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10th Mid-Winter Singing Festival - Suzy Bogguss! leads Huge Community Sing

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

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

''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!

Mid-Winter Singing Festival - Kid's Concert, Workshops, All Comers' Choir

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI

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

Mid-Winter Singing Festival - Saturday Night Community Sing - 7 pm (not 8)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI

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

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas - In Concert

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI

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

John McCutcheon - In Concert

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI

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

David Francey, Canadian singer/ song writer, with Craig Werth

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI

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!

Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer - In Concert

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI

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.

'First Saturday' Contra & Square Dance

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

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

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

Sara Thomsen hosts the Spring Night of Singing

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI

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.

Finvarra's Wren Concert (7:30) preceded by an Irish Dinner (6:30)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

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

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!

Red Tail Ring and Drew Nelson - Twin Bill

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI

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.

The Yellow Room Gang - In Concert

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI

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

'First Saturday' Contra & Square Dance

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

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

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

The Outside Track - Celtic Quintet - In Concert

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI

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.)

Seth Bernard and May Erlewine - In Concert

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI

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.

'First Saturday' Contra & Square Dance

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

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

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

Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt - Mother's Day Wkend - Very Special Show!

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI

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

Advanced Contra & Square Dance

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

Central United Methodist Church
215 North Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI

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.

Lou and Peter Berryman - In Concert

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI

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

Sparky and Rhonda Rucker - In Concert

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:49:29 -0700

Multiple dates

Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI

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