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Red Butte Garden and Pink Martini

I've talked before about the outdoor concerts they have here in the summer.  Well, last night was our first of the summer, at the Red Butte Garden.  Not only is it a great botanical garden, but it's also a great concert venue.  You sit on the lawn, they let you bring chairs and food in, and it's all just very casual and everyone gets along.  

Last night's artist was none other than Pink Martini, one of our personal faves.  This is the second time I've seen them now, and they never disappoint.  They're a group of about 12 members, who specialize in music that reminds you of what it would be like to be at a nightclub or cocktail party in the 50's (if I'd been around in the 50's).  They sing in different languages, the music runs the gamut from pop to jazz to classical, they have interesting lyrics, and are in general just a really fun band.

I have to say, last night's concert was pretty close to perfect.  We sat on blankets on the lawn, got dinner from the Whole Foods tent, visited, danced around, and all in all had a total blast.  The evening was cool and a bit overcast, so the weather was terrific, and the music was incredible.  Really a wonderful evening.

Inge snapped a photo of our group, that I think pretty well captures our feelings about the whole evening...

(From left to right: Anna, Darcy D, Tracie, Julee, Inge, Darci A, Chunhee)

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The Perry Family said…
YAY! So glad you had a great time. It sounds like a blast!

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