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Thursday, November 11, 2004
[Irish Aires] - Scottish Country Dancing & More
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November 10, 2004
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE (SCDM): WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER
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IN THIS ISSUE:
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE (SCDM)
* Tonight
* Group Outing: Texas Renaissance Festival (this Sunday)
* Secret Santa
* Demos, Performances, etc.
- Nov. 22 - Heather & Thistle
- Nov. 30 - St. Andrews Day - Mucky Duck
- Dec.4 & 5 - Dickens on the Strand
CALENDAR PAGE http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/2004November.htm
THE ROVERS RETURN
DULCIMER NEWS: PEGGY CARTER
NEW CELTIC JEWELRY
SHERRY FOSTER SINGALONGS (LIVINGSTON, TX)
RED MCWILLIAMS TOUR
INFO ON DANCING WITH SCDM ON WEDNESDAYS
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SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE:
TONIGHT: We were pleased to have VALERYE BULL dance with us again this
evening. We danced Leap Year, St. Bernard's Waltz, Dashing White Sergeant,
Montreal Rendevzous, Hollerin' for Haggis, Oban Reel, The Saint John River,
Sir Roger de Coverley, The Blue and White Quilt, Cherrybank Gardens and
Canadian Barn Dance.
GROUP OUTING: THIS SUNDAY NOV. 14 - Texas Renaissance Festival
Those signed up so far: Dianna Shipman, Susan Kelm; Jenna Parshall; Bud
Norton, Marilyn Johnson; Mitch Philpot, Carolyn Maddox
we meet outside the main entrance (where they sell tickets) at 9 am and will
plan to meet at noon at the food court in the jousting area for lunch.
Thank you to Carolyn for organizing it!
(Dianna's Note: if you want to share cell phone numbers, send me your
current number and I'll circulate it among those planning to attend).
SECRET SANTA:
The people who have signed up for the Secret Santa so far: Valerye Bull, Ed
Fuller, Bud Norton, Marilyn Johnson, Carol Young, Jenna Parshall, Carolyn
Maddox, Ed Young, Judi Hallenbeck, Patrick Moore, Drew Roberts, Mitch
Philpot, Dianna Shipman, Rebecca Roberts. If your name is not in yet and
you'd like to be included, let me know. The drawing is next Wednesday Nov.
17 and the gift exchange is Wednesday, Dec. 22. Gifts to be $10 or less.
DEMOS, PERFORMANCES, ETC.:
Note: if you haven't signed up yet but would like to participate, let me
know.
November 22, 2004: Monday - Heather & Thistle Society Meeting Performance
meeting starts 7:30 pm and program at 8 pm approx. -
location: St Thomas Episcopal High School (behind Meyerland) -
ceilidh dances: Gay Gordons, Canadian Barn Dance, St. Bernard's Waltz
and Dashing White Sergeant plus maybe 2 more ceilidh dances (perhaps
Virginia Reel and Circassian Circle).
plus: 2 or 3 dances from: Reel of the 51st Division, Blue Bonnets, Postie’s
Jig, Laird of Atherton, St. John River, Hollerin' for Haggis
DANCERS: Dianna Shipman, Marilyn Johnson, Jenna Parshall, Susan Kelm,
Carolyn Maddox, Rebecca Roberts, Drew Roberts, Ed Young, Ed Fuller
Nov. 30: St. Andrews' Day Celebration, Mucky Duck (fundraiser Houston
Highland Games) - I've been asked to come up with some dance ideas for the
event :-) Will keep you posted.
December 4 & 5: Dickens on the Strand
Dancers: Dianna Shipman, Marilyn Johnson, Susan Kelm, Carolyn Maddox, Ed &
Carol Young (one day only), Bud Norton, Jenna Parshall, Alice Rhoades, Mitch
Philpot, Ed Fuller
Dances: Blue Bonnets, Guidman of Balangigh, Sir Roger de Coverley, Mrs.
Stewart’s Jig, Postie’s Jig, Hollerin for Hggis, Belfast Hornpipe, Trip to
Bavaria, Reel of
the Royal Scots, Reel of the 51st Division, Laird of Atherton, McDonald of
the Isles, Saint John River
Dianna's Note: Victorian Condo Hotel: 800 231 6363 or 888 939 8680
$119 +15% hotel tax for Friday Dec. 3 and $139 plus tax for Sat
I’ve tentatively booked there but open to suggestions - 48 hr cancellation
required. website: http://www.galveston.com/victorian
We dance on Wednesdays in the Heights
and always welcome new dancers and musicians.
For more details see the end of this newsletter.
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CALENDAR PAGE http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/2004November.htm
(details on all items listed below can be found on the webpage at: )
THE COMING WEEK:
11 THURSDAY
* Houston Highland Games Association MEETING
* BURNS CLUB Meeting
* ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Houston and District Branch
Central General Class $6 week; last class Dec. 9
12 FRIDAY
* 43rd Annual Salado Scottish Clan Gathering & Highland Games
Salado, Texas, November 12-14, 2004
13 SATURDAY
* Celtic Voyage at the Bayview Duck on Hwy 146,
Note: This performance is a live recording session for their first
CD. join in the fun, and be a part of "Celtic Voyage....Live at
the Bayview Duck"
* CONTRA DANCE: HOUSTON AREA TRADITIONAL DANCE SOCIETY
* HOUSTON FOLKLORE & FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY Second Saturday Concert:
Albert & Gage
* South Texas Celtic Music Festival Corpus Christi, TX
Proceeds benefit Children Project
* Concert: JIM MALCOLM, Scottish Singer/Songwriter
Chocolate Buddha House Concerts
14 SUNDAY
* Men of Houston Morris Dancers
* Society for Creative Anachronism Dancing
* YOUTH ACTIVITIES: St. Andrews Youth Venturing Group
* IRISH SESSION 6.15pm. Rudyards Pub
15 MONDAY
* ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Houston and District Branch
LEAGUE CITY, TX: Class: (open to new dancers and experienced dancers)
* International Folk Dancing for beginners. HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FOLK
DANCERS
16 TUESDAY
* ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Houston and District Branch
Central Beginner Class
* Celtic Chorus of Houston: NO MEETING - SEE FRIDAY NOV. 19
* Strings n' Things
17 WEDNESDAY:
* SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE!
* Lloyd Ernstes' Wednesday Night Open Mike Oxford Hall
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THE ROVERS RETURN
Dianna's Note: The Rovers Return played for the dancing at John Cooper
School in the Woodlands last Friday where I led the dancing; I've heard them
play a number of times and always enjoy their music; they played last year
at the Houston Highland Games. I enjoy their CD "Five Leaf Rover."
To hear samples of their music:
The band currently consists of: George Jamieson, Andy Richardson, Karen
Sinclair & Thor Sinclair. (also on the CD is Jon Howlett)
Track List on the CD:
Star of the County Down, Flowers of Edinburgh/The Wonder Hornpipe/Navvie on
the Line, Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye, Raglan Road, Get Up Old Woman and Shake
Yourself/The Spey in Spate, Waxie's Dargle, These Hands Will Be Yours/Come
in From the Rain/The Smokey House, Soldier's Joy/Harvest Home, Will You Go
Lassie Go?, Whiskey in the Jar, Rattlin' Roarin' Willie/Drowsy Maggie, The
Blacksmith, The New Rigged Ship/The Full Rigged Ship, I'll Tell Me Ma, The
Humours of Glendar, I'm a Rover and Ae Fond Kiss. Many of these are vocals
and you'll recognize familiar tunes with different words (probably the
original words :-)
For more info, contact Thor Sinclair: sinclair7@westerngeco.com
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DULCIMER NEWS: PEGGY CARTER
To read about Peggy Carter and the Houston Area Acoustic Music Society's
upcoming events, http://homepage.mac.com/peggycarter.macmail/Personal6.html
Winter Writing
If you have time to look at some of the recent dulcimer photos
Peggy Carter's Dulcimer Events
GEt ready for the holidays (and after) with Peggy's new books
www.peggycarter.com
to read more about Katie Waldren's workshop
in January 28 - 30, 2005.
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NEW CELTIC JEWELRY
from Rebecca Roberts:
New Jewelery is in
This is a great budget line I found when I was back in Scotland last month
Please take a look and order early to avoid disappointment we have lots in
stock now but it is selling fast
Earrings start at just $14.95 and they ARE Sterling Silver, the matching
pendants run at just $22.50 each
Why not pick some now?
Thanks for your past custom
We know you have a choice
We are glad you picked us!
Click n the link below
as aye
R
Rebecca L B Roberts
Robertley USA Ltd Co
HAVE YOU GOT ONE?
THE ULTIMATE STOCKING STUFFER
A KILTED KOOZIE
www.robertley.com
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SHERRY FOSTER SINGALONGS (LIVINGSTON, TX)
Every Thursday-5:30 p.m. til?
Beginning Thurs. November 11 through December 23, 2004
in Downtown Livingston at The Courthouse Whistlestop Cafe
food: BBQ
songs: Old Favorites-lots of them!
And a Few Newbies & Country Western selections
Plus your requests and perhaps a 'sing-along' featuring your favorite
Christmas Songs.
Come to town for 'Twilight Thursdays' and support the Merchants and ~Moi~
Sing'cerely, Sherry Peterson Foster
SPOTLIGHT STUDIO 936-329-8182 LEAVE MESSAGE
TRADITIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL MUSIC LESSONS
KEYBOARDING, PAGEANT COACHING,
ACCOMPANIMENT MUSIC FOR WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, SPECIAL OCCASIONS
MIDI FILES CREATED
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RED MCWILLIAMS TOUR
Gulfport, MS Nov. 12-14, Highlands and Islands Celtic Festival and Highland
Games, Harrison County Fairgrounds, Gulfport, MS. Along with Jed Marum, 12th
Louisiana String Band, others.
Nov. 17, 19-20, Cassidy's Pub, at the Ramada Inn, Water St., Corpus Christi,
TX.
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COME JOIN US:
Wednesdays, 7-10 pm
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE
website: http://home.att.net/~diannashipman
NEW DANCERS WELCOME - Families welcome
(children must be accompanied by parent / guardian).
$5 for those 14 and over; $2.50 those under 14
($15 maximum per family) - fourth consecutive Wednesday free.
Location: Oddfellows Hall, 115 E. 14th St. (Heights), Houston, Texas
(3rd building on left traveling east from Heights Blvd. - 2 story red
brick - entrance recessed about 15 feet from street - dancing upstairs).
LINKS ON WEBSITE with map & photo
PHOTO OF HALL: http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/OddfellowsHall.jpg
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Dianna
Dianna L. Shipman
Scottish Country Dancing and More
Houston, Texas
web page: http://home.att.net/~diannashipman
phone: 713-522-1212
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