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Upcoming Events
Nov17Sat7:00 pm Contra: Joyride with William Watson @ OSU Women's BuildingContra: Joyride with William Watson @ OSU Women's BuildingNov 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Note special location: OSU Women’s Building Special Student rate! $5 A beginner’s lesson starts at 7:00pm (experienced dancers welcome and encouraged); dance starts at 7:30pm. Special Location: This dance is hosted by the new Contra Dance Club at Oregon State … Continue readingNov18Sun7:00 pm Hoolyeh International Folk Danci... @ First Congregational United Church of ChristHoolyeh International Folk Danci... @ First Congregational United Church of ChristNov 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Special Dance with live music We will mix Balkan, Israeli and other folk dances each week, with occasional live music from Balkan, Israeli and other traditions. Watch the calendar for announcements about special dances, but just come to each dance … Continue readingNov30Fri7:30 pm Best Cellar @ Methodist ChurchBest Cellar @ Methodist ChurchNov 30 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
7:30 MC Squared Cliff and Chere Periera and Mark Weiss have been playing and singing together for more than three decades, and they’re still going strong. 8:30 Star McMullen While I used to say I played oldtime fiddle, the … Continue readingDec1Sat7:30 pm Contra: Countercurrent with Lind... @ Gatton Hall / First Congregational ChurchContra: Countercurrent with Lind... @ Gatton Hall / First Congregational ChurchDec 1 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Countercurrent From Seattle: Brian Lindsay – fiddle Alex Sturbaum – guitar Countercurrent is a contra dance and folk music band in western Washington, featuring driving guitar, foot percussion, lyrical fiddle, and harmony vocals. Lindsey Dono Massachusetts transplant Lindsey Dono is … Continue readingDec2Sun7:00 pm Hoolyeh International Folk Dancing @ First Congregational United Church of ChristHoolyeh International Folk Dancing @ First Congregational United Church of ChristDec 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmFirst and Third Sundays We will mix Balkan, Israeli and other folk dances each week, with occasional live music from Balkan, Israeli and other traditions. Watch the calendar for announcements about special dances, but just come to each dance and … Continue readingDec3Mon7:00 pm Corvallis Guitar Society Meeting @ Odd Fellows HallCorvallis Guitar Society Meeting @ Odd Fellows HallDec 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Corvallis Guitar Society The goal of the Corvallis Guitar Society is to act as a catalyst to bring local guitarists out of the woodwork and provide an opportunity to perform and enjoy guitar music in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. … Continue readingDec8Sat7:00 pm The Trail Band @ Whiteside TheatreThe Trail Band @ Whiteside TheatreDec 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Trail Band Christmas With The Trail Band features your favorite holiday songs and some original holiday tunes arranged in the versatile, energetic style that has become the band’s trademark. Songs include Joy To The World, The First Noel, and … Continue readingDec9Sun6:30 pm Song Circle at Dick and Diane’s @ Dick and Diane's HouseSong Circle at Dick and Diane’s @ Dick and Diane's HouseDec 9 @ 6:30 pmSong Circle Share a song, lead a song, request a song, or listen as we go round the circle. Song Circle is free and open to all who wish to participate. Bring your own instrument, borrow one, or just sing.Dec15Sat7:30 pm Contra: Uncle Farmer w/ Susan Pe... @ Gatton Hall / First Congregational ChurchContra: Uncle Farmer w/ Susan Pe... @ Gatton Hall / First Congregational ChurchDec 15 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Uncle Farmer Uncle Farmer is Ben Schreiber on fiddle and Michael Sokolovsky on guitar. With an Irish and New England sound at its core, the duo is known for its original dance tunes, modern twists on old favorites, and sets … Continue reading7:30 pm WINTERDANCE a Celtic Christmas C... @ First Presbyterian ChurchWINTERDANCE a Celtic Christmas C... @ First Presbyterian ChurchDec 15 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
WINTERDANCE a Celtic Christmas Celebration Molly’s Revenge special guest vocalist Amelia Hogan The Murray Irish Dancers (out of Portland) will present an evening of music, song and dance associated with the festive season. The performance will include Christmas songs both … Continue readingDec16Sun7:00 pm Hoolyeh International Folk Dancing @ First Congregational United Church of ChristHoolyeh International Folk Dancing @ First Congregational United Church of ChristDec 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmFirst and Third Sundays We will mix Balkan, Israeli and other folk dances each week, with occasional live music from Balkan, Israeli and other traditions. Watch the calendar for announcements about special dances, but just come to each dance and … Continue readingJan5Sat7:30 pm Contra: Jigsaw with Erik Weberg @ Gatton Hall / First Congregational ChurchContra: Jigsaw with Erik Weberg @ Gatton Hall / First Congregational ChurchJan 5 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Jigsaw George Penk is a well-known fiddle player across the USA, especially in the Pacific Northwest. He lives in Portland where he currently plays with the bands Joyride and Jigsaw. George collaborates with many musicians in various musical adventures, including being … Continue reading