Barn concert

This past weekend, Alicia and her pianist, Kevin Garnica, gave two fabulous performances in the barn.  Sadly, Mother Nature didn't cooperate and threw a bit of a snow storm at us on Sunday which we believe kept several concert attendees away,

Nevertheless, those that braved the storm on Sunday, and the very frigid temperatures on Saturday night were treated to some amazing music.  Kevin flew in from Los Angeles on the 30th of December and rehearsals began the next day.  I'm not sure which I like better, listening to the kids rehearse or listening to the performance.  Both are wonderful and we are so happy that we get to be a part of this process.

Here are a few photos of the weekend.....

No recital is complete with out Les on the parking crew.  He was dressed up in many layers to combat the zero degree temperature on Saturday night.

Again, the beautiful banners displayed by fiber artist Louise Kodis, whom we are privileged to call our good friend.

We serve hot drinks and cookies to concert goers.  Unfortunately I forgot to take a photo of the cookies, which are the best part!  Grandma Jo bakes for days to provide us all with the best sugar cookies ever!

Some of the crowd on Saturday night.

Alicia and Kevin in the "green room".  I tease the kids that when they are big time musicians they can tell people that one of their first green room experiences was a potato cellar!

Jay Nordling did the audio and video recording at the Sunday performance.

Alicia and Kevin greeting fans after the performance.

Alicia and Louise.

Kevin and Verne Windham, voice of Spokane Public Radio.

Alicia and her Godmother Vicki and Vicki's husband Jim.  

Alicia and Verne.  Verne has been a tremendous supporter of Alicia since she was  12 years old and auditioned for the Spokane Youth Orchestra which Verne conducted at the time.  We are all so grateful for his positive promotion of both Alicia and Kevin,.  Actually, Verne promotes and supports all musicians and the arts in our area.  He is an Inland Northwest icon.

Following the Sunday performance we had a hot dog and baked bean dinner in the garage.  It was supposed to be a bonfire, but due to the weather we had to use the grill and retreat to the garage!  Unfortunately, I forgot to take photos of the fun that was had at this event!  We all had a great time, talking about the recital, talking about the weather, talking about each other!  We were warm and happy tucked in to the garage, reflecting in the glow of music, well rehearsed and well performed.

The concert is scheduled to be broadcast on Spokane Public Radio on January 11th at 7pm PST.  If you are outside the listening area, you can live stream at spokanepublicradio.org.