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Aria Parra has her face painted at the Oracle Piano Society’s celebration.
Piano and voice students perform at the Oracle Piano Society’s holiday celebration.
Gabby and Shana Parra have fun at the arts and crafts table at the Oracle Piano Society’s celebration.
San Manuel Miner
On Saturday, Dec. 19, at the new Oracle Center for the Arts, the Oracle Piano Society hosted an open house and Holiday Musical Celebration. The celebration included craft vendors selling gift items and art for Christmas, cookies and hot chocolate, and face painting for kids.
Performing at the celebration were: the Bidwell Family singers, Ginger Bidwell, Sandee Bidwell, Erin Brooks and Joe Bidwell; Sarah Hardin and Friends, Sarah Hardin, fiddle, Erin Brooks, flute and Joe Bidwell, guitar; Klassic Kids, Annalupe Rodriguez, Andrew Robles, Aiko Robles and George Rivas; Oracle Union Church Choir; Elise Jackendoff, piano; McRae Group, Lauren McRae, harp, Marissa McRae, singer, Jack Siddle, singer; Mark Freshwater, piano; and Stephen Cook, Artistic Director, piano. It was a grand afternoon of wonderful performances.
The Oracle Piano Society is dedicated to presenting piano and other musical programs of exceptional quality and artistry in Oracle. They are active in promoting enthusiasm and appreciation for music and the arts through musical performances and educational events. Find out how you can help and more information about the Oracle Piano Society by visiting their website: www.oraclepianosociety.org. Contribute to their building fund at www.gofundme.com/oracleartscenter.
John Hernandez lives in Oracle. He is retired and enjoys writing and traveling. He is active in the Oracle Historical Society. He covers numerous public events, researches historical features and writes business/artist profiles.
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