Ali…before the Olympics even start
Living in Whistler is definitely living in the middle of the Olympics. New stuff happening every day. Even new bus stops, new hydrogen buses, new fences, new stages, army guys in fatigues, helicopters, F18's....I mean Wow! So how does this impact a 19 year old redhead who grew up here and who everyone knows as the go-to-girl for entertainment.
Just to give you a sense, I'll tell you about Feb 5th and Feb 6th. Feb 5th of course is the day the Olympic Torch comes to Whistler and the cauldron is lit. We have watched it cross Canada, excitement mounting all the way. So you can imagine how our little town is lining up to welcome it. We expect up to 9000 people at Skiers' Plaza. And guess who will be playing with her band when it gets here. How exciting is that?!
As soon as the Torch Ceremonies are over, Ali has to grab her keyboard and race over to the Whistler Canada Centre (formerly known as the Whistler Library) for a post Torch VIP reception hosted by the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation. Now it's actually difficult to race when you are hauling a keyboard, so this should be something to behold.
Next morning, she is up for another reception at the Whistler Canada Centre which takes her to mid-afternoon. And then, she may just have time for lunch before a special Olympic car picks her up to take her to Athlete's Village where she will perform for the world's best. How cool is that!
So 4 gigs in 48 hours...and the Olympics don't even start for a week after that.
FUN!!!
Summer at Last
Last weekend was absolutely gorgeous! The French doors at Fifty-Two 80 were wide open to the patio with sunlight spilling into the lounge until 8 in the evening. I sang mostly jazz standards with a couple of my own and some new tunes from Uncle John. He writes the most amazing music. More about Uncle John another time. I'll be singing at the Four Seasons Fridays and Saturdays until July 4th, from 5 to 8pm.
...Ali
thanks John and Janet!
On Saturday Apres Ski,
there was a great looking couple at the Bistro who listened. They really listened... to all three sets... even when I sang a couple of my favorites twice. So I introduced myself at the end of the gig. It turns out that John and Janet had caught me on the Global morning show last week. thank you guys for driving all the way to Whistler to hear me. I'm sorry I didn't introduce myself to you earlier in the evening.
A big thanks from Ali to John and Janet...
The Amazing Party
It's not often that a community gets the word that the federal government has set aside some money to throw a party! Ali performed for a reception at Whistler's Millennium Place last week. Minister Emerson was there in person. The money if it is awarded is for an amazing party that will last for the whole 2010 Olympic Games at the live site. Ali has performed a few times already for Olympic announcements.
here's hoping she'll be invited to the real thing!
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