Archive for February, 2010

Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. ~Ambrose Redmoon

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

OnTheRollerCoaster

Gardin introduces J.D. King limited edition tees for our “teach me to play” series

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

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We are honored to be introducing J.D. King limited-edition tees for our Spring 2010 collection.  Mr. King, a musician and famed illustrator, contributed his talent to our “teach me to play” series in which a percentage of proceeds will go to support keeping music programs alive and well in our public schools.

All we can ask for is the opportunity…

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

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In our competitive culture we sometimes forget that it’s not about win or loose, it’s about having an opportunity to try. Encouraging and ensuring that all kids have an opportunity to shine is the greatest gift we can give them.

The value in being unplugged…

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Miles Davis

In 1939 a dentist from Alton, Illinois gave his then 13-year-old son a trumpet and suggested he learn to play. Three years later while still attending high school the young trumpet player began working professionally. By 1959 the world would know him as Miles Davis, the man who changed the face of jazz with his groundbreaking album Kind of Blue.

Today in our modern world filled with endless electronic entertainment for kids in the guise of advancement, who will advance the arts?  Who will be our next Miles Davis?

“I’m always thinking about creating. My future starts when I wake up every morning… Everyday I find something creative to do with my life.”

- Miles Davis