Real Folk Music for Real Folks

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January 2007

Tuesdays 10:30am, Infant/Toddler Music Class.  This class is an energetic, interactive class for parent and child.  Each session begins with a sing-along greeting to each child, includes a "singing story", fingerplays, lap songs, movement and dancing, playing with rhythm instruments and a chance to play Anna's instrument of the week.  Research shows music participation is a brain booster for the young child.  Class meets once a week for 45 minutes.  A parent or caregiver must attend the class with the child.  Fee is $80.00 for 8 consecutive weeks begin anytime.  Class is held at World Folk Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St, Chicago, IL  773-779-7059.

Using all "home-made" instruments in Music Class, Aurora, IL

February 2007

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 & 10:30am, Infant/Toddler Music Class.  See January entry.

Monday, Feb 5 7-8:45pm, Sing Around the Library.  Blue Island Library, 2433 W. York St., Blue Island.  Info: 708-388-1078.   Bring your voice, your music, your acoustic instruments, or just come to listen.  We use the "pick, pass or play" method to go around the circle.  You may pick or choose a song for the group to sing or play, take a pass, or play/sing one yourself.  See you there!  First Monday of every month except federal holidays.

Wednesday, Feb 21 10-10:30am and 11-11:30am, Pottery Barn Kids, Jordan Creek Town Center, West Des Moines, IA.  I'll be returning to bring "Miss Anna's Music Class" to parents and tots right inside the PBK store.  I have enjoyed playing and singing at the PBKids stores, and when you come in to the store, you get lots of great decorating ideas.  515-222-9754  free

Thursday-Sunday, Feb 22-25, Folk Alliance Conference, Memphis, TN.  Bob and I will be volunteering again this year.  I learn so much each time I attend.  I'm giving showcasing a thought.  Though that would require memorizing my songs...  Somehow I find it easier to memorize other people's songs.

March 2007

Monday, March 5, Sing Around the Library.  Blue Island, IL.  see February 5 entry.

Tuesday, March 20, 10am.  Russian Rendevous, World Folk Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St., Chicago.  Privet!  Bob & I traveled to Russia in September 2006.  I collected many songs and stories and learned a bit more about the culture of European Russia.  We traveled by plane, train and automobile.  We hiked mountains in the south and visited museums and palaces in the north.  We stayed in hostels and with Russian friends during our stay.  This will be the premier performance of my new Russian program.  $5 reservations recommended.

scenes from Pavlovsky Posad, Red Square & Dombai

Wednesday, October 11, Concord Extended Care, "Walking Down the Road 1850-1950", 9401 Ridgeland Ave, Oaklawn, IL

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 & 10:30am, Infant/Toddler Music Class.  see January entry.

World Folk Music Company offers Infant-Toddler-Preschool-early Elementary group classes. 

Pictured above are Suzanne O'Shea, Anna Stange, Martha Jaramillo & Candy Heitner.

Not pictured: Deb Parks

Come join one of our classes!

April 2007

Mon-Tue-Wed, April 2-4, 3-6pm, Silvertree Hotel, Conservatory Lobby Bar, Snowmass Village, CO.  I'll be back at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic again this year, singing and playing for the Vets, volunteers and hotel guests.  Though Bob began volunteering at this event before I did, we have made it a family tradition to participate each year.  "Miracles on a Mountainside!" is an apt slogan for this event.  If you are to witness this event, you also will be inspired by what these veterans can do.

Scenes from the 2006 National Disable Veterans Winter Sports Clinic

Wednesday, April 11, 10-10:30 and 11-11:30am, Pottery Barn Kids, Galleria Mall, Mt. Lebanon, PA.  For parents and toddlers.  Sing along, dance along and play along with Miss Anna.  412-344-1615  free

Thursday, April 12, 10-10:30 and 11-11:30am, Pottery Barn Kids, Polaris Fashion Place, Columbus, Ohio.  For parents and toddlers. Sing along, dance along and play along with Miss Anna.  614-880-3948  free

Tuesday, April 24, 10am, Earthday in Story and Song, World Folk Music Company, 1808 W. 103rd St., Chicago.  773-779-7059 www.worldfolkmusiccompany.com  $5  Remember:  It's not garbage 'til you throw it away!

May 2007

Sunday, May 6, 1-5pm, Green Earth Fair, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd at MacDonald Farm, Naperville, IL.  www.GreenEarthInstitute.org  Visit an organic, CSA, Community Supported Farm right in the heart of Naperville.  Exhibits, Farm tours, Vendors, Demonstrations, Solar Power, Alternative vehicles, Informational Workshops, Food, and Music by Anna Stange!

Monday, May 7, 7-8:45pm, Sing Around the Library.  Blue Island, IL.  see February 5 entry.

Saturday, May 19th, Children's Music Network, Midwest Gathering and evening concert, Mount Prospect, IL.  Details TBA

Anna facilitating a workshop at a past Midwest Gathering, Sheboygan, WI

June 2007

Monday, June 4, 7pm, Sing Around the Library, Blue Island, IL  see February 5 entry.

Monday, June 18, 4pm.  Rhythm Kids. 8 week program through Southwest Special Recreation Association.  Palos Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL.  Session runs from June 18-Aug 6.  info: afusco80@aol.com.

Saturday, June 23, 1pm, Justice Public Library, Singing Around the World.  7641 Oak Grove Ave, Justice, IL.  Summer Reading program. 

July 2007

July 13-15, Michigan Peace Fest, Willow Ranch, 125 60th St., Grand Junction, MI.  Details TBA.

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