http://merridancing.com/wp Around the Dance-osphere Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:52:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en August has some fun events. As always information about FOLKMADS contra dances is posted at www.folkmads.org. It looks like dancing is back at the Heights Community Center in August, although I’m not sure about Labor Day Weekend. Judy Muldawer has posted some music jams and other events at Judy's Music ... http://merridancing.com/wp/2010/08/merris-august-2010-folk-enews/ I don’t remember exactly when I met the Privy Tippers or the first conversation I had with each of them. I do have vivid memories of interacting with each as the years passed. I must have encountered them at the very first Dance in the Desert in 1995 when Wild ... http://merridancing.com/wp/2010/06/craig-tinney-departs-this-earthly-world/ Howdy, Folkies, I wanted to post a short folk enews after a long absence. As many of you know, my aunt died in February 2010, and I have been doing much estate business since then. But I was able to host a very fun open mike dance on June ... http://merridancing.com/wp/2010/06/merris-summer-2010-folk-enews/ Greetings, Folkies, I've collected some links to help you find information about music, dance and concert events around the southwest this summer. I hope that the links below work and that you all have a fun summer. New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society (FOLKMADS) events, such as contra dances, special events, ... http://merridancing.com/wp/2009/05/merris-2009-summer-enews/ Greetings, Folkies, Dervish was great last weekend, and I look forward to the sold-out Carolina Chocolate Drops concert tonight. Neal Copperman reports that Joan Baez concert (also sold out) last Sunday ended with two standing ovations and the whole audience singing "Amazing Grace" along with Joan. A lot is happening this month: ... http://merridancing.com/wp/2009/03/march-2009-folk-enews/ Greetings, Folkies, This month's headline is an upcoming Irish fiddle workshop taught by former Albuquerque fiddler Eileen Sullivan (or Eileen O'Sullivan, if you prefer). Irish Fiddle Workshop for the New Mexico Musical Heritage Project at UNM Eileen Sullivan is offering an Irish Fiddle Workshop on Saturday, February 7th, from 2:00-4:00 pm ... http://merridancing.com/wp/2009/02/february-2009-folk-enews/ Greetings, Folkies, OK, OK, I hear all of you who have weighed in, asking me to resume occasional folk blog entries. I will do so as my hectic life permits. Please make special note of the Santa Fe event on Jan. 31, details below. Well, Folk Wedding #12 happened on November ... http://merridancing.com/wp/2008/12/january-2009-folk-enews/ Greetings, Folkies, My folk enews is going on hiatus for awhile. I've collected some links to help you find information about music, dance and concert events around the southwest. I hope that the links below work and that you all have a fun summer. New Mexico Folk Music and Dance Society (FOLKMADS) ... http://merridancing.com/wp/2008/05/summer-2008-folk-enews/ Greetings, Folkies, FOLKMADS is going to an all-electronic newsletter and calendar to save paper and postage. You can ask to continue to receive the paper version though, if you prefer it. Visit http://www.folkmads.org/ for details. Well, Folk Wedding #9 (to the tune of "Love Potion #9) happened May 10, 2007. That's right, ... http://merridancing.com/wp/2008/04/may-2008-folk-enews/ Greetings, Folkies, A special English ball will take place in Taos on Friday, April 25, details below. AND Santa Fe has a special guest from California, Ray Bierl from Hillbillies from Mars (I once drove 18 hours to Wyoming to dance to them, and they played at our Folkmadness Camp last ... http://merridancing.com/wp/2008/04/april-2008-folk-enews/