Jan Hammond

Rich's Antiques will host their 3nd Annual Antique Show on Friday, October 27th and Saturday the 28th. Jan will be there performing traditional music on the mountain dulcimer.

This wonderful mountain dulcimer event is hosted by the RSVP program at Lake Guntersville. Classes are offered in beginning, intermediate and advanced levels for three days, with several instructors including Aubrey Atwater, Lorinda Jones, Heidi Muller and Jan Hammond. There will be a staff concert on Friday night that is open to the public. For information, please see www.melodies-and-musings.com.

Now a two day event, enjoy this wonderful opportunity to meet people, learn a new instrument or grow your dulcimer experience. Instructors Wanda Degen, DeeDee Tibbits and Jan Hammond are active performers and educators and perennial favorites at many folk and dulcimer festivals around Michigan and other parts of the country. They share a love of Appalachian, Celtic and Folk music, and all three are enthusiastic in sharing what they’ve learned.

Some of the area's finest citizens will suit up again to take on the roles of the colorful characters of the 1970s television show "Hee-Haw". The event will benefit the Lawrence County Relay for Life, an event of the American Cancer Society.

Rich's Antiques will host their 2nd Annual Antique Show on Friday, October 28th and Saturday the 29th. Jan will be there providing traditional music on the mountain dulcimer.

This will be Jan's fourth year of exhibiting nature photography at this wonderful show. It is a quality, three day event and one that shouldn't be missed.

There'll be an intermission with snacks and a jam after the concert. 

Jan will have her entire selection of nature photo products. This is a wonderful show at a really beautiful location. 

This is a two day event and Jan will be exhibiting her nature photography.

The Church in Aurora’s Nutcracker Sweets Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is not to be missed! Over 50 carefully selected crafters are on hand to offer exciting and unique gift and craft items. Each year these items can include hand painted dinnerware, specialty candles, candy apples, chocolate and maple sugar candies, ornaments, wooden items, linens, holiday wreaths and decorations, doll clothes, plaques and prints and originals on canvas... just to mention a few.

If you become hungry while shopping our Church “café” offers homemade pies, cakes, our renowned chicken almondine, and many other delights to dine on.

The Nutcracker Festival is a wonderful way to get some fall and Christmas shopping out of the way early and, or, to discover a new treasure to display at home. We hope to see you there.

In its 12th year, the Wooster Arts Jazz Fest 2015 will feature over 50 artists, along with children’s activities, music, and gourmet food. The purpose of this festival is to celebrate the arts, provide sales opportunities for artists, and promote economic development in downtown Wooster.

Presented through a partnership between Main Street Wooster Foundation, Inc, Wayne Center for the Arts, Rotary Club of Wooster and the Wooster City Schools. The Wooster Arts Jazz Fest is organized by volunteers and funded through donations.

Jan Hammond will be exhibiting and selling all of her nature photography products, including cards, ornaments, mouse pads, bookmarks, matted and framed photos of various sizes. 

The Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival features Ohio artisans, local restaurants and all that Hale Farm & Village has to offer!
The $5 admission fee includes one day admission to the art festival as well as the grounds, buildings and period craft demonstrations at Hale Farm & Village. This represents a great value as regular admission is $10 per person.
Our vendors include jewelry artists, potters, carvers, glass artists, soap and lotion makers, quilters and a variety of unique crafters. You will be amazed at the variety of the vendors and the one-of-a-kind finds! In addition, we have a variety of food vendors and local wines and beers. These two days are all about Ohio! Let's celebrate our incredible state!
The Made in Ohio Festival is held the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend, and we welcome you to join us this year for a day of history, shopping and eating!

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet people, learn a new instrument or reconnect with your dulcimer if you've been neglecting yours, and to play music with others. Instructors Wanda Degen, Jan Hammond and DeeDee Tibbits are active performers and educators and perennial favorites at many folk and dulcimer festivals around Michigan and around the country. They share a love of Appalachian, Celtic and Folk music, and all three are enthusiastic in sharing what they’ve learned.

Mountain Dulcimer Specialists, Singers/Songwriters, Poets, and Storytellers. Come and enjoy the afternoon.

There will be live music all day, on two stages. Jan will play from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm, with a short break at 3:00 pm. She'll be on Stage 1 (the patio or inside, if bad weather).

Tish Prince will guide participants thru restorative poses while listening to relaxing, live music. She also uses essential oils. Jan will play relaxation music throughout the entire hour and 15 minute session.  Space is limited, so please register early by calling Tish Prince at 440.315.4381. www.innerharmonyholisticwellness.com

Jan will be teaching the extended Past Beginners/Early Intermediate classes, as well as several mini-workshop sessions on Saturday. 

DESCRIPTION:

NO MT. DULCIMER PLAYER LEFT BEHIND. For anyone who has tried to teach themselves, taken some lessons or done some beginning workshops, it's time we move forward together. We'll start with making sure we all have a firm foundation by going over everything from the dulcimer's history, talking about those mysterious modes, to construction and care. We'll also review and build on basic scales, chords shapes, strums, playing by ear and various right & left hand techniques to help smooth out your musical adventures. Through a variety of tablature styles and musical genres we'll build repertoire and skills while having a whole bunch of fun.

January 18th through February 15, 2015 The free, non-juried show features a variety of art forms from more than 200 regional artists. Items on display include paintings, sculptures, ceramics, glass, jewelry, calligraphy, photography and fiber arts. The mission of the arts festival is to celebrate artists who offer insight and talent to the world and to promote respect for God’s creation. Jan will have two of her framed photos in the show. 

The quality of the exhibiting artisans and craftsmen, along with the beauty of E.J. Thomas Hall, have made this annual event the best handcrafted show of its kind in Ohio. Jan will be displaying and selling matted and framed photos, photo greeting cards, ornaments and bookmarks.

2014 Nutcracker Sweets will celebrate its 33rd year! This show is a fundraising effort by the Women's Guild with 25% of the profits going to a charitable cause and the remaining funds being distributed within the church through our now famous "Wish List" (icing on the cake as it were). Free Parking, Free Re-Admission (same day or next day), Delicious home cooked Meals & Delectable Desserts, Admission $5, 12 & under Free, Children must be accompanied by an adult. No Wheelchairs, Strollers or Pets. 

Jan will be exhibiting and selling her photo cards and matted & framed nature photographs. 

To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Wadsworth's founding, the Bicentennial Events Committee is offering a series of historical teas at community homes that exhibit architectural appeal and beautiful gardens. Visit the website for a form, which can be printed and mailed to purchase tickets. www.wadsworth200.com/bicentennial/bicentennial-schedule.html

The Harvey S Firestone Park Festival of the Arts, revived by the Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau, is in its 28th year!  The festival includes quality vendors showcasing antiques, fine arts and crafts.  All of your favorite concession snacks are available as well as musical entertainment every hour-on-the-hour at the gazebo and a 50/50 raffle.

CompozArtzLLC will share an exhibit space with Timbrehill Dulcimers, displaying matted and framed nature photography as well as mountain dulcimers. 

Jan will be providing music for the event. She may also be vending with her nature photography.

Visit the The Log Cabin Gallery during one of their Five Distinctive Pop Up 2014 Exhibits featuring Diane Seskes Photography and Local Artists/Artisans in a variety of styles and mediums–clay, glass, wood, metals, fiber arts, upcycled objects, stone, paper, mixed media–exhibited in the restored 1850s log cabin located in the backyard of our private residence. Jan will be performing a mix of original, and traditional favorites.

The mission of this festival is to preserve a part of our Appalachian heritage by focusing on its music. The main components are the workshops, headliners’ concert, Mid-East Regional Championships, mini-concerts, and jam sessions. Jan will teaching workshops and performing a solo mini-concert set. Please refer to the festival website for complete information.

RAMP UP PENINSULA is a festival honoring the ramp, the wild leek, the ramson, Allium tricoccum  also known as “little stinkers” by some folks in the Cuyahoga Valley. Jan will be part of the local musicians in the Americana, bluegrass, folk, roots and blues style that will perform in the pavilion area. Artists, artisans, and crafters will provide a glimpse into the art-filled Cuyahoga Valley. Some food vendors will provide small portions of food items incorporating ramps... ramp breads, ramp butter, ramp omelets, ramp peirogis, ramp burgers, fried ramps, ramp salad, ramp frittata, ramp soup, ramp meatloaf,ramp salsa, ramp potatoes, ramp jellies and ramp vinegars!

www.wadsworth200.com/bicentennial/bicentennial-schedule.html

Jan will be playing in the juice bar area of the store from 3-5 pm. There will be activities all around the square. 

BEAT THE WINTER BLUES! Get a jump start on upcoming spring shopping!
We will have auctions for you to win great gifts from our participating vendors and crafters! 
Tickets can be earned by visiting our vendors or by purchasing tickets.
Food, refreshments and baked goods can be purchased as well.

Jan will be selling matted and framed photos, photo cards, CDs, Tab books.

Jan will display two of her original nature photos at this wonderful show. The opening reception is Saturday, January 25 th from 2-5 PM. Through the visual arts, The Bath United Church of Christ hopes to promote a more profound sense of beauty and greater communication with our Creator, nature and each other. The show will close on February 23rd with a Closing Concert presented at 3 PM by the Bath Church vocal, handbell and brass choirs. 

The Mountain Rose is a small-hall concert series featuring local and regional artists with more talent than exposure. We pride ourselves on presenting high-quality performances to an audience that really LISTENS. Concerts are in the (heated) Roy Smith Shelter House.

This will be an evening of dulcimer music and fun. Paul Conrad will join Jan for some tunes, jokes and in memory of our dearly departed, Poet Merle Mollenkopf, some poetry.

This beautiful handcrafted show has become a tradition in Akron for nearly 30 years. The University of Akron's E. J. Thomas Hall is the perfect venue to showcase artisans from across the country as well as those locally respected. Jan will be showing and selling her photography products.

Jan will be performing at 11:30-12:00 and again from 1:30-2:00. Come and enjoy the entire day of Live Music • Hay Rides • Alpacas • Farm Fresh Food • Our Butternut Squash Soup • Baked Goods • Guided Nature Trail Walks • Children’s Activities • Pumpkin & Face Painting • Vendors & Demonstrations • Gift Basket Raffle • Jot the Clown!

The festival runs from Thursday, September 19th through Sunday, September 22nd. Jan will be a workshop presenter on Saturday, September 21st. The workshops are free and open to the public. 

Jan will be performing and she'll also have her CDs, dulcimer tab books, and a few of her nature photo products available for purchase throughout the day.

On the final Friday night of every month (April-October), we will gather at the Fairgrounds for a night of outstanding acoustic music.

Jan will be displaying and selling her wonderful photo cards, matted, and framed nature photographs. She will share the booth space with Timbrehill Dulcimers of Millersburg, OH. Owner, Paul Conrad and Jan will be playing and demonstrating mountain dulcimer music throughout the day. Paul will be selling his beautifully handcrafted rhythm shakers and dulcimers.

The event starts on the 14th. Jan will be teaching workshops, performing a mini-concert and will be on hand for the Mid-Eastern Regional Dulcimer Championships.

Program will go on rain or shine. In the event of rain the open air shelter will be used, otherwise the performance is in the open near the campfire area of Tuscarawas Meadows.
After the concert, there will be an offering of fireside activities complete with marshmallows for roasting, and stories from the park naturalist. Jan will be there to answer any questions you might have about her dulcimers or her music.

Jan will be teaching Intermediate 1 for the extended sessions and a variety of workshops on Saturday. She will also perform in concert and lead jams. Jan also designed the festival tee-shirt which is available by pre-ordering prior to the event.

Featuring:
Jan Hammond AND Stephen Seifert
Workshops, Vending, Jamming, Potluck Dinner and Concert!