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Tune in this evening at 7pm EST for a free live piano concert by Andy Wasserman with his very own original work dedicated to kaleidoscopes and teleidoscopes! Andy will discuss the similarities between looking at a piece of music - and looking through a kaleidoscope/teleidoscope.

If you cannot tune in tonight, the content will be available in the archives on his site later in the evening.

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Live Stream Concerts

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Obituary for Benjamin Thomas Ansley IV | Asheville Mortuary Services

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He was a dear, funny, and talented man!!!!! My condolences!

Several of my earliest scopes were his alabaster masterpieces. May his memory be for a blessing.

I’ll miss those late nights with Ben and Jim at the conventions.

I'll miss him. I'm lucky to have 3 of his beautiful scopes. He was a such a nice guy to know.

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May the lovely scopes he made, and the fascinating trips he described, be an eternal tribute to his memory.

I so enjoyed knowing him, wish I'd had the chance to know him better. Very friendly, with a lovely smile. Still remember the first meeting, and that smile...my condolences to his family and friends.

Dear Brewster members -

After much discussion, the Board of the Brewster Kaleidoscope Society has concluded that we must cancel the 2021 BKS Expo that was scheduled in Raleigh, NC. There are three main factors leading to this decision.

First, the host hotel is currently under COVID-19-related restrictions that would limit the number of people who could attend events at the Expo. That could change before May but would allow little time for you, our members, to make your plans. Second, and also very important, it is very doubtful that our international members could reasonably attend due to quarantining requirements. Lastly, our recent survey indicated the reluctance of a significant majority of members to commit to attending this Expo under the current conditions. Having a smaller than usual Expo for those who do wish to attend is not economically viable. We also have decided against the option of attempting to move the Expo to the fall.

We want to thank everyone who completed the recent survey on Expo attendance. While the number who indicated that they were “definitely” or “possibly” planning to attend were not large by our normal standards, they were larger than the hotel is permitted to accommodate at present. Therefore, the good news is that the hotel will not charge us for cancelling 2021 and will be offering us the same prices in 2023.

We are looking forward to the next Expo in St. Louis, MO, in May 2022 and then in Raleigh, NC, in 2023.

Judith Wilde
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Wonderful to see so many Japanese and American kaleidoscopes on display at the Lexus Hoshigoako Dealer. Zoom in on the photos to see if you can recognize the artists. ... See MoreSee Less

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Interested in learning how to make kaleidoscopes and teleidoscopes! Scholarships are available. Check this out! ... See MoreSee Less

Scholarship Applications for 2021 Classes Are Now Available - John C. Campbell Folk School Blog

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Steve and Peggy Kittelson are renowned the world over for their artistic handcrafted kaleidoscopes. Here, they share some traditional stained glass work recently completed for a friend. A beautiful combination showcasing their talent and friendship. ... See MoreSee Less

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Sharing David L. Sugich's passionate story about becoming a kaleidoscope artist. His work is highly sought after around the world. We wish David and Nadereh continued success and can't wait for the next part of the story. ... See MoreSee Less

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Scope Reflection
We can experience an inner calm and tranquility by quieting our thoughts and centering our attention on the balanced harmony manifesting within a kaleidoscope.

From the 1st edition of the Brewster Society 'Cozy's News Scope', Spring 1986. A newsletter for designers, collectors and lovers of kaleidoscopes. ... See MoreSee Less

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So many beautiful kaleidoscopes on display at this exhibit in Japan. Congratulations to all the participating Japanese artist. ... See MoreSee Less

山見浩司となかまたち展2020

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