Gilbert

I had a great time performing for a Youth Conference in Gilbert, AZ on Saturday. It was super fun to meet so many amazing young adults and be part of a great conference called, "FINDING JOY IN THE JOURNEY"! (Love that title.) I was given a T-shirt…

Phoenix Singles Conference

I'll be performing Oct 20 for the Phoenix Singles Conference. Saturday, October 20th - Tempe &  Glendale Locations Location: Tempe West Stake Center: 1050 W. Grove Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85283    “Life Changing…

CD Signing Party

The CD Signing party on Saturday was great! There were so many people in the store, it felt like Christmas time during  "DOORBUSTERS!" I had to say "excuse me", so I didn't bump into anyone every time I went anywhere in the store. It was…

Vivaldi's Four Seasons

I saw Vivaldi's Four Seasons at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts last night. It was sold out and so inspiring and beautiful. The violinist played on a Stradivarius violin that was brought for her exclusive use by a private sponsor.…

Ladies Night!

Come see me at the Glendale, AZ Deseret Book location on Saturday October 5, 2012 between 5:00-7:00 PM. I will be giving away 5 FREE Albums and there will be more FREE STUFF, plus discounts and food!! It's going to be a party and I…

What don't you understand?

I got a kick out of this shirt! I saw it while I was out this weekend. I wish more people in this world did understand music and wanted it in their lives. Wouldn't the world be a better place if we all made learning an instrument a priority?…

Suns National Anthem Tryouts

I went to audition for the Phoenix Suns to sing the National Anthem and I got interviewed for CBS news, and today someone sent me this video clip of the tryouts. If you would like to see part of my tryout and interview too click here. I…

Jerry Tickets

It seems like I have been waiting to go see this guy for 15 years! I watched a DVD of Jerry Seinfeld's routine several years ago and I wanted to watch him live so badly. I have never been in a city where he has been performing, and I have…

Apple Festival

Who doesn't like an apple festival? Date Creek Ranch has beautiful apple trees! I enjoyed getting a great amount  this past weekend and also picked up some apple butter, and honey at the farm. Fresh from the tree is always best.…

Meet Merrill and Justin Osmond

What a sweet night. It was an honor to sing for Merrill Osmond and Justin Osmond's fireside, "Gospel in Action". Their words were very uplifting and inspiring. It was  touching to learn about what they do. I cried almost all night. We even…

Recording Studio

I got to sing in the studio this week! I love recording music. My giddy face in the picture says it all. I enjoy being able to keep something forever, there is something really magical about it. I remember the first time I was ever in a studio.…

Singing this Sunday in Gilbert, AZ

Please come see me sing! At "The Gospel in Action" Fireside with Merrill Osmond at 7:00 p.m. September 16, 2012 at the Val Vista Lakes Stake Center 1005 S Voyager Dr, Gilbert, Arizona 85234   Merrills…

Meet Dana Harper

This weekend I met with movie star Dana Harper. He's a cool guy! He lives in Mesa, Arizona. He was in the movie "The R.M." and has a long history in the entertainment field. He hosted his own cable TV show! This guy has done it all!  He…

Phoenix Channel 3 - A to Z fashion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsTMw2hc6-A Here is a modeling clip of me in Phoenix, AZ chanel 3 on Your Life A to Z.

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Performance in the clouds

I got to perform on a ship in a room called The Cloud. It was so fun singing while viewing the sunset and overlooking the ocean. So Beautiful.

CD Signing Amahila's Visit

Its always so much fun when a new product comes out. It is a huge accomplishment. So much goes into a project. So much work, time and effort. Sometimes it takes months, even up to a year or more to complete an album. There are so many steps…

Soundtrack

I can't stop listening to the music for "Under the Sea". I was so excited to get it in the mail. I saw the movie in the Omnimax Theater in Minnesota and I couldn't wait to get the soundtrack! It was a long wait but now it is in my car and…

Lemon Ice

Who doesn't like lemonade in the summer? It's time to cool off! Beat the summer heat with this special drink. There's not much hot weather left this season, so hurry! Drinking water really quenches my thirst, but this is a close second. My lemon…

The Universe Newspaper

The Universe World Concerts for Peace Bring People Together in an Unlikely Way By: Cara Christensen Marvin Goldstein and Vanessa Joy will teach classes at Education Week about the affects music has on peace and unity. By…

Frederick Maryland Performance

I will be performing with pianist Marvin Goldstein and Gottfried Allgaier, organist at the Catholic Cathedral in Nesselwang, Germany on Sunday August 16, 2012. I was at a dress rehearsal with him this evening and I can hardly wait for tomorrow…

Dallyn Bayles

I got to sing with Dallyn Bayles in my BYU Education week class today. What a thrill! He is so talented and so fun to work with. He will sing again with me in my Thursday class. For more information about Dallyn you can find it here. Dallyn…

Amaliah's Visit

I got to sing on this album! It was a great experience and I was honored to be invited to partisipate in such a sweet story.  I am the Character "Angel Amaliah". The music arrangements were put together by Marvin Goldstein and the words…

Why did I do this?

Oh my gosh, why did I do this? While visiting Crete, I was so curious about fish pedicures and many people have talked about it being so good for your skin. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. I thought I was doing my feet a favor but It was torcher!…