Combined Event Listing
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Wednesday, September 18 2024
Contra Dance
Janine Smith and Susan Taylor call to The Dead Sea Squirrels - Cathy Mason (fiddle), Craig Edwards (fiddle, banjo, and mandolin), and Henry Yoshimura (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Thursday, September 19 2024
BFMS Fall Picnic - Save the Date Below
Thursday, September 19 2024
Autumn Assembly - Save the Date Below
Monday, September 23 2024
4th Monday English Country Dance
English Country Dance 8-10:30 pm
Diane Schmit will call, and Jeffrey Steinberg, violin; Marty Taylor, whistles; and Janina O'Brien, piano will play the tunes
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
Participants are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break.
Please pay on-line at www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, September 24 2024
BFMS Song Swap
4th Tuesday BFMS zoom song swap. September 24, 7:30
https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772
The 4th Tuesday BFMS 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!
Tuesday, September 24 2024 (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
Monday, September 30 2024
English Country Dance
Monday English Country Dance 8:00 -- 10:30 pm
Christopher Field calling to the tunes of Liz Donaldson on piano, Becky Ross on fiddle/violin and Mark Vidor on accordion.
Location: The Church of the Natvity and Holy Comforter 6112 York Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21210
All are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break. Please pay on-line at
www.bfms.org/englishcountry.pay.php
Wednesday, October 02 2024
Contra Dance
Sargon de Jesus calls to music by Flamingo Sketches - Jared Kirkpatrick (piano, fiddle, mandolin, feet) and Tom Krumm (fiddle, mandolin). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, October 07 2024
English Country Dance
Evening of English Country Dance 8:00 - 10:30 pm
Ann Fallon calls to playing by Marty Taylor on whistles, Ralph Barthine on guitar, and Janina O'Brien on piano, mostly.
Location: The Church of the Natvity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Road, Baltimore, Maryland, 21210
All are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break. Please pay ahead, on-line at:
www.bfms.org/englishcountry.pay.php
Saturday, October 12 2024
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Andrea Nettleton calling to Nova, a neo-trad trio hailing from New England featuring Kathleen Fownes on fiddle, Everest Witman on guitar and mandolin, and Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin on accordion and piano.
Dance lesson: 7:30
Admission is: Free for all (as part of Free Fall, sponsored by the Baltimore Office of Public Arts and BFMS).
Please pre-register. Online there will be an option to register for free. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Potluck snacks at the break.
Wednesday, October 16 2024
Square/Contra Dance
Kappy Laning calls to the Baltimore Open Band led by McGregor Yatsevitch. Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Tuesday, October 22 2024 (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, October 30 2024
Square/Contra Dance
Penelope Weinberger calls to Sugar Beat - Susan Brandt (flute), Elke Baker (fiddle), and Marc Glickman (piano). Special 5th Wednesday Halloween dance, costumes encouraged! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, November 06 2024
Square/Contra Dance
Melissa Chatham calls to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake - Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), Janina O’Brien (piano, whistle, bodhran). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, November 09 2024
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
Andrea Nettleton calling to Brenna Hogan – fiddle, Shane Knudsen – fiddle, and others
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.
Wednesday, November 20 2024
Square/Contra Dance
Steve Gester calls to 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
Tuesday, November 26 2024 (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, November 27 2024
Square/Contra Dance
Caroline Barnes calls to the music of Charlie Pilzer & Rebecca Weiss. SPECIAL 4th WEDS PRE-THANKSGIVING FUNDRAISER DANCE!! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Church of the Nativity. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, December 04 2024
Square/Contra Dance
Abigail Hobart calls to Backstep Cindy -- Sandy Hofferth (fiddle), Joe Langley (guitar), Fred Cherney (banjo), and Shirley Echols (bass). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, December 14 2024
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
Kappy Laning calling to Amberwing ~ Emily Aubrey - fiddle, Robin Wilson - flute, concertina, and sax, Janina O'Brien - piano
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, January 11 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
TBD calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake ~ Carl Friedman - fiddle, Robin Wilson - flute, concertina, and sax, Ralph Barthine (guitar), and Janina O'Brien - piano, bodhran, and whistle
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, February 08 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
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. 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, March 08 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Contra Rebels ~ Henry Koretzky (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle) and Todd Clewell (fiddle)
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.
Contra Dance
Janine Smith and Susan Taylor call to The Dead Sea Squirrels - Cathy Mason (fiddle), Craig Edwards (fiddle, banjo, and mandolin), and Henry Yoshimura (guitar). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Thursday, September 19 2024
BFMS Fall Picnic - Save the Date Below
Put the BFMS Fall Picnic on your calendar.
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 12pm to 4 pm - not the date above
Thanks to the generous donation of BFMS member Ellice Brahms, the almost annual BFMS picnic will return this Fall. We are pleased to announce that we are returning to the lovely pavilion at Lake Roland Park. Socializing, clothing swap, singing, jamming, games and hiking will be part of the fun. Stay tuned for more details.Thursday, September 19 2024
Autumn Assembly - Save the Date Below
Put the BFMS Autumn Assembly on your calendar!
Saturday October 26 2024 (afternoon) - not the date above
Tickets are now available!Monday, September 23 2024
4th Monday English Country Dance
English Country Dance 8-10:30 pm
Diane Schmit will call, and Jeffrey Steinberg, violin; Marty Taylor, whistles; and Janina O'Brien, piano will play the tunes
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212.
Participants are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break.
Please pay on-line at www.bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Tuesday, September 24 2024
BFMS Song Swap
4th Tuesday BFMS zoom song swap. September 24, 7:30
https://yorku.zoom.us/j/99950379772
The 4th Tuesday BFMS 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!
Tuesday, September 24 2024 (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
Monday, September 30 2024
English Country Dance
Monday English Country Dance 8:00 -- 10:30 pm
Christopher Field calling to the tunes of Liz Donaldson on piano, Becky Ross on fiddle/violin and Mark Vidor on accordion.
Location: The Church of the Natvity and Holy Comforter 6112 York Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21210
All are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break. Please pay on-line at
www.bfms.org/englishcountry.pay.php
Wednesday, October 02 2024
Contra Dance
Sargon de Jesus calls to music by Flamingo Sketches - Jared Kirkpatrick (piano, fiddle, mandolin, feet) and Tom Krumm (fiddle, mandolin). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Monday, October 07 2024
English Country Dance
Evening of English Country Dance 8:00 - 10:30 pm
Ann Fallon calls to playing by Marty Taylor on whistles, Ralph Barthine on guitar, and Janina O'Brien on piano, mostly.
Location: The Church of the Natvity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Road, Baltimore, Maryland, 21210
All are welcome to bring snacks to share at the break. Please pay ahead, on-line at:
www.bfms.org/englishcountry.pay.php
Saturday, October 12 2024
2nd Saturday Dance
8-10:30 PM
Andrea Nettleton calling to Nova, a neo-trad trio hailing from New England featuring Kathleen Fownes on fiddle, Everest Witman on guitar and mandolin, and Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin on accordion and piano.
Dance lesson: 7:30
Admission is: Free for all (as part of Free Fall, sponsored by the Baltimore Office of Public Arts and BFMS).
Please pre-register. Online there will be an option to register for free. http://bfms.org/secondsatpay.php
Location: The Church of the Nativity and Holy Comforter, 6112 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Potluck snacks at the break.
Wednesday, October 16 2024
Square/Contra Dance
Kappy Laning calls to the Baltimore Open Band led by McGregor Yatsevitch. Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Tuesday, October 22 2024 (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, October 30 2024
Square/Contra Dance
Penelope Weinberger calls to Sugar Beat - Susan Brandt (flute), Elke Baker (fiddle), and Marc Glickman (piano). Special 5th Wednesday Halloween dance, costumes encouraged! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, November 06 2024
Square/Contra Dance
Melissa Chatham calls to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake - Carl Friedman (fiddle), Robin Wilson (flute, concertina, sax), Ralph Barthine (guitar), Janina O’Brien (piano, whistle, bodhran). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, November 09 2024
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
Andrea Nettleton calling to Brenna Hogan – fiddle, Shane Knudsen – fiddle, and others
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.
Wednesday, November 20 2024
Square/Contra Dance
Steve Gester calls to 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
Tuesday, November 26 2024 (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, November 27 2024
Square/Contra Dance
Caroline Barnes calls to the music of Charlie Pilzer & Rebecca Weiss. SPECIAL 4th WEDS PRE-THANKSGIVING FUNDRAISER DANCE!! Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Church of the Nativity. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Wednesday, December 04 2024
Square/Contra Dance
Abigail Hobart calls to Backstep Cindy -- Sandy Hofferth (fiddle), Joe Langley (guitar), Fred Cherney (banjo), and Shirley Echols (bass). Intro lesson at 7:30pm. Dance starts at 8pm at Lovely Lane Church. Online payment only: https://bfms.org/contradancepay.php
Saturday, December 14 2024
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
Kappy Laning calling to Amberwing ~ Emily Aubrey - fiddle, Robin Wilson - flute, concertina, and sax, Janina O'Brien - piano
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, January 11 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier)
TBD calling to Wild Wombats of the Chesapeake ~ Carl Friedman - fiddle, Robin Wilson - flute, concertina, and sax, Ralph Barthine (guitar), and Janina O'Brien - piano, bodhran, and whistle
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, February 08 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
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. 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, March 08 2025
2nd Saturday Dance
7-9:30 PM
TBD calling to Contra Rebels ~ Henry Koretzky (guitar), Barb Schmid (fiddle) and Todd Clewell (fiddle)
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.
