Palouse Folklore Society

Palouse Folklore Society

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Please note that the Slow Jam is going back to once a month, second saturdays in the attic.

February 14th - Saturday: SLOW JAM (Second Saturday) 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.

February 15th: Sunday: Caller's Workshop - If you've ever had the urge to call a contra dance, this is your opportunity to learn the technique. We'll be getting together with some experienced callers to work on some new dances and practice some old ones, and would be delighted to get you started. No experience necessary. We have cue cards for some simple dances. We'll hope for enough participants to make a very short contra line. Anybody that would like to come and help dance is also welcome. Sunday February 15th from 7 to 9 pm. In the Attic studio, at 314 East 2nd St. (Up the long driveway to the back, and up the outside stairs to the attic.) This is the 2nd house up from the Public Library on 2nd St. The city parking lot on the corner of 2nd and Jefferson is open on weekends. Please let us know if you plan to attend, that way we'll know if we have enough people to make it work. You can send an email to radavich at moscow.com. Thanks. See you there!

February 21st: Saturday: CONTRA DANCE with music by the Wildgrass String Band and calling by Joseph Erhard-Hudson, at the 1912 Center (Corner of 3rd St and Van Buren in Moscow). 7:30 PM.

The Wildgrass String Band returns to us with a bluegrassy mix of old time favorites to keep the dancers moving happily. On fiddle is Tabitha Bauer, a recovering violinist, bowing out wild melodies and chops; Maggie Keefe (also of The Chelseas fame) rolls out compelling mando-melodies and rhythms; Ron Hudiberg is an old-time veteran banjo driver bringing exquisite texture and tune to the square; Angus Hughes picks out a storm on that jumbo that'll keep you spinnin' and bouncin'; and Dave Vollmer will give y'all a place to land on that bass fiddle. Joseph Erhard-Hudson will bring his box of magic dances to keep us moving and grooving... you'll want to be there!

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: $10 for members, $12 for non-members, students $8 and new dancers get in for $5.

Extended Calendar:

February 21: Contra Dance with music by the Wildgrass String Band and calling by Joseph Erhard-Hudson, at the 1912 Center, 7:30 PM.

March 21: Contra Dance with music by Moscow Celtics and calling by Nancy Staub, at the 1912 Center, 7:30 PM.

April 18: Contra Dance with music by River City Ramblers and calling by Nora Scott, at the 1912 Center, 7:30 PM.

May 16: Contra Dance with music by Under the Wire and calling by Emily Faulkner, at the old Blaine Schoolhouse, potluck at 6:30, dancing at 7:30 PM.

June 20: Contra Dance with music by a groovy band and calling by Nora Scott, at the old Blaine Schoolhouse, potluck at 6:30, dancing at 7:30 PM.

July 18: Contra Dance with music by Loose Palouse and calling by Joseph Erhard-Hudson, at the old Blaine Schoolhouse, potluck at 6:30, dancing at 7:30 PM.

August 15: Contra Dance and Pie Extravaganza with music by Under the Wire and calling by Emily Faulkner, at the old Blaine Schoolhouse, potluck at 6:30, dancing at 7:30 PM.