So, I was born. This year, the birthday present I would like most of all is your support for the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles - the oldest puppet theater in the U.S.A. They've been animating mightily for the past few years just to keep their wooden heads above water.

Sat. May 4th, (in 1 day!) we've planned a special show at 9 PM, at the theater, featuring puppets performing to recorded music of friends: Van Dyke Parks, The Native Shrubs, Ohgr, Violet Tremors, Double Naught SpyCar, Brian Woodbury, King Kukulele, Michael Webster, Nonviolet and more! Mad Monster is providing other treats and surprises as well!

EVEN IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT, PLEASE STILL CONTRIBUTE TO THIS GRAND OLD INSTITUTION! (not me, the puppet theater!) It's gonna be childish adult FUN!

Your contribution of $15 or more constitutes admission to the show. MAKE SURE TO LEAVE YOUR NAME and contact info. (Mailing address if you've got a gift coming to you)! You'll be put on a list at the theater Will Call window. The theater buyout is $1500, so please help me not to eat the fee myself. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE THEATER. Seating is limited, so act fast!