02-04-23 Daniel Lapp & SOTK
I clearly needed to catch up on sleep as I got nearly another 12 hours! I was still puttering in my jams when Rae-Anne asked if I wanted to go to the open house at Encore Brewing. I met her there and was gobsmacked at all they have done with the old bowling alley here. It will now be a restaurant/bar/music venue, arcade, bowling alley and brewery! They took out half the lanes, leaving 8 and repurposed the wood from the lanes as counters and stage. So looking forward to hanging out there and hopefully bringing in some acts as well. They kept the old pin setters which will be run by new electronics and even managed to get their hands on the old plexiglass from around the arena to use as windows which of course I think is awesome.
I had to buy a shirt, and on the way home I also stopped at Morchella Market which was saved from shutting down by a purchaser. I like their selection of non-alcoholic options and just had to have the glasses as well.
I was home long enough to get chores done and then picked up Bill, Deanne and Ashlée to go for Sushi before heading to Symphony of the Kootenays featuring Daniel Lapp. I was thrilled to learn Maria Elliot played violin with them which was just an added bonus to a truly delightful evening. Daniel is crazy good and entertaining, the SOTK was incredible to watch and listen to, much to my surprise, I will admit. I have never been to the symphony before and really enjoyed it. I knew they were top quality musicians, just didn’t think I would enjoy it so much. There was a very good house of all ages. After, we met Daniel front of stage and had a wee reunion as we know him from Vancouver Island MusicFest and Ashlée had taken the photo of him that he then bought from her and uses on his website and other media platforms. I brought the canvas one and she her print to get him to sign and we all got excited to see each other again in July when he comes and plays the Fest. All and all a fabulous day that filled my tank.
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