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2012 Festival

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Sep
17
Tue
2019
7:00 pm Billow Wood @ Piper's Hut
Billow Wood @ Piper's Hut
Sep 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
7:00 pm Bluegrass jam @ Lincoln Square Mall in southwest corridor
Bluegrass jam @ Lincoln Square Mall in southwest corridor
Sep 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Meets most Tuesdays, an informal gathering of musicians playing bluegrass style. Bring your fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, dulcimer, mandolin, uke, and come share a tune, or learn a new one. Located in the Lincoln Square Mall in the southwest corridor, near … Continue reading →
8:00 pm Illini Folk Dance Society @ 314 Illini Union
Illini Folk Dance Society @ 314 Illini Union
Sep 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Illini Folk Dance Society Explore dances from around the world Everyone Welcome. We do mostly easy and intermediate dances from around the world. Come alone or with a friend. Beginners are especially encouraged! No partner or experience needed. We dance … Continue reading →
Sep
18
Wed
2019
8:00 pm Irish Traditional Music Session @ Blind Pig Co.
Irish Traditional Music Session @ Blind Pig Co.
Sep 18 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Traditional Irish dance music played by a group of local musicians. If you like playing Irish music you’re invited to join in.
Sep
19
Thu
2019
7:00 pm Old-time jam @ Lincoln Square Mall behind Common Ground Food Co-op
Old-time jam @ Lincoln Square Mall behind Common Ground Food Co-op
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Informal gathering of musicians playing old-time stringband style. Bring your fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, dulcimer, mandolin, uke, and come share a tune, or learn a new one. Located in the Lincoln Square Mall behind the Common Ground Food Co-op. Lincoln … Continue reading →
Sep
20
Fri
2019
8:00 pm Electro Contra Dance @ Phillips Recreation Center
Electro Contra Dance @ Phillips Recreation Center
Sep 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
DJ: DR Shadow (Indianapolis) Caller: Deborah Hyland (St. Louis) 7:30 p.m. New Dancer Orientation
Sep
21
Sat
2019
6:00 pm Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit C... @ The Iron Post
Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit C... @ The Iron Post
Sep 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole French Creole Music from The Illinois Country
Sep
22
Sun
2019
3:00 pm Dancing in the Garden @ Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens
Dancing in the Garden @ Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens
Sep 22 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dancing in the Garden We will be meeting at the Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden by the Museum of the Grand Prairie in Mahomet. Free! In case of rain or excessive heat we will dance in the education center in the … Continue reading →
Sep
23
Mon
2019
6:00 pm Weekly Blues Lesson and Dance @ Guido's Bar & Grill
Weekly Blues Lesson and Dance @ Guido's Bar & Grill
Sep 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Weekly Blues Lesson and Dance On Monday evenings we gather for a lesson and dance at Guido’s Bar & Grill. The lesson and the dance are both FREE. Beginner-Friendly Lesson: 6-7pm. Our friendly and experienced instructors Jennifer, Sierra, and Dave … Continue reading →
8:00 pm Urbana Hootenanny @ Rose Bowl Tavern
Urbana Hootenanny @ Rose Bowl Tavern
Sep 23 @ 8:00 pm
Urbana’s home-grown open mic night with performances from solo artists as well as entire bands. There are a lot of “instant bands”….made up on the spot, depending on who is in the crowd. A great vibe, a local treasure.
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