House concert a huge success
by Marita Moll
For those of you who missed it, I just thought I would let you all know
that Saturday night's house concert at the home of Dulce Ibarra and
Gonzalo Wills (68 Kamloops) was a sold-out success. The Latin American
based jazz by Carlos A. Santana and his Jazz Trio, full of the unusual
beats from Cuba, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico -- rumba, tango, salsa,
bossanova -- it was all there to carry the winter-weary audience on a
trip to warmer climates. The three extremely talented musicians played
their way through two 45 minute sets that went by far too quickly.
The Wills family had organized the house to accommodate 73 people.
Guests were invited to bring a small appetizer if it was convenient and
something to drink. There was wine, good company, food and wonderful
music.
And if that wasn't enough, they raised *$865* in support of Childplay
International! That will cover almost two full months of operating
expenses at the Women's Shelter Playgroup project in Lima, Peru.
So, Dulce and Gonzalo really deserve a big round of applause for putting
together such a fun event for such a good cause. There are rumours that
they might do it again. If that happens, get your tickets early!
Marita Moll
11 years
Benefit house concert March 21@7pm
by Marita Moll
The Carlos Alberto Santana's Jazz Trio will be playing a benefit concert
at the home of Dulce Ibarra and Gonzalo Wills @ 68 Kamloops ave. on
March 21, 7 pm.
Carlos Alberto Santana is a musician and composer originally from
Mexico. He studied jazz in Mexico and at McGill University. He has
played in most popular festivals in the National Capital Region and
recorded with many local artists. He is also an electrical engineer
working for the IT sector in Ottawa. See:
http://www.reverbnation.com/carlosalbertosantana for more information
and videos.
This wonderful evening of Latin American jazz will be a fundraiser for
Child Play International - a charity founded by Barbara Fulford, a
longtime resident of the area and member of the Garden Club. For more
information on Child Play see: http://childplayinternational.com/
The evening is open to spouses, family and friends. Tickets: $20 and
$25 after March 7th
Contact Dulce at dulceanabel.ibarra(a)gmail.com for tickets to this
exciting event. Space is limited -- so don't delay if you would like to
attend.
Marita Moll (on behalf of Dulce Ibarra and Barbara Fulford)
11 years, 1 month