Grand River Folk Arts Society
Good Hearted Acoustic Music in Grand Rapids, Michigan
February 11 Drew Nelson - Grand Rapids Rising Star
Every generation has its poets; the writers, musicians, and lyricists who capture the spirit and longings
of their time. Those who give expression to our own personal memories and dreams as though they know us. They tell
our stories, giving us the words we need to celebrate or let go. That is the soil in which singer/songwriter Drew
Nelson has been toiling. Drew's songs sound like the rest of us feel. His characters are anything but defeated.
They are dazed, angry, amazed and climbing.
On the internet:
http://www.drewnelson.net/
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
February 18
Kim & Reggie Harris, Soul from Chicago
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 Spring Fundraiser
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
February 3: Puddingstone & Laurie Petravalle
March 2: Band TBA & 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:
January 8, February 12, March 4, April 15, May 6, June 3, July 8, August 12, and September 9.
Check this website for the July and August locations.