Lawrence Barn Dance Association

Yes, this is a real organization. Here is their t-shirt design:
Steve, an interesting character I recently met, told me about the association. I found him in the yellow pages. He is a "luthier" which I have learned is a person who makes, repairs, and improves stringed instruments. I made an appointment to look at some fiddles. He greeted me at the door with a huge smile. He was wearing suspenders, a huge gray beard, and a pair of crocs. I have found that almost everyone I talk to about fiddles or anything bluegrass related is ecstatic when someone new is interested in becoming a part of their world. Steve also told me about a weekly "fiddlers' jam." Maybe in a year or so I'll be ready for that.

The barn dances are on the third Saturday of the month. The dances are taught at the beginning and called throughout the dance. The music is live and usually lead by a fiddle. Wonderful. The next one is on January 21. Megan and maybe Annie and Myrinda have agreed to go with me. Anyone else who is interested is more than welcome to join us. P.T. likes to dance, right? Peachimi? The Glow Couple? Holla.