First and third Thursdays of each month, September-May • 5-8 p.m.
Sessions will resume in September, 2009.
Boone County Historical Society Museum in Nifong Park in southeast Columbia (on US 63 South, take AC exit, go west on Grindstone Ave., and then south on Ponderosa to museum). Map.
Due to popular demand (that’s right), in September 2009, after a year’s hiatus, the Little Dixie Old-Time Fiddle Club will return to the Boone-Walters Historical Museum in southeast Columbia, Missouri. Our emphasis is on traditional fiddle music. All levels of experience are welcome, but we ask that everyone observe “jam session etiquette.”
For more information, contact the Boone County Historical Society by calling 573-443-8936 or Howard Marshall 573-642-6226.
Second Saturday of each month at the Hallsville Community Building.
4 p.m.: Instrumental jam sessions for any interested musicians; square dance instruction will be available
6 p.m.: Potluck supper.
7-10:30 p.m. (or until we’ve had enough): Dance.
The Hallsville Community Building is located three or four blocks east of the four-way stop in Hallsville on highway OO, near the water tower.
Very informal; All ages welcome; Square dance instruction available, live music. No admission charge planned at this time, but donations will be accepted to help cover costs. Carry-in food welcome for the potluck supper. No smoking in the building. No alcohol allowed.
Questions: Contact John White (via the About page).
Saturday mornings 9 a.m.-11 a.m., April through mid November.
Corner W. Ash and Clinkscales, adjacent to West Junior High School and the ARC.
Live music, often featuring fiddle music. Free. Website
So they’re not exactly traditional square dances, but if you enjoy dancing, you might give the Mid-Missouri Traditional Dancers’ contra dances a shot. Dances are held starting at 7 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Fridays of the month, September through June at the First Christian Church (Tenth St. & Walnut in Columbia). They always dance to live music, such as John White and his Nine Mile Band. Admission is $6.
Cherry Street Artisan, downtown Columbia
Daily live noontime music, often featuring fiddle music, free.
First Sunday afternoon each month, Boonesboro • 1-4:30 p.m.
Fiddle session at the store, hosted by Lynn and Mike Wells. Contact Elisha Wells at (660) 537-3903 to be sure they are meeting.
First and third Thursdays of each month, September-May • 5-8 p.m.