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Nov
9
Fri
Wild Asparagus
Nov 9 @ 2:00 am – 3:00 am

Wild Asparagus with George Marshall

Potluck begins at 6 pm

David hosts the potluck at his house

Nov
25
Sun
Eugene Contra Dancing
Nov 25 @ 3:30 am – 7:00 am

Dances run regularly through the school year, Sept through June, the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.
Beginner’s lesson: 7:30 PM. Dancing: 8:00 PM unless listed otherwise.
Dunn School Gym 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97405 (Google Map). (Directions).
Please bring your own water bottle to the dances at Dunn School. We do not have access to a convenient water fountain or sink.

No Partner or experience needed!
Families are Welcome!
Bring soft soled shoes that won’t mark the floor.
Cost: $6 for members, $8 general. Arrive by 7:30 PM and get $1 off admission. Students with ID get another $1 off.

Special offer for folks new to contra dancing: When you pay the admission charge at your first dance in Eugene or Corvallis, you will be offered a coupon for free admission to a regular dance evening, valid in either Eugene or Corvallis. When you redeem that coupon, you will be offered a 50% discount coupon for your next dance in either Eugene or Corvallis.

Dec
8
Sat
Best Cellar – CARDV Benefit @ First United Methodist Church
Dec 8 @ 3:30 am – 7:00 am

Musicians from all over are coming together to perform in a benefit concert for The Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence. Come hear Ian Priestman, Audrey Perkins, Scott McAleer, Janeen Phillips, Dan Stone, Tom Chase, Ron Sharman,Tom and Ellen Demarest and me for an evening of acoustic music.
December 7th is the last day of the term, so you can celebrate the end of the term and support a great cause at the same time.
This evening is part of the Best Cellar music series, which, once a year, donates it’s money to CARDV. The Best Cellar is a low cost, family friendly evening of acoustic music.

Dec
13
Thu
Vocal Improv jam @ Imagine Coffee - Live Arts
Dec 13 @ 3:00 am – 5:00 am
Dec
22
Sat
Eugene Contra Dancing
Dec 22 @ 3:30 am – 7:00 am

Dances run regularly through the school year, Sept through June, the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.
Beginner’s lesson: 7:30 PM. Dancing: 8:00 PM unless listed otherwise.
Dunn School Gym 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97405 (Google Map). (Directions).
Please bring your own water bottle to the dances at Dunn School. We do not have access to a convenient water fountain or sink.

No Partner or experience needed!
Families are Welcome!
Bring soft soled shoes that won’t mark the floor.
Cost: $6 for members, $8 general. Arrive by 7:30 PM and get $1 off admission. Students with ID get another $1 off.

Special offer for folks new to contra dancing: When you pay the admission charge at your first dance in Eugene or Corvallis, you will be offered a coupon for free admission to a regular dance evening, valid in either Eugene or Corvallis. When you redeem that coupon, you will be offered a 50% discount coupon for your next dance in either Eugene or Corvallis.

Dec
29
Sat
Songwriters’ Circle @ Imagine Coffee - Live Arts
Dec 29 @ 10:00 pm – Dec 30 @ 12:00 am
Jan
6
Sun
Corvallis Contra dancing @ Gatton Hall / First Congregational Church
Jan 6 @ 3:30 am – 7:30 am

Band: The Nettles

Caller: Susan Petrick

Potluck 6:00 pm; Jim & Sue Noel, 1975 SW Whiteside Dr; 541-224-6546

First and Third Saturdays of the month except July, August. Occasional special dances.

Vocal Improv jam @ Imagine Coffee - Live Arts
Jan 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jan
15
Tue
Newsletter Deadline
Jan 15 @ 1:00 am – 1:00 am

Get your events for next month’s newsletter to Dick by the second Monday of this month.

Jan
26
Sat
Eugene Contra Dancing
Jan 26 @ 3:30 am – 7:00 am

Dances run regularly through the school year, Sept through June, the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.
Beginner’s lesson: 7:30 PM. Dancing: 8:00 PM unless listed otherwise.
Dunn School Gym 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97405 (Google Map). (Directions).
Please bring your own water bottle to the dances at Dunn School. We do not have access to a convenient water fountain or sink.

No Partner or experience needed!
Families are Welcome!
Bring soft soled shoes that won’t mark the floor.
Cost: $6 for members, $8 general. Arrive by 7:30 PM and get $1 off admission. Students with ID get another $1 off.

Special offer for folks new to contra dancing: When you pay the admission charge at your first dance in Eugene or Corvallis, you will be offered a coupon for free admission to a regular dance evening, valid in either Eugene or Corvallis. When you redeem that coupon, you will be offered a 50% discount coupon for your next dance in either Eugene or Corvallis.

Feb
3
Sun
CFS Contra Dance @ First Christian Church: Gatton Hall
Feb 3 @ 3:30 am – 7:30 am

Zephyr with Rich Goss calling

Instruction starts at 7:30pm, dance at 8:00pm

First and Third Saturdays of the month except July, August, occasional special dances.

 

Vocal Improv jam @ Imagine Coffee - Live Arts
Feb 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Feb
11
Mon
Newsletter Deadline
Feb 11 @ 1:00 am – 1:00 am

Get your events for next month’s newsletter to Dick by the second Monday of this month.

Harmony and Stomp @ First Presbyterian Church
Feb 11 @ 3:00 am – 6:00 am

Unique Vocal Harmonyand Stomp Comes to Corvallis

Sunday February 10, 2013, 7:00 PM

*Tickets will be at Grassroots Books by January 9.

Harmony-lovers, this is for you! From California, the enchanting moira smiley & VOCO are gorgeous harmony singers that accompany themselves on cello, banjo, accordion, and ukulele.

They bring old American shape-notes and new hambone, strains of Eastern Europe and sweet new original songs to vibrant life. Come prepared to sing & stomp along!

Feb
18
Mon
Contra Dance SPECIAL! @ Gatton Hall, First Congregational Church
Feb 18 @ 3:00 am – 7:00 am

Elixir (Eastern US)
Elixir blends driving fiddle and guitar with the rich texture and rhythmic excitement of a full horn section, deftly weaving brassy riffs and daring solos in and out of traditional Irish, French Canadian and New England tunes. Elixir’s repertoire includes contra, English, swing, waltz, couples dance, and concert music.

The Retrospectacles
(Originally from Olympia WA )
The Retrospectacles are a young group of contra dance musicians whose natural enthusiasm and powerful playing have torn up dance floors all over the Northwest. Drawing from their childhoods growing up at music camps and festivals, and their early immersions in contra dancing and music.

Nils Fredland (Keene NH)
Nils Fredland has been making music, leading dances, and bringing people together for twenty years as a teacher; singer and song leader; trombonist; contra, square, and community dance caller; story teller; and workshop leader. He shares his infectious energy with dancers and singers of all ages and levels of ability, coast to coast and beyond, nearly every weekend.

Susie Kendig (Portland OR)
Susie’s calling is clear, her teaching succinct and accurate, and her manner friendly. She chooses dances that are interesting, smooth-flowing and fun; and her characteristic cheerful aplomb brings delight during the dance.