Saturday November 1st, 2:00 PM OLD-TIME FIDDLE WORKSHOP

Every Saturday at 2:00 pm Peninsula Violin holds a Fiddle Workshop featuring legendary fiddlers from the Washington Old-Time Fiddlers Association. This week's guest instructor is Sarah Comer www.sarahcomer.com . Beginners/Intermediates of all ages and are welcomed. $20 for the session from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. We break down two tunes each session. And then join the jam following at 4:00 PM.

Peninsula Violin

18846 Front Street NE

Poulsbo WA 98370

www.peninsulaviolin.com/fiddle.html

Phone: 360.394.0013

First Sundays at the Commons presents the Onyx Chamber Players on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 4:00pm

This exceptional chamber music ensemble featuring David White on piano, Cecilia Archuleta on violin, Page Smith on cello and Melvin Butler on viola will perform works by Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms. The concert takes place at the Bainbridge Commons which is located next to the Senior Center at 402 Brien Drive by Waterfront Park. Admission is at the door (no advanced ticket sales) $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. For more information go to: www.firstsundaysconcerts.org

Great New Open Mic in Tacoma on Thursdays

The Muse www.themuse.cc
2509 - 6th Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98406

phone: 253-212-3934

Thursdays are Open Mic nights; you must be there before 7:30 PM to sign up!

Featured performers are on Fridays and Saturdays, contact: Tricia bookings@themuse.cc.

MCR presents:

Bluegrass Guitarist, David Grier, Friday November 7th, 8:00 PM

David Grier is recognizably one of the best flat-picking guitarists in Bluegrass today. He has been voted the "Best Guitar Player of the Year" multiple times by the International Bluegrass Music Association. He is also one of Acoustic Guitar Magazine's "Artists of the Decade", and he has played on several Grammy Award winning recordings!

www.davidgrier.com

at:

Mud Puddle Coffee
321 High School Rd NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 780-8844

Admission: $ 10

I have been asked to forward this announcement about volunteer opportunities to perform live music at this annual island arts & crafts show and winter festival.

The 15th Annual Christmas in the Country www.christmasinthecountry.info

December 5, 6 & 7
Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

This year they have two venues that have a spot for live music:

Hazel Creek Farm
8903 NE Koura Rd.

Bainbridge Island

Creativity Center
9338 Sportsmanclub Rd.

Bainbridge Island

They are looking or either Christmas music or other music that would fit with the handmade arts & crafts and the theme of a Christmas in the country. If you are interested in performing at either of these venues, please contact:

Sharon Soames, Founder and Director
Christmas in the Country LLC
(206) 842-6883
SharonRS@aol.com