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Summer Songs Beach PartyFriday, May 1st at the Minstrel

You are the music at this Special Concert. It’s a party and a members' concert rolled into one. Bring your guitars, your voices, your ukuleles, your bongos, your finest Hawaiian shirts, whatever. We’re welcoming summer with our first ever Beach Party Sea Shanty Luau Key West Surfin’ USA Rockin’ Sing-Along & Members Concert. All night long, we’ll be singing songs about summer, the ocean, and the beach. We’ll be alternating group songs from the entire audience, and member performances from the stage. We’ll provide special food. You provide the gusto.

The April newsletter will explain how to sign up and sing from the stage. But you can just show up with your voice or your axe and participate from the audience. Don’t doubt that this will be a fantastic event. Team Getaway, The Valentines Crew, and Uke New Jersey know how to throw a party. You’ll want to be there.

The $12 admission price includes special refreshments.

Team Getaway says “Start Dating Now!”Here are the important dates that belong on your calendar:

¤ March 1: Registration opens

¤ April 26: Pre-Getaway Party in Rockaway at 2pm. Details in the April newsletter

¤ May 22–24: Getaway Weekend, Friday through Sunday afternoon

¤ May 24–25: Getaway Extension—Sunday evening through Monday afternoon

¤ May 25: Tim & Nancy’s wedding & contra dance, later Monday afternoon

All Getaway Guests who register for the Extension are invited to the wedding.

Since last we wrote, Team Getaway has added national folk, jazz and poetry treasure Claudia Schmidt, plus Project pillars Ken & Pat & Hen3ry (a/k/a The Rolstons & Nerenberg). We’re also bringing back luthiers and repair experts Bil Mitchell and Sarah Dieterichs of the Guitar Parlor to teach us about how guitars are made, how they’re broken, and how they’re fixed. That’s in addition to Lucy Kaplansky, Pat Donohue, The Wiyos, Stu Fuchs, Brendan Taaffe, and our own Kate Hedman. And that’s in addition to 150 of you all, the nicest and best part of every Getaway.

For more information and registration for the Getaway, visit folkproject.org/festival. Questions? Call Mark at 201/207-8696 or email getaway@folkproject.org

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Concerts every Friday at 8pm at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ

www.FolkProject.org  •  973/335-9489  •  Minstrel@FolkProject.org

To volunteer, e-mail volunteers@folkproject.org

Fri., Mar. 6: Jean Rohe and the End Of The World Show with The Lords of Liechtenstein Rescheduled early after their truncated show last yearJean Rohe, Folk Project alumna since the age of 8, is now out in the music world, mastering and owning it in a dizzying array of its many branches. She sings and plays traditional folk, jazz, multi-lingual music of the Americas, North and South, her own brilliant songs, and the songs of the best young writers of the folk world. The End Of The World band adds mandolin, guitar, accordion, bass, percussion, and vocal harmony. But it’s Jean’s remarkable and flexible voice that is the focus of this group. And the ensemble is tight and gets audiences moving and singing.

Dan and Noah Rauchwerk masquerade as The Lords of Liechtenstein. These irrepressible brothers play surprisingly sophisticated original songs accompanied on guitar, banjo, and ukulele. They create an innovative blend of folk, roots, reggae, and pop music, presented with charming inter-song schtick, bedecked in the latest in millennial sartorial hipness: sweater-vests.

Fri., Mar. 13: Open StageThis is an opportunity for all acoustic musicians to perform a 15-minute set on our stage, and for the audience to be treated to a diverse collection of acoustic musicians. We’ve often seen previews of our regular scheduled acts for the first time at Open Stage. For information on how to secure a performance slot, call 973/335-9489, or visit www.OpenStage.FolkProject.org.

Fri., Mar. 20: Silk City with Rick IlowiteSilk City is the high-powered combination of three of the most accomplished musicians in the East.

Danny Weiss’ blazing guitar and soaring tenor voice have led blue-grass-oriented bands from Bottle Hill to Skyline. Barry Mitterhoff is currently also playing his mandolin on tour with Hot Tuna. And Larry Cohen’s bass playing is sought after by musicians and recording stu-dios around the country.

Rick Ilowite is a fingerstyle blues guitarist who has been called “tradi-tional without puritanical blinders.” He’s at home with the Piedmont style of his mentor, Jorma Kaukonen (of Jefferson Airplane). But, like Jorma, he can strap on a Strat and wail as well. Rick is a past president of the Folk Project.

Fri., Mar. 27: Small Potatoes with Arlon BennettSmall Potatoes is the duo of Rich Prezioso and Jacquie Manning. They call themselves “Eclecto-Maniacs,” which is pretty apt, as their musical tastes run from Celtic to cowboy with a large dose of their own writing. What helps them pull all this off is the fact that they are monster musicians. Rich can make the guitar talk, and Jacquie is a great whistle and percussion player. They both sing, and their voices blend with the smoothness of years of singing together.

Opener Arlon Bennett lists among his songwriting influences giants of the past, such as Harry Chapin and James Taylor, as well as modern day artists like John Gorka and Richard Shindell. He loves to tell a story in song without making it obvious, and from unique perspectives. His songs are touched with elo-quence, honesty, and a wry sense of humor.

UPCOMING: 4/3: Open Stage; 4/10: Joe Crookston with Owen Danoff; 4/17: The Kennedys with Michael Braunfeld; 4/24: Gathering Time with Mara Levine; 5/1: Summer Songs Beach Party; 5/8: Open Stage; 5/15: Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman; 5/22: CLOSED for the Folk Project Acoustic Getaway

40th Anniversary of the MinstrelSpecial Concert Featuring Tom Paxton

7:30pm, July 25, 2015Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township

240 Southern Boulevard, Chatham, NJ

On July 25, 1975, a bunch of 20-something hippies put on a the first of a series of weekly concerts in the basement of a French Restaurant in Chester, NJ. Since that humble beginning, the series has undergone three name changes and six venue changes, to become what we're all familiar with as The Minstrel Acoustic Concert Series. During that time, it has continued an unbroken lineage of producing a concert of quality acoustic music almost every Friday of the year.

And now, 40 years to the day after that opening concert, The Minstrel will celebrate this milestone with a concert by Tom Paxton, who has been the quintessential folk singer-songwriter for the entire span of the Minstrel's existence. From his earliest days in the heady Greenwich Village scene of the 60s to the present, Paxton has been at the forefront of his genre. Songs such as Last Thing On My Mind, Can't Help But Wonder Where I'm Bound, and Ramblin' Boy have become classics in the folk lexicon. His songs have been recorded by hundreds of other performers and considered standards at festivals, coffeehouses, and campfires, wherever folk music is sung. They range from gentle bal-lads to humorous flights of fancy to biting political satire. Most have choruses begging to be sung along with. Not being content to rest on his laurels, Tom has been writing new songs continuously throughout his career, songs of a quality on par with his early hits.

The concert will open with brief performances by Christine DeLeon, representing the current era of the Minstrel, Jean Rohe, representing the middle years, and Program Chairman Mike Agranoff, representing the founding generation. And we will make special tribute to our volunteers, who have been the lifeblood of the Minstrel for its entire existence.

Admission: $30 per person. Available online at www.FP40.FolkProject.org starting March 9.

We are expecting an early sell-out for this concert—get your tickets soon

For further information, contact Mike Agranoff at Minstrel@FolkProject.org or 973/335-9489.

Note: this concert will not be held at the Minstrel's usual location at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship. We will be moving to the larger Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township that night to accommodate the larger audience this concert is sure to attract. Also, this concert does not replace our usual Birthday show. That will be held the night before at the regular location on July 24th.

The Minstrel and the Folk Project give profuse thanks to the Sanctuary Concert series for their sup-port and assistance in producing and promoting this concert.

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Music on Main Street: Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St., Woodbridge, NJ, 7:30pm, 732/596-4048, www.WoodbridgeArtsNJ.org

NJ Friends of Clearwater Circle of Song: Eatontown Community Center, 72 Broad Street (Route 71), Eatontown, NJ, 2–4pm, $3–7, www.ingridmusic.com, 732/869-9276; Sun. 3/1 Jan Christensen

NJ Women of Jazz Concert Series: Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ, 7:30pm, reservation required, www.WoodbridgeArtsNJ.org, 732/634-0413; Fri. 3/13 Carol Hamersma Trio, reservation required

Outpost In The Burbs: Unitarian Church of Montclair, 67 Church St., Montclair, NJ, 8pm, $22 in advance, $25 at the door, www.OutpostInTheBurbs.org, 973/744-6560; Fri. 3/13 Jonatha Brooke; Fri. 3/27 Susan Werner

People’s Voice Cafe: Community Church of New York Unitarian Universalist, 40 East 35th St., New York, NY, 8pm, $18 contribution, members $10, www.PeoplesVoiceCafe.org, 212/787-3903; Sat. 3/7 International Women's Day Celebration—SONiA of Disappear Fear; Sat. 3/14 emma's revolution; Wed. 3/18 Brooklyn Community Storytellers—Adele Rolider; Sat. 3/28 Brooklyn Women's Chorus

Pinewoods Folk Music Club: 444 W. 54th St., #7, New York, NY 10019, 718/651-1115, www.FolkmusicNY.org, Every Monday, Irish Traditional Music Session, 8–11pm at the Landmark Tavern. Visit web site for details.

The Place: Livingston, NJ, 3pm pot luck, 4pm concert, house concert, $20 suggested donation, hopeandjoy@verizon.net, 973/992-7491

Prallsville Mill: Rte. 29, Stockton, NJ (5 miles north from New Hope and Lambertville). Visit www.VerySeldom.com or email Concerts@VerySeldom.com for more information ; Fri. 3/6–3/7 Beppe Gambetta & Rushad Eggleston.

Princeton Folk Music Society: Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ, 8:15pm, $20, Members $15, Students 12–22 $10, kids under 12 $5, www.PrincetonFolk.org, info@princetonfolk.org, 609/799-0944; Fri. 3/20 Mary Gauthier

Sacred Bean Coffeehouse: Flanders United Methodist Church, 2 Park Place (corner with Hillside Ave), Flanders, NJ, 7pm, raywinch.net/Coffeehouse.html, sqwinch@optonline.net, 973/584-5426; Sat. 3/21 Karen Kamenetsky with Chris Westfall

Sacred Harp Singings: Much info at www.fasola.org, 2nd Sun.: 2pm, St. Paul’s Church, 199 Carroll St., Brooklyn. 718/293-2848, 2pm, Montclair Friends Mtg., Park & Gordonhurst. 973/509-2165, Midweek singing Wednesdays, 7–9:30pm, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 346 W. 20th St. www.nycsacredharp.org/localsingings.html

Sanctuary Concerts: The Presbyterian Church, 240 Southern Boulevard, Chatham, NJ, 8pm, www.Sanctuar yConcer ts.org, boxoffice@sanctuar yconcer ts.org, 973/376-4946 ; Sat. 3/28 George Winston

Skylands Native American Flute Circle: meets at a home in Panther Valley. Info: Allan Johnson 908/850-5772 or ajflycasting@optonline.net

Stony Brook Friends of Old Time Music Jam: Mannion’s Pub & Restaurant, 140 West Main Street, Somerville. Starting around 7:30pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month. 609/924-5353 or visit www.diamondcut.com/oldtime;

Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse: Memorial United Methodist Church, 250 Bryant Ave., White Plains, NY, 7:30pm, Walkabout Chorus "Teachabout" at 6:45pm, $18 in advance, $23 at the door, www.WalkaboutClearwater.org, 914/949-2146; Sat. 3/14 Split Bill—Joe Jencks and Natalia Zuckerman

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All Venues That Fit We PrintAcoustic Cafe: Pottersville Community House, 2091 Black River Road, Pottersville, NJ, 7:30pm, dona-

tions appreciated, pottersville.rcachurches.org, 908/439-3913; Sat. 3/7 Brian Culburn with Kris Van Cleave & Jason Alexander

Acoustic Cafe, Pascack Valley: Our Lady of Mercy Academy, 25 Fremont Road, Park Ridge, NJ, 8pm, www.CafeAcoustic.org, 201/573-0718; Sat. 3/28 Sloan Wainwright and The Levins

Albert Hall/Sounds of the NJ Pines: Country/bluegrass/folk every Saturday. 125 Wells Mills Rd. (Route 532), Waretown. 609/971-1593 or www.AlbertHall.org

Blairstown Theatre: 30 Main Street, Blairstown, NJ, 8:30pm, http://theHBT.com, 908/362-1399 ; Sat. 3/14 Spuyten Duyvil

Bluegrass & Old Time Music Assoc� (BOTMA): Every 3rd Sun. from Sept. thru May, Embury United Methodist Church Hall, 49 Church St, Little Silver, NJ. 1–5pm. $4 for BOTMA members, $5 non-members. Info: www.NewJerseyBlueGrass.org

Borderline Folk Music Club: Nanuet Public Library, 149 Church Street, Nanuet, NY, 1pm, www.BorderlineFolkMusicClub.org, stur1096@gmail.com, 718/761-0709; Sun. 3/29 John Flynn

Celebration House Concert & Workshop Series: In Clifton, address given with reservation, 973/879-8568 or celebrationhouseconcerts@yahoo.com. Workshops usually 3:30–5:30pm, con-cert usually 6:30pm. Concert $15, workshop $20, concert and workshop combo $30

Coffee With Conscience: 1st United Methodist Church of Westfield, 1 E. Broad St., Westfield, NJ, 8pm, $20 online, $25 at the door, www.CoffeeWithConscience.org, Concerts4Causes@aol.com, 908/412-9105; Sat. 3/21 Split Bill—Jim Boggia and Matt Nokoa

Community Theater at Mayo Center for Performing Arts: 100 South St., Morristown, NJ, for tick-ets/info call 973/539-8008, www.MayoArts.org, shows at 8pm

Crossroads Coffeehouse: 8pm, Crossroads Community Church, 104 Bartley Rd., Flanders. 973/786-7940 or 908/879-7739

Ethical Brew Coffeehouse: Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ, 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm), $20 online/$25 at door, www.EthicalBrew.org, 201/836-5187; Sat. 3/14 Jann Klose with Hiroya Tsukamoto

Fanwood Performance Series: 7pm, Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood. www.FanwoodPerformanceSeries.org, closed 'till Spring

Folk Arts Fridays at Ethical Culture: 516 Prospect St., Maplewood. 2nd Friday (except June–Aug.). Bring instruments and voices for singing, playing, quilting, crafts. Run by Lisa Novemsky and Anja Moen, www.EssexEthical.org or 973/763-8293.

Godfrey Daniels: 7 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, PA 610/867-2390, www.GodfreyDaniels.org.

Good Coffeehouse: The Good Coffeehouse at The Old Stone House, 336 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY, doors open at 7:30, music at 8pm, 718/768-3195 or www.theOldStoneHouse.org

Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club: Fair Lawn Community Center, Fair Lawn, NJ, 8pm, $20, member $17, www.HurdyGurdyFolk.org, 201/384-1325; Sat. 3/7 Aztec Two-Step

Mannion’s NJAMP Acoustic Jam: EVERY Thursday, 6pm, Mannion’s, 150 West Main St., Somerville 908/203-9700, www.meetup.com/NJ-Acoustic-Music-in-the-Park

Morris County Center for the Arts: Darress Theatre, 615 Main St., Boonton. 973/334-9292, www.DarressTheater.com

Morristown Uke Jam: Ukulele playalong and jam, 7pm every 1st Wed at Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta, 47 S Park Pl, Morristown (on the Green in warm weather. Info: www.meetup.com/MorristownUkeJam, Mark 973/978-0751, MorristownUkeJam@gmail.com

Music at the Mission: 1452 Union Valley Rd, West Milford, NJ, 7pm, $5 admission, www.MusicAtTheMission.org; Sat. 3/7 Showcase and Open Mic Night

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BONUS Evening o' Music!Sat. 3/28, 8pm • the Roffmans’

11 Butternut Rd., Randolph, NJ • 973/328-7742

Every month, our Bonus Evening of Music takes place at Eddie and Robin’s place in Randolph. Bring song, voice, instruments, and food/beverage to share. Note: Eddie and Robin keep Kosher. Non-kosher items can be shared on the kitchen table; bring serving utensils.

Directions: >From I287 Southbound: exit 36, Ridgedale Ave. Keep right at fork, follow signs for and turn right at Ridgedale Ave., go 0.7 mi. Follow directions from Ridgedale-Hanover intersection below >From I287 Northbound: exit 36B, W Lafayette Ave. Right at light onto Ridgedale Ave., go 0.9 mi. >From Ridgedale-Hanover Intersection: Left onto E Hanover (westbound), go 4.6 mi. Turn right at Black Birch Dr. (just past traffic light at Shongum Rd.), go 0.8 mi. > Turn right at Butternut Rd., second driveway on the right.

March Evening o' MusicSat. 3/14, 8pm • Kathy Haynie's

27 Pineview Court, Skillman, NJ • 609/273-8173

Since we have returned to our classic format of nuttin’ but jamming, munching, and schmoozing, why not return to our classic name “Evening of Music” as well?!

Kathy would love to fill her home with musicians, music lovers, food, drinks and desserts for shar-ing (although please take any leftovers home with you). Plenty of parking around this cul de sac but we’ll leave the driveway open for dropping off instruments, etc. Also remove shoes, please … the salt and snow on your feet are too enticing for the two cats.

FROM POINTS NORTH: Route 287 South to Exit 17 (exit on the LEFT) to Rt. 202 South. At the Somerville Circle, take the third exit to Rt. 206 South for 4.7 miles. Right onto Rt. 601 (a/k/a Blawenburg Belle Mead Rd.) for 3.2 miles. Right onto Grandview Rd. for 1.2 miles. Left onto Fairview Road. First right onto Pineview Court.FROM POINTS EAST: Rt. 78 West to Exit 29, Rt. 287 South. Follow directions from Rt. 287 South above. FROM POINTS WEST: 78 East to Exit 29 (Rt. 287 South). Follow directions above from 287 South.FROM POINTS SOUTH: NJ Turnpike North to Exit 8 Rt. 133 (a/k/a Hightstown Road) for 4 miles. Right on to Rt. 571 (a/k/a Princeton Heightstown Rd.) for 4.6 miles. Bear right onto Washington Road for 2.3 miles (straight at circle in Princeton at Rt. 1). Left on Nassau Street (changes to Stockton Street) for 0.6 miles. Right onto Rt. 604 (a/k/a Great Rd. and becomes Rt. 601 Blawenburg Belle Mead Rd.) for 6.2 miles. Left onto Grandview Rd. Follow directions from Grandview Rd. above.

Folk Lore: Swingin' Tern DancesThe origin of Swingin’ Tern Dances dates back to a conversation at a diner in September 1983. Artie Grimes, Don Flaherty, Jim Gartner, and Doug Heacock were at the Golden Touch Diner after going to a concert at the Closing Circle (a coffeehouse run by FMS, a sister organization to the Folk Project). Artie and Don were lamenting that there was no place to contra dance outside of Princeton and New York City. Doug said he didn’t have much experience with contra dancing but was good at organizing things. He had just joined the board of the Folk Project, which could provide the umbrella support for an upstart venture. The incubation had begun.

The next month, Steve Schnur was the dance caller at the Folk Project Fall Festival. Lori Weiss (Falco)mentioned the idea of a new dance series. Steve encouraged the idea and said he would love to call for the dance.

A committee started to meet at Artie’s house to brainstorm. Artie, Don, Doug, Lori, Jim, Eddie Roffman, and Jean Silver were early participants. Doug asked for suggestions for a name for the dance series. Don sug-gested “Petronella”—Doug felt that might be too esoteric for non-dancers. Eddie and Artie suggested “Swing and Turn”. Doug said, “Oh, you mean those funky shore birds?” “No, Swing and Turn from Swing and Turn Jubilee, an old timey standard.” Doug said, “That’s great, we can call it Swingin’ Tern Dances and have a pun already built into the name—many puns can follow!”

Doug and Don agreed to be co-chairs. Don and Artie agreed to book the talent. Doug did the legwork lining up our first venue at the College of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station. Knowing that the Folk Project didn’t entertain half-baked ideas, he tried to work out all the details, going as far as printing up a flier for the first three months. Contingent on Folk Project board approval, Steve Schnur agreed to call the first dance for a $25 minimum payment. Doug went to an open stage at the Folk Project’s Minstrel Show Coffeehouse and found the Pot Luck String Band [which included Wayne and Dolly Farmer, still active in the dance, and Bill Christophersen who frequently plays for us in other bands]. Pot Luck agreed to a $35 minimum for their six members.

Doug’s presentation to the Folk Project board created heated discussion. The Project had never supported dance. Doug pointed out that the FP constitution referred to support of the folk arts, not just folk music. The board finally approved the motion, and Swingin’ Tern Dances was hatched. Once the Project made their decision, they threw their full support behind the dance, with many members showing up for the first dance on January 7, 1984. For a $3 admission price, 112 dancers turned out for a phenomenal first dance and the caller and band went home with well over their minimum payment. Swingin’ Tern took full flight with between 120 and 200 dancers per dance in the first year.

With our first year at the College of Saint Elizabeth and second year at the Madison YMCA, we found a long term nest for 23 years at Ogden Memorial Church in Chatham. In 2009 we flew to our cur-rent nest at First Presbyterian Church in East Hanover, NJ. Many years of dancing are to follow . . .

—Doug Heacock

Folk Video: Looking for Something NewIn this second selection of musical offerings, I was looking for new stuff. Probably not new to every-one who's reading this, but they were all new to me. I poked around, watched, listened, and came up with these four. And given the context, I'm leading with the name rather than the song title.

The Milk Carton Kids (www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJq2KE7peP0)

This is a duo from California with a sound that recalls both Simon and Garfunkel and the Everly Brothers. They've released three albums, have been on The Prairie Home Companion twice and were Grammy-nominated, too. So how is it I'd never heard of them? I need to get out more.

Kate Rusby (www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7iaq5ZOcT0)

Kate Rusby is a singer-songwriter from Barnsley, UK, and according to Wikipedia is sometimes known as "The Barnsley Nightingale." She's won a boatload of awards and headlined festivals in Britain, where she's considered a superstar of the acoustic scene. So many singers, so little time.

Little Suns (www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYUpz9kX2zI)

Little Suns has a very distinctive sound thanks to its eclectic mix of instruments, featuring horns, drums, and accordion. They're now based in Montreal and were previously known as Dry River Caravan. There's probably a story there, but if so it will be left as an assignment for the reader.

Dry the River (www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1WVyYCm7sM)

This is a quartet from East London (although there are five people in the video); they also have a taste for unusual instrumentation. They've been together since 2010 and have recorded two albums, as well as a few singles and EPs. Be nice to have them drop in for an Evening of Music.

—Chris Riemer

Storytelling FestivalCome to the Ninth Annual Storytelling & World Music Festival, Sunday, March 8, 2015, 12:30–3:15pm, Student Community Center on the Campus of the County College of Morris 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ, Storytelling & music for all ages, featuring Spook Handy. Admission $6 for all ages..

FP Calendar: March 2015

1/Sun� EVERY SundaY: 7pm, Music You Can’t Hear on the Radio. WPRB 103.3FM; www.wprb.com; www.veryseldom.com

EVERY SundaY: 7–10pm, Radio Nowhere. WMSC 90.3FM Montclair or streaming at www.wmscradio.com or www.live365.com/wmsc

EVERY 1St & 3Rd SundaY: 6pm, Open Irish session. Dublin House, Red Bank

EVERY 1St SundaY: 2–4pm, NJ Friends of Clearwater Circle of Song

NJ Friends of Clearwater Circle of Song: 2–4pm, Jan Christensen, $3–7

2/Mon� EVERY MondaY: 7:30pm, Maplewood International Dancers. Maplewood, http://njfolkdance.tripod.com/fd_maplewood.html

3/Tues� FP Board Meeting: 8pm� At Mario’s Pizza in Randolph

EVERY tuESdaY: 7pm, Northwest NJ Acoustic Jam. Westside United Methodist Church, Hopatcong. 973/770-0179

EVERY tuESdaY: 7–9:30pm, Open Mic, Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta, 47 S Park Pl, Morristown, 973/285-5464

EVERY 1St & 3Rd tuESdaY: 7:30pm, Stony Brook Friends of Old Time Music Jam. Mannion’s Somerville. www.diamondcut.com/oldtime/

4/Wed� EVERY WEdnESdaY: 7:30pm, Morristown Int’l Dancers. Mountain Lakes Community Church. 973/539-7020, http://njfolkdance.tripod.com/fd_morristown.html

EVERY WEdnESdaY: 8pm, Princeton Country Dancers, Contra Dance, $8 ($5 seniors & students). More info on Dance page.

EVERY WEdnESdaY: 7:30pm, “Down Jersey” with Jim Albertson. WSNJ am1240, am1440 and http://www.wsnjam.com; http://members.aol.com/downjerseyjim

EVERY WEdnESdaY: 9pm, Open Mic, McLynn’s Restaurant, Springfield. 973/258-1600

EVERY 1St WEdnESdaY: 7pm, Folk Open Sing. Ethical Culture Society, 53 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn. 212/636-6341 or 718/788-7563

EVERY 1St WEdnESdaY: Morristown Uke Jam; http://meetup.com/MorristownUkeJam; Mark 973/978-0751, MorristownUkeJam@gmail.com

5/Thur� EVERY thuRSdaY: 6pm, Mannion’s NJAMP Acoustic Jam. Somerville. 908/203-9700; http://meetup.com/NJ-Acoustic-Music-in-the-Park

altERnatE thuRSdaYS: 7:30pm, Scandinavian couple dancing. Bound Brook. See www.skandinoje.org for dates/info

6/Fri� Minstrel: Jean Rohe and the End Of The World Show with The Lords of Liechtenstein

Prallsville Mill: 8pm, through 2015-3-7, Beppe Gambetta & Rushad Eggleston, adults $35 in advance, $20 for 25 and under in advance, 5 miles north from New Hope and Lambertville

7/Sat� Swingin' Tern: Double Dance—Bob Isaacs & Free Raisins

EVERY SatuRdaY: CD*NY: 8pm, Contra dances. NYC, www.cdny.org

Acoustic Cafe: 7:30pm, Brian Culburn with Kris Van Cleave & Jason Alexander, donations appreciated

Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club: 8pm, Aztec Two-Step, $28, members $25

Music at the Mission: 7pm, Showcase and Open Mic Night, $5 admission

People’s Voice Cafe: 8pm, International Women's Day Celebration—SONiA of Disappear Fear, $18 contribution, members $10

Music at the Mission: 7:30pm, Open Mic Night8

8/Sun� Ninth Annual Storytelling & World Music Festival, 12:30–3:15pm, Student Community Center on the Campus of the County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ, storytelling & music for all ages, featuring Spook Handy. Admission $6 for all ages.

12/Thur� NJ Songwriters Circle: 7pm. Dave Kleiner’s, 32 Williamson Ave., Bloomfield. 973/429-0288

13/Fri� Minstrel: Open Stage

NJ Women of Jazz Concert Series: 7:30pm, Carol Hamersma Trio, reservation required

Outpost In The Burbs: 8pm, Jonatha Brooke, $22 in advance, $25 at the door

14/Sat� FP Evening 'o Music: 8pm� At Kathy Haynie's in Skillman, NJ

EVERY 2nd SatuRdaY: 8pm, Princeton Country Dancers, English Country Dance, $10 ($5 seniors & students). More info on Dance page.

Blairstown Theatre: 8:30pm, Spuyten Duyvil, $20

Ethical Brew Coffeehouse: 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm), Jann Klose with Hiroya Tsukamoto, $20 online/$25 at door

People’s Voice Cafe: 8pm, emma's revolution, $18 contribution, members $10

Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse: 7:30pm, Split Bill—Joe Jencks and Natalia Zuckerman, $18 in advance, $23 at the door, Walkabout Chorus "Teachabout" at 6:45pm

15/Sun� Newsletter Deadline: Send stuff to newsletter@folkproject�org

18/Wed� People’s Voice Cafe: 8pm, Brooklyn Community Storytellers; Adele Rolider, $18 contribution, members $10

20/Fri� Minstrel: Silk City with Rick Ilowite

Princeton Folk Music Society: 8:15pm, Mary Gauthier, $20, Members $15, Students 12–22 $10, kids under 12 $5

21/Sat� Swingin' Tern: Barbara Goldstein & Dr� Twamley’s Audio Snakes

Coffee With Conscience: 8pm, Split Bill—Jim Boggia and Matt Nokoa, $20 online, $25 at the door

Sacred Bean Coffeehouse: 7pm, Karen Kamenetsky with Chris Westfall

22/Sun� EVERY 4th SundaY (ExcEpt JulY and auguSt): 2–5:30pm, Sacred Harp Singing, Montclair Friends Meeting House, 289 Park Street, Upper Montclair, NJ; http://gssh.hostoi.com

27/Fri� Minstrel: Small Potatoes with Arlon Bennett

Outpost In The Burbs: 8pm, Susan Werner, $22 in advance, $25 at the door

28/Sat� Bonus Evening o' Music: 8pm, at the Roffmans’, 11 Butternut Rd�, Randolph� 973/328-7742

alMoSt EVERY 4th SatuRdaY: 8pm, Princeton Country Dancers, Contra Dance, $10 ($5 seniors & students). More info on Dance page.

3/28 Acoustic Cafe, Pascack Valley: 8pm, Sloan Wainwright and The Levins, $20 advance/$22 door

People’s Voice Cafe: 8pm, Brooklyn Women's Chorus, $18 contribution, members $10

Sanctuary Concerts: 8pm, George Winston, $25

29/Sun� Borderline Folk Music Club: 1pm, John Flynn

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Folk Project Board Meeting • February 3, 2015Board Meeting: The Summary

The February 3, 2015, Board Meeting was called to order at 8:09pm at the home of Pam Robinson & Bob Safranek.

Present: Officers—Barrett Wilson, Elizabeth Lachowicz, Andrew Hines, Chris Riemer; Trustees—Bob McNally, Allan Kugel, Joanne Cronin, Lindsey Meyer, Lois DeRitter, Barrett Wilson; Committee Chairs—Rachel Streich, George Otto, Elizabeth Lachowicz, Scooter Ferguson, Ken Brody, Barrett Wilson, Eddie Roffman, Pat Brangs, Mike Agranoff, Lori Falco, George Otto, Christine DelVecchio, Leigh Walker, Paul Fisher, Mike DelVecchio, Mark Schaffer; Guests: Bob Safranek, Pam Robinson, Pam Turner; Absent: Trustees—Deborah Graham, Grover Kemble; Committee Chairs—Gloria Friedman

MOTIONS THIS MONTH

¤ Motion to accept the minutes with one correction regarding Christine Humphreys as the bud-ding photographer was seconded and passed unanimously.

¤ Motion proposed by Andrew Hines to form a new Ad Hoc committee to proactively publicize and capitalize on the Morris Arts Award was seconded and passed unanimously. It is antici-pated that this committee will intensively operate over the next two months and last some six or so months longer. Andrew will serve as chairperson.

¤ Motion proposed by Lori Falco to form a new Ad Hoc committee to recommend remedies to assist in bringing FP cash flow back into the black. Lori would be the chairperson. This was seconded and passed unanimously.

ADMINISTRATION: The January 2015 minutes were accepted with one correction noted by Andrew Hines regarding Christine Humphreys as the budding photographer. Elizabeth Lachowicz moved to accept; seconded and passed unanimously. President Barrett Wilson welcomed incoming board member Jay Wilensky to fill the balance of Steve Humphreys' trustee term. Barrett is asking anyone to notify him of “Key Dates.” This is something he wants on the calendar going forward. Discussion about filling blank dates for meetings ensued.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Barrett took an informal poll about who is and is not getting emails and attachments. Pat Rolston is investigating our insurance situation. If anyone has questions or con-cerns about the situation, please submit them through Barrett. The Morris Arts Award ceremony is coming up. I am handling most of the details and will keep people updated as needed. Guests are welcome, must RSVP and it’s free. Andrew Hines raised the issue of capitalizing on this award ahead of the ceremony and offered to work on it. He made a motion to create an ad hoc commit-tee to pursue and leverage this event through available channels. Andrew will be the chairperson of this effort. Motion was seconded and unanimously approved. Discussion took place, and we will make haste to get the word out. Others are encouraged to join and submit ideas for better noto-riety. Mike Agranoff also shared details of some arrangements to take place.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Chris Riemer presented and described the attached depart-ment P&L report. It was reported that there is $6,597.65 in the money market account; $16,264.76 in the checking account when accounting for outstanding checks. FP made $537 in January after subtracting two donations.

NEW BUSINESS

Mark Schaffer informed the board of a person who has offered to work with FP to apply for grants. Stephanie Macias is known to Mark through his association at NJIT. Barrett raised the issue of a donation request from the Trout Organization. The Board declined. Barrett will be accepting the Morris Arts Award on behalf of the Folk Project on 3/25/2015. The Collegiate outreach program will present suggestions at the next Board meeting.

OLD BUSINESSAD HOC FINANCE: Rachel Streich, Lori Falco, and others explained a 2014 P&L Report regarding operating results. A motion was proposed by Lori Falco to create a new Ad Hoc committee to rec-ommend remedies to reverse Folk Project operating losses and move towards profitability, and she would serve as Chairperson. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. It is expected that the new committee would complete its job within 6 months…but would start making cost saving suggestions sooner.

AD HOC TECHNOLOGY: George Otto deferred reporting until the next Board Meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTSSPECIAL CONCERTS: Scooter not present. The Special Concerts committee reported on some of the upcoming arrangements. Pam asked the Board to let her know if the 2015 Benefit concert would be a benefit for FP, MUF, or some other cause.

HSNOI: Ken Brody discussed impacts from a resignation at Cablevision.

SWINGIN’ TERN: Leigh Walker spoke of the impact from snow and ice in January. They are holding a committee meeting 2/7 to discuss methods of raising additional revenues.

PUBLICITY: Paul Fisher discussed Facebook invites, likes, etc. Pam is writing an article for the Newsletter. Allan asked if anyone has been receiving spam under the guise of FP business. If so, please notify Allan.

GETAWAY: Registration for Fall Getaway Weekend will open on March 1st, 2015.

Board Meeting adjourned at 10:09pm.

Next Meeting: 8pm on March 3rd, 2015, at Mario’s Pizza in Randolph

Good o’ the Order(Community News)

This is a place to share news about memorable events and challenges you have faced in the past month with your Folk Project Community�

Please send items to Joanne Cronin, joannelcronin@optonline�net

Tom Taylor sends warm greetings from Florida. He will miss the Valentine's show.

Deborah Graham will also miss the Extravaganza, since she'll be in Lake Tahoe visiting family.

Lois DeRitter attended the Boar's Head festival in Somerville, a medieval-style festival around Twelfth Night. The venue was packed. She enjoyed the instruments, the costumes and pageantry, and the great refreshments.

On January 28, FP members Lori Falco, Pat Brangs, and Ellen Muraskin joined Robin & Eddie Roffman for Robin's birthday celebration at Ruby Tuesday's in Lakewood. Robin said, "I had a great time!" Eddie took a break from the cold with a week in Miami and a rented bicycle. He can't decide which he likes more: beachfront bike riding or swimming in the ocean.

Pam Turner's students raised about $4500 last year for a local charity.

Mark Schaffer has a second grandchild on the way!

Joanne Cronin has new glasses and can read teeny tiny type again.

Marie Trontell and Jay Wilensky were tickled to see Sybil Bannett at a Labyrinth Café concert in Fort Lauderdale. Nice series, so if you're ever down visiting your bubbe....

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Members’ Gigs & FriendsPlease use contact information to verify dates and times of shows before you go

Mike Agranoff (www�MikeAgranoff�com, mike@mikeagranoff�com): Mon. 3/2 5pm, These Days, on-air interview with Gordon Ward, 89.7 FM, simulcast on WDVRFM.org, www.wdvrfm.org, pohboy@hotmail.com, 609/397-1620; Sat. 3/7 8pm, Glenside House Concerts, a private home, call or email for reservations (required) and directions, Glenside, PA, tinyurl.com/GlensideHouseConcerts, GlensideHC1@comcast.net, 215/572-7715; Mon. 3/9 7pm, South Jersey Acoustic Roots Music Society, Medford Arts Center, 18 North Main Street, Medford, NJ, www.sjarms.com, southjerseyarms@gmail.com, 609/217-1388; Sat. 3/14 7:30pm, Deer Creek Coffeehouse, Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1022 Main St., Darlington, MD, www.facebook.com/DeerCreekCoffeeHouse, deercreekch@zoominternet.net, 443/877-7125; Sat. 3/21 Folklore Society of Greater Washington, Glen Echo Town Hall, 6106 Harvard

Join the Folk ProjectCut out this handy dandy membership form and mail it, with your

membership fee, to Eddie Roffman, 11 Butternut Road Randolph, NJ 07869.Info: membership@folkproject.org

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Or please consider supporting the Folk Project with a Premium (Supporting) membership!

[ ] ‘Bard’ Premium Membership @ $50/yr ($40 is tax deductible) $______________ (Receive 1 special DVD featuring blues performances from Horses Sing None of It)

[ ] ‘Balladeer’ Premium Membership @ $100/yr ($80 is tax deductible) $______________ (Receive 2 special Folk DVD’s of great performances from Horses Sing None of It)

[ ] ‘Troubadour’ Premium Membership @ $250/yr ($200 tax deductible) $______________ (Receive 5 special Folk DVD’s of great performances from Horses Sing None of It)

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Make your check payable to: The Folk Project*Family membership is one basic or supporting membership plus $3 for each additional family member/banjo.

Ave, Glen Echo, MD, www.fsgw.org, program@fsgw.org; Mon. 3/23 8pm, Homegrown Music, reserva-tions at www.wvia.org/about/sordoni-theater-reservations, 100 WVIA Way (Off Old Boston Road), Pittston, PA, www.WVIA.org, fm@wvia.org, 570/655-2808, free admission; Sat. 3/28 8pm, Caffe Lena, with John Forster, 47 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, NY, www.CaffeLena.com, sarah@caffelena.org, 800/838-3006

Circle Round the Sun (Marie Trontell, Jay Wilensky, Chris Bukata, Peter Hagen): Sat. 3/7 7:30pm, Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mill Road (Rt. 532), Waretown , NJ, www.AlbertHall.org, 609/971-1593

Christine DeLeon (www�ChristineDeLeon�com, christine@christinedeleon�com): Sun. 3/1 2pm, Malelani Cafe, 5205 Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor City, NJ, www.facebook.com/malelani, 609/822-5007

Russ Kelner: Sun. 3/1 3pm, College of St. Elizabeth, Dolan Performance Hall in the Annunciation Center, with the NJ Intergenerational Orchestra, 2 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, njio.org; Sat. 3/21 2pm, Children's Specialized Hospital, with NJIO Outreach Ensemble, Mountainside, NJ, njio.org

Russ and Nancy Kelner: Sat. 3/14 2:30pm, Mountainside Public Library, with PetroGrass, 1 Constitution Plaza, Mountainside, NJ, www.MountainsideLibrary.org, 908/233-0115

Grover Kemble (www�GroverKemble�com, gkemble@optimum�net): Thu. 3/19 Memory Café, Presbyterian Church of Morris Plains

Mara Levine (www�MaraLevine�com, marablevine@gmail�com, 732/549-9722): Sat. 3/7 6pm & 8pm, Tavern Concert Series, with Caroline Cutroneo and Celestial Harmonies, two shows, must reserve, Candle-Lit Guyon Tavern, Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY, HistoricRichmondTown.org, 718/351-1611 x270, $10 per show; Sun. 3/15 1–3pm, Music in the Gallery, with Terry Kitchen, St John's Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry Street, Easton, PA, 610/258-6119, $10 sug-gested donation; Thu. 3/19 7:30pm open mic, 8:30pm performance, Hard Luck Cafe/Folk Music Society of Huntington, with Jeff Scroggins, Tristan Scroggins, Greg Blake, Larry Cohen, and special guests Martha Trachtenberg, Tom Griffith, members of Gathering Time, Cinema Arts Center Sky Room, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY, http://fmsh.org, $10 for members, $15 for non-members; Fri. 3/20 7:30pm, Wilmington Winter Bluegrass Festival, guest performer with Jeff Scroggins and Colorado, Crowne Plaza Wilmington North, 630 Naamans Rd, Claymont, DE, www.WilmingtonWinterGrass.org, 302/792-2700, check website for ticket prices; Sat. 3/21 7pm sharp, Old Lynn Concert Series, with Jeff Scroggins and Mara Levine's Folkgrass Connection, along with Tristan Scroggins, Larry Cohen, and Martha Trachtenberg, Old Lynn Methodist Church, Lynn, PA, (half mile west of PA Rte. 29 on SR3012, 9 miles north of the intersection of US Route 6 and PA Route 29 in Tunkhannock, PA), www.OldLynnConcerts.org, 570/965-2889 or 570/965-2686, free admission

Michael Mitsch (www�LagansLove�com, mick@laganslove�com, 973/328-0675): Fri. 3/13 7am, WNTI 90.3 FM; Fri. 3/13 9pm, Krogh's Restaurant and Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, NJ, kroghs.com, 973/729-8428; Sat. 3/14 5pm, Blackthorne Restaurant and Irish Pub, 651 North Michigan Avenue, Kenilworth, NJ, BlackthornPub.com; Tue. 3/17 12noon, 5pm, Chimney Rock Restaurant, 342 Valley Road, Gillette, NJ, www.ChimneyRockInn.com, 908/580-1100; Sat. 3/21 6:30pm, Resurrection Parish, 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, NJ

Kathy Moser (kathymoser@mac�com): Sun. 3/1 3pm, Brook Falls Farm, Stillwater, NJ, www.BrookFallsFarm.com, 973/692-6019, $23 in advance/$25 at door; Sat. 3/28 7pm, Jamboree at the JCC, 9 Connecticut 39, Sherman, CT, www.JccInSherman.org, jccinsherman@gmail.com, 860/355-8050

Reeds, Rhythm and All That Brass (www�rrbBigBand�com, jazz/swing big band with 4 FP mem-bers): Sat. 3/14 7:30pm, Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, benefit concert for MUF, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown NJ, www.muuf.org, 973/540-1177

Martin Swinger (www�MartinSwinger�com, martinswinger@gmail�com): Sat. 3/28 8pm, Schoolhouse Songwriter's Series, Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen NJ, 862/368-2202, 732/261-4807, $10; Sun. 3/29 4pm, Schoolhouse Family Concert, Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen NJ, 862/368-2202, 732/261-4807, free admission

Steve Holland & Root Mean Square

Feets Don’t Fail Me Now!Center Contra: Gender-role free contra dance in NYC. LGBT Community Center, 208 West

13th St., Room 301, 7:30pm. Usually 2nd Fri. Open to all. 971/991-0597, 347/275-7983, or www.lcfd.org/nyc or e-mail AmericanFolkDanceNYC@yahoo.com

Country Dance*New York: Contra every Sat., English Country every Tues., Church of the Village, 201 West 13th St. (NW corner of 7th Ave.). Sept.–June, www.cdny.org or 212/459-4080

Lambertville Country Dancers: Soft soled shoes only! Contra/English country. Info: 609/882-7733 or www.lambertvillecountrydancers.org

Maplewood International Dancers: Recreation House, 124 Dunellen Rd., Maplewood. Mondays 7:30pm, $5. Beginners welcome, partner not necessary, refreshments served. Days 908/273-6468, eves 973/376-7568. http://njfolkdance.tripod.com/fd_maplewood.html

Morristown International Dancers: Wednesdays, Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., 8:30pm, 7:30pm beginners. $4 member/$5 non-member 973/539-7020 or 973/228-5966, http://njfolkdance.tripod.com/fd_morristown.html

North Jersey English Country Dancers: 2nd & 4th Sundays, 2–5pm, Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Pl., Ridgewood. $8 members, $10 non. 201/445-4497 or 201/447-1136. www.northjerseyenglishcountrydancers.yolasite.com

Palisades Folk Dancers: Twice a month on Sundays, 3pm, Church of the Atonement, Engle St. & Highland Ave., Tenafly. GinnyandHallB@cs.com.

Philly Family Folk Dances: Memorial Church of the Good Shepherd., 3820 The Oak Rd., East Falls, PA. 2nd Sundays, 2–4:30pm 215/844-2474

Princeton Folk Dance Group: 7pm, Riverside School, Riverside Dr., Princeton. Tuesdays (except school closings) www.princetonfolkdance.org; 609/921-9340, 609/912-1272;

Princeton Folk Dancers: 9pm (teaching 8pm) Fridays, Susan Patterson Center, Stockton St. and Monument Dr. (behind Borough Hall), Princeton, www.princetonfolkdance.org

Princeton Country Dancers: Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ behind the former Borough Hall/police station, near intersection of Routes 27 & 206, Wed. (and most 4th Saturdays) 8pm (intro/basics 7:30), $8 Wed., $10 Sat. ($5 seniors & students), 609/844-0459 or 609/275-7275, e-mail pcdinfo@aol.com. Performer listing at www.princetoncountrydancers.org, pickup band musicians welcome.

PCD English Country Dance Series: Second Saturday of the month, 8pm; intro/basics at 7:30. $10 ($5 seniors & students).Info: 609/844-0459, www.princetoncountrydancers.org

Scandinavian Folk Dancing: Bound Brook. Alt. Thursdays, See www.skandinoje.org for info.

Scottish Country Dancing: most Tuesdays from September through May, 7:30–10pm; Fanwood Presbyterian Church, 74 South Martine Avenue (at LaGrande Avenue), Fanwood, NJ; www.rscds-nj.org, 732/356-3923

Swingin’ Tern: Sat. 3/7: Double Dance—Bob Isaacs & Free Raisins; Sat. 3/21: Barbara Goldstein & Dr. Twamley’s Audio Snakes

Valley Contra Dance Society: 7:30pm (lesson at 7pm), 2nd and 4th Saturdays, Unitarian Church of The Lehigh Valley, 424 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA. $10 ($5 students). www.valleycontradance.org, 610/868-7432

More on dancing at the Country Dance and Song Society • www.cdss.org14

Contra and Square Dancing to Live Music. All dances taught.No partner necessary. Beginners’ workshop, 7:30pm;

dance at 8pm. $10, $5 with student I.D. Soft soles only.

First Presbyterian Church of East HanoverParish House • 14 Hanover Road, East Hanover, NJ 07936

From I-287 northbound or southbound: Exit 39, travel East on Route 10 for approx. 3.5 miles. Exit by the Ford dealership (“To River Road/Okner Pkway”) onto Mount Pleasant Ave. Right at the second light onto Hanover Rd. then immediate left into the parking lot of the Parish House. From I-78: Exit 48 (Route 24 West) to Exit 2B, Route 510 East/Florham Park. Go 1.9 miles and turn left onto Hanover Rd. Turn right

into the parking lot of the Parish House just before the road ends at Mount Pleasant Ave. Additional directions are on our website.

973/295-6864

TERN ON THE NET! Find us at http://dance�folkproject�org

Presented by the Folk Project

Non-dancing children must be supervised at all times.

Sat., Mar. 7: DOUBLE DANCE—BOB ISAACS & FREE RAISINSJeff Kaufman: mandolin, trumpet, feet • Amy Englesberg: piano, accordion • Audrey Knuth: fiddle—Contras & Grid SquaresIf contra dancing is your raison d'être, get your two scoops of Raisins with our Double Dance—Advanced Contras and Grid Squares for two hours in the Afternoon from 4–6pm followed by our All-Level Evening Dance from 8–11pm.Advanced Contras & Grid Squares $10/$5 students. Evening Dance for all abilities $15/$10 students.Hear the Free Raisins playing out of the box with these videos at:

¤ www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_-30nf9pmw ¤ www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvhMZlJEuzo

Sat., Mar. 21: BARBARA GOLDSTEIN & DR. TWAMLEY’S AUDIO SNAKESMike Rovine: fiddle • Jill Smith: piano • Wes Steenson: guitar—ContrasAs the Audio Snakes slither down the scales, Barbara vamps with the Vipers calling Cobra contras, Anaconda allemandes, Python petronellas and maybe a Mamba or two. For a little Green you can feel like a King or Queen. Wear your Boa, Garter and Moccasins. Come shake your Rattle and get your Asp in gear.

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