Hillsboro Public Library

On August 23rd 2013, we performed at Hillsboro Public Library with its beautiful backdrop of natural scene with a pond and a walking path. We were welcomed by a enthusiastic audience; some of them were attendees from our previous concert in Tigard. The crescendo of the audience's applause throughout the program prompted us to play an encore. 

The library sells sesame donuts: it's a good place to visit and read books : )

"The Thousand Waves concert was the most well attended concert we had this summer. Our library patrons were captivated by the musical blend of the percussion, koto, flute, and Spanish guitar. Peter Zisa’s introduction to each piece added a nice educational component. I would definitely have them back! Again, thank you for sharing your wonderful music with our patrons."

----Elizabeth Lopez, Performance Event Coordinator - Hillsboro Library

Tigard Public Library

We performed at Tigard Public Library on August 14th. The event coordinator Eric was very supportive and professional throughout the concert event. He sent us great letter of review and a concert DVD. As you can see, the venue was excellent with its sound and lighting system. We shared our music and a Japanese story with an enthusiastic and welcoming audience. LeeAnn's skirt was special that night too.

Private Party

We provided music for a private party at Heidi's house in Dundee on August 5th. Heidi owns an extraordinary restaurant. Some of her dishes include special mushrooms her husband Jack picked in the mountains. She previously owned a bakery too. Can you imagine how great the food was? The barbeque salmon and steak were delicious; all the food tasted as if it was catered food for a wedding. 

We met some winery owners in the area, and special individuals who are friends of Heidi and Jack.  

We enjoyed sampling the wines from the local vineyards. What a great way to spend a beautiful afternoon - making new friends, enjoying delicious food, and sharing a magnificent view of the vineyards.  

Back to the blog

It's been a while since our last update. Yukiko was completing her graduate school this summer so she needed to take a break from the blog. These pictures are from our concert at Chehalem Cultural Center on 6/15. It was a very cool venue with great acoustics inside an old brick building. It was also the day after Yukiko's hooding ceremony.