ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
The Irish Cultural Center is at 1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
AIMS News and Notes 6-20-2007
Arizona Irish Music Society
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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.
602-258-0109 www.azirish.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Out and About
--- Bloomin’ Beer Fest A Success
2. Irish Cultural Center News
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- BLOOMIN’ BEER FEST A SUCCESS
More than 200 people gathered at the Irish Cultural Center last Saturday for the first annual Bloomin Beer Fest as they tasted samples from eight micro breweries, listened to music by Oceans Apart and readings from James Joyce’s Ulysses.
It was an interesting event to put on. A lot of people came to the Irish Cultural Center for the first time and they seemed to have a great time. In addition to standing around the beer booths, they socialized at the tables, in chairs in front of the cottage, and some just sat in the grass.
In spite of the time of year, the temperature was quite comfortable once the Sun went down although the fans/misters were very useful the first hour or two. In any case, people seemed to do fine and enjoyed hanging out, talking, listening to the music and the readings.
Some of these beer tasting events are absolutely huge, but I suspect the more intimate feel of this event may become a major attraction. It will grow in the future, but we should try hard to maintain the feel of this first event.
[EDITOR’S NOTE: In a future newsletter I expect to run an “official” thank you for all the volunteers that made this event a success.]
2. IRISH CULTURAL CENTER NEWS
Irish Cultural Center
--- SUN JUNE 24 - BILL CRAIG ROVES INTO PHOENIX ONCE AGAIN
On Sunday, June 24, 2007, The Irish Cultural Center will be presenting Bill Craig in Concert at 6:00 pm. Admission is $10.00.
Bill Craig is an Irish entertainer based in Toronto, Canada. Bill has been performing for over 30 years and is an accomplished guitarist and vocalist, performing all over the world. Bill has resumed his solo career after a brief spell as a member of the Irish Rovers and delights audiences with his lively performances. He continues to release collections of songs that capture the spirit of the music and the heart of the listener.
"A man with the heart, voice and spirit to do justice to the songs."
-Valerie Rogers, mother of the late Stan Rogers
Bill works regularly, and has performed at venues across Canada, the United States, and in Europe. He has shared the stage at festivals with such performers as Eric Bogle, Andy Irvine, Dougie MacLean, Battlefield Band and Mary Black. In 1987, he performed at the Roskilde fest in Denmark with Van Morrison, Paul Brady and Moving Hearts. Bill has played the Glasgow festival three times, Skagen fest in Denmark twice and Canada's largest fest, Mariposa. In the U.S., Bill has played pubs and clubs in such cities as Buffalo, Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix, San Diego and Washington, D.C. At various times he has performed live on PBS radio, including the Cleveland Poetry project, and live from Standing Rock U. (Kent State) He has also performed throughout Holland, Denmark and the U.K. for twenty years.
Bill Craig's performance is relaxed eclectic, thought provoking, goofy and entertaining. His casual attitude is designed to include, not exclude his audience, be it eight or eight hundred people. Bill puts all his energy into his songs and makes a point of having a good time on stage. This usually translates to his audience having a similar experience.
www.billcraig.com
--- SAT JUNE 30 - DIANA GABALDON HELPS CELEBRATE CELTIC LITERATURE
Attention Outlander fans! The Arizona Celtic Cultural Association is proud to bring Diana Gabaldon to the Center. June is literary month at the Irish Cultural Center with the celebration of Bloomsday and the welcoming of best selling novelist, Diana Gabaldon.
The presentation is scheduled for June 30 at 7:30 PM at the Center. Admission is free; donations are being accepted to help fill the Library building fund. The Irish Cultural Center library will be Arizona’s only comprehensive learning annex of Celtic studies and Celtic literature.
Ms. Gabaldon will be speaking about her favored Outlander and Lord John series and the inspirations for which these best sellers have come. The Outlander and Lord John series, popular with the Celtic crowd, tells the story of Jamie Fraser, a Scottish Highlander from the 18th century, and his time-traveling wife, Claire. The latest book in the series is A Breath of Snow and Ashes. The Poisoned Pen will be on hand providing those missing editions for your collection.
For additional information, please contact the Irish Cultural Center at 602-258-0109 or the ACCA at 623-561-2721.
3. MEMO FROM THE KNOCKABOUTS
Hi George,
The Knockabouts will be at Charly's Pub in the Weatherford Hotel on Friday, June 22 starting at 9PM. In case our friends in Phoenix haven't noticed, the high in Flagstaff is about 80 and the beer is extra cold. Hope to see you there.
John McGregor
4. JULY 11 - CALEDONIAN SOCIETY BRINGS AYRSHIRE FIDDLE ORCHESTRA TO THE VALLEY
July 11 - 7:30 PM
The Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra is a collection of dedicated young people who come together to keep alive the traditional music of Scotland. Their music has entertained all over the world having performed in numerous locations, from rural community centers on the Isle of Skye to the Sydney Opera House, and from retirement homes in Oslo to the lawn of the White House.
The AFO was founded in August 1982 by Wallace and Lex Galbraith, who are both string instrument tutors in Ayrshire, south west Scotland. The Orchestra has steadily matured since those early beginnings and now has 130 violinists, cellists, bass players and percussionists from 10 to 18 years old. The eminent Scots fiddler and former member of the orchestra, Alistair McCulloch is now musical director of the AFO.
It promises to be a truly special and unique Scottish evening in the desert. Please give the orchestra a listen at www.fiddleorchestra.com.
The Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra performs July 11 at 7:30. The Caledonian Society invites all their Celtic friends to this unique event. Please spread the word. They need to sell 450-500 of 750 tickets to pay for the band and their travel expenses. For tickets call Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts at 480-994-2787. Tickets are $30 and $25 for adults, $15 for students with a valid student ID.
5. FLAGSTAFF HIGHLAND GAMES ON JULY 21 TO 22
Foxglenn Park
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Adults: 1-day: $10; 2-days: $15
Friday, July 20: FREE Concert in Heritage Square, downtown Flagstaff, 6:00 PM
Friday, July 20: Single Malt Whisky Tasting (fee charged, must be over 21), Uptown Billiards, 114 North Leroux, Flagstaff
Saturday, July 15: Celtic Ceilidh, 8:00 PM ~ Charly's at the Weatherford Hotel, Admission: $5.00
PLEASE NOTE: The average temperature for mid-July in Flagstaff is about 80 degrees.
ENTERTAINMENT:
COMPETITIONS:
CELTIC KIDS CORNER:
DISPLAYS and EDUCATION:
REENACTMENTS:
WORKSHOPS:
Please check back here often, as we will update as new information becomes available.
Directions:
6. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC
PHOENIX
Michael McClanathan will be at the Westin Kirland every evening at sunset.
WED
Paul Knight will be at into The Bean on Wed.
Thursday
Rick Cyge will play at the Souvia Tea Room on Thur
FRI/SAT
Rick Cyge will be at the Vista Lounge on Fri
The Scones will be at Fibber Magee’s on Fri and Sat
The Rakes will be at O’Connor’s on Fri and Sat
The Brazen Heads will be at the Rosie McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat
Rula Bula will have the Biffos on Fri and Bill Cioffi on Sat
Seamus McCaffrey’s will have Liar’s Handshake on Fri
Skeptical Chemist will have Walken on Sat
SUN
Bill Craig will give a concert at the Irish Cultural Center on Sun
Paddy’s Peg Leg will be at R.T. O’Sullivans in Glendale
TUE
Oceans Apart will be at the Southeast Regional Library on Tue morning
TUCSON
Round the House will be at the Janos J-Bar on Wed.
Round the House will be at the Auld Dubliner on Thursday
There will be a contradance at the First Methodist Church on Sat
PRESCOTT
Shay Veno will be at Brian’s Irish Pub on Fri
Celtic Crossing will host Bill Craig on Fri and Sat with Traditional Blend on Sun
1. PHOENIX
Blue Sky Coffeehouse & Wine Bar
--- Sun June 24 - Bill Craig Roves Into Phoenix Once Again
--- Sat June 30 - Diana Gabaldon Helps Celebrate Celtic Literature
3. Memo From The Knockabouts
4. Caledonian Society Brings Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra To The Valley July 11
5. Flagstaff Highland Games On July 21 To 22
6. This Week In Irish Music
1106 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-258-0109 www.azirish.org
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www.knockabouts.org
Scottsdale Center for the Arts
7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
602-431-0095 www.arizonascots.com
4200 East Butler Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Children 3-12 years: 1-day: $4; 2-days: $6
Events:
The Wicked Tinkers, Alex Beaton, Oceans Apart, The Knockabouts
Highland Dance, Tug o' War, Scottish Athletics, Solo Bagpipe
Celtic Activity Book, Pirates and Sea activities, Oatmeal Toss (very messy and very fun!), and lots more activities and fun stuff
Plants of the Celtic Regions, Spirits of the Celtic Regions, Celtic geology exhibition, Celtic Societies, NACHS Celtic Education Tent, and more
Black Powder Demonstration by The 1745 Jacobite Society, The Highland Rogues, The C.R.O.F.T.
On Celtic music, crafts, language, and more
Foxglenn Park is located at 4200 East Butler Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86004. We suggest using map programs such as MapQuest, Google, or Yahoo, to create your own specific directions.
Scott Jeffers will be at into The Dubliner on Wed.
Malcom Harris will be at the Encanto Park Club House
34 Easy Street
Carefree
480-595-9909
6/23/2007 | Sat | 7:00 PM | Rick Cyge |
Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
6/20/2007 | Wed | 9:00 PM | Scott Jeffers |
6/22/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Tell Me Ma |
6/23/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Tell Me Ma |
Encanto Park Club House
2605 N.15th Ave
Phoenix
602-262-3562
6/20/2007 | Wed | 8:00 PM | Malcom Harris |
Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
6/22/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Scones |
6/23/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Scones |
6/24/2007 | Sun | 3:00 PM | Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun |
Gentle Shephard MCC
2604 N 14th St
Phoenix
6/24/2007 | Sun | 2:30 PM | Potpourri Contra Dance |
Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave
Mesa
480-890-0579
6/20/2007 | Wed | 7:00 PM | Paul Knight |
Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
6/24/2007 | Sun | 7:00 PM | Bill Craig |
O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
6/22/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Rakes |
6/22/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Rakes / Nightshift |
6/23/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Rakes / Nightshift |
R.T. O'Sullivans (Glendale)
5830 W. Bell Rd.
Glendale
602-938-5300
6/24/2007 | Sun | 7:00 PM | Paddy's Peg Leg |
Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
6/22/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Brazen Heads |
6/23/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Brazen Heads |
Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
6/22/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate) |
6/23/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Bill Cioffi and The Brakes |
Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
6/22/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Liar's Handshake |
6/24/2007 | Sun | 7:00 PM | Seisiun with Sven Henrich |
Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
6/23/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM | Walken |
Southeast Regional Library
775 North Greenfield
Gilbert
480-539-5100
6/26/2007 | Tue | 10:00 | Oceans Apart |
Souvia Tea Room
4320 N. Miller Road
Scottsdale
480-947-3133
6/21/2007 | Thu | 7:00 PM | Rick Cyge |
Vista Lounge
21001 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix
480-481-9647
6/22/2007 | Fri | 6:00 PM | Rick Cyge |
Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
6/20/2007 | Wed | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
6/21/2007 | Thu | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
6/22/2007 | Fri | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
6/23/2007 | Sat | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
6/24/2007 | Sun | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
6/25/2007 | Mon | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
6/26/2007 | Tue | 6:00 PM | Michael McClanathan |
2. TUCSON
Auld Dubliner
800 East University
Tucson
520-206-0323
6/21/2007 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Round the House |
6/24/2007 | Sun | 4:00 PM | Tucson Irish Seisiun |
First Methodist Church - Tucson
915 E. 4th Street
Tucson
520-293-3783
6/21/2007 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Scottish Country Dancing |
6/23/2007 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Tucson Contradance |
Janos' J-Bar
3770 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson
520-615-6000
6/20/2007 | Wed | 7:00 PM | Round the House |
4. PRESCOTT
Brian's Irish Pub
218 W Gurley St
Prescott
928-771-8782
6/22/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM | Shay Veno |
Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd,
Prescott
928-443-8454
6/22/2007 | Fri | 7:00 PM | Bill Craig |
6/23/2007 | Sat | 7:00 PM | Bill Craig |
6/24/2007 | Sun | 7:00 PM | Traditional Blend |
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