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CONTRA FOR A CAUSE, Sunday 12/08/2024

Sunday, December 08, 2024

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM See all dates and Times


CONTRA DANCE for a CAUSE, Sunday 11/10/2024  

Hosted by Arlington Knights of Columbus #109

● WHEN: Dance 6:30-9:30 pm

● WHERE: Arlington Knights of Columbus, 15 Winslow St, Arlington, MA 02474 

● THREE great causes: Coats for Kids https://www.kofc109.com/coats, The Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities https://www.kofc109.com/tootsie & EVkids https://www.evkids.org/ (After covering the cost of holding the dance (caller, musicians, hall), net proceeds are split amongst the three above charities) ● COMMUNITY SHINDIG: In the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers, The Knights of Columbus #109 invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing. No need to bring a partner OR know how in order to have a great time!!

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● LIVE MUSIC by: MICKEY KOTH & JOHN KALINOWSKI! Mickey Koth on fiddle & various wind instruments and John Kalinowski on accordion, concertina, & fife (but not all at the same time) are an energetic and exuberant traditional acoustic duo with roots in Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian, jazz, and classical music, Mickey and John's playing have been described as "St. Patrick at a hoedown." As one fan put it, they will change your O'Doul's to Guinness! They both together will amaze you!

● CALLER: DON HEINOLD hailing from Rhode Island, Don Has been calling at dances, weddings & parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz.

● ADMISSION: $15 suggested donation per person, or $10 for students per person!

● WEBSITE: https://www.kofc109.com/contra

● PARKING: plenty of well lighted parking behind the Arlington K of C building. Enter by walking around the side of the building via Prescott St. to 15 Winslow St. ● CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR: Just bring, clean shoes to dance in to preserve the floor (no high heels please). Dress is comfortable and as you like.

● ROLE TERMS are: "Ladies & Gents" or "Women & Men" but dancers are welcome to choose whatever role that works for them. with no worries.

● TAGS: #wikedfun #livemusic #livemusicanddance #irishmusic #scottishmusic #frenchcanadianmusic #percussivedance #waltzmusic #friendly #noexperienceneeded #dance #dancing #contradance #contradancing #waltz #singles #couples #nightlife #entertainment #arlington #arlingtonevents #sommerville #medford #belmont #davissquare #cambridge #knightsofcolumbus109

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