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SUMMARY:Dwayne Johnson + Larry Unger & Band
DESCRIPTION:Dwayne Johnson + Larry Unger & Band\n \nBand: \n\nLarry Unger;\nTory Horner; and\nGlen Loper \n\nDwayne Johnson is a veteran contra dance caller based in Kentucky who has been calling dances for over 20 years. \n  \nSchedule:\n\nFriday 7-10 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 12-3 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner\nSaturday 6-9 pm Contra Dance\n\nPotluck Dinner Saturday afternoon\n \nAll are welcome at our potluck dinner Saturday between dances. We gather about 4:30. We will have plenty of salmon coming off the grill about 5 pm. Y’all have been bringing great food to share for all diets. Crockpots are welcome too. \n\nTo pay\, scan this QR code or click on The Dancing Fish on PayPal\nSuggested Donation (No need to register or pay in advance) \nBeginners are welcome/No lesson needed/First Dance is FREE \n\nAdults:\n\n1st weekends: $20-30 per dance session\n$40-60 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $10-20\n\n\nUnder 26:\n\n1st weekends: $10-15 per dance session\n$20-30 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $5-10\n\n\nUnder 18: Admitted free when accompanied by an adult\n\nAll donations go to pay for musicians\, callers and sound tech. (No hall rental fee.) \nNOTES \n\nThe dance barn is on Private Residential Property. Please respect the wishes of the homeowner and neighbors.\nNo over-night RVs/Tents\, without emailed permission\nFor more info on dances\, propane grills\, picnicking\, pot-luck dinners\, camping\, kayaking\, dining\, housing\, etc. email: JoeRushMD@iCloud.com
URL:https://dancingfish.dance/event/dwayne-johnson-larry-unger-band/
LOCATION:The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL\, 32666\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Weekends
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rush":MAILTO:joerushmd@icloud.com
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SUMMARY:Katie Zanders and Loco-Motion
DESCRIPTION:Katie Zanders and Loco-Motion\n \nLoco-Motion is:\n\n\n\n\nKathie Aagaard on fiddle;\n\n\n\nSarah Mitchel on flute\, hammered dulcimer and concertina;\n\n\n\nSherry Lowe on Piano; and\n\n\n\nJoe De Paolo on percussion.\n\nKatie Zanders will be calling the contra dances at The Dancing Fish.\n\n\n\n\nTo pay\, scan this QR code or click on The Dancing Fish on PayPal\nSuggested Donation (No need to register or pay in advance) Beginners are welcome/No lesson needed/First Dance is FREE Adults: 1st weekends: $20-30 per dance session\, $40-60 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $10-20 Under 26: 1st weekends: $10-15 per dance session\, $20-30 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $5-10 Under 18: Admitted free when accompanied by an adult \nAll donations go to pay for musicians\, callers and sound tech. (No hall rental fee.) \nNOTE: The dance barn is on Private Residential Property Please respect the wishes of the homeowner and neighbors (No over-night RVs/Tents\, without emailed permission) Scan this QR code For more info on dances\, propane grills\, picnicking\, pot-luck dinners\, camping\, kayaking\, dining\, housing\, etc. email: JoeRushMD@iCloud.com 
URL:https://dancingfish.dance/event/8036/
LOCATION:The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL\, 32666\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Saturdays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rush":MAILTO:joerushmd@icloud.com
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SUMMARY:Joe DePaolo and The Wirebirds
DESCRIPTION:Joe DePaolo and The Wirebirds\nCaller Joe DePaolo \n  \n\nTo pay\, scan this QR code or click on The Dancing Fish on PayPal\nSuggested Donation (No need to register or pay in advance) Beginners are welcome/No lesson needed/First Dance is FREE Adults: 1st weekends: $20-30 per dance session\, $40-60 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $10-20 Under 26: 1st weekends: $10-15 per dance session\, $20-30 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $5-10 Under 18: Admitted free when accompanied by an adult \nAll donations go to pay for musicians\, callers and sound tech. (No hall rental fee.) \nNOTE: The dance barn is on Private Residential Property Please respect the wishes of the homeowner and neighbors (No over-night RVs/Tents\, without emailed permission) Scan this QR code For more info on dances\, propane grills\, picnicking\, pot-luck dinners\, camping\, kayaking\, dining\, housing\, etc. email: JoeRushMD@iCloud.com 
URL:https://dancingfish.dance/event/joe-depaolo-and-the-wirebirds/
LOCATION:The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL\, 32666\, United States
CATEGORIES:3rd Saturdays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rush":MAILTO:joerushmd@icloud.com
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SUMMARY:Diane Silver and Hot Coffee Breakdown
DESCRIPTION:Diane Silver and Hot Coffee Breakdown\n  \n  \nDiane Silver\, contra caller \n \nHot Coffee Breakdown is:\n\nTom Cunningham\nKate Sanders\nLuis de Leon\n\nSchedule:\n\nFriday 7-10 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 12-3 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner\nSaturday 6-9 pm Contra Dance\n\nPotluck Dinner Saturday afternoon\n \nAll are welcome at our potluck dinner Saturday between dances. We gather about 4:30. We will have plenty of salmon coming off the grill about 5 pm. Y’all have been bringing great food to share for all diets. Crockpots are welcome too. \n\nTo pay\, scan this QR code or click on The Dancing Fish on PayPal\nSuggested Donation (No need to register or pay in advance) \nBeginners are welcome/No lesson needed/First Dance is FREE \n\nAdults:\n\n1st weekends: $20-30 per dance session\n$40-60 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $10-20\n\n\nUnder 26:\n\n1st weekends: $10-15 per dance session\n$20-30 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $5-10\n\n\nUnder 18: Admitted free when accompanied by an adult\n\nAll donations go to pay for musicians\, callers and sound tech. (No hall rental fee.) \nNOTES \n\nThe dance barn is on Private Residential Property. Please respect the wishes of the homeowner and neighbors.\nNo over-night RVs/Tents\, without emailed permission\nFor more info on dances\, propane grills\, picnicking\, pot-luck dinners\, camping\, kayaking\, dining\, housing\, etc. email: JoeRushMD@iCloud.com
URL:https://dancingfish.dance/event/diane-silver-and-hot-coffee-breakdown/
LOCATION:The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL\, 32666\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Weekends
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rush":MAILTO:joerushmd@icloud.com
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SUMMARY:Dereck Kalish and Lift Ticket
DESCRIPTION:Dereck Kalish and Lift Ticket\nDereck Kalish\, contra caller \n \nLift Ticket is:\n\nRex Blazer\nJeffery Spero\nTJ Crow\n\nSchedule:\n\nFriday 7-10 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 12-3 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner\nSaturday 6-9 pm Contra Dance\n\nPotluck Dinner Saturday afternoon\n \nAll are welcome at our potluck dinner Saturday between dances. We gather about 4:30. We will have plenty of salmon coming off the grill about 5 pm. Y’all have been bringing great food to share for all diets. Crockpots are welcome too. \n\nTo pay\, scan this QR code or click on The Dancing Fish on PayPal\nSuggested Donation (No need to register or pay in advance) \nBeginners are welcome/No lesson needed/First Dance is FREE \n\nAdults:\n\n1st weekends: $20-30 per dance session\n$40-60 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $10-20\n\n\nUnder 26:\n\n1st weekends: $10-15 per dance session\n$20-30 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $5-10\n\n\nUnder 18: Admitted free when accompanied by an adult\n\nAll donations go to pay for musicians\, callers and sound tech. (No hall rental fee.) \nNOTES \n\nThe dance barn is on Private Residential Property. Please respect the wishes of the homeowner and neighbors.\nNo over-night RVs/Tents\, without emailed permission\nFor more info on dances\, propane grills\, picnicking\, pot-luck dinners\, camping\, kayaking\, dining\, housing\, etc. email: JoeRushMD@iCloud.com
URL:https://dancingfish.dance/event/dereck-kalish-and-lift-ticket/
LOCATION:The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL\, 32666\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Weekends
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rush":MAILTO:joerushmd@icloud.com
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SUMMARY:Wild Asparagus Weekend 2027
DESCRIPTION:Wild Asparagus Weekend\nMay 7-9\, 2027\n\nGeorge Marshall calling to music by Wild Asparagus\n\nWild Asparagus Weekend at the Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, May 7-9th 2027 Contra dance to one of New England’s finest bands\, Wild Asparagus\, at the refurbished Dancing Fish\, on Lake Santa Fe in Melrose\, Florida (18 miles east of Gainesville). The wonders of Wild Asparagus never cease. Together for thirty years\, their music has matured like a fine wine. This powerful ensemble brings a unique sound and dynamic energy to contra dancing weaving a spell that you wish would never end. Their creative\, driving tunes keep dancers energized and inspired while George’s smooth\, efficient calling makes challenging contras seem easy as pie.\n\nWild Asparagus in 2025\n\n\n\nGeorge Marshall\, renowned for his graceful calling style\, also plays concertina\, bodhran and bones.\nAnn Percival delights dancers with irresistible piano and guitar rhythms and mellifluous vocals.\nDavid Cantieni\, woodwind wizard\, adds rich layers to each arrangement with flute\, tin-whistle\, oboe\, saxophone and bombard.\nBecky Tracy graces each tune with her elegant\, energetic fiddling.\nMark Murphy on bass fiddle; and\nPokey on percussion and you’ve got one big\, bold sound.\n\nFour Contra Dance sessions in three days!\nDance Schedule: \n\nFRIDAY EVENING (5/7): 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm\nSATURDAY AFTERNOON (5/8): 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nSATURDAY AFTERNOON (5/8): Potluck Dinner @ 4:30 pm\nSATURDAY EVENING (5/8): 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nSUNDAY AFTERNOON (5/9): 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\n\nLOCATION: Dance at the air-conditioned dance barn at The Dancing Fish\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL 32666 (the western edge of Melrose\, FL). Bring a lawn chair & enjoy outdoor activities on the shore of Lake Santa Fe when you’re not busy dancing. Snacks to share will be appreciated at all four dances this weekend.\n \nOTHER ACTIVITIES Overnight camping\, swimming\, sailing\, kayaking\, canoeing\, boating\, fishing\, are available. Bring your own boat. Dancers should make their own arrangements. Grilling is allowed within the compound (bring your own grill).\n\nPotluck Dinner Saturday afternoon\n \nAll are welcome at our potluck dinner Saturday between dances. We gather about 4:30. We will have plenty of salmon coming off the grill about 5 pm. Y’all have been bringing great food to share for all diets. Crockpots are welcome too. \n\nTo pay\, scan this QR code or click on The Dancing Fish on PayPal\nSuggested Donation (No need to register or pay in advance) \nBeginners are welcome/No lesson needed/First Dance is FREE \n\nAdults:\n\n1st weekends: $20-30 per dance session\n$40-60 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $10-20\n\n\nUnder 26:\n\n1st weekends: $10-15 per dance session\n$20-30 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $5-10\n\n\nUnder 18: Admitted free when accompanied by an adult\n\nAll donations go to pay for musicians\, callers and sound tech. (No hall rental fee.) \nNOTES \n\nThe dance barn is on Private Residential Property. Please respect the wishes of the homeowner and neighbors.\nNo over-night RVs/Tents\, without emailed permission\nFor more info on dances\, propane grills\, picnicking\, pot-luck dinners\, camping\, kayaking\, dining\, housing\, etc. email: JoeRushMD@iCloud.com 
URL:https://dancingfish.dance/event/wild-asparagus-weekend-2027/
LOCATION:The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL\, 32666\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wild Asparagus Weekend
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rush":MAILTO:joerushmd@icloud.com
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UID:8074-1812135600-1812229200@dancingfish.dance
SUMMARY:Seth Tepfer and Patchwork
DESCRIPTION:Seth Tepfer and Patchwork\nSeth Tepfer\, contra caller \nSchedule:\n\nFriday 7-10 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 12-3 pm Contra Dance\nSaturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner\nSaturday 6-9 pm Contra Dance\n\nPotluck Dinner Saturday afternoon\n \nAll are welcome at our potluck dinner Saturday between dances. We gather about 4:30. We will have plenty of salmon coming off the grill about 5 pm. Y’all have been bringing great food to share for all diets. Crockpots are welcome too. \n\nTo pay\, scan this QR code or click on The Dancing Fish on PayPal\nSuggested Donation (No need to register or pay in advance) \nBeginners are welcome/No lesson needed/First Dance is FREE \n\nAdults:\n\n1st weekends: $20-30 per dance session\n$40-60 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $10-20\n\n\nUnder 26:\n\n1st weekends: $10-15 per dance session\n$20-30 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $5-10\n\n\nUnder 18: Admitted free when accompanied by an adult\n\nAll donations go to pay for musicians\, callers and sound tech. (No hall rental fee.) \nNOTES \n\nThe dance barn is on Private Residential Property. Please respect the wishes of the homeowner and neighbors.\nNo over-night RVs/Tents\, without emailed permission\nFor more info on dances\, propane grills\, picnicking\, pot-luck dinners\, camping\, kayaking\, dining\, housing\, etc. email: JoeRushMD@iCloud.com
URL:https://dancingfish.dance/event/seth-tepfer-and-patchwork/
LOCATION:The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL\, 32666\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Weekends
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rush":MAILTO:joerushmd@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270903T180000
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UID:8079-1819994400-1820156400@dancingfish.dance
SUMMARY:Labor Day Weekend Blast at The Dancing Fish
DESCRIPTION:Labor Day Weekend Blast at The Dancing Fish\nSeptember 3-5\, 2027\nFeaturing:\nTwo bands: Potent Brew and ContraGrass\nTwo callers: Kenny Greer and Jeremy Peterson\n \nSteve Kemble and George Paul of Potent Brew \nPotent Brew is:\n\nGeorge Paul\nBrad Battey\nOmar Ruiv-Lopez; and\nSteve Kemble\n\n \nContraGrass is:\n\nEd Howe on fiddle;\nMark Murphy on bass;\nKyle Jarrard on banjo;\nHelen Kuhar on guitar and vocals; and\nTami Howe on percussion.\n\n\nCallers Kenny Greer and Jeremy Peterson \nSchedule:\n\nFriday 6-10 pm Contra Dances\nSaturday 12-4 pm Contra Dances\nSaturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner\nSaturday 6-10 pm Contra Dances\nSunday 11-3 pm Contra Dances\n\nPotluck Dinner Saturday afternoon\n \nAll are welcome at our potluck dinner Saturday between dances. We gather about 4:30. We will have plenty of salmon coming off the grill about 5 pm. Y’all have been bringing great food to share for all diets. Crockpots are welcome too. \nAdmission\n\n\nAdults\n\n1st weekends: $20-30 per dance session or $40-60 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $10-20\n\n\nYouth (under 26)\n\n1st weekends: $10-15 per dance session or $20-30 for weekend pass\n3rd Saturdays: $5\n\n\nChildren under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult\n\n\n\n\nPayment should be made online whenever possible (in advance\, or the day of\, or the day after\, or …)\nIf this doesn’t work for you\, come to the dance regardless\, and talk to Joe.\n\n\nAdmission: Donate Here using PayPal\, Debit or Credit Card
URL:https://dancingfish.dance/event/labor-day-weekend-blast-at-the-dancing-fish-2/
LOCATION:The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe\, 24800 SR-26\, Melrose\, FL\, 32666\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Weekends
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joe Rush":MAILTO:joerushmd@icloud.com
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