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Reel Times Winter 2019
The Winter 2019 edition of the Reel Times newsletter is here. This issue features Mira Dickey and the Hardanger fiddle a preview of the Midwinter Festival and more!
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AFTM Meeting and Jam - June 10, 2019
The AFTM Monthy Meeting and Jam is held on every second Sunday at Batch on 3220 Manor Road. Meeting at 12:30 pm – Jam to follow at 2:00 pm. Bring your own folding chair.
Midwinter Festival - 2019
Everyone agrees that our Midwinter Festival on February 9, 2019 was a great success.
If you missed it, or want to recapture some great memories, see our...
MWF 2019 festival history page.
And don't miss Gary Mortensen's wonderful photos on Flickr.
Remembering Jim Carpetas
Last month, the Austin traditional folk music scene lost a dear friend, Jim Carpetas, who unexpectedly passed away in his home. Jim was a talented singer and whistle player. Dave Polacheck has annouced that in Jim's memory he will continue Jim's free Irish style whistle lessons. The first meetings of the Jim Carpetas Memorial Whistle Academy will be at the Texas Music Museum, 1009 E 11th St, Austin TX, right after the Stone Soup Session on the third Sunday of the month, at 5 pm.
The next Stone Soup Session on May 19, 2019 will be dedicated to Jim's memory.
Upcoming Concerts and Events
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Kids in a New Groove
Kids in a new groove (KING) combines the power of mentoring with music instruction by providing private, in-home, music instruction to Central Texas youth in foster care.
Volunteers are needed! Apply here.
Dances
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Wednesdays at 7:30-9:45 pm
Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin
Third and Fourth Saturdays, 7:15-10:15 pm
Shirley McPhail School of Dance (SMSD), 8018 Mesa Dr., Austin
Jam Sessions and Song Circles
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Every first Sunday of the month, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Brentwood Social House, 1601 W. Koenig Lane
Every First Sunday of the month, 2 to 5pm
The Barn - 6218 Brodie Ln, Austin
Third Sunday of the month
Texas Music Museum ,1109 E 11th Street, Austin
Fourth Sunday of the month. Beginners 2 to 3:30, Intermediate 3:30 to 5:00
In homes (click through for information)
Every Tuesday 6:30 to 10pm
Rio Rita Lounge at 1203 Chicon Street
Every Saturday from 5 pm
St. Roch's Bar, 515 Pedernales St, Austin
Scholarship: Swannanoa Old-Time Music and Dance Week - July 2019
AFTM offers an annual scholarship to a young musician, singer or dancer (30 years old or younger) to attend the Swannanoa Old-Time Music and Dance Week at Warren Wilson College, Asheville, North Carolina.Watch for more information and think about applying for 2019.
Click here for details.
