Hannah Community Center, Albert White Auditorium (819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI)

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''The Friday Night Sing" as it is commonly referred to - this 2012 version is number ten! Join Grammy and CMA Award Winner Suzy Bogguss (and a very talented band!) singing classic American folk songs, all night long. Lyric sheets provided. All you do is sing! This is the opening night of the Mid-Winter Singing Festival. All info - song leader bios, articles, videos, directions, ticket info, workshop schedule: www.singingfestival.com Sign-up on the home page to receive singing email up-dates! Gate opens at 7; Doors open at 7:30, Singing starts at 8 pm Tickets: $20 public, $15 Fiddle members, and $5 for all students. Available at www.tenpoundfiddle.org and at Hannah / the Singing Fest, that weekend.

Hannah Community Center (819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI)

Contact: info@tenpoundfiddle.org

At 11 am, join Mark Dvorak for a FREE Kid's Concert. On Sat. afternoon, sing all types of songs at nine singing workshops! At 3 pm, join Rachel Alexander as she directs the All Comers' Community Choir through a medley of America's favorite melodies. Lyric sheets provided at each stop! All you do is sing! All Singing Festival info (tickets, workshop schedule, song leader bios, articles about past Singing Festivals, link to NYT video, directions, parking) can be found at: www.singingfestival.com 11 am FREE Kid's Concert; Noon - 4, Nine Singing Workshops; 3 pm, All Comers' Choir $10 Wristband good for all nine singing workshops + All Comers' Choir. On sale @ 10:30 am Sat. at Hannah. Students free! No limit to quantity sold!

Hannah Community Center (819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI)

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Come celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Singing Festival by singing the songs you have enjoyed the most! Song leaders Joel Mabus, Pat Madden, Frank Youngman and Mark Dvorak will weave a menagerie of delightful selections to create a magical evening when we all sing - together. Lyric sheets provided. The songs may be the stars of this show, but your voice helps create the Singing Festival's sound! All Singing Festival info: bios, maps, tickets, parking, workshops... www.singingfestival.com House opens at 6:30; singing begins at 7. Tickets: on line until 5 pm, Fri. Feb. 3, or at Festival. Tickets: $20 public; $15 Fiddle members; $5 students. Tickets available - now - at www.tenpoundfiddle.org, and at Hannah during the Singing Festival.

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

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Dynamic Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser, and American cellist Natalie Haas have done it again! Earlier this year, they released their third album together, Highlander's Farewell, a showcase for their dazzling teamwork, driving, dancing rhythms, and shared passion that takes the infectious melodies and grooves of Scottish/Celtic music on an exciting new journey. Please join in on the journey with Alasdair and Natalie, as we welcome the duo back to the Ten Pound Fiddle Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8. Tickets: $18 public; $15 Fiddle members; $5 students. Available on line or at the door.

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

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The Fiddle welcomes back one of the most popular performers on the folk music circuit! Whether he is playing the hammered dulcimer or banjo or fiddle, singing one of his well-crafted songs, or telling a humorous story, John McCutcheon does a great job entertaining an audience. His set lists include political and topical songs, love songs, songs about nature and the environment, and songs about baseball! - all interspersed with a few classic, Old Time Music tunes. Visit: www.folkmusic.com Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8. Tickets: $18 public; $15 Fiddle members; $5 students. Available on line - now - at www.tenpoundfiddle.org, or at the door, starting at 7. Show at 8.

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

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From Ontario, three-time JUNO-award winner David Francey will weave his magical stories for this very special Fiddle performance. Flanked by multi-instrumentalist Craig Werth, singer/songwriter David Francey delivers his beautifully crafted lyrics with simplicity and poise. Like Archie Fisher, Francey's pieces are as strong as the messages they convey. For more info, visit http://davidfrancey.com/press.html If you are a fan of very, very talented singer/songwriters, don't miss this show! Box offfice opens at 7; doors open at 7:30; show starts at 8. Tickets: $15 public; $12 Fiddle members; $5 students. All ticket info: www.tenpoundfiddle.org. Tickets available on line on 9/01/11 and at the door.

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

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Details posted here by Sept. 1, 2011. Tickets for all concerts in the 2011-2012 Ten Pound Fiddle concert season available on line (www.tenpoundfiddle.org) after Sept. 1, 2011. Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8. Tickets: $15 public; $12 Fiddle members; $5 students. Available on line after Sept. 1, 2011 at www.tenpoundfiddle.org, or at the door.

Central United Methodist Church (215 N. Capitol Ave, (NE corner of Capitol square) Lansing, MI)

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Caller: DANIKA MURRAY, band: OH! CONTRAIRE. Cure your spring fever with lively dancing. All dances taught; no partner needed! Dress for activity, bring comfortable shoes, and be prepared to have a good time! Come early - at 7:30 - for a quick intro to essential contra dance moves. Plenty of free parking in the two church lots and on surrounding, well-lit street Beginners' Lessons (free) start at 7:30 pm, dance at 8 pm. Tickets - sold at the door: $9 public; $8 Fiddle Members and Looking Glass Music and Arts Members; $4 students (HS or College ID); 15 and under-free!

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

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Come sing great songs with your friends and neighbors! From the Duluth/ Superior region, guest song leader Sara Thomsen will share some of her favorite songs with us! An accomplished community choir director, community sing producer, singer, songwriter, trio member (The Three Altos), and community activist, Sara's immense singing and song leading talent is well-known in the upper Midwest. We are delighted she will travel around the big lakes and lead us in singing. Lyric sheets provided. Box Office opens at 7; Gate opens at 7:30; Singing starts at 8. Tickets: $12 public; $10 Fiddle members; $5 Students; $20 family. Available after Sept. 1, 2011 on line at www.tenpoundfiddle.org, or at the door.

The Creole Gallery - in Lanaing's Old Town (1218 Turner Street Lansing, MI)

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Celebrate St. Pat's Day a day early by joining your friends for a very special Ten Pound Fiddle evening of great music and food! Enjoy two hearty, homemade chowders, fresh Irish soda bread and a fabulous dessert table, beginning 6:30, followed by two-sets from Detroit's Finvarra's Wren at 7:30. Ticket combo (only) $25. ea. Only 100 tickets avail. St. Pat's Day weekend happens only once a year! Why not enjoy authentic fare and hear the real thing, surrounded by family and friends. See you there! Doors open at 6; Irish Chowder Dinner starts at 6:30; Finvarra's Wren Concert at 7:30. Chowder/ Concert Combo (only) tickets are $25 each. 100 tickets available. Buy now on line, www.tenpoundfiddle.org, or at the door, starting at 6 pm.

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

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Concert - Details posted here by Sept. 1, 2011. Tickets for all concerts in the 2011-2012 Ten Pound Fiddle concert season available on line (www.tenpoundfiddle.org) after Sept. 1, 2011. Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8. Tickets: $15 public; $12 Fiddle members; $5 students. Available on line after Sept. 1, 2011 at www.tenpoundfiddle.org, or at the door.

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

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Seven wonderful Michigan-based singer songwriters in one show! They call themselves "The Yellow Room Gang" but you may know them as KItty Donohoe, Matt Watroba, David Tamulevich and Michael Hough (Mustard's Retreat), Annie Capps, Jim Bizer, and Jan Krist (Dave Barrett will be flying to the NCAA Finals; he wrote the theme song.) They will do songs solo, together, and with the audience. Even if you are familiar with only a few of these folks, know you will love the rest! www.yellowroomgang.com Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8. Tickets: $15 public; $12 Fiddle members; $5 students. Available - now - at www.tenpoundfiddle.org, or at the door, starting at 7. Show at 8 pm.

Central United Methodist Church (215 N. Capitol Ave, (NE corner of Capitol square) Lansing, MI)

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Caller: GLEN MORNINGSTAR, music: DEBBIE JACKSON and BRAD BATTEY. Enjoy the smooth calling and dynamic music of this combo. All dances taught; no partner needed! Dress for activity, bring comfortable shoes, and be prepared to have a good time! Come early - at 7:30 - for a quick into to essential contra dance moves. Plenty of free parking in the two church lots and on surrounding, well-lit street Beginners' Lessons (free) start at 7:30 pm, dance at 8 pm. Tickets - sold at the door: $9 public; $8 Fiddle Members and Looking Glass Music and Arts Members; $4 students (HS or College ID); 15 and under-free!

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

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This tight, young, and very talented band is hot, hot, hot - the talk of the last International Folk Alliance Conference. Hear what the Celtic music world is talking about: great selections, interesting arrangements, half tunes / half songs. www.theoutsidetrack.com (An informal, annual Fiddle membership meeting will take place from 6:45 - 7:45. In addition, everyone (Fiddle members or not) is invited to come early (6 - 8) and enjoy a Community Dinner prepared by ELFCO. $10 donation to charity.) Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8. Tickets: $15 public; $12 Fiddle members; $5 students. Available on line - now - at www.tenpoundfiddle.org, or at the door, starting at 7. Show at 8.

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

Contact: booking@tenpoundfiddle.org

Details posted here by Sept. 1, 2011. Tickets for all concerts in the 2011-2012 Ten Pound Fiddle concert season available on line (www.tenpoundfiddle.org) after Sept. 1, 2011. Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8. Tickets: $15 public; $12 Fiddle members; $5 students. Available on line after Sept. 1, 2011 at www.tenpoundfiddle.org, or at the door.

Central United Methodist Church (215 N. Capitol Ave, (NE corner of Capitol square) Lansing, MI)

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Caller: JERRY HICKMAN, music: RHYTHM BILLIES. All dances taught; no partner needed! Dress for activity, bring comfortable shoes, and be prepared to dance the night away! Come early - at 7:30 - for a quick intro to essential contra dance moves. Plenty of free parking in the two church lots and on surrounding, well-lit street Beginners' Lessons (free) start at 7:30 pm, dance at 8 pm. Tickets - sold at the door: $9 public; $8 Fiddle Members and Looking Glass Music and Arts Members; $4 students (HS or College ID); 15 and under-free!

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

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Michigan favorites and great friends Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt are together again in their first Fiddle Mom's Day concert in over 10 years - including the release of their newest CD! Before moving East, Sally honed her tremendous skills in, and played a large role in building this folk music community. Claudia is a perennial favorite of Fiddle audiences. Some of the most memorable Fiddle concerts have been their Mom's Day shows. Don't miss this! www.sallyrogers.com www.claudiaschmidt.com Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8. Tickets: $20 public; $15 Fiddle members; $5 students. Available on line -now - at www.tenpoundfiddle.org, or at the door, starting at 7 pm. Show at 8

Central United Methodist Church (215 North Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI)

Contact: 517 999-3465 info@tenpoundfiddle.org

Welcome back caller KATHY ANDERSON (the belle of the contra dance ball). Music by FROMAGE A TROIS (Mary Somberg, Paul Winder, Laura Stein). End the season with a special advanced dance. If you are an experienced dancer who can do heys and contra corners and know where you should be for the next move, come and enjoy high energy, exciting dances with one of America's finest callers. No partner necessary. Gate opens at 7:30. Public $12, Members $10, Students $5 (with id).

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

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Madison's favorite duo will drive around the lake to spread humor and good cheer to Greater Lansing. To find out why their fans are frequently accused of belonging to a cult, visit: www.louandpeter.com Box office opens at 7; Doors open at 7:30; Show at 8. Tickets: $15 public; $12 Fiddle members; $5 students. Tickets available on line after Sept. 1, 2012 or at the door.

Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI)

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Concert will coincide with Alternative Holiday Gift Sale, produced by the Peace Education Center. Concert at 8 pm Friday night. Sale runs for a few hours before this 8 pm Ten Pound Fiddle concert, and all day Saturday. Find out more about Sparky and Rhonda Rucker at www.sparkyandrhonda.com Box office opens at 7; Doors open at 7:30; Show at 8. Tickets: $15 public; $12 Fiddle members; $5 students. Available on line after Sept. 1, 2012, and at the door.