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The Baltimore Folk Music Society’s Catoctin Mountain Music & Dance Weekend

The Baltimore Folk Music Society’s Catoctin Mountain Music & Dance Weekend. June 18-20, 2010

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The Baltimore Folk Music Society’s Catoctin Mountain Music & Dance Weekend

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  1. The Baltimore Folk Music Society’sCatoctin Mountain Music & Dance Weekend June 18-20, 2010 Intergenerational, welcoming to first-timers, family and singles friendly, great for talking, eating, nature walks, and just sitting around as well as for listening to and playing music, dancing, and singing.

  2. In the Catoctin Mountain Park, near Thurmont, Md., about 90 minutes from Baltimore Presidents since FDR have come here to renew themselves. You might not be able to spend a weekend at Camp David, but you can join us at Camp Misty Mount.

  3. There are lots of things to do: • Play and listen to music. • Talk to old and new friends. • Dance and sing. • Spend time with your children. • Spend time away from your children. • Eat. • Explore Nature.

  4. Make Music

  5. There’s a bunch of photos coming up of people playing instruments. That’s because they’re having so much fun it makes for good photos. You don’t have to play an instrument in order to come and have a good time! If you’re got an instrument—even if you’re not very good at it—bring it along. This is a good place to jam with friendly musicians and learn from more experienced players. A Note about Playing Instruments

  6. Join the Catoctin Open Band

  7. Play your mountain dulcimer in the mountains.

  8. Have coffee on the rocks.

  9. ` Play the recorder

  10. Toot, toot, toot, . . . toot.

  11. Lots of Dancing(but only one dance photograph. . .it’s hard to take good dance photos) • Contra and square dancing • English country dancing • International folk dancing • Waltzing • Kid-friendly dancing • Plus the Salty Dog Rag and other favorites.

  12. English Country Dance Workshop

  13. Eat good food . . .

  14. prepared by Cook Connie . . .

  15. with a little help from campers . . .

  16. . . . And served with a lot of conversation.

  17. Socialize around the Dining Hall

  18. Spend time with grandkids.

  19. Sit on big logs.We use the cabins in the background.

  20. Experience Crafts

  21. Explore Nature

  22. Sit quietly and read—or try to.

  23. No slides for these, but you should know: • There’s a huge swimming pool. • Bathrooms have modern facilities, showers, plenty of hot water. • This will be our 25th Spring Catoctin Weekend at Camp Misty Mount. • Camp Misty Mount is on a mountainside, but we can make arrangements to accommodate people with mobility impairments.

  24. Want to see more photos? You can find us on Facebook at the “BFMS Catoctin Mountain Weekend” group page. • ``

  25. The Baltimore Folk Music Society is funded by an operating grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.

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