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Monthly Board Meetings
Monthly Board Meetings are always open to the public, but they are currently being held at different times and places during the month. If you are interested in attending a board meeting let us know via the contact sheet and we'll tell you when and where the next one is.
Another New Video Interview
Atlantic Crossing shares a couch to discuss with Diane Silver what they think is important in playing for a contra dance.
Splash Dance
Registration is open, and we've got a new Facebook page, so find the Splashdance page and 'like' it! (thanks Liz)
Liz Holloway Care Calendar
Liz Holloway will be needing help over the months ahead as she goes through radiation and chemotherapy. Those interested in contributing food, time, taxi services, etc., please use the contact sheet to send a message to the Webmaster with your name and email and we'll get you on her care calendar.
Schedule of OFB and other regional dances
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| Date | Dance | Band | Musicians | Caller | Comments |
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| Saturday 5/18 | Asheville Saturday Night Dance | Flying the Tune | Lew Gelfond, June Advincula | Diane Silver | Note: THIRD Saturday, rather than fourth. The dance will be at the YMCA on Woodfin Street in downtown Asheville as usual.
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| Saturday 5/18 | Harvest Moon | Crooked Pine | Craig Bannerman bass, Frank McConnell guitar, hammer dulcimer, Marion Boatwright fiddle | Charlotte Crittenden | Instruction Period: 7:30, highly recommended for new dancers; Dance 8-11 |
| Monday 5/20 | Monday Night Dance | Carolina Dingos | Jamie Laval fiddle, Roger Gold guitar | Charlotte Crittenden | |
| Thursday 5/23 | Old Farmers Ball | KudZoo | Fred Stoll fiddle, bass, Jeff Hersk bass, Pam Stoll fiddle, Roger Gold guitar | Barbara Groh | On the Pavilion at WWC! |
| Friday 5/24 | Harvest Moon | Skeeziks | Wes Maluk guitar, tenor banjo, percussion | Callers Collective | Instruction Period: 7:30; Dance 8-11 Location: 156 Landmark Dr., Taylors SC 29687 |
| Saturday 5/25 | Harvest Moon | Wolf Moon String Band | Lucy Allen , Marshall Goers , Terry Maluk , Wes Maluk guitar, tenor banjo, percussion | Laurie Fisher | Instruction Period: 7:30, highly recommended for new dancers; Dance 8-11 |
| Sunday 5/26 | White Horse Black Mountain English Country Dance | Laurie Fisher, Esther Holsen, Michael Garner, Karen Gaughan | AnneMarie Walter | White Horse Black Mountain hosts a monthly English Country Dance, 3-5:30pm. Snacks and drinks may be purchased at the bar. No partner necessary. $7. Come out and join the fun in beautiful downtown Black Mountain. 105 Montreat Rd. Directions: http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/ Call 828-230-8449 for more info. | |
| Sunday 5/26 | Waynesville | Out of the Woodwork | Stephanie Voncannon | Gateway Club, 37 Church St. Dancing 2:00-4:30 | |
| Monday 5/27 | Monday Night Dance | Uncle Farmer | Ben Schreiber , Mike Sokolovsky | Tavi Merrill | |
| Thursday 5/30 | Old Farmers Ball | Uncle Farmer | Ben Schreiber , Mike Sokolovsky | Tavi Merrill | |
| Friday 5/31 | OFB Advanced Dance | Hot Sonata | Karen Gaughan, Art Shuster, Laura Lengnick | Beth Molaro | Not recommended for new dancers. |
| Friday 5/31 | Mountain Blossom Contra II | Lift Ticket | Rex Blazer Fiddle, Seth Houston Piano, guitar, TJ Johnson Mandolin | Cis Hinkle | Dance weekend: May 31 – June 2, in the mountains of western, NC! $20 for students for the entire weekend (w/camping). |
| Saturday 6/1 | Harvest Moon | Uncle Farmer | Ben Schreiber , Mike Sokolovsky | Tavi Merrill | Instruction Period: 7:30, highly recommended for new dancers; Dance 8-11 |
| Sunday 6/2 | OFB English Country Dance | George & Linda Schissler, Suzanne Hosch | AnneMarie Walter | 4:00-6:30pm; 3:40 beginners' session. Homewood in Montford. No partner necessary. $6/$5 for OFB Members. Come early at 3 for couples dance and set dances. Directions: www.mybelovedhomewood.com, or call 828-230-8449. | |
| Sunday 6/2 | Harvest Moon | Community Band | Open Mic | Waltz: 1:30; Contra Dance: 2:00-5:00 contact Tamara McGovern for details and to get on the schedule | |
| Sunday 6/2 | Waltz Workshops | Scott Baxla | 12:30 - 2:00 Beginning Waltz; 2:15 - 3:30 Int I - Turns; 3:45 - 5:00 Int II - Parallels. French Broad Food Coop, upstairs. | ||
| Monday 6/3 | Monday Night Dance | High Yield String Band | Warren Doyle | ||
| Thursday 6/6 | Old Farmers Ball | Open Band | Community band and caller night. | ||
| Friday 6/7 | Harvest Moon | Boys of Buncombe | Steve Burnside guitar, Steve Trisman fiddle, Tall Paul Leech bass | Kristin Seibert | EXPERIENCED DANCERS ONLY - NOT FOR BEGINNERS OR NEW DANCERS Dance: 8-11 |
| Monday 6/10 | Monday Night Dance | Dancing Bears | John Culp mandolin, Lew Gelfond fiddle, Mark Langner guitar | Barbara Groh | |
| Thursday 6/13 | Old Farmers Ball | North-South Railroad | Charlie Pilzer Keyboard, Tina Chancey Fiddle | Ricky Holt | |
| Saturday 6/15 | Harvest Moon | Skeeziks | Wes Maluk guitar, tenor banjo, percussion | Jesse Edgerton | Instruction Period: 7:30, highly recommended for new dancers; Dance 8-11 |
| Sunday 6/16 | OFB English Country Dance | TBA | Bob Thompson | 4:00-6:30pm; 3:45 beginners' session. Homewood in Montford. No partner necessary. $6/$5 for OFB Members. Come early at 3 for couples dance and set dances. Directions: www.mybelovedhomewood.com, or call 828-230-8449. | |
| Monday 6/17 | Monday Night Dance | Floorplay | Paul Rosen, Rya Martin, David Cohen | Jean Gibson-Gorrindo | |
| Thursday 6/20 | Old Farmers Ball | Great Bear Trio | Andrew VanNorstrand Fiddle, Guitar, Kim Yerton Keyboard, Noah VanNorstrand Fiddle, Mandolin, Feet | Beth Molaro | |
| Sunday 6/23 | White Horse Black Mountain English Country Dance | TBA | Bob Thompson | White Horse Black Mountain hosts a monthly English Country Dance, 3-5:30pm. Snacks and drinks may be purchased at the bar. No partner necessary. $7. Come out and join the fun in beautiful downtown Black Mountain. 105 Montreat Rd. Directions: http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/ Call 828-230-8449 for more info. | |
| Monday 6/24 | Monday Night Dance | Curious George | Laura Lengnick fiddle, Paul Moore piano, Steve Kemble drums | Jack Mitchell | |
| Thursday 6/27 | Old Farmers Ball | Inexplicabillies | David White fiddle/banjo, Joel McConnell mandolin, tenor banjo, Wes Maluk guitar, tenor banjo, percussion | Laurie Fisher | |
| Friday 6/28 | Harvest Moon | Contrarians | Gary Reynolds , John Longwell , Paul Epstein , Will Carter | Instruction Period: 7:30; Dance 8-11 Location: 156 Landmark Dr., Taylors SC 29687 | |
| Friday 6/28 | Cool Mountain Contra III | Mean Lids | Ben Smith Fiddle, banjo, Matt Turino Guitar, fiddle, foot percussion, Miriam Larson Flute, jaw-harp, singing | Hank Morris | Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (June 28 – 30). Beautiful place & affordable! $20 for students for the entire weekend (w/camping). |
| Saturday 6/29 | Harvest Moon | Contrarians | Gary Reynolds , John Longwell , Paul Epstein , Will Carter | Instruction Period: 7:30, highly recommended for new dancers; Dance 8-11 | |
| Friday 9/20 | OFB Advanced Dance | Not recommended for new dancers. | |||
| Friday 10/18 | OFB Advanced Dance | Beth Molaro | Not recommended for new dancers. | ||
| Friday 11/1 | Mountain Color Contra II | Perpetual e-Motion | Ed Howe Fiddle, John Cote Guitar | Beth Molaro | Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Nov. 1 – 3). Come dance in a beautiful setting for a great price! $20 for students for the entire weekend (w/camping). |
| Friday 11/15 | OFB Advanced Dance | Not recommended for new dancers. | |||
| Friday 12/20 | OFB Advanced Dance | Not recommended for new dancers. | |||
| Thursday 12/26 | 'Contradancers Delight' Holiday | Great Bear Trio | Andrew VanNorstrand Fiddle, Guitar, Kim Yerton Keyboard, Noah VanNorstrand Fiddle, Mandolin, Feet | Beth Molaro |
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