by oldwp | Dec 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
On many occasions, I am asked to play a part in a production that calls for me to use my skills as a violinist. Sometimes, I am asked to play viola. This is the first time that I will have played all three parts – 1st violin, 2nd violin and viola.
Trinity Lutheran Church's Musical telling of the Christmas Story
Wherever I am needed, it is always an honor and a privilege to be participating and especially for tonight and tomorrow morning’s beautiful presentation of the Christmas story at Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle, Illinois. I hope your holiday season is one of hope and inspiration and that music touches your heart so that you find harmony, peace and goodwill towards all. My thanks to Trinity’s music director, Gary Alan Lichthardt, for his spiritual leadership and wicked baton…Click here to for more information.
by oldwp | Dec 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
Chicago's favorite strolling violinist, Jennifer Silk
The Waukegan Women’s Club is celebrating the 2011 holiday season on Monday, December 5th, with a noontime luncheon featuring Chicago’s favorite strolling violinist Jennifer Silk. Her entertaining program,
“It’s A Wonderful Life in the 12 Days of a Strolling Violinist”, is filled with favorite requests, stories behind the songs and audience participation. The luncheon followed by the program will be held at the Bonnie Brook Golf Club House, 2800 N. Lewis Avenue, Waukegan. For more information, please contact program chairwoman Carol Behm, at (847) 625-6993.
The Waukegan Women’s Club dates back to 1894 and through the years the club has provided help and support whenever and wherever it was needed, but especially giving scholarships to area students in leadership and the arts. New members are always welcomed.
“To perform in the town Jack Benny made famous is a dream come true,” says Silk. “It truly is a wonderful life!”
by oldwp | Nov 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
What a beautiful wedding I played in Rolling Meadows on Friday! I would like to thank Mona Morrison for this lovely picture that she snapped of me and to also thank the mother of the bride, Gerry Bartnicke for her kind words to the booking agent, April Berkowski of Elegant Ensembles:
“Hi – Just to let you know what you already knew that Jennifer Silk was wonderful at my daughter’s wedding. The ceremony music was perfect and Jennifer even handled a glitch that had our guests crowded in a hall because the staff would not open the reception room which was also our cocktail hour room. Jennifer played her violin…until we could get the doors open. Thanks for all your help and suggestions. It was a wonderful wedding.”
Violinist Jennifer Silk
by oldwp | Nov 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
To: Carlyn Lloyd
Tri-L-Co Music
www.Tri-L-CoMusic.com
Dear Carlyn,
It went wonderfully; people wanted to talk to her at length following her 1 hour performance. She did sing a longs, requests, shared info about her past and present and was all out great. I told her the flowers were me to her because we both have birthdays in May and for helping us put a spin on our last meeting. She performed for us a year ago May and a couple of her family members were with her so I’ll always remember her birth month. That night we were at Sawa’s Restaurant.
Again, thanks for providing Jennifer; a real trooper and an absolute delight.
Peace, Elaine Abbinante
by oldwp | Oct 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
What song would you like to hear today?
I’ m looking forward to doing my show, “A Day in the Life of a Strolling Violinist”,
Wednesday, October 26th in Orland Park at the All Saints Lutheran Church for their “Young At Heart Club”.
If you’re in the area, please stop on by – it’s open to the public. The 50 minute show starts at 1:10 p.m.
