Despite the first snowfall of the year and icy roads, the Byemoor Community Hall was packed with people who came out for the Sullivan Lake West Agricultural Society’s fundraiser, the Rowdy Pianos, on Friday, Oct. 7.
The performance, featuring two “dueling pianos,” was the icing on the evening that started with cocktails and ran into a delicious, catered supper.
Rebecca Schofer, a member of the society’s board, was one of the main organizers.
“The event went really, really well,” she said. “Everyone seemed to have a lot of fun, the music was great and the food was fabulous.”
The show featured “Chance and Harvey” on pianos, and the duo led the group in sing-alongs, silly gags, rock’n’roll and, of course, duels between the two piano players. The duo went to ridiculous lengths at time to out-do each other, Schofer said.
Though the icy, snowy weather may have deterred a few people from coming to the event, with most people in attendance relatively local, the sold-out show filled the hall.
“All the tables were full,” Schofer said. “I think maybe one or two seats were empty, and that’s it.”
The fundraiser helps keep the society’s agriculture arena up and running, and helps fund events in the community hosted by the society, such as the kids’ carnival and bullarama.
Though Schofer, whose husband Lenard is president of the society, said she didn’t know for sure how much money the evening generated after expenses, she believes it will add $4,000-$5,000 to the society’s coffers.