Local Couple Gets Lifetime Award for MusicianshipLocal Couple Gets Lifetime Award for Musicianship

11/18/13 - A local couple has been honored for their musical talents. The Country Dance and Song Society on Saturday honored Howell Opera House Contra Dance caller Glen Morningstar and his piano playing wife Judi with their Lifetime Award. In honoring the couple at a ceremony in Lansing, the society said they had played and written music, called and written dances, taught music and dance, published music and dance books, led international music and dance exchanges, and facilitated leadership workshops in the music and dance community. Contra dancing involves couples dancing in two facing lines or a square. The Morningstar’s will be honored locally this Wednesday at the monthly Contra Dance at The Howell Opera House, starting with an introductory workshop for novice dancers at 6:30, and then the regular dance from 7-9 PM. Live music will be provided by the Meredith Memorial String Band, featuring the Morningstars and Michigan 's Troubadour Neil Woodward. (JK)