As I write this we are in the midst of holiday bliss. Did Santa bring you that new Velazquez guitar you asked for? Too bad. How would you like to share your thoughts about that new CD peaking out of your stocking? If so jot them down and send them to us for possible inclusion in the next newsletter.

      I’d like to thank Trena Pelham for her fine review of the LAGQ. I’m sure that many of you are getting a little board of seeing the same old names in these pages. Please send any letters or articles for consideration to us.

      Check out our new web site, www.PhillyGuitar.org. It will contain up-to-the-minute info on upcoming concerts and events. Thanks so much to Brian Egras for getting it up and running.

      The Christmas party was quite a hoot. As usual, when we do a pot luck, the food was great. Those of you familiar with Holy Communion Church, where the party was held and where we often hold small concerts, would not have recognized the upstairs hall. It was decorated with black-draped walls on all sides, with tiered seating and a large platform stage. We used that room for an impromptu salon. It was awesome. I’d like to say a special thanks to Jean Taraborelli and Megan Forrestal, who do so much to organize these parties. They also organize the receptions after concerts.

      The student recital will be held this year on Saturday, May 1st. I hope any teachers who have deserving students, will encourage them to play. Again, Bob Page will be making up the program, so please contact him at 215.567.2972 with your student’s names and pieces they will be playing.

      We are having several concerts in succession this winter and spring. I urge you to come to these. Please don’t let a little cold weather keep you from seeing these wonderful performers.