ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 2-6-2008
Arizona Irish Music Society
www.azirishmusic.com
Information Line: 602-770-8077
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The Expanded Irish Cultural Center Gift Shop run by Pat & Patty McCrossan, the former proprietors of Ireland's Own, is now open from 10:30 am until 6 pm Tuesday through Friday and from 10:30 am until 3 pm on Saturday. It will also be open for any ICC special events. Call (602) 254-6094.
The Irish Cultural Center is at 1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-258-0109 www.azirish.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Out and About
--- Busy Weekend
--- Tim Finnegans Now Open
--- Seisiun At Into The Bean On First Wed Feb 6
2. Colleen Pageant Sat. Feb 9
3. New Seisiun In Prescott First Tue At Brian’s
4. Memo From Pure Dead Brilliant
5. Karl Jones Starts The Band Mac Seoin
6. Memo From Oceans Apart
7. Young Ambassador
8. Irish Foundation News
--- 25th Annual Emerald Ball - Sat Mar 8
9. The Royal O'conor
10. Leahy Comes To Az This Weekend
--- Sat, Feb. 9 - Chandler Center For The Arts
--- Sun, Feb 10 - Ua Centennial Hall, Tucson
--- Tue, Feb. 12 - Del Web Center, Wickenburg
11. Highland Games At Hance Park Feb 23 To 24
12. Memo From Tony Norris
13. Royal Scots Dragoon Guards In Az Feb 22 & 23
--- Fri. Feb 22 - Centennial Hall, Tucson
--- Sat. Feb 23 - Mesa Arts Center
14. News From Scots Of West Valley
15. Barn Dance / Contradance In Oracle On Feb 8
16. Memo From The Knockabouts
17. Gaelic Phrases Of The Month
18. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- BUSY WEEKEND
A lot of stuff going on this weekend
--- Colleen Pageant (Sat evening)
--- Caledonian Robert Burns Dinner (Sat evening)
--- Leahy Concert at the Chandler Center for the Arts
--- Opening weekend for the Arizona Renaissance Faire
--- TIM FINNEGANS NOW OPEN
After all the waiting, you’d think the name the pub was named “Godot”. But it is finished and very nice. The Brazen Heads will play there this weekend. It is at 9201 N. 29th Ave. #52, just north of Dunlap near the Metrocenter Shopping Center
--- SEISIUN AT INTO THE BEAN ON FIRST WED FEB 6
Paul Knight will host a seisiun at Into the Bean, 1710 W. Southern Ave Mesa, 480-890-0579 on the First Wed of each month. This month it will be on Feb 6.
2. COLLEEN PAGEANT SAT. FEB 9
On Saturday, February 9, 2008, the Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade
Committee will be presenting The 25th Annual Arizona Colleen Pageant at
St. Paul’s O’Carroll Hall at 330 W. Coral Gables, Phoenix. There will be
live music, a talent show (put on by the contestants), buffet dinner,
raffle drawings, silent auction items and the excitement of seeing a
young woman crowned as the 2008 Arizona Colleen.
Tickets are $35 per person which includes dinner or $15 per person for the Pageant Only.
Tickets for dinner must be purchased by February 4, 2008. Pageant only
tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
The Colleen Pageant is a heritage pageant that started in 1983. The goal is to
promote awareness among young people of their Irish community and
culture and to get them interested and involved in the many activities
and events happening in the Irish community here in the Valley and
throughout the state. It is open to single women of Irish ancestry ages
of 18 through 26 years old. Every year in February the Arizona Colleen
is chosen, and she and her court reign over the St. Patrick’s Day
Parade and Faire which follows. Along with the crown and the title
“Arizona Colleen” the winner is also awarded jewelry, $1,000.00 in
scholarships, and a free trip to Ireland.
See web site www.azcolleen.com for where to buy and more information.
Tickets may be purchased on-line. If you have any questions, please
contact us at info@azcolleen.org.
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We need your help in locating the following Colleens:
2001 - Meg Hill* (in Chicago?)
1998 - Meghan Kennedy*
1997 - Abigail Folkart*
1996 - Christine Manning*
1995 - Cara O'Driscoll*
1992 - Mary Gannon*
1990 - Mary Brennan*
1989 - Jennifer Ryan*
1986 - Shannon Green*
Any ideas? Maybe to check your "lists" for these women and/or their parents.
Thanks, Ann 602-568-3455
3. NEW SEISIUN IN PRESCOTT FIRST TUE AT BRIANS
We will be starting a new session in Prescott this coming Tuesday, February 5 at Brian's Irish Pub from 7:00 P.M. 'til ??. All Irish players/singers are welcome and musicians will get a free drink!
The session will be held the first Tuesday of each month beginning in February.
Jan Alexander
singerdancer@cableone.net
4. MEMO FROM PURE DEAD BRILLIANT
Pure Dead Brilliant is a Celtic Band based in Flagstaff, AZ, is an Irish band who do a few Scottish numbers also. They are based in Flagstaff but may be willing to travel depending on the date of the gig. Sample CD's are available and can be ordered free from Rebecca at 928-607-3688 or email wndflr@live.com
There are currently 6 members:
Steve Babcock -- Guitar and Vocals
Michael Flores -- Clarinet and Vocals
Britany Gould -- Fiddle
Alan Kelso -- Spoons and Vocals
Scott Law -- Bodhran
Rebecca Cooke -- Bones and Vocals
We can be contacted by calling:
Rebecca Cooke
(928) 607-3688
wndflr@live.com
Do you need any other information?
Rebecca Cooke
Pure Dead Brilliant
wndflr@live.com
5. KARL JONES STARTS THE BAND MAC SEOIN
Karl is mostly known for his solo work, but has recently started a full band.
PO Box 443 Sedona AZ
928-301-0205 joneskarl@gmail.com
Karl Jones Vocals, guitar
Zunk Bonner Bass
Jane Hilton Fiddle
Connor Madden Bodhran
Jason Kevin Mandolin
Ed Barratini Percussion
6. MEMO FROM OCEANS APART
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Oceans Apart Bulletin
www.oceansapartmusic.com
www.youtube.com/
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February 2008
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In Welsh, February is Mis Bach (the little month), and with the cluster of Celtic Saint's days in March (David/Dewi Sant [Cymru/wales] March 1st; Piran [Kernow/Cornwall] March 5th; Padraig/Patrick [Erin/Ireland] March 17th)
March should be called Mis Mawr (the big month!). But there's a few things on the slate before we let the mad March hare out of it's cage.
I don't know if you've noticed, but at the home-grown level, there seems to be less and less traditional Celtic music in the pubs, concert halls and in some locales, even at the festivals. It's not surprising that a generation or two or three born, brought up and inundated with rock music should want to listen and party to the music that has accompanied their passage. While admitting this and that Celtic rock certainly puts bums in seats, and eases gallons of Guinness down throats, we should not forget where this whole thing started: in slate-floored kitchens with fiddles ,flutes and pipes played by uncles an aunties, while nephews and nieces polished the floor. So what's the point?
Without your active support of traditional music, both in the pubs, concerts and festivals, and by buying the occasional CD from deserving artists, I belive that the more traditional elements will be marginalized. Already, some venues have forgone the older forms of music for the electronic kind, others are considering doing the same. Don't get me wrong... there is room for both, but, right now, there is a real threat to the continued vibrancy of the tradition. We thank you for your continued support in this.
---- Schedule ----
Wednesday,Feb.6th [6:45-7:45pm]
Sunland Village East
2145 S. Farnsworth Dr.
Mesa, Arizona 85209
(480) 380-0106
www.svehoa.com/
Thursday,Feb.7th.[3:00 - 4:00pm]
Monte Vista Village Resort
8865 East Baseline Rd.
Mesa, Arizona 85209-5300
(480) 833-2223 or (800) 435-7128
www.montevistaresort.com
Wednesday,Feb.13th[7:00-8:30pm]
"Renaissance Redux"
Foothills Library (Branch)
19055 N. 57th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 930-3830
http://www.glendaleaz.com/Library/MapFBL.cfm
Thursday, Feb.21st. [6:00-9:00pm]
Mirage Sports Bar & Grill
11201 North El Mirage Road
El Mirage, AZ 85335
623-583-2121
www.robertsresorts.com/pueblo/content.asp?deptid=2&catid=8M
44th Annual Arizona Scottish Gathering
and Highland Games
Saturday/Sunday, Feb. 23-24th,[allday]
Margaret G.Hance Park
Central Avenue,Phoenix
602-431-0095
www.arizonascots.com
For more information on the band, please go to:
http://www.oceansapartmusic.com
www.youtube.com/OceansApartMusic
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John Good/Sioni Dda (M.Mus. Caerdydd)/Oceans Apart
LLywydd Cynghrair Cymreig Arizona/
President Welsh League of Arizona
13001 West Pershing Court,
El Mirage, AZ 85335
Hm: 623-939-0209
Cel: 602-509-5223
Fax: 623-322-8486
www.oceansapartmusic.com
www.youtube.com/OceansApartMusic
7. YOUNG AMBASSADOR
The Saint Patrick Centre in county Down, Northern Ireland, is about to launch a new cultural program which invites young people in Arizona to come to Ireland, experience the cultures of the northern part of the island and build a life long association with the people there. The Centre, which is a major tourist attraction and reconciliation site located in ‘Saint Patrick’s Country’ beside the patron saint’s grave has established a non profit support organisation called the Friends of Saint Patrick in America. Their aim is to build on the interest and links which already exists in Arizona and promote a greater understanding of the shared cultural heritage of Northern Ireland. Central to the focus of the Friends of Saint Patrick for 2008 is The Young Ambassador Program which seeks twelve prospective Young Ambassadors from throughout North America to travel to Belfast in July/August 2008 to explore various aspects of traditions particular to that part of the island of Ireland.
While there, the Young Ambassadors will develop their own cultural research projects, which could focus on traditional music, dance, Scots Irish connections, Irish language or other areas of interest. “Northern Ireland also provides a developing model for community reconciliation,” said Dr. Campbell, Director of the Centre “so political and peace studies projects will also be considered.”
n Arizona the Irish Cultural Centre Director Mary Moriarty and Councilmember Vicki Hunt of Peoria City Council will be helping to select applicants for the project. “Places are limited,” said Dr. Campbell, “but we have a special affinity with Arizona and the greater Phoenix region in particular, so we would like good representation from this area.”
Funding for the Young Ambassador Program is provided entirely by Foras na Gaeilge (an Irish language organization), the Ulster Scots Agency (representing the Scots Irish culture and traditions) and the Northern Ireland Bureau in Washington, DC.
The Young Ambassadors will be selected through an on-line application process ( www.youngambassadorprogram.com) and the deadline for applications is, appropriately, March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day.
“The aim of the Young Ambassador Program is to establish a network of informed individuals within our organization who can form a lifelong bond with Ireland and can actively represent various aspects of that culture throughout their lives,” said Kathy McGorray Dougherty, coordinator of the Minnesota Friends chapter.
Contact the Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ
602-258-0109 www.azirish.org
[EDITOR’S NOTE: This program is not the same as the Youth Ambassador being run by the Phoenix Sister Cities Program. 602-534-3751. office.of.protocol@phoenix.gov. www.phoenixsistercities.org/templates/section-view.php?id=45.
“The purpose of Phoenix Sister Cities Youth Ambassador Exchange Program (YAEP) is to offer opportunities for Phoenix high school students to appreciate and understand the cultures of our sister cities through an abroad/home stay experience. Phoenix Sister Cities sponsors this program for Phoenix youth as an investment in the future. We all know that the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.”
The selection of country is not certain with the Phoenix Sister Cities program because it seems like very student chooses Ennis, Ireland as the first choice.]
8. IRISH FOUNDATION NEWS
Dear George,
February's Irish Foundation newsletter is up. See below or To view it please go to Irish Foundation News
FEBRUARY MEETING
There are lots of important things to be discussed at the February 6th meeting beginning at 7:00 PM at the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central, Phoenix, AZ.
VOLUNTEERS are need for the HIGHLAND GAMES which will be held at Hance Park on February 23 and 24. We will be at the Arizona Celtic Cultural Association booth selling our hats and t-shirts and distributing membership form.
We will be discussing dates for this year’s PICNICS and CHRISTMAS PARTIES. Remember that NOMINATIONS for NEW OFFICERS will be made at the March 5 and April 2 meetings. The election, if necessary, will be held during the Spring Picnic.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS may be made by sending a check for $20 to Denise McDermott, 11428 N. Kiowa Circle, Fountain Hills 85268. Phone (480) 816-1515.
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--- 25TH ANNUAL EMERALD BALL - SAT MAR 8
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Get out your dancing shoes. It's time for the 25th Annual Emerald Ball sponsored by The Irish Foundation of Arizona. The dinner-dance will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 330 W. Coral Gables, Phoenix, on March 8, 2008. The fun starts with cocktails at 6:00 PM.
Piper Owen Keating and drummer John Abberton will lead us in to dinner at 7:00 PM. The delicious meal will be catered by Sharko's. Students from Michael Pat Gallagher's Tir Conaill Irish Dance School will entertain us after dinner. The highlight of the evening will be dancing to the tunes of the Bleeding Scoundrels Band consisting of versatile Pat McCrossan and multi-talented Jane Hilton and Johnny Kerr.
The cost for this fun evening is $45 per person. Tickets may be purchased at The Gift Shop at the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N.
Central, Phoenix, (602-258-0109), Jimmy O'Connor's Pub, 2601 W.
Dunlap, Phoenix (602-997-7714), Singer Sewing Center, 1030 E.
Baseline, Tempe (480-838-1688), or Jason O'Neill (602-380-1399).
Tickets must be purchased by February 28. They will not be sold at the door.
Everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you at the Emerald Ball.
9. THE ROYAL O'CONOR
El Capitan Colorado (The Royal O'Conor)-World Premiere Play about Tucson
Founder Hugh O'Conor, at the Berger Center Theater, on Feb. 29, presented
by Tucson-Roscommon Sister Cities. (See attached announcement.)
Music being provided by the Hugh O'Conor Memorial Pipe Band, Sharon
Goldwasser, Dave Firestine, Jamie O'Brien and Diamond Jim Hewitt.
For further information or ticket purchase, please contact Winnie Ryan
Nanna on 520-747-005 or Meg Oneill Lofgren at maggieoaz@msn.com or 520-349-7246.
(Advertising in the Souvenir Program is available now! Limited Four Color
is being offered. Deadline is Feb. 9, 2008) RESERVE YOUR AD NOW!
10. LEAHY COMES TO AZ THIS WEEKEND
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--- SAT, FEB. 9 - CHANDLER CENTER FOR THE ARTS
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8:00 PM
Chandler Center For The Arts
250 N. Arizona Ave.
Chandler AZ 85225
Phone: 480-782-2680
www.chandlercenter.org
$30, $34 & $38
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--- SUN, FEB 10TH UA CENTENNIAL HALL, TUCSON
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2 :00 PM
UA Centennial Hall
888 N. Euclid, Rm. 203 • Tucson, AZ, 85721-0158
Phone: 520-621-3341
www.uapresents.org
$15, $25, $38
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--- TUE, FEB. 12 - DEL WEB CENTER, WICKENBURG
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7 :00 PM
Del Web Center
1090 S. Vulture Mine Rd
Wickenburg AZ 85225
Phone: 928-684-6624
www.delwebbcenter.org
$28
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Nine Siblings in Leahy Bring Family Band to Tucson Imagine “Riverdance” on Overdrive
Imagine “Riverdance” but with dancers who also play musical instruments - expertly. Add the sound of Leahy’s step-dancing and you have a powerful percussive instrument. The band, featuring three violins, two keyboards, bass, guitar, banjo, mandolin and drums, reportedly “tore up the stage at Merlefest,” America’s largest folk music festival in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
Their first CD, Leahy, released in 1996 went double-platinum in Canada and earned two Juno awards for Best New Group and Best Instrumental Group (the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy®) That album reached No.4 on the Billboard World Music Chart. Their second CD, Lakefield, named for their hometown in Ontario, was released in 1998 and took home another Juno for Best Country Group. In the US, the Twain tour and a PBS special, “Leahy in Concert,” put them on a fast track.
Their set may include a Scottish medley, an Irish jig, a ragtime piece, a bluegrass hoedown or a Hungarian-influenced Gypsy lament. Influenced by Irish, Scottish, classical, jazz, folk and more, Leahy expands the boundaries of traditional Celtic music.
11. HIGHLAND GAMES AT HANCE PARK FEB 23 TO 24
Phoenix, Arizona – On Saturday & Sunday, February 23 & 24, 2008 the Arizona Scottish community and about 15,000 of their closest friends from the four corners of the world will gather at Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix to celebrate their culture.
The event is comprised of many things: World-class athletic competitions, Highland Dance, Re-enactment presentations, Clans, Food, Live music, Bagpipe & Drum bands from all over the globe and lots of fun for the wee lads & lassies.
Have you ever seen a big burley man in a kilt toss a telephone-pole-like caber? Did you know that the origination of pipe bands comprised of pipers, side drummers, a bass drummer and occasionally a tenor drummer occurred sometime after the battle of Waterloo in 1815? How about that right along with the ancient stories of daring warriors and master pipers you will find dance as a crucial part of celebrations and ceremonies of the Highlands?
Join the Caledonian Society of Arizona on Saturday & Sunday, February 23 & 24, 2008 and enjoy a day about Scottish Culture – Eat, sing, dance, visit the clans, learn about your own Celtic Roots and enjoy a weekend of Scottish merriment!
FACT SHEET
Event: 44th Annual Arizona Scottish Gathering & Highland Games
Dates: Saturday, February 23, 2008 * Sunday, February 24, 2008
Times: Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. 10am-4pm
Location: Margaret T. Hance Park, 1106 N. Central * Phoenix, AZ
Entertainment
--- Alex Beaton * Wicked Tinkers * Laura Carruthers * Oceans Apart
--- Roving “Stilt-walking” Entertainment by Christopher Yates
--- More Live Music! Re-enactment groups, Stupendous Magic
--- Show by Craig Davis for the wee ones plus lots more!
Competition:
World-class athletic competitions, (men & women), Highland Dance, Pipe Bands,
Solo Piping & Drumming, and junior athletic events for the wee lads and lassies!
Athletic Games:
--- Ancient Highland heavyweight athletic competition, including
--- Weight-toss for height, weight throw for distance, hammer throw,
--- Braemar (standing), stone put and the caber-toss including the
--- Challenge Caber for Masters.
--- The Women’s World Highland Athletics Championship events on Sunday.
--- Clans: Representatives from over 45 clans and Societies will be present.
--- Genealogy & Tartans:
--- Information available on genealogy and your clan tartan plus our 5th Annual Gaelic
--- Language Class 101!
--- Children’s activities: Magician and Juggler, Moon Jump, Junior Athletic Competitions, Face-painting and much more!
--- British Car Display: Many originals and replicas of your favorite British Cars including London Taxis,
Minis, MGs, Jaguars, and Cobras
--- Vendors: More than 45 booths featuring Scottish and Celtic Merchandise
--- Food/Beverages: Authentic Scottish festival foods
--- Admissions: Scottish Gathering & Highland Games, One Day: General Admission - $12, Seniors - $11, Children 6-12 $5
--- Proceeds: Benefit the educational efforts of the Caledonian Society of Arizona
and other non-profit organizations for children here in the Valley.
For Information: Call the Caledonian Society of Arizona (602) 431-0095 or check
Our Web Site at www.arizonascots.com
12. MEMO FROM TONY NORRIS
Dear George,
It seems like it's been snowing for a month of Sundays. That's right. Every Sunday. The snow has been blowing past my window all day. Just a hundred and thirty miles south of us folks are watching the super bowl today. I can't take my eyes off the storm.
Sue is healing well from her surgery and bravely recovering from my cooking. She is cheerful and I am grouchy. I'll tell you about a couple of events that are right around the corner.
This Wednesday it's time for the Vintage Series at The Wine Loft.
Several Flagstaff writers and musicians have been working on a project called SHELTER FROM THE STORM Coming Home to Flagstaff. Kate Watters and Michael Wolcott will be my guests this month as we tell our stories of how we came to the little town by the big mountain and why it feels like home. We'll be joined by some special guests as we paint an intimate portrait of Flagstaff with our songs, poems and stories.
8pm The Wine Loft, 17 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff no cover.
Read Michael's column in FLAGLIVE about SHELTER at
http://www.flaglive.com/flagstafflive_story.cfm?storyID=166733
You can also see our downhome video promo on FLAGNEWS at http://flgnews.com/dates/020108/tony.htm
THE FLAG FOLK PROJECT is the name of a new coffeehouse in an old familiar venue. FFOTM has had a jam at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 510 N. Leroux Street, Flagstaff, AZ (Between Elm and Fine Avenues) for twenty years. Now there's a monthly coffeehouse each third Friday. Read all about at www.flagfolkproject.org . Bill Burke will join me as I fill the featured entertainer slot on Friday 2/15. Open mike at 7---I play at 8:30.
THE BLUE ROSE THEATER: The West Of The Story
Saturday 2/16 I'm telling the stories of the characters and events of old Arizona at Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 West Gurley Street, Prescott, Arizona . Shows at 2:00pm and 7:30pm--tickets are $10 and $8. Info at www.sharlot.org and at 928-445-3122. Bring grandpa and the kids.
BOOKMANS
Elena Gonzalez will have her fiddle with her when we play on Friday
2/15 from 4-6.
Bill Burke and I do our oldtime and Appalachian tunes on Sunday 2/17 from 2-4. Bring a rhubarb pie and make Bill smile.
14th COWBOY CAMPFIRE
Big Bill Vernieu, Warren Miller and I will pull our chairs up the the fireplace in the Zane Grey Ballroom on Friday Febuary 22nd and remember old campfires, faithful dawgs and fast horses. The name of the game is cowboy poetry and songs and tall tales of the old West.
This has proved to be one of the most popular WINTERFEST events over the last 14 years. The fun starts at 7:30 and tickets, 12$ and 15$, can be had at 928-526-6684--Tony, 928-525-3001---Big Bill or The Weatherford Hotel 928-779-1919. The Zane Grey only seats about 70 so get your tickets soon.
I'll be in Vegas 2/25-28 headlining at... no not the Luxor, I'll be in the Clark County Schools for Nevada Reading Week.
I'll send you details about the 4th Annual San Felipe, Baja California Folk Festival soon. Mark your calendar for 3/15-23 to play music on the beach and eat jumbo shrimp and drink Tecate.
Stay warm and write if you find work.
Tony
tony@tonynorris.com
13. ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS IN AZ FEB 22 & 23
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--- FRI. FEB 22 - CENTENNIAL HALL, TUCSON
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Centennial Hall
1020 E. University Blvd
Univ. of Ariz
Tucson, AZ
www.uapresents.org
(520) 621-3341
TTY: (520) 626-3980
$50, $40, $30,
$20 with Senior, Group and Military discounts available
Student, UA faculty & staff tickets starting at $10
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--- SAT. FEB 23 - MESA ARTS CENTER
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Mesa Arts Center
1 E. Main Street
Mesa, AZ
www.mesaartscenter.com
480-644-6500
$32.00-$62.00
Box Office:
Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 12pm - 4pm
Two hours prior to
show times
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The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and The Band of the Coldstream Guards The Music of Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales Featuring Pipes, Drums and Dancers
Few Performers Have Their History and Pageantry
Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, will send her 50-member Band of Coldstream Guards and 15- member pipes, drums, and Highland dancers of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards to Tucson on February 22nd. The spectacular program features the music of Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales, with military marches and traditional music, as well as a tribute to the American and Canadian Armed Forces.
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards is an ancient regiment whose lineage began in 1678. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards is Scotland's senior regiment and her only regular cavalry. Today the regiment is the oldest surviving Cavalry of the Line in The British Army. They have performed around the world and released many successful albums, while also undertaking military assignments in service to the Queen.
The Coldstream Guards is the oldest regiment in the British Army in continuous active service, originating in Coldstream on the Scottish border in 1650.
Arizonans can enjoy the pomp and pageantry of two of the most famous and popular of British regiments
14. NEWS FROM SCOTS OF WEST VALLEY
Scots of West Valley Presents A Special Performance By Monica Carter Soprano
Wednesday February 13
Briarwood Country Club Sun City West
5:00 pm No Host Bar
6:00 Dinner Meeting and Program
Scots of the West Valley (SWV) invites members and their guests to evening featuring Monica Carter
Monica, British by birth and now a Canadian Citizen, and an avid snowbird, obtained her performance degree In Voice from the University Of Toronto Royal Conservatory Of Music. Her musical training began on the piano at the age of four and throughout the years has been involved in choral and piano performances. Monica currently sings in three choral groups and her church where she also directs the men’s choir. She also sings with the Cactus Trio which performs locally. Mary Jo Rodriguez who plays piano will accompany Monica for this evening of song.
For dinner reservations, members should contact Tom Dolan at 623-875-6891.
For more information about the Scots of the West Valley and membership contact President Gordon Walls at 623-544-2547; Membership Chairman Robert Knight at 623-876-9488 or email carnousie@cox.net .
The Scots of the West Valley is a non-profit social and philanthropic organization providing fellowship for people of Scottish birth or ancestry who are interested in programs and events that focus on their Scottish heritage, culture and traditions
Elizabeth Langan
carnousie@cox.net
15. BARN DANCE / CONTRADANCE IN ORACLE ON FEB 8
Oracle, AZ Community Barn Dance / Contradance
Friday, Feb 8, 2008, 8-11 pm.
Lesson begins at 7:30 pm, dancing starts at 8pm.
Oracle Community Center
635 E American Ave, Oracle AZ 85623
Cost: $5 per person
A community contradance is a smoke-free, alcohol-free setting suitable for varying ages of dancers. You do not need to come with a partner, as partners are encouraged to change at each dance.
Becky Nankivell, caller for the evening, is experienced in taking the basic non-dancer through simple dances and progressing to more complex dances throughout the evening. An open band, including local fiddler Diamond Jim Hewitt www.barnjazz.com will have you swinging with your partner and tapping your toes.
Refreshments will be sold to benefit the Community Center.
www.oracletown.com
16. MEMO FROM THE KNOCKABOUTS
Hi George,
The Knockabouts will be playing for Flagstaff's Official Great Guinness Toast on Friday, Feb. 15th at Uptown Billiards. This is always a great night and Uptown Billiards really knows how to throw a party. The music starts at 9:30 and there will be drink specials and free stuff. The Knockabouts will also be at O'Donahue's Pub in Scotsdale on Saturday, Feb. 16th and Sunday the 17th the celebrate "St.Practice Day"
Thanks
John
www.knockabouts.org
17. GAELIC PHRASES OF THE MONTH
PHRASE: Mo seanathair agus seanmathair
PRONOUNCED: muh sean-ah-hirr ogg-us shan-wah-hirr
MEANING: My Grandfather and Grandmother
PHRASE: Dearthair, deirfiur, aintĂn, uncail
PRONOUNCED: dre-harr, dre-furrh, on-teen, un-kol
MEANING: Brother, sister, auntie, uncle
PHRASE: Mathair, athair, mac, inin
PRONOUNCED: wah-hirr, ah-hirr, mack, ineen
MEANING: Mother, father, son, daughter
View the archive of phrases here:
www.ireland-information.com/irishphrases.htm
18. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC
PHOENIX
Michael McClanathan will be at the Westin Kirland every evening at sunset.
WED
Paul Knight will host a seisiun at into The Bean on Wed.
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dubliner on Wed
Smoot Mahooty with Brid Dower will be at Rosie’s on Wed
Karl Jones will be at R.T. O’Sullivan’s on Wed
Oceans Apart will be at Sunland Village on Wed.
THUR.
Shay Veno will be at Fibber Magee’s on Thur
Liam Mackey will be at the Skeptical Chymist on Thur
Oceans Apart will be at the Monte Vista Village Resort on Thur
FRI/SAT
Some Like It Hot Contradance Festival will present Sandia Hots on Fri at the Irish Cultural Center
The Dubliner will host Shawn Johnson on Fri and Sat
Fibber Magee’s will host Shirley’s Tempe on Fri and Walken on Sat.
Shay Veno will be at the O’Connor’s Pub on Fri and Sat
Trevor Jones will be at O’Donoghue’s on Fri.
Keltic Cowboys will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Fir and Sat
The Biffors will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat.
Skeptical Chymist will host the Scones on Fri and Sat.
The Brazen Heads will be at Tim Finnegans on Fri and Sat.
SAT ONLY
There will be a ceili workshop on Sat afternoon at the Irish Cultural Center.
Leady will be at the Chandler Center for the Arts on Sat.
The Colleen Pageant will be at St. Paul’s on Sat.
The Caledonian Society will be held at Fiesta Inn Resort in Tempe on Sat.
The Some Like It Hot Contradance Festival will continue at the Kenilworth School on Sat with a Waltz Workshop in the afternoon and a contradance in the evening.
Haiku Road will be at Ground Control in Goodyear on Sat
Meadowlark will be at the Cave Creek Coffee Company on Sat
MON
Rick Cyge will be at the Cave Creek Coffee Company on Mon.
TUCSON
Leahy wil be at the Centennial Hall on the U of A campus on Sun at
FLAGSTAFF
Tony Norris will be at the Wine Loft on Wed.
Tea With Diana Gabaldon will be held at the Kilted Cat on Sat.
PRESCOTT
Karl Jones will be at Celtic Crossings on Sat
WICKENBURG
Leahy will be at the Del Web Center on Tue Feb 12
SEDONA
Karl Jones will be at Zelo Cosi on Sat afternoon
Karl Jones will be at the Martini Bar on Mon evening.
OTHER
There will be a barn dance/contradance at the Oracle Community Center on Fri.
1. PHOENIX
Cave Creek Coffee Company
6033 E. Cave Creek
Cave Creek
480-488-0603
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Meadowlark
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2/11/2008 | Mon | 6:00 PM
| Rick Cyge
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Chandler Center for the Arts
250 N. Arizona Ave.
Chandler
480-782-2680
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 8:00 PM
| Leahy
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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2/6/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Scott Jeffers
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2/8/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shawn Johnson
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Shawn Johnson
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Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
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2/7/2008 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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2/8/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shirley's Temple
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Walken
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2/10/2008 | Sun | 3:00 PM
| Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
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Fiesta Inn Resort
2100 South Priest Drive
Tempe
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 6:00 PM
| Robert Burns Night (Mesa)
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Ground Control
14140 W Indian School
Goodyear
623-935-2604
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 7:30 PM
| Haiku Road
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Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave
Mesa
480-890-0579
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2/6/2008 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Irish Seisiun with Paul Knight
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Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
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2/6/2008 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Irish Foundation - Monthly Meeting
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2/8/2008 | Fri | 8:00 PM
| Some Like It Hot Contradance Festival
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2/8/2008 | Fri | 8:00 PM
| Sandia Hots
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 1:30 PM
| Ceili Workshop
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Kenilworth School Auditorium
1210 N. 5th Ave
Phoenix
520-369-0299
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 3:00 PM
| Some Like It Hot Contradance Festival
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 3:30 PM
| Waltz Workshop
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Phoenix Contradance
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Monte Vista Village Resort
8865 East Baseline Rd.
Mesa
480-833-2223
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2/7/2008 | Thu | 6:45 PM
| Oceans Apart
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O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
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2/8/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
20469 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale
480-585-6329
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2/7/2008 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Mark and Emmett
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2/8/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Scones
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R.T. O'Sullivans (Glendale)
5830 W. Bell Rd.
Glendale
602-938-5300
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2/6/2008 | Wed | 8:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Renaissance Festival
12601 E. Highway 60
Apache Junction
520-463-2600
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 10:00
| Arizona Renaissance Festival
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2/10/2008 | Sun | 10:00
| Arizona Renaissance Festival
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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2/6/2008 | Wed | 7:30 PM
| Smoot Mahooty With Brid Dower
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2/8/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
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2/7/2008 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Celtica
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2/11/2008 | Mon | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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2/12/2008 | Tue | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
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2/8/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Krystal Baker
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2/10/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Seisiun with Sven Henrich
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Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
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2/7/2008 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Liam Mackey
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2/8/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Scones
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Scones
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St. Pauls Church - Phoenix
330 W. Coral Gables
Phoenix
602-942-2608
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 6:00 PM
| Colleen Pageant - 2008
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Sunland Village
2145 S. Farnsworth Dr.
Mesa
480-380-0106
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2/6/2008 | Wed | 6:45 PM
| Oceans Apart
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Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52
Phoenix
602-997-2323
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2/8/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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2. TUCSON
Auld Dubliner
800 East University
Tucson
520-206-0323
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2/10/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Tucson Irish Seisiun
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Centennial Hall - U of Arizona
University of Arizona
Tucson
520-621-3341
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2/10/2008 | Sun | 2:00 PM
| Leahy
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3. FLAGSTAFF
Kilted Cat
2600 W. Kiltie Ln
Flagstaff
928-556-3161
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 2:00 PM
| Tea With Diana Gabaldon
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Uptown Billiards
114 N Leroux St
Flagstaff
928-773-0551
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2/10/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Flagstaff Irish Jam
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Wine Loft
17 N. San Francisco St
Flagstaff
928-773-9463
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2/6/2008 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Tony Norris
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4. PRESCOTT
Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd -
Prescott
928-443-8454
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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5. REST OF AZ
Del Web Center
1090 S. Vulture Mine
Wickenburg
928-684-6624
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2/12/2008 | Tue | 7:00 PM
| Leahy
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Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
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2/11/2008 | Mon | 9:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Oracle Community Center
635 E American Ave
Oracle
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2/8/2008 | Fri | 8:00 PM
| Oracle, AZ Community Barn Dance / Contradance
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Zelo Cosi
671 Highway 179
Sedona
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2/9/2008 | Sat | 1:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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