A History in Photos - here are some snapshots from my family photo album over the years.

Hover over the photos for the captions. I hope you enjoy seeing a portion of my scrapbook.

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Beginnings

1906 Great-grandmother Mary Hartwell (seated 2nd from right). Behind her are her 3 sons one of whom is my grandfather, Frank, in the middle.

My parents’ wedding photo, Beijing, China. 1946

Having ice cream with my brother, Michael, at Mah Jong. He’s full, I’m eager for more.

In front of the first house that I lived in: 24 Boulevard, Greenlawn, NY

A typical Saturday night growing up at Mah Jong. My playmates were our customers.

Dancing to a paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) number at Mah Jong.

Through the Years

Flanked by my brother, Michael, and my sister, Kathy — with my nephew , Chris, behind us.

Stepping out of my Executive Director role to step in as auctioneer. With Maestro Paul Goodwin at Carmel Bach Festival’s annual gala (2012)

WIth Susie Falk, Managing Director of California Shakespeare Theatre, for the curtain speech. I’m encouraging the audience to make their donations as they leave the theatre.

Jesse Boardman Hartwell - the Southern Baptist missionary who started my family. He rescued, adopted, and raised my great grandmother and named her Mary Hartwell.

Chinn siblings in summer (Greenlawn, NY)

Chinn siblings in winter (Greenlawn, New York)

At Mah Jong

My Mother, Father, and brother, Michael, in Mah Jong’s gift shop. I was 5 years old (with 2 years of work experience under my belt!)

Posing with Mom off stage after I finished a performance at Mah Jong.

Mom at the entrace to the Aloha Room nightclub, with a photo of me dancing behind her.

My high school graduation from Syosset High (1975) with my aviator glasses which were in style back then.

The Chinns enjoying a Chinese meal. L-R: Dad, my nephew Chris, me, Mom, Kathy, Michael (1992)

Career

Relaxing with my wonderful artistic partner, Maestro Paul Goodwin, in Carmel CA (2015)

With the amazing composer, Laura Kaminsky, as we celebrated the 2019 world premiere of her “Today It Rains” at Opera Parallele (San Francisco)