R&B Artists

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8 Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe. English text at the end of this message Un lieu, des rencontres, et la créativité comme langage commun. Ici, c’est un véritable QG où l’on fait des soirées comme en appartement. Bien calés dans les canapés, on se retrouve jour après jour pour créer du lien, rencontrer des artistes et artisans passionnés, et partager des moments authentiques. Chaque soirée mêle atelier d'initiation + apéro papotage convivial, avec des animations brise-glace pour que chacun se sente à l’aise et que tout le monde s’amuse, même en venant seul·e. Peinture, dessin, personnalisation d’objets, broderie artisanale, body painting, art numérique, musique, écriture créative, pyrogravure… explorez, échangez, expérimentez librement. ⚠️ Venir avec à grignoter et à boire (sans alcool) pour prolonger le moment ensemble.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Prix : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Débutant·es bienvenu·es Aucune expérience requise, juste l’envie de vivre un moment différent 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Creative & Social Evenings A place, encounters, and creativity as a shared language. Here, it’s a true home base where evenings feel like hanging out in a cozy apartment. Comfortably settled on sofas, we gather day after day to connect, meet passionate artists and artisans, and share authentic moments. Each evening combines an introductory workshop + a relaxed social apéro, with icebreaker activities to make everyone feel at ease and ensure a fun time, even if you come alone. Painting, drawing, object customization, embroidery, body painting, digital art, music, creative writing, wood burning … explore, connect, and express yourself freely. ⚠️ Bring something to snack on and drink (non-alcoholic) to enjoy together.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Price : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Beginners welcome No experience needed, just the desire to enjoy something different

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \(Français plus bas\) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- This is the 12th season of the Open Mic & Jam Around The Table ! Everybody's welcome to join us in a chill intimate atmosphere, sitting around the tables with pizzas and drinks. It's kinda like singing in your living room (or listening to live music there), but in a mic and surrounded by 30-40 people :) Everybody who wants to sing is welcome to perform one song on the first round, and 1 song on the second round depending on the time the first round finishes (usually first round ends at around 11.30 - 12). Sometimes, there's even a third round, but that's rare. No need to register before the event or even during, you're potentially registered at the moment you enter the room and can sing at the end of the round that you entered the circle. This is mostly an open mic and with some jamming around it, meaning that solo instruments can join in if the singer is comfortable with that (most of them are, but not always, so it's not guaranteed), so we often have some solo guitars, and more rarely some sax, cello, violin, etc. Percusions aren't allowed anymore unfortunately due to neighboors complaints. People can either perform by themselves or sing along with others, or meet some guitar players or singers who could play / sing with them. If you can only sing but not play, try coming with someone who can play for you as Im never sure who will come and what they can or want to play (guitar players are here for fun, it's not guaranted they'll want to play what you want to sing, or even know the song at all). You can also just take the time to meet some musicans there and ask them if they know the songs you'd like to play cuz it's also a perfect atmosphere for musical experiments without any pressure and to meet a whole community of live music lovers. Or you can also just improvise, which is usually the easiest thing to do actually. Of course, non musicians / singers can also just come and enjoy the atmosphere and music and meet the community. As I've been running those events for quite a while now and post them on Meetup and Couchsurfing, the crowd is a nice mix between expats, travellers and locals. So let's meet at Nul Bar ailleurs - 18 rue de Cotte, métro Ledru Rollin (lign 8) Happy hour until 9 PM with pints of beer for 3,5 euros cocktails for 5 (then 5 & 7 € after 9 PM) See you on tuesday(s) ! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- FRANCAIS \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- On se retrouve autour de la table du sous-sol du Nul Bar Ailleurs - 18 rue de Cotte, métro Ledru Rollin sur la ligne 8 -, avec des bonnes pizzas et des bons cocktails ! Le micro est ouvert à tous au premier tour pendant lequel celleux qui veulent / peuvent chanter en auront l'occasion et le reste de la nuit est un peu plus improvisé en fonction du monde et des gens qui sont là. Il peut y avoir un deuxième où il est possible de chanter 1 autre chanson en fonction du timing. L'idée est de se retrouver dans une ambiance intime et de créer une communauté d'amateurs de live music, qu'ils soient musiciens, chanteurs ou public. Au niveau des nationalités, c'est aussi un mélange de locaux, d'expats ou de voyageurs de passage. Il s'agit en priorité d'un open mic où l'on encourage certains instruments (guitares / sax / violon / violoncelle, etc) à faire des solos si le/la chanteur/se le veut, ce qui est le cas pour la grande majorité des gens. Les percussions sont par contre interdites à cause des plaintes des voisins. Happy hour jusqu'à 21h avec pintes de bière à 3,5 € et cocktails à 5 € (puis 5 € et 7 € après 21h) A mardi ! *** The host : Olivier Domengie has been organizing weekly open mics, jam sessions and monthly songwriting worskhops in Paris for over 5 years, along with tours all around Europe. He's also a singer-songwriter who goes by the name The Mind Traveller : www.themindtraveller.com or www.facebook.com/mindtravellerparis

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The Art&More Team**

Bonjour à tous ! Vous êtes passionné(e) par la Salsa Portoricaine On 2 et vous rêvez de vous perfectionner ? Ou vous dansez déjà la Salsa On 1 et souhaitez faire le grand saut vers le On 2 ? Vous êtes au bon endroit ! 👉 Le cours d’essai est proposé au tarif de **5€**. **INSCRIPTION COURS D'ESSAI :** [https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant](https://latinflow.fr/sinscrire-maintenant) 📅 **PLANNING DES COURS :** 🔹 **Studios Micadanses** (Paris 4e) *15 rue Geoffroy l’Asnier – M° Saint-Paul / Hôtel de Ville / Pont Marie* **Mardi :** * 21h-22h : Salsa Portoricaine On2 – Débutant+/Inter **Mercredi :** * 19h-20h : Tonicité & Souplesse – Tous niveaux * 20h-21h : Bachata – Débutant * 21h-22h : Bachata – Inter/Avancé 🔹 **Loft Lechapelais (Paris 17e)** *6 rue Lechapelais – M° La Fourche / Place de Clichy / Rome* **Samedi :** * 14h-15h : Salsa On1 – Inter * 15h-16h : Salsa On1 – Débutant * 16h-17h : Bachata – Débutant Toutes les salles sont spacieuses et équipées de miroirs. \#\#\# 📲 **INFOS & RÉSERVATIONS :** * Tél : 06 27 48 50 88 * Email : [yous.dance@gmail.com](http://yous.dance@gmail.com/) * Insta : @yous.dance / @cami.danse * Facebook : [Yous.dance](https://www.facebook.com/yous.dance) * Site : [https://latinflow.fr/](https://latinflow.fr/)

👋 Qui veut intégrer un groupe d'amis en cours de constitution pour faire des sorties et activités ensemble sur Paris et la région parisienne ? Voici quelques exemples de sorties proposées dans ce groupe : ❇️ apéro, afterwork, bars, restaurants, brunch, pique-nique ❇️ ciné, concert, théatre, musée ❇️ sports (tennis, initiation au golf, hiit, running, escalade, etc.) ❇️ jeux de société (poker, loup garou...) et en plein air (mollky, pétanque...) ❇️ week-end ❇️ et tout ce que tu pourras proposer. 💥💥 Ouverture, respect et bienveillance sont les valeurs qui animent le groupe 💥💥 Si tout cela te parle, inscris toi à notre groupe "Sorties et rencontres amicales - Paris" pour être informé(e) de toutes les sorties, il vient tout juste d'être créé sur Meetup et nous serons heureux de faire ta connaissance lors d'une prochaine sortie 👋 Ne te fie pas au nombre de participants sur Meetup, nous sommes sur plusieurs sites et Meetup est le dernier sur lequel nous avons ouvert un compte. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* BIEN LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CI-DESSOUS \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **NB : INUTILE DE CLIQUER SUR "Participer" SUR CETTE FICHE.** Inscris toi juste au groupe et clique sur "Participer" uniquement sur les activités / sorties qui ont lieu de façon sure et certaine et qui sont toutes précédées des symboles 💥💥 devant leur titre. **Si dans le titre de la sortie il n'y a pas les symboles 💥💥 c'est que la sortie n'est pas confirmée.** Nos sorties (et celle d'autres utilisateurs) sont également publiées sur l'application gratuite de rencontres amicales Weezem : 👉 Appstore : [https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803](https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/weezem/id1547233803) 👉 Google Play : [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.weezemapp) Tu peux aussi t'inscrire au groupe Whatsapp Weezem ici pour être informé(e) de nos futures sorties 👉 [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BoYNpq9JUyFB6RbIIDjblC) A très vite. Patrice

The Dissident Salon is a weekly poetry and performance series created as an extension of the DISSIDENT Club’s mission to provide a home for dissenting voices, hosted by Alissa Leeds. Rooted in the tradition of the literary salon, it treats writing and performance as public acts that question power and challenge the systems that shape our lives. Each week features a curated performer, followed by open mic sessions open to all. Work may be presented in English, French, or other languages. Multilingual expression is central to the space and reflects the realities of exile, displacement, and exchange that define the DISSIDENT Club. The Salon is an ongoing forum for people who speak publicly and think critically through art. It exists to build community and support sustained creative work within the broader ecosystem of the DISSIDENT Club. **When:** Every Tuesday, starting January 6th, 2026 **Sign-ups:** 8:00 PM **Sets:** Three 45-minute sessions at 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, and 11:00 PM **Where:** The DISSIDENT Club, 58 rue Richer, 75009 Bring work that confronts. We offer the microphone.

Venez comme vous êtes ! / Come as you are! Venez dessiner avec nous autour d'un verre au QG de l'Art Club. Cet événement est gratuit et ouvert à tous les niveaux. Venez comme vous êtes ! Ne vous inquiétez pas, si vous ne savez pas dessiner, nous pouvons vous donner quelques conseils. Vous nous trouverez au sous-sol du bar (escaliers à fond du bar à droite). Attention, le réseau n'est pas très bon. Il est possible que nous ne soyons pas en mesure de vous répondre. Veuillez apporter vos propres matériaux (carnet, crayons, stylos) si possible. On propose 2 thèmes à chaque session, ils sont juste là pour donner un point de départ à l'inspiration ✨, si besoin. Mais libre à vous de dessiner tout ce qui vous passe par la tête sans forcément les respectez ! 😊 Au plaisir de vous voir ! *** Notre compte Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ the_art_club_paris/ Prix : il vous sera demandé d'acheter une consommation du bar (pensez à retirer du liquide, le BDA ne prend pas la carte en dessous de 20€) ———— Come as you are! Don't worry, if you don't know how to draw, we can give you some tips. You will find us at the basement. Be careful, the reception is not very good. We may not be able to answer you. Please bring your own materials (drawing pad, pens, pencils) if possible. We announce two themes for each session. This is just to give a start point for inspiration ✨, if needed. However, you are totally free to draw whatever you would like to, no need to follow them if do not want to. 😊 We look forward to seeing you! *** Our Instagram account: https:// www.instagram.com/the_art_club_paris/ Price: all attendees need to purchase something to drink (please have cash, the BDA do not take card payment under 20€).

Un voyage à travers les standards du jazz, porté par la guitare sensible de Miguel Castro et la voix expressive de Jihyoung Choi. Leur dialogue musical, à la fois subtil et complice, explore nuances et émotions, entre élégance, improvisation et profondeur, offrant un moment intime et raffiné aux couleurs jazz intemporelles. Jihyoung Choi - voix Miguel Castro - guitare 🗓️ SAMEDI 25 AVRIL de 19H30 à 21H30 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée gratuite + sans réservation + 5 € (minimum) de contribution aux musiciens sur votre premier verre (nous préférons l'argent liquide) + consommation obligatoire 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

**Sans Clue H3 R\*n 1189 \| TBD** DescriptionTBD 🐰 Hares: TBD 👣 Trail: A-to-B trail, no bag drop 🧭 Directions: métro X (lignes X, X), sortie/exit X 📍 Meeting Point: statue/pissoir/follow the markings 💶 Hash Cash: 5 € (Hash cash is collected to keep our club active, and also to pay for your beer.) 🥐 Bring what you need. Up to you, but this could include water, sunblock, snow goggles, survival snack, chalk to back mark, a whistle if you can’t shout, brand new running shoes, a virgin, shiggy socks, a hash hymnal, a bag of tea, a bag of wine, wax, and/or extra cash. Dress appropriately - we run, and we may get into some shiggy (mud, puddles, scratchy bushes, wet paint, ...) On on! 👣🍻 https://www.meetup.com/parish3-schhh

Les guitaristes Benjamin Lopez et Hugo Corbin se retrouvent au Dissident Club pour revisiter des standards de jazz et de pop, de Bill Frisell aux Beatles en passant par Duke Ellington et Jobim. Benjamin Lopez - guitare Hugo Corbin - guitare 🗓️ VENDREDI 24 AVRIL de 19H30 à 21H30 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée gratuite + sans réservation + 5 € (minimum) de contribution aux musiciens sur votre premier verre (nous préférons l'argent liquide) + consommation obligatoire 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

STUDIOJAHIDO – Tous les dimanches Après‑Midi 18 Rue Abel, 75012 Paris ⸻ Pourquoi venir ? Rejoins-nous pour le coup d’envoi de la 7ᵉ saison de StudioJahido ! Tout est gratuit, l’ambiance est géniale, et nos tarifs sont carrément imbattables ! ✨ ⸻ Cours offerts & horaires 1er cours GRATUIT pour les nouveaux ! Places limitées — priorité aux premiers arrivés, aux abonnés et aux inscriptions sur place. • 15h00 : Kizomba évolutif • 16h00 : Bachata débutant • 17h00 : Bachata intermédiaire Tarifs à partir de 132€/an, avec réductions spéciales (étudiants, couples, demandeurs d’emploi).  💸 ⸻ Accès à la salle de danse 1. Code de la porte : 381A0 (zéro). 2. Appuie sur le bouton “Cours 2ᵉ sous-sol” — je t’ouvre à distance. 3. Descends au 1er sous-sol (salle d’attente / vestiaire). • WC disponibles (sanibroyeur — ne rien y jeter ! 🙏). 4. Attends la fin du cours précédent pour descendre en salle de danse. 5. Problème pour entrer ? Écris-moi sur Messenger (profil : Pepito Jacson). ⸻ Rejoins la communauté ! • WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2yvlK4adgNFhzx1wRaFhv?mode=gi_t • Facebook : STUDIOJAHIDO & PEPITO Y MYSHA • Instagram : Pepito dance&style

✨✨ A soft spring afternoon of creativity in Paris… Join our Felting Workshop and craft your own handmade piece—toy, jewelry, brooch, keychain, or coaster 🧶💛 🧵 Materials + guidance + one drink included 💶 30€ 💳 Payment: Cash / PayPal 📅 Saturday, April 25 🕒 15:00 – 17:00 📍 AUBE Paris - Ateliers & Concept Store Slow down, create with your hands, and leave with something truly yours ✨ ✨✨ Un doux après-midi créatif à Paris… Rejoignez notre atelier de feutrage et créez votre propre pièce faite main — jouet, bijou, broche, porte-clés ou dessous de verre 🧶💛 🧵 Matériel + accompagnement + une boisson inclus 💶 30€ 💳 Paiement : espèces / PayPal 📅 Samedi 25 avril 🕒 15:00 – 17:00 📍 AUBE Paris - Ateliers & Concept Store Boutique en couleur vert FR Prenez le temps de créer et repartez avec une pièce unique ✨

STUDIOJAHIDO – Tous les Mercredis soir 18 Rue Abel, 75012 Paris ⸻ Pourquoi venir ? Rejoins-nous pour le coup d’envoi de la 7ᵉ saison de StudioJahido ! Tout est gratuit, l’ambiance est géniale, et nos tarifs sont carrément imbattables ! ✨ ⸻ Cours offerts & horaires 1er Cours GRATUIT pour les nouveaux ! Places limitées — priorité aux premiers arrivés, aux abonnés et aux inscriptions sur place. • 20h00 : Bachata débutant+ • 21h00 : Bachata intermédiaire/avancé Tarifs à partir de 122 €/an, avec réductions spéciales (étudiants, couples, demandeurs d’emploi).  💸 ⸻ Accès à la salle de danse 1. Code de la porte : 381A0 (zéro). 2. Appuie sur le bouton “Cours 2ᵉ sous-sol” — je t’ouvre à distance. 3. Descends au 1er sous-sol (salle d’attente / vestiaire). • WC disponibles (sanibroyeur — ne rien y jeter ! 🙏). 4. Attends la fin du cours précédent pour descendre en salle de danse. 5. Problème pour entrer ? Écris-moi sur Messenger (profil : Pepito Jacson). ⸻ Rejoins la communauté ! • WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2yvlK4adgNFhzx1wRaFhv?mode=gi_t • Facebook : STUDIOJAHIDO & PEPITO Y MYSHA • Instagram : Pepito dance&style

Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity! Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.

Join us for a fun Dinner & a Movie event as we get together to see MICHAEL + Dinner at CAP City! The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) as the King of Pop! Early buzz is strong for what should be an excellent musical-biopic! Here are details, a trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: This biographical musical drama follows the life of Michael Jackson, from his time with the Jackson 5 to his early solo career! Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) stars in the title role alongside Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller and Colman Domingo. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtgEE6rkxw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtgEE6rkxw) MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 3:35pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 3:10 and 3:20pm. Tickets already on sale and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event! DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie (around 6pm) at nearby CAP City Fine Diner! Seating is limited for the dinner portion of this event, so separate RSVP required. If you plan to join for Dinner AND the movie, please be sure to RSVP in both places. CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**We'll have two meetings covering AI - this second one is for Positron** We will review which AI features are linked in for Positron, and how to use them. **Source documents:** the repository is public, at: https://github.com/BarryDeCicco/AARUG_2026_04_09_AI_In_Positron You can download documents, or clone/fork the repository. **Location:** The meetup will be at SPARK's ([https://annarborusa.org/](https://annarborusa.org/)) Ann Arbor site: [SPARK HQ (Ann Arbor)](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ann*Arbor*SPARK*Headquarters/@42.2792515,-83.7447708,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x883cae3effe193cb:0x5296a53db2a282bf!8m2!3d42.2792515!4d-83.7447708?hl=en-US__;Kysr!!HXCxUKc!3EEdBNXRJKknP6LCGkZetSuEsdtChFojQnOVitFUC5C0fyilqXEbiMstT9ajBR3Cw-55qoFkrElCjQvjMdTxUw$). There is on street parking, and parking at local structures. **This will be a hybrid meeting - the Zoom session starts at 6:30 PM.** **Time:** The doors will be open at 6:00, with pizza and beverages provided. We will have a meet-and-greet-and-pizza session, and then at 6:30 we'll have a presentation. **Zoom information:** https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6658850479?pwd=Snd1UmZTT3pjZktENlczUXh4SERwUT09&omn=89012971377 Passcode: 940392 **If you can't get in, please call me at: 734 223-3307** **The github repository is at: https://github.com/BarryDeCicco/AARUG_2026_04_09_AI_In_Positron**

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

Let's meet at one of our fav clubs for drinks and socializing before the band plays at 9:00pm! SWAGG plays danceable pop and R&B favorites. *No cover*. *No food service* but you can order in or bring takeout. (I'll have a basket of snacks, too) **Parking** in lots surrounding the big red barn (property community center off Hayden Run). **Newbies**: If you want to invite a tagalong guest, add a plus one.

**Caller: Richard Ades** **Band: The McKenzies** **Clinton Heights Lutheran Church** **15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle.