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Thursday, May 18, 2006

Scottish Country Dancing & More

May 17, 2006 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE (SCDM): WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/SCDM.htm ---- IN THIS ISSUE: SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE (SCDM) SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING IN TEXAS HOUSTON HIGHLAND GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVALUPDATE CALENDAR PAGE ---- SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE: TONIGHT: We danced: Lady of Atherton (a two couple version of Laird of Atherton) Belfast Hornpipe, Bluebonnets, Medley for our demo Sunday (Bluebonnets, Petronella, Belfast Hornpipe), Angus Reel, Deil Amang the Tailors, Laird of Ahterton, Cotton Eyed Joe, Montgomeries Rant, Chicken Dance DEMO THIS SUNDAY: 97th Annual Bazaar (Homecoming Theme) All Saints Catholic Church 215 E. 10th Street (at Harvard) Houston, TX 77008 (Heights) an all day event, outdoor event, with continuing entertainment 4-5 pm Good Time Scottish Country Dancers, Sia Beaton & Constant Billy! (for full schedule see calendar below) MEMBER NEWS: ED & CAROL YOUNG report enjoying participating in the Scottish Country Dance demo organized by JUDI HALLENBECK last Sunday at the Houston Highland Games; SUSAN KELM filled in at the last minute. They said they had a good audience and good participation in the audience dances. CONDOLENCES to DALE MELTON on the recent passing of his father, who died following complications from an automobile accident. MYSELF (DIANNA SHIPMAN) & BUD NORTON had a great time on our Alaska Cruise and visit to Seattle the past 12 days! I'll soon get a travel page with links for photoscompleted and when done I'll include a link on the website under the "Dianna's Personal Pages" section. A special thank you to ED & CAROL YOUNG for leading the group in my absence. THIS WEEK'S FEATURED DANCER: CAROLYN MADDOX THIS WEEK'S FEATURED MUSICIAN: MARY RADSPINNER owner ofMelody's Traditional Music& Harp Shoppe COME DANCE WITH US! WEDNESDAYS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE 7-10 pm · NEW DANCERS WELCOME · Families welcome (children must be accompanied by parent/guardian) · COST: · $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). · MAP PHOTO OF HALL ---- SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING IN TEXAS FT. WORTH: May 12 2006 Ceilidh Country Dancers Class: There were 6 people present at this week's class. This week's dances included: Goodbye Harry (40R 5 people) [Deviser: Jennifer Barton (March 2003)] Three's the Charm (32J 3 people) from Let's All Dance (this works well as a strathspey and that is how it was danced during class) The Sam Houston Reel (32R-2) by Dianna Shipman *Blue Bonnets (32J-2) from RSCDS Bk 3/5 On the Quarterdeck (32H-2) from the Harbour City Book . . . Our next class will meet from 7:30 - 10:00 on May 19 2006 at Ridglea Presbyterian Church, 6201 Camp Bowie Blvd, Ft Worth - on the corner of Camp Bowie and Westridge.. . Becky Dodge- becky.dodge@sbcglobal.net. Dianna's Note: I'd love to hear from other groups around the state with your latest news! ---- HOUSTON HIGHLAND GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVALUPDATE Check out the Houston Highland Games Assn Website for a report on last weekend's Games including: PHOTOS ALSO: JANELL HAMOR'S HIGHLAND CATTLE EXHIBIT PHOTOS ---- CALENDAR PAGE details on all items listed below can be found on the webpage at: CURRENT MONTH UPCOMING MONTHS THE COMING WEEK: 18 THURSDAY Celtic Chorus of Houston Griff's Shenanigans Cafe & Bar 7:30-9:30 pm MURDER THE STOUT at Griff's Shenanigans Cafe & Bar 9:30PM (no cover) Starry Night Market and Festival FREE ADMISSION Southern Chinese Daily News US International Center-across from Hong Kong Mall 11122 Bellaire Blvd. Houston, Texas 77072 6:00-9:30 pm Moodafaruka McGonigel's Mucky Duck Pub 2425 Norfolk Houston, TX 713/528-5999 19 FRIDAY May 19-20 The Texas Natural and Western Swing Festival, San Marcos, TX. Celebrate Texas history, Texas traditions and Texas music at the San Marcos Courthouse Square and on the San Marcos River. For more information about the Texas Natural Festival, call the Chamber of Commerce, 1-888-200-5620 or the San Marcos Main Street Program, 512-393-8430. Spring Scotch Dinner Reception 6:30 pm/Dinner 7:30 pm $75 /Person (Tax and Tip Included) For reservations please call 281.679.5555 or e-mail ashiana@ashiana.cc/ visit us at www.ashiana.cc Seats are Limited. Reserve Early. Wine Option will be made available on request. Dalmore cigar malt and Davidoff cigars are available Reception Peshawari Naan Vegetable Spring Rolls “Basanth Vihar Cocktail” First Course Tandoori Jhinga and Avocado salad Glenkinchie 10 Yr Old Malt Family Style Dinner Rack of Lamb Chicken Makhani Machli Fry Tandoori Vegetable Platter Saag Aloo Daal Tadkewaala Turmeric and Cumin Rice Buttered Naan Aberlour 15 Year Old Sherry Wood Finish Lagavulin 16 Yr old Malt Dessert Pistachio Kulfi with Rose syrup Glayva Scotch Liqueur Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Gala Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Heritage Association Hilton Americas 1600 Lamar Houston, Texas 77010 6:00 p.m. www.apaha.org 20 SATURDAY The Texas Natural and Western Swing Festival YORKSHIRE SOCIETY IN TEXAS, U.S.A. Pub Quiz Night 7pm Stag’s Head Pub, Shepherd Plaza (off Shepherd), Houston. Arlene Graiffor Norma Lloyd Great Taste of the Heights Ongoing Events: Art show /Silent Auction Trash to Treasure 6:30pm - 10:00pm Kick-Off Party 6:30- 7:30 Waltrip High School Jazz Band Charlie Stevens conducting 7:30 -8:00 Fire DancingJim Settles 8:00 - 10:00 The Rich Latimer Band Homecoming Bazaar Blaggards Molly's Pub 11128 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 713/789-9580 10 PM 21 SUNDAY 97th Annual Bazaar (Homecoming Theme) All Saints Catholic Church 215 E. 10th Street (at Harvard) Houston, TX 77008 (Heights) an all day event, outdoor event, with continuing entertainment 4-5 pm Good Time Scottish Country Dancers, Sia Beaton & Constant Billy! SCHEDULE: 11:00 - 1:30 DJ: Ken Dew Sounds 1:30-1:45 Reagan High School ROTC 1:45 - 2:00 Fr. Adam: Opening Prayer 2:00 -3:00 Redeye Carl and the Pirates 3:00 - 3:15 Stage Games & Take-a-Chance Raffle Drawing (need not be present to win) 3:15 - 3:30 Kennedy Dance Company 3:30 - 3:45 Take-a-Chance Raffle Drawing (need not be present to win) Kidz Raffle (Must be present to win) 3:45- 4:00 Live Auction Featuring: A dinner for 9 Shared with our very own Father Adam 4:00 - 5:00 Scottish Country Dancing & More Take-a-Chance Raffle Drawing (need not be present to win) 5:00 5:30 Joseph Gillbeau Announce: RaffleWinners Society for Creative Anachronism Dancing 3rd Sunday: BARN DANCE 7:00-9:30 no experience necessary. Oaks Presbyterian Church, 1576 Chantilly. Info 281-450-3027, 713-861-2462 hugs@hal-pc.org Asian Pacific American Heritage Day Children's Museum of Houston 1500 Binz Houston, Texas 77004 12 noon-5:00 p.m. Men of Houston Morris Dancers May 21, 2006 2nd Annual Timber Ridge Kirkin' Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church 7575 Alden Bridge Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77382 (936) 321-3298 www.timberridgepres.org Sarah Dinan McGonigel's Mucky Duck Pub 2425 Norfolk Houston, TX 713/528-5999 Traveler at the Last Concert Cafe from about 7 to 9 It's a benefit for the Texas Green Party. Fahl and Folk start things off at 6pm. $15 suggested donation for the Green Party . www.traveler-music.com 22 MONDAY 4th Monday Heather and Thistle Society , 7:30 P.M. Auditorium, St.Thomas Episcopal School, 4900 Jackwood. program on John Knox and the Reformation. The Rev. Dr. Douglas Harper, an H&T member and Associate Pastor at Grace Presbyterian Church, will be presenting the program on John Knox and The Reformation. The history of the Reformation within Scotland has been a favorite topic of Rev. Harper, and he has graciously offered to share his knowledge with us. Rev. Harper served many years as the Pastor of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. International Folk Dancing for beginners. HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS 7:30 - 10:00 pm Oddfellows Hall, 115 E. 14th Street in the Heights. 23 TUESDAY 4th Tuesday Irish American Heritage Association of Katy, Texas Meeting 7:30pm Municipal Utility District Building on Cimmaron Pkwy at Hidden Canyon Rd (just west of S Mason Rd) in Katy, Texas For more information or directions, please call: Bridget Connelly . . 281-492-8780 Mike Long . . . . . . 281-395-3038 Dennis Donlan . . . 281-392-0894 OR E-mail us at: info@texirish.com Strings n' Things contact Peggy Carter. Ceilidh jam Poor Michael's The Strand Galveston, TX 409-762-1967 9 PM - midnight All skill levels welcome. English Country Dancing 7:30 to 10:00 pm Beginners Welcomed Open to all. All dances are taught. Good music and a lot of fun. Oxford Hall 1135 Oxford Street, Houston The Heights, 77008 Admission: $3 per person For more info: Mike Head Oxford Hall is a nonsmoking venue WEDNESDAY SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE 7-10 pm · NEW DANCERS WELCOME · Families welcome (children must be accompanied by parent/guardian) · COST: · $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). · MAP PHOTO OF HALL ---- Dianna Dianna L. Shipman diannashipman@att.net Scottish Country Dancing and More Houston, Texas web page: http://home.att.net/~diannashipman phone: 713-522-1212
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