BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ten Pound Fiddle - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ten Pound Fiddle X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.tenpoundfiddle.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ten Pound Fiddle REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T220000 DTSTAMP:20260510T070631 CREATED:20240813T160930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T153528Z UID:18958-1744459200-1744495200@www.tenpoundfiddle.org SUMMARY:50th Anniversary Celebration All-Day Party and Evening Concert DESCRIPTION:Yes\, in 2025\, the Ten Pound Fiddle turns 50 years old!The Fiddle is hosting an all-day celebration on Saturday\, April 12\, 2025 at the University Lutheran Church. YOU ARE INVITED!Noon – 4:45 pm:Sixteen\, one hour sessions of community singing\, jams\, instrument workshops\, ukulele activities\, dancing\, demonstrations and conversation. 6:30 pm – 10 pm:Performances from Ten Pound Fiddle favorites! Doors open at 6 pm. \n \n \n \n Pre-concert: Pretty Shaky String Band (6-6:30) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n — Set 1 — The Dangling ParticiplesThe Ukulele KingsThe Springtails Deacon Earl and Roger GentrySuper Secret Cult Band — Intermission — \n \n \n \n \n \n — Set 2 — Kitty DonohoeMark DvorakSecond Opinion (Betsy Clinton\, Sally Potter\, Pat Madden)Joel MabusSally RogersMatt Watroba & Robert Jones \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full ScheduleAfternoon Workshops / Jams / Singing / Dancing  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session #1: Noon – 1 pmFavorite Fiddle Moment (Library)Fans of the Fiddle are encouraged to stop in and share their favorite Fiddle moment. Videographer will record. Beginning Harmonica with Andy Wilson (Fireplace Room) Harmonica basics\, in the key of C.Bring your harmonica or pick up a free harmonica at the workshop. Spontaneous Folk Ensemble with Mark Dvorak (Fellowship Hall) All levels\, all instruments and voices.This is the very popular workshop Mark has directed at previous Singing Festivals. Community Sing featuring Rounds led by Sally Rogers with Wanda Degen (Sanctuary)This has been a favorite workshop at past Singing Festivals\, led by ‘The Queen of Rounds\,’ Sally Rogers \n \n \n \n Session #2: 1:15 – 2:15 PM\nFavorite Fiddle Moment (Library)Fans of the Fiddle are encouraged to stop in and share their favorite Fiddle moment. Videographer will record. \nBeginning Mountain Dulcimer led by Wanda Degan with Sally Rogers (Fireplace Room) Learn the basics of the mountain dulcimer. Bring yours or use one of the ‘loaners’ available. \nJam Session Tips with Joel Mabus (Fellowship Hall) What to do in a jam session when they suddenly turn to you and say “take it!” Workshop for all levels\, all instruments. \nCommunity Sing with Matt Watroba (Sanctuary) Come sing great songs with this very experienced Community Sing song leader. All ages and skill levels welcome. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session #3: 2:30 – 3:30 PM“The Life and Songs of Woody Guthrie” with Mark Dvorak (Fireplace Room)Mark’s one hour program includes readings from his Guthrie’s vast collection of essays and letters and of course\, lots of great songs from America’s iconic folk ballad maker. First Steps in Appalachian Clogging with Shiela Graziano (Fellowship Hall) Music provided by John Suppnick and Sarah Tyriver Ukulele Jam with Ben Hassenger (Sanctuary)The Ukulele Kings will lead a fun set of classic and contemporary folk songs that for everyone to play and sing along as a group. Download the strum songbook.  Favorite Stories from Fiddle Concert and Dance Booking Managers Hosted by Bob Blackman (Library)Come hear stories from past booking managers Bob Blackman\, Kitty Donohoe\, Arie Koelewyn\, Sally Rogers\, and more. Videographer will record. \n \n \n \n Session #4: 3:45 – 4:45 PMBeginning Ukulele with Ben Hassenger (Fireplace Room) This is a fun way to share the aloha spirit of the ukulele together as an óhana (family in Hawaiian). You will learn a brief history of the instrument and all the basics you need to get started playing right away with easy\, fun\, songs. Workshop materials and a limited number of loaner ukuleles will be available. Old Time Dance Fun with caller Julie Levy-Weston (Fellowship Hall) Music provided by John Suppnick and Sarah Tyriver Gospel Sing with Robert B. Jones (Sanctuary)Join one of the best as he leads participants through gospel favorites. The Very Early Days of The Ten Pound Fiddle. Hosted by Matt Watroba (Library) Some of the early organizers and performers of Ten Pound Fiddle shows and dances will share their stories\, including Bob Blackman\, Sally Rogers\, Joel Mabus and many more. Videographer will record. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Evening Concert \n \n \n \n \n6:30 pm – 10 pmDoors open at 6 pmPre-Concert: Pretty Shaky String Band (6-6:30) \nClick artist names for their websites \nThe Dangling ParticiplesThe Ukulele KingsThe SpringtailsDeacon Earl and Roger GentrySuper Secret Cult Band \n – Intermission –  \nKitty DonohoeMark DvorakSecond Opinion (Betsy Clinton\, Sally Potter and Pat Madden)Joel MabusSally RogersMatt Watroba and Robert Jones \n \n \n \n Tickets & Location$20 ticket is good for all afternoon and evening festivities (including the concert). You will receive a wristband at the gate for easy in and out access.  Students are free. Drop in for all or part of this very special community celebration.  Tickets available online until 11:59pm Friday\, April 11\, and at the door\, starting when gates open at 11 am Saturday\, April 12. Buy your tickets here. All events take place at the University Lutheran Church\, 1020 S. Harrison\, East Lansing\, MI. 200 FREE parking spaces\, including 10 handicapped. Refreshments on site; many very nearby restaurants for meals. \n \n \n \n Afternoon Activities \nLocation: Lobby\nUkulele Petting Zoo\nSponsored by Music is the Foundation. Here is your opportunity to pick up a ukulele and give it a try. Some of these ukes will be used as loaners for Ben’s Beginning Uke Workshop (2:30). \nDave’s Ukes\nMason’s own Dave Birney will display / sell his ukuleles. \nUsed CD/ LP Fund-Raiser for Fiddle Scouts\nFolk\, jazz and blues CDs/ LPs sell for $1/ disc\, unless otherwise priced. Donations can be dropped off at any Ten Pound Fiddle concert through April 11. Learn more here.  \nElderly Instruments\nElderly will sell basic items: beginner ukes\, guitars\, capos\, instruction books\, etc… \nPerformer Sales Table\nPurchase new recordings and products offered by performers. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click below to view the Celebration Flyer URL:https://www.tenpoundfiddle.org/event/50th-anniversary-celebration-all-day-party/ LOCATION:University Lutheran Church (ULC)\, 1020 S Harrison Rd\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48823\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured,Special Event,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tenpoundfiddle.org/2016/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/250412-fSCYDa.tmp_.jpg GEO:42.723138;-84.4947078 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University Lutheran Church (ULC) 1020 S Harrison Rd East Lansing MI 48823 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1020 S Harrison Rd:geo:-84.4947078,42.723138 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR