Of Performers

Apollo Legend Ella Fitzgerald’s Centennial Birthday

Featuring Patti Austin, Andra Day, Lizz Wright

And Just Added

Monica Mancini, Cassandra Wilson & Kevin Spacey

Co-hosted by David Alan Grier and Patti Austin

with the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra

and a Special Performance by

Howard University’s Vocal Ensemble Afro Blue

Saturday, October 22nd, – 8 p.m.

Harlem, NY, October 11, 2016 – This October, the Apollo Theater today announced some special additions to its lineup for 100: The Apollo Celebrates Ella on Saturday, October 22nd at 8 p.m, a special concert celebrating the centennial of Apollo Legend and the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald. 100: The Apollo Celebrates Ella will be hosted by David Alan Grier and Patti Austin and will feature performances by some of the greatest talents in music, theater and film including Ms. Austin, Andra Day, Lizz Wright and just added – Cassandra Wilson, Monica Mancini and Kevin Spacey. The concert will include musical backing by the legendary Count Basie Orchestra, led by Scotty Barnhart, and a special performance by Howard University’s vocal ensemble Afro Blue.

100: The Apollo Celebrates Ella will honor the career of the “First Lady of Song” and her relationship to the Apollo Theater, where she won Amateur Night at the age of 17 and performed regularly throughout her storied career. This concert marks the inaugural performance of the Theater’s celebration of the jazz icon’s centennial, with events and performances through the spring of 2017.

Ella Fitzgerald was a regular performer at the Apollo Theater over the course of her illustrious career. Her relationship with the Theater began in the midst of the Harlem Renaissance, when she made her singing debut in the fall of 1934 as a nervous 17-year-old competing in the Amateur Night variety show. Apollo legend has it that she originally planned to dance, but made the last minute decision to sing after being intimidated by the competition. Ella was so nervous she improvised song lyrics by imitating its instruments—a technique that would become part of her signature repertoire, scatting. That night, she won the top Amateur Night title, making her the first female performer to earn such a distinction. Soon after her win, she joined the Chick Webb Orchestra and began touring with the group throughout some of the city’s most famous venues. In 2006, Ella Fitzgerald was inducted into the Apollo Walk of Fame in in honor of her long history with the Theater, as well as her continued influence on the American music landscape.

“Long before anyone knew her as a powerhouse performer, Ella Fitzgerald made a name for herself at one of the earliest editions of Amateur Night,” said Kamilah Forbes, the Apollo Theater’s Executive Producer. “Her innovations in vocal jazz that started on our stage exemplifies the Apollo’s tradition of nurturing creativity and pushing artistic boundaries. For Ella’s centennial birthday, we’re thrilled to celebrate the Queen of Jazz, the timeless talent she represents, and the generations she has inspired.”

Music highlights for 100: The Apollo Celebrates Ella include “A Ticket a Tasket,” “Blues in the Night,” “Miss Otis Regrets,” “You’ll Have to Swing It” and more. The concert is produced in collaboration with seven-time GRAMMY® – winning producer Gregg Field, who at the age of 24 toured as the drummer for both Count Basie and Ella Fitzgerald. Field also produced the Emmy nominated PBS special “Great Performances: We Love Ella,” for Ella’s 90th birthday.

This extraordinary concert is the first of the Theater’s four events that will honor the “First Lady of Song’s” centennial birthday. The Apollo’s celebration of Ella will extend into Spring, 2017 with Live Wire: Ella! A Centennial Celebration a discussion commemorating Ella’s legacy (Thursday, March 23, 2017); Apollo Music Café: Ella Fitzgerald Tribute an evening featuring contemporary jazz artists celebrating the songstress (Friday, April 7, 2017) and a special Jazz edition of Amateur Night celebrating the first female to win the Theater’s signature program (Wednesday, April 19, 2017).

About the Artists

David Alan Grier has earned many accolades and awards throughout the years for a stellar career that spans across multiple mediums. The three-time Tony and GRAMMY® Award nominee studied Shakespeare at Yale University where he received his MFA from the Yale School of Drama. He went on to build a diverse resume with countless credits in television, film, theater and comedy under his belt. Most notably, he was an integral cast member of the classic hit variety television show In Living Color and was named among Comedy Central’s list of Top 100 Greatest Stand-Ups. He has appeared on Broadway in the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess in 2012, alongside Audra McDonald , and was nominated for a Tony Award and a Grammy for that role. In fall 2015, he adopted a role in NBC comedy series The Carmichael Show, which will return for its third season this spring. Shortly after this debut, he appeared as the Cowardly Lion in NBC’s live performanceof The Wiz Live!, for which he earned two Image Awards and two Critics’ Choice Awards nominations.

GRAMMY® award-winning singer and Harlem native Patti Austin, whose unique sound crosses all musical genres, has released an incredible 17 solo albums and a string of hit singles (like the R&B classic “Baby Come To Me”) over the course of her 60 plus years in the entertainment business. In striking similarity to Ella Fitzgerald, Austin is an Apollo legend in her own right and her storied career also began on the Apollo stage when at the age of four she performed on Amateur Night. She signed a contract with RCA Records shortly after and went on to become a mainstay on Billboard’s jazz and r&b charts, respectively.

Considered one of the premiere voices in jazz music, Cassandra Wilson is a world renowned vocalist, songwriter and producer celebrated for her rich, dusky sound, improvisational and interpretive gifts. A two time GRAMMY® winner and Down Beat magazine’s Jazz Vocalist of the Year for three consecutive years, Wilson has been hailed as “America’s best singer” and “the true heir of Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughn” by TIME magazine. Making her name in the 1980s as a founding member of Steve Coleman’s free-ranging M-Base Collective, Wilson’s breakthrough 1993 album Blue Light Until Dawn was a prime collection of originals and songs by Robert Johnson, Mitchell, Hank Williams and Van Morrison. She won a GRAMMY for 1996’s New Moon Daughter, and the following year sang on the recording and tour of Wynton Marsalis’ Pulitzer Prize-winning oratorio Blood on the Fields.

Citing Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dinah Washington, as her musical influences, soul music chanteuse Andra Day is considered soul music’s brightest new star, having been nominated for two GRAMMY® Awards this year for her debut album Cheers to the Fall and her hit single, “Rise Up.” Already in her career, the singer has performed at the White House, at the 2016 Democratic National Convention and appeared alongside Stevie Wonder in an Apple TV commercial singing Wonder’s song, “Someday at Christmas.” In late 2015, she embarked on her first national tour when she opened up for rock legend Lenny Kravitz. This Fall, Day will headline her first national tour with the appropriately, named, Cheers to the Fall Tour

Known for her vocal blend of R&B, jazz, blues and gospel, The New York Times calls Lizz Wright “a smoky-voiced goddess.” Wright has been mesmerizing music fans worldwide ever since she appeared on the late pianist and composer Joe Sample’s 2002 disc, The Pecan Tree. The following year, she gained even wider recognition for her critically acclaimed debut record, Salt on Verve Records. Produced by the legendary Tommy LiPuma – best known for his award-winning work with George Benson, Diana Krall, and Natalie Cole – the album helped introduce her as one of the most fascinating female vocalists of her generation as it raced to number two on the charts. After a move to Concord, she released Freedom & Surrender, her fifth album, in 2015.

Two time Academy award-winning actor, director, producer, and singer Kevin Spacey catapulted to international stardom with films such as LA Confidential, The Usual Suspects and American Beauty. Even more diverse roles followed, and his turn to TV acting in 2013 garnered across-the-board acclaim, as he began inhabiting the character Frank Underwood on Netflix’ first original, multi-award winning drama series House of Cards. In addition to film acting, Spacey has earned acclaim for his work as a film producer and director, and is a well-respected theatre actor who served as Artistic Director of London’s legendary Old Vic theatre for 11 years. He earned a Grammy nomination for the soundtrack to his second film as director, Beyond The Sea, portraying legendary singer/actor Bobby Darin, and performing all the musical numbers. Spacey’s most recently performed at PBS’ “Billy Joel: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize”, and in “Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best Is Yet To Come” airing in December on NBC.

Monica Mancini, the daughter of famed film composer Henry Mancini and notable studio singer Ginny O’Conner Mancini, has carved out an impressive career of her own as a concert performer, appearing with major symphony orchestras worldwide, including the Chicago Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Seattle Symphony and the London Metropolitan Orchestra. She is a two-time GRAMMY® nominee whose program often includes the classic songs “The Shadow of Your Smile,” “Moment to Moment,” “Moon River,” “Soldier in the Rain,” “Alfie,” “Charade,” “Days of Wine and Roses” and “Over the Rainbow.”

Apollo 2016-17 Season at a Glance

100: The Apollo Celebrates Ella is one of many highlights in the Apollo Theater’s 2016-2017 season. Additional events include, Hendrix in Harlem, a celebration of Apollo Legend Jimi Hendrix featuring a diverse group of performers to reimagine the late artist’s celebrated body of work; the return of the new holiday classic The First Noel, presented in collaboration with the Classical Theatre of Harlem, which will make an unprecedented move to the Theater’s Mainstage; WOW – Woman of the World Festival, featuring a celebration of the life, music, and legacy of jazz master and civil rights activist Abbey Lincoln; Unapologetically Black: AFROPUNK’s Race Music, a partnership with international cultural movement AFROPUNK paying homage to black protest music; and the return of the Theater’s signature programs Amateur Night, Apollo Music Café, Apollo Comedy Club, as well as free, ongoing Education and Community Outreach programs.

Tickets for 100: The Apollo Celebrates Ella are $35- $95. Tickets will be available at The Apollo Theater Box Office: (212) 531-5305, 253 West 125th Street, and Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, http://www.ticketmaster.com.

Apollo Theater Information

Box Office Hours:

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Wednesday – 10:00 am – 8:30 pm

Saturday – 12:00 pm – 6:00pm

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The Apollo’s 2016-2017 season is made possible by leadership support from Citi, Coca-Cola, Troy and Keisha Dixon, Ford Foundation, The Howard Gilman Foundation, Jerome L. Greene Foundation, Robert K. Kraft, The Reginald F. Lewis Foundation, Merrill Lynch, The Parsons Family Foundation, the Ronald O. Perelman Family Foundation, JoAnn Price, Earl W. and Amanda Stafford, Time Warner Inc., the Reginald Van Lee Fund for New Works, the Apollo Board of Directors, and many other generous donors.

Public support provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council

About the Apollo Theater

The legendary Apollo Theater—the soul of American culture—plays a vital role in cultivating emerging talents and launching legends. Since its founding, the Apollo has served as a center of innovation and a creative catalyst for Harlem, the city of New York, and the world.

With music at its core, the Apollo’s programming extends to dance, theater, performance art, spoken word initiatives, and more. This includes the October 2014 premiere and 2015 international tour of the dance celebration project James Brown: Get on the Good Foot, the annual Africa Now! Festival, Apollo Club Harlem, and the recent New York premiere of the opera Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD. The Apollo is a presenting organization that also produces festivals, large-scale dance and music works organized around a set of core initiatives: Apollo Music Signature Programs—Amateur Night, Salon Series, Apollo Music Café; Legacy Series— work that celebrates and extends the Apollo’s legacy through a contemporary lens; Global Festivals including the Women of the World (WOW) Festival and Breakin’ Convention, international and U.S.-based artist presentations focused on a specific theme; and Special Projects, multidisciplinary work with partner organizations.

Since introducing the first Amateur Night contests in 1934, the Apollo Theater has served as a testing ground for new artists working across a variety of art forms, and has ushered in the emergence of many new musical genres—including jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, soul, and hip hop. Among the countless legendary performers who launched their careers at the Apollo are D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill, Machine Gun Kelly, Miri Ben Ari, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Gladys Knight, Luther Vandross, and Stevie Wonder; and the Apollo’s forward-looking artistic vision continues to build on this legacy.

The Apollo Theater is a not-for-profit organization with the mission to extend the institution’s role in fostering artistic innovation and in building appreciation of American culture around the world. For more information, visit www.apollotheater.org .

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Please join us in celebrating the life of our beloved partner who once welcomed all of you to the Digital Age.
This is a moment to comprehend the tragedy that took Ellen and many others from us. It is also a time to understand how the Digital Revolution needs to bring the rest of America up to date.
Most of all, it is a time celebrate the life of every Entrepreneur’s friend, a beloved wife, mother and an inspiration to everyone she ever met!
The performers include Jennie Walker, gold-record artist Patti Rothberg and Lion Kingperformer Ntomb’Khona Dlamini directed by Joel Arnow a Berklee School of Music graduate. All the artists were friends with Ellen who collaborated with us on various projects.
Seating is Limited – Please Register for this Event (there is no charge)
Please visit the memorial website – bit.ly/ellenmemories – to remember our beautiful friend.
Thanks again for your continued support.
We look forward to seeing you
Sincerely, Alan Brody, Alexa, Julia, Danielle

Convean: iBreakfast – iEvening – eTV World – Startupalooza

NtombKhona Dlamini

Jennie Walker

Patti Rothberg

More about the Memorial concert on Thursday. Over 400 people have signed up!
The performers were all people who knew and in some way worked with Ellen and I.

Patti Rothberg is a Scarsdale based singer-songwirter who had a gold album in the 90’s, who writes and performs very moving songs. Patti and I collaborated on a song entitled Genius Bar after she performed with a then unknown artist. They had both just broken up with people who worked at the same Apple store on 5th Ave. This inspired our song at bit.ly/a5f5cm. The other artist’s song was a little different and turned out to be a little more successful onceChristine Aguilera picked up on it. It is called Say Something and that other artist was Ian Axel. It is also sadly ironic……

Jennie Walker is a terrific singer and songwriter who has charmed us with her performances and collaborated on a musical play I wrote called Broad on Wall. She will sing Its Our Time, a song she once dedicated to Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. The Clintons got to meet Ellen at her part-time job at ICD Jewelry store, and they too, were taken by Ellen’s warmth and wonderful presence. The Clintons have been very kind and supportive in the wake of this tragedy.

Nthomb’Khona Dlamini is one of the original performers at our legendary South African-style Barbecues (The Scarsdale Braai) that began in our backyard and over the years brought hundreds of people to various parks in Westchester. She and her husband, bass-player,Jimmy Mgwandi were the hit of our events and her voice is reminiscent of a young Miriam Makeba. Even after Disney discovered her and put her in the Lion King, she continued to perform at our events. Ellen loved her version of Pata Pata and many other songs in Zulu and Xhosa whose meanings she may not have understood but whose emotional impact she got completely.

The musical director, Berklee School of music graduate and professional drummer, Joel Arnow is a family member.

This is not a fundraiser but we are asking people, if they wish, to help us offset the cost of mounting this kind of event at a top performance venue in midtown Manhattan.

We have not forgotten the other victims in this tragedy and can only hope this will begin the healing and inspire the best minds of our industry to help those in legacy industries to do better. We never knew we were interdependent. Sadly, now we do.

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This July 4th, America’s national Independence Day celebration kicks off our country’s 238th birthday with an all-star salute led by our country’s favorite host, two-time Emmy Award- personality Tom Bergeron. Hot off another winning season as host of the hit series Dancing with the Stars, Bergeron will lead an all-star cast in a patriotic evening of unrivaled musical performances—topped off by the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation.

Broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the event will feature performances by: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Frankie Valli; Grammy Award-winning music legend Patti LaBelle; multi-platinum recording artist and actress Jordin Sparks; five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Michael McDonald; country music superstar Sara Evans; singer-songwriter Kendall Schmidt from BIG TIME RUSH and HEFFRON DRIVE; and five-time Tony Award nominee and Broadway star Kelli O’Hara; with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly. In celebration of the 200th anniversary of our national anthem, five-time Academy Award-winning composer John Williams will conduct a special new arrangement for orchestra and chorus of the “Star Spangled Banner” with the National Symphony Orchestra, The Joint Armed Forces Chorus, the Choral Arts Society of Washington and the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets.

The 34th annual broadcast of A CAPITOL FOURTH airs on PBS Friday, July 4, 2014 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET before a concert audience of hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network. The program can also be heard live in stereo over NPR member stations nationwide. With twenty cameras positioned around the city, including the U.S. Capitol, the White House and the Washington Monument, viewers are front and center for the greatest display of fireworks anywhere in the nation during this top-rated extravaganza. Capping off the show will be a rousing rendition of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” complete with live cannon fire provided by the United States Army Presidential Salute Battery, an audience favorite and A CAPITOL FOURTH tradition.

To talk about this year’s A Capitol Fourth, North American Network is offering five- to seven-minute telephone interviews with singer-songwriter Kendall Schmidt. Interviews are being scheduled for Thursday, July 3, from 11:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. Eastern Time. To book an interview window, please call.

BIOGRAPHY

Kendall Schmidt:

What began in 2008 as a passion project in a bedroom studio in Burbank, California has now become a whirlwind endeavor, with energetic and dedicated fans across the globe. Kendall Schmidt (23) is founder of the passionately-adored electro-pop band, Heffron Drive. Kendall’s passion for music began when he was just a child. As a youngster, Kendall would often recite whole songs after hearing them just once on the radio. Ever the singer, Kendall soon wanted to broaden his musical horizons. Initially, he tried playing the violin and drums, but neither instrument seemed to fit. One day, however, he borrowed his brother’s guitar and from that point forward, he was hooked. Kendall taught himself how to play guitar and eventually released a number of covers on YouTube, which garnered him his first fans. The initial encounter between Kendall and Dustin, a future Heffron Drive member, occurred at a screening for Kendall’s brother’s movie in Los Angeles, California. The two became instant friends; learning that each was a musician, had been born in the same hospital in Wichita, Kansas, and currently lived on the same street in Burbank, California. That street? You guessed it, was Heffron Drive. With money he earned from an acting gig, Kendall purchased some recording gear and the two friends embarked on a musical journey, knowing only to trust their ears and passion for music. When the question of what to name the newly formed band arose, Heffron
Drive was the perfect fit. The band started uploading songs, to the then-popular Myspace, and soon thereafter began receiving an overwhelming amount of interest. The Internet was buzzing about the new band’s unique music and it wasn’t uncommon to find the play counter hovering around 20,000 plays on any given day. Around mid-2009, however, and soon after the release of Heffron Drive music, Kendall was asked to become the lead singer of the band, Big Time Rush. He accepted, and BTR rapidly became a global phenomenon, with tens of millions of fans across the globe, millions of records and tickets sold, and performances across three continents. Not wanting Heffron Drive to fall apart during his BTR success, Kendall helped secure Dustin a position as a tour guitarist for the group. Although extremely busy, the two still found time to create music for Heffron Drive. With constant forward momentum, Heffron Drive is now preparing a full-scale launch into the world of irresistible electro-pop music. Infusing infectious melodies, unforgettable hooks, and beamingly beautiful lyrics, Heffron Drive promises to bring that lovable, relatable, missing-piece-of-the-puzzle to today’s music scene.

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New Twist on an Old Favorite

Paint-by-Numbers are now

BIGGER than ever – literally!

Thanks to Elephants on the Wall you can now paint an entire mural on your child’s bedroom wall in no time. It’s easy. Just TAPE, TRACE & PAINT. These adorable paint-by-numbers wall murals are an easy do-it-yourself project – they are perfect for even the “artistically challenged”. So skip the expensive wallpaper and muralist, and transform your kid’s room decor with a full-sized wall mural for much less. Some murals can even be personalized with your child’s name. Each kit comes with the full-sized paper pattern, transfer paper, directions and a color guide. The prices range from $19.95 to $129.95. To see all the designs go to:  www.elephantsonthewall.com

Where Have They Been Seen?

Elephants on the Wall and their murals have been featured in Pregnancy Magazine’s Beauty & Style Guide, HUDSON’S Childrens wear Review, The Patriot News’ “AT HOME” magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Paint Magic Magazine and The House that Faux Built. They have been filmed for an upcoming episode on HGTV”s “I Want That!” and can also be seen in a project for Habitat for Humanity. They have been reviewed by Mom’s Favorite Stuff (www.momsfavoritestuff.com), Popular Baby Products (www.popularbabyproducts. com) and  Grandparents.com (www.grandparents.com). They have been blogged about at One Crazy Mother (www.onecrazymother.com).

Just The Facts…

What are they?

These are paint-by-number wall mural kits designed for kids’ rooms.

How many mural designs are available?

We have over 220 different designs including Jungle, Beaches, Garden, Princess,

Fashion, Fairies, Sports, Pirates, Woodland Critters, Barnyard, Nursery Rhymes,

Underwater, Sun, Surf & Beach, Dogs and many more.

Do you do Custom Designs?

Yes, for a bit more, we will work with you to create your own unique mural specifically for YOUR room, using YOUR colors, working around YOUR furniture and YOUR bedding.

How much do they cost?

For existing murals the prices range from $19.95 to $124.95.

Custom Murals range from Custom murals start at $175.00.

What’s included in the kit?

Each kit comes with:

• A full-sized paper pattern

• An equal amount of transfer paper

• Directions and a Color Guide which tells you exactly which colors to buy.

(Paints are sold separately so if you want to change colors you can – without wasting money.)

More Facts…

How do you get an Elephant on a Wall? Easy!

What kind of paints do we need and where do you get them?

We recommend the non-toxic Americana Acrylics by DecoArt. They are easily available at any Michael’s or Joann’s Super Craft store, Hobby Lobby or Ben Franklins for about $1.00-1.50 each. Each mural uses an average of 8-14 colors. (You will only need ONE bottle of each color except for the most predominant color(s) in which case you will probably need two bottles.)

Other supplies you will need:

• A variety of paint brushes (1/4” diameter to 1” flat brushes)

• Brushes

• Painter tape

• Ball point pen

• A container for water

• A plastic lid to use as your palette.

Is it safe to use them while pregnant?

The Americana Acrylics by DecoArt are non-toxic and have no lingering odor.

Preparation:

For best results, start with clean, dry walls. If the background is a gloss finish, then sand lightly before painting.

Clean up:

These are quick-drying, water-based acrylic paints. For spills or drips. clean up immediately with damp cloth or wait until completely dry an scrape off gently with a utility knife.

How long does it take to paint a mural?

Smaller murals can take as little as a few hours, a larger mural takes about 2 – 3 days. It makes a perfect weekend project. If you have two people it will take about half the time and you can have twice the fun!

Where can I find them?

Our murals are available online at www.elephantsonthewall.com

About the Artist…

Southern California award-winning designer and creator of Elephants on the Wall, Patti Newton, is more than an entrepreneur. She is the keeper of whimsy and delight for children’s wall murals.

Since 2005, Patti’s murals have given youngsters something to dream about when they shut their bedroom doors and watch their personal space come alive.

As a former designer for Walt Disney Imagineering and a past instructor at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Calif., Patti’s background combines all of her passions – graphic design, themed environments, lots of color, and love of sharing her talents with others. She is thrilled when moms, dads, school teachers and her other customers say “I can’t believe I did this myself! It was so fun and easy – it’s absolutely Dummy-proof!”. Patti’s design talents are not limited to just children’s art – her passion for theming has helped her transform her mountainside Altadena home into a tropical paradise and her love of cute & whimsical characters has led her to designing five floats for the City of La Cañada Flintridge for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.

How did her idea come about? During a visit with her twin grandchildren in Hawaii, she was asked to work on an unfinished paint-by-number wall mural in the children’s room. Once she started painting the mural, she began modifying the characters more and more for more accuracy and cuteness. After she finished her masterpiece with much improved characters, her son, Scott, said, “Why don’t you do this?”

It didn’t take long for Patti to realize there was a need for her skills and that she was good at envisioning what parents and children really want in a wall mural. So, six months later, Elephants on the Wall was born.

Patti’s mural designs fulfill children’s fantasies in wall art and parents’ desires to be artists. There is nothing Patti can’t create – from princesses to pirates and from sports to sea treasures, and perhaps even an occasional elephant on the wall.

What Do Our Customers Say?

Mike & Laura – Erie, PA

“We absolutely love the mural and the baby looks at the bright colors and animals all the time. I thought at first it would be difficult or not turn out right, but it was completely dummy-proof. I don’t think it is possible for it not to turn out right if you are painting over the lines. It was really easy and it was a nice way for my husband and I to get ready for the baby together.

Colleen – Wheeling, IL

“Just wanted to let you know, I finished the Circus Train in my daughter’s playroom and I love it. It took about a month and a half to complete but boy what a difference with your murals versus others in the preciseness of details. You are terrific!”

Melinda – Plymouth, MI

“I highly recommend decorating with these great murals!! I love color and wanted my girls to have fun new rooms. Three of my girls are five and under. I looked at wallpaper, stencils, hiring someone to paint murals, etc. When I found this web site I KNEW this was the answer. I am not a bit artistic nor do I have any extra time-since I work outside the home as well. But this was sooo fun and easy. I worked on it at night after the kids were asleep. I finished all three rooms in a month. EVERYBODY raves over them and the kids are so proud of them!! I fully anticipate doing it all over again in a few years when they outgrow their current themes. Patricia was fabulous working with to do the custom orders I had requested, she is very creative, very professional and timely. I am a very happy customer!!”

Jennifer – Charleston, SC

“I was afraid in the beginning that I might have been in over my head but once I got started it was so easy. I had a hard time stopping. This was so much fun! I’ve given your name to everyone I know with kids. Everyone should do this. My twins love playing in their new room. Its fabulous!!”

Aaron & Lisa – Renton, WA

“I absolutely love them and Sami has been carrying around the pictures saying “I LOVE the fairies. Mommy, you go upstairs and paint!” I can’t even tell you how much fun I’ve had with this one!!! And the end result is absolutely breathtaking!!!! I couldn’t wait to share it with you! NOTE: Check out the GLITTER on the fairy wings!!”

CL – Timonium, MD

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