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Monday, April 21 2025 
English Country Dance
English Country Dancing on a Monday night! How to brighten up any Monday!

800 -- 1030 pm

Kappy Laning will call the dances and Marty Taylor (recorders, whistles and concertina) Steven Epstein on clarinet and Janina O'Brien, usually at the piano, shall provide the tunes thereof!

Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
 
Tuesday, April 22 2025 (Member Sponsored) 
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
 
Wednesday, April 23 2025 
BFMS Song Swap
In April, the 4th Tuesday Zoom will be on Wednesday the 23rd in order to avoid conflict with Earth Day
BFMS Song Swap
https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772

7:30. The 4th Tuesday (Wed this month) zoom Song Swap is a place for folks to come together and share songs, community, and keep the live singing tradition thriving. While we have been getting together on zoom, the 4th Tuesday BFMS songswap has become transcontinental and international with participants from west, farther west, and north and northwest across the border. You can drop in on the zoom and meet (and hear / sing with) some nice folks we 're not likely to meet in person!
 
Wednesday, April 23 2025 
Contra Dance
Kappy Laning calls to the music of the Baltimore Open Band led by McGregor Yatsevich! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
 
Sunday, April 27 2025 (Member Sponsored) 
Balfolk Music Session
1- 3 p.m., at the Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Road, Baltimore MD 21214. Balfolk refers to traditional and contemporary folk dance from Central France, Brittany, the Low
Countries and a few other places. Dances include bourrée, mazurka, an dro, hanter dro and others. The music is interesting, rhythmic and lots of fun to play. Pretty easy, too!
This will be a guided jam session, led by Mark Vidor. IT IS NOT A DANCE SESSION. All musicians and all instruments are welcome. No prior experience in the genre is necessary. Music will be provided at the session. Music is also available electronically in advance. For more information, contact Mark Vidor at mbvidor@aol.com.
 
Monday, April 28 2025 
English Country Dance
English Country Dancing with gusto!

800 -- 1030 pm

Guest musician Laurie Andres at the piano, joined by Emily Aubry on violin and Robin Wilson on flute and concertina will play the tunes for the dances called by April Blum.

Please register ahead, via: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
 
Wednesday, April 30 2025 
Contra Dance
Melissa Chatham calls to the music of Triple Helix: Colleen Reed (flute & sax), Alexander Mitchell (fiddle and mandolin), and Keith Gillis (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
 
Saturday, May 03 2025 
Catoctin Deepest Discount Deadline
Last chance to get the lowest price on admission for the
Catoctin Mountain Weekend
Event Dates: June 13-15
www.bfms.org/catoctin.php
 
Monday, May 05 2025 
English Country Dance
A Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, English Country Dance Style

Come in your best red, green and white and let's enjoy great calling and dancing to great music (including a Mexican waltz or two) and snacks to match

8:00 to 10:30 pm.

April Blum calls to the tunes played by Emily Aubrey on violin, Marty Taylor on concertina, flutes & recorders and Janina O'Brien on piano, most of the time.

Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
 
Wednesday, May 07 2025 
Contra Dance
Penelope Weinberger calls to the music of The Rhythmajigs: Patti Reum (lutes and whistles), Michael Giordano (fiddle and mandolin), Jack Maus (piano, accordion). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
 
Saturday, May 10 2025 
2nd Saturday Dance
7 PM State-of-the-Society Meeting (see below)

8-10:30 PM English Country, Contra and Waltz Dances
Andrea Nettleton calling to Ralph Barthine on guitar, Janina O'Brien on accordion, Steve Epstein on clarinet and sax, Jill Smith on keyboard
Dance lesson: If there is time after the meeting
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Admission is free for BFMS members who arrive by 7:10 PM, $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.

7 PM State-of-the-Society Meeting
Current BFMS Members arriving by 7:10 PM get into the evening dance free
If you are a current member and are planning to come, select a free ticket ($10 discount) at http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php (available starting Apr 13th) and arrive by 7:10pm. Though you will not have to pay, preregistering lets us know that you are coming and gives us a means to notify people if communicable illness is reported afterwards.
 
Monday, May 12 2025 
English Country Dance
A Spring Evening of English Country Dance
8:00 to 10:30 pm

Jonathan Jensen plays piano, Steven Epstein the clarinet, and Emily Aubrey the violin, for tunes and dances called by Diane Schmitt.

please register at:http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
 
Monday, May 12 2025 (Member Sponsored) 
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
 
Tuesday, May 13 2025 
BFMS Song Swap
In-Person Song Swap!
7:30-9:30 p.m. We are live again at the 4 Hour a Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214 Once a month on the 2nd Tuesday. We're delighted to be back singing in person! Bring a favorite folk-genre song or two to share with our community of singers. Chorus songs or repeated refrains are encouraged. You can lead a song, sing along, hum, listen, or add some accompaniment. No mic, no pressure, no performance. Just singing together in a friendly, supportive space! Free (pass-the-hat goodwill donation welcome)

REMEMBER: If you are sick, not feeling well, etc. Please stay home.
 
Wednesday, May 14 2025 
Contra Dance
Rebecca Anger calls to the music of Contre Temps: McGregor Yatsevich (fiddle and mandolin), Andrew Tomlinson (flute and piccolo), & Mark Vidor (piano and accordion). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
 
Monday, May 19 2025 
English Country Dance
Monday night's English Country Dance, 8:00 to 10:30 pm

Brought to you by BFMS and specifically by Robin Wilson on flute & concertina, Mark Vidor on accordion, and Janina O'Brien at the piano, usually. All dances called by Andrea Nettleton.

please register at :http:/bfms.org//englishcountrypay.php
 
Wednesday, May 21 2025 
Contra Dance
April Blum calls to the music of Contra Rebels: Todd Clewell (fiddle), Barb Schmid (fiddle), Henry Koretzky (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
 
Monday, May 26 2025 
English Country Dance
Another lovely night of English Country Dance, 8 to 1030 pm

Graced by Liz Donaldson at the piano, Jeff Steinberg on the violin, Mark Vidor on accordion, with dances called by Carl Friedman!

Please register at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
 
Tuesday, May 27 2025 (Member Sponsored) 
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
 
Wednesday, May 28 2025 
Contra Dance
Kim Forry calls to the music of Wombat Crossing: Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Charlie Pilzer (piano). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
 
Monday, June 09 2025 (Member Sponsored) 
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
 
Saturday, June 14 2025 
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM Different location
Sue Gola calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake - Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), Janina O’Brien (piano, bodhran, whistle)
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21218
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
 
Tuesday, June 24 2025 (Member Sponsored) 
Baltimore Shape Note Singing
7pm to 9:30pm. Four Hour Day Lutherie, 4305 Harford Rd. Baltimore, MD. Join us in America's oldest musical tradition! Experience the joy of singing a cappella choral music in four-part harmony. Shaped note heads aid sight reading. No experience needed, and loaner books are available. Attendance is free. All are welcome! More information https://baltimoreshapenote.org/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/bmoreshapenote
 
Saturday, July 12 2025 
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Melissa Chatham calling to Some Assembly: Mary Flora flute, sax, penny whistles; Donna Boylan piano; Joe Klausner violin, mandolin; Adam Lee guitar
Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
 
Saturday, August 09 2025 
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30pm
TBD calling to Rhythmajigs - Patti Reum on flutes and whistles, Michael Giordano on fiddle and mandolin, and Jack Maus on piano
Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. https://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
 
Saturday, September 13 2025 
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Caroline Barnes calling to TBD

Dance lesson: 7:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
 
Saturday, October 11 2025 
2nd Saturday Dance
Time: evening, details to be posted.
Special Anniversary Dance
Location: Lovely Lane Church, 2200 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21218
 
Saturday, November 08 2025 
2nd Saturday Dance
7-10:30 PM
TBD calling to Baltimore Open Band lead by McGregor Yatsevitch

Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.
 
Saturday, December 13 2025 
2nd Saturday Dance
7-10:30 PM
TBD calling to Some Assembly ~ Mary Flora - flute, sax, penny whistles, Donna Boylan - piano, Joe Klausner - violin, mandolin, Adam Lee - guitar

Dance lesson: 6:30
Online payment only. Pre-payment is encouraged to reserve your spot. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Admission is $10 BFMS members & affiliates, $15 non-members. People under 21 and students with ID: free
Potluck snacks at the break.