Sharon McKinley Memorial Service and Dance

The Baltimore Folk Music Society presents a memorial gathering honoring Sharon McKinley at Church of the Redeemer. The event begins with a memorial service, followed by English dancing, refreshments, and a mixed English and contra dance. Friends from different parts of Sharon’s life are expected to attend, with members of the Canticle Singers of Baltimore also scheduled to perform.

Music will be provided by Jonathan Jensen, Paul Oorts, and Susan Brandt, while friends of Sharon will handle the calling for the dances.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Schedule: Gather between 10:30 and 11:00 a.m.; memorial service from 11:00 a.m. to noon; English dancing for all from noon to 12:30 p.m.; light refreshments from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m.; mixed English and contra dancing from 1:00 p.m. until approximately 3:00 p.m.

Tickets: Free

Registration: Advance registration is requested, but not required, to help organizers estimate food needs.

Music: Jonathan Jensen, Paul Oorts, and Susan Brandt

Calling: Sharon’s calling friends

Performance: Members of the Canticle Singers of Baltimore are expected to perform.

Venue: Church of the Redeemer, 5603 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland