Waltzes come in all flavors, including those seasoned with a little honky tonk or bluegrass or Cajun or country. Y’all are in for a treat when KAREN COLLINS & THE BACKROADS BAND — Karen Collins on vocals and acoustic guitar, Ira Gitlin on lead guitar, Geff King on vocals and acoustic guitar, Paul Hofmaster on drums and Lynn Kasdorf on pedal steel — play for the Sunday waltz. Dance lesson, taught by Sharon Schilliro and Michael Hart from 2:45-3:30, included with admission of $13 ($5 with valid student ID). Cash or check accepted (sorry, no credit cards). Music from 3:30-6:00. No partner necessary. All are welcome!

http://users.rcn.com/fredfeinstein/karen/band.html

Note: The weather this Sunday will be (fill in the blank). Check the WT page on Facebook or the Glen Echo website (https://glenechopark.org) for updates, if necessary.

Last week we bid adieu to 2018. This week we say bonjour to 2019 with DEVINE COMEDY: Marty Taylor (woods concertina), Steve Hickman (fiddle), John Devine (guitar) and Ralph Gordon (bass). As always, there’s a beginner waltz lesson at 2:45, included with admission price of $13 ($5 with valid student ID) per person, cash or check (sorry, no credit cards). Music from 3:30-6:00. ALL, kids to seniors, are welcome. No partner required.

The waltz is ON this Sunday. Notice from the Glen Echo website:

Glen Echo Park Will Remain Open

The Park will remain open in the event of a federal government shutdown that may begin this weekend. Although Glen Echo Park is owned by the National Park Service, under a new agreement signed with Montgomery County, the Park can remain open during federal budget-related closures.

Prepare for New Year’s Eve with waltzing to DANCE DU JOUR: Alexander Mitchell (fiddle), Ralph Gordon (bass) and Liz Donaldson (piano). Still only $13 per person ($5 with valid student ID). Beginner waltz lesson at 2:45 included with admission; dancing from 3:30-6:00. ALL are welcome!

Got ahead of myself–way ahead–and posted the wrong band for this Sunday’s waltz. It’s CABARET SAUVIGNON: Andrea Hoag, Dave Wiesler, Paul Oorts and Karen Ashbrook. (Honeysuckle Rose plays next year …) You’ll still have a great time with four fine musicians. Apologies to both bands. 😟

More info at waltztimedances.org

Yes, it may be gloomy Sunday, but HONEYSUCKLE ROSE–Andrea Hoag (fiddle), Paul Oorts (button accordion, mandolin, banjo, guitar) and Liz Donaldson (piano)–will be in bloom. Put on your dancing shoes. Beginning waltz lesson at 2:45 included with admission of $13 ($5 with valid student ID), payable in cash or by check (sorry, no credit cards). Music from 3:30-6:00. ALL are welcome.

Yes, it may be gloomy Sunday, but HONEYSUCKLE ROSE–Andrea Hoag (fiddle), Paul Oorts (button accordion, mandolin, banjo, guitar) and Liz Donaldson (piano)–will be in bloom. Put on your dancing shoes. Beginning waltz lesson at 2:45 included with admission of $13 ($5 with valid student ID), payable in cash or by check (sorry, no credit cards). Music from 3:30-6:00. ALL are welcome.

From Dean and Dawn Entertainment

Learn how to Country Waltz at Cherry Hill RV Park in December

9800 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park, MD 20740

Beginners are always welcome and you don’t need a partner as we rotate often in the dance lessons. Great crowds have been dancing on Wednesday night. Come on out for a fun time & let us help you be the dancer that everyone wants to dance with!

Information at deananddawn.com

Need more waltzing? Check out Cherry Hill tonight: http://deananddawn.com/Dances-and-Events.html

FAKE NEWS!! They’re NOT sisters: Liz Donaldson (piano), Tina Chancey (fiddle), Paul Oorts (button accordion, mandolin, banjo, guitar) and Ralph Gordon (bass). TRUTH: They’re really good musicians. At 2:45, there’s a beginner waltz lesson, included with admission of $13 per person ($5 with valid student ID), cash or check, payable at the door. Music from 3:30-6:00. Bonus: Weather will be perfect for dancing.

Reminder: Waltzing in the Style of Fred and Ginger workshop tomorrow at 1:30, conducted  by Ron Sadowski and Betsy Schmidt. Admission $10, payable at the door. The regularly scheduled waltz follows at 3:30, FYRE playing for your waltzing enjoyment.