It was great seeing you in February at the OLD DOG TAVERN in downtown Kalamazoo! I'm very optimistic that their capacity (as well as great food and ample drink) will not only be able to accommodate our growth, but contribute to it! Bonus: they have a great outdoor area for if spring ever arrives.
Right now I'm doing prep for our table at the KALAMAZOO FRETBOARD FESTIVAL. Here's some helpful links about the event.
- March 21st Kick-Off Concert with Dragon Wagon
- March 22nd 2014 Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival Day (With Full Schedule)
- SMASH Magazine
- Kzoo Music Scene
- Kalamazoo Gazette
- Western Herald
With such a heavily publicized event, we have a great opportunity to introduce ukulele to hundreds of people! Those of you who were there last year know that a TON of people come through.
I am teaching the world's most basic uke workshop in room 308. Those of you who already attend group, this is way too elementary for you, as it is designed for folks with zero familiarity with our adored instrument.
Don't feel left out, though. I HIGHLY recommend you attend Gerald Ross's workshop in room 309 at 4:00pm. It's not often you get to workshop with him for free, and he's an excellent teacher and skilled player. Also of interest, several luthiers are attending including renowned uke builder Dave Talsma.
Our portion of the program is Saturday, March 22. I'll be manning the table for most of the day. Janet said she'd pitch in, and I'd appreciate a couple other people taking shifts to help. The most important time that I will need help is 1:30-3:30. You don't need to be an expert, just need to be friendly, enthusiastic, and encouraging to all visitors.
Our table maintains a "instrument petting zoo" approach, so if you don't want your instrument handled, please put it under the table so it will be safe. We'll have some uke video going, several styles of ukes for people to touch and try, and flyers outlining the uke clubs available in MI as well as details for this year's Mighty Uke Day. I have also secured a supply of beginner ukes that will available for purchase.
I think that's everything. Except, of course, for our upcoming club meeting on March 29 at OLD DOG TAVERN. Please RSVP on the Facebook event if you can so we know how many tables to put together.
See you soon!
Marion
P.S. Sorry for not keeping the blog up. I lost my password for forever and just got it all figured out. To noobs - we have met almost every month, there wasn't a huge gap between October and February!! Best way to keep up with us is to join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/KalamazUkes/
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