Steve carving Ravens Next

Sue Hal Mqt Intl Folk Dancers

Ravens Nest DeVos Exhibit

Sue UPPAA Event

Sue Steve Mgt Gig

Calendar of Events -- Sue Robishaw and Steve Schmeck
 

December 2, Friday: Christmas in the Village - 4:00-6:30 pm - Wild Cherry Wine at Christmas in the VillageU.P. Steam & Gas Engine Village, U.P. State Fair Grounds, Escanaba. "Wild Cherry Wine" will be spicing up the evening with holiday songs and old time fiddle tunes Friday from 4:00-6:30 pm in the Chapel Building (which is warm and has seating!). This popular annual event is full of old-fashioned festive atmosphere, with a wide variety of shops, demonstrations, handicrafts, wagon rides, roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate and goodies galore. There is no charge but they ask that you bring non-perishable food items or new unwrapped toys to be donated to local charities. The event runs Friday 12:00n-7:00pm and Saturday 10:00 am-7:00 pm. Fun for all and so much to see you'll want to plan to spend many hours. Hope to see you there!


Village Artisans Silent Auction PosterDecember 3, Saturday: Village Artisans of Garden 10th Annual Silent Auction, with a wonderful selection of art and craft to bid on, snacks and sweets to enjoy, wine and punch, and an enjoyable crowd. And musical entertainment provided by Steve and I, in the background as well as a fun sing-a-long. This is an annual event that we truly enjoy and look forward to.  

Doors open at 2:45, bidding from 3:00 - 4:30, and a holiday sing-a-long at 4:30 (while they organize and tally the winning bidders). It's a festive and fun afternoon and one highly recommended. You can preview most of what will be available to bid on at the Village Artisans website at:
www.villageartisansofgarden.org/pictur/10th-annual-art-for-the-holidays-2022/

July 15-16, Friday & Saturday:  44th Annual Aura Jamboree. The old Jamboree is back, with their usual schedule of 15 minute performances, inside on the stage, by a wide array of musicians, Friday evening and Saturday starting at 10:00 am, with dances to follow. We're on the schedule at our usual 10:30 Saturday morning slot. We like that time since when we're done we can kick back and jam and listen to other musicians the rest of the day. A great time to look forward to!

March 9, Saturday:  MSU Agriculture for Tomorrow Conference.  A day long conference of presentations with a wide variety of topics, 9:00 - 4:00 at Bay College, Escanaba. I'll be giving a talk on "Seed Saving with Annual Vegetables" along with MSU North Farm Extension Educator Abbey Palmer. It will be fun to be back talking to folks about growing and saving garden seeds, and I'm looking forward to sharing the presentation with Abbey. For more information (or to register) go to: https://events.anr.msu.edu/AGFORTOMORROW22/


* * 2021 * *


Garden Gallery buildingMay 28, Friday:  Garden Gallery Opens for the Season.  It has been many, many years since either of us had work for sale in the delightful Garden Gallery though we do keep in touch and enjoy playing for the annual Art Auction party the first Saturday in December. Our involvement in the GG goes way back (I don't recall the year) to before the current building was built, and we were in on that, too. So it's really fun that Steve had carved enough spoon this past winter to put some in the Gallery (in addition to the Lake Effect Art Gallery in Manistique - see next post). The Garden Gallery is open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm until the middle of October. It's a great place to stop on your way down to visit the unique Fayette State Park!

Lake Effect Community Arts BldgMay 29, Saturday:  Lake Effect Art Gallery Opens for Season. It's been a few years since either of us have had artwork to put in the Gallery, but this past winter Steve spent many hours in the workshop carving, sanding, and polishing a beautiful array of wooden spoons. So once again he has his spoons for sale in our "local" Art Gallery which is in the wonderful new Lake Effect Community Arts Building, downtown Manistique, on the corner of Main and Oak Streets - you really can't miss it with the colorful lively mural on the side. The Gallery is open 10:00 - 5:00, Monday - Saturday through the summer and on into the fall. It's a special place full of wonderful art and craft of local artists and a fun place to visit.

Steve and Sue - music at manistique farmers market 2021Manistique Farmers Market 2021 - Wednesdays, 4:00 - 6:00 pm - We're back and so are the vendors - through September. It's great seeing everyone again, and we (and the vendors) sure appreciate the many locals, visitors and tourists who make a special effort to shop at the Farmers Market. It's a special place and we enjoy being the Market Musicians. Stop by on Wednesdays to shop and listen to a bit of (mostly) old time music. If it's raining or blowing a gale the Market moves inside the nearby Little Bear Ice Arena so no matter the weather the Market is open. See you there! 

carved cherry bowl by Steve SchmeckJune 21, Monday:  North of the 45 Art Exhibit Opens at the Devos Art Museum on the NMU campus, Marquette. This is an annual juried show and this year Steve entered a wonderful carved bowl which was accepted for the show. It's been quite awhile since he's entered a piece (I think the last one was the unique "Raven's Nest" which is now in the Peabody-Essex Museum, Salem, Mass.) so we're both looking forward to having something in this very nice show. The Exhibition will be on through July 30 with a juror's talk that day at 6:00 pm.

July 17, Saturday:  44nd Annual Aura Jamboree. The Jamboree won't be the same this year but the folks who put it on have come up with a way to have the event, though it will be a modified version. One day only starting at noon, outside concerts and jams (nothing inside the Hall), no fee but donations requested (the Jamboree is the Aura Town Hall's only fundraiser for the Hall's expenses), bring your own food and drink. It's simply a way for musicians and lovers of traditional music to get together to play and listen and enjoy being together again. We applaud their effort and plan to attend.

Steve & Sue at Fayette Opera House stageAugust 7, Saturday (rain date August 14):  Schoolcraft Historical Society Living History Event, 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Lakeview Cemetery. There will be a number of appropriately costumed reinactors portraying a variety of Manistique's early residents, each giving short talks about their lives and sharing some history of the area. We will be providing time appropriate background music for the event. It should be an interesting and fun program and we're looking forward to it. More information at: https://schs.cityofmanistique.org/voices-on-cemetery-hill-coming-august-7th/.


* * 2020 * *


How nice it will be when we are all getting out and about, enjoying gathering in natural, healthy, and happy ways with other people -  shaking hands, hugging, smiling, laughing, talking - in person, in public or private. No matter how the year unfolds it is sure to be different, hopefully in positive, creative and inspiring ways, something we can look forward to. Meantime, we decided to connect how we can, digitally over the internet. This is something we've been doing for years via the many tracks of our website but now we've added weekly (or monthly) music videos. Click HERE for a link to our Recordings page where you'll find a list of our videos as well as some audio tracks from Wild Cherry Wine's last live appearance in December (see below). Also check out our Blog page (link above) for odds and ends of happenings on the homestead. We look forward to seeing you down the road!

Manistique Farmers Market logoGood News, we think, though it does seem to be a bit of a moving target. The Manistique Farmers Market now has plans to open June 17. Things will be different, as the Manager works to comply with the most current rules and regulations. But many of the vendors are facing the challenge to be there with their products. Hurray for them! And hurray for the customers who will make that extra effort to buy from their favorite vendors, helping them and getting great fresh food. We think we'll be able to be there, too, keeping everyone company with our usual array of tunes and songs. Hope so. As time draws near check their Facebook page for the latest news on how to shop at the modified Market: https://www.facebook.com/MSTQFarmersMkt

UPDATE: The Market did indeed start mid June with a half dozen dedicated vendors and a nice crowd of appreciative customers all summer. We so appreciated all of them. And we so appreciated being able to play! So many musicians, most probably, had (and have) no opportunities to share their music in public now and we know how much they miss it (as do their public!). It was a special Market this year and in spite of the challenges it went very well. It went into October though Steve and I missed the last two because of the cold. Our fingers just don't move very well when it gets down to 50! But we had a great time the rest of the Markets and look forward to next year, however it pans out.


* * 2019 * *


December 6, Friday: Christmas in the Village - 4:00-6:30 pm - Wild Cherry Wine at Christmas in the Village EscanabaU.P. Steam & Gas Engine Village, U.P. State Fair Grounds, Escanaba. "Wild Cherry Wine" will be spicing up the evening with holiday songs and old time fiddle tunes Friday from 4:00-6:30 pm in the Chapel Building (which is toasty warm and has seating!). This popular annual event is full of old-fashioned festive atmosphere, with a wide variety of shops, demonstrations, handicrafts, wagon rides, roasted chestnuts, hot chocolate and goodies galore. There is no charge but they ask that you bring non-perishable food items or new unwrapped toys to be donated to local charities. The event runs Friday 12:00n-7:00pm and Saturday 10:00 am-7:00 pm. Fun for all and so much to see you'll want to plan to spend many hours. Hope to see you there!

Steve & Sue playing at Village Artisans Art AuctionDecember 7, Saturday: Village Artisans' Silent Auction Fundraiser, doors open at 2:45 pm at the Garden Gallery. Steve and I will be providing holiday music to go with the delicious snacks as participants visit, browse, and bid on wonderful one-of-a-kind handmade art & craft items donated by Garden Gallery artists and supporters for this fun fundraiser. Proceeds help to fund their children's art classes and activities. Always a good time with the Village Artisans folks!

Thursdays at Heritage House Apartments, Manistique. From 12:00-2:00 pm, we enjoyed gathering with residents and friends for much of the year to play and sing a variety of songs and tunes in the Community Room for a friendly group of people.

Steve & Sue at Manistique Farmers MarketWednesdays 4:00-6:00, May 29 thru Sept. 25 -- Manistique Farmers Market!  Fresh and beautiful local vegetables and fruit, fish and eggs, jams and jellies, baked goods galore and more!  And we'll be there playing cheery music for our favorite Farmers Market folks. We applaud, and enjoy, all the wonderful vendors (we have the best vendors!) and all those wonderful customers who keep the Market going. Stop by and say Hello and enjoy the music while you're shopping. Bring along a neighbor or friend - it's a special place to be.

Lake Effect Comm Arts Auction posterASteve & Sue at Lake Effect Arts Art Auctionugust 10, Saturday, 6:00 pm: Lake Effect Community Arts "An Evening with the Arts", at the St Francis Parish Center in Manistique. A fun annual fundraiser with a Live Auction, and Silent Auction, Art Demonstrations, really great hors d'oeuvres, beverages, AND Live Music (by Steve and Sue, of course). Proceeds will go toward renovation and repairs of the new Community Arts Center. A good time and a good cause. More information at: www.lakeeffectarts.org/special-events.html

Escanaba MarketplaceWednesday, July 10, 11:30-1:30: "Lunch on Ludington" with music by Wild Cherry Wine. A new series has begun in Escanaba at the new Marketplace pavilion and we're happy to be a part Wild Cherry Wine at Escanaba Lunch on Ludingtonof it! Every Wednesday different musicians will be playing on the stage for the enjoyment of people eating their lunch or just enjoying the music in the large open pavilion. There will be picnic tables and seating available and the playground will be open for children to enjoy as well. The Farmers Market follows at 3:00. Thanks to Wendy Pepin for this great addition to the music scene in Escanaba.

Wild Cherry Wine at Fur & FeatherMay 25 : Saturday, 10:00 - 1:00: "Fur & Feather Swap & Bazaar", at Holmquist Feed Mill in Trenary, sponsored by the Great Lakes Poultry and Livestock Connection. Wild Cherry Wine (Steve, Sue, Sharon Vierk and Tom Caron) add to the lively mix with our old time (and not so old) music for all things furred and feathered, and people, too. There is a bake sale, raffle, silent auction, concessions, and lots and lots of wonderful critters. We've had a great time playing at this popular annual family event. People are surprised at what they walk out with (be sure to bring an extra crate when you come, just in case).

May 17, Friday, 10:00 am: 'Wild Cherry Wine' is gathering for a "Pre-season Warm-up" at the Rapid River Riverside Manor apartments Community Room, for a few hours of informal music. Residents, and their friends, are invited to stop in and enjoy the music! 

Steve, Heidi, Sue musical entertainmentMarch 11, Monday: Schoolcraft County Soil Conservation Service Meeting and Dinner -  We're joining our friend, Heidi Troyer to provide musical entertainment for the social hour starting at 5:30 pm, prior to the meeting and dinner, at the First Baptist Church, Manistique. For tickets and information contact the SCSCS at 906.341.8215 or schoolcraftcd@macd.org.


** 2018 - Always a good time playing music with our Friends! **


Thursdays at Heritage House Apartments, Manistique, 12:30-2:00 pm, we head into town to join John Gores & Dave Bloom to play and sing a variety of songs and tunes for the residents and visitors in the Community Room, each adding our own flavor to the mix. Everyone is so friendly and it's a fun time.

Wild Cherry Wine at Garden Village ArtisansDecember 1, Saturday: Village Artisans' Silent Auction Fundraiser, doors open at 2:45 pm at the Garden Gallery. Steve, Sharon Vierk, and I will add cheery music to the delicious snacks as participants visit, browse, and bid on wonderful one-of-a-kind handmade art & craft items donated by Garden Gallery artists and supporters for this fun fundraiser for their non-profit Village Artisans' childrens art classes and activities. Always a good time!

Sept. 29, Saturday, 6:00 pm: Lake Effect Community Arts "Fall Fun Fundraiser", at The Warehouse, Traders Point, Manistique. Live Auction, Art Demonstrations, Silent Auction, special appearance by the LEA Readers Theatre Group, AND Live Music (by Steve and Sue, of course). A fundraiser to build up their building fund in their quest to have a building to house the Arts Center. A good time and a good cause. More information at: www.lakeeffectarts.org/special-events.html

Wild Cherry Wine at Fur & Feather 2018May 27 - June 24 - Sept. 8: Saturday, 10:00 - 1:00: "Fur & Feather Swap & Bazaar", at Holmquist Feed Mill in Trenary. Wild Cherry Wine (Sharon, Steve, Sue, and bass player Tom Caron) add to the lively mix with our old time (and not so old) music for allgoat kid at Holmquist Feed Mill things furred and feathered, and people, too. There is a bake sale, raffle, silent auction, concessions. We have had a great time for this popular annual family-friendly event, sponsored by the Great Lakes Poultry and Livestock Connection. People are surprised at what they walk out with when they thought they were only coming to look!

Manistique Farmers Market boothsWednesdays 4:00-6:00, May 16 - Sept. 26 -- ManistiqueManyTracks at Manistique Farmers Market Farmers Market!  Fresh and beautiful local vegetables and fruit, fish and eggs, jams and jellies, baked goods galore and more!  And we'll be there playing cheery music for our favorite Farmers Market folks. We applaud, and enjoy, all the wonderful vendors (we have the best vendors!) and all those wonderful customers who keep the Market going. Stop by and say Hello and enjoy the music while you're shopping. 

August 12, Sunday"Wild Cherry Wine" were fortunate to play for a beautiful, outdoor (in the orchard) wedding. 

Aura Jamboree 2015July 20 & 21, Friday evening and Saturday:  42nd Annual Aura Jamboree. This long running old time music jamboree is for the musician in everyone. An acoustic celebration of old time music of all sorts, from Finnish to French Canadian, Celtic to New England, Folk to Bluegrass. There is music happening all over all day and evening. It's a great time. Wild Cherry Wine will be there, enjoying the great music (it truly is awesome), dancing, and adding our 15 minute bit on stage Saturday. Sponsored by the Aura Community Hall Association this is a one-of-a-kind celebration of true community music, something we all look forward to every year.


** 2017 - Another Full and Happy Year **


Thursdays at Heritage House Apartments, Manistique. For three years we have enjoyed joining friends at noon to play and sing for the friendly residents, and visitors, in the Community Room for this long running weekly gathering, under the joyful leadership of Frank Sweeny -- intrepid, vigorous, enthusiastic, strong voice with his great memory of the words to just about any old country song you could think of, wonderful singing (in the key of C) with his equally vigorous banjo. Frank along with various musicians had played this weekly gig for many years (no one seems to know how many, 7? 10?). He generously invited Steve and I to join him and the others about three years ago and it was a good thing for us. Frank left this world in October but left behind so many great memories that one just has to set aside the sadness and celebrate his life. He lived it fully. We're glad we got to know, and play music with, him.

playing music at Garden GalleryDecember 2, Saturday: Village Artisans' Silent Auction Fundraiser, doors open at 2:45 pm at the Garden Gallery. Once again Steve, Sharon Vierk, Larry Daasch and I will add cheery music to the food and wine as participants visit, browse, and bid on one-of-a-kind handmade art & craft items donated by Garden Gallery artists and supporters for this fun fundraiser for their non-profit Village Artisans.

Lake Effect Art Gallery Cedar StOctober 28, Saturday, 11:00-5:00: Lake Effect Art Gallery Mini-Grand Re-Opening! Our favorite local Gallery (of which Steve and I are a part) has relocated to 212 S. Cedar St., downtown Manistique. In just a few short weeks of long hours and work (a lot of scrubbing and painting and moving!) the Gallery board members, artists and friends turned a onceSteve & Sue at Gallery neglected set of rooms into a beautiful space filled with a wonderful selection of local art, crafts, and gifts, ready for the holiday season. We're excited and happy to do our part for the Re-Opening by providing lively live music for the day. We're also happy to have our artwork at the Gallery -- spoons, bowls, boxes, watercolors, cards. It's a very pleasing place to browse and shop. Stop in! The Lake Effect Art Gallery is a part of the local non-profit Lake Effect Community Arts. More information at www.LakeEffectArts.org.

watercolor Blue Bird by Sue RobishawSept. 14 - Oct. 31 - Behind the Bonifas: A Look at the Permanent Collection Exhibit. In 2005 I (Sue) painted this watercolor especially for the Bonifas Arts Center annual fundraiser auction, but they chose instead to keep it for their permanent collection. Now this piece has been chosen again to be part of the "Behind the Bonifas" exhibit. I'm thrice honored as it will be displayed along side some truly wonderful artwork from the collection. There will be a Gallery Walk Thursday Oct. 26 at 7:30 pm.

May 27 / June 24 / Fur & Feather poster 2017Wild Cherry Wine at Fur & Feather Sept 2017Sept. 9, Saturdays, 10:00 - 1:00: "Fur & Feather Swap & Bazaar", at Holmquist Feed Mill in Trenary. Wild Cherry Wine (Sharon, Steve, Sue, and bass player Tom Caron in Sept.) kept things lively with our old time (and not so old) music for all things furred and feathered, and people, too. There was a bake sale, raffle, silent auction, concessions. We had a great time at this popular annual family event, sponsored by the Great Lakes Poultry and Livestock Connection. People are surprised at what they walk out with when they thought they were only coming to look! Check out this Detroit Free Press article/photos/video of the June F&F: www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/john-carlisle/2017/07/02/upper-peninsula-animal-swap-traditions/381317001/

Steve Sue at Man Farm Mkt May 2017May-September! Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 -- the Manistique Farmers Market. Fresh and beautiful vegetables and fruit, fish and eggs, jams and jellies, baked goods galore and more!  And we will be there playing cheery music for our favorite Farmers Market folks. We applaud all the wonderful vendors and all those great customers who have kept the Market going, and we're looking forward to another Fun season. 

Aura 2016July 14 & 15, Friday evening and Saturday:  41st Annual Aura Jamboree. This long running old time music jamboree is for the musician in everyone. An acoustic celebration of old time music of all sorts, from Finnish to French Canadian, Celtic to New England, Folk to Bluegrass. There is music happening all over all day and evening. It's a great time. We'll be there, enjoying the great music (it truly is awesome), dancing, and adding our 15 minute bit on stage Saturday. Sponsored by the Aura Community Hall Association this is a one-of-a-kind celebration of true community music.

May 10, Wednesday, 1:00-1:30 pm: Mich. Assoc for Family & Community District Meeting, Rapid River Calvery Lutheran Church. With a theme of Chuck Wagon Picnic we'll don our best wagon train attire to entertainment the attendees at this annual gathering. This service group was formerly known as "Home Extension"

garden and orchardApril 19, Wednesday, 6:00 pm: "Growing Diversity" - presentation at the Escanaba Public Library, 400 Ludington St. I'll be sharing ideas and tips for incorporating more diversity into growing areas, interweaving yard/garden/orchard, creating layers and companions for fun, food, health and pleasure. Sponsored by the Escanaba Public Library, www.uproc.lib.mi.us/eplwp/

April 16, Easter Sunday:  Adding a special note to the Easter holiday with music for our friends at Woodland Manor made the day special for us, too!


2016 -- Events new and old, and always interesting!

December 22, Thursday:  Holiday Cheer via music with our friends at the Heritage House from noon till 2:00. Then at 6:00 we'll join in the party at Woodland Manor with more Christmas songs and tunes. It'll be a full and fun day!

December 3, Saturday: Village Artisans' Silent Auction Fundraiser, doors open at 2:00 pm at the Garden Gallery. Once again Steve, Sharon Vierk, Larry Daasch and I will add cheery music to the food and wine as participants visit, browse, and bid on one-of-a-kind handmade art & craft items donated by Garden Gallery artists and supporters for this fun fundraiser for their non-profit Village Artisans.

Nov. 21, Monday -- Woodland Assisted Living, Manistique, Thanksgiving Dinner, 5:30 pm. We'll be sharing the resident's special dinner with family and friends by providing background music while they eat and visit. 

Nov. 4, Friday -- Alger County Soil Conservation Annual Meeting/Dinner -- 5:30 - 9:00 at 387 (formerly Sydney's), Munising. Though we no longer play regularly with the Falling Rock Old Timer Jammers we're happy to join them for this event, providing music for entertainment, and dancing, after the dinner and meeting. Should be a good time!

Lost Lake PartySept. 4, Sunday -- We'll again be joining our friends "Lost Lake Effect, and Friends" playing for the occasionally annual Lost Lake lake party. Good food, friendly people, and lively music! The weather may be variable but the fun is always reliable.

Manistique Farmers MarketWednesdays 4:00-6:00, May-October: Manistique Farmers Market. Fresh and beautiful vegetables and fruit, fish and eggs, jams and jellies, baked goods galore and more!  And we will be there playing cheery music for our favorite Farmers Market. We applaud all the wonderful vendors and all those great customers who have put up with the challenging road construction all summer. 

August 18, Thursday: Escanaba Library Author Night -- 5:00-7:30 pm. We'll be joining other invited authors for an evening of book selling and talking to folks at the Escanaba Library. So stop in, say Hi, and enjoy a pleasant visit with this group of writers. Maybe even pick up an interesting book or two to read!

August 4, Thursday: Schoolcraft Hospital Healing Garden Fundraiser -- Wine, cheese, silent auction of art, and music (that's us!) at the Mackinaw Trail Winery, US 2, Manistique, 6:00-9:00 pm.

Aura 2016July 15 & 16, Friday evening and Saturday:  40th Annual Aura Jamboree. This long running old time music jamboree is for the musician in everyone. An acoustic celebration of old time music of all sorts, from Finnish to French Canadian, Celtic to New England, Folk to Bluegrass. There is music happening all over all day and evening. It's a great time. We'll be there, enjoying the great music (it truly is awesome), dancing, and adding our 15 minute bit on stage Saturday. Sponsored by the Aura Community Hall Association this is a one-of-a-kind celebration of true community music.

Steve & Sue - Pioneer DayJune 25, Saturday: Schoolcraft County Pioneer Day, Manistique, 12:00-2:00 pm. We'll be entertaining folks for several hours at this annual event which this year is being held at the Marina, highlighting the history of local fishing with a special display inside the Marina building. This is an family-friendly fund-raiser for the Schoolcraft County Historical Society.

June 15, Wednesday: Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility Birthday Party, Manistique, 2:00-3:00 pm. The Heritage House Thursday Group will be playing for the monthly birthday party celebration for the residents. We'll add some musical cheer to the cake and ice cream.

March 26, Saturday: Woodland Meadows Assisted Living, Manistique, 1:00-2:00 pm. We're happy to help the residents and their family and friends celebrate the season by providing background music for their special Easter Luncheon.

 

     2015 --- good memories and fun times!

ManyTracks solar panelsOctober-January: "Off the Grid - Living Off the Land" Exhibit. Opening Reception, Oct. 17, 1:00 pm, at the NMU Beaumier Heritage Center, 105 Cohodas Hall, Marquette. This new exhibition at the Beaumier Ctr focuses on the current growing movement toward "off the grid" living in the Upper Peninsula and its roots in both Native American and early pioneer living in the region. We're happy to be a part of this exhibit and look forward to talking to folks at the opening about our experiences, and sharing with others with their own unique styles of living "off the grid". The exhibit will be up through January.

December 5, Saturday: Village Artisans' Silent Auction Fundraiser, doors open at 2:00 pm at the Garden Gallery. Once again Steve, Sharon Vierk, Larry Daasch and I will add cheery music to the food and wine as participants visit, browse, and bid on one-of-a-kind handmade art & craft items donated by Garden Gallery artists and supporters for this fun fundraiser for their non-profit Village Artisans.

Oct. 26, Monday -- Manistique Senior Center Writers Group, 4:00-5:00 pm, Steve and I will be sharing with the group our experience with Print-on-Demand printing for your self published books. It's much easier now than it used to be!

Sue & Steve, guitar & fiddleOct. 24, Saturday -- Schoolcraft County Health Fair, 8:30 am - 12:00 n, at the Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital. There will be displays, demonstrations, vendors and medical stations at this annual event. And when you're done, or in-between, come on down to the Cafeteria for some refreshments and food while you enjoy some old-time (and maybe some not so old) music. We'll be there with healthy music for healthy living, in a background sort of way. Even if you're not hungry, stop by and say Hi.

Steve Sue Manistique Farmers MktWednesdays at the Manistique Farmers Market 4:00-6:00. Whether it's hot, cold, sunny, cloudy, calm (seldom), or windy (usually!), ManyTracks has a good time adding our bit of old time music to this wonderful local event at the Little Bear West Arena parking lot (near Central Park). Bring your shopping bags and fill them with great local and regional fresh food and goodies -- vegetables of all sorts as they come into season, fruit, fresh whitefish, local beef, eggs, and luscious jams, baked goods, local honey, maple syrup, flowers. It just feels good to be there. And if the weather is too challenging, the Market moves inside the Little Bear Arena, and so do the customers. It's a great group, both vendors and customers. Check out their website at ManistiqueFarmersMarket.com. The Market is done for the season - it was a fun time! See you all next May.

Lost Lake party musiciansSept. 6, Sunday -- We'll again be joining "Lost Lake Effect, and Friends" playing for the occasionally annual Lost Lake lake party. Good food, friendly people, and lively music! The weather may be variable but the fun is always reliable.

Aura Jamboree 2015 Wild Cherry WineJuly 17 & 18, Friday evening and Saturday:  38th Annual Aura Jamboree. This long running old time music jamboree is for the musician in everyone. An acoustic celebration of old time music of all sorts, from Finnish to French Canadian, Celtic to New England, Folk to Bluegrass. There is music happening all over all day and evening. It's a great time. We'll be there, enjoying the great music (it truly is awesome) and adding our 15 minute bit on stage Saturday morning with our friends Tom Caron and Sharon Vierk. Sponsored by the Aura Community Hall Association this is a one-of-a-kind celebration of true community music.

June 27, Saturday:  Munising Bay Arts Festival, at Bayshore Park and Marina in Munising. The Falling Rock Old-time Jam group, of which we are a part, will be playing lively old-time tunes from 1:00-2:00 pm for the enjoyment of visitors and artists alike. It's a great day to enjoy wonderful art from area artists and a variety of music as well.

most Thursdays at Heritage House Apartments, Manistique, 12:30-2:00 pm, we head into town to join Frank Sweeney on banjo, Chris Orr on bass, Dave Bloom on ukelele, John Gores on guitar, to play and sing a variety of songs and tunes for the residents and visitors in the Community Room, adding our own old time flavor to their country/rock/variety music. Everyone is so friendly and it's a fun time.

Third Tuesdays at the Medical Care Facility -- ManyTracks can be found playing for the residents from 2:00-2:45 in the Special Needs area, then 3:00-3:45 in the main area Dining Room.  If you have friends or family at Medicare come on in and enjoy the music with them. We have a good time.

Wednesdays at Falling Rock Cafe, Munising, 7:00-9:00 pm (in the summer) -- with the "Old Time Jam Group" -- lively and fun. Our core group expands in the summer with many visitors. Come enjoy the music while having a mocha and ice cream, or soup and sandwich. We're usually there.

May 1, Friday - "Night of Hope & Joy" at the Cooks Congregational Church. Larry, Steve and I will be providing suitable background music from 5:45-6:30 during the potluck meal at this annual inspirational evening with a special speaker, physical therapist Lisa Jones.

Daasch & Schmeck playing for danceDance!-- Steve takes up his fiddle to provide toe-tapping lively music with guitarist friend Larry Daasch for the twice a month Lake Effect Arts Old-time Dances, Sept. to May. I'm the caller for the dances and we have a great time. You're welcome to come join us! For more information go to www.LakeEffectArts.org (or give me a call).

ManyTracks - Falling RockFebruary 23-26 -- Manistique Library "Geek the Library" week, with "Geek Night" Thursday, Feb. 26, 5:00-7:00 pm -- ManyTracks will be there with a display -- Old-time Music, Dance, and Making and Repairing Musical Instruments -- and will be playing a set of old-time tunes in the entertainment line-up. This is sure to be a fun event as community members and businesses gather at the Library to share their many and varied passions.


2014 - A Full and Fun Year * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

December 6, Saturday: Village Artisans' Silent Auction Fundraiser, doors open at 2:45 pm at the Garden Gallery. Once again Steve, Sharon Vierk, Larry Daasch and I will add cheery music to the food and wine as participants visit, browse, and bid on one-of-a-kind handmade art & craft items donated by Garden Gallery artists and supporters for this fun fundraiser for their non-profit Village Artisans. Larry, Steve, and I along with Ginny Smith and Rick Rissman gather together weekly at the Gallery from May to November to play and share tunes and songs. Ginny and Rick are now off to other regions for the winter but we're happy to have Sharon come down from Sundell to join us for what has become an annual event for us.

August 31, Sunday -- We'll again be joining our friends "Lost Lake Effect" playing for the annual Lost Lake party'. Good food, friendly people, and lively music! The weather may be variable but the fun is always there.

Wild Cherry Wine at 2014 Aura JamboreeJuly 19 & 20, Friday evening and Saturday:  38th Annual Aura Jamboree. This long running old time music jamboree is for the musician in everyone. An acoustic celebration of old time music of all sorts, from Finnish to French Canadian, Celtic to New England, Folk to Bluegrass. There is music happening all over all day and evening. It's a great time. We plan to be there, enjoying the great music (it truly is awesome) and adding our 15 minute bit on stage Saturday morning. Sponsored by the Aura Community Hall Association this is a one-of-a-kind celebration of true community music.

July 12, Saturday"Wild Cherry Wine" will be playing a few after dinner tunes for a private wedding, then the guitarist from 'Steppin' In It' will step in and I'll switch to calling dances for the reception. A great way to celebrate a wonderful wedding!

Saturday, July 5: Manistique Art & Craft Fair, 10:00-4:00 at Manistique's Central Park, in conjunction with the annual Independence Day celebration. "Wild Cherry Wine" will be providing entertainment throughout the day. Listen for the fiddles and guitar and look for Sharon's booth (with wonderful woodburning and painting of birds and wildlife on specially selected driftwood pieces), and stop by and say Hi!

Falling Rock JamJune 28, Saturday:  Munising Bay Arts Festival, at Bayshore Park and Marina in Munising. The Falling Rock Old-time Jam group, of which we are a part, will be playing lively old-time tunes from 1:00-2:00 pm for the enjoyment of visitors and artists alike. It's a great day to enjoy wonderful art from area artists and a variety of music as well.

June 21, Saturday"Wild Cherry Wine" is playing for a beautiful, outdoor (in the orchard) wedding. 

Wild Cherry Wine - Indian Lake 2014June 20, Friday, 7:00 pm: Wild Cherry Wine will be at Indian Lake State Park providing some suitably Old-time entertainment for the annual Upper Peninsula History Conference attendees. They have a fully packed weekend of interesting events, presentations, tours, and fun. For information and registration forms visit www.hsmichigan.org, or call the Historical Society of Michigan, 800-692-1828.

Schmeck-Troyer-Robishaw playingJune 18, Wednesday: We will be joining our violinist friend Heidi Troyer from 2:00-3:00 to play at the monthly Birthday Party at the Medical Care Facility with lots of happy fiddle tunes and music for the party. If you have friends or family at SCMCF with a birthday in June come on in and enjoy the party with them. It's always a fun time.

Steve Sue - Man Farm Mkt 2014Wednesdays at the Manistique Farmers Market! 4:00-6:00. Whether it's hot, cold, sunny or cloudy, ManyTracks has a good time adding our bit of old time music to this wonderful local event at the Little Bear West Arena parking lot (near Central Park). Bring your shopping bags and fill them with great local and regional fresh food and goodies -- vegetables of all sorts as they come into season, fruit, fresh whitefish, local beef, eggs, and luscious jams, baked goods, local honey, maple syrup, flowers. It just feels good to be there. And if the weather is too challenging, the Market moves inside the Little Bear Arena, and so do the customers. It's a great group, both vendors and customers. Check out their website at ManistiqueFarmersMarket.com

Falling Rock Jam Mar 2013And after the Farmers Market -- Wednesdays at Falling Rock Cafe with the "Old Time Jam Group" -- You can find us there from 6:00-8:00 playing with friends that lively, foot stomping music that makes you want to get up and dance. Anyone who plays this type of music is welcome to join us!

Steve Carving-Folk Life FestSaturday March 22: Upper Peninsula Folk Art Invitational, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Sponsored by and held at the Beaumier UP Heritage Center, 105 Cohodas Hall, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI. This will be a fun event for the whole family. Steve and I will be demonstrating Traditional Spoon Carving and Fingerweaving along with other "Folk Artists" celebrating the Upper Peninsula's diverse cultural, ethnic, and artistic traditions. This year's celebration is part of Beaumier's two month long "Cabin Fever Days". For the schedule and more information: www.nmu.edu/beaumierheritagecenter

Wild Cherry Wine photoFriday, March 21: Wild Cherry Wine will play in the Holiday Inn Marquette lounge from about 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm for an informal session of that fun old-timey music! If you're around stop in.

2012 - Good Memories * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

December 17, Tuesday: ManyTracks will be joining with violinist Heidi Troyer (who organizes the weekly Tuesday music sessions for the Special Needs folks) at the Medical Care Facility with lots of fiddle tunes and Holiday music for the residents. From 2:00-2:30 we'll be at the Special Needs unit, then we'll move to the main area Dining Room to play for the residents there (who are great at singing along!).  If you have friends or family there come on in and enjoy the music with them.

Wild Cherry Wine4 - VA 2013December 7, Saturday: "Village Artisans' Art for the Holidays" Silent Auction Fundraiser, doors open at 2:45 pm at the Garden Gallery in Garden, Michigan. Once again Steve, Sharon Vierk, Larry Daasch, and I will be adding lively music to the food and wine as participants visit, browse, and bid on one-of-a-kind handmade art & craft items donated by U.P. artists for this fun fundraiser for the non-profit Village Artisans of Garden.

longways dancing"Old-time Dancing at the Bonifas!" (700 First Ave So, Escanaba) on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mondays of the month, 7:00-9:00 pm. Join us for a lively evening of old-time "Barn" dances (minus the barn and hay). You don't need to know how to dance and you don't need to bring a partner. The music is toe-tapping cheery and the people are friendly. All dances are taught and called by me (Sue). Cost is $5. Questions? Give me a call at 906-644-2598 or email sue@manytracks.com. For updates see our "Dance" page (click on link at top of page).

October 1, Tuesday: ManyTracks will be at the Medical Care Facility with a bit of old-time musical cheer for the residents. From 2:00-2:30 we'll be at the Special Needs unit, then we'll move to the main area Dining Room to play for the residents there.  If you have friends or family there come on in and enjoy the music with them.

ManyTracks at Man Farm MktMay 29 - Sept 25, Wednesdays: ManyTracks at the Manistique Farmers Market, Little Bear West Arena parking lot (near Central Park). Steve and I are having fun adding a bit of old time music to the Farmers Market this summer so stop byManyTracks at Man Farmers Market for a listen and a hello as you shop this wonderful local market from 4:00-6:00 pm.

After the Farmers Market we head north to Munising to play at the Falling Rock Cafe with our Old-time Jam buddies (7-9 until Labor Day, then it's 6-8). So come see us either in Manistique or Munising! Wednesday is a great music day for us.

July 19 & 20, Friday evening and Saturday:  37th Annual Aura Jamboree. This long runningAura 2012 old time music jamboree is for the musician in everyone. An acoustic celebration of old time music of all sorts, from Finnish to French Canadian, Celtic to New England, Folk to Bluegrass. There is music happening all over all day and evening. It's a great time. Sharon Vierk, Tom Caron and I (Sue) will do our 12 min. onstage Saturday morning, then spend the rest of the time happily listening and playing. Sponsored by the Aura Community Hall Association this is a one-of-a-kind celebration of true community music.

Saturday, July 6: Manistique Art & Craft Fair, 10:00-5:00 at Manistique's Central Park (behind Little Bear Arena, by the Bandshell) in conjunction with the annual Independence Day celebration. "Wild Cherry Wine" will be providing entertainment throughout the day. Listen for the fiddles and guitar and look for Sharon's booth (with wonderful woodburning and painting of birds and wildlife on specially selected driftwood pieces) next to the Lake Effect Community Arts booth. And while you are there, sign up for the free drawing for a great array of art and craft supplies.

Falling Rock JamJune 29, Saturday:  Munising Bay Arts Festival, at Bayshore Park and Marina in Munising. The Falling Rock Wednesday Night Old-Time Jam group, of which we are a part, will be playing at the Festival at 11:00 am with lively old-time music for the enjoyment of visitors and artists alike. A great day to enjoy wonderful art from area artists and a variety of music as well. The Falling Rock Jam (from which the Jammers arise) is an open Old Time Jam Wednesday evenings at the Falling Rock Cafe. Anyone interested in this type of music is welcome to come join in! It is informal and all levels of players are welcome.

mandoletteJune 16, Sunday:  Manistique Chamber Music Concert, at the Presbyterian Church, 314 Main Street, 7:30 pm. Violinist Paul Lundin and special guest harpsichordist John Ignatowski will get this popular summer series off to a great start with a "Baroque Fever" theme. Steve and Pete Colwell will have an intermission display of "Innovative Instruments" from their collections.

Circle dance colorMay 9, Thursday: "Community Contra Dance" at the Elks Hall (upstairs) in Manistique, 7:00-9:00 pm. Old-time barndance from Lake Effect Arts, for adults (and teens) with music by "Frost Dancing!" - Steve on fiddle, Heidi Troyer on fiddle and John Osterhout on guitar, and I'll be calling. For more information go to www.LakeEffectArts.org/Dance. It's a great time -- come join us!

April 26, Friday: "Lake Effect Arts Family Dance" at the Inwood Town Hall in Cooks, 6:30-8:30 pm .A dance for all ages, 0 to 100, with great fun, lively old-time music by "Frost Dancing!" (with Larry Daasch sitting in for John) and dancing that everyone can participate in. See www.LakeEffectArts.org/Dance for more information.

April 13, Saturday: "Bay de Noc Garden Conference", at Bay College, Escanaba. I will be teaching two workshops at this year's Conference: "Grow Your Own Vegetable Seed" and "Easy Composting 'Sue Style' ". This is a popular event and fills early. For more information contact Delta Co. MSU Extension office, 906-786-3032, www.msue.smu.edu/delta.

Circle dance colorApril 11, Thursday: "Community Contra Dance" at the Elks Hall (upstairs) in Manistique, 7:00-9:00 pm. This will be the second dance in the new Traditional Dance Series from Lake Effect Arts, for adults (and teens) with music by "Frost Dancing!" - Steve on fiddle, Heidi Troyer on fiddle and John Osterhout on guitar, and I'll be calling. For more information go to www.LakeEffectArts.org/Dance. Come join us for a fun evening!

Frost Dancing at Senior CenterMarch 21, Thursday: Music at the Manistique Senior Center, 4:00-5:00. Our new dance band "Frost Dancing!" (see above) will be playing at the Manistique Senior Citizen Center before the potluck dinner. To sign up contact the Senior Center at 341-5923.

March 19, Tuesday: "ManyTracks" (Steve & Sue) will be at the Medical Care Facility Alzeimer's unit at 2:00 with a bit of Irish musical cheer for the residents. If you have friends or family there come on in and join us.

Circle dance colorMarch 14, Thursday: "Lake Effect Arts Community Contra Dance" at the Elks Hall (upstairs) in Manistique, 7:00-9:00 pm. This is the first dance of the new Traditional Dance Series from Lake Effect Arts, geared toward adults and teens. I'll be calling and there will be live music by "Frost Dancing!", a new band with Steve on fiddle, Heidi Troyer on fiddle and John Osterhout on guitar (with me also on guitar when I'm not calling). We're excited about this new venture! For more information go to www.LakeEffectArts.org/Dance. Come on out for an evening of fun!

teaching Intl Folk DancingInternational Folk Dancing. I teach/lead an ongoing Int'l Folk Dance class/dance the second and fourth Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm, September thru May, at the Bonifas Arts Center, Escanaba MI.
See Folk Dancing page for more information.

Falling Rock Jammers -- Wednesdays at Falling Rock Cafe in Munising there is an open Old-Time Jam, 7:00-9:00 pm in the summer and 6:00-8:00 pm from September-June. We are there with our fellow musician friends most Wednesdays. If you like those foot-stomping old-time tunes, come and join us! Bring your instrument and join the jam. Or hang out in the Cafe, eating, drinking, socializing and being merry to the sound of the reels and jigs and waltzes of that great traditional music.

Good Memories made in 2012 * * * * * * * * * *

Wild Cherry Wine at Village Artisans 2012December 8, Saturday: "Village Artisans' Art for the Holidays" Silent Auction Fundraiser, 6:30 - 9:00 pm at the Garden Gallery in Garden, Michigan. "Wild Cherry Wine" (Steve, Sue, & Sharon) + Larry Daasch will once again be adding lively music to the food and wine as participants visit, browse, and bid on one-of-a-kind handmade art & craft items donated by U.P. artists for this fun fundraiser for the Village Artisans.

November 9 - December 20: "Northern Exposure XIX", annual juried exhibit at the Bonifas Arts Center, 700 1st Ave So, Escanaba. This is one of the best and most popular juried art exhibits in the Upper Peninsula featuring artwork of regional artists. Steve has a wonderful new carved bowl in the exhibit this year (see the Bowl section of our Art Gallery). For more information on the Exhibit go to  www.BonifasArts.org

October 1-29: Lake Effect Arts Members' Exhibit at the Bonifas Arts Center, Escanaba. Eight Lake Effect Arts members, including Steve and I, have 26 pieces of artwork on exhibit during October at the Bonifas Arts Center in Escanaba. The exhibit is on display in the Studio area of the Bonifas which is open Tues. - Fri. 10:00-5:30 and Sat. 10:00-3:00 and is located at 700 1st Ave So. This is the first time LEA has had an exhibit at the Bonifas and we are excited about the show. Stop in and see it and visit the main Gallery while you are there.

BdNIFDancers-performanceOctober 10, Wednesday & Oct. 15, Monday: Bay de Noc Int'l Folk Dancers at Christian Park Nursing and Rehab Facililities: A group of our Monday night dancers will be happily performing for the residents of the two Christian Park facilities at 6:15 for a special evening for both dancers and residents.

WCW Fayette 2012August 11, Saturday:  Fayette Heritage Day - 11:00-4:00, Fayette State Park. The historic iron smelting town of Fayette is a great visit most any time but this day is especially fun with 19th century music, blacksmith demonstration, children's game of the era, baseball game, an 1875 Great Lakes Schooner Captain performance by Michael Deren, and the popular pie sale. And to add to the festivities Wild Cherry Wine will be here and there around the townsite during the day from 12:00 - 3:00 providing lively traditional music that might likely have been heard when the town was active, and is still heard and enjoyed today! AND at 11:00 the Falling Rock Jammers (of which we are a part) will be playing in the Hotel. At 3:00 Wild Cherry Wine will help launch the traditional old-time baseball game at the ball field with the national anthem.

July 20 & 21, Friday evening and Saturday:  Aura Jamboree, Aura. This long running (36Aura 2012 yrs!) old time music jamboree is very musician friendly, and friendly musicians abound! This is a true hands-on, acoustic celebration of old time music of all sorts, from Finnish to French Canadian, Celtic to New England, Folk to BlueGrass. There is music everyway and more fiddles and accordions than I've ever seen in one place -- all out of their cases and making great music. We'll be there! Listening and playing and soaking it all in, including our 12 minute stint onstage Saturday morning. Put on by the Aura Community Hall Association this is a one-of-a-kind celebration of true community music.

Saturday, July 7: Manistique Art & Craft Fair, 10:00-4:00 at the Manistique Marina Park, in conjunction with the annual Independence Day celebration. "Wild Cherry Wine" will be providing entertainment throughout the day. Listen for the fiddles and guitar and look for Sharon's booth (with wonderful woodburning and painting of birds and wildlife on specially selected driftwood pieces) and the Lake Effect Community Arts booth. And while you are there, sign up for the free drawing for a great array of art and craft supplies.

Falling Rock JamJune 30, Saturday:  Munising Bay Arts Festival, at Bayshore Park and Marina in Munising. The Falling Rock Jammers, of which we are a part, will be opening the Festival at 10:00 am with lively old-time music for the enjoyment of visitors and artists alike. A great day to enjoy wonderful art from area artists and a variety of music as well. The Falling Rock Jam (from which the Jammers arise) is an open old-time style jam session Wednesday evenings at the Falling Rock Cafe. Anyone interested in this type of music is welcome to come join in! It is informal and all levels of players are welcome.

Open June 11!!  Lake Effect Art Gallery, in Manistique at Trader's Point.
In addition to educational and other participatory activities, one of our Lake Effect Community Arts initial goals was to have a community based art and fine craft gallery for our many talented artisans. Thanks to the generous help of the owners of Trader's Point we will soon be realizing that dream. Steve and I are happy to be joining many other wonderful artists who will be displaying their work at the new Lake Effect Art Gallery at Trader's Point. It opened to rave reviews June 11 and has been happily busy since. So stop in when you're in or near Manistique! For more information on Lake Effect Community Arts, and the Gallery, visit the website at www.LakeEffectArts.org

Thursday, March 29: "Science Rocks" Talent Show Fundraiser for Superior-Central Science Olympiad Students, 7:00 pm at Sion Lutheran Church on M-94 in Chatham. A great time with a wonderful array of interesting talent from the area, both students and adults. "Wild Cherry Wine"'s Sharon Vierk is well known to the students as their bus driver (and strong supporter of the Science Olympiad), so we'll be contributing a set of fiddle tunes to the evening's entertainment. The Middle and High School teams did a great job placing 2nd and 3rd in the U.P. competition so they now head to Lansing to compete against schools of all sizes from all over the state. This has come to be an annual event for this school! It's a fun and interesting night and supports a good cause.

March 23, Friday: "Traditional Country Dance" at the "Dance Zone", 1113 Lincoln Ave, Marquette. Dance from 7:30 - 10:00 pm, with live music by "All Strings Considered"  with Steve and Sue sitting in this month for Jamie and Phil. Come on out for a family fun evening of music and called dances with Marge Sklar.

March 20, Tuesday: St. Patrick's Day at the Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility's Alz. unit. We'll be joining our fiddler friend Heidi Troyer to offer a bit of Irish cheer to the residents. This is always an enjoyable time. (Heidi is also the coordinator for the weekly music at the unit and a familiar face, with her violin, there.)

Wild Cherry Wine bandMarch 16, Friday: 'Tip a glass for the Irish' -- And celebrate Saint Patricks Day with a special leisurely dinner at the Rock River Cafe in Chatham while enjoying the Celtic tint of the music by "Wild Cherry Wine" (Steve, Sharon Vierk, Sue), from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The food is delicious and the music will have you tapping and sighing with a smile while you wait and while you eat. Reservations recommended (906-439-5509). Cover charge by donation.

March 3, Saturday: Traditional Country Dance Workshop, 10:00 am - 12:00 n. Sue will be teaching a fun introduction to Traditional Dance class covering a range of old time country dances for Lake Effect Community Arts. No experience needed and you don't have to bring a partner.

2011 -- a full and fun year!

December 30, Friday: 'Fast away the old year passes; Hail the new ye lads and lasses' -- Celebrate both with a delicious leisurely dinner at the Rock River Cafe in Chatham and enjoy the joyous music of "Wild Cherry Wine" (Steve, Sharon Vierk, Sue), from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The food is special and so is the music. Reservations recommended (906-439-5509). Cover charge by donation.

November 10 - December 21: "Northern Exposure XVIII", annual juried exhibit at the Bonifas Arts Center, 700 1st Ave So, Escanaba. This is one of the best and most popular juried art exhibits in the Upper Peninsula featuring artwork of regional artists. Steve has two carved bowls and Sue two watercolors in this year's exhibit.  www.BonifasArts.org

                                       

Wild Cherry Wine - Dec 2011December 10, Saturday: "Village Artisans' Art for the Holidays" Silent Auction Fundraiser, 6:30 - 9:00 pm at the Garden Gallery in Garden, Michigan. "Wild Cherry Wine" (Steve, Sue, & Sharon) + Larry Daasch will be adding atmosphere and music to the food and wine as participants visit, browse, and bid on one-of-a-kind handmade art & craft items donated by U.P. artists for this fun fundraiser for the Village Artisans.

All Strings Considered Jan 2011Fridays, November 18 and December 16: "Traditional Country Dance" at the "Dance Zone", 1113 Lincoln Ave, Marquette. Dance from 7:30 - 10:00 pm, with live music by "All Strings Considered"  and Steve and Sue. Come on out for a family fun evening of music and called dances with Marge Sklar.

We will also be playing at the Father Marquette School in Marquette Dec. 16 at 1:00, and at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility in Negaunee Nov. 18 at 2:00.

November 8, Tuesday: "Enjoying a Sustainable Life in the Northwoods" - Sue will be speaking to the Manistique Women's Club at 12:00 noon.

November 4, Friday: "Wild Cherry Wine" (Sharon Vierk, Steve and Sue) will be providing cheery dinner music at the Rock River Cafe in Chatham from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. At this small and unique Cafe you will find wonderful, quality food cooked and served with attention. From sandwiches to latte's to dinners, make your evening special with a trip to the Rock River Cafe and enjoy the food as well as the music. Reservations recommended (906-439-5509).

October 15, Saturday: "New Lost Lake Ramblers" concert at Falling Rock Cafe, Munising, 7:00 pm. Old-time music in tune and song to get you tapping your feet and humming along. We have fun playing and we trust you'll have fun listening! Falling Rock Cafe suggested donation $5 at the door. www.fallingrockcafe.com

Schmeck & Robishaw at FayetteSept 2, Friday & Sept 5, Monday:  ManyTracks at Fayette Historic State Park. Steve and Sue (ManyTracks) will be roaming the beautiful reconstructed historic iron smelting townsite of Fayette with fiddle and guitar providing old time music as it might have been heard during the late 1800's time that Fayette was active.

NLLR FayetteAugust 13, Saturday:  Fayette Heritage Day - 11:00-4:00, Fayette State Park. The historic iron smelting town of Fayette is a great visit most any time but this day will be especially fun with 19th century music, blacksmith demonstration, children's game of the era, baseball game, and the popular pie sale and fish boil. The New Lost Lake Ramblers will help get you into the time period with great toe-tapping traditional tunes and acoustic music from 1:00-3:00 at the renovated casting house down by the harbor.

NLLR FlanFestJuly 30, Saturday:  Flannel Jack Fest - Bay Shore Park, Munising. A fun community summer festival celebrating the romance of the logging days, with music, demonstrations, and wonderful smells and tastes from the Community Bread Oven. The New Lost Lake Rambers will be adding to the spirit of the day with plenty of traditional tunes of the era (acoustic, of course! Our specialty.), from 12:00-1:00, and from 2:00-3:00. So come out for this family and community event and enjoy the music and the fun.

NLLR Blueberry Fest 2010July 29, FridayMarquette  Blueberry Festival, downtown Marquette, 12:00 - 2:00 pm under the canopy near Pocket Park: The New Lost Lake Ramblers will once again be providing foot-stamping lively old-time dance music for the enjoyment of those coming downtown to take part in this annual, busy event, which runs from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm. The NLLR are Steve and Sue, Rochelle Schuster, Marilyn & Barney Ouellette.

July 22-24, Friday-Sunday: Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival, Marquette. The 33rd for this popular festival with a great line-up of diverse and very talented traditional musicians! Wonderful music on stages and in workshop tents, and a great dance tent as well! Friday afternoon look for (and listen for!) the Hiawatha Acoustic Jam group playing near the Park office. Better yet, bring your instrument and join in! This festival is a greatly anticipated annual event for an enthusiastic crowd who fill Tourist Park with energy and appreciation for such a stellar line-up. For Info go to www.hiawathamusic.org

July 15 & 16, Friday evening and Saturday:  Aura Jamboree, Aura. This long running (35 yrs!) old time music jamboree is very musician friendly, and friendly musicians abound! This is a true hands-on, acoustic celebration of old time music of all sorts, from Finnish to French Canadian, Celtic to New England, Folk to BlueGrass. There is music everyway and more fiddles and accordians than I've ever seen in one place -- all out of their cases and making great music. We'll be there! Listening and jamming and soaking it all in, and onstage Saturday afternoon with friends Sharon Vierk (fiddle) and Tom Caron (bass). Put on by the Aura Community Hall Association this is a one-of-a-kind celebration of true community music. More info at www.aurajamboree.com

June 26, Sunday:  Community Concert Series - Violin-Cello-Piano Trio, in Manistique at the Presbyterian Church of the Redeemer at 314 Main Street, 7:30 pm. During intermission we will be displaying our artwork; Steve's carved bowls and Sue's watercolors. Plan to come for a unique evening of chamber music. A donation is requested at the door.

June 25, Saturday:  Munising Bay Arts Festival, at Bayshore Park and Marina in Munising. The Falling Rock Jammers, of which we are a part, will be providing lively old-time music for the enjoyment of visitors and artists alike from 3:00-4:00 pm. A great day to enjoy wonderful art from area artists and enjoy the music as well. the Falling Rock Jammers are an open old-time style jam group playing Wednesday evenings at the Falling Rock Cafe.

 May 3 - 27:  Annual Lake Superior Art Association Juried Member Show in the Marquette Arts and Culture Gallery, downstairs of the Peter White Library in Marquette. Sue has three watercolors and Steve three carved bowls in this annual popular show featuring a wonderful selection from this group of creative and independent artists. This is a great chance to see (and buy!) artwork from some of the great artists in the U.P.

January - April: Monthly Square/Contra Dance at the Dance Zone, Marquette. Sklar's "Dance Zone", 1113 Lincoln Ave, Marquette. Dance from 7:30 - 10:00 pm, with live music by All Strings Considered  - Steve and Sue, Phil and Annette Watts, Rochelle Schuster, Jamie Kitchel, Maggie Morgan.

Friday, April 15: Talent Show Fundraiser for Superior-Central Science Olympiad Students, 7:00 pm at Sion Lutheran Church on M-94 in Chatham. A great time with a wonderful array of interesting talent from the area, both students and adults. We'll be adding our bit to the mix with local artist, bus driver and fiddler Sharon Vierk playing a mix of fiddle tunes as The Falling Rock Trio (Falling Rock Cafe being where we met). Sure to be fun and interesting, and supporting a good cause.

2010

Esc Lib Sustainability Talk Tuesday, November 16: "Building a Sustainable Lifestyle - Practical Ideas for Making Sustainability a Natural Part of Your Life", presentation by Sue (and Steve), 6:30 pm at the Escanaba Public Library. Going green can be easy, interesting and fun! Sponsored by the Friends of the Escanaba Public Library. For more information, visit their website at www.escanabalibrary.org, or call 906-789-7323.

NLLR Fayette 2010Saturday, October 2: The New Lost Lake Ramblers (Steve & Sue, Rochelle Schuster, Marilyn & Barney Ouellette) will be providing old-time music for the Fayette State Park Fall Festival, from 1:00 - 3:00 on the Hotel Porch. Activities include hayrides, haunted trail, campsite decorating and kid's activities-that adults will enjoy, too!! All campers and day visitors are welcome to join in on the fun. For more details contact the park at 906-644-2603.

Steve Carving-Folk Life FestSaturday September 11: Upper Peninsula Folklife Festival, held outdoors on the campus of Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI. 3rd annual Festival sponsored by the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center. We will be demonstrating Traditional Spoon Carving and Fingerweaving. This is a wonderful event full of activities and presentations and performances celebrating the Upper Peninsula's diverse cultural, ethnic, and artistic traditions. This year's celebration looks to be even larger and more fun than the first two, and they were great! For the schedule and more information: http://webb.nmu.edu/Centers/BeaumierHeritageCenter

Pentatonic String Band Miron ReunionAugust & September: Our fivesome - with our new official name of the New Lost Lake Ramblers (Steve & Sue, Rochelle Schuster, Marilyn & Barney Ouellette) - take the stage, whether indoors in a hall or outdoors under a veranda, providing fun, lively acoustic music for private and public events such as family reunions, block parties, birthdays, special occasions or just for fun.

BBBuskers Mqt 2010Friday, July 30Marquette  Blueberry Festival: The Pentatonic String Band, which consists of Steve and Sue, Rochelle Schuster, Marilyn & Barney Ouellette, will be providing lively string band music for the those taking part in the busy annual downtown Marquette Blueberry Festival, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Booth #7, next to the Pocket Park and the Information Booth. Come on down to say Hi and take a listen to some foot tapping tune.

Thursday, July 15:  Music in the Village, Marquette. Many musicians will be playing along North Third Street from 4 - 7 pm. Stroll the sidewalks and take in the sights and sounds of music on a summer afternoon/evening. We'll be joining three former members of Lost Lake Effect for a lively string band offering in front of River Valley Bank (corner of Magnetic and Third -- the place with the white pillars and nice shady porch). Stop by, take a listen, and say Hi!

Wednesday, July 7:  Children's Museum Jam, Marquette. Several musicians of the monthly Hiawatha Acoustic Jam (including us) will be playing at the Children's Museum from 2:30 - 4:00, outside in the courtyard if weather permits (inside if not).

June 20: Midsummer Celebration at Lutheran Church on US-2 in Brevort. Annual pole raising and festival with special celebration this year as it is the church's centennial. The Marquette Int'l Folk Dancers will be doing a number of Scandinavian, particularly Swedish, dances in a performance after the raising of the pole. Sue is filling in and dancing in several Swedish set dances.

May 3 - 27:  Annual Lake Superior Art Association Juried Member Show in the Marq Arts and Culture Gallery, downstairs of the Peter White Library in Marquette. Sue has two watercolors in this annual popular show featuring a wonderful selection from this group of creative and independent artists.

Saturday, March 20: "Integrating Solar in Your Life", 1:30 pm in the Board Room of the Landmark Inn, as part of the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition's "UP Celebration at the Three Corners" in Marquette, with many speakers covering an interesting and wide array of topics. For more information see UPEC's website at www.upenvironment.org

Wednesday, April 14: the Falling Rock Jammers will be entertaining the Harbor View Assisted Living Facility residents and friends from 2:00 - 3:30.

Sunday, March 7: Friends of Falling Rock Soup Celebration -- the Falling Rock Jammers will be providing old-time and celtic music for the Friends of Falling Rock from 12:30 - 2:00.

Tuesday, February 25: "An Earth Friendly Life - Three Decades of Living Green in the Northwoods", 7:00 pm at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Munising Falls Interpretive Center as part of their Fireside Chats series. Slide-tour and discussion of our "alternative energy" homestead and life. Sponsored by the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. No charge.

Thursday, January 21: Music at Brookridge with Rochelle Schuster and Friends. We're happy to be joining Chelle with her popular hammered dulcimer and autoharp along with other musicians for a lively presentation of old-time and celtic music at 3:00 at the Brookridge Assisted Living Facility in Marquette.

Updated 11/22/2022