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SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Geneva Convention + Bob Rentz\, Katie Pinter\, Curtis Alden
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nBand: Bellingham’s own Geneva Convention with John Hatten on Piano\,  Eric Mickelson on Fiddle\, Todd Citron on Winds and Percussion. \nCaller: Vancouver’s Bob Rentz and joined by Katie Pinter of Vancouver and Curtis Alden of Bellingham. \nEntry: $12-$15; $8 students (by donation) \n\nMore about the band and caller: \nGeneva Convention \nGeneva Convention has intersecting musical paths: for the first 15 years of this century John Hatten and Todd Citron played at Folklife several times and for local contra dances in the band Noisy Waters; Eric Mickelson and Todd Citron have been playing in local venues in the band Flattery for the last 15 years. We are now convening to make lively contra dance music. \nBob Rentz
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-genevaconvention-bobtentz/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T190000
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SUMMARY:Bellingham Folk Fest Contra Dance (and maybe some Yiddish squares): Beregovski's All Stars + Judy Zeidel
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the Bellingham Folk Festival. Click the link for the full schedule of workshops\, jam\, concerts\, and dances all over town! \nTime: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Norway Hall: 1419 North Forest St. (beside Ragfingery) \nBand: Seattle Klezmer rhythm makers: Beregovski’s All Stars with Jimmy Austin (of local legendary folk gypsy band “Hot Damn Scandal”) on trombone\, W.B. Reid on guitar\, Laurie Andres on accordion\, and Carl Shutoff on clarinet. \nCaller: Bellingham’s own Judy Zeidel \nEntry: $12-$15; $8 students (by donation)
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-beregovskis-all-stars-judy-zeidel/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041530Z
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SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Jolly Pollywogs + John Hatten
DESCRIPTION:Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven\n\nBand: Bellingham’s newest jolliest contra dance band! Making merry in the winter waters near the WWU Arboretum\, it’s the Jolly Pollywogs with Rena Kingery on fiddle\, Sky Leuba on Concertina\, and Claire Furtwangler on cello. \nCaller: Bellingham stalwart John Hatten \nEntry: $12-$15; $8 students (by donation)
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-jolly-pollywogs-tbd/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241231T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250101T003000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041715Z
CREATED:20220902T035642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T041715Z
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SUMMARY:New Years Eve Gala Contra Dance! Norway Hall: Ryan McKasson and  Friends + Joe Micheals
DESCRIPTION:Time: 8:00 pm – 12:30 am \nBand: Nationally touring fiddler Ryan McKasson of the Syncopaths on fiddle. Sky Leuba of Bellingham on concertina and piano. Todd Citron of Bellingham on Bodhran and whistle \nwww.ryanmckasson.com\nwww.skyleuba.com/skybear-music-photos/ \n \nCaller: Most jolly and jubilant for to bring us forth to the new year\, it’s Joe Micheals of Seattle \nSpecial Location: Norway Hall – 1419 N. Forest St.\, Bellingham \nDonation at the door: $15 – $25\, students $10\n \nBring a snack to share.  Drinks (non-alcoholic of course) will be provided for midnight toast. \nBall drop at midnight! \nDress up! Be Dashing! Be Elegant! Beautiful! Handsome! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/nyenorwayhall2024/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041717Z
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SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Isaac Banner / *hot young band* Sub-Zero Glitter Fridge
DESCRIPTION:Caller: Get out your spanner\, it’s Isaac Banner of Seattle. Indeed\, it’s Isaac and you’re sure to like it. \nBand: for our sonic pleasure\, our local favouite from Bellingham\, Sub-Zero Glitter Fridge: with Cayley Shmid on Fiddle\, Sam Vogt on Guitar\, and David Pender Lofgren on Bodhrán \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, $8 students \n \n 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-isaac-banner-sub-zero-glitter-fridge/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T220000
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SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Heliotrope + Laura Mé Smith
DESCRIPTION:Caller: The elegantly loquacious and learned Laura Mé Smith of Kirkland\, WA \nBand: With great breath and great scope\, it’s Heliotrope from Bellingham and Mount Vernon: Robin Brown\, fiddle; Paul Englesberg\, flute and concertina; Michael Hobart\, guitar; Greg Sherman\, bass. \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, $8 students \n \n 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-helio-laurame/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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SUMMARY:*Special Contra Dance* Countercurrent + George Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Special dance with nationally touring band and caller! \nSpecial Location: Norway Hall – 1419 N. Forest St.\, Bellingham \nDonation at the door: $15 – $25 \nCaller: The gratifyingly magnanimous George Marshall from Massachusetts \nBand: A flurry of fiddle\, a ginormous gallop of guitar\, it’s Countercurrent from Olympia! https://countercurrentmusic.com/ \n\nBrian Lindsay\, fiddle and foot percussion\nAlex Sturbaum\, guitar and accordion\n\n 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/special-dance-george-marshall-countercurrent/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T220000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Contra Dance - Maya Roe / Na Mara
DESCRIPTION:Special Halloween Dance – Come dressed up! \nCaller: The measured and meticulous Maya Roe from Victoria\, BC \nBand: The star of the 49th\, it’s Na Mara from Victoria BC: Michelle Phillips on Bodhran\, Isobel Glover on Fiddle and Cello\, Brad Johnson on Guitar and Concertina\, Rowan Wolf on Guitar\, and Carlos Sevilla on Flute! \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, $8 students \n \n 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/halloween-contra-dance-maya-roe-na-mara/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041637Z
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SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Blueberry Jam +John Hatten
DESCRIPTION:Caller: Bellingham local John Hatten \nBand:  Bellingham stalwart Blueberry Jam: with Sky Leuba on piano and concertina\, Liam Weydert on Guitar\, and Brian Anderdon on Bohran \nContra Calling Workshop: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, $8 students
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-john-hatten-blueberry-jam/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041632Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T041632Z
UID:540-1727550000-1727560800@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Bob Rentz / Electrodes
DESCRIPTION:Caller: The brilliant Bob Rentz from Vancouver \nBand: The endlessly electrifying Electrodes from Seattle: Joe Bowbeer on electric fiddle\, Marcy Kubbs on keyboard\, and Joe Micheals on guitar. \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nBeginner lesson: 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, $8 students \n \n  \n 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/221029/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T220000
DTSTAMP:20260809T041625Z
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UID:537-1726340400-1726351200@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Morna Leonard / Bison Socks
DESCRIPTION:Caller: the marvelous Morna Leonard From Bow\, WA \nBand: The bountiful and boisterous Bison Socks from Bellingham and Seattle: Colleen Freeman on fiddle\, Sam Vogt on whistles\, and Rosie O’Neil on guitar. \nBeginner Workshop: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Come learn the basics! It’s free! (see calendar for more info) \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). 1117 12th St.\, Fairhaven \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, $8 students
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-morna-leonard-bison-socks/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260808T083836Z
CREATED:20220521T035651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T083836Z
UID:477-1717873200-1717884000@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Season Finale - Glen Echo Dance
DESCRIPTION:Come and join our season ending dance at the charming and historic Glen Echo Community Hall in Everson.  Dance amid the lush farmlands of east Whatcom at the foothills of the mountains to long-time favorite band\, Heliotrope. \nThe caller will be Isaac Banner\, from Seattle \nBand:  Heliotrope\, from Bellingham with Robin Brown on fiddle\, Paul Englesberg on flute and concertina\, Michael Hobart on guitar\, and Greg Sherman on bass. \nGlen Echo Community Center\,  7694 Goodwin Rd.\, Everson. \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, students $8. \n7:00-7:30 Intro for beginners. Dance begins at 7:30pm. \nPot luck snacks. Bring a sweet or savory snack to share. 
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/glen-echo-dance/
LOCATION:Glen Echo Community Center\, 7694 Goodwin Road\, Everson\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T220000
DTSTAMP:20260808T083825Z
CREATED:20230802T194906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T083825Z
UID:758-1707593400-1707602400@bellinghamcountrydance.org
SUMMARY:Contra Dance: Maya Roe / Na Mara
DESCRIPTION:Caller: Maya Roe from Victoria\, BC \nBand: Na Mara from Victoria BC: Michelle Phillips on Boidhran\, Isobel Glover on Fiddle and Cello\, Brad Johnson on Guitar and Concertina\, and Carlos Sevilla on Flute! \nLocation: Fairhaven Library Auditorium (enter through side door). \nDonation at the door: $12-$15\, $8 students
URL:https://bellinghamcountrydance.org/event/contra-dance-maya-roe-na-mara/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Library\, 1117 12th St\, Bellingham\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contra
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