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Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Autumn events

 This fall, Rowan and I have been invited to provide music for several Events, starting with my son's wedding at a county park near the Columbia river!! 

Dalena and Josh
Family arrived the day before to help set up, and though it sprinkled in early afternoon, it cleared for the ceremony, and friends carried Rowan and the music down the hill! Josh made the arch (they'll set it up at home - and I want one for my entrance!) Dalena entered to 'You Say it Best,' and I played 'the Confluence' as they and their 4 young adult kids poured sand into a holder, signifying the joining of two families. 
It was lovely to see all the friends and family who gathered to celebrate the special day! 

In early October, I was asked to play for the Illuminating Hope event by a friend who was going to share her story. Henderson House provides support for victims of domestic abuse and violence. As it was market day, they hoped music would draw more to visit the plaza nearby.
Rowan in the Civic plaza

We played first, setting a nurturing tone for the event. There were purple ribbons honoring the 1000 women HH served each year, and local businesses donated addiction items for fundraising. 

The following day,  we were invited to play for Tea hosted by the Friends of the Senior Center. Over 40 women (and one man) attended, many in delightful hats! 

Tea Time 🎶 
It was a beautiful fall day and fun event.  Youth from the catering pathway class groom the high school served the attendees, and there were lots of smiles. 

A friend recently inquired about harp lessons, and I brought Tullie home from storage so we can begin. Percy was intrigued
...
Percy and Tuilleadh
This afternoon we're harping for a wedding at the local catholic church - I'm playing 7 of the 10 pieces! 

Do you love harp music? 
(Or always wanted to play?)

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Grand Opening

Our local aviation and space museum complex has been purchased by the Falls Event Centers, and I will be playing a selection of harp music for the Grand Opening of this new business Wed. March 29.

Rowan Luchair
My offering will be a blend of traditional Celtic and original music, both my own and from favorite NW Harpers including Sharon Thormahlen, Harper Tasche, and Beth Kolle.

On Spring Equinox I was invited into the gradeschool my
With Tuille at my IC art class
grandkids attended to play harp as a background for their painting project! I love seeing the kids' response to live music, and finding out how many of them play an instrument. Art and music are a natural combo! 

And if you'd like to hear me play, but aren't local, you might enjoy this interview with Howie Harkema for our local cable channel 

Happy Harping!

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

T'is the Season

I love playing for the holidays! The music is fun (I enjoy finding unusual arrangements & less familiar pieces) & folks are so appreciative. I will be playing both Saturday Dec 7 for the Carlton City Christmas Party, and Sunday the 8th at the Bayou Mansion, for the Soroptimist's 25th annual 'Holiday Home Tour.' The tour begins at noon, I'll play from 2-3:30. The silent auction items are at the Mansion, with bidding ending at 5, the Mansion open till 6. 

Ladyharp with Santa at Hillside (2007)

Later in the month, I'll go into my granddaughter's Third Grade classroom to play holiday music while the kids work on a craft project. I've been playing at the school for seven or eight years now - & am always pleased to see how many hands are raised when I ask 'who plays an instrument?'   

Holiday time is also good for 'wallpaper' gigs, background music while folks go about their business - shopping, going between their office & another, or passing through the lobby on their way to lunch.  

I enjoy being 'background' music, in a store, in the classroom, at a dinner or party. Folks can continue talking & going about their business, but when I stop playing, they miss that sweet accompaniment.

Happy Holidays, where ever you are!

Monday, July 20, 2009

Weddings

It's summer & wedding season!
Since May, a group of 'Wine Country Wedding Professionals' has met each month at an event venue for education & networking. The food & decorations, & company are always great, & it's fun getting to know some of the other folks.

June's event was held at one of my favorite dance & event spots, the McMinnville Grand Ballroom. Tomorrow we'll meet at Navarra Gardens, on the Yamhill River, just outside Willamina. A few years ago I played at a riverbank wedding there - it's a lovely spot.

I've been asked to be one of the featured performers, so will have a chance to show off the harp & play some tunes. The coordinator, Becky Simpson, has 'No Ordinary Affair,' & works hard making these events fun, interesting, & inspiring.
Time to go practice!

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

December Events

December is always a busy time for a harpist! Last year I think I had 17 events throughout the month, including visiting 2 classrooms at my eldest grand daughter's school.

Here are the current offerings; check back for more events as the month unfolds.


Fri. Dec 12: Staff Christmas Party Oregon Mutual Insurance

Sat Dec 13: Hidden Treasures frame & art shop, 3rd Street 11-1
" " " : Hillside Memory Care, West Second Street 2-3 PM

Sun Dec 14: Soroptomists Tour of Homes, White House at Bayou 2-3 PM

Mon Dec 15: (Mac Garden Club, Hillside Manor, Hill Road 11-12:15) cancelled due to weather predictions!

Wed Dec 17: Oregon Mutual, Lobby, 11:30-1:30

Thursday Dec 18: Columbus Elementary School, 12 noon

Sun Dec 21: Valley New Thought Fellowship part of the Christmas Sunday program, 10-11 AM

& Third Street Art & Wine Walk, Sat Dec 20?? Not scheduled yet