January Contra Dance

Posted on January 18, 2012 by stuart

Next Dance: Saturday January 21

Time and Location: 7:30 to 11:00, Memorial Park Administration Building, 293 Gran Ellen Dr. Athens, GA

Orientation session from 7:30 – 8:00 PM: introduction, basic moves, helpful hints for enjoyable dancing– for new & experienced dancers

Dance: 8:00 – 11:00 PM

Band: Noel Blackmon, Jason Kenney, and Tim Cape

Caller: Rob Harper

Admission: $7.00 Adults;      Under 18 – Free

Directions to Memorial Park: From loop 10, use Exit No. 6-Milledge Ave. Proceed on S. Milledge Ave. Look for the Memorial Park & Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail sign. Turn onto Gran Ellen Dr.. It is one street north of the East Campus Drive traffic light. Memorial Park is about three blocks down Gran Ellen Dr. on the left.

Remember…

No partner needed;   All dances are taught;   Clean, soft-soled, comfortable shoes are recommended

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The Hoot – November 14

Posted on November 14, 2011 by tommy

The Hoot
Monday November 14
@ The Melting Point
8-10pm admission is FREE!

Tommy Jordan and William Tonks

This month the Folk Society’s music variety show continues as we welcome Between Naybors, which features Greg Benson, Melanie Morgan,  and Dale Wechsler.  They’ll be doing a set of folky originals ( www.reverbnation.com/betweennaybors).  Also, returning to the Hoot isMrJordanMrTonks, which is Tommy & William doing acoustic versions of rock songs and more on Dobro & Guitar & Harmony Vocals.  And Rachel Lynn, singer, songwriter doing folk with a touch of roots rock. ( www.rachellynnmusic.com)   And we will also welcome The Skipperdees, a folk duo will do a special opening set!!  So, LOTS OF MUSIC VARIETY this month!!!
Susan Staley hosts the evening.  athensfolk.org or visit our facebook page

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North Georgia Folk Festival

Posted on September 24, 2011 by tommy

Today is the day!  Sept 24, 2011

The North Georgia Folk Festival is out at Sandy Creepk Park, north of Athens.  Come on!

The full lineup and info are on the Folk Festival page on this site.

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It’s Friday – correct time

Posted on September 23, 2011 by tommy

The It’s Friday Show today runs from 3:00 – 4:00 and NOT from 2:00-3:00 as I had posted this morning.

www.wuga.org

Sorry about that.

Tommy

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Posted on May 18, 2011 by stuart

Next Contra Dance: Saturday May 21

Time and Location: 7:30 to 11:00, Memorial Park Administration Building, 293 Gran Ellen Dr. Athens, GA
Orientation session from 7:30 – 8:00 PM: introduction, basic moves, helpful hints for enjoyable dancing– for new & experienced dancers
Dance: 8:00 – 11:00 PM
Band: String Theory
Caller: Deena Kushner

Directions to Memorial Park: From loop 10, use Exit No. 6-Milledge Ave. Proceed on S. Milledge Ave. Look for the Memorial Park & Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail sign. Turn onto Gran Ellen Dr.. It is one street north of the East Campus Drive traffic light. Memorial Park is about three blocks down Gran Ellen Dr. on the left.

Remember…

No partner needed;   All dances are taught;   Clean, soft-soled, comfortable shoes are recommended

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The Hoot! April 11, 2011

Posted on April 11, 2011 by tommy

The Athens Folk Music & Dance Society present:

The Hoot
Monday, April 11
@ Melting Point’s Pavilion
8-10pm admission is FREE

Moira Nelligan

This month our show will return to the outdoor pavilion in the center of Foundry Park Inn where the Melting Point is located.  This is a fantastic spot for music and the Hoyt House provides delicious food!  If the weather is cool, we’ll drop the sides and they’ll provide propane heat….we LOVE the Pavillion, come check it out and check out our fantastic evening of music variety!

We welcome Moira Nelligan & The Dixie Jigs!  Moira was born on St. Paddy’s in Savannah…Irish music was her destiny!  She is joined by mandolin master George Norman and her son Micky.  Also, singer/songwriter Josh Daniels who will be doing his own melodic and thoughtful music along with a small ensemble including his dad, Dick Daniels on bass.  And the country band, The Adams Family will belt out some classic country songs featuring Dana Downs on vocals.  Susan Staley opens and hosts the evening.  athensfolk.org or visit our facebook page for more information!

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Contra Dance on April 16, 2011

Posted on April 4, 2011 by stuart

Time and Location: 7:30 to 11:00, Memorial Park Administration Building, 293 Gran Ellen Dr. Athens, GA

Orientation session from 7:30 – 8:00 PM: introduction, basic moves, helpful hints for enjoyable dancing– for new & experienced dancers

Dance: 8:00 – 11:00 PM

Band: Hot Fire Dance Band (Andrew Lentini, Tommy Jordan, Ash Raymond, Rob Sutherland)
Caller: Stuart Whipple

Directions to Memorial Park: From loop 10, use Exit No. 6-Milledge Ave. Proceed on S. Milledge Ave. Look for the Memorial Park & Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail sign. Turn onto Gran Ellen Dr.. It is one street north of the East Campus Drive traffic light. Memorial Park is about three blocks down Gran Ellen Dr. on the left.

Remember…
No partner needed;   All dances are taught;   Clean, soft-soled, comfortable shoes are recommended

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Contra dance on Saturday March 19, 2011

Posted on March 18, 2011 by stuart

Time and Location: 7:30 to 11:00, Memorial Park Administration Building, 293 Gran Ellen Dr. Athens, GA

Orientation session from 7:30 – 8:00 PM: introduction, basic moves, helpful hints for enjoyable dancing– for new & experienced dancers

Dance: 8:00 – 11:00 PM

Band: Whistlin’ Rufus
Caller: Doug Singleton

Directions to Memorial Park: From loop 10, use Exit No. 6-Milledge Ave. Proceed on S. Milledge Ave. Look for the Memorial Park & Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail sign. Turn onto Gran Ellen Dr.. It is one street north of the East Campus Drive traffic light. Memorial Park is about three blocks down Gran Ellen Dr. on the left.

Remember…
No partner needed;   All dances are taught;   Clean, soft-soled, comfortable shoes are recommended

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