Hula Girl Has Found a new HOME!

Our lovely Hula Girl has found a new home! Congratulations!

Doyle Guitars Presents 

The Hula Girl Cigar Box Ukulele

Isn't this a little lovely!  I am thinking it is my new favorite. Read more about that in the "observations" column at the right...
along with the story of the drain?!

Straight from Hawaii, this cigar box has found it's true place in the world.  This piece has been lovingly worked into a one of a kind, hand crafted ukulele by Guitar Maker Mike Doyle.  Matched to an exotic wood neck inspired by colors of the box this beauty is just waiting for her perfect love. 

Guitar maker Mike Doyle has included The Hula Girl in his Hot August Night Ukulele Special of $50 off the prices for the month of August only.  Normally $250, this is your opportunity to own a one of a kind "Doyle Guitars" Ukulele, and the Hula Girl no less!

At least come by and strum her cords! She is a charmer!

"Not your Father's Car Show!"

Had to share this link with you! Great story!

http://deadreckoning1.wordpress.com/2010/09/28/not-your-fathers-car-show/

Hot August Night Uke Special!

Hot August nights, sittin on the porch strummin the Uke with a cold beer or chilled glass of Obsession.. 
What!
You don't have a UKE!

Well, now is the time to come by Ironstone and pick up one of Doyle Guitars' one of a kind, cigar box Ukes.

Guitar maker Mike Doyle is offering $50 off all Uke's through August.  

SOLD

 Come by and take a look, strum a tune and see how spectacular these instruments are!  

Coming soon is a photo of the new "Hula Girl" Cigar box.  Now she is something special!  Real nice mellow sound too!

FREE Appraisal Clinic - Vintage Fish Gear

Join us Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm for a FREE Appraisal Clinic featuring Vintage Fishing Gear expert Bert Kronnick.


Bring your stuff and see what it's worth!


Bert also has on display an amazing collection of classic & rare Reels & collectibles. You can see these daily from 11 - 5 through September 23rd.

** Bruce B. Hancock ** California Painter

Bruce Hancock brought his painting class to Ironstone this past week and created an outstanding painting of Ironstone's Miners Shack. Check out his blog for more images and info on Bruce's art.

http://brucehancockart.blogspot.com/

Meet & Greet! Doyle Guitar maker Today! till 4

Cigars, Guitars ....


What a weekend we have coming up!  In addition to Bert Kronnick's FREE fishing gear appraisal clinic (see more below!), this Saturday Mike Doyle of Doyle Guitars will be here from 11 - 3 for a meet & greet with his Cigar Box Guitar fans and friends. Come join us and meet Mike and hear how these Cigar Box Guitars & Uke's really sound!  With both electric & acoustic, Mike has a great variety of shapes and sounds. His newest piece is a stunning piece of art and a slide guitar as well!


I think this is my new favorite ... it is the center one in the photo below.  My little camera didn't do it justice, but the craftsmanship on the neck is an art form in itself. This belongs hanging on the wall next to a great old photo and some framed sheet music. 










Above is another image of the Great One...


Check out more images of Mike's great Cigar Box
Guitars below, then come see them for yourself.


Awsome!

 Here is a photo of the Uke corner...

 Finished with those cigars? Time to 
make a little music! Bring the box to Mike and he will craft a one of a kind masterpiece for you!

 Yea! That is an Elvis Uke! Once home to a puzzle, now time to play!

What does this all have to do with fishing reels?  

From 11 am to 3 pm, Bert Kronnick will be conducting a FREE Appraisal Clinic for vintage fishing gear. Bring that old fishing pole that's been sitting out in the garage all these years collecting dust and see if it might be worth moving to the inside closet!  


Bert has a fantastic display of vintage reels and fishing accessories. He would love to show them off and explain anything you don't understand about reels. Bert knows it all!  Come by Saturday and meet the pros... 

Fireworks!

If you love fireworks, you're going to love this Saturday at Ironstone!  The Annual Independence Day Celebration is a family fun day and night.  With bounce houses and jugglers for the kids, climbing rock for the more adventurist, live music on stage, color guard and an angel singing the National Anthem, this is a true celebration of America.  Although Ironstone opens regular time at 10:00 in the morning, gates close at 2:30 to reopen at 4:30 for the big celebration.   Adults $10 / 6 - 12yrs  $5 / 5yrs under FREE.


Live Music starts at 4:30 PM with Chains Required on stage, followed by Whiskey Dawn with Shane Dwight headlining and finishing the evening off.  After Dark be prepared to OHHH & AWHHHH as the most spectacular 30 minute fireworks show in the area lights up the sky! Then more dancing!


Bring along your lawn chairs, blankets & umbrellas (which must be taken down at dusk) for a great family day at Ironstone.  Remember there is no outside food or beverage allowed on property. But don't worry!  There are plenty of food vendors, service organizations & the Ironstone Deli to take care of the hunger.

No advance tickets, first come first serve! Come join us for a brilliant night of fireworks.

Getn' Ready!

Today is Bert Kronnick's first of 5 Free Appraisal Clinics for Vintage Fishing Tackle.  These are a few photos of Bert setting up his display for today. 

Also featured are some of Bert's outstanding antique reels and fishing gear that will be on display here at Ironstone Heritage Museum now through September 23rd. 

Bert's other clinics are scheduled for:


Saturday, July 21
Saturday, August 4
Friday, August 31
Saturday, September 22


Bert will be available to have a look at your items between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM any of the scheduled clinic days above.


If you don't have any old fishing gear for Bert to look at, just come by and meet him!  Bert is quite the story teller..  did you hear about the big fish he caught last month?