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	The 2008 BOTMC will take place Thursday through Sunday, September 11-14, 2008. SCHEDULE: Thurs. Sept. 11, 2008 (tentative noon - Panel Discussion at U.C. Berkeley Please check back for update on time, date and location of Panel Discussion. Thurs. Sept. 11, 2008 at 8 PM Concert at the Freight & Salvage Sheila Kay Adams Evo Bluestein Stairwell Sisters Fri. Sept. 12, 2008 at 8 PM Concert at Freight & Salvage Benton Flippen, Paul Brown, & Frank Bode Caleb Klauder & Sammy Lind (Foghorn Duo) Rayna Gellert Complete ticket information for Freight & Salvage concerts, including how to order online, is here: `http://www.freightandsalvage.org/2007/0709-september/info_070913.html` Sat. Sept. 13, 2008 10 AM (tentative): Family Concert for preschoolers at La Pena (check back here for update) 11 AM - String Band Contest at Civic Center Park Commencing with the Youth Showcase, followed immediately by the famous String Band Contest With a special half-time performance by the Brandy Snifters Pre-registration will start Sept. 1st. 7 PM - Evening - Square Dance at Ashkenaz Includes clogging workshop with Evie Ladin! Bands: Foghorn Stringband; Benton Flippen, Paul Brown, Frank Bode & friends; Squirrelly Stringband Callers: Bill Martin, Maggie Brunjes, Jordan Ruyle Sun. Sept. 14, 2008 11-2:30 - workshops at the Jazzschool With Benton Flippen, Paul Brown, Frank Bode, Sheila Kay Adams, Evo Bluestein, Sammy Lind, Molly Tenenbaum Workshop registration starts August 1 3:00 - Old Time Cabaret at the Jupiter please check back here for updates! Schedule and performers subject to change Complete ticket information, including how to order online, is here: `http://www.freightandsalvage.org/2007/0709-september/info_070913.html` ________ Also: Thurs. Sept. 13 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Hertz Hall, U.C. Campus near Bancroft and College Ave. with: Lee Stripling Donna Ray Norton Rich Hartness Moderator: Ben Brinner ALL WELCOME! FREE! ________ Fri. Sept. 14 at 8:00 Freight & Salvage 1111 Addison (near San Pablo), Berkeley Concert Featuring Tom Sauber, Brad Leftwich, Alice Gerrard Lee Stripling Trio Heidi Clare MORE INFO `Tickets are` `5.50 in advance,` `6.50 at the door Complete ticket information, including how to order online, is here:` `http://www.freightandsalvage.org/2007/0709-september/info_070914.html` ________ Sat. Sept. 15 from 11 AM to 3 PM Civic Center Park -- Berkeley Farmers' Market -- MLK and Center Streets STRING BAND CONTEST Plus a performance by the Gallus Brothers FREE! Registration will begin Sept. 1, 2007 MORE INFO ________ Sat. Sept. 15 at 7:00 (???) Ashkenaz 1317 San Pablo Ave (near Gilman), Berkeley SQUARE DANCE! The Tallboys Dram County with Amy Hofer Knuckle Knockers Callers: Evie Ladin, Michael Ismerio, Caroline Oakley Early portion of dance will be geared towards families and less experienced dancers. MORE INFO `Tickets are` `5 Ticket info is available here: http://www.ashkenaz.com/html/tickets.html` ________ Sun. Sept. 16 starting at 11:00 AM Jazzschool 2087 Addison (near Shattuck) WORKSHOPS with Brad Leftwich, Tom Sauber, Alice Gerrard, Rich Hartness, Donna Ray Norton, Candy Goldman, and others. $20 per workshop (all proceeds go to instructor) Each workshop will be 90 minutes long; size is limited to 20 participants. MORE INFO ________ Sun. Sept. 16 starting at 3:00-7pm Jupiter 2181 Shattuck (near Center), Berkeley Free...all ages OLD TIME CABARET Sign up at the stringband contest on Saturday at the contest, or at the Cabaret, for a 3-song slot (10 min. max). No electric instruments or pickups! Open jamming after! MORE INFO