uke fest 2020 SCHEDULE
Please Note: Schedule and Workshops are subject to change.
400pm - 6:00pm
Registration
Pick up your Uke Fest package.
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dinner in Midland
​Uke Fest has grown in leaps and bounds and we are encouraging participants to sample our local restaurants. Midland has a great selection of eating establishments all with easy walking distance from the MCC.
8:00pm
Uke - Mania
Welcome to all! Featuring Special Guests. (including some sharp performances from our workshop leaders!)
10:00pm - Last Call
Open Mic / Late Night Hangout & Jam: Kanikapila
Come join in the fun at the Late Night Hangout session at the Quality Inn at 924 King Street. Great big room to accommodate all you late night ukers!
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Friday, May 15th
Saturday, May 16th
We’re thrilled to announce that Uke Fest is growing again in 2020! The Midland Public Library (right across the street from the MCC) has kindly offered additional workshop space for Uke Fests Saturday activities!
8:15 - 9:00am
Namaste - Yoga For Ukies
Join Beverley Lee from Restorative Yoga for an early morning yoga class. Don't forget your yoga mat! There will be a few available but only a very limited amount!
9:00 - 9:30am
Breakfast
Grab breakfast at your hotel, at our in-house restaurant Cafe Roxy, or sample some of our local restaurants.
9:30am - 11:00am
Welcome & Group Jam / Introduction to Performers & Workshops
Join us for a welcome session hosted by your MC for the weekend, Bob Cutler! Bob and his lady Sue will host a short group jam session and will be choosing the winner of the "Ukefest's Biggest Supporter" contest. This will be followed by Bob's introduction of your workshop leaders for the weekend, providing more information and setting the stage for what to expect for the rest of the weekend!
11:15 - 12:00pm
Workshop #1
1B - Location TBA
Heather Katz presents
TBD
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1C -Location TBA
Gayle Ackroyd presents
TBD
1D - Location TBA
Douglas John Cameron presents
TBD
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Brunch/Lunch 12:00-1:00pm
Aina Awakea
Grab some lunch at the Café Roxy or try one of Midlands Restaurants! Midland has a great selection of eating establishments all with easy walking distance from the MCC.
1:15 - 2:15pm
Workshop #2
2A - Rotary Hall
Chalmers Doane presents
TBD
2:30 - 3:15pm
Workshop #3
3C -Location TBA
Gayle Ackroyd presents
TBD
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3D - Location TBA
Douglas John Cameron presents
TBD
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3E- Location TBA
Del Rey presents
TBD
3F- Location TBA
Manitoba Hal presents
TBD
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3:30-4:00pm Rest/Break/Chat
Kau/Keaka
Enjoy a cold drink, coffee, swap stories & chords!
4:15 - 5:00pm
Workshop #4
3B - Location TBA
Heather Katz presents
TBD
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3E- Location TBA
Del Rey presents
TBD
3F- Location TBA
Manitoba Hal presents
TBD
5:15- 6:15pm
Workshop #5
5G - Location TBA
Neal Chin presents
TBD
6:15 - 7:30pm
Dinner
Uke Fest has grown in leaps and bounds and we are encouraging participants to sample our local restaurants. Our in-house restaurant Cafe Roxy will be open of course, however we no longer have the space to include the banquet in the building. Midland has a great selection of eating establishments all with easy walking distance from the MCC.
7:30 - 8:15pm
Open Mic
Remember to complete the sign-up slip and drop it in the Open Mic Box before Dinner. All ages/abilities welcome as time permits.
We want to hear you play! This is your opportunity to perform onstage for your fellow Ukers. Perform solo or as part of a group.
9:00pm
All Star Concert
Here are our artists for the All-Star concert!
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Heather Katz, Gayle Ackroyd, Manitoba Hal, Chalmers and family, Del Rey, Neal Chin
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What an incredible line up!
Last Call
Open Mic / Late Night Hangout & Jam: Kanikapila
The room at the Quality Inn at 924 King Street is open for a late night hangout. Great big room to accommodate all you late night ukers!
Sunday, May 19th
8:45 - 9:30am
Namaste - Yoga For Ukies
Join Beverley Lee from Restorative Yoga for an early morning yoga class. Don't forget your yoga mat! There will be a few available but only a very limited amount!
9:00 - 10:00am
Breakfast
Grab breakfast at your hotel, at our in-house restaurant Cafe Roxy, or sample some of our local restaurants.
10:45am - 2:00pm
UKE-Cruise / Just One More Jam
Boat cruise aboard the Miss Midland! Please arrive at 10:45am because boarding starts at 11:00am.
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Thank you and good-bye jam onboard the Miss Midland!