Monthly Archives: October 2008

And now… the City of Lights!

Just a quick hello (the internet connection is scarce here).  Hello comrades! Good news! The KMFA La Belle France tour has made its way to the Paris, France.  The group arrived by high speed train Tuesday afternoon.  So many great landmarks seen and events attended in the past two days.

Wednesday we attended the Opera and it was the first time for at least two of our trip goers to ever see an opera! Rigoletto in Paris is a great introduction I would say.  : )

And more more more to come!

To be continued…

Judy Watts, Development Associate

La Belle France in Provence!

Bon Jour KMFA blog readers!

Today’s posting is a special greetings all the way from Avignon, France.  KMFA’s first international tour ever – La Belle France is well underway in southern France.  A group of 16 KMFA listeners and Dianne Donovan and myself traveled to France to enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes, and pleasures. 

We have successfully eaten our way from small village to village in the Provence area.  In fact just today we toured an olive grove and learned the process from tree to table.  We learned that France produces .02% of the world’s olives.  And the particular grove we toured today produces some of the country’s top quality olives for olive oil and table olives.  Yum!

Afterward, we were taken to Cabro D’Or a relais chateau French restaurant in the middle of countryside.  Two hours and four courses later we continued on our way to view some Roman ruins and see Van Gogh’s inspirations in Arles.      

Judy & Dianne

Eliot Fisk in the KMFA Studios

Eliot Fisk

Eliot Fisk

Today Eliot Fisk stopped by KMFA to chat with me about his upcoming concert.  He was a delight to talk to, and his knowledge of music seemed boundless.  Being able to fill in the entire concert after Angel Romero had to cancel under doctor’s orders, is a real testament to the skill and depth that Eliot Fisk has.  In the interview he talks about some of the works that he will be performing as well as where he gets some of his musical and spiritual inspiration.

Mr. Fisk will perform Saturday, October 4th at the Northwest Hills United Methodist Church.  Tickets can be purchased through the Austin Classical Guitar Society  by calling 300-ACGS.

Visit the KMFA homepage: www.kmfa.org to check out the interview!

Jeffrey Blair, Announcer

Thank Heavens for Volunteers!

Volunteers make it happen

Volunteers make it happen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello Friends of KMFA!

We have just wrapped up our Fall Membership Drive, and one thing I am constantly reminded of is how very helpful our volunteers are! Not only do they provide necessary services (with minimal guidance or instruction), but they are also advocates of our wonderful station. They consider KMFA a sanctuary of classical music, and they offer their time and expertise in return. We couldn’t do it without them. They are great friends of this community effort to support a local, classical radio station!

So, I’d like to salute every one of our fine volunteers, and thank you for all your excellent efforts on our behalf! You have our gratitude and admiration.

~Alison,
Office Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, and KMFA Member