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

Grand Rapids Folk Arts Society
Good Hearted
Acoustic  Music
in Grand Rapids, Michigan

www.grfolkarts.org

Folk Arts Newsletter


       GRFAS Dancing

2008 International Folk Dance Flier


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 13, July 11, August 8 and September 12
October 10, November 14 and December 12
Wealthy St. Theater Annex 1130 Wealthy St. $5
For more information email International@grfolkarts.org or call 616 949-8374.


Contra Dance/Jam
Contra dancing to live music
Play music, Call, and Dance!
7 PM on Fourth Fridays:
June 27, July 25, August 22
Fifth Street Hall, 7015 5th Street NW in Grand Rapids.  $6
If calling or playing please call ahead 616 361 9219 or email fri.contra@grfolkarts.org.

Acoustic Saturday Nights 

October 11, 2008     Robin and Linda Williams            

Robin and Linda Williams Virginia based Robin and Linda Williams are known for their rich harmonies and original songwriting rooted in the country/bluegrass/gospel tradition. They have gained widespread national prominence on Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion," as one half of The Hopeful Gospel Quartet as well as performing in their own right. And they will be right here in Grand Rapids at the Wealthy Theater, 1110 Wealthy SE, October 11!.
On the web: RobinandLinda.com


 
 


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 St. Media Center 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 singer, songwriters,
and groups doing: 

Folk, Roots, Bluegrass, Celtic and Ethnic.

8:00 pm October - May
Wealthy Theater Annex, 1130 Wealthy SE, just west of Fuller.

 Admission
$12 General, $10 Seniors & Students
$9 Members, $3 2-12 yrs.

Archives:
Recent concerts of the past few years


Flyers in .pdf 

2008 Spring/Summer Schedule in brief:
one page Handout


Print and pass it out to your friends !!

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 Ann  (616) 248-3926  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 Musicians and Caller
Information

Other Information & Links

Photos Page Sunday Night
Community Singing

Last update: September 05, 2007
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