FALL 1985
Inside poster (serves as abstracted map/directions); trifold, offset printed, reflex blue ink, coated stock, flat size 16"x10"
FALL 1988
"War of the Worlds" 50th anniversary party celebrating Dukakis/Bush Election year, illustration by Kevin Turcotte
Printed 4-color (twice thru a 2-color offset press, using the printer's ink du jour), 11x17 uncoated text stock, to mimic period comic book printing.
Convivial Pursuit - Red & Black Valentine's Ball
Game board invitation (in the shape of a heart, mimicking Trivial Pursuit), with insert question/answer card which revealed the details about the party.
Hand-assembled, never to be attempted again! (20 hours!)
Murder Mystery Valentine's Ball - 1986
"Newspaper" (next morning's edition) handed out as guests left the party, to explain the murder plot summary.
9 elaborate "scenes" were acted by a cast of 10 which each gave hints for the murder plot. Our favorite was the seance scene. Party Goers submitted their guess on ballots and a prize was awarded for the correct murder ID.
The second murder happened during the Heart Songs (there's always a musical presentation of some type at these parties) "Killing Me Softly" (sung by Kayla Werlin).
FALL 1984
Based on Weekly World News Supermarket Tabloid.
1987 Gone With the Wind 50th Anniversary Valentine's Red & Black Ball
Party invitation was a (postcard) "ticket". The drill/die size was a stock size at the printers.
Illustration by Jiri Eckert celebrating the construction of the new house
Illustration by Jiri Eckert