#2024 | Patrons of the Arts: Winter

[itshayzey]

2024 | Patrons of the Arts: Winter | Event Frame from @ Patrons of the Arts

[dappersheep]

Here's my Patron of the Arts: Winter 2024 catalog. This is my last event for the year and won't be sure when I'll be tabling next so, grab (or proxy buy!) while you can.

Any leftovers will be put into my Ko-Fi shop for interested international buyers, and please stay tuned for any local interests.

Will be tabling with bunnybluecrafts | shuwappy at Table 08

[pawborough]

December 2024 Check In

Hello, all!

Happy winter! We’ve been busy at work, and excited to share with everyone some of our progress!

First, let’s look at some art!

Fauna Progress

At the end of last month, we shared to our Patreon an early access look at our next Fauna.

Last week, we invited Patrons to come up with names for this creature and then vote for their favourite one. The chosen name was…

Kerasoar!

Sketch by Hydde

We have gotten inquiries on if the content on this page is entirely exclusive, and the answer is: not always, sometimes it is early access. We will share parts of the Patreon updates at later dates! And the previews we do not share publicly, will still be revealed as the finished pieces.

Accessory Illustrations 

Let’s look at some recolors next!

Iridescent Hanfu Recolors

Illustrated by Hydde and recolored by Emma

Creeping Thicket Recolors

Illustrated by Remmie and recolored by Emma

Protogear

We’ve been illustrating the Protogear! The design underwent simplification and minor shape alteration to better fit multiple cat heads. But, we believe the item to be just as cute!

Illustrations by Rue The Protogear is next in our recolor pipeline!

New Decor

As we mentioned previously, Decor was not working out initially! We’ve since transitioned to doing Decor in the same style as cats, intending to replicate the style of animated stills.

Birds illustrated by Jersopod and Remmie, other items by by Giulia and Remmie

This was an excellent decision. Our team is not only more equipped to handle stylistic consistency, but is much faster at production too.

Development Check In

Aesthetic changes

We’ve been busy hunting down and squishing visual errors and inconsistencies, such as wrongly formatted buttons. Additionally, we managed to do several general reformatting to prevent pages and modules from breaking. 

Mobile optimization

And we made a huge push for mobile optimization as well, below is the user settings page as currently appears on mobile devices.

Forum Crests

We also got the forum crests formatting nicely! In addition, we are playing with the idea of providing a function for users to select the background color of their avatar. We can’t wait to see everyone’s avatars and crest choices!

Premium shop

In addition, we not only have functioning reward codes, but we’ve also added the ability for users to pay for virtual content. Introducing the premium shop! We’ve added a wide range of silver amounts, and you can also custom-select the amount of silver you wish to purchase. Our regular silver amounts also offer bonus silver, depending on the quantity, and the same applies to custom amounts bought. Additionally, we're introducing bundles, which offer silver, copper, and various items at a discounted price! Bundles displayed are currently placeholder previews for testing purposes.

Our next focus is polishing the pelt system, that being said: we are on the right track for closed beta. Thank you so much for all the patience while we do the fixing up for beta. We really want users to have a smooth experience when we pass out all 1500+ beta keys, so we're doing a lot to make sure it's a properly prepared application! We're currently looking at the date being announced somewhere in a month's time, but we'll keep up to date progress on what we're working on in the meantime.

To summarize: We shared accessory recolor and general progress, decors, and a work in progress fauna. In addition, we also shared our current progress in the development, our focus lately laid on visual inconsistencies, getting the reward codes and forum crests working, and creating the premium shop.

What to expect next update: Further asset and development updates, beta progress and expectations. 

[cmrosens]

Creating fantasy religions: something I'm doing now so thought I would post about my process.

The mistake a lot of writers make is developing a religion from a singular event, and piling a ton of stuff on top of it that makes logical sense. Whereas, in reality, religions are self propelling systems that travel under their own steam and if there is an event that catalyses them, it is never in a socio-cultural or political and economic vacuum.

You also end up with an apparently totally random set of things attached to one figure which does make sense if you know the origins, but otherwise is just accepted even if the meaning is lost.

It is the difference between "the god of Midwinter and festivals around this originated because a cult of necromancers were banished into the frozen wastes and this <event> became the Origin Story for how we got to a midwinter festival with creepy bone puppets in my fantasy world" and a religion that feels ... Real.

Ok so firstly, this is a bit too neat. (This was my original reasoning for a midwinter god called Yarash and I changed it because it wasn't very realistic or interesting for my world.)

Why, let's say, is the god whose feast is at midwinter also the patron of puppet makers and osteopaths?

Well, we could say that this makes a lot of sense because the god's festival was originally to do with remembering the dead, and puppets were used in the festival to represent the dead, as necromancy should have been part of it but people didn't actually know how to raise the dead properly. Then as magic evolved people could actually raise the dead for short periods to deliver messages in these festivals, but this drew internal debate from the conservative priests who thought puppets were the original form and so should be maintained, and necromancy was an aberration, vs the progressives who saw necromancy as the original INTENTION and so the natural and correct progression from the puppets. The debate might rage on for years creating splinters, sects, differing traditions that sit uneasily together but find middle ground in other less controversial topics and practices, and even cults.

At some point, the secular authorities get involved for their own reasons. Maybe some rulers are pro-"The Old Bones" or anti-, or they want to outlaw necromancy or benefit from it for various political reasons, socio-cultural reasons, economic reasons, military intelligence reasons, etc. Whatever happens, happens. Times change. Official attitudes swing back and forth, while internally the religious debates continue, now informed by and perhaps as counters to, this secular intervention.

Then we end up in modern times, the times of the story. Nobody really believes in gods anymore. They do remember the old gods of the seasons and at the secular festival in winter, there are a lot of traditional puppet shows that have a whole history and life of their own. The puppets are called "the old bones" and nobody really remembers why. Osteopaths have the puppets and symbols relating to the midwinter festival on their certificates and college heraldry and nobody really remembers why, but the information is there to look up and is a fun thing to know for trivia nights.

And necromancy... is a controversial branch of science, divorced from its original religious significance for many but not for all, and more integrated as an art or practice in the public consciousness (positively or negatively depending on perspective and propaganda and actual usage).

And now, you have a ton of depth and meat to it without having to flesh out the arguments and debates themselves unless that is plot relevant.

There is a lot you can do with this society now, and by tweaking one thing you can create completely different societies and ideologies. The depth is now there to set your story at any point during this history and to develop numerous ideas. So much stuff can happen.

With the singular event version, and a static fact of a necromancy cult in the frozen wastes, things are much more limited and linear, with less depth to play with.

Also remember that your characters will not be expected to know everything about your world unless they are experts in religion and/or history, and also the 2 subjects are not mutually inclusive so a historian is not an expert theologian and vice versa. How much the average person on the street knows depends on levels of formal education, accessible knowledge beyond formal education, which may include religious instruction and folklore, and propaganda. But it means you can build in some subtle things - like the puppet symbols on the door of an osteopath or bone doctor - that never need to be explained, but have a logical in-world explanation below the surface.

Try taking a static idea and work it into a system and see where it leads!

EDIT: I'm doing a workshop on Build A Hellscape at the Devils and Justified Sinners online conference, Saturday 24th Aug 2024, 9AM UK Time. Sign up below:

[kingdomblade]

New year, new Eli! Once again I chose my favorite three thank-you images from last year and let my Taggerung patrons choose which of them should be colored, and the winning sketch suggested by Andy S. - Eli on a surfboard! I think this one lent itself very well to color.

Funny enough last year's colored thank you image was fall themed and this one is rather summer themed - perhaps the 2024 winner will be a spring or winter themed Eli?

Thank you for your suggestions this past year - here's to aAetnother year of art!

Support me on: Patreon | Twitter | DeviantArt | Instagram | Webtoon |Bluesky

[prikarin]

Regarding Killer Trait Updates

Hello, everyone!

It's been a good minute since my last Killer Trait update, hasn't it?

A lot of people have been asking me about Killer Trait updates and when the full-game will be released so, after a lot of thought, I decided to make this post.

Here's the thing: my Patreon hasn't been doing well. It hasn't been doing well for several months now. While the decline started after Where Winter Crows Go's release in November of last year, it's gotten progressively worse from February 2024 onwards. And because of this I'm going to have to pause my billing for my current patrons from August onwards—at least until I have something new to post.

It'd be a lie if I said this didn't affect me, I'm only human after all, but I'm also well aware that Patreon is a tough thing to maintain in a way that's consistent and interesting.

Unfortunately, since I live in Argentina, my only real way to get funds for my games is through Patreon, donations on Ko-Fi and sales and donations on Itchio. While it definitely helps that I hire some people from Argentina for certain art related things (so I pay them in Argentine Pesos), most of the people I commission are from overseas, so it's always a must to be able to pay them in USD.

And that's the issue: since I don't have that much money anymore and I can't commission people as often... this inevitably delays my progress on both Killer Trait and Potion Pleasing (DEMO out now!) indefinitely. It's sucks for me too, but it's the reality: making games costs money.

As I mentioned in a previous post, Killer Trait will have re-designs for most of the characters (not counting Carl because his design was originally my own) since the ones in the DEMO were stock sprites I bought from an artist, not my own designs. And I want these characters to be 100% my own, which is why I decided to have them re-designed. I've talked about this in the past in more detail when I decided to have Crowe re-designed, you can find that post HERE.

Of course, for these new character sheets (with the exception of Oz's, which has already been finished) and the new sprites, I need game funds in order to commission the artist. Even after the sprites are done, there are a couple of backgrounds—the characters' rooms—that I'd like to have originally made (especially since the ones I bought from Minikle are very limiting and don't really fit with the characters' personalities). And this doesn't even account for CGs, which I'll probably have to postpone for a while because the sprites and the backgrounds are way more important.

Some might be thinking "What about Where Winter Crows Go?". While I was lucky that WWCG's first demo was so well received, I still spent a whole lot of money from my own pocket to make it. I bought a lot of assets and, when I got a few donations, I commissioned a few artists to help me. WWCG was NEVER a game made with only free resources.

Making the art book for WWCG was a way I found to get a little of that investment back, but I'm well aware that I'll never get all the money that I spent back. And that's okay! To this day, I don't regret having invested my money to make WWCG because it gave me a lot of experience, perspective and made me learn a lot.

Be that as it may, however, I can't realistically make the rest of my games free. As I mentioned before, game development is expensive in both money AND time. Without funds, it's a given that things are going to be delayed.

So... where does that leave things?

Well, after pondering on it for a while, I came to the conclusion that I'm not really ready for a crowdfunding campaign right now. Those are extremely hard and ALSO cost money to advertise well and make sure everything's in order. So... the temporary solution I arrived at is setting goals on Ko-Fi! 

How would this work? Basically, I would set a monetary goal of the amount of money needed for a certain asset in a certain game that needs to be made. For example: sprites & character sheets in Killer Trait. Once that goal is met, I'll commission the person in question so they can start working on it! After that, I'll set the next goal and so on 💪

I'm thinking of setting the first Ko-Fi goal once August starts. And from there... I'll see how it goes! If things don't go well, I'm also considering making Where Winter Crows Go paid for a while—don't worry, I would make an announcement first—because I honestly have no more ways of getting game funds for Killer Trait and Potion Pleasing and, as mentioned before, making games is really expensive (and I'm only one person).

Thank you so much for reading until the end and I hope you have an amazing day!

[tikay-kikay]

I'm opening art commissions at a discounted price during Patron of the Arts Winter (Dec 14-16, 2024)! It's open to all, not just con-goers.

Slots are limited.

Please check my site or Vgen for further details.

Reblogs are greatly appreciated ✨

[ali-annals]

Main Masterlist

Happy endings (or the option for one, in the case of CYOE fics) are the norm here.

Most fics are one-shots. Two-shots or miniseries have their prequel/sequel/chapters posted beside the name. Series are free from summary but have a status (completed/in progress/hiatus) posted beside their name.

Most Akuma Class fics are salty. I write Adrien and/or Chloe salt/sugar 50/50

Filed by: DATE ☄ SHIP ☄ MULTICHAP/SERIES ☄ COLLECTION ☄ AO3 ☄ ART

Format: - Date [title] | ship | rating | wc | - summary*

*series will have no summary; it will be at the top of the series masterlist instead

Summer 2021

☄ Chaotic Coffee Zombies | Timari | T | (in progress)

☄ How You Get The Girl | Jasonette | G | 1k

“Hi, Marinette.” She laughed sharply to hide her hurt. “‘Hi, Marinette?’ Jason, it’s been six months.”

☄ Enchanted | Jasonette | G | 1k

Jason laughed. “...Do you have a name or shall I call you M?” “You haven’t earned my name yet, monsieur, so M will have to do.” “What does earning it involve?” “Mmm, normally you’d have to be family or a close friend, or a loyal patron for over two years.” “Would a waltz make us close enough friends?” He extended his hand with a flourish, which she took. “Perhaps. No stepping on my toes, though,” she warned. “I’ll have you know I never step on people’s toes unless they deserve it,” he said in mock offence as they move onto the dancefloor.

☄ my tears ricochet | Daminette | T | 4.5k

It was over. Everything was done. Hawkmoth and Mayura were defeated. Ladybug was dead. Marinette Dupain-Cheng’s “friends”/classmates were crying around the fresh grave. She’d been revealed as Ladybug in her death, her transformation dropping one final time. The city mourned their fallen heroine. Chat Noir gave the final Miraculous Team’s press conference, stating that Marinette was dead, attacked by Hawkmoth; though she had defeated the villain and his partner, she had succumbed soon after to irreversible injuries. He would be retiring now as well. ... The next day, a lone figure made its way back to Ladybug’s flower-covered grave. He was the class’s foreign-exchange student, Damian Grayson. He set a single white rose on the headstone and stepped back to pay his respects. The dirt began to move, and a hand poked through.

☄ invisible string | Daminette | G | 13k (completed)

☄ Call it what you Want | Jasonette | G | (see February 2024)

Autumn 2021

☄ Marinette “Valkyrie” Wayne | Marijon, Platonic Maribat | G | 10k (completed)

☄ knock knock/who's th-/-interrupting bats | Daminette | M | 1k

Damian is kidnapped and the Bats try to find him. Rewind: Damian wants to spend time with his girlfriend and the Bats have really bad timing | SEQUEL

☄ Stars Around My Scars | Jasonette | T | 13k + drabbles (completed)

☄ Unexpected Visitors | Daminette | G | 1k

An unknown woman shows up on Wayne Manor's doorstep asking for Damian Wayne...

☄ Mazel Tov | Daminette | G | 0.5k

Talia attempts to arrange a marriage between her son, the Heir to the Demon, and the League of Assassins' rival order's head, the Grand Guardian. The Bats are insistent on stopping the wedding, but the couple don't seem that opposed to it...

☄ gold rush | Timari | G | 1k

Marinette has plans to meet her online gamer boyfriend on her class trip to Gotham, but gets distracted watching Lila flirt with their host, Tim Drake.

Winter 2021-2022

☄ Is this Hope just a Mystical Dream? | Jasonette | T | 5k

Did you know that some soulmates' souls are literally connected, meaning that when one half dies, the other follows them soon after to a personalized deathscape? Marinette and Jason sure did. | PART 2 (FINAL)

☄ clover blooms in the field/spring breaks loose, time is near | NetteWorth | T | 0.5k

☄ Renagerie | Jasonette | T | 1k

Red Hood and Menagerie hate each others' guts; everyone knows that. The Bats just want to know when they'll move from the Enemies phase of their relationship to the Lovers stage.

☄ It’s a Small World | Jasonette | G | 2k

Jason brings his fiancee home to meet his family. She gets along great with everyone! There's just one problem… They've met her before.

☄ I Wanted a Date, Not a Spouse! | Jasonette | G | 1k

Marinette bemoans her dry love life to her aunt. Jason is done with dating and tells his mom if she wants a daughter-in-law to find one herself. He should've known she would take him seriously.

March 2022

☄ The Terrifying Trio | Daminette | G | 1k | DCxDPxMLB

Everyone knew about the T3, as they called themselves. No one imagined they were real until they met them, and then they wished they hadn’t; the trio were far more terrifying than their tales.

April 2023

☄ sugar & bikes & everything nice | Jasonette | G | 0.5k

Biker meet car passenger...only Marinette's the biker.

☄ Outflirting an Outlaw | Roynette | G | 0.1k

Roynette meetcute, what more needs to be said?

☄ Ice to Meet You | Daminette | G | 1k

Marinette mistakes her new partner for her coach and a meet ugly meet cute ensues.

☄ sweet denials make for even sweeter victories | Konette | T | 0.3k

Conner is back from his trip with the JL, but his girlfriend isn't welcoming him as warmly as he would like.

☄ Pixie Reviews: Nightwing vs Red Hood | Jasonette | T | 0.5k

On patrol, Hood overhears a very interesting phone call from a very interesting woman.

☄ You don’t need to save me...but would you run away with me? | Jasonette | T | 2.5k

"What if Jason is hunted/captured by someone trying to remake the Lazarus Pit" but a meetcute.

☄ The Very First Night | Jasonette | T | 3k

Marinette’s phone rang, breaking her attention from her friends’ conversation. She checked the caller ID and excused herself. “MDC speaking,” she answered professionally, knowing her friends were half eavesdropping before she moved out of overhearing range. “Pixie, do you know how much I miss you?” whispered Jason. “These annoyances are driving me to do stupid things like call you in front of them just so I don’t blow us all up and alert the people we’re watching to our location!” “Aw, poor Jay,” she commiserated. “You need some reminders to keep you from eliminating your siblings?” “Please.” His exasperated tone in that one word told her volumes. “You’ll be in your family’s bad books if you do that, which means they’ll keep an even closer eye on you, which means you can’t see me without alerting them to my existence in your life.” Jason exhaled sharply. “Thank you, Pix. I shall restrain myself. Two more weeks.”

☄ Pretty petty pranks | Brucinette | G | 1.5k

“Damn right I'm pretty.” “I said petty.”

☄ All’s fair in love and Prank Wars | Jasonette | G | 2k

"Damn right I'm pretty." "I said petty."

☄ maroon | Dickinette | M | CYOE | 3k

“Can you hold my hand? My ex just walked in with her new boyfriend.” … "I see no one around besides us."

☄ Reputation 'Verse | Jasonette | E | 4k+ (hiatus)

May 2023

☄ Interrupting Bats Sequel | Daminette | M | 1k -prequel-

1+3 times Damian and Marinette interrupted their interrupters.

☄ look at those flowers that look like you | Jasonette | T | 3k

Hanahaki AU of my Reputation AU.

☄ Rival Mob Boss AU | Jasonette | M | 5k+ (hiatus)

☄ high tide came and brought you in | Jasonette, one-sided Daminette | T | 6.5k

Reverse Robins Little Mermaid AU where Jason is Ariel and Marinette is Eric.

☄ only bought this dress so you could take it off | Jasonette | M | 3k

Marinette finds her patrol rival/crush at the Wayne's party. They take things in a new direction.

June 2023

☄ from all the memories stored in my heart | Timari | G | CYOE | 1k

"Don't forget who you belong to" but SFW

☄ rude interruptions | Dickinette | M | 1k

Marinette is trying to make out with Dick but someone decided to disturb them. Also, why does she want to make out with Dick? He is such a dork.

☄ cracket | Timari | G | 1k

Cricket. Crnch!

☄ RavenBug Hanahaki trilogy | MaRave, Konette | T | 1k | (complete)

-one- -two- -three-

July 2023

☄ long live all the magic we made | Jasonette | T | 9.5k | minor DCxDPxMLB

In Gotham, Jason Todd is looking for Damian's dragonbat, Goliath, when he notices a strange thing in the sky. In Paris, Ladybug is fighting an akuma when a strange creature literally appears out of the blue. It might not be too big of a deal (they've both dealt with weirder things) if it wasn't A DIFFERENT UNIVERSE!

September 2023

☄ you're the hero flying around, savin' face | platonic Maribat, Adrinette | T | 1.5k | (angsty, unhappy ending)

He tasted salt. He cracked open his eyelids again. Oh. Her hot tears dropped past his reddened teeth, open in a half-smile, half-grimace. She was always so painfully optimistic. He hated to be the one to break it to her, but this would be more than a miracle. Optimism only got you so far. Look at him. Actually, don’t; you’d throw up like the person who had just followed her in here.

☄ there was one prize i'd cheat to win | Daminette | G | 1k

Marinette can only be roused from her daydreams by one word: Damian Damian will only respond to one word: Marinette They're so cute, right? Well... They secretly think the other dislikes them, being rivals and all.

October 2023

☄ "here, go stalk" (aka the coffee phenomenon) | Timari | G | 2k

Nightwing knocked on Red Robin’s mysterious rescuer’s window. She opened it with a stern look. “Really? And a blue and black vigilante outside my window isn’t as obvious as simply knocking on my door?” He shrugged, entering when she stepped back for him.

☄ tomorrow's a flower | Cassette | G | 1k

Cassinette meet cute at a fall fair turns to flowery romance.

☄ october request trilogy | T+ | 1.5k

February 2024

☄ the eras tour (jasonette's version) | Jasonette | T | 14k (completed)

March 2024

☄ stupid in love | Timari | T | 2.5k

Tim meets a competent new companion in his fight to make Ra's al Ghul's life hell. They just might be a match made in heaven (after all, Timari heaven is Ra's hell).

April 2024

☄ angel, don't fly so close to me (i'll pull you down eventually) | Jasonette | T | 0.5k

Jason's not the best at flirting; luckily the girl he's interested in thinks his attempts are cute.

[purchasevillasingoa]

Know All Aspects About The Private Villa You Desire In 2024

Every element of living in a Villa in Goa. Owning a home in Goa is an incredible experience. From the closeness of community life to the sounds of nature, contributes to the attraction of this special place. Beyond its monetary worth there are the cultural, environmental, and lifestyle aspects of villa ownership in Goa. Let us take a deep-dive into greater detail to fully convey the essence of a Private Villa In Goa.

You Get Piece Of Goa When You Buy A Villa In Goa

Owning a private villa in this region comes with responsibilities toward maintaining its sense of uniqueness. Many homeowners are proud to restore heritage homes. They use earth-friendly practices, or grow natively adapted plants in their gardens. This care is an essential part of the experience of living in Goa. Where development and preservation remain easily tipped on the balance scale.

Goa Has Never Ending Festivals And Celebrations

Goa has many festivals throughout its calendar year. All of them represent the tapestry of its cultural diversity. By owning a villa in Goa, one gets to enjoy all of these festivals at their leisure. Be it the bright colors of Shigmo, devotional fervor of Sao Joao, or the beats of electronic music festivals. This private villa in Goa becomes a retreat as one enjoys the festivities.

The Joy Of Personalization Of A Villa In Goa

One of the unsung joys of owning a private villa in Goa here is the possibility of personalization. Whether it's your vision of stained glass windows that opens out into a forested garden or a more traditional abode with antique furniture and local art. The choices that you have are endless. The villa for sale in Goa becomes the canvas. Through which you could reflect your personality while being rooted in Goan essence.

Goa Weather As A Companion

The climate of Goa complements living in a villa. The monsoon drape is all lush green, the atmosphere poetic best enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or hot chocolate. The winters are mild and breezy; ideal to be spent out in the open. Spend them on the veranda or in a beachside gathering. Stargazing from both. Summer, which can be warm, has a tempering effect. This is through cool sea breezes making the evenings by the beachside magical.

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Many of the private villas in Goa have sustainable living. Be it from the rainwater harvesting to solar panels. Not only do these practices minimize ecological footprints, but they also create a sense of oneness with the environment. Living here can be fulfilling and conscientious.

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From its architecture to its social norms, Goa's distinctive culture is a synthesis of Portuguese and Indian elements. Join this rich tapestry by residing in a private villa in Goa. Local village feasts, like the festa honoring patron saints unite whole communities. They share traditional cuisine, dance, and music. These festivities become an essential part of your calendar year rather than it being just an event. All this is possible when you have a private villa in Goa.

Even in the arts, Goan heritage is evident. Your home might be close to lively marketplaces or charming small studios. The places where craftspeople produce the most beautiful textiles, wood sculptures, or pottery. Private villa owners frequently feel a strong connection to Goa's artistic traditions through their participation in these local economies.

A Private Villa Is A Haven For Wellness And Relaxation

A villa in Goa is a place for rest and relaxation, not merely a place to live. Imagine receiving Ayurvedic treatments at local wellness centers. Imagine waking up to morning yoga in a private courtyard shaded by centuries-old banyan trees. Private villas in Goa are typically built in harmony with the environment. This creates the ideal setting for holistic living, spa-like treatments, and meditation.

The majority of private villas are built with private pools or close to serene natural water sources. These spaces provide a great setting for hosting calm evening parties. What is better than a party under a starry sky. The a villa in Goa is a great place to unwind and connect. It is beneficial  whether you're entertaining or just spending time alone. 

Villa in Goa Is The Comfortable Blend Of Indoor And Outdoor Living

Gentle winters and lavish monsoons is how to describe the weather in Goa. It can perfectly suit indoor-outdoor living. Many private villas have huge verandas, open courtyards and garden spaces that merge indoors. The design often inspires its owners to take up outdoor living. Be it an early morning cup of tea in the balcao or a barbecue in the back yard.

So embrace this beautiful lifestyle. Whether you are drawn to Purchase Villas in Goa and brought here by its architectural charm, natural wonders, or by the cultural richness. Then the villa in Goa becomes more than just a property. It transforms into an ever-evolving story. A story so pure that every day feels timeless and every corner holds life.

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[florasearlethirdyear]

FMP: Fairground Artwork & Signwriting. LO1

Easter Week 2

Carters Steam Fair:

Carters Steam Fair is a traditional English travelling funfair with rides dating from the 1890s to the 1960’s. Carters also restore vintage fairground rides and attractions, taking them on tour for all to enjoy. Carters stand out from all other fairs, with their dedication to traditional signwriting and decoration. The collection of rides and side stalls makes Carters the largest travelling vintage funfair in the world, ensuring the preservation of British heritage. Carters also offer creative workshops across their website, something I would definitely do for this project if I had the money!

From their website it is clear that they've taken on Victorian design inspiration across their work, which is something I can see myself doing:

Heritage Crafts:

According to Heritage Crafts, a preservation company patroned by King Charles, fairground artwork currently sits as an 'endangered' practice. It says there are only 8 commercial fairground artists, and no formal training courses, only Carter's course. Amy Goodwin is listed as one of the artists, so it really is that small of a community.

The page provides some interesting history:

Early fairground art styles featured intricate wood carvings, painted banners and exotic jungle and animal scenery. 

Gilding is an important feature of fairground artwork, with genuine gold leaf being used in early styles.

The 1930s saw faster, lighter rides appear in fairgrounds, which often featured more uniform Art Deco “jazz” patterns.

After the Second World War booming economic conditions led to showmen increasing the size and grandeur of their equipment, with space travel being a particular favourite.

The 1970s and 80s saw changing tastes with many new rides featuring spectacular airbrushed paintings, often depicting film and music stars, fast cars or sporting heroes.

Today many artists focus on recreating older artwork styles whilst others continue to push boundaries creating new themes.

The page mentions Fred Fowle, who has popped up a lot in my research. Alongside his apprentice Peter Tei, they would become the best known names in the industry.

Carpenter, D. (2023). Fairground Art. [online]. Available from: https://heritagecrafts.org.uk/fairground-art/ [Accessed 27th March 2024]

Fred Fowle:

Fowle was the country’s foremost fairground artist. Once you become familiar with it, his exuberant, three-dimensional style is instantly recognisable.

lettering and images influenced by popular culture – particularly the cinema posters, adverts and American comic books which he loved. 

Hall & Fowle’s designs were highly sought after, with the showmen who commissioned them often proving to be extremely demanding clients. The seasonal nature of the industry meant that the bulk of the work had to be carried out in the winter months. It was during this time that he established and refined his signature style, which featured expressive swirls and curvaceous, freehand letterforms.

In the late 1960s, psychedelia entered mainstream pop culture, and this coincided with fairground rides becoming faster and more exciting. Fowle’s work directly reflected both of these developments.

Fowle remained resolutely self-effacing and modest, insisting that, ‘I think the main thing is to please your customer.’ 

Fairground art often suffers from its ephemeral nature. Unless the ride itself is retired, it tends to get repeatedly painted over with new designs over the years. Many of Fowle’s remaining pieces have been sold to collectors, although there are some well preserved examples on display at Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre in Devon. 

Roberts, C. (2013). Painted Thrills and Spills. [online]. Available from: https://www.eyemagazine.com/feature/article/painted-thrills-and-spills [Accessed 27th March 2024]

Reflection, LO4:

From this research it is clear that fairground art consists of a tight-knit community, in order to preserve the craft. In an aesthetic consideration, I lean towards more Carter and Goodwins work as opposed to Fowles. Like the article states, his work fits to a psychedelic theme which is not how I see Hastings.

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Holidays

Abolition of Slavery Day (Mauritius)

Air Force Day (Nicaragua)

Aroma Day (Japan)

Bay Laurel Day (French Republic)

Be An Encourager Day

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CBD Day

Change Your Password Day

Coast Guard Day (India)

Commemoration of the Abolition of Slavery (Mauritius)

Conservatorship and Guardianship Abuse Awareness Day

Constitution Day (Mexico)

Cross-Quarter Day

Day of Remembrance & Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime (Bulgaria)

Dignity Action Day (UK)

FCC Censorship Day

Federal Territory Day (Malaysia)

45 RPM Record Day

Freedom from Slavery Day

G.I. Joe Day

Golden Ticket Day

Heroes Day (Rwanda)

Highlight Your Hair Day

Holiday Hugs Day - Celebrating Dedicated Platelet Donors

Hourly Comic Day

Hula In the Coola Day

Igbi (Avar people; Russia)

Inspire Your Employees to Excellence Day

International Brownie Camera Day

International Day of Black Women in the Arts

International Face & Body Art Day

Medicare Day (Australia)

Memorial Day of the Republic (Hungary)

National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools

National Breathing Space Day (UK)

National Cameron Day

National Day of the Mexican Axolotl (Mexico)

National Energy Assistance Day

National Freedom Day

National Get Up Day

National Girls and Women in Sports Day

National Heroes’ Day (Rwanda)

National Lonely Hearts Day

National People Named Dave Day

National Sean Day

National Serpent Day

National Texas Day

National Unclaimed Property Day

No Hijab Day

No Politics Day

O.E.D. Day

Robinson Crusoe Day

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Day (Manitoba)

Sandy B. Hooks Day (Lousiana)

Sherman’s March Day

Spunky Old Broads' Day

Triohonsi begins (Wolves' holiday, ends 3rd; Bulgaria)

Tupperware Sculpting Day

Visite du Pape (Democratic Republic of Congo)

Wardrobe Malfunction Day

White Rabbit Day

World Aspergillosis Awareness Day

World Galgo Day

World Hijab Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Baked Alaska Day

Dark Chocolate Day

Decorating with Candy Day

International Furmint Day

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National Cake Pops Day

National Canned Food Day

Skippy Peanut Butter Day

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Kid Lit Art Postcard Day [1st Thursday]

National Sweater Day (Canada) [1st Thursday]

Optimist Day [1st Thursday]

Scout Jumuah [begins sundown 1st Thursday]

Time to Talk Day (UK) [1st Thursday]

Independence & Related Days

The Consulate of Jovak Helm (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]

federal Territory Day (Malaysia)

Thulia (Declared; 2022) [unrecognized]

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Festivals Beginning February 1, 2024

Carnival (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) [thru 2.27]

Fair International Film Festival (Tehran, Iran) [thru 2.11]

GrassWorks Grazing Festival (Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin) [thru 2.3]

Jaipur Literature Festival (Jaipur, India) [thru 2.5]

MegaCon (Orlando, Florida) [thru 2.4]

Reykjavik Winter Lights Festival (Reykjavik, Iceland) [thru 2.4]

Taos Winter Wine Festival (Taos, New Mexico) [thru 2.3]

Triangle Wine & Food Experience (Raleigh, North Carolina) [thru 2.3]

Winter Culinary Weekend (Beaver Creek, Colorado) [thru 2.4

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Candelaria of San José (Christian; Blessed)

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Candlemas Eve

Chronos Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Day Sacred to Juno Sospita, Jupiter, Hercules, and Diana (Ancient Rome)

Emaculation (The Season of Intoxication begins, a.k.a. ‘Frop Harvest; Church of the SubGenius)

Festival of Dionysus begins (Ancient Greece) [thru 2.14]

First of Fettuccine February (Pastafarian)

Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch (Christian; Saint & Martyr)

Imbolc (a.k.a. Oimelc; Celtic, Pagan) [1 of 8 Festivals of the Natural Year]

John of the Grating (Christian; Saint)

Kalends of February (Ancient Rome)

Kinnia, Virgin of Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Là Fhèill Brìghde (Day when the Cailleach Beara gathers firewood; Celtic)

Landsegen (Germanic Neopaganism)

Langston Hughes (Writerism)

Lenaia  (Festival of Drama to Dionysus, Greek God of Intoxication)

Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries, Day 1 of 3 (Ancient Greece festival honoring Ceres, Demeter, Persephone, and Proserpine)

The Lucaria (Festival of the Grove to Sucellus, Gaulish God of Alcohol; Ancient Rome) [also 7.19 & 7.21]

Mac the Dog (Muppetism)

Mauni Amavasya (Day of Silence; Hinduism)

Muriel Spark (Writerism)

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Pionuis (Christian; Saint)

Sigebert II, King of Austrasia (Christian; Saint)

Spring Mother Celebration (Norse)

Ștefan Luchian (Artology)

Takashi Murakami (Artology)

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Lucky & Unlucky Days

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Premieres

Ain’t Nature Grand (WB LT Cartoon; 1931)

Alice Gets Stung (Disney Cartoon; 1925)

American Gigolo (Film; 1980)

Argybargy, by Squeeze (Album; 1980)

Bartender, Turn Those Lights Off a A Shot in the Dark (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 342; 1965)

Battling Bosko (WB LT Cartoon; 1932)

Big Game Fishing (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1968)

Blind Date (Terrytoons Heckle & Jeckle Cartoon; 1954)

The Bourne Identity, by Robert Ludlum (Novel; 1980)

Cagey Business (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1965)

Cakes and Ale, by W. Somerset Maugham (Novel; 1930)

Call Me, by Blondie (Song; 1980)

Call Mr. Fortune, by H.C. Bailey (Novel; 1920)

Call Northside 777 (Film; 1948)

Camptown Races, by Stephen Foster (Song; 1850)

Cockatoos for Two (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1947)

Cry, the Beloved Country, by Alan Paton (Novel; 1948)

Dingbat Land (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1949)

Dookie, by Green Day (Album; 1994)

Double Indemnity, by James M. Cain (Novel; 1936)

Dr. Ha-Ha (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1966)

Drum Up a Tenant (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1963)

Duck Fever (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1955)

The First Flying Fish (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1955)

The Fox Hunt (Terrytoons Heckle & Jeckle Cartoon; 1950)

Gag Buster (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1957)

The General’s Little Helper (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1969)

Giant Steps, by John Coltrane (Album; 1960)

Gold Diggin’ Woodpecker (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1972)

Good and Guilty (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1962)

Good Snooze Tonight (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1963)

Hair Cut-Ups (Terrytoons Heckle & Jeckle Cartoon; 1953)

Hardcase (Hanna-Barbera TV Movie; 1972)

A Hare-Breadth Finish (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1957)

Hare-Less Wolf (WB MM Cartoon; 1958)

Harvest, by Neil Young (Album; 1972)

The Hillbilly (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1935)

Hound Dog, by Elvis Presley (Song; 1953)

House of Cards (TV Series; 2013)

How to Relax (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1954)

Infinite Jest, David Foster Wallace (Novel; 1996)

It’s a Living (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1958)

Jaws, by Peter Benchley (Novel; 1974)

Jessie’s Girl, by Rick Springfield (Song; 1981)

Johnny Angel, by Shelley Fabares (Song; 1962)

The Kid from Mars (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1961)

Kung Fu: The Movie (TV Movie; 1986)

La Boheme, by Giacomo Puccini (Opera; 1896)

Land Grab, featuring Hector Heathcote (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1970)

The Last of the Mohicans, by James Fenimore Cooper (Novel; 1826)

Late Night with David Letterman (Talk Show; 1982)

The Lion’s Busy (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1961)

Manon Lescaut, by Giacomo Puccini (Opera; 1893)

The Man Who Fell To Earth, by Walter Tevis (Novel; 1963)

MASH: A Novel about Three Army Doctors, by Richard Hooker (Novel; 1968)

Mechanical Bird (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1952)

Miami Maniacs (Terrytoons Heckle & Jeckle Cartoon; 1956)

Michel’s Mixed-Up Musical Bird (DePatie-Freleng Animated TV Special; 1978)

The Misunderstood Giant (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1960)

Mr. Winlucky (Terrytoons Cartoon; 196)

Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens (Novel; 1837)

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, by Ken Kesey (Novel; 1962)

Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (Film; 1951)

Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag, recorded by James Brown (Song; 1965)

The Phantom Ship (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)

Pink Breakfast (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1979)

Popcorn and Politics (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1962)

A Princess of Mars, by Edgar Rice Burroughs (Novel; 1912)

Racket Buster (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1949)

Reaux, Reaux, Reaux Your Boat (The Inspector Cartoon; 1966)

The Red Tractor (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1964)

Road Runner a Go-Go (WB LT Cartoon; 1965)

Romantic Warrior, by Return to Forever (Album; 1976)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, adapted by Barbara Shook Hazen (Children’s Book; 1939)

Russian Doll (TV Series; 2019)

Sacré Bleu Cross (The Inspector Cartoon; 1966)

Same Time, Next Year (Film; 1979)

Seaside Adventures (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1952)

The Sky’s the Limit (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1965)

Slackers (Film; 2002)

A Southern-Style Breakfast or How Many Grits Can You Eat? (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 341; 1965)

Stardust, by Neil Gaiman (Novel; 1999)

Space Kid (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1966)

Stage Struck (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1951)

The Story of George Washington (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1965)

Supermarket Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1980)

Surrealistic Pillow, by Jefferson Airplane (Album; 1967)

The Tale of a Dog (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1959)

Three Is A Crowd (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1951)

To Be Or Not to Be (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1963)

Train Terrain, featuring Hector Heathcote (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1971)

Tropic of Capricorn by Henry Miller (Novel; 1937)

Tumblr (Social Media App; 2007)

Under the Pink, by Tori Amos (Album; 1994)

Von Heute auf Morgen, by Arnold & Gertrude Schoenberg (Opera; 1930)

Warm Bodies (Film; 2013)

Where There’s Smoke, featuring Deputy Dawg (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1962)

Whiz Quiz Kid (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1964)

Wise Quacks (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1953)

Today’s Name Days

Brigitta, Katharina, Reginald, Severus (Austria)

Trifon (Bulgaria)

Brigita, Miroslav, Sever (Croatia)

Hynek (Czech Republic)

Brigida (Denmark)

Birgit, Birgitta, Gita, Piret, Pireta, Pirja, Pirje (Estonia)

Riitta (Finland)

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Tryfonas, Vasiliki, Vasilis (Greece)

Fruzsina, Ignác (Hungary)

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Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 32 of 2024; 334 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 5 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 12 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Yi-Chou), Day 22 (Yi-Wei)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 22 Shevat 5784

Islamic: 21 Rajab 1445

J Cal: 2 Grey; Twosday [1 of 30]

Julian: 19 January 2024

Moon: 62%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 4 Homer (2nd Month) [Pindar)

Runic Half Month: Elhaz (Elk) [Day 8 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 43 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 11 of 28)

Calendar Changes

February (Gregorian Calendar) [Month 2 of 12]

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Holidays 2.1

Holidays

Abolition of Slavery Day (Mauritius)

Air Force Day (Nicaragua)

Aroma Day (Japan)

Bay Laurel Day (French Republic)

Be An Encourager Day

Bigfoot Day

Canadian Mounties Day

Car Insurance Day

CBD Day

Change Your Password Day

Coast Guard Day (India)

Commemoration of the Abolition of Slavery (Mauritius)

Conservatorship and Guardianship Abuse Awareness Day

Constitution Day (Mexico)

Cross-Quarter Day

Day of Remembrance & Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime (Bulgaria)

Dignity Action Day (UK)

FCC Censorship Day

Federal Territory Day (Malaysia)

45 RPM Record Day

Freedom from Slavery Day

G.I. Joe Day

Golden Ticket Day

Heroes Day (Rwanda)

Highlight Your Hair Day

Holiday Hugs Day - Celebrating Dedicated Platelet Donors

Hourly Comic Day

Hula In the Coola Day

Igbi (Avar people; Russia)

Inspire Your Employees to Excellence Day

International Brownie Camera Day

International Day of Black Women in the Arts

International Face & Body Art Day

Medicare Day (Australia)

Memorial Day of the Republic (Hungary)

National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools

National Breathing Space Day (UK)

National Cameron Day

National Day of the Mexican Axolotl (Mexico)

National Energy Assistance Day

National Freedom Day

National Get Up Day

National Girls and Women in Sports Day

National Heroes’ Day (Rwanda)

National Lonely Hearts Day

National People Named Dave Day

National Sean Day

National Serpent Day

National Texas Day

National Unclaimed Property Day

No Hijab Day

No Politics Day

O.E.D. Day

Robinson Crusoe Day

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Day (Manitoba)

Sandy B. Hooks Day (Lousiana)

Sherman’s March Day

Spunky Old Broads' Day

Triohonsi begins (Wolves' holiday, ends 3rd; Bulgaria)

Tupperware Sculpting Day

Visite du Pape (Democratic Republic of Congo)

Wardrobe Malfunction Day

White Rabbit Day

World Aspergillosis Awareness Day

World Galgo Day

World Hijab Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Baked Alaska Day

Dark Chocolate Day

Decorating with Candy Day

International Furmint Day

International Gruit Day

National Cake Pops Day

National Canned Food Day

Skippy Peanut Butter Day

1st Thursday in February

Kid Lit Art Postcard Day [1st Thursday]

National Sweater Day (Canada) [1st Thursday]

Optimist Day [1st Thursday]

Scout Jumuah [begins sundown 1st Thursday]

Time to Talk Day (UK) [1st Thursday]

Independence & Related Days

The Consulate of Jovak Helm (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]

federal Territory Day (Malaysia)

Thulia (Declared; 2022) [unrecognized]

United Arab Republic (Created by merger of Egypt & Syria; 1958)

Festivals Beginning February 1, 2024

Carnival (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) [thru 2.27]

Fair International Film Festival (Tehran, Iran) [thru 2.11]

GrassWorks Grazing Festival (Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin) [thru 2.3]

Jaipur Literature Festival (Jaipur, India) [thru 2.5]

MegaCon (Orlando, Florida) [thru 2.4]

Reykjavik Winter Lights Festival (Reykjavik, Iceland) [thru 2.4]

Taos Winter Wine Festival (Taos, New Mexico) [thru 2.3]

Triangle Wine & Food Experience (Raleigh, North Carolina) [thru 2.3]

Winter Culinary Weekend (Beaver Creek, Colorado) [thru 2.4

Feast Days

Astina (Syrian Church; Saint)

Brigid, patron saint of Ireland (Saint Brigid's Day) [brewers]

Brigid’s Day (Pagan)

Brigit’s Day (Celtic Earth Mother & Godess of Fire, Wisdom, Poetry, and Sacred Wells; Everyday Wicca)

Candelaria of San José (Christian; Blessed)

Candlemas (Pagan)

Candlemas Eve

Chronos Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Day Sacred to Juno Sospita, Jupiter, Hercules, and Diana (Ancient Rome)

Emaculation (The Season of Intoxication begins, a.k.a. ‘Frop Harvest; Church of the SubGenius)

Festival of Dionysus begins (Ancient Greece) [thru 2.14]

First of Fettuccine February (Pastafarian)

Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch (Christian; Saint & Martyr)

Imbolc (a.k.a. Oimelc; Celtic, Pagan) [1 of 8 Festivals of the Natural Year]

John of the Grating (Christian; Saint)

Kalends of February (Ancient Rome)

Kinnia, Virgin of Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Là Fhèill Brìghde (Day when the Cailleach Beara gathers firewood; Celtic)

Landsegen (Germanic Neopaganism)

Langston Hughes (Writerism)

Lenaia  (Festival of Drama to Dionysus, Greek God of Intoxication)

Lesser Eleusinian Mysteries, Day 1 of 3 (Ancient Greece festival honoring Ceres, Demeter, Persephone, and Proserpine)

The Lucaria (Festival of the Grove to Sucellus, Gaulish God of Alcohol; Ancient Rome) [also 7.19 & 7.21]

Mac the Dog (Muppetism)

Mauni Amavasya (Day of Silence; Hinduism)

Muriel Spark (Writerism)

Pindar (Positivist; Saint)

Pionuis (Christian; Saint)

Sigebert II, King of Austrasia (Christian; Saint)

Spring Mother Celebration (Norse)

Ștefan Luchian (Artology)

Takashi Murakami (Artology)

Tapati Festival (a.k.a. Rapa Nui; Easter Island)

Terry Jones (Writerism)

Thomas Cole (Artology)

Tuppence Day (Shamanism)

Verdiana (Christian; Saint)

Zao Wou-Ki (Artology)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sakimake (先負 Japan) [Bad luck in the morning, good luck in the afternoon.]

Unglückstage (Unlucky Day; Pennsylvania Dutch) [8 of 30]

Premieres

Ain’t Nature Grand (WB LT Cartoon; 1931)

Alice Gets Stung (Disney Cartoon; 1925)

American Gigolo (Film; 1980)

Argybargy, by Squeeze (Album; 1980)

Bartender, Turn Those Lights Off a A Shot in the Dark (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 342; 1965)

Battling Bosko (WB LT Cartoon; 1932)

Big Game Fishing (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1968)

Blind Date (Terrytoons Heckle & Jeckle Cartoon; 1954)

The Bourne Identity, by Robert Ludlum (Novel; 1980)

Cagey Business (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1965)

Cakes and Ale, by W. Somerset Maugham (Novel; 1930)

Call Me, by Blondie (Song; 1980)

Call Mr. Fortune, by H.C. Bailey (Novel; 1920)

Call Northside 777 (Film; 1948)

Camptown Races, by Stephen Foster (Song; 1850)

Cockatoos for Two (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1947)

Cry, the Beloved Country, by Alan Paton (Novel; 1948)

Dingbat Land (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1949)

Dookie, by Green Day (Album; 1994)

Double Indemnity, by James M. Cain (Novel; 1936)

Dr. Ha-Ha (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1966)

Drum Up a Tenant (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1963)

Duck Fever (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1955)

The First Flying Fish (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1955)

The Fox Hunt (Terrytoons Heckle & Jeckle Cartoon; 1950)

Gag Buster (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1957)

The General’s Little Helper (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1969)

Giant Steps, by John Coltrane (Album; 1960)

Gold Diggin’ Woodpecker (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1972)

Good and Guilty (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1962)

Good Snooze Tonight (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1963)

Hair Cut-Ups (Terrytoons Heckle & Jeckle Cartoon; 1953)

Hardcase (Hanna-Barbera TV Movie; 1972)

A Hare-Breadth Finish (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1957)

Hare-Less Wolf (WB MM Cartoon; 1958)

Harvest, by Neil Young (Album; 1972)

The Hillbilly (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1935)

Hound Dog, by Elvis Presley (Song; 1953)

House of Cards (TV Series; 2013)

How to Relax (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1954)

Infinite Jest, David Foster Wallace (Novel; 1996)

It’s a Living (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1958)

Jaws, by Peter Benchley (Novel; 1974)

Jessie’s Girl, by Rick Springfield (Song; 1981)

Johnny Angel, by Shelley Fabares (Song; 1962)

The Kid from Mars (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1961)

Kung Fu: The Movie (TV Movie; 1986)

La Boheme, by Giacomo Puccini (Opera; 1896)

Land Grab, featuring Hector Heathcote (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1970)

The Last of the Mohicans, by James Fenimore Cooper (Novel; 1826)

Late Night with David Letterman (Talk Show; 1982)

The Lion’s Busy (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1961)

Manon Lescaut, by Giacomo Puccini (Opera; 1893)

The Man Who Fell To Earth, by Walter Tevis (Novel; 1963)

MASH: A Novel about Three Army Doctors, by Richard Hooker (Novel; 1968)

Mechanical Bird (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1952)

Miami Maniacs (Terrytoons Heckle & Jeckle Cartoon; 1956)

Michel’s Mixed-Up Musical Bird (DePatie-Freleng Animated TV Special; 1978)

The Misunderstood Giant (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1960)

Mr. Winlucky (Terrytoons Cartoon; 196)

Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens (Novel; 1837)

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, by Ken Kesey (Novel; 1962)

Pandora and the Flying Dutchman (Film; 1951)

Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag, recorded by James Brown (Song; 1965)

The Phantom Ship (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)

Pink Breakfast (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1979)

Popcorn and Politics (Modern Madcaps Cartoon; 1962)

A Princess of Mars, by Edgar Rice Burroughs (Novel; 1912)

Racket Buster (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1949)

Reaux, Reaux, Reaux Your Boat (The Inspector Cartoon; 1966)

The Red Tractor (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1964)

Road Runner a Go-Go (WB LT Cartoon; 1965)

Romantic Warrior, by Return to Forever (Album; 1976)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, adapted by Barbara Shook Hazen (Children’s Book; 1939)

Russian Doll (TV Series; 2019)

Sacré Bleu Cross (The Inspector Cartoon; 1966)

Same Time, Next Year (Film; 1979)

Seaside Adventures (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1952)

The Sky’s the Limit (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1965)

Slackers (Film; 2002)

A Southern-Style Breakfast or How Many Grits Can You Eat? (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S6, Ep. 341; 1965)

Stardust, by Neil Gaiman (Novel; 1999)

Space Kid (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1966)

Stage Struck (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1951)

The Story of George Washington (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1965)

Supermarket Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1980)

Surrealistic Pillow, by Jefferson Airplane (Album; 1967)

The Tale of a Dog (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1959)

Three Is A Crowd (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1951)

To Be Or Not to Be (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1963)

Train Terrain, featuring Hector Heathcote (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1971)

Tropic of Capricorn by Henry Miller (Novel; 1937)

Tumblr (Social Media App; 2007)

Under the Pink, by Tori Amos (Album; 1994)

Von Heute auf Morgen, by Arnold & Gertrude Schoenberg (Opera; 1930)

Warm Bodies (Film; 2013)

Where There’s Smoke, featuring Deputy Dawg (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1962)

Whiz Quiz Kid (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1964)

Wise Quacks (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1953)

Today’s Name Days

Brigitta, Katharina, Reginald, Severus (Austria)

Trifon (Bulgaria)

Brigita, Miroslav, Sever (Croatia)

Hynek (Czech Republic)

Brigida (Denmark)

Birgit, Birgitta, Gita, Piret, Pireta, Pirja, Pirje (Estonia)

Riitta (Finland)

Ella, Siméon (France)

Maria, Neujahr (Germany)

Tryfonas, Vasiliki, Vasilis (Greece)

Fruzsina, Ignác (Hungary)

Brigitta, Geminiano, Verdiana (Italy)

Andra, Brigita, Brita, Gita, Indra (Latvia)

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Day of Year: Day 32 of 2024; 334 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 5 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 12 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Yi-Chou), Day 22 (Yi-Wei)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 22 Shevat 5784

Islamic: 21 Rajab 1445

J Cal: 2 Grey; Twosday [1 of 30]

Julian: 19 January 2024

Moon: 62%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 4 Homer (2nd Month) [Pindar)

Runic Half Month: Elhaz (Elk) [Day 8 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 43 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 11 of 28)

Calendar Changes

February (Gregorian Calendar) [Month 2 of 12]