2011 "Kettle of Fish" Ale

Friday-Sunday, May 6-8, 2011

Somerville, Waltham, and Jamaica Plain, Mass.

Teams Attending

Cold Barn (Hamilton, Ontario)
Heartwood Morris (Ithaca, New York)
Midnight Capers (Cabot, Vermont)
On The Border Morris (Burlington, Vermont)
Pipe Dream (Boston, Massachusetts)
Red Herring Morris (Belmont, Massachusetts)

If you would like to receive an invitation to our "Kettle of Fish" Ale, please add yourself to our ale-invitees email list.

Schedule

Friday May 6; Meet & Greet

6:00-11:00pm Meet & greet, Natalie's House, Belmont

Saturday May 7, Somerville & Waltham

The following is the tentative schedule. Times and locations are subject to change.

The massed stand at the Somerville Community Growing Center is part of the Center's annual May Day Celebration, which traditionally includes a May pole dance.

The dancing in Waltham is part of the International Steampunk City Festival, which is happening throughout the weekend.

Times	Description
9:00-9:15	Park in Pine Street municipal lot in Waltham and board buses for Somerville Community Growing Center
10:00-11:15	massed stand: Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave., Somerville
12:00-2:00	lunch: Boca Restaurant, 11 Pine St., Waltham
	Waltham Common	Old Waltham South Middle School
2:15-3:30	Cold Barn On The Border Red Herring	Heartwood Midnight Capers Pipe Dream
3:45-5:00	Midnight Capers On The Border Pipe Dream	Cold Barn Heartwood Red Herring
6:00-10:00	feast: Arlington Senior Center, 27 Maple St., Arlington, Mass.

Sunday May 8, Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Plain

Sunday's tours are at the Arnold Arboretum as part of the park's annual Lilac Sunday picnic/celebration. We dance near the Centre Street Gate, 1110 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA.

Times	Description
10:00-10:15	massed dance:, Centre St. Gate
10:30-11:30	Morning tour, various locations
11:45-1:30	Lunch and massed & show dancing, Centre St. Gate
1:45-2:45	Afternoon tour #1, various locations
2:45-3:45	Afternoon tour #2, various locations
4:00	Massed Bonnie Green Garters, Centre St. Gate
4:30-6:30	pub sing: Doyle's Café, 3484 Washington St., Jamaica Plain
7:00ish-11:00	post-ale party & singing at Lynn & Phill's house in Waltham

Directions

Directions to Natalie's house for the Friday evening get-together were sent by email. If you didn't receive them, please let us know.

Directions to the dance stands and a link to the ale booklet are available.

Meals

The ale will provide lunch on Saturday, and a dinner/feast Saturday evening. Hosts will provide breakfasts for out-of-town guests.

Ale guests will need to bring a picnic lunch on Sunday. Hosts will ensure that out-of-town guests are able to do so.

Cost

Ale costs are as follows:

Late Registration: for all registrations received after April 15.
- Adults (age 21 and over): $55
- Teenagers (ages 13-20): $35
- Children (ages 5-12): $15
- Children under 5: free

À la carte prices are:

$30 for ale including one meal if paid after April 15.
$10 for ale without any meals (covers the cost of permits, hall rental, etc.)

T-Shirts

The T-shirt order has already been placed. We have ordered some extras (mostly sizes L and XL), which we will sell at the ale on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This year's design, inspired by the Steampunk City Festival, is:

Weather

In New England, just about any type of weather can happen in May, including beautiful, hot & muggy, rain, or on rare occasions, snow. Check the forecast close to the event and watch this space for details.

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