The nice weather we had enjoyed last week has abandoned us, leaving, colder temperatures and rain. According to the forecast, the large amounts of rain have moved out of the Miami Valley.

Last night, at the Schuster Center of the Performing, Arts there was a brilliant, beautiful collaboration between the Dayton Ballet and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. The musical, artistic, and technical aspects combined, created a phenomenal production.

I love the patrons who add a little more to their attire or completely dress in costume for such occasions. There were little boys wearing Peter Pan hats, girls, dressed as Tinker Bell, and Minnie adults were wearing costumes. I saw a photograph of my friend, Patti King, and her daughter Dressed as Pirates for the occasion. The King family has always been a step ahead of the rest with their creativity.

It is barely past 7:45 AM, and I can already hear percussion ensemble’s practicing nearby. This is the final weekend of the WGI competition featuring percussion organizations from around the world. This is the first year, in over 40 years, that I have missed a Winter Guard, Indoor Winds, and Indoor Percussion competition season. Kettering Fairmont High School has done an exceptional job this season and perform in the championships this morning at 10:15 AM.

Make it a great day!