May 21: Dulcimer Concert, Lucille Reilly. Whether you absolutely love the hammered dulcimer, or have never even heard it, you’ll be delighted with Lucille’s artistry on this fascinating instrument. 7 p.m., Benet Hill Center, 2577 Chelton Rd. $10 general public, $9 Black Rose Acoustic Society members (advanced tickets $9 and $8). Tickets and info: www.blackroseacoustic.org or (719) 471-1510.Open Stage Concerts:May 13: Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined by folk singer John Davies. Opening acts start at 7:30 p.m., Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road at Shoup Road, Black Forest. $5 general public, $3 Black Rose Acoustic Society members. Information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or 633-3660May 27: Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined by Wilson & McKee playing Celtic and bluegrass music. Opening acts start at 7:30 p.m., Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road at Shoup Road, Black Forest. $5 general public, $3 Black Rose Acoustic Society members. Information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or 633-3660.Thursday-Night Acoustic JamsThe following concerts are all located at Benet Hill Center, 2577 N. Chelton Rd., Colorado Springs. Free but donations accepted.May 5: Black Rose Acoustic Society fiddle jam, 7-9 p.m., Information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or (719) 578-0254.May 12: Black Rose Acoustic Society radio oldies jam, 7-9 p.m., Information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or (719) 282-0881.May 19: Black Rose Acoustic Society swing jam, 7-9 p.m. Information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or (719) 634-6818.May 26: Black Rose Acoustic Society beginners jam, 7-9 p.m., Information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or (719) 578-1516.Saturday Morning Kids’ Acoustic JamsAll jams located at the Benet Hill Center, 2577 N. Chelton Rd., Colorado Springs. Acoustic musicians 18 and younger welcome. Free, but donations accepted.May 14: Black Rose Acoustic Society Kids’ Acoustic Jam, 10-11:30 a.m., Information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or (719) 578-0254.May 28: Black Rose Acoustic Society Kids’ Acoustic Jam, 10-11:30 a.m., Information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or (719) 578-0254.WorkshopMay 21: Black Rose Acoustic Society Dulcimer Workshop taught by Lucille Reilly. Beginners: 10 a.m. to noon; experienced 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Benet Hill Center, 2577 N. Chelton Rd. Advanced reservations $30/$25, at the door $35/$30. Reservations and information: www.blackroseacoustic.org or (719) 471-1510.
