First Fridays at the Old Town School

FIRST FRIDAY: What's it all about?: The first Friday of every month is The Old Town School's night of music and community. Bring your instrument, a couple songs, dancing shoes, a date or a few friends. The cafe is open, and the evening is open to the public.; As a centerpiece event each month we feature a concert performance by a member of the School's amazing faculty or staff. Doors open at 5:00pm, the whole evening costs only a $5 donation, and activities happen all over the building at various times throughout the night.

Upcoming Performers: September 3rd:
Rebecca Toon; October 1st:
Michael O'Toole; November 5th:
Dance Extravaganza

Performances: 7:00pm Student Ensembles; 9:00pm Community Song
Led by this evening's host, Cathy Norden (pictured); 9:05pm Opening Act: Sleepy Lou (Maria McCullough and Jonas Friddle); 9:30pm Featured Performer: Rebecca Toon

Dance: Square Dance!
Each month, dance to a different caller and a live band from the Old Town School community. Dance pros and newbies welcome - for families and adults!
7:40-9:40pm; Room 102; Sample Class -
Each month a teacher will offer an hour long taste of a class that is being offered currently or is being piloted for a future session. Come in and observe or bring your instrument and advance your skills.
8-9pm; Room B6
September:Guitar Chord Theory with John Mead; FreeDance
with Boogie McClarin: Come dance - Freedance is a safe, fun space to deepen your grooves or dance for the first time in years! Boogie McClarin heats up the dance floor & spins hip hop.
8:30-9:30pm; Room 101

Music: The Gather-All with Jason McInnes
The Gather-All is a chance for musicians of all ages and abilities to make music together. All singers and instruments are welcome. All ages! 5:30pm; Room 101; Song Circle with Cathy Norden
Join us for singing & strumming to oodles of fun tunes! 6:30pm; Mabie Gallery; Open Ensemble Jam
This month the Bob Dylan Ensemble hosts a open jam/class 8pm in B6 bring your instrument and play some Zimmy faves and some rare ones.7:30pm; Songwriters' Exchange with Terry MacNamara
Bring in your latest masterpiece for input from the round robin.7:00pm; Room 211; Voice of the People Jam with special guest star Mary Peterson
Voice of the People is a fun open jam that celebrates music's power to uplift and change society. 7:30pm; Room 101; Community Drum Circle with Richard Neuhaus
Grab your drum and come on over. Beginners welcome! 8:30pm; Room B3

String Jams: Skip's Back Porch Jam with Skip Landt
We're picking and playing blues, country, ragtime and more. 6:30pm; Room B1; Open String Jam
Play rounds, jigs, fiddle tunes and more as we warm up for the square dance!
6:30pm; Room 101