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Solstice square dance at Stone bend farm to wrap up the year. Music from Broke Holler. Dance at 6:00pm.

It’s been a busy (and frequently tough) minute. Let’s gather and send the year out in the best possible way — with fellowship, merriment, and dancing. All join hands — now more than ever! Community Solstice Square Dance @ Stone Bend Farm 196 Porter Hill Rd, Newfield Friday, December 20, 2024 Doors at 5:30 | Dance at 6:00 $10 donation suggested | NOTAFLOF* Our last dance of 2024 will be a joy! Our friend Sarah Gibson is coming in from New Hampshire to call dances and occasionally play banjo. She’s fantastic, and you won’t wanna miss this. (Marc Faris and Nancy Spero will call a couple too.) Broke Holler will saw down the tunes. Led by BH stalwart Liz Toffey on fiddle, the band will include Marc on banjo and Nancy on bass, as well as super-fantastic visiting guest musicians Nora Vaughan (fiddle) and Bridger Dunnagan (guitar, plus other things when Marc and Nancy are calling). Oh yes, oh yes!

Live music by an old time band led by Brian Vollmer. All proceeds go directly to Hurricane Helene relief. Squares called by Marc Faris. Friday, October 25th 6:30pm-?.

From Facebook: "Our 10/25 dance at Stone Bend Farm will be a fundraiser for post-hurricane relief efforts in western NC and environs. Come help us send money and joy to people who need it now and for months to come — and have a lot of fun while doing it! Square Dance for Hurricane Relief @ Stone Bend Farm! 196 Porter Hill Rd, Newfield Doors at 6 | Dance at 6:30 $10 minimum donation suggested | Give as much as you can | NOTAFLOF* - The hottest tunes by Brian Vollmer and Friends - Calling by the tireless Marc Faris - All dances taught — no experience necessary — welcoming and inclusive frolicking for everyone! - Donation-based cakewalks throughout the evening — details to follow - DEE-licious pizza and beverages in a DEE-lightful setting *All proceeds will go to non-profit organizations providing direct aid to those impacted by Hurricane Helene. We encourage you to donate as generously as you are able. We will continue to honor our commitment to an open admission policy at this and all of our dances."

Live music by an old time band. Squares called by Marc Faris. Friday, June 28th 7-9pm.

From Facebook: "See your partner, pass 'em by Pick up the next one on the fly Left hand out and a right hand in It's once and a half and gone again Come one, come all — get on down to Stone Bend, y'all! We've got a beautiful thing going on, and we want you to be part of it. Square dances from the southern mountains, right here in the heart of the Finger Lakes. And a cake walk or two (or three, or more) as well! Everyone's welcome! All dances taught from scratch — no experience necessary. A little teaching for those who want it at 6:45; dancing starts by 7. All that plus super-delicious hand-crafted food and beverages. Gonna be big fun, as always — don't miss a second of it!!! Community Square Dance at Stone Bend Farm 196 Porter Hill Road, Newfield Calling by Marc Faris Band led by "Fiddlin'" Pete Thompson Doors at 6:30 • Dancing at 7 • A little learnin' at 6:45 $5-$10 sliding scale — NOTAFLOF All dances taught from scratch — no experience necessary Come hold hands with your friends old and new!" Band: -Jason Loux - Guitar -Joe Hayward - Banjo -Pete Thompson - Fiddle -Sarah Jamison - Bass

Live music by Circle Left String Band. Squares called by Nancy Spero. Friday, June 14th 7-9pm

Mecklenburg Volunteer Fire Company's Ladies Auxillary are putting another square dance! Come to dance or just listen. The Circle Left String Band will bust down with their great tunes and Nancy Spero will be calling. Admission $5. Beginners are welcome, and no partner is needed. Kitchen is open! Event is 7-9pm. Address: Mecklenburg Fire Station 4495 County Rt 6, Mecklenburg, NY 14863

Square dance at Atomic Tom's in Binghamton, NY on May 31st.

From Facebook: 🎶 Introducing Binghamton's Newest Square Dance Extravaganza!🎻 Step into the heart of Appalachia and join us for a foot-stompin', hand-clappin' good time at the 2nd square dance event at Atomic Tom's in historic Binghamton, New York! Get ready to swing your partner 'round and 'round to the electrifying tunes of The River City Rippers, delivering the soulful melodies and toe-tappin' rhythms that'll keep you movin' all night long. 🎻 Featuring the Hottest Dance Caller in the Area: Marc Faris! 🎩 Marc Faris, renowned across the region for his infectious energy and masterful calls, will be leading the charge on the dance floor. With his expert guidance, even first-time dancers will find themselves twirlin' and whirlin' with the best of 'em in no time! 🌟 Date: May 31st 🕖 Time: 6p Doors, 7p Dance Party, 9p Tradtional Old-Time Jam 📍 Location: Atomic Tom's! Whether you're a seasoned square dance veteran or a newcomer to the scene, this event promises an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and community spirit. So dust off those dancing shoes, grab your friends and family, and join us for a celebration of tradition, rhythm, and good ol' fashioned fun! Don't miss out on Binghamton's newest tradition – reserve your spot on the dance floor today!

Squares and Contras at Brooktondale Community Center on Sunday, May 19th.

From Facebook: Come on out to the Sunday Afternoon Contra and Square dance at the Brooktondale Community Center on May 19 2-5pm!! All dances taught and called with good humour and fun by Vikki Armstrong. Cap Cooke of the Flywheels fame will be picking the banjo and has assembled a stunning stringband of old-time all-stars: Sam Schmidt-fiddle, Randi Beckmann-guitar, Sally Freund-bass. All are welcome! Beginners encouraged! There will be snacks! And it's much more fun if you'll be there!

Old Time Square Dance to raise money for a PA system for future dances.

from Facebook: "A left to your corner, once around Then a right-left grand and you don't fall down When you meet your sweet, you prom-e-no With a one foot high and the other one low Come one, come all — get on down to Stone Bend, y'all! We've got a beautiful thing going on and we want you to be part of it. Square dances from the southern mountains, right here in the heart of the Finger Lakes. (Likely a cake walk or two as well — stay tuned...) Everyone's welcome! All dances taught from scratch — no experience necessary. A little teaching for those who want it at 6:45; dancing starts by 7. All that plus super-delicious hand-crafted food and beverages. Gonna be big fun, as always — don't miss a second of it!!! Community Square Dance at Stone Bend Farm 196 Porter Hill Road, Newfield Calling by Marc Faris Band led by Pete Thompson 7pm-? (a little teaching at 6:45) $5-$10 sliding scale — NOTAFLOF All dances taught from scratch — no experience necessary Come hold hands with your friends old and new!" Band: Pete Thompson (fiddle) Liz Toffey (fiddle) Lora Pendleton (bass) Sarah Jamison (guitar) Brendan Kent (banjo)

Old Time Square Dance to benefit the Enfield Valley Grange.

Live music from the June Bugs (Joe Damiano - bass, Valerie Graves - guitar, Jerone Gagliano - fiddle, & Cap Cooke - banjo). Nancy Spero & Marc Faris will be calling the dance. $5-15 suggested donation (to benefit the Enfield Valley Grange). Come and dance or just enjoy the great music. Refreshments will be available. Beginners welcome (dances will be taught). No partner needed! Address: Enfield Valley Grange 178 Enfield Main Road Ithaca, NY 14850

Brooktondale Community Center - 524 Valley Rd, Brooktondale, NY. Multi-faceted community dance for Saint Patrick's Day. Beginners welcome. Music from the Creekside String Band. Calls by Vikki Armstrong. 2-5pm.

From their Facebook event: "Time to dust off yer shoes and c'mon out and dance the afternoon away! Enjoy squares, contras, barn, singing squares, and ceilidh dances, and waltzes too. Beginners welcome, and no partner needed. Bring some friends. Our rocking good time southern old time band is headed up by Laura Taylor with Valerie Graves, Lloyd Graves and Scott Nissenson. The ever-entertaining, clear teaching and rhythmic beast Vikki Armstrong will be on the caller's mic. Put this on your calendar, and when the time comes, put on your jeans, your greens and your favourite bling and come out to our special First Annual St Patrick's Day Dance in Brooktondale. You won't regret it."

The Geneseo String Band under the direction of Jim Kimball will play for Eastern style dances

MacVittie College Union Ballroom @ SUNY Geneseo (Geneseo, NY). 7-10pm. admission $5. Spectators $2. Students and under-12 free. Refreshments available. Park street is closed; accessible via rte 63. Email kimball@geneseo.edu for info.

Square dance at Stonebend Farm on Friday, March 22nd

Dance to the hot string band Crooked Square (Jerone Gagliano, Molly Kornblum, Valerie Graves, and Lloyd Graves) with caller Marc Faris. Beginners welcome! Dances will be taught, so no experience necessary. $5-10 sliding scale. Doors at 5:00, dance starts at 6:30. Family friendly venue with their signature wood-fired farm-to-table pizza, local beer, and more.