See our Events page for a complete listing of events and details.
Saturday, November 09 2024 2nd Saturday Dance 7-9:30 PM (one hour earlier) Greg Frock calling to John Sauer (guitar), Art Abrams (bass), Brenna Hogan (fiddle), Shane Knudsen (fiddle), and Lisa Roberts (banjo)
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.
Monday, November 11 2024 English Country Dance A Speical Birthday Celebration of Richard Joffe's 80th -- providing all free admission!
Featuring:
Guest Caller Tom Spillsbury and Liz Donaldson, piano; Carl Friedman and Elke Baker, both on violin/fiddle!
Monday, November 11 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
Tuesday, November 12 2024 In-person Song Swap Join us for IN PERSON our monthly Song Swap Tuesday November 12 from 7:30 - 9:30 at the Four Hour Day Lutherie in Lauraville, 4305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214
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 for the venue welcome). Suggestion for November - songs about food?
Kappy Laning will call the dances and Marty Taylor on whisltes and recorders, Becky Ross on violin and Carl Friedman on piano will provide the tunes.
Please, bring a snack if you feel inspired to do so; it enhances the break and socializing!
and please register online at: http://bfms.org/englishcountrypay.php
Wednesday, November 20 2024 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