b]This just in!!! Local Luthier - Brian Paul of Brian Paul Guitars in Addison will be joining us. He will be sharing a few words about care and upkeep of ukuleles in our harsh Texas climate. If you have a Ukulele that needs a little TLC or you want Brian to look over one of your Ukulele's in need of repair - BRING IT!

Now is the time to grab your stein and fill it with your favorite German beer!

Why not!?

Carla Shelton better known as Shello has graciously offered up her home for our next FREE Beginners Workshop. Due to security reasons on the Internet – Carla’s address will be given to you, with your RSVP “YES”. Kathy will email you. NOTE: A reminder email will be sent to those who RSVP " YES " with Carla's Address one day prior to the event.

But for planning purposes the closest intersection is Midway Rd and Forest Ln.

Since many German Oktoberfestivals are held as early as September, we thought – why not!

SCHEDULE

3:00pm- 3:30pm – Arrive, mingle
3:30pm - 5:00pm – FREE Beginners Workshop (New Music)
5:00pm – 6:30pm – Oktoberfest Themed Pot Luck Dinner

WHO: The Workshop will be lead by none other than, Mark "Twang" Levine, who is the creator and founder of Dallas Ukulele Headquarters. Mark is self taught and has been playing for some 10 years. Known for his humor and Ukulele jokes, Mark really puts the "FUN FACTOR" into learning Ukulele.

COST: There is NO COST for this workshop.

WHAT TO BRING: Ukulele, folding chair, dish to pass, and a music stand (if you have one) - not required.

This is a BYOB event!

And if I forgot to mention it – ANYONE and EVERYONE is Welcome to join us – no matter what your level of play – Old timers and New comers alike!!!

Carla will be providing the Brats and Kathy & Mark will provide ham. Yeah, I know ham is not so German – but get over it – that’s what we are bringing! See the creative SPIN on this…???

Don't let the food options scare you away, if you want something simple to bring email me for suggestions OR check out one of the local German cafe's in our area - perhaps bring something from one of these locations.

BAVARIAN GRILL
221 W PARKER RD # 257
PLANO,TX 75023
17.5MI from Dallas
(972) 881-0705

Kuby's
6601 Snider Plz
Dallas, TX 75205-1351
(214) 363-2231

Henk's European Deli
(214) 987-9090
5811 Blackwell St, Dallas, TX

Below is a “suggested” list of German Oktoberfest foods to bring and share.

Be creative, like Kathy & Mark and bring something that you feel represents Oktoberfest. Put your personal spin on it. Below is a suggested list of "ideas" of something to bring.

Please DO list WHAT you will be bringing when you RSVP.

Kathy will be updating the list so there will be no duplications.

Here are some suggestions:

Brats - Carla
Ham - Mark & Kathy
Sauerkraut - Angela
Warm potato salad - Grendaw
German Onion Pie - Sue
Potato pancakes
Wiener schnitzel
Knackwurst
Pretzel Twists - Tim
Red Cabbage - Sue
Spicy mustard - Grendaw
German Horseradish - Grendaw
Salad - Kay & Richard
Cucumber Salad - Barbara
Cole slaw - Laura
Bread - crusty - Gary & Debbi
Black Forest Cake
Apple Strudel
Chocolate Torte
Bavarian Cake - Cindy
Sweet Treat - Brett
German Wine - Don
Wine - Katsu
Paper Plates - Kathy
Napkins - Kathy
Plastic Cups - Kathy
Plastic Knives, forks, spoons - Grendaw/Kathy
Ice - Katsu
Ice Chest - Kathy

So come, learn, drink, eat and join us as, we learn to play the Chicken Dance song.

It wouldn’t be Oktoberfest in September without YOU and Remember without “U” it’s just kulele!