ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 2-27-2008
Arizona Irish Music Society
www.azirishmusic.com
Information Line: 602-770-8077
Signup - signup@azirishmusic.com
George L. O’Brien - george@azirishmusic.com
News - news@azirishmusic.com
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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
--- Arizona Starting A Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Chapter
--- Seanachie Concert A Real Blast From The Past
--- Fri. Mar 7 - Pre-St. Patricks Day Bash Sponsored By The Fire Fighters Emerald Society
--- Help Guinness Make St. Patrick's Day An Official Holiday
--- Tucson Parade On Mar 16
2. ICC News
--- First Friday Mar 7
--- Tour Ireland With The Center In 2009
--- St. Patrick's Day At The Center Includes A Ceili In The Evening
--- Sun Mar 23 - Easter Rising Remembrance Announcement
3. Contradance News
4. Celtic Spring In Arizona
--- Fri, Mar 14 - Flagstaff
--- Sat, Mar 15 - Prescott
5. Phoenix Emerald Ball On Sat Mar 8
6. Welsh League Celebrates St. David’s Day On Mar 1 At Churchill’s
7. Memo From Oceans Apart
8. Volunteers Sought For Parade And Faire Sat., Mar 15
9. Tucson News
--- Feb 29 To Mar 2 - Play El Capitan Colorado (The Royal O'conor)
--- Mar 1 - Tucson Emerald Ball
--- Mar 5 - David Munnelly Band
--- Fri, Mar 7 - Cara
10. Sat Mar 8 - Dublin's Traditional Irish Cabaret At Mesa Arts Center
11. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
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--- ARIZONA STARTING A COMHALTAS CEOLTOIRI EIREANN CHAPTER
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Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (translated as “A Gathering of Irish Musicians”) and is also known as CCE. CCE is the international organization for promoting Irish traditional culture. Last weekend, the North American Provisional Chairperson, Helen Gannon, came for a visit to help get a CCE chapter organized in Arizona.
At the organizing meeting, officers were elected including Mary Connor was elected Chair, Johnny Kerr as Vice Chair, and Marnie Allen as Secretary. Chris Boydson was selected to do the website, Rich Baily to do publicity, while I’ll be in charge of “Event Planning” (a position I invented since I do it all the time anyway). There will be functional directors in charge of music (Pat McCrossan), dance (Jim Daugherty), and the Gaelic language (Vicki Champion).
CCE is a membership organization, so joining the Arizona Chapter will include membership in the international CCE. http://comhaltas.ie. They have a lot of resources such as downloadable tunes, a directory of music camps, concerts, teaching materials, a list of seisiuns all over the world and their 400 chapters.
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--- SEANACHIE CONCERT A REAL BLAST FROM THE PAST
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Back in Jan. of 2000 Steve Colby, Kenny Mulqueen, and Dennis McMorrow formed a pub/party band called Seanachie. When they split up in 2004, it marked the end of an era. But on the request of Eileen Mulqueen, they got together again on Sat. night for a “reunion” performance. It was a blast.
It went remarkably well for three guys who had not played together since the breakup and had only a couple of rehearsals. Obviously any group with Steve Colby at the lead is going to sound awfully good, but the blend was pretty impressive.
If anything, the band said had more fun than they expected. They are already planning to another performance in six month. It is something we’ll all be looking forward to.
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--- FRI. MAR 7 - PRE-ST. PATRICKS DAY BASH SPONSORED BY THE FIRE FIGHTERS EMERALD SOCIETY
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This pre St. Patrick’s Day bash to benefit Howard Adams memorial Scholarship Fund. $10 Donation at door. March 7, 6:30pm-10:30pm at the Fire Fighters Hall 1431 East Dunlap Avenue in Phoenix. Join them from food, drinks, door prizes and silent auction. Lots of fun including Bagpipers, Dancers and Live Irish music! Contacts John McMorrow 602-625-3715.
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--- HELP GUINNESS MAKE ST. PATRICK'S DAY AN OFFICIAL HOLIDAY.
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Go to www.proposition317.com to sign the petition.
David Maxwell
david.maxwell@skepticalchymist.com
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--- TUCSON PARADE ON MAR 16
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Tucson's St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival is on Sunday, the 16th of March, at Armory Park, followed on the 17th with the Mayor's Luncheon, at the Manning House.
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival will be held downtown on Sunday, March 16th. The festival will begin at Armory Park (220 S. 5th Avenue) at 10 a.m. and the parade will begin at 11 a.m. This year’s theme is “St. Patrick in the Old Pueblo.” Watch this space for more detailed information as it becomes available. For further information contact Andy Brown at 419-1057.
Start Date: 03/16/2008
Start Time: 10:00:00 AM
Finish Time: 05:00:00 PM
Location: Armory Park
2. ICC NEWS
Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
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For the first two weeks of March, Pat Mahoney displays colorful and attractive pottery art. Every PM Mosaic Pot incorporates the fundamentals of EcoArt. Eco Art also known as Environmental Art, is an artistic movement intended to improve our relationship with the natural world. As the concern over environmental issues such as global warming, pollution, fuel economy, and hazardous waste increases, artists are responding by developing active and practical art committed to promoting a greater awareness of these issues. These ideals are represented in all PM Mosaic pieces. PM Mosaic Pots was founded by Phoenician artist Pat Mahoney, a resident of Phoenix for over twenty-two years. PM Mosaic Pots come in a broad range of versatile home and garden products merging mosaic design with the growing movement for conservationism. Inspired by the beauty of Arizona and the Pop Art movement, all PM Mosaic products add color and interest to any setting. To insure that the product is structurally sound and remains environmentally friendly, each piece over $300 can be repaired free of charge for the lifetime of the product. Your own leftover tile or broken ceramics can be incorporated into a piece to compliment your own pool or interior. Contact Pat Mahoney at (602) 380-4524 or pmmosaics@gmail.com for more information.
Our annual art showing in March is the Sister Cities International Young Artists Competition sponsored by the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission. Youth can help to extend the mission of Phoenix Sister Cities and celebrate the uniqueness of cities, towns, and communities throughout the world, earn recognition and win cash awards for their creativity and ability to interpret the theme effectively. The 2008 theme is “A Reflection of Your Community”.
They will be displayed during the month of March and awards will be given out at an awards ceremony. After being exhibited in Phoenix, the winning artwork will be entered into the Sister Cities International Young Artist Competition where they are eligible to win more prizes. For more information visit www.phoenixsistercities.org or call Phoenix Sister Cities at 602-534-7359. Chef Steven Howard is offering a traditional Irish Favorite that everyone loves and can coincide with our Lenten "abstinence from meat" tradition. The Chef will be doing a Fish n' Chips Dinner. Classic Cod dipped in a Bass Ale batter will be fried to order and served with the Chef's Seasoned Fried Potatoes and Stilton Cheese Lime Cream Cole Slaw. Malt Vinegar and Home made Tartar Sauce will be available to bring back the memories of comfort food from the old country. We’ll get started fryin' stuff up around 6:00pm and its only $10.00 per plate. As always, you can contact Chef Steven at Your Personal Chef for any family meal, private in-home parties or event catering needs at (480) 421-CHEF or visit their website at www.ypchef.com .
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--- TOUR IRELAND WITH THE CENTER IN 2009
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The Center is dedicated to bring Ireland to Phoenix every day. Now the Center wants to join you in Ireland. Start saving now, a fantastic trip is well on in the planning stages. So far, the trip includes Transport by luxury motor coach for 14 days. July 5-July 19, 2009.Package to include, Hotel Accomodations for 13 nights, 13 full breakfasts, 9 dinners, and a medieval banquet. Visit and admissions from Dublin Castle, Newgrange, St. Patrick’s Cathredral, Downpatrick, Achill Island, Waterford Crystal and many, many more. The trip is a complete trip around Ireland and of course, the more the merrier. Prices range according to numbers from $2626.00 if we have over 40 people to $3056.00 for 20-24 people. Single room supplement $644.00.
From the many enquires we have received in the past few month’s, we feel at this time that we could reach the 40+ numbers and this could become a memorable trip, with long lasting friendships for The Center. For information call Patricia Ward at 480-705-0238, email address patriciaaward@msn.com.
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--- ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT THE CENTER INCLUDES A CEILI IN THE EVENING
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Once again it's time for the "Holiday at the Center" celebrating Ireland's own Patron Saint Patrick on Monday March 17th. The Center will open at 10:00 am and will have Irish Music and Cash Bar all day. Our own "Saint of the Stew" Chef Steven Howard will be once again providing his famous Irish Whiskey Lamb Stew this St. Patrick's Day Holiday. Tender Lamb meat is braised with Potatoes, Carrots, Onions and Parsnips in the Chef's Signature Irish Whiskey and Guinness Ale Gravy that has become the favorite dish every year for our Irish community. Served with a Traditional Soda Bread Roll and Butter, You can get "A Bowl and a Roll" for only $8.00 all day Monday from 11:00am throughout the evening (or until we run out!)Be sure to get there early and come hungry. The Chef's stew is a Holiday tradition and goes quickly so come early and stay all day for the food and the fun! As always, you can contact Chef Steven at Your Personal Chef for any family meal, private in-home parties or event catering needs at (480) 421-CHEF or visit their website at www.ypchef.com At 7:00 pm there will be a St. Patrick’s Night Ceili. Come one and all and bring your dancing shoes. Dances will be taught and called.
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--- SUN MAR 23 - EASTER RISING REMEMBRANCE ANNOUNCEMENT
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On Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008, the Irish Cultural Center will be presenting our annual Easter Rising Remembrance at 10:00 am. This multi media presentation will be narrated by Jim Daugherty with musical accompanyment by Jane Hilton and Shay Vino. Unlike previous years, this year there will NOT be a Catholic Mass spoken in Irish. Plan to join the community for this historical and now traditional presentation. Irish tea and soda bread will be available at the break. This year, bring the children for a unique program and a planned Easter egg hunt. Volunteers are still needed, please contact Jim Daugherty at djr9@msn.com or call the Center at (602) 258-0109.
3. CONTRADANCE NEWS
Dear Phoenix & AZ Contra Dancers,
Kari Usher is coming down from Flagstaff to call a hot dance at the Irish Culture Center this Wednesday evening with the PFOTM Open Band playing very danceable tunes!
4th Wednesday, February 27th Contra Dance at the Irish Cultural Center
Caller: Kari Usher from Flagstaff.
Band: PFOTM Open Band (bring an instrument and join the fun!)
Location: 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, map:
www.pfotm.org/irishmap.html
Time: 7:30 – 10:00 pm (No Lesson)
Cost: $7 all dancers
Note: Snacks provided by dancers. Parents are responsible for childcare.
The Irish Cultural Center has a new wood floor, please wear soft-soled non-scuffing dance shoes!
Upcoming Special Dances
March 8th, 2008 The renowned caller Tod Whittemore will be calling to the music of Donna Hebert & Groovemama of New England.
Related Event: Evening concert by Donna Hebert & Groovemama at Fiddlers Dream www.fiddlersdream.org on Friday, March 7th.
April 11-12, 2008 "Dancewich Delirium" – Concert by Round The House at the Irish Cultural Center on Friday evening, Challenging Contras Workshop & regular Contra Dance featuring Round The House from Tucson at the Kenilworth School on Saturday, with Susan Petrick from Reno, Nevada calling.
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See you on the Dance Floor,
Joe Hesley
www.pfotm.org
4. CELTIC SPRING IN ARIZONA
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Celtic Spring in Concert
Date: Friday, March 14, 2008
Time: 8:oopm, doors at 7:30
Place: Flagstaff High School Main Auditorium
Address: 400 W. Elm Ave., Flagstaff, AZ. 86001
Contact: Kari Barton, 928-600-1365
Kari@LivingTraditionsPresentations.com
One of the top five finalists from NBC’s America’s Got Talent will be performing in Flagstaff Friday, March 14, 2008 at Flagstaff High School’s Main Auditorium at 8:00pm. The group is called Celtic Spring, although sometimes they are referred to as the von Trapp family of Celtic music. And with good reason. Celtic Spring is a music and dance group comprised of six siblings and their parents. The Wood family has entertained audiences from national television to major festivals such as Milwaukee Irish Fest as well as across the nation and world.
The Wood children, Elizabeth (21), Deirdre (19), Sean (16), Patrick (14), Maire (10), and Aidan (6), were born into a family of Irish descent (their mother’s grandparents came from Ireland) and reside in Southern California when they are not touring. Each child plays the fiddle and is a championship level Irish Step dancer. The performance they bring to audiences is filled with outstanding step dancing and equally outstanding fiddling. Celtic Spring’s awe-inspiring performances feature a rich variety of music from the Celtic lands and beyond, including original compositions. There will be a great variety of dancing from the kids, as well as fiddling, each taking turns to perform, and then performing a task attempted by many, but achieved by few….fiddling and dancing simultaneously.
This talented family is a true inspiration to watch perform and will be enjoyed by people of all ages. As an educator and presenter, I would love to see more families attend events that are happening like this in our community, so I am encouraging your family to start off spring break and St. Patrick’s Day with the Wood family and Celtic Spring. To further encourage you, I am offering children’s tickets for only $5 each! Adult tickets are $25. Tickets for NACHS and FFOTM are $23 and NAU/CCC student tickets are $15. Tickets can be purchased at Cedar Music, Jitters Coffee, or by calling 928-600-1365 or emailing Kari@LivingTraditionsPresentations.com. I hope you will be able to join me for this family show of Irish-American talent!
Kari Barton
Living Traditions Presentations
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--- SAT, MAR 15 - PRESCOTT
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Sat. Mar 15 7:00 PM
Adult Center of Prescott
1280 E. Rosser St, Prescott, AZ
Dave Mc Nabb 928-282-9139
Mcnabbprescott@aol.com
5. PHOENIX EMERALD BALL ON SAT MAR 8
Hi Everyone,
Just a reminder that I have to have a head count for the Ball by the end of the week.
Please let me know if you plan to attend, how many and everyones' name (for the table arrangements). You can pick up tickets at O'Connor's Pub, The Irish Cultural Center, Singer Sewing in Tempe or send me a check for $45 per person.
It will be a fun evening and I look forward to seeing everyone there.
Thanks,
Glenda Walker
Auntguck@webtv.net
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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.
6. WELSH LEAGUE CELEBRATES ST. DAVID’S DAY ON MAR 1 AT CHURCHILL’S
SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2008
12 – 2 P.M.
Churchill’s Pub
2050 N. Alma School Rd.
(Northwest Corner Alma School and Warner)
Chandler, Arizona
Phrase of the Month - Dewi Sant (Saint David)
Welsh League of Arizona welcomes all for a Welsh sing-along, folk tunes and food – even a limerick contest!
March 1st is Saint David's Day. To honor the patron saint of Wales we are celebrating this event with the support of the City of Chandler. All are welcome to make this event the biggest Welsh gathering in Arizona's history!
Join us at Churchill's Pub and Grill in Chandler for our St. David's Day Welsh singing event. Wales is known worldwide as the “Land of Song,” Such well-known singers as Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Charlotte Church, Bryn Terfel and Aled Jones have sprung from its valleys. We in Arizona wish to reaffirm that in our own "Valley".
“Oceans Apart”, the hardest working Welsh band in North America, will entertain you and lead us all in singing Welsh folk songs and other classic tunes.
www.oceansapartmusic.com>
Storyteller, Liz Warren, from South Mountain Community College’s Storytelling Institute will be on hand to introduce us to fascinating, ancient Celtic myths from Wales. www.storyteller.net/tellers/lwarren
You may purchase lunch or other refreshments from Churchill’s regular menu, which includes traditional Welsh dishes and ale. www.churchillspubandgrill.com
Famous Welsh Americans include:
Jefferson Davies
Frank Lloyd Wright
Anthony Hopkins
Jack Daniels
Howard Hughes
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Americans
7. MEMO FROM OCEANS APART
www.oceansapartmusic.com
"> www.youtube.com/OceansApartMusic
March 2008
The month of Celtic saints is upon us again. I'm not sure that they would unequivocally endorse all the activities to be witnessed around the world during the month, but would heartily endorse the yearly revival of the ancient hospitality and love of live; would enjoy the re-telling of the tales and histories in verse and song, and would willingly take the glass to toast the spirit of the heros,the poets,the immortals.
Oceans Apart will be close to the valley all month; come and celebrate with us.
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St. David's Day Celebration and Welsh sing-along
Saturday,March 1st.[12:00-2:00pm]
Churchill's Pub
2050 N Alma School Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224-2887, US
www.churchillspubandgrill.com
www.welshleagueofarizona.org
Sunday, March 2nd.[12:00-3:00pm]
Molly Brannigan's Irish Pub, Mesa
An afternoon Brunch with Music.
www.mollybrannigans.com
(480) 507-7827
Thursday, March 6th.[1:00-2:00pm]
Baptist Village
Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix
www.abrc.org/
Thursday, March 6th. [7:00 - 8:00pm]
Palm Gardens
2929 E Main St
Mesa, AZ 85213
www.palmgardensonline.com/
Friday,March 7th. [7:00 - 10:00pm]
Fish fry
Country Meadows Club house Tavern
8411 N. 107th Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85345
623-972 1364
www.countrymeadows.us/tavern.html
Monday, March 10th. [10:00 - 11:00am]
Mountainbrook Village
5674 S. Marble Drive, Gold Canyon, Arizona, 85218
480.983.5555
www.mountainbrookvillage.org/
Monday, March 10th. [7:30 - 9:00pm]
Palace Hotel
120 South Montezuma Street
Prescott, AZ 86303-4718
928-541-1996
www.whiskeyrow.us/palace/palace.html
Tuesday, March 11th. [5:00 - 8:00 pm]
Prescott mountain Artist's Guild
228 North Alarcon,
Prescott, Arizona 86301
928-445 2510
www.mountainartistsguild.org
Wednesday, March 12th. [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=8
Thursday, March 13th. [12:00 - 4:00pm]
Casa Grande Dairymen’s Assn.
McMaster’s Sports Bar & Grill
1355 E. Florence Blvd.
Casa Grande 85222
520-426 1472
Thursday, March 13th. [7:00 - 8:00pm]
Glendale Public Library
5959 W. Brown St.
Glendale, AZ 85302
www.glendaleaz.com/Library/index.cfm
Friday, March 14th. [12:30 - 1:30pm]
Red Mountain Multigenerational Center
7550 E. Adobe Road
Mesa, Arizona 85207
(480) 641-7644
www.sirrineadultdaycare.org
Friday, March 14th. [3:00 -5:00]
Mesa Regal
4700 E. Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85205-7911
888-940 8989
www.passport-america.com/campgrounds/united_states/arizona/mesa/mesa_regal_rv_resort/
Saturday, March 15th [4:00 - 5:00pm]Patrick's Day Parade & Faire
Irish Cultural Center & Margaret T. Hance Park
1106 N. Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
www.azirish.org
Sunday, March 16th.[12:00-3:00pm]
Molly Brannigan's Irish Pub, Mesa
An afternoon Brunch with Music.
www.mollybrannigans.com
(480) 507-7827
Monday,March.17th.[12:00 - 2:00pm]
Val Vista VillageResort
233 N. Vista Drive
Mesa, AZ 85213-8686
http://www.passport-america.com/campgrounds/united_states/arizona/mesa/val_vista_village_rv_resort/
Monday,March.17th.[2:30 - 4:00pm]
Fountain Hills St. Patrick Celebration
Ave of the Fountains
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Monday,March 17th.[7:30 - 9:00pm]
Monte Vista Village Resort
8865 East Baseline Rd.
Mesa, Arizona 85209-5300
(480) 833-2223 or (800) 435-7128
www.montevistaresort.com/xcontact.php
Tuesday, March 18th [11:00 - 12:00pm]
Tangelo Grove Senior Care
101 W Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-3512273
www.grayboxx.com
Tuesday, March 18th [7:00 - 8:00pm]
Silveridge RV Park
8265 E. Southern Avenue
Mesa 85208
480-694 9055
www.silveridge.com/
Tuesday, March 19th [7:00 - 8:15pm]
Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort 7:00PM-8:15PM
1589 Drew Road
El Centro, CA
www.riobendrvgolfresort.com/
Tuesday, March 20th [12:30 - 1:30pm]
Mesa arts Center
1 E Main St
Mesa, AZ 85201
480-644 2056
www.mesaartscenter.com
Tuesday, March 26th [1:00 - 2:00pm]
Good Shepherd Villa
5848 E. University Drive
Mesa, Arizona 85205-7443
480-981 0098
www.gsvmesa.com/
Tuesday, March 29th
Camp Verdi Highland Games
Camp Verdi, AZ
www.arizonaguide.com
www.oceansapartmusic.com
"> www.youtube.com/OceansApartMusic
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
8. VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR PARADE AND FAIRE SAT., MAR 15
St. Patrick's Parade and Irish Faire
Margaret Hance Park
1106 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
We are looking for Volunteers for the St. Patrick’s Parade and Irish Faire. The Parade and Faire are fun and entertaining cultural events. We are asking for a minimum four hour commitment of your time on Friday, March 14; Saturday, March 15 or Sunday, March 16. If you volunteer for
8 hours or more, you will receive free lunch coupons. You will receive free admission to the Faire, a free St. Patrick’s Parade and Faire T-Shirt and a great time serving your community. There are several shifts to choose from:
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About the 25th Silver Anniversary of the St. Patrick's Parade and Irish Faire
Our theme this year is 'Silver on the Green'
The 25th Annual Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day Parade proceeds down Third Street from Virginia to Margaret Hance Park. Spectators will be entertained by the bagpipers, marching bands, Irish step dancers, floats, dignitaries, celebrities and police, fire and military units.
The Irish Faire takes place on the west side of Margaret Hance Park, near downtown Phoenix, where the parade concludes. The Irish Faire offers something for every member of the family. The Faire features Irish music and step dancing, food, refreshments, arts and crafts, a genealogy booth, Irish merchandise vendors and of course, St. Patrick himself. A children’s area features clowns, kiddy rides, face painters, a petting zoo, pony rides, a climbing wall and more.
The Irish Cultural Center offers a replica of a traditional Irish Cottage, the Book of Kells Museum, Genealogy Research, Gift Shop, Art Walk Exhibit in the Great Hall and traditional Tea and Scones. Come join the fun and eat, sing, dance and be merry at the 25th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade and Irish Faire.
9. TUCSON NEWS
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The World Premiere Play about Tucson Founder Hugh O'Conor, at the Berger Performing Arts Center Theater, on Feb. 29, presented by Tucson-Roscommon Sister Cities www.tucscommon.org (press the events link) and Snellstrom Lighting. An all Irish Cast and Crew is coming in from Roscommon for this production, which will bring an old world authenticity to the stage. Ms. Emer Deane, the Counsel General Of Ireland, will be in attendance to help us continue our charitable strides towards continued growth in the Arts and communication, between out two great nations. This is a remarkable event for the Tucson-Roscommon Sister Cities Committee, and the hope is that not only will money be raised for this charitable organization, but that there will be further such exchanges in the future. For the play's opening night only, music is being graciously provided by the Hugh O'Conor Memorial Pipe Band, A World Premiere Performance by the new Band Cobblestone, (Sharon Goldwasser & Dave Firestine of Round the House and Jamie O'Brien) and additional music by Diamond Jim Hewitt. For further information regarding the play or ticket purchase, please contact Winnie Ryan . Winnie Nanna and add her phone number as (520) 747-0059 and email as Mike-cannon@cox.net.
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The Emerald Isle Society of Tucson presents the Fourteenth Annual Emerald Ball on Saturday, March 1, at the elegant Skyline Country Club. The festivities begin at six o’clock in the evening, as bagpipers sound an Irish welcome. While enjoying libations, hors d’ouevres, and beautiful harp music, our guests can merrily peruse and bid at the exciting silent auction tables. The gala continues with an Irish -themed gourmet dinner, followed by traditional and nouvelle Irish entertainment, including the international Riverdance star Michael Patrick Gallagher. For your dancing pleasure, featured California band The Mulligans will have you waltzing and quick stepping to the lively music of Ireland. The Emerald Isle Society is a 501©3 non-profit corporation whose mission is to educate the local community about Irish culture, tradition, and history; to celebrate Irish culture in music, song and dance; and to donate back to the community. Proceeds from this year’s Emerald Ball will benefit the Tucson Alliance for Autism and The Tucson Ulster Project for Children. Tickets are $125.00 per person. Dress is black tie optional. Reduced pricing is available for children under 12. For more information and to secure a reservation, please call Susan Dooley at (520) 722-1018.
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7:00 PM
Fox Theater
17 West Congress, Tucson, AZ
www.foxtucsontheatre.org
520-547-3040
Tickets:
$18 front 15 rows, $15 back rows, $36 for two seats in balcony love seats
Start out the Patrick's Day season with a gala event at Tucson's FOX Theater on Wednesday March 5th. This jam packed evening of high spirited music will lead off with music by Tucson's award winning band, Round the House, followed by the sensational David Munnelly Band, and includes performances by former Riverdance lead Darren Maguire and championship dancers from the Maguire Academy.
Round the House will be sharing the stage with an absolutely fabulous band from Ireland, the David Munnelly Band. Featured on PBS, NPR, & BBC World Television - they showcase a driving Mayo-style of playing with a bit of the jazz-influenced Roaring 20's Irish American style thrown in (they even travel with a tap dancer). Button accordion wizard & leader of the overall mayhem David Munnelly performed with The Chieftains for 4 years. His multi-award winning band creates a tight, spirited sound. Not only that, but singer, Shauna Mullin is truly one of the most gifted traditional singers we have heard. We are lucky to get them in Tucson, which is why this concert is on a Wednesday - they are off to LA for the weekend. Check out their Website at http://www.davidmunnelly.com
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8:00 PM
Berger Center
1200 W. Speedway (1/2 mile W. of I-10) Tucson AZ 85745
800-595-4849
www.inconcerttucson.com
Reserved: $20, $18 seniors & TKMA members.
Students with ID receive $2 discount
T ickets $3 more: $23 and $21.
Disability seats 520-981-1475.
Cara is a band formed in 2003, rooted in Irish and Scottish traditional music, but with ambitions to create a new and unique sound. Each of the four musicians has made a name for themselves at home and abroad through their involvement in various projects and got together in this line-up to create their own world of music. CARA members have played with: More Maids, Adaro, DeReelium, Steampacket, La Marmotte, Deirin Dé — not including many guest studio and stage appearances.
10. SAT MAR 8 - DUBLIN'S TRADITIONAL IRISH CABARET AT MESA ARTS CENTER
8:00 PM
$26 - $36
Mesa Arts Center
155 N. Center St., Mesa AZ 85201
480-644-2242 www.mesaartscenter.com
Dublin’s Traditional Irish Cabaret is a celebration of Irish music, laughter, song and dance. Ireland’s greatest comedian, Noel V. Ginnity instantly draws audiences into fits of laughter with his eventful brand of humor, which has delighted audiences for nearly 30 years. Combined with traditional Irish ballads and dance, this will be a rollicking afternoon of good fun from the Emerald Isle.
Noel has chosen a talented group of Irish entertainers to bring a taste of Ireland to American audiences. Tenor Paul Hennessy has been sharing the stage with Noel at his Dublin show for the past twelve years and was also a member of the original three 'Irish Tenors' with whom he performed at several concerts. Soprano Emer Hartnett is a native of Cork. Her broad training and diverse talents have enabled her to work in all fields of music from opera to rock, musicals to cabaret. Paul and Emer sing old favourites such as "Danny Boy", "Galway Bay" and "I'll take you home again Kathleen" and also some modern day classics.
Dublin's Traditional Irish Cabaret is a lively blend of traditional Irish dance, ballads and tunes. The dancers thrill audiences as they twirl and tap with exuberance to the musical accompaniment of the accordion, uileann pipes, guitar and piano.
The accordion is played by All-Ireland-Champion Ailbe Grace from the beautiful Glen of Aherlow in Tipperary and the Uileann pipes are played by piper Tommy Keane from Dublin. The pianist for the show, Pat Marnane, all the way from Tipperary, is also the show's musical director.
Dublin's Traditional Irish Dancers have been hand picked by producer Stuart O'Connor. Stuart is assisted by Ciaran Keating. The show provides a wealth of entertainment for all the family, bringing a touch of nostalgia to every Irish heart.
11. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC
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PHOENIX
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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
Karl Jones will be at R.T. O’Sullivan’s on Wed
Contradance at the ICC on Wed.
THUR
Shay Veno will be at Fibber Magee’s on Thur.
Meadowlark will perform at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts
FRI/SAT
Trevor Jones will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Fibber Magee’s will host Capitol Down on Fri and Sat.
The Brazen Heads will be at O’Connor’s on Fri and Sat
O’Donoghue’s will host Shirley’s Temple on Fri.
Keltic Cowboys will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat
Rula Bula will host Walt Richardson on Fri and Sat
Mac Seoin will be at Seamus McCaffrey’s on Fri.
The Biffos will be at Tim Finnegans on Fri and Sat.
SAT
Oceans Apart will play for the Welsh League’s St. David’s Day Celebration at Churchill’s in Chandler.
Meadowlark will be at the Cave Creek Coffee Company on Sat Evening
SUN
Oceans Apart will be at Molly Brannigans on Sun at noon.
MON
Rick Cyge will play at the Cave Creek Coffee Company on Mon
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TUCSON
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Jeff Johnson will be at the Auld Dubliner on Thur, Fri, and Sat.
The play El Capitán Colorado (The Royal O’Conor) will be at the Berger Center on Fri, at the St. Pius X Arizona Hall on Sat, and St. Peter and Paul Grammar Hall on Sun afternoon.
The Tucson Emerald Ball will be at the Skyline Country Club on Sat evening.
There will be a contradance at the First Methodist Church on Sat evening.
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FLAGSTAFF
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There will be a contradance at Ashurst Hall on Sat
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PRESCOTT
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Iain Walinck will be at Celtic Crossings on Sat
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SEDONA
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Karl Jones will be at Zelo Cosi on Sat afternoon and at the Martini Bar on Mon Evening.
1. PHOENIX
Cave Creek Coffee Company
6033 E. Cave Creek
Cave Creek
480-488-0603
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Meadowlark
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3/3/2008 | Mon | 6:00 PM
| Rick Cyge
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Churchill's Pub
2050 N. Alma School Rd.
Chandler
480-857-9444
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 12:00
| St. David's Day Celebration
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 12:00
| Oceans Apart
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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2/27/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Scott Jeffers
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2/29/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
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2/28/2008 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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2/29/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Capitol Down
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Capitol Down
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3/2/2008 | Sun | 3:00 PM
| Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
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Higley Center for the Performing Arts
4068 E. Pecos Road
Gilbert
480-279-7300
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2/28/2008 | Thu | 7:00 PM
| Meadowlark
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Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave
Mesa
480-890-0579
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2/27/2008 | Wed | 7:30 PM
| Paul Knight
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Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
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2/27/2008 | Wed | 7:30 PM
| Contradance at the ICC
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Molly Brannigan's Irish Pub
1744 S. Val Vista Dr -
Mesa
480-507-7827
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3/2/2008 | Sun | 12:00
| Oceans Apart
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O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
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2/29/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Brazen Heads
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O'Donoghue's Irish Pub
20469 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale
480-585-6329
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2/29/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shirley's Temple
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R.T. O'Sullivans (Glendale)
5830 W. Bell Rd.
Glendale
602-938-5300
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2/27/2008 | 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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3/1/2008 | Sat | 10:00
| Arizona Renaissance Festival
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3/2/2008 | Sun | 10:00
| Arizona Renaissance Festival
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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2/29/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
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2/29/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Walt Richardson
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Walt Richardson
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Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
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2/29/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Mac Seoin
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3/2/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Seisiun with Sven Henrich
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Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52
Phoenix
602-997-2323
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2/29/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
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2/27/2008 | Wed | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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2/28/2008 | Thu | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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2/29/2008 | Fri | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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3/2/2008 | Sun | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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3/3/2008 | Mon | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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3/4/2008 | Tue | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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2. TUCSON
Auld Dubliner
800 East University
Tucson
520-206-0323
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2/28/2008 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Jeff Johnson
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2/29/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Jeff Johnson
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Jeff Johnson
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3/2/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Tucson Irish Seisiun
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Berger PCA - In Concert
1200 W. Speedway
Tucson
520-981-1475
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2/29/2008 | Fri | 7:00 PM
| El Capitán Colorado (The Royal O’Conor)
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First Methodist Church - Tucson
915 E. 4th Street
Tucson
520-293-3783
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 7:30 PM
| Tucson Contradance
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Rincon Market
2513 East Sixth St.
Tucson
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3/4/2008 | Tue | 7:00 PM
| Celtic and Old Time Jam
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Skyline Country Club
5200 E Saint Andrews
Tucson
520-299-0464
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 6:00 PM
| Emerald Ball - Tucson
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St. Peter and Paul Grammar Hall
1436 N. Campbell Ave
Tucson
520-349-7246,
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3/2/2008 | Sun | 3:00 PM
| El Capitán Colorado (The Royal O’Conor)
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St. Pius X Arizona Hall
1800 N. Camino Pio
Tucson
520-349-7246,
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| El Capitán Colorado (The Royal O’Conor)
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3. FLAGSTAFF
Ashurst Hall - NAU
Creative & Comm Arts
Flagstaff
928-523-1889
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 7:30 PM
| Flagstaff Contradance
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Uptown Billiards
114 N Leroux St
Flagstaff
928-773-0551
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3/2/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Flagstaff Irish Jam
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4. PRESCOTT
Brian's Irish Pub
218 W Gurley St
Prescott
928-771-8782
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3/3/2008 | Mon | 7:00 PM
| Prescott Irish Music Seisiun
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Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd -
Prescott
928-443-8454
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Iain Walinck
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5. REST OF AZ
Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
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3/3/2008 | Mon | 9:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Zelo Cosi
671 Highway 179
Sedona
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3/1/2008 | Sat | 1:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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