Star Student Star Teacher

Pausing for a photo op 

at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center 

before going into the ballroom to play for the

Star Student Star Teacher Recognition Luncheon.  

This was the 5th year I've been honored to be asked, by 

Don Smart and the Kiwanis Club, to play for the Luncheon.  

THANK YOU!

Sunday in Savannah Gettin' Down at Goose Feathers

I LOVE my job!  What could be better, on a sunny Sunday morning, than goofing around (musically speaking) at       Goose Feathers!  The staff certainly wasn't goofing around!  The cafe was hoppin'!....but they graciously made a space for me and I got to relax and do what I love doing best.....HARPING!.   Playing background music while folks are enjoying the atmosphere of a great cafe in downtown Savannah, is my idea of a perfect day.  

Goose Feathers is located on Barnard St. just around the corner from City Market  

and across Ellis Square from the Andaz Hotel.  

Come get Goosed at Goose Feathers!

By the way....my Roland Mobile Cube amplifier gives me enough boost to be heard in a 

happy, busy, buzzing cafe. 

AND......because it's battery powered,

 I'm free to play wherever the spirit moves....

or wherever folks will put up with me!

Happy Harpist!

Groovin On a Sunday Afternoon at Ellis Square

Yesterday was such a Groovy day!

The newly renovated Ellis Square is smack, dab in the center of

 'where it's happening' in Savannah.

City Market is on Ellis Square, has plenty of shops and good restaurants and always seems to have some sort of 'live music' going on.  Paula Dean's 'Lady & Sons' is right around the corner, lively Broughton Street is one block down.  And.....the Andaz Savannah anchors one corner.

The Andaz was having their 1st Bridal Expo so I RSVP'd Ann Mashburn, the Catering Sales Manager,  then waltzed my happy self, along with my friend/videographer Annie, over to Ellis Square for the 1st annual Andaz Bridal Expo.

I like the Andaz approach and concept of using local produce and vendors to service their hotels so, at the Expo on Sunday, I happily munched all of Chef Lauren's delectable creations!   Everything on the menu is supported by local farmers. 

I nibbled delicious cheese from Sweet Grass Dairy up on the terrace. 

 and tried lamb from Hunter Cattle Co.  (a first for me) in the ballroom.

Photo by DreamWeaver Photos

I met and fell in love with Adam Turoni, Savannah's Chocolatier   He still had silver sparkles on his face (so cute) from dusting the Dark Chocolate Silk Filled Bullets.  The Golden Baileys Truffles left me speechless. 

They are 'OMG DELICIOUS'! 

Jamie Weaver with Dreamweaver Photos was there with the DreamWeaver Photo Booth.  
I know for a fact she's an angel/photographer! 

and check out Chris Dooley......duets with an amazing violinist....
what more could a harp girl ask for?

Seems a bit serendipitous that Avia Napa and Avia Savannah were renovated and rebranded with the Hyatt boutique brand 'Andaz' at the same time, and that I claim both cities as my own! 

I know....the renovation/joining happened in spring last year.

so... I'm a bit slow.

Wednesday's Weddings for Warriors

Last Wednesday 
I had the honor and privilege of playing for three simple but beautiful weddings.  

The Weddings for Warriors project provides 
free wedding ceremonies and vow renewals to active duty US military personnel.   

I get emotional about military personnel......so  

I volunteer. 

I love it.  

I cry..... 

every year....

 good, grateful tears.  

 Wesley Monumental is the beautiful church I've played in for the 2012 and 2013 Weddings for Warrior events. 
 Theses amazing photos were taken by Cassandra McDaniel, 
one of the wonderful photographers who volunteered their time and talent.  

Photograph by Cassandra McDaniel

This photo was taken by Adina Estes At Frilly Bloomers, who is amazing on so many levels.  Flower guru, coordinator, photographer....what else does this woman do!?

The project involves so many volunteers.  Check out the list!  
These folks LOVE what they do!
The wonderful Becky Byous heads it up and  

she deserves a medal!

I took this pic...it's my favorite, probably because it makes me smile. 

  The photographer is directing the shot but who knows.....maybe there's a squirrel loose!