August 11, 2008
Lor's Folk & Country Notes Partially updated 8/5/08. This is always a work in progress, since I can never keep up with it all. Although I try to include a wide range of what might be considered "folk,' the list tends to reflect my own favorite old-time stuff, and is not only music, but also includes such topics as horses, early technology, folk arts and crafts. I add updates when I have time, so of course it's never complete. Most stuff is copied shamelessly from the events' sites, so any commentary is mostly theirs. My comments are in brackets and say "Lor says" or something like that. Because I get some of this info months in advance of the event and it can change, I recommend you look on the internet, e-mail, or call to confirm details. You can send me info on your concert or event at lor@uofcfolk.org if you want it posted here. ________________________________________
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The Rhubarb Tour is the soul of A Prairie Home Companion - stories from Lake Wobegon, passionate duets, the philosophy of Guy Noir, wild radio dramas starring sound-effects genius Fred Newman, and the incredible Guy's All Star Shoe Band. "This is the show I'd do if I could only do one more show," says Garrison Keillor. "It's the essence of everything from the past thirty-four years of Prairie Home that was funny and heart-breaking and made for great radio. The great Suzy Bogguss joins us for the singing, and Guy Noir reminisces about his salad days in the P.I. business, and I'll tell about the little town that time forgot and State Fairs and the first girl I loved and we'll all sing "America the Beautiful" and go home. See web site for details on other dates & cities thru Sept.1, 2008 all over USA. live Rhubarb Tour performance (Ticket information) August 13, 2008, 7:30pm ET live performance at the Grandstand at Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, IN (Ticket information) Tickets $34 and $39. All tickets include Fair Admission. For more information go to www.in.gov/statefair/fair/ or call the State Fair Box Office. Tickets available in person or by phone at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Box Office (317) 927-1482. Tickets also available online at all Ticketmaster locations; www.ticketmaster.com; or charge-by-phone at (317) 239-5151. August 14, 2008, 7pm ET A live Rhubarb Tour performance at The Bismarck Civic Center, Bismarck, ND (Ticket information) Tickets $28, $42, and $54. August 15, 2008, 7pm PT live Rhubarb Tour performance from Marymoor Park, Redmond, Washington (Ticket information) Tickets $39.50 and $62.50. August 16, 2008, 7pm PT A live Rhubarb Tour performance at The Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, CA (Ticket information) Ticket prices $33, $43, $53, and $63. August 17, 2008, 8pm CT A live Rhubarb Tour performance at The Iowa State Fair Grandstand, Des Moines, IA (Ticket information) All tickets $25. August 19, 2008, 7pm ET A live Rhubarb Tour performance at the Red Butte Garden, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT (Ticket information) Ticket prices $50 (Garden Members), $55 (General Public) $35 (Child), $57 (Day of Show). August 20, 2008, 7:30pm MT A live Rhubarb Tour performance from Red Rocks Amphitheater, Denver, Colorado (Ticket information) Tickets $29.00, $44.00, $64.00. August 21, 2008, 8 pm. ET A live Rhubarb Tour performance at The Great Auditorium, Ocean Grove, NJ (Ticket information) Tickets $40 and $45. August 23, 2008, 8:00 pm. ET A live Rhubarb Tour performance (taped for broadcast September 6, 2008) from The Champlain Valley Fair, 105 Pearl St., Essex Junction, VT. (Ticket information) Ticket prices: $31.75, $42, $83.25. August 24, 2008, 7 p.m. ET A live Rhubarb Tour performance at The Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion, 72 Meadowbrook Ln., Gilford, NH (Ticket information) Ticket prices: $39, $59, $74. August 26, 2008, 8pm. MT A live Rhubarb Tour performance at The Santa Fe Opera, Santa Fe, NM (Ticket information) Tickets $30 - $84. August 27, 2008, 8:pm. PT A live Rhubarb Tour performance at L.B. Day Pavillion at the Oregon State Fair, Salem, OR (Ticket information) Tickets $23 and $33. August 29, 2008, 8pm CT A live performance, (taped for later broadcast) from The Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, 1265 North Snelling Ave., St. Paul, MN (Ticket information) Ticket Prices: $22 (grandstand), $27 (plaza). August 31, 2008, 8:00pm. ET A live Rhubarb Tour performance at the Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, MA (Ticket information) Tickets $51.25 - $66.25. September 1, 2008, 8:00p.m. ET A live Rhubarb Tour performance at the South Shore Music Circus, Cohasset, MA (Ticket information) Tickets $51.25 - $66.25
Tried going vegetarian but couldn't resist that juicy slab of steak? You can still cut your health risks and support fresh food production by going organic. Hormone-free beef is on hand at the Green City Market, plus organic produce, poultry, breads, artisanal cheeses, honey, flowers and more.
Members of the Folklore society host a weekly radio show.
Ronnie Baker Brooks grew up steeped in American music tradition, yet his focus remains resolutely on the future. As well as anyone of his generation, he knows the transcendent release at the heart of soul, blues and rock. He knows because, as the son of blues great Lonnie Brooks, he came of age watching the fieriest guitar players and most soulful singers of a previous era express their deepest feelings through their music. "I grew up among the best of the best," Brooks says. "Every time I play, I feel like I've got to do it with the authenticity and passion that I saw in guys like Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, B.B. King and my father. But I also have to put my twist on it. None of those guys repeated what came before them." Brooks' twist involves enlivening blues-rock with deep soul and modern hip-hop vocals and funk rhythms. Brooks takes roots sounds and transforms them into something that spans the ages. ronniebakerbrooks.com Future gigs: Aug 23, 2008, time TBA, La Rosa's, 6817 Indianapolis Blvd., Hammond, IN 46324; (219) 844-1000 http://www.larosas.com Aug 29, 2008 9 PM at Shamrock Pub, 1131 Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63104; (314) 436-2231 Aug 30, 2008 9:30 PM Shamrock Pub, 1131 Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63104; (314) 436-2231 Sep 4, 2008, time TBA Ho Chunk Casino Baraboo, WI
(Folk).
Neighborhood: South Loop. The 12th annual, 11-week festival includes
one-hour dance lessons followed by live music and dancing. Thursdays
feature world music; Fridays and Saturdays feature jazz, Latin,
country or funk; and Sundays feature ballroom and big band tunes.
Check other SummerDance locations: Athletic Field Park, Humboldt
Park Boathouse, Jackson Park and Navy Pier . Scheduled:
8/14/08, 6pm-9:30pm African diaspora dance w/ Kimosha P. Murphy;
music by Occidental Brothers Dance Band International
8/15/08, 6pm-9:30pm Salsa, merengue and bachata with Miguel Mendez
and Michael Angelo Mendez; music by Papo Santiago and Orquesta Infraverde
August 16/08, 6pm-9:30pm Chicago steppin' with Majestic Gents; music
by The Steve Butler Movement.
8/17/08, 4pm-7pm Cha-cha & waltz w/ MayIHaveThisDance.com; music
by Nancy Hays & The Romance of Dance Orchestra
August 21/08, 6pm-9:30 pm. Soukous with Isaac Katalayi; music by
Shiko Mawatu
8/22/08, 6pm-9:30pm East coast swing with Margot McGraw-Toppen and
Riley Wimes Jr.; music by Oucast Jazz Band
Aug. 23/08, 6pm-9:30pm Merengue, cha-cha and salsa with Lisa 'La
Boriqua'; music by Angel Melendez: Tribute to Hector Lavoe
August 24/08, 4pm-7pm Argentine tango with Netza Roldan and Cristina
Moreno; music by Trio Garufa.
In partnership with IU School of Music at IUPUI. Free seating available on the Plaza steps and on the greenway across the Canal. Reserved table seating for four: $30, $25 IHS members; for tables of eight: $40, $35 IHS members. Tables may be reserved in advance by calling the Welcome Center at (317) 232-1882. Attendees may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the concert. Attendees may NOT bring alcoholic beverages onto the premises. All alcohol must be purchased on site. No pets and no smoking allowed on Plaza. Café, cash bar and outdoor grill open from 5p to 7:30 p.m.
The 16th Annual Machinery Show features a Fiddle Contest, Grocery Bingo, Auction, Flea market, Antique Tractor Pull, Tractor Games. Exhibits including International Harvester tractors and International Hit and Miss Engines. A variety of food will be available.
(Internationally Acclaimed Bluegrass featuring Greg Cahill).
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Pilsen neighborhood festival. .
Misty Mountain, Twenty Three, Deadwood, Ed Ritichie, Lonesome Meadow, Patchwork, Wright Sisters, Off & Running, Spanky Moore, , .
Fish Fry & Pork Chop suppers, crafts, flea markets, kids games, entertainment, quilt show, raffle, parade, Little Miss & Master Contest, car show, antique farm equipment show, antique tractor pull, water ball fight, town tours and community church service.
the 61st Street Farmers Market will bring sustainably and regionally
grown fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, cheeses, bakery items,
and more to all residents of Woodlawn, Hyde Park, and the surrounding
neighborhoods! We've been told that the 61st Street Farmers Market
is "one of the best kept secrets in Chicago". It really doesn't
need to be kept a secret. Please tell your friends, family, neighbors
and everyone else about it. We accept LINK cards. Please support
this community endeavor by becoming a regular market patron. Here
is a quick update about what to expect at the 61st Street Farmers
Market 8/9/08:
- The season for CORN ON THE COB is now!! Bruno's Organics will
be featuring sustainably grown corn on the cob at tomorrow's market,
bringing hundreds of dozens to sell!
- Hillside Orchard will be treating us again to a variety of PEACHES
and WHITE NECTARINES, as well as blueberries and the season's first
APPLES.
- It is also the season for BEANS, CAULIFLOWER, TOMATOES, BEETS,
CARROTS, BROCCOLI, GREENS of all sorts, POTATOES, CUCUMBERS....
- At 11am, chef Alex Cheswick will be offering a CHEF DEMONSTRATION,
preparing a grilled potato salad with vegetables and cheddar cheese.
Alex has worked in some of Chicago's finest restaurants, including
Le Francais and Tru, as well as restaurants in Europe, notably Residenz
of Heinz Winkler, a three Michelin star French Restaurant in Germany.
Most recently the Executive Chef of a boutique four star equestrian
hotel in the foothills of the Alps, Bavaria, Alex returned to his
native Chicago in 2005 to open his own restaurant, May Street Market.
featuring live calypso, soca and reggae, food and drink, mouthwatering Caribbean food, a children areas and much more..... and a parade.
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George Portz & "The Friends Of Bluegrass" are the most versitile Performing group in the area as they blend their fiery Bluegrass roots with some fine traditional Irish and Louisiana Cajun music. Future appearances: Aug 16 - Saturday 7:00 PM - Black Diamond Winery - Nashville, Illinois Aug 21 - Thursday 7:00 PM - Concert On Main - Vandalia, Illinois Sept 6 - Saturday 5:00 PM - Shiloh, Illinois Homecoming Sept 9 - Tuesday 6:30 PM - Public Library Show - Alton, Illinois Sept 13 - Saturday 5: PM -Apple Time Fiddle & Banjo Contest - Murphysboro, Illinois ((FIDDLE CONTEST) Sept 20 - Saturday 1:00 PM - Black Diamond Winery. Nashville, Illinois Sept 27 - Saturday 11:00 AM - Ft. Kaskaskia Traditional Music Festival - Rt 3 Chester, Illinois Sept 28 - Sunday 11:00 AM - Ft. Kaskaskia Traditional Music Festival - Rt 3 Chester, Illinois Oct 3 - Friday 7:30 pm - Harrisburg, Illinois Bluegrass Festival Oct 12 - Sunday 3:00 PM - Concert In The Park - Maryville, Illinois Nov 1 - Saturday 5:00 PM - Perry Biggs Memorial Fiddle Contest - Patoka, Illinois (FIDDLE CONTEST).
One of public radio's most celebrated variety programs with music,
sketches, monologues and more. [I got the day & time of WBEZ's sactual
broadcasts from WBEZ website, but the dates below are from PHC's
website and reflect their taping sessions fans can attend, which
are not necessarily the same day they'll be broadcast. --Lor]
Upcoming shows:
August 9 on A Prairie Home Companion, memories from the Great Minnesota
Get Together:The State Fair. Becky Schlegel will sing a Greg Brown
song, Patty Griffin will sing "Long Ride Home" and Jearlyn Steele
will recall her first place win at the State Fair Talent Show. Plus,
Minnesota broadcaster Tommy Mischke, Del McCoury and his band, and
Guy Noir takes on security detail at the Fair. We're gearing up
for our mammoth State Fair Rhubarb tour with pronto pups and cheese
curds.
What do Frank Sinatra, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Jimi Hendrix all have in common? All have covered songs written by Chip Taylor! Old Town School is honored to present the man who penned both "Wild Thing" and "Angel in the Morning." … "If names like Willie Nelson, Guy Clark, Kris Kristofferson and Townes Van Zandt mean anything to you, you should make a point of discovering Chip Taylor. Whether you know it or not, he's earned his way into that exalted company." - Anthony DeCurtis, CDNOW. Songwriting Workshop with Chip Taylor! Saturday, August 16th at 3pm. $25; Call 773.728.6000 to register. Chip Taylor on the web Susan Voelz: The incredibly talented Susan Voelz of Poi Dog Pondering starts the evening. "Low-key but powerfully atmospheric music orbits closely around a nucleus of Voelz's breezy voice and mournful violin . . .with occasional solar flares illuminating the twilight. Mighty fine." - Trouser Press
childern tickets $3 Future shows: $7
11/15 Dailey & Vincent .
Music Style: Bluegrass .
Bands include: Kenny & Amanda Smith, .
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Sat. 8/16/08, 9:00pm , Switchback (Irish Folk with Midwestern
Roots)
Sun. 8/17/08, 12:00pm David James (3-Time All-Ireland Hammered Dulcimer
Champion)
Mon. 8/18/08, 8:30pm Irish Music Session (led by 3 Time All-Ireland
Hammered Dulcimer player David James and Kim Hoffmann, host of WSBN's
"Celtic Hour")
Wed. 8/20/08, 8:30pm Acoustic Open Stage (hosted by WVPE's Al Kniola
of the "Back Porch")
Thurs. 8/21/08, 9:00pm Andyman's All-Star Jam (Blues/Folk/Something)
Fri. 8/22/08, 9:00pm Kennedy's Kitchen (Traditional Irish with the
Celtic Fire stepdancers)
Sat. 8/23/08, 9:00pm Whiskey Before Breakfast (Traditional Irish)
Sun. 8/24/08, 12:00pm Uncle John (American Folk)
Mon. 8/25/08, 8:30pm Irish Music Session (led by 3 Time All-Ireland
Hammered Dulcimer player David James and Kim Hoffmann, host of WSBN's
"Celtic Hour")
Wed. 8/27/08, 8:30pm Acoustic Open Stage (hosted by WVPE's Al Kniola
of the "Back Porch")
Thurs. 8/28/08, 9:00pm TBA
Fri. 8/29/08, 9:00pm The Bowzies (Irish/Scottish Folk)
Sat. 8/30/08, 9:00pm Jeff Ward (Irish/Scottish/American Folk)
Sun. 8/31/08, 12:00pm O'Hayer & Geisler (American Folk)
This is part of the Limberlost Blue Grass Jams Summer/Fall Series, during which musicians play a variety of bluegrass and gospel music. Bring an instrument and play along! Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. .
(led by 3 Time All-Ireland Hammered Dulcimer player David James and Kim Hoffmann, host of WSBN's "Celtic Hour")
Join our circle of stories for adults. No experience necessary. KAM has a parking lot! The Chicago Storytelling Guild is the producer of the annual Tellebration!, held the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
On 8/23/08 Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass, first show 6p followed by banjo & fiddle contests, second show after the contest .
Featuring Bunny Wailer, Anthony B, Queen Omega, and others. ..
You've heard of ribfests and chilifests. Well, FAN is launching AdoboFest -- a celebration of the quintessential Pinoy comfort food. It's basically a potluck picnic, but we'll provide the lechon and rice, as well as present games and fun for Filipino Americans of all ages. Come out and enjoy the entertainment! We'll also be hosting a contest of some of the best adobo concoctions Chicago-area Pinoys can make. We'll need volunteers to plan and prepare for this community gathering, as well as anyone interested in showing off their adobo skills. Time requirement: 2-8 hours a month, depending on role. Contact: If you would like more information about Filipino American Network please contact us at FilipinoAmericanNetworkChicago@gmail.com.
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Event Phone Number: 708-788-2118 .
(Traditional Irish)
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Street parking is available along the Park Perimeter. Please do not park on Ohio or Artesian Streets as they require a City parking permit. , .
Free samples from many vendors, as well as live entertainment, games and cooking demos. , ,.
The public is welcome. Featuring the music of Native American Flutist, JJ Kent, and Native American Performer Michael Jacobs . Native American Singing...Dancing...Flute Player Crafts....Quillworker....Beading....... Food.....Free Kid's Face Painting......and more! ALSO THIS YEAR: Several traditional crafts will be demonstrated, these include bead work and quill working. These crafts will be demonstrated the entire weekend. NO DRUGS/ALCOHOL are allowed at this event. This is a family oriented event. Headman = Nate Gilpin. Headlady = Teresa Gilpin. MC = Leonard Malatare . Performer = JJ Kent. Host Drum = THE BUCKS . Arena Director = Dan King. Powwow Org. Name = Potawatomi Trails Powwow . Submitted by wlb99 .
Come to Illinois Amish country and experience a beautiful theme park with a touch of the simple life from the past and relax in the present with authentic Bluegrass Music from area and regional bands. The 20 acre park has beautiful flower gardens, rock formations, saw mill, a lake for fishing, restaurant, rides and fresh bake goods and candy for an enjoyable weekend. Rough camping available. Visit on-line at www.rockome.com. Click view/print flyer 'button' to view ticket prices and time scheduled. **Super 8 Tuscola, IL 217/253-5488. Bands: Diamond Hill Station, Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, The Wright Sisters, The Harmans, The Bankester Family, Common Ground, Tommy Brown & County Line Grass, and Cornfields & Crossroads .
Gospel quartet from Indianapolis, IN. Future gigs: see web site
9/5/2008, Indianapolis, IN Aaron Baker 1st Church of the Nazarene
Sing w/ The Collingsworth Family 7: pm
9/6/2008, Francesville, IN Francesville, IN Benefit 6pm
9/7/2008, Indianapolis, IN Calvary Baptist Church 10 am
9/14/2008, Frankfort, IN Woodside Christian Church 9:00am & 1:00
pm
9/21/2008, Bryant, IN Bear Creek Farms, 8:45 am
9/28/2008, Plainfield, IN 1st Baptist Church Sesquicentennial 10
am and 1: pm
10/4/2008, Bluffton, IN Bluffton Gospel Barn 7:00pm
10/5/2008, Muncie, IN True Light Baptist Church Homecoming w/ Earl
Brewer 10:30 am
10/19/2008, Indianapolis, IN Speedway General Baptist Church Homecoming
11 am 11/8/2008, Indianapolis, IN The Gathering w / The Northmen
6pm
11/9/2008, 10:00am & 1:00pm Royal Center, IN Caley United Methodist
125th Anniversary
11/15/2008, 1st Separate Baptist Church, Indianapolis, IN Quartet
Night w/Witness 6pm
11/16/2008, Jasper, IN Church of the Nazarene 10:30 am
12/31/2008, 6:00pm - Midnight, Muncie, IN, New Year's Eve Service
@ True Light Baptist Church
1/4/2009 Clay City, IN Union Chapel Church of the Nazarene 10:00
am
. Traditional and progressive bluegrass music. Presented by Clarian Health and co-presented by Indy Parks and Recreation. Attendees may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the concert. Attendees may NOT bring alcoholic beverages onto the premises. All alcohol must be purchased on site. No pets and no smoking allowed on Plaza.
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In partnership with IU School of Music at IUPUI. Free seating available on the Plaza steps and on the greenway across the Canal. Reserved table seating for four: $30, $25 IHS members; for tables of eight: $40, $35 IHS members. Tables may be reserved in advance by calling the Welcome Center at (317) 232-1882. Attendees may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to the concert. Attendees may NOT bring alcoholic beverages onto the premises. All alcohol must be purchased on site. No pets and no smoking allowed on Plaza. Café, cash bar and outdoor grill open from 5p to 7:30 p.m.
Bluegrass Brothers, Michael Cleveland, Larry Stephenson, Wildfire, Badly Bent, Valerie Smith, Detour, Midnight Ramblers, Southern Skye, Runaway Freight, Pickin' Up Speedk, Rick Prater, Greg Moore, more;,; campers can enter starting August 22.
featuring our donors and board members Refreshments served at 7pm, concert at 8pm. A night of Old Town School's secret stars! We've got some serious talent within our board of directors and our donors, and tonight they give in another way -- with their musical talent. A homegrown evening of great music, food from local restaurants and drinks including a beer tasting provided by Louis Glunz beer! $50 all included! Artists include: " 3rd Sunday Stringband; " Mike Alberts and the Pickin' Bubs " Clybourn Cajuns; " Creme Tangerine; " Dukes of Yore " EversoJake; " John George " Scott Hargadon; " Nouveau Quartette " Gary Maurer " QMB " Doug Regan " Wilco Ensemble; " Phil Passen and Rebecca Unger.
The Official Indiana State Picking & Fiddling Championships has become a part of the Labor Day Celebration which runs from August 29 - September 1, 2008. Now there will be even more exciting things for you and your entire family to do during your visit to Pike County! Before, during and after the Picking & Fiddling contest, other scheduled events will include a car show, demolition derby, motocross, talent show, a queen contest, carnival rides, and one of the area's largest parades. A complete list of Labor Day Celebration events can be found at www.labordayassoc.com. FRIDAY - AUGUST 29, 1:00 p.m. Fiddling Workshops with Donna Hebert AUGUST 29, FRIDAY - 6:00 p.m. (registration starts at 5:00 p.m.): Old Time Singers - Female (Eliminations); Ragtime Annie Contest (Finals) Old Time Singers - Male (Eliminations); Gambler's Draw (Finals) Judges Entertain; Free Style Clogging (Eliminations); Blue Grass Band (Eliminations). AUGUST 30, SATURDAY -10:00 a.m. (registration starts at 9:00 a.m.): Harmonica (Finals); Jr. Jr. Fiddle (Finals); Dobro (Finals) Jr. Fiddle (Eliminations); Banjo (Finals); Adult Fiddle (Eliminations). AUGUST 30, SATURDAY - Approximately 1:00 p.m.: Grand Champion Fiddle (Round 1); Senior Fiddle (Eliminations); Thumb Pick Guitar (Finals); Adult Fiddle (Finals); Mandolin (Finals) Senior Fiddle (Finals) Free Style Clogging (Finals) Junior Fiddle (Finals) AUGUST 30, SATURDAY - Approximately 6:00 pm.: Judges Entertain; Hot Fiddle (Finals); Old Time Singers - Female (Finals); Grand Champion Fiddle (Round 2); Old Time Singers - Male (Finals); Flat Picking Guitar (Finals); Blue Grass Band (Finals); Grand Champion Fiddle (Finals) Accompanist Award .
All American Bluegrass Band, Art Stevenson & Highwater, Bluegrass Patriots, Faris Family, Rarely Herd, Schippert Family Band, The Piatt Family, , .
Come and see Indiana's first operational wind farm. Anyone attending the festival can enjoy a craft and flea market, Bluegrass music, and concession food stands each day of the festival. There is a different dinner specialty everyday, including a fish fry, spaghetti dinner, chicken noodle dinner, and chicken dinner. The Fall Festival is widely known for its FREE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT including a Truck & Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Parade, Car Show, Softball Tournament, Horseshoe Tournament, Pedal Tractor Pull, Mud Volleyball, and more! Bands: Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, 1000 Lbs of Bluegrass, Chicago Bluegrass Band, Cornfields & Crossroads, No Tools Loaned, The Atkinson Family, The Carefree Highway Band. Free bluegrass workshops: Saturday 10am Fiddle with Kenny Stone and Banjo with Jeff Krause. Sunday 10 AM Sing-A-Long with The Atkinson Family.
Featuring live music on three stages, food & drink, arts & crafts, and more .
Polish cuisine and music, traditional dancing, classic-rock cover bands, and more. .
Formerly known as the Chicago Antique Market, the indoor/outdoor fair showcases antiques and vintage collectibles from more than 200 dealers along Randolph Street, between Ada Street and Ogden Avenue, Neighborhood: West Town. Features one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories from indie designers, a vinyl swap for audiophiles, a farmers market, live music and food vendors.
A fandango (dance fiesta/jam session) is organized in a very intimate
neighborhood setting at Galeria Colibri. Bring yourself and an instrument
if you want to jam after the show. Sones de Mexico is a unique ensemble
of seasoned Mexican folk musicians and educators that hails from
Chicago, a city that boasts a Mexican community that is quickly
nearing one million people. The group formed in 1994 to keep the
tradition of Mexican son alive in its many regional forms, true
to its roots and old masters, and current and fresh at the same
time. sonesdemexico.com
Browse wood carvings, jewelry, paintings, fossils and other goods from Asia, Africa and Europe.
Located in the heart of Amish Country, the Grabill Country Fair includes craft and food vendors and entertainment for all ages, games for kids and a parade for all to enjoy. The Grabill Country Fair started with a handful of Crafters and Food Vendors and has grown into one of the largest Family events in all of Northeast Indiana! This year will be our 37th year. The variety of contests at our fair include something for all ages, even babies! Besides the Baby Crawl, some of the other contests are: Watermelon Eating, The Egg Toss and the Cherry Pit Spit. Come out and join us every year! Shuttle Bus Service Sponsored by The Grabill Bank Leaving Leo Jr/Sr High School Parking Lot; Hrs: Thursday & Friday from 5PM - 10PM, Saturday from 9AM - 10PM.
Family entertainment including an Antique Tractor Pull, Parade, Pedal Tractor Pull, Mud Volleyball, Live Entertainment and more!
Visit over two hundred booths featuring handmade crafts of all kinds. Lot of home baked goods, famous K-burgers made by the Kiwanis Club of Pendleton and other food booths.
There's a parade Saturday commemorating Baron Friedrich von Steuben, who volunteered to serve under George Washington during the Revolutionary War, starting at 4000 N. Lincoln; at the festival site expect music, dancing, and copious amounts of German food and beer.
The last time we presented this showcase of Filipino artists from throughout North America and the Philippines, we had overflowing crowds viewing more than 70 works by 35 artists. In collaboration > with CIRCA/Pintig Theatre Group and the Tahanan Cultural > Foundation, we're bringing back this exciting program -- and we've > moved to a bigger location! We need volunteers to solicit and screen submissions, promote the month-long event, prepare for it and help with sponsorship development. Time requirement: 2-10 hours a month, depending on role.> Subject: [FilAmNet] Call for Submissions To Filipino Art Festival> > > Filipino Artists Invited To Submit Entries For Biggest Filipino Art > Exhibit in Midwest. > > The 2008 Beyond the Barrelman exhibition of modern Filipino art is now accepting submissions for its month-long showcase of artworks > by Filipino artists from around the U.S., the Philippines and the world. The exhibition is scheduled for September 2008, at the Mercury CafĂ© Gallery, in Chicago. > Submission guidelines, entry forms and additional event details are > available at www.BeyondTheBarrelman.com .The deadline for applications is August 5, 2008. However, early jury selection of submitted artworks will begin June 20. Entries must be original paintings or photographic works executed after January 1, 2002. > The Beyond the Barrelman exhibition is a collaborative effort by three Filipino-American not-for-profit organizations: CIRCA/Pintig Theater Group, The Filipino American Network (FAN) and the Tahanan Cultural Group. Through this exhibition, these Chicago-area groups seek to celebrate and support Filipino artists from throughout North > America and thePhilippines.The first Beyond the Barrelman exhibition was presented in 2005 and featured 72 artworks from 35 artists of Filipino descent. That inaugural exhibition was held at > the ACME Gallery, with overflowing crowds attending both opening > and closing receptions. > “Our mission for that first exhibition was to shine a > spotlight on the creative talent of Filipino artists, both in the United States and abroad,” said Amabel Delara, co-chair of the > exhibition planning committee.“That same mission drives us today.†For the 2008 exhibition, the exhibition has moved to the much larger Mercury Cafe Gallery space in Chicago’s Ukrainian > Villageneighborhood. The free opening reception will be held on Friday, September 5. The exhibition will close Sunday, September 28. The exhibition accepts entries from any artist of Filipino descent > at least 17 years old, regardless of current residence. Entries must be original works executed after January 1, 2002, and not have been previously submitted to the Beyond the Barrelman Exhibition. The jury panel will have final authority to define what constitutes an acceptable entry. Artists will be notified via email or phone of > the jury's decision. Unless otherwise instructed by the artist, the exhibition will encourage and promote the sale of the artistsâ > €™ works. During the first exhibition, almost one-fifth of the exhibited artwork was sold. > Although the coalition has been planning and preparing for the exhibition for almost a year, the exhibition planning committee notes that there’s still much to be done. Interested > volunteers are encouraged to contact RVillar@BeyondTheBarrelman.com > or visit the exhibition website at www.BeyondTheBarrelman.com . > > > Contact: Rey Villar Jr , 312-342-1574; RVillar@BeyondTheBarrelman.com > About CIRCA/Pintig > Pintig, meaning “pulse” in Pilipino, was founded in > April1991, with a mission to serve as a voice of the Filipino American community by engaging in active cultural work€"using art as a means to celebrate the community's rich history and > culture. Pintig believes that a strong voice for the community can be developed through the cultural artsâ€"powerful art with a progressive agenda. Pintig develop plays that interpret our > Filipino American history and experiences, conduct educational and identity workshops for the community, and engage community members > to challenge injustice rather than stand silent. > About the Filipino American Network (FAN): > > The Filipino American Network is a not-for-profit organization that > calls, challenges and supports Filipino American young adults by providing resources, connections and opportunities to enrich their > lives,support their growth and deepen their self-awareness of our Filipino heritage. In addition to the art exhibition, FAN also > hosts the Filipino American Film Festival and other events for > Chicago’s Filipino American community. > About Tahanan > Tahanan Inc. is working to establish the first U.S.Philippine museum in the Chicagoland area. Tahanan hopes are to create an area with which the Filipino community can proudly identify, congregate and ultimately use as its epicenter. The group selected the name > Tahanan, which translates from the Tagalog word for "home.".
Headman = Darrin Church. Headlady = Vanessa De Nashs-Mohican Nation. MC = La Roy Malaterre. Performer = SummerBear Dance Troupe. Host Drum = Nanapowe' (nun-nop-away) Singers . or Host Drums = Nanapowe ? Arena Director = John Jacker. Submitted by Ruth Arndt .
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. "THE BEST IN THE MIDWEST" up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques and collectibles indoors and outside. A country breakfast is served on Sundays. www.kanecountyfleamarket.com.
Watch live demonstrations of the Mill grinding cornmeal on 200 year old French buhr stones. Pioneer craft demonstrations, food, beat the Festival crowds!
Maraca was a child prodigy who started his musical career at the age of 16 as flute player in the group Irakere, led by Chucho Valdez. He has grown to become one of the most popular names in Latin and Afro-Cuban music. His music is a cocktail of fusion and energy that stems from the jazziest improvisations to the most danceable elements of Caribbean and popular Cuban music.
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U.S. Pony Express mail run, longest running annual between Canaan and Madison Post Offices Saturday at 1 pm. Activities include: Live music and entertainment, farm produce display contest, food, pony rides, little Indian papoose contest, flea market, historic Kremer House museum tours, games, music, corn hole tournament, frog contests, Chief White Eye painting contest, vintage tractor display and old-fashioned parade.
An interactive family arts experience including visual, performing, literary, and culinary arts. Free historic Denzel Carousel rides and children's hand-on take-home art projects. Juried art vendors and many food booths in a beautiful park setting and much, much more! See the new children's area with children's entertainment such as KAZOO KAZOOBIES with two shows and much more. Also, teen entertainment and a variety of entertainment on stage and strolling appropriate for all ages.
Sponsored last year by Little Bucharest and the Continental Cafe; location and details for this year TBA.
The city's annual fest generally features live music plus dance performances, workshops, and traditional sports. , ..
Put on by Renegade Handmade, this is one of the biggest and most well-known craft fairs in the nation. This year there's top-notch live music too; headliners are Northern State on Saturday and Califone on Sunday.,.
Blue Highway, Special Consensus, Michael Cleveland, Dan Paisley, local bands, Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar and Mandolin contests, ,.
festival features architectural, cultural and social heritage of Muncie's Emily Kimbrough Historic District and the surrounding neighborhood. Events include: demonstrations of contemporary to the turn of the century crafts, musical entertainment, a kiddie ice cream social and other refreshments, antiques, and a hand-drawn fire pumper, taking visitors back to the gas boom era.
Fest features arts, crafts, food, pumpkin patch, face painting, wagon and train rides, music, entertainment, antiques, vintage tractors and more.
Headman TBA. Headlady = Beth Moonfeather Houtori. MC = Frank . Host Drum = Black Eagle Spirit Drum........In. Arena Director = Rock Blanchard............In. Submitted by Bluff City Pow-Wow . Who's Coming? Running River.
Matching their uncompromising respect for tradition with a forward-looking vision, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys have set the standard for modern Cajun music. Their musicianship, songwriting skills, harmony vocals and irresistible grooves mark them as one of best bands to come out of South Louisiana. Free Cajun Dance Lessons at 3 & 6pm!
Zimbabwe's Chiwoniso is a vibrant young singer and mbira player who brings a soulful and modern approach to the traditional music of her country.
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a three-day arts, crafts and antiques festival with entertainment on a "main stage". The festival features local organizations selling fun foods and providing games such as bingo.
During the festival there are many and various activities. For the children there are pony rides, an inflatable romper room, a clown, face painting, and games. For the older generation there are antique cars, farm equipment, flea market, and our famous pork dinners on Saturday for lunch, chili on Saturday night and deep fried fish from our Kiwanis Club members for Sunday lunch. During the afternoon on Saturday home made ice cream is made the old fashioned way in one of the biggest ice cream makers you'd ever want to see! Also on Saturday there is a parade that has had great participation in the past years and includes a grand variety of displays and an occasional float! During the parade the Master of Ceremonies recognizes the Festival's Senior Citizen King and Queen as they ride by in a classic convertible. Website: www.newpointin.com .
Annual Cruz-in Car Show with other activities including: quilt & wood carving displays, arts, crafts, antique tractor display and events, live entertainment, food, games, rides, Saturday parade, pre 1840's encampment, horse & carriage rides through town. Free shuttle service.
Most of this festival takes place in dozens of intimate shows at clubs and other small venues, but Millennium Park headliners include the Al-Kindi Ensemble and the Whirling Dervishes of Damascus with Sheikh Hamza Chakour and Calexico with Mariachi Luz de Luna and Salvador Duran. ,.
Be safe at home. Participate in the Department of Environment's third Environmental Resource Event of the year and take the opportunity to: - properly dispose of your household hazardous waste. - recycle your old computers, monitors, laptops and cell phones. - bring in your expired or unused medications and keep them out of our water system. - pick up a free compact fluorescent light bulb (limit one per household). - purchase a $30 outdoor compost bin to reduce your landfill waste (available to Chicago residents only, must pay with check or money order, limit 1 per household). -purchase a $40 rain barrel (available to Chicago residents only, must pay with check or money order, limit 1 per household).
With influences that include French chanson, Gypsy music, tango, Latin alternative, Indian music and beyond, Rupa & the April Fishes create music that is lively, romantic and instantaneously appealing. Chicha Libre plays a mixture of Latin rhythms, surf music and psychedelic pop inspired by Peruvian music from the Amazon.
Usually the best block party of the summer for music fans, with two stages of A-list local and national bands; lineup and pricing TBA. Hideout Block Party featuring Neko Case, The New Pornographers, Plastic People of the Universe, Vieux Farka Toure, Black Mountain, others, Saturday, Sept. 20, Sunday, Sept. 21,..
Step back into Fulton County's Frontier past with a visit to this historic living history festival of pre-1840. Visit historic encampments representing the French and Indian War, Seven Years War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Plains Indians, Woodland Indians - Miami and Potawatomi life ways, and voyageurs with canoes. Enjoy period music and dance, bagpipes and Scottish dancers, marching fife and drum corps, a frontier fashion show and Indian lore. See demonstrations of early American and Indian skills and wares such as broom making, spinning, candle dipping, flintknapping, Indian beadwork and more. Savor a variety of foods cooked over wood fires: buffalo burgers, Indian fry bread, venison stew, apple sausage, barbecue, homemade fudge, apple dumplings, popcorn and potato chips and fish fried in big iron kettles. Also, ice cream, George Washington's favorite treat! You'll be sure to find something you'll like! Make your way to the Chippeway Village portraying frontier Northern Indiana of 1832 with its pioneer and Indian crafts, post office, storytellers, Frontier Blab School and 18th century puppet show. Observe muzzleloading shooting and tomahawk contests, blanket trading as well as a canoe landing and fur trading skit. See the Log Trading Post. Canoe rides available. Be sure to visit Chief White Eagle and Bobbie Bear before leaving - they are just outside the Admissions gate. FREE tram rides from FREE parking field to festival! The grounds are handicapped accessible. The museum and Living History Village at the north end of the grounds are open with costumed hosts, admission free.
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Grand Entry 9/20 at 1: pm & 7:00 pm; 9/21 at 1: pm. DNR Raptor Presentation - Bald Eagle Saturday 1:00pm. Primitive Tent Camping, RV sites available in the Park. Headman = Rob Campbell. Headlady = Pam Campbell. MC = Le Roy Malaterre IN. Performer = Indianapolis Flute Circle. Host Drum = Blue Heron .....OH. Arena Director = Dave Shananaquet. Who's Coming? = Running River. Submitted by wayofturtle
Savina Yannatou uses traditional material from Greece and the Mediterranean region to craft a contemporary sound that will carry you across cultural borders into an exciting world where the past and present meet in music. Elements of blues, jazz, burlesque cabaret, classical and left field contemporary make Rachel Unthank's take on folk music peerless and fearless. .
Mecca of Bluegrass featuring over 30 bands and the Bluegrass Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Festival offers food, vendors, flea market and camping on site. Bands in 2007 were: Anita Fisher Band, Blue Moon Rising, Bobby Osborne, Chapmans, Cherryholmes, Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen, David Parmley, Eddie & Martha Adcock, Grasstowne, Heather Berry, Hit-n-Run, IIIrd Tyme Out, Isaacs, J.D. Crowe, James Monroe, James King, Jeanette Williams, Karl Shiflett, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Larry Stephenson Band, Larry Cordle, Lonesome River Band, Marty Raybon, Melvin Goins, Paul Williams, Pine Mountain Railroad, Ralph Stanley, Randy Waller, Ronnie Reno, Steep Canyon Rangers, Tim Graves. 09/24-27 25 bands, Bill Monroe Uncle Pen Days BGF, Beanblossom, IN 46160 800-414-4677
Outdoor street festival with entertainment, food, beer garden, fireworks and children's games.
We're throwing a party for Bob Koester and Delmark Records to celebrate this monumental music milestone. Do not miss this chance to honor one of the world's longest running, single-owned and operated independent record labels. Blues and jazz since 1953!
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Headman = Walt Penn. Headlady = Kay Witt. Arena Director = Larry Penrose. Submitted by gardenthymeherbs. Who's Coming? Eaglekwe.
Activities include a car show, free entertainment, great food, large children's area, fun parade, free dinner concert and exciting displays of local craftsmanship. No matter what you are looking for, you are sure to find it at the Festival of the Turning Leaves in historic Thorntown. Bring the kids and enjoy three days of family fun.
Free circus and carnival rides; food, craft and flea market vendors. Horse drawn buggy and hay wagon ridges, past and present tractor & power show; daily entertainment.
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Headman = Adrian King. Headlady = Shawndra Campbell. Submitted by soarring .. Who's Coming? = MixedIndian.
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