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Calendars
Selected
regional
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Selected regional events
of special interest to FAC members, late summer 2010
(See the Folk Dancing ’Round Boston calendar for listings of recreational folk dance events in the Greater Boston area. See Current FAC month and Upcoming FAC events for the full schedule of FAC-sponsored dance and music programs.)
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Folk dancing by the Charles, 3–4:30 pm
On the riverbank by the Charles at the Weeks Footbridge, Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA
Admission: FREE
As part of its second annual Sunday Parkland Games series, designed to inspire residents of Boston, Cambridge, and surrounding areas to spend time outdoors and utilize the Charles River Parklands, the Charles River Conservancy is sponsoring two sessions of free international folk dancing instruction. All ages and abilities are welcome, and no previous dance experience is necessary.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Armenian workshops with Tom Bozigian:
1:30–2:30 Armenian singing workshop
3:30–6:30 Armenian dance workshop
Stratton Student Center: Coffeehouse, third floor, MIT, 84 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
Suggested donation $8 per workshop; free for MIT and Wellesley students
The MIT Folk Dance Club and the MIT Armenian Society present Armenian singing and dance workshops with renowned leader Tom Bozigian. Tom will lead and review dances at the international folk dance party that evening, 8–11 pm in Lobdell Dining Hall, MIT’s Student Center, second floor.
Friday–Sunday, August 27–29, 2010
American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront, 6–10:30 pm Friday, noon–10:30 pm Saturday, noon–6:30 pm Sunday
Four sound stages and other locations in downtown Bangor, ME
Admission: FREE – Donations are welcome
The annual American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront presents music and dance from the many cultures that make up America today, plus traditional craft demonstrations and exhibits, a folk art and craft marketplace, food vendors, and children’s activities.
Saturday, August 28, 2010: FAC’s monthly international folk dance party with music by the Cambridge Folk Orchestra in Belmont, MA
Sunday, September 5, 2010
18th Annual New World Festival, noon–midnight
Chandler Music Hall, 71–73 Main Street, Randolph, VT
Tickets $30 in advance, $35 at the gate, $20 after 6 pm • students (aged 13–18) $10 • children (aged 2–12) $5; half-day adult tickets after 6 pm $20
The New World Festival presents Celtic and French Canadian music and dance, performed on five stages simultaneously in historic Chandler Music Hall and in other all-weather facilities (the Chandler Center, Bethany Congregational Church, and a colorful complex of walled tents). About 100 musicians and folk dancers from Northern New England, Canada, and the British Isles perform. Also featured are vendors of food, brews, and crafts.
Saturday–Sunday, September 11–12, 2010
Boston-Kermesse 2010: Armenian festival
Armenian Cultural and Educational Center, 47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown, MA
Saturday: 10 am–11 pm
Sunday: noon–7 pm
Tickets– aged 12 and up: one day pass $10, two day pass $15 • aged 2–12: one day pass $4, two day pass $6 • children under age 2: free
The Armenian Cultural and Educational Center presents Boston-Kermesse 2010: One Town – One Tent, a family-oriented outdoor weekend festival showcasing the historical, cultural, artistic, and culinary treasures of the Armenian community. The entertainment lineup includes Armenchick, the John Berberian Ensemble featuring Onnik Dinkjian, and the Arev Armenian Folk Ensemble.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Sacred Circle Dance, 7–9 pm
First Parish in Framingham, 24 Vernon Street, Framingham Centre, Framingham, MA
Admission: $5 donation requested
Guest teacher and choreographer Lucy van Leeuwen leads an evening of circle dance for all levels of experience.
Friday–Sunday, September 17–19, 2010
20th Annual Irish Festival
Irish Cultural Centre of New England, 200 New Boston Drive, Canton, MA
Friday: 6 pm–midnight
Saturday: 11 am–midnight
Sunday: noon–9 pm
Admission $15 per day, $35 for a weekend pass • ICCNE members $10 per day, $25 for a weekend pass • children under age 12 free when accompanied by a paid adult
The annual Irish Festival presents Irish and Celtic music, step dancing, food, cultural exhibits, amusement rides, family activities, shopping, and more.
Friday–Sunday, September 17–19, 2010
St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Festival
St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 41 Alewife Brook Parkway, North Cambridge, MA
Friday: 8 pm–midnight
Saturday: noon–10 pm
Sunday: noon–8 pm
Admission: FREE
The 5th annual SerbFest presents Serbian food, music, and dancing, plus a bazaar, photo exhibit, chess tournament, and children’s activities.
Saturday, September 25, 2010: FAC Benefit Bash – music and dance performances and dance party with music by Zdravets and The Pinewoods Band, 8–11:30 pm at Payson Park Church in Belmont, MA
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