Calendar – BrownTrout

Katy Perry 2014 World Tour!

Katy Perry's rise to fame has been nothing short of meteoric, and with her song 'Dark Horse' number one for the third straight week, and an upcoming world tour in support of her album Prismatic, she is only getting hotter! The pop songstress has over 50 million Twitter followers and was nominated as Artist of the Year for the Youtube Music Awards. Her tour will include dates in Europe and North America, beginning with concerts in the UK.

See the Official Tour Schedule here!

Perry's beauty and style are also attracting a lot of attention in the elegant world of fashion. In January she graced the cover not only of Entertainment Weekly but also of Marie Claire, and has also appeared in her first commercial for CoverGirl. And we are big fans as well: next year she'll be joining the BrownTrout family of calendars!

Check out the video for 'Dark Horse (featuring Juicy J)'

Emblem 3 Is Going On Tour!

Emblem 3 had an amazingly successful 2013, and it looks like they're wasting no time in also making this year a smash! This week saw the release of their new webseries, E3TV, which gives fans a chance to see the guys offstage in their dressed-down, Southern California casual. But that's not the only exciting E3 news, as the group gears up for a tour of North America and the UK.

Since their huge breakout success on the X-Factor and the release of their debut album "Nothing to Lose" last summer, the group has already amassed a loyal following. Their videos have garnered millions of views (and quickly counting), and with E3's contagiously positive outlook on life it's easy to see why. If you love the sunny and soulful vibes of hits like 'Sunset Blvd,' 'Chloe (You're the One I Want)' and '3000 Miles,' come out and support E3 as their musical journey takes them all across the country, and beyond!

See the official E3 Tour Schedule here!

Purchase 2014 Emblem 3 calendars and poster books here!

Emblem 3 Square 12" x 12" Wall Calendar

Hummingbirds

Known for their diminutive size, bright iridescent colors, and hovering flight, hummingbirds live only in the Western Hemisphere. However, they can be found almost anywhere between Argentina and Alaska. Early Spanish explorers called these migratory birds joyas voladoras, or flying jewels. In order to survive, they consume as much as three times their body weight each day. That’s a lot of nectar and insects! This Hummingbirds wall calendar will help you keep up with these busy birds.

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Hummingbirds 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

Volcanoes

They are responsible for the sprouting up of islands and the very creation of the continents, but they can also cause widespread destruction to human, animal and plant life. Yes, almost nothing in nature is as powerful, awe-inspiring and, if you happen to see one up close, absolutely terrifying as a Volcano . They are also extremely beautiful, with the signature orange-red glow of lava running in rivulets down the hillside. Browntrout presents, from our science and nature titles, our 2014 Volcanoes calendar.

Volcanoes 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

The word ‘volcano’ originates from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forges. Since antiquity people have been fascinated with the power of fire to destroy and renew, and their association of those elements with the underworld can most likely be explained by volcanoes and geothermal events. Volcanoes are the results of fissures in the Earth’s crust, the solid outer layer which encloses the mantle of molten rock and metal beneath us. When the shifting pressures of the tectonic plates become unstable, lava and hot gases will escape toward the surface, often violently.

Although the word volcano typically summons up images of a mountain with an exploding top, volcanoes can also take the form of gaps or trenches in the middle of the ocean, which much like hot springs release heated gas and water. Another kind of volcanic eruption can result in a toxic cloud of dust, which is the most long-lived and thus dangerous aspect of volcanism and seismic activity.

Volcanoes capture our imaginations perhaps not only because of the incredible danger they pose to us, but also because they are a gateway to an immense underground world, and a reminder of the capacity of the earth to reshape itself and change. They do make for some incredible scenery (at a safe distance!), so pick up our Volcanoes title today and marvel at our dynamic Earth all year long!

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Volcanoes 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and we would like to honor and remember the man who was a great spiritual leader, activist, humanitarian, and who championed the value of every person regardless of their background. He played a pivotal role in the African American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950's and 60's. King was born Michael King in Atlanta, Georgia on January 15, 1929. His father had the young boy's name changed to Martin Luther as an homage to the German religious reformer. Although as a youth he was an independent thinker who often challenged the traditions of the Christian Church, indeed King found that the Bible contained important wisdom and decided to enter the seminary.

As an activist King was inspired by the tenets of his Christian faith, as well as the ideas of the American transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau's idea of 'civil disobedience,' where one resists without violence a government which one believes is unjust, would dramatically influence King as well as another important activist, Mohandas Gandhi. Fed up with the prevailing racism, discrimination and police brutality of the American south, many African Americans turned to the non-violent resistance King taught as an alternative to violence. This took the form of sit-ins at lunch counters which refused to serve black patrons and continued with the boycott of a bus line in Montgomery after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat in 1955.

In places like Birmingham and Albany, Martin Luther King continued to organize displays of civil disobedience, resulting in mass arrests of activists, both black and white. King himself was arrested multiple times, but continued the struggle for desegregation and civil rights, receiving increasing fame and support. In 1963 during a march on Washington, D.C., King gave his immensely famous and touching "I Have a Dream" speech, which remains one of the most eloquent appeals for racial equality. Through his vehement opposition to the Vietnam War and challenging of the status quo, Martin Luther King, Jr. was not without enemies, and on April 4, 1968 he was murdered by a gunman in Memphis, Tennessee. Although his life was cut tragically short, King's inspiring words and actions live on, and he remains one of the most important and poetic voices not just for racial equality under the law, but truly for all human dignity and respect.

Austin Mahone 2014 Wall and Mini Calendars!

Austin Mahone 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

At just 17 years old, American pop singer Austin Mahone is poised for fame. Having amassed a huge online following from widely popular online videos of his performances, he made the Billboard Social 50 chart in the fall of 2011, and was the youngest to appear on the list. And with hit singles such as “Say You’re Just a Friend,” with nearly 13 million views on YouTube only two and a half months after its release, and being selected as one of the opening acts on Taylor Swift’s Red Tour, Austin is a star on the rise. Our Austin Mahone wall calendar is sure to be a hit with Mahomies!

Love Austin Mahone? Show your support and rock a wall calendar, mini calendar or poster book from our great selection, available here!

Austin Mahone 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

Check out Austin's latest video, for the song "Banga! Banga!"

Wild and Scenic Idaho

There's more to this state than just its famous potatoes! The Salmon River rushes through an enormous area of wilderness that is home to elk, bighorn sheep, coyotes, and golden eagles. The invaluable Snake River leaves Yellowstone, heads south to irrigate vast potato fields, and then slithers back north to cut the legendary Hell’s Canyon. With rugged mountains, deep forests, beautiful lakes, and wild rivers, Idaho’s landscape is truly spectacular. Explore the wild and scenic terrain, the geological wonders, and the glorious skies of the Gem State with this Wild & Scenic Idaho wall calendar.

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Wild and Scenic Idaho 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

Explore Your Passion in 2014!

Here at BrownTrout we like to say, "if it's a noun, chances are we have a calendar for it!" We're extremely proud of our huge selection of quality titles, and we think you will agree that we offer something for every taste. Adorable animal breeds, exotic travel destinations, extreme sports and the hottest celebrities are just a few of the categories for you to enjoy!

This variety means that whatever your interests and passions in life, you can find an attractive and inspiring calendar to liven up your office or home. And we also have a large variety of formats, so you can enjoy our beautiful photography and fine-art hanging on your wall, sitting on your desktop or in any number of convenient schedule planners.

With so many awesome titles to choose from, we feel qualified to call ourselves 'the Calendar Company,' but we are always interested in your feedback. What's your passion, and what subject do you think would make a great calendar?!

Check out our entire selection of 2014 calendars here!

Claude Monet

In addition to our extensive line of crystal-clear photographic calendars, we at BrownTrout are also very proud of our beautiful fine-art titles. For 2014 we present the Claude Monet square wall calendar! One of the founders and leading members of the French Impressionist movement, Monet was born in 1840 in Paris. By 1845, his family had moved to the coast at Le Havre in Normandy, where the young Monet began his path as an artist selling charcoal drawings on the streets. During this period Monet also met fellow artist Eugène Boudin on the beaches of Normandy. Boudin became his mentor and instructed him in the use of oil paints. He also taught Monet the technique of ‘plein air’ (open air) or landscape painting.

Claude Monet 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

After a brief stint of military service in Algeria, he contracted typhoid fever and was able to leave the army and further his painting studies, meeting like-minded artists like Auguste Renoir. They were growing tired of the traditional techniques taught in the schools and soon developed their own style which emphasized the play of light on outdoor subjects and quick, passionate brush strokes. These elements would become the core of the ‘Impressionist’ style.
Monet’s earlier works were rejected both by the Salon de Paris and the Royal Academy in England during his early career, and he and his first wife and model Camille Doncieux lived in poverty. At one point creditors even confiscated some of his paintings as payment. The outbreak of war in 1870 saw them move first to England and then Holland, where Monet continued to develop his technique, often painting numerous works of the same subject to contrast varying conditions of light, smoke or mist. His 1872 work ‘Impression, soleil levant,’ (English: Impression, sunrise) a portrait of the coast at le Havre, is the origin of the term ‘Impressionist.’

Claude Monet 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

He continued to move with his large family until finally settling at Giverny, where the exotic gardens and iconic lily ponds inspired some of his most famous and exquisite works. Originally rejected by academics, the Impressionist style has since become almost universally beloved and has influenced painters into the next century.

Purchase the 2014 Monet calendar here!

Claude Monet 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

Wild and Scenic Pennsylvania

For December BrowntTrout would like to recognize a U.S. state that this time of year is truly transformed into a winter wonderland: Pennsylvania . Containing parts of the magnificent Appalachian mountains, rolling green hills and of course busy cities filled with culture, Pennsylvania’s stark beauty and storied past will make you reflect not only on 2013, but on a bit of American history.

Wild and Scenic Pennsylvania 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

First populated by the Delaware, Susquehannock, Iroquois and other native tribes, the area was settled by Europeans as early as the 17^th century, when it was desired by both Dutch and English settlers. In 1681 the English monarch Charles II granted William Penn the land, calling it Pennsylvania (Penn’s Woods). This was one of the largest land grants to an individual in history. A devout Quaker, Penn signed a peace treaty with the Delaware chief, Tammany. One of the original thirteen colonies, Pennsylvania was host to the First and Second Continental Congresses, which met in Philadelphia in 1775.

Wild and Scenic Pennsylvania 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

Modern Pennsylvania boasts dozens of worthwhile natural and cultural attractions. From the scenic farms and communities of the Amish, you can follow the beautiful, winding rivers and streams up to hill country and mountain trails. Forests shedding their colorful autumn leaves and ponds frozen over contribute to the lovely winter landscape. Culturally the state is also very diverse: its southern border is the Mason Dixon Line, the gateway to the south; and the city of Pittsburgh is a historical center of steel production and northern industry.

Pennsylvania also has great food! Festivals honoring Italian and German ethnic groups abound, and the state produces more pretzel and potato chips than any other state (don’t forget Hershey’s either!).

Wild and Scenic Pennsylvania 12" x 12" Square Wall Calendar

As you can see, this awesome state provides entertainment and history all year long. And although this season is a cold one, the friendly people will warm your heart and keep you coming back!

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