FSGW 2026 Getaway Schedule of Events with No Tables
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Friday, October 2
Saturday, October 3
Saturday 10:00 AM EDT Pets and Other Animals in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 11:00 AM led by Judy Cook and Nancy King Dogs and cats and ponies and bunnies and lots of other animals have inspired plenty of songs. Bring your favorites to share! or Foreign Language Songs in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 11:00 AM led by Charlie Baum and Miriam Isaacs Plenty of great songs are in languages other than English. Let your worldliness show! or Sea Songs and Shanties in Retreat Center (Singaround) to about 11:00 AM led by Darriel Day and Brad Graham Shanties, forebitters, and other songs of the sea and ships.
Saturday 11:00 AM EDT Voyageurs in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Presentation) to about 12:00 PM led by Lynn Noel Lynn Noel will teach canoe songs of French Canada, used by the voyageurs. One song complete with verses, & then choruses only. or Appalachian Songs in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 12:00 PM led by Charlie Baum and Sarah Burkey America's Appalachian region has long been a source of fine songs, some of which originated in the “old world”. Bring some of your favorites to share. or Humorous Songs and Parodies in Retreat Center (Singaround) to about 12:00 PM led by David Diamond, Brad Graham and Bev Praver Always time for a good laugh!
Saturday 1:00 PM EDT Bible Stories in Song in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 2:00 PM led by Martha Burns From silly to sad, songs featuring characters like Jonah, Noah, Jacob, and Moses have long been a staple of folk tradition. Someone’s going to sing “Five Constipated Men,” that’s for sure. Will it be you? or Chesapeake and Other Waters in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 2:00 PM led by Janie Meneely, George Stephens, Kathy Westra Stephens and Rob van Sante As we gather on an inlet of the Chesapeake Bay, let's find songs about this important waterway, as well as some about other inland and coastal waterways. or Ballads in Peace Lodge (Singaround) to about 2:00 PM led by Sarah White A whole afternoon of story songs to share! or Colleen Cleveland in Retreat Center (Concert) to about 1:45 PM led by Colleen Cleveland A5th generation ballad singer from th Adirondacks of upstate New York, Colleen began as a youngster learning songs from her grandmother, Sarah Cleveland, and is dedicated to keeping the old songs alive and passing them on.
Saturday 1:45 PM EDT Kevin Elam in Retreat Center (Concert) to about 2:30 PM led by Kevin Elam Kevin is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and interpreter of Irish traditional music. In 2019 he was the All-Ireland Champion in Men's Singing,
Saturday 2:00 PM EDT Songs of Remembrance in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 3:00 PM led by Heather Livingston, Connie McKenna and Laura Sailer Let's sing to remember and honor our loved ones, friends, and times no longer with us. or Slow Jam in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 3:00 PM led by Val Fowler and David Scheim Want to learn to play in a group? Here's a chance to get a few pointers and practice at a moderate pace. All instruments – not just guitars – are welcome. or Ballads in Peace Lodge (Singaround) to about 3:00 PM led by Lorraine Van Buren A whole afternoon of story songs to share!
Saturday 2:30 PM EDT Can You Follow This in Retreat Center (Singaround) to about 3:30 PM led by Charlie Baum The challenge here is to volunteer to sing a song that somehow connects to the one that was just sung.
Saturday 3:00 PM EDT Cherokee Songs and Stories in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Presentation) to about 4:00 PM led by Sarah Burkey Sarah can sing in the Cherokee language and will tell us about the role those songs played historically as well as in the present-day Cherokee community. She also will share a traditional Cherokee story about the importance of singing and dancing. or Love Gone Right in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 4:00 PM led by Jocelyn Day and Bev Praver We all know songs about love gone wrong – let's share the ones about love when it goes right! or Ballads in Peace Lodge (Singaround) to about 4:00 PM led by Colleen Cleveland A whole afternoon of story songs to share!
Saturday 3:30 PM EDT Bill Destler in Retreat Center (Concert) to about 4:15 PM led by Bill Destler Singer-songwriter and former Rock Creek member Bill Destler sings an eclectic mix socially relevant and just plain good old songs, accompanying himself on guitar, banjo (see his separate session), and mandolin.
Saturday 4:00 PM EDT Sound Systems Setup in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 5:00 PM led by Dennis Cook Learn from an expert about setting up and running sound equipment. or Celtic Songs in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 5:00 PM led by Kevin Elam and Connie McKenna Songs from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany and other Celtic lands. or Ballads in Peace Lodge (Singaround) to about 5:00 PM led by Heather Livingston and Steve Woodbury A whole afternoon of story songs to share!
Saturday 4:15 PM EDT George and Kathy Westra Stephens in Retreat Center (Concert) to about 5:00 PM led by George Stephens and Kathy Westra Stephens George and Kathy were mainstays of FSGW for many years. Now living in Maine, they join us with songs of the natural environment and wildlife, and much more.
Sunday, October 4
Sunday 10:00 AM EDT Songs I Learned From Bob Zentz in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 11:00 AM led by Kathy Westra Stephens and George Stephens WE NEED A BLURB FOR THIS SESSION or What Went Wrong at the Wedding? in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 11:00 AM led by Laura Sailer Short stories and anecdotes abound of mishaps on this most perfect of days in a couple's life. In fact, some suggest that if nothing goes wrong at a wedding, that's grounds for annulment. Come share "oops" tales from weddings or wedding related events, from awkward to outrageous. or Gospel in Retreat Center (Singaround) to about 11:30 AM led by Kathie Mack and Susannah Rose Hallelujah!
Sunday 11:00 AM EDT Labor Songs in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 12:00 PM led by George Stephens and Fred Stollnitz Working people and their unions have given us lots of great songs. or Songs of Revenge in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 12:00 PM led by Colleen Cleveland There are times when folks need to get back at those who wronged them. Let's find songs about those times.
Sunday 1:00 PM EDT Cumulative and Sequencing Songs in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 2:00 PM led by Judy Cook and Steve Woodbury There are lots of fun songs that keep adding elements – it's a challenge to remember where we are! or Utah Phillips Songs in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 2:00 PM led by Bill Destler and Dan Schatz Bruce “Utah” Phillips wrote many different kinds of songs, all of them worth remembering. Come and share your favorites! or Storytelling/Spoken Word in Peace Lodge (Singaround) to about 2:00 PM led by David Diamond and Helen Engelhardt Come and share stories, poems, and recitations. or Sarah Burkey in Retreat Center (Concert) to about 1:45 PM led by Sarah Burkey Raised in Appalachia, Sarah sings of the people, places and events of that region. Her beautiful voice and fine instrumentals make for a great musical experience.
Sunday 1:45 PM EDT Lynn Noel in Retreat Center (Concert) to about 2:30 PM led by Lynn Noel Lynn will bring chanteys, ballads, and songs of the season from New England and Atlantic Canada, on dulcimer and a cappella.
Sunday 2:00 PM EDT Songwriters' Gathering in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 3:00 PM led by Sarah Burkey and Bev Praver Bring your own songs and hear the creations of the many songwriters among us. or Pub Songs in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 3:00 PM led by Darriel Day and Al Kehs Raise a (figurative) glass and join the singing! or Fingerpicking Guitar in Peace Lodge (Singaround) to about 3:00 PM led by Val Fowler Val is a fine guitar pickers who weill share some techniques and tips, and welcome some from others. Bring your guitar!
Sunday 2:30 PM EDT Janie Meneely and Rob Van Sante in Retreat Center (Concert) to about 3:15 PM led by Janie Meneely and Rob van Sante Janie's wonerful songs, some serious and some funny, along with Rob's beautiful guitar work, combine to produce a wonderfully entertaining duo.
Sunday 3:00 PM EDT Songs to Meet the Moment in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 4:00 PM led by David Diamond, Flora Dolak, Carly Gewirz and Liz Milner Songs have long been used to protest, to express solidarity, and to call for change. In these chaotic, anxious times, new songs are coming forward, and old songs revisited. or Farms and Farming in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 4:00 PM led by Dan Schatz Let's bring some songs about those who provide our food, the local cultures that shape their lives, and the earth that feeds us all. or Banjos: Songs, Tales and Jokes in Peace Lodge (Singaround) to about 4:00 PM led by Bill Destler Bill has an amazing collection of banjo instruments and lore. Bring your own to contribute!
Sunday 3:15 PM EDT Parting Songs in Retreat Center (Singaround) to about 5:00 PM led by Susannah Rose and Lorraine Van Buren Goodbye, au revoir, so long, adios, farewell...
Sunday 4:00 PM EDT Folk Scare of the 60s in Ehlers Memorial Hall (Singaround) to about 5:00 PM led by Al Kehs and Leo Wermers Many of us remember and love those song that were so popular back then! or Songs from a Lady's Point of View in Nature Center (Singaround) to about 5:00 PM led by Janie Meneely, Lynn Noel and Sarah White Women often look at life differently from men. Let's find some examples in song! or DADGAD Guitar tuning in Peace Lodge (Singaround) to about 5:00 PM led by Rob van Sante Come pick up some tips from an expert on using this alternative guitar tuning. Bring your guitar!
