter Solstice Raffle Drawing
Date: Wednesday, December 21st at 7:00 pm
Place: Tower Place Mall, downtown Cincinnati

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Our latest newsletter with new products and other updates is coming soon. In the meantime, savor the delights of the season at our Autumn theme page!

Blessings of the Autumnal Equinox,
Tess & Matthew

Midnight Muse
28 W. Fourth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.721.3160
mail@midnight-muse.com
http://www.midnight-muse.com

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_midnightmuse_ @ 2005-07-16T14:46:00

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Midnight Muse Newsletter ~ 16 July 2005
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The face of the warm bright world is the face of a flower,
The word of the wind and the leaves that the light winds fan
As the word that quickened at first into flame, and ran,
Creative and subtle and fierce with invasive power,
Through darkness and cloud, from the breath of the one God, Pan.
(Algernon Charles Swinburne, 1837-1909)

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1) Midnight Muse now features Tarot readings! Francine Haydon is available for readings on Wednesdays in our store from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, and by appointment on Fridays. Call us at 513.721.3160 to set up your time! You can read more about Francine at her website, Forest House of Healing.

2) To thank you for your patronage, we have created a Frequent Shopper program! A filled frequent shopper card entitles you to a $15 gift certificate to Midnight Muse. We also plan to have special offers and gifts for our frequent shoppers (e.g., free tickets to our Winter Solstice raffle in December...)

3) JEWELRY SALE! ~ Now through July 23, our Swarovski crystal jewelry is 30% off! In addition to the sparkling crystals in several colors, the jewelry features fairies, dragonflies, butterflies, and delicate Victorian styles. (The sale is in-store only.)

4) Are you in or near Ohio, and a lover of all things Celtic? Two upcoming events should delight you: the Dayton Celtic Festival at the end of July, and the Dublin Irish Festival (near Columbus) in early August! Music, dancing, shopping, food, and cultural exhibits are featured at both these events. Stop by our booth and say hello! See below for more information.

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Event: Dayton Celtic Festival
Date: July 29, 30, 31
Place: RiverScape Metro Park, downtown Dayton, Ohio
More info: Dayton Celtic Festival

Event: Dublin Irish Festival
Date: August 5, 6, 7
Place: Coffman Park, Dublin, Ohio
Note: This fantastic event is expected to draw 80,000+ people!
More info: The Dublin Irish Festival

Event: Summerland Gathering (hosted by 6th Night Grove, ADF)
Date: August 26, 27, 28
Place: Camp Clifton, Yellow Springs, Ohio
More info: Summerland Gathering

Event: Cincinnati Celtic World Festival
Date: September 24 and 26
Place: Coney Island, Cincinnati, Ohio
More info: Cincinnati Celtic World Festival

Blessings of Summer,

Tess & Matthew

Midnight Muse
28 W. Fourth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.721.3160
mail@midnight-muse.com
http://www.midnight-muse.com

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_midnightmuse_ @ 2005-04-15T16:23:00

2005-04-15T21:31:42Z

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Midnight Muse Newsletter ~ 15 April 2005
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Ecce gratum
et optatum
Ver reducit gaudia,
purpuratum
floret pratum,
Sol serenat omnia.

(Translation)
Behold, the pleasant
and longed-for
Spring brings back joy,
violet flowers
fill the meadows,
The sun brightens everything.

(from "Carmina Burana," 13th century manuscript)

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Midnight Muse is participating in several upcoming events
(see event calendar below for more info).

The Victory of Light Psychic Festival is this weekend (April 16-17); join us at Cincinnnati's largest metaphysical event! Please note that our booth is not in the main hall, but is located downstairs near the seminar rooms. Also, one week from tomorrow (on April 23) is the date of our Spring Open House/Grand Opening reception, a dual event with our neighboring store, the oxygen bar O2 Fresh! We hope to see you at one or both of these events.

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New Nature's Emporium Soap Fragrances:

Pink Moon (Lilac)
Strawberry Wine
Honeysuckle Rose
Lemongrass Patchouli
Wild Musk
Sorceress
Peony

You can find these and other fragrant handmade soaps
in our shop in Tower Place Mall, and on our website:
Soaps & Bath Items

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New Books:

At The Bottom of the Garden:
A Dark History Of Fairies, Hobgoblins, and Other Troublesome Things

Trees: Woodland & Western Civilization

Dragons: Heroes & Legendary Beasts in Poems, Prose & Paintings

Fairy Magic:
All About Fairies and How To Bring Their Magic into your Life

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New Spring-Themed Art Prints:

The Blush
(Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale)

Song of Springtime
(John William Waterhouse)

Printemps, 1900
(Alphonse Mucha)

Flora Alpina
(Edward Reginald Frampton)

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Event: Victory of Light Psychic Festival
Date: April 16-17, 2005
Place: Sharonville Convention Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
More Info: Victory of Light
Cincinnati's largest metaphysical event!
Also: Please note, our booth at Victory of Light is not located in the main hall, but is downstairs near the seminar rooms.

Event: Grand Opening / Spring Open House for O2 Fresh! & Midnight Muse
Date: Saturday, April 23, 2005
Place: Skywalk Level, Tower Place Mall, Cincinnati, Ohio
Featuring: Door prizes, refreshments, free product samples
More Info: O2 Fresh! / Midnight Muse Event

Event: Body/Mind/Spirit Festival
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2005
Place: Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center, Warren, Michigan
More Info: BMSF Website

Blessings of springtime,

Tess & Matthew

Midnight Muse
Tower Place Mall, Skywalk Level
28 W. 4th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.721.3160

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_midnightmuse_ @ 2005-02-09T01:54:00

2005-02-09T07:07:52Z

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Midnight Muse Newsletter ~ 8 February 2005
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What is lovely never dies,
But passes into other loveliness,
Star-dust, or sea-foam, flower or winged air.
(from "A Shadow of the Night" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich, 1836-1907)

I saw the new moon late yestreen
Wi' the auld moon in her arm.
(from "Sir Patrick Spens," traditional ballad)

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News at the New Moon ~ announcing the opening of the new Midnight Muse store!

Midnight Muse is re-opening a physical store location in Cincinnati! Our new location will be a regular storefront (not a kiosk) in Tower Place Mall downtown, on the Skywalk Level between Ann Taylor and O2 Fresh.

Our official opening date is Friday, February 18, 2005. As some of you are aware, we originally intended to open a bit earlier, but the winds of fortune (combined with a relatively late decision to paint the place) have dictated otherwise. :-)

As previously mentioned in our newsletters, we had decided to move to Yellow Springs Ohio after the holidays, eventually re-opening the shop there; and that was still the case as late as late December. But we believe in being open to whatever gifts the universe sends, however unexpected . . . .

When we operated our little kiosk at Tower Place during November and December, we had no intention of staying in the mall after the holidays, and certainly no thoughts of renting an actual store. But mall management is interested in bringing unique/unusual stores to Tower Place, and at the end of our holiday kiosk sojourn, they made us an amazing offer on an empty storefront! We simply could not turn it down.

Is Yellow Springs still in our future? Possibly, depending on how the mall experience goes for us. As always, stay tuned. And if you live in or visit Cincinnati, please come see us downtown!

http://midnight-muse.com/shop.htm

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Event: Celtic Lands Culture Fest
Date: March 12-13, 2005
Time: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Place: Cincinnati Museum Center (formerly Union Terminal)
Directions: Cincinnati Museum Center
Admission for this event is free!

Event: Victory of Light Psychic Festival
Date: April 16-17, 2005
Place: Sharonville Convention Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
More Info: Victory of Light
Cincinnati's largest metaphysical event!

Event: Grand Opening Reception for Midnight Muse and O2 Fresh!
Date: Saturday, April 23, 2005
Place: Skywalk Level, Tower Place Mall, Cincinnati, Ohio
More Info: TBA

Event: Body/Mind/Spirit Festival
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2005
Place: Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center, Warren, Michigan
More Info: BMSF Website

Blessings of the brightening year,

Tess & Matthew

Midnight Muse

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_midnightmuse_ @ 2004-11-12T02:49:00

2004-11-12T07:45:04Z

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Midnight Muse Newsletter ~ 12 November 2004
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I lift this sumach-bough with crimson flare,
And, touched with subtle pangs of dreamy pain,
Through the dark wood a torch I seem to bear
In Autumn's funeral train.
(John James Piatt, 1835-1917)

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Our merchandise cart is now in operation at Tower Place Mall in downtown Cincinnati, till the end of December! We are offering jewelry, gifts, statuary, candles, incense, soaps, oils, velvet and beaded bags, plus a limited selection (due to space constraints) of books, tarot, and art. Many of our in-stock book titles are marked down 10%-35% off the cover price; come take a look!

Please note: our cart location has changed, thanks to the flexibility offered by cell phones. We are now located on the street level, overlooking the food court, near the escalators and the 4th Street entrance.

A delectable aside...Anglophiles and tea drinkers take note! Also near our cart in Tower Place is Churchill's, a combination tea room and gift shop, offering teas, goodies, fine china, Guinness merchandise, and gifts from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Treat yourself to a pot of tea and some scones with clotted cream... high tea is also available by reservation.

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Midnight Muse will *not* be participating in the Victory of Light Psychic festival in November as previously announced. However, we do plan to participate in the Spring 2005 Victory of Light Festival.

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Will the customer who inquired about the Jasmine/Green Tea soap at the Angels of Light fair please contact us? We are ordering more shortly, and can get you as much as you like.

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Scented votive candles are available by the box (18 candles to a box, $24.95). Stock up now to brighten the dark winter days! It is our passionate opinion that one can never have too many candles.

Available fragrances include: Amber ~ Dragon`s Blood ~ Sandalwood ~ Patchouli ~ Frankincense ~ Myrrh ~ Musk ~ Nag Champa ~ Bergamot ~ Honeysuckle ~ Jasmine ~ Lavender ~ Rose ~ Ylang Ylang ~ Rain ~ Ocean ~ Enchanted Forest ~ Balsam ~ Bayberry ~ Cedar ~ Sage ~ Peppermint ~ Thyme ~ Rosemary ~ Strawberry ~ French Vanilla ~ Green Tea ~ Hazelnut Coffee ~ Cinnamon ~ Pumpkin Spice ~ Hot Apple Pie ~ Unscented ~ http://midnight-muse.com/candles.htm

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Event: Midnight Muse at Tower Place
Dates: Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2004
Place: Tower Place Mall, 4th street between Vine and Race, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cart Location: On the Street Level near the escalators and 4th Street entrance
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 7pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm
Directions: Tower Place Mall Website

Downtown Cincinnati is a lovely place to visit during the holiday season, with seasonal displays of lights and greenery, horse-drawn carriages, fine music and theatrical programs, great restaurants, an ice skating rink on Fountain Square, and more. Stop by and see us at Tower Place when you come downtown!

Event: Lady Faire (not a metaphysical event)
Date: Sunday, November 14, 2pm to 5pm
Place: Oak Hills Presbyterian Church, 6233 Werk Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45248
Support women-owned businesses at a lovely bazaar, featuring clothing, jewelry, art, cooking, services, cosmetics, healing, bath and body, toys, cards, spa items, and more.

Event: Victory of Light Psychic Festival
Note: Midnight Muse will not be participating, but we will be back for the Spring 2005 show.
Date: Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20-21
Place: Sharonville Convention Center, northern Cincinnati
More Info: Victory of Light

Event: Day of Pampering (because you deserve it)
Date: Saturday, December 4, 2004
Place: Studio of Patricia Garry, 1812 Wm. Howard Taft, Cincinnati
Cost & Details: $50 entitles you to a scrumptious luncheon prepared by Carolyn Wallace of A Perfect Brew, plus any three of the following wonderful experiences: a Tarot Card Reading, Psychometry Session, Palm Reading, Reiki Session, Simple Self Hypnosis Session or a Mini Medicine Wheel Chakra Re-Alignment. For a few dollars more, you can have a Massage or Reflexology Treatment, too! Browse at six specialty retailers in between sessions.
More Info: Reserve your space today by calling 513-281-6864!

Blessings of Late Autumn,

Tess & Matthew

Midnight Muse

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_midnightmuse_ @ 2004-10-04T16:17:00

2004-10-04T20:39:03Z

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Midnight Muse Newsletter ~ 4 October 2004
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Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird
I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.
(George Eliot, 1819-1880)

O Autumn winds that bake and burn
And all the world to darkness turn,
Now storm and seize and make of me
A swarm of leaves from Autumn's Tree!
(Ray Bradbury, b. 1920, from _The Halloween Tree_)

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We're delighted to announce that Midnight Muse will operate a merchandise gift cart during November and December, at Tower Place Mall in downtown Cincinnati! Our cart will be located on the Skywalk Level near Ann Taylor. Stop by and see us!

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The Camelot Art Gallery showcases art prints
depicting characters and scenes from Arthurian legend.

Chivalry Art Gallery: knights & ladies in days of yore.

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Event: Universal Light Expo
Date: October 9-10, Saturday & Sunday
Time: Saturday 9 am - 8 pm, Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
Place: Veterans Memorial Hall in Columbus, Ohio
More Info: Universal Light Expo Website

Event: Angels of Light Psychic Festival
Date: Saturday and Sunday, October 23-24, 2004
Place: Holiday Inn I-275 North (Cincinnati)
Time: 10 am to 7 pm
More Info: Amethyst Books Website

Event: Cincinnati Witches Ball
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2004
Place: The Southgate House, Newport, KY (Cincinnati area)
More Info: Witches Ball Website

Event: Midnight Muse at Tower Place
Dates: Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2004
Place: Tower Place Mall, 4th street between Vine and Race, Cincinnati, Ohio
Cart Location: On the Skywalk Level (2nd floor) near Ann Taylor
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am to 8pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm
More Info: Tower Place Mall Website

Downtown Cincinnati is a lovely place to visit during the holiday season, with seasonal displays of lights and greenery, horse-drawn carriages, fine music and theatrical programs, great restaurants, a skating rink on Fountain Square, and more. Stop by and see us at Tower Place when you come downtown!

Autumnal blessings,

Tess & Matthew

Midnight Muse

_midnightmuse_ @ 2004-10-04T00:36:00

2004-10-04T04:39:56Z

This past weekend we attended the twice-yearly Body-Mind-Spirit Festival in Warren MI, and enjoyed it very much as always, following up our visit to the area with our traditional trip to the marvelous Detroit Institute of Art. Though under construction/renovation, there is still plenty worth seeing at the DIA (watch for a future post on this topic).

However, the highlight of our weekend was meeting enchanted faery artist Jessica Galbreth, whose work graces one of our most popular calendars:

Jessica is every bit as lovely as her celebrated artwork, and we're delighted to have met her!

_midnightmuse_ @ 2004-09-22T22:49:00

2004-09-23T02:44:11Z

Happy Autumn Equinox!