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Art in the cafe...

Matt Miller


"Impressions"


May 2026



Landscapes – Oil on Canvas My inspiration as an artist comes from many places. I started painting when I was young with my mother, Charlotte Fung Miller, who is trained in classical Chinese Brush Painting. My style started with contemporary brush paintings of mountains, landscapes and nature. I was also always inspired by Western and European landscape artists, and my style became a mixture of Chinese brush painting and Western landscape art, transitioning from watercolor to acrylic and finally to oil. My current style is painting landscapes with oil on canvas, based on scenes from Wisconsin and around...
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Dottie and Josie Brand (Two Peas in a Pod)


"Summer Magic"


June 2026



We are self-taught artists who create work inspired by healing, nature, travel, and personal experiences. Growing up, art became a way for us to process emotions, express ourselves, and create spaces that felt meaningful and comforting. Our first “gallery” was our college apartment, which we transformed with our own artwork and nature-inspired design and the power of the feminine. Sharing our space and work with others encouraged us to continue creating and exploring art more seriously. Inspired by our Latin culture, color, emotion, and everyday moments, our work reflects themes of connection, growth,...
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Friday, August 21, 2009

It has been years since Bob's played at our shop, he's been off recording albums, playing in obscure rock festivals in Cyprus, and being featured on WNYC radio, having his songs covered by people like Sufjan Stevens. If you haven't seen Bob Parins (if you've spent any time at Mother Fools you've likely heard him on our iPod), I encourage you to check out his stuff. Go to bobparins.com, and click the button that says 'radio,' to be sucked into Bob's little world.

"At least half of this disc ranks among the best of the year... It's an eclectic blend indeed of songs and sounds... Through it all, Parins consistently brings two things: immaculate craftsmanship and a sense of humor." - 30Music.com

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