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provides life growth through
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at 838-7570
RickSingerPhotography.com
30 years in business, since 1981.
West 415 1/2 Main Ave
Spokane, WA
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Spokane Folklore Society
Answer Phone: 747-2640
P.O. Box 141
Spokane, WA 99210-0141
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Letter from the President
These “special” events were inspired by one of our newer board members, Terra Price. If you have enjoyed any (or all) of them, take a minute to tell her “Thank You.” If you'd like to suggest additional Folklore Society events, talk with any board member (listed in the left menu under "About SFS")
New Membership Category
Effective immediately, there will be a new membership category for bands. The cost will be the same as for family membership (currently $30 per year with a $5 discount if you do not receive a paper newsletter). If all band members provide their e-mail address on the membership application form, all can receive e-mail notification of special
events, copies of the e-newsletter, etc.
Big News for lovers of Irish & Celtic Music: KYRS (Your Community Radio Station) has a new program onWednesday evenings - "Irish Music On Tap", hosted by Don Thomsen and Rick Rubin. Don and Rick are members of
Spokane's most popular Irish music group "Floating Crowbar", and have exquisite taste in music (besides an absolutely
enormous personal collection that goes deep into the core of Irish music).
Irish Music On Tap, Wednesdays, 6 - 8PM
Listen live at 88.1 & 92.3FM
Listen on-line at KYRS.org
Send e-mail requests to IrishMusicOnTap@KYRS.org.
Call in live requests to the studio line at 509.747.3807
2012 Spring ContraDance Series
Dance Instruction 7:00PM Dance 7:30-9:30 PM
2/1 Ray Polhemus River City Ramblers Timing
2/8 Larry Simmons Out of the Wood Positioning for the Next
Call
2/15 Vickie Marron (H) Jam Band
2/22 Penn Fix Bridgewater Boys Dancing to the Beat
2/29 Karen Wilson-Bell Arvid & Deep Roots
3/7 Nora Scott River City Ramblers Swing Variations
3/14 Ray Polhemus Bridgewater Boys Giving Weight
3/21 Karen Wilson-Bell (H) Jam Band
3/28 Larry Simmons River City Ramblers Dance Etiquette
4/4 Nora Scott Arvid & Deep Roots Hey for Four
4/11 Karen Wilson-Bell River City Ramblers Balance and Swing
4/18 Larry Simmons (H) Jam Band
4/25 Penn Fix Bridgewater Boys Circling
5/2 Susan Dankovich Out of the Wood Buzz Step Swing
5/9 Vickie Marron Arvid & Deep Roots Straight Lines
5/16 Nora Scott (H) Jam Band
5/23 Ray Polhemus Out of the Wood Anticipation
5/30 Larry Simmons River City Ramblers
6/6 Mitchell Frey Bridgewater Boys Stars
6/13 Nora Scott Out of the Wood
6/20 Susan Dankovich (H) Jam Band
6/27 All Callers Arvid & Deep Roots
The Teaching Syllabus was requested by some contra dancers as a way to improve the quality of dancing on Wednesday nights. The “teaching moment” will
be no longer than five minutes, and the theme for the night will be reflected in the dances chosen by the caller.
Second-Saturday
Chocolate Lovers Valentine Contra
coming up on February 11th
Please join us for a very festive Valentine Dance at the East
Spokane Grange Saturday, February 11th. Come and dance to the tunes of Floating
Crowbar. The caller will be Ray Polhemus. 7-10 p.m. with a lesson for beginners at
6:45. We’ll have a potluck and a chocolate fountain.
If you like, bring something to dip and something to share!
Admission is $8 for Folklore Society members and students, $10 for non-members.
Contact number: 509-747-2640
Directions: East Spokane Grange
1621 N. Park Road
Coming from Spokane
Exit I-90 at Broadway
Turn right (east) on Broadway at end of exit
Turn left (north) on Park Rd. cross over I 90
First building on the left after crossing Mission
Coming from Coeur d'Alene or Spokane Valley
Exit I-90 at Argonne
Turn right (north) on Argonne at end of exit
Turn left (west) on Trent
Turn left onto Park Rd.
Last building on right before Mission
Dan Maher in Concert
Popular radio Host and Folk performer, Dan Maher, will perform live at the East
Spokane Grange On Friday February 10 at 7:30pm. Dan’s shows are popular with people
of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to see sing and play his favorite folk tunes.
Day: Friday
Date: Feb 10
Time: 7:30 PMVenue: The East Spokane Grange
Address: 1621 N. Park Road, Spokane Valley, WA 99212 (on Park Road between Mission & Trent)
Sponsor: Spokane Folklore Society (http://www.spokanefolklore.org 509-747-
2640)
Cost: $10 at the door and $8 in advance - and kids under 12 free. (Advance tickets
can be bought at SFS contra dances Wednesdays at the Woman’s Club Hall, 1428 W. 9th)
Kate MacLeod and Kat Eggelston in concert at Rick Singer Photography Studio
On Thursday February 9th at 7:30p.m. Tickets are $15.00. The studio is at 415 1/2 West
Main Phone 838-3333 for tickets www.kateggleston.com www.katemacleod.com
Elks Open Mic & Jam. Hi, would you like to perform at the Valley Elks Lodge in the near future? Pick a Thursday and come perform/practice on us. Let me, Frank, know 928-2273
Directions: Take Pines exit off freeway north to top of hill and turn left on Marietta ave. Go two blocks, turn left on Robie
and follow Robie to the Elks Parking Lot. 7pm to 10 pm. Free admission. Kid friendly, circle jam to follow the performance.
- Frank Wagner 928-2273. Please use guitarmanfrank@comcast.net for any emails and or replies.
We are pleased to announce the staff for the 2012 Lady of the Lake's June Music and Dance Week and August Family Week
(www.ladyofthelake.org).
Both camps are held on the shores of beautiful Lake Coeur D'Alene at Camp N-Sid-Sen and are filled with music, dance, and fun on the lake.
Staff for June Week (June 24-30) includes:
Elixir with Nils Fredland, Anna Patton, Ethan Hazard-Watkins, Jesse Hazard-Watkins and Owen Morrison.
This high energy band has a unique sound with the addition of brass instruments to the traditional contra dance mix. Band members will also lead band and individual
instrument workshops.
Dr. Groove with Nat Hewitt, TJ Johnson and Seth Houston. This band has a highly improvisational soundand will get your feet hopping. Band members will also
lead band and individual instrument workshops.
The Canote Brothers - They are back by popular demand and will play for swing and squares and repeat their acclaimed swing and uke workshops.
The entertaining and talented Seth Tepfer will share the calling duties with Elixer's Nils Fredland. Ken Glastre is our venerable sound man.
Join us for contra, square, swing and English dancing, instrument and band workshops, singing, great meals, and lots of hiking, napping and swimming time.
Cost for June week is $570 for adults and $500 for teens 12 and over and includes meals from Sunday dinner to Saturday breakfast.
Please visit our web site for more information and registration forms: www.ladyofthelake.org. Registration is limited to the first 125 people so register early and don't miss out on a fantastic week.
You can also email danceweek@ladyofthelake.org or call Oshi at (406) 581-8178 for any questions.
Staff for August Family Week (August 19-25) includes: The Canote Brothers: They return to lead family gatherings and generally provide the spirit of the camp
with music and fun.
Valerie and Daryl Bergman are back to lead salsa, hip hop, and Hawaiian dance.
Please welcome Charmaine Slaven and Charlie Beck, two fantastic old time musicians from Seattle, who are coming to Lady of the Lake for the first time.
Sue Hulsether and Susan Michaels will share the calling for children and adults.
Molly Aldophae and Pat Hagney will do art with children and adults and Mel Luedders will lead singing and work with the very young children. Pat and Vickie Marron will provide sound.
Join us for contra, square, salsa and hip hop dancing, instrument and band workshops including swing and ukes, lots of art time and singing, swimming, and fun for
all ages.
Please visit our web site: www.ladyofthelake.org for more information and registration forms. Costs for the different age groups are on the registration form. Register
early as this great camp usually fills up quickly.
Please contact Penn Fix and Debra Schultz with
any question or email familyweek@ladyofthelake.org or
call (509) 838-2160.
Calypso's Concert/Jam with Ebb and Flow
Sunday, February 12, 2012
1pm Concert...2pm Jam
Calypso's Cafe
116 East Lakeside Avenue Couer d'Alene, ID
(208) 665-0591
Every 2nd Sunday the members of Ebb and Flow
will be your musical hosts at Calypso's Cafe. Come in and
bring your instrument, a song, or share a joke with the
group in an easy atmosphere. Bring your knitting or catch
up on your correspondence to the cafe and have a bite to
eat while surrounded by this wonderful collection of
tunes.
Meadowbrook Contradance
And potluck dessert. Saturday February 25, 2012 7pm-?
Meadowbrook Community Hall
8088 West Meadowbrook Loop Road
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Live Caller: Penn Fixx
Live Music: Ebb and Flow
Welcome back to Meadowbrook! Returning to the
hall this month are some of the original initiators of the
Meadowbrook Contradances when they were held in the
roarin' 80's. Penn's repertoire brings dances from all over
the world. These collections specialize in contriving cool
patterns out of easy steps and outstretched hands. The
dance floor will be common ground where we can be firm
on fun and serious about laughter. Something about this
community brings out the best desserts for the potluck!
You will want to share your inventino
International Folk Dancing
A group of us have been gathering at the home of Karen Wilson-Bell and Justin
Bell for International Folk Dancing. The music and the dances come from many countries
around the world. The program includes partner and non-partner dances with
teaching of dances whenever needed. We have been trying out different days of
the week as our hosts' calendar permits. If you would like to join us for any of
these evenings, e-mail Karen <karenwilsonbell@netzero.com>.
Are You on the Spokane Folklore Society E-List?
The SFS E-List is used to send e-mail reminder announcements about SFS events and other folk and international events in the community. There were lots of great events in January - Did you attend the Kosher Red Hots free concert, or the free Brick and Mortar singer/songwriters concert? Did you hear about the Irish Ceili Dance workshop or the Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association Showcase concert? To sign up please send your request to: dancer@moxxee.com
Has Your Membership Expired?
At the end of August all memberships in the Spokane Folklore Society expired.
You will continue to receive the newsletter until November, including information
about upcoming events and copies of the membership form. When you renew, you will not
only get discounts at dances, but you will be helping to support the mission of the Spokane
Folklore Society.