Events, Venues, and Christmas Concerts!
Fall has been a busy season for Uptown Violins. We’ve enjoyed performing for so many wonderful venues! We wanted to highlight several of our favorites.
Dallas
Brittany, what was it like to perform with country artist Imaj?
She is an amazing artist to work with along with her fabulous band. Her message is to share peace, love, and kindness with everyone, and her mission is to help people with mental illness. We performed with her on ABC at the American Airlines Center in Victory Park. We played her original song “A different kind of country.” We also performed several selections for FOX downtown, including “Santa Baby,” a cover of Patsy Klyne’s “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” and a hilarious Imaj original comedy “Untrailer Trash” based on stuff her mom and grandma used to say.
The highlight was playing at the Texas State Fair, where we performed the Charlie Daniels Band cover “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” in which I was dubbed “Jenny” instead of “Johnny.”
Can you share more about your experience with Modern Luxury?
Modern Luxury is a phenomenal brand to work with for marketing luxury brands here in Dallas, as well as several other major cities. The AIA event was gorgeous and perfect for this time of year. It was held in a beautifully designed modern home with retractable glass walls. This made for a nice "open" concept of the living room that flowed into the outdoor patio. Everyone loved the old timey jazz pieces we played, as well as the fun pop selections.
Wichita
Allison, what kind of music did you perform at Wichita’s Autumn and Art Festival?
This was a wonderful patrons’ event where they could sample food and drink from a variety of vendors, as well as admire the various art pieces. We had fun performing several pop songs and a little country.
Kansas City
Brittany, what event did you perform for at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art?
The Nelson-Atkins Art Museum kindly included us in their opening event of the Queen Nefertari: Eternal Egypt Exhibition. We performed a small combo with Rod on drums, Nick on guitar and myself on violin. We had a wonderful time showing the audience our different musical styles. Several people inquired about the electric violin, whose amplification allowed us to play with drums.
Central Illinois
In Central Illinois, my students are busy performing holiday recitals. We enjoyed playing a Halloween Concert with the Blackwater String Ensemble Studios at Elmcroft of Wyndcrest.
Favorite Recent Wedding/Private Event Venues
- Dallas: Park Cities Presbyterian Church, Highland Park United Methodist Church, the Belo Mansion downtown, The Joule terrace, Brook Hollow Country Club, the Milestone in Aubrey, Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
- Wichita: Noah’s Event Venue, Fulton Valley Farm, Stonehill Barn, Eastminster Presbyterian Church
- Kansas City: Weston Red Barn Farm
- Central Illinois: Washington Park Botanical Gardens
Upcoming Christmas Events!
All events are open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Dallas
- NorthPark Mall, December 8th
- SMU Lessons and Carols, December 8th
- Dallas Theological Seminary Chapel, December 12th
- Shops at Clearfork Holiday Teas, December 14th
- Park Cities Presbyterian Church, December 15th
- Private events at The Joule, The Four Seasons Resort and Club, Belmont Senior Living Center
Wichita
- MESSIAH at Tabor College: November 24th
- Eastminster’s Christmas Cantata: December 8th and 9th
Kansas City
- Private event at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Central Illinois
- Trinity Lutheran Church of Springfield: Advent service: December 4
- First Presbyterian Church of Springfield (Aberham Lincoln’s Church): December 18
- Private event at Bickford Senior Living