New folk sing-along series

La Cave used to be Cleveland's premier folk music venue. That was from 1962 to 1969, when it hosted regional and national artists every week. Most of the top names in folk music—and many rock groups, in its last few years—performed at La Cave, which was then located in the University Circle area.

Stan Kain, the club’s owner, and a group of people connected with La Cave are planning a reunion for June 2010. The event is expected to include at least one concert and other related activities.

The first phase of the group's fundraising effort begins this month. The Super Second-Sunday Sing-along and Supper Series will be held on Jan. 10, beginning at 5 p.m. The event features an old-fashioned sing-along of traditional and '60s folk songs led by Cleveland's preeminent folksinger, Gusti, along with musician and music journalist David Budin.

There will be a chili dinner with regular, turkey and vegan varieties, plus cornbread, salad, beverages and dessert. A $5 donation is requested. For more information and to RSVP, send an e-mail to popcycles@sbcglobal.net or call 216-791-5149.

David Budin is a freelance writer living in Cleveland Heights.