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VFS Events Calendar - Spring 2008

January

Jan 11th - Fiddle Jam
Jan 19th:  Patti Lamoureux Concert  & Workshops

February  

February 1st:  Fiddle Jam  ...Calvin Cairns leading the first half, and VFS alumni Tyler Carson leading the second half.  Jam Report 

March

Mar  7th:  Fiddle Jam - Jam Report
Mar 21st:  Daniel Lapp's Joy of Life Concert
Mar 29th:  Bursary Barn Dance Fund Raiser.  -Another ROUSING success
- click  here to read some of the enthusiastic comments about the evening.

April

Apr 4th - Fiddle Jam - Jam Report
April 19th Daniel Lapp’s House of Music Old-Time Fiddle Dance
 

May

May 2nd - Fiddle Jam  - Jam Report

May 11th (Mother's Day)  Once again the Victoria Fiddle Society will be holding a fiddle showcase at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park.  The event will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.  We hope to have individuals, small and large groups performing including Daniel Lapp’s BC Fiddle Orchestra and Folkestra.

Marie Bachand ( marie@abachand.ca  ) is coordinating this event again so if you would like to perform as an individual, a duo or in a group please send her an email as soon as possible.  Please note that each performance is limited to a maximum of 10 minutes.   If you are planning to perform you will need to meet Marie backstage at 12:30 pm so she can let you know when you’ll be “on”.

If you have any questions or concerns please email Marie at marie@abachand.ca or call 472-0999.

June

June 6th - Fiddle Jam - location TBA
June 15th -
Fathers Day in the Park with Daniel Lapp

July 1st -

Canada Day -  VFS is planning to have a float in the Sidney Canada Day Parade again this year.  Ann Gower will be coordinating this, so if you are interested in getting involved, contact Ann   agower@uvic.ca

 


 

Summer Stuff of Interest

August 3-8, 2008 - 3rd North Atlantic Fiddle Convention - St. John’s, Newfoundland!
Website: www.mun.ca/nafco2008

 


Our monthly jams are held from September to June, usually the first Friday of the Month - check the schedule for exact dates.  Beginner/intermediate jams are lead by an experienced fiddler.  Advanced Jam in a separate room.

We welcome all musicians, all ages and skill levels. 

New Location:  St. Matthias Anglican, 600 Richmond Rd., from 7-10pm. 

Admission:  VFS members FREE, $2 for drop-ins. 

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Last Updated 04/05/2008

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