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Together, Let's Jam!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

MSU Community Music School
841 Timberlane Street, Suite B
East Lansing, MI

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.

Celtic Sessions @ Bravehearts Pub in Alma

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Oct 20, 2011 7:00 pm

Bravehearts Pub
218 East Superior Street
Alma, MI

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!

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

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

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

''The Friday Night Sing" as it is commonly referred to - this 2012 version is number ten! Join Grammy and CMA Award Winner Suzy Bogguss (and a very talented band!) singing classic American folk songs, all night long. Lyric sheets provided. All you do is sing! This is the opening night of the Mid-Winter Singing Festival. All info - song leader bios, articles, videos, directions, ticket info, workshop schedule: www.singingfestival.com Sign-up on the home page to receive singing email up-dates!

Ben Hassenger's Birthday Bash (w/ John Finan) at Live! From the Living Room

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Blue Note Cafe
7 N Saginaw St
Pontiac, MI

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!

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

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI

At 11 am, join Mark Dvorak for a FREE Kid's Concert. On Sat. afternoon, sing all types of songs at nine singing workshops! At 3 pm, join Rachel Alexander as she directs the All Comers' Community Choir through a medley of America's favorite melodies. Lyric sheets provided at each stop! All you do is sing! All Singing Festival info (tickets, workshop schedule, song leader bios, articles about past Singing Festivals, link to NYT video, directions, parking) can be found at: www.singingfestival.com

County Emmet Celtic Shop - SESSIONS!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Jan 28, 2012 4:00 pm

County Emmet Celtic Shop
221 East Lake Street
Petoskey, MI

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.

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

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI

Come celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Singing Festival by singing the songs you have enjoyed the most! Song leaders Joel Mabus, Pat Madden, Frank Youngman and Mark Dvorak will weave a menagerie of delightful selections to create a magical evening when we all sing - together. Lyric sheets provided. The songs may be the stars of this show, but your voice helps create the Singing Festival's sound! All Singing Festival info: bios, maps, tickets, parking, workshops... www.singingfestival.com

International Folkdancing with Ann Arbor Folkdancers

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Gretchen's House Childcare Center
2625 Traver Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI

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!

All-School Recital

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

CMS
841 Timberlane Street, Suite B
East Lansing, MI

Come support students of the MSU Community Music School by attending the All-School Recital on February 5.

Scottish Dancing Beginners' Class

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Jan 30, 2012 7:30 pm

Gretchen's House Child Care Center #5 Barn
2625 Traver Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI

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.

East Lansing Shape Note Singing, bi-monthly

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Dec 6, 2011 7:00 pm

Edgewood United Church
469 North Hagadorn Road
East Lansing, MI

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.

English Country Dance

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse
3350 Green Road
Ann Arbor, MI

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)

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas - In Concert

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI

Dynamic Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser, and American cellist Natalie Haas have done it again! Earlier this year, they released their third album together, Highlander's Farewell, a showcase for their dazzling teamwork, driving, dancing rhythms, and shared passion that takes the infectious melodies and grooves of Scottish/Celtic music on an exciting new journey. Please join in on the journey with Alasdair and Natalie, as we welcome the duo back to the Ten Pound Fiddle

Advanced English Dance

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Pittsfield Grange
3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Ann Arbor, MI

"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.

Lansing Area Ukulele Group Meeting

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Sir Pizza
201 East Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI

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

County Emmet Celtic Shop - SESSIONS!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Jan 28, 2012 4:00 pm

County Emmet Celtic Shop
221 East Lake Street
Petoskey, MI

2nd Saturday Contra Dance

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Pittsfield Grange
3337 Ann Arbor - Saline Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI

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

New Horizons Band Chamber Recital

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

MSU Community Music School
841 Timberlane Street, Suite B
East Lansing, MI

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.

Sessions @ O'Connor's Public House

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Oct 9, 2011 6:00 pm

O'Connor's Irish Public House
324 Main Street
Rochester, MI

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!

Scottish Dancing Beginners' Class

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Jan 30, 2012 7:30 pm

Gretchen's House Child Care Center #5 Barn
2625 Traver Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI

English Country Dance

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse
3350 Green Road
Ann Arbor, MI

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)

Mid-Michigan Youth Symphony Concert

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

East Lansing High School
509 Burcham Drive
East Lansing, MI

Come out and watch the Mid-Michigan Youth Symphony Concert at East Lansing High school at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15.

Celtic Sessions @ Bravehearts Pub in Alma

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Oct 20, 2011 7:00 pm

Bravehearts Pub
218 East Superior Street
Alma, MI

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!

Calling Class, presented by Dance Lab

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Pittsfield Grange
3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI

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.

John McCutcheon - In Concert

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI

The Fiddle welcomes back one of the most popular performers on the folk music circuit! Whether he is playing the hammered dulcimer or banjo or fiddle, singing one of his well-crafted songs, or telling a humorous story, John McCutcheon does a great job entertaining an audience. His set lists include political and topical songs, love songs, songs about nature and the environment, and songs about baseball! - all interspersed with a few classic, Old Time Music tunes. Visit: www.folkmusic.com

Dance Lab

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Pittsfield Grange
3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI

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.

County Emmet Celtic Shop - SESSIONS!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Jan 28, 2012 4:00 pm

County Emmet Celtic Shop
221 East Lake Street
Petoskey, MI

Wheatland - Cajun Mardi Gras Dance Party

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Wheatland Music Organization
7251 50th Avenue
Remus, MI

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.

International Folkdancing with Ann Arbor Folkdancers

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Gretchen's House Childcare Center
2625 Traver Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI

"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.

Looking Glass Contra and Square Dance

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Central United Methodist Church
215 N. Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI

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

THE KREELERS return to Quinn and Tuite's Irish Pub!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Quinn & Tuites Irish Pub
1535 Plainfield Avenue Northeast
Grand Rapids, MI

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!

Recording 101

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Community Music School
841 Timberlane Street, Suite B
East Lansing, MI

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.

Scottish Dancing Beginners' Class

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Jan 30, 2012 7:30 pm

Gretchen's House Child Care Center #5 Barn
2625 Traver Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI

East Lansing Shape Note Singing, bi-monthly

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Dec 6, 2011 7:00 pm

Edgewood United Church
469 North Hagadorn Road
East Lansing, MI

English Country Dance

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse
3350 Green Road
Ann Arbor, MI

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)

Beat Making 101

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Community Music School
841 Timberlane Street, Suite B
East Lansing, MI

Want to get into computer music but donâ��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. Weâ��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.

Suzuki Recital

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

MSU Community Music School
841 Timberlane Street, Suite B
East Lansing, MI

The kids of the MSU Community Music School's Suzuki Program will perform on February 23.

Ann Arbor Dawn Dance Weekend

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Clague Middle School
2616 Nixon Road
Ann Arbor, MI

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.

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

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Unitarian Universalist Church
855 Grove Street
East Lansing, MI

From Ontario, three-time JUNO-award winner David Francey will weave his magical stories for this very special Fiddle performance. Flanked by multi-instrumentalist Craig Werth, singer/songwriter David Francey delivers his beautifully crafted lyrics with simplicity and poise. Like Archie Fisher, Francey's pieces are as strong as the messages they convey. For more info, visit http://davidfrancey.com/press.html If you are a fan of very, very talented singer/songwriters, don't miss this show!

Ann Arbor Dawn Dance Weekend

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Clague Middle School
2616 Nixon Road
Ann Arbor, MI

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.

2012 "Puttin'OnTheGreen" in G.R. !

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

St. Adalbert's Aid Society - Fifth Street Hall
701 5th Street NW,
Grand Rapids, MI

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!

County Emmet Celtic Shop - SESSIONS!

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Jan 28, 2012 4:00 pm

County Emmet Celtic Shop
221 East Lake Street
Petoskey, MI

Lansing - Mid-Winter Grand Civil War Ball

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Central United Methodist Church
215 North Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI

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.

Ann Arbor Dawn Dance Weekend

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Clague Middle School
2616 Nixon Road
Ann Arbor, MI

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.

Ann Arbor Dawn Dance Weekend

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Clague Middle School
2616 Nixon Road
Ann Arbor, MI

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.

Sessions @ O'Connor's Public House

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Oct 9, 2011 6:00 pm

O'Connor's Irish Public House
324 Main Street
Rochester, MI

Scottish Dancing Beginners' Class

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Jan 30, 2012 7:30 pm

Gretchen's House Child Care Center #5 Barn
2625 Traver Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI

English Country Dance

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse
3350 Green Road
Ann Arbor, MI

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)

Ruth's English/Scottish/Contra Quinceañera

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:01:11 -0700

Multiple dates

Concourse Hall
4531 Concourse Drive
Ann Arbor, MI

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).