http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php en-us Sat, 05 May 2012 03:41:35 -0500 Sat, 05 May 2012 03:41:35 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Back home after a great tour of Calgary, Vancouver area, Victoria and Penticton. Performed in 15 residences in less than three weeks. Met some really nice people and hope to be able to do this again! Ingvar. <br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1336207295&title=finished-western-tour Bookings http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1336207295&title=finished-western-tour Sat, 05 May 2012 03:41:35 -0500 Finally, we are reasonable settled in our new house in Grimsby. We drove across the great Canadian wilderness and it was a wonderful trip. It's time to get back to entertaining! Ingvar. <br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1324049958&title=settled-in-grimsby-ontario Life In General http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1324049958&title=settled-in-grimsby-ontario Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:39:18 -0600 Being a web developer in my "day job" I preach blogging. And here I am, no blogging for almost a year. And it has been a busy year. I have added about a dozen new facilities I have performed at and keep going back to the "regular" ones. The magic I introduced last year is going over really well, and has been a nice surprise to many people. Bonnie Jean, a singer I work with ...<br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1300717609&title=wow---long-time-no-blog Recent Shows http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1300717609&title=wow---long-time-no-blog Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:26:49 -0500 Just came back from a combination visiting-friends and doing some gigs in Calgary and Kamloops. Goes to show that seniors all over are a fun-loving bunch of people!<br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1272763487&title=road-trip Bookings http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1272763487&title=road-trip Sat, 01 May 2010 20:24:47 -0500 We were invited back to the Courtyard Gardens in Richmond for their Happy Hour one rainy January evening. We have a new recruit - Bonnie - who had her debut that night without any rehersals whatsoever. Went great! Ingvar.<br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1263755626&title=great-start-to-2010 Recent Shows http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1263755626&title=great-start-to-2010 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:13:46 -0600 December came fast this year. In summary, the year was fantastic. It ended with a bang at the West Vancouver Kiwanis Club. My niece Kirsten came with us, she's an accomplished classical pianist. David, Kirsten and I had a blast, and it appeared the guests did to. And... I debuted several magic tricks - and I think it went really well. They are so fun to do. We look forward to a great 2010. To all of ...<br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1261531836&title=kiwanis-manor-christmas-show Recent Shows http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1261531836&title=kiwanis-manor-christmas-show Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:31:08 -0600 Years ago I used to perform some magic tricks. I have decided to bring that back to our show. So yeah... new for 2010 - magic. Stay tuned! Ingvar. <br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1259496377&title=magic-tricks Recent Shows http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1259496377&title=magic-tricks Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:06:54 -0600 Last night we enjoyed entertaining a lively group at the Courtyard Gardens in Richmond. Usually our performances are in the afternoon, but last night it was happy hour in Richmond. At one point I just stopped playing and enjoyed the sing-along. Great facility, great residents. Ingvar.<br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1252073526&title=happy-hour-in-richmond Recent Shows http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1252073526&title=happy-hour-in-richmond Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:03:31 -0600 Bill and I went to the Courtyard Gardens Seniors Residence in Richmond to entertain at their Halloween party. Full house, costumes and get this - dancing up a storm. I got into my 'old Zorba/bird dance/polka routine on the piano and residents, staff and volunteers + a dog stole the show. What a great afternoon. Ingvar. <br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1257091383&title=halloween Recent Shows http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1257091383&title=halloween Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:03:03 -0600 Greetings! It's been a busy year. We are very lucky to have such wonderful seniors to entertain. Every event has been a great experience. I am constantly changing the performance to give seniors a blend of music and comedy. My goal is to keep it light and unpredictable. So far so good I think. There are some very exiting new "schticks" on the way! I ...<br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1256686786&title=busy-year-so-far Bookings http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1256686786&title=busy-year-so-far Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:39:46 -0500 I have some dear friends in Kamloops I had scheduled to visit. So I e-mailed some senior facilities up there and got myself a mini-road show. A 'TOUR' so to speak. Very cool. Did ok too! Lots of fun. If you think Kamloopsians (?) are dull... think again. I look forward to more road shows. Ingvar.<br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1250743473&title=so-a-road-trip Recent Shows http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1250743473&title=so-a-road-trip Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:44:33 -0500 Sometimes we tend to forget to appreciate what we HAVE. We seem to often think about what we don't have. What we SHOULD have. "If only...". Faced with some challenges recently,&nbsp; I took inventory. I found out that life is indeed good. I am doing work I really enjoy, I manage to make a few people happy in the process. So - think about what you have. Ingvar. <br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1247508967&title=life-is-good Life In General http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1247508967&title=life-is-good Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:16:07 -0500 For the first time in a while I went solo. My friends couldn't make it this sunny Sunday, so I went alone. I thought I pulled it off ok. With the help of the residents. They seemed to enjoy the show and out-singed me. Since it was a Jewish residence, I had rehearsed a few Jewish songs as well - that worked! I like to be as flexible as possible. And sometimes I goof up ...<br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1247508575&title=weinberg-residence-in-vancouver Recent Shows http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1247508575&title=weinberg-residence-in-vancouver Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:09:35 -0500 Bill, David and I had a gig in Vancouver for a change. My truck liked it too... Crofton Manor is a great place, and we had a happening show. Bill brought along his two sisters visiting from England. They never thought Bill would be a performer! It's good when we hear that people enjoy themselves. And we do too! I think that's what makes this so fun for everyone. Ingvar. <br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1247089200&title=crofton-manor Recent Shows http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1247089200&title=crofton-manor Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:40:00 -0500 Another fun afternoon. Small, but very energetic group! There was even some dancing going on during Polka time. <br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1246151184&title=chelsea-point-vancouver Recent Shows http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1246151184&title=chelsea-point-vancouver Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:06:24 -0500 Bill and I got to drive over the new bridge the other day on our way to Maple Ridge. What a difference! From Langley to Maple Ridge in about 10 minutes. We played at the Willow Manor's birthday party. About 45 people showed up and we all had a great time. I tried out some new jokes, and quickly found out that a couple of them need work.. I keep trying. Ingvar. <br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1245946866&title=willow-manor-maple-ridge Recent Shows http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1245946866&title=willow-manor-maple-ridge Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:21:06 -0500 David, Bill and I made the trek up to Chilliwack on a sunny summer day. The show was great, lots of audience participation. We probably goofed around more than usual, but the audience egged us on..... <br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1245421878&title=birchwood-in-chilliwack Recent Shows http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1245421878&title=birchwood-in-chilliwack Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:31:18 -0500 I am the new kid on the block so I thought I'd send out some emails to senior facilities. If no-one knows we exist - how can they book us? So I did, and got several bookings within a few days. Calendar is filling up in June and July. GREAT! <br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1244850240&title=did-some-e-mails Bookings http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1244850240&title=did-some-e-mails Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:44:00 -0500 David and I had a really good time at Langley Gardens. About 45 people showed up, and there was more singers than we thought. We also threw in a couple of 50's songs just to test the water. Result is that we want to do more of that. <br clear="all"> http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1244404093&title=langley-gardens Recent Shows http://www.ingvar.ca/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1244404093&title=langley-gardens Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:48:13 -0500