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Seattle, WA click here for more info – 05/23/13 – Century Ballroom – Tea Dance with the Waltz Cafe Orchestra

Who
Tea Dance with the Waltz Cafe Orchestra
When
Thursday, May 23, 2013
1:30pm - All Ages Buy Tickets
Where
Century Ballroom (map)
915 E. Pine St.
Seattle, WA click here for more info

Happy Summer, Waltz Lover --

Just a reminder: The August Waltz Cafe sneaks up on us earlier than we think: The dance is next Sunday, August 22. at the Century Ballroom. Seems like it ought to be later in the calendar, but these quirks happen when the 1st of any month falls on a Sunday.

Now that you've been alerted, we hope you won't miss Quartet Chassez -- with Dina Blade's lush vocals, Terry Wergeland's dreamy piano, and, of course, the musical savvy of those longtime dance-hall pros, Phil and Vivian Williams.

As usual, the Waltz Cafe starts at 1 p.m. and goes until 3:30. Like last month, when the weather was sunny and hot outside, the Century Ballroom's efficient system of exhaust fans kept us dancers cool and happy -- so don't let some August sunshine keep you from this joyous little dance.

Cost is still just $10, parking is (still) free on Sundays, and like clockwork The Tin Table opens at 3 p.m. just across the hall for drinks and fab food.

For more info about Quartet Chassez or to see which musicians come next to the Waltz Cafe, please go to our website: www.WaltzCafe.com

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I am honored to be a guest vocalist with this magnificent, highly diverse and danceable orchestra.

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Lake Quinault, Washington – 05/18/13 – Lake Quinalt Lodge – Sentimental Journey: Songs and Stories from World War Two

Who
Sentimental Journey: Songs and Stories from World War Two
When
Saturday, May 18, 2013
7:00pm - All Ages
Where
Lake Quinalt Lodge (map)
Olympic National Park
Lake Quinault, Washington
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This is an intergenerational concert of authentic WW2 songs and stories. Appropriate for ages 10 and older, the hour long program is a journey through time, and includes 2 musicians (vocals and piano) singing popular WW2 songs, and one storyteller who is an 87 year old WW2 Veteran. All performers wear vintage military uniforms, reminiscent of a USO show. The storyteller/Veteran, Ray Puddicomb, speaks throughout the program, sharing his riveting wartime experiences. Before, during and after the program, he displays his extensive memorabilia collection, including: dog tags, military uniforms, photos, letters, train schedules/tickets, a Nazi flag, armband and
helmet, and other items of interest. Mr. Puddicomb is a Seattle resident who served as an American soldier on the German Front Line during the Rhineland Campaign of 1944. Topics covered will include anecdotes about the draft, soldier life, films, radio, railroads and returning home to the Northwest, and of course, music of the WW 2 era.

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