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Weekends

Our weekends are a great opportunity to sing, jam, learn, hang out, and generally enjoy good music in good company in great surroundings. You do not have to be a performer to enjoy the weekend--anyone who is interested in hearing folk music of all kinds will have a great time. General FAQs. Children at weekends FAQs.  We hold three a year:

Note: Scholarships are available. Download the Scholarship Information and Application (MS Word format) to apply.
Jamming - click to enlarge
Singing - click to enlarge More singing - click to enlarge
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Themes from a Hat
A great "mixer" that we sometimes use at our weekends.

Whether you come to every weekend, come occasionally, or have never tried it, please take our weekend survey.

Got Kids?
Spring and Fall we often offer kids' programs, such as a “petting zoo” where they can actually handle different instruments (fun for adults too!) and more. So bring the kids, grand-kids, etc., and encourage families you know to join us. See also the Children's FAQs.


Upcoming Weekends

  • 5-7 February 2010: 2010 Winter Folk Music Weekend -- There is still space availableWinter Weekend
    at Warwick Conference Center, Warwick, NY (only 50 miles northwest of NYC)  This weekend is less formal than our Spring and Fall weekends which have planned workshops, concerts, etc.  It is a weekend filled with informal music.  Information: download flyer or call 718-672-6399.  “One of my favorite memories is of the weekend where we were snowed in—but who cared. We were comfortable, fed well—there were scrabble players and our traditional jigsaw puzzles and, best of all, music all around. I love the relaxed atmosphere of this weekend and look forward to it every year.” -Eileen Pentel
    ...  pdf flier including registration form (224K) ... html registration form (5K) ... Where is Warwick? .... Driving Directions ...  copy of information sheet sent to registrants ... Pictures from 2009 WInter Weekend
    online registration (surcharge applies): members; non-members  

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  • Fri 28 to Mon 31 May: 2010 Spring Folk Music Weekend  at Kiskak Adult Center, Lake Como, PA
    Enjoy a friendly music-filled weekend at bucolic Camp Kislak. Concerts, workshops, and classes; with Ralph Bodington, Paul Kaplan, Sharon Katz, plus others. More Details and prices to be announced. Comfortable motel-style rooms; plenty of opportunity for informal jamming and singing, socializing, hiking, swimming (heated outdoor pool), and relaxing.. Map coordinates: 41.8238, -75.345283 ... For last year's information,  see the 2009 weekend, below
     

       
  • November 5-7, 2010: 2010 Eisteddfod/Fall Folk Music Weekend at Hudson Valley Resort and Spa, Kerhonkson, NY. This has been expanded and combined with the Eisteddfod.  For more information see the Eisteddfod page ..

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