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| Apr 29 - Dec 31 | Acoustic Open Jam Sessiono Tuesdays "Bando Trio" hosts this acoustic open jam at Pop's Blue Moon every Tuesday night from 8-10pm. All styles welcome. Bando Trio plays bluegrass, folk, swing, old tyme and a variety of other tunes. The band consists of Brooke Jarden on acoustic guitar & vocals, Dave Shogren on upright bass and a revolving cast of characters holding down the 3rd spot. no cover charge Visit www.myspace.com/bandotrio | ||||
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| Jun 3 - Aug 12 | O'Fallon Jammin Summer Concert Series Featuring regional bands playing pop, rock and country. FREE admission and parking. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for lawn seating in he natural amphitheater. Concessions will be available for a nominal fee. visit www.ofallon.mo.us mseymour@ofallon.mo.us 636-379-5614 | ||||
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| Jul 12 | Free Kindermusik "Village" Demonstration Class, St Louis MO Babies R Us "Stay & Play & Learn" Event 4441 Lemay Ferry Rd St Louis MO 63129 newborns to 18 months Pick one time for your baby and older siblings are welcome! Contact Lori for your free reservation. Celebrate your child with Kindermusik, the world’s leading Music & Movement classes for children - newborn to 7 years & their families for more than 25 years. Nurture your child’s cognitive, emotional, social, language & physical development. Kindermusik's philosophy is founded upon rigorous research and our fundamental beliefs: * Every parent is the child's most important teacher. * Every child is musical. * The home is the most important learning environment. * Every child should experience the joy, fun and learning which music brings to life. 10:00 to 10:30am 11:30am to 12:00pm 1:00 to 1:30pm www.KMwithLori.com KMwithLori@gmail.com 314.849.3532 | ||||
| Jul 20 - 27 | Mendocino Sufi Camp Mendocino Sufi Camp, a week-long community camp honoring awakening in all spiritual traditions, is held every July at Mendocino Woodlands State Park in Northern California. We hold a universalist world view, based on the teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan and Murshid Samuel Lewis, which sees and honors the truth in all religions and spiritual traditions, known and unknown. The Sufi’s house of worship is the human heart, wherein dwells the Divine Beloved; Sufism is the message of love, harmony, and beauty. There is no compulsion, no dogma on the Sufi path. Rather, the Sufi’s aim is to remember the Divine in all aspects of life and serve humanity with love and compassion. A typical day at Sufi camp includes opportunities for esoteric studies, meditation, yoga, Dances of Universal Peace, zikr, music, sumptuous meals, and general celebrations of life and community. Spiritual directors: Latif Burdick and Pegeen Ilene www.suficircle.org mendocamp@suficircle.org 707/823-9264 | ||||
| Jul 27 | 17 th annual Old Time Music Fete in Cahokia IL. ON Sunday July 27, 2008 from noon to 5:00 pm is the OLD TIME MUSIC FETE held at the historic Cahokia Courthouse. Jam sessions under every tree, kids arts and crafts, musical acts on the main state located on the front porch of the old courthouse. Food and drinks available,space for lawn chairs! Located one block south and one block west of the intersection of Illinois RT 3. Cahokia Courthouse state historical site at 618-332-1782 Contact John Schmidt 618-332-1782 or cahokialobby@sbcglobal.net | ||||
| Jul 27 | The Old Time Music Fete The Old Time Music Fete is being held in Cahokia, Illinois on Sunday, July 27, 2008. at the Historic Cahokia Courthouse. Jam sessions under every tree, kids arts and crafts, and a professional sound system for the main stage (the courthouse porch) for the enjoyment of all. Food and drink are available, and there's plenty of shade. Located one block south and one block west of the intersection of Illinois Rt 3 and Illinois Hwy 157. (Cahokia RV Park.) Noon to 5, rain or shine. For more information, contact the Cahokia Court House at 618-332-1782. Molly McKenzie Cahokia Courthouse 107 Elm St. Cahokia, IL 62206 Phone: 618-332-1782 Email: cahokiacourt@sbcglobal.net Website: http://www.jarrotmansion.org/calendar/calendar.htm | ||||
| Jul 27 - Aug 2 | Cumberland Dance Week in Nancy KY Week-long traditional dance program for all ages. Includes Contra, English, Squares, Appalachian, Danish, Rapper (traditional sword dance), Swing, Hot Contras, Couples, Dance Musicianship, Instrument Workshops, Crafts, and a dance program for children. Live music, great food, and a lovely facility (the Kentucky Leadership Center.) All meals from Sunday supper through Saturday breakfast included. Hotel style accommodations, private baths, AC throughout. Three excellent wooden dance floors, residence rooms and dining hall all under one roof. Remote setting on wooded hills in the Kentucky Cumberland plateau area - beautiful! Dance Leaders: Chris Bischoff, Bill Litchman, Susan Taylor, Bob Dalsemer and others! Musicians: Laura Light & George Paul (The Avant Gardeners), Al & Alice White, Martha Edwards, Michael Shapiro, & Ben Schreiber (Chicory) and more! Rates from $595 per adult, $185 for ages 12-17, $135 for ages 6-11, $80 for ages 5 & under. http://www.lloydshaw.org/Camps/cumbframe.htm | ||||
| Jul 27 - Aug 2 | Cumberland Dance Week in Nancy KY Week-long traditional dance program for all ages. Includes Contra, English, Squares, Appalachian, Danish, Rapper (traditional sword dance), Swing, Hot Contras, Couples, Dance Musicianship, Instrument Workshops, Crafts, and a dance program for children. Live music, great food, and a lovely facility (the Kentucky Leadership Center.) All meals from Sunday supper through Saturday breakfast included. Hotel style accommodations, private baths, AC throughout. Three excellent wooden dance floors, residence rooms and dining hall all under one roof. Remote setting on wooded hills in the Kentucky Cumberland plateau area - beautiful! Dance Leaders: Chris Bischoff, Bill Litchman, Susan Taylor, Bob Dalsemer and others! Musicians: Laura Light & George Paul (The Avant Gardeners), Al & Alice White, Martha Edwards, Michael Shapiro, & Ben Schreiber (Chicory) and more! Rates from $595 per adult, $185 for ages 12-17, $135 for ages 6-11, $80 for ages 5 & under. http://www.lloydshaw.org/Camps/cumbframe.htm | ||||
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| Aug 9 | Free Kindermusik Demonstration Class, Webster Groves MO Webster Groves Presbyterian Church 45 W Lockwood Ave Webster Groves MO 63119 newborns to 7 years Pick one time for the entire family! Activities from Family Time, Village, Our Time, Imagine That & Young Child Contact Lori for your free reservation. Celebrate your child with Kindermusik, the world's leading Music & Movement classes for children - newborn to 7 years & their families for more than 25 years. Nurture your child's cognitive, emotional, social, language & physical development. Kindermusik's philosophy is founded upon rigorous research and our fundamental beliefs: * Every parent is the child's most important teacher. * Every child is musical. * The home is the most important learning environment. * Every child should experience the joy, fun and learning which music brings to life. 10:00-10:40am 11:00-11:40am Visit www.KMwithLori.com email KMwithLori@gmail.com or call 314.849.3532 | ||||
| Aug 16 | Free Kindermusik Demonstration Class, University City MO Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion 7401 Delmar Blvd University City MO 63130 1 1/2 to 7 years Pick one time for the entire family! Activities from Our Time, Imagine That & Young Child Contact Lori for your free reservation. Celebrate your child with Kindermusik, the world’s leading Music & Movement classes for children - newborn to 7 years & their families for more than 25 years. Nurture your child’s cognitive, emotional, social, language & physical development. Kindermusik's philosophy is founded upon rigorous research and our fundamental beliefs: * Every parent is the child's most important teacher. * Every child is musical. * The home is the most important learning environment. * Every child should experience the joy, fun and learning which music brings to life. 10:00-10:40am 11:00-11:40am www.KMwithLori.com KMwithLori@gmail.com 314.849.3532 | ||||
| Aug 30 - Sep 1 | Jersey County Victorian Festival, Jerseyville, IL Tours of the 1866 Victorian mansion "Hazel Dell", a home built by Colonel William H. Fulkerson, live Bluegrass music by the well-known Chris Talley band, steam engine and antique farm demonstrations and displays, arts and crafts, antiques, delicious food, President and Mrs. Lincoln reenactments, Gentlemen's Duel of Honor, Civil War reenactments, and a Jesse James stagecoach hold-up are all part of the festival that takes place on a historic 60 acre farmstead. It is a great time for the entire family! There is free parking and the venue is handicapped accessible. 1.5 miles north of Jerseyville, IL on Route 67 (formally 267), 40 minutes north of St. Louis, MO Chris Talley band every day Admission for the festival is $7 adults, $2 children 6-12, under 6 free, and free parking. Please call (618) 498-5590 or email at hazeldell@gtec.com for more information. Websites are at http://www.myspace.com/jerseycountyvictorianfest and http://www.greatriverroad.com/vicfest.htm | ||||
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| Sep 5 - 7 | Elsah String Band FOLK CAMP at Whippoorwill Lake. (The Weekend following Labor Day) A relaxed weekend of acoustic music concerts, music workshops, student performances on our covered stage, casual, fire-side jam sessions - plus all the pleasures of camping, swimming, boating, fishing and strolling in the peaceful woods of this secluded resort. Website: http://www.ElsahStringBand.com/camps Email: Info@rakun.com | ||||
| Sep 5 - 7 | Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival in Downtown St. Louis Greater St. Louis Hispanic festival at Soldiers Memorial, 14th & Market St, Downtown St. Louis, MO 11:00am to 9:00pm daily. Hispanic music, food and dance. Visit www.hispanicfestivalstl.com or 314-837-6100 | ||||
| Sep 6 - 7 | Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival in St. Louis This is our biggest Latin festival. There will be an opening ceremony, various local and national performers, Latin music, plenty of Latin food and drinks. There will also be giveaways and games. Please come and join us in beautiful downtown St. Louis at Soldiers Memorial Park. Please contact us at: www.hispanicfestivalstl.com or 314-837-6100. | ||||
| Sep 27 | Dancing in the Streets Dancing will be taken to new heights on September 27 as Grand Center produces its second annual "Dancing in the Street" festival. Serving as a celebration for the opening of the fall arts season, Grand Center’s “Dancing in the Street” festival will be filled with juried performances from approximately 45 dance companies consisting of more than 570 dancers performing throughout the district on four outdoor stages. In addition, the UK group Neighbourhood Watch Stilts International (NWSI) will headline. The event will take place from noon to 9 p.m. and is free to the public. Neighborhood Watch Stilts International (NWSI) from New Castle Upon Tyne, England – a first to St. Louis. NWIS’s amazing stilt-walkers defy gravity as their all-enveloping textile costumes continually evolve into new shapes as they create a nonverbal sculptural ballet. In addition, NWSI is bringing five of their “Les Oiseaux de Lux” monochromatic bird costumes and stilt performers, who have dazzled audiences in more than 36 countries around the world. With their fantastic costumes and enchanting ever changing performances that defy description, NWSI performances have been described as “stunning spectators with their extraordinary explosion of color and movement.” For more information on Grand Center’s “Dancing in the Street” festival call 314-289-1591 or visit www.grandcenter.org | ||||
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