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Greetings!

We did it!  YOU turned on the heat!  A new furnace is being installed at Artichoke Music this week and there are smiles everywhere at the corner store at 3130 SE Hawthorne Boulevard.  Thank you for contributing to the sweetest music hub in the city of Portland.   Folks are singing and hearts are glad.  You made a big difference with your responsive dollars to keep the heat on at Artichoke Music.  Go down to the shop and let the folks at Artichoke thank you in person.  They can't wait to see you.  YOU are the community and Artichoke Music is yours now more than ever.  Thank you.

Artichoke is growing and your donations of time and dollars support one of the best folk connections in Portland, Oregon.  Young or old, newcomer, old hand or somewhere in between, everyone is welcome to answer the musical call at Artichoke Music.  Call 503-232-8845 or stop by the shop today to contribute and be part of Artichoke Community Music, the non-profit music center that belongs to you.  Melodious treats await you so go make merry and ring in the holidays the old-fashioned way, making music!

Thank you for being the greatest community on earth.  We're are very proud to be here in it all with you.  What a wonderful life!
Kate & Steve 
stvartukemenagerie Steve's Online Art Gallery

Holiday Special>>>

BUY-3-GET-1-FREE!!!


Now through January 1st, buy three prints and get a fourth print free!

Just type the name of the extra print in the "Note to Seller" during checkout, and I will send it along free of charge.

*Equal or lesser value than the lowest-dollar item purchased, please.

Whimsical drawings, photo art, prints and cards can be found on our qualityfolk.etsy.com online gallery.  If you see a print you like and prefer greeting cards, you can special order a set.   We can print and deliver to your mailbox with a simple click!  Sign in to Etsy and find wonderful drawings and photo art by Steve.  Professional printing on fine art paper with caring handling and delivery direct from here to you anywhere in the world.   There is still time for Christmas & New Year delivery!  Order today.  Thanks.
 c a l e n d a r
SNOW DAY!
PUB CLOSED
TONIGHT !

> NEXT MONDAY < 12/22 6:30-8:30PM
"A Child's Christmas in Wales"
with
special guest,  Jonathan Nicholas presents
Dylan Thomas with seasonal sounds by Steve & Kate & fiddler, Porter Dodge
6:30-8:30PM 
FREE ADMISSION!

12/29 is the last happy hour with Kate & Steve for the season.  Join us!  Thanks.

Alberta Street Public House

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HAYLOFT CONCERT at the HISTORIC GRAND THEATRE in Salem, Oregon! Friday, 1/9/2009

TIX: 503-362-9185

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Tom Paxton with Steve & Kate in Florence, Oregon 1/16 & 1/17 and then two shows on 1/18 at the Downtown First Unitarian Church  Portland

Tickets On Sale Now
TicketsWest at 1-800-992-8499 or 503-244-8499 or at ticketswest.com.

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SONG CIRCLE CLASS

with Kate & Steve

for the growing musician!

All around coaching class for growing your music in every way in a safe and friendly learning setting in our home!  Limited seats! 

4 sessions from 6:30-8:30PM on Monday evenings in January, February and March, 2009.  Call 503-546-9260 or email folks@qualityfolk.com for information.  Register by sending  $50 to Quality Folk, PO Box 12208, Portland, OR 97212 and the month you wish to join the Circle!

Troy Bridge Kate Steve Gifts that keep giving...
Moving Hearts

Get the love across with music and art from Kate Power & Steve Einhorn.  All of our music is on sale and available at CDBaby.com and in stores at Music Millenium at 3158 E. Burnside in Portland! There's still time if you order now to deliver your gift in time for Christmas and New Year's.  Give a gift that keeps on giving, music!


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Spend Monday nights this winter singing your heart out!

We invite you to join Kate & Steve and sign up for our Monday evening Circle Class, a guided evening of singing and music.  Four enjoyable classes will be held on Monday evenings in our northeast Portland home from 6:30-8:30PM.   The Circle Class sessions are January, February and March.  Registration is open now and expected to fill, so register today if this is something you'd like to do in the new year!  Register for any one session or all three.  $50 per monthly session of 4 classes. Limited to 20.

Mondays from 6:30-8:30PM
6:30PM Doors & Mingle  
7PM Class
BYO refreshments

Session I:  January (1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26)  
Session 2: February (2/2, 2/9, No 2/16 Class, 2/23, 3/2)
Session 3: March (3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30)

This is a learning circle to develop musicality and to help you make beautiful music as part of a group under the guidance of Kate Power and Steve Einhorn.  Whether you are an old hand at making music or just starting out, this class will teach fundamentals that only get more interesting with practice.   Focus will be on musical communion.  House band provided by Kate & Steve.  Unlike a jam, instruments are optional based on ability to play while singing in a spontaneous interactive context. 

You will learn to:  
Sing in front of people, Sing with people, Serve the song, Hear yourself, Listen musically, Hear musically, Serve the song, Tune in to Music Dynamics, Take your turn, Lead, Follow, Harmonize, Blend, Balance Singing & Playing your Instrument, Be in Tune, Be Rhythmic, Follow charts, Use the Nashville number system, Try musical ideas, Follow arrangements, Bring songs to life, Play well with others!

To register, please send $50 with your name, address, email, phone to Quality Folk and send to:

Quality Folk
PO Box 12208
Portland, OR 97212

Your registraion is confirmed when we receive your check.  We will call you to confirm your seat, answer your questions and give you more detail about what to expect.  This is going to be really fun. Music growth is guaranteed.  Please let us know your best contact phone and email to use.

For information about the Circle Class, please email folks@qualityfolk.com or call 503-546-9260.  Hope to sing with you soon!

Kate Power & Steve Einhorn
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