The Folklore Society of Greater Washington

Furthering the understanding, investigation, appreciation, and performance of the traditional folk music and folklore of the American people.

Folklore Society of Greater Washington

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FSGW News
February 2012 Edition Now Online
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FSGW News
January 2012 Edition Now Online
Don't miss the Mid-Winter Festival this Saturday February 4 at Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Rd, Takoma Park, MD from noon to 10:30 pm. There's plenty to choose from with music offered in seven spaces simultaneously, (much is participatory, so come willing to join in), dancing and workshops all day, hallway antics, then a fabulous concert: "Four Fantastic Females and Friends" (one is a story-teller) in the evening. See schedule and admission info on the Mid-Winter Festival page. For discounted admission rates, click Join Us or join at the event.


Coming Events
2012
February
04 SaturdayFSGW Midwinter Festival 2012 Mini-Fest
11:59 AM at Takoma Park Middle School (Takoma Park, MD)
05 SundayFSGW Sunday Contra Ann Fallon calls with the Sligo Creek Stompers
7:30 PM at Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom (Glen Echo, MD)
08 WednesdayFSGW Wednesday English Country Dances Caller: Anna Rain
8:00 PM at Glen Echo Town Hall Upstairs (Glen Echo, MD)
11 SaturdayVoices in the Glen February Story Swap
7:30 PM at Home of Margaret & Ralph Chatham (Falls Church, VA)
12 SundayFSGW Family Dance Tom Hinds with Taylor Among the Devils
3:00 PM at Glen Echo Town Hall Upstairs (Glen Echo, MD)
12 SundayFSGW Gospel Sings
4:00 PM at Dan Peed's (Silver Spring, Maryland)
12 SundayFSGW Sunday Contra Tom Hinds with Taylor Among the Devils
7:30 PM at Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom (Glen Echo, MD)
14 TuesdayFSGW Special Events Jesse Smith and Ryan McGiver
7:30 PM at Glen Echo Town Hall Upstairs (Glen Echo, MD)
15 WednesdayFSGW Wednesday English Country Dances Caller: Stephanie Smith
8:00 PM at Glen Echo Town Hall Upstairs (Glen Echo, MD)
17 FridayThe 333 Coffeehouse We're About 9
8:00 PM at Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis (Annapolis, MD)
19 SundayFSGW Sunday Contra Andrea Nettleton Calls with Metro Gnomes
7:30 PM at Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom (Glen Echo, MD)
21 TuesdayFSGW Contra Sonic The Return of J9 with dJ improper
7:30 PM at Artisphere (Arlington, VA)
22 WednesdayFSGW Wednesday English Country Dances Multiple Caller Night
8:00 PM at Glen Echo Town Hall Upstairs (Glen Echo, MD)
25 SaturdayFSGW Monthly Programs Peter Brice, Judy Cook, Lisa Null, Songs of 1812
8:00 PM at Washington Ethical Society (Washington, DC)
26 SundayFSGW Sacred Harp Singing
4:00 PM at First Christian Church of Alexandria (Alexandria, VA)
26 SundayFSGW Sunday Contra Perry Shafran with Gypsy Meltdown
7:30 PM at Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom (Glen Echo, MD)
29 WednesdayFSGW Wednesday English Country Dances Caller: Melissa Running
8:00 PM at Glen Echo Town Hall Upstairs (Glen Echo, MD)
March
03 SaturdayFSGW Square Dance The Great American Square Dance Revival Part X
8:30 PM at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (Washington, DC)
04 SundayFSGW Sunday Contra Nils Fredland with the Horse Flies
7:30 PM at Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom (Glen Echo, MD)
10 SaturdayFSGW Special Dances ECD workshop with Paul Ross and Waverley Station
2:00 PM at Glen Echo Park Ballroom Annex (Glen Echo, MD)

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For More Information Please Contact
FSGW President, Mary Cliff
205 South Virginia Ave.
Falls Church,VA 22046-4129
Home 703-534-7581 Work 202-885-1200

FSGW is an all volunteer, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

The main purpose of the Society is to further the understanding, investigation, appreciation, and performance of the traditional folk music and folklore of the American people.

Your participation and tax deductable contributions are most welcome.
Please contact anyone on the board to get involved. Contributions can be mailed to:

FSGW
P.O. Box 5693
Washington, DC 20016-5693.

Prospective performers should contact the event chairs directly after reading the information under articles (above), and checking the calendar. Links to the coordinators are on the Organization page.