Filk returns to Massachusetts with the "Do It Yourself" con!
We have two song contests at ConCertino:
In honor of Guest of Honor, Bill Sutton, we invite filk songs with the theme Do It Yourself . Songs must have been written after Contata '98 (July 12, 1998). You can sign up at the con to perform your song or designate a proxy to perform it for you. Performance of the theme contest entries will be after the banquet, Saturday night.
There will be an instafilk contest at the con. The subject will be announced at the beginning of the con. Songs must be written during the con. Sign up any time before the concert on Sunday to perform your song or designate a proxy to perform it for you. Group efforts are allowed.
Our Banquet will be held Saturday evening in the Marriott's fabulous rain-or-shine permanent pavillion. We will feature a cookout, with chicken, beef kabobs, hamburgers & hot dogs as well as the traditional extras and fixin's.
Vegetarian and kosher also available (by advance request only).
There will be a special entertainment event at the banquet. What is it? Buy a banquet ticket and find out!
The cost is $25.00 per person. Children 4-12 are half price. Children under 4 are free.
Book now for this special event.
M.A.S.S. F.I.L.C.
18 Cottage Avenue
Arlington, MA 02474
The deadline is June 1. If we use your song, you will receive a free copy of the book. Songs with original tunes should include sheet music, a tape, or a standard MIDI or Finale file. Submissions will be returned only if accompanied by a SASE.
Join us for a four-part arrangement of filk songs led by Ed Stauff. There will be two rehearsals (Friday and Saturday) before the final performance. Everyone is welcome.
The songs have not been chosen yet. Contact us closer to the con if you want to get music, or just show up at the first rehearsal.
A rousing group sing-along from the popular songbook. Bring your copy.
A partial list of those who are going to do 20-minute sets on Friday night or Saturday afternoon or night.
Sign up at the con to perform one or two songs. This is an excellent opportunity for the beginner or shy singer, as well as the more experienced: a limited performance for an appreciative audience.
How long has it been since you've heard Carmen Miranda's Ghost or Banned from Argo? Too long or not long enough? To filk Mark Twain, a classic is a song that everyone liked and no one wants to sing anymore. If you're new to filk and have been wondering what we've been talking about, come to the Oldies session.
Our Con Chair has foolishly promised that there will be 100 guests attending ConCertino '99; hence the infamous "100 in '99" buttons which you may have seen. Will ConCertino '99 achieve this goal? What horrible fate will he meet if it doesn't? The answers will be revealed at the banquet.
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Children 12 and under are free, but must be kept under adult supervision at all times. Children's badges will include their own name and their parents'. ConCertino is not providing babysitting.
Unattended children will be taught every single verse of "Young Man Mulligan" to sing on the way home.
Westborough Marriott, located at the intersection of Routes 9 & 495, 1 hour outside of Boston. Call 1-800-635-3996 and mention ConCertino for $60.00/night rate for rooms, 1-4 occupants. Block reserved until June 18, 1999.
I-84 east from Hartford to I-90 east (Mass Pike) to I-495 north.
Take I-495 north about 1.5 miles to exit 23B.
Take I-495 south to exit 23B.
Take I-90 east to I-495 north.
Take I-495 north about 1.5 miles to exit 23B.
From Interstate 495, take the route 9 west exit (exit 23B). You pass the Marriott, but you have to go down the road about half a mile to get off route 9 and then come back to the Marriott.
Take the first exit off of route 9. (About half a mile. It's called Computer Drive).
Turn right off the exit, this points you back the way you were coming. Drive about half a mile, and the Marriott is on your left.
GPS trivia: the hotel is located at 42° 17.367' north, 71° 34.349' west.
Tentative Dealers' Room Hours are:
Friday 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
There is still room in the Dealers' Room. For more info, contact Persis Thorndike at (888) 494-3455 or persis@lovesong.com.
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