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Special Events Calendar- Events for Year 2012

Here's a list of past special events, most held in our store at 1100 North Washington, Lansing MI. (Here's a map to our store).
Also see our current events calendar.

past calendars ... 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Novice Guitar Session I with Bob McCloy
Saturday , January 07, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Perfect primer for the brand new player!


Fiddle From Scratch and Squeak I Workshop with Bob McCloy
Saturday , January 07, 2012
01:00 pm - 3:00 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

An introductory lesson for aspiring fiddlers!


Novice Mandolin I with Bob McCloy
Saturday , January 07, 2012
03:30 pm - 5:30 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Part one of a two-part mandolin course for those looking to start off on the right foot!


Fiddle From Scratch (and Squeak) Part II
Thursday , January 19, 2012
01:00 pm - 3 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

A Two-Part Intro to the Violin with Elderly Instruments Instructor Bob McCloy!


Lansing Area Ukulele Group (L.A.U.G.H.) Monthly Meeting
Saturday , January 21, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Sir Pizza

Monthly meeting of L.A.U.G.H.!


Novice Guitar Session II with Bob McCloy
Saturday , January 21, 2012
11:15 am - 1:15 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Part two of this intro to the guitar.


Fiddle From Scratch (and Squeak) Part II
Saturday , January 21, 2012
01:30 pm - 3:30 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

A Two-Part Intro to the Violin with Elderly Instruments Instructor Bob McCloy!


Novice Mandolin Part II Workshop with Bob McCloy
Saturday , January 21, 2012
03:45 pm - 5:45 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Part Two of a two-part mandolin course for those looking to start off on the right foot!


Music Workshop for Kids! Ages 6-8
Saturday , February 04, 2012
11:15 am - noon
workshop ($10.00)
Location: Elderly Instruments

"Expanding the Minds of Children Through Music!"


Lansing Area Ukulele Group (L.A.U.G.H.) Monthly Meeting
Saturday , February 11, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Sir Pizza

Monthly meeting of L.A.U.G.H.!


Music Workshop for Kids! Ages 9-13 *CLASS IS CANCELLED*
Saturday , February 11, 2012
11:15 am - noon
workshop ($10.00)
Location: Elderly Instruments

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED - Sorry for any inconvenience...


Infant to Toddler Six-Week Program - REGISTRATION STILL OPEN!
Saturday , February 25, 2012
10:30 am - 11:00 am
workshop ($10)
Location: Elderly Instruments

"Expanding the Minds of Children Through Music!"


FREE In-Store Concert with Dan Crary
Saturday , February 25, 2012
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

One of flatpicking guitar's Prime Movers!


Flatpicking Guitar Workshop with Dan Crary
Saturday , February 25, 2012
01:00 pm - 3:00 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Learn the secrets of this dazzling style from one of the all-time greats!


Beginning/Intermediate Clawhammer Banjo Workshop with Cathy Fink
Saturday , March 03, 2012
02:00 pm - 4:00 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Learn banjo the old-time way from one of today's best!


Beginning Ukulele Workshop with Marcy Marxer
Saturday , March 03, 2012
02:00 pm - 4:00 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

The uke is easy, it's all the rage - and you can join the fun!


Lansing Area Ukulele Group (L.A.U.G.H.) Monthly Meeting
Saturday , March 17, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Sir Pizza

Monthly meeting of L.A.U.G.H.!


Mid-Michigan Ukulele Group Strum (MMUGS) Monthly Strum!
Saturday , March 24, 2012
10:30 pm - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Downstairs at Elderly Instruments

A gathering for beginning/improving ukulele players!


"An Approach to Improvisation for Guitar and Mandolin" with Dan Miller & Tim May
Tuesday , April 03, 2012
04:30 pm - 6:30 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Unlock the mysteries of improvisation with Flatpicking Guitar Magazine's bestselling authors!


"Elderly Instruments: All Things Strings" Documentary Film Debut!
Thursday , April 12, 2012
07:00 pm
($5.00 - $50 for full festival pass)
Location: Lansing Center

Cinema Debut at the Capital City Film Fest!


Lansing Area Ukulele Group (L.A.U.G.H.) Monthly Meeting
Saturday , April 14, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Sir Pizza

Group Sing & Strum - ALL BEATLES Special!


Music theory for guitar: Why does it even matter? Workshop with Elden Kelly
Saturday , April 28, 2012
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Celebrate INTERNATIONAL GUITAR MONTH with a clear, friendly intro to theory!


FREE In-Store Concert with Drew Nelson
Saturday , April 28, 2012
03:00 pm
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Catch the songwriting son of Michigan and his new CD "Tilt-a-Whirl!"


Meet Tom Nechville
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
01:00 pm - 3:00 pm
(free)
Location: Elderly Instruments


FREE In-Store Concert with Lil' Rev!
Friday , May 04, 2012
04:00 pm
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Rev sings, plays uke and reads from his new book "Ukulele Nation!"


The Return of "MIGHTY UKE DAY"!!
Saturday , May 05, 2012
10:00 am - all day

Location: Lansing's Old Town and Elderly Instruments

Movie showings, concerts, workshops, lots more ukulele mania!


Ukulele Workshop: "Super Cool Right Hand Techniques" with Lil' Rev
Saturday , May 05, 2012
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Ramp up your ukulele-ian energy with these great right-hand tricks!


Workshop: "Hot Licks for Ukulele" with Lil' Rev
Saturday , May 05, 2012
02:30 pm - 4:00 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Spice up your ukifying with these show-stopping moves!


Lansing Area Ukulele Group (L.A.U.G.H.) Monthly Meeting
Saturday , May 12, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Sir Pizza

Monthly meeting of L.A.U.G.H.!


Beginning Mandolin Workshop with Don Julin
Saturday , May 19, 2012
01:00 pm - 2:30 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Get started the right way with Traverse City's mando master!


Jazz/Swing Mandolin Workshop with Don Julin
Saturday , May 19, 2012
03:00 pm - 4:30 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Learn sweet jazz and hot swing with the elegant Don Julin - for mandolinists only!


FREE In-Store Concert with Detour
Saturday , June 02, 2012
03:00 pm - 4:00 pm
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

A special appearance from Michigan's dazzling bluegrass powerhouse!


Lansing Area Ukulele Group (L.A.U.G.H.) Monthly Meeting
Saturday , June 09, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Sir Pizza

Monthly meeting of L.A.U.G.H.!


*NEW DATE* Music theory for guitar: why does it matter? PART 2!! Workshop with Elden Kelly
Saturday , June 30, 2012
01:00 pm - 3:00 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

A second chapter of this highly successful workshop - by popular demand! *NOTE NEW DATE*


Lansing Area Ukulele Group (L.A.U.G.H.) Monthly Meeting
Saturday , July 14, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Sir Pizza

Monthly meeting of L.A.U.G.H.!


Martin Guitar Custom Shop Showcase
Monday , July 16, 2012
05:30 pm - 7:00 pm
presentation (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

If you ever wanted to know how to design your dream Martin guitar, don't miss this event!


FREE Guitar Re-Stringing with Martin Guitar Strings
Tuesday , July 17, 2012
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
in-store event (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

with Martin factory rep Larry Barnwell and Martin Guitar clinician Rich Starkey!


Martin Steel String Showdown!
Tuesday , July 17, 2012
05:30 pm - 7:00 pm
presentation (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

with guitar hotshot Rich Starkey and Martin rep Larry Barnwell


Elderly Instruments 40th Anniversary OPEN HOUSE!
Saturday , July 21, 2012
10:00 am - 6:00 PM
in-store event (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Help celebrate our anniversary with refreshments, free gifts and a handful of ONE-DAY-ONLY deals!!


Mid-Michigan Ukulele Group Strum (MMUGS) Monthly Strum!
Saturday , July 28, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Bestsellers Books & Coffee, Mason MI

A gathering for beginning/improving ukulele players!


Reverend Guitars Day!
Saturday , July 28, 2012
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
in-store event (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Test-drive a Reverend guitar and receive a free gift!


Lansing Area Ukulele Group (L.A.U.G.H.) Monthly Meeting
Saturday , August 11, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Sir Pizza

Monthly meeting of L.A.U.G.H.!


Mid-Michigan Ukulele Group Strum (MMUGS) Monthly Strum!
Saturday , August 18, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Bestsellers Books & Coffee, Mason MI

A gathering for beginning/improving ukulele players!


CLINIC: Line 6 StageSource PA System and Variax Guitars!
Thursday , September 06, 2012
05:00 pm - 9:00 pm
demonstration (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments


Lansing Area Ukulele Group (L.A.U.G.H.) Monthly Meeting
Saturday , September 08, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Sir Pizza

Monthly meeting of L.A.U.G.H.!


Friday/Saturday GRETSCH Sales Event!
Saturday , September 15, 2012
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location: Elderly Instruments

Great deals on new Gretsch instruments and FREE SWAG - !


Mid-Michigan Ukulele Group Strum (MMUGS) Monthly Strum!
Saturday , September 15, 2012
10:30 pm - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Bestsellers Books & Coffee, Mason MI

A gathering for beginning/improving ukulele players!


Introduction to DADGAD with Sarah McQuaid
Monday , September 17, 2012
03:00 pm - 4:30 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

A clear introduction to this popular, "modal" guitar tuning and its musical delights!


DADGAD Song Accompaniment with Sarah McQuaid
Monday , September 17, 2012
05:15 pm - 6:45 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Learn more about this popular "modal" guitar tuning with the artist who wrote the book!


"Swing Chording De-Mystified" Guitar Workshop with Duck Baker
Thursday , October 04, 2012
06:00 pm - 8:00 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Swing back-up guitar for dummies and not-so-dummies!


Lansing Area Ukulele Group (L.A.U.G.H.) Monthly Meeting
Saturday , October 13, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Sir Pizza

Monthly meeting of L.A.U.G.H.!


The Taylor Guitars Road Show 2012!
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
06:00 pm - 8:00 pm
demonstration (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

An evening of guitar talk & demos with the Taylor factory staff & guitar makers


Mid-Michigan Ukulele Group Strum (MMUGS) Monthly Strum!
Saturday , October 27, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Bestsellers Books & Coffee, Mason MI

A gathering for beginning/improving ukulele players!


Guild Guitar Clinic with Doyle Dykes
Thursday , November 01, 2012
06:30 pm - 7:30 or 8 pm
demonstration (free)
Location: Elderly Instruments

Fingerstyle ace Doyle Dykes returns to Elderly Instruments!


Lansing Area Ukulele Group (L.A.U.G.H.) Monthly Meeting
Saturday , November 10, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
(free)
Location: Sir Pizza

Monthly meeting of L.A.U.G.H.!


Special Noontime Concert with Elizabeth LaPrelle
Friday , November 16, 2012
12:00 pm
in-store performance (free)
Location: Elderly Instrumemts

The acclaimed, youthful ambassador of old-time Appalachian song!


Mid-Michigan Ukulele Group Strum (MMUGS) Monthly Strum!
Saturday , November 17, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
workshop (free)
Location: Bestsellers Books & Coffee, Mason MI

A gathering for beginning/improving ukulele players!


CD Release Party with Gospel Vocalist George Crank
Saturday , November 17, 2012
03:00 pm
in-store event (free)
Location: Elderly Instrumemts

Meet and greet our own George "Ace" Crank and the release of his new CD!


Holiday Songs for Uke with Our Own Chris Hamilton!
Saturday , December 01, 2012
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
workshop ($40)
Location: Elderly Instrumemts

Learn 6-8 Christmas tunes for uke ON THE SPOT! with one of our most popular instructors


Lansing Area Ukulele Group (L.A.U.G.H.) Monthly Meeting
Saturday , December 08, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
workshop (free)
Location: Sir Pizza

Monthly meeting of L.A.U.G.H.!


Mid-Michigan Ukulele Group Strum (MMUGS) Monthly Strum! *NOTE DATE CHANGE*
Saturday , December 22, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
workshop (free)
Location: Bestsellers Books & Coffee, Mason MI

A gathering for beginning/improving ukulele players!



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