Effingham Harpist – Live Music for a Grand Opening Celebration
The La Quinta Hotel in Effingham, Illinois, celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, November 10th. I provided harp music for the evening, playing through guest arrival, drinks & hors d’oeuvres, and the ribbon cutting (that got a special glissando!). Community members and local government and business leaders were invited to tour the remodeled facility, watch […]
Western Wisconsin Harpist – Music for a Grand Opening Celebration
For two days in July, I was playing at the new Western Wisconsin Health center in Baldwin, Wisconsin. The first night was an exclusive party for local and state dignitaries and donors to the new facility. The second night was open to the community to see the new space and speak with the staff and […]
Lagos, Nigeria Harp Player ~ St. George’s Lodge
On St. George’s Day (April 23), I played for the Ladies’ Night Banquet for St. George’s Masonic Lodge in Lagos, Nigeria. The event was held at the Lagoon Restaurant’s banquet hall. I played for the first hour of the evening as guests arrived and sat down to dinner. I performed a few Celtic folk songs and […]
Chicago Harpist ~ Corporate Holiday Party at the Field Museum
Most companies have their holiday parties in December, but January is even better! You can avoid the ever-present schedule conflicts and have your event when more people are able to attend and be more relaxed. This event was a mortgage company’s holiday party and employee recognition dinner. They had a Greek theme (with living statues, […]
Chennai International Harpist
Back in India, and flying off to Chennai! This event was for the unveiling of a new luxury residential construction project. The ballroom at the Leela Palace was the perfect setting. In addition to harp, they also had a percussionist and a movie about the new building to show to prospective buyers. I played as […]
Pune Harpist for Grand Opening
Not all of the events I play for here are weddings! This was for the grand opening of a department store in Pune. Not too far of a drive from Mumbai, it was exciting to get out on the road – and see the monkeys! There were two small stages set up at the entrance […]
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 presentations. The reception took place in McKenna Hall on the campus of the University of […]
Harpist in Southwest Michigan ~ New Year’s Day at Four Winds Casino
For the second year in a row, I had an early wake-up call on New Year’s Day. As I did on the first day of last year, I spent the first day of 2013 at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Michigan, providing harp music for the guests at the morning’s brunch. With a 7:30 AM security […]
Northern Indiana Harpist ~ Holiday Party at the South Bend Country Club
On Thursday, December 13th, Meridian Title hosted a client appreciation holiday party at the South Bend Country Club. Guests were greeted at the door with harp music, and enjoyed appetizers and drinks on the main level of the club. The country club was decorated beautifully for Christmas, with poinsettias, trees, and candles. Having a harpist […]
Harpist in Elkhart ~ Party at the Midwest Museum of American Art
For the sixth year in a row, I played for the holiday open house for Barnes & Thornburg’s Elkhart law office. It’s always great to be asked back so many times! As in previous years, the party was held at the Midwest Museum of American Art in downtown Elkhart, Indiana. Instead of the main gallery, […]