Muley the Mule, Buford the Dog, Roy Duck, and Missy Mule
visited First Congregational Church of Memphis on December 17, 2023, to talk
about being the hope for the future, and that when worries arise kids can go to
their grown-ups for help.
Missy Mule assisted by Janet Wade
Muley the Mule assisted by Kevin L Williams
Buford the Dog assisted by Martheus Wade
Roy Duck assisted by DaMarco Randle
Written, Produced, and directed by Kevin Williams
Additional writing DaMarco Randle and Janet Wade
Sound by Antonious Smith
Video by First Congo
"A Million Dreams" by Karaoke-Version.com
"Eye Laugh" theme by David Fesliyan Studios www.fesliyanstudios.com
I love a fun collaboration, and I was able to visit the world of Watusi the Talking Dog again and collaborate with a few artists (see the bottom of the art). My panel is the lower left, and you can follow all the adventures of Watusi if you CLICK HERE!
As a puppeteer, I rarely get a chance to see puppet shows. My friend Drew contacted me to let me know that "Jeghetto" Tarish Pipkins was coming to town! I first learned about him through the Puppeteers of America "The Puppetry Journal" and was so excited to see him perform! It was so much fun, and if Jeghetto is in your area, PLEASE go see him.
The show was described as:
Puppet Genius Tarish "Jeghetto"
Pipkin comes to The Memphis Public Library
About this event Please join the Memphis Public Library in welcoming critically
acclaimed puppeteer Tarish "Jeghetto" Pipkins for a series of pop-up
performances and workshops throughout the city... Tarish Pipkins, a.k.a Jeghetto, has established himself as a
masterful self-taught artist whose work with puppetry is influenced by a
hip-hop ethos and a culture of teaching and education.
You can learn more about him at the links below. I have a few photos and video to share as well.
While there, we visited the art show by Rose Marr-Scott, whose work you can see at The Mayfair Art Gallery. Read more about her here.
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Around another corner of the library was a section dedicated to an exhibition titled "Evicted." I'm too much of a sentimental softy, I suppose, and facing the reality of poverty and how it effects families was a bit too much, so I didn't stay long, but want you to zoom in on the image of the boxes. That's a lot of numbers of homelessness in the United States due to evictions.
(you can also GPS 973 Blythe Street, Memphis, TN 38104, for parking).
BRING NO GIFTS! I literally have NO ROOM for anything; but I do ask that you please DONATE to the FOOD MINISTRY at First Congo which feeds many, many people in need. I can't accept any gifts as I have no room at all anymore. To see other charities that I support CLICK HERE.
There will be a sketchbook and art supplies for sketches, drawings, fun messages,
Bring your good times, bring some food if you can.
About 5:15 p.m., Muley the Mule and Friends will share a special presentation, and maybe some special guests.
EVERYONE IS INVITED! I love my friends - the greatest gift a fella can ask for - and look forward to you being there with me as I end half a century on this planet and start the next 50 years.
Speaking as an investigator with personal experiences, I joined guest Taylor Hopkins on the I-Scream Queens podcast.
Join the I-Scream Queens for weekly doses of horror-themed pop culture and creepy goodness! I-Scream Queens is hosted by D'Elle Memphis, Lauren Knight, Kat Malone and Ma Miller. Presented by the Cereal Box Network - www.cerealboxnetwork.com to watch the videos and connect with the rest of the network!
Personal of hauntings with the I-Scream Queens and thier guests: Kevin Williams and Taylor Hopkins!
As for my own attachment which was removed, visit with Renee at Angelic Comfort.
For investigations, contact The Broom Closet.
Come for the snacks, stay for the screams!
Part of the Cereal Box Network - www.cerealboxnetwork.com
Hi-ho! Kevin the Human here, and today I'd like to share something that I love very much. One of my favorite mystery films of all time, with excellent performances and show-stopping songs:
2021 marks the 40th Anniversary of the film, so I had to go see it in theaters - the first time I've seen it on the big screen since I saw it during its original release in 1981. This company set it up in theaters:
You need to see this movie if you haven't already.
So, my pal Zach Haumesser literally winged-in from Buffalo, NY, to go hang out and watch this movie, bringing with him his Kermit the Frog. We celebrated The Great Muppet Caper with some skits we threw together, nothing scripted, all improv - created as we went along.
Keep checking back in here for more photos and videos as time moves forward and more is shared.
Speak of 'checking back' we put together a video of Kermit and Fozzie looking at their checklist
We also shot this video to wish a kid, James, quick recovery after breaking both of his arms:
So, the checklist out of the way and the ticket bought, Kermit and Fozzie GO TO THE MOVIES!!
There were Trivia Cards before the movie started:
And, then, the first of a series of songs from the film: Hey, A Movie!
A few folks from school were going to see a movie at the discount theater, and invited Muley who rushed home and asked his human caretaker, Jonathan, "Can I go?"
Jonathan asked him, "Do you have any money?"
Muley, remembering he had some cash, ran into his room and looked in his "money spot," finding it empty and then remembering when he loaned it out, Muley goes to make a call and get his money paid back...
(You may have to click "play" twice to see the show.)
We all head from our home town to our other home town, Metropolis, IL, for the fabulous Superman Celebration!! It's a great time because we get to visit with other fans of comics and movies, and so many of these people are like family now - so it's a special kind of reunion!
You can see the Muley the Mule and Friends Show LIVE! for three days, Joan and Muley will co-host the kids' costume contest, Martheus Wade and Kevin Williams will be holding drawing discussions, and Kev will have two puppet-making workshops that are always loaded with people and fun!
You can meet Martheus and Janet Wade in Artists Alley where you can also purchase a copy of our book, Shinobi: Ninja Princess!
Stick around after the shows and meet and get photos with Muley and Friends!
We hope to see you there, and here's when to see us all doing our thing!
My buddy Zach came to town from Buffalo, and we took a trip to the Jim Henson Boyhood Museum in Leland, MS - one of my favorite museums!
The water tower is new in 2019! Go see it!
Deer Creek is WAY deep thanks to all the rain.
Zach and I played "Have That!" with the collectibles on display!
The museum still has our art in their history books from our first visit in 2007 when we brought the Master Replica's Kermit the Frog home to Leland, MS, to take photos for a contest.
There's a person in the lower right hand corner, and one over in the green shirt - that's me!
The Rainbow Connection Bridge was dedicated during the first Frog Fest with Fran Brill in attendance!
