"Janis Ian: Breaking Silence" film and Live Q & A with Janis at Women in the Arts LEARN MORE ,
Friday, Nov 13 @ 7:30 pm
Edgewood United Church
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Legendary Songwriter's Powerful Story on Film
Tiyi Schippers from Lake Effect wsg Root Bear LEARN MORE ,,
Saturday, Nov 14 @ 10:00 am
MSU Community Music School
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Fiddle Scouts Gathering
Aybil - Women in the Arts Festival LEARN MORE ,,,
Saturday, Nov 14 @ 6:30 pm
Edgewood United Church
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Soulfyl Southern Storytelling
The Springtails and Gerald Ross: Twin Bill LEARN MORE ,,,
Thursday, Nov 19 @ 7:30 pm
Old Town Cultural Center
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Joyful Strings, Great Fun
TUNE IN LEARN MORE
Thursday, Dec 3 @ 7:30 pm
The Robin Theatre
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Monthly inclusive music showcase
"An Irish Christmas" - Cathie Ryan, John Doyle, Mick McAuley LEARN MORE ,,,,,,
Friday, Dec 4 @ 7:30 pm
University Lutheran Church (ULC)
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Celtic Masters Celebrate Christmas
The 24th Holiday Sing LEARN MORE ,,
Friday, Dec 11 @ 7:30 pm
University Lutheran Church (ULC)
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Sally Potter, Doug Austin, Doug Berch, Ruelaine Stokes

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, Nov 13 @ 7:30 pm

Friday night of Women in the Arts Festival, Janis will be appearing, in-person, at the screening of the new documentary, Janis Ian: Breaking Silence. She will take part in a[...]

Edgewood United Church, 469 N Hagadorn Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823 United States
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Saturday, Nov 14 @ 10:00 am

Ms. Tiyi and her puppet pal Rootbear bring songs, stories, movement, and plenty of laughter to Fiddle Scouts! With decades of experience entertaining and teaching children, this delightful duo engages[...]

MSU Community Music School, 4930 S. Hagadorn
East Lansing, MI 48823 United States
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Thursday, Nov 19 @ 7:30 pm

Co-sponsored with Old Town Cultural Center. Ann Arbor's Gerald Ross and Lansing's The Springtails will split an evening show at Ben Hassenger's Old Town Cultural Center in Lansing's Old Town.[...]

Old Town Cultural Center, 408 E. Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906 United States
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Saturday, Nov 21 @ 6:30 pm

Caller: Michael Hamilton; Band: Slumberjack Radio

Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933 United States
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Thursday, Dec 3 @ 7:30 pm

TUNE IN is an inclusive music showcase for performers and songwriters from Greater Lansing. You are invited to share a song, or just enjoy great music from your friends and[...]

The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48901 United States
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Help keep the Lansing area music and dance community thriving! Your tax-deductible donation to the Lansing Area Folksong Society (The Ten Pound Fiddle) helps:

  • Upgrade sound equipment and support promotion needs
  • Subsidize talented musicians, from regional to international, for concerts, Fiddle Scout gatherings, and contra dances
  • Support the folk music radio show Folk with Matt Watroba (Sun, 6–9 pm, Sat, 6–8 pm on WKAR 90.5 FM & online)

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Members receive $2-5 off every concert and dance ticket, and the Ten Pound Fiddle community's highest level of gratitude.

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About the Fiddle

We like to joke that the Ten Pound Fiddle is more a “state of mind” than it is a “place.”

However, The Fiddle is best described as an organization of volunteers that has presented concerts and dances in a variety of  Lansing/East Lansing area venues since our inception in 1975.  Click here for more info about our venues. For more about our formative years, take a look at Bob Blackman’s A Brief History of the Ten Pound Fiddle.

If you think bringing this wide range of music and dance to the community is important or would enjoy seeing how it happens “behind the scenes” – please consider joining us! Volunteers are always welcome. Learn more.

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