The Folklore Society of Greater Washington

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

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February 2012 Edition Now Online
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Download your printable monthly calendar of area folk events.

For a news update on Leslie Barkley via Dance Chair Penelope Weinberger's blog, see Leslie!.

Please note: The Sacred Harp Singings, scheduled for Feb 26, and March 25th (fourth Sundays) have been relocated from Arlington to the First Christian Church of Alexandria, 2723 Kings St., 22302


Coming Events
2012
February
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
02 FridayFSGW Open Sings March Open Sing
8:30 PM at Gary Ehrlich's (Rockville,MD)
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)
10 SaturdayFSGW Special Dances ECD dance party with Paul Ross & Waverley Station
7:30 PM at Glen Echo Park Ballroom Annex (Glen Echo,MD)
10 SaturdayFSGW Special Events Steve Cormier
8:00 PM at Kathie Mack's (Takoma Park,MD)
11 SundayFSGW Family Dance Will Mentor - with TBA
3:00 PM at Glen Echo Town Hall Upstairs (Glen Echo,MD)
11 SundayFSGW Gospel Sings
4:00 PM at Rick Morgan and Arlene Rodenbeck (Washington,DC)
11 SundayFSGW Sunday Contra Will Mentor calls with Jim M. Steve H. and John D!
7:30 PM at Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom (Glen Echo,MD)
16 FridayThe 333 Coffeehouse Billy Jonas - 20th Anniversary Gala
8:00 PM at Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis (Annapolis,MD)
17 SaturdayFSGW Monthly Programs The Warner Collection--Jeff & Gerrett Warner
8:00 PM at Washington Ethical Society (Washington,DC)
18 SundayFSGW Special Events Percussion Workshop with Billy Jonas
10:00 AM at Electric Maid (Washington,DC)
18 SundayFSGW Sunday Contra Eric Black with Waverley Station
7:30 PM at Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom (Glen Echo,MD)
24 SaturdayVoices in the Glen March Story Swap
7:30 PM at Bill Mayhew's (Beltsville,MD)
25 SundayFSGW Sacred Harp Singing
4:00 PM at First Christian Church of Alexandria (Alexandria,VA)
25 SundayFSGW Sunday Contra Ted Hodapp with Contratopia
7:30 PM at Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom (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.

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