Cello and piano performance at opera house; local rummage sale

HOHS Event

The Harrington Opera House presented a recital for cello and piano on June 22 to an audience of about 50. Linda Wagner introduced Dr. Kevin Hekmatpanah on cello and his accompanist Dr. Archie Chen on the piano as "a special treat to have musicians of their caliber come to our community." The loud applause signaled that this audience was familiar with Dr. Hekmatpanah, as he noted that this as his third appearance on the Harrington Opera House stage. He introduced Dr. Chen, who also received fine recognition. Quotes from the program are abbreviated below.

"A native of Chicago, cellist...