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Summer Songs Beach Party JamAn Evening of Joyous Group Music Making

Fri., Jun. 23, 2017, 7:30pm • At The Minstrel

Attention Folk Project members—old and new. Join us for an evening of music and fellowship. For this one special evening, you are the featured act. Bring your "axe." Song charts with chords and lyrics will be projected on the Big Screen. It's as easy as "following the bouncing ball!" Want to be a Star For The Evening?

Sign up to lead a group sing-along song from the stage. Our Super-Group of FP All-Stars will be glad to back you up. Just click tinyurl.com/FPSummerSongs, choose a song, and e-mail your request to summersongs@folkproject.org.

Admission for this event is $12, including special foods. Special Prizes will be awarded for the most outrageous beach attire. All proceeds from the evening will benefit The Folk Project.

The Minstrel’s 42nd Birthday ShowAn Invitation to All of Our Member-Musicians

On Friday, July 25th, 1975, a bunch of hippie friends in a long defunct folk music club called “Project 21” got together and put on a concert in the basement of a French restaurant in Chester, NJ. That was the first of what was to become a weekly concert series called “Good, Though!” Forty-one years, three name changes, and six venue changes later, the Minstrel Acoustic Concert Series will celebrate the anniversary of that first concert with a truly unique event: our Birthday Show. And you can be part of that celebration and perform in that concert.

Here's how it works: On Tuesday, July 4, the Folk Project will hold our annual Picnic at the home of President Steve Humphreys in Randolph. (See page 2 for details on the picnic.) There, we will col-lect the names of all member-musicians who want to participate in the show on index cards. We shuffle up the cards and then deal them out into about 20 piles of randomly combined duos and trios. Each group thus formed then has 3-1/2 weeks to work up one song per group. (If you like, you can add additional musicians to the group, so long as they are also FP members.) And on Friday, July 28, that will be the show at the Minstrel. We usually get 40–50 participants in this concert for, by, and of the Folk Project family. (continued on page 6)

To volunteer, e-mail volunteers@folkproject.org

The MinstrelAcoustic Concert Series presented by

June 2017

Concerts every Friday at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ

www.FolkProject.org  •  973/335-9489  •  Minstrel@FolkProject.org

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UPCOMING: 7/7 Broadside Electric with Fiona Tyndall; 7/14 Open Stage; 7/21 Tom Chapin with Butch Ross; 7/28 The Minstrel’s 42nd Birthday Show; 8/4 The Inspire Project with Carolyn Messina; 8/11 Open Stage; 8/18 Robinson & Rohe; 8/25 2017 New Jersey Uke Fest; 9/8 Open Stage

June Evening o' MusicSat., Jun. 10, 6pm • Safranek/Robinson's20 Fairmount Road, New Providence • 908/591-6491

Note super-early start time: 6pm Bring instruments, voices, food and beverages to share! Pam and Bob are pulling out all the stops on this one! Both (covered) outdoor acoustic and indoor rock-n-roll jams to suit every mood and a grill will be available for any “folk on the barbie” pot-luck contributions. Please bring an armless chair if you need one for playing the night away!

Directions (from Rt78): I-78W to Exit 43. At 3rd traffic light make Right onto Springfield Ave (Rt 512). At 1st traffic light make Right onto Central Ave. Take 1st Right onto Fairmount Rd. 20 Fairmount is 2nd driveway on Left. Only park on the opposite side of Fairmount Rd from the house. Parking on Central and Fairview is OK. Use driveway for unloading and/or handicap only.

Fri., Jun. 2: Vinny Raniolo with Frank & HankWe are delighted to present in his very first solo appearance—Vinny Raniolo. Long known as guitarist Frank Vignola’s sidekick, Vinny is a brilliant jazz guitarist in his own right. He’s also appeared with such guitar luminaries as Tommy Emmanuel, Bucky Pizzarelli, Vince Giordano, and Deana Martin. Tonight, he gets to step out of Frank’s shadow and strut his stuff on American Songbook standards, gypsy jazz from the 30s and 40s, some novelty tunes, and who knows what else. Come on out and cheer him on.

An eclectic mix of music from bluegrass to jazz to standards comes from the agile musical minds of Folk Project members Frank Sole and Hank (Hen3ry) Nerenberg. Frank is a skilled guitarist both in lead flat-picking styles and in Django-inspired jazz. Hen3ry (the 3 is silent) has one of the widest ranging musical minds in the Project and is a genius at innovative and appropriate arrangement.

Fri., Jun. 9: Open Stage

Fri., Jun. 16: Fendrick & Peck with Shawna CaspiYou may remember Madeline Fendrick & Brian Peck from when they opened for Mollie O’Brien last November. They are a singer songwriter duo with bluegrass overtones. Those overtones spring from their close harmony singing, bright instrumental work on guitar and mandolin, and the classic single microphone setup they use on stage. Their songs, however, generally range over a broader spectrum than your typical bluegrass band. And perhaps the most delightful aspect of their performance is the charming interplay between the two onstage.

Toronto-based singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Shawna Caspi performs solo, but there’s a whole band under her fingertips. A mighty singer, a story sculptor, and a truth teller, Shawna has toured across Canada and the eastern US. She believes in poetry and the power of one person and one instru-ment to convey a message to each listener one on one.

Fri., Jun. 23: Summer Songs—A Member Concert ($12 admission includes refreshments)Tonight’s Minstrel presentation, Summer Songs, will be not so much a formal concert as a jam session on the beach to welcome in Summer. And you are not only invited to attend, but to take part if you wish. Bring your voices and your acoustic instruments, and sing and play along with the music onstage. That music will be led by various member musicians of the Folk Project. And the words and chords will be projected on screen so you can be part of the jam. Special Prizes will be awarded for the most outra-geous beach attire. All proceeds from the evening will benefit The Folk Project.

Fri., Jun. 30: Happy Traum (plus a multimedia presentation)Happy Traum, together with his late brother Artie, raised and set the standard of finger-style guitar playing in the great heyday of the Folk Revival in the 60’s and 70’s. He has performed in virtually every major folk festival in the US and abroad, taught in every guitar camp from Swannanoa to Merlefest and beyond, played with virtually every legendary acoustic guitarist in the world over the past 40 years, and released many instructional books and videos on the subject.

In addition to performing, Happy will be presenting a multimedia presentation entitled Coming of Age in the Folk Revival. Interspersed with his music, he will regale us with tales of the artists, promot-ers, and clubs that made up the Greenwich Village folk scene in the 50s and 60s: Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Gerde’s Folk City, The Bitter End, The Bottom Line, and all the other people and places that formed the background to this legendary era.

Folk Project July 4th Picnic2pm • Steve, Christine, and Valerie Humphreys'

6 Penn Rise Court, Randolph • 973/476-6792

Please join your fellow Projectiles (rain or shine) for an afternoon of music, grilling, and chilling. Bring blankets and folding chairs to enjoy our hosts' splendidly large backyard. This event is also when we will draw names for duos and trios to take part in the Minstrel’s Birthday Show on July 28 (see details on page 1). The Folk Project will supply grillables (burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, etc.) and you supply pot-luck side dishes, salads, beverages, desserts, etc. Please also bring your own serving utensils and ice-filled coolers for your beverages. We'll use the driveway ONLY for dropping off instruments and pot-luck contributions. On that subject, NEARBY STREET PARKING IS LIMITED SO EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO CONNECT WITH A FOLKIE BUDDY AND SHARE THE RIDE TO THE PARTY. If you would like assistance requesting or offering a ride, please send an email with your phone number and location to the Event Hosting Chairperson, Christine DeLeon, at eventhosting@folkproject.org for help with coordinating. See you on the Fourth for Yankee Doodle jamming!

DIRECTIONS Directions from Route 287 Take Route 10 West 7.8 miles, right on Millbrook Ave .08 mi., left on Quaker church road .3 miles, 2nd right onto Quaker Ave. 0.3 mi, 2nd right onto Fairfield Ave. .08 mi., 1st right onto Penn Rise Court .05 mi.

Let's Have a Pub Sing!At NEFFA, they had a wonderful party called a "pub sing." Basically, it is just what people used to do at their local pub—they gather and sing! There are no instruments; there are no songbooks or lyric sheets or electronic equivalents. The songs do not have to be drinking songs and usually aren't, but they all have a heavily emphasized, oft-repeated chorus that's easy to pick up quickly. People take turns leading a song they know well, and everyone sings along on the choruses.

Nancy and I loved the pub sing at NEFFA and were terribly disappointed that there doesn't seem to be anything like it in New Jersey. This needs to be fixed!

So, on Monday, June 19th, starting at 7:30pm, our basement will be playing the role of a pub. We will provide a limited amount of wine and beer, but we encourage everyone to bring along their own alcoholic beverages of choice and share them with others. And, of course, bring your favor-ite chorus-heavy songs to share too. Please do NOT bring instruments or lyric sheets of any kind, because we will sing a cappella and from our memories. It would be wonderful if you could come prepared to lead at least one song, but please come even if you just want to sing along.

We live at 79 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873. Just take 287 South to Easton Avenue to DeMott Lane, and there we are. We hope this will be the first of many pub sings, so please help us get it started!

—Tim Weinrich

All Venues That Fit We PrintPlease use contact information to verify dates and times of shows before you go

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www.IngridMusic.com, 732/869-9276; Sun. 6/4 Linda Ershow-Levenberg, Eatontown Library, 33 Broad Street (Route 71), Eatontown, NJ

The Newton Theatre: 234 Spring Street, Newton, NJ, 8pm, www.TheNewtonTheatre.com, info@thenewtontheatre.com, 973/383-3700; Wed. 6/7 Blood, Sweat & Tears, $54–$69

Outpost In The Burbs: Unitarian Church of Montclair, 67 Church St., Montclair, NJ, 8pm, $22 advance/$25 door, www.OutpostInTheBurbs.org, 973/744-6560; Sat. 6/3 Steve Kimock, $35 advance/$40 door, First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton, Montclair, NJ

People’s Voice Cafe: Community Church of New York Unitarian Universalist, 40 East 35th St., New York, NY, 8pm, $20 contribution, members $12, www.PeoplesVoiceCafe.org, 212/787-3903

Pinewoods Folk Music Club: 444 W. 54th St., #7, New York, NY 10019, 718/651-1115, www.FolkmusicNY.org, Every Monday, Irish Traditional Music Session, 8–11pm at the Landmark Tavern. Visit website for details.

Prallsville Mill: Route 29, Stockton, NJ, 8pm, 5 miles north of New Hope and Lambertville, adults $35 in advance, $15 for 25 and under in advance, www.PrallsvilleMills.com, concerts@veryseldom.com;

Princeton Folk Music Society: Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ, 8:15pm, $20, members $15, students 12–22 $10, kids under 12 $5, www.PrincetonFolk.org, info@princetonfolk.org, 609/799-0944

Roxbury Arts Alliance: Roxbury Performing Arts Center, 72 Eyland Ave, Succasunna, NJ, RoxburyArtsAlliance.org, 862/219-1379

Roy's Hall: 30 Main Street, Blairstown, NJ, 8pm, $25, RoysHall.com, 908/362-1399;

Sacred Bean Coffeehouse: Flanders United Methodist Church, 2 Park Place (corner with Hillside Ave), Flanders, NJ, 7pm, raywinch.net/Coffeehouse.html, sqwinch@optonline.net, 973/584-5426

Sacred Harp Singings: Much info at www.fasola.org, 2nd Sun.: 2pm, St. Paul’s Church, 199 Carroll St., Brooklyn. 718/293-2848, 2pm, Montclair Friends Mtg., Park & Gordonhurst. 973/509-2165, Midweek singing Wednesdays, 7–9:30pm, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 346 W. 20th St. www.nycsacredharp.org/localsingings.html

Sanctuary Concerts: The Presbyterian Church, 240 Southern Boulevard, Chatham, NJ, 8pm, www.SanctuaryConcerts.org, boxoffice@sanctuaryconcerts.org, 973/376-4946

Songwriting Circle of Central NJ: Every other week in the Edison, NJ area (exact location depends on weather). Go to facebook.com/groups/songwriting.circle.nj or email neilfein@gmail.com for more information.

Spruce Run Bluegrass Jam: Glen Gardner VFW, 179 Main St., Glen Gardner, NJ, open stage format, last Sunday of the month from Sept. through May, 1–5pm, $10 at the door includes lunch, cof-fee, dessert, 908/537-6650

Stony Brook Friends of Old Time Music Jam: Mannion’s Pub & Restaurant, 140 West Main Street, Somerville. Starting around 7:30pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month. 609/924-5353 or visit www.diamondcut.com/oldtime

Summer Concerts in the Garden: Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown, NJ, 2pm, $10, members free, MaccullochHall.org, 973/538-2404; Sun. 6/25 Spook Handy

Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse: Memorial United Methodist Church, 250 Bryant Ave., White Plains, NY, 7:30pm, Walkabout Chorus "Teachabout" at 6:45pm, $18 advance/$23 door, www.WalkaboutClearwater.org, 914/949-2146

Woodbridge Wednesdays: Parker Press Park, 400 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ, 7:30pm, bring a lawn chair, free, www.WoodbridgeArtsNJ.org/woodbridge-wednesdays.html; Wed. 6/28 New Breed Brass Band

Albert Hall/Sounds of the NJ Pines: Country/bluegrass/folk every Saturday. 125 Wells Mills Rd. (Route 532), Waretown. 609/971-1593 or www.AlbertHall.org

Appel Farm Music & Wine Festival: 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, NJ, www.AppelFarm.org, festivals@appelfarm.org, 856/358-2472; Sat. 6/3–6/4 Hotsy Totsy, Christopher Davis-Shannon, JUTUAN, Swing that Cat, Deidre Finnegan, Dave Cohen, Joe Crookston, one-day ticket $20 ($25 at the door), two-day ticket $40 ($45 at the door)

Birdhouse Center for the Arts: 7 North Main St., Lambertville, NJ, 8pm, concerts, open folk jams, song circles, $12, www.BirdhouseCenter.org, birdhousecenter@gmail.com, 609/397-3964; Fri. 6/9 John Beacher with The Common Ground; Wed. 6/21 Lula Wiles with Ari & Mia, $20

Bluegrass & Old Time Music Assoc� (BOTMA): Every 3rd Sun. from Sept. thru May, Embury United Methodist Church Hall, 49 Church St, Little Silver, NJ. 1–5pm. $4 for BOTMA members, $5 non-members. Info: www.NewJerseyBlueGrass.org

Crossroads Coffeehouse: 8pm, Crossroads Community Church, 104 Bartley Rd., Flanders. 973/786-7940 or 908/879-7739

Earth Room Concerts: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County (UUCMC), 1475 West Front St., Lincroft, NJ, 7:30pm, $15 advance/$20 door, www.EarthRoomConcerts.org, 732/542-4127

Ethical Brew Coffeehouse: Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County, 687 Larch Avenue, Teaneck, NJ, 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm), $20 online/$25 at door, www.EthicalBrew.org, 201/836-5187

Fanwood Performance Series: Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts Center, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, NJ, 7pm, donation $15, seniors/students $10, www.FanwoodPerformanceSeries.org, 908/418-1301; Sat. 6/10 Susan Graham & Carolle-Ann Mochernuk

Folk Arts Fridays at Ethical Culture: 516 Prospect St., Maplewood. 2nd Friday (except June–Aug.). Bring instruments and voices for singing, playing, quilting, crafts. Run by Lisa Novemsky and Anja Moen, www.EssexEthical.org or 973/763-8293.

Folk Music Society of NY: Folk Project members pay the FMSNY member's price, public $20/mem-bers $18/kids and full-time students $10, FolkMusicNY.org

Godfrey Daniels: 7 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, PA 610/867-2390, www.GodfreyDaniels.org.

Good Coffeehouse: The Good Coffeehouse at The Old Stone House, 336 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY, doors open at 7:30pm, music at 8pm, 718/768-3195 or www.theOldStoneHouse.org

Groove in the Grove Indie Songwriter Music Festival: Vasa Park, 1 Vasa Drive, Hackettstown, NJ, 1–9pm, presented by the Skylands Songwriters Guild, adults $15, students $10, children 12 and under free, www.GrooveInTheGrove.com, SSG@MountainLedgeMusic.com; Sat. 6/10 Patrick Fitzsimmons, Alex Radus, Denny Tilton, e'lissa jones, Loretta Hagen, Katherine Rondeau

Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club: Fair Lawn Community Center, Fair Lawn, NJ, 8pm, $20, member $17, www.HurdyGurdyFolk.org, 201/384-1325; Sat. 6/3 Toby Walker, $20 advance/$23 door, "How I Got the Blues"

Mannion’s NJAMP Acoustic Jam: EVERY Thursday, 6pm, Mannion’s, 150 West Main St., Somerville 908/203-9700, www.meetup.com/NJ-Acoustic-Music-in-the-Park

Morris County Center for the Arts: Darress Theatre, 615 Main St., Boonton. 973/334-9292, www.DarressTheater.com

Morristown Uke Jam: Ukulele playalong and jam, 7pm every 1st Wed at Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta, 47 S Park Pl, Morristown (on the Green in warm weather. Info: www.meetup.com/MorristownUkeJam, Mark 973/978-0751, MorristownUkeJam@gmail.com

NJ Friends of Clearwater Circle of Song: Eatontown Community Center, 72 Broad Street (Route 71), Eatontown, NJ, 2–4pm, audience members can also do a number or two, $3–7,

Unclassified AdMargaret Crowl needs someone to transport a small 2.3 hp outboard motor, approximately 3' long and 30 lbs, to a camp located near Moultonboro, NH, on the north end of Lake Winnipesaukee. She has been attending music camp there for several years and wants to donate the motor to the camp, but is not going this year. The camp is anxious to get it, so the sooner the better. Contact her at 973/585-4666 or CROWLmargaret@aol.com.

Members’ Gigs (& Friends)Please use contact information to verify dates and times of shows before you go

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Mike Agranoff (www.MikeAgranoff.com, mike@mikeagranoff.com): Sat. 6/3 8pm, Center for Spiritual Living, opening for Vance Gilbert, 331 Mt. Kemble Avenue (Route 202), Morristown, NJ, www.facebook.com/CSLMorristown, jeanleigh55@yahoo.com, 973/539-3114, $20 advance/$25 door, come at 6pm for pot-luck supper; Sat. 6/17 8pm, Music at Maltby's, a private home in Princeton, NJ, 128 Stone Cliff Road, Princeton, NJ, LMaltby@workrights.org, $20 suggested donation, RSVP is requested by email, casual dress and BYOB

Blue Jersey Band (www.BlueJerseyBand.com, frankruck@verizon.net, 609/921-7837): Sat. 6/10 8pm, Valley Contra, contra dance, lesson at 7:30pm, Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley, 424 Center Street (use door on Wall Street), Bethlehem, PA, www.ValleyContraDance.org, $10; Wed. 6/14 8pm, lesson 7:30pm, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Bldg, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ, www.PrincetonCountryDancers.org, $10; Sat. 6/17 9pm, ArtsQuest Towne Square at Steel Stacks, outdoor/indoor, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA, free

Russ Kelner: Sun. 6/4 Brighton Gardens Assisted Living, with NJIO Outreach Ensemble, Edison, NJ

Mara Levine (www.MaraLevine.com, marablevine@gmail.com, 732/549-9722): Fri. 6/2 8:30pm, Garden Stage at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, split bill with Gathering Time, open mike at 7:30pm, 223 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY, www.GardenStage.com, reservations@gardenstage.com, 516/248-8855, $20 in advance, $22 at the door; Fri. 6/9 7:30pm, Carroll Cafe, split bill with Gathering Time, Seekers Church, 276 Carroll Street NW, Washington, DC, www.CarrollCafe.com, $18; Sat. 6/10 7:30pm, Deer Creek Coffeehouse, split bill with Gathering Time, Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1022 Main St., Darlington, MD, www.DeerCreekFolk.com, deercreekch@zoominternet.net, 443/877-7125, dona-tion $10 adults/$5 younger; Thu. 6/29 10am–5pm, Atria Kew Gardens, performing for residents with Judith Zweiman and Marty Ingber, 117-01 84 Ave, Queens, NY, also selling her jewelry in the lobby

Frank Sole (franksole@comcast.net): Fri. 6/2 7:30pm, Minstrel Acoustic Concert Series, with Henr3y Nerenberg, opening for Vinny Raniolo

New Jersey Uke FestFri.–Sun., Aug. 25–27

Ukrainian American Cultural Center, Whippany, NJ

Early Bird Full Fest & Concert Tickets on Sale June 1 for $90

Kimo Hussey is one of Hawaii's preeminent ukulele players and instructors. Combining his love of the ukulele with his knowledge, experience, and confi-dence, Kimo's ability to impart knowledge relevant to technique, practice, and having fun is unmatched. We are honored to have him headline this year's festival. (in concert 8/26)

Danielle Ate the Sandwich’s songs can be thoughtful, heavy, and serious, but Danielle rarely takes herself too seriously. She's known for her quirky lyrical twists and for delivering witty and honest stage banter in her live shows.

(in concert 8/25)

Rachel Manke has been called one of the brightest stars in the ukulele universe and loves sharing her astounding technique and beautiful singing. She has a teaching style that is fun, relaxed, and accessible. And, most importantly, humor and emphasis on the overall joy of making music is central. (in concert 8/26)

The Curt Sheller Jazz Trio is inspired by its affection for jazz improvi-sation. They rework timeless classics on replacing the standard guitar

backing with a ukulele, played with skill and creativity by Sheller himself. Alongside drummer Ed Rick and Eric Schreiber on electric bass, Sheller reveals that the ukulele can

be utilized as a serious and vibrant instrument. (in concert 8/26)

The Lords of Liechtenstein is a New York City-based contemporary folk duo composed of Noah and Dan Rauchwerk. They write purposeful lyrics to tell musical stories that fluctuate between heart-wrenchingly sad and outland-ishly ridiculous topics. (in concert 8/25)

For more information, go to folkproject.org/njukefest or call 973/370-4UKE (4853).

Sponsored by Ohana Ukuleles, Mainland Ukes, Morristown Inn, Sam Ash, Strumstick, Funky Frets, Gigy, The Hug Strap, and Mara Levine Jewelry

The Folk Project Presents a House Concert

Joan & JoniSat., Jun. 17, 8pm • Rockaway, NJ • $15

You may remember seeing the duo perform last spring at The Minstrel. The Folk Project thought you might like to see them in an even more intimate setting. Joan & Joni is a tribute to Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell performed by singer/songwriters Allison Shapira and Kipyn Martin.

Tickets available online for $15. Limited seating available, get your tickets now!

More information at houseconcerts.folkproject.org, concerts@folkproject.org, and 908/591-6491.

You do not have to be at the July 4th picnic to take part in the show, but it does help to get a head start in meeting your band-mates and choosing your material.

And this year for the first time, the Birthday Show, like most of our other concerts, will be webcast on Concert Window. So your distant friends and relatives across the country who can’t get to the Minstrel will be able to see your performance.

I will send an invitation with all the details about how to take part in the show to all members in mid-June.

This has always been a high point of the Minstrel's schedule, and a shining example of the Folk Project's goal of fostering the making of music, as well as presenting it. So put those dates in your calendar:

¤ July 4, the picnic,

¤ July 28, the Birthday Show.

Take part and celebrate the Minstrel's Birthday and ourselves.

—Mike Agranoff, Minstrel Program Chairman

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42nd Birthday Show (cont'd)

FP Calendar: June 2017For venue addresses & contact information, see Venues, Feets, or Gigs

Please use contact information to verify dates and times of shows before you go

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1/Thur. EVERY ThuRsdaY: 6pm, Mannion’s NJAMP Acoustic Jam. Somerville. 908/203-9700; meetup.com/NJ-Acoustic-Music-in-the-Park

alTERnaTE ThuRsdaYs: 7:30pm, Scandinavian couple dancing. Bound Brook. See www.skandinoje.org for dates/info

2/Fri. Minstrel: Vinny Raniolo with Frank & Hank

Mara Levine: 8:30pm, Garden Stage at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Central Nassau, split bill with Gathering Time, open mike at 7:30pm, Garden City, NY, www.GardenStage.com, 516/248-8855, $20 in advance, $22 at the door

Frank Sole: 7:30pm, Minstrel Acoustic Concert Series, with Henr3y Nerenberg, opening for Vinny Raniolo

3/Sat. Swingin' Tern: Diane Silver & Gotham Gals

EVERY saTuRdaY: CD*NY: 8pm, Contra dances. NYC, www.cdny.org

Mike Agranoff: 8pm, Center for Spiritual Living, opening for Vance Gilbert, 331 Mt. Kemble Avenue (Route 202), Morristown, NJ, www.facebook.com/CSLMorristown, jeanleigh55@yahoo.com, 973/539-3114, $20 advance/$25 door, come at 6pm for pot-luck supper

Appel Farm Music & Wine Festival: through Sun. 6/4, one-day ticket $20 ($25 at the door), two-day ticket $40 ($45 at the door)

Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club: 8pm, Toby Walker, $20 advance/$23 door, "How I Got the Blues"

Outpost In The Burbs: 8pm, Steve Kimock, $35 advance/$40 door, First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton, Montclair, NJ

4/Sun. FP 4th of July Picnic: 8pm, Steve, Christine, and Valerie Humphreys' in Randolph

EVERY sundaY: 7pm, Music You Can’t Hear on the Radio. WPRB 103.3FM; www.wprb.com; www.veryseldom.com

EVERY sundaY: 7–10pm, Radio Nowhere. WMSC 90.3FM Montclair or streaming at www.wmscradio.com or www.live365.com/wmsc

EVERY 1sT & 3Rd sundaY: 6pm, Open Irish session. Dublin House, Red Bank

EVERY 1sT sundaY: 2–4pm, NJ Friends of Clearwater Circle of Song

Russ Kelner: Brighton Gardens Assisted Living, with NJIO Outreach Ensemble, Edison, NJ

NJ Friends of Clearwater Circle of Song: 2–4pm, Linda Ershow-Levenberg, $3–7, Eatontown Library, 33 Broad Street (Route 71), Eatontown, NJ

5/Mon. EVERY MondaY: 7:30pm, Maplewood International Dancers. Maplewood, njfolkdance.tripod.com/fd_maplewood.html

6/Tues. FP Board Meeting: 8pm, Marie Trontell and Jay Wilensky's in Whitehouse Station�

EVERY TuEsdaY: 7pm, Northwest NJ Acoustic Jam. Westside United Methodist Church, Hopatcong. 973/770-0179

EVERY 1sT & 3Rd TuEsdaY: 7:30pm, Stony Brook Friends of Old Time Music Jam. Mannion’s Somerville. www.diamondcut.com/oldtime/

7/Wed. EVERY WEdnEsdaY: 7:30pm, Morristown Int’l Dancers. Mountain Lakes Community Church. 973/539-7020, njfolkdance.tripod.com/fd_morristown.html

EVERY WEdnEsdaY: 8pm, Princeton Country Dancers, Contra Dance, $8 ($5 seniors & students). More info on Dance page.

EVERY WEdnEsdaY: 7:30pm, “Down Jersey” with Jim Albertson. WSNJ am1240, am1440 and www.wsnjam.com; members.aol.com/downjerseyjim

EVERY WEdnEsdaY: 9pm, Open Mic, McLynn’s Restaurant, Springfield. 973/258-1600

EVERY 1sT WEdnEsdaY: 7pm, Folk Open Sing. Ethical Culture Society, 53 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn. 212/636-6341 or 718/788-7563

EVERY 1sT WEdnEsdaY: Morristown Uke Jam; meetup.com/MorristownUkeJam; Mark 973/978-0751, MorristownUkeJam@gmail.com

The Newton Theatre: 8pm, Blood, Sweat & Tears, $54–$69

9/Fri. Minstrel: Open Stage

Mara Levine: 7:30pm, Carroll Cafe, split bill with Gathering Time, Seekers Church, 276 Carroll Street NW, Washington, DC, www.CarrollCafe.com, $18

Birdhouse Center for the Arts: 8pm, John Beacher with The Common Ground, $12, concerts, open folk jams, song circles

10/Sat. FP Evening o' Music: 8pm, at Safranek/Robinson's in New Providence

EVERY 2nd saTuRdaY: 8pm, Princeton Country Dancers, English Country Dance, $10 ($5 seniors & students). More info on Dance page.

Blue Jersey Band: 8pm, Valley Contra, contra dance, lesson at 7:30pm, Unitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem, PA, www.ValleyContraDance.org, $10

Mara Levine: 7:30pm, Deer Creek Coffeehouse, split bill with Gathering Time, Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1022 Main St., Darlington, MD, www.DeerCreekFolk.com, deercreekch@zoominternet.net, 443/877-7125, donation $10 adults/$5 younger

Fanwood Performance Series: 7pm, Susan Graham & Carolle-Ann Mochernuk, donation $15, seniors/students $10

Groove in the Grove Indie Songwriter Music Festival: 1–9pm, adults $15, students $10, children 12 and under free, presented by the Skylands Songwriters Guild

14/Wed. EVERY 2nd WEdnEsdaY: 6:30pm, Central NJ Song Circle. Mara's Cafe & Bakery, 250 South Ave, Fanwood, NJ. www.facebook.com/CentralNjSongCircle

Blue Jersey Band: 8pm, lesson 7:30pm, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Bldg, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ, www.PrincetonCountryDancers.org, $10

15/Thur. Newsletter Deadline: Send stuff to newsletter@folkproject�org

EVERY 3Rd ThuRsdaY: 6:30–8pm, Thursday Night Sing Along, Sussex-Wantage Library, Wantage, NJ, www.FriendsOfSWlibrary.org

16/Fri. Minstrel: Fendrick & Peck with Shawna Caspi

17/Sat. Swingin' Tern: Alexandra Deis-Lauby & Strumbow Squeezeblow

FP House Concert: Joan & Joni, 8pm, Rockaway, NJ, $15. See page 7�

Mike Agranoff: 8pm, Music at Maltby's, a private home in Princeton, NJ, LMaltby@workrights.org, $20 suggested donation, RSVP is requested by email,

Blue Jersey Band: 9pm, ArtsQuest Towne Square at Steel Stacks, outdoor/indoor, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA, free

21/Wed. Birdhouse Center for the Arts: 8pm, Lula Wiles with Ari & Mia, $20, concerts, open folk jams, song circles

23/Fri. Minstrel: Summer Songs—A Member Concert

24/Sat. alMosT EVERY 4Th saTuRdaY: 8pm, Princeton Country Dancers, Contra Dance, $10 ($5 seniors & students). More info on Dance page.

25/Sun. EVERY 4Th sundaY (ExcEpT JulY and augusT): 2–5:30pm, Sacred Harp Singing, Montclair Friends Meeting House, 289 Park Street, Upper Montclair, NJ; gssh.hostoi.com

Summer Concerts in the Garden: 2pm, Spook Handy, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, Morristown, NJ, $10, members free

28/Wed. Woodbridge Wednesdays: 7:30pm, New Breed Brass Band, free, bring a lawn chair

29/Thur. Mara Levine: 10am–5pm, Atria Kew Gardens, performing for residents with Judith Zweiman and Marty Ingber, 117-01 84 Ave, Queens, NY

30/Fri. Minstrel: Happy Traum

Folk Project Annual Board Meeting • May 2, 2017Board Meeting: The Summary

Good o’ the OrderA place to share news with your Folk Project Community about memorable events and challenges.

Please send items to Joanne Cronin, joannelcronin@optonline.net

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The May 2, 2017, meeting was called to order at 8pm, in the home of Gerry Hazel and Olga Alvarez. New Vice President Kathi Caccavale ably presided, while President Steve Humphreys covered for convalescing Secretary Jay Wilensky.

Present: Steve Humphreys, Mike Agranoff, Kathi Caccavale, Allan Kugel, Lois DeRitter, Olga Alvarez, Elizabeth Lachowicz, Ken Brody, Evelyn McNally (officers and trustees); Pam Robinson, Leigh Walker, Pat Brangs, Christine DeLeon, George Otto, Lori Falco, Bob McNally, Peter Glenn, Paul Fisher (committee chairs).

Absent: Joanne Cronin, Allan Kugel, Sandie Reilly, Mike Del Vecchio, Lindsey Meyer, Lori Falco, Jay Wilensky.

MOTIONSThe minutes of the April 2017 Board meeting were accepted as amended.

The Board authorized President Steve H. to spend up to $100 for floor covering, as he and spouse gra-ciously host the FP 4th of July party.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSPresident: Steve applauded the efforts of Minstrel Booking Chair Mike Agranoff and volunteers Bill Hall and Evelyn McNally in launching the Concert Window project [with a successful Webcast of the May 5 Jack Williams concert; see MB report below—sec’y].

Treasurer: Treasurer Mike A. and Chris Riemer reported net Project year-to-date income of $32,122, including a positive contribution from Swingin’ Tern.

Mike noted that the Project’s membership in NERFA will be renewed in May; up to eight Projectiles will be eligible for membership, and a discounted rate for the NERFA conference, under the Project umbrella.

COMMITTEE REPORTSCommunity Services: Chair Pat Brangs noted logistical problems with the Project’s participation in last year’s Meet Me In Morristown event. Steve stated that a champion is needed to address the issues, and Pat will seek a volunteer.

Special Concerts: Chair Pam Robinson presented a schedule of events and fees for Uke Fest. Pam noted that signings and negotiations for Uke Fest performers are progressing.

Minstrel Booking: Chair Mike A. reported on his extensive efforts resulting in the Concert Window launch. Mike noted that project champion Bill Hall has devised operating instructions and procedures, and volunteer Evelyn McNally has posted updated schedules and contacted performers. Mike noted that April Minstrel attendance and revenues were down, highlighting the difficulties of presenting perform-ers who are worthy but not well-known. However, Minstrel remains profitable this year. Mike reported that Minstrel favorite Frank Vignola, scheduled for June 2, was injured in an auto accident. Mike has re-booked Frank’s sideman Vinny Raniolo [he’s excellent—sec’y], for that date.

Getaway: Co-chair Elizabeth Lachowicz reported that seven full-weekend attendee openings remain, and that interested people should contact her.

Publicity: Chair Paul Fisher reported that work is progressing on many fronts and that Mike Rauchwerk has joined the committee. He noted that the usual print and Web outlets have promoted the Project’s events. Also, the Committee extensively discussed the appropriate use of the Project’s Facebook Group page [see New Business, below]. Trustee Olga A. noted that, given the size of the Committee and that few Project events are sold out, room for improvement exists; at Olga’s suggestion, a separate meet-ing of the Committee will be held. Newsletter chair George Otto stated, to general agreement, that the Committee, and Paul, are doing a great job.

OLD BUSINESSLegal Housekeeping: President Steve reported that the pro bono attorney reviewing the Project’s insurance found that our coverage is generally appropriate while noting a few gaps and suggesting increasing automobile liability coverage. Also, the review of the Project’s documents for legal compli-ance by another attorney is under way.

Future Planning Committee: The Committee has incorporated Bob McNally’s ad hoc Intentions and Resources Committee, and Bob will lead the planning effort. Bob expects the work to take 6–12 months, and envisions putting minds together to find new areas for Project growth. Olga A. noted that expanding interest in the Project should be a focus. Lois DeRitter and Olga volunteered to serve on the Committee.

Elizabeth Lachowicz passed on the message from Deborah Graham that Board members need to RSVP ASAP for the Volunteer Appreciation Party, set for Saturday, May 6.

Mike Agranoff got a new car. He offered the old Mini for sale. Thomas Lachowicz was interested, so they arranged to meet for a test drive at the dealer when Mike was picking up the new one. when Thomas sat in the car and tried to back it out, the car went forward. Since Thomas wasn’t an experienced stick driver, Mike got in to back it out. The car went forward. Turns out the car picked that moment for the shift linkage to break. So Thomas didn’t take the Mini, Mike ended up spending $200 on repairing the shift linkage, and he still has the old Mini Cooper for sale with a brand new shift linkage. The new car is swell—lots of fun!

Olga Alvarez says she and husband Gerry Hazel are going to Florida for Mother’s Day weekend.

Pam Robinson has tickets available for Joan and Joni on June 17th.

George Otto finally sold his condo in Jersey City and will soon be moving his Mother’s possessions from Virginia up to her new place in Maryland.

Bob McNally reports that after not getting into a bunch of craft shows last year, this year they’ve got-ten into all of the ones they’ve applied for, and he’s really busy running to them. Even better, at the Fort Worth, Texas show, which they got in off the wait list, he won a merit prize of $1,000 and jury exemption for next year’s show.

Elizabeth Lachowicz’s new job is working out really well—great organization, lovely people, she’s hav-ing fun, and it feels good.

Pat Brangs’ daughter Amy is in a new house that’s much nicer than her old one, and she will be in the closing ceremonies of the Special Olympics in North Hunterdon.

Steve Humphreys reports that Ronald Khoury, a good friend and member of the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, and a frequent FP patron, was visiting his daughter in San Francisco the other weekend and was in a horrific traffic accident and he is battling for his life. Please send good thoughts, wishes, and prayers.

Peter Glenn says that his wife is retiring in June and they are going to sell their house this summer. They’re not sure where they're going to move yet, but they’re making plans.“You’re not allowed to move across the country.” <Laughter.> (Pam?)

Christine Del Vecchio received a phone call in early December from a nursing home facility that had the impression that she knew a lot of Roaring Twenties music. As a starving artist, she replied, “oh, sure, no problem," hung up the phone, and realized she had a very short time to learn and prepare a pro-gram of Twenties music for mid-January. She did it, had a good time at the show, and the payoff is that the Middlesex Library is interested in the program. The date is October 22, Sunday afternoon, at the Middlesex Library, with a lot less stress and sleepless nights.

Lois DeRitter’s daughter Lauralyn, has been teaching anatomy at Mount Ida College near Boston. She just got an award for the professor most in tune with the students’ needs and diversity issues. The col-lege dean said it was very unusual for a first-year professor to receive this award. Lauralyn loves teaching, the students love her, and Lois is very proud.

Joanne Cronin had to miss the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. She was with Paula Entin at the Steampunk World’s Fair in Piscataway, and they both had a splendid time!

Member Concerts/MUF Liaison: Chair Elizabeth L. noted that she is seeking a champion for the Valentine’s show and has a lead on a possible co-chair. Elizabeth reported that Sandy Jackson will coordinate with MUF on its upcoming fundraiser, but that a formal liaison position may no longer be necessary.

NEW BUSINESSUse of Facebook Group Page: Following discussions within the Publicity Committee, the Board reiter-ated that although announcements for performances by members of the Project and the folk community are appropriate uses of the page, commercial advertisements are not. The Board concluded that the existing statement concerning use of the page is adequate and stressed that page moderator Pam R. has full discretion to manage compliance.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:45pm. The next meeting will be held on June 6, 2017, 8pm, at the home of Marie Trontell and Jay Wilensky. All members are welcome; e-mail secretary@folkproject.org for direc-tions and details.

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“...Horses Sing None of It!”A folksy non-commercial public access TV series featuring a surprising variety of guest performers, hosted by Ralph Litwin. All types of mainly acoustic music, storytellers, dancers, oth-ers. Schedule available at www.folkproject.org. Watch archived shows on www.youtube.com/HSNOI. Seen on: Cablevision Morris (Ch.21), Bergen (Ch.77), and Oakland (Ch76), NJ, 7:30pm Sun.; Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN), New York City 2:30pm Thurs. on Time/Warner Cable Ch.56 & 1996, RCN Cable Ch.83 & FIOS Ch.33; also broadcast via streaming video on the web at www.MNN.org; Service Electric Cable TV, Allentown, PA (air-ing in 84 towns) Thurs. 9:30pm, Ch.50; Fargo Community Access 68 www.CityOfFargo.com/CityInfo/AccessTV/Access99schedule on channel 68 at 6:30pm Fridays & 3pm Mondays in Fargo, North Dakota; Comcast Central NJ 2, 3:30pm Friday, Ch.280, Simulcast on Comcast Northwest NJ (Hunterdon County area) Ch.21.

Folk Music Society of New YorkThe Folk Music Society of New York (FMSNY) and the Folk Project are affiliated organizations. As such, members of each organization can attend the other's events at member prices

TradMaD CampSat.–Fri., Aug. 26–Sep. 1, 2017 • Pinewoods Camp, Plymouth, MA

The FMSNY Traditional Music and Dance (TradMaD) Camp features the following performers this year: Margaret Bennett, Tina Chancey, Amy Conley, Jeff Davis, Gina Forsyth, Bing Futch, Edith Gawler, Larry Hanks, Bruce Hutton, Forest Huval, Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr., Chris Koldewey, Bennett Konesni, Saro Lynch-Thomason, Ian MacGregor, Brian Peters, John Roberts, Deborah Robins, Dave Ruch, Ian Russell, Elissa Weiss, Erica Weiss, and Wild Asparagus (David Cantieni, George Marshall, Mark Murphy, Ann Percival, Becky Tracy).

In addition to some of the finest traditional singers, we have awesome instrumental teachers, fabu-lous dance bands, contras and squares, morris dancing, cajun music and dance, partying, swimming, pub night, and so much more.

Early registration is now OPEN. Go to www.TradmadCamp.org to read more about the staff and to register. Also check us out on FB at www.facebook.com/tradmadcamp.

Hope to see you there!

SummerSongs RetreatSun.–Sat., Jul. 23–29 • Stony Point Center, Stony Point, NY

Not to be confused with the Summer Songs Beach Party Jam (see page 1)

I am the marketing director of a wonderful week-long retreat for songwriters and music-makers of all levels called SummerSongs, which takes place July 23–29 at the Stony Point Center in Stony Point, NY (30 miles north of NYC in the Hudson Valley). Other folk project members including Frank Sole, Christine DeLeon, and Carolyn Messina will be there. Teachers include David Roth, Abbie Gardner, Sloan Wainwright, Johnsmith, Glen Roethel, and Mark Dann. $899 includes lodging, meals, classes, one-on-one coaching, evening coffeehouses, song circles, jams, and more! Our 19th year! For more information and to register, go to www.summersongs.com.

—Sharon Goldman, www.SharonGoldmanMusic.com, 646/462-3717

Want to Learn TV Production?��� Horses Sing None of It! is Looking for Volunteers

The Folk Project TV series Horses Sing None of It is looking for a few people to volunteer 1 or 2 nights/month as camera operators, computer graphics operator, audio engineer, even director or host. No experience needed. We will train on the job� If interested, please email ralphlit@juno.com.

Lecture: NJ Folk Revival MusicWed., Jun. 21, 2pm • Morris Museum, Morristown

Explore the history and tradition of New Jersey Folk Revival Music with famed New Jersey author Michael Gabriele. The talk will focus on the Garden State’s vast contributions to this musical genre and examine the effects of folk revival music on local history and culture.

Location: 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ. Tickets: $10 for museum members, $12 for non-members. For more information and to buy tickets, call 973/971-3706.

More on dancing at the Country Dance and Song Society • www.cdss.org

Contra and Square Dancing to Live Music. All dances taught.No partner necessary. Beginners’ workshop, 7:30pm;

dance at 8pm. $10, $5 with student I.D. Soft soles only.First Presbyterian Church of East Hanover

Parish House • 14 Hanover Road, East Hanover, NJ 07936From I-287 northbound or southbound: Exit 39, travel East on Route 10 for approx. 3.5 miles. Exit by the Ford dealership (“To River Road/Okner Pkway”) onto Mount Pleasant Ave. Right at the second light onto Hanover Rd. then immediate left into the parking lot of the Parish House. From I-78: Exit 48 (Route 24 West) to Exit 2B, Route 510 East/Florham Park. Go 1.9 miles and turn left onto Hanover Rd. Turn right into the parking lot of the Parish House just before the road ends at Mount Pleasant Ave. Additional directions are on our website.

973/295-6864

TERN ON THE NET! Find us at http://dance.folkproject.org

Presented by the Folk Project

Non-dancing children must be supervised at all times.

Feets Don’t Fail Me Now!

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Center Contra: Gender-role free contra dance in NYC. LGBT Community Center, 208 West 13th St., Room 301, 7:30pm. Usually 2nd Fri. Open to all. 971/991-0597, 347/275-7983, or www.lcfd.org/nyc or e-mail AmericanFolkDanceNYC@yahoo.com

Country Dance*New York: Contra every Sat., English Country every Tues., Church of the Village, 201 West 13th St. (NW corner of 7th Ave.). Sept.–June, www.cdny.org or 212/459-4080

Lambertville Country Dancers: Soft soled shoes only! Contra/English country. Info: 609/882-7733 or www.lambertvillecountrydancers.org

Maplewood International Dancers: Burgdorff Cultural Center, 10 Durand Rd., Maplewood. Mondays 7:30pm, $5. Beginners welcome, partner not necessary, refreshments served. Days 908/273-6468, eves 973/376-7568. njfolkdance.tripod.com/fd_maplewood.html

Morristown International Dancers: Wednesdays, Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., 8:30pm, 7:30pm beginners. Supporters $5, others $6 (first timers: free first visit), 973/539-7020 or 973/228-5966, njfolkdance.tripod.com/fd_morristown.html

North Jersey English Country Dancers: 2nd & 4th Sundays, 2–5pm, Unitarian Society, 113 Cottage Pl., Ridgewood. $8 members, $10 non. 201/445-4497 or 201/447-1136. www.northjerseyenglishcountrydancers.yolasite.com

Palisades Folk Dancers: Twice a month on Sundays, 3pm, Church of the Atonement, Engle St. & Highland Ave., Tenafly. GinnyandHallB@cs.com.

Philly Family Folk Dances: Memorial Church of the Good Shepherd., 3820 The Oak Rd., East Falls, PA. 2nd Sundays, 2–4:30pm 215/844-2474

Princeton Folk Dance Group: 7pm, Riverside School, Riverside Dr., Princeton. Tuesdays (except school closings) www.princetonfolkdance.org, 609/921-9340, 609/912-1272

Princeton Folk Dancers: 9pm (teaching 8pm) Fridays, Susan Patterson Center, Stockton St. and Monument Dr. (behind Borough Hall), Princeton, www.princetonfolkdance.org

Princeton Country Dancers: Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ behind the former Borough Hall/police station, near intersection of Routes 27 & 206, Wed. (and most 4th Saturdays) 8pm (intro/basics 7:30pm), $8 Wed., $10 Sat. ($5 seniors & students), 609/844-0459 or 609/275-7275, e-mail pcdinfo@aol.com. Performer listing at www.princetoncountrydancers.org, pickup band musicians welcome.

PCD English Country Dance Series: Second Saturday of the month, 8pm, intro/basics at 7:30pm. $10 ($5 seniors & students).Info: 609/844-0459, www.princetoncountrydancers.org

Scandinavian Folk Dancing: Bound Brook. Alt. Thursdays, See www.skandinoje.org for info.

Scottish Country Dancing: most Tuesdays from September through May, 7:30–10pm, Fanwood Presbyterian Church, 74 South Martine Avenue (at LaGrande Avenue), Fanwood, NJ, www.rscds-nj.org, 732/356-3923

Swingin’ Tern: see page opposite

Valley Contra Dance Society: 7:30pm (lesson at 7pm), 2nd and 4th Saturdays, Unitarian Church of The Lehigh Valley, 424 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA. $10 ($5 students). www.valleycontradance.org, 610/868-7432

Sat., Jun. 3: Diane Silver & Gotham GalsNorma Castle: percussion • Dominique Gagne: flute • Julia Hartman: fiddle • Robin Russell: key-boardHoly Contradance Batman! Deuces are wild as Diabolical Diane delivers a dynamic duo with a double dance of dastardly do-si-does to put the Joker to rest. Gotham Gals has left the city to rescue East Hanover from arch-nemesis Boris Boredom. With Robin on piano, Catwoman Castle, Harley Quinn Hartman, and Deadshot Dominique, they join forces with the Caped Crusading Caller to save the day before the dark night returns.

Sat., Jun. 17: Alexandra Deis-Lauby & Strumbow SqueezeblowRoss Harriss: guitar, piano • Bill Christophersen: fiddle • Jody Kruskal: Anglo concertina • Trip Henderson: harmonicaAlexandra adeptly assembles amazing accelerating ambulations accumulating abundant accolades and adoring admirers. Strumbow Squeezeblow shares sensa-tional scrumptious saucy seductive spirited savory seismic sonorous syncopated selections.

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