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Calendar of Events

            Our calendar attempts to be accurate. But it's always a good idea to check with the sponsoring venue for late changes, cost, ticket availability, etc.
          There are folk dances every Wednesday at the Women's Club except July and August. The third Wednesday in the month is a Jam Dance, with jamming musicians.
                    Events sponsored by the Folklore Society are highlighted in lilac.

	Special Summer Venues: Rockin’ B Ranch opens Summer Shows June 11^th! What: Cowboy Supper Shows with the Riders of the Rockin’ B When: Every Thursday in July and August! Most Every Friday and Saturday June 11^th – September 25^th (Except for 4 Saturdays: July 10, August 7, August 28, Sept. 18, when we present 4 separate Pat McManus Comedies starring Tim Behrens – see separate press release) Details: Doors open: 5:30PM for pre-show youth performers 6:10PM: “Twilight at Spokane Bridge,” a Cowboy Vampire Melodrama 7:00PM: BBQ Beef, Chicken and Ribs with all the fixin’s 8:00PM: The Riders of the Rockin’ B sing and play authentic Cowboy/Western music Beer and Wine Cantina open nightly The Rockin’ B Ranch Barn, 75 yards south of Interstate 90 at Exit 299 Tickets: $35 for adults for a Complete BBQ Dinner and all the Entertainment $10 for kids 10 and under Discounts for groups of 10 or more Tickets: ON LINE at www.rockinbranch.com, Box Office: 509-891-9016 Open 11AM – 5PM, Tuesdays thru Saturdays Also The THIRD Tuesday of each month, June through September Bluegrass Night Doors open 6:00PM. Concerts start at 7PM. July 20 Stony River Band Let It Ride August 17 The Afterthoughts Molly and Tenbrooks September 21 Big Red Barn Columbia Browne's Addition Summer Concert Series 6-8 pm, CDA Park in Browne's Addition Mon Cheri will perform on July 22. Angela Marie Band will perform on July 29. Chutzpa will perform on Aug. 5. Camille Bloom will perform on Aug. 12. Los Vigiles will perform on Aug. 19. Six Foot Swing will perform on Aug. 26. Free Live Music Friday Nights at Manito Park All Summer Long Starting Friday, June 4, you can relax in the beautiful ambiance of Spokane’s South Hill botanical wonder, Manito Park, and enjoy free live music. The concerts are held at the Manito Park Bench Café (between Mirror Pond and Duncan Gardens) every Friday at 6:00 p.m. Delicious food is available as well as many refreshing summer beverages, including beer and wine. This summer’s lineup includes a diversity of music, including classical guitar and pop/rock, with performances by Paul Grove – classical guitar, Sidhe -fingerstyle guitar and lush vocals, Trailer Park Girls – acoustic pop-rock , Just Plain Darin – singer songwriter guitarist, and Matt Russell – acoustic pop rock – singer/songwriter . For the full schedule, view the poster here.
	July 2010
25	Dennis Agajanian, world's fastest flatpicker, at a Gospel concert more info mtspokanechurch.com
29	At Rick Singer's Studio, Downtown Thursday, July 29th, Sierra Hull and Highway 111, $20.00, starts at 7:30
30	At Rick Singer's Studio, Downtown Friday, July 30th, Sam Baker, $15.00. All shows at 7:30. Info at www.ricksingerphotography.com/concerts.php
31	Allen Surdez Sat. july 31st. 7to 9pm.Huckleberrys,So.926 monroe. spokane wa.
	August 2010
7	Contra Dance and Potluck Picnic and Jam Session Sat. Aug 7th, 3pm until dark Please bring what you need to have a great time on the Spokane River. Kathy Miles is providing a great setting to enjoy the day, friends and a little music. Volley ball and Boccee Ball will be available. Also, Kathy's house in right on the Centennial Trail and can be used as a starting point for hikes or bike rides. We may even dance! Please bring your own sunscreen, food, beverages, utensils, lawn chairs and towels and floaties, if you want to swim at your own risk. A regular gas BBQ gill will be available if you want to grill something. NO PETS PLEASE Directions: Make your way north to Francis. Go west until Francis turns into Nine Mile Rd. Go about one mile Turn left on Seven Mile Rd. Cross Seven Mile bridge and make the first left onto Riverside Park Dr. Go about a mile and turn left onto Wilbur which turns into Rivermere. Kathy Miles's house is the second house on the left. It is yellow with a green metal roof. Contact: Kathy email at kamileslmt@hotmail.com , or Fred at 509-328-4501 Allen Surdez Sat. Aug.7th. 7 to 9 pm. at the Ionic burrito.north 1413 hamilton, spokane wa.
14	Summer Saturday Contra Dance When?: August 14, 7pm – 10 pm. Where? The East Spokane Grange, 1621 N. Park Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99212. Who? Ray Polhemus calling, Out of the Wood playing. Cost? $8.00 members - $10:00 non-members, children accompanied by an adult are admitted FREE. No Partner? – No problem. There are many people who would like to dance with you. Beginner? No problem- Arrive at 6:45 and there are usually free lessons. Please join us for a contra dance at the East Spokane Grange Saturday, Aug 14th. Come and dance The dance runs from 7 to 10 PM with a lesson for beginners at 6:45. There will be potluck snacks at the break.
13-15	Nestled in the pines on the shores of Medical Lake, Washington, the Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival is quite possibly the best summertime bluegrass experience in the Northwest. With it's pristine location, warm Eastern Washington summer weather, stellar lineup of world-class and regional bands, and bargain-basement price, it's no wonder folks all over the Northwest Bluegrass scene are buzzing about us. Mark your calendars for the 2nd weekend in August and come see what all the excitement is about. http://www.bluewatersbluegrass.org/
14	Saturday night contra Time: 7pm – 10 pm. Venue: The East Spokane Grange Address: 1621 N. Park Road, Spokane Valley, WA Cost: $8.00 members - $10:00 non-members. No Partner? – No worry. There are lots of dancers- many would like to dance with you. Beginner? No problem- Arrive at 6:45 and there are usually free lessons. Contra Dancing is fitness and fun for everyone. Please join us for a contra dance at the East Spokane Grange. The dance runs from 7 to 10 PM with a lesson for beginners at 6:45. There will be potluck snacks at the break. Admission is $8 for Folklore Society members and students, $10 for non-members. Children accompanied by an adult are admitted FREE.
15	Story Walk – Sunday, August 15, 2010 3 p.m., starting at the Community Building, 35 W. Main Story Walk is a project organized by friends who want to share stories, build community, and encourage folks to look at places in Spokane in new ways. Please Join us for a walk throughout downtown Spokane as we share roughly a dozen stories about local places. Learn about what makes each place personally, socially, and/or historically significant to each story-teller. Meet at the Community Building, 35 W. Main, at 3 p.m. on August 15, and pick up a story book/zine. This event is a free and we welcome folks of all ages! More information: website: storywalk.forsleepwalkers.com email: storywalk@gmail.com facebook: facebook.com/pages/Spokane-Story-Walk/131548280194380
20	Allen Surdez Fri & Sat. Aug.20 an 21st, at the one world cafe. East 1805 sprague, spokane wa.
21	Unity in the Community – August 21 Unity in the Community is in its 16th year and will take place in Riverfront Park on August 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The theme this year is "2010 Ways to Celebrate Diversity." Bring the whole family for a day of celebration, cultural villages, free school supplies and fitted bicycle helmets, education and career fair, health fair, entrepreneurial business fair, general vendors, world music, poetry, art and fun for everyone! The Spokane Folklore Society and Fall Folk Festival will have a table showcasing our events. If you would be available to work at the table for a couple of hours and tell people about the SFS it would be great.
	September 2010
6	Fall Arts Preview Labor Day, In Comstock Park Has Been Canceled...