CRAIN: Artist enlivens events

Huge Thanks to Paulette Fabian and Pepper and Midge Smock for an extraordinary evening overlooking Lake Coeur d'Alene with the creative and talented pianist Brian Crain. Once again, people are surprised by the amazing talent of local artists. Brian Crain is multi-talented, internationally acclaimed composer/pianist who performs frequently throughout the United States and Asia. His works have been performed by symphonies around the world and used in numerous films and television shows. In spite of his acclaim, Brian lives a simple life with his family in the Northwest.

Brian has donated 45 minutes of his talent as an auction item to the North Idaho AIDS Coalition annual auction/fundraiser for years. Paulette won last years auction and created a wonderful event last evening with the help of Pepper and Midge Smock.

Brian has agreed to again donate his time and talent as an auction item for the upcoming Oct. 22, 2011, NIAC Auction/event focusing on travel to be held at The Coeur d'Alene Resort Event Center. In addition to Brian Crain, the auction will include: 10 days in a three-bedroom three-bath condo in Phuket, Thailand; a week in a condo on Waikiki; Several airline tickets on various airlines; a 21-day cruise around South America and through the Amazon and much more.

Thanks Brian for your talent and generosity and Paulette, Pepper and Midge for hosting.

Information: www.briancrain.com or www.northidahoaidscoalition.org

SHIRLEY THAGARD

Hayden