Well, the day is
past and the good news is that the 2nd Little Rock Dulcimer Getaway will be
expanded to two days, August 12 & 13, 2005...AND
we have a new website:
www.ArkansasDulcimerSociety.com
Thanks to Linda Evans, Ed Foley, and Bob Mcgowan for
their kind remarks (on the Sweet Music Digest)
regarding the Little Rock Dulcimer Getaway (LRDG)
held this past Saturday. Thanks also to Linda
Brockinton, Neil Gaston, and Scott Odena for their
excellent contribution. I've heard nothing but rave
reviews of their workshops.
The first annual LRDG was successful enough to lead
to a second annual LRDG expanded to two days. with
open stage, directed jams and a Saturday night
concert. Next year Friday and Saturday Aug. 12th &
13th 2005 will be the dates. The second annual
will also include a hammered dulcimer section . The
venue at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church is
excellent. Every thing is in one building and the
classes can be separated so that there is no sound
inference. The church chef will provide meals on
site.
Put Aug. 12 & 13, 2005 on the calendar. There will
be more information to come as planning proceeds.
Thanks also to all those who attended. We hope to
see you all next year.
Address inquiries to Jimmunns@phbcarkansas.com or
robjbruce@cox-internet.com.
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Saturday August 14,
2004, will be the
first annual Little Rock Dulcimer Getaway at
Pulaski Heights Baptist Church; 2200 Kavanaugh
Blvd.; Little Rock Arkansas.
Linda
Brockinton, Neil Gaston, and Scott Odena will each
be conducting three workshops for Beginner/Novice,
Intermediate, and Intermediate/Advanced
levels. Linda, Neil, and Scott have each won many
state, regional, and national competitions and are
in demand around the country We are fortunate to
have them in central Arkansas.
Linda's
subjects will be "Easy Finger Picked Hymns"; "Songs
of the Great Hymn Writer, Fanny Crosby"; and
Arrangements for Solo/Ensemble made easy.
Neil
will be doing workshops on Basic Right & Left Hand
Techniques; "Dorian Tunes"; and "Duets".
Scott
will be doing "Intro to DAD Tuning"; "Classic Fiddle
Tunes in DAD"; and "Cross Picking with Shuffle
Rhythm in DAD".
Absolute
beginner attendees (string side up level) will
receive instruction from Jim Munns and /or Bob
Bruce.
Our
headliners will present a mid-day concert and there
will an Open Stage/Jam Session after the last
workshop lasting until as long as it takes.
Cost for
the day is $15.00. Registration will begin at 8:30
a.m. and workshops will begin at 9:00.
For
those interested in Motor Home/ RV Camping there are
facilities off I-40 in North Little Rock at Burns
Park and at a KOA campground on Crystal Hill Road in
North Little Rock.
If you would like
more information or have questions on the directions please send your snail mail address and we will send
you a schedule, maps etc. We will also answer
any specific questions you may have.
The streets
going north from I-630 to Pulaski Heights
Baptist Church are Pine and Cedar with Pine
being one way to Lee Avenue. Directions are as
follows:
Coming from
South, East, or West on I-30, I-40, or I-530;
take I-630 and exit on Pine street going North.
At the intersection of Pine and Lee turn left
one half block and then right on Cedar Street.
Pulaski Heights Baptist Church is on the corner
of Cedar Street and Kavanaugh Blvd. Stay on
Cedar and park behind the church.
Coming from the North on I-40 take I-430
South and exit on Cantrell Rd. after crossing
the Arkansas River. Going east on Cantrell turn
right on Kavanaugh Blvd. and follow to Pulaski
Heights Baptist at the intersection of Kavanaugh
and Cedar. Turn left on Cedar and park behind
the church.
Entering Little Rock on US 67/167 take I-40
West to I-30 South, from I-30 South take I-630.
From I-630 exit on Pine street and follow
directions above.
Recommended Hotels are:
La Quinta; 200 S. Shackleford Rd; 501-224-0900
Hampton Inn & Suites; 1301 S. Shackleford;
501-537-3000, 800-426-7866
Holiday Inn Select; I-630 at I-430;
501-223-3000, 800-465-4329
Registration will
be at the door; however, if you are planning to
attend please send an email to Bob or Jim and let us
know your playing level.
Next
year we will again schedule the second weekend in
August and hope to expand the "Getaway" making it
bigger and better.
Hope to
see you at the Little Rock Dulcimer Getaway
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