This Week @ D&E

Bluegrass week has begun! It looks like it’s going to be an awesome week. There is a variety of people here. The concerts every night are definitely worth checking out. And just a little reminder, concerts are FREE to all students and faculty and staff members.  The Ice House is hopping, everyone is having a great time!So come and meet new people and have fun! Here are some pictures I have taken of Bluegrass week already! The weather is going to be pretty nice this week, but there is a chance of storms on Wed. and Thurs. Be ready for next week's fun, it's Old-Time Week!

Events For Bluegrass Week!

Augusta Mini-classes. Monday thru Thursday evenings, July 28-31, from 6:30 to 7:45pm unless otherwise stated: Bass from Scratch with Barb Withee (absolutely no experience necessary), Flatfooting with Footworks, Songwriting with Connie Townsend and Dave Parker, and Mexican Cooking (4:30-7:30pm) with R.P.Hale. NOTE: Mexican Cooking students will prepare and feast on an entire meal each day. Tuition is $45 per person. Some classes may require a small materials fee. Registration deadline: just prior to the first class on Monday evening. Come to the Augusta Information Desk in Darby Hall. See www.augustaheritage.com/miniclasses.html or call 637-1209.

Augusta Dance - Sunday, July 27, 8:30-11:00 pm, dance pavilion. Music by Folk Arts Staff & Friends.

(There is no dance on Monday this week.)

Augusta Show and Sell – Tuesday, July 29, 4:30-6:30pm, Madden Center Rotunda. Crafts, recordings, and instruments made by staff and students will be for sale and on display.

West Virginia Music Hall of Fame Reception – Tuesday, July 29, 6:30-7:30 pm, Hermanson Center Main Lounge. Take a look at the Music Hall of Fame exhibit and enjoy light refreshments before the concert.

Augusta Bluegrass Concert - Tuesday, July 29, 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:30), Harper McNeeley Auditorium in Hermanson Center. Opening: President Buck Smith. MC: Joe Newberry. Performances by Missy Raines & Friends, Chris Stuart & Janet Beazley, Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum, with very special guests Tim O'Brien and Stuart Duncan. (Don’t forget the silent auction which benefits Augusta programs. You can also see and purchase raffle tickets for the custom-made "Margo" banjo. The raffle drawing will be held Saturday, August 9. All raffle proceeds go to the Margo Blevin Endowment Fund which will help ensure the continuation of Augusta programs for years to come.)

Augusta Dance – Tuesday, July 29, immediately following the concert, pavilion. Folk Arts Staff & Friends.

Augusta Pickin’ In the Park – Wednesday, July 30, 7:00-11:00 pm, Elkins City Park. Acoustic jam sessions are open to all. Join a jam, start one of your own, or just come to listen. No alcoholic beverages permitted.

Augusta Contra Dance – Wednesday, July 30, 8:30-11:00 pm, Dance Pavilion. Caller: Bill Wellington. Music by Les Enfants du Fromage.

Augusta Craft Student Showcase – Thursday, July 31, 6:15-7:45 pm, Hermanson Center Lounge. See displays and demonstrations by this week’s craft classes: White Oak Basketry, Traditional Quiltmaking, Fiddle & Bow Repair, Herbs, and Mountain Dulcimer Construction.

Augusta Bluegrass Concert - Thursday, July 31, 8:00 pm(doors open at 7:30), Harper McNeeley Auditorium in Hermanson Center. MC: Cindy Baucom. Performances Russ Barenberg, Bobby Hicks & Buddy Spicher, the Gibson Brothers, and John Rossbach & the Bluegrass Staff. (Don’t forget the silent auction which benefits Augusta programs. You can also see and purchase raffle tickets for the custom-made "Margo" banjo. The raffle drawing will be held Saturday, August 9. All raffle proceeds go to the Margo Blevin Endowment Fund which will help ensure the continuation of Augusta programs for years to come.)

Augusta Dance - Thursday, July 31, immediately following the concert, in the pavilion. Folk Arts Staff & Friends.

Augusta Bluegrass Week Student Showcase – Friday, August 1, 1:15-4:00 pm, in the Madden Center Lounge. See each Bluegrass class perform.

Augusta Folk Arts Week Show and Share – Friday, August 1, 2:30 pm, pavilion.

Augusta Bluegrass Finale Dance – Friday, August 1, 8:30 pm, pavilion. See posters for details.

And there are more activities for the next two weeks. The nature of the activities will change according to the theme(s) of the Week(s):

July 27-August 1 - Bluegrass Week, Folk Arts Week
August 3-10 - Old-Time Week, Vocal Week, and Dance Week
August 8-10 - August Festival

This week at Graceland:

The Mingo Room will be working hard this week. There will be a few bus tour groups coming through and enjoying a beautiful dinner at Graceland.

Graceland is open Wed- Fri. for lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm

and for dinner Wed-Sat 5:30pm- 9pm

and Brunch on Sundays 11:20am- 2pm

The food is delicious so stop through!

D&E Sports Camps This Summer

Volleyball -- Senators Ultimate Training Camp, Grades 7-12, August 4-6, $60. Call LaTonia Allen for more info or to register at extension 1391.

Girl's Basketball Day Camp Dates Announced

First Year Women's Basketball Coach Jason Asbell has announced the dates for his inaugural camp at D&E. He will hold a Day Camp, August 11-13 for rising 7th-12th grades girls from 9 A.M. to noon. The cost for the camp is $50 which will include a t-shirt. Space is limited so please contact Coach Asbell at 304-637-1261 to reserve your spot today.

Get FIT this summer!

Yoga is happening.The next session is August 4-7th. Each class will be held from 12 noon to 12:50 in the upstairs lounge of Jennings-Randolph by instructor Kristin Holmes. This class is offered for all skill and flexability levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a towel and a strap/belt (used as a support for yoga posture). Yoga mats will be provided. Please contact Kristin Holmes at krstnhlms@gmail.com for more information.

Kempo Karate will be offered also. This will be offered free of charge to all D&E students, faculty and staff, and the spouses of faculty and staff (charges for the uniform anf equipment will be explained). Please contact Dr. David Sneed for more information at 304-637-1211.

ATTENTION ALL WALKERS - Join the "Walking Off the Abs" session in Booth Library every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon. Put on your walking shoes and get ready for a full-body workout. It's fun and effective, says Wendy Morgan. For more info, call Wendy at x1341 or Robin Price at x1243.

posted 7/29/08 by Ali McKeon and Carol Schuler. To submit information, email schulerc@davisandelkins.edu.