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The following photos were taken during Ms. Lee's cello performance with the orchestra called "Synesthesia Sinfonietta" at the Nixon Library, Yorba-Linda, CA, on Saturday, May, 28, 2023

We are playing the piano concerto by Shostakovich here

 

Everyone was very friendly!

 

The following photos were taken during Ms. Lee's California Road Trip from April 26 through May 9, 2023.

Snow everywhere in Mammoth Lakes, CA

 

Ms. Lee visited Mono Lake, not too far from Mammoth Lakes, CA

 

The Visitors Center was snowed in!

 

The beautiful Mono Lake has very high salt content.

 

Kayaking anyone in Lake Tahoe?

 

Look at the clear water in Lake Tahoe

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The Golden Dreams Inn was home for five days in Grass Valley and Nevada City, CA., for five days

 

A local painter created this painting for the restaurant, "Diego's"

 

Leyers of snow are still everywhere at Donner Lake, CA

 

Another look at the snow covered mountains at Donner Lake

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A visit to the Lassen Vocanic National Park to see the devestation of the Dixie fire in 2021

 

Too much snow for the scenic route

 

Oops! Where are the snow shoes?

 

A Peanut Butter Stout

 

Deer Creek is very close to Ms. Lee's friends' home in Nevada City, CA

 

Another part of the Deer Creek with a suspension bridge

 

Enough locks?

 

Very peaceful!

 

Kaii had to run from one to the other side

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The Sonoma Plaza that has the City Hall and City Library

 

This beautiful front yard can be found in Sonoma, CA

 

Ms. Lee stayed at this lovely place, "MacArthur Place"

 

Ms. Lee's friend has lots of wooden and colorful toys!

 

Here is the Bridal Court for weddings

 

It is perfectly kept!

 

An interesting sculpture in the garden where Ms. Lee stayed

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Who was driving on the world famous Golden Gate Bridge?

 

A rainy day in San Francisco

 

Ms. Lee's friends' son is a U.S. fencing champion

 

What a strange looking plant!

 

Where is Ms. Lee?

 

A fruit stand at Pier 39

 

Alcatraz from Pier 39

 

Sashimi dinner in San Francisco...

 

with udon on the side!

 

That is a crab planter behind Ms. Lee

 

Time for some chocolates

 

What a beautiful sight the Presidio National Park

 

How lovely!

 

This whole area is fun for the family

 

Unique seats. Whale?

 

Look at the size of the Pincushions!

 

The story about the Presidio National Park

 

Having fun!

 

The other side of the Golden Gate Bridge

 

The birds are happy!

 

The tallest point of San Francisco

 

Looking down at the Market Street and down town

 

On a clear day in San Francisco

 

One of the oldest China Town in the U.S. is licated in San Francisco

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A stunning view at the Ritz-Carlton at Half Moon Bay, CA

 

Seal Rocks at the Ritz

 

The Half Moon Bay, CA

 

"Chip & Dip" at an American tapas restaurant, Orchard City Kitchen, in Campbell, CA

 

Desserts at Orchard City Kitchen, Campbell, CA

 

Wow!

 

On the way to Paso Robles, Kaii was in the Redwoods, on Highway 9

 

This delicious seafood platter was Ms. Lee's dinner in Santa Barbara, CA

 

Ms. Lee's sister, Kitty, is having ribs for dinner

 

A perfect ending of the road trip!

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The following photos were taken at the National Association of Music Merchants Convention (NAMM), Anaheim, California, on April 14, 2023. Ms. Lee visited many showcases, including piano showrooms on the second floor and the Yamaha showroom on the third floor in the Anaheim Convention Center.

Lots and lots of live performances on the outdoor stages and indoor booths

 

On the second floor of the convention, Ms. Lee played on this hand made Fazioli concert grand, 9'2", that had a price tag of $1,000,000! Wow!

 

Always fun to learn about piano parts

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Yamaha has the biggest showroom in the convention, on the third floor, with many scheduled live performances

Where are the motorcycles?

Ms. Lee played on this E-cello and was not impressed enough to buy one

 

However, Ms. Lee had fun on the marimba

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The U.S. Air Force Rock-n-Roll Band was jammin'

 

Cellos made in the U.S., Germany, Japan, and China were on display

 

Can you imagine playing this guitar?

 

The Boutique Guitar Showcase was a very popular spot

 

The percussion section was very loud! Several tiny "Quiet Rooms" were set up on the side for conversations!

 

 

Taiwan had a big presentation including instruments, tools, furniture, stage, lighting, and more. Overall, it was a fun day at NAMM!

 

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With heavy rains this winter, Ms. Lee is very happy with the growth in her garden. Look at this gorgeous green!

 

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The following photos were taken at the Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, California, on January 18, 2023. Ms. Lee was invited to attend a private tour and lecture for the "Couture Fantasy" exhibit that provided detailed works of the most famous living Chinese fashion designer, Guo Pei. Currently, other "Couture Fantasy"exhibits can be found in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, in the USA. There are more locations around the world, such as Singapore, Vancouver, Canada, and Paris, France, to name a few. Her design studios are located in Beijing, China, and Paris, France.

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Ms. Lee and her sister, Kitty, with the "Pink Lady"

This link visits the Life of Guo Pei

This link visits the Atlanta Guo Pei Exhibit

This link visits the San Francisco Guo Pei Exhibit

 

Ms. Lee has been playing with the Irvine Valley College Orchestra for the Fall Semester, 2022. She was in the second chair in the cello section.

 

 

 

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