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Purpose
The purpose of Folk Music Society of Midland (Michigan) is: To promote interest and educate the public in traditional music, folklore, and dance; To provide a forum for musicians and dancers with an interest in traditional music; To provide services to the community via sponsorship of concerts, festivals, and workshops designed to maintain these traditional heritages and values. We are an affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society, which qualifies us as a non-profit organization under the IRS 501 (c)(3) tax code.
Election at Annual Meeting
The annual Meeting and election of Board Members for the Folk Music Society of Midland will be held on June 11, 2008. Each year three members are elected to the Board. Watch for your ballot. The Annual Meeting is always a fun time complete with a potluck and lots of music. Put this event, which will be held at the Bradley House in Midland, 3200 Cook Road, on your calendar.
Folk Music Sundays at Dow Gardens
The Folk Music Society of Midland and Dow Gardens are joining to present a series of Sunday afternoon performances this summer. On the first Sundays of May, June, July and August, from 4-6 p.m. four groups will perform in four different locations throughout the Gardens. The dates are May 4th, June 1st, July 6th, and August 3rd. You may stroll the gardens, listen to the music, watch the dancers, and if you wish, bring a picnic. The cost is Admission to the Dow Gardens ($5.00 per day for adults, $1.00 for students, under age 5-free, or one can purchase a $10 annual card which is transferable to others). The Scheduled Acts are: May 4: Morpath Rant & Midland Traditional Dancers, Friends & Neighbors, Muzyka!, and Rendezvous. June 1: Morpath Rant & Midland Traditional Dancers, Willow Robinson, Jolly Hammers & Strings, and Dale Hafer. July and August schedules are not complete at this time. Visit the Dow Gardens Website for information about this and other Gardens Events: http://www.dowgardens.org
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