Local News

I've been a bit lax in keeping you guys updated, partly because I've been (and am) inundated with custom work and partly because I really only write - even something as simple as an update - when I'm inspired.   

With that, in case you missed the tweets, here are links to two recent Long Island write-ups from the past month or so.  Although it may not seem like a big deal from the outside, it is a big deal to us.  MerCurios has been included in numerous International Fashion Magazines and Blogs, local press it seems, is not as easy come by. 

First, MerCurios was on page 24 of the Memorial Day Weekend issue of The Independent.  "Just A Little Goth" is the title of the article.  It was so much fun being interviewed by the editor.  The conversation flowed like I was catching up with an old friend.  You can read the story here, just be sure to click to page 24.

Shortly there after, MerCurios was featured in Clothes Line - a Fashion Blog off shoot of Long Island Press Newspaper.  This story has a completely different vibe.  Feel free to check it out here.

Muttville Circus visits Port Jefferson, NY

Gabriel with the Stars of the show!

Port Jefferson went to the dogs and we were there to witness it!  The Muttville Circus came to town for the entire community to enjoy!  And boy was the lawn packed!  It seems as though everyone from near and far came out to enjoy this show.

This is one of the many family-friendly events The Port Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department hosts for the community every Thursday night throughout the summer weeks.

Want to see what's left on the schedule?  Here's the calendar of events.  Boy do I love living in this town!

Check out more of my my amateur videos of the event on You Tube here, including the doggy high wire act! 

If you missed the performance, don't worry! Johnny Peers' Muttville Comix is on Long Island through September 6, 2010 at The Long Island Game Farm in Mannorville, NY.

Johnny Peers Muttville Comix has been around since 1980.  Formerly a clown with Ringling Bros. and the Barnum & Bailey Circus, Peers and his 15 dogs perform a variety of tricks, such as jumping rope, ladder climbing, tightrope walking and skateboarding.  Muttville Comix was the winner of Animal Planet’s Pet Star Television Show in 2003.

Julia Williams of Responsible Pet Ownership interviewed Johnny Peers back in March of this year; you can read all about it here.

Top Hat Tattoo & Brighter Tomorrows

Now through December 15, bring in a $10 gift card or new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 to benefit Brighter Tomorrows and receive up to 50% off of a tattoo or piercing at Top Hat Tattoo.

Brighter Tomorrows is a non-profit organization helping the victims of domestic violence on Long Island. You can learn more about Brighter Tomorrows and their Mission here.

Top Hat Tattoo is a world class tattoo studio located in the heart of Rocky Point, NY. You can find Top Hat Tattoo on My Space here and on Facebook here.

More on the Donations: If you choose to bring in a Gift Card, Brighter Tomorrows asks that they are no larger than $10. Choose from Target, Wal*Mart, Kohl's, or a plain old Visa Gift Card. Donate as many gift cards as you like.

If a Toy Drive is more your thing, Brighter Tomorrows is asking for a new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl, ages infant to 12 years old. Please don't spend more than $10 per toy.

Top Hat Tattoo
(631) 849-5441
678 rte 25A
Rocky Point, NY 11778