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Northern Illinois Harpist ~ Wedding Ceremony Music in LaSalle

For the first time in the many weddings that I played, I was assigned a “handler!”  His entire job was to make sure that the harp did not get wet during the ceremony.  When the day began for Chad and … Continue reading

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Notre Dame Harpist ~ Background Music for Opening Reception

Last Tuesday evening, I was invited to play for the opening reception for the 2013 International Workshop on Molecular and Cellular Biology of Plasminogen Activation.  The event welcomed attendees to Notre Dame and kicked off a week of workshops and … Continue reading

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Central Illinois Wedding Musician ~ Ceremony & Reception at Allerton Park

I met Linda & Varun last month when I was playing for another wedding at Allerton Park.  They were in from New York making some final arrangements for their wedding, and had already booked me as their harpist, so it … Continue reading

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Southwest Michigan Wedding Music ~ Harp & Violin duet at the Mendel Center

Finally ~ an outdoor wedding that could go ahead as planned!  I’ve been waiting all spring for this, and Laura & Tim turned out to be the lucky couple that didn’t have to endure rain, winds, and near-freezing temperatures.  They … Continue reading

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Indianapolis Wedding Harpist ~ Ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse

The Indiana Statehouse is such a beautiful venue for a wedding!  Marla & Alan chose the downtown Indianapolis landmark for their ceremony, and harp to provide their music.  The acoustics of the space are wonderful for the harp as well! … Continue reading

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Wedding Ceremony at Old St. Ann’s ~ Iowa Harpist

My first wedding ceremony of 2013 was for Alexis and Brandon at Old St. Ann’s Church in Long Grove, Iowa.  This beautiful country church, located in Scott County Park just north of the Quad Cities, is a beautiful venue for … Continue reading

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Chicago Harpist ~ Valentine’s Day Music at Shinto Naperville

The music of the harp is the perfect accompaniment for a romantic Valentine’s Day, no matter where you are!  This year, I played for the holiday at Shinto Japanese Steakhouse in Naperville, Illinois.  A more modern restaurant, it might not … Continue reading

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Rockford Wedding Music ~ Harpist for a Reception at Anderson Japanese Gardens

Maria and Lucas were married in January in Montana, but celebrated with friends and family back home in Rockford, Illinois, with a reception on the first day of February.  I provided harp music for the evening at Anderson Japanese Gardens. … Continue reading

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Central Illinois Wedding Planning ~ Bridal Expo in Jacksonville

I had wedding shows two weekends in a row, and the second was at Hamilton’s 110 North East in downtown Jacksonville, Illinois.  Sponsored by Jacksonville Main Street, this event features wedding vendors, drawings, and a prom & wedding fashion show … Continue reading

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Springfield Wedding Planning ~ Harpist at the Elegant Bridal Expo 2013

My first wedding show of 2013 was the Elegant Bridal Expo at the downtown Hilton in Springfield, Illinois.  I participated in this show last February (its first year), and it was such a wonderful experience that I knew I had to come back! … Continue reading

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