Blue Cow Studio's annual Patreon Special runs August 14th - September 14th, 2025.
When you become a sustaining member of Blue Cow Studio for $5/month or more, you will receive one of Melissa’s hand-made batik paper garlands and we’ll also send you postcard art from the Blue Cow Studio Collection each month for a year. The first postcard that we’ll be sending is Cow Chaos. LINK IN BIO
What do you get when you combine basket weaving + a dark comedy audio dramedy + one last Monday night together?
The final episode of the Kicking the Bucket Listening Club! 🪣
Join us for Episode 8 - the finale - with a choose-your-own-ending (pun intended) at Hampton Branch on Monday.
Gather with our community one last time or get a sneak peek of what's to come this fall at the Yarborough Branch.
📅 Monday, May 18 | 6-7:30pm
📍 Hampton Branch, @austinpubliclibrary | 5125 Convict Hill Rd, Austin TX 78749
🎟️ Free! More info/RSVP link in bio
Catch up on the episodes - available wherever you listen to podcasts: Kicking the Bucket.
This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. @cityofaustinarts ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of @austincreativea . Facilitated by @reinventingindependence . Basket weaving led by @batikbydesign . Created by @andeekinzy .
#austinpubliclibrary #endoflife #agingwithhumor #caregivers #austintx #audiodrama #deathpositive
So close. So very close. 😔💔
Love is easy. The conversation isn't. We're working on that part together. 💙
Join your neighbors Monday night at Hampton Branch for Episode 7 of the Kicking the Bucket Listening Club, "What's Done is Done."
Only two sessions left - and the final session? You choose the ending.
Come as you are. Drop-in-friendly.
📅 Monday, May 11 | 6-7:30pm
📍 Hampton Branch, @austinpubliclibrary | 5125 Convict Hill Rd, Austin TX 78749
🎟️ Free! More info/RSVP link in bio
Catch up on the episodes - available wherever you listen to podcasts: Kicking the Bucket.
This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. @cityofaustinarts ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of @austincreativea . Facilitated by @reinventingindependence . Basket weaving led by @batikbydesign . Created by @andeekinzy .
#austinpubliclibrary #endoflife #agingwithhumor #caregivers #austintx #audiodrama
Second weekend of Blue Genie's May Market opens tomorrow! Great gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Birthdays and basically any occasion! ❤️ See 2nd pic for my booth location. And check out neighboring booth Feto Soap!
Blue Genie May Market
May 8-10th
May 15-17th
May 22nd-25th
May 29th-31st
10am - 8pm
#bluegenieartbazaar #supportartists #shoplocal
What do you get when you combine basket weaving + a dark comedy audio dramedy + the library on a Monday night?
The Kicking the Bucket Listening Club! 🤌 We are weaving, listening, sharing and talking.
Join us for Episodes 7 & 8 the next two Mondays at Hampton Branch!
Come as you are. Drop-in-friendly.
📅 Monday, May 11 & 18 | 6-7:30pm
📍Hampton Branch, Austin Public Library | 5125 Convict Hill Rd, Austin TX 78749
🎟️ Free! More info @kickingthebucketpodcast / RSVP: kickingthebucket.eventbrite.com
Catch up on the episodes - available wherever you listen to podcasts: Kicking the Bucket.
This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. City of Austin Cultural Arts Division ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance. Facilitated by ReInventing Independence. Basket weaving led by Melissa Knight of Batik by Design. Created by Andee Kinzy.
#audiodrama #austinpubliclibrary #endoflife #agingwithhumor #caregivers
The Songwriters Happy Hour
@ the Hole In The Wall This Wednesday April - 29th
The Azarians - 7:00 pm
Alice and the Lion 7:30 pm
Matt The Electrician 8:00pm
#holeinthewallaustintexas #songwritershappyhouratx #bluecowstudioaustintexas
Two octogenarians. A family who can't talk about the hard stuff. And a room full of neighbors who can. 🧶
Join us Monday for Episode 5 of the Kicking the Bucket Listening Club - we're at the halfway point!
Every Monday night at Hampton Branch, neighbors are showing up to weave, listen, and talk about the stuff we usually avoid. Aging. Family. How we want to live.
Come as you are. Drop-in-friendly.
📅 Monday, April 27 | 6–7:30pm
📍 Hampton Branch, @austinpubliclibrary | 5125 Convict Hill Rd, Austin TX 78749
🎟️ Free! More info / RSVP link in bio
Catch up on the episodes - available wherever you listen to podcasts: Kicking the Bucket.
This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. @cityofaustinarts ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of @austincreativea . Facilitated by @reinventingindependence . Basket weaving led by @batikbydesign . Created by @andeekinzy .
#austinpubliclibrary #endoflife #agingwithhumor #caregivers #austintx #audiodrama #deathpositive
Join your neighbors Monday night at Hampton Branch for Episode 4 of the Kicking the Bucket Listening Club. Each Monday evening includes:
🧺 Hands-on basket weaving with artist Melissa Knight @batikbydesign
🎧 A 20-min episode of Kicking the Bucket - an audio dramedy about two ride-or-die octogenarians determined to exit life on their own terms
💬 Expert-led workshops on end-of-life values, decisions, and resources with Michelle McCarty and Melissa Saffron of @reinventingindependence
It's not about dying. It's about living.
Free. Every Monday, 6–7:30pm | March 30 – May 18
🎟️ RSVP / more info link in bio - space is limited!
⛔️ Note: Themes include Alzheimer's, cancer, and death.
This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. @cityofaustinarts ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of @austincreativea . Facilitated by @reinventingindependence . Basket weaving led by @batikbydesign . Created by @andeekinzy .
#austinpubliclibrary #endoflife #agingwithhumor #caregivers #austintx #audiodrama
Nothing says "we need to talk" like a water park. 🎢💦
Dolores and Howard are meeting the kids at a water park today. You know. To keep things normal.
Things aren't normal.
Join your neighbors Monday night at Hampton Branch for Episode 4 of the Kicking the Bucket Listening Club.
Love is easy. The conversation isn't. We're working on that part together. 💙
Come as you are. Drop-in-friendly.
📅 Monday, April 20 | 6–7:30pm
📍 Hampton Branch, @austinpubliclibrary | 5125 Convict Hill Rd, Austin TX 78749
🎟️ Free! More info/RSVP link in bio
This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. @cityofaustinarts ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of @austincreativea . Facilitated by @reinventingindependence . Basket weaving led by @batikbydesign . Created by @andeekinzy .
#austinpubliclibrary #endoflife #agingwithhumor #caregivers #austintx #audiodrama
Some conversations are easier said than heard. 🚗
Every Monday night, neighbors are showing up at Hampton Branch to talk about the stuff we usually avoid. Aging. Family. And how we want to live.
Tonight Dolores and Howard are at odds. They're in a car wash. There's a stray dog. And Howard is very conveniently unable to hear a thing.
It's funny. It's tender.
Come listen with us. Come as you are. Drop-in-friendly.
📅 Monday, April 13 | 6–7:30pm
📍 Hampton Branch, @austinpubliclibrary | 5125 Convict Hill Rd, Austin TX 78749
🎟️ Free! RSVP link in bio
This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. @cityofaustinarts ImprovEd Arts is a sponsored project of @austincreativea . Facilitated by @reinventingindependence . Basket weaving led by @batikbydesign . Created by @andeekinzy .
#austinpubliclibrary #endoflife #agingwithhumor #caregivers #austintx #audiodrama
Kicking The Bucket Listening Club, TONIGHT! We gather, we weave, we listen to a darkly funny story about death and life, and then we talk about it. It's more fun than depressing! 💜 Facilitated by EOL experts and Occupational Therapists Michelle McCarty and Melissa Saffron of @reinventingindependence who guide us in a discussion about end-of-life values, decisions, and resources.
No experience needed. All materials provided! Just bring yourself or if you prefer bring your own craft. Five sessions left and drop-ins are always welcome! Feel free to come a little early (5:45pm) and get settled into weaving and crafting and meet people in our community before the event begins.
📅 Mondays through May 18 | 6-7:30pm
📍 Hampton Branch, @austinpubliclibrary
🎟️ Free! RSVP at kickingthebucket.eventbrite.com
