2025 Acoustic Music Retreat
2025-01-03 08:00 - 2025-01-04 17:00 (America/Chicago) | First Presbyterian Church Sugarland, 502 Eldridge Road, Sugarland, TX, 77478, United States
NHCDS is planning another Acoustic Music Retreat for early 2025! On January 3rd and 4th, we’ll be meeting at the First Presbyterian Church in Sugarland to jam, sing, dance, and most importantly have fun. We’re planning a square dance, talent showcase, door prizes, a silent auction, and of course tons of jamming. Pre-register to get updates as we book players and start scheduling sessions.
There is one hotel and one RV park close by that the club recommends:
• Springhill Suites, 13434 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, 77478
• Lakeview RV Resort, 11991 S Main Street, Houston, 77035
The price for the event this year will be $20 for individuals and $30 for families for both Friday and Saturday. This includes a lunch of homemade soups and make your own sandwiches for both days of the retreat. Individuals who wish to attend for only one day can do so for $10.
In addition to our normal raffle prizes, this year the club will have a silent auction for a number of extra club instruments. This includes a Sam Rizzetta Hammered Dulcimer, a Tom Fellenbaum Mountain Dulcimer, an Olympic Banjo and a McNally Strumstick. You can find pictures of them at the bottom of this page.
A preliminary schedule for the event is below. Do you have an idea for a jam session? E-mail us at info@nhcds.org and we can add you to the schedule in a breakout room or main room if available.
Friday, January 3rd

8:00 – Registration Opens
9:00 – Welcome Jam with Steve Heiser
10:00 – Reels and Jigs with Corey Morrison in the main room, Chord lessons with Steve Heiser in the breakout room
11:00 – Sacred Harp session with Charles Whitmer, Don Pedi tunes with Mary Nelis in the breakout room
12:00 – Lunch in the kitchen
1:00 – Carter Family Songs with Steve Bing
2:00 – Jam tunes with Marie Bullfinch
3:00 – Ballads and Airs with Corey Morrison, Fiddles from Scratch in the breakout room
4:00 – New tunes with Steve Heiser
5:00 – Dinner on your own
7:00 – Open Jam

Saturday, January 4th

8:00 – Breakfast
9:00 – Slow Jam with Peggy Johnson
10:00 – Ballads and Airs with Valerie in the main room, Chord lessons with Steve Heiser in the breakout room
11:00 – Cajun Songs with Steve Bing
12:00 – Lunch in the kitchen
1:00 – Drum Circle with Steve Heiser, Fiddles from Scratch in the breakout room
2:00 – Singing Jam with Jackie Schutz
3:00 – Square Dance starts
4:00 – Auction and Door Prize winners are announced, then Square Dance continues
5:00 – Dinner on your own
7:00 – Open Jam

The following people have pre-registered:
Currently RegisteredSarah Barran-Morrell Laura Kazmer William Damewood Marylyn Peklenk Laura Schiller Margarett Tallon-Chalmers Cindy Foster Marianne Drabek Jan Hargraves Evelyn Dewitt Ron Ellis Richard and Linda Blumberg Rebecca Geeslin Mary Nelis LINDA SIEMERS susanna smith tereasa cotter Steve and Jackie Schutz Steve Bing George Eustace Marianne Drabek Glenn Morrell Robbie Eustace Mark Bailey Isaac Irwin Karen and Bob Fearon/Mosier Mickey Mullenhour Sara & Mike Windmeyer Jim and Kat Upshaw Donna Bing Rachel Elvis DAVID Godwin Joyce & Jim Doyle Peggy Johnson Juli Martin Valerie Harelson Cindy Fullerton Tony Quandt Steve and Jackie Schutz Steve Heiser Juan and Melinda Narbona Corey Morrison
Silent Auction Instruments:
Tom Fellenbaum Mountain Dulcimer

Sam Rizetta Hammered Dulcimer

Olympic Banjo

McNally Strumstick

January Monthly Club Meeting
2025-01-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX, United States
Join us for our monthly club meeting held in-person at the Advent Lutheran Church. The meeting is open to the public and all musicians of all skill levels are welcome to join us. The agenda for the meeting is below:

2:00 – Jam Begins in the main room. Beginner lessons also start in a separate room.
3:30 – Business meeting
4:30 – Serious Jamming and fun stuff!

If you have questions about the meeting or wish to see a broadcast of the jam, please e-mail info@nhcds.org.
We hope to see you there!

February Monthly Club Meeting
2025-02-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX, United States
Join us for our monthly club meeting held in-person at the Advent Lutheran Church. The meeting is open to the public and all musicians of all skill levels are welcome to join us. The agenda for the meeting is below:

2:00 – Jam Begins in the main room. Beginner lessons also start in a separate room.
3:30 – Business meeting
4:00 – Serious Jamming and fun stuff!

If you have questions about the meeting or wish to see a broadcast of the jam, please e-mail info@nhcds.org.
We hope to see you there!

NHCDS playing for the Independence Historical Society
2025-03-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Old Baylor Park, 8488 Old Baylor College Road, Brenham, TX, 77833, United States
Come listen to NHCDS play and see a piece of Texas history as NHCDS plays for the Independence Historical Society’s free tour weekends. NHCDS will be playing March 15th and 22nd.

March Club Meeting
2025-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX, United States

NHCDS at the Katy Folklife Festival - CANCELLED
2025-04-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Outdoor Learning Center at Katy, 6331 Hwy Blvd, Katy, Texas, 77494
NHCDS is sorry to report that the Katy Folklife festival has been cancelled due to heavy rain forecast for tomorrow. Stay dry everyone!
See more information at https://www.katyisd.org/Page/4278

Revolutionary Education's American Independence 250th Anniversary Event
2025-04-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Redbud Hill Homestead, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble, TX, 77338, United States
Come see the North Harris County Dulcimer Society play at the 250th Anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World” being celebrated at Jesse Jones Park in Humble! This is a free event that will include 18th century food, music, a scavenger hunt for kids, and reenactments.
Find more information at the Revolutionary Education events page. We hope to see you there!

April NHCDS Club Meeting is CANCELLED. Come see the Advent Lutheran Plant Sale
2025-04-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX, United States
Unfortunately, NHCDS has to cancel the April club meeting. If you’re interested in some acoustic music, come find us at the Advent Lutheran Spring Plant Sale on the 26th starting at 10 am.
We’ll be back to our usual schedule in May. If you have questions about the meeting, please e-mail info@nhcds.org.
We hope to see you there!

Spring Fling at the Nature Discovery Center is Cancelled
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Nature Discovery Center, 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX, 77401, United States
NHCDS is sorry to report that the Nature Discovery Center’s Spring Fling Festival has been cancelled. Here’s hoping we get another chance next year. The original event posting is below.
Come see NHCDS play out at the Nature Discovery Center’s Spring Fling Festival on April 26th from 10 am to 3 pm! There will be nature and environmental activities crafts and exhibits for children, family nature hikes, live animals, and more at this free festival held in Bellaire.
For more information, see https://naturediscoverycenter.org/activities/spring-fling-festival/

May Club Meeting
2025-05-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX, United States

June Club Meeting
2025-06-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX, United States

July Club Meeting
2025-07-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX, United States
Join us for our monthly club meeting held in-person at the Advent Lutheran Church. The meeting is open to the public and all musicians of all skill levels are welcome to join us. The agenda for the meeting is below:

2:00 – Jam Begins in the main room. Beginner lessons and slow also start in a separate room.
3:30 – Business meeting
4:00 – Serious Jamming and fun stuff!

If you have questions about the meeting or wish to see a broadcast of the jam, please e-mail info@nhcds.org.
We hope to see you there!

August Club Meeting
2025-08-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX, United States

September Club Jam at Peggy Carter's 89th Birthday
2025-09-20 14:00 - 18:00 | TX
Instead of our usual jam at Advent Lutheran, September’s monthly jam will be held at Peggy Carter’s 89th birthday party at St. Timothy’s Anglican Church on 6819 Louetta Rd in Spring, TX. This event is open to the public and anyone looking to enjoy a large old-time jam is welcome to attend. The music starts at 2 pm and ends whenever Peggy decides to call it.
If you have questions about the meeting or wish to see a broadcast of the jam, please e-mail info@nhcds.org.
We hope to see you there!

Old River-Winfree Founders Day
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Old River-Winfree, 4818 N FM 565, Old River-Winfree, TX, 77523, United States
Come see the North Harris County Dulcimer Society play at the Old River-Winfree Founder’s Day celebration on October 11th from 10am to 4pm. It’s sole purpose is to give the local families a fun filled day with minimal cost with emphasis on our history past and present with a patriotic flare.
NHCDS will be in pioneer dress inside of the community center.
Find more information at http://cityofoldriverwinfree.com/

October Monthly Meeting
2025-10-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX, United States

NHCDS Fall Festival at Bear Creek Pioneer's Park - CANCELLED
2025-10-25 10:00 - 18:00 | Bear Creek Pioneers Park, Schultz Ln, Houston, TX, 77084, United States
NHCDS is sorry to say that our Fall Festival has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Stay dry everyone!
Please join NHCDS for our annual Fall Family Festival and Jam at Bear Creek Pioneer Park, Pavilion #3 on Saturday, October 25th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The club will provide lunch from Rudy’s BBQ. Please bring a chair along with your instrument. And if you like, bring a dessert or side to share as well.
Pavilion #3 is on Schultz Road. The easiest way to get to it is to enter the park at the intersection of Bear Creek Drive and Clay Road. Then turn left on Shultz Road and follow the path around until you see signs for Pavilion #3.

Martyn Farm Harvest Festival at Armand Bayou Nature Center
2025-11-08 - 2025-11-10 | Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd., Pasadena, TX, 77507, United States
Come out and see the North Harris County Dulcimer Society play at the Armand Bayou Nature Center’s Martyn Farm Harvest Festival on Nov 8th and 9th. Enjoy live music, food, games, wagon rides and more!
More details can be found at https://www.abnc.org/martyn-farm-festival

November Monthly Club Meeting
2025-11-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX, United States

Advent Lutheran's Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX, United States
Come see NHCDS play at Advent Lutheran Church’s “Breakfast with Santa” event on Saturday, December 13th. We’ll update with more information as we have it.

Victorian Christmas at Redbud Hill Homestead
2025-12-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Redbud Hill Homestead, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble, TX, 77338, United States
Come see the North Harris County Dulcimer Society play at the Redbud Hill Homestead for their Victorian Christmas event! Experience the traditions of earlier times as the homestead comes to life with 19th-century holiday customs. Enjoy music, a holiday craft, wassail, cookies, and an early visit from Saint Nicholas. The event will be held December 13th.
Find more information at the Jesse Jones Park Facebook Events Page. We hope to see you there!

December Monthly Club Meeting, Party, and Potluck
2025-12-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Advent Lutheran Church, 5820 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX, United States
Join us for our monthly club meeting held both in-person at Advent Lutheran Church. After some initial jamming, the club will be hosting a party and potluck. The club will be providing ham and chicken. Those who are interested in bringing a dessert or side should e-mail info@nhcds.org or the club president directly to let us know.
The agenda for the meeting is below:

2:00 – Jam Begins
3:30 – Business meeting
4:00 – Food, Entertrainment, and other fun stuff!

We hope to see you there!

2026 Acoustic Music Retreat
2026-01-02 08:00 - 2026-01-03 21:00 | First Presbyterian Church Sugarland, 502 Eldridge Road, Sugarland, TX, 77478, United States
NHCDS is planning another Acoustic Music Retreat for early 2026! On January 2nd and 3rd, we’ll be meeting at the First Presbyterian Church in Sugarland to jam, sing, dance, and most importantly have fun. We’re planning a square dance, talent showcase, door prizes, a silent auction, and of course tons of jamming. Pre-register to get updates as we book players and start scheduling sessions.
There is one hotel and one RV park close by that the club recommends:
• Springhill Suites, 13434 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, 77478
• Lakeview RV Resort, 11991 S Main Street, Houston, 77035
The price for the event this year will be $20 for individuals and $30 for families for both Friday and Saturday. This includes a lunch of homemade soups and make your own sandwiches for both days of the retreat.
A preliminary schedule for the event is below. Do you have an idea for a jam session? E-mail us at info@nhcds.org and we can add you to the schedule in a breakout room or main room if available.
Friday, January 2nd

8:00 – Registration Opens
9:00 – Welcome Jam with Steve Heiser
10:00 – Scheduled jams in the main room, open jams in the breakout rooms
12:00 – Lunch in the kitchen with live entertainment
1:00 – Scheduled jams in the main room, open jams in the breakout rooms
2:00 – Sacred Harp in the Main Room
5:00 – Dinner on your own
7:00 – Open Jam

Saturday, January 3rd

8:00 – Breakfast
9:00 – Welcome Jam, day 2
10:00 – Scheduled jams in the main room, open jams in the breakout rooms
12:00 – Lunch in the kitchen
1:00 – Scheduled jams in the main room, open jams in the breakout rooms
3:00 – Square Dance
5:00 – Dinner on your own
7:00 – Open Jam

The retreat will include a silent auction of some wonderful instruments donated to the club. Some pictures of them are below:

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