Sunday, 8 January 2017

[dcab-l] Fwd: January News from Common Ground on the Hill

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From: Common Ground on the Hill <maria@commongroundonthehill.org>
Date: January 8, 2017 at 10:04:48 AM EST
To: Barb Diederich <barb@alum.mit.edu>
Subject: January News from Common Ground on the Hill
Reply-To: maria@commongroundonthehill.org

January News from Common Ground on the Hill
Start your New Year off right with Common Ground on the Hill!
 
    
 
 
Common Ground on the Hill presents
 
 
 
 
COMMON GROUND ON THE BORDER
& BORDER ISSUES FAIR
 
 
 
Friday-Saturday, Jan. 13-14
Sahuarita, Arizona
 
 
 
Explore the beautiful mix of culture, language, people and economies that make up the U.S.-Mexico border. Engage with national and international scholars and activists sharing their perspectives on our current border and immigration crisis. Take workshops in art, dance, music and writing. Bring it all together at the evening concerts: Friday evening features bluesman Guy Davis; Saturday evening features workshop instructors.
 
 
REGISTER
 
 
FEBRUARY CONCERTS
 
 
 
Baltimore
Rambling Tunes & Country Blues!
A Tale of Two Calebs

Caleb Stine / Caleb Vaughn

Friday, February 3 at 8 PM

Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church
6200 N Charles St.
Baltimore, MD  21212    map

Caleb Stine is Baltimore's own folk troubadour, the "most stunningly powerful songwriter around" (Honest Tune). He has over 10 albums, scored music for films, and performs around the country. The documentary about Stine, "It Would Not Let Me Be," premiered at the American Documentary Film Festival in Palm Springs. 

Georgian Country blues/roots/folk guitarist Caleb Vaughn grew up listening to classic country artists such as Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers and Patsy Cline. He is known for his song interpretation and exacting guitar skills. 
 
 
 
 
Westminster
IBMA Band Momentum Award Nominee

Charm City Junction

Saturday, February 4 at 8 PM

Carroll Arts Center
91 W Main St.
Westminster, MD  21157    map

Drawing from bluegrass, old-time, and Celtic musical backgrounds, the four members of Charm City Junction develop their unique style. Since releasing their highly regarded debut album in 2015, Charm City Junction was an Official Showcase Band at the 2015 IBMA Convention and is an IBMA Band Momentum Award nominee. Charm City Junction is bluegrass fiddler Patrick McAvinue, clawhammer banjo player Brad Kolodner, Irish button accordion player Sean McComiskey, and bassist Alex Lacquement.
 
 
 
 
Tickets $25/$22 Seniors, Students with valid ID
 
 
Buy Tickets
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
 
 
 
 
Check out this year's Workshop offerings throughout the concert season!
These 2-3 hour-long workshops are a unique opportunity to join concert performers in an intimate environment, learning tips and techniques of their style and repertoire. 
 
 
See Workshops
 
 
March Workshop:
Old-Time Workshop with Bruce Molsky's Mountain Drifters
Saturday, March 4 from 1-3 PM
at McDaniel College, Westminster, MD
Participants will have the opportunity to play with America's premier old-time fiddler, Bruce Molsky, as well as clawhammer banjo player Allison de Groot and guitarist Stash Wyslouch. Participants will be divided into small groups to learn some tunes, and then join back together to play as a group.
 
 
Info & Registration
 
 
TRADITIONS WEEKS PRE-REGISTRATION
Week 1: June 25-30
Week 2: July 2-7
 
 
 
The cold wind may be blowing, but we are already thinking of warm summer breezes, with visions of Traditions Weeks participants on McDaniel's campus.
If you are longing for your Common Ground on the Hill summer getaway, take advantage of the opportunity to pre-register! By making a down payment and placing your name in the queue, you will increase your chances of being able to enroll in our the most popular courses when formal course registration opens. Sign up today!
 
 
Pre-Registration
 
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