Fall 2024 Calendar
Sun, September 15 - Fort Hunter Day
Harrisburg
SFMS hosts an open jam session as part of the annual Fort Hunter Day festivities. Afternoon music includes Rayzen Kane, Sarah Fiore, and Colebrook Road. Enjoy family-friendly activities and historical demonstrations, food, crafts, and more,
all day Sunday, September 15 at Fort Hunter Park.
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Tue, September 17 - Oral History Workshop
Hershey
An oral history collection captures and preserves peoples’ voices and memories for the future. This Susquehanna Folk Arts Center workshop with SFMS folklorist Amy Skillman explores the value of these collections and shares useful tips for creating them. In-person workshop on
Tuesday, September 17 at Hershey Public Library.
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Tue, September 17 - Lee Otterholt
New Cumberland
Learn non-partner folk dances from the Balkans and beyond with master dance teacher Lee Otterholt. Folk dancing is fun and great exercise for all ages. For this workshop, no prior experience is required! Dance workshop on
Tuesday, September 17 at West Shore Theatre’s Arts & Education Center.
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Thu, September 26 - Skye Consort & Emma Björling
York
Trans-Atlantic chamber folk music from Scandinavia, the British Isles, Ireland and French Canada — beyond anything you can imagine. These stellar musicians take enchanting stories and melodies, both traditional music and tunes of their own devising, and bring them into the 21st century.
Concert on Thursday, September 26 at UUCY.
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Sat, September 28 - Field & Folk: save the date!
New Cumberland
Mark your calendar for a fun outdoor harvest dinner with live music! The performer will be announced soon. By popular request, it's scheduled for earlier in the fall (so hopefully not so chilly). Pencil in Sunday, Sept 29 as a rain date, but put a big red circle around
Saturday evening, September 28 at Bashore Hill Farm.
Sun, October 13 - October Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Our first regular jam of the season. Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, October 13 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Wed, October 16 - Tray Wellington Band
Lancaster
Banjo player Tray Wellington’s approach to the quintessential American instrument is all about looking forward. An International Bluegrass Music Association Award winner, Wellington is critically acclaimed not only for his technical prowess, but also for leveraging his unique point of view to craft a one-of-a-kind voice on the instrument.
Concert on Wednesday, October 16 at Zoetropolis.
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Sat, October 19 - Deeper Than The Skin
Harrisburg
Two friends: one Black, one White... one from the North, one from the South. Musicians, storytellers, students of history, and world travelers, born three days apart! Two separate narratives, one powerful friendship, and an invitation into a place of common ground. Reggie Harris and Greg Greenway will make you laugh, smile, cry and reconsider what you know about our history.
Concert on Saturday, October 19 at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg.
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Sun, November 10 - November Jam & Song Swap
Harrisburg
Honor our veterans this month! Our jam sessions are enjoyable afternoons of hands-on, homemade music. Everyone is welcome: instrumentalists and singers, musicians and listeners, all ages and levels, all acoustic folk styles. It's friendly and free.
Sunday afternoon, November 10 at Fort Hunter Barn.
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Wed, November 13 - Palmyra
Lancaster
This breakout folk trio explores the fusion of traditional folk string instruments, lush harmony, and earnest songwriting. They’re an unmistakable force in the Americana music landscape. With special guest Vince Yarnell
Concert on Wednesday, November 13 at Zoetropolis.
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