Come on down to the Commons at Third Place Books, Sunday, May 19th. That’s one week later than usual, as we make time for Mother’s Day on our usual day for gatherings and tunes.

The address is 17171 Bothell Way, #A101, Lake Forest Park, Bothell.

We’ll start at 12:30, but coming early is a great option because of the great food choices offered by the food court vendors in the Commons.  We will play until 2:30.

As the photo above states, we will not play tunes on the stage, but we’ll be close to the stage on the main floor.

All string instruments welcome, as well as other Celtic instruments. Scottish small pipes are encouraged as well, but the management has asked that their louder, bigger cousins, such as border pipes/Highland bagpipes stay home. Thank you for understanding.

Any questions, write to m.thumma@mac.com!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

A few years back: Tunes in the Thorndike room- about 16 present- including two guitarist, a great piano player, and bass player. Many new faces!

April 14th. 2 – 4:30 pm, in the Thorndike Room at the incredible Anderson School/ Mc Menamin’s.  18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011.

Hoping we’ll see old friends and make some new friends! Susan Burke, Brian Crisafulli, Susan Barkan, and Marcia Thumma, Doug Plummer and others will be there- please join us!

Please RSVP to m.thumma@mac.com if you plan to drop by. It will help us set up the room, etc.!

Sorry for the last minute notice.  Due to illnesses, pre-St. Patrick’s day activities, travel, you name it, we are cancelling.

MAKE PLANS to come to McMenamin’s in Bothell next month- April 14th.  See the calendar page for more information!

February’s session will be one week earlier than normal, as in, this weekend!

It’s all happening at Linda Bliss’s home, Sunday the 4th, at 2 pm.  Bring your instrument, as usual, but also feel free to bring a beverage of your choice, and any snacks you might want to share.  We’ll go until 4-4:30.

The address is: 21410 96th Ave., W, Edmonds.

We’re working on session dates and places for the new year.  If you’d like to host a session, write to M.thumma@mac.com.

Hope to see you there!

Be sure to bring layers of clothes, and maybe even an extra blanket (always a good idea just for traveling in the car this time of year.)  May the force be with you as you venture forth!  One more update on Thursday.

SHhhhh!  Don’t tell anyone yet, but, there’s some good news as of this evening! Let’s hope it continues in this direction!  It will be cold, for sure!  😉

You’ve come to the right place!  Any information here regarding weather, and possible impact on the workshop will be right here.  We’ll start with this one. These will always be for Stanwood, so you can figure out what to bring, etc.  Be prepared, either way!

‘Tis the season!  We’re starting off the Holidays with a wonderful session December 3rd, at the the home of Linda Bliss, in Edmonds. Start time is 2 PM.

Linda says we can bring snacks!

If you aren’t on our mailing list, but wish to attend, see our Calendar page for details.

Holiday tunes, all our usual favorites, plus new adventures are all welcome!

We’ll be returning to one our very favorite places for a session November 12th at 2 pm. Just a short drive to Edmonds, we’ll gather in the home of our dear friend Donna Varnau, whom we lost this spring.  Donna’s wonderful husband David will be our host and listen in from his studio as he works on his latest creation.  If you’d like to join us, contact Marcia Thumma!

No masks required, but welcome! Come join us!

It’s time to get tickets!!

If you’re not attending the workshop, you definitely need to come to the concert!!

Join us for an incredible musical experience with our friends, and renown duo, Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas.  Get ready to be mesmerized by another captivating performance on Sunday, January 14th, 2 PM Pacific Time.

The concert will be at the Stanwood high school’s state of the art Performing Arts Center, at 7400 272nd Street NW, Stanwood, WA 98292.

Tickets are available in advance through Eventbrite. Prices range from $18 for youth, to $25 for seniors, and $28 for general admission.  Tickets will also be available at the door.  Doors open at 1:30.

And, speaking of doors opening! Our warmup act this year is non other than long time NW Scottish Fiddle club members, Flora and Elinor Cummings!  This sister duo is incredible- and we’ll hear some viola, and violin, and…. stay tuned!

Flora (left) and her younger sister Elinor Cummings.

Come join the magic and toe-tapping fun!