Saturday Night Fever

Hello everyone,

Our first Greenacres Contra Dance of the new year will be held on Saturday evening, January16, from 7-10PM.  We have a special evening planned.

Karen Olsen of Myrtle Point will be calling with her clear voice and energetic style.  She will give a beginners lesson at 7PM

Rhy and Jackie Thornton of North Bend will be on stage playing lively dance tunes on fiddle and keyboard throughout the evening.  It's fun social dancing for all ages.

Here is our PSA for this event.

Thanks for all your help.

Paul Poresky, for the South Coast Folk Society.

From: South Coast Folk Society
Subject: South Coast Community Contra Dance
When: Saturday Evening, January 16, from 7:00PM to 10:00PM
Where: Greenacres Grange Hall, 93393 Greenacres Lane, Coos Bay, OR
Live Music by: RHY AND JACKIE THORMTON, musicians from North Bend
Guest Caller: KAREN OLSEN from Myrtle Point

Contra Dance January 16 at Greenacres Grange

All are welcome at the Greenacres Grange Hall on Saturday, January 16, for an evening of light-hearted, easy-to-learn social dancing.  Beginners, singles and families can all join in.  The fun begins at 7PM with a full lesson by our guest caller, Karen Olsen of Myrtle Point, followed by three hours of contra and circle dances.  Karen will teach and call every dance throughout the evening.  She is a local favorite known for her cheerful demeanor and clear voice. Karen always brings an exciting selection of dances to the hall, dances appropriate for all levels.  First timers who arrive in time for the 7PM lesson will receive a ticket for free admission to their next dance.
The music for this month’s contra dance will be provided by Rhy and Jackie Thornton of North Bend.  Rhy and Jackie provide the powerful fiddle playing and dynamic keyboarding of the group Rogue Rebellion. Together, they will fill the hall with a variety of wonderful old timey, swing fiddle and fancy guitar playing tunes. You can expect danceable sets from smooth jigs, to swing, to rockin’ reels and back.
This public event is sponsored by the non-profit South Coast Folk Society.  Contra dancing is fun for singles, couples, and families.  Join us every third Saturday at Greenacres for an evening social dancing to great live music.  This event is alcohol and fragrance free. Refreshments are available.  Doors open at 6:45PM.  Admission: General $7, Students w/ID and Seniors over 60 $6, Members $5, and Supervised Children under 6 are free. For more information call 541-572-5370 or visit http://southcoastfolksociety.wordpress.com or Facebook.