Swing Dance
with
Austin Scelzo & Friends
May 24- 8 pm
Dance Lesson 7 pm

Austin Scelzo is a renowned New England / NY based musician, teacher, and performer most known as a bluegrass fiddler and singer. He fell in love with traditional swing music as an attendee and now teacher at Ashokan's "Western and Swing Week"  and "New Years Winter Camp" - where the swing dance tradition is kept strong and vibrant in a fun and inviting atmosphere. His repertoire and feel for traditional swing runs straight from the Ashokan community and his many mentors and peers such as Jay Ungar, Molly Mason, Dave Davies, Kevin Wimmer, and NYC's Krissie and the Kranks.

His biggest influence is the Country Western and bluegrass fiddler, Bobby Hicks, but he will be drawing influence from Bob Wills, Stephane Grapelli, and the modern country western group "Asleep at the Wheel". Learn more about Austin here: AustinScelzo.com

 He and his friends Matt Curley (Bass) and Tom Polizzi (guitar) (And many special guests!) will bring you a night of fun not to be missed!

[minor projects Presents: Into Loving Hands
A Documentary by Victoria Kereszi w/ Q&A after the film

 May 23rd, 2025 at Mettabee in the Hive
7pm Screening - doors open at 6:30pm 
8:15pm Q&A panel discussion 

https://intolovinghandsmovie.com/

In the fall of 2012, Chris and Rebecca Williams were thrilled to be expecting a second child, but halfway through their pregnancy at a routine ultrasound, they discovered that prenatal testing indicated that something was terribly – fatally – wrong. The couple, staunchly pro-choice, was subsequently faced with momentous decisions as they grappled with the hand they’d been dealt while also trying to navigate both the medical community and society.

This film chronicles nearly a decade of the Williams’ journey, from their initial grief to the unexpected miracle of life, the midwife’s exam room to the pediatric OR at Boston Children’s Hospital, capturing the emotional challenges and triumphs of what it’s like to raise a child with Down Syndrome and multiple heart anomalies.

https://intolovinghandsmovie.com/

The Path of Individuation- A Systemic Constellation Workshop
There comes a time in life when the roles we’ve inherited no longer define us, when the need to belong must give way to the deeper calling to become. This inner turning point marks the beginning of the path of individuation—what Carl Jung called the emergence of the Self.

But individuation doesn’t mean turning against our family. It means finding peace with our origins, taking our rightful place in the larger system that gave us life, and then turning inward to hear what life is uniquely asking of us. We are each born with an individual soul, yet we arrive through the gateway of a family. That soul becomes intertwined with a larger field of memory, loss, and love—what systemic constellations call the family soul.

This one-day workshop will explore the threshold between belonging and becoming. Using Family and Systemic Constellation work, we will trace the soul’s journey from unconscious fusion with the ancestral field to a more differentiated connection with the Self. This process does not unfold on the level of the mind alone—it is a movement of the soul that must be witnessed, embodied, and felt.

Constellation work helps us see how many of the struggles we experience—whether in relationships, identity, purpose, or vitality—are not purely personal. They often stem from hidden loyalties and unresolved grief in our lineage. These entanglements are not faults; they are expressions of love. But to take the next step on our path, we must acknowledge them, release what isn’t ours to carry, and take responsibility for what is.

The Self is not something we manufacture through personal will or preference. It is revealed through life’s initiations, through suffering and awakening, through inner necessity. It comes forward when the soul is ready—and when we create the right conditions for it to emerge.

This workshop offers a space to honor that emergence. Through guided constellations, group ritual, experiential practices, and quiet integration, we will open a space to meet the truth of where you are now and where life is asking you to go next.

We will explore:
– The movement from family soul to individual soul
– The role of systemic entanglements in shaping personal destiny
– The Orders of Love and how they support individuation
– How to work with withdrawal as a sacred movement toward the Self
– Constellation practices that illuminate inner thresholds and soul-level choices

Whether you’re in a time of transition, longing to understand a repeating life pattern, or simply seeking a deeper connection with your purpose, this gathering offers a sacred field of inquiry and renewal.

You do not need any prior experience with constellation work to participate. All are welcome.
Lucian Schloss, MA, LPC, LMHC
Psychotherapy, Family/Systemic Constellations
503-830-4224

www.lucianschlosscounseling.com
Book an appointment online @ lucian-schloss.square.site

Foot Tapping Piano Concert!

Saturday, May 10th at 7:30 pm
A piano Concert with Sky and Sandy Blackiston 

Sky and Sandy, identical twin brothers from Clermont, New York, perform their own duet renditions of popular tunes from the rockabilly, swing, jazz, and blues genres, spicing them up with their own boogie-woogie strides and melodic riffs. They perform either as four hands on one piano or as two hands on two pianos or keyboards, depending on the space and needs of the venue. Some sample pieces from their repertoire include "In The Mood," "Mr. Sandman," "Blue Moon" and "Don't Be Cruel." It's great fun to come and just listen though their groovy, foot-tapping style entices people of all ages to get up and dance.

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN

Celebrate Spring!
Community May Pole Dance & Snack Pot-Luck 

Saturday May 10

9:30am - 11:30am

All Ages Welcome!!

Please Dress in white and wear flowers!
Bring snack - finger food and drinks to share.
Bring your own dishes if possible.

info@mettabeefarm.com

Coco Contra 
1st Saturday of the Month Dance
 

Waltzing 7:00 - 7:30 pm, 
Contradance 7:30 - 10:30pm 

Dance Admission:
Adults: $15- 20
Students: $10
Family $ 35
Children Age 7-14: $7
Children under 7: Free

All Welcome!
All Dances Taught

For More Info Contact

Aldo Lavaggi
lavaggi.aldo@gmail.com
 

The Mistake by Michael Mears 

USA Debut 2025 prior to going off Broadway in NYC

April 18, 7 pm

From London, UK, ESSENTIAL THEATRE presents
THE MISTAKE by Michael Mears

Prior to its three-week run off-Broadway in New York City… 
When the decision is made to use the atomic bomb on Japan, Leo Szilard, tormented by his role in creating it, must do everything he can to prevent the catastrophe occurring.

When Shigeko Nomura, a young woman living in Hiroshima, survives her city’s destruction she must use every last ounce of energy to reach and rescue her parents.      
    
Two actors, one British, one Japanese, enact the compelling stories of a brilliant Hungarian scientist, a daring American pilot and a devoted Japanese daughter, in this gripping, moving and thought-provoking drama about the ‘mistake’ that launched our nuclear age.  
Performed by Riko Nakazono and Michael Mears
Directed by Rosamunde Hutt

★★★★   ‘The past comes alive - a gripping piece of storytelling’ (THE TIMES) 
★★★★★ ‘This production received one of the very few standing ovations I have seen at the Edinburgh Fringe.  A dramatic treat.  (UK THEATRE WEB) 
★★★★  ‘A powerful examination of humanity in the wake of Hiroshima.’ (THE LIST) 
‘The very personal accounts, particularly the use of diaries from hibakusha, make for a uniquely compelling and gripping production.’ (BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE) 
‘A COMPELLING DRAMA OF CHILLING RELEVANCE’  (East Anglian Daily Times)

Shearing Day!

Friday April 18th

9:00am - 4:00pm

Join us for a a fun day connecting with the sheep and each other!

All are welcome to watch and participate!

If you are planning to come and help, knowing ahead of time is appreciated but not required!

For more information:

info@mettabeefarm.com

Sweat Lodge Ceremony 

Sunday April 13th

1:00pm

For More Information & to RSVP:
grandmothersacredlodge@gmail.com
or  845 443-6650

Contra Dance &

Wood Fired Pizza!!

Silent Auction & Raffle & Treats!

All Welcome!

Sat April 12
6:00pm - 10:00pm
 
This family friendly event is a fundraiser to support. The Light Between Us, this summer's Youth Conference at
Hawthorne Valley

Music By
Madison Shulkin, Lyla Rivers & Sammy Wetstein.

Coco Contra 
1st Saturday of the Month Dance
 

Waltzing 7:00 - 7:30 pm, 
Contradance 7:30 - 10:30pm 

Dance Admission:
Adults: $15- 20
Students: $10
Family $ 35
Children Age 7-14: $7
Children under 7: Free

All Welcome!
All Dances Taught

For More Info Contact

Aldo Lavaggi
lavaggi.aldo@gmail.com
 

Join us for an Evening of
Advanced Contra
Sunday, March 30th at 5:00pm
At Mettabee Farm & Arts

Called by Jon Greene
With Music by Clara Stickney & Peter Siegel

Suggested $15 per dancer
Call: (518) 567-5802 with any questions

Concert and Swing Dance

On The Trail 
and 
Krissy & The Kranks

Concert at 7pm
Dance at 8:30pm

On the Trail is a modern acoustic band that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful traditional songs. The group was founded through their love of bluegrass and the band the Punch Brothers. They have already gained recognition and praise for their exploration and strong execution of the challenging music, as well as for their new original music. Most recently, On the Trail had the honor of winning the 2022 Thomas Point Beach Band Competition after participating in 2021’s Telefunken Battle of the Bands at the Podunk Bluegrass Festival.  They also were selected as an Emerging Artist at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival 2023. On The Trail features Austin Scelzo (fiddle and vocals), Tom Polizzi (mandolin and vocals), Charlie Widmer (guitar and vocals) and Matt Curley (upright bass and vocals). Their latest album "Where Do We Go From Here" is also available for streaming on all platforms.

Krissie & the Kranks is a Brooklyn-based jazz collective that transports audiences to a bygone era with their vibrant, danceable renditions of vintage jazz and western swing classics. As Michael Steinman of Jazz Lives puts it, Krissie has "really and truly got IT: a deep sense of fun, a rangy voice with its own sassy timbre, a wink at the audience, solid swing, phrasing that shows she not only knows the lyrics but feels them — a genuine presence and an individualistic singer."

The Kranks have released one album with another on the way. Their debut album features a collection of Krissie's favorite early jazz melodies, where she simply "sings the damned songs." Their latest project, Nagy Sings Hoagy, slated for release in mid-2025, is a heartfelt tribute to the legendary composer and pianist Hoagy Carmichael.

The Kranks are a rotating ensemble of jazz heavyweights, including notable musicians like Dennis Lichtman, Josh Dunn, Jen Hodge, Brennen Ernst, Darren Solomon, Trey Boudreaux, and Hunter Burgamy. The band has a special connection with dancers, as Krissie herself says, "They're the best listeners — they'll really tell you with their body whether you're groovin' or not!" Saturday's band will feature Darren Solomon on guitar, Nathan Haselby on upright, Krissie on vocals + special guests!

Cost 
Concert $15-$25 Sliding Scale
Dance $15- $25 Sliding Scale
Concert & Dance $25-$50 Sliding Scale

Claudia Schwab Violin Concert

Friday, February 21
7:30 PM

Join Ireland-based Austrian violinist, singer, yodeller and composer Claudia Schwab for an intimate solo setup of violin, vocals, piano and loops.
Never shy of crossing borders between genres, traditions and conventions, Claudia’s solo show presents an introspective body of folk-inspired songs with experimental elements. Fusing aspects of the worlds of Irish, Austrian and Indian Classical music traditions, her compositions are interwoven with sound samples collected at home and in field recordings across the globe. Claudia sings of unfinished love stories, the yearning to be left alone, diverse “what if” scenarios of re-crafting our lifestyles, or reflections on the startling lack of being present to our own lives.

Rakish and Nate Sabat in Concert

January 26
4:30pm 

Rakish Bio:

Violinist Maura Shawn Scanlin and guitarist Conor Hearn unite to form “Rakish.” The pair gets their namesake from the traditional Irish tune Rakish Paddy, an origin that aptly suits the duo and their shared background in traditional Irish and Scottish music. Yet “rakish” itself also suggests something strikingly unconventional in its appearance, and Maura and Conor knowingly embrace this wealth of connotation in their music, drawing on the music they grew up with and performing it with their own slant. In a performance that is something more akin to concert music, Rakish explores tunes and songs from Irish and American folk traditions in a way that reflects their shared interest in and love for chamber and improvised music. Maura Shawn, a two-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and a winner of the Glenfiddich Fiddle Competition, wields the technical range of an accomplished classical violinist and the deep sensitivity of a traditional musician. Conor, a native to the Irish music communities of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD, makes his home in Boston playing guitar for a number of traditional music acts and bands.

Rakish has performed on Front Row Boston, Brian O’Donovan’s 2020 “A Christmas Celtic Sojourn,” and in May 2024, the duo will present a concert at the Library of Congress American Folklife Center. Rakish has appeared at festivals across the country and beyond including the Festival of Small Halls PEI, the Bellingham Irish Music Festival, the Rockport Celtic Music Festival and the Boston Celtic Music Festival.

Their debut full-length album has received press in Strings Magazine, Fiddler Magazine, the Bluegrass Situation, FolkAlley, WBUR, Irish Echo, and FolkRadio UK.

Rakish Website
Live Show Trailer

Nate Sabat Bio:
Nate Sabat is an award-winning bassist, singer-songwriter and arranger based in Brooklyn, NY. Nate has written and arranged music for NPR's Radiolab, the Young People's Chorus of New York City and the Heifetz International Music Institute. Additionally, a number of his songs are in rotation on Sirius XM’s Bluegrass Junction channel. He has performed on stages throughout Europe, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States, at festivals and venues including Celtic Connections, Savannah Music Festival, The Caverns and Carnegie Hall. In April 2024 Nate released Bass Fiddler, the debut full-length project under his own name, produced by the legendary Bruce Molsky.

With upright bass as his sole tool for accompaniment, Nate crafts wildly intricate arrangements, each one inextricably tied to its song. His playing — while rooted in American folk music — goes far beyond any preconceived notions of the instrument's role within the genre. With a relaxed, vocal sound and equal fluency with pizzicato and the bow, Nate takes full advantage of the never-ending variety of sounds and textures the bass has to offer. GRAMMY-winning cellist Eugene Friesen says, "Nate has so much going for him: The ability to propel any groove with chops and subtlety, a sweet bow sound that can vocalize any melody, fiercely great intonation, and, most importantly, a musical intelligence and intuition that operates with a constant smile.”

Nate Sabat Website
"Sometimes" Music Video
"The Sun Will Rise" Music Video

Tuesday December 24th: 

Caroling to the Mettabee Farm Animals, Bees & the Garden 

No RSVP Needed
FREE (of course!!)

4:00pm - 5:00pm (Beginning to sing at 4:00pm)

We will gather in the Mettabee Sheep Barn to sing Christmas Carols and will then continue singing around the garden weather permitting. Dress WARMLY!! People can sing just to the animals if wanted. Music is provided.

Contact Elizabeth for questions: info@mettabeefarm.com

Please join us for a viewing of this beautiful holiday classic film!

Suggested for ages at least ten years and up.
Read about the movie online if you are considering bringing your children.

Questions?
Please write Micky
mckammeyer@gmail.com

Solstice Sweat Lodge Ceremony
Saturday 12/21 @ 12pm

We'll be having a Winter Solstice sweat lodge ceremony at Mettabee Farm on Saturday December 21st @ 12pm.
All are welcome!

Potluck meal to follow! Please bring along something to share.

Happy to see you all and to be together for the light returning ✨

RSVP soon! 

For More Information:
grandmothersacredlodge@gmail.com

Tante Friedl in Concert
Friday, December 20th,  7:00 pm

We are delighted to write to you with the news that after traveling to "gigs" all over Europe, Daniel and Magdalena will give a "Tante Friedl" concert for us here.
Their versions of international folk music are as dynamic, exuberant, life affirming, warm and passionate as ever and are sure to leave you with the lilt in your step. 

https://tantefriedl.eu/

This Event is Rescheduled, New Time TBD

Come join us for an evening of Christmas songs, performed with both voices and hands, by our class of American Sign Language students and their teacher, Hillary Baack. We’ll also read The Night Before Christmas in ASL and spoken English.

Thursday, December 19th, 7:00 pm.

Suggested donation $10
Hillary is an actor, writer, director, photographer, teacher, and mother. She has worked in theater, television, and film, and has taken pictures and taught ASL along the way when not busy telling stories. You can see her in Close to You, You & Me, and more, and she’s currently developing a feature film about Helen Keller.

Holiday Fair

Sunday, December 15th
11am-2pm

• crafts

• refreshments

• gift vendors

• a puppet show

• live music!

Contra Dance

Coco Contra's 1st Saturday of the Month Dance
w/ the Russet Trio
7:00pm
All Dances are Taught!
Easier Dances in the beginning of the night.

All Welcome!

For More Info Contact
Aldo Lavaggi
lavaggi.aldo@gmail.com

Come Uni-Cycling!

Monthly Drop-in Uni-cycling Club 

First Saturday of the Month
NEW TIME:
3:30-5:30
Ages 9 and up
Suggested Donation $10-20

Have you always wanted to learn to ride a unicycle? Are you already a rider but wish to take your skills to a new level? Are you an advanced rider and want to play some action games on your unicycle with other riders? Come join us!

3:30 - 4:00 Basic instruction and practice for absolute beginners learning to sit, pedal and ride supported.

 4:00-4:45 Skills practice for those who can ride unsupported but want to learn to turn, free mount, idle, ride backwards or do tricks.

4:45-5:30 The floor will be cleared for high action and challenge games for those who can confidently ride fast, free mount, and idle in place.

Times above are approximate.

Beginners are invited to watch the advanced riders but for safety sake they must stay off the floor and out of the way. Helmets are recommended for high action games. Children under 12 must have an adult on the premises. Limited unicycles will be available and must be shared.                         
Questions? Please Call  
Laura Geilen   518-929-5392

Join us for an evening of Advanced Contra, called by Jon Greene with music by Clara Stickney and Alex Cumming! Held on November 30th at 7 pm, with a suggested $15 per dancer. This Advanced Contra is geared toward experienced dancers, who have attended numerous contra dances and can easily follow the caller's directions, without detailed explanations of common figures. Please call Savanah Kress (518) 567-5802 with additional questions!"

First Aid Class

Fridays 11:00am - 12:30pm  

Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Ages 9 and up are welcome although the class will be geared towards older children.

This is not a certification class but for general knowledge.

Taught by Ayere McAlice, a local paramedic

Cost will be a sliding scale of $75 - $125 ($15 - $25 a class) 

If many people attend, this price could be reduced. 

For registration and more information, please email: 

info@mettabeefarm.com

First Aid Class

Fridays 11:00am - 12:30pm  

Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Ages 9 and up are welcome although the class will be geared towards older children.

This is not a certification class but for general knowledge.

Taught by Ayere McAlice, a local paramedic

Cost will be a sliding scale of $75 - $125 ($15 - $25 a class) 

If many people attend, this price could be reduced. 

For registration and more information, please email: 

info@mettabeefarm.com