Wow!

Can you believe we are coming down to the end of another year? As they say, time flies when you're having fun, or is it time goes faster as you get older. . . . Hummm. I guess that applies to me on both counts. 

 

I am very excited about this month's schedule. I will be returning for almost 2 weeks of wonderful gigs in the DC area with incredible songwriters and great venues. I am also getting to end my year's performances at one of my favorite venues. . .the Six String Cafe.  so, here's the complete listing...

 

 

Friday, Dec.6
"Winter Celebration of Women in Song"
New Deal Café
with Rachel Cross & Michelle Swan
We are doing a food drive for The Capital Area Food Bank.
Here are the food items needed most:
* Canned meats/fish/poultry
* Peanut butter
* Canned fruits/vegetables
* Canned soup
* Dry pasta
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113 Roosevelt Center, Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 474-5642
$5 cover/ $3 students.


Saturday, Dec. 7

Celebrations Concert Series, Falls Church, VA

with Eliot Bronson & Michelle Swan

Celebration Church of Religious Science
2840 Graham Road (intersection of Lee Hwy/US 29 & Graham Rd)

$10

 
Sunday, Dec.8
River House Concerts, Shepherdstown, WV
with  Rachel Cross

For more info contact - Cheryl Mansley Curtis
cheryl@..., 304-876-2690
Reservations must be made in advance
$10


Tuesday, Dec.10
Naked Music Showcase !
Hosted by Sarah Pinsker
with Rachel Cross, & Nefrit

Paloma's
15 W. Eager Street (Btwn. Charles & Cathedral)
Baltimore, MD
(410)783-9004
9 PM


Friday, Dec. (lucky) 13
The Pourhouse
with Rachel Cross
233 East Main St.
Westminster, Md.
Tel: 410-751-9171
8:30 PM

 

Saturday, Dec. 14
House Concerts @ The View -  Alexandria, VA
with David Morreale

Doors open @ 7:00pm - Show Starts @ 8:00pm
Snacks & Goodies Provided
For reservations/directions contact: Lynn Vermillera
 concertview@... or call:  (703) 237-5873
$12

 

Sunday, Dec. 15

Sunday Night All Folked Up ( SNAFU)

Featured Artist, 8:00 - 9:15

The Frederick Coffee Co.
100 East Church St.  Tel: 301-698-0039
Frederick, Md.

Friday, Dec. 27 

Six String Cafe & Music Hall

Adrianne Gonzalez opens

MacGregor Village Shopping Center  Map,

Cary  NC

919.469.3667

$5

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Music. . . a gift in many ways

I hope you are getting all your holiday shopping finalized, and I want to help you if I can, you know me, always trying to help. . .

 

If you would like to give my new disc, ILLUSIONS as holiday presents, I would like to offer you this. If you buy 5 or more, I will sell them to you at $10 each, and include shipping. That's $50 for 5 discs. If you want to buy 1 - 4 they are still the very affordable $15, and I will include shipping as well.

 

I am using all proceeds from my CD to raise money fro my youngest daughter, Ashley to go to Scotland in June 2003. Of course, I will get to chaperone, but we are in the process of raising funds, and I am going to dedicate all CD sales to this venture. See, in addition to giving the gift of music, you are helping a young lady experience life. Thanks.

I have updated my "funnies" page on my website, so if you get a chance, and need a good laugh, please check them out. http://www.kimbuchanan.com/funnies.htm

 

Please send me humorous pictures that you think would be good to share.

 

 

Holiday cooking is ever prevalent, and already I have been doing my share of it, and loving every minute! I would like to share a new recipe I have just discovered as a Pampered Chef consultant. This one is for all you chocolate lovers, and it is VERY quick and easy.

 

(Makes about 2 pounds)
3 (6-ounce) packages semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
Dash salt
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt.  Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.  Let cool in your saucepan for about half an hour, stirring occasionally.  Load into cookie press.  Press onto cutting board.  OR pour into oblong pan, and let cool. cut to the size you want. This is a rich fudge, so pieces can be cut pretty small for a BIG taste!

 

Top 10 reasons why... Chocolate is Better Than Air!
1. If you don't get any chocolate in the next 3 minutes, you'll still be alive.
2. Chocolate smells better.
3. Chocolate has taste.
4. You can see chocolate.
5. You can embrace chocolate.
6. Chocolate won't mess up your hairdo.
7. Chocolate won't lift your skirt up.
8. Swallowing chocolate won't make you belch.
9. Big city chocolate is not polluted.
10. It's okay to be full of hot chocolate.

( IF you would like to host a Pampered Chef party, please contact me and let's schedule one. kim@... . If you are unfamiliar with Pampered Chef products, I can tell you this, as someone who loves to cook, the PC products have helped with prep time and cooking on stones makes the food better. That's why I decided to put some of my energy into sharing these products with those who love to cook, or are cooking impaired.) 

 

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I hope your holiday season is filled with love, happiness, and continued hope for world we all want to share. Peace to you and your loved ones! 

 

Kim Buchanan
kim@...
www.kimbuchanan.com

 

(ps please share this email with all your friends and family, esp. if they live in the areas I will be performing in. Thanks so much for your encouragement and support!)

Here are some words about my new CD, Illusions:

 

"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine

 

"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com

 

"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . Buchanan showcases her mellow alto on a tasteful collection of tunes"
ESP Magazine

 

Want more info. . . www.kimbuchanan.com