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See You There!Advance Tickets: BrownPaperTickets.comDirections to Venues: Appalachian Brewing Company Fort Hunter UUCY

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Our 30th Anniversary Season!

The Quebe Sisters ................................................ page 2Sun, May 1 at UUCY, York w Smokin’ hot Texas swing, triple-threat fiddling and close vintage harmonies — authentic all-Americana that’ll simply blow you away.

International Dancing with Wim Bekooy ............. page 3Thu-Sat, May 5-7 in Lancaster and Harrisburg w Five dance sessions in two cities over three days! We are thrilled to welcome back our most-requested dance teacher.

May Jam Session .................................................. page 4Sun, May 8 at Fort Hunter w Happy Mother’s Day: bring one of your Mom’s favorite tunes to our May jam. All musicians, singers and listeners are welcome.

30th Anniversary Birthday Bash ........................... page 5Sun, May 15 at Appalachian Brewing Company, Harrisburg w A gala evening celebrating three decades of folk music and dance in Central PA. Enjoy live music by local bands, along with delicious desserts and our popular Silent Auction, at this special event to support future SFMS programming.

Musical entertainment for the Birthday Bash includes some of our favorite musicians: Pasture Prime, Henry Koretzky & Kevin Neidig, plus some surprises.

This year’s Costume Contest theme is “Come as your Favorite Folksong” — think “Hobo’s Lullaby” or “Union Maid”. (You’re always welcome to come as yourself too!)

Admission by advance tickets only! Tickets are $30 until May 4, and $35 thereafter. Reserve a table (up to 8 guests) for $240. Ticket sales end May 11 at 5pm, so don’t delay!

Day Trip: Smithsonian Folklife Festival ................ page 6Sat, June 27 w Hop on our bus in Camp Hill and spend the day on the National Mall in Washington, DC. sampling diverse, authentic, living traditions from around the globe. Unforgettable!

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When the Quebe Sisters from Texas take a stage, and the triple-threat fiddle champions start playing and singing in multi-part close harmony, audiences are usually transfixed, then blown away. It’s because the group plays their own unique blend of Western swing, hot jazz and Texas fiddle tunes with extreme authority, energy and talent. And whether the Quebes are decked out in denims and boots or fashionably dressed to the nines, the three sisters, all in their 20s, look as good as they sound!

The Quebe Sisters will perform on Sunday, May 1st at 7:30 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York, 925 S. George Street in York. The sisters will be joined on stage by Simon Stipp on guitar and Daniel Parr on bass.

Hulda, Sophia and Grace were ages 7, 10 and 12 in 1998 when they attended their first local fiddle competition and decided fiddling was what they wanted to do. Within a few years they were winning state and national championships, and soon they were sharing stages with American music legends. Today, after more than a decade of travelling the U.S. and

the world, and recording three acclaimed albums, Grace, Sophia and Hulda Quebe are pros in a variety of genres, and count many famous musicians among their biggest boosters.

The Quebes’ unbridled passion for American music, along with their talent, skills and a lot of hard work, have taken them far beyond their wildest early aspirations. They have performed at the Grand Old Opry, on the Marty Stuart Show, on A Prairie Home Companion and even at the White House! Not surprisingly, the Quebe Sisters win standing ovations at just about every show. It’s been that way since 2000, when they started fiddling together as pre-teens.

Concert tickets are $25 General Admission, $22 for SFMS members and $10 for students ages 3-22. Advance tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets online at www.brownpapertickets.com or toll-free (800) 838-3006. This concert is presented with support from Shipley Energy and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Appell, Jr. as well as from Name in Light sponsors Irish Blessing and Bill Gulvin. The concert is presented in cooperation with the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York and its Music Committee.

The Quebe Sisters: Smokin’ Hot Texas Swing

Sponsoring an event is a wonderful way to support local folk music programming, and to meet some of your heroes as well! With a $200 donation, you’ll receive front-row seating, recognition on our website and in our newsletter, and your Name In Lights on a sign near the stage. You’ll also get to meet and have a thank-you souvenir snapshot taken with the performers.

We will accept up to three $200 sponsorships for any one event. Become the exclusive Name In Lights sponsor for an event with a $500 donation.

Thanks to “Your Name In Lights” sponsors!See you r name in l i gh t s nex t s ea son ! F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , c a l l J e s s a t (717) 319-8409 or go to www.sfmsfolk.org /sponsor

Grateful thanks to these sponsors:Blues Society of Central PA — sponsoring Scott Ainslie

Rodney Owens — sponsoring Dom Flemons

The Barkhouse Gang — sponsoring Dom Flemons

Bill Gulvin — sponsoring Brad & Ken Kolodner

Irish Blessing — sponsoring The Quebe Sisters

Bill Gulvin — sponsoring The Quebe Sisters

A Special ThanksSusquehanna Folk extends a special thank you to Kenneth & Mildred Rockwell, Mike Topper, Will & Jane Webster, Joe Carbine, Betty Petroski, Richard A Brown, Anita Stabile, Pete Jakubowski, Frederick J Heagy, and other members who contributed a total of $565 in addition to their membership fees.

Are You Due to Renew?Your membership lasts for one year. If you haven’t received any correspondence from us in a while, your membership has probably expired. To continue receiving membership benefits, please keep your membership current!

If you have any membership questions, please call membership coordinator Joan Kolka at (717) 763–5598, or email her at membership@sfmsfolk.org. Thanks for supporting SFMS.

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SFMS is thrilled to welcome Wim Bekooy back for five dance sessions in two cities over three days! The Dutch-born dance master made his inaugural teaching trip to the U.S. in 1991 and has been our most-requested dance teacher ever since.

Thursday and Saturday eveningsat Williamson Pavilion, Lancaster County Central Park, off South Duke St, Lancaster. This is a covered pavilion with a wood floor: perfect for dancing, rain or shine. Thursday night will feature dances from Holland and central Europe; Saturday night is a dance party!

Friday evening and Saturday daytimeat Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church, 5501 Locust Lane, Harrisburg. Three dance classes, appropriate for any skill level. Material includes dances from the Balkans, the Middle East, and Asia.

WEEKEND EVENTS7 pm Thursday: Dancing in the Park — dances from the Netherlands and Central Europe. Mostly couples and sets; no partners necessary.

7 pm Friday: Workshop at Locust Lane — Introduction to International Folk Dancing. Easy dances from all over the world. A good place for new dancers to give it a whirl... literally.

9:30am Saturday: Workshop at Locust Lane — S-T-R-E-T-C-H yourself with dances involving arm and hand movements, primarily from Armenia and Central Asia.

Light lunch available on site, included with weekend pass purchase.

1 pm Saturday: Workshop at Locust Lane — Wim will teach a variety of international dances, based on the interest, energy and skill level of the class.

Head over to Lancaster after class ends at 3:30!

5 pm Saturday: Potluck in the Park — Bring your dancing shoes and picnic basket, with something to share. Beverages provided by SFMS.

6 pm Saturday: Dance Party — Seamless segue into an evening of dancing, including request dances from the “Wim Bekooy Hit Parade.”

Ticket Info:$16 General Admission each individual session $12 SFMS Members $10 Students — teens to age 22

$55 2-Day Pass ($45 SFMS Members) — Friday & Saturday

$65 3-Day Pass ($55 SFMS Members) — all events

Admission is at the door. No advance registration required.

For more information, call Bart at 717-234-3844 or email bart.carpenter (at) sfmsfolk.org

No partner needed. Wear soft-soled shoes and loose clothing suitable for dancing.

ABOUT WIM BEKOOYWim studied at Rotterdamse Dansacademie and received a second diploma in dance from Landelijk Centrum Amateurdans (Utrecht) with an emphasis on folk dance, folklore, and teaching dance. He completed multiple dance tours in Eastern Europe, doing field research in the dance lore of Bulgaria, Romania and other Balkan countries. In Amsterdam, he immersed himself in dances from Central Asia and Japan; he also lives and danced in Japan in the 1990s. For more than 20 years, he was director of the Plesjati folk dance group in Alphen aan de Rijn and Nitsanim, an international performing group in The Hague.Our World Music & Dance Series is presented in cooperation with Capital Area Folk Dancers

International Dancing with Wim Bekooy

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Soundwaves: Riverboat ConcertsThis summer, SFMS is partnering with the Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society to present “Soundwaves,” a series of folk music concerts on the Pride of the Susquehanna! The riverboat is docked at City Island in Harrisburg for happy hour and the concert which begins at 5:30 pm. Music continues on an hour-long sunset cruise from 7:30-8:30. Your $15 admission (or $13 online) includes concert and cruise; a cash bar and à la carte grill is available. The series includes:

w June 22: Rivers and Indian Summer Jars (alt folk)

w July 20: Rayzen Kane (folk and blues)

w August 24: Seasons (nu-folk Celtic music)

Information at www.harrisburgriverboat.com

May Jam Celebrates Moms (and Dads)On our special Mother’s Day Jam Session on May 8, we celebrate the songs that we, as children and young adults, shared with our mothers. What song did you share with your mother? Share the song at our upcoming Mothers’ Day jam session at Fort Hunter Centennial Barn from 1 pm to 4 pm. We’ll even accept songs that you shared with your father — because we discontinue jams for the summer. Then we’ll see you again at Fort Hunter Centennial Barn in October 2016!

Steve Kerns’ Ballad of Johnstown won the $100 grand prize for the SFMS 30th Anniversary Songwriting Contest. Steve hails from Williamsport, PA. Dave Fishel’s The Chilling Fate of Herman Schmidt earned the second place award of $50. The third prize award of $25 went to Russ Rentler’s Escaped the Tide.

Songwriting Contest Winners PresentedHonorable Mention goes to Susan Cattaneo’s Abide and Allison Giuliano’s Hope. Both were originally in the judges’ top three selection, but because they were not notified until a week before the coffeehouse, they had made other commitments and could not be present to perform in the final showcase. I’ll take full responsibility for this and as a learning experience, plan to have future finalists selected and notified by a month before the Spring Coffeehouse to allow for travel arrangements. Their interesting websites can be found at www.susancattaneo.com and www.allisongmusic.com, respectively.

Special thanks to our judges: Robert Bobby of the Robert Bobby Duo, Randy Heisley-Cato, Jim Richardson of Rayzen Kane, and Peter Winter Lee of Seasons. All are either members of the Board of SFMS and/or SFMS Committee members. Also, thanks to Joe Cooney for technical advice and for separating all contestant identifier markings from the original entry music and lyric submittals, so the judges had only the wonderful music and lyrics to judge.

To give you an idea of the reach of entries submitted, our top ten entries came from (by order of state alphabetically): Cape Coral, FL; Louisville, KY; Medford, MA; Middletown, MD; Perryville, MD; Lemoyne, PA; Middletown, PA; Orefield, PA; Williamsport, PA; and North Smithfield, RI.

Thanks to everyone who participated. —Fred Heagy, Co-Host, Coffeehouse at Fort Hunter

Songwriting Contest winners Dave Fishel [2nd Place], Steve Kerns [1st Place] and Russ Rentler [3rd place].

Photo by Joe Cooney.

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Join us for a gala evening celebrating three decades of folk music and dance in Central PA. It’s a very special event that supports future SFMS programming: Sunday, May 15, 7-10 pm in the Gallery at Appalachian Brewing Company, 50 N. Cameron St, Harrisburg.

In 1985, a group of folks gathered to create the Susquehanna Folk Music Society. Audiences grew, volunteers came and got hooked, children came into the mix... and over the years, those monthly concerts and contradances grew into the busy organization we know today. This spring we look back over 30 years of memories and look forward to even better things to come!

In our longstanding tradition of end-of-year Special Events, we’ll enjoy scrumptious desserts with The Abbey’s fine beverages. The congenial company of good friends will be enlivened by some of our favorite musicians: Henry Koretzky & Kevin Neidig, Pasture Prime, and a few surprises!

This year’s Costume Contest theme is “Come as your Favorite Folksong” — think “Hobo’s Lullaby” or “Union Maid.” (You’re always welcome to come as yourself too!)

We’ll also reprise our popular Silent Auction, with a tempting array of items from local friends and businesses. Proceeds help to support the quality concerts, workshops, dance events, and other events you really enjoy.

We’d like to introduce Pasture Prime, one of the acts providing live music for the Birthday Bash. Pasture Prime is a new local band, playing choice and obscure examples of first-generation bluegrass tunes and country style duets, plus some songs from contemporary songwriters. The band includes music veterans Max Allison on banjo, Deb Kauffmann on guitar & vocals, Mike Foster on bass, and Tom Cook on mandolin and vocals.

Also on the entertainment docket are Kevin Neidig & Henry Koretzky. These guys are outstanding individually and a real treat to hear playing together! Expect string wizardry and a wide range of roots styles from these two fine friends of Susquehanna Folk.

Reserve early and save! Tickets are $30 until May 4, and $35 thereafter. Reserve a table (up to 8 guests) for $240. Ticket sales end May 11 at 5pm, so don’t delay! Admission is by advance ticket only.

Donations Sought for Silent AuctionOur annual Silent Auction, slated for May 15, is part of our biggest fundraiser of the year. A fun tradition, it features unique items from local businesses, artisans and just plain folks. Won’t you consider pledging an item, large or small, to support more of the folk music and dance you love?

Local craftspeople contribute some of the loveliest items on our tables, from jewelry to woodcarvings to pottery. Hometown businesses are represented as well: gift certificates from restaurants and spas are always popular, as well as gift baskets showcasing shops and special interests. Music lovers contribute CDs and

musical instruments, and local theaters donate tickets to concerts and plays. Not to be outdone, our members come up with creative ways to share their time and talents, from gardening to sailing to legal services.

What could you contribute, to help us bring more of the folk you love to a stage or studio near you?

To pledge an item or to learn more, please contact our auction coordinator: email Bart.Carpenter@sfmsfolk.org (email preferred!) or leave a message at 717-234-3844. We’d prefer to have your pledge by April 22 so we can acknowledge your gift properly, but later contributions are still welcome. Thanks so much!

Susquehanna Folk’s

30th Anniversary Birthday Bash

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The Gift of MusicLooking for a unique gift? Consider giving a Susquehanna Folk membership!

For only $25, your special person will enjoy a full year of folk events, admission discounts, a newsletter subscription, and our Members’

Sampler CD showcasing this season’s performers. Family gift memberships are available also.

For information, leave a message at

717-763-5744 or ask at any Susquehanna Folk event.

In cooperation with Camp Hill’s Cleve J. Fredricksen Library, Susquehanna Folk is once again planning a bus trip to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on Saturday, July 9th. This festival is an absolutely huge, absolutely magnificent, international exposition of living cultural heritage.

The festival has taken place, free of charge, every year since 1967 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (This year it will be held between Fourth and Seventh streets, north of the National Air and Space Museum.) Usually divided into programs featuring a nation, region, state, or theme, the festival has featured exemplary “tradition bearers” (musicians, dancers, craftspeople, cooks and other professions) from more than 90 nations, every region of the United States, scores of ethnic communities, more than a hundred American Indian groups, and some seventy different occupations.

At the festival, you will find many diverse, authentic, living traditions both old and new. This year the focus will be on The Basque Country — a region located in northern Spain and southwestern France — and the diverse sounds of California.

Day Trip to the Smithsonian Folklife FestivalThe Basque CountryFrom an early period, Basques looked beyond their borders for resources and inspiration, a trait that keeps them on the cutting edge of global economic and sustainability movements. However, their commitment to language and cultural preservation may be the key to their success. To present this intricate tension, musicians, dancers, boat makers, cooks, and other experts from the Basque Country and diaspora communities will share their unique traditions and perspectives as part of the Basque: Innovation by Culture program.

CaliforniaCalifornia occupies a significant swath of the western edge of the United States, facing the Pacific, and emerging from a historically significant exchange with Latin America, it is a crossroads. California continues to be shaped by the conflict, creativity, and energy of people creating a home in a region whose cultural and social ground is as ever shifting as its geology.

Trip DetailsAt 8:30am on the morning of July 9, our bus departs from the parking lot of the Camp Hill Radisson, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass. A boxed continental breakfast will be served en route. During the day, you’ll have plenty of free time to explore and participate in the festival, or visit one of the Smithsonian Museums. On the way home, we will make a stop for dinner on your own. We’ll return to the Radisson by 9:30pm.

Wear comfortable shoes as there will be some walking. Many of the areas are tented, but be aware that this is a rain or shine event. Also, be aware of security restrictions and consider leaving your pocketknife and similar items at home.

The cost is $45 per person, which includes round trip motor coach transportation from Camp Hill, breakfast, and gratuity for the bus driver. Lunch and dinner are on your own.

Purchase tickets through Brown Paper Tickets, 800-838-3006 or online at www.BrownPaperTickets.com Or register at the Fredricksen Library, 100 N 19th Street, Camp Hill.

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Our friend Tim Alexander is hosting another “mansion concert” this summer, featuring the self-described funky fingerstyle guitar player Adam Rafferty with Kevin Neidig opening. It’s scheduled for Saturday, July 23 at 7pm. Seating is limited, and is by advance invitation only, so contact Tim at tim.alexander@live.com to get invited. It’s at the historic McCormick Mansion in Harrisburg. To support the artists, Tim recommends a donation of $22.50 per person; all donations go to the artists.

More mansion concerts coming: Richard Smith on September 11, Al Petteway & Amy White on November 20, and several more further in the future! For more information go to www.mansionconcert.com.

About Adam RaffertyA guitar player born and raised in New York City, Adam currently spends most of his time on the road playing concerts and doing workshops. Playing music for people is his #1 passion. Teaching music and life is his #2 passion.

No joke! On April 2nd, 484 runners participated in the Capitol 10 Miler, A Run for the Arts, to raise funds for the various artistic and creative organizations in the Harrisburg area. Jess Hayden, Executive Director, and Danielle Houser, member, participated on behalf of the Susquehanna Folk Music Society. Danny placed first in her age group, and Jess ran her 10-mile personal best! The team would like to thank everyone who contributed and helped us to raise $750!

In addition to our dynamic running duo, SFMS members and friends participated by managing a water table along front street and providing sensational music to passers-by. Managing the water tables were Tim Freeborn, Susan Haase, Fred Heagy, Lee Johnson, and Brad Weirich. Music was provided by Joe Cooney and John Gladman, and towards the end included Fred Heagy. Brad Weirich provided a musical display and Joe Cooney provided a dining fly.

Brad Weirich and Fred Heagy served as co-chairs and wish to thank all those who participated in this fine endeavor.

Hayden & Houser Run the Capitol 10-Miler for SFMS

Adam Rafferty: Mansion Concert & Music PartyAs a 6 year old kid he started with Woody Mann as his teacher and learned a little fingerpicking blues tabs from Reverend Gary Davis, Blind Blake and others.

Like many guitar players he went through the phases of rock, classical and then got deep into jazz. He played jazz guitar for many years in New York City, and got to play with some jazz greats along the way like Mike Longo (pianist for Dizzy Gillespie), Alvin Queen (drums for Oscar Peterson & Horace Silver), Dr. Lonnie Smith (B3 organ with George Benson), Buster Williams, Bob Cranshaw, Tal Farlow… among many others. In 2006 he was deeply moved by the fingerstyle guitar music of the one and only Tommy Emmanuel.

Since then he has toured as solo act worldwide (Bangkok, USA, Germany, Italy, Austria, Scotland, Bermuda, Singapore, Malaysia, Czech Republic), released several fingerstyle instruction DVDs (teaching Stevie Wonder, Jackson Five and Jazz Guitar), and amassed over 10 million YouTube views. To learn more about Adam go to www.adamrafferty.com

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Visit our website for news of folk events and folk friendly venues in Central Pennsylvania and beyond.Around the Area

Our Regional Calendar, maintained by Henry Koretzky, ranges out as far as State College, the Poconos, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC. It is updated monthly, and you’ll hear about those updates if you’re on our e-Announcements mailing list. It includes links to folk-friendly venues, open mics and jam sessions in the area.

Our online Bulletin Board has news about coming events and some ongoing activities, mostly focused in south-Central Pennsylvania. The “Ongoing” section includes links to local Contra Dance Series, International Folk Dance in Harrisburg and Lancaster, and other cultural events of interest to our readers.

Spring GulchThe Spring Gulch Folk Festival, held in New Holland, will be celebrating its 30th anniversary with an incredible line-up of performers! The event will be held on May 19-20 in New Holland and will feature The Seldom Scene, Kim & Reggie Harris, Irish Mythen, Jesse Terry, David Massengill, Lady Bird, the Savoy-Doucet Band, Susan Werner, Teeny Tucker Blues Band, Ten Strings and a Goat Skin, SONiA disappear fear, De Temps Antan, and Lindsay Lou & The FlatBellys. More information at www.springgulch.com.

Folk College with Simple GiftsFolk College with Simple Gifts, a three day folk school held May 27-29 in Huntingdon, features concerts and instruction on many instruments. Instructors this year include Rory Block, Kevin Burke, Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards, the Appleseed Collective, Small Potatoes, Lois Hornbostel, Ehukai Teves, Steve Greenman, Walt Mahovlich, Henry Koretzky, Ira Gitlin, Richard Sleigh, Jerry Tusty, Lauri Hart, Judy Minot and Bob Nicholson. Information at www.folkcollege.com

Adams County Irish FestivalScheduled for July 16, at Moose Park near Gettysburg, this year’s festival will feature Girsa, the John Byrne Band, The Brayson Heads, and Irishtown Road. Information at www.adamscountyirishfestival.org.

Mountain Laurel Autoharp GatheringThe 26th Annual Mountain Laurel Autoharp Gathering will be held June 22-26 at Little Buffalo Family Campground outside Newport. It features five days of workshops, concerts and around the clock music- making. Performers include Tom Chapin, Mike Herr, Ann Norris, The Goodhues, Lindsay Haisley & Cheryl Dehut, and Lucille Reilly (2015 MLAG Autoharp Champion) Information at www.mlag.org

Common Ground on the HillCommon Ground on the Hill Roots Music and Arts Festival will be held on July 9-10 in Westminster, Md. Performers will include José Feliciano, Professor Louie & the Crowmatix, Paul McKenna Band, Walt Michael, Eastman String Band, Josh Hisle, Wendy Stewart, Sparky & Rhonda Rucker, Scott Ainslie, Robin Bullock, the Vanaver Caravan, Alan Jabbour, Bob Lucas, Tareq Rantisi (Palestine), Radim Zenkl (Czech Republic), Ted Ramirez, Earl White, Pun Plamondon, Sheila Arnold Jones and Shelley Ensor. For more information visit www.commongroundonthehill.org

CONCERTS LARGE AND SMALLChestnut House Concerts in Lancaster hosts Kelley McRae Duo on May 13, Mile Twelve on May 27, and Wood and Wire on June 17.

The Wagon Shed Concert Series in New Freedom hosts The Hula Monsters on June 25. Information at www.wagonshedconcerts.com

The Whitaker Center hosts folk-rock duo the Indigo Girls on June 19. Info at www.whitakercenter.org

Music on the Mountain at Kings Gap State Park near Carlisle is once again hosting summer picnic concerts (extending into fall this year!) with The Vulkans and Mountain Ride on June 5, Erica Lyn Everest and Second Time Thru on July 3, and Baileys Crossing and Tussey Mountain Moonshiners on August 7. Information at www.FriendsofKingsGap.org

Gretna Music hosts the Bumper Jacksons on July 9th at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse in Mt. Gretna. Information at www.gretnamusic.org

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Long’s Park Summer Music Series: For more than 50 years the Long’s Park Amphitheater Foundation has been treating the community to Sunday nights of free music on the Long’s Park amphitheater stage in Lancaster. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and picnic in the park or visit the park’s food vendors. Information at www.longspark.org

Olde York Street Fair: Sunday, May 8, 12:30 to 6pm in downtown York. The Olde York Street Fair has been a Mother’s Day tradition for more than 35 years featuring 150 artisans and food vendors, a Kids’ Fun Block, and live entertainment and strolling performers that will fill the air with music. www.yorkcity.org/oldeyorkstreetfair

Artsfest in Harrisburg: The 49th Annual PennLive/Patriot-News Artsfest will be held in downtown Harrisburg in Riverfront Park on May 28, 29, and 30th. The festival features over 250 juried artists and craftsmen from across the United States, two food courts, nonstop entertainment on two stages, and a film festival. “Kidsfest” features a Children’s Stage, Children’s Artist Market and a Children’s Activities Area. Info: www.jumpstreet.org

Dauphin County Music & Wine Festival: Enjoy two days of chillin’ summer blues and local wines at Fort Hunter Park, 3-9pm on June 11-12. The festival features a dozen bands on two stages (coordinated by our friends at the Blues Society of Central PA) plus a “come dressed in your favorite decade” costume contest. www.dauphincounty.org

Musikfest: Held this year from August 5-14 in Bethlehem, this is one of the largest and most diverse music festivals in the nation, with 500-plus shows on 14 stages over 10 days. Each year more than 900,000 people make their way to the Lehigh Valley and the festival, with their sights set on experiencing all the music, food and fun of this musical extravaganza. Information at www.musikfest.org

Box Lunch Revue: This popular summer concert series returns to downtown York on Tuesday, May 3 and continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer. Enjoy FREE musical entertainment in Downtown York’s Cherry Lane (near Central Market House) from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Information at www.yorkcity.org/boxlunchrevue

First Fridays in York: This monthly happening in downtown York features kid-friendly activities, street vendors, games and giveaways, special entertainment, and extended hours and promotions at downtown shops . The hub of activity is the first block of North Beaver Street, between Market and Philadelphia Streets. Sponsored by Downtown, Inc. www.downtownyorkpa.com/firstfridays/

3rd In the Burg: What are you doing the third Friday of the month? Harrisburg shows off its creative flair with 3rd in the Burg, a celebration of the city’s quickly growing arts and cultural scene. Each month, dozens of venues host special events — exhibits, music, theater, comedy, lectures — throughout downtown and Midtown. www.thirdintheburg.org

City Festivals and Municipal Music

English Country DancingOrganizer Hilton Baxter passed along this note:

Learn and enjoy dances Jane Austen would have loved, dances from Shakespeare’s time, and more recent dances in those traditions. English Country Dancing has something for everyone. It can be graceful or energetic, stately or boisterous, serious or silly.

All dances are taught before doing them with music. If you can walk, you can participate. Come with or without a partner. Open to public: adults, seniors, mature teens and elementary-age children. Comfortable clothes are fine, fancy dress is not required (this is not a performance group).

Thu, May 12 Introductory class, 7–8pm

Tue, May 17 Introductory class, 7–8pm

Sat, May 21 Dance to live music by The Treble Makers (from Baltimore) 2–4:30pm

Thu, June 9 Introductory class, 7–8pm

Tue, June 14 Introductory class, 7–8pm

Sat, June 18 Dance to live music by Shepherd & Ewe (from upstate NY) 2–4:30pm

Suggested admission $4 for Introductory classes and $12 for the afternoon dances with live music. All these events will be at 207 N Spring Street, Middletown, PA. For more info, contact Hilton Baxter, (607) 651-8768 or hiltonb@binghamton.edu

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Summer BluegrassSummertime is a fine time to be a fan of Bluegrass in Central Pennsylvania!

Music at Beck & Benedict Hardware hosts bluegrass jams every Friday night, from around 7pm to whenever the music stops and Saturday evening concerts. Scheduled this summer is The Hillbilly Gypsies Bluegrass Band on May 21, Canaans Land Bluegrass Band on June 11, and Kody Norris and the Watauga Mountain Boys on July 16.

Bluegrass on the Grass is scheduled for July 9 at Dickinson College in Carlisle. Live music from 1-9pm will feature The Dismembered Tennesseans, Charm City Junction, the Coal Town Rounders, High Fidelity and Big Country Bluegrass. Information at blogs.dickinson.edu/bluegrass/

DelFest will be held in Cumberland, PA on May 26-29. Now in its 8th year, the festival was founded to celebrate the rich legacy of McCoury Music and to showcase new talent. The stellar line-up includes The Traveling McCourys, the Sam Bush Band, Railroad earth, The Infamouse Stringdusters, and Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen. Information at www.delfest.com

And Blues Too!The Blues Society of Central Pennsylvania keeps the blues coming with lots of events throughout the summer! Every The electric blues jam continues on Thursday evenings, 8pm at Champions Sport Bar and Grill in Highspire. It’s a fun evening for players and listeners alike.

BSCP will also hold their annual Treasurer’s Picnic on May 29 from 12-7 pm with great music by The Nate Myers Band, Silver Junction, Roger Hammer, Buzzard Luck, Ben Brandt & Co, the Don Johnson Project, Keith Killian, Acoustic Stew, Tom Dunn and Don Judy & Tom Cook.

BSCP will once again have a big presence at the Dauphin County Music & Wine Festival held at Fort Hunter on June 11.

Then on June 17 they will present a concert in their “Mississippi Railroad Series” during which they explore the living history of the blues by presenting an authentic blues player from the Clarksville, Mississippi area.

For more information visit www.bscpblues.org

A few photos from the 2106 Run For The Arts, courtesy of Brad Weirich. Music was provided by Joe Cooney (standing left), Fred Heagy (seated) and John Gladman (standing right).

Table staffers were Randy Heisley-Cato, Susan Haase and Lee Johnson.

Central Pennsylvania Traditions, the newsletter of the Susquehanna Folk Music Society page 11 www.sfmsfolk.org

Brass TacksCentral Pennsylvania Traditions is published in September, November, January, March and May by the Susquehanna Folk Music Society, 378 Old York Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070.

Printed copies of this e-newsletter are available at SFMS events.

DeadlinesSmall items can sometimes be crammed in after deadline, but regular last-minute submissions do make the editor cranky.

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Folk EventsAround The Area is our listing of regional folk events and venues. To have your event included, or to update an existing listing, just drop us a line.

Around The Area Editor: Henry Koretzky5609 River Rd., 1st Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or email areacal@sfmsfolk.org

Duets at PCCA Gallery, through June 4, 2016Duets is an exhibition in which each piece of artwork has been created by two collaborators. It showcases a variety of talent from visual artists and poets of the area.

LAnDis LeGACy: MAry M. LAnDis at Landis House, May 13 – August 6, 2016May 21, 2016 marks the 100th year anniversary of the birth of Mary Marguerite Landis. This exhibition celebrates her life, legacy and the many contributions she made to the local community.Reception on Friday, May 13, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Work in ProGress at PCCA Gallery, June 10 – August 6, 2016Follow the journey of young artist Emily Keniston through her exploration in various media, including colored pencil, graphite, charcoal, acrylic and oil.Reception on Friday, June 10, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

All 2016 exhibition openings will coincide with Second on 2nd. This is a night to celebrate downtown Newport’s small-town charm and vibrant community.

In Conjunction is a collaborative work by Gail Frank and Liz Sufrin featured in the Duets exhibition.

Exhibitions Exhibitions

Visit www.perrycountyarts.org for a full list of events!Visit www.perrycountyarts.org for a full list of events!

Perry County Council of the Arts l PO Box 354 Newport PA 17074-0354 PCCA Gallery: One S. Second Street, on the square in Newport Landis House & Offices: 67 N. Fourth Street, Newportphone: 717.567.7023 l email: pcca@perrycountyarts.org l www.perrycountyarts.org

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Doug Francis – Gettysburg Fred & Kathy Fries – Bloomsburg Lois Gaster – York Robin & David Golberg – Camp Hill Mr & Mrs Scott Graham – Morgantown William Gulvin – Columbia Susan Haase – New Cumberland Harry Haddon – Lancaster Steven S Haldeman – Manheim Tom Harrison – Lewisburg Daniel Heacock & Cynthia Lehman –

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Cumberland Betty Petroski – Dauphin Carl Petticoffer – Ephrata Joy Phillips & Robert Patzer – York Meredith & Tim Poole – Camp Hill David & Jane Popko – Palmyra John Poremba – Harrisburg Greg & Laurene Proudfoot – Camp Hill Kenneth & Mildred Rockwell –

Huntingdon Rebecca Rogers – Lancaster Gary & Diane Rothrock – Harrisburg Dave Royer – Elizabethtown Chris Ryder – Mechanicsburg Brian Sanders – Harrisburg Karl Senseman & Terry Bachmann –

Harrisburg Cushla & Jim Srour – York Anita Stabile – Harrisburg Gail Sweezey & Mike Martys – Gettysburg T. R. Thompson – Lititz Mike Topper – Manchester Will & Jane Webster – Harrisburg Pamela Weinberg – New Cumberland Brad Weirich – York Robert Yahn & Jodi Lamhut – Lancaster

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