Have you heard???

[escherblacksmith]

a note that went to the MRF listserve about the Irish Cottage . . .

On behalf of Jim & Becca, who have been running Irish
Cottage for the past several years:

Hello ever-buddy, I thought I should check in and say a few things.
Yes, Irish Cottage is in new hands. That is the way things transition and
become new. We all know that nothing is forever, except for family and
friends. We knew this, and we are okay with the changes in our lives that
are normal and eventual.

Same for Irish Cottage. We knew that change was in the wind. Becca and I are
fine. We just need to change gears and move on.

We were offered street contracts and are happy that we can still be part of
Fest entertainment. We already have plans to have a fun, productive role for
fest.

Please understand that the changes at Cottage part of what has been
happening at Fest since it all started. Renewal keeps the show fresh and
interesting for the everyone. Becca and I would like to thank Mid Am
Festivals for letting have our way about almost everything we have wanted to
do for the last seven years and for the support we've gotten from Carr and
Bonnie. They trusted us a very great deal and in this business it matters.
It sure mattered to us and we won't forget it. No regrets, no hard feelings.
This is show business and we are going to be out doing new things.

Please help Becca and I as we support and welcome the new members of this
years cast at Fest and at Irish Cottage. They will need, and the deserve,
our best wishes and support. Also, please support Carr and the vision he has
for our Festival. We will see you on the Streets.

Love you all.
Jim "Taffy" and Becca "Maggie" Hughes

[Noble Dreg]

Now there is the definition of "Class Act".

[Lord Moravec]

More proof of the professional caliber performers we are lucky enough to have in our midst.