Editor: Helen Gordon Staff: Pam Harders

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14TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON FOLK FESTIVAL - JUNE 2 & 3 at Glen Echo Park

It’s almost summer, and it’s festival season again! Like the swallows returning to Capistrano, and the buzzards returning to Hinckley, the Washington Folk Festival returns to Glen Echo Park for two days of FREE , dance, storytelling, kids’ programs and crafts! The Festival goes on, rain or shine, from noon until 10 PM, Saturday, June 2, and from noon until 6 PM, Sunday, June 3. Glen Echo National Park is located at Goldsboro Rd. and MacArthur Blvd. in Glen Echo, MD. Parking is very limited after last year’s flood, so carpool or catch the N8 bus from the Friendship Heights Metro stop. Bring a picnic, a blanket and the whole family! This year’s program features both familiar and new faces. You’ll hear the tight Balkan harmonies of Slaveya, the in­ tricate music and dance of a Balinese kenreling, and the masterful duo of Fink and Marxer. Workshops feature every­

thing from old time country mu­ sic to bagpipes from around the world to the rhythms of tap and step dancing. StorytellersSharon Butler, Linda Fang and many others will en­ thrall with their tales. Craftspeople will show the arts of quilting, ornamental inlay, instrument construction and much more. Kids can join in the fun of singing nonsense songs or seeing how musical instruments really work. See the schedule on the next page for a host of other acts! As always, all the performers and artists in the Festival are from the Washington area. They, and all the staff, are volunteers. If you’d like to help, too, visit the Festival Office. The Festival is made possible with the support of the National Park Service, the Montgomery County Council on the Humanities, and the kind donations of individuals and organizations. Thanks to all of you, and enjoy the Festival!

Sparky Rucker House ...June Program: Estonia...Page 3 INSIDE: WFF SCHEDULES!!!...Page 2. Sunday Night Dances...Page 4. June AND July Calendars! FSGW Newsletter, Volume 26, No.10 June/July 1990

Wash ngt.nn Fnllc Festival - Saturday, Juno 2, 1990 YU R T VILLAGE ADVENTURE CUDDLE-UP STORYTELLING CHILDREN’S SPANISH CRYSTAL POOL STAGE THEATER STAGE AR EA AREA BALLROOM STAGE 12:00 Ollantay Buffalo Nickel Band Ed Tamulevich Tall Tales The New St. George Ron Trotta Mazin Marji Nonsense Songs Ap p a la ch ia n 1:00 Dulcimer Workshop Double Dutch Original Tales and Tunes Stages in a Wom an’s Jumprope Ceili Dance Swingabilly Band Au toh arp Workshop Life Wor k sh op Hazlewood Frog Stories Ironweed 2:00 ComedySportz Giggi Liberti Ceoltoiri Pete Kennedy Family Dance Workshop Wiley Ways Wor k sh op La Rondinella Mazin Marji Water Songs 3:00 Blues Workshop Workshop Linn Barnes and Pipes to Pedal Allison H a m p ton Marc Spiegel Swing Dance New Voices Steel: How Does It Rhythms of Feet Worksh op Connell, Dickens, Slaveya Work? Workshop and McLoughlin 4:00 New Faces, Old Stories Limberjacks Ar ch ie Edwar ds Country, Down-Home Rhythms of Work Guitaroids Workshop Zem ya Steve ’’Ham bone” Style Jane Gillman Both Sides of the Hickman 5:00 Ocean Daddy Longlegs Morton Brook, Jr. Lox and Vodka Mississippi John Quebecois Sampler Tap Dance Workshop Hurt Workshop Yon a Ch ock Italian Music Five-String Sampler of Stories 6:00 Workshop Namu Lwanga Alborada Gospel Harmonies Waltz Workshop Sharon Butler DC Rhythm Ensemble 7:00 Ganga Story Swap BAMCO Warn er William s Springfield Baptist Church Male Chorus Reed Martin Songs of Sociable Louvin Brothers 8:00 Ferment Workshop Tales for a Midsummer’s Night Musica Antiqua Gamelan Kenreling Bill Baker Linda Fang 9:00 Mill Run Dulcimer Franklin, Harpe and Band Usilton Loony Toonz Saturday Night Paramount Jazz Band Workshop Dance Bruce Hutton 10:00

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Washington Folk Festival — Sunday, June 3, 1990

YU R T VILLAGE ADVENTURE CUDDLE-UP STORYTELLING CHILDREN’S SPANISH CRYSTAL POOL STAGE THEATER STAGE AR EA AREA BALLROOM STAGE 12:00 King David’s Harp Sodabread Sh aron Butler Greek and Lionhart Pipe Band Gospel Singing Stories for the Macedonian Dance Workshop Spirit Clishmaclaver Djimo Kouyate Worksh op Allon s Zee Cathy Fink k. Marcy 1:00 Tales from Around Marxer Joe Hickerson Rowdy English Hammered Dulcimer the World Blues Workshop Country Dance Irish Stew Workshop Within and Without Djimo Kouyate Worksh op Accor dion Wor k sh op 2:00 Tales from the Cathy Fink and Washin gton Toho Middle East Cowboy Dance Marcy Marxer Bagpipe Workshop John Bell Worksh op Koto Society Cornucopia 3:00 Ragtime Workshop Team of Tellers Daryl Davis Band An n Sheldon Jump Up, Clap Hands The Boarding Party Contra Dance Brock and the Workshop Tales about Folks Michael Fleming Singer-Songwriter Rockets Spanish Dance 4:00- Ruminahui Ecuadorian Folklore Workshop Eleanor Ellis and Society Bill J enkins’ Friends Morris Dancing Tales from Africa Wonderful World of Worksh op Nubian League John Bell Music Patuxent Partners 5:00 Fiddle Workshop Wash in gton Old Tales, Fresh Balalaika Society Ideas Vietn a m ese Mu sic Zydeco Dan ce P arty Tisza Ensemble Sunshine Skiffle 6:00 Band

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SPARKY & RHONDA RUCKER HOUSE CONCERT Saturday, June 23, 8pm Sparky Rucker, folk-blues performer, storyteller, histori­ an, folklorist and educator, and his wife, Rhonda, pay a special visit to FSGW for a house concert June 23, 8pm, at the home of Lars Hanslin in Chevy Chase, MD. Sparky’s voice ranges from a throaty growl to a warble, backed by the rhythm of his bottleneck guitar playing. Rhonda Rucker is a versatile performer, singing harmonies with Sparky and playing harmonica. Rhonda has studied with Washington’s Phil Wiggins, and applies her techniques when accompanying Sparky. Their are total experiences in sound, history and culture, mixing song, legend, tale, and historical narrative in an exploration which tells the story of American life. Once a teacher and now a travelling troubadour, Sparky mixes jokes and comments on contemporary life with the historical roots of the traditional material he loves so well. Admission to this intimate concert is $5, FSGW; $7, non-members. Call (301) 654-4317 for directions to the Hanslin house.

Thomas & Tarmo Urb Estonian Freedom Songs June Program at WES : Friday, June 8, 8:30pm The FSGW June Program features two brothers from Estonia who bring to the US a view of Eastern Block life not often heard. This is the first DC concert appearance by these recent emigres, who just have been honored by the Congressional Human Rights Foundation. They will be featured later this month on Diane Rehm’s WAMU talk show. Their songs are topical, original, mostly in English, and accompanied by guitar. It is reminiscent of topical folkmusic of the ’60s. Changing politics in changing times! Join us at Washington Ethical Society Auditorium, 7750 16th St. NW, DC. Programs are FREE to members, including those who join at this event, and $6 all others.

FSGW "On the Way Home" Friday, July 13, 8pm Friday, July 13 will be "FSGW Night" at Arena Stage’s Old Vat Room for an 8pm per­ formance of Stephen Wade’s "On the Way Home". After 8 years at Arena with his previ­ ous show, "Banjo Dancing", Stephen Wade has prepared a new selection of American stories, songs, tales, and historical narratives all ac­ companied by his favorite and banjo pieces. Steve (an FSGW member) is a veteran researcher of folk and traditional sources and has prepared materials for film and television as well as for his own shows. He came to Arena for a 3 week run in January 1981 and his engaging and effervescent manner have been charming audiences and critics alike ever since. Now, through a special arrangement with Arena Stage, FSGW members can see the new show at 35 percent off the normal ticket price. The tickets cost $9.75 and must be reserved in advance by calling the Arena group sales office at (202) 488- 4380. Ask for the FSGW group on July 13. You will need vour membership card to pick up vour tickets on the night of the performance. A block of seats will held until July 2. Additional seats will be on an as available basis. Reserve your seats now for a special opportunity to enjoy this delightful evening.

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FSGW Sunday Night Dance

at Glen Echo Park The FSGW Sunday night contra & square dances are held in the Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park, just off MacArthur Blvd. in Glen Echo MD. The dance is aimed at intermediate to advanced dancers (i.e. little teaching, short walk-throughs, lots of music & dancing). Dances start 7:30pm & end 10:30pm promptly. Admission: $4, FSGW, BFMS, ATDS, CDSS, NPS Golden Eagle Pass Holders and Senior Citizens; $6 non-members. NEW! N EW! N EW! Sunday night dancers are invited to gather before the dances for "Picnics in the Park." Show up at 6:30. BYO Everything: share conversation & the chance to get to know your fellow dancers better. Let’s enjoy even more of Glen Echo Park!

Ju n e 3: Robbin Schaeffer; band TB A. Robbin will call an Ju l y 8: Bob Dalsemer with Tripping up Stairs. DARE TO evening of all contras to the music of a band not DANCE W ITH W IT: This afternoon’s contra­ worn out by the festival. dance workshop with Bob Dalsemer promises to expand your mental facilities, your hearing Ju n e 10: Bridget Edwards with The New Findhorn Ceili abilities, your dance agility, your style. There Band. Dance an evening of contras & quadrilles will be no walkthroughs. Workshop starts 4:30- to the calling of Bridget Edwards, currently of pm. $2, members; $3, non-members. Potluck Bloomington, Indiana to the music of one of supper 6:15pm in the bumper car pavilion; the Washington’s Irish bands, New Findhorn Ceili. dance starts 7:30pm. The band is Steve Hickman and Olivia Carter The days music is by one of Princeton’s hottest Pokras, fiddles, M arty Taylor, flute & concertina; New England Style Bands, last appearing in Matt Kuldell, drums; Len Mitchell, bass; Liz Washington 2 years ago on the hottest day ever Donaldson, piano. recorded in May (or almost) and consists of Robert Mills, Jan Dressier, & John Pranio. Don’t Ju n e 17: Tuppence Blackwell & Triple Delight. Washing­ miss this event. It will be the last afternoon ton’s own Tuppence Blackwell returns to call an workshop until October. evening of mixed contras & squares (mostly con­ tras) to the music of Triple Delight. A stir fry of Ju l y 15: Ron Buchanan with TBA. A mastermind behind music from New England & Quebec, Ireland

Congratulations to our New Board Members! Our New Board-At-Large Members (the only contested race) are: Cathy Fink and Coco Glass. The full new Board list is on page 6.

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Folklore Society News

FSGW Board Meetings Wednesdays, June 6 & July 11, 8pm The joint meeting of the 1989-1990 & 1990-1991 More FSGW Events Boards will be Wed., June 6, 8pm at WETA-FM in Arlington VA. Any FSGW member may attend; call Open Sing Mary Cliff for directions (703) 534-7581. If you have Friday, July 6, 8:30pm items for the Board to consider, call Pres. Joel Blue­ No Open Sing in June: Go to the WFF all weekend. stein (202) 544-7512 or Sec. Kyle Terrell (301) 986- July 6 Sing is at the home of Dennis & Judy Cook. 4133. For location of the July 11 meeting, call Joel or Call (301)776-4314 for directions. July Open Sing led Kyle. by Dottie Hurley who plays autoharp & ukelele (though not usually at the same time). Topic: "Mood Board Highlights Swings." Be prepared to shift moods at a moment’s In May the Board met at the home of Publications notice, because Dottie says the evening will be manic- Chair Helen Gordon. Topics discussed and actions depressive: if the last song performed was a sad one, taken by the Board included: the next performer has to do a happy song and vice •Announcement of new printing house for versa. All welcome. No admission charge (the Sing is Newsletter. in a private home), but BYO munchies & drinks. •Discussion of publicity & staffing for up­ coming events: Knut Buen, Sing Out! Gospel Sing & Mahlathini concerts. Sunday, June 10, 4pm •Discussion of increased rates & new hours June 10 Gospel Sing is at the Takoma Park MD home of operation (events must end by of Frank Wright (directions: 301-270-2008). Singing 10pm) at Takoma Pk Intermed. School starts 4pm, then covered dish supper, & then more (winter site of Sun. night dances). singing. Everyone is welcome! ** In July the Gospel •Announcement of financial contribution to Sing is on Vacation. Watch for August announcement. Wash. Folk Festival: Irish Folk Festival to donate \ the operations expenses. Sacred Harp Sing •Discussion of possible FSGW discounts for Sundays, June 24 & July 22, 4pm Stephen Wade’s "On the Way Home." Mimi Stevens hosts June 24 at her Alexandria VA (See article, p. 3.) home (Info/Directions: 703-960-5945); Conrad Berger •Discussion of FSGW’s mission & goals. hosts July 22 in College Park MD (301-779-6641). For FSGW welcomes your input! If you have any pro­ both the following hold true: AH welcome! Singing gram ideas (no matter how big or small) or would like begins 4pm, breaks 6pm for potluck supper/social to volunteer at an event (selling tickets, setting up hour, & resumes 7pm. No prior singing experience chairs, etc.) contact a Board Member. necessary. Extra songbooks available for use. More Info: Janine Smith (301) 926-9142. Folklife Festival Hospitality Volunteers Needed: June 25-July 8 Storytellers Meeting FSGW again is coordinating Participant Hospitality Saturdays, June 23 & July 21, 7:30pm for the Smithsonian Festival of American Folklife. We Storytellers & listeners gather in the new DC home of staff evening facilities at the hotel, from setup about Paul van Gulick June 23 (RSVP/Directions: 202-462- 8pm to cleanup about midnight (later some days). This 0679); & July 21 at the Columbia MD home of Mar­ is the time when musicians, other participants, support gery Maidman (301-490-9567). Both: Bring a story if staff & crew relax after the day on the Mall. As hosts you have one, ears if you don’t, and a snack to share. it’s important we be friendly, respectful, interested, relaxed & ready to slice the cheese or pour the drinks Advanced English Country Dance or answer visitors’ questions about the Folklore Society Tuesday, June 12, 7:30pm or our nation’s Capital. Four to six volunteers needed Monthly series ends Tues. June 12, 7:30pm at Christ each evening; you can do one night or many. To sign Church Parish Hall, 3116 "O" St. NW, Georgetown DC. up or Info: Mary Cliff (7030 534-7581. (Caution, the floor may be slippery.) Music: Liz Donaldson & Davyd Breskin. Bring snacks or refresh-

Newaletter Editor’s Address: 14244 Bradshaw Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20905 5 FSGW Newsletter, Volume 26, No.10 June/July 1990 ments to help us celebrate our last dance before taking Congratulations to Our New Board! a break for the summer. $4 FSGW; $6, nonmembers. We extend a warm welcome to the 1990-1991 board: Info: Rich Galloway (301) 589-0939. both new and returning members! Elections are over & the results are in the box below. Newsletter Staff Meeting Not being on the Board does not mean "hands off" to Open staff meeting (a.k.a. Potluck Dessert Party!) on the rest of the membership. Volunteer organizations July 10, 8pm, at the home of Publications Chair Helen rely on members to do all tasks, both large and small. Gordon. Past & present helpers, please try to attend. So, folks, call the Board Member of your choice All others, both brave & shy, interested in helping today & find out how you can help FSGW! shape the future of our monthly publication, please come! RSVP (required by July 7): (301) 384-2191.

FSGW BOARD 1989-90

FSGW BOARD 1989-90 Joel Bluestein, president (202)544-7512 David Eisner, vice president (301)587-4444 Joel Bluestein, president (202)544-7512 Kyle Terrell, secretary (301)986-4133 Dean Clamons, past president (703)631-9655 David Renne, treasurer (301)589-3580 Mary Cliff, vice president (703)534-7581 Charlie Pilzer, program (301)565-8818 Kyle Terrell, secretary (301)986-4133 Sheila Kahn, spec, events (703)448-0835 David Renne, treasurer (301)589-3580 Robin Youngelman, dance (202)966-9507 Peter Dean, past treasurer (301)891-2222 Helen Gordon, publications (301)384-2191 David Eisner, program (301)587-4444 Phil Hayden, publicity (202)479-0919 work (301)270-9090 Don Nichols, membership (703)938-4564 Jennifer Woods, spec, events (703)528-8537 Robin Youngelman, dance (202)966-9507 Members-At-Large: Helen Gordon, publications (301)384-2191 Coco Glass (703)931-5837 Phil Hayden, publicity (202)479-0919 Cathy Fink (301)445-0939 Dolores Nichols, membership (703)938-4564 Bill Day, archivist (301)946-2161

Members-At-Large: WFF Coordinating Committee Charlie Pilzer (301)565-8818 Mary LaMarca (301)229-5845 Janine Smith (301)926-9142 Nancy King (301)933-3073 Bill Day, archivist (301)946-2161 Sondra Stigen Wallace (301)585-3221

WFF Coordinating Committee Mary LaMarca (301)229-5845 Nancy King (301)933-3073 Sondra Stigen Wallace (301)585-3221 DEADLINE FOR August N ewsletter: Thursday, July 12 All copy for the August issue of this Newsletter is due at FSGW Editorial Policy the home of Editor Helen Gordon, NO LATER THAN 9 PM, Thursday, July 12th. NO copy will be accepted over the We try to print all copy that is relevant to FSGW ’s telephone. Please use standard (8 1/ 2 x 11") paper, so copy purpose, and membership (Quote from the FSGW Bylaws: does not get lost. Please include a phone # where you can be "The main purpose of the Society is to further the under­ reached in case of questions regarding your text. It also helps standing, investigation, appreciation, and performance of the GREATLY if you send your copy in short article form. traditional and folklore of the American people."). Thanks! Send all copy to: However, in most instances, it is simply impossible to print FSGW NEW SLETTER, c/ o H. Gordon 14244 Bradshaw Drive copy in full. When space is tight, FSGW news receives top Silver Spring, MD 20905 priority, followed by local non-FSGW news followed by listings of out-of-town, non-FSGW events. Questions/ directions for hand-delivered copy, file format details, call (301) 384-2191. *** Use of the Traditional Computer Bulletin Board for uploading articles strongly encouraged; call D. Nichols (Membership) for details. REM EM BER: All standing notices required to resubmit for this issue.

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Non FSGW News

Glen Echo Carousel Days Jazz Day at Glen Echo May 27, June 2 & 27 Sunday, June 10, 12-5pm On these Carousel Conservation Days all proceeds Celebrate the Centennial of Jazz! PRJC & Natl. Park from carousel rides go directly toward conservation & Service host Jazz day with traditional jazz, ragtime, restoration of the carousel. Noon to 6pm. Info: 492- jug bands, some dancing, parade & open jam session. 6229. Objective: promote playing & enjoyment of jazz in all its forms. Info: (703) 860-4142. Wolf Trap Announcements May 31: Oak Ridge Boys ($15 & $25). June 1 & 2: Rickie Lee Jones & Lyle Lovett ($13 & $20). Tickets Magpie & Josh White, Jr. available via TicketCenter (202)432-0200 or Wolf Friday, June 15, 8pm Trap’s Filene Ctr. Box Office. Special concert at Cedar Lane Unitarian Church, Bethesda MD. To benefit the UU Affordable Housing All-American Music Series Corporation. Tickets $10, may be also available at the Friday & Saturday, June 1 & 2, Noon & 4pm door if not sold out by mail (send check to "UUAHC"; This Smithsonian series concludes its season at Natl. SASE to Griffith, Rte. 2, Box 80-0, Indian Head, MD Mus. of Am. Hist, with performances by the Paragon 20640). Ragtime Orchestra of NYC, directed by Rick Benja­ min. Programs are in Carmichael Auditorium. FREE The Harmony Cafe & open to the public. Info: (202) 357-4182. Fridays, June 8 & 22, June 8: Libby Dunton Trio, Eileen Joyner, Side by Horse Flies at Birchmere Side. June 22: Vicky Pratt Keating, Bill Davis, Side by Sunday, June 3, 8pm Side. Coffeehouse in smoke-free venue at St. Nicholas The Horse Flies of Ithaca NY, a 6-piece band of Church, 8603 Contee Rd. Laurel MD. Info: (202) 686- fiddle, drums, synthesizer, guitar, banjo, bass, are at 9210; (301) 776-1302. the Birchmere (3901 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria VA), 8pm. "New-wave folk rock," "druid monkey Sukay: Music of the Andes music," "alien folk." Info: (703) 549-5919. Thursday, June 21, 7pm Traditional & traditionally inspired music from the Also at Birchmere... Andes. Baird Aud., Mus. Natural Hist., Smithsonian. June 11: Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens. June Tickets/Info: (202) 357-3030. 24: Garnet Rogers. Info: (703) 549-5919. Labor Heritage Foundation Johnson McRee Memorial Concert Friday, June 22, 8pm Sunday, June 3, 2pm John McCutcheon, Hazel Dickens & Sparky Rucker. Memorial Concert for Fat Cat McRee. Proceeds to "Tree of Life" Benefit for LHF. First Congregational new Johnson McRee Memorial Jazz Education Fund Church (924 G St NW DC) Tickets: $14, at door; $12, (to foster awareness & to encourage young people to advance; available at HMT, Common Concerns Chap­ perform trad. jazz. Sponsored by Potomac River Jazz ters Bookstore, Olsson’s Books. Info: 842-7880. Club. At Knights of Columbus, 6729 Little River Tpke., Annandale VA. $15, PRJC; $20 Nons; $10, Mama Jama at Smith. students. Info: (703)698-7752. Wednesday, June 27, 7pm Mama Jama, "Might Big Jam" in J amaican, sextet WFMA Showcase performs at Courtyard of Natl. Mus. Am. Art./ Ntl. Monday, June 4, 8:30pm Portrait Gallery. Tickets/ Info: 357-3030. Music Americana Showcase at Ireland’s Four Prov­ inces (3412 Conn. Ave. NW, DC) features Cross Country, Joe LaMay, Maria Gillard, Side by Side. Info: (202) 244-0860.

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Smithsonian Festival Chenille Sisters & Pheromones June 27-July 1, July 4-8 Friday, July 20, 8pm Smith’s Fest. of American Folklife features Senegal, Chenille Sisters again plus DC area favorites, Phero­ USVI, of Struggle. Volunteers needed for all mones, at Montgomery Playhouse (1201 Quince areas: music loggers, crafts assistants, on-site partici­ Orchard Blvd, Gaithersburg - 1 mile W of 1-270). $15, pant hospitality, program sales, stage managers, etc. available at the door or in advance by phone (949- Caroline Cleaves, Vol. Coordinator: 287-2467, 287- 9092, Visa/MasterCard) or mail. Send check or Money 3424, Office of Folklife Programs, Smithsonian. Order & SASE to: M & W Concert Series, 5696 Single­ tree Dr., Frederick MD 21701. Info: (301) 694-6038. Balalaika Convention, June 3 0 -July 8 Festival Concert, July 7, 7:30pm Hickory Grove Schedule Annual Convention of the Balalaika & Domra Assoc, Up & Coming quartet from No. VA play trad, folk & of America is in DC at Georgetown Univ. Conference bluegrass with contemporary twist. 6/6, 12:15pm: Ctr. & Guest House. July 7 at Lisner Aud., GWU (21st Market Square, Alexandria VA. 7/5, 7:30pm: Fort & H Sts. DC): Russian, Ukrainian, E. European Ward Park Amphitheatre, Alexandria VA. 7/13, Festival Balalaika Concert with 100+ member Balalaika 7:30pm: Potomac Overlook Park, Arlington VA. 7/27, folk orchestra with instrumental, vocal & dance 7pm: Mason District Park Amphitheatre, Annandale, soloists, many from Sov. Union. $12 & $16 via Ticket- VA. 7/29, 6pm: Nottoway Park, Vienna VA. Info: ron, HMT, & Washington Balalaika Soc. Info: Wash. (703) 938-5796. Bal. Soc. (703) 549-2010. Del Ray Coffeehouse Paul Winter 2nd Saturday, June 9, 8 -llp m Saturday, July 7, 8:15pm Coffeehouse features variety of folk entertainment, Winter’s Consort plays acoustic "Earth Music." At baked goods, & hot drinks, & is always looking for Tawes Theatre, Univ. of MD, College Park. $15; $10, more musicians, poets, & comedians. June 9 is last for Sr. Cit. & Student Discount. Info: 454-2201. season. At Del Ray Methodist Church, 100 E. Windsor Ave., Alexandria, VA. Info: (703) 683-2477. Birchmere Round Robin Concert Tuesday, July 10, 8:30pm Reston Folk Club Priscilla Herman, Anne Hills, Cathy Fink & Marcy Tues. Eves, at Tortilla Factory, Herndon VA. Info: Marxer together in a round robin concert at the (703) 437-7766. Birchmere (3901 Mt. Vernon Ave., Arlington VA). Info: (703) 549-5919. Club Acoustic Monthly in Herndon. Off in June. Back in July with Henry Townsend Josh White, Jr. Info: (703) 689-0444. Sunday, July 15, 7pm Country Bluesman & songwriter, recipient of 1985 Dupont Music Circle Natl. Heritage Fellowship. At Smithsonian’s Baird Every Wednesday, 8-llpm Aud. in Mus. of Natural Hist. Tickets/Info: (202) 357- Traditional music of Brit. Isles. Singers & instrumen­ 3030. talists, all abilities. Informal, for fun. Weds., 8-llpm. Info: Liz, Gary 658-0957. Chenille Sisters Thursday, July 19, 7pm Herndon Old Time Stompers (H O TS ) Vocal trio from Ann Arbor MI whose quixotic music Monday Nights, 7:30-10pm mixes warmth & wit into fu n - loving music. Smith’s Amateurs with Potomac River Jazz Club have rag­ Baird Aud., Mus. of Natural Hist. Tickets/ Info: time era dance orchestra for enjoyment & to promote (202)357-3030. early forms of jazz. HOTS practice weekly on Mon. 7:30-10pm. Info: Jack Elder (703) 860-4142.

HOTS Summer Schedule June 10: Jazz Day at Glen Echo (see notice earlier in section). July 7, 8pm: Reston Comm. Ctr., with Staf­ ford St. Sisters. July 14, lpm: Summit Hall Park, Gaithersburg. Info: (703) 860-4142.

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"Folk Traditions" Volunteers If your schedule does not permit volunteering or "Folk Traditions," a new community access cable TV interning at the Folk Archive, but you would still like show on Channel 10, Fairfax, is recruiting volunteer to help out, please consider making a tax-deductible crew members interested in production (camera, audio, donation to the Friends of the Folk Archive Fund editing) as well as talent. The program will involve (make payable to the Archive of Folk Culture, Library studio and field production, and will include educa­ of Congress, Washington, DC 20540). tional content as well as performance. The producers plan to offer the series to other local cable stations. LATE ARRIVALS Channel 10 provides training. Info: Abby Sternberg, Producer, (703) 978-2198. M ill Run in June June 17: Mill Run Dulcimer Band performs a Fath­ Voices in the Glen er’s Day concert of old time music at Colvin Run Mill This organization specializes in Storytelling events in Park, l-4pm. Donations. Info: 759-2771. our area. They have a bimonthly Newsletter chock full of listings, both local & out-of-town. I can’t cull all Concerts on the Green their info for us, but Storytelling fans can get the Great Falls’ Summer Series publication by sending $10 to join Voices in the Glen, 4th Annual family series of FREE entertainment. 2631 Kirklyn St., Falls Church VA 22043. Sundays, 6-8pm, June 10 - Aug. 12. Lawn seating. Village Centre, Great Falls VA. Info: (703) 451-4492. National Folk Archive June 10: Dunloggin Pipes. 17: Helicon. 24: Smith Sis­ Volunteers Needed! ters. July 1: Ironweed. 8: Wash. Quintet. 15: Roadside Once again, the Archive of Folk Culture at the Li­ Attraction. 22: Difficult Run Jazz Band. 29: Kid’s brary of Congress is accepting volunteers. If you can Concert. Aug.5: Iona. 12: Jane Gillman, Pete Kennedy. spend a day (or a few hours) a week & want to help out at the hub of federal folk activity, call Joe Hicker­ son, the Archive’s Head, Mon.-Fr i., 8:30am-5pm, (202) 707-5510 to arrange a starting time. More time available? How about the Archive’s Intern Program. You too can join the ranks of 250+ past interns & bold volunteers, going all the way back to in 1938!

Dance Events

FRIDAY NIGHT DANCES Editorial Policy for Da n c e Events The Dance Committee & the Natl. Park Service cosponsor square Because so many dancers seek dances with live music, all & contra dances every Friday night at the Spanish Ballroom in Glen dance event articles submitted should state whether the Echo Park, MD (on M acArthur Blvd.) Dances begin at 8:30pm & are music is recorded or live. We do this as a service to our $5 unless otherwise noted (* ). Info: DC Dance HOTLINE (301)270- members. No dance copy will be used that does not state live 1678. or recorded music. The 4-week lesson series will begin on the first of the month. It starts at 7:30 & is $32 for 4 lessons, incl adm to the dances. Lesson info: Donna Barker (703)978-0375. ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE LISTINGS: June 1: Evening Star; Bernie Chalk. **June 8: NOT AT GLEN ECHO!!! At Durant Rec Ctr, 1605 BEG: Beginning Cameron St, Alex, VA. Open Band; Bridgett Edwards. INT: Intermediate June 15: Hellbenders; TBA. N/E: No experience necessary June 22: Contra Doctors; Robbin Schaffer. N/P: No partner necessary June 29: Band Named Bob; Steve Zakon. TPIS: Takoma Park Intermediate School, 7611 Piney July 6: Ozones; Bill Trautman. July 13: Open Band; Howard Bass. Branch Road, Takoma Park, MD July 20: Roustabout; Delores Heagy. July 27: Fresh Fish; Steve Zakon.

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THE RESTON DANCE: Contras Sc Squares Cajun Dance Saturdays, June 16 Sc July 14, 8-llp m Thursday, June 21, 7:30pm 6/ 16: Calling by Lou Shapiro. 7/ 14: Gene Hubert. Music by the Benefit for Glen Echo Park in Spanish Ballroom. Dance Workshop June Apple Band; N/ E, N/ P. $4. BEG workshop by Dan Wilson 7:30-8pm. First band, Allons-y!. from 8-9pm. Harry LeFleur’s 7:00-7:50pm; $1. Reston Community Ctr., 2310 Colts Neck Rd., traditional Cajun band from Louisiana, Harry and the Cajuns, Reston, VA. Info: Alice Markham, 709-9121. (NOTE: There will be follows from 9 -llpm . $10. Info: (301) 320-2330 (day); (301) 924- no dance in August.) 4036 (night).

Providence Contra Sc Square Dance Washington Swing Dance Committee Saturdays, June 9 Sc J u ly 14, 7:30-10p m Tuesday, June 26, 7:30pm Dianne Rowe calls to the music of Heritage String Band. Beautiful WSDC sponsors "Hot Harlem Night: A Jitterbug Revival," a one- wood floor. N/ P, N/ E. Come early Sc swim. $5. Providence Rec. Ctr. hour knock-your-socks-off performance by London’s famous Jiving is at 7525 Marc Dr., Falls Church, VA. We meet the 2nd Sat. of Lindy Hoppers (the last performance of their US tour) Sc 2 hours of every month. Info: 698-1351. dancing to the can’t-sit-still tunes of Brooks Tegler’s Hot Jazz Band. $10 (Advanced Sales: $10 to W SDC, 5127 Baltimore Ave., Bethesda Conversations w/Contra Dancers MD 20816; tickets will be held at the door for arrival). Performance Thursday, June 14 Sc Friday, July 13, noon starts at 7:30, dancing at 8:30 at Glen Echo’s Spanish Ballroom. To give dancers a chance to talk to each other w/ o interference Presented in cooperation with British Council Sc Natl. Park Service. from dancing, a misc. bunch of people will have lunch at noon in the Info: WSDC Hotline (301) 779-0234. cafeteria at the Amer. History Museum, 14th St. side. If weather is nice, walk thru cafeteria to see if we are on the patio. Info: Alice Washington Swing Dance Committee Markham 709-9121; Paul Burke 554-8254. Saturday Dances at Glen Echo, 8pm WSDC Sizzles through Summer with Sat. dances at Glen Echo CLOGGING at Capt. White’s Park’s Spanish Ballroom. All events start with a jitterbug workshop Th u r sd a ys, 8:30p m at 8pm. Dance 9pm-midnight. $7. Info: WSDC hotline, 779-0234. Every Thurs. at 8:30pm, an old-time string band plays music for 6/ 30: Eisenhowers: classic rock n roll. 7/ 7: Capital City Big Band. free-style clogging at Capt. White’s Oyster Bar Sc Clog Palace, 8123 7/ 21: Tom Principato: jump blues. 7/ 28: Jazzmania! Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD. Adm to the Clog Palace is $4. Dance on a new wooden dance floor! Free parking on street or in Swing Dance Sc Workshops garage behind Capt. White’s. Info: Julie Mangin (301)495-0082. First Fridays, June 1 Sc July 6, 7:30pm June 7: Hambone Sweets BEG Swing 7:30-8:30; Harder Stuff 8:30-9:00; Just Dancing June 14: Double Decker String Band 9-llpm. Workshops: Dianne McCutcheon Sc Mike Winings. Leaps Sc Jun e 21: Fr a n k Ha l l Bounds Dance Studio, 7215-B Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD. June 28 - July 26: Call Julie (301)495-0082. Wkshp Sc dancing $6; just Dancing $3. Rec. music. Info: 864-8595.

English Country Dance Synergy Dance Center Events for June Saturday, June 9, 8:15-llp m Swing Dances w/ live music to Daryl Davis 9pm-midnight. Sat., Last English country dance of the season. Music by Peascods June 2: BEG workshop 8-9pm w/ Donna Barker Sc Ken Haltenhoff. Gathering at TPIS. N/ E, N/ P. $2. These dances resume in Sept. Info: Fri., June 15: INT workshop 8-9pm w/ same two. $12, wkshp Sc Carl Minkus (301)493-6281, Dick Atlee (703)522-2769, Faith dance; $7 dance. Classes (taped music): Mon. Eves. (6 weeks BEG Coddington (301)762-4541. Jun e 18), W a l t z Sc BEG Sc INT Swing. Info: (202)363-4664.

English Country Dance Potomac Swing Dance Club for Experienced Dancers Sunday Evenings, 6 -11pm Wednesday, June 6, 7:30-10pm West Coast, Jitterbug Sc Lindy Hop styles at Teddy’s II in the Note the early date! Last dance of the season. New & OLD Ramada Hotel, 1495 Sc Rt. 7, Tysons Corner, VA. $8/$10 member/- favorites; live music by Liz Donaldson, Gordon Johnston Sc Karen non-member ($7/ $9 after 8pm). Cover includes instruction, 3 drinks, Helbrecht at Woodlin School, 2101 Luzerne Ave., Silver Spring, M D. nibbles, DJ Sc tip. BYO MUSIC ON CASSETTE TAPE!! $3.50 (includes cider Sc biscuits). Info: Dan Seigel (301)949-6438. Climax J azz Band Saturday, July 28, 8pm Northern Virginia Ceili Dance Potomac River Jazz Club concert-dance with Canada’s leading Fridays, June 1 Sc July 6, 8:30-Midnight trad, jazz band. At Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge # 2188 (8421 The Irish Dance Festival of No. VA presents its monthly "First Arlington Blvd., Fairfax VA). Info: PRJC Hotline (703)698-7752. Friday Ceili" at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church School on Niblick Rd., Vienna, VA. Live music by the Celtic Ceili Band. Free soda Swing Dancing at Glen Echo bread, etc.; soda for sale, B YOB . All welcome. $6; under 17 $3. Info: 2nd Saturdays, J une 9 Sc J u ly 14, 8-m id n igh t (703)391-2622 or (703)591-5191. Tom Cunningham Orchestra at the Spanish Ballroom of Glen Echo Park, 7300 M acArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, M D. Free: 8-9. $7; casual Little Red Sc the Renegades dress. Info: Natl Park Service 492-6282 or Orchestra 533-8864. Friday, June 22 Sc Saturday, July 23 At Lubber Run Ampitheatre, Arlington, VA June 22, 8pm. July 23 at Fat Tuesday’s in University Mall at Rt 123 Sc Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA. Red hot zydeco, cajun Si New Orleans-style R&B will be served. Info: (301)681-8536.

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Herb Fredricksen Dances: Traditional Polish Folk Dancing Glen Echo Foundation Benefits Mondays, 8pm Americana Ball - Saturday, June 16 Dawne Tance Polish Folk Dance Ensemble seeks members for Cowboy Dance - Friday, J uly 27 performing group. Traditional dances, authentic costumes. Rehears­ Americana Ball, Sat. June 16: Workshop ($3) 8pm; Dance ($8) als to taped music every Mon., 8pm, McLean Arts Ctr (Emerson 9pm, music by Village Jazz Band - Ragtime, Dixieland, early swing. Ave., McLean VA). Musicians k singers also encouraged! Info: Cowboy Dance, Fri. July 27: Workshop ($3) 7:30pm; Dance ($8) Rebecca (703)521-9654; Mike (301)236-6753. 8:30pm, music: Originally Swingabilly Band - old west dances k modern counterparts. Info: (301) 840-2056. INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCES A wide variety of dances to choose from! All have taped music. N/ P, Texas Dance Party N/ E. Saturdays, J une 23 k J u ly 21, 7:30p m Mon.: Inti Folk Dancers of Bethesda at the Leland Community Rec Dance under the stars at Summit Hall Farm Park’s covered pavilion Ctr, 4301 Willow Ln, Chevy Chase, M D. 8:30-10:30pm. $3. Mel or (502 So. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg MD). Music: Original Phyllis Diamond: 871-8788. Swingabilly Band. Instruction by Herb Fredricksen: two-step, waltz, Tues.: Arlington Inti Folk Dance at Key Elem School, Key Blvd polka. Info: (301) 849-2056. (between Adams k Veitch, 3 blocks frm Courthouse Metro), Arlington, VA. 8 -10pm. $2. Sam k Sarah Stulberg: 527-8998. Gamaldans Wed.: An n a Pappas at River Rd Unitarian Church, Bethesda. 7:30- 1st Saturday, June 2, 8-llp m 8:30pm. $3.50. 340-8723. Mount Vernon Inti Folk Dancers at M ount The last gamaldans (Scandinavian couple turning dances) of the Vernon Unitarian Meeting Hall, 1909 Windmill Ln, Alex, VA (off Ft season. Music: Peascods Gathering, at TPIS. N/ E, N/ P. Teaching 8- Hunt Rd at Mason Hill Dr & R on Windmill). 8-10pm. $2. Ken or 9pm (this month: Roros pols). $3. Dances will resume in Oct. Info: Pat Krogh (703)780-2393. Inti k Contras at Guy Mason Rec Ctr, WI Carl Minkus (301)493-6281, Dick Atlee (703)522-2769, Faith Ave k Calvert St NW, DC. 8:15-10pm. FREE. Charles or Ruth Coddington (301)762-4541. Toxey: 229-0455. Th u.: Foggy Bottom Inti Folk Dances at St. M ary’s Church, 23rd St. Snurrdansarna between G& H Sts NW (1 block from Foggy Bottom Metro). 7:30- Tuesdays, 8pm 10:45pm. $3. Jamie: 547-6419. Roland Forbes at Chevy Chase Ctr, Scandinavian couple turning dances (polka, waltz, polska, masurka, CT Ave k McKinley St NW, DC. 7:30-9:30pm. FREE. 572-4215. schottis and more), recorded music, at TPIS. $2. Bill Warren (301) Fri.: Wh ea ton Rec Ctr, 11711 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD. 8:30- 585-7916. 11pm. $3. Larry: 565-0539 or John: 740-3498. Inti k Contras at Chevy Chase Ctr, CT Ave k McKinley St NW, DC. 7:30-9:30pm. Classes FREE. Charles or Ruth Toxey: 229-0455. Clogging: Eileen Carson. 3 Mons. Info: Laura Lewis (301)277-5915. 3rd Sun.: Greek k Inti Folkdancing at River Road Unitarian Herb Fredricksen: Ethnic, period classes, couple, swing, waltz. Church, River Rd k Whittier Blvd., Bethesda, M D. 7-9pm. $3. Anna Mont. Cty Rec. Dept. Recorded music. Info: (301) 840-2056. Pappas: 340-8723. Scottish Country: BEG k INT classes at the Wash. Episcopal LAST Sun.: Walsh Club Inti Dance Party at Chevy Chase Presbyte­ School. Records/ live music. Info: Ann (703)960-0095. rian Church, 1 Chevy Chase Circle, NW, DC. 8-10pm. $2. Info: 572- 4215 or 340-8723. Swiss Folk Dance Wedn esda ys, 8p m Downstairs at Swiss Embassy, 2900 Cathedral Ave. NW. Recorded music. N/ E. Free. Info: Fran 530-5643.

Tisza Hungarian Folk Ensemble Saturdays, J une 9 k July 14, 8pm Monthly Tanchaz, or folk dance party, at the Potomac United Methodist Church on Falls Road, Potomac, MD. Tanchaz starts 8pm w/ brief review k teaching session. Open dancing to recorded music (w/ some live music by our own musicians) till 11pm. N/ E. Please bring food or non-alcoholic beverage for snack table. $3. Info: (301)933-9845, eves. only.

Out-of-Town Events

Mike Seeger in Concert in Catonsville Annapolis Traditional Dance Society Friday, May 25, 8pm Fridays, June 1 k July 6, 8pm Mike Seeger, acclaimed as the foremost transmitter of the musical Contra dances 1st Sat. each month at West Annapolis Elementary traditions of Appalachia-^ a pioneering urban Bluegrass performer- School. Live music. Beginners welcome; dress is casual; N/ P. $5. Info: wili appear at the Catonsville Fine k Performing Arts Center on the (301)268-0231. campus of Catonsville Community College. $10; students k kids $9. Info: CR MacLellan (301)235-2522. An na polis Win e k Food Celebration Saturday-Sunday, June 16-17 3rd annual festival at St. John’s College. Musicians along river bank Sat noon-7pm; Sun noon-6pm. Info: Larry Freed (301)263-0635.

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Baltimore Square Dance Weathervane Acoustic Listening Club Saturday, June 9, 8:30pm Wednesdays in Frederick, 8pm Baltimore Dance Council presents a traditional American square Si At Erni’s Italian Kitchen, 1818 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, MD. contra dance. Bill Wellington calls to The Jig is Up (both from Kate. Where’s the copy!! 8pm; cover $5. Info: (301)694-6838. Charlotteville, VA). $4.50. Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St. Paul St., Baltimore, M D. Great wooden dance floor! N/ E, N/ P. Info: Matt Shepardstown, WV, Dance (301)391-8418 or To m 265-5386. Saturdays, June 2 Si July 7, 8pm SPECIAL COUPLE DANCES WORKSHOP 4pm followed by Baltimore Folk Music Society Dances potluck supper. Regular beg workshop 7:30; dance 8pm. 6/ 2: Caller English Country: Mondays TB A; Steve Hickman & Liz Donaldson; Hambo workshop. 7/ 7: Sue Sq u a r e s/Con t r a s: Wed n esd a ys Dupre Si Peter Fricke call an evening of "elegant dances" w/ Picking English Country on Mondays; Square Si Contras on Wednesdays; Up Sticks; English workshop. Workshops $3 ea; dance $3.50 WMFS both at 8pm. All to live music. Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St. Paul members, $5 others. Beginners welcome. At Shepardstown Men’s St., Baltimore. $3.50 members/ affiliates (FSGW), $4 non-members. Club (King Si German Sts.) Info: (304)876-2762, (304)263-1905. Info: Diane Alberga (301)549-3619; BFMS hotline (301)366-0808. FESTIVALS / WEEKEND EVENTS / CAMPS

2nd Annual Cleveland Dance the Day Away Susquehanna BOOM Festival Saturday, June 30, 5-llp m June 9-16 Appalachian squares Si contras to Lindsay Adams w/Boiled Hist district celebrations, lumberjacks’ jamboree, more. Sat night Buzzards Si Ron Buchanan w/ Lackawanna Longnecks. Soft soled contra dance 6/ 16. In Williamsport PA. Info: Susquehanna Boom shoes required. At Notre Dame College, Cleveland, OH. N/ P, N/ E. Fest, 848 W Fourth St, Williamsport PA 17701; (717)321-1203. $8. Info: Dan (216)382-0905. Buena Vista’s 2nd Annual International Folk Dancing in Columbia Old-Time Every Wednesday, 8 -10:30pm Friday-Sunday, June 8-10 Teaching 1st hour, request dancing to recorded music follows. Presented by Ann Grindy at Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista, VA. Frequent parties Si workshops. New dancers welcome. At Kahler Hall $2/ day includes camping. The flyer promises "no organized events." in Harper’s Choice, Columbia, M D. $3. Info: Judy (301)585-7665. Info:(703)261-7321.

Columbia Cajun Style Birthday Celebration 5th Annual Catoctin Mtn Music Si Dance Weekend Saturday, June 9, 8:30pm Friday-Sunday, June 15-17 Little Red Si the Renegades at the Rouse Bldg, Columbia, MD. BFMS presents a family weekend of music, dancing Si crafts at Adm $23 incl buffet, cash bar, lessons. All tickets advance purchase! Camp Misty Mount in Catoctin Mountain Natl Park, near Thur- Call (301)997-0974. mont, M D. Members $35/ $25 kids. Non-members $42/ $32. Register by May 31 to BFMS, Box 7134 Waverly Sta, Baltimore, MD 21218. Little Red Si the Renegades Info: Matt (301)391-8418 or Carl (301)321-8419. Saturday, June 30 Come out Si party w/ Little Red Si his feel good music at The Last Altamont Old Songs Festival of Chance, 5888A Robert Oliver PI, Columbia, M D. Info: (202)882-5589 Traditional Music Si Dance or (301)730-5656. Friday-Sunday, June 22-24 At Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont, NY. Featuring music Si dance Folkal Point in Ellicott City, MD trade of Eng, Cajun Louisiana, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Si US. The Folkal Point at Cacao Ln, 8066 Main St., Ellicott City. All Info: Old Songs, POB 399, Guilderland, NY 12084, (518)765-2815. performances start at 8pm. June 7: $5. Mack Bailey. June 14: $8. Josh White, Jr. June 21 - Fiddlehead Music Si Dance Week Aug. 31: On Vacation. Info: (301)(DC)982-0686 or (301)381-2460. Monday-Sunday, June 25-July 1 At Buffalo Gap Camp, Capon Bridge, WV. Staff: Wild Asparagus, Howard Folk Society Open Mike The B ody Rockers Si more! Cajun Gumbo Picnic, dress-up banquet, Tuesdays, June 19 Si July 17, 8pm etc. $340. Limited work/ scholarships avail. Deposit: $85 to Fiddle- Every 3rd Tues at PJ’s Pub, Ellicott City, MD. No adm, but head, POB 1978, Asheville, NC 28802. Info: Trina (704)253-3917. performers Si guests expected to purchase food &/ or beverages from the Pub. Info: (301)982-0686(DC) or (301)381-2460. Polish Family Camp June 27-July 2 Frederick Country Dances 5th Annual Polish dance, music Si folklore family camp at Bryn Saturday, June 23, 8pm Mawr College near Phil. Info: Basia Dziewanowska (305)296-6099. Wintersong Benefit Dance, July 28, 8pm The Mid-Maryland Folk Arts Council Si the Frederick City Dept Mid-Atlantic Storytellers of Rec have square Sc contra dances 4th Sat. Sept.-June at Frederick July 13-15 City Rec. Ctr. Free workshop 7pm sharp; dance 8pm. $3.50 members For Tellers, Listeners, Learners. Concerts. Storytellers from all over MMFAC, FSGW, BFMS: $5 all others. Last regular monthly on June Mid-Atlantic. Millersville Univ. PA. Info: 717-898-0856. 23: Robbin Schagger calls squares Si contras ro music of "The Mighty Possums." July 28: Summersong for Wintersong! Benefit dance for Brandywine Mountain Music Convention Feb. festival: Wes Merchant calls fo June Apple Band. $5 for all. July 13-15 Look for flyers or call info #s. N/ E; N/ P. Info: (301)694-6794, Featuring the music of Galax, VA. At Bob Jackson’s Pleasant View (301)662-0750. Stables on Kirk Rd, west of Elkton, M D. Info: (302)475-3454.

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Crossroads Ceili Weekend NEW CDSS Camps at Buffalo Gap Friday-Sunday, July 20-22 July 8-15 & 15-22 GWCC 2nd annual weekend of Irish set & step dancing, featuring Country Dance Si Song Society: 2 weeks of dance and music at teachers Joe Si Siobhan O’Donovan, Regan Si Linnane Wick, Buffalo Gap Camp, Capon Bridge, WV. English Si American Dance w/ music by Brendan M ulvihill, Donna Long, Seamus Egan, etc. Air- Week (Ju ly 8 -1 5 ): $395. Family Week (July 15-22): Prices range conditioned Mimslyn Hotel, Luray VA. $140-$199, depending on from $130 for 3-year-olds to $370 for adults. Info: M K Friday room type. Info: (202)229-7129 or (202)217-3673. (202)543-0355.

Rocky Gap Country Bluegrass Music Festival John C. Campbell Folk School Friday-Sunday, August 3-5 Traditional Arts Classes in Brasstown, NC Featuring Tim O’Brien, M ary Chapin Carpenter Si Kathy Mattea. John C. Campbell Folk School (Brasstown, NC 28902; (800)562- $12/ day ($30 for 3-day pass) till July 3; $15 ($40) after. Kids under 2440, (704)837-2775): traditional arts year-round. Jun 16-22: Family 8 $l/ day. Info: Rocky Gap Music Festival, Box 1990, Cumberland, Music/ Dance Week. Aug 31-Sep 3: Labor Day Music/ Dance Wkend. MD 21502; (301)724-2511. 6th Annual American Country Dance Weekend Fiddle & Dance at Ashokan at Buffalo Gap, West Virginia Summer 1990 schedule ($345/ wk incl meals, bed): Jul 29-Aug 4: Mark your calendars for Sept 14-16 for a fun-packed weekend of Southern: Aug 4-11: Celtic Week. Aug 12-18: Western Si Swing dancing, concerts, workshops Si more in a beautiful mountain setting Week. Aug 22-25: Teachers Playshop. Aug 26-Sep 1: Northern w/ 2 great dance floors Si a sauna on a swimming lake at the Buffalo Week. Info: Fiddle Si Dance, RD1 Box 489, W. Hurley, NY 12491, Gap Camp for the Cultural Arts. Featured this year are Swallowtail, (914)338-2996. Bob Dalsemer, The Poodles, Si Allons-Zee! The camp fills up fast, so sign up early. Look for flyers at most local dances. For info call Susan (703)237-6788 or Rick (703)354-8661.

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Newsletter Editor’s Address: 14244 Bradshaw Dr., Silver Spring, MD 20905 13 June 1990 Volum e 26, No.10 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 12:00p & 4pm WASHINGTON FOLK Paragon FESTIVAL Ragt ime 12:00p & 4pm Paragon 8:00p RL Jones Ragt ime & Lyle Lovett 8:00p Jones & Lovett 8:30p FND: 8:00p Gamaldans Evening St ar 9:00p Synergy Dance 8:30p No.VA Ceili

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WASHINGTON FOLK 7:30 p Scandia 8:00p Snurrda­ 7:30p Eng^ 8:00p Focal 8:00jp Harm ony 7:30p Providence FESTIVAL Pract ice nsarna Count ry Exp. Point Contras 2:00p Fat Cat McRee 8:30p WFM A Dancers 8:30p CW: 8:30p FSGW 8:00p Tisza Tanchaz Mem. Showcase 8:00p FSGW Hambone PROGRAM : 8:00p Del Ray 7:30p FSGW DANCE: BOARD Sweet s ESTONIAN 8:00p T.Cunningham SCHAEFFER/ TBA MEETING BOYS 8:00p Tisza 8:00p Birchmere: Horse 8:00p 8:30p FND: 8:15p Eng. Country Flies Weathervane Open

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 12:00p Jazz Day 8:00p 7:30p FSGW 8:00p Flag Da y 8:00p Magpie 8:00p Reston Dance 4:00p FSGW GOSPEL Birchmere: ADV. ENG. Weathervane 12:00p Contra & Josh White 9:00p Americana Ball SING Mahlathini & COUNTRY Lunch Bunch Jr 7:30p FSGW DANCE: Mahotella WKSHP 8:00p Focal 8:30p FND: EDWARDS/ NEW Queens 8:00p Snurrda­ Point Hellbenders FINDHORN nsarna 8:30p CW: 9:00p Synergy Double Dance Decker String

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Father’s Day 7:30 p Scandia 8:00p Snurrda­ 8:00p Summer begins 8:00p Harmony 7:30p FSGW Bunker Hill Day (Boston Pract ice nsarna Weathervane 7:00p Sukay Cafe STORYTELLERS MA) 8:00p HFS 7:30p Cajun 8:00p Labor 7:30p Texas Dance 7:30p FSGW DANCE: Open Mik e Dance Herit age 8:00p FSGW: SPARKY BLACKWELL/ TRIPLE 8:00p Focal 8:00p Little & RHONDA RUCKER DELIGHT Point Red 8:00p M M FAC Dance 8:30p CW: 8:30p FND: Frank Hall Cont raDocs

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4:00p FSGW SACRED 7:30p WSDC 7:00p Mama 8:00p Focal 8:30p FND: Balalaika Convention HARP SING Dance Ja m a Point Band Named 8:00p WSDC Dance 7:30p FSGW DANCE: 8:00p Snurrda­ 8:00p Bob HALL/ nsarna Weathervane BODYROCKERS 8:00p Birchmere: Garnet Rogers

Smith’s Festival of American Folklife Fiddlehead Week FSGW EVENTS IN ALL CAPS July 1990 Volum e 26, No. 10 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Smit h’s Fest ival of 7:30 p Scandia 8:00p Snurrda­ Independence 8:30p FSGW 7:30p Balalaika Concert American Folklife Pract ice nsarna Day OPEN SING 8:00p HOTS Dominion Day (Canada) 8:00p 8:30p FND: 8:00p WSDC Dance 7:30p FSGW DANCE: Weathervane Ozones 8:15p Paul Winter wiLd ASPARAGUS 8:30p No.VA Ceili

Smith’s Festival of American Folklife 1 1 ...... Bal iilijilra rnnv^ntinn 1 8 91011 12 13 14 Smit h’s Fest ival of 8:00p Snurrda­ 8:00p FSGW NEWSLETTER 12:00p Contra l:00p HOTS American Folklife nsarna BOARD DEADLINE!! Lunch Bunch 7:30p Providence Balalaika Convention 8:00p NEWS­ MEETING 8:00p FSGW Contras Hannah Jumper Raid-1856 LETTER 8:00p AT "ON THE 8:00p Reston Dance 7:30p FSGW DANCE: STAFF Weathervane WAY HOME" 8:00p T.Cunningham DALSEM ER/ MEETING 8:30p FND: 8:00p Tisza TRIPPING UP STAIRS 8:30p Open Birchmere: Herdman, Hills, Fink, Marxer CDSS-Buffalo Gap Dan 1 :e Week 1 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 CDSS-Buffalo Gap Dance 7:30 p Scandia 8:00p Snurrda­ 8:00p 7:00p Chenille 8:00p Chenilles 7:30p FSGW Week Pract ice nsarna Weathervane Sist ers & Pheromones STORYTELLERS 7:00p Henry Townsend Champlain lands 8:00p HFS 8:30p FND: 7:30p Texas Dance 7:30p FSGW DANCE: on Cape Ann- Open Mik e Roustabout 8:00p WSDC Dance BUCHANAN/ TBA 1605

Crossroads Ceili CDSS-IBuff. Gap Famil I y We e k 1 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 CDSS-Buff. Gap Family 8:00p Little 8:00p Snurrda­ 8:00p 8:30p FND: 8:00p M M FAC Dance Week Red nsarna Weathervane Fresh Fish 8:00p WSDC Dance Crossroads Ceili 8:30p Cowboy 8:00p Climax Jazz 4:00p FSGW SACRED Dance HARP SING 7:30p FSGW DANCE: WELLINGTON/ DEV. AM G TAYLORS

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FSGW EVENTS IN ALL CAPS NEWSLETTER DEADLINE The deadline for copy for the FSGW Newsletter is the 12th of every month for the following month (except for June/July which is a joint issue and has the May 12th deadline for the two months.). Send all copy to: FSGW Newsletter c/o H. Gordon 14244 Bradshaw Drive Silver Spring, MD 20905______This Newsletter is published by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional folk arts in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. FSGW is a center of the Country Dance & Song Society of America, and shares reciprocity arrangements with the Baltimore Folk Mu sic Society, the Mid-Maryland Folk Arts Cou n cil and the Howard Folk Society. Membership in the Society is open to all who wish to help pursue these goals. Membership benefits include free admission to monthly programs, reduced admission to special events and the Newsletter by first class mail. To join, fill out the form below.

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Is this a new membership [] Or a renewal? [] Or a rejoin? [] I/W e want to join. Enclosed is: Is this a new address? [] Yes [] No Individual Family* 1 ye a r $18 [] 1 year $27 [] If more than one last name, please indicate preferred name fo r alphabetical listing. 3 year $54 [] 3 years $81 [] 1 year contr** $50 [] 1 year contr** $75 [] NAME______1 year sust.** $100 [] 1 year sust.** $150 [] ADDRESS______L ife ** $300 [] Life ** $450 [] Ou t-of-Town subscriptions: (See below) $12 [] CITY______* Family membership includes members of an immediate STATE______Zip___ fam ily (i.e.living together in one household) only. PHONE (home)------(work)------** A portion of the contributing, sustaining, and life member­ Are you willing to help the Society in some way?______ship is tax deductible.

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Anyone living outside the Greater Washington area may subscribe to the FSGW Newsletter only. Cost of an out-of-town subscription is $12.00 per year. Out-of-town subscriptions receive no FSGW membership privileges. Subscriptions are NOT available to Washington- area residents. Please mail this form, with you r ch eck made out to F SGW to: D. Nichols, Membership Chair, 307 Broadleaf Dr., N.E., Vienna, Virginia 22180 Any questions concerning membership, please call the FSGW Hotline at (703)281-2228. Any membership changes (i.e. address, name, status, etc) should be sent to the Membership Chair at the above address. i/9o

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