TOP TEN MOMENTS in Performing 2011

BEST & WORST of The Year

Yes, it was a heck of a year.  From crazy trips, to amazing audiences, to terrible, unforgettable mishaps, it’s all here for your enjoyment (PLEASE check out some of the links for laughs and cool info, photos, videos).  Thank you for your support and still laughing at all of the shows!

10. The Incredible Reaction to the NEW Lady Gaga impression – VIDEO HERE 

9. Multiple Cruise Ship Performances Worldwide & Standing Ovations

8. Keynote Speaker for LifeVantage International Convention – VIDEO HERE

7. Multi-Day Conference Master of Ceremonies duties for Univera, JoyLife, & Synergy

6. The Independent Insurance Agents Association events nationwide

5. Fund Raisers for friends, strangers, charities, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition – ARTICLE HERE

4. Completely Losing My Voice in February…No Bueno

3. Lost Costume Bags on 1 hour Delta Direct flight from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas…even worse than No Bueno

2. Final Public Shows at Egyptian Theatre in Park City, UT – BLOG POST

1. Establishment of JHEWLETT EVENTS and getting gigs for my favorite Artists – WEB SITE HERE

Singing with my Dad, John Hewlett, at Synergy Convention in Las Vegas

BEST AUDIENCE & SHOW OF THE YEAR:

Maverik Manager’s Meeting at The Maverik Center, SLC, UT, April 26

MOST APPRECIATIVE AUDIENCE & FULFILLING EVENT OF THE YEAR: TIE –

LIahona Preparatory Academy Fireside, Aspen Grove, UT, Oct. 3

Paradigm High School, South Jordan, UT, Oct. 26

WORST AUDIENCE OF THE YEAR: TIE –

Workman Nydeggar, JSMB, SLC, UT, April 27

MLB AAA All-Star Game Player’s Reception, Rice-Eccles Stadium, SLC, UT, July 12

MY WORST SHOW as a Performer OF THE YEAR (I was sick and my voice was gone):

Carecraft, Vail, CO, Feb. 22 (they still gave me a standing ovation as they could tell I was struggling)

LONGEST SHOW OF THE YEAR:

JuicePlus Elton Awards, Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, TN, Oct. 14 (between my show and singing with the band during dancing = 3 hours of performing straight)

SHORTEST SHOW OF THE YEAR:

Sierra~West Jewelers Outdoor Summer Party, Alpine, UT, Aug. 13. 35 min. show (15 min in the rain, finally ended it when the speakers fell over in the wind and all of my wigs were in the dirt field next door)

Limo Ride "Star Treatment" Courtesy Thunder Valley Casino

SCARIEST AUDIENCE OF THE YEAR that turned out to be GREAT:

Arch Coal, Inc., Scofield, UT, Aug. 6

OLDEST AUDIENCE OF THE YEAR that ended the show ASLEEP:

Celebrity Cruise Line, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Nov. 22

STAR TREATMENT SHOW OF THE YEAR:

Thunder Valley Casino, Sacramento, CA, Jan. 26

NOT-SO STAR TREATMENT OF THE YEAR:

Celebrity Cruise Line, St. Croix, Nov. 11 (Ship left me as I arrived at port after flying 26 hours to meet the ship!)

FAVORITE EVENT OF THE YEAR TO ATTEND as a Guest:

Corporate Alliance, Park City, UT, Nov. 3-5

FAVORITE NEW PLACES TO PERFORM:

Alaska; Destin, FL; Ft. Worth, TX; Puerto Rico; Honduras; St. Maarten; Haiti

Personal Achievements and Blessings of the Year (No Particular Order)

Summit of the Grand Teton in Jackson, WY

A “Royal” Birth

10-Year Anniversary of Marriage

Conquering the Grand Teton

Losing and keeping off 20 lbs of flabby fat

Summitting 40 mountains and peaks (most with my climbing partner, my brother Jared)

First time to Disneyland with the kids

First time to ALASKA!

ZION National Park hiking at Pine Creek and Spry

Being invited to join the Hale Centre Theatre Board, my Favorite Family Theatre

Decision to Retire from Public Shows in Utah to spend more time with family