2021
Saturday, July 17, 2 PM PST | Philip Foster Farm
Join Cece for a musical journey into the history of the women’s suffrage movement, part of Philip Foster Farm’s annual Mary Charlotte’s Garden Party. Cece’s concert program Centennial of Suffrage consists of nearly a dozen songs that reflect the fight to secure the right to vote for American women, opening an entertaining and illuminating window on a critical moment in American history.
Friday, June 18 10 AM–2 PM PST | 36 Stars Live!
On Friday, members of the Edwardian Society of Oregon and myself will re-enact this famous photo at the historic Stephens-Crawford House in Oregon City, which was the first territorial capital of Oregon and also the end of the historic Oregon Trail. Thirty-six stars will be sewn onto a suffrage flag via the livestream, and as the stars are sewn I’ll share the history of the state, including when the star was added and other important facts about women in the suffrage movement. There will be an Alice Paul interpreter to tell the stories of this important milestone, plus maybe even a couple surprises! We’ll end the event with all of us posing like the photo you see above.
Saturday, April 3 – 1 PM PST | Foolery Follies Vaudeville Show
A virtual vaudeville show is coming to your town! The Edwardian Society of Oregon presents a live show — online — full of April foolishness and old-fashioned fun, including a highlight performance by “America’s Songstress,” Cece Otto! Enjoy the talents of these living history performers, with time for visiting during intermission and after the show. Put on your fancy finery (if you wish) and be part of this first-ever online Vaudeville audience.
Saturday, March 27 – 12 PM PST | Women Across the Water: How British and American Women Won the Vote
Join Cecelia “Cece” Otto and Fiona-Jane Weston for a virtual journey into the history of the Suffrage Movement, filled with songs, stories and unique insights into how the struggle played out simultaneously in Great Britain and the United States—with music providing an unlikely bond between women activists separated by an ocean, but united in purpose.
Wednesday, January 27 at 12 pm: Inauguration Tea, sponsored by Edwardian Society of Oregon. I was thrilled to be the featured musical guest at this online event.
2020
Saturday, February 22 at 1 pm: “From Parlors to Protests: How Music Impacted the Women’s Suffrage Movement” for SEALHFAM regional conference in Dothan, Alabama.
Wednesday, March 4 at 7 pm: “Centennial of Suffrage” performance at the Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego, Oregon. This performance is in conjunction with Oswego Heritage Council’s Chautauqua on First Wednesday. Doors are at 6:30pm, free admission.
Friday, March 13 at 1:45 pm: “Good Roads and Great Songs: A Musical Journey Along the Lincoln Highway” for MOMCC Spring conference in Peoria, Illinois.
June 2020: I am honored to announce that some of the suffrage music from my “Centennial of Suffrage” commemorative program book and EP was used in a virtual event with the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives! It was an amazing program and I was glad to be a part of it.
Tuesday, August 4 at 7pm: “Centennial of Suffrage” Livestream Performance! This free online concert was made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library. This video is no longer available to the public, but visit my Patreon page to learn how you can access it, along with other exclusive content!
2019
Monday, January 7: Speaker for Common Ex 2.0 at Cece’s alma mater Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley, Minnesota – Private Event For Current Students and Faculty
Thursday, May 16 at 3:30 pm: Presenter for the Northwest Archivists Annual Conference “Singing the Past Back to Life: Researching the Songs and Styles of Early 20th Century America” in Bozeman, Montana – Must register for this event, click on the link above.
Friday, May 17 at 6:30 pm: Performance at the historic Clark Chateau in Butte, Montana. Suggested donation is $10, and you can check out the Facebook event link here.
Saturday, August 10: “Songs of 1919” from 5-6pm Ft. Vancouver Artillery Barracks, Vancouver, WA
Saturday, September 14: “Songs of World War One” (final performance) Fallon Theatre, Fallon, Nevada
Thursday, November 7 at 7 pm: “Centennial of Suffrage” (debut performance) Lackawanna Historical Society’s Annual Dinner, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Saturday, November 9 at 12 pm: “Music for Veterans Day” Stourbridge Railroad Line, Honesdale, PA
2018
Thursday, March 1 at 3:30 pm: Performance at The Quarry Senior Living – Private Event
Thursday, May 3 at 3:30pm: Performance at The Quarry Senior Living – Private Event
Saturday, May 2 at 4:15-4:45pm: World War One National Centennial Conference, Ft. Vancouver Washington – Free Admission. Event is Open to the Public.
Wednesday, June 20 – Friday June 23: 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 3, 7-8:30 pm: First Tuesday Performance Series, “A Celebration of America”. Lake Oswego Library, Lake Oswego, Oregon – Free Admission. Event is Open to the Public.
Saturday, July 7, 4-5 pm: 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 4 at 3:30 pm: Performance at The Quarry Senior Living– Private Event
Saturday, October 13 at 1:15 pm: Performance at Hearthstone of Beaverton – Private Event
Thursday, November 1 at 3:45 pm: Presentation at ALHFAM Western Regional Conference, Tacoma Washington. Learn more and register to attend at this link!
Saturday, November 10, 6-8:30 pm: 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, 10-11:00 am: 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 17, 9 am-4 pm: 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.