For anyone who missed it, here I am, haunting the bar at last night’s WWFM Gratitude Gala – to my knowledge, the only documented proof of my attendance. (That’s coffee in the cup, by the way.)
If you are a supporter of the station, thank you. I met some very nice people and made a few contacts that may allow me to produce further installments of “Picture Perfect.”
If you think it’s not in your budget to contribute enough to make a difference as an underwriter, we are now offering the option of supporting our specialty shows as part of a consortium. That means the station will act as matchmaker, pooling donations from multiple sources in order to fund individual programs.
If that sounds like something you would like to do, to spruce up and ensure the future of your favorite shows, contact the station at 609-587-8989, during business hours – be sure to specify “Picture Perfect” or “The Lost Chord,” if that is your intention – or private message me here.
It was great fun to jawbone with George Marriner Maull, of the Discovery Orchestra and “Inside Music,” and Joseph Horowitz and Angel-Gil Ordóñez, of the PostClassical Ensemble. It was also good to reconnect with some of the other hosts I myself seldom see.
Of course, nothing eclipses a nice compliment, of which I gratefully received several. I am always deeply appreciative, humbled even, by sincere praise from obviously engaged listeners. Last night, one of them even sang the theme from John Williams’ “Dracula” for me. That’s NOT one of his better-known scores. Thanks to all those who attended.
PHOTO: Classic Ross Amico, all blurred-out like Sasquatch
