Second Sunday Folk Dances
The Second Sunday Folk Dance series is starting its 26th
year. Set in the beautiful dance hall at Fortune Lake Camp, the
event has the reputation of being one of the Midwest’s most popular venues
for folk music and dance. The Second Sunday Folk Dance presents
great musicians in an intimate setting.
The season’s events are on the
second Sunday of the month from November through April.
However, this year's April dance is on the third Sunday due to Easter
falling on the second Sunday in 2012.
The 2011-2012 season starts on Sunday, October 9 (4 PM
CT) with Red Tail Ring. The duo, comprised of Laurel Premo and Michael
Beauchamp, is just home from a musical tour in Denmark. The event will
double as a CD release party presenting two new recordings:
“Middlewest Chant” (all original tunes) and “Mountain Shout” (all
traditional tunes).
The Second Sunday Folk Dance series is the largest, longest running event
of its kind. Activities begin at 4 PM Central Time
with a concert by White Water and guests, followed by dancing in many forms.
Refreshments are available at each dance. The entertainment lasts until 7
PM. Admission for those over 15 is $7 and children 15 and under are admitted
free. For more information about the folk event call 906-822-7889 or check
the website, white-water-associates.com/second.htm.
This year we are offering a season ticket opportunity for our loyal
audience members. For $35 you can purchase a season ticket which covers
entrance to all the Second Sunday concerts. This is a $14 savings over the
cost of individual event tickets. Season tickets will be available at
outlets in Crystal Falls, Iron River, and Iron Mountain and will be available
for sale at the first concert on October 9.
How to Find Us
The Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp is located
between Iron River and Crystal Falls (in Iron County, Michigan), 2 miles
west of Crystal Falls on US-2. Turn south on Bible Camp Road and drive for
less than a quarter mile. Turn right on Fortune Lake Camp Road and drive
just a short distance.
Below: The Second Sunday Folk Dance venue
offers a beautiful hardwood dance floor, ample audience
capacity, and a spacious stage.
October Dance on Saturday, then Every Second Sunday
November through April
Second Sunday dances run from October (this year on
a Saturday with special time and events) through April. Second Sunday Dances in the
2011-2012 series are:
| 2011 |
2012 |
| October 9 |
January 8 |
| November 13 |
February 12 |
| December 11 |
March 11 |
|
April 15 (THIRD SUNDAY) |
If you have any questions, call the Fortune Lake Camp at
906-875-3697, or Bette or Dean Premo at 906-822-7889.
Check the following link for detailed description of the
outstanding performers lined up to play Second Sunday dances this season.
For a printable (PDF) version of this season's flyer click
here. To see photos from past
Second Sunday Folk Dances, click this.
Sponsors Sought for Support
Second Sunday Folk Dance organizers seek funds to foster the activities
and underwrite the expenses of guest artists, many of whom travel hundreds
of miles to perform.
The Second Sunday Folk Dance series relies on the generosity of sponsors.
The 2010-11 Second Sunday Folk Dance Series is able to present this high
quality entertainment because of numerous generous donors, including: John
and Judy Reed, Ralph and Jean Eckerberg, Crystal Falls Lions, Jeff and
Kathie Clark, Riverside Plaza Merchants, Law Office of Geoffrey Lawrence,
William and Wilma Verrette, Tall Pines Grocery of Amasa, Coleman
Engineering, Northern Michigan Bank and Trust, Jon and Paula Pryor, Lindwall
Motors, David and Julie Holperin, Andrew Davis, P.C., First National Bank of
Crystal Falls, Community Dental Practice of Doug Felger, Crystal Lumber,
Hiawatha Music Festival, Mike and Nancy Lewis, Tom and Kim Plummer, Fortune
Lake Lutheran Camp, and White Water Associates, Inc.
