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Baltimore Folk Member, Country & Society www.bfms.org December 2005 Somebody Scream ProductionsB Saturday, Dec. 3—Creole Cowboys Dance lesson: 8 pm; Music: 9 pm–midnight A hot, new in southwest ’s scene, the Cre- ole Cowboys features Jeffery Broussard from the legendary band, Zydeco Force, along with long-time contributor to Cajun and , and player, D’Jalma Garnier, III. delivers great, pack-the-floor renditions of Creole classics as well as their own brand of contemporary Zydeco. Admission: $15/$12 BFMS members/$7 CCBC/CC students with ID.

Thursday,Dec. 15—Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie Dance lesson: 7 pm; Music: 8–11 pm Geno’s back! It’s been too long. To this day, Geno still performs in many of the same dance halls and churches that he visited as a child in his father’s group. Performing a rigorous one hundred fifty shows each year has left the band in a rigid state of exactness. He fuses his Creole roots and modern voice through his multi-ac- cordion attack. Geno plays the single-row and triple-row diatonic button for more traditional “French style” tunes and changes to for pounding out contemporary Zydeco. Admission $18/$15/$10. The Barn Theater, Catonsville Community College, Catonsville Sponsored by BFMS and CCBC/CC Office of Student Events.E [email protected],W www.WhereWeGoToZydeco.com DFrom I-95, take exit 47 (Rt. 195). Follow signs for Rt. 166. Turn right onto Rt. 166 North (Rolling Road) towards Catonsville. At the second traffic light (Valley Rd.), turn left into Catonsville Community College campus. Free, well-lit parking in parking lot A. The Barn Theater is the stone building on the hill beyond. BFMS American Contra & Square DanceB

Wednesday evenings, 7:30–10:30 pm Bear left and take 28th St. to Maryland Ave. Turn right on Maryland Ave. rd New dancer orientation: 7 pm on the 2nd and then left on 23 St. and 4th Wednesdays each month From the south: Get to Pratt St., either by taking I-95 to I-395, exiting for downtown Baltimore onto S. Howard and turning right on Pratt, or Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St. Paul St., Baltimore by taking I-295 (Baltimore Washington Parkway) straight onto Russell Music and dance styles include New , Southern Appa- St. and right onto Pratt. Once on Pratt, turn left onto Charles and then lachian, and Celtic. are taught and walked through. No right onto 23rd St Use parking lots on either side of 23rd at St. Paul. The partner is necessary. New dancers are always invited. church is on your right. Admission: $10/$7 for BFMS members and affiliates. Full-time students receive a $2 discount. Snack contributions for the break Dec. 7 are [email protected] Wwww.bfms.org Devil Among the Taylors: Steve Hickman (fiddle),Marty Tay- DFrom the north: Take I-83 south to the 28th Street/Druid Hill exit. lor (concertina, whistle), and Jonathan Jensen (, piano). December 2005

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Dec. 14 (), andJonathan Jensen (piano, etc.). Dave Colestock feeds the energy of Government Contra Act: Dec. 26 Michael Ferguson (, trombone), Andrew Marcus (accordian, piano), and Kendall Rogers (piano). Caller: Rich Galloway. Music: Jeff Steinberg () and Judy Meyers (piano). Dec. 21 Jan. 2 Mortal Wombat: Carl Friedman (fiddle),Robin Wilson (flute, con- certina), Ralph Barthine (guitar), and Michael Friedman (piano). Caller: Sharon McKinley. Music: Marty Taylor (recorders, concertina, whistle), Karin Loya (), and Julie Gorka Dec. 28 (piano). Susan Taylor whoops it up with the Baltimore Open Band. BFMS Second Saturday Contra DanceB First Thursday Cajun and DanceM Saturday, December 10, Dance: 8–11 pm; Thursday, December 1, 7:30–10 pm Free dance lesson: 7:30 Los Arrieros Restaurant and Night Club, 7926 St. Mark’s on the Hill, 1620 Reisterstown Road, Georgia Ave., Silver Spring Pikesville Listen and dance to Squeeze Bayou with Brian Simms play Cajun Anna Rain calls to Some Assembly: Mary Corletta Flora (flute, two-steps and waltzes, and Zydeco. whistle, sax), Joe Klausner (fiddle), Donna Boylan (piano, ac- cordion), and Paul Miller (guitar, bodhran). Enjoy Columbian, Dominican and Mexican cuisine. $10. Info: F301-585-8813. We can’t guarantee snow for the holidays, but we predict rain tonight—caller Anna Rain, that is. Ho, ho, ho. Tunes provided DHalf block north of Eastern Ave. Ample neighborhood parking by Some Assembly (required; batteries not included). Ho, ho, including Montgomery County lot on King St. and restaurant痴 rear ho. Speaking of which... hey kids! Don’t miss this chance to meet lot off Eastern Ave. the real Contra Claus. Snag a candy cane while supplies last (free to the first 750 dancers). Sorry, no Family Dance or potluck this BFMS English Country DanceB month. Oh, oh, oh. Monday evenings, 8–10:30 pm; New dancer work- Admission: $10/$7 members. Students receive a $2 discount. shop: 7:30 on the first Monday of each month [email protected] Wwww.bfms.org St. Mark’s on the Hill, 1620 Reisterstown Road, D1/2 mile inside the Beltway, Exit 20 South. Pikesville English Country Dancing: Jane Austen did it (and wrote about Classified Ad it). George Washington did it (but not with Jane Austen). You MATES WANTED First, Second and Third Mates to swab can do it, too! Each dance is taught and walked through. You decks, hoist sails, and make themselves useful at the Mid- don’t have to bring a partner. Always live music, always friendly Winter Ball and Pirate Jamboree February 11, 2006. Dis- dancers to welcome new dancers. counted or free admission available in exchange for your Admission: $10/$7 for BFMS members and affiliates.E engda- services. Call 410-433-4419 or email midwinter@bfms. [email protected] Wwww.bfms.org org. D1/2 mile inside the Beltway, Exit 20 South BFMS accepts classified advertising from its members. Ads Dec. 5 should be related to the purposes of BFMS, which are pre- New dancer workshop. Carl Friedman with Renaissance band serving and promoting , dance, and . Three Left Feet. A noncommercial ad costs $5 for each 25 words or fraction Dec. 12 (50 words maximum). Business ads cost $10 for each 25 words (maximum 75 words). Phone number and email ad- Diane Schmit calls with Becky Ross (violin), Marty Taylor dress each count as one word. (recorders, concertina, whistle), and Julie Gorka (piano). Your ad copy and check (payable to BFMS) must be received Dec. 19 by the Editor (see contact information on page 11) by the 8th Susan Taylor with music by Edie Stern (violin), Robin Wilson of the month before publication.

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Singing for EveryoneM English Open Band PracticeM Sunday, December 4, 7 pm December date TBA Home of Anne & Dave Greene, 500 E. 42nd St., The Geud Band of Baltimore is a rehearsed open band for English Baltimore Country Dancing. To join, come to practices. Info: Eileen Franch F410-889-3252, [email protected] Choose from 1200 tunes you know; words are in the Rise Up songbook (available to borrow or purchase). If I were a Rich Man, Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Shenandoah are all here. Acoustic Fourth at Four StoryfolkB instruments welcome as are snacks to share. No experience neces- sary. Free. Dave & Anne F410-435-0967. No meeting this month. Happy holidays! Info/newsletter: Barbara Woodey F410-252-1438 Ebell- F Change Ringing with HandbellsM [email protected]; RSVP: Diane 410-321-8419 Tuesday, December 6, 7 pm Home of Jenny Foster, near Frederick, MD What’s change ringing? The English folk tradition of using tower bells to ring beautiful mathematical patterns (not ). It’s surprisingly pleasing to the ear. Handbells are used for home/pub practice and for the fun challenge of keeping track of where two bells go in the pattern. RSVP by night before F301-371-4312 [email protected]. Summary of BFMS Board Meeting Baltimore Open Band PracticeM Sunday, December 11, 4–6 pm, no potluck November 1, 2005 At the home of Emily Aubrey. Carl Friedman reported that Catoctin was very well attended, The BOB plays for contra dances. No audition required; music is and a great time was had by all. available and all are welcome. Info: Susan Taylor F301-982-1107 Planning for the MidWinter ball is well underway. Tickets are [email protected] available. Look for flyers. Buffalo Jambalaya will move to Camp Ramblewood next sum- Sacred SingingB mer. There was discussion about the problem of the Wednesday night Sunday, December 11, 4–6 pm and Monday night dances losing money. Several fund raising Pot luck and more singing follows ideas were discussed, among them, raising the rates or creating a Stony Run Meetinghouse, 5116 N. Charles St., sustaining membership level. A subcommittee was formed of Dan Baltimore Katz, Carl Friedman, Jan Caughlan and Mike Baker to discuss Join us as we sing early American , anthems, and fugue these and other ideas. tunes in four-part harmony. We use the , 1991 edi- Jessie Newburn addressed the board with a proposal for a short- tion, and have loaner books. No experience necessary. Free. Liz term project to restructure the marketing of the dances. Her Cusick F410-235-6627, [email protected] or Sharon ideas were met with great enthusiasm. She will be McKinley F410-740-3250 [email protected] informational interviews in the near future. DSouth of Northern Parkway. Directions: Wwww.stonyrunfriends. org/Directions.html Next Meeting: December 6

Newsletter Deadlines Articles and classified ads are due by the 8th Event listings must be received by the 10th

Event sponsorship: BBFMS, MMember-hosted Other symbols: Fphone, Eemail, Wweb site, Ddirections  December 2005 Other BFMS Special Events B BFMS Board Meeting Terpsichore’s First Tuesday, 8 pm December 27–January 1 Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings are Rocky Gap Resort and Lodge, near open to all BFMS members, who are encouraged to attend. Ice cream social after the meeting. For directions, please contact the host. For agenda or other Cumberland MD information, please contact the President (see page 11). Dance in the New Year and enjoy the community spirit at this annual folk music and dance camp. Dec. 6 All meals and accommodations are at Maryland’s We meet at the home of Julia Hammid. only 4-star resort hotel located in a state park. Ac- tivities for all ages include contras, squares, English Jan. 3 country, , Appalachian clogging, ballroom, We meet at the home of Bob Hofkin. rapper, longsword, arts and crafts, nature hikes, woodworking, drama, , drawing, dance B band workshop, swimming, singing, and com- Mid-Winter Ball munity dance. Info: Jeff KentonF 301-587-1525 Saturday, February 11, Reception 7 pm, [email protected] Wwww.dance-camp.net Parade of Rogues 7:45 pm Jonatha Brooke New Year’s Eve Towson State University, Towson Celebration Ahoy! The BFMS Mid-Winter Ball and Pirate Jamboree features Robert Cromartie in a rare Baltimore appearance, calling to the music of the Ver- Saturday, December 31, 7:30 & 10:30 pm mont-based group Atlantic Crossing: Viveka Fox (fiddle, bodhran), Peter World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., McFarlane (fiddle, vocals), Brian Perkins (bouzouki, , , feet, Philadelphia, PA vocals), and Rick Klein (guitar, vocals). Jonatha Brooke is known for her intimate Tickets until January 15: $20/$16 members and affiliates (BFMS, FSGW, and energetic perfomances.The vivacious multi- ATDS, CDSS)/$10 Towson University students. See flyer this issue orW www. instrumentalist has a supple, expressive voice and bfms.org [email protected] F410-433-4419. Co-sponsored by Towson adventurous, insightful songwriting. Tickets $39- University Dance Department. $78/ Includes champagne and party favors.

Kate Charles 1950–2005 Kate Charles, a popular contra and square dance caller, former BFMS board member, and teacher at the Waldorf School of Baltimore, died November 6th after a long decline from early- onset Alzheimer’s disease. Kate danced with Ring o’ Bells in the late 70s before she moved to Baltimore in 1980. Throughout her illness, she enjoyed the support of friends from BFMS, the Waldorf School, and the larger folk community. During the last few years, when she lived in assisted living, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer organized monthly music parties for her, enabling Kate to stay in touch with the music she so enjoyed and making it easier for friends to stay in touch with her. She last appeared in public on October 1 at the Kate Charles Tribute Concert. Friends are planning a fitting celebration of her life, with music and dance in January. Look for further details next month.

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John Naman Brian Shexnayder Bernie Nebel Carol Shexnayder Thanks a Million Deane Nettles Kelci Shexnayder Ivan Newell Martin Siemen Thank you, BFMS members, for your continuing support of folk Karen Kelleher Jeanne Nolin Patrick Slaney music and dance in the Baltimore area. Our programs succeed Eric Kindahl Vivian Nordlinger Larry Smith Corbey Kirk thanks to your interest, time, and commitment. Penny Olson Ruth Smith Julie Kloper Wendy Ormont Teresa Smith Dedicated volunteers are the lifeblood of the Society. Many Martha Kloper Karen Ownbey Elsa Sonnichsen individuals and families contribute both visibly and behind the Caroline Knuth Ben Pagac Debe Stagmer Jim Knuth scenes. Your contribution really makes a big difference. Please Robert Paine Clare Stanley Mimi Knuth Thomas Palagano Jon Steenweg accept this public recognition as a token of appreciation. Joan Koury Peggy Parrish Barbara Stevenson Doing good can feel really good. Next opportunity, bring a Bonnie Kuncl Joel Pearlman Richard Stevenson La Porta friend to a BFMS event. If you haven’t volunteered already, an Anne Pellicciotto Robin Stevenson Sharon Lampron Carl Pierchala Jennifer Stiloh hour or two helping with your favorite event is all we ask. We’d Charlotte Landgraf Richard Piet Bev Stiver love to see your name here next year! Cindi LaTona Barbara Pillsbury Susan Stone Peter Law Chris Potts Anne Marie Stratos Cecily Abram Jeffrey Corwin Betsy Garrett Jay Lebenkoff Frank Pratka Martha Sullenger Diane Alberga Ron Crate JIm Garrett Lois Lefkowitz Rich Pressman Judy Surosky Charlene Aly Bunnie Dadds Michael Gaudreau Kate Lemmon Michael Priser Barbara Svoboda Quintin Aspin Jan Danek Randy Gaul Dusk Lipton Nancy Priser Dottie Szymanski Joseph Atkins D’Arcy Alan Gedance Alice Lium Bob Proctor Henry Szymanski Emily Aubrey Rebecca Denison Diane George Neils Lium Patti Prugh Susan Taber Isabelle Badoux Mike Dennis Laura Donna Lopez Jo Puckett Ben Taylor Mike Baker Annie Derringer Thea Glidden John Lorch Ann Quinn Marty Taylor Paul Ballard Karl Derringer Barbara Golding Nan Lyon Heather Rabinowitz Susan Taylor Ralph Barthine Charlie Dorsey Edith Goldman Chloe Maher Tracy Radosevic Steven Tenneriello John Bartholomew Patti Dowdell Tom Grieco Clare Maher Tricia Restivo Niki Thompson Karen Bayne Joyce Duffy-Bilanow Dwayne Grimes Tom Maher Tom Rhoads Simone Thompson Linda Beard Thomas Dugan Brenda Gustin Boyd Makrs Dan Ribaudo Michelle Thomson Lori Beaston Michelle Dunn David Gustin Lee Marsh Sue Ribaudo William Thomson Art Behring Bob Eckhardt Miriam Hack Steve Marx Vic Ribaudo Lisa Torrieri Monica Beltran Molly Ertel Bec Hamadock Marcy Marxer Jeremy Rice Donna Truesdell Barbara Benton Sue Fairbanks Julie Hamilton Munyaradzi Masawi Laura Rice Carol Uhler-Ford Jeanne Berger Joe Fallon Julia Hammid Paul Mazzi Lisa Roberts Lynn Uram Matt Bieneman Fred Feinstein Julianne Harden Anne McCabe Laura Robertson Linda Valle Nadine Block Christopher Field Kevin Hebert Marie McCarren Ann Rogers Ed VandenBosche Kit Bloom Kimberly Field Jack Hemler Laura McClafferty Joel Rosenberg Louise VanDerbeek Flo Blum Lucretia Field Al Herman Julie McDill Neal Sakima Beth Vaughan Ellice Brahms Cathy Fink Joe Herman Lily McGovern Mary Salerno Mark Vidor Dick Brainard Elizabeth Fink Sam Herman Natalie McIntyre John Sauer Eric Volkmann Jim Briley Jan Focht Joanne Hill Sharon McKinley Nick Savopoulos Patrick Wall Cathy Broad Gregory Ford Nancy Hirschhorn Donna Meier Jane Scalone Don Walters Tom Bryson Jenny Foster Ben Hobbs Elise Meyer-Bothling Robbin Schaffer Michele Weiss Doug Bugel Chris Fox Ellen Hochman Judy Meyers Barb Schmid Clay Welch Allison Butlien Cat Foy Bonnie Hockstein Susan Middaugh Diane Schmit Nancy Werner Jane Cabot Dan Franceski Christine Hoffman Leslie Milofsky Paul Schneider Judith Wilson John Cameron Eileen Franch Bob Hofkin Bonnie Mitchell Sherry Schnepfe Melanie Wilson Jerry Carrier Mike Franch Dan Hollister Francis Mitko Linda Schoenbrodt Robin Wilson Ronnie Caruso Irene Fraser Melinda Hope Mary Jo Molineaux Dave Schott Barbara Woodey Tom Casciero Fred Freuthal Dawn Humphrey Richard Molineaux Ralph Schultz Steve Wright Nick Case Marion Freuthal Ellen Jacobs Karen Molloy Perry Shafran Patsy Yaffe Jan Caughlan Carl Friedman Robert Janku Susan Morris Marc Shapiro McGregor Yatsevitch Melissa Chatham Daniel Friedman John Jeansonne Barbara Morrison Debbie Shaw Jasmine Yousefi Marilyn Clark Diane Friedman Jonathan Jensen Zohreh Movahed Diane Shaw Pegah Yousefi Todd Clewell Michael Friedman Lynn Jensen John Murphy Les Sheely Art Zoller Wagner Candace Clifford Greg Frock Rebecca Johnson Andrea Naft Deborah Sheldon Dave Colestock Rich Galloway Cordelia Kaminski Karen Collins Gerald Galuardi Andy Kane Katie Collins Bob Garber Dan Katz Andy Cooper Dee Garner Patricia Kelehan BFMS Volunteers

Event sponsorship: BBFMS, MMember-hosted Other symbols: Fphone, Eemail, Wweb site, Ddirections  December 2005 David Beale Memorial Fund The David Beale Memorial Fund amount requested, (2) the event(s) provides financial assistance to en- for which you would like financial able members and non-members assistance, and (3) the reason that to participate in BFMS events. To financial assistance is needed. All obtain assistance from the fund, requests will remain confidential to Access questions? please submit a written request to the extent that it is feasible. Requests Call Mike Franch at 410-889-3252 the Board President, Paul Ballard. may be mailed to the Board Presi- Please include the following in- dent, BFMS, P.O. Box 7134 Waverly BFMS-sponsored events (markedB) that are open to the public are handicapped- formation in your request: (1) the Station, Baltimore, MD 21218. accessible. Member-hosted events (markedM) are held in members’ homes, which may not be completely accessible. Please check with the host regarding access, smoking, animals, or any other concern you may have. Unmarked events are not affiliated with BFMS and are listed as a convenience for our members.

Classes & Workshops Jams & Open

Balkan Vocal Workshop Appalchian Fiddle Mikes Sundays, Dec. 4, 11, & 18, 4–6 pm Workshop Bethesda Jan. 12, 19, 26, 5:30–6:30 pm Friendly Ongoing group lessons in Bulgarian and Levering Hall, Johns Hopkins Friday, December 9, 8–11 pm; Eastern European vocal technique and tra- University, Baltimore Sign-up 7:30–8 ditional repertoire with Tatiana Sarbinska. Hands on workshop introduces basic Johns Hopkins Interfaith Center, F Info: 202-707-4834. bowing and left hand techniques. No 3509 Charles St., Baltimore music background needed. Info: F410- Acoustic performers, poets, storytellers Hammered Dulcimer 746-8387 [email protected]. $50, and others invited for open mike slots instrument rental $15 additional. (three songs or ten minutes). Friendly, Workshop supportive atmosphere; good listening Jan. 9, 12, 19, 26, 7–8 pm audience; coffee and refreshments; piano Levering Hall, Johns Hopkins Upper Potomac Fiddle on site. F410-889-7436 Eleahu@earth- University, Baltimore Retreat link.net Hands on workshop to introduce basic Jan.14–15 DCharles St. & University Pkwy. Parking playing techniques. No music background Hilltop House Hotel, available behind the church, accessible from needed. Info: F410-746-8387 Ekenkol- Harpers Ferry, WV the alley. The entrance to the Center is on the right of the building. [email protected]. $50, instrument rental Intensive weekend featuring short work- $15 additional. shops in traditional fiddle styles. Teaching staff includes Elke Baker, Steve Hickman, Slaveya Auditions Andrea Hoag, Joe Herrmann, Laura Bethesda Light, Jim Eagan, Ellen Jacobs and Ken Female singers are invited to audition for W Kolodner. Info/registration: www. Slaveya, a Washington, D.C. women’s E fiddleretreat.info [email protected] Balkan singing group. F202-707-4834 F 304-253-2531. Wwww.slaveya.org.

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WestSide Cafe Baltimore ability to play old-time banjo and string Wednesday–Saturday, 8 pm; Dinner, dessert and soft drinks available band music from to rags. Much of Sunday, 7:30 pm or bring your own. F410-521-9099 Buehling’s material is based on his collec- W E tion of 19th century banjo, mandolin and 1A W. 2nd St., in Frederick’s Old www.uptownconcerts.com uptown- [email protected]. Advance tickets: violin , including some that Town Uptown Concerts Inc., PO Box 1503, belonged to Thomas Edison. No cover, except occasional special events. Randallstown, MD 21133. Info/reservations: F301-324-7311 Enjoy dinner, desserts, coffee, beer and wine [email protected]. Suggested in a non-smoking listening room. Info & full Dec. 2—Al Petteway, Amy minimum donation $15. schedule: F301-418-6886 Wwww.westside-caf White, & Robin Bullock .com. Booking: Steve Key Esteve@stevekey. $18 comDTake I-70 to SR 355 N (Market St.) Baldwin’s Station Cafe is just off Market at 2nd. Park on the Dec. 16—Maggie’s Music Annual Music 8 pm street, or nearby garages (which charge $1 Celtic Celebration Dining room opens 6:30 pm at night). with Lisa Moscatiello, Laura, Byrne, Rosie 7618 Main St., Sykesville Shipley, Fred Lieder, Billy McComiskey Dec. 1— in the Round F and Irish step dancers. $20. Limited seating. Tickets/info 410-795- Three acts share the stage in a round- 1041 Wwww.uptownconcerts.com robin song swap, campfire-style. This week: Bob Sima, Karen Scuderi, and Celtic Holiday Celebration Sunday, Dec. 4, 7:30 pm— Brooks West. Saturday, December 3, 7 pm Catie Curtis $20 Dec. 2—The Dreamsicles St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, Singer-songwriters Tom Prasada-Rao 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., Dec. 8—Mack Bailey & Cary Cooper sold out their previous Rockville Holiday CD release concert $15. show at the WestSide, so buy tickets in Maggie Sansone & Friends $20/$18 ad- advance ($10). vance. F301-530-1735 ext. 5 Eevents@ Dec. 22—Connemara saintmarkpresby.org Celtic Christmas $20. Dec. 9—Kate McDonnell $10 cover—plays guitar like Bill Staines Institute of Musical (upside down and backwards), sings like Walt Michael & Company , winner of NewSong (WV) Saturday, December 3, 8 pm; Festival songwriting contest. Doors open 7:30 Mondays, 7:30 pm Dec. 15—Songwriters in the Round Common Ground on the Hill St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., David LaFleur, Greg Trafidlo, and Chris- Carroll Arts Center Theater, 91 Rockville tina Van Norman. W. Main St., Westminster $15/$12 advance unless noted. F301- Dec. 22—Songwriters in the Round Holiday concert featuring top-drawer 754-3611 Wwww.imtfolk.org traditional . Kathi Kowski, Thomas Roue, and Jer- emiah Birnbaum. Admission: $17$15 seniors, children, Dec. 5—Coyote Run students w/ID. Info/tickets: F410-857- Soaring tales of love, loss, laughter, and the Dec. 29—Songwriters in the Round 2771 [email protected] Wwww.com- joy of living, influenced by Celtic, warrior, Katie Graybeal, Karen Collins, and Gina mongroundonthehill.org and maritime traditions. Holsopple. Dec. 12—Christmas with Al Pette- Clarke Buehling way, Amy White & Robin Bullock Cellar Stage Saturday, December 3, 8 pm $20/$17. Some Fridays 8 pm– FSGW Doors open 7 pm Home of Andy and Sondra Celtic New Year Celebration St. John’s United Methodist Stigen Wallace, Largo Sunday, December 11, 3 pm Church, 5315 Harford Road, Buehling is internationally known for his Prince Theatre, 210 High St., Event sponsorship: BBFMS, MMember-hosted Other symbols: Fphone, Eemail, Wweb site, Ddirections  December 2005 Chestertown, MD Focus Presents Vic’s Music College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., Maggie Sansone with Lisa Moscatiello Corner Towson (vocals), Rosie Shipley (fiddle), and Laura O’Brien’s Barbecue, 387 East Three internationally respected traditional Byrne (Irish flute). Tickets: $12/$10 se- Gude Drive, Rockville in a Winter Solstice Concert: niors, students F410-810-2060 Wwww. with Joe Crookston. CD release concert. Ken Kolodner (hammered dulcimer, princetheatre.org. Info: Wwww.maggies- F fiddle), Chris Norman (wooden , music.com. $15/$12 Focus members. 301-275- 7459 [email protected] tin whistle, small pipes, piano), and Robin Info: Wwww.maggiesmusic.com Wwww.focusmusic.org Bullock (guitar, cittern, fiddle, piano). $25/$22 advance; group rates. Tickets/ info: Wwww.kenkolodner.com F410- Kim and Reggie Harris Christmas in Alexandria 243-7254. Directions: Wwww.goucher. Sunday, December 11, 7 pm Friday, December 16, 10 pm edu/about Focus Inn Alexandria Old Town Theater, Alexandria, VA Church of the Resurrection, 2280 Jen & Scott Smith, Jon Carroll, Dede N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA Wyland. $15 F703-683-8888 Wtickets. Friends of Munyaradzi $15/$12 members. F703-380-3151, oldtowntheater.com. Sunday, January 22, 2 pm [email protected] Wwww.focus- First Unitarian Church of music.org Helicon Baltimore Saturday, December 17, Featuring Ken Kolodner, Elke Baker, Jonathan Jensen, and Paul Oorts. Benefits Hot Soup! 3:30 and 8 pm Wednesday, December 14, 8 pm scholarship fund of BFMS member Mun- Kraushaar Auditorium, Goucher yradzi Masawi. Info: F410-321-8419.

American (Contra & Square) Dance Friday Night Dancers Smith (piano), and Celia Wyckoff (bass), sion: $7/$4 students (high school and Fridays, 8:30–11:30 pm a Pennsylvania favorite. younger) and seniors. New dancers always F Free new dancer class 7:30 pm welcome. Nancy Keeler 610-777-7443, Dec. 23 Wwww.frysinger.com/dance/#elverson Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Eva Murray calls to the Avant Garden- Park, MacArthur Blvd. & ers: Laura Light, George Paul, and Scotty Goldsboro Rd., Glen Echo Williams. FSGW Sunday Night Contra Contra dances, occasional squares and and Square Dance couple dances, to live music. Admission Dec. 30 $8. Info [email protected] Janine Smith calls to AP and the Banty Sundays, 7:30–10:30 pm Wwww.fridaynightdance.org. To play or Roosters: Andy Porter, Joe Langley, New dancer orientation 7 pm call: [email protected] Mark Lynch, and Artie Abrams. Glen Echo Park, MacArthur Blvd. & Goldsboro Rd., Glen Dec. 2 Echo Steve Gester calls to SKAM: Steve Hick- Elverson man (fiddle), Kendall Rogers (piano), Contras and squares to live music. Expe- Saturday, December 3, 7:30–10:30 and Marty Taylor (flute). rienced and new dancers welcome. No pm; Free intro workshop at 7 pm partner needed. In the Spanish Ballroom. Dec. 9 St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 61 The hall is not thoroughly climate con- Greg Frock calls to the fabulous Glen Morningside Drive, Elverson, PA trolled, so please dress appropriately for Echo Open Band. the weather. New dancers please come Donna Hunt calls to the Gooseber- early to get the inside scoop on all this Dec. 16 ries. stuff. Admission: $10/$8 members/$4 Robbin Schaffer calls to Dr. Twamley’s New England-style contra dances, tradi- age 17 and under. Info: David Shewmaker Audio Snakes: Mike Rovine (fiddle),Jill tional squares, waltzes and more. Admis- [email protected] Wwww.fsgw.org

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Dec. 4 Spacious air-conditioned hall with wood Severna Park Evening Star: Steve Hickman (fiddle, floor. Good restaurants in the Village Janine Smith calls to SKAM: Steve ), John Devine (guitar), Da- Center for dinner prior to the dance. Hickman (fiddle), Kendall Rogers vid Crandall (saxophone, flute), Marc Admission $8. Info: Howard or Sandy (piano), and Marty Taylor (pennywhistle, F E Glickman (piano), and Jim Bienemann 410-730-1036 hzane1@comcast. concertina). net or Slayton House F410-730-3987. (bass). Admission: $10/$7 members. No partner Dec. 11 or experience required. Directions/info: F410-451-1791 [email protected] Mortal Wombat: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Hot Squares in the Olde Wcontradancers.com/atds Robin Wilson (flute, concertina),Ralph Towne Tonight Barthine (guitar), and Michael Friedman Tuesday, December 13, (piano). 8:30–11 pm Bluemont Oldtime Country Dec. 18 Conference Center, Cherry Hill Dance RV Park, 9800 Cherry Hill Rd., Rip-Off Con-Artists: Lydia Martin Saturday, December 17, 8–11 pm (piano, banjo, guitar), Emily Martin College Park Free intro workshop at 7:30 pm Laura Brown, Ann Fallon, Eva Murray, (mandolin, banjo), Patrick Ruffner (bass, Purcellville Skating Rink, 250 S. percussion), and Cleek Schrey (fiddle). Janine Smith, and Susan Taylor call to the incredible music of Steve Hickman Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA Dec. 25­—No dance (fiddle) andJohn Devine (guitar). Our Midwinter Ball features the Contra nd Rebels and caller Bill Wellington. Dec. 31 All are invited to this party every 2 and 5th Tuesday. Admission $8. Refresh- The skating rink is an extraordinary Special New Year’s Eve dance with Noto- ments to share are welcome.F410- historic landmark, 100 years old, with rious and Bob Isaacs. Tickets/details: 268-0231 F301-762-2231 Esquare- a wonderful wooden dance floor. Ad- Wwww.fsgw.org. [email protected] Whome.comcast. mission: $8/$6 Bluemont friends and net/~SquareDancers students. Info/directions: F703-777- 6306 Wwww.bluemont.org Einfo@ Columbia Contra Dance bluemont.org Thursday, December 8, 7–9:45 pm Annapolis Traditional Dance Society Slayton House, Wilde Lake Lancaster Traditional Dance Village Center, Columbia Saturday, December 17, 8–11 pm Perry Shafran calls. Music by the New Free dance lesson at 7:30 pm Society Southern Cowtippers and Sandy River Holy Grounds Youth Center, 623 Saturday, December 17, New Belle. Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd., dancer workshop 7 pm, Dance 8–11 pm St. John’s Episcopal Church, 321 Dear Crabby W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, PA Hey, I enjoy the BFMS newsletter when it comes. But lately, the issues June Apple: Bob Garber (), have been really late. Can’t you mail them earlier? I hate finding out Mike McGeary (banjo, mandolin), Jeff that I missed a really great event. Steinberg (fiddle), and Alice Markham —Member Without Direction (piano). Susan Taylor calls. Dear Member, Admission: $7/$4 students. F717-431- E W BFMS wants every copy delivered on time. Our October issue was pretty typical. Al- 7417 [email protected] www.lancast- though printed copies were labeled and mailed on September 21, it took at least two more ercontra.org weeks for many members to receive theirs. That’s not supposed to happen. Complain to your Postmaster. Maybe they’ll get they message and we’ll get better service. MMFAC Frederick Contra You can also subscribe to our free, weekly e-mail reminder service. It lists upcoming No dance this month. Happy holidays BFMS events and any changes that are too late for the newsletter. Contact publicity@ and see you in January! F301-694-6794 bfms.org. Or check the BFMS web site, www.bfms.org. [email protected] Wwww. Send your questions for Dear Crabby care of [email protected] contradancers.com Event sponsorship: BBFMS, MMember-hosted Other symbols: Fphone, Eemail, Wweb site, Ddirections  December 2005 International English Country

International Folk Dancing DEnter NIH at Wisconsin Ave. and South Dance Saturdays, 7:30–10:30 pm; Dr. for vehicle inspection (have ID ready). Go to the south center of NIH; use permit FSGW English Country Lesson in first hour parking area next to Building T-39. Or walk 8 Homewood Friends Meeting minutes from the Medical Center metro stop Dance House, 3107 N. Charles St., (also need ID). Wednesdays, 8–10:30 pm Baltimore Glen Echo Town Hall, 6106 Dances from Europe, and other Harvard Ave., Glen Echo countries of the Near and Middle East. Open to dancers of all experience levels. Beginners welcome; no partner necessary. $8 /$7 members. Norm Bernhardt F301- Admission $2; first time free. Al & Hildy 320-2469, Stephanie Smith F301-229- Saunders F410-484-9392 (check answer- 3577, [email protected] ing machine message to confirm dancing F Other Dance is on) or Paul & Elise Kreiss 410-367- Dec. 7 8194 (evenings & weekends) Epkreiss@ Dan Gillespie calls to Bruce Edwards, toadmail.toad.net Free Ballroom Dancing Anna Rain, and Julie Gorka. DAcross Charles St. from Museum Drive Fridays, 7:50 pm (just east of Johns Hopkins). Enter down ROTC building, Johns Hopkins Dec. 14 outside stairs from side porch. Call to arrange Homewood Campus, Baltimore Diane Schmit calls with Howard handicapped access. Waltz, rumba, tango, and more. 1st and Markham (concertina), David Knight No dancing on New Year’s eve, December 3rd Fridays are especially for beginners. (fiddle), andLiz Donaldson (piano) 31. Includes lessons and less programmed dance time. Call because location may Dec. 21 Mid-Atlantic Norwegian change sometimes: Dave and Anne Becky Ross (fiddle), Cathy Palmer F Dancers Greene 410-435-0967. (fiddle), andLiz Donaldson (piano) play D th while Martha Seigel calls. Date/Time TBA From West University Pkwy. and 39 turn south onto San Martin Dr. Take third left (as Norwegian springars are quite different though to enter the Hopkins playing fields) Dec. 28 from the familiar Swedish hambo. Mes- then an immediate right. Pass the large ROTC Bob Farrall calls to the music of Jeff merizing music on the unique Hardanger building on your left or park and walk. Enter Steinberg (fiddle),Julie Gorka (piano), st nd fiddle. House party 1 or 2 Saturdays; up stairs on south side of building. and Karin Loya (cello). location varies. Free; contributions wel- come. Info: Jenny [email protected] F301- 371-4312.

Beginning Scandinavian Dancing Dec. 6 & 20, 8–9:30 pm NIH Bldg. T-39, Bethesda Learn hambo, schottish, waltz, zwiefacher, and other couple turning dances. Some hambo is done every time. Singles, couples, beginners, and advanced dancers welcome. Generally some live Swedish fiddle music by Gan Ohlsson. Wear smooth-soled shoes for turning, not running shoes. $5. Info: Lisa Brooks F240-731-1935, 301-435-5544 [email protected] Wwww.HamboDC.org

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TheBaltimore Folk Music Society is a nonprofit, The Baltimore Folk Music Society 2005–06 Board educational organization dedicated to preserving President Paul Ballard 10-242-2434 [email protected] and promoting folk music, dance, and tradition. Vice President Perry Shafran 10-451-1791 [email protected] Members receive the newsletter eleven times a year and are eligible for discounts to Society events Secretary Joyce Duffy-Bilanow 01-596-0487 [email protected] by showing their membership card. BFMS is a Treasurer Tom Bryson 10-265-5386 [email protected] member of the Country Dance and Song Society American Dance Dan Katz 10-987-1351 [email protected] of America, and shares reciprocity Cajun/Zydeco Mike Baker 10-662-1336 [email protected] with the Society of Greater Washington English Dance Carl Friedman 10-321-8419 [email protected] and the Annapolis Traditional Dance Society. Special Events Barbara Svoboda 10-788-2761 [email protected] Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of Membership Martin Siemen 01-498-4011 [email protected] each month. Meetings are open to all BFMS members, who are encouraged to attend. Please Publicity Julia Hammid 10-254-6890 [email protected] call or email the President (see right-hand col- Newsletter Editor Bob Hofkin 02-838-0493x4 [email protected] umn) for location and agenda information. For Members-at-Large Jan Caughlan 10-788-7611 [email protected] more information on any BFMS event, call the Michele Weiss 443-749-0522 [email protected] Hotline at 410-366-0808 or visit our web site, Alan Gedance 10-647-2374 [email protected] www.bfms.org. Newsletter problems: Missing an issue? Check Committee Chairs with our Membership Officer. Late delivery? Family Programs Diane Friedman 10-321-8419 [email protected] Please contact your Postmaster. Saturday Dances Michele Weiss -749-0522 [email protected] Zydeco Dances Patsy Yaffe 10 653-2571 [email protected] Send us letters, articles, and event listings. Please Catoctin Matt Bieneman 10-799-9180 [email protected] email listings as plain text (no attachments) be- fore the 10th of the month preceding publication Coffeehouse Diane Friedman 10-321-8419 [email protected] to [email protected]. You may mail brief Mid-Winter Ball Emily and Greg 10-433-4419 [email protected] typed items to Bob Hofkin, P.O. Box 24, Kirk- Playford Ball Sharon McKinley 10-740-3250 [email protected] wood, DE 19708. Articles and non-electronic Diane Schmit copy must be received by the 8th of the preceding Archivist Diane Alberga 10-744-7045 [email protected] month. Clear photos welcome, at least 300 dots/ Gate Committee Rich Pressman 10-486-5240 [email protected] inch at final size. Hospitality Emily Aubrey 10-433-4419 [email protected] The Baltimore Folk Music Society is supported Greg Frock in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Volunteer Coordinator Mike Franch 10-889-3252 [email protected] Council. Webmaster McGregor Yatsevitch 10-788-2761 [email protected]

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Calendar of Events (Details Inside) December 2005 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 First Thursday Cajun Al Petteway, Amy White, Creole CowboysB C H Concert and Dance & Robin Bullock Clarke BuehlingH BFMS and member-hosted events H Songwriters in the The Dreamsicles Walt MichaelH and page references are highlighted. RoundH I Steve Gester/SKAM Donna Hunt/ Free Ballroom GooseberriesI 1) Dancing Int’l. Folk Dancing1) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Singing for Carl Friedman/ Change Ringing Devil Among the Mack BaileyH Friendly CoffeehouseG Anna Rain/ D C D B C Everyone Three Left Feet with Handbells Taylors Columbia Contra Kate McDonnellH Some Assembly Balkan Vocal Coyote RunH BFMS Board Dan Gillespie/Bruce DanceJ Int’l. Folk Dancing1) G E 1) Greg Frock/Glen Echo Workshop Meeting Edwards, Anna Rain Open BandI Catie CurtisH Beginning Scandinavian 1) Free Ballroom Evening StarI Dancing Dancing1) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Sacred Harp SingD Diane Schmit/Becky Laura Brown, Ann Dave Colestock/ Geno Delafose Celtic Christmas HeliconI Open Band PracticeD Ross, Marty Taylor, Fallon, Eva Murray, Government Contra & French Rockin’ CelebrationH Bill Wellington/ Contra RebelsJ Balkan WorkshopG Julie GorkaC Janine Smith, Susan ActB BoogieB Robbin Schaffer/ Taylor/Steve Hickman, J Maggie Sansone.I Christmas with Al I Songwriters in the Dr. Twamley’s Audio Janine Smith/SKAM John DevineJ Hot Soup! Celtic Christmas.H Petteway, Amy White & RoundH SnakesI Susan Taylor/ H Diane Schmit/Howard June AppleJ HarrisI Robin Bullock Markham, David Knight, Free Ballroom Int’l. Folk Dancing1) Mortal WombatI Liz Donaldson1) Dancing1) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Balkan Vocal Susan Taylor/Edie Beginning Scandinavian Mortal WombatB Songwriters in the Eva Murray/Avant Int’l. Folk Dancing1) WorkshopG Stern, Robin Wilson, Dancing1) RoundH GardenersI C Martha Seigel/y Rip-Off Con-ArtistsI Jonathan Jensen Ross, Cathy Palmer, Liz ConnemaraH Free Ballroom Delaware Colonial Donaldson1) Dancing1) Dances

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Share your traditions Rich Galloway/ Terpsichore’s HolidayE Susan Taylor/ Songwriters in the Janine Smith/AP and the Jonatha Brooke with family or friends Jeff Steinberg, Judy Baltimore Open RoundH Banty RoostersI New Year’s Eve E MeyersC BandB Free Ballroom Celebration Bob Farrall/Jeff Dancing1) Bob Isaacs/NotoriousI Steinberg, Julie Gorka, Karin Loya1)