Speaking of Ragtime -- The West Coast Ragtime Festival is happening in
Sacramento on Nov. 21, 22, 23.  The location is Red Lion Sacramento
Inn.  All events badges sell for $50.00 with day badges going for less.
Information about the event can be obtained from Susan Larsen at
916-369-7200.

The event will include many of the world's "best" Ragtime performers.
Our group, the Porcupine Ragtime Ensemble, will be playing for the
dancers.  (If we can just keep Robbie and his "fluglehorn" out of it
<grin>)  And, we Porcupines have just released our first CD, "Quills
Up".  It will be available by festival time, or interested MMD folks
can email me.

Ray Bauer