The evening began with Arlen Music’s violins in front of the Art Institute, greeting the guests to elegant arrangements of the American songbook: Gershwin, Cole Porter, and more (see left).
Guests then ascended to the terrace of the new Modern Wing, and enjoyed Arlen Music's power quartet performing Chicago blues, jazz and instrumental arrangements of rock favorites of the bride and groom.
Next up was a ballroom style dinner, with dancing between courses. During the dinner courses, the guests enjoyed the Arlen Music violins performing from the balconies of the Modern Wing.By request, this set consisted entirely of their lush arrangements of classic Beatles songs. And finally, the guests returned to the lower level and danced the night away.
This beautiful evening was designed and flawlessly coordinated by Marina Birch of Birch Design Studio.
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Photos by Kevin Swan |
Despite a full plate leading the Ken Arlen Orchestra, Ken Arlen took time out to lend his expert advice to the readers of Inside Weddings magazine. In addition, Arlen Music Consultants was chosen by the magazine's editorial staff as a member of the Editor's Circle, their invitation-only network of wedding professionals.
Inside Weddings is a premier national bridal magazine, showcasing upscale weddings from around the country. Ken's article The Fun Is In the Flow, was featured in the magazine's Fall 2009 issue. The piece, which you can read here, explains the difference between the "banquet" and "ballroom" styles of wedding, and will be helpful to anyone involved in preparing entertainment for their big day.
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Entourage guitarist Steve Ramsdell recently produced a successful evening of original music at SPACE, a wonderful new venue in Evanston. The show featured the fantastic musicianship of Ken Arlen, David Young, Andre Beasley, Chris Mahieu, Geraldo de Oliveira and Kurt Schweitz as well as choreography by Hubbard Street Dancers' Terry Marling and Karen Castleman.
Steve regularly performs original music as a leader, jazz classics with Spider Saloff, Brazilian music with Chicago Choro and solo classical music. Additional recent highlights include the release of Steve’s new CD Looking For…, performances with Spider Saloff at the Iridium in New York, and shows with Matt Geraghty at Ondojazz in Lisbon and the Chicago Jazzfest. Holding a masters degree in jazz pedagogy and a bachelors degree in guitar performance from Northwestern University, Steve also maintains a busy studio teaching at College of Dupage and Wheaton College.
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