Grand River Folk Arts Society
Good Hearted Acoustic Music in Grand Rapids, Michigan
March 10 Anne Hills - Michigan Native
Here is what Tom Paxton says about Anne Hills. “Anne Hills is such an exquisite singer that it’s understandable
that people might be swept up in the pure beauty of her voice and thereby overlook her writing. That would be a mistake.
For me, Anne’s writing, in songs like ‘Follow That Road’ and many others, is as direct, melodic and deep as any work
being done today. She is quite simply one of my absolute favorite songwriters.”
The Anne Hills pages.
Wealthy Theatre Annex, 1110 Wealthy SE. Ticket Prices: $12 General, $10 Seniors & Students with student ID's
two admissions for $10, $9 Members, $3 2-12 year olds. Doors open at 7 PM
March 10
Anne Hills, a homegrown Michigan singer
March 17
Mustard's Retreat - Michigan favorites for 35 years
March 31
Bill Staines' annual visit
April 14
Seth and May, the new voice of folk
April 21
Annual Fundraiser with Nobody's Darlin'
First Friday Contra Dance
One caller, one band, one good time.
Live Music, (no partner necessary)
Upstairs at the Fifth Street Hall, 701 5th Street NW in Grand Rapids
7:00 basic instruction, 7:30 dancing.
Admission - members $6 non-members $8, student or senior $7
March 2: The Scarlet Runner String Band & Glen Morningstar
April 7: Celery City Sodbusters & TBA
May 5: Saturday Hawks & Owls w/ local callers
The May 5 event will be held at Pinery Park in Wyoming this year.
2301 DeHoop Ave. Just north of 28th St.
5-10pm. Bring a dish to pass. Donation at the door.
Questions? Email Jeff at: dancebooker@grfolkarts.org
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:
Wealthy St. Theater Annex 1110 Wealthy St. $5
For more information
email International@grfolkarts.org
or call 616 949-8374.
Fourth Friday Contra Dance/Jam
Play music, call, or just dance.
Swirl, twirl and swing to this great forum.
It is all about dancing but there is opportunity to learn new skills.
There will be new callers, new dances, new musicians
and fun for all.
Fourth Fridays of the month except December and May.
Beginner instruction at 7; full contact dancing at 7:30.
$6
Upstairs at Fifth Street Hall, 701 5th Street NW in Grand Rapids.
Questions? Please call ahead 616 307 0883 or
email fri.contra@grfolkarts.org.
Sing the songs you love and learn new ones !
Bring a dish and/or an instrument. A voice is not required, just enthusiasm!
5-9 pm most 2nd Sundays and it's free!
Location: 3242 Brooktrails SE, Kentwood MI
Questions? Call Mary at (616) 246-6468 or email Sundaysings@grfolkarts.org
Here are the 2012 dates:
March 4, April 15, May 6, June 3, July 8, August 12, and September 9.
Check this website for the July and August locations.