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by Sharon Planer, Pianist for Parties

Corporate holiday party in the beautiful Twin Cities Turnblad Mansion.

The Turnblad Mansion was decked out with beautiful holiday decor. This was the perfect setting for a corporate holiday party last evening. Guests were treated to a step back in time to the turn-of-the-century architecture and beautiful woodworking and carvings as well as delicious cuisine from Three Sons Signature Cuisine. I had the pleasure of enhancing the guests experience with my cocktail and dinner piano music. I took a break while speeches were given. It is this company's tradition to have the first year employees provide spoken entertainment. I found their creative stories of their experiences from this past year to be entertaining and interesting. It gave me an insight into the lives of some of the guests for whom I was performing. I enjoyed the opportunity to share my music for this wonderful Minnesota company!   

by Sharon Planer, Pianist for Parties

Guests at the New Year's Eve party were in a mood to celebrate! I enjoyed creating a fun atmosphere with familiar pop tunes.  As the clock neared midnight I revved up the music. Then came the horn tooting and cheering followed by Auld Lang Syne.  Happy New Year to William and all of his wonderful friends!

by Sharon Planer, Pianist for Parties

I experienced a whirlwind of wonderful parties this month playing for corporate luncheons, elegant celebrations at country clubs and intimate parties in people's homes. Last evening was especially lovely with guests gathered around the piano singing their favorite carols in the comfort of their home. The evening culminated with their beautiful four part harmonies on 'Gesu Bambino'.

I have a couple of church services to play for and then I get to relax and enjoy my own celebration with family!