Battle of The Decades - Tin Pan Alley Cats Live This Wednesday

The Tin Pan Alley Cats are back at High Stakes Rooftop Bar & Grill THIS WEEK November 13th for our Battle of the Decades set! 🎶

Come dressed in your favorite decade and enjoy a night of live music and trivia. We’ll be playing hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond—so bring your best retro look and boogie shoes!

Join us from 6-9pm at High Stakes Rooftop Bar and Grill located ontop of Tempo by Hilton in NuLU (710 East Jefferson St. Lousiville KY 40202). Come for dinner, cocktails, and a ton of great LIVE music!

Monthly Newsletter: November 2024 (No.34)

Welcome to Our Technicolor Life Monthly Newsletter!

Welcome back to another exciting edition of Our Technicolor Life's monthly newsletter! We're thrilled to have you join us on our colorful journey through the many facets of our adventurous lives. As always, we're Jeff and Carrie Ketterman, a dynamic husband and wife duo who are passionate about embracing a vintage lifestyle in the most vibrant way possible.

A Glimpse into Our Lives

In case you're new here, let us introduce ourselves once again. Jeff spends his days immersed in the bustling world of rail transportation as the General Manager at Kasgro Rail Corporation Management Division. With a fleet of over 500 heavy-duty railcars, Jeff is at the forefront of providing innovative solutions for the ever-evolving rail industry.

Meanwhile, Carrie's days are filled with creativity and artistic expression. As a painter, illustrator, and author, she breathes life into murals and paintings that tell stories with every brushstroke. She is also owner and hostess with the mostest at her tea room, The Old Capitol Tea Room in historic downtown Corydon, IN. Being musically inclined, Carrie and Jeff also have two vintage bands, The Tin Pan Alley Cats and Rosie & the Rockabillies. Follow along each channel of Our Technicolor Life: Tea, Travel, Entertainment, Art, & Lifestyle.

TEA

October is without a doubt our busiest and most thrilling season at The Old Capitol Tea Room! With so many enchanting themes and spine-tingling events, it’s a wonder we manage to fit it all into one month! This year, we’ve conjured up three spellbinding Hocus Pocus teas, brought the underworld to life with Beetlejuice, and hosted a wickedly fun Monster Mash tea hosted by none other than Morticia and Gomez. We also debuted a brand-new Twisted Tales of Poe radio show featuring The Old Capitol Players, alongside the return of fan favorites like Sleepy Hollow and two Dracula radio show teas. Honestly, October should be three months long to fit in all the spooky fun!

Hocus Pocus Tea Party

Beetlejuice Tea Party

Monster Mash Tea Party

The Twisted Tales of Poe Radio Show and Tea Party

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Radio Show Tea Party

Dracula Radio Show Tea Party

TRAVEL

Sycamore Springs

We managed to sneak in one last Fall camping trip with a quick couple of days at Sycamore Springs. We are so lucky to have this gorgeous camping spot right in our own backyard.

Bowman Fest

Bowman Fest is an event that features impressive vintage airplanes, stylish vintage cars, and the opportunity to meet some interesting friends in Louisville. This year marks the 105th anniversary of Bowman Field. Bowman Fest.

Lark Ranch

Experience the enchanting Lark Ranch, a picturesque destination that transforms into the perfect October Saturday festival adventure. With its vibrant pumpkin patches, exciting corn mazes, and delightful hayrides, Lark Ranch offers a festive atmosphere for visitors of all ages. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season as you explore the various attractions and indulge in delicious seasonal treats. Whether you're seeking family-friendly fun or a romantic outing, Lark Ranch promises a memorable experience filled with autumn charm.

The Turner Classic Movie Cruise and Key West

We are back from our fall adventure on the TCM Classic Cruise and a visit to the Florida Keys, specifically Key West. This year we headed out from Fort Lauderdale and stopped in Cozumel as well as Disney's private island Castaway Cay in the Bahamas. If you are a classic film buff, this cruise is amazing! Four theatres on board, all showing classic movies from early morning until late at night. Seeing these movies on the big screen is quite the treat. The TCM hosts (Ben Mankiewicz, Alicia Malone, Eddie Muller, Jacqueline Stewart, and Dave Karger) were all on board and always very approachable and kind. The guests this year included Haley Mills, Juliet Mills, Rita Moreno, Joe Dante, Buddy Joe Hooker, Shawn Cassidy, and Bruce Goldstein. I was beyond thrilled to meet Haley. If you want a good read, I recommend Hayley's book, "Forever Young." Better yet, listen to the audio book - she narrates it! Just a word about TCM and Disney, who host the cruise each year, they know how to host. If you are a fan of TCM, I highly suggest you consider catching a cruise one year. Next year the cruise is October 8-13 out of Cape Canaveral, FL. The ports of call are Nassau and Disney’s Lookout Cay private island. Follow a replay of our day-to-day adventures on The Not So Long Trailer Facebook page.

ENTERTAINMENT

Monster Mash at the High Stakes Rooftop Bar & Grill

The Tin Pan Alley Cats have partnered with High Stakes Rooftop Bar and Grill for themed music nights at 710 E Jefferson Street in Downtown Louisville. Join us on Wednesday, November 13th from 6-9 PM for our Battle of the Decades set! We'll be playing music hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond. In October, we performed our monster mash Halloween set list as Morticia and Gomez from 6-9 PM.

Glasstober Festival

The Juice was loose at the Glasstober Festival in downtown Corydon with Beetlejuice and Lydia performing some live music. Thank you Zimmerman Art Glass and Mainstreet Corydon for bringing this fantastic fall festival to Corydon each October!

Save the Dates

Make plans to join us for the following upcoming music and entertainment gigs!

We are hitting the ground running after a little break and have a ton of events coming up in the next several weeks.

All tea room events are sold out BUT we have several public performances and music gigs we’d love to see you at!

• Wednesday November 13th from 6-9pm The Tin Pan Alley Cats are at High Stakes Rooftop Grill at 710 E Jefferson Street downtown Louisville for a Battle of the Decades 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond live music.

• Saturday November 23rd the Grinch will be at French Lick Resort for the annual tree lighting ceremony.

• Saturday November 30th we’ll be doing a full day of performing and live music for Light Up Corydon with Rosie & the Rockabillies music after the lights kick off.

• Wednesday December 4th 6-9pm The Tin Pan Alley Cats will be back at High Stakes Rooftop Bar & Grill in downtown Louisville for live music. Theme TBA.

• Thursday December 5th starting at 6pm The Tin Pan Alley Cats will be playing live hold us music prior to the Christmas Carol Radio Show performed by The Old Capitol Players at The Magnolia in Clarksville. Tickets sold by The Magnolia and include a full dinner.

• Saturday December 7th The Tin Pan Alley Cats will be playing live holiday music for the Harrison County Arts Holiday Fundraiser. Tickets sold by Harrison County Arts.

ART

Jack O' Lantern Spectacular

This was my 4th season as one of the artists at the Iroquois Jack O' Lantern Spectacular and I completed 22 pumpkins for the trail. I am one of 25 artists that carve hundreds of pumpkins for the trail.

Pet Portraits

It’s that time of year again – pet portrait orders are open!

Get a unique gift that captures the spirit of your beloved pet with a custom 8x10 canvas portrait. Perfect for holiday giving! Each hand-painted portrait is $55!

How to Order:

1.Message me or email maiden.kentucky@gmail.com with your request and pics of your pet.

2.Confirm your order with payment (Square, Venmo, PayPal).

3.Choose local pickup in downtown Corydon or add shipping.

This concludes our October as we move into November! Thank you for stopping by and exploring Our Technicolor Life! Please check out all the features of the website from our Tea, Travel, Entertainment, Art, and Podcast Channels. This is our one stop shop website for all events and information. Don't forget to subscribe so you stay in the loop and check out our upcoming events section right on the home page.

Yours truly,

Carrie & Jeff

UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE

SOLD OUT - Tuesday November 12th - Afternoon Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

Wednesday November 13th Battle of the Decades featuring The Tin Pan Alley Cats at High Stakes Bar & Grill 750 East Jefferson Street Louisville, KY

SOLD OUT - Friday November 15th Harry Potter Yule Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

SOLD OUT - Sunday November 17th Harry Potter Yule Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

SOLD OUT - Friday November 22nd Charlie Brown Christmas Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

Saturday November 23rd Tree Lighting Ceremony at French Lick Resort

SOLD OUT - Sunday November 24th Polar Express Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

SOLD OUT - Friday November 25th Grinch Story Time Tea Party at The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

Thursday November 28th Happy Thursday November 28th Happy Thanksgiving

Saturday November 30th Light Up Corydon

Monthly Newsletter: October 2024 (No. 33)

Welcome to Our Technicolor Life Monthly Newsletter!

Welcome back to another exciting edition of Our Technicolor Life's monthly newsletter! We're thrilled to have you join us on our colorful journey through the many facets of our adventurous lives. As always, we're Jeff and Carrie Ketterman, a dynamic husband and wife duo who are passionate about embracing a vintage lifestyle in the most vibrant way possible.

A Glimpse into Our Lives

In case you're new here, let us introduce ourselves once again. Jeff spends his days immersed in the bustling world of rail transportation as the General Manager at Kasgro Rail Corporation Management Division. With a fleet of over 500 heavy-duty railcars, Jeff is at the forefront of providing innovative solutions for the ever-evolving rail industry.

Meanwhile, Carrie's days are filled with creativity and artistic expression. As a painter, illustrator, and author, she breathes life into murals and paintings that tell stories with every brushstroke. She is also owner and hostess with the mostest at her tea room, The Old Capitol Tea Room in historic downtown Corydon, IN. Being musically iclinded, Carrie and Jeff also have two vintage bands, The Tin Pan Alley Cats and Rosie & the Rockabillies. Follow along each channel of Our Technicolor Life: Tea, Travel, Entertainment, Art, & Lifestyle.

TEA

The fall season at The Old Capitol Tea Room marks the beginning of our busiest and most exciting time of the year! We hit the ground running in September with a whirlwind of events, starting with our Capitol Club Murder Mystery and introducing brand new themes like Tea-rivia, where Trivial Pursuit meets tea party. We hosted our very first Bridgerton tea, a glamorous Tuesday Afternoon Great Gatsby event, a Renaissance-inspired tea, and our debut Beatles-themed Magical Mystery Tea. We also brought back some favorites, including one last Barbie tea and a revamped Curious Corydon tea party complete with a live radio show. The fall fun has only just begun!

Capitol Club Murder Mystery Tea Party

Tea-Rivia Tea Party

Bridgerton Tea Party

Tuesday Afternoon Tea Party

Roaring 20s Great Gatsby Tea Party

Renaissance Tea Party

Magical Mystery Tea Party

C’mon Barbie Let’s Go ParTEA

Curious Corydon Radio Show Tea Party

TRAVEL

This month, we took Ethel, our trusty 1959 Rambler, out for a spin on another fun-filled Ramblin’ Rambler Road Trip! Our first stop was Lanesville Heritage Weekend, where we soaked in the charm of the festivities, and then we cruised on over to French Lick for Vintage Week. There, we enjoyed watching a nostalgic game of vintage baseball, taking a step back in time to a simpler era. There’s nothing quite like the open road, a classic car, and a weekend steeped in history!

Lanesville Heritage Festival & French Lick Vintage Week

Evansville Zoo & Flotsam! River Circus

We also took another of our Ramblin’ Rambler Road Trips - this one to Evansville. We found out that the Flotsam! River Circus, which we had missed when it was in Brandenburg, was to be in Evansville. I was not sure exactly what to expect from this little traveling circus, but they sure exceeded any expectations I may have had. This group of performers is so invested in their craft and delivering truly special memories for those attending. It was magical!! I was either smiling, laughing or staring in wonderment the entire show!

They are talented performers and put so much into their show! I think everyone in attendance at their Sunday performance was truly amazed - young and old alike. I just can’t say enough wonderful things about this little circus. This band of river gypsies and their floating circus has only a few stops left before they complete their Ohio River tour. Next year, they plan to navigate the Erie Canal across New York state for their summer tour. We may have to plan a visit to NY and try to catch them again! Great people!! They were so very kind after their show - I feel as though we met some kindred souls. ❤️

While in Evansville, Jeff suggested we visit the Mesker Park Zoo. A zoo? Are you kidding me?! I don’t care how big or how small, I will absolutely visit any zoo! It was very beautiful as it is also a botanical gardens. The zoo, like the Flotsam circus, exceeded our expectations! AND, it was only $11 per person!! And, with my Louisville Zoo membership, they gave us a 50 percent discount! So, we both got in for the $11 single ticket price!

The circus was FREE, but they passed the bucket at the end of their show and people gave freely to support them! It was an absolutely awesome Sunday!!

(BTW, some of the circus members actually travel down river on the “circus boat”. The other members travel along on the shore in their circus bus.)

Chautauqua & Locust Grove Antiques

It also wouldn’t feel like the Fall season without a some annual Fall festival fun with trip to the Chautauqua art show in Madison, IN and the Locust Grove Antique Show. Even with the rains pouring down from the hurricanes moving through we still had a wonderful time seeing the art, roaming Main Street, and just maybe doing a little bit of wine tasting.

ENTERTAINMENT

Private Booking Tin Pan Alley Cats

The Tin Pan Alley Cats is our duet and we have over 350 songs and cover 100 years of music. We book a lot of private parties for both background music and main show entertainment. We recently played a retirement/birthday party combo! If you’d like more information about booking the Tin Pan Alley Cats, visit our booking form.

Booking Form: https://www.ourtechnicolorlife.com/entertainment

The Tin Pan Alley Cats at High Stakes Rooftop Bar and Grill

Get ready for a spooky evening under the stars at the Monster Mash hosted by Morticia and Gomez!

Join us on Wednesday, October 9th, at the rooftop bar, High Stakes Bar & Grill, at the brand-new Hilton in downtown Louisville, 710 E Jefferson Street.

This ghoulish gathering promises a hauntingly good time, with live music to set the Halloween spirit alive. Come in your finest creepy couture, sip eerie cocktails, and enjoy breathtaking skyline views as you celebrate the season in style.

The Tin Pan Alley Cats will be playing LIVE 6-9pm!

The Tin Pan Alley Cats at Glasstober Festival

The juice is loose! 🍂🎶 Beetlejuice is back, and he’s bringing Lydia along for a spooky jam session at Corydon’s Glasstober Fest!

Join us Saturday, Oct. 19th from 1-3 PM for some live tunes that’ll shake up your spooky season. Get ready for Halloween hits, a little mischief, and lots of fun! You won’t want to miss this ghostly duo taking over the stage! 👻🎤

Live Music by the Tin Pan Alley Cats on Saturday October 19th downtown Corydon, IN. from 1-3pm

ART

Witch Hazel's Moonlit Tea Party

Exciting news! Dive into the enchantment of the spooky season with my latest children’s book, "Witch Hazel." Combining my loves for tea parties and Halloween, this adorable rhyming book is sure to become a holiday favorite!

Join Hazel the Witch and her friends for a moonlit tea party on Halloween night.  

Pre-order your magical adventure today!

Order Witch Hazel's Moonlit Tea Party:

https://amzn.to/3YAlCbi

Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular

It’s that time of year - pumpkin time! This is my fourth year drawing and carving pumpkins as one of the 25 artists on the Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular team.

I love working on these pumpkins for the Jack o’ Lantern Spectacular at Iroquois and the theme is trivia this year so you’ll have a ball walking the trail! the trail is open October 1st through November 2nd and we have all kinds of pumpkins for your strolling and viewing pleasure along the trail. They are living works of art with an expiration date so check the trail out several different times and see new pumpkins. Here’s a few I’ve completed so far!

Only In Louisville

I honestly feel like I can exhale a little bit now that I’m actually holding what I hope to be my final proof of my latest book, “Only in Louisville.”

This has been an adventurous road over the past 2 years, researching Louisville history, exploring local folk lore, playing tourist in 12 neighborhoods, and creating a one of a kind “only in Louisville” book resulting in 339 pages and almost double the illustrations. It features food & drinks, Derby, various Louisville neighborhoods hotspots and history, as well as celebrities and local personalities.

When I wrote “Lost Amusment Parks of Kentuckiana” several years ago, it made me realize how much a love local history and how much I wanted to preserve people, places, ideas, general history and little tidbits about my hometown of Louisville all in one book.

Here is just a little sneak peek at my latest book! This is a 363 page hardback book that I’m hoping will make an excellent gift for Louisville locals and for those wanting to show off their hometown! Coming soon!

This concludes our September as we move into October! Thank you for stopping by and exploring Our Technicolor Life! Please check out all the features of the website from our Tea, Travel, Entertainment, Art, and Podcast Channels. This is our one stop shop website for all events and information. Don't forget to subscribe so you stay in the loop and check out our upcoming events section right on the home page.

Yours truly,

Carrie & Jeff

UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE

SOLD OUT Tuesday October 1st 7pm Hocus Pocus Tea Party - The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

SOLD OUT Friday October 4th 7pm Hocus Pocus Tea Party - The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

SOLD OUT Sunday October 6th 7pm Beetlejuice Tea Party - The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

SOLD OUT Tuesday October 8th 7pm Monster Mash Tea Party - The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

Wednesday October 9th 6-9pm The Tin Pan Alley Cats at High Stakes Rooftop Bar & Grill Monster Mash Live Music hosted by Morticia and Gomez

Tempo by Hilton 710 E Jefferson Street

Lousiville, KY

SOLD OUT Friday October 11th 7pm Hocus Pocus Tea Party - The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

SOLD OUT Sunday October 13th 7pm The Twisted Tales of Poe Radio Show - The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

SOLD OUT Tuesday October 15th 7pm Sleepy Hollow Radio Show Tea Party - The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN

SOLD OUT Friday October 18th 7pm Dracula Radio Show Tea Party - The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN.

Saturday October 19th 1-3pm The Tin Pan Alley Cats at Glasstober Festival Monster Mash Music hosted by Beetlejuice and Lydia

Corydon, IN.

SOLD OUT Sunday October 20th 7pm Dracula Radio Show - The Old Capitol Tea Room

Corydon, IN