Thunder Bay Folk Society will have a Board Meeting on Monday, March 24 at Latitude's Tavern in Alpena, MI.
Meeting begins at 7:00 pm.
6:00-7:00 PM Business Meeting
7:00-10:00 PM Potluck dinner
As a member of the Society, you have voting rights at our Annual Business Meeting. (You may renew your membership at the door if it has expired.) At the meeting, we will vote for the candidates for the vacant positions on the Board of Directors and other items. If you would like to be considered for one of the Board positions, please send an email to President@thunderbayfolkfest.org with a short bio with your qualifications and a recent photo of yourself.
So bring your wonderful selves with a friend or two, a dish-to-pass, and/or a baked good for our fabulous bake sale. There will be a 50/50 drawing and TBFS merchandise on sale. We hope to see you there!
KATE HINOTE TRIO LIVE at the Black Sheep on OCTOBER 12, 7:00 - 10:00 PM!
KATE HINOTE - VOICE
MATTHEW PARMENTER - VIOLIN
DAVID JOHNSON - GUITAR
SUGGESTED Donation: $10
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Don't miss this entertaining trio!
Join us noon-midnight for Music, Cash Bar, Lots of Fun...
Join us for the Thunder Bay Folk Society Annual Membership Meeting.
FUN, FOOD, MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT by The Lucky Nows, DOOR PRIZES, 50-50, CASH BAR, MERCHANDISE, BAKE SALE, and WIN FREE TICKETS TO THE FESTIVAL!
WHEN: January 20, 2024
WHERE: F.O.E. (Eagles Club) - 1960 M-32 West - Alpena, MI 49707
TIME: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
6-7pm Meeting first to Elect New Board Members
Let us know ASAP if you want to be on the board.
We would love your BAKE SALE donations.Join us for the Thunder Bay Folk Society Annual Membership Meeting.
FUN, FOOD, MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, DOOR PRIZES, 50-50, CASH BAR, MERCHANDISE, BAKE SALE, and WIN FREE TICKETS TO THE FESTIVAL!
WHEN: January 21, 2023
WHERE: F.O.E. (Eagles Club) - 1960 M-32 West - Alpena, MI 49707
TIME: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Euchre w/$5.00 buy-in. Sponsored by Joe’s Bar.
There will be 3 baskets as Door Prizes called at 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 PM.
We would love your BAKE SALE donations. Please call Amy Dodge at 989-278-9210 for more information.
Often referred to by fans as one of the hardest-working, hardest-touring bands on the circuit today, the 5-piece Illinois-based act not only proves that classification with their jam-packed tour schedule but also on stage every night, with youthful exuberance and a lively stage show, as reliable as it is infectious. High energy percussion, mandolin, guitar, bass, banjo, and fiddle weave seamlessly together to create an experience for fans that has sold out shows across the UK and the United States, filling the front rows with fans not just singing along to one tune, but singing along to all of them.
Join us for great musical entertainment, food, dancing and fun! Cash bar, BAKE SALE, and 50-50 raffle! We need your help to keep our non-profit organization going to bring you a great music festival with our local talented musicains and beyond.
Thunder Bay Folk Society had a float in the Alpena Holiday Parade and got the Third Place Non-Commercial Trophy!! Thank you to the team who put together the float decorations, the musicians, walkers and all involved. You did awesome!!!
7:00 PM via Google Meet -- Meeting link was sent to our Mailiing List subscribers.
Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting held virtually this year. Everyone is welcome!
You do not need to be a member to attend, although you WILL need to be a member to vote for the nominees below. If you are interested in becoming a member or renewing your membership, give yourself the gift of music by becoming a society member for just $10 a year!!
NOMINEES
There are three individuals nominated for 3 board positions who have good intentions for the society. They are, Andrea Schmidt, Peggy Schmidt and Carol Johnston. You’ll meet these nominees at the Annual (Virtual) Meeting.
Hi folks,
The board members of the Thunder Bay Folk Society are sad to announce that we have decided to cancel the 2020 Thunder Bay Folk Festival due to COVID-19.
We are brainstorming some ideas to continue to “foster traditional music and arts in Northeast Michigan” in 2020. Unfortunately we cannot set any plans in stone as of now, due to not knowing the future of the pandemic.
Stay safe everyone and we cannot wait to see you all at the 2021 Thunder Bay Folk Festival!!
Thunder Bay Folk Society
Hi folks,
We know everyone has questions about this year’s music festival, whether it’s still happening, when can volunteers sign up and when will tickets be available.
We would like you to know that the health and safety of everyone is our first priority. The board members have decided to put all plans for the 2020 festival on hold until we are out of this pandemic crisis.
Changes and updates will be posted here on our website and our Facebook page as we continue to monitor the Covid-19 situation.
We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all of our members, donors, grantors, sponsors, volunteers, performers, and attendees for your understanding. These are very difficult times, but we will get through them by working together. Thank you for your support of our shared mission to advance the arts in Northeast Michigan.
We hope you all stay healthy during this pandemic and please follow your health department guidelines for your and others safety. Strong Together!
Be safe, Thunder Bay Folk Society
GivingTuesdayNow -- 5/05/2020
People, businesses and non-profit organizations in all communities need support at this time. If you would like to help, please visit https://www.givingtuesday.org/whats-happening-near-me to search for a non-profit organization of your choice.
The annual meeting is a gathering of Folk Society members to hear year end reports, socialize, play some tunes, and elect 4 new board members. Memberships are available at the door for just $10/year.
This will be a potluck, and an open mic opportunity as well. The meeting will start with the year end reports, proceed to the elections, and then open mic will be from approximately 3:45-6:00 PM.
Sign-ups for the potluck are appreciated. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094caaa72aaaf58-tbfs
If you or someone you know may be interested in serving on the board please contact Mark Addington at maaddington1@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!
Questions? mail@thunderbayfolksociety.com
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Friends of Steiner Museum Fundraiser.
Yay!! Our Alpena MI 4th of July float won 1st Place in the Non-Commercial Division!
Thanks to The Blood Money Men, Paul E Conger, Goodrich Trucking & Asphalt Paving, Betty Luty, Andrea Schmidt, Garret Schmidt, Peggy Schmidt, Lee Kitzman, Diane Bartz, Dennis Schmidt, Madeleine McConnell and kids, James Gunderson, Wolverine State Credit Union and everyone else that has been so supportive of us!
Fairview Food Market is having their 70th Anniversary Celebration at Skyline Event Center, one of our special affiliates!
Fairview Food Market is providing pulled pork sandwiches by donation.
Bring your own chair
Open to the public - come out and enjoy some great food and music!
3:00pm - Pulled Pork Sandwiches by donation
5:00pm - SYDNI K Performs
6:00pm - The Band of Kelleys Performs
SYDNI K https://www.facebook.com/certainlysydni/
The Band of Kelleys https://www.facebook.com/BandOfKelleys/
Saturday, January 19th the Thunder Bay Folk Society will host it's Annual Festival Dance Party and short meeting at the Eagles Club, 1960 M-32 W, Alpena.
A brief annual meeting starts at 6:30 PM for an update on the Society and election of new board members. The dance starts at 7:00 PM and The Bloc Brothers DJ's will be spinning the tunes for your dancing delight until 11:00 PM.
There's a $5 entry at the door, snacks provided and cash bar available (for those over 21). Current paid members get in free. There will be merchandise available for sale, as well as membership sign-ups.
Semi-Formal and casual dress attire. Come on out and lets have some FUN!
SAVE THE DATE!
Don't miss out on the fun! Three stages of live music, dancing, our drum kiva in the woods, art and food vendors. Workshops on music and crafts. Children's activities. Same location: The Alpena Antique Tractor Showgrounds, 6850 French Rd, Alpena, MI 49707
Come on out for food, music, and most importantly VOTE for your new board members.
This is our annual membership meeting where you will get a summary of last year's events and the festival. You will also have the opportunity to vote for 3 candidates for the board of directors.
Running this year are incumbents Joan Prentice, and Nicky Cornelius. New to the mix is Peggy Schmidt, who has been a supporter of the festival for a couple years. She is running for the Treasurer position to replace Stephanie Suszek who is now very busy at home with a new baby. Congratulations Stephanie! Also running is Rich Rider, another supporter of the festival. He is a local artist and musician with much to offer.
The party starts at 6:00 PM with free hors d'oevres and wine. You may also order off the menu if you'd like a meal. Then at 8:00 PM enjoy the music of Nina Sophia and Ramiro followed at 10:00 by local favorite Connor Larkin. Don't miss this evening of business and pleasure!
