Friday, December 14, 2012
The first of its kind fundraiser will feature a three-course meal, wine, musical performances and a silent auction.
Editor's Note: The following is a Richfield Rotary press release. Award winning Jazz vocalist, Richfield’s own Patty Peterson will headline "A Sweet Affair" on February 15, 2013 at the Minneapolis Airport Embassy Suites. Richfield Rotary is presenting the evening of music, dinner, wine tasting and silent auction as an annual fundraiser to support community and international service projects as well as vocal and instrumental music in the Richfield Public Schools. If you looking for a perfect gift for those special people in your life, this is the hottest ticket in town. Peterson will emcee the evening and perform along with the Richfield High School Jazz Band. The evening’s three-course dinner, accompanied by wine selections, will be …
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Jeanne Arland Peterson joins her former sidekick's grandson for a rendition of "Danny Boy."
Long-time Richfield resident and famed pianist Jeanne Arland Peterson was staple performer at the North Minneapolis Acension Church St. Patrick's Day shindig in the 1960s. At her side was singer and north side boy, Jim Cassidy. According to the YouTube summary, Arland and Cassidy always performed a couple standard numbers and, of course, an arrangement of Frederic Weatherly's "Danny Boy." Muscial talent has trickled down through the generations in Peterson and Cassidy's family. All of Peterson's children and two of her grandchildren have followed in her musical path, while Cassidy's four sons have performed together as the Cassidy Brothers for more than two decades. Jack Cassidy, Jim Cassidy's grandson, is preparing to release his first EP…
Monday, August 8, 2011
As the Minnesota singer and pianist prepares to turn 90, family and fellow residents get ready to celebrate her achievements.
Award-winning musician and long-time Richfield resident Jeanne Arland Peterson will be honored by the Richfield City Council on Tuesday night for a lifetime of achievement in music. Peterson turns 90 this month, and as part of celebrations surrounding her birthday she was nominated for the recognition by Council Member Pat Elliott. Amongst her many awards, Peterson was inducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame in 1992, the Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2005, and received the Arts Midwest Jazz Masters’ award in 1998. While in office, Governors Rudy Perpich and Arne Carlson both recognized her contributions to the state by declaring a day in her honor. Peterson shared the stage with Bob Hope, Perry Como, Roy Eldridge and George…
