holiday stuff

` Marc Smason     trombone / voice

          Monday   December 6      6 - 7 pm     KlezKids       *University Village – Hannukah Manorah Event!      25^th N.E. & 50^th    (206) 525-0915

         Every Tuesday    8 pm     Jammin’ in the Junction!    Better World     Joanne Klein    Marc Smason    Bruce Barnard   Ken Strong    Chris Jimenez     Poggie Tavern    4717 California S.W.    206 937-2165       Jam Session!

        Thursday   December 9      7 – 8 pm      Café Oy Vey     Ben Smith   Talia Marcus   Marc Smason    Jim Parfitt    Dale Speicher       *West Seattle Art Walk     4210 S.W. Oregon

        Saturday   December 18      10 - 11 pm     Yellow Hat Band     *Christmas in July in December  7 pm       1951 20^th E.    www.yellowhatband.org    http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107716482627133

        Wednesday   December 22     6 - 7 pm     Trio     *Capitol Music Center  Seattle’s Music Store   1032 N.E. 65th    206 622-0171     www.capitolmusiccenter.com

    Friday   December 24       1 - 2 pm      KlezKids      *WinterFest     Center House – Seattle Center  http://www.examiner.com/travel-in-seattle/seattle-center-winterfest-free-activites-and-entertainment

Seattle WA unless otherwise noted        * all ages        no cover unless noted    www.marcsmason.com     CDs, available - Hit reply or www.cdbaby.com  or  call  206 760-1764                                                        

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T`his Sunday! 7 Deadly Sins... and Me returns to Open Circle Theater

Here's what people are saying about our new show:

"This is a terrific show; anyone with a risque sense of humor that likes almost any kind of music will love this show. The wicked lyrics are both imaginative and clever, and the group backing her is outstanding. This show fills the whole room with laughter and delight. Don't miss it."

"Today I went to see Eva Moon recite her Seven Deadly Sins at the Open Circle Theater. I'm glad there were no priests in the audience. They would have burst into flames as God made a quick move to save them from Eva's lyrics."

"The show was awesome and so entertaining! I almost fell out of my chair laughing. The band sounded great as well, such an enjoyable show!!"

"7 Deadly Sins… and Me, is an awesome mix of great music, laughter, and a storyline that keeps you asking for more. A night of guaranteed fun and entertainment!"

Sunday, Dec 12, 7:30 pm
Open Circle Theater
2222 2nd Ave, 2nd floor (no elevator, sorry!)
Seattle (Belltown)
Tickets $10 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/129190

Videos, pix, map, other show dates, etc. at http://evamoon.net/stage.html
Street parking is free on Sunday nights.

Eva Moon, Ferko, George, Mike & Sue
Eva Moon & the Lunatics
http://evamoon.net
http://facebook.com/evamoonandthelunatics

Please reply to this email to be removed from the list. We'll miss you!

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I was out walking

A Recently Spotted Bumper Sticker

I don't care WHO you are. You're not walking on the water while I'm fishing.

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Peace

Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. 
Where there is hatred, let me sow love, 
Where there is injury, pardon 
Where there is doubt, faith, 
Where there is despair, hope, 
Where there is darkness, light, 
Where there is sadness, joy. 
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much 
seek to be consoled as to console, 
not so much to be understood as to understand, 
not so much to be loved, as to love; 
for it is in giving that we receive, 
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, 
it is in dying that we awake to eternal life.

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ask

All I Need is a Miracle

A woman was walking along the beach when she stumbled upon a genie's lamp. She picked it up and rubbed it. Lo-and-behold a genie appeared. The amazed woman asked if she got three wishes.

The Genie said, "Nope. Due to inflation, constant downsizing, low wages in third-world countries and fierce global competition, I can only grant you one wish. So, what'll it be?"

The woman didn't hesitate. She said, "I want peace in the Middle East. See this map? I want these countries to stop fighting with each other."

The Genie looked at the map and exclaimed, "Gadzooks, lady! These countries have been at war for thousands of years. I'm good, but not THAT good! I don't think it can be done. Make another wish."

The woman thought for a minute. She said, "Well, I've been trying to find the right husband. You know, one that's considerate and fun, likes to cook and helps with the housecleaning, has a great sense of humor and gets along with my family, doesn't watch sports all the time and is faithful. That's what I wish for. A good mate."

The Genie let out a long sigh and said, "Let me see that map again."

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tempero

 Marc Smason     trombone / voice

We aren’t playing Poggie Tavern jam in November. Will resume there in December on Tuesdays.

         Saturiday   December 4       3:45 – 4:30 pm     Haymish Klezmer      *Phinney Winter Festival     Phinney Neighborhood Association  6532 Phinney N.   (206) 783-2244   http://www.phinneycenter.org/events/wf.shtml

        Saturiday   December 4      7 – 9 pm     ChoroLoco      Marc Smason    Stuart Zobel   Amy Rubin     Louvergia Taylor   *Tempero do Brasil     5628 University Way N.E.    206 523-6229   www.choroloco.com

         Monday   December 6      6 - 7 pm     KlezKids       *University Village – Hannukah Manorah Event!      25^th N.E. & 50^th    (206) 525-0915

         Tuesdays in December     8 pm     Jammin’ in the Junction!    Better World     Joanne Klein    Marc Smason    Bruce Barnard   Ken Strong    Chris Jimenez     Poggie Tavern    4717 California S.W.    206 937-2165       Jam Session!

        Thursday   December 9      7 – 8 pm      Café Oy Vey     Ben Smith   Talia Marcus   Marc Smason    Jim Parfitt    Dale Speicher       *West Seattle Art Walk     4210 S.W. Oregon

        Saturday   December 18      10 - 11 pm     Yellow Hat Band     *Christmas in July in December  7 pm       1951 20^th E.    www.yellowhatband.org    http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107716482627133

Seattle WA unless otherwise noted        * all ages        no cover unless noted    www.marcsmason.com     CDs, available - Hit reply or www.cdbaby.com  or  call  206 760-1764                                                        

Information is the currency of democracy.   
-Thomas Jefferson                                           http://www.truth-out.org/the-showdown-tax-cuts-rich65553

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JEWISH

Marrying a Non-Jew

A Jewish businessman warned his son against marrying a non-Jew. 

The son replied, "But she's converting to Judaism." 

"It doesn't matter," the old man said. "A shiksa will cause problems." The son persisted.

After the wedding, the father called the son, who was in business with him, and asked him why he was not at work. "It's Shabbos," the son replied.The father was surprised: "But we always work on Saturday. It's our busiest day."

"I won't work anymore on Saturday," the son insisted, "because my wife wants us to go to shul on Shabbos."

"See," the father said. "I told you marrying a non-Jew would cause problems."

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agua verde

 Marc Smason     trombone / voice

We aren’t playing Poggie Tavern jam in November. Will resume there in December on Tuesdays.

          2^nd & 4^th Saturdays      12:30 pm        Mejor Mundo       Marc Smason    Brian Flanagan    Ken Strong   & special guest!   *Agua Verde Café & Paddle Club    1303 N.E. Boat St.     206 545-8570    Music on the Canal  Comida Sabor     http://aguaverdemusic.blogspot.com/

       Saturiday   December 4       3:45 – 4:30 pm     Haymish Klezmer      *Phinney Winter Festival     Phinney Neighborhood Association  6532 Phinney N.   (206) 783-2244   http://www.phinneycenter.org/events/wf.shtml

         Saturiday   December 4      7 – 9 pm     ChoroLoco      Marc Smason    Stuart Zobel   Amy Rubin     Louvergia Taylor   *Tempero do Brasil     5628 University Way N.E.    206 523-6229   www.choroloco.com

         Monday   December 6      6 - 7 pm     KlezKids       *University Village – Hannukah Manorah Event!      25^th N.E. & 50^th    (206) 525-0915

         Tuesdays in December     8 pm     Jammin’ in the Junction!    Better World     Joanne Klein    Marc Smason    Bruce Barnard   Jeff Davies    Chris Jimenez     Poggie Tavern    4717 California S.W.    206 937-2165       Jam Session!

        Thursday   December 9      7 – 8 pm      Café Oy Vey     Ben Smith   Talia Marcus   Marc Smason    Jim Parfitt    Dale Speicher       *West Seattle Art Walk     4210 S.W. Oregon

        Saturday   December 18      10 - 11 pm     Yellow Hat Band     *Christmas in July in December  7 pm       1951 20^th E.    www.yellowhatband.org    http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107716482627133

Seattle WA unless otherwise noted        * all ages        no cover unless noted    www.marcsmason.com     CDs, available - Hit reply or www.cdbaby.com  or  call  206 760-1764                                                        

There really isn't extremism on both sides [of the political spectrum]. That's a canard.... [The left] moved to the center, and the right moved into a mental institution." —Bill Maher to Bill O'Reilly, 9-30-10

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Women

A Faithful Woman

An elderly Muslim lady was well-known for her faith and for her confidence in talking about it. She would stand in front of her house and say "Allah be praised" to all those who passed by. 

Next door to her lived an atheist who would get so angry at her proclamations he would shout, "There ain't no Lord!!" 

Hard times came upon the elderly lady, and she prayed for Allah to send her some assistance. She would pray out loud in her night prayer "Oh Allah! I need food!! I am having a hard time, please Lord, PLEASE LORD, SEND ME SOME GROCERIES!!" 

One night the atheist happened to hear her as she was praying, and decided to play a prank on her. The next morning the lady went out on her porch and found a large bag of groceries. She raised her hands and shouted, "Allah be praised!." 

The neighbor jumped from behind a bush and said, "Aha! I told you there was no Lord. I bought those groceries, God didn't." 

The old lady laughed and clapped her hands and said, "ALLAH BE PRAISED. He not only sent me groceries, but he made the devil pay for them!"

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Songs

Christmas Eve Accident

Three men die in a car accident Christmas Eve. They all find themselves at the pearly gates waiting to enter Heaven. On entering they must present something related to or associated with Christmas. 

The first man searches his pockets and finds mistletoe, so he is allowed in. 

The second man presents a candy cane, so he is also allowed in.The third man pulls out a pair of stockings. 

Confused at this last gesture, St. Peter asks, "How do these represent Christmas?" 

"They're Carol's." 

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