Several weeks ago we posted on Facebook that we were looking for a beat up old guitar case or banjo case. Our friend and sometimes student, Richard Clements, came through with this nearly-dead banjo case–Perfect! We passed it on to artist Ange Roth who worked her magic and turned it into our totally nifty new donations box! Creative recycling at its best. She painted a banjo on the front of the case, and on the banjo the words, “I [heart] my folk school and it shows.” The case will live in the main room of our folk school, so if you happen to be here for a film, a jam session, or a party, why not stick a dollar or two in there? Also, it’ll come with us when we set up the folk school booth for promotional events out there in the world. We’re feeling a lot like a real nonprofit now!  Big big thanks to Richard and Ange for this wonderful (and much needed) donations box. It will truly be the gift that keeps on giving!

I just noticed also in the photograph you can see part of the table on loan to us from Phil Timm.  He’s one of the woodworkers who has a lot of great work for sale over at Area 61 (also where you can see more of Ange’s art).  Our friends [heart] us and it shows!  And we are so grateful for their generosity.