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BACDS Playford Ball 2007

Register Me for the Ball

Take wing and flock with us.

Dance to the airy measures of our fabulous band:

Charlie Hancock, piano

David Strong, fiddle

Jim Oakden, winds and whatnot

Renata Bratt, cello

under the direction of Dance Master
Bruce Hamilton.

This will be the 26th annual BACDS Playford Ball, an elegant evening of English country dance and music, delectable food, and good cheer.

This year's schedule of events:


I want to help with the Ball
East Bay Workshop
Saturday, March 3, 2007 Grace North Church in Berkeley 1:00-4:00 pm, $10
Calling by Sharon Green and music by Midnight Smørgåsbord (Jon Berger, Erin Vang and Noel Cragg).
 
Peninsula Workshop
Sunday, March 11, 2007 Palo Alto Masonic Temple in Palo Alto 3:00-6:00 pm, $10
Calling by Jody McGeen and music by Bubble and Squeak (Craig Johnson, Stan Kramer, and Susan Kramer).
 
Ball Rehearsal
Friday, March 23, 2007 San Mateo Masonic Temple in San Mateo 8:00-11:00 pm, $12
Featuring a cavalcade of the Bay Area's finest callers and music by Fanciful Flyers (Ruth Anne Fraley, Avis Minger, and Judy Linsenberg)
 
The Playford Ball
Saturday, March 24, 2007 Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland 6:45-11:00 pm, $34
Dance Master Bruce Hamilton and music by Charlie Hancock, Jim Oakden, David Strong, and Renata Bratt.
 
The Afterparty
Saturday, March 24, 2007 4071 Oakmore Rd, Oakland 11:00 pm, free
Meet at the home of Sandy Venning and Bill Warburton for after-ball relaxation.
 
The Playford Brunch
Sunday, March 25, 2007 2106 El Sereno Ave, Los Altos 10:30 am, free
Meet at the home of Joyce and Dave Uggla for more music, dancing, potluck food, and fun.
 

For a printable registration form, click here.

This is a Fragrance-Free event.

Last Updated: Sun Jan 4 14:05:46 2009