We played for the Zoo Ball the other night. It is one of their annual fundraising events and I must tell you it is a most unusual ball. Most everyone is dressed in tux, suits, evening dresses, and gowns. We play for a couple of hours while champagne, cocktails, and Hors d' oeuvres are served. We interact with the crowd and enjoy the presentations of the chef as well. The zookeepers bring in animals throughout the evening. During our part of the evening, they brought in a snake, bird, and turtle with which the guest can have an up-close personal experience and with a knowledgeable handler. After cocktails and drinks they go on to another building for dinner and dancing. It turned out to be a beautiful evening.
Because of predicted rain, we played inside and the sound of the drums isn't what I had hoped but I couldn't resist showing you our new drum loving fan...Mr. Turtle in his bow tie. He definitely left his mark on the floor and in our hearts and almost Julie's ankle.
We will be playing at the zoo again in two weeks, June 27th, for what is called "Moonlight On The Mountain". We have opened the event since it started about 13 years ago. I just checked and it is sold out again. Another very fun evening.
http://www.cmzoo.org/index.php/guest-information/zoo-events/moonlight-on-the-mountain/
(Sorry for the lack of sound with the turtle. I think I know what happened now...still learning.)
