First Friday Concert 12/5 - Pianists Diedrich and Davis

Pianists Donovan Diedrich and Joan Davis will return to the First Friday Concert at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1000 Michigan Ave., La Porte, at 12:10 p.m. Dec. 5.

Diedrich has played since the age of 16. He enjoys playing ragtime, swing and Christmas music and has played in numerous recitals, concerts, weddings and at businesses. He enjoys baking and has been an overnight stocker at WalMart since 2020.

Davis started playing piano at the age of 8, taught by her grandmother. She earned a bachelor's degree in theater technology at the University of Wyoming, with a minor in music education with an emphasis on voice. She has taught piano and voice since 1991 and has been employed at Roxy since 2006. She has played, sung with and directed choirs at several area churches since 1998.

St. Paul's is handicap-accessible through the Harrison Street entrance, attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch for the half-hour program. There is no charge, but a free-will offering box is available to sustain the series.