Latest Events in Tasman(May Updated)

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Get ready to jam with some wild tunes and good vibes with The Mammals on Sunday, May 17th! The Mammals SUN May 17th, 2026 Doors 6pm | Show 7pm THE MAMMALS There has always been something disarmingly human about The Mammals. Long before culture fractured into its current bewildering kaleidoscope of noise and contradiction, they were already tending to the quiet, essential work: remembering the stories that hold people together, and singing them with an honesty that resists corrosion. Their music feels less like performance and more like a gathering—a return to the communal spaces where truth is spoken gently, without spectacle. Formed by Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar, The Mammals emerged from the fertile soil of folk tradition, but not as preservationists. They listened closely to the past but their instinct was always restorative rather than nostalgic. They carried forward the lineage of protest music, family harmony, and grassroots resilience, weaving them into something alive, awake, and stunningly contemporary. Their songs carry the emotional clarity of people who understand what is at stake—not just politically, but spiritually, culturally, even ecologically. Their work is concerned with the fragile foundations of real life: land, community, lineage, the dignity of work, the precarity of hope. They write like people who have seen both the beauty and the unraveling of the American story and who still believe, stubbornly, in the possibility of repair. And their performances—welcoming, unrushed, almost ceremonial—create a space where audiences can breathe again, remembering themselves in the process. Out of this ethos emerged The Hoot, the biannual festival at the Ashokan Center that Ruthy and Mike helped build from dream to gathering place. The Hoot is not simply an event; it is an act of cultural care—an invitation for people of all ages to come together in the woods, to listen, to dance, to learn, to reconnect. It is a living manifestation of what The Mammals believe in: music as community, community as medicine, and the land itself as teacher. The festival has become a kind of sanctuary, a reminder that joy and belonging are not luxuries but necessities. The Mammals make music for a world that is forgetting how to listen. In their harmonies is a reminder that truth is rarely loud, that connection can be a form of resistance, and that art—when rooted in sincerity—can help us navigate even the most unsettled times. They offer not answers but companionship, a kind of melodic refuge where the heart can regather its strength. Their newest release, Touch Grass Vol. 1 & 2, continues this work—songs rooted in kinship and the urgent need to reconnect with the world beneath our feet. The albums feel like field notes from the heart: intimate, grounded, and offered in a spirit of repair. In an era defined by fracture, The Mammals remain devoted to wholeness: to the places they sing about, the communities they nurture, and the fragile, enduring human spirit at the center of it all. Quotes. "The Woody / Pete spirit of the 1940s-'50s can be found more vibrantly in their music t han anywhere else in 2025 . . . their music deeply deserves to be heard from the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters.” - No Depression ”Indie-folk heart and a radical spirit that feels both deeply rooted and urgently current.” - RBR music “A genre-breaking collective that blends folk, blues, rock and soul into a potent mix . . . r enowned for their politically charged lyrics and deep commitment to their community. . . beautiful double album.” - AmericanaUK 9/10 “ Some of the best songwriting of their generation.” - LA Times "Some of the best folk-rock music you will ever hear.” - TapeOp “A national treasure.” - Anais Mitchell ”A party band with a conscience” - Boston Globe "In the vanguard of today's vibrant folk revival" - PopMatters “One of New York State’s finest treasures.” - Americana UK “These two will shatter any preconceived stereotypical notions of what it means to be a folk musician.” - Coastal Journal Review. Reviving the Rebel Soul of Americana “The Mammals make music for the moment—and the movement. Anchored in the fertile folk traditions of the Hudson Valley, this fiercely independent band blends string-band swagger with indie-folk heart and a radical spirit that feels both deeply rooted and urgently current. Co-founded by Mike Merenda and Ruth Ungar (daughter of fiddle legend Jay Ungar), The Mammals emerged in the early 2000s with a mission: revive the rebel soul of Americana, and give it something real to say. And say something, they do. Their songs straddle the personal and political, moving from love ballads and front porch reflections to rally cries for environmental justice, labor rights, and community healing. It’s protest music with hooks—think Pete Seeger meets Wilco at a modern hootenanny. Their harmonies ache, their fiddles fly, and their lyrics don’t flinch. The Mammals aren’t here for nostalgia—they’re here to make folk music matter again. At a time when roots music can feel either too polished or too precious, The Mammals cut through with grit, grace, and a palpable sense of purpose. Whether they’re headlining a folk festival, recording in their own homegrown Humble Abode Studio, or showing up for a cause in their backyard, The Mammals carry on a living tradition: one where music doesn’t just entertain—it empowers.” - RBR Music (June 13, 2025) https://www.themammals.love/ Information Source: Colony Woodstock | eventbrite

Our Computing Subject Leaders Network Meetings provide support, updates and networking opportunities. An exclusive network meeting for Computing subject leaders, our Summer Subject Leader Network Meeting will be held on Tuesday 60th June from 1.30 - 3.00pm. If you have any questions in advance of the meeting, please do send them through directly and we will try our best to accommodate these within the session. Agenda Computing Updates Subject Leadership: Impact Focus: TBC Online Safety & Cyber Security Upcoming Dates, Competitions and Opportunities Any Other Business Lunch and networking provided from 12.30pm. Refreshments provided throughout the afternoon. Information Source: eduthing ltd | eventbrite

Join the Gowanus Dredgers for free, self-guided canoe trips on the Gowanus Canal. No experience required! Hop into a Gowanus Dredgers canoe and paddle at your own pace inside the protected Gowanus Canal. Enjoy discovering the canal’s unique mix of wildlife and urban waterway infrastructure, practice your paddling skills, or take a guided audio tour and learn more about the history, cleanup and revitalization of our favorite urban waterway. We'll outfit you with a life jacket (which must be worn at all times) and paddle, offer some basic instruction on how to paddle and safety tips on how to use a canoe, and help you set off on your own self-guided journey. Trips may be limited to 20 minutes if there’s a crowd — but usually we just expect you to return to the dock 15 min. prior to closing. Who can participate? Paddling is for everyone! Free walk-up canoeing is open to all ages. Groups, families, solo paddlers, and intrepid first dates are all welcome! Minors require a guardian's signature to participate, and all participants must sign a waiver What should I wear? Dress for the weather: wear sunscreen, hats, and bring a water bottle — and bring layers if there's a breeze! Close-toed shoes are recommended, and wear clothing you don’t mind potentially being splashed. Can I volunteer? Yes! Select a "Volunteer" ticket at check-out. All walk-up paddle events are 4 hours long. We have two volunteer shifts per scheduled event. The first runs from 30-minutes before the start of the program through the first two hours. The second shift begins at the middle of the program through 30 minutes after the end of the scheduled time. Information Source: Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club | eventbrite

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You can run, but can you run in heels? A fun and fabulous sprint for anyone fierce enough to run in pumps, wedges, stilettos or slingbacks! You can run, but can you run in heels? The 2026 Pride of Woodstock Vermont High Heel Race is a fun and fabulous sprint down Elm Street for anyone fierce enough to don pumps, platforms, wedges, stilettos or slingbacks. Costumes, wigs, make-up and sparkle are highly recommended! Spectators can cheer on their favorite contestants as they sashay down the track, navigating obstacles with poise and flair. The event is not just a race – it's a celebration of love, acceptance, and the joy of being true to oneself. Prizes will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd finishers as well as to the racers with the best heels, outfit, and hair. The registration fee is $44.52 (with Eventbrite fee) and includes a 2026 Pride of Woodstock Vermont High Heel Race T-Shirt to commemorate the event! All proceeds after expenses will be donated to support LGBTQIA+ youth in Vermont. Information Source: Pride of Woodstock | eventbrite

Mark Miller and the Restoration String Band — LIVE at MadLife Stage & Studios on Sunday, June 7th at 6:00! Mark Miller WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM (Mark Miller is) One of Americana’s most literate writers, deft pickers, and criminally under recognized artists” Jim Hynes, Making A Scene Magazine. For more than 20 years, Georgia based singer, songwriter, guitarist, Mark Miller, has been performing for sold out audiences at listening rooms, wineries, theaters, and festivals up and down the East Coast. Americana Highways declared his 2022 recording, “Standing on Shoulders”, as “one of the years best Americana albums…..if you are looking for original songs, I give you Mark Miller’s “Standing on Shoulders””. The same album was hailed by Roots Magazine as one of the 10 best roots albums of 2022. “This Bridge”, Mark’s latest 9 song collection was released May 2025. John Apice writes, “(Miller) flourishes in topics that aren’t often posed by singer-songwriters…exceptional in lyrics and melodic texture”. Mark’s songwriting draws from a deep well of experiences growing up both in rural East Tennessee and Middle Georgia. Being born to musician parents, his childhood home was filled with the playing and singing of hymns, folk songs, and Gospel songs. In April 2026 Mark is re-releasing the EP, “Psalms and Prayers”, a collection of 5 songs written and recorded 25 years ago. He has also released two albums of acoustic hymns, “All for Love’s Sake” and Grace Upon Grace”. In 2010, he released the critically acclaimed “Ain’t It Grand, The Gospel Songs of Blind Willie McTell” Jeff Taylor Member of the 6 time Grammy nominated (one win)Time Jumpers for the past 22 years.Also a member of the Irish trio- The Boys of County Nashville. Jeff is a founding member of the group Toby’s House, which is comprised of 3 accordionists, bass, drums and guitar. 2 years as bandleader at the Ryman auditorium (“Always Patsy Cline”), hundreds of shows as bandleader at Opryland theme park and the General Jackson, The Skaggs Family Christmas tour, and many appearances on the Grand Ole Opry with numerous artists. Recording and live highlights have been with Amy Grant, George Strait, The Chieftains, Elvis Costello, Boz Scaggs, Charlie Peacock, Harry Connick Jr.,Edie Brickell, Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, Jewel, John McCutcheon, Asleep At The Wheel, Neal McCoy, The Civil Wars, Miranda Lambert, Cyndi Lauper, Steven Tyler, Keb Mo,Taj Mahal, Claire Lynch, Chris Cornell, John Oates, The Gaither Vocal Band,Point of Grace, Kenny Rogers, Linda Rondstadt, Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, Allison Krauss, Robert Plant, Buddy Greene, Keith and Kristyn Getty, Andrew Peterson, Grandpa Jones,Daly and Vincent,The Riders in the Sky, Dolly Parton,Bob Dylan, Michael Feinstein, Josh Turner, George Lindsey, Davd Phelps, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs and many others. Jeff was a featured artist on the Ricky Skagg's and Kentucky Thunder Instrumental CD that won a 2007 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album. He has played on numerous Grammy winning projects. He has a solo piano hymns CD for Cumberland records and a solo piano Christmas record also. Has a solo instrumental project entitled "Jigs, Reels, Hymns and Airs", on which he plays several different instruments. He recorded a Saloon Piano project for Green Hills label in 2014. Founding member of the Nashville Accordion Society. Producer on Michael Card's Hymn project, Slugs and Bugs Christmas, Amy Gaither,Brock McGuire Band with Ricky Skaggs and guests, and several other artists. Dennis Parker Dennis Parker is currently a member of Ricky Skaggs’ band Kentucky Thunder and earned a Grammy award for work on Ricky Skaggs’ Bluegrass Rules Album (guitar, mandolin and vocals). Dennis has also played professionally with Leann Womack, Tracy Lawrence, Joe Diffie, and Mark Chestnutt among others. His most recent release "Songs Under the Air Conditioning Unit" is a dramatic true life story of his own battle with alcoholism and the path to grace. Information Source: MadLife Stage & Studios | eventbrite

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