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| ?? May 18 - 20 | Americana Music Festival, Peaceful Bend Vineyard Pristine Ozark setting with an acoustically perfect wine cellar provides you and 99 other people to have the musical experience of a lifetime. Located halfway between St. Louis and Springfield Missouri, perched above the Upper Meramec River, artist and audience are both inspired to a higher plateau. Fine food available throughout the weekend with a variety of comfortable lodging choices nearby. Nancy and Norman Blake with James and Rachel Bryan, Jalan Crossland, Jim Hurst, David Grier, Ozark Alliance http://www.PeacefulBend.com clyde@peacefulbend.com 573.775.3000 |
| ?? May 20 - 22 | Kimmswick Contradance Weekend Weekend before Memorial Day Weekend Contradance at Cuiver River State Park (northwest of St. Louis, MO). Attendance limited so register early. Arrange to stay all weekend or just for an evening of dance. Live old time music for dancing Friday and Saturday nights with dance workshops and dancing during the day on Saturday. See details at www.childgrove.org, or call Mac at 636-537-1643 |
| ?? May 20 - 22 | Potato Run contradance weekend in southern Indiana Louisville Country Dancers presents a contradance weekend in the woods of south-central Indiana. A fun get-away event. There'll be great lodging, feasting, music and dance. The band will be Lift Ticket and the Caller is Woody Lane. The price is $60 until April 15th, $68 after. Lodging and all meals are included. Space is limited so register early. Visit www.louisvillecontradancers.org, or contact: Clint Cummins 812-366-4542, aka clintc@epowerc.net The park is described at http://www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/stateforests/harcraw.htm |
| ?? May 20 - 22 | North Alabama Country Dance Society's Blue Moon Weekend A weekend of contras, squares, and waltzes in Huntsville, Alabama Featuring callers David Kaynor & Cis Hinkle calling to music by David Kaynor, Naomi Morse, and Elvie Miller and Ed Baggott and Elsie Peterson Visit http://SEContra.com/bluemoon for all the details, or contact Bryan Walls bwalls@pobox.com, or 256-837-0656. |
| ?? May 21 - 26 | Ozark Sufi Camp at Camp Clover Point and Camp Pin Oak at Lake of the Ozarks State Park Call Zakir Twaddle 573-875-5605 or Email DOttin4303@aol.com |
| May 25 - 26 | Missouri River Irish Fest, St. Charles, MO Frontier Park A FREE weekend of Irish music, dancing and culture. We are featuring The Elders this year!!! The Irish Festival happens every Memorial Day Weekend. www.moriverirish fest info@moriveririshfest.com |
| ?? May 25 - 29 | BLACK DANCE USA: A Celebration of Movement Join us for this exciting dance festival!! This event will feature interactive workshops and activities taught by some of the country's most sought after instructors. Just a few of the workshops include: West African dance, tap, jazz, hip-hop and Dunham Technique. Workshops in African songs, drumming and stilt walking will also be featured. Workshops will available for skills levels, and age group, and it is sure to be an educational, cultural and enjoyable experience the entire family can enjoy!! Contact: DeBorah Ahmed- Sr. VP Cultural Programs for Better Family Life, Inc. email to: deborahahmed@yahoo.com or call: 314-367-3440 Nicole Delaney- Cultural Arts Program Manager for Better Family Life, Inc. email to: ndelaney@betterfamilylife.org or call 314-367-3440 for additional information |
| ?? May 25 - 31 | Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival, in and around historic downtown Sedalia, MO, and at the Fairgrounds. Visit www.ScottJoplin.org or call 660-826-2271 or 866-218-6258 for more info |
| ?? May 26 - 29 | Greek Festival at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. 1755 Des Peres Rd. (Near 270 and Manchester) Call the church office at 314-966-2255. |
| ?? May 28 - 30 | "June Camp" in Wisconsin A weekend of folk dance, music, & song at Beber Camp (outside Mukwonago, WI) Contact Michael Kuharski mk@mailbag.com 608-241-3655 |
| ?? May 30 | Central Illinois Playford Ball in Urbana, IL The dance will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. in room 314 of the Illini Student Union, 1401 W. Green, Urbana, IL, on the campus of the University of Illinois. The band will be The Big Bluestem English Chamber Ensemble. Dances will be led by Jane Hobgood, Scott Meyer and Jonathan Sivier. Fans and finery are encouraged. Period costumes will be admired, but not required. Admission is $7. Visit http://www.centralillinoisecd.org/playford.html or call Jonathan Sivier at 217-359-8225 |
| ?? May 30 - 31 | Pheasant Hollow Winery Cajunfest Location: Pheasant Hollow Winery, 14931 State Hwy 35, Whittington, IL 62897 (see website for directions) Enjoy Cajun music, dance, food (crawfish, jambalaya, gator tails) and wine made at Pheasant Hollow. Cajun two-step and waltz lesson starts each day on a shaded wood dance floor outdoors. Live Cajun music for dancing follows through each afternoon. You can bring your own lawn chair or use picnic tables placed around the area. Eat, drink, dance and laissez les bons temps roulez! There is a cover charge. Friday 6:00-11:00 p.m., Saturday 1:30-8:30 p.m. $5/day or $8/weekend pass Both days feature music by 2 Visit www.pheasanthollowwinery.com or call 618-629-2302, Bruce and Mary Morgan are your gracious hosts. Also see www.creolestomp.com/PheasantHollow for more info. |
| ?? May 30 - 31 | Pheasant Hollow Winery Cajunfest Location: Pheasant Hollow Winery, 14931 State Hwy 35, Whittington, IL 62897 (see website for directions) Enjoy Cajun music, dance, food (crawfish, jambalaya, gator tails) and wine made at Pheasant Hollow. Cajun two-step and waltz lesson starts each day on a shaded wood dance floor outdoors. Live Cajun music for dancing follows through each afternoon. You can bring your own lawn chair or use picnic tables placed around the area. Eat, drink, dance and laissez les bons temps roulez! There is a cover charge. Friday 6:00-11:00 p.m., Saturday 1:30-8:30 p.m. $5/day or $8/weekend pass Both days feature music by 2 Visit www.pheasanthollowwinery.com or call 618-629-2302, Bruce and Mary Morgan are your gracious hosts. Also see www.creolestomp.com/PheasantHollow for more info. |
| ?? May 31 - Jun 2 | Folk Music Festival in Grayslake, IL at the College of Lake County. For info contact call 847-674-5892 or 847-251-6618 |
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| ?? Jun 2 | Mardi Gras in Branson, MO At the Ramada Inn. Visit www.mardigrasinbranson.com Contact: Cedric Benoit- Bands at cedric@cedricbenoit.com Sponsorships and marketing bskains@hotmail.com or Call 800-226-6835 | |||
| ?? Jun 2 - 4 | Spring Social Dulcimer Festival, Branson, MO Fourth Annual Spring Social Join us May 2, 3, 4, 2008 at Hunter's Friend Resort 118 Myrtle Lane Branson, MO 65616 1-800-338-2842 www.huntersfriendresort.com Addition Lodging available at: Dream Catchers Resort 1-800-338-7228 Camping available at Indian Point Campground, call 417-338-2121 to make reservations. Mention Spring Social and receive 15% off room with 3 day reservation Available at Hunters Friend Resort and Dream Catchers Resort Come Join the Jam RELAX AND HAVE FUN Door Prizes and Raffles All Instruments Welcome Vendors Friday workshops, Jamming and Socializing Saturday workshops Sunday morning workshop SATURDAY EVENING FREE CONCERT with Don Pedi & Gail Morrissey Don will be offering mountain dulcimer classes in all levels of playing We will be offering other mountain dulcimer classes free of charge Contact Cindy Mustion Mustioncompany@aol.com 417-532-1047 www.musicmountaindulcimers.com | |||
| ?? Jun 2 | Stark County (Ohio) Irish Scottish Festival and Highland Games The Third Annual Stark County Irish Scottish Festival and Highland Games will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2007 from 11am-9pm at the Stark County Fairgrounds at 305 Wertz Avenue NW in Canton, Ohio. The event will feature Irish and Scottish bands and dancers, Highland Games, pipers,food, refreshments, etc. Admission $5.00, ages 12 and under $3.00. Contacts: Canton 330-837-3270; Akron 330-867-0485 www.thecelticclubofohio.com thecelticclubofohio@yahoo.com | |||
| ?? Jun 3 | Stark County (Ohio) Irish & Scottish Festival Lenahan, Melinda Crawford-2003 National Scottish Fiddle Champion,Akron & District Pipes & Drums,Lisa Spicer,Gan Ainm,Stringed Fantasy,The McCulloch Irish Dancers,Music Workshops(Bring your own instruments),NEO Harp Circle,Genealogy,Kirkin'o the Tartan,Irish Wolfhounds,Craft Vendors,Food & Much More. At The Stark County Fairgrounds 305 Wertz Ave. N.W. Canton, Ohio Noon to 10 P.M. Admisson: $5.00 For Adults and $3.00 For Ages 12 and Under Website: www.thecelticclubofohio.com E-mail: thecelticclubofohio@yahoo.com Or Call:(330) 867-0485 or (330) 837-3270 | |||
| ?? Jun 5 | Kansas City Dulcimer Days festival by the Prairie Dulcimer Club. Workshops for hammered and mountain dulcimer and autoharp. Concerts, jamming. Rick Thum, Cliff Moses, Jerry Rockwell and Karen Mueller have played there. For More Information: www.geocities.com/pdcstrings/ Robin Jordan: robinjor@msn.com Dave Crawford: forrest742@aol.com | |||
| Jun 7 - 9 | The St. Louis Bop and Urban Dance Convention A three day urban dance convention featuring a meet and greet, dance workshops in Salsa, Line Dancing, Lindy Hop, STL Bop, Chicago Step and KC 2 Step. There will be a citywide STL Bop contest with cash prizes and trophies. Contestants must register by May 31, 2013; $25.00 registration fee. Contest audience members pay $5 advance $7 at the door. The final event will be a late afternoon dance celebrating the champions of dance and the closing of the convention. Advance ticket sales for June 9 $15, $20 at the door. Activities of June 7 and 8 will be at Legacy Cafe, 5249 Delmar, St. Louis, MO. The event of June 9 will be at The Paragon, 1911 Locust Ave., St. Louis, MO. June 7, (Fri)2013, 7:00pm until Meet/Greet and dancing will be free of charge. June 8, (Sat)2013, 10:00am -1:00pm Dance workshops at $5.00 per class STL Bop, Chicago Step, Salsa, Lindy Hop, KC 2 Step, Line Dancing June 8, (Sat)2013, 8:00pm-until STL Bop Contest and Dance. $25 contest entrance fee; must register by May 31 Audience pays $5 advance, $7 atd June 9, (Sun)2013, 5:00pm-9:pm Dance Party celebrating the champions of dance. Video shoot. $15 advance $20 atd Marqua MCGull-Billingsley, stlboppreservationsociety@aol.com (314)614-4636 www.weeklyword.com We may also be contacted on Facebook-The St Louis Bop Preservation Society | |||
| ?? Jun 9 - 10 | St. Louis Pagan Picnic Held in Tower Grove Park (St Louis City). Seminars, rituals, workshops, dancing, chanting, singing, vendors, food, pet adoption, children's activities and much more. Expecting 3,000 attendees, live entertainment both days. Family fun! No weapons, alcohol, or other drugs. Suggested Donation: A canned good for Operation Food Search. Visit http://paganpicnic.org/ for more info | |||
| ?? Jun 9 - 10 | St. Louis Pagan Picnic Held in Tower Grove Park (St Louis City). Seminars, rituals, workshops, dancing, chanting, singing, vendors, food, pet adoption, children's activities and much more. Expecting 3,000 attendees, live entertainment both days. Family fun! No weapons, alcohol, or other drugs. Suggested Donation: A canned good for Operation Food Search. Visit http://paganpicnic.org/ for more info | |||
| ?? Jun 11 - 13 | Georgia Strait Guitar Workshop This year we've brought back some previous instructors and added some new ones to create an exciting mix of course offerings in guitar, vocals, percussion, fiddle and songwriting. Visit www.gsgw.ca/summer_camp.htm or call 604-327-7811 after 6 pm for info. | |||
| ?? Jun 23 - 24 | Saint Louis Jazz Festival at Shaw Park in Clayton, Missouri in St. Louis County Visit www.saintlouisJazzfest.com for more info. | |||
| ?? Jun 23 - 25 | Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering at the Tippecanoe Memorial Battlefield in Battle Ground, IN. Visit http://dcwi.com/fiddlers/ or e-mail fiddlers@dcwi.com or call 765-742-1419. | |||
| ?? Jun 23 - 25 | Highland Mist Ball - Scottish Country Dancing Annual Scottish country dance ball, presented by the Highland Mist dancers. At Just Dancin' in Manchester MO. Contact: Tom and Connie Bellinghausen, 2tomb@gte.net, 636-978-2181 www.members.aol.com/ParadiseMO/highland.html | |||
| ?? Jun 24 - 27 | The 37th Annual Summerfest Returns to Olivette at Stacy Park The fabulous Summerfest in Olivette returns for its 37th year Thursday, June 24 through Sunday, June 27 at the beautiful Stacy Park. Looking for summer bargains? With affordable amusement rides, great food and free music every night, Summerfest is an event for the entire family. Experience a weekend of fun without leaving St. Louis or spending a fortune. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and bask under the stars while enjoying free live music, beginning each night at 7:00 p.m. The Summerfest Concert Series features Hudson and the Hoo Doo Cats on Thursday, June 24; Crossfire on Friday, June 25 and the ever popular Ralph Butler Band on Sunday, June 27. The Summerfest Food Court will be open throughout the weekend, offering delicious barbecue dinners, refreshing ice cream, hearty shish kebobs, brats, hotdogs, hamburgers, pizza, chicken wraps, egg rolls and crab Rangoons, along with a variety of cold soft drinks and a thirst-quenching beer garden. Amusement rides at Summerfest continue to be one of the best bargains. On Thursday, from 5–10p.m., take advantage of the Unlimited Rides deal! Purchase a special wristband for $15 access to rides all night long. On Saturday, from 3–5p.m., Summerfest offers Buddy Rides, allowing two participants for the price of one admission. On Sunday, the $15 Unlimited Rides wristband special returns from 3–8 pm. For more information about Summerfest 2010, please contact Jeff Wade, CPRP, Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Olivette at 314-991-1249 or jwade@olivettemo.com | |||
| ?? Jun 25 - 26 | Fiesta in Florissant presented by the Hispanic Festival, Inc Festival includes continuous music and entertainment, featuring Hispanic Cultural groups. There will also be a wide variety of foods and beverages from Latin & South America available for purchase. Other attraction include folk arts and crafts, a children's pavilion and information booths from several cultural organizations and goverment agencies to acquaint the public with their programs and services. Admission is free. Event will take place at the Knights of Columbus located in Florissant neart the corner of Washington and Lindbergh. Times are 11 am to 9 pm each day | |||
| ?? Jun 25 - 26 | Fiesta in Florissant presented by the Hispanic Festival, Inc Festival includes continuous music and entertainment, featuring Hispanic Cultural groups. There will also be a wide variety of foods and beverages from Latin & South America available for purchase. Other attraction include folk arts and crafts, a children's pavilion and information booths from several cultural organizations and goverment agencies to acquaint the public with their programs and services. Admission is free. Event will take place at the Knights of Columbus located in Florissant neart the corner of Washington and Lindbergh. Times are 11 am to 9 pm each day | |||
| ?? Jun 30 - Jul 3 | Folklore Village Scandinavian Weekend in Dodgeville, WI. The annual Scandinavian Midsummer Festival at Folklore Village features dance and music workshops, crafts, delicious food and an extensive children's program. Reservations required. Visit www.folklorevillage.org, phone (608) 924-4000 or email staff@folklorevillage.org for additional information. | |||
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| ?? Jul 10 - 17 | Springville World Folkfest (Utah) The largest festival of international folk dance and music in the USA. Dancers and musicians travel from around the globe to attend the week-long event. Six evening performances will be presented in the outdoor Spring Acres Arts Park in Springville, Utah (located 50 miles south of Salt Lake City). Admission is $8 for adults, $7 seniors and $3 children. All participating countries perform during each performance. Performances begin at 8 p.m. For tickets or more information, contact Teddy Anderson at 801-489-2726 or folkfest@springville.org. Also, visit our web page at www.worldfolkfest.com. | |||
| ?? Jul 11 - 17 | Swannanoa Dulcimer Week in Asheville, NC at Warren-Wilson College. Visit www.swangathering.org e-mail gathering@warren-wilson.edu or phone them at 828-298-3434 or FAX 828-299-3326. | |||
| ?? Jul 13 - 15 | Cajun Concert on the Hill Stone Hill Winery on Hwy 100 in Hermann, MO. Cajun dancing, food and Missouri wines. Cajun music by Ed Gary and the Louisiana Cajun Aces from Lafayette, LA, plus authentic Cajun dance group who offer lessons 1 hour before music starts each day. Music is: Friday 6:00-10:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 1:00-6:00pm There are two dance floors to accommodate dancers from throughout the Midwest. One under the pavilion and another on a shady hilltop which offers a view of the Missouri River valley. Come join in the joie de vivre of Cajun dance. Tickets are $10 for full access including the pavilion dance floor, $4 for the general grounds area & hilltop dance floor. For more information, contact Patty Held-Uthlaut, 800-909-9463. E-mail Stone Hill Winery at hermann-info@stonehillwinery.com. Or check the Web site at www.stonehillwinery.com. | |||
| ?? Jul 16 - 20 | Swannanoa Celtic Week in Asheville, NC at Warren-Wilson College. Visit www.swangathering.org e-mail gathering@warren-wilson.edu or phone them at 828-298-3434 or FAX 828-299-3326. | |||
| ?? Jul 20 - 23 | National Storytelling Conference in Pittsburgh, PA Visit www.storynet.org or call NSA 800-525-4514 | |||
| ?? Jul 20 - 27 | Mendocino Sufi Camp Mendocino Sufi Camp, a week-long community camp honoring awakening in all spiritual traditions, is held every July at Mendocino Woodlands State Park in Northern California. We hold a universalist world view, based on the teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan and Murshid Samuel Lewis, which sees and honors the truth in all religions and spiritual traditions, known and unknown. The Sufi’s house of worship is the human heart, wherein dwells the Divine Beloved; Sufism is the message of love, harmony, and beauty. There is no compulsion, no dogma on the Sufi path. Rather, the Sufi’s aim is to remember the Divine in all aspects of life and serve humanity with love and compassion. A typical day at Sufi camp includes opportunities for esoteric studies, meditation, yoga, Dances of Universal Peace, zikr, music, sumptuous meals, and general celebrations of life and community. Spiritual directors: Latif Burdick and Pegeen Ilene www.suficircle.org mendocamp@suficircle.org 707/823-9264 | |||
| ?? Jul 24 - 25 | Mid-Summer Big Band Dancing Weekend At the Crystal Ballroom in Staunton, IL. . Interstate 55, Exit 41 Mail to: Mid Summer Big Band Dancing Weekend, Crystal Ballroom, P.O. Box 276, Staunton, IL 62088. Reserved seating for groups of 10 or more. Call 618-635-3506 | |||
| ?? Jul 27 - Aug 2 | Cumberland Dance Week in Nancy KY Week-long traditional dance program for all ages. Includes Contra, English, Squares, Appalachian, Danish, Rapper (traditional sword dance), Swing, Hot Contras, Couples, Dance Musicianship, Instrument Workshops, Crafts, and a dance program for children. Live music, great food, and a lovely facility (the Kentucky Leadership Center.) All meals from Sunday supper through Saturday breakfast included. Hotel style accommodations, private baths, AC throughout. Three excellent wooden dance floors, residence rooms and dining hall all under one roof. Remote setting on wooded hills in the Kentucky Cumberland plateau area - beautiful! Dance Leaders: Chris Bischoff, Bill Litchman, Susan Taylor, Bob Dalsemer and others! Musicians: Laura Light & George Paul (The Avant Gardeners), Al & Alice White, Martha Edwards, Michael Shapiro, & Ben Schreiber (Chicory) and more! Rates from $595 per adult, $185 for ages 12-17, $135 for ages 6-11, $80 for ages 5 & under. http://www.lloydshaw.org/Camps/cumbframe.htm | |||
| ?? Jul 27 - Aug 2 | Cumberland Dance Week in Nancy KY Week-long traditional dance program for all ages. Includes Contra, English, Squares, Appalachian, Danish, Rapper (traditional sword dance), Swing, Hot Contras, Couples, Dance Musicianship, Instrument Workshops, Crafts, and a dance program for children. Live music, great food, and a lovely facility (the Kentucky Leadership Center.) All meals from Sunday supper through Saturday breakfast included. Hotel style accommodations, private baths, AC throughout. Three excellent wooden dance floors, residence rooms and dining hall all under one roof. Remote setting on wooded hills in the Kentucky Cumberland plateau area - beautiful! Dance Leaders: Chris Bischoff, Bill Litchman, Susan Taylor, Bob Dalsemer and others! Musicians: Laura Light & George Paul (The Avant Gardeners), Al & Alice White, Martha Edwards, Michael Shapiro, & Ben Schreiber (Chicory) and more! Rates from $595 per adult, $185 for ages 12-17, $135 for ages 6-11, $80 for ages 5 & under. http://www.lloydshaw.org/Camps/cumbframe.htm | |||
| ?? Jul 29 | Annual Old Time Porch Music Fete in Cahokia, IL. Last Sunday of each July is the date for the Old Time Music Fete held at the Historic Cahokia Courthouse. Jam sessions under every tree, kids arts and crafts, and a professional sound system for the main stage (the courthouse porch) for the enjoyment of all. Food and drink are available, and there's plenty of shade. Located one block south and one block west of the intersection of Illinois Rt 3 and Illinois Hwy 157. (Cahokia RV Park.) Noon to 5, rain or shine. Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site at 618.332.1782 | |||
| ?? Jul 30 - Aug 2 | 15th Annual Polka Festival in Fountain City, WI Hilltop Ballroom annual polka fest fountain City WI July 30 free dance w/Ron 6;30- 9;30 there will be a chix dinner available from 5-8;30 Frid. top notchmen 6-10 Sat. Malek's fishermen Band 12-2 & 4-6 Odell Braaten 2-4 & 6-8 Orange Blossomm Special 8-12 Sun Don Chesebro 12-2 & 4-6 Top notchmen 2-4 &6-8 3 Day pass is $30.00 Contact mdienger@tds.net Phone 608-687-8739 | |||
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| ?? Aug 3 - 5 | St. Louis Strassenfest Annual German Street Festival downtown St. Louis, MO on Market St. west of Tucker (12th). Entertainment includes continuous music by local and German bands, arts and crafts, rides and children's stage. Admission is FREE. Food, beer and wine will be available for sale. Proceeds go to charity and scholorship funds. Herb Eberle Band & the Well Hungarians perform Friday night; The Wendl Brothers & Cumberland Gap Saturday night, plus many more. see the official website for full music schedule. see www.strassenfest.org for schedule of music presented on 3 stages, plus dance performances by the St. Louis Schuplattler German dance group | |||
| ?? Aug 5 - 8 | New Mexico Folk Dance Camp This annual camp at Camp Monakiwa is in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Las Vegas, New Mexico. (Albuquerque area) Sponsored by SWIFDI. Info: 505-266-5984 mwnyman@unm.edu. | |||
| ?? Aug 6 - 7 | Ziveli Serbfest Holy Trinity Serbian Eastern Orthodox church, 1910 Serbian Dr, St Louis, MO 63104. Ethnic food, music by Becari Tamburitza Orchestra and dance by Serbian Folklore Dance Ensemble. Saturday 11:00am - 10:00pm, Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm. Contact ? | |||
| ?? Aug 7 - 8 | Gateway Dulcimer Music Festival 2nd full weekend of August - at National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows - Belleville, IL Workshops with National Dulcimer Instructors and Concerts Fri. & Sat. evening. Instructors for 2009 - Mike Anderson, Chris T. Armstrong, Peggy Carter, Doug Felt, Terry Lewis, Molly McCormack, Gary Sager, Steve Seifert, Maureen Sellers, Rick Thum, Charles Whitmer, Kendra Ward & Bob Bence. Visit www.gatewaydulcimer.org 618-651-8271 hargus65@hometel.com | |||
| ?? Aug 10 - 12 | Greater St. Louis Hispanic festival at Soldiers Memorial, 14th & Market St, Downtown St. Louis, MO 11:00am to 9:00pm daily. Hispanic music, food and dance. website is at www.hispanicfestivalstl.com | |||
| ?? Aug 10 - 13 | 2nd Annual Ancestral Drum & Dance Festival in Friendship, IN JOIN US for a weekend long multi-cultural arts and heritage festival filled with laughter, chanting, drumming, camaraderie, dancing, fire performance, workshops, entertainment and so much more the whole family will enjoy! The event is held in scenic and hospitable Friendship, IN at the Old Mill Campground which features electric, showers, coinop laundry, indoor and outdoor restroom facilities, some indoor workshop space, fishing (lic. req), next door muzzle-loader range, and many more amenities to enjoy. Limited cell signal and wifi MAY be available, but is not guaranteed. Be sure to watch the website for more information. Vendors, as well as presenters and performers, are encouraged to contact us as soon as possible to reserve your spaces. We ARE limiting space this year to keep everything organized! Last year was a captivating experience with many middle eastern dancers, presenters, and musicians along with several other cultures represented. This year we hope to build on that; and have as many cultures present to share dance, music, crafts, workshops and more as can be fit into the weekend without being to 'cramped' and invite everyone to help in recommending their favorites to join us! We are having several repeat performers including both Sede and Tree of Life World Music! Saturdays Ancestral potluck feast is also being expanded to include a VERY special treat. Prices not yet set. We are still allowing more signups for workshop presenters and performers! http://www.ancestraldrumanddancefestival.com festivalorganizers@gmail.com | |||
| ?? Aug 11 | Great Stone Hill Grape Stomp at the Stone Hill Winery, Hermann, MO. Stomping registration at 11:00am, Stomping begins at 1:00pm. Stomping goes on all afternoon usually accompanied by live music. Watch ($3) or join in ($5) the fun. Prizes awarded for winners in stomping categories. Proceeds go to the Sheltered Workshop charity Old time music to stomp by will be provided by the Boney Goat Band. For more information, contact Patty Held-Uthlaut, 800-909-9463. Send Stone Hill Winery an e-mail at hermann-info@stonehillwinery.com. Or check the Web site at www.stonehillwinery.com. | |||
| ?? Aug 11 - 13 | Sugar Hill Contra Dance Weekend, Ransburg Reservation Scout Camp, south of Bloomington, IN. $35 before July 15th, $45 after July 15th (($10/15 kids). No dogs or alcohol. Visit the Sugar Hill site at http://www.bloomington.in.us/~botmdg/ email sugarhill@bloomington.in.us or call 812-322-542. | |||
| ?? Aug 12 | Hawaiian S.H.I.R.T. Polka Dance The St. Louis Metro Polka Club's Hawaiian Dress theme dance is 6 hours of dancing to the lively entertainment of two Polka bands. The event begins at 1PM. Tickets can only be purchased at the door. It is held at Polish Hall 826 Greenwood St. Madison, IL 62060. This is a non-smoking dance hall with a great wooden floor. $7.00 per person admission. Food and drink is available for purchase. Non-stop music will be provided by the Polka Connection & Larry Hallar's Two Star Final. the Polka Club website with directions to Polish Hall at www.folkfire.org/polka | |||
| ?? Aug 12 - 21 | Illinois State Fair in Springfield, IL. Many groups to perform. Telephone orders for tickets can be placed at 217-782-1979 www.agr.state.il.us/isf for more information | |||
| ?? Aug 13 | Harmony in the Fields Music Festival This eclectic music festival in Manning, Iowa's Heritage Park features original bands from around the midwest. 4-10pm. William Elliott Whitmore, The Erik Koskinen Band, Rosefield Rivals, Floodplane, Echobliss Email - heritage@pionet.net Phone - 800-292-0252 | |||
| ?? Aug 18 - 19 | An Evening of Middle Eastern Dance in Belleville, IL Enjoy dramatic sword balancing, swirling silk veils, powerful drum solos, and folk dances from Egypt and the Middle east. Lotus Arts Studio's student recital features our director, Lauren (formerly with Sahara Sand Productions), the Hips Afire! repertory group and students from Lotus Arts Studio. Both shows will feature guest dancers from the St. Louis area. It's an awesome evening of professional and student entertainers for a great price! Show is held at the SWIC Belleville campus theater, 2500 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL (on the MetroLink line). Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door (IF available, event sometimes sells out). Saturday, August 18, doors open at 7:00, show starts 7:30 Sunday matinee, August 19, doors open at 1:30, show starts at 2pm Visit http://www.lotus-arts.net/recital.html for more info and tickets. Questions? E-mail Lauren@Lotus-arts.net or call 618-530-5416 | |||
| ?? Aug 25 | Bayou Bash Katrina Benefit at Iron Barley Restaurant This event is the St. Louis Cajun Fest featured on the cover of FolkFire but had to be moved to a new location. It features live music by several local bands & food will be available from 2:00-10:00pm at a street party hosted by the Iron Barley Restaurant, 5510 Virginia, St. Louis, MO at Bates (off I-55 south). Special feature is the Cajun street dance from 8:30-10:00pm with the Cajun Gator Baitors & dance instruction by Dancin' Donna. $10 donation suggested, proceeds to benefit the Common Ground Collective, rebuilding New Orleans one home at a time. see www.commongroundrelief.org The day's band schedule: 2:00-3:00pm Leslie Sanazaro; 3:00-4:00pm Bottoms Up Blues Gang; 4:00-5:15pm Gumbohead; 5:30-7:00pm Raw Earth - Urbo-Trad & Tribal music; 7:00-8:15pm Marquise "Big Daddy" Knox, young lion blues player 8:30-10:00pm Cajun street dance with the Cajun Gator Baitors! Iron Barley 314 351-4500, or see www.dancindonna.com | |||
| ?? Aug 25 - 26 | Festival of Nations, Tower Grove Park Festival of Nations is an outdoor multi-ethnic celebration featuring traditional dance and music, ethnic food, cultural and educational exhibits, folk art demonstrations, and international market. Presented by the International Institute and 125 ethnic organizations, the festival promotes awareness and understanding of our community's growing ethnic population. Festival of Nations is the largest event of its kind in our region. Dates: Saturday, August 25 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August 26 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Venue: Outdoors in the leafy urban setting of Tower Grove Park on the City's South Side. The event will take place nearest S. Grand and Arsenal, just steps way from the thriving International District. A free shuttle service will be available throughout the Park. Prices: Admission and entertainment are free; food and gifts are affordably priced. Entertainment: Three stages of non-stop dynamic music and dance performances by traditional ethnic artists, local world music favorites, and the finest traditional acoustic music and song. From Spanish flamenco to a Vietnamese dragon dance, from thundering drums to Irish harp, there is something for every taste! Website: www.iistl.org 314-773-9090 | |||
| ?? Aug 25 | Big Band Dance at Stone Hill winery in Herman, MO. 13th annual event. The Blue Knights, 12-piece orchestra from St. Louis present "Swing's the Thing" featuring the best tunes of the '40s & '50s. Dancing to big band era music 8:00-11:00pm. Must reserve tickets in advance by calling 800 909-9463, price $20 per person. For more information, contact Patty Held-Uthlaut, 800-909-9463. Send Stone Hill Winery an e-mail at hermann-info@stonehillwinery.com. Or check the Web site at www.stonehillwinery.com | |||
| ?? Aug 26 - 29 | Chicago Jazz Festival Largest free outdoor jazz festival in the Midwest, at Grant Park in Chicago, IL. Free. 312-744-3315 http://www.ci.chi.il.us/SpecialEvents/Festivals/Jazz2003/ | |||
| ?? Aug 28 - 30 | Greek Festival at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 4967 Forest Park Blvd at Kingshighway in St. Louis, MO. Authentic Greek food, dancing, games, a bazaar and a costume pageant. Free. Call 314-361-6924 for more info. | |||
| ?? Aug 28 - 30 | Ilinois Ethnic Festival Food, crafts and performances reflecting the state's diverse cultural heritage. At the Illinois Fairgrounds in Springfield. Free. Call 217-529-8189 for more info. | |||
| ?? Aug 30 - Sep 1 | Jersey County Victorian Festival, Jerseyville, IL Tours of the 1866 Victorian mansion "Hazel Dell", a home built by Colonel William H. Fulkerson, live Bluegrass music by the well-known Chris Talley band, steam engine and antique farm demonstrations and displays, arts and crafts, antiques, delicious food, President and Mrs. Lincoln reenactments, Gentlemen's Duel of Honor, Civil War reenactments, and a Jesse James stagecoach hold-up are all part of the festival that takes place on a historic 60 acre farmstead. It is a great time for the entire family! There is free parking and the venue is handicapped accessible. 1.5 miles north of Jerseyville, IL on Route 67 (formally 267), 40 minutes north of St. Louis, MO Chris Talley band every day Admission for the festival is $7 adults, $2 children 6-12, under 6 free, and free parking. Please call (618) 498-5590 or email at hazeldell@gtec.com for more information. Websites are at http://www.myspace.com/jerseycountyvictorianfest and http://www.greatriverroad.com/vicfest.htm | |||
| Aug 31 - Sep 1 | Storyhill Fest 2013 Designed to be an intimate, interactive event for their fans, Storyhill Fest is a unique music and camping experience with multiple offerings and activities for all ages and interests, including guided kayak trips, nature hikes, and unforgettable campfires. Storyhill, the Red House Records acoustic duo made up of Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson, present Storyhill Fest 2013. John Gorka and Raina Rose will be joining Storyhill as the headline artists for the two-day festival. Focused on original singer songwriters, the festival’s lineup also includes Justin Roth, Amy Speace, Connor Garvey, The Sea, The Sea, Robby Hecht, Sweet Talk Radio, Cary Cooper, and the Roe Family Singers. http://www.storyhillfest.com/tickets.html | |||
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| ?? Sep 1 - 3 | Jersey County Victorian Festival, Jerseyville, IL Tours of the 1866 Victorian mansion "Hazel Dell", a home built by Colonel William H. Fulkerson, live Bluegrass music by the well-known Chris Talley band, steam engine and antique farm demonstrations and displays, arts and crafts, antiques, delicious food, President and Mrs. Lincoln reenactments, Civil War reenactments, and a Jesse James stagecoach hold-up are all part of the festival that takes place on a historic 60 acre farmstead. It is a great time for the entire family! There is free parking and the venue is handicapped accessible. 1.5 miles north of Jerseyville, IL on Route 67 (formally 267), 40 minutes north of St. Louis, MO Chris Talley band every day Admission for the festival is $7 adults, $2 children 6-12, under 6 free, and free parking. Visit www.greatriverroad.com or email hazeldell@jvil.com for more information. (618) 498-5590. | |||
| ?? Sep 2 - 3 | Illinois Blues Festival Annual blues festival at Riverfront Festival Park in Peoria, IL. Friday 6-midnight, Saturday 1-midnight. 3 stages. Visit http://www.rivercityblues.com email bob@rivercityblues.com or call 309-682-9053 for more information. | |||
| ?? Sep 2 - 5 | Buffalo on the Danube (West Virginia) International Folk Dance weekend at Buffalo Gap, Capon Bridge, WV Steve and Susy Kotansky (Balkan and Transylvanian dances) Michael Ginsburg (Balkan dances) Roo Lester and Larry Harding (Scandinavian dances) Sviraj (Tamburitza plus) Lyuti Chushki with guests Tatiana Sarbinska and Koliu Kolev (Bulgarian music) Loretta Kelley and Paul Morrissett (Scandinavian music) Tatiana Sarbinska (Balkan singing) music classes and children's program Contact dancingplanet@erols.com or call 301-320-7099, For the general schedule: http://www.buffalogapcamp.com/schedule.htm | |||
| ?? Sep 3 - 5 | Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Taiko drumming, tea ceremonies, dancing and martial arts along with bonsai, crafts, kimono fashions, lectures, food and much more. 10 am to 10 pm (10 am to 5 pm on Mon). Visit www.mobot.org or email lisa.brandon@mobot.org or call 314-577-9400 for more info. | |||
| ?? Sep 4 | Bluegrass Festival in Frontier Park, St. Charles, MO Call 636-946-7776 | |||
| ?? Sep 4 | Cajun House Dance/Concert at the Focal Point Join us for Cajun dancing to The Lost Bayou Ramblers from Lafayette, LA. The five piece Cajun band includes Louis Michot on fiddle and Andre Michot on accordion. Waltz & two-step lesson at 8:00pm, music starts at 8:30pm. No partner is necessary & beginners are welcome. Brought to you by Focal Point will be a stellar dance event. Tickets are $15 at the door. additional info at www.thefocalpoint.org or 314 781-4200. | |||
| ?? Sep 4 | Cajun House Dance/Concert at the Focal Point Join us for Cajun dancing to The Lost Bayou Ramblers from Lafayette, LA. The five piece Cajun band includes Louis Michot on fiddle and Andre Michot on accordion. Waltz & two-step lesson at 8:00pm, music starts at 8:30pm. No partner is necessary & beginners are welcome. Brought to you by Focal Point will be a stellar dance event. Tickets are $15 at the door. additional info at www.thefocalpoint.org or 314 781-4200. | |||
| ?? Sep 5 - 6 | Big Muddy Blues Fest, Lalcede's Landing, Guy Forsyth Band Hailing all the way from Austin, Texas, the Guy Forsyth Band will be making its way up to St. Louis very soon! Big Muddy Blues Festival is hosting Guy and company on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 3:00pm. It’s been a long and dusty, winding road for Austin singer/songwriter Guy Forsyth that’s lead to a recent surge in praise over his dazzling live shows and his rich Americana roots sound. Forsyth (vocals, acoustic, electric, & slide guitar, harmonica, ukulele, singing saw), along with Will Landin (bass/tuba) and Rob Hooper (drums/Cajon), bring a unique mixture of styles such as folk, rock, country, and Tin Pan Alley to create a sound that’s as heterogeneous, raw and compelling as America itself. You’ll hear powerhouse vocals deliver energetic yarns about love, the government and the apocalypse, to name a few, as Forsyth and company squeeze everything they have into each song and rarely come up for air. | |||
| ?? Sep 5 - 7 | Elsah String Band FOLK CAMP at Whippoorwill Lake. (The Weekend following Labor Day) A relaxed weekend of acoustic music concerts, music workshops, student performances on our covered stage, casual, fire-side jam sessions - plus all the pleasures of camping, swimming, boating, fishing and strolling in the peaceful woods of this secluded resort. Website: http://www.ElsahStringBand.com/camps Email: Info@rakun.com | |||
| ?? Sep 7 - 9 | St Louis Polish Festival at Polish Falcon Gardens, 2013 St Louis Ave (near Crown Candy Kitchens) Music for dancing polka, waltz & swing. Great Polish food available for purchase & music 'til 10:00pm both days. Contact ? | |||
| ?? Sep 9 - 11 | Annual American Indian Days Pow Wow At Woodson terrace, City Park, Woodson Terrace, Missouri. American Indian Dancers, crafts and food. Open to the public free of charge, also free parking and camping. This is a family event. Call Martin at 636-294-8732 or e-mail at moindiancouncil@aol.com | |||
| ?? Sep 10 | "In the Bluff" Contradance on the Dance Deck in the middle of the Shawnee Forest approx 9 miles SW of Carbondale, IL. Take IL 127 South of Murphysboro to Dutch Ridge Road. Camping is available by request. Potluck at 6PM; Dance starts at 8PM For more info call Barb at 618-549-1595 or email Covholgdn@GlobalEyes.net or ftmd2000@hotmail.com or jsurdyk@notes.siu.edu | |||
| ?? Sep 13 - 28 | St. Louis Pirate Festival, Rotary Park, Wentzville MO The Third Annual St. Louis Pirate Festival comes to Rotary Park in Wentzville, MO September 13 through 28, Saturdays and Sundays. For three weekends, the site, which is usually home to the Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire, becomes transformed into the island of Martinique. The year is 1755, and the island is celebrating a festival that has attracted the attention of a most infamous collection of pirates! Pirate music, sea shanties, magic, comedy and swordplay fill the island's six stages. Merchants fill the streets with period wares and delicious foods. Children can dig for buried treasure, join a Pirate Quest, and create their own Pirate flag. Prices are $13/adult, $11/senior and students, $8/children under 12. Children 5 and under are FREE. Visit www.stlpiratefest.com for a discount coupon. Parking is free. 636-928-4141 for more information. Gates are open 10 am to 6 pm. Visit www.stlpiratefest.com (636)928-4141 | |||
| ?? Sep 14 - 16 | Greentree Folk Festival Fri. 4-10pm, Sat. 8:30am-7pm, Sun. 8:30am-6pm: in Kirkwood City Park, at Adams & Geyer in St Louis County. Missouri fiddlers, gospel music Sunday morning, crafts, etc. Old time music jam throughout the weekend under the tent on the hill. www.kirkwoodmo.org | |||
| ?? Sep 16 - 18 | Mosaics Missouri Festival for the Arts on North Main in Historic Saint Charles from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. The free event offers art, children's activities, exhibits, food and music For more information on Mosaics, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.stcharlesmosaics.org/main.htm For more information on the Foundry, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org. | |||
| ?? Sep 17 - 19 | Fall Greek festival at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 1755 Des Peres Road (Highway 270 & Manchester) West St Louis County, MO. Greek food, music, dancing, church, tours and imports. Family fun from 11am - 8pm. Call 314-966-2255 | |||
| ?? Sep 18 - 19 | Illinois Storytelling Festival The 3rd weekend in September in Spring Grove, IL. A full weekend of sharing stories under 5 big tents. The biggest storytelling festival in the midwest. Visit www.storytelling.org or call 815-344-0181 or email info@storytelling.org for more info. | |||
| ?? Sep 19 | 19th annual Old Time Music Fete at old Cahokia Courthouse A wide variety of traditional, acoustic music styles will be on tap at Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site on Sunday, September 19th from Noon to 5 pm for the 19th annual Old Time Music Fete, featuring country, folk, bluegrass ans more acoustic favorites performed by musicians from all over the greater St. Louis area. Scheduled musical groups will perform on the porch of the 1740 Courthouse, while jam sessions spring up in the shade of every tree. Food and drink are available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. The event will be held rain or shine. Located adjacent to Rt 3 and Hwy 157 in Cahokia, IL. For more information, call 618/332.1782; or visit www.jarrotmansion.org for updates and details. Site Manager, 618.332.1782; or www.jarrotmansion.org | |||
| ?? Sep 19 - 21 | Missouri River Irish Fest Missouri River Irish Fest, Frontier Park, St. Charles Riverfront. Friday kick off concert with Kilt Rock band, Mother Grove, Saturday night and Sunday performance by The Elders, voted the #1 Celtic rock band. Other bands include, The Xiles, Jessica Haines and Mark Kaiser, The Irish Aires, Mitzi MacDonald and friends, Blackthorn, Duddybreeks, Terry Corcoran, St. Louis Irish Session Players. We have Celtic athletic competitions, hurlers, Gaelic football, children's village, the Nelly Don cultural exhibit, dancers and more! www.moriveririshfest.com or info@moriveririshfest. | |||
| ?? Sep 23 - 24 | Failte St. Charles Irish Festival, Frontier Park , Irish entertainment, vendors specializing in Irish gifts and accessories, traditional Irish food and beveragesscheduled over two days. The band Grada will perform free Saturday evening and there will be hurling matches on Saturday as well. Grada from Dublin, Ireland website is www.compassrecords.com/cra/grada In addition to the Saint Louis Irish Arts-dancers and singers the Irish Xiles will perform as well as Keltic Reign, Blackthorn, Duddybreeks, Puca, the St. Louis Irish Secion Players, and on stage Tommy Martin, Greg Krone, Bernie and Barbara McDonald http://www.failtestcharles.com/ | |||
| ?? Sep 23 - 24 | Ft. Kaskaskia Traditional Music Festival, Ellis Grove, IL 11:00am-6:00pm, Ft. Kaskaskia state historic site, Ellis Grove, IL off Illinois Rte 3, 1.5 hours south of St. Louis. Eclectic mix of traditional music groups scheduled both days. Bring a chair or blanket, parking $5 per car, no admission fee. Food & drink available for purchase plus vendor booths. Music groups scheduled include organizer George Portz & friends, Gearoid O'hAllhurain (concertina champion), Trureaux Cajun band, The Gordons, and Mel Creasy (harmonica champion). George Portz at 618 632-1382. http://www.greatriverroad.com/stegen/randattract/kaskmusic.htm | |||
| ?? Sep 24 - 25 | The Annual Faust Folk Festival 11-5 at Faust Park in Chesterfield (west St. Louis County). Period re-enactors, demonstrations of blacksmithing, blade smithing and metal work, woodworking, wheat crafts, spinning, cornhusk dolls, rug hooking, silhouette cutting, lively music, old time magic, games and pottery. Visit http://www.stlouisco.com/parks/faust_home.html or call 636-532-7298 for festival information. | |||
| ?? Sep 24 - 25 | Walk Back in Time, Mexico, MO. Audrain Historical Society REVERSE Historical Timeline Camps: 1940s WWII/1898 Spanish American/1880s Wild West/1860s Civil War/1830s Mt Men/1770s Colonial/Native American Village. Saturday night Candlelight tours of our 1857 mansion and camps. Traditional American music and battle reenactments both days. An educational and entertaining family event. Executive Director Dana Keller of the Audrain County Historical Society Graceland Mansion and Saddlebred Horse Museum, 501 Muldrow Box 398 in Mexico, MO 65265. info@audrain.org www.audrain.org | |||
| ?? Sep 25 - 26 | CU Folk & Roots Festival in Downtown Urbana, Illinois Come join us at the Champaign-Urbana Folk & Roots Festival in downtown Urbana, Illinois! Featuring old-time, bluegrass, blues, conjunto, Cajun and Creole, Irish music, storytelling and more, this volunteer-run festival will feature over 70 outstanding artists and performers. Events for the weekend include dances, workshops, jam sessions, an open stage, and family activities. Check out http://www.cufolkandroots.org for the most recent schedule of performers as well as times, locations, and ticket prices. This is an indoor-outdoor festival, so come out with your friends, family and instruments and join the fun rain or shine! The First Annual CU Folk & Roots Festival will be held on September 25 and 26, 2009. Highlights include alt/country singer/songwriter Robbie Fulks, champion Irish fiddle player Liz Carroll, Los T-Birds (a fabulous conjunto band), Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp, Tango Nero, the Prairie Dogs, New Orleans Jazz Machine, Illinois Rail bluegrass band, Kilborn Alley, the Corn Desert Ramblers and much more. All-event wristbands are available on-line or at the door for $15. Children under 12 are free and many single events are also free, thanks to sponsors such as the City of Urbana and the Urbana Business Association. Vist http://www.cufolkandroots.org for more info | |||
| ?? Sep 26 | Grand Center's 3rd Annual "Dancing in the Street" Festival Grand Center celebrates the opening of the 2009-2010 Fall Arts Season and the art of dance with their 3rd annual “Dancing in the Street” Festival. On September 26, 2009 from 1pm to 9pm in Grand Center there will be more than 50 dance organizations and nearly 700 dancers performing Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Bhartantyan Indian, Clog, Irish, Modern, Belly, Salsa, Jazz, Contra and much more. There will also be choreographed dances on and off the four performance stages, as well as in mystery spaces and locations, group dance instructions, dance bands, food, festivities, and great fun for all ages, and it’s free! Visit www.grandcenter.org for more info, or call 314-289-1500 | |||
| ?? Sep 27 | Dancing in the Streets Dancing will be taken to new heights on September 27 as Grand Center produces its second annual "Dancing in the Street" festival. Serving as a celebration for the opening of the fall arts season, Grand Center’s “Dancing in the Street” festival will be filled with juried performances from approximately 45 dance companies consisting of more than 570 dancers performing throughout the district on four outdoor stages. In addition, the UK group Neighbourhood Watch Stilts International (NWSI) will headline. The event will take place from noon to 9 p.m. and is free to the public. Neighborhood Watch Stilts International (NWSI) from New Castle Upon Tyne, England – a first to St. Louis. NWIS’s amazing stilt-walkers defy gravity as their all-enveloping textile costumes continually evolve into new shapes as they create a nonverbal sculptural ballet. In addition, NWSI is bringing five of their “Les Oiseaux de Lux” monochromatic bird costumes and stilt performers, who have dazzled audiences in more than 36 countries around the world. With their fantastic costumes and enchanting ever changing performances that defy description, NWSI performances have been described as “stunning spectators with their extraordinary explosion of color and movement.” For more information on Grand Center’s “Dancing in the Street” festival call 314-289-1591 or visit www.grandcenter.org | |||
| ?? Sep 28 | Autumn's Child in Concert at Univ. of Illinois / Springfield CANCELLED - PLEASE REMOVE FROM WEBSITE ETC>>> | |||
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| ?? Oct 1 | Illinois All Niter Contra dance at McLean Town Hall (wood floor), McLean IL (Chambana area). Potluck at 6:00pm and dance at 8:00pm and $12.00 per person incl Sun Bkfast. Camp in the town sq. Visit http://www.prairienet.org/contra/iand.html or contact Dan Lewart (lewart@uiuc.edu) at 217-244-9442 | |||
| ?? Oct 1 - 2 | Best of Missouri Market / Shaw Art Fair Open air market at the Missouri Botanical Garden features crafts & foods produced in Missouri. Many offer free samples and items for sale. The juried Historic Shaw Art Fair is in the adjacent neighborhood on Flora Pl. Live music, also made in Missouri is featured at both locations. Admission charges for both. From 9:00am to 5:00pm. Visit www.mobot.org for the Best of Missouri Market, and www.shawartfair.com for the Historic Shaw Art Fair | |||
| ?? Oct 2 | St. Louis Harmony Chorus Annual show featuring the chorus, quartets and special guests - Visit www.stlharmony.org for tickets, order forms, downloadable flyrers, and more information. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me at cprietto@hotmail.com or our show chair, Bev Lynde lynde@primary.net | |||
| ?? Oct 5 - 7 | Soulard Oktoberfest, Soulard Market Park Live German music and folk dancers. German and domestic beer and food will be featured throughout the weekend. It's simply wunderbar! Brave Combo (polka Grammy winners from Denton, TX) will perform Friday & Saturday night. Also dSb, America's Number 1 German Festival Band plus many local bands are scheduled. See website for schedule. A Bratathon is scheduled for Saturday. www.info@soulardoktoberfest.com or www.soulardoktoberfest.com | |||
| ?? Oct 6 - 7 | 11th Annual Horse, Mule, Ox Farming & Historical Crafts Days Visitors will be able to see a wide variety of old-time activities, which may include sorghum pressing, molasses cooking, beekeeping, soapmaking, spinning, natural dyeing, quilting, weaving, candlemaking, natural baskets, earthstone jewelry, fiddle & violin making, & gourd crafting. Well-known area artists will be painting scenes of rural life on the site. Animal-powered plowing, discing, harrowing, and other field work (weather permitting) will be demonstrated by impressive horse, mule, & ox teams. The extremely popular native plant hikes & display will delight all ages, and talented herding dogs will show off their gathering skills. An 1800s primitive camp will offer blanket trading & mountain man lore, and leather & beadwork will highlight an Osage Indian encampment. The livestock, poultry, and rabbit exhibit will offer glimpses of less- common & endangered breeds that are ideal for the small farm. Bluegrass & gospel musicians are welcome to come & jam! More attractions may be added prior to event weekend! Hours on Saturday, Oct. 6--10 am to 5 pm. Hours on Sunday, Oct. 7--10 am to 3 pm. Admission is $5.00 for ages 6 & over (good for both days), and free for those 5 and under. NO refunds! Please note that NO pets, alcohol, motors, or atv's will be allowed on the exhibit grounds. Primitive camping (for exhibitors only) is available. Those who bring their well-behaved working singles or teams are welcome, but a negative Coggins is required for equine. The event is sponsored by the Missouri Draft Horse and Mule Association. For more information, contact Gail at 573-764-2629 or e-mail tenacity@fidnet.com. Please note that NO REPLY will be made after Oct. 5, so contact us ahead of time for any additional info. Directions: From I-44, take Union exit (Highway 50). Go about 25 miles to Gerald. At Highway Y, go right and follow signs about 3 miles to event. | |||
| ?? Oct 6 - 7 | Celebration of Scottish culture, music, food and athletics This nonprofit event, held in Forest Park, on Lindell at DeBaliviere, just east of the Missouri History Musueum, features ancient Scottish athletic contests, bagpipe and Highland dance competitions, musical and other performing artists,k Scottish history and storytelling, Scottish foods and crafts, children's activities, sheepdog herding demonstrations, exhibits of Highland cattle, birds of prey, and a British car exhibit. The Tannahill Weavers, a popular folk music group from Scotland, will be making their first appearance in St. Louis. Described by The New York Times as "an especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new," the band of five musician-singers plays traditional yet dynamic Celtic music. Website: www.stlouis-scottishgames.com E-mail address: macmail@stlouis-scottishgames.com Phone: (314) 821-1286 | |||
| ?? Oct 7 - 8 | Historic Shaw Art Fair Historic Shaw Art Fair located on two tree-lined blocks of Flora Place at Tower Grove Avenue in the Shaw Neighborhood, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110. First weekend of October each year. Artists from across the country will be selling beautiful original art. The food court and a variety of music help make your visit a relaxed and pleasant one. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Handicapped parking and accessible entry ramp provided. Parking is available on neighborhood streets and in Tower Grove Park. The Historic Shaw Art Fair will be Saturday, October 7 from 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, October 8 from 10 AM to 5 PM on two blocks of Flora Place at Tower Grove Ave. Over 130 artists from across the country will be selling beautiful original art. Admission is $5 per person. Children under 14 are free with an adult. Proceeds benefit the Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association. The food court and a variety of music help make your visit a relaxed and pleasant one. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Handicapped parking and accessible entry ramp provided. Parking is available on neighborhood streets and in Tower Grove Park. The Missouri Botanical Garden’s Best Of Missouri Market is held on the same weekend directly across Tower Grove Ave. http://www.shawartfair.com director@shawartfair.com 314-771-3101 or 314-773-3935 | |||
| ?? Oct 13 - 15 | SoleFest,annual Contradance weekend in Springfield, MO Autumn Dance Weekend (Friday-Sunday) featuring inspiring bands, notable callers, and Ozarks hospitality, including a famous Sunday brunch. Music by The Avant Gardeners Calling by Becky Hill Friday night dance, Saturday workshops (featuring Avant Gardeners, Kim & Jim Lansford, and more), concert & dance, Sunday brunch & farewell dance. All inclusive price $60 before September 13, $65 thereafter. Note new location this year: the historic Franciscan Villa, 620 W. Scott, Springfield. From US Hwy 65, take Chestnut Expressway west to Main, go north to Scott. More info: www.springfieldcontra.org or email springfieldcontra@hotmail.com or phone 417-865-3830. To register or for housing info contact: Jean Stehle, 1780 N. Hill Top Dr., Nixa, MO 65714 417-725-1904. | |||
| ?? Oct 14 - 16 | LEAF, the Lake Eden Arts Festival, Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain, NC. Music, dance, workshops, poetry, storytelling, drumming, crafts, healing arts, much more. email info@theleaf.com for info or visit www.theleaf.com or call 704-68-MUSIC (704-686-8742). | |||
| ?? Oct 15 - 16 | Deutsch Country Days on Luxenhaus Farm, Marthasville, MO Over 85 early pioneer German skills are demonstrated by juried artisans, from apple butter cooking to zither crafting, 35 Missouri log/Period cabins, house tour, traditional home-cooked meals, live period musicians, Covered Bridge, Missouri Mules pressing sorghum--one of the top 10 food fests in the US, voted by "USA Today." Also have five of the top 200 primitive artisans as chosen by "Early American Life." See our history come alive at Deutsch Country Days-The finest-most authentic living history in the Midwest! Tax deductible admission, with profit shares going to area youth and historic organizations. All folkways and skills are demonstrated throughout both days, many allowing guests to participate in "hands-on" as our ancestors did in the 1850's. Advance ticket savings, information on web site. The newly-crowned 2011 Missouri "Honey Queen" (from KC area) will be a special guest at the bee-keeping area. Don't forget: Bring your cameras and wear COMFORTABLE shoes. The terrain is not a city sidewalk, but primitive roads and gravel paths. All folkways and skills are demonstrated throughout both days, many allowing guests to participate in "hands-on" as our ancestors did in the 1850's. Advance ticket savings, information on web site. The Osage Trail, a tribute to the Osage Nation, who resided in this Missouri area around 1710. Native lodges & skills demonstrated-bow/arrow making, story-telling, hawk throwing-hide tanning and much more! Check www.deutschcountrydays.org; luxenhaus@yhti.net; info@deutschcountry days, AC 636. | |||
| ?? Oct 15 - 16 | MO-TELL River Storytelling Festival St. Charles, MO Visit www.motell.org, email minn66@earthlink.net or call Mike or Karen at 636-928-7984 | |||
| ?? Oct 19 - 21 | SoleFest annual contradance weekend in Springfield, MO Autumn Dance Weekend (Friday-Sunday) featuring inspiring bands, notable callers, and Ozarks hospitality, including a famous Sunday brunch. All events at Franciscan Villa, 620 W. Scott (corner of Scott & Main) in Springfield, Missouri. Music by The Syncopaths Calling by Susan Michaels Friday night dance, Saturday workshops (featuring Syncopaths, Kim & Jim Lansford, and more), concert & dance, Sunday brunch & farewell dance. All inclusive price $60 before September 20, $65 thereafter. All events at the historic Franciscan Villa, 620 W. Scott, Springfield. From US Hwy 65, take Chestnut Expressway west to Main, go north to Scott. More info: www.springfieldcontra.org or email springfieldcontra@hotmail.com or phone 417-865-3830. To register or for housing info contact: Jean Stehle, 1780 N. Hill Top Dr., Nixa, MO 65714 417-725-1904. | |||
| ?? Oct 20 - 21 | Deutsch Country Days on Luxenhaus Farm, Marthasville, MO Over 85 early pioneer German skills are demonstrated by juried artisans, from applebutter cooking to zither crafting, 35 Missouri log/Period cabins, house tour, traditional home-cooked meals, live period musicians, Covered Bridge, Sorghum pressing (if the drought hasn't destroyed our crop), one of the top 10 food fests in the US, voted by "USA Today." We will have four of the top 200 primiive artisans as chosen by "Early American Life" magazine. See our history come alive at Deutsch Country Days-The finest in the Midwest! Tax deductible admission, with profit shares going to area youth and historic organizations. Don't forget the OSAGE TRAIL, too! All folkways and skills are demonstrated throughout both days, many allowing guests to participate in "hands-on" as our ancestors did in the 1850's. Advance ticket savings, information on web site. THE 31ST ANNIVERSARY of the most authentic living history in the Midwest! All folkways and skills are demonstrated throughout both days, many allowing guests to participate in "hands-on" as our ancestors did in the 1850's. Advance ticket savings, information on web site www.deutschcountrydays.org and www.facebook.com/deutschcountrydays Advance tax-deductible tickets available online and by mail before OCTOBER 1st. | |||
| ?? Oct 21 - 22 | Autumn Acoustics workshops in Hillsboro, MO. Please join us for some good old-tyme acoustic music! Get acquainted at the Friday evening Contra/Square Dance! Find some folks to jam with! Listen to performers on stage all day and/or at the evening concert! Learn to play an acoustic instrument! Visit our vendor booths! Make friends and simply have a good time here in the hills of Jefferson County!! Visit www.autacoustics.com for more info | |||
| ?? Oct 25 - 26 | Gypsy Moon Ball contra weekend Indianapolis, IN Sponsored by IndyContra, aka Indianapolis Traditional Music & Dance Group. All dancers welcome! We do not require pre-registration (though we appreciate it; save by registering before Oct. 15th) or gender balance. Dancing in Indy is Saturday & Sunday, with an associated contra Friday night in nearby Bloomington, IN/. Caller Seth Tepfer (Atlanta, GA) and David Ernst (Blooomington, IN). Music by Chicory (St. Louis, Elsah, & Urbana) and Hot Club of Derbytown (Louisville, KY). NEW location: International School of Indiana, just 2 short miles (about 2 turns) off I 65, with free camping & 24 hour access to showers, etc. Visit www.indycontra.org email indycontra@gmail.com Housing & registration: Ken at ken@sendcdc.org or 317 - 488 - 7751 General, talent: Vicky at vicky.white@sbcglobal.net or 317 - 925 - 6863 | |||
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| ?? Nov 3 - 4 | Gypsy Moon Ball, Indianapolis, IN Post-Halloween & Day of the Dead Weekend contra dance at Camp Belzer Boy Scout Camp, Indianapolis, IN. Saturday: Registration opens at 5pm, Potluck dinner at 6:00 pm, Costumed contra dance from 8 pm-1am Sunday: Brunch at 11 am, Farewell contra from 12pm-3pm. Friday night contra in Bloomington, IN, 1 hour southwest of Indianapolis; info at http://www.bloomington.in.us/~botmdg/ Bands: Great Bear Trio & Chicory Callers: Gaye Fifer & Susan Moffett Schedule: Saturday, November 3, 2007 5 PM Registration opens 6:00 POTLUCK DINNER Please bring a prepared dish. Kitchen available for reheating only. 8:00 COSTUMED CONTRA DANCE BEGINS 1 AM Dance Ends Sunday, November 4, 2007 11 AM BRUNCH Indy dancers provide main dishes & beverages. Side dishes and extras welcome. NOON - 3 PM FAREWELL CONTRA DANCE Cost for Saturday night & Sunday: only $35 with early registration (Oct. 1)! Cabin housing available for $5 Friday night contra, in Bloomington, IN, 1 hour southwest of Indianapolis; Gaye Fifer calling to Great Bear Trio; info at http://www.bloomington.in.us/~botmdg/ Website: http://www.indycontra.org/Dances/Gypsy_Moon_Ball/Introduction.php Questions: email gypsymoon@indycontra.org or call (317) 572-3693 (days), or (317) 352-8212 (evenings) Housing info: housing@indycontra.org | |||
| ?? Nov 14 - 21 | Eh Toi! Zydeco & Blues Cruise 2003 See websites for details Visit www.deniselabrie.com or www.ehtoizydeco.com or email ehtoicruise2002@aol.com or Call Passport Travelers 1-800-789-0401 or Denise at 713-455-1010 | |||
| ?? Nov 16 - 18 | Pilgrims' Progression Dance Weekend Located in Lawrence, Kansas, at Woodlawn Elementary School. Put on by the Lawrence Barn Dance Association. Caller-Sue Rosen. Band-Phantom Power (Lissa Schneckenburger and Bruce Rosen), joined by Stefan Amidon and Mark Roberts. Visit www.lawrencebarndance.org Jill Allen, organizer, (785) 841-5759 Email- info@lawrencebarndance.org | |||
| ?? Nov 17 - 18 | 10th Annual Fair Trade Market Celebrate the Annual Fair Trade Market by browsing over 2500 sq.ft. filled with all kinds of Fair Trade goods, including chocolate! Be entertained, educated, fed, and then buy Fair Trade for all your holiday needs. Entertainment includes performances by multi-ethnic musical and dance groups. Come Nov. 17-18 & 23-25, 9am to 3pm each day. Fair Trade means artisans, farmers, and producers earn a living wage for their work, the enviroment is respected, child labor and gender inequality is prohibited, safe working conditions are supported, and much more. Support these practices - buy Fair Trade! For more information and to see the entertainment schedule, please go to our website: www.manchesterumc.org/ftm Manchester United Methodist Church 129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011 636-394-7506 FTM@manchesterumc.org This year come to our 10th birthday celebration and see and hear the Music Makers Choir on 11/17 at 11 am, the African dance group from Kingdom House on 11/18 at 1 pm, Dances of India 11/23 at 1 pm, a Coffee lounge with Pete from Stringbean coffee on 11/24 from 9am - noon, and the Lion Dance group on 11/24 at 1 pm. wesite: www.manchesterumc.org/ftm location: Manchester United Methodist Church 129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011 contact 636.394.7506 email: FTM@manchesterumc.org | |||
| ?? Nov 18 - 19 | Pilgrim's Progression Dance Weekend Details (cost and location) TBA 2005 Caller Cis Hinkle and music by the Ill-Mo Boys (Geoff Seitz: fiddle, vocals, Marc Rennard: fiddle, guitar, bass, vocals, Curt Buckhannon: mandolin, harmonica, vocals, Jim Nelson: guitar, vocals) Visit www.lawrencebarndance.org call 785-841-5262 or email weekend@lawrencebarndance.org | |||
| ?? Nov 19 | Tellabration! Come be part of an international event--storytelling concerts are held each year on the third weekend in November throughout the world. This celebration of storytelling is for all ages. Presented by St. Louis Gateway Storytellers and Missouri Storytelling, Inc. (MO-TELL) Free. Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union Boulevard, Saint Louis,MO 63108 Saturday afternoon, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Tellabration tellers: Jeanne Crews, Joseph Jones, Joann King, Sharon Thompson,Warren Wyman and Karen Young (3-3:30 p.m. Silent Auction; Storytelling Concert 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Final Bids 4:30-5 p.m.) www.stlgatewaystorytellers.org (email is possible from website) Phone: 314-997-2376 or 314-894-8703 | |||
| ?? Nov 25 - 27 | St. Louis Metro Polka Club Annual Winter Polka Festival 30 hours of music over a 3-day weekend following Thanksgiving. Large dance floor in a smoke-free ballroom. Noon - Midnight Fri and Sat, Noon - 6pm Sun. Polka Mass Sunday 10:30 am. Five bands with varying ethnic backgrounds and music styles rotate on hour intervals. Special Polka Discounts on room rates at the St. Louis Pavilion hotel - only $69 plus tax. 3-day admission pass is available for $30. Walk-ins welcome. Adult single day pass for Friday or Saturday 14$ Sunday only 6$. Age 13-18 admission only $5 per day. Age 12 and under free Duane Malinowski, Brian McCarty, Kenny Brandt, Top Notchmen, and Larry Hallar's Two Star Final Visit www.folkfire.org/polka for more details, or email andy157@earthlink.net (put "Polka" in the subject line please) or call 314-846-8906 | |||
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| ?? Dec 2 - 4 | Winter Warmup Contradance weekend in Columbus, Ohio Lisa Greenleaf calling with Lift Ticket Visit www.bigscioty.com | |||
| ?? Dec 17 | English Country Christmas Ball The Central Illinois English Country Dancers will be holding their ninth annual Christmas Ball on Saturday, December 20,2003. The dance will be held at the Channing-Murray Foundation, 1209 W. Oregon, Urbana, IL, on the campus of the University of Illinois. There will be a warm up session from 7:00 to 8:00 with a review of the basics of English country dance as well as some of the evening's dances. The Ball will follow from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. Contact: Jonathan Sivier 217-359-8225 jsivier@uiuc.edu http://www.prairienet.org/ciecd/#sched | |||
| ?? Dec 28 | Kwanzaa: Festival of the First Fruits at the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd. in St. Louis City. Kwanzaa is a Swahili term that means "first fruits," and this contemporary African-American holiday is centered around the feast table of the harvest. A Kwanzaa ceremony highlights a day of storytelling, craft and jewelry displays, and authentic African drumming and musical performances. At 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. a Kwanzaa ceremony will tell the story of the holiday's creation, focusing on the seven principles of Kwanzaa as a symbolic Kinara candle is lit for each principle. Immediately following, Mama Katambwa will entertain with African tales, using percussion instruments and costumes and encouraging crowd participation. Renata's African Influences, Ajanaku Jewelry and Mama Katambwa's Boutique will offer an assortment of Kwanzaa merchandise for purchase. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and free to children 12 and under. Residents of St. Louis City and County receive discounted admission rates of $3 for adults, $1.50 for seniors. Missouri Botanical Garden members are free. Visit www.mobot.org or call 314-577-9400 | |||
| ?? Dec 31 | First Night Columbia Alcohol-free New Year's Eve fun in Columbia, Missouri. Celebrate the New Year with friends and family at the tenth anniversary of First Night 2005- mid-Missouris premiere event! Entertainment includes more than 50 performances plus activities and art at 12 locations in Downtown Columbia. Doors open at 6 pm. Entertainment begins at 6:30 pm. Visit http://firstnight.missouri.org for the details | |||
| ?? Dec 31 - Jan 1 | First Night at Grand Center FIRST NIGHT® – SAINT LOUIS RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A “KALEIDOSCOPE” OF SIGHTS AND SOUNDS IN GRAND CENTER A “Kaleidoscope” of colors, lights, music and dance unfolds on New Year’s Eve in Grand Center for First Night® – Saint Louis, the annual visual and performing arts festival that celebrates the coming of the New Year. The opening ceremony kicks off at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, at the main stage. Activities and performances continue into the New Year in a diverse mix of colorful, multi-cultural sounds and images, resulting in a vast array of artistic interpretations coming together to create an even more beautiful whole. Grand Center’s streetscapes, parks, churches, theaters and performance centers open their doors for more than 70 indoor and outdoor presentations and activities. The “Kaleidoscope” celebration culminates in a fireworks display at 9 p.m. and a Grand Finale at midnight. Price: $5 to get a button for children between the ages of 5-12 and $10 to get a button for adults.Children under 5 are free. Prior to the event, buttons can be purchased at various Dierbergs and Borders locations at a reduced price of $8 for adults and $5 for children. Contact Rachel Beatty: 314-289-1517 rbeatty@grandcenter.org | |||
| ?? Dec 31 | Saint Louis First Night Night At Grand Center. A big family-oriented event with free transportation, perfomances, food and merriment. Visit http://www.firstnightstl.org/ | |||
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| ?? Jan 6 - 7 | Chambana Jan Jam in Urbana Illinois. Potluck 6 pm, Dance 8 pm-3 am. Late Night Pick-up Bands w/open mic calling. Phillips Rec Center, 505 W Stoughton. Sprung wood floor! Potluck breakfast Sunday Morning. $12 donation at the door. Visit http://www.prairienet.org/contra/jan_jam.html email Jonathan at jsivier@uiuc.edu, or call 217-328-2754 | |||
| ?? Jan 7 - 8 | MABC's Bluegrass Festival Annual Winter 3 Day Indoor Bluegrass Festival at HOLIDAY INN on I-44(at Six Flags)Eureka, MO. See www.bluegrassamerica.com for a flyer. Music throughout the weekend by several bluegrass bands and a friday night fiddle and banjo contest. Call 314-771-9379 for more information or Visit www.bluegrassamerica.com or listen to KDHX at 88.1 FM | |||
| ?? Jan 8 | 12th Night Colonial Ball French Colonial costume ball (not required but encouraged) for opening of the pre-Lent Mardi Gras season. Music for dancing by Cousin Curtis & the Cash Rebates with some dances called. Located at the American Legion Hall in Prairie du Rocher, IL at 8:00pm, just off Illinois Hwy 3 approx 1.5 hrs south of St. Louis. Doors open at 6:00pm, music at 8:00pm. Cover is $10. Contact Jerry Franklin 618 284-7300 | |||
| ?? Jan 21 - Feb 8 | Soulard Mardi Gras Includes entertainment in the Soulard Schlafly Brew tent, Cajun Cook-off, Children's Art Fair, Art Show & Wine Taste, Taste of Soulard & Micro Beer, Krewe of Barkus Parade, Wiener Dog Derby, Banana Bike Brigade Ball, Subterranean Ball, and the Grand Parade on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday Visit www.mardigrasinc.com or see the Post Dispatch Get Out Mardi Gras Guide. For info call 314-771-5110 or email info@mardigrasinc.com | |||
| ?? Jan 27 - 28 | Contra Swing Shift Friday in Lexington, KY Saturday in Berea, KY Visit www.concentric.net/~ravitz/ltda/ or http://www.Berea.com/contradance.htm or email KCRiteDanc@aol.com , or Barbara Ramlow 859-277-1621 beraml4@pop.uky.edu or Cary Ravitz 859-263-5087 ravitz@concentric.net | |||
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| ?? Feb 2 | Fete du Bon Vieux Temps, Cahokia, Illinois The Fete du Bon Vieux Temps is a colonial Mardi Gras celebration held in the historic Illinois communities of Cahokia and Prairie du Pont. This Festival of the Good Old Days is reminiscent of the celebrations held by the area's French Settlers more than 200 years ago. Music, tours, activities and presentations will be held from 2pm to 5pm at the 1740 Cahokia Courthouse, 1790 Martin-Boismenue House, 1799 Holy Family Parish Log Church and at the 1810 Jarrot Mansion. All activities are free and open to the public. An 18th century costume ball will be held from 7pm to 11pm at the Cahokia Knights of Columbus Hall located at Route 3 at 5th Street. Admission to La Danse de la Fete is $10.00 per person. Food and drink will be available for purchase on site. All sites are located near Route 3 and Hwy 157 in Cahokia, Illinois. Admission to La Danse de la Fete is $10.00 per person. Food and drink will be available for purchase on site. All sites are located near Route 3 and Hwy 157 in Cahokia, Illinois. Music Detail: Music at La Danse de la Fete will be provided by Fiddlin' Geoff Seitz and friends. Molly McKenzie, Site Manager Colonial Cahokia State Historic Sites 107 Elm Street Cahokia, IL 62206 Phone: 618-332-1782 cahokiacourt@sbcglobal.net | |||
| ?? Feb 2 | Fete du Bon Vieux Temps, Cahokia, Illinois The Fete du Bon Vieux Temps is a colonial Mardi Gras celebration held in the historic Illinois communities of Cahokia and Prairie du Pont. This Festival of the Good Old Days is reminiscent of the celebrations held by the area's French Settlers more than 200 years ago. Music, tours, activities and presentations will be held from 2pm to 5pm at the 1740 Cahokia Courthouse, 1790 Martin-Boismenue House, 1799 Holy Family Parish Log Church and at the 1810 Jarrot Mansion. All activities are free and open to the public. An 18th century costume ball will be held from 7pm to 11pm at the Cahokia Knights of Columbus Hall located at Route 3 at 5th Street. Music Detail: Music at La Danse de la Fete will be provided by Fiddlin' Geoff Seitz and friends. Admission to La Danse de la Fete is $10.00 per person. Food and drink will be available for purchase on site. All sites are located near Route 3 and Hwy 157 in Cahokia, Illinois. Molly McKenzie, Site Manager Colonial Cahokia State Historic Sites 107 Elm Street Cahokia, IL 62206 Phone: 618-332-1782 Email: cahokiacourt@sbcglobal.net | |||
| ?? Feb 4 | St Genevieve King's Ball Tis the season for the King's Ball in Historical Ste. Genevieve. The annual ball will be held at the VFW Hall on Memorial Drive. This wonderful celebration has been held in Ste. Genevieve for over 250 years. French colonial costumes encouraged. Music by Cousin Curtis and the Cash Rebates, Emily Buckhannon calls the dances. Contact: Web-site: www.ste-genevieve.com Email: info@ste-genevieve.com Or the Main Street Inn, Ste. Genevieve, MO | |||
| ?? Feb 4 - 6 | Chicago International Folk Fest University of Chicago, 45th annual International Folkfest at International House, 1414 E 59th St, Chicago. Eastern European dance and music galore! check the website for this year's offerings See Website: www.uofcfolk.org or Call 773-702-9793 | |||
| ?? Feb 4 | Subterranean Mardi Gras Ball Soulard's Social Aid & Pleasure club costume ball at South Broadway Athletic Club, 2301 S. Broadway in Historic Soulard. Music by Chickenfoot Gumbo (Carbondale,Il), 8:30pm-midnight. Costumes encouraged, crewe theme is Ziegfield's Follies. Tickets $18/$20 through the South Broadway Athletic Club or contact below. Marcia at 314 865-1652 | |||
| ?? Feb 8 - 9 | Ariellah from Cali - Gothic Bellydance Seminar & Show Exotic Rhythms Bellydance presents Ariellah Aflalo from San francisco, CA in a weekend of workshops in dark Fusion and Gothic Bellydance. There will also be a gala show featuring some of the best professional and student talent in experimental and dark fusion bellydance from St. louis and around the midwest. As well as vendors. Will be held at Utopia Studios, 3957 Park Ave., St. louis, MO 63110 For more info and pricing: www.myspace.com/exoticrhythmsbellydance or email Ami at danser.orientale@gmail.com or call 314-605-0974 | |||
| ?? Feb 10 - 17 | Tropical Contra Dance Vacation, St Croix with Wild Asparagus !!! George Marshall and Kathy Anderson will be calling the dances. check out the web site www.he.net/~bmd/TDV.htm or email gmarshal@tiac.net | |||
| ?? Feb 11 | Banana Bike Brigade Ball South Broadway Athletic Club, 2301 S. 7th Street, Soulard. St. Louis' most colorful Mardi Gras Ball. Come dressed for the occasion! There will be a cash bar and food. No one under 21 will be admitted Tickets $15/$20. Advance tickets at the Framery at 2027 S. 11th St. in Soulard or call 314 621-3210. www.bananabikebrigade.com | |||
| ?? Feb 13 - 14 | Tri-State Bluegrass Music Fest Hannibal, MO Call 573-853-4344. | |||
| ?? Feb 13 - 15 | Cabin Fever, Knoxville Contra Dance Weekend. Cabin Fever includes: Friday Night Dance. Saturday: a large variety of dances and workshops in waltz, swing, Scandinavian and many others. Saturday Night Main Event. Saturday Late Night Dance. Sunday Waltzing and Farewell Dance. 2009 Skytones: with the celestial sounds of Mara Shea (fiddle), Roger Gold (guitar), Laura Lengnick (fiddle) and Paul Moore (piano, accordion, drums), and waltzing with special guests Daron Douglas & Paul Moore. Calling by Robert Cromartie. Check for updates at http://www.knoxvillecontradance.org/ | |||
| ?? Feb 18 - 21 | Presidents' Folk Dance Weekend by the Florida Folk Council Featuring: Kyriakos Moisidis teaching Greek dances and Rico Balazs teaching Hungarian Holiday Inn Main Gate East in Kissimmee, FL (Orlando area) Approx. $250 for 7 meals, hotel (3 nights) and dancing Visit www.folkdance.org for more details | |||
| ?? Feb 20 | Crossroads of America Bluegrass Festival in Joplin, MO. Call 417-627-0053 for more info. | |||
| ?? Feb 20 - 25 | 20th International Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis Annual event held in Memphis, Tennessee with over 2000 registrants and showcasing over 200 artists. Visit www.folk.org | |||
| ?? Feb 20 - 21 | Daniela Ivanova & Angel Nazlamov - Bulgarian Dance Workshops The Evansville International Folk Dancers and University of Southern Indiana are co-hosting a series of lectures and dance workshops by Daniela Ivanova. Daniela Ivanova is an accomplished, professional folk dance teacher and performer. She is also a very gifted choreographer and a researcher of the South Slavic folk dance culture. With her work she has toured France, Israel, Romania, Malta, Belgium, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Mongolia. Tues.—Feb 20 USI, University Center, Rm. 201 & 202 7-9 PM / “Dance Workshop” / Free Wed.—Feb 21 USI, University Center, Rm. 201 & 202 12-1 PM / Lecture:"Bulgarian Folklore in the Post-Communist Era" / Free Wed.—Feb 21 2108 Fares Ave., Evansville 6:30-9 PM / Dance Workshop / $7 Donation, Students Free Visit www.evansvillefolkdancers.com info@evansvillefolkdancers.com Erich Shelton 812 480 3080 | |||
| ?? Feb 23 - 24 | Beale St Zydeco Fest Memphis, TN Band info will be sent when confirmed discount hotel rates available for this event Debbie Jenkins 901-619-5865 email cent21rlty@bellsouth.net | |||
| ?? Feb 24 - 26 | Gateway City Bluegrass Music Festival Annual Gateway City Bluegrass Festival in St. Louis, MO features national bluegrass acts throughout the weekend plus informal jam sessions and talent contest Call Terry Lease 217-243-3159 or tjlease@fgi.net for more info., website http://www.bluegrassmidwest.com/featured/page_yellow.php | |||
| ?? Feb 25 | Fete du Bon Vieux Temps The Fete du Bon Vieux Temps is a colonial Mardi Gras celebration held in the historic town of Cahokia, Illinois. Music, tours, activities and demonstrations will be held from 2pm to 5pm at the 1740 Cahokia Courthouse, 1790 Martin-Boismenue House, 1799 Holy Family Parish Log Church and the 1810 Jarrot Mansion. These sites are located in Cahokia, near the intersection of Rte 3 and Hwy 157. A French Colonial Mardi Gras ball will be held from 7pm to 11pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall located on Rte. 3 at 5th Street. Period costumes are encouraged, but not required. Music for dancing will be provided by Fiddlin' Geoff Seitz & Friends with dance caller Deborah Hyland. Admission is $8.00 per person, and food and drink will be available for purchase. | |||
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| ?? Mar 3 - 5 | Folk Ball Festival of Madison, WI Contra and international dances at various locations all weekend. Main location Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI - Friday & Saturday night dance parties in Great Hall - Yay! Visit http://plantpath.wisc.edu/~tdd/FB2005.htm or call Michael Kuharski 608-241-3655 mk@mailbag.com | |||
| ?? Mar 7 | St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in Downtown St. Louis at noon, starts at the corner of Market and Broadway and heads west. 10k run at 9:30 starts at 9th and Market. Call 314-241-PATS for more info. | |||
| ?? Mar 10 - 12 | Memfest Contra Dance Weekend Starts Friday evening at Idlewild Presbyterian Church, 1750 Union Ave.Memphis,TN Dance to the RECKLESS RAMBLERS to the calling of ROBERT CROMARTIE Also featuring Memphis' own band, REEL McCOY and our caller, MARTHA KELLY For more info, Visit http://www.hometown.aol.com/horselovers/memfest.html or email Jerrydance@aol.com | |||
| ?? Mar 12 | Spring Polka Fest Polka! Polish Hall 826 Greenwood Street Madison, IL 1PM-7PM Music by Polka Connection and Danny Krausz Admission $7 per person For info, visit www.folkfire.org/polka/polka_stampede.html, or call Ron Andracsek at 314-846-8906 | |||
| ?? Mar 12 - 13 | Missouri State Sacred Harp Singing Convention Saturday and Sunday, 9:30-3:00 both days at St. John's United Church of Christ in Pinckney, MO (11.5 miles west of Marthasville on Hwy 94). Two day singing from the Sacred Harp and Missouri Harmony, dinner on the grounds. This event is free, and any and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy singing from these historic tunebooks, regardless of experience. Loaner books are available. Directions and additional information available at website: www.stlfasola.com or phone Dave Ressler, 314-776-7477 | |||
| ?? Mar 16 | Heritage Days Annual Spring Dance, Godfrey, IL. Call Randy Duncan at 618-377-5714 for more info. | |||
| ?? Mar 16 - 18 | Bluegrass on the Bayou - Baton Rouge, LA - Campus LSU Get ready for Bluegrass and Balloons Ya’ll! Bluegrass on the Bayou, a festival benefiting the “Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center” is back this year even better than before! Look for us on campus at LSU. With nationally acclaimed award winning bluegrass artists on two stages, Pete Wernick’s "Bluegrass Jam Camp," bluegrass workshops, Chef John Folse and Company sponsored Cook-off, Children's Miracle Network Balloon Rally, local band competitions, and everything else Louisiana has to offer, we promise an experience you’ll look forward to year after year. Camping- Adults $15/day, Children 12 and under free Featuring Rhonda Vincent and ther Rage, Nothin' Fancy, Alecia Nugent, The Wilders, The Larry Stephenson Band, Pine Mountain Rail Road For more information, please see our web site, www.bluegrassonthebayou.com or contact John Barham 225-963-7733 jmbarham@cox.net | |||
| ?? Mar 16 - 17 | Spring Bluegrass Festival at HOLIDAY INN, Eureka, MO near Six Flags. Featuring a Youth Talent, Banjo and fiddle contest on Friday night only. Bands appearing on Saturday only along with All Star Jam, Bluegrass Kaoroke, The Harper Family, Open Range, The Harmans, Jimmie Allison and the Ozark Rounders, Shades of Grace and LD and the DJ's. www.bluegrassamerica.com You can email any officer from the website. | |||
| ?? Mar 17 - 19 | English-American Dance and Music Weekend The Central Illinios English Country Dancers, the Illini Folk Dance Society and the Urbana Country Dancers will be holding a weekend of English and American dance and music at the Illini Student Union on the campus of the University of Illinois, 1401 W. Green, Urbana, IL. There will be a contra dance on Friday evening, an English Country Ball on Saturday evening, assorted workshops during the day on Saturday and Sunday morning and a farewell dance on Sunday afternoon Kathy Anderson From Dayton, Ohio and Sue Dupre From Lawrenceville, New Jersey Music By The BeatPickers From Elsah, Illinois and Speckled Sandwich From St. Louis & Cincinnati Admission: $40 in advance, $45 at the door Contact: Jonathan Sivier 217-359-8225 jsivier@uiuc.edu http://www.prairienet.org/ciecd/weekend.html | |||
| ?? Mar 18 - 20 | Balfa Toujours Cajun music & dance weekend at Folklore Village, Dodgeville, WI. Includes live music by Cajun artists, workshops in music, dance, culture & cuisine! Visit www.folklorevillage.org or call 608 924-4000 | |||
| ?? Mar 19 - 20 | Wurstfest in Hermann, MO. Sausage, beer and wine competitions, exhibitions, and samples at various wineries. Weiner dog derby and other events sponsored by the Hermann Chamber of Commerce. 10a-5pm. Call 1-800-932-8687 or 1-800-909-9463 or the Stone Hill Winery at 800-909-946 | |||
| ?? Mar 20 - 22 | Nashville, TN Playford Ball. English Country Dance event. At the gym at Cohn Adult Learning Center. Call Ed Doss 615-361-6107 or Ruby Thatcher 615-298-3747. Register with Priscilla Coe, 4904 Dakota Ave. Nashville, TN 37209. Housing :Bob Hemminger 615-297-4522 | |||
| ?? Mar 24 - 26 | Pigtown Fling Contradance weekend in Cincinnati, OH at Holmes High School in Covinton, KY (just over the Ohio River) with the Groovemongers Visit www.cincinnaticontradance.org or email jovj1@cornell.edu | |||
| ?? Mar 31 - Apr 2 | Spring Breakdown Contradance weekend in Columbia, MO sponsored by Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers. Band: The Reckless Ramblers Caller: Beth Molaro Location: Tiger Hotel Ballroom, downtown Columbia, Missouri. Visit http://mmtd.missouri.org or e-mail jthaxter@coin.org or phone 573-874-2792 Mail checks (to MMTD) and registration to Marcie McGuire | |||
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| ?? Apr 1 - 2 | Big Muddy Folk Festival in Booneville, MO at Oric Thespian Hall. Visit http://bigmuddy.org , www.mid-mo.net/friendsart/ or for tickets and info call 660-882-7977. | |||
| ?? Apr 1 - 3 | When in Doubt, Swing Dallas, TX Contradance weekend. Info or questions:Visit www.nttds.org for details and registration, or email nttds@yahoo.com for general info, or 972-231-5639. | |||
| ?? Apr 1 - 3 | Fool's Fest Contradance weekend at Split Tree Farm in NW Georgia, south of Chattanooga, TN. Visit www.splittree.org, call Sid Hetzler at 706-539-2485 or email sid@splittree.org | |||
| ?? Apr 7 - 9 | Swing Into Spring Contra Dance Weekend, NEW LOCATION 2006: Inlow Lodge at Camp Ransburg. This is the Boy Scout camp on Lake Monroe where we hold Sugar Hill in August, but we will be dancing in the new Inlow Lodge down the hill, near the lake. John, Jim , and Eloise from Cincinatti and others TBA, Bring your instruments! Visit http://www.bloomington.in.us/~botmdg/SIS.html or email baus@alumni.indiana.edu or tom.morrison@insightbb.com or call Tom Morrison at 812-333-1550 for info. | |||
| ?? Apr 14 - 16 | Mid-Missouri Storytelling Festival Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Call 314-721-7914 for info. | |||
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| ?? 0 - Aug 19 | Gateway Dulcimer Music Festival (Formerly the Great River Road Festival) in Belleville, Illinois Located at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, 15 minutes SE of downtown St. Louis on IL Rt 15. All day on Friday and Saturday: workshops, organized and unorganized jams, Open Stage, and vendor booths open. There will be concerts by the instructors on Friday and Saturday evenings. Held yearly by the Gateway Dulcimer Society. Mountain & Hammered Dulcimer, Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Tin Whistle, Autoharp, Bowed Psaltry and more. This years performers and teachers include Aubrey Atwater & Elwood Donnelly, Jack & Mary Giger, Sweetwater: Cindy, Shelley & Shari; Rick Thum, Princess Harris, Katie LaRaye Waldren, Barb Ernst, Alex Usher, Carol Esch, Candace Kreitlow. See the Gateway Website www.gatewaydulcimer.org or call for information on lodging, camping, and registration. Registration forms are printable from the website. email: hargus65@hometel.com Phone: Sharon (618)651-8271 | |||