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Infant-Toddler Music (ages 6 months to 3 years). The Infant/Toddler Music Program gives children the opportunity to experience music at an early age. The class is designed to help children develop a sense of rhythm and melody in a social setting. A parent or caregiver must be present with the child during the class. Maximum enrollment: 12 students. Classes are offered Monday at 9 & 10am, Tuesday at 6pm, and Wednesday, Friday & Saturday at 10am. Fee: $30 for 4 consecutive weeks. Classes are offered at World Folk Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St, Chicago 773-779-7059. Call for registration information.

Musical Me (preschoolers): Children sing, play, dance, and create musical instruments and artwork. The rudiments of music theory will be explored through the use of games and rhythm instruments in a drum circle type setting. Special! Let your child try this class for 1 day for only $5.00. Maximum enrollment: 10 students. Class meets Tues & Thurs, 9-9:50am. Fee: $75/month, $25 discount for PACE members. World Folk Music Company, 773-779-7059

Sun June 20, 4-6pm, Songwriters Circle facilitated by the Chicago Songwriters Collective meets at World Folk Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St, 773-779-7059. Songwriters in all genres are welcome to present their songs for gentle, constructive suggestions and feedback. Join us in learning and refining the craft of songwriting. (Mark your calendar for the 3rd Sunday of each month.)

Mon-Wed June 28-30, Coffeyville, KS Humanities Project. Check local listings for details.

JULY, 2004

Thu July 1, 9am, Musical Me at World Folk Music Co. (see June listing above)

Infant-Toddler Music (ages 6 months to 3 years). The Infant/Toddler Music Program gives children the opportunity to experience music at an early age. The class is designed to help children develop a sense of rhythm and melody in a social setting. A parent or caregiver must be present with the child during the class. Maximum enrollment: 12 students. Classes are offered Monday at 9 & 10am, Tuesday at 6pm, and Wednesday, Friday & Saturday at 10am. Fee: $30 for 4 consecutive weeks. Classes are offered at World Folk Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St, Chicago 773-779-7059. Call for registration information.

Sat July 3, Delta Area Folk Traditions Festival, Ludington Park, Escanaba, MI. 3pm & 6:15 on the Main Stage plus 2 children's workshops. Festival runs from 10am to 10:30pm. Check local listings for more information.

Mon. July 5, 7pm, No Singaround. Library closed for Fourth of July Holiday. 708-388-1078.

Tue July 6, 10am-1pm, Summer Music Mini Camp at World Folk Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St, 773-779-7059. Children (ages 4-6) will meet twice a week for fun and games and music. Spend time making instruments and learning new songs from many different cultures. We will discover the fundamentals of musical knowledge and get opportunities to play a variety of instruments. Classes will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August. Join for one month or two. A light nutritious snack will be provided. There will be one instructor and one assistant for each class. Min. class size: 6 students. Fee: $180 for 1 month/ $340 for 2 months. Anna will teach the July class. Suzanne O'Shea will teach the August class. Register early to reserve your spot!

Sat-Sun July 10-11, Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival, Morris, IL Family Tent crafts and art activities, check festival schedule for times at Uncle Dulcimer's Front Porch stage. www.gwdf.org

Sun July 18, 4-6pm, Songwriters Circle facilitated by the Chicago Songwriters Collective meets at World Folk Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St, 773-779-7059. Songwriters in all genres are welcome to present their songs for gentle, constructive suggestions and feedback. Join us in learning and refining the craft of songwriting. (Mark your calendar for the 3rd Sunday of each month.)

Thu July 22, 9:30am, West Iron Library, Iron River, MI with Mark Young. Summer reading program.

Tue July 27, 7pm, Blue Island Public Library, Songs & Stories of the Appalachian Trail. In this multi-dimensional musical slide show, Anna shares her experiences of hiking nearly 1000 miles on this national scenic trail. 708-388-1078

AUGUST, 2004

Mon, Aug 2, 7-8:45pm, Sing Around the Library, Blue Island Public Library. Join guest host, Bob Gronko and others in this fun circle of people singing, playing and sharing music and stories. Musicians, listeners, and storytellers of all levels invited. 708-388-1078.

Fri, Aug 6, 7-9pm, Acoustic Open Stage at World Folk Music Company. Anna Stange hosts. Doors open at 6:30pm for sign-up. Each performer limited to 15 minutes time slot, 1st come-1st served. Mark your calendar for the 1st Friday of each month. 773-779-7059 (Aug, Oct, Dec-Acoustic; Jul, Sep, Nov-electric).

Sun Aug 15, 4-6pm, Songwriters Circle facilitated by the Chicago Songwriters Collective meets at World Folk Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St, 773-779-7059. Songwriters in all genres are welcome to present their songs for gentle, constructive suggestions and feedback. Join us in learning and refining the craft of songwriting. (Mark your calendar for the 3rd Sunday of each month.)

SEPTEMBER, 2004

Infant-Toddler Music (ages 6 months to 3 years). The Infant/Toddler Music Program gives children the opportunity to experience music at an early age. The class is designed to help children develop a sense of rhythm and melody in a social setting. A parent or caregiver must be present with the child during the class. Maximum enrollment: 12 students. Anna teaches Tues 10am & 6pm, and Wed & Thur at 10am. Fee: $60 for 8 consecutive weeks, World Folk Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St, Chicago 773-779-7059

Thur Sept 2, 9am, Musical Me (preschoolers): Children sing, play, dance, and create musical instruments and artwork. The rudiments of music theory will be explored through the use of games and rhythm instruments in a drum circle type setting. Special! Let your child try this class for 1 day for only $5.00. Maximum enrollment: 10 students. Class meets Tues & Thurs, 9-9:50am. Fee: $75/month, $25 discount for PACE members. World Folk Music Company, 773-779-7059

Sun-Mon Sept 5-6, Fox Valley Folk Festival, Children's Tent, Island Park, Geneva, IL www.FoxValleyFolk.com 630-897-3655

Tue Sept 7, 9am, MUSICAL ME (preschoolers): Children sing, play, dance, and create musical instruments and artwork. The rudiments of music theory will be explored through the use of games and rhythm instruments in a drum circle type setting. Special! Let your child try this class for 1 day for only $5.00. Maximum enrollment: 10 students. Class meets Tues & Thurs, 9-9:50am. Fee: $75/month, $25 discount for PACE members. World Folk Music Company, 773-779-7059

Tue Sept 7, 7pm, ADULT GUITAR at World Folk Music Company: Learn to strum a couple songs in your very first lesson even if you've never played an instrument before in your life! 8 week class begins Tuesday, Sept. 7th and meets from 7-8:30pm. Fee: $135 includes materials fee. Guitar rental is available. This class is fun and educational! Maximum class size is 10 students. 773-779-7059 to register.

Sun Sept 19, 2:30-3:30pm, Fisher Fest, Children's Area, 10234 S. Washtenaw, Chicago, 773-779-3847.

Sun Sept 19, 4-6pm, Songwriters Circle facilitated by the Chicago Songwriters Collective meets at World Folk Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St, 773-779-7059. Songwriters in all genres are welcome to present their songs for gentle, constructive suggestions and feedback. Join us in learning and refining the craft of songwriting. (Mark your calendar for the 3rd Sunday of each month.)

Fri Sept 24, 8pm, Eighth Street Coffeehouse, 8th Street & Ludington, Escanaba, MI. 906-789-9174

OCTOBER, 2004

Fri, Oct 1, 7-9pm, Acoustic Open Stage at World Folk Music Company. Anna Stange hosts. Doors open at 6:30pm for sign-up. Each performer limited to 15 minutes time slot, 1st come-1st served. Mark your calendar for the 1st Friday of each month. 773-779-7059 (Oct, Dec-Acoustic; Sep, Nov-electric).

Mon, Oct 4, 7-8:45pm, Sing Around the Library, Blue Island Public Library. Join Anna and others in this fun circle of people singing, playing and sharing music and stories. Musicians, listeners, and storytellers of all levels invited. 708-388-1078.

Tue Oct 5, 9am, Musical Me (preschoolers): Children sing, play, dance, and create musical instruments and artwork. The rudiments of music theory will be explored through the use of games and rhythm instruments in a drum circle type setting. Special! Let your child try this class for 1 day for only $5.00. Maximum enrollment: 10 students. Class meets Tues & Thurs, 9-9:50am. Fee: $75/month, $25 discount for PACE members. World Folk Music Company, 773-779-7059

Fri-Sun, Oct 8-10, Children's Music Network National Gathering, New Jersey. Check back here for details later.

Sun Oct 17, 4-6pm, Songwriters Circle facilitated by the Chicago Songwriters Collective meets at World Folk Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St, 773-779-7059. Songwriters in all genres are welcome to present their songs for gentle, constructive suggestions and feedback. Join us in learning and refining the craft of songwriting. (Mark your calendar for the 3rd Sunday of each month.)

Fri-Sun, Oct 22-24, FARM Gathering, George Williams Conference Center, Williams Bay, WI. Folk Alliance Midwest is having its annual conference. Anna will lead a panel discussion: "How to get the gigs where you want to Vacation". WHO MAY ATTEND? Anyone who is a current Folk Alliance Member is welcome. Also welcome are musicians and presenters from the region who are not currently FA members, but are curious about what FA is about, and want to make more musical contacts. WHAT HAPPENS? FARM works to foster cooperation between performers, promoters, and fans of folk music. There is a non-juried performance lane where all registered participants may play a song for their peers. There are panels of mostly Midwestern presenters dealing with topics of interest to both beginning and experienced performers and presenters. And there is jamming, song swapping, old friends and new, and not enough sleep to go around... www.FarmFolk.org

NOVEMBER, 2004

Mon, Nov 1, 7-8:45pm, Sing Around the Library, Blue Island Public Library. Join Anna and others in this fun circle of people singing, playing and sharing music and stories. Musicians, listeners, and storytellers of all levels invited. 708-388-1078.

Tue Nov 2, 9am, Musical Me (preschoolers): Children sing, play, dance, and create musical instruments and artwork. The rudiments of music theory will be explored through the use of games and rhythm instruments in a drum circle type setting. Special! Let your child try this class for 1 day for only $5.00. Maximum enrollment: 10 students. Class meets Tues & Thurs, 9-9:50am. Fee: $75/month, $25 discount for PACE members. World Folk Music Company, 773-779-7059

Infant-Toddler Music (ages 6 months to 3 years). The Infant/Toddler Music Program gives children the opportunity to experience music at an early age. The class is designed to help children develop a sense of rhythm and melody in a social setting. A parent or caregiver must be present with the child during the class. Maximum enrollment: 12 students. Anna teaches Tues 10am & 6pm, and Wed & Thur at 10am. Fee: $60 for 8 consecutive weeks, World Folk Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St, Chicago 773-779-7059

DECEMBER, 2004

Thu Dec 2, 9am, Musical Me (preschoolers): Children sing, play, dance, and create musical instruments and artwork. The rudiments of music theory will be explored through the use of games and rhythm instruments in a drum circle type setting. Special! Let your child try this class for 1 day for only $5.00. Maximum enrollment: 10 students. Class meets Tues & Thurs, 9-9:50am. Fee: $75/month, $25 discount for PACE members. World Folk Music Company, 773-779-7059

Fri, Dec 3, 7-9pm, Acoustic Open Stage at World Folk Music Company. Anna Stange hosts. Doors open at 6:30pm for sign-up. Each performer limited to 15 minutes time slot, 1st come-1st served. Mark your calendar for the 1st Friday of each month. 773-779-7059

Mon, Dec 6, 7-8:45pm, Sing Around the Library, Blue Island Public Library. Join Anna and others in this fun circle of people singing, playing and sharing music and stories. Musicians, listeners, and storytellers of all levels invited. 708-388-1078.

THAT’S ALL SO FAR...THANKS FOR VISITING!

Contact and booking: (708) 389-7957 (630) 660-1156 OR AnnaStange@yahoo.com