Eisteddfod - NY A Festival of Traditional Music November 14-16, 2008 at The Renaissance Charter School, 35-59 81st St, Jackson Heights, Queens, NYC (Easily reached from Times Square and Grand Central by No. 7 subway) (By car, Triboro or Whitestone Bridges to nearby I-278. See parking information )
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Schedule Outline --  Link to 2007 information page for typical schedule

The Eisteddfod will offer a variety of workshops that range from "mini-concerts" to illustrated panel discussions to hands-on demonstrations and participatory open mics and singarounds. Bring your instruments and voices!

Friday 14 November

• Concert, 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Saturday 15 November

• Workshops, panels, demonstrations, open stage, jamming - 10:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
• Free Family Concert 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. (tentative)
• Concert, 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Sunday 16 November

• Workshops, Gospel Sing, panels, demonstrations, open stage, jamming - 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
• Concert 2:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Festival Marketplace

The Marketplace will offer CDs etc. from the performers and others, including Celtic World / Celtic Beat, plus a variety of crafts and information on local organizations.
If you are interested in taking part, send an email

Advertise in the Souvenir Program Book

Every Eisteddfod-NY attendee will receive a copy of our Souvenir Program Book, which contains details of the performers, schedule, and more. The deadline for inclusion is 4 November 2008. Full payment must accompany copy. Send check made out to FMSNY to Heather Wood, 444 West 54th Street #7, New York NY 10019. For inquiries or questions, please send an email.

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• Page or position placement cannot be guaranteed.

 Buy tickets online (small service charge applies):  non-members;  members

Early-Bird Special (DeadlineOctober 31)

At the Door

There is a limited number of openings for volunteers, who will receive free admission in exchange for approximately six hours of work. Jobs include:

• Concert Usher/Badge Checker
• Reception Desk Staffer
• Festival Marketplace Staffer (selling performer CDs etc.)
• General Gopher (must be able-bodied!)

If you are interested, please email for details

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Questions? send an email or, if necessary, Phone: (718) 426-8555 or (212) 957-8386.

Press and Media Information

The Renaissance Charter School is at 35-59 81^st Street in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY.
(between 35^th and 37^th Avenues)

• Parking Information. Street parking can be hard to find. As a Festival attendee, you can get a $2 discount from 82nd Street Parking at 35-55 82nd street--near 37th Avenue. You get to 82nd Street, which is one-way, from 35th Avenue and it is on the left side of the street. Bring your parking receipt to Registration to be stamped.
  • Up to 2 hours parking--no discount $8.
  • up to 4 hours--$9.00 rather than $11.
  • Up to 10 hours--$13 rather than $15
  • Up to 24 hours--$18 rather than $20.
• Map of school location (courtesy of Mapquest)
• Driving Directions (pdf format)
• Using Public Transit (pdf format) 
• General Queens and neighborhood information

Here is a list of area hotels (Word format). We will try to find housing with volunteers if we can. Please inquire by email, with basic information such as your contact details, number of people, allergies to pets, etc.

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