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Calendar of Events

            Our calendar attempts to be accurate. But it's always a good idea to check with the sponsoring venue for late changes, cost, ticket availability, etc.
          There are folk dances every Wednesday at the Women's Club except July and August. The third Wednesday in the month is a Jam Dance, with jamming musicians.
                    Events sponsored by the Folklore Society are highlighted in lilac.

Summer Specials:
Throughout the summer, The Pistol Packin’ Mamas will be providing live music every Saturday morning from 9:30 – 11:30 am at Chaps Restaurant - 4235 S. Cheney-Spokane Road   -   509-624-4182
                The restaurant is an old refurbished farmhouse. There is a play area for kids
                The Pistol Packin’ Mamas play blazin’ bluegrass, heel-kickin’ cowgirl tunes, sizzling blues
                 For info call LeAnn Cooley - 509-475-4460 (cell)

You are invited to see and hear Singer/Songwriter Laddie Ray Melvin
SOUTH PERRY FARMERS MARKET
South Perry Neighborhood
Spokane Thursday, June 18th
4:00 to 7:00 pm
DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
2ND & Division Spokane
Saturday, June 20th
9:00 to noon The Rocket
726 E. 43rd St.
Spokane
Tuesday, June 23rd
8:00 to 10:00 pm
SUMMER MUSIC SERIES IN THE GARDEN
PROVIDENCE CENTER FOR FAITH & HEALING
101 W. 8th Ave.
Spokane
Thursday, June 25th
12 noon to 12:45

THE ROCKIN’ BLUEGRASS, at the Rockin’ B Ranch kicks off its season on Tues, June 16 featuring Western music, Bluegrass and Jazz with food combinations. The ranch is located at Stateline just south of 1-90, at exit 299.

Summer Schedule for the Music at the Millwood Market Every Wednesday from 4-6pm
(For more information cantact Janet Dodd ( jdoutback@msn.com )
  JUNE 10     The Turner Sisters
June 17      Kenny Edgren
June 24     Stony River Band
July 1        Pete
July 8         Laddie Ray Melvin
July 15       Stony River Band
July 22       Antonio and the Afterthoughts
July 29       String Creek (us)
Aug. 5       The Turner Sisters
Aug. 12      String Creek
Aug. 19     Laddie Ray Melvin
Aug. 26     String Creek
Sept. 2     Antonio and the Afterthoughts
Sept. 9      Jenny Edgren
Sept. 16     Laddie Ray Melvin

	June 2009
3	Contra Dance at the Women's Club, 9th and Walnut, Dance Instruction 7:00 PM Dance 7:30-9:30 PM
10	Contra Dance at the Women's Club, 9th and Walnut, Dance Instruction 7:00 PM Dance 7:30-9:30 PM
17	Contra Jam Dance at the Women's Club, 9th and Walnut, Dance Instruction 7:00 PM Dance 7:30-9:30 PM
19	Sesitshaya Marimba will be one of the bands playing as part of the “Marimba Hat!” benefit event for Haiti next Friday, June 19 from 6-9 pm at the 1912 Center on 3rd St. in Moscow. There will be dancing, a silent auction, a hat raffle, food, and drink. Proceeds will help fund workshops for women in Haiti about health, birth control, family relations, and domestic violence. (For more info: www.matenwa.org/CourageousWomen ) Please join us for this wonderful benefit event!
20	The Inland Empire Garden Tour with lots of local musicians like a rare appearance of Sondahl and Hawkins 10:00-1:30 at “Far Side of the World Garden” which is the creation of Mark & Cathy Harris (922-5734) at 13908 E. 32^nd Ave. Directions: Head east on Sprague which turns into Appleway, right onto Dishman-Mica Rd, turn left onto 32^ndAve. A contra dance with Wild Asparagus Saturday, June 20th 8:00pm Women's Club Hall Spokane, WA $12 SFS members / $15 non-members Wild Asparagus is a highly successful folk music band from Massachusetts. They are one of the most famous and popular contra dance bands in the US. For a poster you can post to promote this concert, click here. Directions to the Women's Club Hall From the Maple Street interchange on I-90, or coming south through Spokane on Maple/Ash, proceed south, up the South Hill, on Maple St. Turn left on 9^th St. Proceed one block. The Women's Club Hall is the first building on the left after Walnut St.
24	Contra Dance at the Women's Club, 9th and Walnut, Dance Instruction 7:00 PM Dance 7:30-9:30 PM (Last one till Fall)
	July 2009
2	Join Wide River for the first Brown's Addition summer concert on Thursday, July 2, at the West side of the Gazebo in CdA park in Brown's Addition. The concert starts at about 6pm and goes until dusk (until they make us quit, I guess). Wide River plays an eclectic, acoustic blend of Americana, including blues, swing, folkabilly, "alt-bluegrass" and originals. CdA Park is a fine setting for a concert- lots of room, lots of trees, a playground for kids. Bring a folding chair or a blanket, a picnic and the kids, and enjoy the music of Wide River!
3	The acoustic blues of "Lonesome" Lyle Morse (guitar, vocals, harmonica) will be featured at Barrister Winery 7-10 PM 1213 W Railroad AveSpokane WA 99201 509-465-3591 "FIRST FRIDAY'S BEST STOP" (Sunset Magazine, February 2009) Celebrate with wine tasting, art, and my live acoustic blues. Barrister is located in Downtown Spokane between 1st and 2nd avenues and Adams and Jefferson streets. Check out Barrister's website by clicking on their name above this entry (or in the "Links" section of this website) for more information & directions to the winery.
4	"Lonesome" Lyle Morse Rocket Market 8-10 PM 726 E 43rd Spokane WA 90203 509-343-BAKE SFS gathers at the park for the Fireworks. YELLOW BALLOONS to the west side of the sound stage Bring a snack to share with the group (food is also available for purchase in the park) Don't forget a jacket - it can get cold for the fireworks. Please spread the word – Questions call Sylvia at 624-5693 .
9	Join Sidetrack for the second Brown's Addition summer concert on Thursday, July 9, at the West side of the Gazebo in CdA Park in Brown's Addition. The concert will start at about 6pm (maybe a bit earlier) and go until dusk, at 8:30 or 9pm (until they make us quit, I guess). Sidetrack plays a blend of country rock, rockabilly, electric bluegrass and original music. CdA Park is a fine setting for a concert- lots of room, lots of trees, a playground for kids and plenty of dancing room. So bring a folding chair or ablanket, a picnic and the kids, and enjoy the music Sidetrack.

22	Friends of the Festival Phone-a-Thon - July 22 Volunteers Needed The Annual Fall Folk Festival Phone-a-Thon will be held Wednesday July 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Community Center 35 W. Main. That evening volunteers will be calling to ask for your pledge of financial support for the Festival. If you can help make phone calls or organize mailings and paperwork on July 22, we would REALLY appreciate it. We will feed you that night (pizza or other gourmet delight to be determined). Call Claudia 509-624-1848 or Dale at 509- 535-1276.