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Sorry for a whole week with no posts! I've been recouping from a busy week-end! Last Saturday I played piano for a Mr. John hat fashion show. This was the fifth year I've collaborated with Gwen Cooper over at Second Hand Rose to promote the memories of a bygone era by showcasing different regional department stores including The Globe, Miller & Rhode's, and Thalhimer's, and shows featuring the hats of Sara Sue and Mr. John.

This is from a demonstration of types of ballroom dancing popular in the 50's and 60's

Here is one of the programs for the event.

The beautiful console table is actually an antique square grand piano!

I love this venue! (The Black Swan) I have played for many events here, including balls, weddings, and other special events! The owners are fantastic, and the food is wonderful! They even have a shop upstairs selling evening wear and wedding dresses! Talk about a one-stop-shop!

Then on Sunday Night I was center stage as a concert at Ivey Memorial UMC! I played both piano and organ--everything from classical to a medley of some of my favorite Celine Dion songs! The concert was a huge hit! I hope to tour this concert in the South-Eastern Virginia area--if your church would like to host this relaxing evening of music, please let me know! Hopefully I will post another home improvement project or re-decorate something to post here in the next few days, but until then here are some photos from my concert! Thanks Stephanie for the great pictures!

My name on a marquee! What can I say? Wow!!!

Here I am at the organ! No Phantom of the Opera here!

Me tickling the ivories!