Schedule of Appearances



  2008

Saturday
January 5

6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Tuesday
January 8
Private Engagement Aurora IL
Saturday
February 2

6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Wednesday
February 6
Private Engagement Joliet IL
Monday
February 25

12:00 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran Church
Senior Lunch & Program
Public Invited
"Dulcimer Tunes & Tales"
8 South Lincoln Ave.
Batavia IL
630-879-6063
Thursday
February 28
Private Engagement Geneva IL
Saturday
March 1

6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Wednesday
March 12
Private Engagement Naperville IL
Saturday
March 15

12:00 p.m.
St. Pat's Party for Seniors
DeKalb Resource Bank
Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon
"Dulcimer Tunes & Tales" with Irish Songs
555 Bethany Road
Dekalb IL
815-748-1615
Thursday
March 20

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lake Zurich School
Arts Appreciation Day
Lake Zurich IL
847-540-7070
Sunday
March 30

6:00 p.m.
5th Sunday Sing
First Baptist Church of Newark
Come enjoy a night of uplifting Christian music at the Fifth Sunday Sing & Talent Night.
First Baptist Church
Corner of Liberty & Ottawa Streets, Newark IL
815-786-8219 or 815-695-5814
e-mail First Baptist Church
Saturday
April 5

6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Saturday
April 12

workshops 4:30 p.m.
concert 6:00 p.m.
Spring Sampler Dulcimer Concert (10th Annual)
Hammered & Mountain Dulcimer Workshops
Open Stage Segment and Concert Featuring: Rick Thum, Bill Robinson & Friends, Neal Peck, Sherri Farley Band, Closing Barn Dance with Tony Scarimbolo
more information
Harding Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
Harding IL
815-498-4059 or 630-377-0519
flier and directions
Saturday
May 3
Private Engagement Naperville IL
Saturday
May 3

6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Thursday
May 9
Private Engagement Yorkville IL
Saturday
May 10

10 - 4 p.m.
Redbud Creek Farm Nursery 2930 N 4351 Road
Sheridan IL
815-496-9400
see map: www.redbudcreekfarm.com
Saturday
May 17

10 - 4 p.m.
Redbud Creek Farm Nursery
Design Day
2930 N 4351 Road
Sheridan IL
815-496-9400
see map: www.redbudcreekfarm.com
Saturday
June 7

3:00 p.m.
Heritage Woods
Double wedding vow renewal ceremony at Heritage Woods Assisted Living Center
Yorkville IL
Thursday
June 12

8:00 p.m.

June 19
8:00 p.m.
June 29
4:00 p.m.
WTTW Channel 11, Chicago
Arts Across Illinois : CenterStage

Live performance!

Tune in to Channel 11, WTTW for CenterStage
on June 19 or June 29!
To be a part of the studio audience, call the
CenterStage Ticket Line
773-509-5614
Sat. & Sun.
June 14-15
Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival
Workshops, concerts, vendors, Sat. night old-time dance
View Festival Schedule
Gebhard Woods State Park
Morris IL
708-331-6875
www.gwdf.org
Sunday
June 22

9:00 a.m.
Outdoor Worship Service
The First Congregational Church of Marseilles invites everyone who enjoys good gospel music to join them at the Cup of Cold Water Ministry Center. Picnic follows.
Fox River Resort Road
Norway IL
815-795-5151
Tuesday
August 5
Private Engagement Batavia IL
Sunday
August 17

12:30 p.m.
Harvest Moon Ball - Luncheon
(with the band, featuring old country songs)
Lockport Park District
Public invited, call for ticket info
815-838-1183 ext. 206
www.lockportpark.org
Saturday
August 23

10 - 11:30 a.m.
Pioneer Day
Fay’s Pork Chop Barbeque, Scottish Bridie Meal, Tunes of Glory Bagpipe Band, Historic Church Tours, Border Collie Sheep Herding, Pioneer Craft Demonstrations, Craft Sales Booths
Somonauk UP Church
5 miles north of Somonauk IL on Chicago Rd. & Gov. Beveridge Hwy.
815-498-2730
Somonauk UP Church Website
Saturday
August 23

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
"Styles & Wines of the Times"
Vintage Fashion Show & Refreshments
An Afternoon with Abe & Mary
Tickets Available
Ottawa Boat Club Ballroom
Ottawa IL
815-434-6302
Wed. - Fri.
Sept. 3-5

Times tba
Sandwich Fair
Music during the cook-off contests throughout the day
Home Arts Building stage
Sandwich Fairgrounds, Sandwich IL
(Entrance on Pratt Road)
815-786-2389
www.sandwichfair.com
Saturday
Sept. 6

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Sandwich Fair
Concert with the band
Home Arts Building stage
Sandwich Fairgrounds, Sandwich IL
(Entrance on Pratt Road)
815-786-2389
www.sandwichfair.com
Friday
October 3
Private Engagement Aurora IL
Saturday
October 4

6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Thursday
October 9
Private Engagement Batavia IL
Saturday
November 1

6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Tuesday
November 18
Private Engagement Naperville IL
Saturday
December 6

2:00 p.m.
Christmas Tea
Holmstad Retirement Community
Harry J. Ekstam Residence Bldg.
Batavia IL
630-879-4340
Saturday
December 6

6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Thursday
December 11

7:00 p.m.
Green Hills Public Library
"Dulcimer Tunes & Tales" Program with Holiday Music
8611 W. 103rd Street
Palos Hills IL
708-498-8446 ex.13
Green Hills Public Library website
Sunday
December 14

2:00 p.m.
Reddick Library
Annual Christmas Concert at the Library
1010 Canal St., Ottawa IL
815-434-0542
Reddick Library Website
e-mail Reddick Library

  
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  2007

Saturday
January 6

6:30 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Wednesday
January 24
Private Engagement Batavia IL
Saturday
February 3

6:30 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Sunday
February 11

2:00 p.m.
Tinley Park Public Library
"Dulcimer Tunes & Tales" Program
7851 Timber Drive, Tinley Park IL
708-532-0160 ext. 5689
www.tplibrary.org
e-mail Tinley Park Library
Sunday
March 4

2:00 p.m.
Colonial Hall Nursing Home
Program & Concert with the Band
Princeton IL
815-875-3347
Saturday
March 3

6:30 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Monday
March 12
Private Engagement Naperville IL
Sunday
March 18

12:30 p.m.
Irish Fling
Luncheon, Dulcimer Music & Program (with the band)
Lockport Park District
public invited, call for ticket info
Cog Hill Country Club
Rt. 171, Lemont IL
815-838-1183 ext. 206
www.lockportpark.org
Saturday
April 7

6:30 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Monday
April 9
Private Engagement Morris IL
Thursday
April 19
Private Engagement Genoa IL
Sunday
April 22

workshops tba
concert tba
Spring Dulcimer Concert (9th Annual)
Hammered & Mountain Dulcimer Workshops
more information Concert with Open Stage Segment
Harding Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
Harding IL
815-498-4059 or 630-377-0519
flier and directions
Sat. & Sun.
May 5, 6

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mangel Gifts
Long Grove Chocolate Festival
421 Robert Parker Coffin Rd.
Long Grove IL
847-634-3731
www.longgroveonline.com
Saturday
May 5

6:30 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Saturday
May 12

10 - 4 p.m.
Redbud Creek Farm Nursery 2930 N 4351 Road
Sheridan IL
815-496-9400
see map: www.redbudcreekfarm.com
Saturday
May 26
Private Engagement Norway IL
Saturday
June 2

10 - 5 p.m.
Redbud Creek Farm Nursery
Plan & Plant Event
2930 N 4351 Road
Sheridan IL
815-496-9400
see map: www.redbudcreekfarm.com
Sat. & Sun.
June 9-10
Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival
Workshops, concerts, vendors, Sat. night old-time dance
Schedule to be posted on Gebhard Woods Website
Gebhard Woods State Park
Morris IL
708-331-6875
www.gwdf.org
Sunday
July 15

2 - 4 p.m.
Reddick Mansion
"Music at the Mansion"
Ice Cream Social
100 W Lafayette St.
Ottawa IL
815-434-2103
Tuesday
August 21

4 - 7 p.m.
Open House
807 Building
Alison Coyer will be filling in for me from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. She is my student who is currently enrolled in the Illinois Arts Council Master/Apprentice Program with Bill Robinson.
807 LaSalle St.
Ottawa IL
815-434-2737
Saturday
September 1

6:30 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
Season resumes
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Saturday
August 25

10 - 3 demos
12 noon concert
Pioneer Day
Fay’s Pork Chop Barbeque, Scottish Bridie Meal, Tunes of Glory Bagpipe Band, Historic Church Tours, Border Collie Sheep Herding, Pioneer Craft Demonstrations, Craft Sales Booths
Somonauk UP Church
5 miles north of Somonauk IL on Chicago Rd. & Gov. Beveridge Hwy.
815-498-2730
Somonauk UP Church
Wed. - Fri.
Sept. 5-7

Times tba
Sandwich Fair
Music during the cook-off contests
on the Home Arts Building stage
Sandwich Fairgrounds, Sandwich IL
(Entrance on Pratt Road)
815-786-2389
www.sandwichfair.com
Saturday
Sept. 8

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Sandwich Fair
Concert with the band
Home Arts Building stage
Sandwich Fairgrounds, Sandwich IL
(Entrance on Pratt Road)
815-786-2389
www.sandwichfair.com
Sunday
Sept. 16

12 - 3 p.m.
Heritage Fest
At the St. James Episcopal Church booth
2nd & Main (Route 72)
Dundee, IL
847-428-6423
Saturday
Sept. 22

6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Country Fair & Auction
St. James Episcopal Church
516 Washington
(6th and Washington)
West Dundee IL
847-836-6125
Saturday
October 6

6:30 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Sunday
October 7

time tba
Scarecrow Fest
Meadowlands Farm
Sherri and some of her students will be playing dulcimer music for this first-time event
13890 County Line Road
Newark, IL
Just off Route 71, between Yorkville and Ottawa
815-695-5821
meadowlandsfarm.com
Sunday
October 21

12 - 2 p.m.
StoneFire Restaurant & Pub
Music During the Sunday Brunch
2075 Marketview Drive
Yorkville, IL
630-553-4585
Saturday
November 3

6:30 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Monday
November 12
Private Engagement Naperville IL
Thursday
November 15

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
StoneFire Restaurant & Pub
2075 Marketview Drive
Yorkville, IL
630-553-4585
Monday
November 26
Private Engagement Ottawa IL
Tuesday
November 27

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Northern Illinois University
President's Luncheon
DeKalb IL
Saturday
December 1

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Downtown Oak Park
Winter Fest
The Book Table Book Store
Oak Park IL
708-383-4145
Saturday
December 1

4 - 6 p.m.
Village of Newark
"Winter Walk About"
Midland Crossing
Route 71
Newark IL
815-695-5381
Saturday
December 1

6:30 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Thursday
December 6

1:00 p.m.
19th Century Club
Afternoon Dessert, Public Invited
"Dulcimer Tunes & Tales" Program
with holiday music
Oswego Civic Center
5 Ashlawn Ave., Oswego IL
630-554-8315
Thursday
December 6
Private Engagement Sandwich IL
Friday
December 7

5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Oswego
Christmas Walk
Downtown Oswego
at the Fire Station
630-554-8097
Sunday
December 9

2:00 p.m.
Reddick Library
Annual Christmas Concert at the Library
1010 Canal St., Ottawa IL
815-434-0542
www.reddicklibrary.org
e-mail Reddick Library
Friday
December 14

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Castle Bank
Holiday Open House
511 W. State Street
Sycamore, IL
815-758-2411
Saturday
December 15

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
StoneFire Restaurant & Pub
2075 Marketview Drive
Yorkville, IL
630-553-4585
Saturday
December 22

5:00 p.m.
United Methodist Church of Plano
"Blue Christmas" Service
219 N. Hale Street
Plano, IL
630-552-3700

  
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  2006

Saturday
Jan. 7

6 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Saturday
Feb. 4

6 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Tuesday
February 14

12:00 noon
Faith Lutheran Church
Public invited to lunch and program
353 N. Midland Ave.
(Corner of Midland and Glenwood)
Joliet IL
815-725-4213
Thursday
February 23

7:00 p.m.
Plano Community District Library
"Tunes & Tales" Program with the band
15 W. North Street
Plano IL
www.plano.library.il.us
Saturday
March 4

6 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Monday
March 27

2:00 p.m.
LaSalle County Nursing Home Naplate IL
Saturday
April 1
Private Engagement Aurora IL
Saturday
April 22

workshops 4:30
concert 6:00
Spring Dulcimer Concert (8th Annual)
Hammered & Mountain Dulcimer Workshops
Concert with Open Stage Segment
more information
Harding Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
Harding IL
815-498-3459 or 630-377-0519
flier and directions
Sunday
April 30

2:00 p.m.
new date and time
Harvard Diggins Library
"Dulcimer Tunes & Tales" Program
900 E McKinley Street
Harvard IL
815-943-4671
www.harvard-diggins.org
Tuesday
May 2
Private Engagement Joliet IL
Saturday
May 6

6 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam - Season Finale
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Sat. & Sun.
May 20-21

12 - 3 p.m.
Redbud Creek Farm Nursery
Plan & Plant Event
2930 N 4351 Road
Sheridan IL
815-496-9400
www.redbudcreek.com
Sunday
May 28

11-2 p.m.
time change!
Lakeside Music & Arts Festival
Decatur Juried Arts Festival
Banks of Lake Decatur
Decatur IL
217-422-3733
www.lakeside2006.com
Wednesday
June 7
Private Engagement Palos Park IL
Sat. & Sun.
June 10-11
Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival
Workshops, concerts, vendors, Sat. night old-time dance
Schedule posted on Gebhard Woods Website
Gebhard Woods State Park
Morris IL
708-331-6875
www.gwdf.org
Saturday
June 17

12:45 p.m.
Waterman Winery 11582 Waterman Rd., Waterman IL
(1 mi. north of Waterman on Elm Street)
815-758-5206
Sunday
June 25

6-7 p.m.
Concert in the Courtyard
Summer Music Series
Park Street Congregational Church
806 Park Street, Mazon IL
815-448-5429
e-mail Park Street Church
Sunday
July 16
Private Engagement Yorkville IL
Saturday
August 26

10 - 2 demos
12 noon concert
Pioneer Day
Fay’s Pork Chop Barbeque, Scottish Bridie Meal, Tunes of Glory Bagpipe Band, Historic Church Tours, Border Collie Sheep Herding, Pioneer Craft Demonstrations, Craft Sales Booths, Underground Railroad & Country School Video Presentations
Somonauk UP Church
5 miles north of Somonauk IL on Chicago Rd. & Gov. Beveridge Hwy.
815-498-2730
Somonauk UP Church
Sunday
August 27

12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
A Day at the Farm
Dickson Farm - Conservation Foundation
antique tractors and fire trucks, tractor parade, hayrides, farm toys, art guild display, children's games, barn tours; rain or shine
1/2 mi south of Rt 30 on Dickson Road
(between Rt. 47 & Orchard Rd.)
Oswego IL
630-554-5914
e-mail for information
Sunday
Sept. 3

time tba
Dulcimer Gathering at the Mounds
Dickson Mounds
Routes 78 and 97
between Lewiston and Havana IL
309-668-2362
sraendsr@theramp.net
Wed. - Fri.
Sept. 6-8

Wed. 2:00 4:00
Thurs. & Fri.
11:00 2:00 4:00
Sandwich Fair
music during the cook-off contests
on the home arts building stage
Sandwich Fairgrounds, Sandwich IL
(Entrance on Pratt Road)
815-786-2389
www.sandwichfair.com
Saturday
Sept. 9

6:30 p.m.
Sandwich Fair
Saturday evening concert with the band
on the home arts building stage
Sandwich Fairgrounds, Sandwich IL
(Entrance on Pratt Road)
815-786-2389
www.sandwichfair.com
Saturday
Sept. 23

6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Country Fair & Auction
St. James Episcopal Church
516 Washington
(6th and Washington)
West Dundee IL
847-836-6125
Saturday
Sept. 30
Private Engagement Poplar Grove IL
Saturday
October 7

6:30 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Saturday
October 14

12 - 2 p.m.
Harvest Celebration
Foods Resource Bank Benefit
10:00 a.m. Ecumenical Service
Lunch with pulled pork; combine rides; border collie sheep herding demonstrations
Gary Dau Farm
on 42nd Road south of Somonauk IL
815-498-1948
www.foodsresourcebank.org
Sunday
October 22

2:00 p.m.
Park Church
"Music for a Cure" Concert

Musical variety, admission charged, all proceeds to the American Cancer Society
Park Church
201 N. Vermilion Street
Streator IL
Call for ticket info: 815-434-2314
Saturday
November 4

2:00 p.m.
American Music Program
Historical One-Room Schoolhouse
NIU Campus
Annie Glidden Road
DeKalb IL
Saturday
November 4

6:30 - 10 p.m.
CD Release Party!
during the Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam

We will open the show at 6:30 p.m.
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Saturday
November 11

12:00 p.m.
Senior Citizen Banquet
Faith Community Church
212 W Mckimmy Street
Davis IL
815-865-5284
Thursday
November 16

2:00 p.m.
Senior Citizens Group
"Dulcimer Tunes & Tales" Program
Fountain of Life Church
361 Glen Park Rd.
Lombard IL
630-627-7202
Monday
November 20

1:00 p.m.
Barb City Manor
DeKalb IL
815-758-1104
Wednesday
November 29
Private Engagement Naperville IL
Friday
December 1

5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Oswego
Christmas Walk
Downtown Oswego
at the Fire Station
630-554-8097
Saturday
December 2

4 - 6:30 p.m.
Newark
"Winter Walk About"
Newark Lutheran Church
corner of Liberty and Jackson
Newark IL
815-695-5430
Saturday
December 2

6:30 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Monday
December 4

1:00 p.m.
Town & Country Public Library, Elburn
"Dulcimer Tunes & Tales" Program
with holiday music
320 E. North Street, Elburn , IL
630-365-2244
www.elburn.lib.il.us
e-mail Elburn Library
Thursday
December 7

Private Engagement
Sandwich IL
Friday
December 8

3 - 5 p.m.
Old Fashioned Christmas Open House
Castle Bank DeKalb
141 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb IL
815-758-2411 ex.8276
Sunday
December 10

2:00 p.m.
Reddick Library
Annual Christmas Concert at the Library
1010 Canal St., Ottawa IL
815-434-0542
www.reddicklibrary.org
e-mail Reddick Library
Thursday
December 14

12:00 noon
Women's Fellowship Luncheon
Mayfield Congregational Church
"Dulcimer Tunes & Tales" Program with holiday music
28405 Church Rd.
Sycamore IL
815-787-8561

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  2005

Saturday
January 15

11:00 a.m.
Rockford Public Library
Charlotte's Web Children's Department
"Tunes & Tales" Program (solo)
215 N Wyman (IL Rte. 2)
Rockford IL
815-624-7692
Tuesday
January 18
Private Engagement Rockford IL
Saturday
February 5
Private Engagement Ottawa IL
Saturday
February 5

6 - 10 p.m.
*absent
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Special Note*: Though we're playing for a private engagement and will be absent for the February jam, we're keeping the listing here and encourage you to go!
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Monday
February 7
Private Engagement DeKalb IL
Thursday
February 10
Private Engagement Plano IL
Saturday
March 5

6 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Saturday
March 19
Private Engagement Norway IL
Saturday
April 2

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Shepherdwoods Farm Annual
Clothe Faire

From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. handspinners and fiber artists; sheep shearing; blacksmithing; Raku pottery demo and sale; vendor booths
3410 E 2375 Road
(Just off Route 71)
Marseilles IL
815-496-2628
e-mail Shepherdwoods Farm
Saturday
April 2

6 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Saturday
April 23

4:30 p.m. workshops
6:30 p.m. concert
Spring Dulcimer Concert (7th Annual)
Hammered and mountain dulcimer workshops offered before concert
In concert: Bill Robinson & Friends, Musical Hammers Family Trio, Steve Endsley, Diane Ippel, Sherri Farley with Skip and Joy Sittig; (new this year... open stage sets!); closing with barn dance
more information
Harding Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
Harding IL
815-498-3459 or 630-377-0519
flier and directions
Saturday
April 30

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mangel Gifts
Chocolate Festival
421 Robert Parker Coffin Rd.
Long Grove IL
847-634-3731
www.longgroveonline.com
Saturday
May 7
Private Engagement Woodstock IL
Saturday
May 7

6 - 10 p.m.
*absent
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Special Note*: Though we're playing for a private engagement and will be absent for the May jam, we're keeping the listing here and encourage you to go!
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Thursday
June 2

8:30 a.m.
WSPY TV-30
Live interview
Program repeats at 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
WSPY, Plano IL
Sat. & Sun.
June 11-12

Concert:
Sat. 4:45 p.m.
Workshops:
Sat. 2:30 p.m.
Sun. 11:30 a.m.
Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival
Sat. & Sun. workshops, concerts, vendors, Sat. night old-time dance

Schedule posted on Gebhard Woods Website
Gebhard Woods State Park
Morris IL
708-331-6875
www.gwdf.org
Sunday
July 10

6-7 p.m.
Concert in the Courtyard
Summer Music Series
Park Street Congregational Church
806 Park Street, Mazon IL
815-448-5514
e-mail Park Street Church
Sunday
July 31

4 - 5 p.m.
Somonauk Community Picnic   event canceled
Picnic in the Park
Community Park
South Depot St., Somonauk IL
815-498-2553
Saturday
August 13

1:30 p.m.
Batavia's "Art in Your Eye"
Fine Arts Festival
At the Riverwalk, downtown
Batavia IL
630-761-8199 ex8298 www.artinyoureye.com
Saturday
August 20

4:00 p.m.
Norway
Cup-O-Cold Water
Outdoor Concert
Fox River Resort Road
Norway IL
815-496-9381
Saturday
August 27

10 - 2 demos
12 noon concert
Pioneer Day
With Fay’s Pork Chop Barbeque, Scottish Bridie Meal, Tunes of Glory Bagpipe Band, Border Collie Sheep Herding Demonstrations, Draft Horse Wagon Rides, Historic Church Tours, Pioneer Craft Demonstrations, Craft Sales Booths, and more!
Somonauk UP Church
5 miles north of Somonauk IL on Chicago Rd. & Gov. Beveridge Hwy.
815-786-2703
Somonauk UP Church
Saturday
Sept. 3

6 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Wed. - Fri
Sept. 7-8-9

Wed. 2:00, 4:00
Thurs. 11:00, 2:00, 4:00
Fri. 11:00, 2:00
Sandwich Fair
Music before and during the cook-off contests located behind the home-arts bldg.
Sandwich Fairgrounds, Sandwich IL
(Entrance on Pratt Road)
815-786-2389 or 630-896-5656
www.sandwichfair.com
Sunday
Sept. 11

11 - 4 demos
Yesterday's Farm Museum
Harvest Fest
Wood Dale Historical Society
850 N. Wood Dale Road
Wood Dale IL
630-595-0790
e-mail Wood Dale Historical Society
Saturday
Sept. 17

3:00 p.m.
Oak Brook Public Library
"Dulcimer Tunes & Tales" Program
600 Oak Brook Road (31st Street)
Oak Brook IL
630-990-2222
www.oak-brook.library.il.us
Saturday
Sept. 24

6:15 - 8:30 p.m.
Country Fair & Auction
St. James Episcopal Church
6th and Washington
Dundee IL
630-554-2000
Saturday
October 1

6 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Wednesday
October 5

1:30 p.m.
Kankakee Women's Club
Fall meeting
Guests invited; please call for reservation
Kankakee Civic Center
Len Small Memorial Park
South Eighth Avenue and Water Street
Kankakee IL
815-939-0853
Sunday
October 16

1:30 p.m.
Aurora Public Library
"Tunes & Tales" Program with the band
233 S Constitution Dr.
Aurora IL
www.aurora.library.il.us
Saturday
October 22

1:00 p.m.
Fossil Ridge Public Library
"Tunes & Tales" Program with the band
386 W Kennedy Rd.
Braidwood IL
e-mail Fossil Ridge Library
Sunday
October 23

2:00 p.m.
Park Church
"Music for a Cure" Concert

Muscial variety including pipe organ, baby grand piano, bassoon, flute, dulcimer, vocals; $10 admission, all proceeds to the American Cancer Society
Park Church
201 N. Vermilion Street
Streator IL
Call for ticket info:
815-434-2314 or 815-252-2091
Saturday
Nov. 5

2:00 p.m.
Berwyn Public Library
"Tunes & Tales" Program with the band
2701 S Harlem Ave.
Berwyn IL
708-795-8000 ex3005
e-mail Berwyn Library
Saturday
Nov. 5

6 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Tuesday
Nov. 29

Private Engagement
Naperville IL
Thursday
Dec. 1

Private Engagement
Sandwich IL
Friday
Dec. 2

5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Oswego
Christmas Walk
Downtown Oswego
at the Fire Station
630-554-8097
Saturday
Dec. 3

1 - 4 p.m.
Sheridan
Christmas Walk
Family Church of the Nazarene
333 Church Street, Sheridan IL
815-496-9381
Saturday
Dec. 3

6 - 10 p.m.
Harding Bluegrass Show & Jam
First Saturday of each month from Sept. through May
Harding IL Community Center
12 mi. north of Ottawa on N40th Road
815-786-9313 or 815-895-2667
Thursday
Dec. 8
Private Engagement Lake Carroll IL
Saturday
Dec. 10

4 - 7 p.m.
Newark
"Winter Walk About"
Newark Lutheran Church
corner of Liberty and Jackson
Newark IL
815-695-5430 or 815-695-5656
Sunday
Dec. 11

2:00 p.m.
Reddick Library
Our Annual Christmas Concert at the Library
1010 Canal St.
Ottawa IL
815-434-0542
www.reddicklibrary.org
e-mail Reddick Library
Thursday
Dec. 15
Private Engagement Geneva IL
Tuesday
Dec. 20
Private Engagement Aurora IL
Thursday
Dec. 22

7:00 p.m.
West Chicago Public Library
"Dulcimer Tunes & Tales" Program
118 W Washington
West Chicago IL
e-mail West Chicago Library

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