Alki United Church of Christ is kicking off a concert series featuring northwest professional musicians, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit our beloved West Seattle support organization West Seattle Helpline.
The organizers at Alki UCC hope to present a concert every two months, with the next one being developed for early to mid-November. Each one will have a new mix of musicians, and all will have a portion of the proceeds going to West Seattle Helpline.

September 25th concert will feature Spencer Hoveskeland, string bass; Lia Wax, flute; and DJ Wilson, piano. The evening's repertoire features an artful blend of classical, jazz, contemporary and whimsical selections. Dessert and refreshments will be served after the concert.
West Seattle Helpline is a nonprofit social service agency offering emergency assistance for West Seattle residents. A treasured community institution since 1989, the Helpline provides information, referrals, clothing, and financial assistance to help working families in need. They strive to strengthen our community through “neighbors helping neighbors.”

Where: Alki UCC, 6115 SW Hinds St, Seattle, 98116
When: September 25th, 2015, 7pm
Suggested donation: $15-20

About the artists
With more than 20 years as a soloist and bassist, Spencer Hoveskeland has toured internationally with the Bottom Line Duo, for whom he wore the hats of arranger, multi-instrumentalist, composer, humorist and orchestrator. Currently, Spencer has three string orchestras and is the eurythmy pianist at Three Cedars Waldorf School in Bellevue. He lives in south Seattle with his son.

A resident of Tacoma, flutist Lia Wax came to the Pacific Northwest in 1999 after completing a BM in Performance at the University of North Texas and a MM in Performance from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She spent eight seasons as principal flute with the Bremerton Symphony. 

DJ Wilson, Alki UCC Music Director, has been a professional musician, performance coach, composer and conductor for more than 25 years. During her extensive work in musical theater and improvisation, she has worked with exciting national artists such as the late Ethel Merman, Della Reese and premier teacher and recording clarinetist, Mitchel Lurie. As composer of 13 musicals, produced locally and internationally, she was featured in ACT’s creative production “5 X 5.” The current Music Director of Forest Ridge Girls School, DJ has also been Music Director at The 5th Avenue Theater, ACT, The Bathhouse Theater, Seattle Children’s Theater and Bumbershoot. She attended Eastman School of Music.