[[events]]
name = "Souper Sunday Dance"
details = """
It’s last season’s “Barn Dance,” but with a twist – now serving soup! 

Live Music! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
6:30 pm (Intro session 6:15 pm)
In the gallery at Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick. On street parking and additional parking behind the building (enter next to City Hall)
Offering expanded concessions – homemade soup & cornbread, lemonade & fresh brewed tea!

More Info:

Live Music: Joy Factor, who are Gianna Marzilli Ericson (fiddle), Henry Yoshimura (guitar), and Jeremy Wilmer (fiddle)
Caller: Don Veino – Don loves to create opportunities for dancers to have fun no matter the group size!
Admission: Your choice $15 – $20 per person / WCFA Members $12 / Students (with ID) $10. Contributions are always encouraged and accepted.
Food: We will be serving a special homemade soup and cornbread @ $3 a bowl, all for the benefit of the band and caller!
Role Terms: Traditional – “ladies & gents” or “women & men,” but all are welcome to choose the role term that works for them!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are ok but harder to dance with)."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/community-dance-souper-sunday-dance-2/"]
start = "2023-10-22T18:30:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-22T21:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Warwick Center for the Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Haddam & Higganum Contra Dance"
details = """
All are welcome! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time! Dance is especially tailored for beginners! So come enjoy the friendly camaraderie, dance to live music and see everyone’s smiling faces!
Caller: Don Heinold. Don has been calling around 14 years and is known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Live Music: Mickey Koth on fiddle/violin & John Kalinowski, on accordion. Since 1998 they’ve been the band that “will change your O’Doul’s to Guinness.” You’re gonna love contra dancing to this terrific threesome.
Admission: $15.00 per person. Donations are greatly appreciated and encouraged!
Free Parking: There is plenty of free parking on the right side of the church.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged).
Role Terms: “Women & Men” but all dancers are welcome to dance whichever role their heart desires.
Food: Refreshments will be served but also bring water to keep hydrated!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/haddam-higganum-contra-dance/"]
start = "2023-10-27T19:45:00-04:00"
end = "2023-10-27T22:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Haddam"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Mickey Koth & John Kalinowski"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "United Congregational Church of Haddam & Higganum"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community \"Soup-er Sunday\" Dance!"
details = """
It’s last seasons “Barn Dance” but with a twist – now serving SOUP! 

This is so much fun! We dance to the fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, and Appalachia and we often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!!
6:30 pm (Intro session 6:15 pm)
In the gallery at Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick. On-street parking and additional parking behind the building (enter next to City Hall).
Offering expanded concessions – Homemade Soup & Cornbread, lemonade & fresh brewed tea.
Live music by: First Time Stringband. At the core are melodic clawhammer banjo player, Howie Bursen, rhythm guitar player and singer, Sally Rogers (they sing their waltzes!), and harmonica, bones and foot stomper, Deck Nieforth (he also builds remarkable fiddles!).
Caller: Paul Wilde – from RI.
Admission: Your choice $15 – $20 per person / WCFA Members $12 / Students (with ID) $10. Contributions are always encouraged and accepted.
Food: We will be serving a special homemade SOUP and CORNBREAD @ $3 a bowl & all for the benefit of the band and caller!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are ok but harder to dance with).
Role Terms: Traditional – “ladies & gents” or “women & men” but all are welcome to choose the role term that works for them!"""
links = ["https://warwickcfa.org/event/community-contra-dance-at-wcfa-2/", "https://cdss.org/event/community-soup-er-sunday-dance/"]
start = "2023-12-17T18:15:00-05:00"
end = "2023-12-17T21:30:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["First Time Stringband"]
callers = ["Paul Wilde"]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Warwick Center for the Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss_2023.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community Soup-er Saturday Contra & Square Dance"
details = """
Now 3rd Saturdays and still serving homemade soup and cornbread!
Time: 7:00 pm (basics session 6:45 pm)
This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America. We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Parking: at Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Road, Warwick. On-street parking and additional parking behind the building (enter next to City Hall).
Caller: Tod Whittemore from Connecticut. Tod has been calling dances for forty years, having been lucky enough to begin his career at the time when famous callers Ralph Page and Duke Miller were still active in the Monadnock region. Tod has called dances all over the world, and is known for his humor, energy, and infectious love of dancing!
Live Music by The French Connection! The French Connection, has a Rhode Island connection! They are all from RI. The band features Deck Nieforth on harmonica, feet and spoons; Dan Lanier on fiddle and guitar; Rohsenow on piano. They play New England traditional contra dance tunes with a French Canadian accent.
Admission: Your choice $15 – $20 per person / WCFA Members $12 / Students (with ID) $10. Contributions are always encouraged.
Food/Concessions: Homemade Soup. homemade Cornbread, lemonade & fresh brewed tea @ $3 a bowl & all for the benefit of the band and caller!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber-soled sneakers are ok but harder to dance with).
Role Terms: Traditional – “ladies & gents” but all are welcome to choose the role term that works for them!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/community-soup-er-saturday-contra-square-dance/"]
start = "2024-02-17T18:45:00-05:00"
end = "2024-02-17T22:00:00-05:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = true
social = true
bands = ["The French Connection"]
callers = ["Tod Whittemore"]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Warwick Center for the Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Community \"Soup-er Saturday\" Dance"
details = """
Now 3rd Saturdays and still serving Homemade Soup & Cornbread! 

This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! We dance to live fiddle tunes of Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Appalachia and America! We often switch partners after every dance so there is no need to bring a partner, and no experience is needed to have a fantastic time!
Parking: On-street parking and additional parking behind the building (enter next to City hall).
Caller: Billy Fischer, from Connecticut, Billy has been calling dances for over thirty years, starting out in New Haven, Connecticut with the contra dance series that has been a fixture of the folk music and dance scene since 1976. In addition to contra dances in and around the northeast, he has called at various dance camps regionally and nationally!
Live Music by: Woody & the Westside Warblers! They have a Rhode Island connection! Most members are from RI. They are: Camilla Streeter, keyboards; David Horne, bass, mandolin or banjo; and Chris Warren, fiddle or cello. They are skilled musicians that radiate energy and joy through their music. They are not to be missed!.
Admission: Your choice $15 – $20 per person / WCFA Members $12 / Students (with ID) $10. Contributions are always encouraged.
Food/Concessions: Homemade soup, homemade cornbread, lemonade & fresh brewed tea @ $3 a bowl & all for the benefit of the band and caller!
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual, layers are best for this invigorating exercise. Please wear non-street shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneakers are ok but harder to dance with).
Role Terms: Traditional – “ladies & gents” but all are welcome to choose the role term that works for them!"""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/community-soup-er-saturday-dance/", "https://warwickcfa.org/event/community-dance-at-wcfa-2/"]
start = "2024-03-16T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-16T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Warwick"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Woody & the Westside Warblers"]
callers = ["Billy Fischer"]
price = "$10-$20"
organisation = "Warwick Center for the Arts"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "Barn Dance"
details = """
Sponsored by Four Corners Art Center 
Four Corners Art Center invites you to the historic village of Tiverton Four Corners to celebrate the coming of spring and the daffodil bloom in the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers. Friends and neighbors, please join us for an early evening of contra dancing! This is still wicked fun today! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on! Bring your friends or come alone! There are others that come alone! You do not need to know how in order to have a fantastic time! 

Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also well known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Live Music: The Westside Warblers, who are: Camilla Streeter, keyboards; David Horne, bass, mandolin or banjo; and Chris Warren, fiddle or cello. They are skilled musicians that radiate energy and joy through their music. They are not to be missed!
Admission: $15.00 cash suggested donation per person. BYE (bring your own everything). Proceeds to support Four Corners Art Center!
Parking: plenty of free parking on-site.
Clothing: Clothing is casual with layers recommended as dancing is invigorating and energetic.
Role Terms are traditional: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men,” BUT anyone dancing is welcome to choose whatever role that works for them with no worries, as they are roles only."""
links = ["https://www.fourcornersarts.org/concerts-events/", "https://cdss.org/event/barn-dance/"]
start = "2024-03-30T16:00:00-04:00"
end = "2024-03-30T18:00:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Tiverton"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
bands = ["Westside Warblers"]
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$15"
organisation = "Four Corners Arts Center"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"

[[events]]
name = "K of C Arlington Contra Dance"
details = """
Community Shindig: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Knights of Columbus #109 invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing. Not necessary to bring a partner or any experience necessary!!
This is so wicked fun! It is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!
Live Music by: Kat Wallace & Helen Grace Kuhar! Kat is a fiddle player with a focus in American and Celtic styles, her music-making centers around original and traditional tunes and songs utilizing tenor guitar, fiddle, viola and voice. Helen Kuhar is a rhythm guitarist and vocalist hailing from Cambridge, MA. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Helen fell in love with traditional music through contra dancing, and since then has been immersed in Irish, Scottish, and New England folk traditions of Boston, MA and the greater Northeast! They both together will amaze you!
Caller: Don Heinold. Hailing from Rhode Island, Don has been calling at dances, weddings, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.
Admission: $15 suggested donation per person, or $10 for students per person!
Parking: plenty of well lighted parking next to the KC building. Enter around the corner on Prescott St.
Clothing & Footwear: Clothing is casual. Please wear shoes that move easily on the floor (rubber soled sneaker are discouraged but some do wear them even though it makes dancing harder).
Role Terms are: “Ladies & Gents” or “Women & Men” but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries."""
links = ["https://cdss.org/event/k-of-c-arlington-contra-dance/"]
start = "2024-04-14T19:30:00-04:00"
end = "2024-04-14T22:30:00-04:00"
country = "USA"
state = "RI"
city = "Arlington"
styles = ["contra"]
workshop = false
social = true
callers = ["Don Heinold"]
price = "$10-$15"
organisation = "Knights of Columbus #109"
source = "events/usa/cdss.yaml"