Calendar
Welcome to our calendar! Here you will find events of harp interest throughout the Pacific Northwest. (As submissions come from so many different sources, the Puget Sound Folk Harp Society cannot guarantee the accuracy of every detail; please check with the contact person when listed if you have questions or concerns about the event.) If you would like your harp event to be listed here, please contact info@reigningharps.com for submission guidelines.
October 2024
Oct 4-6 Whidbey Island WA. There are still last minute spots open at the PSFHS Autumn Retreat, Friday afternoon through Sunday morning, October 4th – 6th. Everything takes place in one building just steps from the beach and a state park; lots of harp playing but also time for socializing and exploring. Contact director Diane Moss at mdianem@seanet.com by 6 pm Oct. 3 if you are interested!
Oct 5 Hoodsport WA. Magical Strings Tall Timbers Concert – Hoodsport WA – Saturday, Oct. 5 @ 3 PM. For reservations and location call 360-877-5862
Oct 7-13 On-line. Deborah Henson Conant is offering a free series on harp improvisation, with daily self-paced mini trainings. For more info or to register see https://www.hipharp.com/5dhic-optin.
Oct 10 On-line. Melody’s Traditional Music is continuing their series of Harp Teachers Gatherings October 10th at 1 pm PDT. You can register for this Zoom meeting athttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtd-uhrz8jH9RXjm9EKs8YRvTkqPv-XRLY#/registration. And you can see all replays of the Harp Teachers Gatherings by visiting this link on the Melody’s site: https://folkharp.com/harp-teachers-gathering/.
Oct 11 Eugene OR. Golden Bough’s Autumn Tour: “Hark to the calling of the road.” Celebrate 45 years of Celtic Music with Golden Bough (Margy Butler, harp). Friday, October 11 at 7:30 PM at Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette Street. Tickets at 541-345-8986.
Oct 12 On-line. Verlene Schermer Workshop, Saturday, 10/12/24 10:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT – “Nordic Songs and Tunes.” This class is open to all levels and all instruments and singers. If you took the Scandinavian Songs and Tunes workshop, here is another selection of tunes, this time expanding to Denmark, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, which are part of the Nordic region. You’ll also learn songs and tunes from Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Most will have words with guidance on pronunciation. You will get arrangements that can be played on lever harp, pedal harp, or piano, in addition to lead sheets with melody, lyrics, and chords. A video replay will also be available to all who register. Cost: $30 per person. Here’s how to register: https://tinyurl.com/NordicSongsandTunes.
Oct 12 Tualatin OR. Golden Bough’s Autumn Tour: “Hark to the calling of the road.” Celebrate 45 years of Celtic Music with Golden Bough (Margy Butler, harp). Saturday, October 12 at 7:30 PM at Winona Grange Hall, 8340 SW Seneca St. Tickets at https://www.tickettomato.com/event/8625/.
Oct 13 Olympia WA. Golden Bough’s Autumn Tour: “Hark to the calling of the road.” Celebrate 45 years of Celtic Music with Golden Bough (Margy Butler, harp). Sunday, October 13 at 6:00 PM at New Traditions, 300 5th Avenue SW. Tickets at 360-705-2819.
Oct 19 On-line. Verlene Schermer Workshop, Saturday, 10/19/24 10:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT – “Harp Clarity & Fluidity.” In this class you’ll learn how to create more clarity by using selective damping techniques, and more fluidity by using selective hovering techniques. You’ll get handouts with exercises and tunes to use during and after the class, as well as guidelines for how to apply these two essential techniques to your current and future repertoire. Cost: $30 per person. Here’s how to register: https://tinyurl.com/HarpClarityandFluidity.
Oct 19 Portland OR. Meeting Third Saturdays: Harps at Artichoke, 2007 SE Powell Blvd., Portland OR. 12-1:30 pm. Play-along tune book on site, solos most welcome. Come enjoy harp company in Artichoke’s cozy cafe, a fabulous community music making space, led by established harpist Tracey Rose Brown. $5-10 facility fees. For more info or to confirm date and time contact Tracey at Tbharpsong@gmail.com.
Oct 20 Mountlake Terrace WA. Back to the library after the MLT Art Show! The Third Sunday Harp Circle meets Third Sundays at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 2 to 4:30 pm. Friendly and relaxed group, all styles and ability levels of harping welcome, solo playing is encouraged but never required. For more information or to be on the reminder list, contact Diane at mdianem@seanet.com.
Oct 22 On-line. School of Magical Strings Virtual Harp Classes – Philip Boulding teaches “World Harp.” Begins Tuesday, October 22. Classes meet for 1 hour, once a week, for 6 weeks, 6-7 PM Pacific Time. Harp players of all levels will enjoy learning new pieces inspired by harp-like instruments from around the world, such as the Valiha from Madagascar (a circular bamboo harp), the Kora from West Africa (a double-strung harp made from a large gourd), the Kantele from Finland, and more. Even if you don’t play you can enjoy the historical information, and demonstrations from the ‘Harp Museum’. To register or request a brochure send an email to info@magicalstrings.com .
Oct 25 Vancouver WA. Vancouver WA/Portland OR area harp circle meets the fourth Friday of every month at Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave in Vancouver WA. Group tunes, individual tunes and/or songs, creative expression, and a great time! Welcome to all ability levels, from 10 am-12 pm Pacific Time. For more info and to confirm date and time, contact Donita at donita_andrews@yahoo.com.
November 2024
Nov 2 Olympia WA. Olympia-area harp circle will meet November 2 from 1-3 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3800 Henderson Blvd SE, Olympia. The church is near Olympia High School. Harpers should enter on the north side of the building, then turn left and go to the room in the corner at the end of the hall. For more information or to be added to the mailing list, contact Dan at dan.bolton24@gmail.com.
Nov 7 Lincoln City OR. Thursday, November 7 @ 7:00PM, “Legends of the Celtic Harp” with Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter, Lincoln City Cultural Center. For more info and tickets see https://lionharp.com/calendar.
Nov 9 Coyle WA. Magical Strings at Concerts in the Woods – Coyle, WA – Saturday, Nov. 9 @ 3 PM, Laurel B. Johnson Community Center, 923 Hazel Point Road. Concert info: 360-765-3449 or info@coyleconcerts.com.
Nov 9 Tualatin OR. Saturday, November 9 @ 7:30PM, Legends of the Celtic Harp with Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter, Winona Grange. For more info and tickets see https://lionharp.com/calendar.
Nov 10 Salem OR. Sunday, November 10 @ 7:00PM, “Legends of the Celtic Harp” with Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter, Salem Historic Grand Theater. For more info and tickets see https://lionharp.com/calendar.
Nov 13 Eugene OR. Wednesday, November 13 @ 7:00PM, “Legends of the Celtic Harp” with Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter, Unity of the Valley. For more info and tickets see https://lionharp.com/calendar.
Nov 14 Gold Beach OR. Thursday, November 14 @ 6:00PM, “Legends of the Celtic Harp” with Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter, Gold Beach Library. For more info and tickets see https://lionharp.com/calendar.
Nov 16 Seattle WA. Saturday, November 16 @ 7:00PM, “Legends of the Celtic Harp” with Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter, Greenlake Methodist Church. For more info and tickets see https://lionharp.com/calendar.
Nov 17 Mountlake Terrace WA. Third Sunday Harp Circle meets on the third Sunday (of course!) of the month from 2 to 4:30 pm at the Mountlake Terrace Library. Friendly and relaxed group, all styles and ability levels of harping welcome, solo playing is encouraged but never required. NOTE: We’ll be in the small meeting room this month, just to the left of our usual room. For more information or to be on the reminder list, contact Diane at mdianem@seanet.com.
Nov 17 Mount Vernon WA. Sunday, November 17 @ 7:00PM, “Legends of the Celtic Harp” with Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter, Celtic Arts Foundation. For more info and tickets see https://lionharp.com/calendar.
December 2024
Dec 7 Olympia WA. Olympia-area harp circle will meet December 7 from 1-3 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3800 Henderson Blvd SE, Olympia. The church is near Olympia High School. Harpers should enter on the north side of the building, then turn left and go to the room in the corner at the end of the hall. For more information or to be added to the mailing list, contact Dan at dan.bolton24@gmail.com.
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