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This was a first for me to have a dance choreographed to 2 of my songs, “Women of the World” and “Angel In Disguise”. What an experience! What a breathtaking show it was, too. Sonia Balazovjech is brilliant as far as I am concerned. She not only choreographed but also danced in most of the…
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Photos of children used with permission. All photos copyright Jeanette Arsenault © 2011 March 15, 2011 Up at 3:30, on the shuttle by 4:30, seated by the gate by 5:15, flight at 6:45 to JFK. So far so good. Then the fun began. Supposed to arrive at JFK airport in NYC at 8:00. Arrived at …
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Oh what a night….! On March 4, I was lucky enough to work with an awesome group of talented musicians as I launched my new CD, I Wish I Had Wings, in Belleville Ontario at Eastminster United Church. My Awesome Band included Tony Silvestri, piano phenom and his very talented drummer, Trevor Dewit from Tony’s…
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Share the Love benefit concert on Saturday, February 19 at 7PM at St. Mary Magdalene church, Main Street Picton featuring my trio, Trinity with special guests, multi-instrumentalists Jim Yates and Al Kirby. We have been rehearsing and having a a blast getting ready for this fundraising concert in support of La Judee Orphanage in Gonaives,…
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BPW International has invited me to sing “Women of the World” in their 4 official languages at their World Congress in Helsinki, Finland this coming June 2011. They have also asked me to sing “The Sound of Haiti” which was previewed at their District Convention last Fall 2010 in Las Vegas. Here is an excerpt…
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Everyday Heroes has found a home with Volunteer & Information Quinte! I wrote this song for my first album as a tribute to volunteers. It was written for the staff & volunteers at the Rygiel Home in Hamilton, Ontario where my brother, who has severe cerebral palsy, has been living since he was a young…
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Today marks one year since the devastating earthquake that shook Haiti to its very core. The rebuilding continues, the need for aid and relief continues and the need to keep the awareness alive is vital to the survival of the people. This is a photo of La Judée Orphanage in Gonaives, Haiti prior to the…
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This is a lovely poem written by Micheline Lortie which I translated into English…. IF WE RETURNED TO THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS…. There would be no poor because all the riches would be shared Joy would live in the hearts of our young People would offer the gift of a smile, of courage and…
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I Wish I Had Wings is my newest CD and is ready to take flight at a CD launch on December 6 from 6 to 8PM at Books & Company in Picton, Ontario. ’I Wish I Had Wings’ is my sixth album and I have always felt that 6 was my lucky number because I…
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What an honour to have been chosen as Woman of the Week (week 61) for the second time! The first time was in July 2009 (week 11). I was pleased that BPW Canada had chosen the French version of my song, “The Sound of Haiti” to be featured at their District Convention in Las Vegas…
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