October 2026 • Season Two Episode One
A little spooky, a little musical, and a whole lot to catch up on!
Hello again from Carrie and Jeff!
If you’re new here, we’re Carrie and Jeff Ketterman—the husband-and-wife team behind Our Technicolor Life! Jeff balances a full-time career at Kasgro Rail Corporation with arranging music, playing piano, and joining me in our many theatrical adventures. I’m an artist, illustrator, author, and owner and hostess of The Old Capitol Tea Room in historic Corydon, Indiana. Together, we perform as the Tin Pan Alley Cats and with Rosie & the Rockabillies, host themed teas, and share our love of travel, vintage style, and a good costume. This newsletter brings all those parts of our colorful life together—and we’re glad you’re following along!
Well, hello again! It’s been a while since our last newsletter, and we’re bringing it back with Season Two of Our Technicolor Life. There has been plenty happening around here, and October gives us a wonderful place to jump back in.
Between Halloween teas, music, pumpkin carving, and finding every excuse to dress for our favorite season, we have quite a bit to share. We’re also looking ahead to a holiday calendar filled with public appearances, caroling, and sing-alongs. So pour yourself a cup of tea and settle in for a catch-up!
TEA
Tea with a spooky twist
October brought a full cast of spooky characters to The Old Capitol Tea Room, along with some brand new themes we’ve been waiting to try. Jeff and I love a good theme, and this month gave us plenty of opportunities to turn our home into a stage!
Our first O Brother Where Art Thou tea
Jeff and I are huge fans of O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and we’ve always wanted to bring it to the tea room. This October, we finally hosted our very first tea inspired by the film! It was a sing-along complete with Everett and the siren, and we had so much fun. This is definitely a theme we’ll do again.
Radio shows and familiar favorites
Our classic fan favorite, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow radio show, returned for another October. There’s something so fitting about gathering in our old house for a live telling of a spooky tale. We also presented our Dracula radio show, featuring the full cast of The Old Capitol Players. A special thank-you to our cast for helping bring these stories to life!
For Monster Mash, Morticia and Gomez took over hosting duties as we sang all kinds of spooky Halloween tunes. Meanwhile, Beetlejuice and Lydia hosted our Beetlejuice Tea and Trivia, bringing their own peculiar company to the tea tables.
A little Rocky Horror and some Twisted Tales
Another first this year was our Rocky Horror Picture Show tea, hosted by Magenta and Columbia! We included live songs that we sang during the tea, giving this new theme a musical welcome to the tea room.
We also revamped Twisted Tales of Poe into a delightfully creepy evening of live tellings of classic Edgar Allan Poe stories. October is such a wonderful time to settle in for a story that sends a little shiver down your spine.
Three times the Hocus Pocus
And of course, we couldn’t have Halloween at the tea room without Hocus Pocus! We had three teas on the calendar this season. It’s a true fan favorite and will always have a place in our Halloween lineup. The Sanderson sisters are quite at home here!
Thank you to our guests and performers for being part of the fun. Seeing everyone gather around the tables, embrace the themes, and make memories together is what keeps us doing this.
All remaining teas for 2026 are SOLD OUT! We are so grateful for your support. Watch for our spring and summer 2027 ticket release sometime in March. We’ll announce the exact date once it’s set, so keep an eye on our website and The Old Capitol Tea Room Facebook page.
Bring a little tea room magic home
You’re invited to a tea party with a magical twist! In Witch Hazel’s Moonlit Tea Party, a witch named Hazel is planning a Halloween tea party for her friends. Written and illustrated by me, this children’s book brings together two of my favorite things: Halloween and tea parties!
Copies are available for sale, along with some cozy fall teas from The Old Capitol Tea Room. Bring home a bag of Cinnamon Apple, Pumpkin Spice, or Chocolate Vanilla Caramel to enjoy with your next chapter—or put together a little book-and-tea gift for someone who loves the season.
Order online through Our Technicolor Life’s shop. Local pickup at The Old Capitol Tea Room and shipping are available, with an additional charge for shipping. You can also message us to arrange your order or request a signed copy of Witch Hazel’s Moonlit Tea Party.
Keep up with the tea room! Make sure you’re following The Old Capitol Tea Room on Facebook for photos, event announcements, and our spring and summer ticket release date.
MUSIC
Music and a little Halloween mischief
The Tin Pan Alley Cats have a standing gig twice a month out on the patio at Mr. Poncho’s, and it has become a tradition we love. We’ve had so much fun there this year, sharing music and spending evenings with everyone who comes out to join us.
Our Halloween photos capture some of that fun, with costumes, music, and a patio full of seasonal spirit. Thank you to everyone who has spent an evening with us there! We’ll definitely keep up the tradition next season.
Keep the music going! Make sure you’re following Tin Pan Alley Cats on Facebook for upcoming performances, photos, and updates from our gigs.
A summer catch-up with Rosie
Before we move completely into the holidays, we have to give summer a little encore! Rosie & the Rockabillies played a ton of festivals throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana this summer. These photos bring back the music, the colorful outfits, and all those wonderful dancing crowds.
Thank you to the festival organizers and venues who invited us, and to everyone who came out to listen and dance. We love seeing people enjoy the music together, and we’re looking forward to more of it next year!
Both Rosie & the Rockabillies and the Tin Pan Alley Cats are now booking for 2027! Planning a festival, community celebration, private party, or an evening of live music? We’d love to hear about it. And if a musical duo is what you have in mind, ask about the Tin Pan Alley Cats, too.
Follow along with Rosie! Make sure you’re following Rosie & the Rockabillies on Facebook for show announcements, band photos, and updates as we plan our 2027 calendar.
ART
Art in the pumpkin patch
October also means pumpkin-carving season for me! Alongside the teas and music, I’ve been working on pumpkin art, trading one kind of creative project for another.
All of the pumpkins featured here are my own artwork! This month’s collection includes detailed carvings, glowing displays, and a few moments of us enjoying the season together. There’s something about seeing a pumpkin illuminated that makes all those little details come to life.
You can see all of these pumpkins and more at Kentucky Kingdom with the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, running through November 1, 2026. If you visit, keep an eye out for these familiar designs!
Pet portraits and ornaments are back
I’m accepting pet portrait commissions again! If you’re looking for a personal gift for an animal lover—or a keepsake of your own furry family member—I’m offering canvas portraits and wood disc ornaments.
8 × 10 inch canvas pet portrait — $50
Wood disc pet portrait ornament — $15
Shipping and local pickup are available. To order, email ourtechnicolorlife@gmail.com or send us a message through our website. I accept cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal, or I can email you an invoice to pay by credit card. Once your order has been paid for, I’ll begin painting. We’ll message you when your portrait or ornament is ready for pickup or to ship.
These make such personal gifts for pet lovers, and I’m looking forward to getting back to painting your furry family members!
LIFESTYLE
Lifestyle and the October outfit diary
Jeff and I love getting dressed up for every occasion, and obviously, we love a good theme! Our Halloween couture has definitely started to outgrow its closet. To give it all a chance to be worn, we get a head start in September and start bringing out the Halloween garb.
A lot of our pieces have been thrifted or found at antique shops, along with discoveries from unique shops online. Putting them together is part of the fun: a ghost sweater here, a pumpkin purse there, or coordinating outfits for the two of us.
This month’s outfit diary includes friendly ghosts, spooky sweater vests, and a little spiderweb sparkle, followed by a few of the more theatrical looks. We love having so many ways to dress for our favorite season.
Curious where we found something? Just drop us a message! We’re happy to share where our Halloween wardrobe discoveries came from.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Coming attractions
We may still have pumpkins on our minds, but the holiday costumes are waiting in the wings! November and December will bring light-up celebrations, Christmas caroling, and our White Christmas sing-alongs. Here are the public appearances to put on your calendar.
A look back at past holiday appearances as we get ready for this year’s festivities.
Date in 2026 — What and where — Time
-Saturday November 14 — The Grinch and Martha May at Light Up West Baden — 5–7 p.m.
-Saturday November 21 — The Grinch and Martha May at French Lick’s light-up ceremony — 5–7 p.m.
-Friday November 27 — Caroling at Churchill Downs in partnership with Actors Theatre and Churchill Downs — Noon–4 p.m.
-Saturday November 28 — Caroling at Churchill Downs in partnership with Actors Theatre and Churchill Downs — Noon–3 p.m.
-Saturday December 5 — White Christmas Sing-Along at the Clark County Museum — 2 p.m.
-Saturday December 19 — White Christmas Sing-Along with the Tin Pan Alley Cats at Oxmoor Farms — 11 a.m.
We’ll share admission or reservation information as those details become available. Follow along for updates—we’d love to see you during the holidays!
Thank you for following all the different parts of Our Technicolor Life. Whether you join us for tea, come hear the bands, commission a painting, or simply enjoy our adventures and outfits, we’re glad you’re here.
Until next time, happy Halloween—and we’ll see you as the holiday season begins!
With love,Carrie & Jeff
