The Flyer

The voice of the Fresno Folklore Society

Belly dancing every Friday at the Mediterranean Restaurant and most Saturdays at the Phoenician.
An Irish jam happens every 2nd Sunday at La Boulangerie from 2:30-4:30 Wednesdays - Kenny Hall led Jam at Santa Fe Basque

Feb 6 - Sacred Harp
Feb 6 - Whitney Steele / Justin Froese concert at the Brick Wall
Feb 13 - Second Saturday Contra Dance 297-8966
Feb 14 - Tower District Mardi Gras Parade 1 pm
Feb 14 - Irish Jam at La Boulangerie, Fig Garden Shopping Center 2:30 - 4:30
Feb 14 - Red Molly Concert at Severance Dance Studio 3pm
Feb 18 - Flyer Deadline for submissions
Feb 25 - Flyer Folding at the Johnsen’s 7:30
Feb 27 - Lance Canales and the Flood, J.J. Brown at Brick Wall

This month at Full Circle
For more info go to www.fullcirclebrewing.com

Remember all our good folk music venues and our good friends who sell our tickets: The Movies, National Hardware, Patrick’s Music.

To see what goes on on a regular basis see our page of Recurring Events

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Concert News with Pat Wolk

UPCOMING CONCERTS:

Red Molly trio Valentine Day extravaganza
Sunday, February 14, 2010 — 3:00 PM
Severance Dance Studio
1401 N. Wishon at Floradora
Fresno CA

Red Molly consistently brings concert-goers to their feet with stunning three-part harmonies, crisp musicianship and a warm, engaging stage presence. They have earned a devoted and ever-widening fan base, and have begun to tour nationally. Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner and Carolann Solebello have a lot of fun on stage, and it's contagious.
Hear them at their website: www.redmolly.com
Read about them in the cover story of January February 2010 issue of Dirty Linen magazine of Folk & World Music. www.dirtylinen.com
Make it a real Valentine happening by adding on a potluck and dance. Forget the fattening chocolates and expensive dinner for two, come be part of a joyous community, listen to great music, share the day and evening with us. Ask your honey early, buy your tickets online www.fresnofolkconcerts.com or contact Pat 431-3653 for more information. $20/$15 advance.
From New York Liv acoustic folk trio with harmony like caramel. Red Molly consistently brings concert-goers to their feet with stunning three-part harmonies, crisp musicianship and a warm, engaging stage presence. Three first rate singers and musicians: Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner and Carolann Solebello have a lot of fun on stage, and it is contagious. See and hear them at www.redmolly.blogspot.com
Pat says bring“a cush for your tush” as the chairs are not padded.
Tickets: $15 Advance; $20 at door
Purchase online at http://fresnofolkconcerts.com or at the door For information call: (559) 431-3653

Anne & Pete Sibley 

Saturday, March 20, 2010 — 7:30 PM
Fresno Art Museum
2233 N 1st St.
Fresno CA 93703

Anne & Pete Sibley are Prairie Home Companion 2009 "Great American Duet" Winners.A marriage of harmonies, their harmonies are warm, tight and soulful; and their performances simple, poignant and unforgettable. - Nashville Public Radio
Listen to them at their website: www.anneandpetesibley.com
Tickets: $15 advance & FFS members; $20 Day of the performance and are available online or At the Door. For information call: (559) 431-3653

The Waymores

Thursday, April 29, 2010 — 7:30 PM
Fresno Art Museum
2233 N 1st St.
Fresno CA 93703

Tom Kimmel is an award winning songwriter (Johnny Cash, Linda Ronstadt, Joe Cocker, Randy Travis and a host of others) and critically acclaimed performing artist.
Sally Barris songs have been covered by Trisha Yearwood & Keith Urban, John Michael Montgomery, Kathy Mattea and many othersfans and peers are most captivated by her bright spirit and high mountain soprano. www.sallybarris.com
Don Henry www.donhenry.com Grammy Award winner Don Henry's songs have been recorded by Ray Charles, Patti Page, Conway Twitty, Kathy Mattea and dozens of other great artists... but they shine brightest when sung by the artist who wrote them. Long appreciated as one of Nashville's finest singer-songwriters, Don is revered by fans, critics and peers alike for being one of the most inspiring, entertaining and funny(!) artists you are ever likely to see and hear.
www.tomkimmel.com
Tickets: $20 Advance; $25 Day of Performance. Buy online or At the Door. For information call: (559) 431-3653

Advance tickets available online: www.fresnofolkconcerts.com
Or at our outlets:  Patrick’s Music; National Hardware or the Unitarian Church office  or phone Pat 559-431-3653

Concert Series

Here’s what’s happening to the concert series.  Increases in venue rent, sound, printing, gas—have jumped our overhead to $800. That does not include the upfront guarantee we give the performers.  Also availability of the Fresno Art Museum as a venue has become limited.  So we’re looking for ways to keep the concert series going.  Here are some ways you can help and also be a winner.
Purchase a spring season ticket:  Our three remaining concerts plus a bonus concert with reserved seating.  You choose. Front row, middle, side?
Two years ago we instituted the concert season ticket concept.  It helped us crack the overhead nut and folks were nutty about the concept.    Such a deal!  And if you can’t make a concert, tickets are transferable.   Call Pat for the price: 431-3653, then send a check and your choice of seating to Pat Wolk, 6661 N. Forkner, Fresno CA 93711.  First come, first choice of seating. Then circle the dates on your calendar.   We have an exceptional lineup of performers.  Spread the word.  Invite a friend.  Think birthdays, anniversaries or I love yous.  Thirty-five season ticket holders will cover our overhead expenses. I promise you these will be exceptional concerts. 

www.fresnofolkconcerts.com

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Evo's Monthly Oldtime Stringband Music Jam & Open Mike

Evo Bluestein – host, Thurs.
Feb. 25, 7-9 pm, Full Circle Brewery, 620 F St, Fresno, CA $6, 559-264-6323

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Chris Caswell in Sebastopol

Chris Caswell, Master of the Celtic harp, will play a dinner concert at
French Garden in Sebastopol
Sunday, February 7 at 8 pm

$15 (with dinner reservation)
$20 concert only

Dinner served 5-7:45
early diners have the best concert seats

French Garden Restaurant
8050 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA
(707) 824-2030
www.FrenchGardenRestaurant.com.

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Craig Taubman concert

Saturday February 20, 2010, 7 PM
Temple Beth Israel, 6622 N Maroa Ave, Fresno
 
World-renowned Jewish singer and songwriter, Craig Taubman, will be performing an "unplugged" concert in Fresno, hosted by Temple Beth Israel.  In addition to writing and recording exciting and meaningful contemporary music for the Jewish community, Craig has also had a successful career as a composer for television and film.  He has played sold out concerts in major cities as well as special performances at the White House.  At only $5 per person or $10 per family, tickets for this performance are made affordable by the Jonathan Pevsner Legacy fund of Temple Beth Israel.  Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy the music of this extraordinary performer as he visits Fresno  on his current tour! http://www.craignco.com/index.php
Special Offer:  Purchase a Craig Taubman CD at the Temple office today and receive a free family ticket.  Offer expires February 15th or until supplies last.  For more information on tickets and CD's, contact the Temple office:  (559) 432-3600, email

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2010 Full Moon Drumming Circle

Saturday, January 30, 2010
 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
 Hudson Big Barn
4230 N. Arthur/ 4235 N. Thorne
 
If you have a drum, bring it.  If you don't, there are extra drums, rattles,
bells, etc. for anyone to use, so feel free to borrow for the evening!
Gather in the Barn - All Are Welcome - Bring a Friend!
 Park near 4235 North Thorne or 4230 N. Arthur. 
Please park diagonally and avoid driveways and plants – Think Happy Neighbors!
These addresses are just north of Ashlan between Palm & Fruit.
There will be a table for snacks - if you wish to share something to eat, bring only finger food - nuts, fruit, crackers, chips, cookies, etc.  The focus will be on the circle of drums and drummers.
 
Call Shirley at 449-9066 or Margaret 226-0431 for more information 

2010 Full Moon Dates

Saturday, January 30
Sunday, February 28
Tuesday, March 30
Wednesday, April 28
Thursday, May 27
Saturday, June 26
Monday, July 26
Tuesday, August 24
Thursday, September 23
Saturday, October 23
Sunday, November 21
Tuesday, December 21

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Clovis Winter Bluegrass Festival

Mark your calendar for the Clovis Winter Bluegrass Festival, Saturday, February 13, 2010, at the Clovis Veterans Memorial Building, from 1:00-9:00 P.M..  This is a fundraising event for the Clovis Senior Center.  There will be workshops and jamming from 1:00-3:00.  The live music program from 3:00-9:00 includes:  The Dalton Mountain, Bluegrass Conspiracy and Smiley Mountain.  Kids on Bluegrass will perform during the dinner.  Concert and dinner tickets are $25 for adults, children 12 and under, $20.  For the concerts only, $12 adults, $6 children (12 and under).

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Sacred Harp Singing

Hi, all!  We just got back from the All-California Singing convention in San Diego & enjoyed seeing Scott & Jane there--and Susan Turpin from Stockton, too! The old schoolhouse in Poway Park had great acoustics, & we sang 179 songs in 2 days,  with singers coming from as far away as Chicago, New York, & Maryland. We hope to see you at our next practice on Feb. 6th at 3:00. By the way, check your calendars because you might be interested in going to the one-day Golden Gate Singing on April 24th in Berkeley. See you soon! :-) Linda & Tom

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Second Saturday Contra Dance

The February 13, 2010 Second Sat. Dance features caller Evo Bluestein with live music: Barry Schultz & Karana Drayton
We dance contras, squares, circles and waltzes, always to live music.at 7 pm, California Arts Academy, south of Shaw Ave. 4750 N Blackstone Ave. Beginners are welcome: please arrive at 6:30 for a little extra instruction. Tell a friend! More is better. You may come alone too, but do come!
Our dance web page: http://www.evobluestein.com/dancedata.html

Donation at the door $5 per person. This event is sponsored by the Fresno Folklore Society. Info 559-297-8966

English Country Dancing

1st Saturday of each Month
Auberry Library (7-9 pm)
All dances taught.
Come alone or bring a friend.
Questions call Evo Bluestein, 559-297-8966

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February Concerts At The Brick Wall

The first show at The Brick Wall was very successful with all sixty seats filled. Both the headliner David Arthur Brown and local songstress Abigail Nolte were wonderful sounding with Frank Giordano of Cerro Negro engineering. Frank recorded the show and presented the artists with mp3 CDs a half hour after the end of the show. The audience was very quiet and the tracks sound very good.

Sat February 6th Whitney Steele w/ Justin Froese
http://www.myspace.com/whitneysteele
http://www.myspace.com/justinfroese

Sat February 27th 7:30 Lance Canales and the Flood w/ J J Brown
http://www.myspace.com/jjbrownmelodies

7:30 PM showtime $10 in advance and for FFS members $12 at the door

Remember, there are 60 seats only so plan accordingly.
The Brick Wall is accessed through the FFS office doorway at 2003 N. Van Ness Blvd.
Contact Steve Ono at 266-4762 or email Steve for scheduling info at the Brick Wall.

Taize moves to the Big Red Church

A Taize service is now held at the Big Red Church on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
You are invited to take part in this meditative service of singing. The songs were written by Brothers from a monastery in France to promote world peace. The church is at 2123 N Van Ness. Call Kathryn at 229-8808 if you have any questions.

Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen in a House Concert

On Sunday, February 28, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., LaQuerencia Concerts presents Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen in a house concert in the Common House, 2658 E. Alluvial Avenue, between Chestnut and Alluvial.
Steve and Cindy have been performing together for 20 years, bringing together their love of traditional music and their wealth of original songs. Accompanying themselves with guitar, concertina and banjo, their live performances are known for rich harmony, compelling songs and a good dose of humor.
Steve Gillette has been writing songs since the 1960's, and his songs have been covered by Ian and Sylvia, John Denver, Garth Brooks, Linda Ronstadt, Tammy Wynette, and many others. His most recent solo album, Texas and Tennessee, was named one of the Top Ten Folk Albums of the Year by Tower Records. Cindy Mangsen. "one of the finest singers in American folk music" (Come for to Sing), is known for her compelling interpretations of traditional ballads, as well as for her own writing and her wonderful ear for harmony.
"Steve and Cindy have hit on a combination that consistently produces high quality recordings and entertaining stage shows. Their voices and styles meld seamlessly with a gentleness and a maturity that is unmatched in the world of folk duos." Sing Out Magazine
“What more perfect combination than these two superb artists. Their voices weave together perfectly, each enhancing the other. Canadian River Music
Tickets are $15 each, and seating is limited in this intimate setting, so reservations or advance ticket purchases are highly recommended. Contact Lorenzo at (559) 367-9528, or lorenzo.bassman@fresnocohousing.org to reserve your seats.

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CINECULTURE

"CineCulture club promotes diversity and cultural awareness through films and post-screening discussion."

CineCulture is a film series provided as a service to the Fresno State campus students, faculty, and staff, and community, at no charge.  CineCulture is also offered as a 3 unit academic course in the Mass Communication and Journalism Department.

MCJ 177T [Spring course # 37395] and the class time is 5-7:50
For further information, contact Professor Mary Husain at her email
http://cineculture.csufresno.edu

WEEK/FILM/DISCUSSANT(S) Spring 2010
Film Screenings: 5:30 McLane Hall 121, exceptions noted*
 
January 29: Fresh
Discussants: Jeremy Lane, Tom Willey & Feliz Muzqiz
 
February 5: Corazon del Tiempo U.S. Premiere
Discussant: John Ross
Also on February 5: El Monstruo
Peter’s Business 191 2 pm
 
February 12: The Messenger
Fresno Filmworks*
 
February 19: The Black Rock
Discussant: Kevin Epps (filmmaker)
 
February 26: Tehran Has No More Pomegranates
Discussant: Afhsin Matin-Asgari
 
Special Screening: Monday March 1:
Invisible Children Films*
East Engineering 191 2-4 pm
 
March 5:The Land Speaks Arabic
Discussant: Jess Ghannam
Also on March 5:
Health, Human Rights, and Justice in Gaza: The Aftermath of War
Peters Business 191 2 pm
 
March 12: Oscar Nominated Short Films: Live-Action & Animated
Fresno Filmworks*
 
March 19: Pomegranates and Myrrh
Discussant: Ibtisam Barakat
 
Mach 26: William Saroyan’s Will
Discussant: Barlow DerMugrdechian
 
Spring Break: March 29-April 4
 
April 9: Japanese Americans: Untold Stories: WWII to Today
Discussants: Bob & Toshi Sakai, Aiko Ueyoka, Blanca Katsura, Marion & Saburo Masada, Kamal Abushamsieh
*Peters Education Center Auditorium
 
April 16: Fresno Film Festival
Fresno Filmworks*
 
April 23: TBA
 
April 30: Nanking
Discussant: Robert Wilson
 
May 7: Fresno Filmworks

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Bonner Auditorium needs financial help

The Fresno Art Museum needs financial help. Their roof is leaking and their art is endangered. 
Our favorite concert venue for many years has been the lovely Bonner Auditorium in the Fresno Art Museum.  In addition to hearing outstanding acoustic music in the intimate auditorium, concert-goers have had the added pleasure of viewing touring contemporary art exhibits because it is the only Modern Art Museum between San Francisco & Los Angeles.
The Bonner Family Foundation has once again come to the rescue, but it is a matching grant.  Let's help them if we can.   Consider making a donation--however much you can-- and send a note along saying:  "Yes, I'd like to help the Fresno Art Museum in reaching the Bonner Family Foundation matching grant."  You might mention you're a Folk Society member and how much you appreciate them.  OR--   If you've had a membership to the museum and have let it lapse, now would be a good time to renew your with your $25.   Mail your check to Fresno Art Museum 2233 N. First Street Fresno CA 93703.

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The Fresno Youth Folklore Society

is an organization which caters to the youth of Fresno, California.  The group is dedicated to the preservation of folk arts and culture in the Central Valley.  In order for these traditions to survive, culture must be passed down from one generation to the next.  For this reason, young people are instrumental in maintaining cultural identity.
The Society exists to bring together Fresno’s young artists, musicians, dancers, and performers.  It also seeks to recognize  those Fresnans who continue to pass on folk customs and traditions. http://youthfolklore.com/

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Bad Boys Zydeco Mardi Gras

Join Bad Boys Zydeco for Mardi Gras, Fri. Feb. 12, 2010, 8 pm
Full Circle Brewery, 620 F St, Fresno, CA 559-264-6323. Tickets are $10

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Lark Camp - 30 Year Celebration Of World Music, Song & Dance 2010

July 30 - August 7, 2010
 
Come join in the music! Come join in the dance!
Come join in the fun! Come join in the community!
 
Check out the Lark Camp Website: http://www.larkcamp.com for complete information.
 
Online Registration: https://secure.integraserve.net/larkcamp/order.lasso
 
30th Year Of Lark Camp
Music and Dance from the World Over
Music, Song & Dance Workshops * Cabins * Dances * Parties * Sessions * Great Food * Dance Hall * Dining Hall * Camping * Fire Circles * Mendocino Woodlands Redwoods
Full Camp 8 Days or Half Camp 4 Days
 
LARK CAMP STAFF 2010
Many hours of downloadable MP3 music & videos of the Lark Camp staff and the staff roster are available at:
http://www.larkcamp.com/staff.html

Lark Camp 
PO Box 1176 Mendocino, California 95460 USA 
(707) 964-4826 
email registration@larkcamp.com 

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Local Jam Sessions

Old Time and Other - The Public House 2-9 every Thursday

ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM
Country, gospel & bluegrass. 2nd & 4th Saturday of every month, 6 P. M. Senior Center, 1450 Ellis, Kingsburg. All Bud Cartwright or Edie Matthews at 559-582-7680 or 559-309-9898.

Lemoore Acoustic Music Club
Every Friday 6-10 P. M. Country, gospel & bluegrass. Last Friday of each month is gospel only. Potluck at every jam donations welcome at the door. Contact Fred Ward 559-360-0027

Jammin’ in Clovis
The bluegrass jam in Clovis happens on the first and third Saturdays of every month, at the Clovis Senior Center, 850 Fourth St, Clovis from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Irish Jam

Our oldest ongoing jam session is on the second Sunday of every month from 2:30 to 4:30pm out on the patio of La Boulangerie in Fig Garden Shopping Center. You can enjoy a delicious bakery item and coffee as you enjoy the music and outdoor scenery.
Contact Carl or Kathryn at 229-8808

Irish Jams are held every Tuesday night in private homes. Call for info.

California State Old Time Fiddlers, District 2, meets every Saturday night at 7 for a jam and dance. Dancers and acoustic players welcome. 1917 S. Chestnut, Fresno. For information: 924-1766

Bakersfield
Celtic Session on Wednesday nights, 7-9 PM at Dagny’s Coffee Co.
1600 20^th St., Bakersfield, CA
If you enjoy playing Celtic music, come in & jam with us. Or, if you just want to relax & hear some great tunes, bring your friends & enjoy some java!
For more information, contact Mark Forrester at 661-889-2901.

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