When I studied ceramics as an apprentice in Japan, my teacher hosted concerts at his home, followed by drinks and food served on his pottery.  He fully integrated his work into his lifestyle, and he believed that until he used his ceramics--serving food, drinks, or carefully arranged flowers--his work was not complete. 

In the same spirit, I hosted an evening of food, ceramics, and music.  Jody Redhage, a cellist, composer, and singer, performed.

"Called an 'adventurous cello songstress' by Time Out NY, cellist, composer, and vocalist Jody Redhage sings and plays cello and composes for her ensemble Fire in July.  Musicworks magazine calls Redhage 'A new music dynamo ... Redhage is cultivating a growing repertoire of indie art song that breaches genre boundaries and makes for stirring listening.'  Her debut album All Summer in a Day (2007, New Amsterdam Records) is called 'freewheeling, slightly edgy...highly rewarding and worthwhile (All Music Guide).'