Thursday, June 28, 2007
Bunny Bash 2007
To paraphrase Ratty, there is nothing- absolutely nothing- half so much worth doing as simply messing about with cartoonists.
Bunny Hoest, Chari Pere
It's the last Thursday in June, and that means that it's time for the Bunny Hoest party, or, as it's better known, the Bunny Bash -- which may sound violent, but it's actually very nice. And here are some photos to prove it.
Three masters: John Reiner, Frank Springer, Stan Goldberg
This is the 27th annual Bunny Bash. It all started when Bill Hoest wanted to show some some of his cartoonist colleagues the house he was building. About a dozen cartoonists showed up for sandwiches and a tour of the then-unfinished home on the Long Island shore.
Roger Penwill and Mike Lynch.
Roger came from England for the Bash. He's the Vice President general of FECO (the FEderation of Cartoonists' Organisations), an international cartooning advocacy group.
Steve Duquette listens to V.G. Myers
The bash has grown, from an informal get together to, well, a much bigger informal get together. Bunny draws cartoonists from NJ, NYC, LI & CT. Next to the annual Reubens convention, the Bash is the biggest event, drawing 75-150 cartoonists and their friends and families.
Chari Pere, who graduated SVA last month, shows her portfolio to Mort Drucker
Didn't I just see you guys at the MoCCA Fest? Derek Mainhart and Ali Solomon
Trade Loeffler watches his son drive his Hot Wheels cars over the tables and chairs
Helen Murdock-Prep, Janine Manheim, Joe Vissichelli
Heather Steckley pushes hubby Ed Steckley's buttons.
Optimist Chari Pere takes a photo with Sam Viviano who sports a pessimistic look that this won't turn out well.
One third of SIX CHIX and one half of MARY WORTH: Rina Piccolo, Anne Gibbons, Karen Moy
Photo session over, they return to their animated conversations.
Trying to look smart: Mike Lynch, Brendan Burford
Feggo draws
Sam Gross and Frank Springer
Gerry Mooney, John Reiner
Joe Vissichelli takes a group shot photo. This is Joe from the group's point of view.
Ever dapper Stan Goldberg
Happy birthday to bunny's husband, "Docky" Carpenter
Roger Penwill, Evan Forsch, Feggo
Arnie Levin, Anne Gibbons
Rina Piccolo, John Reiner
Lorraine and Bill Kresse
Look for a big write up on Bill in the August 2007 issue of Hogan's Alley.
Two guys from The Boot: Sam Viviano, Al Scaduto
The impending thunderstorms stayed away until the Bash was almost over. Thanks to Bunny for her hospitality. Another great time!!!!
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6 comments:
You always get some great pics! Wow, wish I coulda been there...
Great pictures. My envy is tempered only by knowing that you appreciate the opportunity to hobnob with folks like that as much as I would.
And I'm changing my name to "Fieso." Because it's cooler.
Pretty slick slipping the news that Anne Gibbons has replaced Carla Ventresca as one of the Six Chix starting June 28th in that posting.
More pics here!
More pics here!
Thanks for helping me realize what a boring little flyspeck I look like to the group while taking their picture. No wonder they don't care to look my way much. Next year I'll wear a big polka-dotted bowtie – for respect.
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