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| Sunday January 1, 2012 | ||
| 11:00 am | New Year's Day Advanced Contra & Square Dance Celebrate New Year's Day with and Advance Contra & Square Dancing to the fabulous calling of Kathy Anderson from Ohio, one of the most exciting callers around,a and to the energizing and stimulating music by the "COFFEE ZOMBIES" from Indiana. Potluck brunch starts at 11:00 AM, dancing starts at 12:30 PM. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. (more) Concourse Hall (4531 Concourse Drive Ann Arbor, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| 1:30 pm | Gaelic League of Detroit Irish Radio Show Listen Live or On-Line to Michigan's locally produced Irish Entertainment show. Visit the Gaelic League/Irish-American Club's web site to find out more information about the show, log on to listen live, or listen to archived broadcasts. The Phone Number listed is to reach the studio during broadcast time. Every Sunday on WNZK, and on-line! Its FREE to listen! If you are an Irish-American Business, why not consider advertising during the show? (more)
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| 4:00 pm | Vincent Hayes Project Sunday Blues Jam The Vincent Hayes Project hosts the Sunday Blues Jam! The most happenin' blues jam in Michigan! Guests include amateurs, regional professionals and occasional big name blues artists. Bring your own instrument (drummers excluded) 4pm-8pm. get there early as seating fills up quickly!. | Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| 7:00 pm | Sessions at Conor O'Neill's in Ann Arbor Our aim at Conor O’Neill’s is to bring to Ann Arbor a truly authentic traditional Irish Pub. To do so we had our pub designed and built in Ireland. The front of Conor O’Neill’s is the 'shop pub' with its timber floors and many shelves and drawers for the merchandise that would be sold. At the back is the cottage wall, where Publican would open his doors to friends and neighbors alike for cheerful hours of drinking, storytelling, conversations and music. (more)
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| Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids Whether you are a musician or an Irish Music fan, this session is as close to visiting an Irish Pub Session in Ireland, as you can get without flying to the Emerald Isle! Wonderful food, beer and drink specials, and toe-tapping traditional Irish Music. Traditional Irish Musicians, (any instruments - including voice,) are invited to join in! Music begins at 7PM, come early and enjoy the great menu items available! No tickets required! Come join in, either as a player, singer or Irish music fan! (more)
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| Grand Rapids Traditional Irish Session Join West Michigan's friendliest Irish Music Sessions every Sunday evening from 7pm - 9pm at a great venue with wonderful food and beverages! (Guinness Specials during sessions!) You don't have to be a player or a singer to join in the craic! Musicians of all levels with a love of Irish Music are encouraged to attend! Some sessions last longer if players wish to stay! Sessions are FREE! (more)
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| Monday January 2, 2012 | ||
| 6:30 pm | Open-Mic Mondays at MBC Lansing Happy Hour, Open Mic & JAM | Sign-up for a spot to play solo, duo or with your band or just sing some songs with our group! FREE on-street parking after 6pm! | Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| 7:00 pm | Blarney on the Air Radio Show Blarney on the Air is a weekly Irish radio show brought to you from the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL. Shay Clarke, one of the most widely read Irish music columnists brings you the best of Irish Music with special guests and co-hosts every week. Click on the website to listen live-(streaming,) every Monday Night! Listening is FREE! (more)
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| 7:30 pm | Scottish Country Dance Social Class Scottish Country Dancing with live music from Susie Lorand and friends. Newcomers of all ages always welcome to join our friendly class. No partner necessary. Social Classes have an emphasis on learning and dancing as many dances as possible. This can include learning new and challenging dances as well as working with a repertoire of favorites. Figures and footwork are taught as they come up, but the focus of the class is on dancing many dances in one evening. NOTE NEW LOCATION FOR NOV.-JAN $5 per class or $15 per month. (more)
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| 9:30 pm | Steppin' In It Every Monday night (more)
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| Tuesday January 3, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Christmas Gathering Place Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center is all spruced up for Christmas and is the perfect spot for families and friends to get together for a Christmas party or informal luncheon. Tables and chairs available for your group. Just call ahead to have a spot set up or make yourself at home when you arrive. Ride the Santa Train run by Coopersville and Marne Railway (616) 997-7000 and visit the Historical Museum while you're in town too! Call (616) 997-8555 for more info. Open Tuesday Thursday (Closed Thanksgiving) Saturday and for groups with reservations $4 admission, $2 kids 4 - 12, members and kids 3 and under are free (more)
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| Jane Nemecek ART EXHIBIT Call (616) 997-8555 for details. “My World/My Inspiration” Pastel, Watercolor, Oil Exhibit by Jane Nemecek of Lake City, MI www.janenemecek.com I find inspiration in my surroundings. Whether it is the majestic shore of one of the Great Lakes; a glimpse through the trees of a small inland lake; or a reflection in a puddle...the deterioration of a once stately barn; or a weed peeking up through a crack in the earth...these are only a few of my subjects. I use the medium to capture these Open Tuesday Thursday Saturday, 10am - 2pm & for groups with reservations $4 admission, $2 kids 4 - 12, members and kids 3 and under are free (more)
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| 6:00 pm | Coopersville Farm Museum Acoustic Jam Night Come on down to the Coopersville Farm Museum and sing or play with us! All acoustic musicians are welcome. Sign up with MaryLou and let her know what key your song is in so that the other musicians can accompany you. Doors open at 5pm $4 at the door, 12 and under are free, members of the Coopersville Farm Museum are free (more)
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| 7:00 pm | East Lansing Shape Note Singing, bi-monthly We sing for our enjoyment, not for performance, in a non-worship setting, from "The Sacred harp," a shape-note hymnal first published in 1844, that has shaped notes to help singers sightread. No experience necessary, we learn as we go. We continue a tradition started in the early 19th century, which was featured in the film "Cold Mountain," featuring powerful harmonies, each part having its own melodic harmony. (1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 7-9 pm) (more)
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| English Country Dance Bronwen Gates and friends celebrate the New Year, leading dances with music by Childgrove. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably and bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers; come early. Right on Burbank Dr. from Green Road; park "Clubhouse Parking" on Burbank. 734-665-7704. 7 - 9:30 pm. $7 adults / $4 students / under 14 free with parent. 734-665-7704. Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI) $7 adults / $4 students / under 14 free accompanied by parent. (more) Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Traditional Square Dance No experience necessary, dances will be walked through then danced to recorded traditional square dance music. Caller: Dave Smith. $4/person (more)
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| 10:00 pm | Jazz Tuesdays Jeff Shoup hosts open jam (more)
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| Jen Sygit hosts Open Mic at Dagwood's Show up early to sign up. (more)
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| Wednesday January 4, 2012 | ||
| 3:00 pm | Indoor Farm Market and CSA Pick-Up Purchase produce and baked goods from some of your favorite vendors from the downtown Farmers' Market during the off-season! Summer Sun, Fleming Farm, Richards Farm, Eaters Guild, Young Earth Farm and Chicken Scratch Farm will be bringing things through the winter. Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm. (more)
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| 7:30 pm | Together, Let's Jam! Together...Let's Jam provides monthly music experiences for teenagers and adults of all ability levels to gather together and participate in various music activities. No prior music training is needed. Together...Let's Jam is sponsored by the Capital Area Down Syndrome Association. (more) MSU Community Music School (841 Timberlane Street, Suite B East Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 9:00 pm | Stan Budzynski and 3rd Degree Capital Area Blues Society member (more) The Exchange (316 E Michigan Ave Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event |
| Thursday January 5, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Jane Nemecek ART EXHIBIT Call (616) 997-8555 for details. “My World/My Inspiration” Pastel, Watercolor, Oil Exhibit by Jane Nemecek of Lake City, MI www.janenemecek.com I find inspiration in my surroundings. Whether it is the majestic shore of one of the Great Lakes; a glimpse through the trees of a small inland lake; or a reflection in a puddle...the deterioration of a once stately barn; or a weed peeking up through a crack in the earth...these are only a few of my subjects. I use the medium to capture these Open Tuesday Thursday Saturday, 10am - 2pm & for groups with reservations $4 admission, $2 kids 4 - 12, members and kids 3 and under are free (more)
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| Christmas Gathering Place Coopersville Farm Museum and Event Center is all spruced up for Christmas and is the perfect spot for families and friends to get together for a Christmas party or informal luncheon. Tables and chairs available for your group. Just call ahead to have a spot set up or make yourself at home when you arrive. Ride the Santa Train run by Coopersville and Marne Railway (616) 997-7000 and visit the Historical Museum while you're in town too! Call (616) 997-8555 for more info. Open Tuesday Thursday (Closed Thanksgiving) Saturday and for groups with reservations $4 admission, $2 kids 4 - 12, members and kids 3 and under are free (more)
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| Coopersville Crazy Ladies Quilting Circle Quilting Group The Crazy Ladies are welcome to stay as long as they like! Well, until the museum closes! $3 group rate, members-free (more)
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| 7:00 pm | Celtic Sessions @ Bravehearts Pub in Alma Friendly Celtic Music Session for fun! Musicians and listeners encouraged to attend! Join in or simple come to hear the music and enjoy the atmosphere and great Pub Grub! Sessions are FREE! (more)
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| 9:00 pm | The Curragh Irish Pub in Holland hosts "Team Trivia" TEAM TRIVIA of MICHIGAN is the premiere entertainment company in Michigan, providing quality, nightly fun for everyone. If you can think, walk, and write (you don’t have to do it all at the same time), then you are qualified to play. Whether you’re a TV-buff, a History major, the guy who knows everything about sports, or the one who can remember lines from every movie they’ve seen… TEAM TRIVIA is right for you. www.teamtriviami.com/ From 9pm $1 off all Guinness, Harp, Smithwick & Magners drafts Pints • $1 off Powers, Jameson and Paddy Whiskey. (more)
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| 10:00 pm | Frog & the Beeftones Blues Jam Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| Friday January 6, 2012 | ||
| 1:00 pm | Weekday Science: Winter Tree Identification Enhance your child's science education at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month through programs specifically designed to introduce and reinforce science curriculum for home-schooled children ages 5-14 years old. The next Weekday Science class, Winter Tree Identification, is on Friday January 6 at 1 pm. The fee is $4/child/class or $10/child/season (3 months). Contact harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866 to register or for more information. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| 7:00 pm | Big Bill Harwell Capital Area Blues Society member (more) Beale Street Smokehouse BBQ (2461 North Rd # A Fenton, MI) Map Add This Event |
| Country Line Dancing Helen Walters, instructor, will teach beginning line dancing to people of all ages. Experienced dancers will also have the opportunity to boot, scoot, and boogie to some popular tunes while the beginners are taking a break. Doors open at 6:30pm $5 (more)
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| 7:30 pm | First Friday Contra Dance The Band: Fiddlefire & Caller/instructor Karen Neils Members $6 non-members $8, student or senior $7 Families: $ 20 (more)
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| 8:00 pm | Frog & the Beeftones Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| Friday Night Swing Weekly Swing Dance to DJed music FREE beginner lesson 8:00pm; Open dancing from 9:00pm to 12:00am $5 general admission; $3 students; AACTMAD members: $1 off (more)
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| Saturday January 7, 2012 | ||
| 9:00 am | Choir Auditions Four choirs currently have openings: Preparatory Choir for ages 7-8, Cantabile for ages 8-10, CMS Singers for ages 9-14, and the Young Men's Chorus for young men with changing or changed voices. Please call the Community Music School at (517) 355-7661, ext. 10 to set up an appointment. Audition material does not need to be prepared. (more) MSU Community Music School (841 Timberlane Street, Suite B East Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 10:00 am | Jane Nemecek ART EXHIBIT Call (616) 997-8555 for details. “My World/My Inspiration” Pastel, Watercolor, Oil Exhibit by Jane Nemecek of Lake City, MI www.janenemecek.com I find inspiration in my surroundings. Whether it is the majestic shore of one of the Great Lakes; a glimpse through the trees of a small inland lake; or a reflection in a puddle...the deterioration of a once stately barn; or a weed peeking up through a crack in the earth...these are only a few of my subjects. I use the medium to capture these Open Tuesday Thursday Saturday, 10am - 2pm & for groups with reservations $4 admission, $2 kids 4 - 12, members and kids 3 and under are free (more)
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| 1:00 pm | Wheatland Winter Wheat 12 Bands / 12 Hours / 2 stages Advanced: $ 15, Day of Show $20, Students $10 w/ ID (more) Intersection Bar (133 Grandville Ave. SW Grand Rapids, MI) Map Add This Event |
| Winter Wheat Grand Rapids An Dro is proud to be part of this great event this year. 12 hours of the best regional music all in one place. This benefit for the Wheatland Music Organization features diverse groups such as The Cranwives, Jive at Five, Back Bayou, The Midnight Cattle Callers, The Rhythm Billies, Ruth & Max Bloomquist, Michigan Mafia, The Red Sea Pedestrians, Big Bill'sBlues, Fiddle Fire, and of course An Dro. It's like a mini Wheatland Music Festival in the dead of winter. Join us. An Dro is scheduled to perform at 5:30 pm. Advance tickets are $15, At the door $20, Students $10 with ID. (more) The Intersection (133 Grandville Avenue Southwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 1:10 pm | Winter Wheat Grand Rapids - squares, contras, swing, Cajun dancing Third-annual concert & dance event. All proceeds support Wheatland Programs, a profit 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Dance to: 3 pm - Big Bill’s Blues Ambassadors 4:30 - FiddleFire (contras & squares with Glen Morningstar) 6 pm - Midnight Cattle Callers (honkey tonk, Texas swing) 7:30 - Rhythm Billies (contras with Laurie Pietravalle) 9 pm - Jive at Five (swing dancing) 11 pm - Back Bayou (Cajun) Advance $15, door $20, students $10 with ID. Cash bar. (more) The Intersection (133 Grandville Avenue Southwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event Tickets |  |
| 3:00 pm | Big Bill Harwell at Winter Wheat Fundraiser Capital Area Blues Society member (more) Intersection (133 Grandville Avenue Southwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map Add This Event |
| 7:00 pm | AACTMAD First Saturday Dance Drake Meadow calls to music by Twas Brillig and the Mazel Toves: international at 7:00, contra at 8:00. Preceded by potluck at 5:30. Also, the annual silent auction fundraiser of items donated by attendees A great place to recycle holiday presents that would be happier in another home. potluck at 5:30, international at 7:00, contra at 8:00 At the door: $11 general, $10 AACTMAD members, $5 students (more) Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 8:00 pm | LIVE & LOCAL HANDMADE MUSIC MOSTLY ACOUSTIC...SOMETIMES ELECTRIC...But, ALWAYS MADE BY HAND. Americana, Folk, Rock, Pop, Country & Soul~ Solo Singer/Songwriters, Duos & Bands (more)
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| 'First Saturday' Contra & Square Dance Caller: JULIE LEVY-WESTON, music: SCARLET RUNNER STRING BAND. Drive out the winter chill. Dress for activity, bring comfortable shoes, and be prepared to have a good time with friendly folks! All dances taught; no partner needed! 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! (more) Central United Methodist Church (215 N. Capitol Ave, (NE corner of Capitol square) Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
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| Sunday January 8, 2012 | ||
| 1:30 pm | Gaelic League of Detroit Irish Radio Show Listen Live or On-Line to Michigan's locally produced Irish Entertainment show. Visit the Gaelic League/Irish-American Club's web site to find out more information about the show, log on to listen live, or listen to archived broadcasts. The Phone Number listed is to reach the studio during broadcast time. Every Sunday on WNZK, and on-line! Its FREE to listen! If you are an Irish-American Business, why not consider advertising during the show? (more)
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| 2:00 pm | CANCELLED: Three Dinners: Nutritious, local, and faster than a pizza This workshop has been cancelled due to low enrollment. This workshop has been cancelled due to low enrollment. (more) Pittsfield Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Second Sunday Flint Contra Dance Please join us to dance to the music of the renowned Sharon Hollow String Band and the calling of the incomparable Don Thyken and the music of the Sharon Hollow String Band. No partner is necessary. If you're inclined, bring a snack to share. Our dances this year are sponsored by Flint Community Schools and the Country Dance and Song Society, with the support of the Flint Folk Music Society. New dancer instruction at 1:30 pm $10 per person ($7 for students) (more) Neithercut Elementary School (2010 Crestbrook Lane Flint, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 4:00 pm | Vincent Hayes Project Sunday Blues Jam The Vincent Hayes Project hosts the Sunday Blues Jam! The most happenin' blues jam in Michigan! Guests include amateurs, regional professionals and occasional big name blues artists. Bring your own instrument (drummers excluded) 4pm-8pm. get there early as seating fills up quickly!. | Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| 5:00 pm | Sunday Sings Bring a dish to pass, a guitar, any kind of voice. Free: bring a dish to pass (more)
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| 6:00 pm | Sessions @ O'Connor's Public House Traditional Irish Music Sessions on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. Musicians are encouraged to join in, and listeners are always welcome! Enjoy the great atmosphere and award winning food of O'Connor's Public House while you experience the sounds of Ireland! Come early for a great meal, and stay to enjoy the music! Sessions are FREE! (more)
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| 7:00 pm | Sessions at Conor O'Neill's in Ann Arbor Our aim at Conor O’Neill’s is to bring to Ann Arbor a truly authentic traditional Irish Pub. To do so we had our pub designed and built in Ireland. The front of Conor O’Neill’s is the 'shop pub' with its timber floors and many shelves and drawers for the merchandise that would be sold. At the back is the cottage wall, where Publican would open his doors to friends and neighbors alike for cheerful hours of drinking, storytelling, conversations and music. (more)
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| Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids Whether you are a musician or an Irish Music fan, this session is as close to visiting an Irish Pub Session in Ireland, as you can get without flying to the Emerald Isle! Wonderful food, beer and drink specials, and toe-tapping traditional Irish Music. Traditional Irish Musicians, (any instruments - including voice,) are invited to join in! Music begins at 7PM, come early and enjoy the great menu items available! No tickets required! Come join in, either as a player, singer or Irish music fan! (more)
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| Monday January 9, 2012 | ||
| 9:00 am | Native Plants Sale Pre-order Available The pre-order forms for the Harris Nature Center’s Annual Native Plants Sale are available now through April 23. Pre-ordered plants can be picked up on May 5 at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township. Proceeds from the sale support the Harris Nature Center and the plants are grown locally in Laingsburg. For more information and a pre-order form, contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| 6:30 pm | Open-Mic Mondays at MBC Lansing Happy Hour, Open Mic & JAM | Sign-up for a spot to play solo, duo or with your band or just sing some songs with our group! FREE on-street parking after 6pm! | Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| 7:00 pm | Board Meeting of the Capital Area Blues Society MEET THE BOARD -- at this monthly meeting of the Capital Area Blues Society. Annual CABS Elections will be held at the February Meeting. Join us in January to meet the board, and find out how you can get involved -- to help keep the blues alive in the Capital Area! Meeting is held in the Green Door banquet/conference room downstairs. (more) Green Door Blues Bar & Grill (2005 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event |
| Blarney on the Air Radio Show Blarney on the Air is a weekly Irish radio show brought to you from the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL. Shay Clarke, one of the most widely read Irish music columnists brings you the best of Irish Music with special guests and co-hosts every week. Click on the website to listen live-(streaming,) every Monday Night! Listening is FREE! (more)
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| 7:30 pm | Scottish Country Dance Social Class Scottish Country Dancing with live music from Susie Lorand and friends. Newcomers of all ages always welcome to join our friendly class. No partner necessary. Social Classes have an emphasis on learning and dancing as many dances as possible. This can include learning new and challenging dances as well as working with a repertoire of favorites. Figures and footwork are taught as they come up, but the focus of the class is on dancing many dances in one evening. NOTE NEW LOCATION FOR NOV.-JAN $5 per class or $15 per month. (more)
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| 9:30 pm | Steppin' In It Every Monday night (more)
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| Tuesday January 10, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Jane Nemecek ART EXHIBIT Call (616) 997-8555 for details. “My World/My Inspiration” Pastel, Watercolor, Oil Exhibit by Jane Nemecek of Lake City, MI www.janenemecek.com I find inspiration in my surroundings. Whether it is the majestic shore of one of the Great Lakes; a glimpse through the trees of a small inland lake; or a reflection in a puddle...the deterioration of a once stately barn; or a weed peeking up through a crack in the earth...these are only a few of my subjects. I use the medium to capture these Open Tuesday Thursday Saturday, 10am - 2pm & for groups with reservations $4 admission, $2 kids 4 - 12, members and kids 3 and under are free (more)
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| 7:00 pm | English Country Dance Dan Blim, Don Theyken, and Hal Breidenbach lead dancing with music by Shirley Harden, Susie Lorand, and Susan Lazar. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably; bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers come early. Right on Burbank from Green Rd; park "Clubhouse Parking" on Burbank. 734-665-7704. 7 - 9:30 pm. $7 adults; $4 students; under 14 free with parent. Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI) $7 adults / $4 students / under 14 free accompanied by parent. (more) Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 10:00 pm | Jazz Tuesdays Jeff Shoup hosts open jam (more)
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| Jen Sygit hosts Open Mic at Dagwood's Show up early to sign up. (more)
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| Wednesday January 11, 2012 | ||
| 3:00 pm | Indoor Farm Market and CSA Pick-Up Purchase produce and baked goods from some of your favorite vendors from the downtown Farmers' Market during the off-season! Summer Sun, Fleming Farm, Richards Farm, Eaters Guild, Young Earth Farm and Chicken Scratch Farm will be bringing things through the winter. Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm. (more)
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| 6:30 pm | Grange meeting Potluck at 6:30, followed by program at 7:15. Business meeting after program. Tom Egan will speak on the Grass Lake Sanctuary. Free (more) Pittsfield Grange (3337 Ann Arbor Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Add This Event |
| Thursday January 12, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Coopersville Crazy Ladies Quilting Circle Quilting Group The Crazy Ladies are welcome to stay as long as they like! Well, until the museum closes! $3 group rate, members-free (more)
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| Jane Nemecek ART EXHIBIT Call (616) 997-8555 for details. “My World/My Inspiration” Pastel, Watercolor, Oil Exhibit by Jane Nemecek of Lake City, MI www.janenemecek.com I find inspiration in my surroundings. Whether it is the majestic shore of one of the Great Lakes; a glimpse through the trees of a small inland lake; or a reflection in a puddle...the deterioration of a once stately barn; or a weed peeking up through a crack in the earth...these are only a few of my subjects. I use the medium to capture these Open Tuesday Thursday Saturday, 10am - 2pm & for groups with reservations $4 admission, $2 kids 4 - 12, members and kids 3 and under are free (more)
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| 8:00 pm | An Dro at The Ark An Dro is so pleased to presenting a full evening of music at The Ark. The Ark is an iconic music venues in eastern Michigan programming national and international artists as well as regional acts. We are thrilled to be included in their winter schedule. $15 (more) The Ark (316 South Main Street Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 10:00 pm | Frog & the Beeftones Blues Jam Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| Friday January 13, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | International Dancing Visit a dozen countries or more in a single evening !!! “We teach beginning-level dances from Israel, Bosnia, France, Mexico, Japan, South Africa, Bolivia, Germany, Ghana, Turkey, Sweden, China, and many other countries.” No partner necessary. $ 6 (more)
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| Howl at the Moon Bring your best friend (2-footed or 4-footed) to the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road for a guided hike through the moonlit woods on Friday, January 13 at 7 pm. Dogs must be on non-retractable leashes. Flashlights are permitted but not a necessity. The fee for this program is $3/ person due at the time of the walk. For more information, contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| Country Line Dancing Helen Walters, instructor, will teach beginning line dancing to people of all ages. Experienced dancers will also have the opportunity to boot, scoot, and boogie to some popular tunes while the beginners are taking a break. Doors open at 6:30pm $5 (more)
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| 8:00 pm | Advanced English Dance Dances led by Dan Blim, with wonderful music by Childgrove. For experienced English country dancers ready for challenges. Note location change Jan-Mar. $10 (more) Pittsfield Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Friday Night Swing Weekly Swing Dance to DJed music FREE beginner lesson 8:00pm; Open dancing from 9:00pm to 12:00am $5 general admission; $3 students; AACTMAD members: $1 off (more)
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| Starlight Six: Seth B, May E, Josh D, Dominic John, Rachael D, Michael S. What if six of Michigan's favorite musicians got together and formed a band which highlights each of the member's musical strengths? Starlight Six, the talented sextet of Josh Davis, Dominic John, Rachael Davis, Mike Shimmin, May Erlewine and Seth Bernard, hits the Fiddle stage with a wide range of exciting, new material, and with a sound big enough to fill the Hannah Center's 500 seat auditorium. Make sure to join the fun! Note - student tickets to all Fiddle shows are only $5! 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 at www.tenpoundfiddle.org, or at the door. (more) Hannah Community Center (819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets |  |
| 9:30 pm | Big Willy - (more)
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| Saturday January 14, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Guided Park Walk: Hillbrook Park Explore one of Meridian Township’s many parks with a naturalist guide from the Harris Nature Center. Each month will feature a different Township park. The next walk is Saturday January 14 at 10am at Hillbrook Park, 1747 Lake Lansing Road, Haslett. The fee for the walk is $3/ person due at the time of the walk. To see a complete list of walks, check www.meridian.mi.us and for more information contact us at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net. (more) Hillbrook Park (1747 Lake Lansing Road Haslett, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| 7:30 pm | Contra and Square dance Contra and Square Dance open to the public. American traditional dancing to live music. All dances are taught. New dancers (singles and couples) are always welcome and should come early; dances get more challenging during the evening. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for energetic dancing. No smoking, no alcohol. Band: Celery City Sodbusters. Caller: Mike Clark. Skills workshop and orientation at 7:00 CDK members $6. Students (13 and up) $4. Others $8. (more) Oshtemo Grange (3234 N. Third St. Kalamazoo, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| 8:00 pm | LIVE & LOCAL HANDMADE MUSIC MOSTLY ACOUSTIC...SOMETIMES ELECTRIC...But, ALWAYS MADE BY HAND. Americana, Folk, Rock, Pop, Country & Soul~ Solo Singer/Songwriters, Duos & Bands (more)
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| Jammin' Round with Jamie-Sue Songwriter's Series The 8th season with co-hosts Jamie-Sue Seal, Greg Jenkinson and John Latini. Welcoming back Chicago-based pop songwriter Emily Hurd. "About equal parts Shawn Colvin (vocal beauty, heartland roots), Tori Amos (pianistic punch) and Maria Muldaur (bluesy buzz), Hurd displays plenty of charm and chops. In a clear, strong voice, with perfect but unfussy diction, she sings well-made songs..." Daily Gazette Doors open at 7:30 $10 in advance $13 at the door (more) Christ United Church (1000 West Webb Rd. Dewitt, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| 2nd Saturday Contra Dance Don Theyken calls contras to live music by the Sharon Hollow String Band. No partner needed. Wear cool, casual clothes and bring flat, smooth-soled shoes for dancing. 8 p.m.. Garth Gerber and Sarah Janssen will lead a "Contra Dance Skills and Style Tips Session" at 7 p.m. Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor Saline Road (1/2 mile south of I94). $10/$5 students. 734-408-1829 or don.theyken@gmail.com (more) Pittsfield Grange (3337 Ann Arbor - Saline Rd. Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Blue Water Ramblers The Blue Water Ramblers are proud to have been part of the Grand River Folk Arts Society almost since its founding. To show their thanks they have put together a high energy show called “Bluegrass +” featuring their compositions and songs of life's vicissitudes from the nineteenth century through today's news in the bluegrass and all their other sylings. Keep up with the Blue Water Ramblers on the web: http://bluewaterramblers.com Ticket Prices: $12 General, $10 Seniors & Students with student ID's two admissions for $10, $9 Members, $3 2-12 year olds. Doors open at 7 PM (more) Wealthy Theatre Annex (1110 Wealthy St. SE Grand Rapids, mI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
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| Sunday January 15, 2012 | ||
| 1:30 pm | Gaelic League of Detroit Irish Radio Show Listen Live or On-Line to Michigan's locally produced Irish Entertainment show. Visit the Gaelic League/Irish-American Club's web site to find out more information about the show, log on to listen live, or listen to archived broadcasts. The Phone Number listed is to reach the studio during broadcast time. Every Sunday on WNZK, and on-line! Its FREE to listen! If you are an Irish-American Business, why not consider advertising during the show? (more)
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| 2:00 pm | Grange Family Dance Dances suitable for parents or grandparents with children. Live music by David West and Donna Baird. Calling by two or three of our regular callers: John Freeman, Ed Vincent, Dave Smith, Marlin Whitaker. Followed by Grange-baked cookies. $12/family (more) Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 3:00 pm | MSU Children's Choir MLK Concert Come watch the Children's Choir MLK Concert at the Pasant Theatre on January 15 at 3 and 7 p.m. (more) Wharton Center (Michigan State University East Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 4:00 pm | Vincent Hayes Project Sunday Blues Jam The Vincent Hayes Project hosts the Sunday Blues Jam! The most happenin' blues jam in Michigan! Guests include amateurs, regional professionals and occasional big name blues artists. Bring your own instrument (drummers excluded) 4pm-8pm. get there early as seating fills up quickly!. | Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| 7:00 pm | Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids Whether you are a musician or an Irish Music fan, this session is as close to visiting an Irish Pub Session in Ireland, as you can get without flying to the Emerald Isle! Wonderful food, beer and drink specials, and toe-tapping traditional Irish Music. Traditional Irish Musicians, (any instruments - including voice,) are invited to join in! Music begins at 7PM, come early and enjoy the great menu items available! No tickets required! Come join in, either as a player, singer or Irish music fan! (more)
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| Sessions at Conor O'Neill's in Ann Arbor Our aim at Conor O’Neill’s is to bring to Ann Arbor a truly authentic traditional Irish Pub. To do so we had our pub designed and built in Ireland. The front of Conor O’Neill’s is the 'shop pub' with its timber floors and many shelves and drawers for the merchandise that would be sold. At the back is the cottage wall, where Publican would open his doors to friends and neighbors alike for cheerful hours of drinking, storytelling, conversations and music. (more)
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| Monday January 16, 2012 | ||
| 6:30 pm | Open-Mic Mondays at MBC Lansing Happy Hour, Open Mic & JAM | Sign-up for a spot to play solo, duo or with your band or just sing some songs with our group! FREE on-street parking after 6pm! | Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| 7:00 pm | Blarney on the Air Radio Show Blarney on the Air is a weekly Irish radio show brought to you from the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL. Shay Clarke, one of the most widely read Irish music columnists brings you the best of Irish Music with special guests and co-hosts every week. Click on the website to listen live-(streaming,) every Monday Night! Listening is FREE! (more)
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| 7:30 pm | Scottish Country Dance Social Class Scottish Country Dancing with live music from Susie Lorand and friends. Newcomers of all ages always welcome to join our friendly class. No partner necessary. Social Classes have an emphasis on learning and dancing as many dances as possible. This can include learning new and challenging dances as well as working with a repertoire of favorites. Figures and footwork are taught as they come up, but the focus of the class is on dancing many dances in one evening. $5 per class or $15 per month. (more)
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| 9:30 pm | Steppin' In It Every Monday night (more)
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| Tuesday January 17, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Therese Berrington ART EXHIBIT Call (616) 997-8555 for details. Open Tuesday Thursday Saturday, 10am - 2pm & for groups with reservations $4 admission, $2 kids 4 - 12, members and kids 3 and under are free (more)
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| 6:00 pm | Coopersville Farm Museum Acoustic Jam Night Come on down to the Coopersville Farm Museum and sing or play with us! All acoustic musicians are welcome. Sign up with MaryLou and let her know what key your song is in so that the other musicians can accompany you. Doors open at 5pm $4 at the door, 12 and under are free, members of the Coopersville Farm Museum are free (more)
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| 7:00 pm | English Country Dance Ray Bantle, Drake Meadow, and Will Jaynes lead dancing with music by Debbie Jackson, Martha Stokely, and Brad Battey. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably; bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers come early. Right on Burbank from Green Rd; park "Clubhouse Parking" on Burbank. 734-665-7704. 7 - 9:30 pm. $7 adults; $4 students; under 14 free with parent. Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI) $7 adults / $4 students / under 14 free accompanied by parent. (more) Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| East Lansing Shape Note Singing, bi-monthly We sing for our enjoyment, not for performance, in a non-worship setting, from "The Sacred harp," a shape-note hymnal first published in 1844, that has shaped notes to help singers sightread. No experience necessary, we learn as we go. We continue a tradition started in the early 19th century, which was featured in the film "Cold Mountain," featuring powerful harmonies, each part having its own melodic harmony. (1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 7-9 pm) (more)
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| 10:00 pm | Jen Sygit hosts Open Mic at Dagwood's Show up early to sign up. (more)
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| Wednesday January 18, 2012 | ||
| 3:00 pm | Indoor Farm Market and CSA Pick-Up Purchase produce and baked goods from some of your favorite vendors from the downtown Farmers' Market during the off-season! Summer Sun, Fleming Farm, Richards Farm, Eaters Guild, Young Earth Farm and Chicken Scratch Farm will be bringing things through the winter. Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm. (more)
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| 7:00 pm | Howell Opera House Contra Dance Ruffwater Stringband members Judi Morningstar and Carl Visconti join with Michigan's Troubadour Neil Woodward to generate great acoustic dance music. Glen Morningstar Jr. leads the contra dances. All dances taught and walked through. No partner required...bring 5 friends if you can. Dance in this grand Opera House...wood floor...mood lighting...snacks available...wow! Doors open at 6:30 pm $5 donation at the door. (more) Howell Opera House (123 W Grand River Ave Howell, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| SONG SWAP Foundry Hall's song swaps are an informal gathering of friends who like to sing and play music together. Instruments of all types are welcome, as are singers and musicians of all ages and skill levels. Monthly on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Doors open at 6:45 pm. $2 suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds. (more)
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| 7:30 pm | English Country Dance English Country Dance open to the public. Wonderful English dances, from Elizabethan times to Jane Austen to modern. Various moods & tempos—lively, relaxed, playful, romantic. A gorgeous tune is matched to each dance. New dancers (singles & couples) are always welcome and should come early; dances get more challenging during the evening. Wear comfortable clothes & shoes for energetic dancing. No smoking, no alcohol. Roger Williams, Jan Coray. Mike Clark calling to recorded tunes. Students (13 and up) $4. Others $5. (more) Oshtemo Grange (3234 N. Third St. Kalamazoo, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Thursday January 19, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Coopersville Crazy Ladies Quilting Circle Quilting Group The Crazy Ladies are welcome to stay as long as they like! Well, until the museum closes! $3 group rate, members-free (more)
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| Chipmunk Story Time: All Year Long Join Chicory Chipmunk at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in Meridian Township once a month for nature stories followed by games or a walk. The programs are open to preschool and elementary children. The next story time, "All Year Long" is Thursday, January 19 at 10 am. The fee is $3/ child and is due at the time of the program. Contact them at 517-349-3866 or harriscenter@sbcglobal.net with questions or to register your child. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |
| Therese Berrington ART EXHIBIT Call (616) 997-8555 for details. Open Tuesday Thursday Saturday, 10am - 2pm & for groups with reservations $4 admission, $2 kids 4 - 12, members and kids 3 and under are free (more)
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| 7:00 pm | Celtic Sessions @ Bravehearts Pub in Alma Friendly Celtic Music Session for fun! Musicians and listeners encouraged to attend! Join in or simple come to hear the music and enjoy the atmosphere and great Pub Grub! Sessions are FREE! (more)
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| Friday January 20, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | Allegan Woods Third Friday Contra Dance Live Music by Fiddlefire! Longtime caller Jan Coray returns to lead an evening of interesting dances. Everybody welcome... Singles, Families, Beginners. "If you can walk, you can Contra Dance." All dances taught and walked through before the music begins. Introduction to contra dancing at 7:00, dance starts at 7:30. Bring a snack to share. Adults $8 Students $5 Family maximum $20 Kids under 6 are free. (more) Ottawa County Fairgrounds - Park Township Hall (1286 Ottawa Beach Road Holland, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Country Line Dancing Helen Walters, instructor, will teach beginning line dancing to people of all ages. Experienced dancers will also have the opportunity to boot, scoot, and boogie to some popular tunes while the beginners are taking a break. Doors open at 6:30pm $5 (more)
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| 7:30 pm | VENITIA SEKEMA w/ DANNY DINE (concert) Venitia's style is hard to pin down, a typical performance ranges from delta Blues to uptown Jazz, down-home Country to the most modern Folk. Even with so much variety, the audience connects with what she has to say, since deep down she has the heart of a storyteller, and each person can find something in her songs that relates to their own life. Sekema's brand new album, "Boomland," is about achieving dreams, empowerment, love....lost and found, a little bit of heartache, humor and hope. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission seating - arrive early to reserve your spot. $5, $3 members. Get tickets at www.foundryhall.com, 800.838.3006 or at the door before the show. Suggested donation after 7:30 pm. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map Sound Email Add This Event Tickets Our Store |  |
| 8:00 pm | Dance Lab This first event in a new series provides an open stage for callers to try out new and new-to-them dances and for novice callers to practice in a supportive setting. Music by the Pittsfield Open Band. Admission is FREE for dancers. Best suited to dancers with some experience. For more information, to submit a dance you have composed, or if you would like to call a dance, please send an email to dancelab@aactmad.info. (However, advance notice by callers and choreographers is not required.) Free admission. (more) AACTMAD's Concourse Hall (4531 Concourse Drive Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Live Music by SOME VELVET EVENING & BLUE PONTIAC SVE is a honky tonk duo that does mostly original music. www.somevelveteveing.com BP is a roots and folk band that does mostly original music www.reverbnation.com/bluepontiac (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Co (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map Sound Press Release Email Add This Event |
| Ann and Phil Case, Cathy Barton and Dave Para: Old-Time Music Duets Join two of the Midwest's finest singing duos when they share the stage on this special night of classic, American folk music. Popular prior to the lights and action of modern-day country music, Old Time Music is a simpler sound of acoustic guitars, an occasional banjo, mandolin and/or fiddle, accompanying perfectly blended voices, singing songs centered around family, faith and (tricky) relationships. Check out their sound at: www.bartonpara.com and http://dryrun.wso.net (Ann and Phil Case) 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. (more) Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets |  |
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| Friday Night Swing Weekly Swing Dance to DJed music FREE beginner lesson 8:00pm; Open dancing from 9:00pm to 12:00am $5 general admission; $3 students; AACTMAD members: $1 off (more)
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| 9:30 pm | Frog & the Beeftones Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| Saturday January 21, 2012 | ||
| 9:30 am | Cross Country Ski Class Glide through a winter wonderland & experience Michigan's snow covered wild places. Learn what you'll need to know to safely cross-country ski on your own and spend time practicing at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Saturday January 21 from 9:30-11:30am. The fee is $15 for a half-day session if you bring your own equipment and $20 if you use nature center equipment. Dress appropriately for the weather. Space is limited, so call 349-3866 to have a registration form sent to you. Class repeated on February 4; same time (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| 10:00 am | Therese Berrington ART EXHIBIT Call (616) 997-8555 for details. Open Tuesday Thursday Saturday, 10am - 2pm & for groups with reservations $4 admission, $2 kids 4 - 12, members and kids 3 and under are free (more)
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| 10:30 am | Lansing Area Ukulele Group Meeting Come and join us to sing songs and play your uke! All levels welcome, check us out at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/256534770353/?ref=ts (more) Sir Pizza (201 East Grand River Avenue Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 1:00 pm | Snowshoe Class Don't miss out on your walks this winter - learn to snowshoe & nothing will stop you! Find out how to & spend time practicing at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road on Saturday January 21 from 1-3pm. The fee is $15 for a half-day session if you bring your own equipment and $20 if you borrow nature center equipment. Class includes tips from a snowshoeing expert. Dress for the weather. Space is limited, so call 349-3866 to have a registration form sent to you. Class repeated on Feb 4; same time (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| 6:00 pm | Moonlight Ski and Shoe Glide along the starlit trails of the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township, as you ski or snowshoe through the sparkling snow on Saturday, January 21 from 6-9pm. With the natural moonlight and starlight, flashlights and headlamps are permitted, but not a necessity. There is a $3/person fee if you bring your own equipment and $9/person fee if you borrow our equipment. Please call ahead at 349-3866 to register and reserve your skis and snowshoes. Event repeats on Feb 4 and Feb 18; same time (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| Fundraiser for the Motor City Irish Fest A cure for Cabin Fever! Practice for St. Patrick's Day while helping to raise money to make this year's MOTOR CITY IRISH FEST even better than last year's! (And 2011's was spectacular!) Entertainment with 5 bands: Carey and Company, The Codgers, The Tom Kish Band, Shamrock Shores and The JamRocks! PLenty of liquid refreshments flowing all night with Gift Basket raffles and 50/50 drawings to boot! Secure Parking Available, $5 at the door. (more) Ancient Order of Hibernians (24242 Grand River Avenue Detroit, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| 7:00 pm | Bob Marley Birthday Bash Tour 2012 Come celebrate the life of Bob Marley featuring the DeHurricane and Hydro Afro Reggae Bands WSG Andrea. This will be a night of peace, love and unity paying tribute to the king of Reggae music on his 66th birthday. All ages welcome. Caribbean food and crafts. After Party at Papa Pete's 21+ www.ticketmaster.com Advance $16.00 Door $20.00 VIPs $35.00 (more) State Theatre (404 South Burdick St. Kalamazoo, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets |
| 7:30 pm | Wheatland Contra Dance Music by The Rhythm Billies with Jerry Hickman calling. All ages and beginners welcome. $6 per person at the door, under 18 free. These dances will feature live old-time traditional acoustic music provided by local musicians and callers. Dances will begin at 7:30 PM in the Gladys Wernette building on the Wheatland Music site near Remus, and are open to the public. All dances are taught and beginners are welcome. No partner is required. (more) Wheatland Music Organization (7251 50th Avenue Remus, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| 8:00 pm | Conklin Ceili Band's 15th Anniversary Celebration West Michigan's favorite Traditional Irish Band will be celebrating 15 years together at a special Anniversary party scheduled for January 21, 2012 at Quinn and Tuite's Irish Pub in Grand Rapids. Meet the band members, both present and past and raise a glass to some of the finest in the industry! Scheduled: 7pm-Lee Mulder, 8pm-Potato Moon, 9pm-Conklin Ceili Band, 10pm-The Waxies! (As in Ireland, times are aproximate!) Other guest performers will be dropping by too!!! Come early for best seating... Door Cover charge may apply... (more) Quinn & Tuites Irish Pub (1535 Plainfield Avenue Northeast Grand Rapids, MI) Map Add This Event |  |
| Looking Glass Contra and Square Dance CALLER - FRANK BUSCHELMANN ; BAND - BRAD BATTEY and DEBBIE JACKSON Come to an old-time contra and square dance hosted by the Looking Glass Music and Arts Association. No need to bring a partner we switch around after each dance. Please wear clean, soft soled shoes and dress for active movement. All dances are taught by our caller and danced to the wonderful sounds of live string band music. New dancer intro lesson (not required) at 7:30pm. Prices, General $9, Members $8, Students $4 (more) Central United Methodist Church (215 N. Capitol Ave Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event |
| International Folkdancing with Ann Arbor Folkdancers Dance to the live music by Veselba! Bruce Sagan, Nan Nelson and Chris Reitz. European, Balkan, etc. No partners necessary; Friendly atmosphere and great dance floor! Please check our website or call 734-995-0011 in case of a major snowstorm. Thank you! $10; students: $5 (more) Gretchen's House Childcare Center (2625 Traver Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Pittsfield Grange Contra Dance Third Saturday Contra Dance: Pittsfield Grange. Robin Warner and Peter Baker prompt dances to live music by Big Fun. Wear cool, casual clothes and bring flat, smooth-soled shoes for dancing. Beginners are welcome; instruction at 7:30. No partner needed. (more) Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Add This Event |
| Cairn to Cairn In the fertile and rich cultural scene of Southeastern Michigan, there is a unique ensemble that stands out among those who play what might be termed Irish/Celtic acoustic music. Cairn To Cairn is a spirited group of musicians that combines traditional songs with modern day instrumental and vocal styles. Ticket Prices: $12 General, $10 Seniors & Students with student ID's two admissions for $10, $9 Members, $3 2-12 year olds. Doors open at 7 PM (more) Wealthy Theatre Annex (1110 Wealthy St. SE Grand Rapids, mI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| 9:00 pm | Big Bill Harwell Capital Area Blues Society member (more) Jumbo's Bar (200 South Washington Street Owosso, MI) Map Add This Event |
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| Sunday January 22, 2012 | ||
| 1:30 pm | Gaelic League of Detroit Irish Radio Show Listen Live or On-Line to Michigan's locally produced Irish Entertainment show. Visit the Gaelic League/Irish-American Club's web site to find out more information about the show, log on to listen live, or listen to archived broadcasts. The Phone Number listed is to reach the studio during broadcast time. Every Sunday on WNZK, and on-line! Its FREE to listen! If you are an Irish-American Business, why not consider advertising during the show? (more)
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| 3:00 pm | MSU Community Music School Open House The spring 2012 open house will present a variety of CMS activities, including performances and demonstrations. Prospective students of all ages can learn more about spring semester offerings. The open house will include an instrument petting zoo, designed to give attendees the opportunity to try various instruments. (more) MSU Community Music School (841 Timberlane Street, Suite B East Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 4:00 pm | Vincent Hayes Project Sunday Blues Jam The Vincent Hayes Project hosts the Sunday Blues Jam! The most happenin' blues jam in Michigan! Guests include amateurs, regional professionals and occasional big name blues artists. Bring your own instrument (drummers excluded) 4pm-8pm. get there early as seating fills up quickly!. | Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| 6:00 pm | Sessions @ O'Connor's Public House Traditional Irish Music Sessions on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. Musicians are encouraged to join in, and listeners are always welcome! Enjoy the great atmosphere and award winning food of O'Connor's Public House while you experience the sounds of Ireland! Come early for a great meal, and stay to enjoy the music! Sessions are FREE! (more)
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| 7:00 pm | Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids Whether you are a musician or an Irish Music fan, this session is as close to visiting an Irish Pub Session in Ireland, as you can get without flying to the Emerald Isle! Wonderful food, beer and drink specials, and toe-tapping traditional Irish Music. Traditional Irish Musicians, (any instruments - including voice,) are invited to join in! Music begins at 7PM, come early and enjoy the great menu items available! No tickets required! Come join in, either as a player, singer or Irish music fan! (more)
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| Sessions at Conor O'Neill's in Ann Arbor Our aim at Conor O’Neill’s is to bring to Ann Arbor a truly authentic traditional Irish Pub. To do so we had our pub designed and built in Ireland. The front of Conor O’Neill’s is the 'shop pub' with its timber floors and many shelves and drawers for the merchandise that would be sold. At the back is the cottage wall, where Publican would open his doors to friends and neighbors alike for cheerful hours of drinking, storytelling, conversations and music. (more)
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| Monday January 23, 2012 | ||
| 9:00 am | Timber Tots: Nature for Young Preschoolers Introduce your young preschooler to nature during Timber Tots, a 6-week program for children 3 and 4 years old, accompanied by an adult at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township beginning Monday January 23 at 9- 10 am. The child and adult companion participate as a team to enjoy nature activities, walks, stories and crafts. There is a $35 fee for this 6-week program. Contact us at harriscenter@sbcglobal.net or 517-349-3866 with questions or to register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| 10:30 am | My Cub and I: Nature for Toddlers Children 3 years and under, accompanied by an adult can toddle into their first nature experience at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township. My Cub and I meets for six weeks, beginning Monday January 23, from 10:30-11:30 am. The child and adult companion participate as a team to enjoy nature activities, walks, stories and crafts. There is a $35 fee for this 6-week program. Contact us at 517-349-3866 with questions or to register. (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |
| 6:30 pm | Open-Mic Mondays at MBC Lansing Happy Hour, Open Mic & JAM | Sign-up for a spot to play solo, duo or with your band or just sing some songs with our group! FREE on-street parking after 6pm! | Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| 7:00 pm | Blarney on the Air Radio Show Blarney on the Air is a weekly Irish radio show brought to you from the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL. Shay Clarke, one of the most widely read Irish music columnists brings you the best of Irish Music with special guests and co-hosts every week. Click on the website to listen live-(streaming,) every Monday Night! Listening is FREE! (more)
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| MONDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC "Best Open Mic in the area!" WEEKLY Music and Poetry Showcase All Ages, All Levels, All Styles WELCOME 2-3 songs per person. Sign Up at 7pm / Show starts at 7:30 (more)
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| 7:30 pm | Scottish Country Dance Social Class Scottish Country Dancing with live music from Susie Lorand and friends. Newcomers of all ages always welcome to join our friendly class. No partner necessary. Social Classes have an emphasis on learning and dancing as many dances as possible. This can include learning new and challenging dances as well as working with a repertoire of favorites. Figures and footwork are taught as they come up, but the focus of the class is on dancing many dances in one evening. $5 per class or $15 per month. (more)
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| 9:30 pm | Steppin' In It Every Monday night (more)
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| Tuesday January 24, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Therese Berrington ART EXHIBIT Call (616) 997-8555 for details. Open Tuesday Thursday Saturday, 10am - 2pm & for groups with reservations $4 admission, $2 kids 4 - 12, members and kids 3 and under are free (more)
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| 7:00 pm | English Country Dance Shirley Harden and Greg Meisner lead dancing with music by Debbie Jackson, Susan Lazar, and Betsy Foote. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably; bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers come early. Right on Burbank from Green Rd; park "Clubhouse Parking" on Burbank. 734-665-7704. 7 - 9:30 pm. $7 adults; $4 students; under 14 free with parent. Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI) $7 adults / $4 students / under 14 free accompanied by parent. (more) Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 10:00 pm | Jazz Tuesdays Jeff Shoup hosts open jam (more)
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| Jen Sygit hosts Open Mic at Dagwood's Show up early to sign up. (more)
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| Wednesday January 25, 2012 | ||
| 3:00 pm | Indoor Farm Market and CSA Pick-Up Purchase produce and baked goods from some of your favorite vendors from the downtown Farmers' Market during the off-season! Summer Sun, Fleming Farm, Richards Farm, Eaters Guild, Young Earth Farm and Chicken Scratch Farm will be bringing things through the winter. Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm. (more)
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| 7:00 pm | 4TH WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC Bring your own audience (family, friends, neighbors, pets) and share your music, poetry, comedy, juggling and other talents in front of a friendly crowd. Here's your chance to hone your performance for folks who love to applaud! Monthly on the 4th Wednesday. Signup begins at 6:45 pm. $2 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. (more)
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| 9:00 pm | Rob Klajda Hosts Open Mic at Moriarty's - (more)
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| Thursday January 26, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Therese Berrington ART EXHIBIT Call (616) 997-8555 for details. Open Tuesday Thursday Saturday, 10am - 2pm & for groups with reservations $4 admission, $2 kids 4 - 12, members and kids 3 and under are free (more)
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| Coopersville Crazy Ladies Quilting Circle Quilting Group The Crazy Ladies are welcome to stay as long as they like! Well, until the museum closes! $3 group rate, members-free (more)
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| 9:30 pm | Stan Budzynski & 3rd Degree - (more) Green Door Blues Bar & Grill (2005 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event |
| 10:00 pm | Frog & the Beeftones Blues Jam Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| Friday January 27, 2012 | ||
| 6:30 pm | Burns Night Social Dance Scottish Country Dance with potluck dinner, poems and songs by Robert Burns, including the address to the haggis. Live music by Susie Lorand and friends. Dance program and cribs here: http://a2scottishdancing.blogspot.com/p/dance-cribs.html $10 (more) Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 7:00 pm | Country Line Dancing Helen Walters, instructor, will teach beginning line dancing to people of all ages. Experienced dancers will also have the opportunity to boot, scoot, and boogie to some popular tunes while the beginners are taking a break. Doors open at 6:30pm $5 (more)
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| Fourth Friday Contra w/ open band Contra dancing is basically like the square dancing your grandparents did, but to live music and in different formations. There are some basic moves that the caller teaches and then the dance is called out step by step. It is definitely aerobic and the swirling, intereactive dance is intoxicating, so it is best to show up with a clear head! Young, old, single, married, first timers and dance masters are all welcome. You don't need to bring a partner. $ 6 per dancer, $ 2/ musician (more)
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| 8:00 pm | LIVE & LOCAL HANDMADE MUSIC MOSTLY ACOUSTIC...SOMETIMES ELECTRIC...But, ALWAYS MADE BY HAND. Americana, Folk, Rock, Pop, Country & Soul~ Solo Singer/Songwriters, Duos & Bands (more)
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| Ann Reed - In Concert - with a little help from Sistrum Ann Reed, one of the funniest performers on the National folk music circuit, has a deep, resonating voice which will send chills up your spine. Ann also writes poignant, relevant songs reflecting on today's political winds ("Heroes"), tomorrow's romantic possibilities ("Love Like This"), and the overall human condition ("Every Long Journey"). Ann's powerful songs are sung by countless artists, including Sistrum, Lansing's women's choir, who will join Ann on 3-4 selections! www.annreed.com 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 pm. Show at 8 (more) Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets |  |
| Friday Night Swing Weekly Swing Dance to DJed music FREE beginner lesson 8:00pm; Open dancing from 9:00pm to 12:00am $5 general admission; $3 students; AACTMAD members: $1 off (more)
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| 9:00 pm | Frog & the Beeftones Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| Saturday January 28, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Therese Berrington ART EXHIBIT Call (616) 997-8555 for details. Open Tuesday Thursday Saturday, 10am - 2pm & for groups with reservations $4 admission, $2 kids 4 - 12, members and kids 3 and under are free (more)
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| Grange Junior Makers First meeting of a new monthly program at which kids with adults will build projects in electronics, robotics and wood. The adults must stay and participate. This month's project is a work bench and project boxes. Free. Pittsfield Grange, 3337 Ann Arbor Saline Road (1/2 mile south of I94) 734-926-5079 (more) Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Winter Wonderland Embrace winter this year by trying a new activity or renewing a past interest at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road in Meridian Township on Saturday, January 28 from 10 am to 3 pm. Enjoy winter hiking or try snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Cross country skis and a limited number of snowshoes will be available to borrow. Watch ice sculpting and dog sledding demonstrations, visit with the dogs, warm up at the campfire or try a HAM radio and more! This event is free to the public. Event continues regardless of weather (more) Harris Nature Center (3998 Van Atta Road Okemos, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| 1:00 pm | Advanced Contra Dance & Waltz Workshop Gaye Fifer (Pittsburgh, PA) calls to music by Debbie Jackson, Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and Marty Somberg. Advanced contras 1:00-3:45, followed by a waltz workshop until 4:30. $10/$5 students (more) Concourse Hall (4531 Concourse Drive Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 4:00 pm | County Emmet Celtic Shop - SESSIONS! Join your hosts. Ed, Linda, Saoirse & Beglieve at County Emmet Celtic Shop in Petoskey every Saturday until the end of February as they present a different Celtic Musician to perform and lead a session in their wonderful gift shop! Musicians are invited to join in... those who appreciate traditional Irish and Scottish music are encouraged to attend. Shop anytime before or during the session! Admission is FREE! (more)
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| 7:00 pm | EPIC (Entertaining People In Coopersville) Experience Excellence! This is opportunity for those of you in your teens and twenties to showcase your talents, and/or enjoy those of others! [all ages welcome] Talents include, but are not limited to: bands, solos, comedy, dance, poetry, etc. Food, Refreshments, Live Music, and More! Only $3 admission - performers receive FREE admission Every last Saturday of the month 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) Doors open at 6:30pm $3 admission (more)
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| Snow Ball 2012 Join us for an evening of music, dance and merriment. Many homeschoolers and homeschool alumni gather here. Family and friends all welcome. The Ruffwater Stringband plays the music...fiddle, dulcimer and piano, and Glen Morningstar Jr. teaches and leads the dancing...contras, reels & squares. No dance experience necessary. Historic or semi-formal attire appreciated. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Dance 7-10 pm. $8 per person or $25 a family, at the door. (more) Club Venetian (29310 John R Road Madison Heights, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| EPIC (Entertaining People In Coopersville) An opportunity for those in their teens and twenties to showcase their talents and/or enjoy those of others. Talents include, but are not limited to: bands, solos, comedy, dance, poetry, etc. Food and refreshments are available. Doors open at 6:30 PM $3 admission, performers get in FREE (more)
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| 7:30 pm | Contra and Square Dance (open microphone) Contra and Square Dance open to the public. American traditional dancing to live music. All dances are taught. New dancers (singles and couples) are always welcome and should come early; dances get more challenging during the evening. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for energetic dancing. No smoking, no alcohol. Callers wishing to take part should call Jan at 616-396-2060 at least 2 weeks ahead to get on the caller roster. More information at the website. Brook Farm String Band. Skills workshop and orientation at 7:00 CDK members $6. Students (13 and up) $4. Others $8. (more) Oshtemo Grange (3234 N. Third St. Kalamazoo, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 8:00 pm | English & American Dance Gaye Fifer (Pittsburgh, PA) calls contras, squares, English, and couple dances. Music by Debbie Jackson, Susie Lorand, Josh Burdick, and Bruce Sagan. High-energy contras, older "chestnuts," some slow-groove tunes, contra-friendly English, and more! Gaye will teach the special couple dance Salty Dog Rag. Beginner's session at 7:30. $10/$5 students (more) Concourse Hall (4531 Concourse Drive Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 'First Saturday' Contra & Square Dance (4th Sat this month only) The Ten Pound Fiddle's "First Saturday" February dance retreats to Jan 28 to avoid conflict with the Singing Festival. Caller: BOB STEIN, music: OH! CONTRAIRE. Fun for the entire family. All dances taught; no partner needed! Dress for activity, bring comfortable shoes. 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 streets 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! (more) Central United Methodist Church (215 N. Capitol Ave, (NE corner of Capitol square) Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 9:00 pm | Frog & the Beeftones Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| Sunday January 29, 2012 | ||
| 1:30 pm | Muskegon Irish American Society - Pub Party! Members of the Muskegon Irish American Society are invited to their 12th Annual Pub Party at Hennessy's Irish Pub. Musical entertainment during this winter membership meeting will feature Kevin Donovan, David McIntire with accordianist Jim Mayo and then The Conklin Ceili Band. Hennessy's will feature all of their great Irish menu items during the event. If you're not a member yet, this might be the meeting you want to come and show your interest! Membership in the Muskegon Irish American Society is only $20 per family per year. This is just one of the great events they schedule. (more) Hennessy's Irish Pub & Restaurant (885 Jefferson Street Muskegon, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| Frankenmuth Town Hall Contra & Square Dance This dance is being held during Frankenmuth's 'Zehnder SNOW FEST'. Music by the Ruffwater Stringband. Instructions and prompting by Glen Morningstar Jr. Come on over to Frankenmuth and enjoy a great Zehnder's dinner, ice sculpting competition, concerts, fireworks, petting zoo, pony rides, hot air balloon launch, chef's food competition and tasting, and a warming tent where snacks, hot drinks and fun abound. Then DANCE in historic Fischer Hall! This hall has a wonderful wooden floor!! Doors open at 1 pm. Dance 1:30-4:30 pm $10 for adults. $5 for young dancers 17 and under. Payable at the door. 50% of the gate goes to the Frankenmuth Historical Museum. (more) Fischer Hall, Frankenmuth Historical Museum (613 South Main Street Frankenmuth, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Gaelic League of Detroit Irish Radio Show Listen Live or On-Line to Michigan's locally produced Irish Entertainment show. Visit the Gaelic League/Irish-American Club's web site to find out more information about the show, log on to listen live, or listen to archived broadcasts. The Phone Number listed is to reach the studio during broadcast time. Every Sunday on WNZK, and on-line! Its FREE to listen! If you are an Irish-American Business, why not consider advertising during the show? (more)
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| 3:00 pm | Beale Street Bound - Blues Show from Cap Area Blues Society Party for and featuring The Hoopties and Andy Wilson & Johnny D, 2011 Blues Brawl Winners and 2012 International Blues Challenge Contenders Raising funds to help the contenders on their journey to Memphis. Music all day | 2p Doors Open | 3p Doc Yankee's Piano Party wsg Mike Skory | 4p Andy Wilson & Johnny D. | 5p Stan Budzynski & 3rd Degree | 6p 3 Guineas & a Frog | 7p Boscoe-Gee Blues Band Featuring Martila Sanders | 8p The Hoopties with Twyla Birdsong Doors open at 2pm $10 donation. Proceeds support musician travel to Memphis for the 2012 International Blues Challenge. 16 and under free with paying adult (more) Green Door Blues Bar & Grill (2005 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 4:00 pm | Vincent Hayes Project Sunday Blues Jam The Vincent Hayes Project hosts the Sunday Blues Jam! The most happenin' blues jam in Michigan! Guests include amateurs, regional professionals and occasional big name blues artists. Bring your own instrument (drummers excluded) 4pm-8pm. get there early as seating fills up quickly!. | Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| 6:00 pm | The Flutter and Wow at The Raven The Flutter and Wow peform an intimate duo show featuring Tasha and Brian Lord 6pm - 9pm. This is the group's very first apperance in Port Huron, MI! The Flutter and Wow is an alt-americana acoustic collective who bring an engaging show featuring intriguing and catchy original music and uniquely arranged new and vintage "cult" cover songs by North American and UK artists. The band (more) The Raven (932 Military Street Port Huron, MI) Map Sound Email Add This Event |
| 7:00 pm | Sessions at Conor O'Neill's in Ann Arbor Our aim at Conor O’Neill’s is to bring to Ann Arbor a truly authentic traditional Irish Pub. To do so we had our pub designed and built in Ireland. The front of Conor O’Neill’s is the 'shop pub' with its timber floors and many shelves and drawers for the merchandise that would be sold. At the back is the cottage wall, where Publican would open his doors to friends and neighbors alike for cheerful hours of drinking, storytelling, conversations and music. (more)
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| Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids Whether you are a musician or an Irish Music fan, this session is as close to visiting an Irish Pub Session in Ireland, as you can get without flying to the Emerald Isle! Wonderful food, beer and drink specials, and toe-tapping traditional Irish Music. Traditional Irish Musicians, (any instruments - including voice,) are invited to join in! Music begins at 7PM, come early and enjoy the great menu items available! No tickets required! Come join in, either as a player, singer or Irish music fan! (more)
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| Monday January 30, 2012 | ||
| 6:30 pm | Open-Mic Mondays at MBC Lansing Happy Hour, Open Mic & JAM | Sign-up for a spot to play solo, duo or with your band or just sing some songs with our group! FREE on-street parking after 6pm! | Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| 7:00 pm | Blarney on the Air Radio Show Blarney on the Air is a weekly Irish radio show brought to you from the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, IL. Shay Clarke, one of the most widely read Irish music columnists brings you the best of Irish Music with special guests and co-hosts every week. Click on the website to listen live-(streaming,) every Monday Night! Listening is FREE! (more)
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| MONDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC "Best Open Mic in the area!" WEEKLY Music and Poetry Showcase All Ages, All Levels, All Styles WELCOME 2-3 songs per person. Sign Up at 7pm / Show starts at 7:30 (more)
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| 7:30 pm | Scottish Dancing Beginners' Class Learn Scottish Country Dancing in this eight-week beginners' class. Learn the basics needed to join in on jigs, reels, and strathspeys--an introduction to a lifetime of fun! Families welcome. No partner necessary. Live music from fiddler Susie Lorand. $5 per week; $30 for eight-week class (more)
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| 9:30 pm | Steppin' In It Every Monday night (more)
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| Tuesday January 31, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Therese Berrington ART EXHIBIT Call (616) 997-8555 for details. Open Tuesday Thursday Saturday, 10am - 2pm & for groups with reservations $4 admission, $2 kids 4 - 12, members and kids 3 and under are free (more)
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| 6:30 pm | Folk Music at RCAH Small, one-hour, 10-week group lessons offered on guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass or ukulele at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of instruction. There will also be a free jam session led by Dr. Chris Scales, his MSU music students, and volunteers from the community. MSU, LCC, high school students and all community members are welcome. Classes started Jan 24 but you can still sign up today! Every Tuesday Evening $124 per semester for a 10-week group lesson including the free jam session. $99 for RCAH students and residents of Snyder-Phillips Hall. The Tuesday night jams are free and open to the public. Financial aid is available to students with need. (more) MSU Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (Snyder/Phillips Hall on MSU Campus East Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 7:00 pm | English Country Dance Arlene Kindel and Don Theyken lead dancing with music by Childgrove. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably; bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers come early. Right on Burbank from Green Rd; park "Clubhouse Parking" on Burbank. 734-665-7704. 7 - 9:30 pm. $7 adults; $4 students; under 14 free with parent. Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI) $7 adults / $4 students / under 14 free accompanied by parent. (more) Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 10:00 pm | Jen Sygit hosts Open Mic at Dagwood's Show up early to sign up. (more)
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| Jazz Tuesdays Jeff Shoup hosts open jam (more)
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