Every Tuesday night, FitzGerald’s invites a handful of singer/songwriters to curate a round robin. Third Tuesdays, it’s my turn to host.
In addition to hosting, we Tuesday night hosts also invite the artists -book them - to play the shows.…
Haiku Milieu in Door County
Wow. Just…wow. So incredibly grateful for the gift of music and friendship. ♥️
The first-ever Haiku Milieu in Door County was an absolute joy!
Thank you to Terry Lundahl, the Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor, Jeanne Kuhns,…
Where the Songs Come From
My friend Noah Plotkin asked me this question this week:
"Why do you write songs," he said.
And like all good questions, it was unassailable in its good intentions, deceptive in its simplicity, and ruthless in making me face myself.…
I Sat in Wonder
I was sick this week.
While didn't turn out to be any of the things they test you for, just moving from the bed to my desk made me feel like an athlete. Thursday I woke up, realized I hadn't…
Sundays with Jenny Review
"SUNDAYS WITH JENNY" RECIEVES GOLD BADGE from BookView review
"A profound, reflective, and timeless collection of haiku that captures the essence of life’s quiet moments."
"Bienemann transforms the quiet moments of daily life into profound reflections through the art of…
Indie Book Awards
With January almost in the rear view mirror, the annual "Best of 2024 Indie Book Awards" submission season is in full swing.
What is most exciting about these opportunities is that just submitting my 2024 book "Sundays with Jenny" enables…
Celebration of Michael Smith
I was thrilled to be part of a celebration of the songs of Michael Smith, one of the brightest jewels in Chicago's crown of artists.
Mark Guarino has curated this celebration for two years in a row. At SPACE in…
Haiku Milieu Highlights
WELCOME TO 2025!
I am sure that you, like me, can remember thinking that 2025 was so far in the future, it might as well be eternity. And yet, here we are.
Last Saturday, we had the first of four…