2018
Thursday, March 1st at 3:30pm: Performance at The Quarry Senior Living – Private Event
Thursday, May 3rd at 3:30pm: Performance at The Quarry Senior Living – Private Event
Saturday, May 26th at 4:15-4:45pm: World War One National Centennial Conference, Ft. Vancouver Washington – Free Admission. Event is Open to the Public.
Wednesday, June 20th – Friday June 23rd: Multiple performances with the annual Lincoln Highway Association conference in Iselin, New Jersey – Learn more and register to attend this conference at this link.
Tuesday, July 3rd, 7-8:30pm: First Tuesday Performance Series, “A Celebration of America”. Lake Oswego Library, Lake Oswego, Oregon – Free Admission. Event is Open to the Public.
Saturday, July 7th, 4-5pm: GEAR Con 2018, The Great War, Portland, Oregon. My first show at a steampunk conference! Learn more and register to attend this conference at this link.
Thursday, October 4th at 3:30pm: Performance at The Quarry Senior Living– Private Event
Saturday, October 13th at 1:15pm: Performance at Hearthstone of Beaverton – Private Event
Thursday, November 1st at 3:45pm: Presentation at ALHFAM Western Regional Conference, Tacoma Washington. Learn more and register to attend at this link!
Saturday, November 10th, 6-8:30pm: Commemorating the War to End All Wars 1918: Performance of my World War One program at the Idaho State Museum in Boise. I’ll be making my Idaho debut at this event!
Enjoy an evening hosted by the Idaho Legal History Society and the Idaho State Historical Society commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day. Performances by World War I Performer Cecelia Otto of An American Songline, World War I Exhibits, and speakers including author Eve Chandler and era related food.
Sunday, November 11, 10-11:00am: World War One Memorial Dedication Ceremony in Boise with the DAR Pioneer chapter. I was honored to contribute two songs to this ceremony. There was no WWI memorial in Boise prior to this event, and it was very moving.
Saturday, November 17th, 9am-4pm: Appearance at Evergreen High School (EHS), Vancouver Washington. Come get your holiday shopping done at the EHS Band, Colorguard, and Orchestra annual holiday bazaar! All items are homemade or produced by local artisans. I’ll be selling my books and CDs for a special holiday price, so come say hi and support a good cause!
2017
April 5, Oswego Heritage Council, Lake Oswego, OR
May 3, Fort Vancouver WWI Ambulance Talk, Vancouver, WA
June 4, Sigma Alpha Iota Luncheon Performance, Darien, IL (Private event)
June 19-24, Speaking and singing at annual Lincoln Highway conference, Denison, IA (event for registered attendees only)
July 20, Ashland Chautauqua, Ashland, OH
July 22, Hayesville Opera House, Hayesville, OH
August 18, Suffragette Marker Dedication Ceremony, Portland, OR
October 1, 2017 Monumental Moments, Hillsboro, OR
November 8, 2017 Lake Oswego Public Library, Lake Oswego, OR
November 11, 2017 Appearance at Ft. Vancouver Veteran’s Day parade, plus performance at private luncheon, Vancouver, WA
2016
Wednesday, April 6 at 6pm: Performance at the Sycamore Public Library in Sycamore IL. Free admission. For more information, click here.
Tuesday, April 19: Speaking engagement for the Portland Pearl Rotary Club in Portland, Oregon. Meeting time is 7:15-8:30am, so if you’re an early riser or work downtown come on out! Guests are welcome. Click here for full event information.
Saturday, July 2nd from 10am-3pm: Hagemann Ranch Open House sponsored by the Livermore Heritage Guild in Livermore, CA. I’ll take the stage at around 12:15pm, but come early/stay late for all of the fun activities that will be going on!
Thursday, July 7 at 7pm: Performance at the Churchill County Museum in Fallon Nevada. I really enjoyed my time in Fallon three years ago on my inaugural tour (which was mentioned in the book), and I’m looking forward to going back! The concert is free, and I’ll be selling and autographing books and CDs. Come check out all that the museum has to offer!
Tuesday, July 12 at 12pm: Performance in Murray City, Utah. This performance is part of their Arts in the Park Series, and the concert will be held at Murray Park Pavilion #5. Bring your sack lunch and enjoy an hour of entertainment! Here’s a flyer with the full information – Arts in Park full season2016.
Wednesday, July 13th at 11:30am: Speaking engagement in Salt Lake City, Utah (must register for this event). I’ll be speaking for the eWomen Network Salt Lake City Chapter about crowdfunding, and I’d love to share my tips with you. For more information and to register, visit this link.
Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21: Three performances at the Heritage Village in East Grand Forks, Minnesota for their annual Heritage Days Festival. Performance times: Saturday, August 20th at 12 PM, and 3 PM, and Sunday August 21st at 11 AM.
CLICK HERE to see a flyer noting all Heritage Days Information.
2015
Tuesday, June 16: Speaking at eWomen Network luncheon in Chicago, IL at 11:30am. The title of my presentation is, “Crowdfunding – Tips and Tricks to Help You Meet your Campaign Goals“. Books and CD’s will be for sale.
Wednesday, June 17: Speaking at eWomen Network dinner in Cincinnati, OH at 7pm. The title of my presentation is, “Crowdfunding – Tips and Tricks to Help You Meet your Campaign Goals“. Books and CD’s will be for sale.
Friday, June 19: Brookdale in Oak Park, Illinois at 1pm. Admission is free, and I’ll be performing in the Oak Park room.
Wednesday, June 24: Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum in Ypsilanti, Michigan, at 7:30pm. In conjunction with the annual Lincoln Highway Conference, the museum will be open for this evening from 7-9pm for a free will donation.
Thursday, July 16: Ashland, OH Chautauqua. at 7pm. This Lincoln Highway City is celebrating their 200th anniversary, so come experience their history with me.
Friday, July 17: Hayesville Opera House in Hayesville, OH at 5pm. We’ll be doing special program of songs this evening, and the President of the Opera House will be talking about the history of the Opera House. People will also be allowed to tour the facility.
Thursday, July 23: Fort Cody Music Series, 221 Halligan Drive, North Platte, NE at 7pm. Happy to make my 2nd appearance in North Platte – this is going to be a fun show!
Saturday, July 25: United Church of Christ, 6310 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado at 7pm. This church is a special place for me, so if you are in the Denver Metro area please join me!
Sunday, August 2: Mini-concert at La Cour Bistro & Art Bar in Denver, Colorado from 7-10pm. Tonight’s concert will feature the “Best of Broadway” with multiple vocalists. I’ll be performing in the first hour (so come early!), and will have American Songline books, CDs and merchandise available for purchase.
Wednesday, October 14: Performance at the Lake Oswego Public Library (706 Fourth Street) in Lake Oswego, Oregon from 1-2pm. This is my first official performance in the Pacific Northwest as part of the library’s Second Wednesday Performing Arts Series, come and enjoy a lovely afternoon of hearing America’s history through song – all free of charge.
Wednesday, November 4: Performance and presentation for the Oswego Heritage Council’s “First Wednesday” series at 398 10th Street in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Doors to the Heritage House open at 6:30pm and light refreshments are provided with the presentation beginning at 7pm. Free admission.
Wednesday, November 11: Speaking at eWomen Network luncheon in Colorado Springs, CO at 11:30am. The title of my presentation is, “Crowdfunding – Tips and Tricks to Help You Meet your Campaign Goals“. (Registration is required.)
Thursday, November 12: Speaking a eWomen Network luncheon in Denver, CO at 11:30am. The title of my presentation is, “Crowdfunding – Tips and Tricks to Help You Meet Your Campaign Goals.” Registration is required, so click here to register.
Friday, November 13: Speaking in Boulder, CO area for the Coffee and Connections Women’s group at 8:30am. The location is the Guaranty Bank and Trust, 401 Main St. • Longmont, CO. I’ll be speaking about crowdfunding to this dynamic group, don’t miss out!
Friday, November 13: Performance at the Mercury Cafe in Denver, CO at 7:30pm. This is my second performance there, and they were featured in the American Songline book I published this year. $10 cover, and a portion of the proceeds benefit Cabaret Otaku, Denver’s First Alternative Opera Company.
Sunday, December 6 from Noon – 4pm. I am honored to be a part of the Oregon Historical Society’s 48th annual Holiday Cheer Event in Portland, Oregon! As a newly published author, I’ll be selling and signing my American Songline books and CDs in full costume. Admission is free, so please stop by and say hi!
2014
Saturday, October 18: Circa 1910: Sights, Sounds and Sweets of the JMS Building’s Golden Age, South Bend, IN. On this day, I gave talks about the Lincoln Highway as well as vaudeville, and I performed a mini-concert at the end of day. You can read more about it in this article.
Overall, I took some time off the road and I worked hard on my CD and book this year! See the final products on my Store page.
2013
Saturday, April 13: Duplex Cabaret, New York, NY at 4:30pm *Please note that while there is no cover, you must make a reservation online to hold a seat for this inaugural performance. To make the reservation, click here.
Friday, April 19: Bainbridge House, Princeton, New Jersey at 5pm.
Thursday, April 25: General Warren Inne, Malvern, PA at 6pm.
Thursday, May 2nd: Ligonier Town Hall, 120 E. Main St., Ligonier, PA at 7:30pm
Sunday, May 5: Lincoln Highway Festival/Community Day, Latrobe, PA I’ll be performing from 2-4 pm, but will be arriving before 12pm to be available for questions/sell merchandise.
Sunday, May 12: Hayesville Opera House, Hayesville, OH at 4pm
Sunday, May 19: Woodward Ballroom, South Bend, IN at 2pm This concert is sponsored by The Music Village
Thursday, May 23: San Rocco Oratory (St. Anthony Hall), 330 E. 21st St, Chicago Heights, IL 7:30pm
Sunday, May 26: Sacred Heart Church, Palos Hills, IL at 3:30pm
Sunday, June 2: Loveland Community House, Dixon, IL at 2pm *Note: There will be a light reception of cookies and punch after the show, and the museum and whole building will be open for viewing after the concert as well – all free of charge.
Friday and Saturday, June 7-8: Bell Tower Festival, Jefferson, IA (Friday I performed for the Opening Ceremony, and Saturday I was not only in the parade but also performed in the afternoon.
Sunday, June 9: First Presbyterian Church, Grand Junction, IA at 10:15am (part of Sunday church service)
Saturday, June 15: Appearance and performance, State Center Rose Festival, State Center IA
Thursday, June 27: Liederkranz, Grand Island, NE 7pm
Sunday, June 30-Monday, July 1: Lincoln Highway Centennial Celebration, Kearney, NE [PDF] On Sunday, I’ll be performing from 12-5pm. Look for me in the downtown area in the 1910’s or 1920’s block! On Monday, I’ll be performing at the Archway Education Tent at 9:30am and 3pm.
Wednesday, July 3: Lincoln Highway Association Banquet (for conference attendees only)
Thursday, July 4: Fort Cody Music Series, 221 Halligan Drive, North Platte, NE at 7pm
Friday, July 5: Oregon Trail Golf Course, 31200 W Tower Rd in Sutherland, NE at 7pm
Saturday, July 13: Appearance at the Quality Inn & Suites, North Platte, NE at 3pm
Saturday, July 20: Mercury Cafe, Denver, CO at 7:30pm This event is co-sponsored by Cabaret Otaku
Sunday, August 4: St Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral, Laramie, WY at 2:30pm
Wednesday, August 7: Rock Springs Historical Museum, Rock Springs, WY at 7pm
Thursday, August 8: Depot Square, 920 Front Street, Evanston, WY from 5-7pm
Friday, August 9: Summit County Fair, Coalville, UT at 5pm
Saturday, August 10: Rockport Dam Jam (20th Anniversary), Wanship, UT at 4pm. (I’ll be performing at the historic Rockport Old Church. Come earlier in the day to enjoy all of the festivities!)
Thursday, August 15: Clark Historic Farm, Grantsville, UT at 7pm
Thursday, August 22: Churchill County Museum, Fallon, NV at 7pm
Saturday, August 24: Nevada Historical Society, Reno, NV at 2pm
Saturday, August 31: Duarte Garage and Lincoln Highway Museum, Livermore, CA
Doors Open at 4pm, Lincoln Highway Marker Dedication Ceremony at 4:30pm, and Concert will be at 5pm. Don’t miss the final show of this tour!!
Sunday, September 1: Mini-Concert at the Western Terminus Marker in Lincoln Park, San Francisco CA.