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I’m Not Really Leaving the Wren’s Nest in September

Written on April 2, 2010 at 10:35 am, by Lain

April Fools’, y’all. I appreciate the kind words though, both in the comments and on our Facebook page.

I know some of y’all might not like April 1st foolin’, but let’s be real for a second — it’s probably Brer Rabbit’s favorite holiday, and we have to represent. Trickery is in our by-laws.

Let’s consider this a trial run for when I do leave the Wren’s Nest. Though given your reaction, maybe I should leave now. After all, Akbar always says: “Sit down while they still want you to stand.”

Previously:

• Disney to Release Song of the South on Blu-ray and DVD in 2009
• Atlanta History Center to Acquire the Wren’s Nest, Move it to Buckhead

1937 Uncle Remus Illustrations by Fritz Eichenberg

Written on February 12, 2010 at 9:06 am, by Lain

This 1937 Uncle Remus book illustrated by Fritz Eichenberg is quite handsome.  Apparently, the Peter Pauper Press only made 1100 of ‘em.

The Lil’ Rabs on the cover caught my eye, and the illustrations inside didn’t disappoint.  I’ve included nine of them below. For some, I’ve added the audio from our storytellers that corresponds to the illustration.

Donald Griffin – The Wonderful Tar-Baby Story

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Woodie Persons — Brer Rabbit’s Riding Horse

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Akbar Imhotep – Mr. Fox Goes Hunting, But Brer Rabbit Bags the Meat

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I love how innocent yet entirely malicious Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox look.

The next illustration is also deliciously evil — the Lil Rabs look on with glee as their father steams Brer Wolf alive.  Yippee!  Everyone in the back — throw ya hands up!

I love everything about Brer Wolf in this picture!  Just look at him!  Is this picture exactly like Harvey Keitel and Robert DeNiro in Taxi Driver or what?!

Decatur Book Festival Pictures and a Happy Blog

Written on September 25, 2009 at 2:10 pm, by Amelia

Hey look at this!  I mean, for real, this.  Our blog.  Look at it.  Looking better, right?

Thanks for your patience with our blog; there was many a kink to be ironed out, but now everyone can be happy again.  Especially since we have Decatur Book Festival pictures for you!

Lain and Amelia at the DBF

This is what Lain and I look like when we’re not in front of our computers.  You know, uneasy.

As a reminder, though the pictures are posted on Facebook, you do NOT need a facebook account to view them.  Just click on this link, sit back, and enjoy.

Pictures From Wren’s Nest Fest 2009

Written on June 9, 2009 at 11:02 am, by Lain

Imani and the Rooster at Wren's Nest Fest

We hosted Wren’s Nest Fest on Friday, and it was a great success.  Over 500 kids attended, and I didn’t see anyone crying.  Please, check out the pictures.

Why should you take a look?  Two words — miniature animals.  This rooster was the only normal-sized thing in attendance.

I’d like to thank Amelia for organizing Wren’s Nest Fest.  I’d also like to thank our fantastic volunteers for outstanding performances in cookie decorating, face painting, and moonbounce monitoring.  I’d also like to thank myself for taking the pictures — they are exquisite.

We couldn’t have done it without your help.

Do Tell! Storytelling at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

Written on January 2, 2009 at 1:38 pm, by Amelia

Starting tonight and going through tomorrow evening, the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center will host “Do Tell… a gathering of story lovers,” a storytelling showcase.

While I am uneasy about event titles with ellipses, “Do Tell” looks pretty neat. Even better — two of the Wren’s Nest Ramblers, Akbar Imhotep and Curtis Richardson, are on the docket.

(Curtis doing his thing in our storytelling garden)

(Curtis doing his thing in our storytelling garden, captured by Michael Cogliantry)

Interestingly enough, only one hour of the storytelling is designated as “stories for families and children.”  Printing mistake or bucking that whole “children love stories” trend?  Either way, color me intrigued!

You know I love anything hosted at a fine arts center that threatens to veer off into blue territory.

Think you’ll go?  Me too.  Find tickets here.

Brer Rabbit Stories by Akbar Imhotep

Written on December 8, 2008 at 1:13 pm, by Lain

Akbar has been telling stories at the Wren’s Nest since the beginning of time.

Akbar Imhotep Telling Brer Rabbit Stories at the Wren's Nest.

But only now have I gotten my hands on his album of Brer Rabbit stories.  We’ve got ‘em for sale at the Wren’s Nest, but I’ll also put the stories up on our main Stories page.

Here, listen to these two stories while I’m fooling around, getting the rest uploaded.

Akbar Imhotep — How Brer Coon Gets His Meat

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Akbar Imhotep — How Brer Bear Lost His Tail

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The echo in the recording wasn’t my idea, no sir, but I’ll take it.