A no-smoking / non-drinking 
family environment !!!!

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       GRFAS Dancing

International Folk Dance
Visit a dozen countries or more in a single evening !!!
We teach beginning-level dances from Israel, Bosnia, France, Mexico, Japan, South Africa, Bolivia, Germany,
Ghana, Turkey, Sweden, China, and many other countries.
No partner necessary.
The dancing begins at 7 PM on the second Friday of each month:
June 12, July 10, and August 14, 2009.
Wealthy Theatre Annex, 1110 Wealthy St. $5
For more information email International@grfolkarts.org or call 616 949-8374.
2009 International Folk Dance Flier

Contra Dance/Jam
Contra dancing to live music
Play music, Call, and Dance!
7 PM on Fourth Fridays June onwards:
June 26, July 24, August 28 and September 25, 2009.
Fifth Street Hall, 701 5th Street NW in Grand Rapids.  $6 If calling or playing please call ahead 616 361 9219 or email fri.contra@grfolkarts.org

Sunday Song Circle

If you love to sing, join us every month for our song circle potluck.

The Acoustic Saturday Night 2009 - 10 schedule is up! Our hard-working booker has lined up a stellar list of great acts for one and all. Check it out here.

A Letter from the President

Hello!

The Folk Arts society has recessed its Saturday activities for the summer. As you can see the International dance on 2nd Fridays and 4th Friday
Contras as well as the Song Circle on 2nd Sundays are on going.

One of the best things about our "society" is that we are not a society in the 18th century sense of the word. We are people who like to like to have some fun as we enjoy old favorite genres of entertainment.
These forms draw us in by their authenticity and depth. The venerable tunes and songs along with contemporary seer/visionary song writer/poets, the old fashioned dances and sing a-longs, refresh the soul.
Most of our "society" are busy hard working folk. So, simplicity is always, a breath of fresh air.
We are an open group of friends who like these elemental ideas embodied in song, music and dance.
Please, do come join us for one or all of these events. All are welcome.

Glenn

Dance Schedule

Contra, Irish and
International Folk Dances
with live or recorded music.
7:00 pm instruction; 7:30 dance

St. Adalbert's Aid Society Hall map
Wealthy Theatre Annex map
Grace Bible College Athletic Center map


Dance Admission
$5 - $8 depending on location and membership
 

Acoustic Saturday Nights Schedule
The Grand Rapids Folk Arts Society hosts a variety of singers, songwriters, and groups doing: 

Folk, Roots, Bluegrass, Celtic and Ethnic.

8:00 pm October - May
Wealthy Theatre Annex, 1110 Wealthy SE, just west of Fuller.
  Admission
$12 General, $10 Seniors & $5 or 2 for $5 Students with ID's
$9 Members, $3 2-12 yrs.

Flyers in .pdf 

2008-09 Concert and Dance Schedule

Print and pass it out to your friends !!

Folk Arts Newsletter
"GRFAS Flyer (.pdf)

If you want to get on our Mailing list for a tri-annual brochure 
or would like to be on a weekly email posting list,
contact Banjo-Jim: webmaster@grfolkarts.org

Become a member today:

 $10 individual, $18 family

(It will save you $ on multiple attendances.)

Download membership form in .pdf

Volunteers  
Volunteers are who we are. 
You too can share the fun of this musical interest (hobby, lifestyle)

We can always use a helping hand. 
(Or even a sizable cash donation) 

You can assist with setup/cleanup, refreshment/music sales or
admissions and attend at no charge and receive a pass for a future event.
Volunteer by contacting Glenn Warner  (616) 361-9219  volunteer@grfolkarts.org for concert events.
Jeff (616) 532-3787 for dance events.

If you have suggestions of who we should have or if you would like to perform
Contact Bob for Acoustic Saturday Nights: grfasbooker@grfolkarts.org
For Dances, e-mail: sat.dancebooker@grfolkarts.org

Jam Sessions

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