MaryE | Big Scioty Contra Dance

May 25 + 26 – Mayapple Stomp!

by MaryE | May 24, 2019 | Big Scioty

MAYAPPLE STOMP 2019 is returning to Isaac Walton Lodge. It will be held Memorial Day weekend, Sat. May 25 – Sun. May 26. Hosted by the Columbus and Athens contra dance communities. There will be contra dancing, music, potluck dinner, camping and fun at beautiful Lake...

May 18 – Big Scioty – The Big Four Band w Kathy Anderson calling, PLUS potluck at 6:30

by MaryE | May 13, 2019 | Big Scioty

If we have to bring our 2018-19 season to a close, let’s at least do it on a full stomach! The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, when you’re invited to share your favorite dish at Big Scioty’s annual potluck dinner. Afterward, the treats continue with the...

Big Scioty – May 4 – Jeanie and the Dreamers with Andy Shewmon calling

by MaryE | Apr 10, 2019 | Big Scioty

Believe it or not, we’re coming up on the penultimate dance of Big Scioty’s 2018-19 season! That means you have just two more chances to dance with us before we take our summer break. The first chance is this Saturday, when Columbus’s Andy Shewmon shares the stage...

April 6 – Big Scioty – Big Fun w Richard Ades calling

by MaryE | Mar 29, 2019 | Big Scioty

Big Scioty invites you to swing into spring with the help of Big Fun! No, we’re not switching dance styles, but the Ann Arbor-based contra band can be counted on to add a swing tune or two to its assortment of lively jigs and reels. Saturday’s caller will be...

March 16 – at Big Scioty – The Ripples w Stephanie Schlie calling

by MaryE | Mar 12, 2019 | Big Scioty

This weekend’s dance is special for a couple of reasons. First, it will be preceded by Big Scioty’s annual meeting (more on that below). Second, it will feature what will likely be the last local appearance by one of our all-time favorite bands, the Ripples. Featuring...