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Events Calendar For February

Compiled from usually reliable sources, but it never hurts to call first! For late breaking items, call the Folk Fone, 234-5044. Unless otherwise indicated, all events are in Greater Rochester, New York, & Area Code 585. To submit items of local interest for the newsletter calendar, contact Dan Kuchta at newsletter@goldenlink.org by the third Tuesday of every month. For updates to the on-line calendar between newsletter deadlines, contact Bill Gamble at webmaster@goldenlink.org.

Also, check out the Calendar of the Rochester Arts & Cultural Council by clicking here: arts council
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For a comprehensive list of folk festivals, go to the Dirty Linen festival listing by clicking here: www.dirtynelson.com.




FEBRUARY

1 Feb Wed

CCE Irish Set-dance Workshop, McGinnity's Pub, 534 West Ridge Road, in the main ballroom, 7:30–9:30 pm. Suggested donation: $2.00. For more information, contact Arlene Miller at 663-4438, or see www.irishrochester.org/

2 Feb Thu

CDR Contra Dance, Covenant Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Road, 8 pm, $7/ $6 members. Call 244-7141, or see http://www.cdrochester.org for more info.

Ukelele Support Group, 7 pm Bernunzio’s Uptown Music, 122 East Ave julie@bernunzio.com

Senior Strummers Dulcimer Group, Downtown Senior Center, 25 Franklin St, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, confirm with Judy 232-2923

Open Mike, Jeremy Carter & John Lucas, Towpath Café, Box Factory 7—9:30 pm 6 N. Main, Fairport, 377-0410 towpathcafe.com

Open Mike with Steve Piper, Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 East Main Street, 9 pm – Midnight. Call 288-3930.

3 Feb Fri

Christine Lavin at Brockport, special price for Golden Link, 7:30 pm, Tower Fine Arts Center Mainstage, 180 Holley St, Brockport, Members$13, Seniors $8 see website for ordering instructions

Bob White and the Fabulous Wingers, featuring Jeff Love, & Marshall Smith, Crossroads Coffeehouse, 11 am-1 pm, 752 S. Goodman St

The Dady Brothers, Lake Effect Shows, 7:30 pm, $15, reservations and directions sgretz@rochester.rr.com or 413-0551

Meyer & McGuire, Rylie J’s, 38 Seneca St, Geneva, 6—9  pm, Info 315-759-6050   

4 Feb Sat

David Francey, Buffalo Friends of Folk, Village Meeting House, 5658 Main St., Williamsville, 8 pm, $16, Info bffm.org/

Maria Gillard, Medley's Cafe, 22 S. Main St, Prattsburgh, 6:30-8:30 pm Reservations a must: 607-522-6359 or Medley's Cafe on Facebook

String of Pearls, McGraw's Irish Pub, 146 W. Commercial Street, E. Rochester, 7 pm (www.stringofpearlsofrochester.com)

Meyer & McGuire, Sheridan’s Pub, 1551 Mt. Hope Ave, 7 pm—10 pm, 271-7777   

5 Feb Sun

Irish Music Session, American Hotel, 4 pm, Rte’s 15A/5&20, Lima

Meyer & McGuire, Buffalo Bill’s, 19 Main St, Shortsville, 3—6 pm 289-4104 

CDR English Country Dance, First Baptist Church, 175 Allens Creek Rd $8, http://www.cdrochester.org, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Al Parrish, Bound for Glory radio, 93.5 FM, from Cornell, Ithaca 8-11 pm pm http://wvbr.com/bfg

Joe Dady Irish Fiddle Workshop, Geneva Community Ctr, 160 Carver Rd, Geneva, NY, $25 2-3 pm + session to follow. Contact Kit Fallon 315-521-9630 ckfallon@hotmail.com (Pre-registration required!)

6 Feb Mon

International Folk Dance Club, Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Brighton, from 7:45 pm. $5/ $4.  Info, call 461-2000, sgeorge@library.rochester.edu

Snowbelt Morris Dancers, Pittsford Rec Center, 35 Lincoln Ave, Pittsford, 6:30-9:30 pm. Dancers and musicians needed. For info. Contact Pat Donaldson at snowbeltmorris.org/

7 Feb Tue

Golden Link Open Sing, Jim Clare leading, 12 Corners Presbyterian Church, Room 26 1200 Winton Road, 7:30 –10 pm.  

Scottish Country Dancers 8—10 pm, South Presbyterian Church, 4 E Henrietta Rd, Contact Anne, agysps@rit.edu

Open Mike with String Theory, Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd., 8–11 pm, Free Celebrating their 3rd year!

Irish Tunes Study Session, Charlotte Tavern, 7 pm, 2 River Street Info and music at web.me.com/rwwt/TTunes/

8 Feb Wed

CCE Irish Set-dance Workshop, McGinnity's Pub, 534 West Ridge Road, in the main ballroom, 7:30–9:30 pm. Suggested donation: $2.00. For more information, contact Arlene Miller at 663-4438, or see www.irishrochester.org/

9 Feb Thu

Senior Strummers Dulcimer Group, Downtown Senior Center, 25 Franklin St, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, confirm with Judy 232-2923

CDR Contra Dance, Covenant Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Road, 8 pm, $7/ $6 members. Call 244-7141, or see http://www.cdrochester.org for more info.

Open Mike, Jeremy Carter & John Lucas, Towpath Café, Box Factory 7—9:30 pm 6 N. Main, Fairport, 377-0410 towpathcafe.com

Open Mike with Steve Piper, Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 East Main Street, 9 pm – Midnight. Call 288-3930.

10 Feb Fri

Bob White and the Fabulous Wingers, featuring Jeff Love, & Marshall Smith, Crossroads Coffeehouse, 11 am-1 pm, 752 S. Goodman St

James Keelaghan, Heartland Concerts, Harmony House, 58 E Main, Webster, 8 pm $20 ($17 adv) heartlandconcerts.org

Fiddlers of the Genesee Open Jam Session, all are welcome, 7—11 pm. Free. Location and details 234-3582 or www.fiddlersofthegenesee.org/.

Marcellus Bluegrass Jam, Legion Hall, Village of Marcellus, everyone welcome!! Info: Jack Burns, 315-673-1844 or Sam and Marion 315-673-2329.  $2 charge per person. Every Friday, 7 pm www.marcellusbluegrass.com/

CCE Irish Musicians' Jam Session, McGinnity's Irish Pub, 534 West Ridge Road, 7:30 pm, learners session, 9:00 PM. main session. Free. Call 234-ERIN (-3746) or visit http://www.irishrochester.org

International Folk Dance Club, Friend’s Meeting House, 84 Scio St, from 7:30-10 pm. Donation.  Info, call 377-1805

11 Feb Sat

Songwriters in the Round with Maria Gillard, Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, Wendy Ramsay and Jon Peterson, 7:30-9:30 pm Creekside Books and Coffee House, 35 Fennell St, Skaneateles, NY 315-685-0379 or www.creeksidecoffeehouse.com

Meyer & McGuire, Rio Tomatlán, 5 Beeman Street, Candaigua, 6:30—9:30 pm 394-9380

Archie Fisher, Hollis Cornell Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall, Cornell University Arts Quad, Ithaca, 8:00 PM. Tickets at Ithaca Guitar Works, GreenStar, Autumn Leaves Bookstore, Bound for Glory, and online at http://www.cornellfolksong.org/. $15 advance/$17 door; $3 rebate for members, seniors, teens; children 12 & under free. Cornell students $10/$12. Info: 607-279-2027 or website.

12 Feb Sun

Sacred Harp Sing, Mennonite Meeting House, 111 Hillside Ave , 3-5 pm Info Sue 237-3613 or sueheng@frontiernet.net

James Keelaghan, Bound for Glory radio, 93.5 FM, from Cornell, Ithaca 8-11 pm pm http://wvbr.com/bfg Happy Birthday Phil--the big 65!

13 Feb Mon

International Folk Dance Club, Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Brighton, from 7:45 pm. $5/ $4.  Info, call 461-2000, sgeorge@library.rochester.edu

Genesee Valley Mountain Dulcimer Club, 2:30 pm, Nunda Historical 24 Portage St. Nunda, Sue 237-3613, Tom tscook@rochester.rr.com Call before travelling

Snowbelt Morris Dancers, Pittsford Rec Center, 35 Lincoln Ave, Pittsford, 6:30-9:30 pm. Dancers and musicians needed. For info. Contact Pat Donaldson at snowbeltmorris.org/

14 Feb Tue

 

Golden Link Sing-Around, Sing Along & Chorus songs, Bill Gamble leading, 12 Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 Winton Road, Room 26, 7:30 –10 pm. Free. Newsletter Deadline

Meyer & McGuire, Finger Lakes Gifts and Lounge, 60 Seneca St, Geneva, 6—9 pm 315-759-5247

Scottish Country Dancers, 8—10 pm, South Presbyterian Church, 4 E Henrietta Rd, Contact Anne, agysps@rit.edu

Open Mike with String Theory, Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd., 8--11 pm, Free

Irish Tunes Study Session, Charlotte Tavern, 7 pm, 2 River Street Info and music at web.me.com/rwwt/TTunes/

15 Feb Wed

Howie Lester at Tunes by the Tracks, Clifton Springs library, 4 Railroad Ave, Clifton Springs, 7—9 pm

CCE Irish Set-dance Workshop, McGinnity's Pub, 534 West Ridge Road, in the main ballroom, 7:30–9:30 pm. Suggested donation: $2.00. For more information, contact Arlene Miller at 663-4438, or see www.irishrochester.org/

16 Feb Thu

Son House Blues, 7—10 pm, hosted by Gordon Munding, Beale Street Café, 693 South Ave

CDR Contra Dance, Covenant Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Road, 8 pm, $7/ $6 members. Call 244-7141, or see http://www.cdrochester.org for more info.  

Maria Gillard, Singer/Songwriter in the Side Room, Buffalo Bill’s, 19Main St, Shortsville, 7—9 pm, 289-4104

Senior Strummers Dulcimer Group, Downtown Senior Center, 25 Franklin St. 1:30 – 2:30 pm, confirm with Judy 232-2923

Open Mike, Jeremy Carter & John Lucas, Towpath Café, Box Factory 7—9:30 pm 6 N. Main, Fairport, 377-0410 towpathcafe.com

Open Mike with Steve Piper, Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 East Main Street, 9 pm - Midnight. Call 288-3930.

17 Feb Fri

 

Bob White and the Fabulous Wingers, featuring Jeff Love, & Marshall Smith, Crossroads Coffeehouse, 11 am-1 pm, 752 S. Goodman St

Mitzie Collins with Sinfonietta Cordancia,  Mostly Mozart, Rochester Christian Reformed Church, 2750 Atlantic Ave, 7:30 pm

Fiddlers of the Genesee Open Jam Session, all are welcome, 7—11 pm. Free. Location and details 234-3582 or www.fiddlersofthegenesee.org/.

Marcellus Bluegrass Jam, Legion Hall, Village of Marcellus, everyone welcome!! Info: Jack Burns, 315-673-1844 or Sam and Marion 315-673-2329. $2 charge per person. Every Friday, 7 pm http://www.marcellusbluegrass.com/

18 Feb Sat

Debra Cowan at Valley Folk, 7:30 pm, 171 Cedar Arts Center (Cedar & First), Corning, valleyfolk.org 607-962-4461

8-Days-A-Week, California Brew Haus, 402 Ridge Rd, 9:00 pm - 1:00 am

Perry Cleaveland, Paul Swiatek, Taylor Buckley, John Cadley & Brian Coughlin, Songwriters in the Round, Tango Cafe, 389 Gregory Street 8:00 PM, $8.  

19 Feb Sun

JAVA at Old Time Music Night, 7 pm Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Road, 413-0551, featuring Deb Cowan, bring instruments and songs. 413-0551, sgretz@rochester.rr.com

CDR English Country Dance, First Baptist Church, 175 Allens Creek Rd $8, http://www.cdrochester.org, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

The Pearly Snaps, Bound for Glory radio, 93.5 FM, from Cornell, Ithaca 8-11 pm pm http://wvbr.com/bfg

20 Feb Mon

Rochester Guitar Club, Abilene, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Round Robin, 7—9 pm, rochesterguitarclub.com

International Folk Dance Club, Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Brighton, from 7:45 pm. $5/ $4.  Info, call 461-2000, sgeorge@library.rochester.edu

Snowbelt Morris Dancers, Pittsford Rec Center, 35 Lincoln Ave, Pittsford, 6:30-9:30 pm. Dancers and musicians needed. For info. Contact Pat Donaldson at snowbeltmorris.org/

21 Feb Tue

 

Golden Link  Songs of Fact, Fantasy, and Fiction Dean Santos leading 12 Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 Winton Road, Room 26, 7:30 –10 pm Newsletter Folding

Scottish Country Dancers, 8—10 pm, South Presbyterian Church, 4 E Henrietta Rd, Contact Anne, agysps@rit.edu

Open Mike with String Theory, Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd., 8—11 pm, Free

Irish Tunes Study Session, Charlotte Tavern, 7 pm, 2 River Street Info and music at web.me.com/rwwt/TTunes/

22 Feb Wed

CCE Irish Set-dance Workshop, McGinnity's Pub, 534 West Ridge Road, in the main ballroom, 7:30–9:30 pm. Suggested donation: $2.00. For more information, contact Arlene Miller at 663-4438, or see www.irishrochester.org/

23 Feb Thu

CDR Contra Dance, Covenant Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Road, 8 pm, $7/ $6 members. Call 244-7141, or see http://www.cdrochester.org for more info.  

Senior Strummers Dulcimer Group, Downtown Senior Center, 25 Franklin St. 1:30 – 2:30 pm, confirm with Judy 232-2923

Open Mike with Steve Piper, Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 East Main Street, 9 pm - Midnight. Call 288-3930

Open Mike, Jeremy Carter & John Lucas, Towpath Café, Box Factory 7—9:30 pm 6 N. Main, Fairport, 377-0410 towpathcafe.com

Linden Mountain Dulcimer, 7 pm in a private home near Park Ave.  Call Janice at 473-9601 for directions.

24 Feb Fri

Bob White and the Fabulous Wingers, featuring Jeff Love, & Marshall Smith, Crossroads Coffeehouse, 11 am-1 pm, 752 S. Goodman St

Meyer & McGuire, Don’s Tavern, 3853 Rtes 5 & 20, Canandaigua, 7—10 pm, 394-8301

25 Feb Sat

8-Days-A-Week, 58 Main Restaurant, 58 Main St. Brockport 9:00 pm - 1:00 am

Maria Gillard  3-4 pm at Heebasquabee Festival at Rongovian Embassy, Main Street, Trumansburg

Meyer & McGuire, Elks Club, 19 Niagara St, Canandaigua, 6—10 pm, 294-4787

26 Feb Sun

Traditional Irish Music Session, Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd, Beginner’s Session 3 pm, Full speed session 5 pm, 224-0990

Old Time Jam with Wildroot String Band, 2—5 pm, Tango Café, 389 Gregory St, 271-4930

CDR English Country Dance, First Baptist Church, 175 Allens Creek Rd $8, http://www.cdrochester.org, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Small Potatoes, Bound for Glory radio, 93.5 FM, from Cornell, Ithaca 8-11 pm pm http://wvbr.com/bfg

27 Feb Mon

International Folk Dance Club, Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Brighton, from 7:45 pm. $5/ $4.  Info, call 461-2000, sgeorge@library.rochester.edu

Genesee Valley Mountain Dulcimer Club, 2:30 pm, Nunda Historical 24 Portage St. Nunda, Sue 237-3613, Tom tscook@rochester.rr.com Call before travelling

Snowbelt Morris Dancers, Pittsford Rec Center, 35 Lincoln Ave, Pittsford, 6:30-9:30 pm. Dancers and musicians needed. For info. Contact Pat Donaldson at snowbeltmorris.org/

28 Feb Tue

Golden Link Open Sing, Janice Hanson leading, 12 Corners Presbyterian Church, 1200 Winton Road, 7:30 –10 pm.

Scottish Country Dancers, 8—10 pm, South Presbyterian Church, 4 E Henrietta Rd, Contact Anne, agysps@rit.edu

Open Mike with String Theory, Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd., 8–11 pm, Free

Irish Tunes Study Session, Charlotte Tavern, 7 pm, 2 River Street Info and music at web.me.com/rwwt/TTunes/

28 Feb Wed

CCE Irish Set-dance Workshop, McGinnity’s Pub, 534 West Ridge Road, in the main ballroom, 7:30–9:30 pm. Suggested donation: $2.00. For more information, contact Arlene Miller at 663-4438, or see www.irishrochester.org/.


MARCH

1 Mar Thu

Rochester Ukulele Support Group, Bernunzio’s Uptown Music, 7 pm - 8:30 pm  Theme: Irish songs

CDR Contra Dance, Covenant Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Road, 8 pm, $7/ $6 members. Call 244-7141, or see http://www.cdrochester.org for more info.

Senior Strummers Dulcimer Group, Downtown Senior Center, 25 Franklin St, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, confirm with Judy 232-2923

Open Mike, Jeremy Carter & John Lucas, Towpath Café, Box Factory 7—9:30 pm 6 N. Main, Fairport, 377-0410 towpathcafe.com

Open Mike with Steve Piper, Flipside Bar & Grill, 2001 East Main Street, 9 pm – Midnight. Call 288-3930.

2 Mar Fri

Bob White and the Fabulous Wingers, featuring Jeff Love, & Marshall Smith, Crossroads Coffeehouse, 11 am-1 pm, 752 S. Goodman St

Garnet Rogers, Lake Effect Shows, 7:30 pm, $15, reservations and directions sgretz@rochester.rr.com or 413-0551 

3 Mar Sat

 

4 Mar Sun

Irish Music Session, American Hotel, 4 pm, Rte’s 15A/5&20, Lima

CDR English Country Dance, First Baptist Church, 175 Allens Creek Rd $8, http://www.cdrochester.org, 6:30 – 9:30 pm

Garnet Rogers, Bound for Glory radio, 93.5 FM, from Cornell, Ithaca 8-11 pm pm http://wvbr.com/bfg

5 Mar Mon

International Folk Dance Club, Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Brighton, from 7:45 pm. $5/ $4.  Info, call 461-2000, sgeorge@library.rochester.edu

Snowbelt Morris Dancers, Pittsford Rec Center, 35 Lincoln Ave, Pittsford, 6:30-9:30 pm. Dancers and musicians needed. For info. Contact Pat Donaldson at snowbeltmorris.org/

6 Mar Tue

Golden Link Sing Around, Open Sing, Grant Cos leading, 12 Corners Presbyterian Church, Room 26 1200 Winton Road, 7:30 –10 pm.  

Scottish Country Dancers 8—10 pm, South Presbyterian Church, 4 E Henrietta Rd, Contact Anne, agysps@rit.edu

Open Mike with String Theory, Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Rd., 8–11 pm, Free

Irish Tunes Study Session, Charlotte Tavern, 7 pm, 2 River Street Info and music at web.me.com/rwwt/TTunes/