The Someday Man. The Phantom. The Piano Player...

So many great older creative folks are passing away.  

It's normal, and what time will do to all of us.

I just want to give some appreciation to one of the greatest American songwriters while he's still here.

Paul Williams.

The legend.  Thank you for adding to the soundtrack of our lives.

Monday Music... One more dose of joy.

 

The Lake Compounce Gang! Flower

Flower

Made for live shows at the Lake Compounce Amusement Park in Bristol CT

"... Joy" - Arthur Louis Benson Music Video Version 3

 "... Joy" Version 3

by Arthur Louis Benson

Composer, Producer, Guitar - Arthur Louis Benson

Co-Producer, Keyboard - Kyle J. Rhines

Co-Co-Producer - Oswald

Listen to "... Joy" now here.

Find Arthur Louis Benson online-

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Thank you for being a part of the Elmwood Productions journey and for your support!

It is your support that keeps us going!

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And get a puppet on Etsy!

Song Copyright 2026 Wooden Frame Register/Arthur Louis Benson

Video Copyright 2026 Elmwood Productions and Wooden Frame Register/Arthur Louis Benson

The Lake Compounce Gang! Boy

Boy
Made for live shows at the Lake Compounce Amusement Park in Bristol CT

 

The Lake Compounce Gang! Girl

Girl
Made for live shows at the Lake Compounce Amusement Park in Bristol CT 

Couch Confessions will return...

 Lisa is lost in her own mind. Please stand by. She will be back shortly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnFaW88NwX8&feature=youtu.be

Join The Cult of Lisa.

LISA PRESENTS SONIC ADVENTURES FOR LOVERS AND STALKERS.

Order here

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And Facebook

The Lake Compounce Gang! Monster Fella

Monster Fella

Made for live shows at the Lake Compounce Amusement Park in Bristol CT

 

The Lake Compounce Gang! Monster Lady

 Monster Lady

Made for live shows at the Lake Compounce Amusement Park in Bristol CT

Pop Up Event coming 8/8 with the The Kent Art Association and The Connecticut Guild of Puppetry!

  The Kent Art Association will host The Connecticut Guild of Puppetry’s exhibition, “State of the Art: CT Puppetry” at the Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St., Kent from July 3 - August 9, 2026, bringing together aspects of this performing art from all corners of our state through nearly 100 years of artistry on display.

Elmwood Productions will be there August 8th for the "Kent Sidewalk Sale Days" and we'll be there with one of a kind puppets for sale and more!

Stop by and say hi and check out the amazing exhibit at the Kent Art Association!

10AM to 5PM!

Click here for more info from the
Connecticut Guild of Puppetry!

THE BRICK.

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Watch the video now HERE

Purchase the single on Bandcamp HERE

And listen to the track streaming 
Spotify
Tidal
Apple
Amazon
and more here!

Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming! www.elmwoodproductions.com

Shop Elmwood at https://www.etsy.com/shop/JonsJava Artists | Elmwood Productions and https://elmwoodproductions.com/shop--more.html Stay up to date with us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/elmwoodproductions.bsky.social Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elmwoodproductions/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elmwoodproductions/

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https://www.etsy.com/shop/JonsJava?ref=seller-platform-mcnav 

Monday music...

 Sort of...

Lisa Presents: Sonic Adventures for Lovers and Stalkers

This is not music.

Lisa Mannequin.

Woman of You Dreams and Official Mannequin of Elmwood Productions.

Join The Cult of Lisa now.

Download or buy the CD from Bandcamp here:

https://lisamannequin.bandcamp.com/album/lisa-presents-sonic-adventures-for-lovers-and-stalkers

Listen on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/3Mv1LBBYKBRwFTXUmgjGdT

Amazon Music:

https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0H6T4JFTQ

Tidal:

https://tidal.com/album/537739298

and more:

https://artists.landr.com/991048229099

Join The Cult of Lisa.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamannequin/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL005JZQbIf_RRx9VjrvyE7lylSOW_HMN3

And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576761480402

Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming!

www.elmwoodproductions.com

Shop Elmwood at

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and https://elmwoodproductions.com/shop--more.html

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Sonic Adventures for Lovers and Stalkers

June 10, 2026... Weird goes to another level...

Pre-order now from Bandcamp here:

https://lisamannequin.bandcamp.com/album/lisa-presents-sonic-adventures-for-lovers-and-stalkers 

June 13! DRAG QUEEN STORY TIME!

Saturday! Capitol City Pride in Hartford, CT

Join CrayLoca Manzanita and our own Love Monster will be at Hartford Prints for DRAG QUEEN STORY TIME!!

12pm - 1pm - Readings Put Me In The Zoo and Are You A Monster? Sponsored by Hartford Public Library and Hartford Pride Center. ALL AGES WELCOME!

DON'T MISS THE FUN AND LOVE!

More info HERE!

  

"... Joy" - Arthur Louis Benson Music Video

"... Joy"

by Arthur Louis Benson

Composer, Producer, Guitar - Arthur Louis Benson

Co-Producer, Keyboard - Kyle J. Rhines

Co-Co-Producer - Oswald

Listen to "... Joy" now HERE

Find Arthur Louis Benson online-

Spotify

Facebook

Wooden Frame Register

Arthur Louis Benson Music -

r.e.freshmusic

Thank you for being a part of the Elmwood Productions journey and for your support!

It is your support that keeps us going!

Visit our Ko-Fi Page and help keep us caffeinated! - https://ko-fi.com/elmwoodproductions

Subscribe to Elmwood Productions on YouTube so you don't miss a thing! youtube.com/@ElmwoodProductions/?sub_confirmation=1 Show some love for Elmwood! It's your support that keeps content like this coming! https://elmwoodproductions.com/ Shop Elmwood at https://elmwoodproductions.com/shop--more.html Stay up to date with us on Bluesky

Facebook

and Instagram And get a puppet on Etsy!

Song Copyright 2026 Wooden Frame Register/Arthur Louis Benson

Video Copyright 2026 Elmwood Productions and Wooden Frame Register/Arthur Louis Benson

Friday May 15...

"... Joy" is coming Friday May 15, 2026...

Joy!

Coming May 15 -

"... Joy"

The new song from Arthur Louis Benson and a music video to accompany the song from Elmwood Productions.

Pre-save the song now and stand by for the video on 5/15! 

Welcome to the Jungle

 

Me in my element. A puppeteer at work.

Not a lot of pics of me with a goofy smile while puppeteering. But Nick got a good one today. And it's even a pic of me that I don't hate. 

Elmwood Productions is officially in production of the third Jungle Man short film. It's crazy to think we're doing a third one in less than a decade, and it's crazy to think we've been at it as Elmwood for 25 years. 

I have such love for all the Elmwood gang. These people are family to me. 

And you know who you are. 

Thank you for joining the dream, and believing in it.

So do you know where you are? 

"You in the jungle baby...."

Sometimes it snows in April

 

This Velvet Cookie

Cookie Monster

Velvet painting by Kiko

This thing...  I love it. I have had it my whole life. Literally for as long as I can remember, and it has been hanging in every home I have ever had starting with my bedroom as a kid. 

Who is Kiko? I have no idea. But if I have see more art on velvet my Kiko I will buy it!

 

Take a bow.

Sweet dreams to the legend and pioneer.

 Job well done.

 

Bottle Cap Wisdon

 

MJB

Happy Birthday.

Enjoy some music...

 

Weirdly good...

I was thinking earlier today about where we all were six years ago.

The lockdown was in effect. I remember doing curbside pick up at Jo-Ann's. Spending a ton of time on my own with my cat, Penny. Nights spent writing. Days spent making puppets. Or watching movies to help pass time. I remember the first few weeks it was raining and gloomy a lot, which added to the feelings of dread.

And I felt weirdly good. Weirdly alive. But also alone. 

And in some weird way it was OK.  I knew it would end and "normal" would return. But then, what is even normal? 

A new normal for every aspect of life happened. 

Be good to each other. And as Lenny says: "Let love rule."

Sam Keith

Sam Keith, sweet dreams - job well done.

"The Maxx" is still one of my all time favorite comics, and Sam is one of my favorite artists.

He was so much more than "The Maxx" as well. Co-creator of "The Sandman", did amazing work on Batman and Hulk/Wolverine. And his two series "Zero Girl" and "Four Woman" are also amazing.

Always wanted to make a puppet of "The Maxx".

 

Oopsie...

 

"It's The Muppet Show"

So I've watched it a couple times now...

And it is "The Muppet Show"
Felt both like a time capsule of the original show and also fresh and funny.

Thumbs up.

As a Muppethead I hope they keep this momentum going!

Also...  
Watch "Bernice, Too" too... 

Free on YouTube!