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| Wednesday February 1, 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! Evergreen Lane Creamery, Summer Sun, Fleming Farm, Richards Farm, Eaters Guild, and Chicken Scratch Farm will be bringing things through the winter. Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm. (more)
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| 7:00 pm | 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 | 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 | Rob Klajda Hosts Open Mic at Moriarty's - (more)
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| 9:30 pm | Stan Budzynski & 3rd Degree - (more) The Exchange of Lansing (314 E. Michigan Ave Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event |
| Thursday February 2, 2012 | ||
| 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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| 8:00 pm | TALES FROM THE TECHNOSPHERE Technosphere is the "global sphere of technology; artificial stage between biosphere and noosphere," (Argüelles, 2002). This night will feature mixing and layering of sound and imagery in the digital domain, accompanied by live instruments. After 30 minutes of live performance by host, Julian Lauzzana, the gear will become available to others for creative expression. Even if you don't generally listen to electronic music, this event might be worth attending to expand your palette. First Thursday of every month. Doors open at 7:30 pm. $5 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of funds. (more)
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| 10:00 pm | Frog & the Beeftones Blues Jam Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| Friday February 3, 2012 | ||
| 7:30 pm | First Friday Contra Dance The Band: Puddingstone & Caller Laurie Pietravalle Beginners orientation at 7pm Members $6 non-members $8, student or senior $7 Families: $ 20 (more) Fifth Street Hall (701 5th Street Northwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 8:00 pm | Ben Hassenger's Birthday Bash (w/ John Finan) at Live! From the Living Room It's Ben's 49th birthday - again! I'll be joined for this big celebration with my good friend John Finan and we'll each play mini solo sets as well as collaborate. Expect other friends to sit in and join in the fun! $5 donation (more) Blue Note Cafe (7 N Saginaw St Pontiac, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 10th Mid-Winter Singing Festival - Suzy Bogguss! leads Huge Community Sing ''The Friday Night Sing" as it is commonly referred to - this 2012 version is number ten! Join Grammy and CMA Award Winner Suzy Bogguss (and a very talented band!) singing classic American folk songs, all night long. Lyric sheets provided. All you do is sing! This is the opening night of the Mid-Winter Singing Festival. All info - song leader bios, articles, videos, directions, ticket info, workshop schedule: www.singingfestival.com Sign-up on the home page to receive singing email up-dates! Gate opens at 7; Doors open at 7:30, Singing starts at 8 pm Tickets: $20 public, $15 Fiddle members, and $5 for all students. Available at www.tenpoundfiddle.org and at Hannah / the Singing Fest, that weekend. (more) Hannah Community Center, Albert White Auditorium (819 Abbot Road 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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| Frog & the Beeftones = (more) Fraternal Order of Eagles (302 5th Street Michigan Center, MI) Map Add This Event |
| 8:30 pm | Live Music: Silver Fox Listen to the beautiful sounds of Silverfox’s Native American flutes. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Saturday February 4, 2012 | ||
| 11:00 am | ICE BREAKER AMATEUR CHILI COOK OFF Presented by We Care INC for Ice Breaker 2012, the annual Amateur Chili Cook Off allows local and regional chili connoisseurs to prepare with a passion their best recipe for sampling by the public at Foundry Hall. Entry for the Amateur Chili Cook-off is open to all who are interested. Put your chili to the test! Contact the We Care office at 269.637.4342 to register. Public tasting and judging from 11am to 1pm. $.25 taste samples. All proceeds benefit the charitable programs of We Care, I.N.C. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets | |
| Mid-Winter Singing Festival - Kid's Concert, Workshops, All Comers' Choir At 11 am, join Mark Dvorak for a FREE Kid's Concert. On Sat. afternoon, sing all types of songs at nine singing workshops! At 3 pm, join Rachel Alexander as she directs the All Comers' Community Choir through a medley of America's favorite melodies. Lyric sheets provided at each stop! All you do is sing! All Singing Festival info (tickets, workshop schedule, song leader bios, articles about past Singing Festivals, link to NYT video, directions, parking) can be found at: www.singingfestival.com 11 am FREE Kid's Concert; Noon - 4, Nine Singing Workshops; 3 pm, All Comers' Choir $10 Wristband good for all nine singing workshops + All Comers' Choir. On sale @ 10:30 am Sat. at Hannah. Students free! No limit to quantity sold! (more) Hannah Community Center (819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI) Map Press Release 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 | AACTMAD First Saturday Dance Starts at 7:00 with an hour of English country dance, led by Don Theyken. Martha Vander Kolk calls contras at 8:00. Music by Debbie Jackson, Marty Somberg, and Lance Wagner. Starts at 7:00 this month. 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 |  |
| Mid-Winter Singing Festival - Saturday Night Community Sing - 7 pm (not 8) Come celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Singing Festival by singing the songs you have enjoyed the most! Song leaders Joel Mabus, Pat Madden, Frank Youngman and Mark Dvorak will weave a menagerie of delightful selections to create a magical evening when we all sing - together. Lyric sheets provided. The songs may be the stars of this show, but your voice helps create the Singing Festival's sound! All Singing Festival info: bios, maps, tickets, parking, workshops... www.singingfestival.com House opens at 6:30; singing begins at 7. Tickets: on line until 5 pm, Fri. Feb. 3, or at Festival. Tickets: $20 public; $15 Fiddle members; $5 students. Tickets available - now - at www.tenpoundfiddle.org, and at Hannah during the Singing Festival. (more) Hannah Community Center (819 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets | |
| 8:00 pm | Live Music by RICHARD STRAUB Two Sets of Choice 70's Cover Songs performed by area guitarist and singer Richard Straub.... celebrating classic songs by Jim Croce, James Taylor, Neil Young and many more. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Co (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| International Folkdancing with Ann Arbor Folkdancers Dance to live music by The Ethnic Connection! Gretchen's House at 2625 Traver Blvd, Ann Arbor. 8 - 11 p.m. Admission: $10; students: $5. Balkan, Israeli, etc., no partners necessary! $10; students: $5 (more) Gretchen's House Childcare Center (2625 Traver Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 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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| 8:30 pm | Live Music: Modus Mixtus This four member band (previously Seldomtone) is an amazingly talented group of high school sophomores who do all their own original music! Don’t let their age fool you, because their sound and style is mature and marvelous! The musicians are: Logan Dell’aqua – Vocals and Piano, David Stone - Drums, Jake Myers - Bass Guitar, and Fisher Diede – guitar. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 9:00 pm | Robin Moore Band at Hatchy's Robin Moore Band rock the locals of Hatchy's in Utica. Come and see why the band brings a whole lot of soul with the groove. (more) Hatchy's (7759 Auburn Rd Utica, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 9:30 pm | Robin Moore Band at Hatchy's Robin Moore Band bring their Americana/Roots sound to Hatchy's. (more) Hatchy's (7759 Auburn Rd Utica, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Sunday February 5, 2012 | ||
| 2:00 pm | Dance Just for Fun An afternoon of variety in couple dances & set dances, for example waltz, contra, English, squares, etc. Singles & couples welcome. Learn style & skill in a relaxed atmosphere. It’s a workshop and a party! Local callers. Recorded music. $4 for students, $5 for others (more) Oshtemo Grange (3234 N 3rd St Kalamazoo, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| 3:00 pm | All-School Recital Come support students of the MSU Community Music School by attending the All-School Recital on February 5. (more) CMS (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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| 7:00 pm | Grievous Angel at Pump House Concerts Grievous Angel has been delighting fans at festivals, concert venues & juke joints thruout Michigan for years, delivering their own rollicking brand of American roots music. Revving up at the fabled crossroads where folk, rockabilly, blues, & alt-country were born, they burn rubber through the backwoods and bayous of the American south. “A timeless feel. Soulfull harmonies compliment creative, story telling lyrics & music that ranges from twang to classic rock” Melody Baetens, Detroit Ne Music starts at 7:00 pm $10 - all money to the musicians. Children Free. (more) Pump House Concerts (368 Orchard St East Lansing, MI) Map Sound Press Release Email Add This Event Tickets |  |
| Monday February 6, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Story Hour: MICE Every Monday at 10:00 am, Horizon Books offers Story Hour. Come in to hear some stories, do some activities and a craft. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI) Map 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 | 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 February 7, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | * CANCELED * N. Shore Elementary Poetry Night Canceled, due to teacher contract negotiations. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets | |
| 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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| 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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| English Country Dance Dan Blim and Ray Bantle lead dancing with music by Shirley Harden, Susie Lorand, 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 | 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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| Wednesday February 8, 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! Evergreen Lane Creamery, Summer Sun, Fleming Farm, Richards Farm, Eaters Guild, and Chicken Scratch Farm will be bringing things through the winter. Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm. (more)
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| 6:30 pm | Art, Film, Philosophy: Stories in Song-The Basics of Narrative Songwriting This interactive workshop will teach the basics of narrative songwriting. Targeted at beginners (no experience or musical talent necessary!), all levels of songwriters will find it interesting and fun. Bring instruments, writing materials, and a desire to set stories to music. This workshop will be led by Jen Schaap and Mark Blaauw-Hara, songwriters in the Boyne River Remedy, and will feature several other members of the Petoskey-based band. Donations appreciated. A partnership of ISLAND and Parkside Arts Council. (more) Bellaire Community Hall (202 North Bridge Street Bellaire, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| 9:00 pm | Rob Klajda Hosts Open Mic at Moriarty's - (more)
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| Thursday February 9, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 pm | Frog & the Beeftones Blues Jam Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| Friday February 10, 2012 | ||
| 6:00 pm | Cooper's Glen-The Great Lakes Acoustic Music Festival Cooper�s Glen � The Great Lakes Acoustic Music Festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 10 & 11, 2012 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel (100 W. Michigan Ave. in downtown Kalamazoo, Mich. 49007). In addition to evening performances by award-winning artists (including The Gibson Brothers, Beppe Gambetta & Peter Ostroushko, Harvey Reid, Bua, May Erlewine with Seth Bernard, Who Hit John? White Mule, and Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys), the festival features Saturday afternoon workshops $10 Saturday Afternoon Workshops - $40 Advance Weekend Pass (more) Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center (100 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 7:00 pm | Cooper's Glen - The Great Lakes Acoustic Music Festival Cooper�s Glen � The Great Lakes Acoustic Music Festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 10 & 11, 2012 at the Radisson Plaza Hotel (100 W. Michigan Ave. in downtown Kalamazoo, Mich. 49007). In addition to evening performances by award-winning artists (including The Gibson Brothers, Beppe Gambetta & Peter Ostroushko, Harvey Reid, Bua, May Erlewine with Seth Bernard, Who Hit John? White Mule, and Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys), the festival features Saturday afternoon workshops Advance sales (weekend, workshop, shows) online and at Marshall Music, Broughton Music, The String Collector. Email: Festival@greatlakesacoustic.org (more) Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center (100 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 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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| 8:00 pm | 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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| Advanced English Dance "Local choreography night" with music by Debbie Jackson, Susie Lorand, and Martha Stokely. 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 |
| Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas - In Concert Dynamic Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser, and American cellist Natalie Haas have done it again! Earlier this year, they released their third album together, Highlander's Farewell, a showcase for their dazzling teamwork, driving, dancing rhythms, and shared passion that takes the infectious melodies and grooves of Scottish/Celtic music on an exciting new journey. Please join in on the journey with Alasdair and Natalie, as we welcome the duo back to the Ten Pound Fiddle Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8. Tickets: $18 public; $15 Fiddle members; $5 students. Available on line or at the door. (more) Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets |  |
| Live Music by CHRISTOPHER ADAM + AMANDA MORGAN @8pm Amanda Morgan Talented young singer-songwriter/ country, folk, pop www.amandamorganmusic.com/ @9pm Christopher Adams Soul, Blues and Pop facebook.com/christopheradammusic christopheradam.bandcamp.com (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Co (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map Sound Press Release Email Add This Event Our Store |
| 8:30 pm | Live Music: Felix Frankferter Singer/songwriter Felix Frankferter returns to Horizon Books. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
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| Saturday February 11, 2012 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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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| Panel Discussion: ARC OF JUSTICE, by Kevin Boyle This saga of race, civil rights, and murder in the Jazz Age has been chosen by the Michigan Humanities Council as the 2011-12 “Great Michigan Read”. Lawyers Grant Parsons and Dean Robb, and Historian John C. Mitchell will discuss the book as a panel, moderated by Juliette Schultz. ARC OF JUSTICE is the story of African American physician Ossian Sweet who purchased a home in a white neighborhood of Detroit in 1925. Determined to protect his family and property, Sweet chose to defend hims FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 7:00 pm | Bayside Travellers Contra Dance Bayside Travellers Contra Dance. Live music by local band, Woodland Celtic. All dances will be called and taught by Ken Gall from Indianapolis. Everyone is welcome, no partner or experience is needed. If you haven’t contra-danced before, plan to arrive at 7:00 for a lesson before the dancing begins. Youth must be accompanied by and supervised by an adult. 7-7:45 – Beginners, free lesson. 8-11 Contra-dance Adult - $10, Student w. ID - $6, Members - $8 (more) Twin Lakes, Gilbert Lodge (6800 N. Long Lake Rd. Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 7:30 pm | MOLLY BANCROFT (concert) Award-winning singer/songwriter and guitarist/producer Molly Bancroft has tasted quite a bit in her life as a musician. Bancroft creates a soulful and hypnotic sound, mixing the energy of rock with a strong pop sensibility and electronic and orchestral influences that mesmerize the listener with catchy, hummable melodies. She founded the 90s band, LIFT, which released 3 CDs and toured nationally with Indigo Girls, and has co-produced and sung many international dance/trance club hits. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission seating; arrive early to reserve your spot. $7, $5 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 |  |
| 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: Fiddlefire. Caller: Carol Kopp. 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 | Drew Nelson Every generation has its poets; the writers, musicians, and lyricists who capture the spirit and longings of their time. Those who give expression to our own personal memories and dreams as though they know us. They tell our stories, giving us the words we need to celebrate or let go. That is the soil in which singer/songwriter Drew Nelson has been toiling. Drew's songs sound like the rest of us feel. They are dazed, angry, amazed and climbing. http://www.drewnelson.net/ 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 |  |
| 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 will lead a "Beginners Session" at 7:30 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 |
| 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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| Live Music by THE FLYING MUD BROTHERS THE FLYING MUD BROTHERS Acoustic Guitars and Voices Dahl Baker and Steve Ellis have played guitar and performed together for over 35 years. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Co (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map Sound Press Release Email Add This Event |
| 8:30 pm | Live Music: Robert Abate & the Bigtimers Robert Abate & the Bigtimers includes Steve Weldon on sax, Robert Yvon on guitar, Joe LaBonte on bass, Kelly Lambert on percussion & Bill Muha on drums. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
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| Sunday February 12, 2012 | ||
| 2:00 pm | Second Sunday Flint Contra Dance Please join us to dance to live music and the rousing calling of Indianapolis' Ken Gall and the music of Askin' for Trouble. 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. 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 | |
| 3:00 pm | New Horizons Band Chamber Recital The adult members of the New Horizons Band perform chamber music. The New Horizons Band is for adults who want to learn to play a band instrument for the first time or who wish to relearn an instrument. (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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| 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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| Monday February 13, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Story Hour: Valentine's Day Every Monday at 10:00 am, Horizon Books offers Story Hour. Come in to hear some stories, do some activities and a craft. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI) Map 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 | 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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| ANNUAL ELECTIONS and Board Meeting of the Capital Area Blues Society Annual election of the Capital Area Blues Society board and officers. President, Vice President, Treasurer and Board members. Join us and help keep the blues alive in the Capital Area! Must be a CABS member to vote. 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 |
| 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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| Tuesday February 14, 2012 | ||
| 5:00 pm | The 13th Annual WYCE "Jammie" Awards An Dro has been nominated for a WYCE "Jammie" Award for our CD "Tribe". We will be performing at the awards ceremony and the evening will include performances by Michigans best groups. It's folk, blues, jazz, rock and world beat all in one place. Don't miss it. (more) Intersection (133 Grandville Avenue Southwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 7:00 pm | English Country Dance Shirley Harden and Drake Meadow lead dancing with music by Judi Morningstar, Susan Lazar, 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 |
| 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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| Wednesday February 15, 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! Evergreen Lane Creamery, Summer Sun, Fleming Farm, Richards Farm, Eaters Guild, and Chicken Scratch Farm will be bringing things through the winter. Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm. (more)
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| 7:00 pm | 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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| Mid-Michigan Youth Symphony Concert Come out and watch the Mid-Michigan Youth Symphony Concert at East Lansing High school at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15. (more) East Lansing High School (509 Burcham Drive East Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event |
| 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 |  |
| 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, & Bob Messer 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 | |
| 9:00 pm | Rob Klajda Hosts Open Mic at Moriarty's - (more)
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| Thursday February 16, 2012 | ||
| 6:30 pm | Winter Indoor Farming Learn what indoor farming is, and how you can begin farming next week! Paul Murray has been farming wheatgrass and other sprouts indoors for over five years, and is a familiar face at farmers markets around Northern Michigan. This workshop will cover all the materials you'll need, where to get them, as well as how to plant, grow, and harvest your crops. Incorporating your harvest into your diet will be discussed and demonstrated. $5-10 suggested donation. A partnership of ISLAND and the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference. (more) Bellaire Community Hall (202 North Bridge Street Bellaire, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| 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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| 7:30 pm | BILL STAINES (concert) Anyone not familiar with the music of Bill Staines is in for a special treat. For over 36 years, Bill has traveled back and forth across North America, singing his songs and delighting audiences at festivals, folksong societies, colleges, concerts, clubs and coffeehouses. Singing mostly his own songs, he has become one of the most popular singers on the folk music circuit today, averaging around 200 concert dates a year. Bill weaves a magical blend of wit and gentle humor into his performances. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission seating - arrive early to reserve your spot. $12 door, $10 members/advance. 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 Press Release Email Add This Event Tickets Our Store |  |
| 10:00 pm | Frog & the Beeftones Blues Jam Capital Area Blues Society member (more)
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| Friday February 17, 2012 | ||
| 8:30 am | Our Farm Route to Prosperity: Food & Farming Network Summit Who Should Attend: Farmers, bankers, educators, neighborhood groups, elected officials, health professionals, community gardeners, chefs, nutritionists, government agencies, students, business leaders, and anyone who wants to work with these folks! Program begins at 9 a.m sharp. Cash bar opens at 4 p.m. A $15 donation for a local-foods lunch is greatly appreciated. (Bay Bucks welcome) (more) Hagerty Center, Northwestern Michigan College Great Lakes Campus (715 E Front St Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event | |
| 7:00 pm | Calling Class, presented by Dance Lab The first in a series of one-hour sessions for aspiring and novice callers. You can learn the art of calling, and, when you are ready, try out your new skill at the Dance Lab that follows. Advance registration is not required, but it would be helpful if you indicate your interest by emailing dancelab@aactmad.info.SPECIAL VENUE, THIS MONTH ONLY. Free admission. (more) Pittsfield Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Allegan Woods Third Friday Contra Dance Fiddlefire will provide Live Music! Dances will be taught and called by Karin Neils of Grand Haven. 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 |
| 7:30 pm | FOLIAS FLUTE AND GUITAR DUO (concert) Grand Rapids, MI based Folias was founded by husband & wife duo Carmen Maret and Andrew Bergeron in 2002. They've performed concert halls, clubs and tango events across North America. The duo’s original compositions and arrangements have been recorded on 5 separate CD releases on the Blue Griffin & White Pine labels. The duo’s background in classical concert music performance and composition mixed with their training in tango and jazz make their performances both informed and exciting. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission seating - arrive early to reserve your spot. $10, $8 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 Press Release Email Add This Event Tickets Our Store |  |
| 8:00 pm | 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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| Live Music by Robin Monterusso, Darwin M & John Natiw Three Solo Singer/Songwriters who mix their performances with some choice covers. Americana, Folk, Rock, Country and Pop music (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Co (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map Sound Press Release Email Add This Event |
| John McCutcheon - In Concert The Fiddle welcomes back one of the most popular performers on the folk music circuit! Whether he is playing the hammered dulcimer or banjo or fiddle, singing one of his well-crafted songs, or telling a humorous story, John McCutcheon does a great job entertaining an audience. His set lists include political and topical songs, love songs, songs about nature and the environment, and songs about baseball! - all interspersed with a few classic, Old Time Music tunes. Visit: www.folkmusic.com Box office opens at 7; doors opn at 7:30; show starts at 8. Tickets: $18 public; $15 Fiddle members; $5 students. Available on line - now - at www.tenpoundfiddle.org, or at the door, starting at 7. Show at 8. (more) Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event Tickets |  |
| Dance Lab 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.) NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE, THIS MONTH ONLY. Free admission. (more) Pittsfield Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 8:30 pm | Live Music: Songwriters in the Round The Songwriters will be back with their usual assortment of amazing musicians. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 9:30 pm | Big Willy - (more) Green Door Blues Bar & Grill (2005 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event |
| Saturday February 18, 2012 | ||
| 1:00 pm | Beekeeping Basics: Info Session Local beekeepers Yvonne Stephens and Heather Miller will lead this workshop which will cover essential tools and equipment, how to obtain bees, basic bee care, ideal hive location, foraging plants, and more. This will be an introduction to the resources you need to begin this relaxing and compelling hobby, and is the first of an on-going workshop series to include: hive building, hive starting, top bar beekeeping and hive building, honey extraction, and beeswax. $15, preregistration required by Feb 15. A partnership of ISLAND, the GTCD, NMSFC, and NRCS. (more) Grand Traverse Conservation District (1450 Cass Rd Traverse City, MI) Map Press Release 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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| 5:30 pm | Book Launch Party: Jack Driscoll, THE WORLD OF A FEW MINUTES AGO In The World of a Few Minutes Ago, award-winning author Jack Driscoll renders ten stories from the point of view of characters aged fourteen to seventy-seven with a consistently deep understanding of each character’s internal world and emotional struggles. All of the stories are set against the quiet, powerful northern Michigan landscape and share a sense of longing, amplified by the beautiful but often unforgiving surroundings. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 East Front Street Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 7:30 pm | BLUE WATER RAMBLERS (concert) The Blue Water Ramblers' repertoire comes right out of our Michigan life experiences and the history of the Great Lakes region. It includes lake shanties, lumberman ballads, union rallying cries, farmers' paeans, Michigan humor, '60s civil rights and protest music, love songs, gospel music and children's ditties. Everyone agrees that these combine into a versatile repertoire to the delight and entertainment of their audiences. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission seating - arrive early to reserve your spot. $10, $8 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 |  |
| Wheatland - Cajun Mardi Gras Dance Party Music by Back Bayou, Linda & Jack Freeman instructing. 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. Potluck 6 pm (more) Wheatland Music Organization (7251 50th Avenue Remus, 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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| Live Music by BILL EDWARDS & DENNIS VERNIER Bill Edwards is a performer. Blessed with a warm tenor voice, which can alternately rock out or smoothly caress, he always hits the spots that reach an audience’s heart. Dennis Vernier is a singer songwriter with great talent and passion (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Co (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map Sound Press Release Email Add This Event Our Store |
| Looking Glass Contra and Square Dance CALLER -DRAKE MEADOW ; BAND - SCARLET RUNNER STRING BAND 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 "Oldies but Goodies Night" hosted by David Owens. Learn (re-learn!) favorite, old standard dances that are done everywhere; experienced dancers may help with teaching; everyone can improve or try out his/her skills in leading; we will put our hair down, just dance and have fun!!! We will dance to recorded music featuring our local live bands (see above) and others. Gretchen's House at 2625 Traver Blvd, Ann Arbor. Admission: $5; students: $3. $5; students: $3 (more) Gretchen's House Childcare Center (2625 Traver Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Kim & Reggie Harris Consummate musicians and storytellers, Kim and Reggie Harris combine a strong folk and gospel legacy with a solid background in classical, rock, jazz and pop music. 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 Press Release Email Add This Event |  |
| 8:30 pm | Live Music: Sisters with Class Sisters With Class is a popular act at Horizon Books. The trio consists of Jeff Winkler on classical guitar with his wife and her sister singing. This is a family performance you won’t want to miss. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 9:00 pm | THE KREELERS return to Quinn and Tuite's Irish Pub! This is the long overdue, much awaited return of one of the Mid-West's most exciting Irish Rock Acts! You know them from the Michigan Irish Music Fest and the Kalamazoo Irish Fest, now see them in "Grand Rapids' Home for Irish Music..." Quinn and Tuite's Irish Pub! There is no other act with this kind of energy or passion for Irish Music! If you've heard of them, but not yet seen the, you don't want to miss this chance to get up close and personal! If you have seen 'em, then be at Quinn's! Come early for best seating! Only $10 in advance! Order yours today... this will surely be a sell-out! (more) Quinn & Tuites Irish Pub (1535 Plainfield Avenue Northeast Grand Rapids, MI) Map Email Add This Event |  |
| Sunday February 19, 2012 | ||
| 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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| Monday February 20, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Story Hour: Owls Every Monday at 10:00 am, Horizon Books offers Story Hour. Come in to hear some stories, do some activities and a craft. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI) Map 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 | 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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| Recording 101 Want to learn the basics of recording audio for a demo track? Want to learn how to write music using cool new samples and sounds? This class provides students in grades 6 -12 knowledge of basic audio recording in Audacity: setting mics and levels, multiple takes, crossfading, equalization, and normalization. Special focus will also be given to manipulating and composing with samples. Everything you need to get started recording. Every Monday Evening $166.50 per semester (10 weeks) To enroll please contact the MSU Community Music School at (517) 355-7661 or register online at www.cms.msu.edu (more) Community Music School (841 Timberlane Street, Suite B East Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 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 February 21, 2012 | ||
| 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 Bob Messer and Greg Meisner lead dancing with music by David West, Donna Baird and friends. 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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| Wednesday February 22, 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! Evergreen Lane Creamery, Summer Sun, Fleming Farm, Richards Farm, Eaters Guild, and Chicken Scratch Farm will be bringing things through the winter. Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm. (more)
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| 6:30 pm | Art, Film, Philosophy: The Greenhorns and Young Farmer Panel The Greenhorns documentary film explores the lives of America's young farming community, and shows how a new generation of agrarians are working to reverse negative trends in agriculture in favor of healthy food, local and regional foodsheds, and the revitalization of rural economies, one farm at a time. Followed by a question and and answer panel featuring real members of the farming community of Northwest Lower Michigan. Donations appreciated. A partnership of ISLAND and Parkside Arts Council. (more) Bellaire Community Hall (202 North Bridge Street Bellaire, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event |
| 7:00 pm | FOURTH WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC Bring your own audience (family, friends, neighbors, pets) and share your music, poetry, comedy or juggling on the Mainstage 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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| Beat Making 101 Want to get into computer music but don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on software? Too many options to choose from in Reason or FL Studio? Students in grades 6-12 will learn how to use online tools to create beats, make loops, and add awesome effects to audio tracks. We’ll guide you through the steps of creating a song from beginning to burning a disc using online programs that let you focus on making beats, not learning hundreds of software commands. Every Wednesday Evening $166.50 per semester (10 weeks) To enroll please contact the MSU Community Music School at (517) 355-7661 or register online at www.cms.msu.edu (more) Community Music School (841 Timberlane Street, Suite B East Lansing, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 9:00 pm | Rob Klajda Hosts Open Mic at Moriarty's - (more)
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| Thursday February 23, 2012 | ||
| 5:30 pm | Suzuki Recital The kids of the MSU Community Music School's Suzuki Program will perform on February 23. (more) MSU Community Music School (841 Timberlane Street, Suite B East Lansing, 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 February 24, 2012 | ||
| 7:00 pm | 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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| 7:30 pm | BreakFEST 2012 featuring Dan Crary and The Small Ponds Bluegrass innovator Dan Crary and The Small Ponds (Whiskeytown-alumna Caitlin Cary andsinger, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Douglas) headline the third annual BreakFEST. BreakFEST is a benefit for the Breakfast at St. Andrew�s, a daily meal program for anyone in need hosted by St. Andrew�s Episcopal Church in Ann Arbor. Joining Crary and The Small Ponds onstage will be Kalamazoo-based folk singer-speechwriter Joel Mabus and Irish trad musicians Mike Gavin & Friends. Doors at 7 p.m. Adv. tkts @ Whole Foods Market in A2, via theark.org, Herb David Guitar Studio & MI Union Ticket Ofc. 734-763-TKTS. $30 Gen. $40 Res. (web and MUTO) (more) The Ark (316 S. Main St. Ann Arbor, MI) Map Sound Press Release Email Add This Event Tickets |
| DEBORRAH WYNDHAM (concert) As seen on FOX, NBC and ABC, diverse artist Deborrah Wyndham, a jazz/contemporary concert pianist/composer has fascinated listeners in over 2,700 performances during the last ten years and more. Described by her jazz peers as "a cross between Liberace and Bill Evans," her live piano concerts bring unexpected satisfaction to both audiences seeking classical sounds and jazz sentiment. With radio/television appearances and fans all over the world, Deborrah offers something for every musical taste. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission seating - arrive early to reserve your spot. $13, $11 advance & 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 Press Release Email Add This Event Tickets Our Store |  |
| 8:00 pm | Ann Arbor Dawn Dance Weekend A weekend of contra, English, square, couple dancing, and more! Contra band KGB with caller Jeremy Korr. English musicians Earl Gaddis and Debbie Jackson with caller Joanna Reiner. $22 or advanced registration (more) Clague Middle School (2616 Nixon Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| David Francey, Canadian singer/ song writer, with Craig Werth From Ontario, three-time JUNO-award winner David Francey will weave his magical stories for this very special Fiddle performance. Flanked by multi-instrumentalist Craig Werth, singer/songwriter David Francey delivers his beautifully crafted lyrics with simplicity and poise. Like Archie Fisher, Francey's pieces are as strong as the messages they convey. For more info, visit http://davidfrancey.com/press.html If you are a fan of very, very talented singer/songwriters, don't miss this show! Box offfice opens at 7; doors open at 7:30; show starts at 8. Tickets: $15 public; $12 Fiddle members; $5 students. All ticket info: www.tenpoundfiddle.org. Tickets available on line on 9/01/11 and at the door. (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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| 8:30 pm | Live Music: Harding & Law Tim Harding and Greg Law will make their musical magic together. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 9:30 pm | Frog & the Beeftones - (more) Ulis Haus of Rock (4519 S Martin Luther King Jr Lansing, MI) Map Add This Event |
| Robin Moore Band at O'Mara's Robin Moore Band rock the fine Irish pub, O'Mara's of Berkley. (more) O'Mara's (2555 12 Mile Rd Berkley, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Robin Moore Band at O'Mara's Robin Moore Band bring their Americana/Roots sound to O'Mara's.Often compared to Lucinda Williams and Bonnie Raitt, Robin sings with a torch and twang that's uniquely Detroit rockin'. Cover (more) O'Mara's (2555 12 Mile Rd Berkley, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| Saturday February 25, 2012 | ||
| 12:00 pm | Ann Arbor Dawn Dance Weekend A weekend of contra, English, square, couple dancing, and more! Contra band KGB with caller Jeremy Korr. English musicians Earl Gaddis and Debbie Jackson with caller Joanna Reiner. $18 or advanced registration (more) Clague Middle School (2616 Nixon Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| 3:30 pm | 2012 "Puttin'OnTheGreen" in G.R. ! Fast becoming one of the best Irish Parties in West Michigan, the "PUTTIN ON the GREEN in Grand Rapids" event has it all! Irish food and Drink available, (at reasonable prices!) -Bangers and Mash, hot dogs and a great Cash Bar! Traditional Irish Music as well as Celtic Rock, and featuring everyone's favorite... IRISH STEP DANCING @ 4PM, 6:30PM & 9:PM! Entertainment includes; Gasta, String Cheese, Celtic Kilroy and more! $10 donation at the door recommended... Food and beverages available at additional, nominal cost. (more) St. Adalbert's Aid Society - Fifth Street Hall (701 5th Street NW, Grand Rapids, 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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| 6:00 pm | Lansing - Mid-Winter Grand Civil War Ball Sixteenth annual event hosted by the 8th Arkansas/22nd Michigan. Refreshments (light supper), door prizes, 50-50 raffle, rifle raffle. Victorian parlour games along with period dances. Program by Karen Dunnam, music by the Golden Griffon Stringtet. Huge open wooden dance floor, plenty of space for hoopskirts and mingling. Preceded by a CW swap meet 10 am - 3 pm. Swap meet info from Silas, cwsilas@comcast.net. Doors open 6 pm, Grand March 6:30 pm. $15/person at the door. (more) Central United Methodist Church (215 North Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI) Map 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: Brook Farm String Band. Caller: Karin Neils. 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 | |
| DAVID FRANCEY (concert) From carpenter to songwriter – Since leaving construction and recording Torn Screen Door in 1999, Scottish-born Canadian, David Francey is recognized as one of today’s finest singer-songwriters. He's a three time JUNO award winner and also received the prestigious SOCAN Folk Music Award. In concert David is a singer and a storyteller. His wry humour and astute observations combined with his openhearted singing style have earned him a loyal following throughout the world. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission - seating may be limited so arrive early to reserve your spot. $11-$13. Get tickets at www.foundryhall.com, 800.838.3006, at StudioHaus, or at the door before the show. Suggested donation after 7:30 pm. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map Sound Press Release Email Add This Event Tickets Our Store |  |
| Ann Arbor Dawn Dance Weekend A weekend of contra, English, square, couple dancing, and more! Contra band KGB with caller Jeremy Korr. English musicians Earl Gaddis and Debbie Jackson with caller Joanna Reiner. $22 or advanced registration (more) Clague Middle School (2616 Nixon Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event | |
| 8:00 pm | Live Music by TAMARA FINLEY, ANGELA PREDHOMME + TRACY KASH THOMAS A rare evening of all female performances. @8pm Tamara Finley will perform a short set of Russian folk songs @8:45 Angela Predhomme will perform a set of original folk rock songs @10 Tracy Kash Thomas will perform a set of pop, rock, r&b songs (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Co (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map Sound Press Release Email Add This Event Tickets |
| 8:30 pm | Live Music: Kat Eldred Kat is a longtime favorite at Horizon Books with her guitar playing and beautiful singing. This local with a style all her own is sure to leave you wanting more. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 9:30 pm | Frog & the Beeftones - (more) Veach's Office Bar (213 N Jackson St Jackson, MI) Map Add This Event |
| Sunday February 26, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Ann Arbor Dawn Dance Weekend A weekend of contra, English, square, couple dancing, and more! Contra band KGB with caller Jeremy Korr. English musicians Earl Gaddis and Debbie Jackson with caller Joanna Reiner. $20 or advanced registration (more) Clague Middle School (2616 Nixon Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map Press Release 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 | Can Crary at Pump House Concerts Dan Crary is a musical legend, a pioneer of one of the most intricate, yet powerful, forms of American music - flatpicking guitar. With more than 50 years as a performer and an international reputation for taste and brilliance, Crary is one of the few artists whose work can be said to transcend the boundaries of style and genre. Dan Crary has received acclaim as a versatile performer able to range from Mozart to Anglo-American fiddle tunes to moody, evocative original compositions Music starts at 7:00 pm $10 - all money to the musicians. Children Free. (more) Pump House Concerts (368 Orchard St East Lansing, MI) Map Press Release Email Add This Event Tickets Our Store |
| 10:00 pm | ANDRU BEMIS at Ottawa Tavern Since 2001, Michigan's foremost neo-folk troubadour has wandered the ends, edges and in-betweens of North America more times than he can count - by train, foot, thumb, bicycle, bus, subway, ski and occasional aeroplane. Wearing a three-piece suit and derby hat, Bemis carries his beat-up instruments on his back: banjo, guitar, sometimes a fiddle or banjo-ukulele.... His quirky humor, engaging stage presence and exquisitely crafted songs have earned Bemis fans worldwide (www.andrubemis.com). Free. (more) Ottawa Tavern (1817 Adams Street Toledo, OH) Map Sound Press Release Email Add This Event Tickets Our Store |  |
| Monday February 27, 2012 | ||
| 10:00 am | Story Hour: Sesame Street Every Monday at 10:00 am, Horizon Books offers Story Hour. Come in to hear some stories, do some activities and a craft. FREE (more) Horizon Books (243 E Front St Traverse City, MI) Map 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 | 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 February 28, 2012 | ||
| 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 | |
| 7:30 pm | Who Hit John? Live @ the Ark - Take a Chance Tuesday Who Hit John has been performing, jamming, and busking since 2006, evolving from their beginnings as an old time string band playing on the street corner for tips. Now weaving gypsy swing and hot jazz flavors into an already diverse collage of barnstorming old time originals and traditional songs, they blend music of the 20�s, 30�s and 40�s with a fresh breath of excitement and soul. Doors open at 7:30, concert starts at 8:00 pm Admission is free with a non-perishable food donation for Food Gatherers, a non-profit organization serving the greater Ann Arbor area. (more) The Ark (316 South Main Street Ann Arbor, MI) Map Sound Press Release Add This Event Tickets Our Store |
| 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 February 29, 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! Evergreen Lane Creamery, Summer Sun, Fleming Farm, Richards Farm, Eaters Guild, and Chicken Scratch Farm will be bringing things through the winter. Wednesdays, 3pm-6pm. (more)
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| 6:15 pm | Ruth's English/Scottish/Contra Quinceañera With musicians extraordinaire Earl Gaddis, Debbie Jackson, and Susie Lorand. For dancers experienced in any of the three traditions (comfortable with heys or reels, whichever term you use); dances selected with crossover dancers in mind. Scottish dances will be called, and Miss Milligan is not coming. Various callers. Potluck 6:15, Dancing 7:15-9:45. Free (donation to AACTMAD encouraged). Potluck 6:15, Dancing 7:15-9:45. (more) Concourse Hall (4531 Concourse Drive Ann Arbor, MI) Map Email Add This Event |
| 9:00 pm | Rob Klajda Hosts Open Mic at Moriarty's - (more)
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