tag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=2News2023-01-06T04:28:35-05:00Ashley Godshallfalsetag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/71336662023-01-06T04:28:35-05:002023-10-16T10:45:26-04:00Creamy Lemon Fettuccini Alfredo<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/51cac3d99dee33574fc24a13008a8bb04c721543/original/2023-01-05-18-18-02.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" />I was exploring some recipes on the web tonight and decided to combine a few into one perfect, simple alfredo. I hate having to comb through a 20 page online dissertation before finding the recipe though, so here it is!</p>
<p>Ingredients:</p>
<ul> <li>3/4 c. fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons) - though I prefer a bit more to cut through the richness</li> <li>3/4 stick butter </li> <li>1-1/4 to 1-1/2 c. heavy cream</li> <li>2-1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan (divided)</li> <li>1 lb dry fettuccini (I only had thin spaghetti on hand, so use what you have!)</li> <li>1 tsp. each of ground black pepper and salt</li> <li>1 c. pasta water</li>
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<p>Instructions:</p>
<ol> <li> <p>Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta to al dente, according to package directions, reserving one cup of pasta water before draining. </p> </li> <li> <p>While the water is boiling, finely grate the zest of the lemons and set aside.</p> </li> <li> <p>Quarter one of the lemons, set aside. Juice the other two other two lemons, set juice aside.</p> </li> <li> <p>Melt the butter in a large nonstick frying pan over medium/med-high heat. Add the quartered lemon pieces, cut-side down, and sear until both cut sides are caramelized, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the lemon pieces from the pan and juice them into the pan when cool enough to handle. Discard the juiced lemon pieces.</p> </li> <li> <p>Add the cream to the pan and bring to a simmer. Add the salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan; whisk to combine; and remove the pan from the heat.</p> </li> <li> <p>Add the pasta, the remaining Parmesan, reserved lemon juice, and about 1/2 c. of the reserved pasta water to the pan of sauce.</p> </li> <li> <p>Place the pan over low heat and toss until the cheese is melted, adding more pasta water as needed to reach the desired sauce consistency (the sauce does thicken and get absorbed as it sits).</p> </li> <li>Remove the pan from the heat and toss in the reserved lemon zest. Taste and season with more salt and pepper as needed. If you choose, garnish with fresh parsley or dill, red pepper flakes, or crispy bacon or guanciale!</li>
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<p>Buon appetito!</p>
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<p> </p>Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/70365662022-08-12T11:10:13-04:002022-08-12T11:18:44-04:00Ash & Snow at Musikfest 2022 - Brand New Venue!<p><a contents="Ash &amp; Snow" data-link-label="Ash & Snow (Acoustic Pop/Rock)" data-link-type="page" href="/ash-snow-acoustic-pop-rock" style="" target="_blank">Ash & Snow</a> is excited to be performing during Musikfest this year at the brand new music venue, <a contents="Lobby at The Lofts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lobbyatthelofts.com" target="_blank">Lobby at The Lofts</a><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/6cf6c7c5920f526305df4a7624525ba2d4dc176d/original/298496947-118837367570476-4134535843271841404-n-2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /> (The Lobby)! </p>
<p><a contents="The Lobby" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lobbyatthelofts.com" target="_blank">The Lobby</a> is a unique music and entertainment space, shopping experience, boutique hotel, and soon-to-be taproom located in a gorgeous historic building on Main Street in downtown historic Bethlehem. </p>
<p>With Musikfest in full swing, they host a plethora of talented musicians from all over the Tri-State area! There are bands daily during Musikfest, and the music continues every weekend and during special Bethlehem events throughout the year. </p>
<p>If you haven't already been to <a contents="The Lobby" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lobbyatthelofts.com" target="_blank">The Lobby</a>, be sure to put this fantastic new venue on your list of places to visit! Better yet, come see <a contents="Ash &amp; Snow" data-link-label="Ash & Snow (Acoustic Pop/Rock)" data-link-type="page" href="/ash-snow-acoustic-pop-rock" target="_blank">Ash & Snow</a> there tomorrow night (Sat, Aug 13) at 6pm!</p>
<p>Lobby at The Lofts, 521 Main St, Bethlehem, PA</p>
<p><a contents="www.lobbyatthelofts.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lobbyatthelofts.com" target="_blank">www.lobbyatthelofts.com</a></p>
<p> </p>Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/65188662021-01-12T09:21:36-05:002022-05-21T13:36:58-04:00Ashley's "No Live Music Makes Me Want to Drown My Short Ribs in Wine" Recipe<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/279540ed0f448dba9eb9734851c81af24cbaf8c9/original/8255e88a-18c5-40de-b5b0-ea9605f65293.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" style="margin-top: 30px;" />As we all deal with the stresses of the World, the Pandemic, and -- for those of us social folk and music lovers -- the lack of live music, I bring you my play-at-home short ribs recipe. This recipe was adapted from <a contents="thestayathomechef.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thestayathomechef.com" target="_blank">thestayathomechef.com</a>. I made enough modifications that I wanted to share my own recipe. I hope you enjoy these as much as my family does on a cold Sunday winter night as you smell the savory spices and pluck out a guitar chord or two while it stews all day!</p>
<h3>Ingredients: </h3>
<p>- 4lbs bone-in beef short ribs (boneless if you can’t find) </p>
<p>- kosher flaky salt and fresh cracked pepper</p>
<p>- Canola oil (about 1T) </p>
<p>- 1.5 c beef broth </p>
<p>- 1.5 c dry red wine (I use a decent quality cabernet) </p>
<p>- 8 cloves garlic </p>
<p>- 1 tsp onion powder </p>
<p>- 1/4 c Worcestershire sauce </p>
<p>- 1 sprig fresh Rosemary </p>
<p>- 1 dried bay leaf </p>
<p>- 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional)</p>
<h3>Instructions:</h3>
<p>Season the short ribs from an arm's height above the plate with a generous amount of kosher flaky salt and pepper to ensure an even spice layer. Heat a large cast iron skillet with a thin layer of canola oil over med-high to high heat. When you see the wisps of smoke above the pan, the oil is hot enough to sear. Sear the short ribs on each of the 4 sides for about 2 minutes per side. Intersperse 4 of the whole garlic cloves in the pan with ribs. </p>
<p>Pour the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder into a slow cooker and stir together. Add the remaining 4 whole garlic cloves. Place the seared short ribs into the liquid in the slow cooker. </p>
<p>Deglaze the still screaming hot skillet with the wine and allow a few minutes to simmer and burn the alcohol. Then pour entire contents of skillet (drippings, wine, and charred garlic) over the meat in the slow cooker.</p>
<p>Place rosemary sprig and bay leaf (and thyme sprig if you have) on top of meat and put the lid on. Cook on low for 7-9 hours, until meat is tender. I usually cook till the 8th hour and if the liquid is boiling too rapidly in the pot, I set to warm for the 9th hour.</p>
<p>You can strain the slow cooker liquid with a fine sieve over sauce pot and simmer with a tablespoon or so of cornstarch (and pad of butter if so inclined) to thicken for gravy. </p>
<p>Serve over a generous pool of creamy mashed potatoes, grits, risotto, or polenta.</p>
<p>I hope you enjoy, and let me know how it turns out!</p>Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/65054132020-12-22T11:05:04-05:002020-12-22T16:55:57-05:002020 Reflections & EP Album Release<p>Hello Friends, Fans, and Family! </p>
<p>I hope this finds you all safe and well and managing through this very different - and at times difficult - holiday season. 2020 has been a year of struggles, sickness, political unrest, job uncertainty, and isolation. But it has also been a time of great resilience, hope, creativity, love, and personal growths. </p>
<p>As the restaurant and hospitality industries were forced to shut down, live music quickly followed. Ash & Snow had the privilege of continuing to entertain through the spring, summer, and fall seasons outside at some of our favorite beautiful venues with safely distanced outdoor dining capacity. We look forward to playing at all our regular hot spots again in the new year when the weather warms and the vaccine becomes more readily available, and we are all looking forward to the ability to safely gather and freely socialize with our loved ones again! </p>
<p>In the midst of the chaos and cancelled gigs, Ash and Snow took to the studio over the fall recording a few of our favorite cover tunes. It’s been a fun (and safe) experience, and I wanted to share the results of our efforts. </p>
<p>You can preview the tunes on <a contents="our album site" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ashandsnow.hearnow.com" target="_blank">our album site</a>, which will also link to your favorite streaming platforms - including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, Pandora, Deezer, and iHeart Radio. We believe there's a little something for everyone on the album. One of the best ways to support local artists during the pandemic is to "favorite" them and add their music to your playlists on your streaming sites and share with your friends on social media outlets - it's free and easy! The digital album is also available for purchase at <a contents="ashleygodshall.com/store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">ashleygodshall.com/store</a>. </p>
<p>On behalf of myself, Jerry, and John, I wish you a safe and warm holiday season. We'll see you on the other side of this!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ashandsnow.hearnow.com" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/28dc7b8f0762228502a9a1fe88bdad0bd56d4abd/original/ash-and-snow-self-titled-2020.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p><object data="https://ashandsnow.hearnow.com" height="”500″" width="”650″"><embed height="”500″" src="https://ashandsnow.hearnow.com" width="”650″"></embed></object>Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/59880022019-12-02T09:52:46-05:002020-06-20T12:35:00-04:00Lehigh Valley Style Article<p>Thank you, Lehigh Valley Style Magazine, for spotlighting my music and Ash & Snow in this month's December 2019 edition! <a contents="Check it out digitally" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/AshleyGodshallMusic/posts/10157929011157856" target="_blank">Check it out digitally</a> or pick up your copy in and around the Valley!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Lehigh Valley Style, Dec 2019" data-link-type="file" href="/files/435531/Lehigh%20Valley%20Style,%20Dec%202019" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/8bdbd00c97757f12377beadbacc7ba1608616392/original/lv-style-dec-2019.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p>Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/58276492019-07-17T14:36:56-04:002020-04-11T11:55:09-04:00Curiouser Tea Parties, Puppies, Magic Dragons, and Cabarets - oh my!<h3 style="text-align: center;"> </h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><em>“The time has come," the walrus said, "to talk of many things: </em></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><em>Of shoes and ships - and sealing wax - of cabbages and kings”.</em></h3>
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<h3>Chapter 1: The Tea Party - Alice's Tea Cup, NYC</h3>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.alicesteacup.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/07ef9106ebaedc93664c76f1e5982d4b40bb6661/original/alice.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a></p>
<p>I sat down to tea in Wonderland (also known as the whimsically bohemian tea room, <a contents="Alice's Tea Cup Chapter 1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.alicesteacup.com/location/alices-tea-cup-chapter-1/" style="" target="_blank">Alice's Tea Cup Chapter I</a>) on Monday night with my friend, Sarah Coale. If you have never been to an Alice's Tea Cup, Chapters I or II, then you are missing out on a beautifully eclectic array of teas, delicious scones, and a tasty selection of salads and sandwiches, all set in the charming world of Alice in Wonderland. </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.broadwaybarks.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/49d16880dd2c7ed541ceda9755d73dc43736bece/original/untitled.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></a></p>
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<p>Sarah and I were in NYC for a very important charity event: a jewelry sale of her homemade wares to benefit <a contents="Broadway Barks" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.broadwaybarks.com/" style="" target="_blank">Broadway Barks</a>. Broadway Barks is an organization co-founded by two of our favorite leading ladies, Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore, which partners with many local shelters to promote the adoption of shelter animals. Every year, Broadway Barks hosts a large pet homing and fundraising event in the Theater District, but this year's event was cancelled due to construction issues at the locale. Out of the kindness of my friend's very generous heart and because of her love of animals and the fabulous Bernadette Peters, Sarah spent hundreds of hours of her own time and her own carefully saved money, making beautiful jewelry to sell for the charity to help make up for the cancelled annual fundraiser.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Sarahs-Jewels-165432547348423/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/63f9b388082640b1c237fb0e486cd6584d41c074/original/img-6598.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a></p>
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<p>In addition to the sales from Monday night at Alice's, from now till the end of the week, Sarah will be selling her jewelry online and ALL of the money from the sales will be donated to Broadway Barks. You can view some of Sarah's jewelry or reach out to her to see special pieces at <a contents="Sarah's Jewels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Sarahs-Jewels-165432547348423/" target="_blank">Sarah's Jewels</a>.</p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://54below.com/events/lauren-fox-the-evolution-of-joni-mitchell/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/d5b5c7d149d60454ee75e968e2737628baaabf05/original/67292068-10161765265100315-5210341134491975680-n.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></a></p>
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<p>Another generous guest at Monday night's tea party charity event was the owner of Alice's Tea Cup herself, Lauren Fox. Lauren donated two of her best tables at Alice's for the jewelry sale. Lauren has acquired many hats from the Mad Hatter: in addition to being an NYC restaurateur, she is also a holistic healer and wears my personal favorite hat as that of a folk singer. With hair like Mary Travers and a voice like Joni Mitchell, <a contents="Lauren" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.laurenfox.net" style="" target="_blank">Lauren Fox</a> performs concerts throughout NYC. </p>
<p>Lauren's next concert will be a Joni Mitchell tribute on September 13th at New York's famed 54 Below! You can purchase tickets to this performance by clicking <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://54below.com/events/lauren-fox-the-evolution-of-joni-mitchell/" style="" target="_blank">HERE</a> or clicking on the event picture.</p>
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<h3>Chapter 2: An Evening with Peter Yarrow - Magic Dragon Mystery Solved!</h3>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/Puff-Magic-Dragon-Peter-Yarrow/dp/1402747829" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/45c50078377e76a659178153f0630cd24b1fb8e3/original/puff.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>Sarah's good friend, folk legend <a contents="Peter Yarrow" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.peteryarrow.net/" target="_blank">Peter Yarrow</a> of <a contents="Peter, Paul, and Mary" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.peterpaulandmary.com/" style="" target="_blank">Peter, Paul, and Mary</a>, sat down at our table for an hour or so, charming us with drops of wisdom, golden nuggets of life in the music business, purchasing Sarah's beautiful trinkets for charity, and unraveling the mystery of Puff the Magic Dragon - tribute to mary jane or coming of age story? It turns out Gregory Focker's father-in-law, Jack, was absolutely correct, Puff really was about a boy and his magical dragon! Peter Yarrow wrote the iconic folk song while studying at Cornell. At that time, marijuana was a "West Coast thing" the popularity of which had not yet penetrated the pristine treelines of upstate New York. So there you have it folks, Puff the Magic Dragon is about a loss of boyhood innocence. Thank you, Peter, for your enchanting music and for being so generous of your time and stories!</p>
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<p>For those who are local to me in the Lehigh and Philadelphia areas, Peter Yarrow will be giving an afternoon concert at the <a contents="Sellersville Theater" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/3114551/an-afternoon-of-conversation-song-with-peter-yarrow-sellersville-sellersville-theater-1894?language=en&country=US&cobrand=sellersville&searchType=organization&" target="_blank">Sellersville Theater</a> on Saturday, September 28th at 2:00pm. I'll be there with bells on and you can join me by purchasing tickets <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/3114551/an-afternoon-of-conversation-song-with-peter-yarrow-sellersville-sellersville-theater-1894?language=en&country=US&cobrand=sellersville&searchType=organization&" target="_blank">HERE</a>! Get them before they sell out! After the concert, head down with me to my free performance as part of <a contents="Ash &amp; Snow Trio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ashandsnowtrio.com" target="_blank">Ash & Snow Trio</a> at our favorite New Hope venue, <a contents="Bowman's Tavern" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bowmanstavernrestaurant.com/" style="" target="_blank">Bowman's Tavern</a>. We play 7:00 to 11:00pm, and I hope many of you can make it out!</p>
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<h3>Chapter 3: Shhh, Don't Tell Mama!</h3>
<p>Our lovely evening ended with Sarah having collected enough from her jewelry sale to make a generous donation to Broadway Barks! In celebration, we headed to my favorite New York spot, <a contents="Don't Tell Mama" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.donttellmamanyc.com/" target="_blank">Don't Tell Mama</a> cabaret and piano bar. I love this fab joint because I always meet interest folks and hear great entertainers! Despite my embarrassment of the clip for forgetting the words to one of my favorite classics, not being dressed to perform, and sitting to sing (much to the chagrin of the pianist), I am ending this post with my less than perfect performance of Summertime that night. Thanks for reading and be sure to like my <a contents="Facebook Page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/AshleyGodshallMusic/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel&eid=ARAuBG_5zJu32cMGIxqt1CyKKoFVi7Uk2qJmI5m1684ZSvECvLpdjzn98Yr2XfwAWQMwugDATadKWYoH" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> or join my <a contents="website mailing list" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ashleygodshall.com/" target="_blank">website mailing list</a> to see future posts! You can also see my full performance schedule <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ashleygodshall.com/schedule" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p>
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<p> </p>Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/46466342017-03-26T23:38:01-04:002018-07-07T11:24:39-04:00Moments with a Mentor<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/3e74e49695249b0d7d14068edb35327499a025f3/large/07b4644.jpg?1490585443" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" />This weekend, I had the opportunity to sing a composition at Arch Street Presbyterian Church with Essence of Joy Alumni Singers for the incredible composer herself, Dr. Ysaye Barnwell. Her masterful compositions and inspiring work with <a contents="Sweet Honey in the Rock" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Honey_in_the_Rock" target="_blank">Sweet Honey in the Rock</a> have had a significant impact on my life. The first time I heard her piece, <a contents="Wanting Memories" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/3g1aNRMXUsU" target="_blank">Wanting Memories</a>, I was a freshman in college in Music Room 110 at Penn State. I couldn't make it through the song without crying: it was truly moving. Fifteen years later, I sang the song with Essence at my wedding. Beautiful compositions from a beautiful soul. I am including the biography from <a contents="Dr. Barwell's site" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ymbarnwell.com" target="_blank">Dr. Barwell's </a><a contents="site" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ymbarnwell.com" target="_blank">site</a> below in case you are interested in learning more about this amazing musician, educator, and activist:<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/542f5bbd2f6b8b14a47cdc0ddaf4c4e61114732c/medium/07b4660a.jpg?1490586154" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br>"Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell, a native New Yorker now living in Washington, DC, is the only child and perfect blend of her mother, a registered nurse, and her father, a classical violinist. Dr. Barnwell studied violin for 15 years beginning at age 2 ½, and majored in music through high school. With this background, she went on to earn the Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Speech Pathology (SUNY, Geneseo, 1967, 1968), Doctor of Philosophy in Speech Pathology (University of Pittsburgh, 1975), and the Master of Science in Public Health (Howard University, 1981). In 1998, Dr. Barnwell was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree by her alma mater, SUNY Geneseo. She recently received the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the Meadville Lombard Theological Seminary in Chicago, IL (2009) and the Virginia Theological Seminary (2011); and in 2012, all members of Sweet Honey In the Rock, were awarded the Honorary Doctor of Letters Degree from Chicago Theological Seminary (2012). <p>For over a decade, Dr. Barnwell was a professor at the College of Dentistry at Howard University, after which she conducted community based projects in computer technology and the arts, and administered health programs at Children’s Hospital National Medical Center and at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. Dr. Barnwell joined Sweet Honey In The Rock® in 1979 and her training as a Sing Language Interpreter, led her to facilitated the group’s tradition of including a Sign Language Interpreter in the ensemble. After 34 years Barnwell retired from Sweet Honey In The Rock to pursue her other interests. </p>
<p>Dr. Barnwell appears as a vocalist and/or instrumentalist on more than thirty recordings with Sweet Honey<br>In The Rock as well as other artists. She has, for the past thirty years spent much of her time off stage working as a master teacher and choral clinician in African American cultural performance. Her workshop “Building a Vocal Community®: Singing in the African American Tradition” has during the past twenty-eight years, been conducted on three continents, making her work in the field a significant source of inspiration for both singers and non-singers, a model of pedagogy for educators, and cultural activists and historians. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/463ae678a984f8297022d9516c7bf07d0c22cd79/medium/2dff9314b8.jpg?1490619703" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>
<p>Dr. Barnwell has been a commissioned composer on numerous choral, film, video, dance and theatrical projects including Sesame Street, Dance Alloy of Pittsburgh, David Rousseve’s Reality Dance Company, The New Spirituals Project, GALA Festival Choruses, MUSE: Cincinnati’s Women’s Chorus, The Steel Festival: Art of an Industry (Bethlehem, PA, The King’s Singers in England In 1996 she was awarded the Bessie Award for her score Safe House: Still Looking, commissioned by Liz Lerman Dance Exchange. The year 2001 saw the premiere of the work Suite Death, a setting of four poems by Langston Hughes for baritone, choir and orchestra, commissioned by the Plymouth Music Series in Minneapolis, MN. In Feb. 2003, the Choral Arts Society of Washington, DC premiered Truth Pressed to Earth Shall Rise, a choral work, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Most recently, she was commissioned by the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra and Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury, CT to compose a musical setting for Marilyn Nelson’s epic poem Fortune’s Bones: The Manumission Requiem. This cantata premiered in Waterbury on May 9, 2009 and there have been three performances since. In 2011 Barnwell curated the year long FORTUNE’S BONES PROJECT® for the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland which featured public discussions and two performances of the cantata. Several other communities are now exploring how they might present the Project. </p>
<p>Barnwell’s music, published by Barnwell’s Notes, Inc. and distributed by The Musical Source, Washington, DC has been performed and recorded by numerous choral ensembles and individual artists as well as Sweet Honey In The Rock. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/a88193f1b90045e22443dd8fb1b1f6ff4d9e2a3c/small/ymb5.jpg?1490619766" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>In addition to these endeavors, Dr. Barnwell is an actress whose credits include voice-over narration for film, video and radio productions including the NPR documentary: W.C. Handy’s Blues, appearances in the film Beloved, directed by Jonathan Demme, and the TV show A Man Called Hawk. She is producer of Sweet Honey’s twenty-fifth anniversary recording, ...TWENTY-FIVE..., and Endings and Beginnings: Sweet Honey In The Rock Community Chorus. Her workshop Building a Vocal Community® has been produced as a boxed instructional set: Singing in the African American Tradition. Volume Two of this set will be released in June 2009 marking the 25th year of the workshop and outreach to ever expanding audiences. She is editor of, Continuum:The First Songbook of Sweet Honey In The Rock. Her first children’s book, No Mirrors In My Nana’s House, illustrated by Synthia Saint James and published by Harcourt was released in 1998. A second children’s book, We Are One illustrated by Brian Pinckney and published by Harcourt is anticipated in spring of 2008. In October 2000, Sounds True released UM HMM, a feast of personal and traditional African American stories, poems and songs for children produced by Windhorse Productions. </p>
<p>Four axioms have proven significant in Barnwell’s life. To whom much is given, much is required. As one door closes, another door opens. Everything matters. Say Yes!"</p>
<div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/38972432015-11-03T14:45:00-05:002021-02-22T10:47:17-05:002015 World Meeting of Families (aka Popeapalooza)<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/10f46ded0b8598dd664d7097e9e2a4b3c4a7ebad/original/fb-img-1443322669422a.jpg?1444850504" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><span class="font_large">On September 26th, I had the unique opportunity to once again sing with the Philadelphia Heritage Chorale, a 50-voiced choir under the direction of maestro J.Donald Dumpson. The Chorale, along with the Philadelphia Orchestra, backed up Latin American sensation, Juanes, and two of my favorite artists, Andrea Bocelli and Aretha Franklin, in a concert honoring Pope Francis.</span><br><br><span class="font_large">I don't know how to begin to describe this event except, "The.Most.Amazing.Experience.Ever."</span><br><br><span class="font_large">Some of the highlights for me included: </span></p>
<ul> <li><strong>Rehearsing "Amazing Grace" next to the Queen of Soul around the grand piano at Kimmel Center - we brought CHURCH to that empty stage!</strong></li>
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<ul> <li><strong>Singing on stage 10 feet from the Pope!</strong></li>
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<ul> <li><strong>Looking out from the stage at the sea of people.</strong></li>
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<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/d8e6e3ca22513ec6f83ee2e6aa1d7297c1afd1f9/original/20150926-191312.jpg?1444850241" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></strong><br><br><br><span class="font_large">The videos below are of some of our performances that night with each of the artists:</span><br><br><strong>Aretha Franklin - Nessun Dorma</strong><br> <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="ViMuMKsS1V8" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/ViMuMKsS1V8/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ViMuMKsS1V8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br><strong>Andrea Bocelli - The Lord's Prayer</strong><br> <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="U8yfMoqA85g" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/U8yfMoqA85g/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/U8yfMoqA85g?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br><strong>Juanes - Medley</strong><br> <iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="k4wcNXrb_aA" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/k4wcNXrb_aA/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k4wcNXrb_aA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/32525992014-12-29T15:52:48-05:002020-09-29T13:46:17-04:00Kathleen Battle - The Dirt On Working with the International Opera Star<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="CdTwp6zc8MY" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/CdTwp6zc8MY/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CdTwp6zc8MY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="300" width="460" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>
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<br><span class="font_large">I first heard Kathleen Battle on a PBS Christmas special singing "Mary Did You Know?". I fell in love with her passion, musicality, and tone. I have since enjoyed many of her other recordings, from spirituals to Rachmaninoff. <br><br>Many of you have asked me what it was like working with Ms. Battle. Some may be aware of controversy during her career at the Met among those who labeled her difficult to work with. If you are looking for someone to validate or juice up those rumors, I happily cannot.<br><br>My firsthand experience working with Ms. Battle, as a member of the Philadelphia Heritage Chorale, in her concert at the Kimmel Center was amazing and rewarding. This woman knows what she wants, has the talent and experience to back up her requests, and expects you to deliver. Though there was an occasional breakdown in communication between what she wanted us to deliver and how we were to get there, I enjoyed every minute of our rehearsals and performance time together.<br><br>She was very pleasant, had a good sense of humor, and was generous with her time greeting us after the concert. Beautiful lady with a regal air about her and soooo much talent (and unfortunately extremely camera shy, so no pictures). Watching her perform from 2 feet away, listening to her sing, and getting to see some of her preparation process during the rehearsals has been one of the highlights of my career so far. </span>
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<br><span class="font_large">Leading and conducting at the helm was Philadelphia's own great director, J. Donald Dumpson. <br>And the renowned jazz pianist, Cyrus Chestnut, was also absolutely incredible. </span>
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<div><span class="font_large">The icing on the cake was having a few EOJAS friends in the choir with me.</span></div>
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<br><span class="font_large">And Kathleen Battle has asked our choir to perform with her again, so stay tuned for more info! </span>
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<div style="text-align: center;">Fix Me Jesus from our concert performance Friday night.</div>
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<p style="margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Star of the Day's SPOTLIGHT CABARET presents <a href="http://www.staroftheday.org/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Georgia, Times, serif; color: rgb(124, 80, 54);">A VERY VAUDEVILLE CABARET</a>at Allentown Brew Works on Thursday, November 13, 2014,8PM (Doors open for dinner at 7PM) $8.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Starring in this brand new show and breathing new life into Vaudeville are local talents such as Andrea Cartagena(of Easton), Vince Rostkowski (of Bethlehem), Ashley Godshall (of Bethlehem), Jonas Bloomfield (of Allentown), Rich Lovallo (of Bridgewater, NJ), and more.<img src="//lvstage.org/images/vaudeville.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="vaudeville" height="163" style="border: 4px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 2px; " width="280" /></span> An artform of days gone by, the vaudeville variety show – made up of unrelated skits of popular comedy, tricks, serious lectures, sketches, and unusual novelties – was a popular form of entertainment between 1880 and 1930 until the entertainment business was overshadowed by motion pictures.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Despite the rise in film’s popularity, the influences of vaudeville are still with us today in pop culture, music, and entertainment, and Star of the Day is bringing it to Allentown. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Magic, music, comedy, trickery, stories, and more will be presented on the Spotlight Cabaret stage at Allentown Brew Work’s High Gravity Lounge on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 8PM. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Reservations suggested by calling 610-433-7777. All tickets are $8 (cash only).</span></p>
<p style="margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Parking is available along the street or in one of the many parking garages located in downtown Allentown.</span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">For more information contact Star of the Day at 484-809-9228 or visit<a href="http://www.staroftheday.org/" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Georgia, Times, serif; color: rgb(124, 80, 54);">www.StaroftheDay.org</a></span></p>
</div></div>Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/31944602014-09-26T14:29:25-04:002017-01-13T09:13:54-05:00Broadway Rocks! @ the SteelStacks<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/7bd75584d5ea01498ca1236c276467837d804aad/large/broadway-rocks.jpg?1411136949" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /><br>I will once again be joining the fabulous Star of the Day performers to show Bethlehem that Broadway is not all lyrical showtunes - it can also ROCK! On Sunday, September 28th, take a break from the Celtic Festivities happening in Bethlehem to enjoy a few hours with hits from Rent, Rock of Ages, Jesus Christ Superstar, Tommy, American Idiot, and many more! So come out to support me, Star of the Day Event Productions, and the arts in the Lehigh Valley. There's an insane amount of talent packed into one show and all for the bargain price of $8!<br> Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/31944772014-09-23T11:17:23-04:002017-01-13T09:13:54-05:00The Philadelphia Heritage Chorale joins...<span class="font_large"><strong>KATHLEEN BATTLE</strong>!</span><br>It is my great pleasure to announce my participation with the Philadelphia Heritage Chorale, performing in concert with one of the most celebrated opera singers of our time, the great Kathleen Battle! Ms. Battle is a five time Grammy winner and will be presenting a concert called "A Spiritual Journey: The Underground Railroad" in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center on October 24th at 7:30pm. She will be joined by esteemed pianist Cyrus Chestnut and the Philadelphia Heritage Chorale singers (that's me!) under the artfully nuanced direction of Philadelphia native J. Donald Dumpson.<br><br>Good news! For my friends and family, you can get <strong>50% OFF</strong> the ticket price by entering the code <strong>UGRRBATTLE</strong> at checkout. Tickets for this event are selling out quickly and can be purchased through the Kimmel Center by following the link below:<br><a contents="http://www.kimmelcenter.org/events/?id=4946" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.kimmelcenter.org/events/?id=4946" target="_blank">http://www.kimmelcenter.org/events/?id=4946<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/df87221404a2d88cfcec59fae2129e53c434664a/large/untitled.jpg?1411485183" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a>Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/31910232014-09-17T10:32:13-04:002017-01-13T09:13:54-05:00Korea 2014 - Voices of Joy at the 10th Annual World Choral Symposium: A journey in picturesSo let's talk about...KOREA! Here are my reflections after almost a month back in the States. <br><br>First, the people. They are lovely. They have a respect for others, elders, and life in general that is unequaled in today's American society. The history of the Korean people is ancient and tumultuous, and its roots have survived thousands of years; that resilience is echoed in lives of its people. <br><br>The landscape is beautiful - abundant with coastline and mountains alike. We stayed in Seoul with several day trips into the surrounding areas. Seoul is on the forefront of technology and a very safe place to live and work (see previous comments about the people). <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="photo-aug-12-4-46-06-am.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155670/photo-aug-12-4-46-06-am.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/5b5d40145649e200069593d907ecc877e7036fe0/medium/photo-aug-12-4-46-06-am.jpg?1410891123" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /></a> <a contents="" data-link-label="photo-aug-08-9-33-29-pm.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155671/photo-aug-08-9-33-29-pm.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/21bf523cf10e92973ddae9085e7444ebef70b4af/medium/photo-aug-08-9-33-29-pm.jpg?1410891028" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /></a> <a contents="" data-link-label="img-0166.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155672/img-0166.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/53694b6eca7987a43a28656cb147dedabe9ade74/medium/img-0166.jpg?1410890987" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /></a><br><br><br>The food. Plentiful and exquisitely prepared...also not at all my thing. I had emergency gallbladder surgery four days before my trip and couldn't each much anyway, so it all worked out. Plain white rice became my new best friend.<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="photo-aug-11-10-49-27-pm-words.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155673/photo-aug-11-10-49-27-pm-words.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/b6f742771660e39b00dad401ef05b2e10f1dd502/medium/photo-aug-11-10-49-27-pm-words.jpg?1410960032" class="size_m justify_none border_thin" alt="" /></a><a contents="" data-link-label="photo-aug-08-8-38-16-pm-1words.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155674/photo-aug-08-8-38-16-pm-1words.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/b04e66b1c899764f33b1379b895d950e3460fd00/medium/photo-aug-08-8-38-16-pm-1words.jpg?1410960097" class="size_m justify_none border_thin" alt="" /></a><a contents="" data-link-label="photo-aug-13-4-47-39-am-words.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155675/photo-aug-13-4-47-39-am-words.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/b097d5c8551f6355de3334bdd9a15dd0d922cdb1/medium/photo-aug-13-4-47-39-am-words.jpg?1410960151" class="size_m justify_none border_thin" alt="" /></a><br><br><br>The music. That's what we're all here for, right?! In addition to performing and conducting workshops at the 10th Annual World Choral Symposium held at the National Theatre of Korea, we also performed at the Camp Casey US Military base and a wonderful Korean Presbyterian Church (whose name escapes me right now). Eating at the sports bar on the Base and trying to sing along with familiar American praise and worship tunes being sung in Korean at the Church were our closest traces of home. <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="photo-aug-10-7-38-11-pm.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155676/photo-aug-10-7-38-11-pm.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/f0564334dc8e6626dd08a14dd5ee5878645ef2d2/medium/photo-aug-10-7-38-11-pm.jpg?1410892835" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /></a> <a contents="" data-link-label="img-0175.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155677/img-0175.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/7fa41667f18cd0d93474626f58ba76bcb65516c5/medium/img-0175.jpg?1410895374" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /></a> <a contents="" data-link-label="img-0235.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155678/img-0235.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/0b7cf845c408bedddcfcf41c96d1b10bc935acc4/medium/img-0235.jpg?1410896181" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /></a><br><br><br>One of the most poignant of our day trips was the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). There, the memorialized tourist site is a cold reality of the still-divided peninsula and a reminder of loss for both Koreans and Americans. Many South Koreans will never find out what happened to their loved ones trapped on the other side of the border. Though the South Korean people remain hopeful their country will one day reunite, landmines still riddle the forests (relics from a war fought more than 60 years in the past) and there are still barbed wire fences and military outposts along the coast near the border due to the constant fear of Northern invasion.<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="img-0190.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155679/img-0190.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/51245481f2070c8ca6476e586d85d0499ae5c4e0/medium/img-0190.jpg?1410895296" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /></a> <a contents="" data-link-label="img-0187.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155680/img-0187.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/e13fcfc7237721e1d749126aca872b340452982a/medium/img-0187.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /></a> <a contents="" data-link-label="img-0197.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155681/img-0197.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/0766c8934dc2b34558cea2d57bf577a73ddf1fd2/medium/img-0197.jpg?1410898151" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /></a><br><br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="img-0179.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155682/img-0179.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/7674a4a714e4a6126bdcc0f49b5534a6a54e149e/medium/img-0179.jpg?1410895230" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /></a> <a contents="" data-link-label="img-0176.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155684/img-0176.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/8e81a9f08ca1d8db19dbf311ed4564eb1784a1d0/medium/img-0176.jpg?1410895213" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /></a> <a contents="" data-link-label="img-0205.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155683/img-0205.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/e8cad85d408659c367dde238ae79bcade293c0b6/medium/img-0205.jpg?1410898254" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /></a><br><br><br> <a contents="" data-link-label="photo-aug-12-12-45-38-am.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155685/photo-aug-12-12-45-38-am.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/82333ad4eb5f632bde775359cc52c1c90a592fc6/medium/photo-aug-12-12-45-38-am.jpg?1410895680" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /></a> <a contents="" data-link-label="photo-aug-12-12-46-45-am.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155687/photo-aug-12-12-46-45-am.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/bfda1ce65a28543ce2fe84aaba77f6b865449615/medium/photo-aug-12-12-46-45-am.jpg?1410895677" class="size_m justify_none border_none" alt="" /></a><br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="img-0200.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155688/img-0200.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/1cc87f9dc54d3a9990f436ad21f01913962b9f21/large/img-0200.jpg?1410895652" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a><br><br>One of my favorite experiences of the trip was the Taekwondo class and demonstration. This form of martial arts originated in Korea in the 1940's and is a combination of several different martial arts. Korean boys and girls start learning this in grade school and continue on and is practiced daily in the Korean military. <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="img-0232a.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/155686/img-0232a.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/1c170702dc3442400b20cce4fb40a3a99365c696/original/img-0232a.jpg?1410896671" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br><br>Thus ends my journey! Feel free to comment, ask me any questions, and SHARE! As they say in Korea, kam sa hae yo!Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/30850842014-07-18T14:54:24-04:002017-01-13T09:13:54-05:00Easton Heritage DayThis past Sunday, my boyfriend Chris and I got to check out Easton Heritage Day. We strolled, we listened to bands, we ate festival food, we took pictures. It was definitely a lovely summer afternoon outing against the glistening backdrop of the mighty Lehigh and Delaware Rivers. I took this photo of Chris doing his thing (he's <em>really good</em> at it and you can check out some of his noteworthy photography by <a contents="clicking&nbsp;HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.christopherlmoore.com" target="_blank">clicking <strong>HERE</strong></a>):<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/e080ebc355af194051e1f813203fee4d23b603e1/medium/img-1238.jpg?1405706600" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/8e4cbc2d520227ba24e84776fc699db958151e53/medium/img-1251.jpg?1405709147" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /><br>One of the bands particularly on fire at this community event was the <a contents="James Supra Blues Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jamessuprabluesband.com" target="_blank">James Supra Blues Band</a>. As every Lehigh Valleyian knows, my good friend and colleague, harmonica extraordinaire James Supra, and his band deliver some of the best blues this side of the Mason-Dixon. The new band members stepped up with veteran JSBB drummer Allen Wanamaker and brought some Southern heat to Easton, PA (making us thoroughly grateful for the abundance of hand squeezed lemonade)! Well done Mr. Supra and well done Easton for continuing to bring us events like this one and making Lehigh Valley cities part of Pennsylvania's top 10 most exciting places! (It's no lie either - someone blogged about it on the internet, so it must be true! Read the article <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.movoto.com/blog/real-estate-and-more/most-exciting-places-in-pennsylvania/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.)<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/0c0814b47d371dddcc3180c86783ab5c9c2ea7d5/original/image-1.jpg?1405709039" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/28450892014-04-04T14:08:28-04:002017-01-13T09:13:54-05:00Jukebox Jam at the SteelStacks!<span class="font_regular"><a contents="" data-link-label="jukebox-jam.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/132648/jukebox-jam.jpg"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/812503caf74bc6ccf146bfba95b94c82d61052b7/medium/jukebox-jam.jpg?1396635812" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a><span style="font-size: 1.4em;">Come join me and the Star of the Day performers for an afternoon of Golden Oldies at the Bethlehem SteelStacks! The Lehigh Valley offers an incredible array of arts and entertainment and needs community support! This show will be nothing short of FUN, FUN, FUN!</span></span>Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/27818652014-03-20T17:10:00-04:002017-01-13T09:13:54-05:00Spotlight Cabaret - Tin Pan Alley<a contents="" data-link-label="tin-pan-alley.jpg" data-link-type="file" href="/files/130749/tin-pan-alley.jpg"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 17px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/94fa249268d1dd4653aa4eca1d11c17640d9a5a6/large/tin-pan-alley.jpg?1395343897" class="size_xl justify_center border_none" alt="" /></span></a><span class="font_regular">I'll be performing in this show with some fantastic musicians on <b>April 3rd</b> at Allentown Brew Works - singing one of my favorite genres of music, Tin Pan Alley. Come hear some fine singers croon the musical stylings of old like Irving Berlin, Gershwin, Hoagey Carmichael, Cole Porter just to name a few! Call Allentown Brew Works at 610-433-7777 and make your reservations today to get a table near the stage! You don't want to miss this show! </span><br> Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/23935462014-02-06T08:20:00-05:002022-03-14T10:01:45-04:00It Takes Two!<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1390799471176040" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/d0f724a16fddc1bde9a9ae81023ebd343de70126/large/image.jpg?1389672472" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a><span class="font_regular"><span class="font_large">I'll be performing in this show with some fantastic musicians on <strong>Feb 6th</strong> at Allentown Brew Works - singing duets from my two FAVORITE Broadway shows, a new fun number I'll just be learning, and two great ensemble numbers! This is another of my recent forays into the fabulous world of Broadway. Call Allentown Brew Works and make your reservations today to get a table near the stage! You don't want to miss this show! </span>Click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1390799471176040" style="font-size: 17px;" target="_blank">HERE</a><span style="font-size: 17px;"> for the Facebook invite.</span></span></p>Ashley Godshalltag:www.ashleygodshall.com,2005:Post/18256982013-10-24T17:10:00-04:002017-01-13T09:13:54-05:00Acting Debut in "OLIVER!"<span class="font_large">I will be making my acting debut as the Widow Corney and a few other adult roles/chorus in the Stagemakers at the J production of "Oliver!" Come bring your kids to this beloved, family-friendly classic! I'm hoping this will be my first of many forays into the exciting world of musical theater!</span><br><a contents="" data-link-label="2013-11-21-oliver-flyer.png" data-link-type="file" href="/files/108433/2013-11-21-oliver-flyer.png" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/6611/324071cbd9d3d6165e6bf8c37c4b3e65cea37a7f/original/image.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>Ashley Godshall