“One week remains in Black Family Cancer Fund. We’re almost 50% to our goal. Please help us finish strong by spreading the word anywhere you can!”

In 2008-2009, Jake had cancer (Hodgkin’s Lymphoma). He fought it and won but is still facing over $25,000 in . . .

Click to continue reading]]> A tweet from our buddy and comics writer Jake Black-

“One week remains in Black Family Cancer Fund. We’re almost 50% to our goal. Please help us finish strong by spreading the word anywhere you can!”

In 2008-2009, Jake had cancer (Hodgkin’s Lymphoma). He fought it and won but is still facing over $25,000 in debt from treatment and related costs. The Black Family Cancer Fund has been set up to help fight this medical debt.

You can follow Jake on Twitter- @jakescancerfund or @jakeboyslim and visit the site at- http://www.giveforward.com/blackfamilycancerfund

Thanks,

Lin

I received a note from our long-time member, artist and actor-superb Jim Palmer that his ever-supporting and actress-extraordinaire wife, Jo Lynne, suffered a stroke in the early part of April.

Since then, an update has appeared in The Memphis Flyer, with a note, “Remember me in light.”  Knowing Jo Lynne, she’ll be on . . .

Click to continue reading]]> Hi, everyone,

I received a note from our long-time member, artist and actor-superb Jim Palmer that his ever-supporting and actress-extraordinaire wife, Jo Lynne, suffered a stroke in the early part of April.

Since then, an update has appeared in The Memphis Flyer, with a note, “Remember me in light.”  Knowing Jo Lynne, she’ll be on the stage again before too long!!

Jo Lynne can be found all over the place: commercials, fan films (The Red Mullet for example), motion pictures like “Black Snake Moan,” plays at all the theaters, a docent and guide for The Civil Rights Museum…she’s everywhere!  Can’t make it to the theater?  You can hear her performing with Chatterbox Theater!

The most recent play I saw her in was one that I’ve loved for years and years, “Driving Miss Daisy.”  Of course, as a kid I was first introduced to it through the movie; but, watching it in a live setting, in a theater, allows you to see it from a different view and Jo Lynne’s “Miss Daisy” has been my favorite because she plays the role with both a southern woman charm, soft and gentle, and also a widowed-woman’s strength, keeping control of everything she can.

Jo Lynne has never been one to let you down when she is on the stage–whether playing fragile 90-something year old Miss Daisy in or a boistrous, hilarious mom in Pride and Prejudice, or a nurse who carries a play as one of only 4 characters the entire time (not to mention the numerous monologues by her hubby, Jim)–whatever her role, she has always brought it forth 100%, and as an audience member you have never been let down, always leaving entertained as no challenge on stage has ever been met so sturdily strong as when faced by Jo Lynne.

Now, she’s up for the biggest challenge ever: Healing.  Although considered “mild” the stroke is anything but, and has left her suffering numbness and paralysis on her left-side.  You can bet this is discomforting enough, but amidst this there is  the upcoming therapy, and funds necessary to do this are little.

That’s where you come in: if it’s one thing we are known for in the artists’ community is that the Mid-South Cartoonists Association has been well-known for its camaraderie, and fraternal relationships.  I don’t think there are any of us in the group who doesn’t have at least one other person we talk to regularly outside of the meetings.  In this familial tradition, the Palmers need your help!

We are taking donations (whatever you can give will be appreciated).  No insurance is available for the Palmers and so all financing has to come from them directly.  I’m asking all members of the MSCA as well as SEC/NCS members to please make a monetary donation to the cause.

You can donate by sending a check or money order to:
MID-SOUTH CARTOONISTS ASSOCIATION/Palmer Fund
POB 770397
MEMPHIS, TN 38177-0397

Or, you can bring money to the May dinner meeting.  Please donate by May 5, 2011, when all monies collected will be gathered and shortly afterward given to the Palmers.

If you would like to donate to them directly, please contact us for their personal address and we’ll share that.

Also, Germantown Community Theater’s Brent Davis has set up an actor’s fund with Theater Memphis, to which donations can be sent regularly, to help out actors.  Jo Lynne will be the first of the beneficiaries.  You can CLICK HERE to donate to help Jo Lynne.  The description shared with the Memphis Flyer of the fund is:

The Memphis Theater Community is uniting in the creation of a special fund for theatre volunteers in similar situations to Jo Lynne Palmer. Debbie Litch and Theatre Memphis have set up a community fund to aid and assist volunteers and staff of the Memphis theater community who are in medical or specific social financial distress or need. The account is called the Emergency Needs for the Theater Artists Community FUND. The process to receive funds will be monitored and applied by a committee appointed by Theatre Memphis and will be open to the entire Memphis theater community as defined by the committee. Each award of cash will be reviewed on an individual basis with the priority going to medical needs and assistance. To donate to the fund, cash, checks or credit cards are accepted to Theatre Memphis, 630 Perkins Ext, Memphis, TN, 38117, with a designation for the “Palmer Account.” To contribute, call 901.682.8601 or look for a link at www.theatrememphis.org to pay through Paypal.

I speak on behalf of everyone associated with the MSCA when I wish Jo Lynne our very best through prayer, well-wishes and love.

Kev the Prez

Got this email from our super-friend Jaime Reigle about a Super-fan in need of some help-

There’s lots to see and do this year, and lots of it is local- or just a tank of gas away.

First up is the Metropolis Super Con in Metropolis, IL March 5&6, 2011.

The first Thursday dinner meeting was held at 7 pm at Garibaldi’s Pizza on Walker Ave.   We had a special speaker, Eddy Zeno, on-hand for a short discussion about artist Al Plastino which was informative, interesting and fun!  You’ll remember Eddy for his book Curt Swan: A Life In Comics.

If . . .

Click to continue reading]]> Happy Labor Day from MSCA pal Roy Doty!

The first Thursday dinner meeting was held at 7 pm at Garibaldi’s Pizza on Walker Ave.   We had a special speaker, Eddy Zeno, on-hand for a short discussion about artist Al Plastino which was informative, interesting and fun!  You’ll remember Eddy for his book Curt Swan: A Life In Comics.

If you would like to speak or invite someone to speak at a dinner meeting let me know in advance so I can pencil you in.  Dinner begins at 7 pm, discussions at 8 pm!
 
Sept. 18th (Saturday) we will be having a second meeting from 9 am – noon where we can actually draw, discuss tools and techniques, movies, what we’re reading, and more for those who can’t make the first Thursday night dinner meeting at Comic Cellar–please see their site at www.comiccellaronline.com

Find out where you could have met Muley and Jetta, where you can meet Muley and Jetta, how you can ask questions of Muley and have him respond in his upcoming video, and all about Jetta’s graphic novels by clicking the Muley image below:

Muley was also involved in the commercials about that evening’s events.  That night’s events were a premptive effort regarding the November 5 & 6 Memphis Comics and Fantasy Convention at the Cook Convention Center where you can also find Jetta and Muley.

Find out all about Mama Shenks’ new Candy Bouquets by clicking the logo below:

Lana Andrade has been featured in Black Comix, available now at Amazon.com for 34% off cover price!  Click the image below to visit.

Stay ‘tooned for information about the MSCA art show “Press Start,” as well as information about Lin Workman’s art show during Theater Memphis’ production of Sherlock Holmes.  You can also find out more information at his website.

You’ve got a new owner, Charlie Brown.

Newspaper publisher E.W. Scripps Co. is selling licensing rights for Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the “Peanuts” gang to Iconix Brand Group Inc., the licensing company that owns Joe Boxer and London Fog.

The family . . .

Click to continue reading]]> ‘Peanuts’ gang sold to Joe Boxer owner for $175M‏

You’ve got a new owner, Charlie Brown.

Newspaper publisher E.W. Scripps Co. is selling licensing rights for Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the “Peanuts” gang to Iconix Brand Group Inc., the licensing company that owns Joe Boxer and London Fog.

The family of the late “Peanuts” creator Charles Schulz will also own part of the business too, giving it more control of and money from the comic strip’s legacy.

Heirs say the deal announced Tuesday for for the 60-year-old comic strip is what the artist would have wanted. Schulz worked for decades to win back the rights to his work, which many other artists like himself sold to appear in print.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100427/ap_en_ot/us_snoopy_sale

Fighting the Eisner regime at Disney on behalf of traditional animation vs. CGI to the point that he was forced into retirement several years ago, Roy Edward Disney succumbed to stomach cancer on December 16, 2009 at the age of 79.

His dad Roy O. Disney co-founded Disney entertainment business with . . .

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Fighting the Eisner regime at Disney on behalf of traditional animation vs. CGI to the point that he was forced into retirement several years ago, Roy Edward Disney succumbed to stomach cancer on December 16, 2009 at the age of 79.

His dad Roy O. Disney co-founded Disney entertainment business with his uncle Walt Disney in 1920s. Like his famous uncle Walt, Roy worked on the creative side of the business, rather than following his father on the finance side.

Roy E. Disney received two Oscar nominations in 50-plus year career. “Little Mermaid” and “Lion King” were among the successes when Roy E. Disney headed animation.

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Actress Brittany Murphy dies in LA at age 32

Actress and voice of “Luanne Platter” on more than 200 episodes of Fox’s “King of the Hill”, Brittany Murphy collapsed at home and died about 10 a.m. Sunday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Her career started in the early 1990s with small roles in television series, commercials and movies. She is best known for parts in “Girl, Interrupted,” “Clueless” and “8 Mile”.

Also starred in the comic book based film “Sin City”.

Don’t forget the show is tomorrow night- October 23rd!

Out this week in comic shops- DC Universe Halloween Special!

Darkness falls across the land as the DC Universe faces its greatest horror in this Halloween special filled with all-new . . .

Click to continue reading]]> Hey gang- I’m in the latest issue of the Memphis Flyer!

Don’t forget the show is tomorrow night- October 23rd!

Out this week in comic shops- DC Universe Halloween Special!

Darkness falls across the land as the DC Universe faces its greatest horror in this Halloween special filled with all-new stories!

Watch as Guy Gardner continues his quest to share Halloween with the cosmos and his fellow alien Green Lantern Corps members. In another tale, Red Robin finds the true, deadly meaning of the sinister holiday while overseas on his quest to find Bruce Wayne.

Meanwhile, Bizarro receives neither trick nor treat in his own backwards celebration of the spookiest night of the year on his home world. Plus, 10 other ghoulish tales to fill you with fright this Halloween!  Scott Clark and Dave Beaty worked on one of the stories. This is Dave’s first pro credited work for DC and a dream come true. It’s on sale now- so drop by your local comic book store and pick a copy.

Hope to see you at the show this Friday!

Lin

Word From the Grill…my wife made the newspaper!‏

Hey Lin!

I wanted to share this article that appeared in today’s Commercial Appeal.

Many have asked what are all those people doing at the Buckley’s Lunchbox at NIGHT!

They have been painting & partying!

Here . . .

Click to continue reading]]> Got this email from Ken at Buckley’s restaurant here in Memphis-

Word From the Grill…my wife made the newspaper!‏

Hey Lin!

I wanted to share this article that appeared in today’s Commercial Appeal.

Many have asked what are all those people doing at the Buckley’s Lunchbox at NIGHT!

They have been painting & partying!

Here is the article:

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/jul/21/paint-party-p/

Here are some pics from the Go-Paint Parties-

http://www.gogirlart.com/partypics.html

Hope you enjoy!

Ken

Go Paint parties are held about six times a month at Buckley’s Lunchbox, 919 S. Yates.

Go to http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2009/jul/21/paint-party-p/gogirlart.com

to see a complete schedule and find out which picture will be painted on a particular night.

Lisa Dick also leads private parties for six or more. You can call her at 834-6194 for more information.

The classes are $40, which includes 2 1/2 hours of instruction and all art materials, and you leave the class with your completed canvas.

And if you’d like a good steak, try Buckley’s when the kitchen is open!

Great place to take a date.

East Memphis
5355 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
7 days 4pm until
(901) 683-4538

Buckley’s Lunchbox
919 S. Yates Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
Lunch Only M-F 11-2
(901) 682-0570

[i]“Many may not know but Tales Of The TMNT writer Jake Black was diagnosed with cancer this past year and has been having a hard time keeping up with medical bills. In an effort to help him out with those bills, Kevin Eastman and . . .

Click to continue reading]]> Saw this on the CGS boards and was a bit stunned-

[i]“Many may not know but Tales Of The TMNT writer Jake Black was diagnosed with cancer this past year and has been having a hard time keeping up with medical bills. In an effort to help him out with those bills, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird decided (at the assistance of Stephen Murphy) to collaborate on a print to sell at San Diego Comic Con with all the proceeds going to help pay for Jake’s medical bills. Kevin did pencils, Peter did the inks, and Steve Lavigne colored the whole thing.”

“There are only 100 of them, each is signed by Peter Laird. This group of 100 is SDCC exclusive and will cost $25 each. All proceeds to benefit Jake. In addition, since Kevin is attending the con, people will have the chance to get Kevin to sign it as well. We will also be selling the “Mirage group jam” prints at SDCC, for $20/each, also benefiting Jake.”[/i]

I haven’t been on myspace lately which is where I usually see blogs from Jake about what’s going on in his life. The last ones I read were months ago after he had become a new dad. Well, he had stopped doing blogs there and moved to his site- http://www.jakeblack.com/ to do what few blogs he feels like doing recently since going to the hospital for chemo. Jake just recently turned 30.

His friends Rob and Michelle Brown have set up a blog to use as a fundraiser for Jake’s medical bills. They are training for an Adventure Race and are looking for sponsors (like a walk-a-thon). All the money they raise will go to his bills. Please check it out, and if you can donate do that, too, at- blackfamilyfund.blogspot.com

I met Jake and his wife Michelle in Metropolis back in 2005, and have looked forward to running into them at shows and picking up new comics written by Jake. Nice folks, and they live in Utah- my old home.

If I hear any more news I’ll let you know.

Best to Jake and his family, and I hope you are all doing well!

Lin