Palouse Folklore Society

Palouse Folklore Society

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May 3rd: Friday: RENAISSANCE COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE with music by Wild Sage and calling by Logan Crieghton, at the 1912 Center (Corner of 3rd St and Van Buren in Moscow). 7:30 PM.

We're excited to have a new band to play for us at this dance, from Coeur D'Alene, Wild Sage. You'll recognize the lovely flute and whistle playing of Melody Draves from the band, Northern Shores. She'll be joined by Lesile Rousos playing the mandolin and tenor banjo, and Bill Compher with his guitar and mandocello. We're really looking forward to hearing these folks. And Logan Creighton, from up north, will be calling for us. This will be our last dance in the 1912 Center until fall! What better way to kick off the Renaissance Fair weekend than dancing with some lovely folks in this lovely dance hall! And, yes, renaissancy wear is always fun.

Beginner? No problem- Arrive at 7:30 and there are free lessons.

No Partner? No worry. There are lots of dancers - many would like to dance with you. All dances are taught. Singles, families & beginners are always welcome. Children are always FREE

Free dance lessons at 7:30, 8-10:30 Dance Admission: $6 for members, $8 for non-members and new dancers get in for $5

May 11th and 25th -Saturdays: SLOW JAMS (Second and fourth Saturdays) from 1-3 PM 314 East Second St. attic (up the long driveway and up the back stairs.) For any interested folk musicians All experience levels welcome, including raw beginners. We may go over a piece more than once.

Bring music or chords if you have them and share a little of what you are working on. There will not be an audience. We just go round in a circle picking a favorite tune, and others try to join in. Perfection not even considered! Come join us.

May 18th: Saturday: COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE with music by Red Herring and calling by Joseph Erhard-Hudson, at the Old Blaine Schoolhouse (Corner of Eid and Blaine Roads). Potluck dinner 6:30, dancing at 7:30 PM.

This will be our first dance out at the Blaine Schoolhouse, this lovely old treasure just south of Paradise Ridge. As with all our summer dances, we'll start off the evening with a potluck meal together. So pack along your favorite offering with your dancing shoes and join us. We have an excellent band to drive the dancing for the evening, Red Herring. This band is made up of some of the liveliest contra dance musicians in the area. Coming to us from Spokane and Sandpoint, this band features members from the bands 'The Bridgewater Boys' and 'InTentCity'. Joseph Erhard-Hudson will be calling. Definitely one of the best callers around. He's great fun. We can hardly wait! We'll see you there for a wonderful evening of contra dancing under the stars!

You can find a map to the schoolhouse at our website, palousefolk.org, or in one of our newsletters in the bin on the Moscow Coop bulletin board.

Some cool events: And we'll see you in Moscow's East City Park on May 4 and 5th for the 46th annual Moscow Renaissance Fair!

Extended Calendar:

May 3: Renaissance Contra Dance with music by Wild Sage and calling by Logan Creighton, at the 1912 Center, 7:30 PM.

May 4 and 5: 46th Annual Moscow Renaissance Fair, East City Park, dawn to dusk, relatively.

May 18: Contra Dance with music by Red Herring and calling by Joseph Erhard-Hudson, at the Old Blaine Schoolhouse, potluck 6:30, dancing 7:30 PM.

June 15: Contra Dance with music by Arvid Lundin and Deep Roots and calling by Nora Scott, at the Old Blaine Schoolhouse, potluck 6:30, dancing 7:30 PM.

July 11: House Concert with fingerstyle guitarist, Dorian Michael, in the Attic at 314 East 2nd Street in Moscow, 8:00 PM. Admission by donation.

July 20: Contra Dance with music by Paul Smith and Alex Roberts and calling by Erik Weberg, at the Old Blaine Schoolhouse, potluck 6:30, dancing 7:30 PM.

August 17: Contra Dance and Pie Extravaganza with music by Under the Wire and calling by Gary Miller, at the Old Blaine Schoolhouse, potluck 6:30, dancing 7:30 PM.

September 21: Contra Dance with music by a groovy band and calling by Nora Scott, at the 1912 Center, 7:30 PM.

October 8: Concert with songwriter and singer, Bill Staines, at the 1912 Center, 7:30 PM.

October 12: Contra Dance with music by Paul Smith and Alex Roberts and calling by Nancy Staub, at the 1912 Center, 7:30 PM.

October 26: Halloween Contra Dance with music by The Acrasians and calling by Pat Blatter, at the 1912 Center, 7:30 PM.

November 16: Contra Dance with music by Red Herring and calling by Nancy Staub, at the 1912 Center, 7:30 PM.

December 21: Contra Dance with music by a groovy band and calling by somebody cool, at the 1912 Center, 7:30 PM.