Summer Festival Schedule 2008 I hope you can visit me at one of these fabulous festivals or events where I will be doing henna tattoos and face painting, as well as selling my new line of party costume art including pillbox hats, horns and midsummers nights fairy apparel!


June20-22. Athfest. Henna, Face Painting and party costumes at the booth in Athens, GA.

July 18-20. Transformus. Fun in the woods at the southeast regional burn. Body and face painting for all!

Ongoing
Rosemary is available to teach her class, Making Fairy Wings 101, at conferences, conventions and institutions of learning. The class was offered for three years at Costume College in L.A., and a segment of the class was featured on HGTV's Crafters Coast to Coast recently.
E-mail requests for the artist to teach Making Fairy Wings 101 at your event.

        

View my work and info about a featured segment about it on the Home and Garden Television site

June 7, I.C.E., the Indie Craft Experience, Centennial Park, Atlanta, Ga, 11a-6pm. http://www.ice-atlanta.com/

May 24-26, Atlanta Jazz Festival. Henna and Face Painting at the booth in Woodruff Park, downtown Atlanta.

May 25, Halloween in May, a Feast of Spring costume gala. Doors 10pm at the Wet Bar, 960 Spring St. NW. $10 in costume, $15 without. Masks and headdresses featured for sale and on models.

May 9-11, LEAF (Lake Eden Arts Festival), Black Mountain, NC, http://www.theleaf.com/

May 4th, Lylia's Tea Party, Decatur, Ga, 3037, Anthony Dr., 404-294-6705

April 26-27, Inman Park Festival, Atlanta, GA, http://www.inmanpark.org/index.html

March 27-30, Suwanee Spring Fest, Live Oak Florida, www.magmusic.com/suwannee.htm

February 22-24.
Tribal Con, Decatur, GA. A conference of Tribal Belly Dance and Drum workshops. Featured Henna Artist Rosemary Kimble. Costumes also on display. www.tribalcon.com/

February 15th, 12-2pm.
Art at Lunch, The Morris Museum of Art, Augusta, GA. Part of a series, lecture by Rosemary Kimble about her work as a costume artist. For tickets visit the website at www.themorris.org

Mardi Gras 2008
A Brazilian Carnival, The Royal Sonesta, New Orleans, February 1st, 6-10pm. Featuring music by Ricardo Crespo with Samba dancers costumed by Rosemary. Including an EnRapturing ReVisions costume art exhibition.

Events 2007
Georgia Aquarium, various weekends and through the holidays, Nov.-Jan. Face Painting
The Succubus Ball, The Wet Bar, Atlanta, GA, October 31st, Halloween 10p-2a. Halloween fashion show of EnRapturing ReVisions costume art designs and costumes on display.
Magnolia Fest, Live Oak, Fl, Oct. 25-28. Henna and Fair Wear
Little 5 Points Halloween Festival, Atlanta, Oct. 20th. Face Painting
Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival, NC, Oct. 11-14. Henna, Face Painting and Fair Wear
Sunday in the Park, Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta. Oct. 7, 11-6, Henna and Fair Wear
Hemlock Fest, GA, Oct 2-4. Henna and Fair Wear
Flat Rock Music Festival, Flat Rock, NC, Sept. 28-30, Henna, Face Painting and Fair Wear
Shimmy A Thon, Belly Dance competition and workshops, Atlanta, September 22, 10-6, Henna and Costume Art
East Atlanta Strut Festival, Atlanta, September 15th, 11-6p, Henna and Face Painting
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival, Atlanta, August 24-25, 11-6pm, Henna, F Painting and Party Costumes
East Atlanta Farmers Market, Atlanta, July 11 & 18th, 4-9pm, Henna
Indie Craft Experience, Centennial Park, Atlanta, June 2, 11-6, Henna
Kirkwood Spring Fling Festival, Decatur, GA May 19th , Henna and Face Painting

LEAF (Lake Eden Arts Festival), Black Mountain, NC, May 11-13, http://www.theleaf.com/ Events 2007
Inman Park Festival, Atlanta, GA, April 28-29, http://www.inmanpark.org/index.html
Grassroots Shakori Hills Music and Dance Festival, Shakori Hills, NC, April 19-22, www.shakorihills.org/
Suwanee Fest, Live Oak Florida, March 22-25, www.magmusic.com/suwannee.htm

Fetische, Wednsday, Feb. 14th , Valentines Day, 10p-2a at One Eyed Jacks,615 Toulouse St. in the French Quarter.
A multidisciplinary show of cabaret, drag, fashion, and fetish featuring fabulous performances by Akari Pyro Artistry, Nicole Romagosa and Wild Child and others. With designers Don Corbitt, Sean Doyle and EnRapturing ReVisions by Rosemary. Dancing and entertainment throughout the night. Fashion shows and performances starting at 11pm. $5 with costume, $10 without. Prizes for best dressed. Masks and costumes for sale on sight.

First Annual Louisiana Oyster Jubilee, Thursday, Feb. 15th from 11am-5pm at theNew Orleans Musical Legends Park, 311 Bourbon Street
Visitors can enjoy Cajun and Creole food, drinks, live local music, arts and crafts, oyster cooking demonstrations with New Orleans' top chefs and prize raffles. Featuring The French Quarter's Longest Oyster Po-boy: To commemorate one of Louisiana's most abundant years for seafood harvests. And check it out as local celebritites compete with each other to show who is the true King and Queen of the 2007 Louisiana Oyster Jubile. EnRapturing ReVisions by Rosemary will be onsite with face painting and costume art for sale at this time. Free and fun for all ages!

AUDUBON HOTEL REUNION PARTY, Friday, Feb. 16 from 10pm-4am, at theCountry Club, 634 Louisa St, New Orleans
ORIGINAL DJS: TRENT DULAUNE - TOM HARVEY - BRYAN SMITH- PABLO ZALDIVAR - CALEB LAW - DAVE GARCIA
With Body Painting by Rosemary of EnRapturing ReVisions, Belly Dancers, Drag & other fabulously cheeky vigniettes! So getcha fabulous self into a costume and TAKE IT TO THE DANCE FLOOR! The original location is unavailable so the perfect solution was the Country Club, $5 cover (for old-times sake) $30 LIMITED All-Inclusive VIP presale package sponsored by Glazer Liquors & Abita Brewing Co. This includes access to VIP Bar (no waiting) plus drinks. To purchase VIP Passes, go to PayPal.com and enter KARMAGROVE@HOTMAIL.COM as the recipient and in the 'notes' area, type your FIRST & LAST NAME (pay $30) and you can pick your pass up at the door, with proper ID. Make sure you enter your name!!! 21+ no refunds.
For questions contact DJ Tom Harvey www.myspace.com/tomharveydj

Krewe Du Faye Fairy Parade
Attention Winged Ones... It is that time again, when we flutter and converge on the square for the Annual Krewe Du Faye - Fairy parade!

Mark Your Calendars for the KREWE DU FAYE - FAIRY PARADE! Friday, February 16th at 8 p.m. We will gather in Jackson Square in front of the Saint Louis Cathedral for line-up and pre-entertainment by local performers. All winged and magical creatures are encouraged to attend. Free admission to join. Contact info krewedufaye@gmail.com

Please Fairies, send this email out to your address book and lets have a great gathering of Fairies and Magical Creatures this year for our 8th anniversary. We will, as in years past, march throughout the quarter and end with a magical blessing for the city near the river.

Please bring any musical instruments you may have to play as we march... If you are interested or able to perform or would like to help organize please respond to this email.

See you there, many blessing to you all, Karissa

Also, for info and photos from last year... Krewe Du Faye - magically appeared last week on myspace.com (thanks techie-Fairy!) I suppose anyone can join and link their friends from the page as well -- which has information for the gathering this year. www.myspace.com/krewedufaye

Events 2006

New York Fashion Week, Sept. 9-15, 2006 . Just being there is enough! More later on events I will be participating in.

August 23-27th, 2006 . L.A. Con IV, World Science Fiction Conference. Anaheim Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA. Face Painting, Henna Tattoos and Costume Art. This years theme is Space Cadets so my Space Cadet Helmets will fit right in! http://www.laconiv.org/

July 29th-30th, 2006. Faerie Worlds Festival, Eugene, Oregon. What a terrific event to be a part of! I will be Face Painting as well as selling costume art for this spectacular event. http://www.faerieworlds.com/

August 23-27th, 2006. L.A. Con IV, World Science Fiction Conference. Anaheim Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA. Face Painting, Henna Tattoos and Costume Art. This years theme is Space Cadets so my Space Cadet Helmets will fit right in! http://www.laconiv.org/

New York Fashion Week, Sept. 9-15, 2006. Just being there is enough! More later on events I will be participating in.

Athfest. June 23-25. Athens, GA
A night festival in the heart of Athens. Music from some of the hottest new rock n' rollers! Henna Tattoos and Costume Art by Rosemaryhttp://www.athfest.com/

Smile Fest. June 2-4. Lake Toxaway, NC http://www.smilefest.com/
An outdoor music festival complete with camping, kids fest and artist vendors. Confirmed musical artists include Michael Franti & Spearhead, Yonder Mountain String Band and others. Henna Tattoos and Body Painting by Rosemary

Blue Crab Festival. May 27, 28, 29. Palatka, FL http://www.bluecrabfestival.com/
Considered by many to be Florida's largest Memorial Day celebration, this year will be no exception! With over 100,000 people expected to attend, you won't want to miss it! Henna Tattoos and Painted Denim by Rosemary

Mountain Laurel Festival. May 20. Clarkesville, GA http://www.clarkesvillega.com/pages/mtlaurel.html
Plans are underway for the 43rd annual Mountain Laurel Festival. Smokey the Bear will be the Grand Marshall of this year's parade in celebration of his 60th birthday and the 100th birthday of the USDA Forest Service. Henna Tattoos and Painted Denim by Rosemary

The Flesh Art Show, New Orleans first and only body art show featuring the work of 25 established artists. If you are interested in being a part of next years show please contact me at 404-316-9141.
May 21, Open Studio Tour, Bywater/Marigny Artists, noon-6pm
My studio will be open as part of this twice-yearly tour.

For info please contact me.

Everything Lovely by Oliver presents Fashion Soiree Thursdays beginning March 17th, 4-7 or so at 820 Rampart St. in the Marigny. Local fashion designers and costume artists, including myself, Oliver, Ellen Macomber and others, will be displaying their work for this weekly event. Enjoy cocktails and fashion featuring Easter Bonnets and attire. Artists may rotate so don't expect to see us all there each week. See you there!

Easter Saturday Cocktail Party at Chris Owens Club, March 26th 8:30pm-10pm, 500 Bourbon St. My new line of Easter Bonnets will be displayed and available for sale during the party. Afterwards quests are invited to enjoy Chris' entertaining show at the club. You may even see several EnRapturing ReVisions costume characters in the parade the next day. Tickets are $100 and include the party and Easter morning Breakfast and Brunch. Call 888-7608 for reservations about these and parade participation before March 16th.

Monthly Krewe Du Faye Picnics and Open Music Jam, Sunday, April 3rd at 4pm. Meet us at the River just off of Dumaine St. for a beautiful sunday picnic (bring your own) and social including an open drum and music jam with Krewe members and a blessing to the river. Kids are encouraged to join these events, which will be held monthly starting this month. The next event will be the week after Jazz Fest on May 8th.

French Quarter Fest Parade, Friday, April 8th, 10a-11a. The fabulous Krewe Du Faye Fairies have been invited to join this years' opening event of the French Quarter Fest beginning at Bourbon and Iberville for a 9:30 am lineup in route through Jackson Square. Because of the early morning roll time I am especially encouring our bright eyed fairy children to join in this event. Costumes are mandatory and all types of winged creatures are welcome. Please sign up with me before April 1st so I can know who to expect. For more details call me at 948-2008.

Storyville- Behind Closed Doors, Saturday, May 21st, 9p-1a, Valentino Conti House, 840 Rue Conti. Experience the sights, sound and mystery of the historic New Orleans' Red Light District as seen through the lens of Photographer E.J. Bellcq, circa 1912. Fashion show, auction, music, cocktails with costume art by Rosemary and more are included in this $85 ticket price. Call 524-5377 for reservations.

For info. or in studio appointments please contact me at 504-948-2008.

Mardi Gras Show Schedule and Studio Hours Mardi Gras is just a few weeks away and this year's schedule is packed with entertainment! Please join me for these fabulous upcoming events:

I will be having open studio hours for mask and costume art shopping on Sundays, the 23rd and 30th from 2-7p (cocktails 5-7) and Tuesdays the 25th and 1st from 10a-3p
located at 1036 Franklin Ave. in the New Orleans Marigny.

Mardi Gras Costume Display Jan. 27 thru Ash Wednsday, mall hours, at Lakeside Mall in Metairie.

Fairy Wing Making Workshop, Mon, Jan. 31st, 7-9pm. Hands on course led by costume artist Rosemary Kimble. $25 This is a discounted rate for Mardi Gras only. Limited space available, please call to reserve. 948-2008

Krewe Du Faye Fairy Parade, 6th Annual, Friday, February 4th, 8pm. Line up and pre-entertainment by local performers beginning in Jackson Square in front of Cathedral. Please take note: We are a non-permit parade with a spontaneous route through the Quarter. No dues are necessary to participate. Don't expect to see us in route as we are more interested in reveling than in being seen. This is a fun, safe, community parade and all winged creatures are welcome to join, including kids. See you there!!!

Moulin Raunch, Friday, Jan. 21st, show at 10. Venusian Gardens, 2601 Chartres St. An explicit fashion show of costume art and designer attire by Ellen Macomber, Rosemary, Oliver, Salamander and others. After party w/ DJ Soul Sister. Complimentary beer and wine. No cover.

Mardi Gras Parade and Kick Off Party, Saturday, Jan. 22, 6-8pm, at Margaritaville in the French Quarter. Watch the Krewe Du Vieuxx Parade from the balcony while enjoying appetizers, party favors and a great time. Enter the Mask Contest for opportunities to win cash prizes. Judging by local celebs, inlcuding myself and others. $20 per person

12th Night Celebration, at Zoe Bistro in the W Hotel, New Orleans. Friday, January, 7th, 2005, 8-10pm, performers, musicians and other details to be announced. For more info please click here.

Marigny/Bywater Open Studio/Tour, Saturday, Dec. 11th, from 1p-5p featuring over 20 Marigny & Bywater Artists.

The Louisiana Cultural Economic Conference at the Convention Center, Thurs., Dec, 9th, from 5-7pm. My work as well as two other fashion artists will be on display for conventioneers detailing the works of each designer.

The House of Blues Foundation Room Members Holiday Bazaar on Wedns, Dec, 8th from 6-9pm, by special invitiation from a member

Heaven and Hell, a Holiday event for HENA at the Fairmont Hotel, Tues., Dec, 7th, 6-7pm for complimentary Henna Tattoos by yours truly.

Festivus, a Holiday Art Market in collaboration with the New Orleans Farmers' Market. Running three consecutive Saturdays, Dec. 4th, 11th, and 18th from 8a-12p on the corner of Magazine and Girod. A juried show with only the finest quality craftspeople of New Orleans.

Ferrari Private Party, Nov. 13, Bourbon Street. Two full nude bodies hand and air brush painted to appear as Ferrari Drivers suits in Red with sponsor logos.

Haunted Studio Show, Oct. 28, 6-9pm. Enjoy cocktails and amusements in the Costume Art Studio to celebrate the one year anniversary of EnRap ReVisions shop at Crowhaven.

Scat Magazine Anniversary Party, Oct. 21, 7-10pm at Rosy's Jazz Hall. Members of Sophisticats performing with Cat ears by Rosemary. Costumes by Rosemary on display and for sale.

Kerry Benefit, Tip's in the French Quarter. Friday, Oct. 8, 2004, 7-11pm. Art Auction and live musical entertainment in support of the Democratic Campaign for Presidency. For more information and to purchase tickets online please visit Artists for Kerry

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
HGTV (check local listings to be sure)
11AM eastern, 10AM central, 11AM pacific

Home & Garden TV features Rosemary Kimble demonstrating how to make Fairy Wings and hot-glue accessories.
Rosemary is seen here with the crew of Home and Garden T.V.'s "Crafters Coast to Coast" to be broadcast September 28, 2004

Black and White Ball Costume Sale, The Big Top, New Orleans. Friday, August 13, 6-9 pm. Visit Rosemary and other artists at a sale to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and in collaboration with their Black and White Ball.

Body Art Demo, The French Quarter Farmer's Market. Wednsday, August 18, 2004, 10a-2p. Visitors will recieve free henna tattoos by Rosemary and able to ask questions about the ancient art form.

Dragon Con, Atlanta Marriot Marquis. Thurs.-Mon., Sept. 3-6, 10-5pm. EnRapturing ReVisions will be selling masks and headdresses at booth F-12 at Dragon Con, America's largest Fantasy/Sci Fi con.

JUNE 2004
GAS, Saturday, June 12th, 8-11pm at the CAC. The Glass Art Society's conference close out party will be a blast! I'll have my own space in the Freeport Macmorran theatre for those wishing to see the latest in fanciful costume attire from Rosemary. Would love to see you there!

HENA (Hospitality and Entertainment Networking Association) Suppliers Showcase was held Tuesday, June 8th, 4-7pm at Mardi Gras World where EnRapturing ReVisions was promoting its latest business venture, Costumed Characters, for hire for private parties and events. Keep an eye on the website for the most recent photos of these characters at play!

EnRapturing ReVisions is getting lots of great press lately! Check out the local interview with Loretta Mimms on New Orleans cable Channel 78 through the end of June, Tuesdays and Saturdays with a Krewe Production at 9am and 9pm.

Also, I was just interviewed and videotaped for Home and Garden Television, to be aired in the fall of this year. Look out for exact date and time this summer and then check it out to learn how to make your own set of Doggie Fairy wings!

APRIL 2004

Spring has Sprung and so have I with some new designs and lots of great fun for the festival season! Come see me on: Wednesday, April 14th, 7-10pm, Beatnik a Go-Go, at Loft 523, 523 Gravier St. with featured designer Miss Claudia, fashion show at 8pm. Check out the newest designs by locals Anne Marie Popko, Oliver, Fi Fi Mahoney's, Malaca and myself. My work will feature festive cocktail hats and feather hairpieces, chokers and belts for spring.

Monday, April 26th, Instruments A Comin' 2004, Tipitina's Uptown, 501 Napoleon
Free Outdoor Festival 5-9 PM with local artists including photographers Michael P. Smith, BobnCompton, and Zack Smith, artists Joseph Cataldie, Jay Michael, and EnRapturing ReVisions by Rosemary. All door proceeds from Instruments A Comin' will be used to provide musical instruments for the band programs at local High Schools

Come visit me for a henna tattoo or to check out my lastest line of Jazz Umbrella Hats, the perfect shade hat.
April 15th-19th, April 22-25 and April 29-3,
11am - Dark, Henna Tattoos in Jackson Square in front of La Madeleine

For those that didn't know, my regular gig from Spring to Fall each year is as a licensed Jackson Square Artist. Experience the oldest artform known, check out my world famous body artwork. I am available for private appointments at anytime as well. Call 948-2008 to book.

Hope to see you at one or all of these fabulous events! And introduce yourself if we haven't met, I'd love to meet you!

JANUARY 2004

Mardi Gras Event Schedule for Rosemary's Costume Shows
"Rosemary, creator of EnRapturing ReVisions costume pieces, has been creating art for the body for nearly 10 years. Her whimsical designs of masks, headdresses and fairy wings both enchant and delight their audience. Each piece is a one a of a kind original with a uniqueness unmatched by other designers to date. Viewers should not be surprised to be enraptured by the beauty of her creations."

Come have fun and do your Mardi Gras costume shopping at my new storefront studio! With champagne and chocolate for your enjoyment!

Feb. 12th, Thurs., 6:30-8:30, Costume Art Studio Reception, 1036 Franklin Ave., in Marigny, two doors from St. Claude.
Feb. 7th and 14th, Saturdays, 1-7pm, Studio Sale and Open House, 1036 Franklin Ave.
Feb. 10th and 17th, Tuesdays, 1-7pm, Studio Sale and Open House, 1036 Franklin Ave.

Hope to see you there or call for private appointments for custom costuming, clothing manipulation and costume wardrobe consultations, 404-316-9141. Visit the online store and galleries to make purchases at www.rosemaryi.com (please excuse the temporary photos on the store page, they will be replaced next week). Every piece I have available will be at my studio on these dates.

Join me in celebrating the Mardi Gras season with several other fabulous upcoming events!

Jan. 24th, Sat., 8pm, A Coutier Runway Fashion, at The Country Club, 634 Louisa St. in the Bywater Mardi Gras gowns by Ellen Macomber matched with masks and headdresses by Rosemary. Call 296-7810 for details.
Jan. 24th, Sat. 10pm N.O. time, NOLA.com live interview with Costumer Rosemary Kimble, see it on the web at www.nola.com
Feb. 7th, Sat., 6-9pm, An Exhibition "Tony Green does Mardi Gras", at John Stinson Fine Arts 900 South Peters Street
Costume Art modeled and designed by Rosemary of EnRapturing ReVisions, arriving at 7:30pm
Watercolors, oils, etchings by Tony Green,
3ft by 5 ft Archival Color Photographs by Photographer Steven Forster
Quarter million dollar Mardi Gras collection by Arthur Hardy.
Musical performance by Al "Carnival Time" Johnson Feb. 8th, Sun., 1-5pm, Mermaid Gardens Flea Market, at the Mermaid Lounge, 1100 Constance St., the w-house distr.
Live Runway show at 3pm with masks and headdresses by Rosemary, and Mardi Gras fancies by Howl Pop and Cree McCree
Unique costumers and other artists on display throughout event FREE

Feb. 11th, Wedns, 7-10pm, A Valentine's/ Mardi Gras Show, at The Loft, 523 Gravier St. in the CBD Live runway models styling masks and headdresses by Rosemary and fashions and lingerie by the House of Lounge. Talented models will delight and entice with various antics of acrobatics and dance. Enjoy live musical performances by Ingrid Lucia. Come early to get a good view of the live show at 8pm. If you can't make anything else then DON"T MISS THIS ONE
Feb. 15, Sun, 11-6pm, Costume Cotillion at the Big Top, 1638 Clio at St. Charles. Local costume artists display and sell their work at 3 Ring Circus' 2nd annual show. Shop and have a drink on your way to the parades. Call 569-2700 for more info. FREE
Feb. 15th, Sun., 7-10pm, Mardi Garbs, at Cafe Brazil, 2100 Chartres on the corner of Frenchmen in the Quarter Recycle For the Arts hosts a costume and fashion show of recycled attire with masks and headdresses by Rosemary and various other reuse artists.
Feb. 21st, Sat, 7pm, The Krewe Du Faye Fairy Parade in its' 5th year, beginning in front of the Jackson Square Cathedral This well kept New Orleans secret has fast become a French Quarter tradition, celebrating in the delight of winged creatures of all genre. Open to the public and adults and children alike.. but you must be in costume or carrying an instrument. This year's parade will end at the river where a musicians circle awaits their arrival for a final bout of merriment, then onto an undisclosed as of yet venue to finish the party. All interested musicians please contact 948-2008.

Also to update you, the third annual 12th Night Celebration was a huge success this year with over 250 people in attendance. We were proud to have several special artists involved: Fifi Mahony's, Up/Unique Products, Anne Marie Popko, and Oliver Kroten. The Party Girl took the cake though, designing this fabulous event including Fire Dancers, Sammy and Ada, and Mardi Gras big heads and props by Studio 3. Thanks so much to Le Cirque Restaurant for providing the fabulous venue and appetizers and to all who attended! Hope to see you again next year! Have a Happy Mardi Gras!!! Have Fun in Costume, Rosemary