Downeast Friends of the Folk Arts
Music and Dance for the Maine community
Community Dance 6pm - 6.45pm ... 2nd Saturdays in Surry at 6! This is a fun and friendly dance for all ages, Bennett Konesni of Bagaduce Music heads up the Open Band (open to all musicians, instruments & skill levels). Show up 15 minutes early to get situated if you'd like to play with us! […]
Enjoy the music of Some Reel People, with the calling of John McIntire. Traditional contra dances and more. This is a fun and family friendly event for people with all levels of experience. Refreshments will be served. Suggested donation is $10 per person, under 18 free of charge. No one turned away for lack of […]
We invite you to a fundraiser for World Central Kitchen's efforts to feed the people in wartorn Ukraine. Sunday July 9. 2-5pm Big Moose band 2-330pm Kotwice 330-415pm Maine Balkan choir 415-5pm Bar Harbor Congregational church 29 Mt.Desert Street. Refreshments by Bar Harbor Congregational church. Event will be outside on the lawn or inside sanctuary […]
Traditional New England contra dance with Some Reel People providing music. Allison Aldrich Smith, caller. All dances taught, no need to bring a partner. A family-friendly event. Refreshments will be served.
On Saturday, July 15th from 7 to 10pm the Cherryfield Academy is delighted to welcome the trio Springtide with caller Chris Ricciotti to play for our 3rd Saturday Contra Dance! Springtide consists of Willy Clemetson on fiddle and rhythmic fancy footwork, Elsie Gawler on cello, fiddle and banjo, and Ethan Tischler on guitar and fiddle! […]
Traditional Finnish dances- schottisches, polkas, waltzes, foxtrots, with Alexandra Conover Bennett and friends providing lively music. The Finn Hall has held these popular dances since the 1940s. All ages welcome. Admission $10, children free. Delicious home-made refreshments will be served.
Join us for a joyous evening of Klezmer! Led by Casco Bay Tummler musicians Carl Dimow, Steve Gruverman and Nancy 3. Hoffman, (and possibly the full band), these jam sessions are open to anyone who is interested in playing or discovering Klezmer music! All skill levels, ages, and instruments are welcome! Tunes will be taught by sheet music and […]
Two hours of ECD every other Tuesday in June - Aug (Sep/Oct TBD), open to the public. Recorded music. $5 Great caller. Dancers must be fully vaccinated and boosted. Masks strongly recommended but not required (Aug 1, 29). Masks required Aug 15. Dancing starts at 7:00 Doors open at 6:45 For details, see https://folkdancers.org/BrunswickECD.html ,and also the […]
Contra dance on third Fridays in Brooks Maine! At the historic Union Hall, now Marsh River Theater, 24 Monroe HWY in Brooks. JULY 21st: Chris Ricciotti will call with music by Willy and Moon Clemetson. The next dances are August 18th and September 15th.
Come dance with us into the long summer evening. This month we are featuring some of the real treasures of the Maine Contra Dance tradition. John McIntire will be calling to music by Ellen Gawler, Greg Boardman, and Jessie Boardman. In keeping with John's focus on traditional roots, the calling will use the old terms […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
Live music is back at the JCA! To kick off our 2023-24 season, we are delighted to present Owen Kennedy and Owen Marshall, who will dazzle you with their virtuosic arrangements of traditional Maine Maritime and Celtic tunes! Concert runs from 7:00-8:20 PM, followed by a light reception and CD-signing.
Join us for our seasonal 5th Saturday Contra Dance at the beautiful and rather wonderful East Vassalboro Grange. Pot luck at 5:30 pm with beginners dance at 7 pm and main dance 7:30 to 10pm. All dances taught , families welcome. For April 29th we had Maggie Robinson caller and the band is T-Acadie who […]
On Saturday July 29, from 6-9 pm, Eastport Arts Center will host the Moose Island Contradance Etc. (MICE) band, a talent pool of Washington County’s finest musicians featuring Alice Schuth on fiddle, Susan Luthin on octave mandolin and whistle, Joan Lowden on bass, Kara McCrimmon on piano accordion, guitar and Irish whistle, and Jim O’Neil […]
Traditional Finnish dances- schottisches, polkas, waltzes, foxtrots, with Alexandra Conover Bennett and friends providing lively music. The Finn Hall has held these popular dances since the 1940s. All ages welcome. Admission $10, children free. Delicious home-made refreshments will be served.
https://makersguildmaine.org/armenian-picnic/ Armenian Picnic-Food, Crafts, Music, Folk Dancing
A monthly contra dance in Portland, Maine. Event details at www.CommonFloorContra.dance
Two hours of ECD every other Tuesday in June - Aug (Sep/Oct TBD), open to the public. Recorded music. $5 Great caller. Dancers must be fully vaccinated and boosted. Masks strongly recommended but not required (Aug 1, 29). Masks required Aug 15. Dancing starts at 7:00 Doors open at 6:45 For details, see https://folkdancers.org/BrunswickECD.html ,and also the […]
Belfast Flying Shoes presents the First Friday Community Dance and Contra Dance Series. 6:00 warm-up session for the All Comers Band, led by Willy Clemetson & Benjamin Foss and open to all musicians, instruments, and skill levels. Tune list available on the website. 6:30 Community Dance (Chrissy Fowler & Lisa Newcomb calling with music by […]
Fourth Times A Charm Returning for an unprecedented fourth concert appearance, guitarists Kyle Knuppel and Matt Davis are set to perform at the Vienna Union Hall on Friday, August 4th, at 7 PM. Kyle Knuppel and Matt Davis have been performing together for many years. They will once again join forces and bring their […]
Come to the next contra dance at Monson’s Finn Hall, Rt. 15, Monson on Saturday, August 5 at 7:00 PM. Enjoy the music of Racket Factory, with the calling of Maggie Robinson. Traditional contra dances and more. This is a fun and family friendly event for people with all levels of experience. Refreshments will be […]
The David Mallett Band returns to the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House for a concert on Sunday, August 6, at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. To reserve a ticket in advance call 207 293-4321 or email [email protected]. The Meeting House is located at 3 Borough Road, Chesterville, Maine […]
Well, as most of you know, we are back in Montville at Camp NEOFA for Maine Fiddle Camp 2023! As has always been the case, we offer fiddle, piano, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, cello, flute and whistle, banjo, bass, singing, at all sessions PLUS mountain dulcimer June week, harmonica second August week, piano accordion 1st August […]
The Maine Balkan Choir was founded in 1998. Since January 2023, we worked on a program of all-Ukrainian songs, and presented a benefit concert in Portland May 21st, you can see the videos of that event here: https://youtube.com/playlist... We will reprise that concert in honor of Ukraine Independence Day, in Lewiston Maine for Aug 27th at […]
The Maine Balkan Choir was founded in 1998. Since January 2023, we worked on a program of all-Ukrainian songs, and presented a benefit concert in Portland May 21st, you can see the videos of that event here: https://youtube.com/playlist... We will reprise that concert in honor of Ukraine Independence Day, in Lewiston Maine for Aug 27th at […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome! Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 […]
Traditional New England contra dance with Some Reel People providing music. Allison Aldrich Smith, caller. All dances taught, no need to bring a partner. A family-friendly event. Refreshments will be served.
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Community Dance 6pm - 6.45pm ... 2nd Saturdays in Surry at 6! This is a fun and friendly dance for all ages, Bennett Konesni of Bagaduce Music heads up the Open Band (open to all musicians, instruments & skill levels). Show up 15 minutes early to get situated if you'd like to play with us! […]
Traditional Finnish dances- schottisches, polkas, waltzes, foxtrots, with Alexandra Conover Bennett and friends providing lively music. The Finn Hall has held these popular dances since the 1940s. All ages welcome. Admission $10, children free. Delicious home-made refreshments will be served.
Well, as most of you know, we are back in Montville at Camp NEOFA for Maine Fiddle Camp 2023! As has always been the case, we offer fiddle, piano, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, cello, flute and whistle, banjo, bass, singing, at all sessions PLUS mountain dulcimer June week, harmonica second August week, piano accordion 1st August […]
The Maine Balkan Choir was founded in 1998. Since January 2023, we worked on a program of all-Ukrainian songs, and presented a benefit concert in Portland May 21st, you can see the videos of that event here: https://youtube.com/playlist... We will reprise that concert in honor of Ukraine Independence Day, in Lewiston Maine for Aug 27th at […]
Two hours of ECD every other Tuesday in June - Aug (Sep/Oct TBD), open to the public. Recorded music. $5 Great caller. Dancers must be fully vaccinated and boosted. Masks strongly recommended but not required (Aug 1, 29). Masks required Aug 15. Dancing starts at 7:00 Doors open at 6:45 For details, see https://folkdancers.org/BrunswickECD.html ,and also the […]
The Maine Balkan Choir was founded in 1998. Since January 2023, we worked on a program of all-Ukrainian songs, and presented a benefit concert in Portland May 21st, you can see the videos of that event here: https://youtube.com/playlist... We will reprise that concert in honor of Ukraine Independence Day, in Lewiston Maine for Aug 27th at […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome! Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 […]
Contra dance on third Fridays in Brooks, Maine! At the historic Union Hall, now Marsh River Theater, 24 Monroe HWY in Brooks. JULY 21st: Chrissy Fowler will call with music by the Maine Fiddle Camp All Stars! It'll be a party! The next dances are September 15th and October 20th.
The venerable and beautiful hall of the Cherryfield Academy Community Center will be hosting a Contra Dance on Saturday, August 19th from 7 to 10pm! Everyone is welcome! This Dance will feature the fiddling phenom Gus LaCasse as our driving force! The wonderful caller Pat Danscen will provide the direction and will be teaching […]
Michael Levinsky will teach a variety of dances from around the world, from polkas and schottishes, swing, and more. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. Delicious refreshments will be provided. Admission is $10, children free of charge.
Sonia Dion & Cristian Florescu - Romanian Bruce Hamilton - English Ercüment Kılıç - Turkish Music by Pixton-Poirier Band Scottish Country Dance with Patricia Williams
A monthly contra dance in Portland, Maine. Event details at www.CommonFloorContra.dance
Join us for a joyous evening of Klezmer! Led by Casco Bay Tummler musicians Carl Dimow, Steve Gruverman and Nancy 3. Hoffman, (and possibly the full band), these jam sessions are open to anyone who is interested in playing or discovering Klezmer music! All skill levels, ages, and instruments are welcome! Tunes will be taught by sheet music and […]
The Maine Balkan Choir was founded in 1998. Since January 2023, we worked on a program of all-Ukrainian songs, and presented a benefit concert in Portland May 21st, you can see the videos of that event here: https://youtube.com/playlist... We will reprise that concert in honor of Ukraine Independence Day, in Lewiston Maine for Aug 27th at […]
The Maine Balkan Choir was founded in 1998. Since January 2023, we worked on a program of all-Ukrainian songs, and presented a benefit concert in Portland May 21st, you can see the videos of that event here: https://youtube.com/playlist... We will reprise that concert in honor of Ukraine Independence Day, in Lewiston Maine for Aug 27th at […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome! Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 […]
The Vienna Union Hall, one of western Maine's hidden gems, located at 5 Vienna Mountain Road in the heart of Vienna Village, is pleased to host the Porch Party Mamas on Friday, August 25th, at 7 PM> Porch Party Mama’sInspired by playing and singing each others songs at their own "porch parties", these established Boston […]
Kennebec Contra Dance in the Hallowell City Hall Ballroom. Hannah Chamberlain calling to the music of John Pranio, Toki Oshima, and Hank Washburn. Sound by Alex Hennings and Kelsey Kirkpatrick. 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm: Newcomers' orientation 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm: Contra Dance Suggested donation: $15 to $25. Pay more if you can; […]
Aaron Alpert - IsraeliRoberto Bagnoli - International Gergana Panova - Bulgarian Music by West by NorthwestNovelty dances with Kathleen MazurekBelly dancing with Barbara Merson
In 1991 Ukraine regained it's independence from The Soviet Union and regained self-governance for the first time in one hundred fifty years. Come celebrate with the Ukrainian community by attending the concert at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The them is "Songs and Flowers for Ukraine" and the program is one of hopefulness […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
Two hours of ECD every other Tuesday in June - Aug (Sep/Oct TBD), open to the public. Recorded music. $5 Great caller. Dancers must be fully vaccinated and boosted. Masks strongly recommended but not required (Aug 1, 29). Masks required Aug 15. Dancing starts at 7:00 Doors open at 6:45 For details, see https://folkdancers.org/BrunswickECD.html ,and also the […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome! Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 […]
Belfast Flying Shoes presents the First Friday Community Dance and Contra Dance Series. 6:00 warm-up session for the All Comers Band, led by Willy Clemetson & Benjamin Foss and open to all musicians, instruments, and skill levels. Tune list available on the website. 6:30 Community Dance (Chrissy Fowler & Lisa Newcomb calling with music by […]
Traditional Finnish dances- schottisches, polkas, waltzes, foxtrots, with Alexandra Conover Bennett and friends providing lively music. The Finn Hall has held these popular dances since the 1940s. All ages welcome. Admission $10, children free. Delicious home-made refreshments will be served.
Come join us for a fun evening of socializing and old time Contra & Square Dancing in an old early 1900s barn in the village of South Montville, Maine! Chris Ricciotti is welcoming the local community to come in and join him and a group of dancing friends coming up from Boston to camp at […]
English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome! Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 […]
Dance into autumn at the contra dance on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Central Hall Commons, 152 East Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft, 04426, from 7-10 pm. Music will be provided by our wonderful local contra dance band, Some Reel People. All dances will be taught by Allison Aldrich Smith. This is a fun and […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
Community Dance 6pm - 6.45pm ... 2nd Saturdays in Surry at 6! This is a fun and friendly dance for all ages, Bennett Konesni of Bagaduce Music heads up the Open Band (open to all musicians, instruments & skill levels). Show up 15 minutes early to get situated if you'd like to play with us! […]
Scottish Country Dance is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. We dance in sets, usually longwise, of 3, 4, or more couples. We meet Sunday evenings, September through June, to learn and practice the dances. Beginners are welcome, partners not necessary, soft, flexible shoes are good. We usually have a session for beginners and newer dancers […]
A monthly contra dance in Portland, Maine. Event details at www.CommonFloorContra.dance
Two hours of ECD 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in Sep & Oct, open to the public. Recorded music. $5 Great caller. Dancers must be fully vaccinated and boosted. Currently alternating between mask require / masks recommended - see website for dates. Dancing starts at 7:00 Doors open at 6:45 For details, see https://folkdancers.org/BrunswickECD.html ,and also the Covid […]
English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome! Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 […]
Contra dance on third Fridays in Brooks Maine! At the historic Union Hall, now Marsh River Theater, 24 Monroe HWY in Brooks. September 15th: Hannah Chamberlain will call with music by Frigate. 8pm-10:30, $15-$20 sliding scale admission. Next dance is October 20th, Maggie Robinson will call, music TBA
The last dance of the 2023 season at Monson’s Finn Hall will be a celebration of all the dancing that goes on in that historic building. Alexandra Conover Bennett and friends will play delightful music for traditional Finnish dances- schottisches, polkas, waltzes, foxtrots. Allison Aldrich Smith will call some traditional New England Contra dances with […]
Sadly this Dance has now been Cancelled!
Community Contra Dance, this month with a theme of "Sock Hop". The band for this month is "Puckerbrush", called by Kathryn Larson.
Join us for a joyous evening of Klezmer! Led by Casco Bay Tummler musicians Carl Dimow, Steve Gruverman and Nancy 3. Hoffman, (and possibly the full band), these jam sessions are open to anyone who is interested in playing or discovering Klezmer music! All skill levels, ages, and instruments are welcome! Tunes will be taught by sheet music and […]
English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome! Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 […]
Hackmatack Contra Dance Join us on September 23rd for a good ol' fashion barn dance. Featuring renowned caller Don Veino and live music from renowned local Maine band Stomp Rocket (9/23). No experience needed. Come early for a lesson from 6:30pm to 7pm, with the dance running from 7pm to 9pm. Dance will occur inside […]
Kennebec Contra Dance at South Parish Church in Augusta. We will not be at our regular Hallowell location, as the Hallowell hall is being used for a theater production. Chris Ricciotti will call to the music of Cojiro (Jess Newman and Mark Price). 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm: Newcomers' orientation 7:30 pm to […]
Playing jigs, reels, hambos, waltzes, marches, etc. Music traditions include contradance tunes, Irish, Scottish, Quebecois, Swedish, Southern. Fiddles, guitars, accordions, concertinas, mandolins, dulcimers, etc. welcome. We also have a keyboard available. Many of our tunes come out of the on-the-go collections - Portland, Waltz Books, Fiddlers Fake Book, Fiddlers Repertoire. We love to try tunes […]
Two hours of ECD 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in Sep & Oct, open to the public. Recorded music. $5 Great caller. Dancers must be fully vaccinated and boosted. Currently alternating between mask require / masks recommended - see website for dates. Dancing starts at 7:00 Doors open at 6:45 For details, see https://folkdancers.org/BrunswickECD.html ,and also the Covid […]
English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome! Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 […]
The sun sets early during the Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, Sept. 28, and so we 'Hold Back the Night' with a contra dance party under the tent! Featuring T-Acadie, Jodie's Cafe catering, celebration cupcakes (WAW 2013-2023!), and adult beverages from Water St. Kitchen. Stroll the Village, see the art, hear the music, talk with […]
“Side by Each” musical couples Don and Cindy Roy and Matt Shipman and Erica Brown will perform at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House, Friday, September 29th, at 7:00 p.m. Drawing on Don and Cindy’s deep Franco-American roots and Matt and Erica’s shared legacy and love of traditional music, the quartet will bring a lively […]
Family dance with all-comers' band 7-8. Contradance 8-10 at Trinity Commons, 247 Bates St, Lewiston Ellen Hodgkin, caller Greg Boardman and Friends, music
Join us for pot luck and dance at the glamorous East Vassalboro Grange for our last 5th Saturday of 2023. Chrissy Fowler is calling and Ellen Gawler and the Pineland Fiddlers creating the music. All dances taught . 10 - 15 dollars adult. 8-10 Student and 30 dollars for a family of 4
UUCB Concerts for a Cause will present Magic 8 Ball in a performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 30. All proceeds from the concert will benefit two local charities: Mid Coast New Mainers Group and Oasis Free Clinics. Magic 8 Ball is a Mid Coast acoustic band who plays Americana and folk music and […]
English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome! Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 […]
Belfast Flying Shoes presents the First Friday Community Dance and Contra Dance Series. 6:00 warm-up session for the All Comers Band, led by Willy Clemetson & Benjamin Foss and open to all musicians, instruments, and skill levels. Tune list available on the website. 6:30 Community Dance (Chrissy Fowler & Lisa Newcomb calling with music by […]
Join us on the first Friday of every month at the Newfields Town Hall in Newfields NH for an evening of high-spirited fun. Be sure to arrive early for the newcomer lessons at 7:30 PM to brush up on your dance skills or learn the basics. Dancing starts at 8:00 PM.
Join us for a square dance party! Family Dance at 2:30, Square Dance is 4-6pm, taught and called by the great Will Mentor! No experience or partner necessary. Emily Jeffries, John Pranio and Alex Scala will provide some old time, southern style dance music. After the dance, join us for a Potluck Dinner! Bring […]
Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]
Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]
Two hours of ECD 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in Sep & Oct, open to the public. Recorded music. $5 Great caller. Dancers must be fully vaccinated and boosted. Currently alternating between mask require / masks recommended - see website for dates. Dancing starts at 7:00 Doors open at 6:45 For details, see https://folkdancers.org/BrunswickECD.html ,and also the Covid […]
English country dancing returns to 317! A living tradition, ECD has for centuries served as a means of community interaction, exercise for the body and mind, and practice of the social graces. Related to New England contra dancing and Scottish country dancing, but generally less physically demanding, ECD is a great way to make friends, […]
You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, or even speak English to enjoy Scottish dancing! Dance to the lively beat of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and to the elegant strathspey, unique to Scottish music. Join the fun... any age, singles or couples... all are welcome! Experienced social class, year-round: Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 […]
Traditional New England contra dance with Some Reel People providing music. Allison Aldrich Smith, caller. All dances taught, no need to bring a partner. A family-friendly event. Refreshments will be served.
Come join Kaity Newell and the Oyster Creek Fiddlers for the 2023 series of community contradances at the Damariscotta Baptist Church located at 4 Bristol Rd. at the intersection of Rt. 129 and Business Rt. 1. This is a community dance and all dances will be taught! Suggested donation $5, all proceeds to benefit C.H.I.P. […]
Join us every Second Saturday from 3-5pm at the Old Sow Grill, 31 Water St in Eastport. In the warm tradition of Irish pubs, musicians and listeners are invited to the monthly jam - come to play music or come simply to listen and enjoy. Music books are provided and all levels are welcome - […]
David Mallett, celebrated singer-songwriter, returns to the stage of the Vienna Union Hall (5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna, ME) on Saturday, October 14th at 3 PM. David Mallett hails from a small town in northern Maine, and in a career that spans four decades, his music has traveled to all corners of the world. […]
Community Dance 6pm - 6.45pm ... 2nd Saturdays in Surry at 6! This is a fun and friendly dance for all ages, Bennett Konesni of Bagaduce Music heads up the Open Band (open to all musicians, instruments & skill levels). Show up 15 minutes early to get situated if you'd like to play with us! […]
Community contra dance, held monthly on third Sunday, 3 to 5:30pm. Our bands and Callers will vary from time to time; we also will occasionally have a theme for those who wish to come in costume. October will be Halloween, of course. Look for us on Facebook. Also check this space for announcement of the […]
Are you ready? Somatic Liberation movement and dance is performance art for the soul. We gather weekly on Monday Mornings at the Ballroom in Harrison from 10:00- 12:00. And in the evening on the first Friday of each month. $10 suggested donation. Come and go at any time- there is no lateness. *IMPORTANT We take […]
Join us for a joyous evening of Klezmer! Led by Casco Bay Tummler musicians Carl Dimow, Steve Gruverman and Nancy 3. Hoffman, (and possibly the full band), these jam sessions are open to anyone who is interested in playing or discovering Klezmer music! All skill levels, ages, and instruments are welcome! Tunes will be taught by sheet music and […]