ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 6-28-2005
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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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Out and About
--- WEB SITE TRAFFIC HOLDING STEADY
2. All About Gaelic Sports by Denis Kelly of the Gaels At ICC on Fri
3. News From The Irish Cultural Center
--- Sean Lee To Make Major Announcement At Irish Foundation Meeting Next Wed
--- Families Feeding Families Them Of Christmas In July Party On July 23
--- Get Well Wishes To The Joyces And Carrolls
--- Irish Breakfast Huge Success
4. Memo From The Brazen Heads - Fibbers This Weekend
5. Welsh League News
6. Contradance News
7. All Day And All Night For Celts In Flagstaff July 14-16
8. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- WEB SITE TRAFFIC HOLDING STEADY
Every year in March, www.azirishmusic.com sets a new peak in visits and then things quiet down in the following months. This year is no different except that the lull is still pretty good. This March we exceeded 45,000 visits, but then settled down to a steady rate of over 30,000 in April and May. This month the daily average is 1057 which should put us at just under 32,000 for the month. To give some perspective, this is roughly the March 2005 peak and almost double the rate of just a year ago.
I want to thank everyone who has set up links to our site and those who visit it regularly. I'm always looking for ideas about how we can do an even better job.
2. ALL ABOUT GAELIC SPORTS BY DENIS KELLY OF THE GAELS
Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-258-0109 www.azirish.orgFri. June 30 --- $5
Irish football and hurling are sports unique to Ireland and have played a significant role in Irish culture. Denis Kelly of the Phoenix Gaels Irish football team will talk about how the games are played and how people can get involved.
GAELIC FOOTBALL www.the-shot.com/gaa/#0
The size of the field is some meters bigger compared to football (soccer). You have one goal at each end, which look quite similar to the ones on football (soccer) grounds. But the two goalposts reach up to the air beyond the crossbar, like in rugby. A ball that goes into the goal is worth 3 points, a ball that goes across the bar (between the posts) is worth one point.
If you see a result like teamA 2-10, teamB 1-14, it will mean that team A has scored 2 goals and 10 points what altogether makes 16 points. TeamB has won because 1 goal and 14 points makes 17 points altogether.
Sounds complicated but the rest is easy: The match is played with a ball similar to a football two halfs, 35 minutes each.
Both teams have 15 players. It is allowed to touch the ball with hand and of course foot. Allowed are about four steps with the ball in hands than the ball has to be tipped or touched with the foot.
If the match ends with a draw it will be replayed.
The games lacks certain elements of Football (soccer) because of the missing offside and because of the possibility of scoring single points from further distances. It is characterized by a big passion and a high unvaried constant tempo.
3. NEWS FROM THE IRISH CULTURAL CENTER
--- SEAN LEE TO MAKE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT AT IRISH FOUNDATION MEETING NEXT WED
Sean Lee, of the ICC, will speak at the Irish Foundation meeting about an exciting development which is in the works at the Cultural Center. The meeting is on Wednesday, July 5, at 7:00 pm at the Center, 1106 N. Central, Phoenix. Those who attend will get a sneak preview of the July Art Walk Show.
--- FAMILIES FEEDING FAMILIES THEM OF CHRISTMAS IN JULY PARTY ON JULY 23
A pot luck picnic will be held Sunday, July 23, from noon to 5 PM at the Irish Cultural Center.
We are returning to the original purpose of Christmas in July which was to replenish a food bank. Attendees should bring a minimum of 4 non-perishable items which will be given to St Vincent de Paul. For the pot luck everyone is asked to bring food according to their last name: A to J, appetizers, K to M, main dish: N to Z, dessert.
In lieu of a potluck dish and items for the food bank attendees may donate $5.
The Scottish and Welsh groups have been invited to join us in the fund-raiser. Each group will have a table to sell their wares, T-shirts, cups, cook books, etc.
There will also be a Silent Auction. Each group will have items for sale to benefit their own organization. Items for the silent auction may be brought to the July meeting or the day of the picnic.
Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and join the fun.
There will be games and activities for the kids.
We are looking forward to a large turn out where all the Celts can have fun together and help other families as well.
--- GET WELL WISHES TO THE JOYCES AND CARROLLS
The members of the Foundation send get well wishes to Bob and Carole Joyce and Harry and Sandy Carroll. After returning from a rain soaked but fun filled trip together in Ireland bad luck has fallen on the travelers. Harry and Sandy were in a car accident where Sandy sustained four broken ribs and Harry was bruised and battered. Carole underwent arthroscopic surgery on her knee (not related to the accident) and Bob is nursing a sore back from lugging all those suit cases. Best wish for a speedy recovery to everyone.
--- IRISH BREAKFAST HUGE SUCCESS
More than 50 people gathered at The Dubliner Pub on June 25 to enjoy an Irish Breakfast and great camaraderie. There were several new members including six year old Brandon Melcher and long time members Pat and Nora Lawlor who are a bit over six. Everyone enjoyed visiting with new friends and friends they hadn't seen in awhile.
We are planning another Breakfast in August at Molly Brannigan's. We are waiting for the date when Ocean's Apart, Steve Colby and John Good, will be playing there.
4. MEMO FROM THE BRAZEN HEADS - FIBBERS THIS WEEKEND
Greetings to all!
Just a quick note to let you know that The Brazen Heads will be performing this coming Friday & Saturday, June 30 & July 1st at Fibber Magees in Chandler, from 9:30PM to 1:30AM. Fibbers is located at 1989 W. Elliot Rd. #19 Chandler, Arizona 85224
Hope to see you there!
Sláinte!
LeeAnn Mackey
The Brazen Heads
www.thebrazenheads.com
5. WELSH LEAGUE NEWS
July Activities:
Although we are not having a Welsh League meeting in July there are two events that our members and friends are invited to participate in along with other Celtic organizations.
1. Saturday and Sunday, July 15th and 16th is the Flagstaff Festival The festival will be held at Foxglenn Park, 4200 East Butler Ave. Welsh League will be there with a booth, and John Good will be playing and conducting workshops as part of the entertainment. See their web site for details:
www.nachs.info/flagstafffestival.asp
We need people to help staff our booth on both those days for as short or as long a time as you are able. Please contact Mary Gilchrist at 480-946-0667 or marygilchrist@cs.com if you can help.
More Celtic Co-operation!
There is great energy and enthusiasm abroad these days regarding increased communication and co-operation among the Welsh, Irish and Scottish groups in Arizona. Under Michelle Campbell's leadership representatives of all the groups are meeting together regularly to find ways to publicize our events, co-ordinate our calendars, and generally support each other's efforts. We will keep you posted as things develop.2. Attending the Irish Foundation picnic is the first of such opportunities.
The Irish Foundation has invited us and the Scots to their summer meeting, an indoor picnic at the Irish Cultural Center on Sunday, July 23rd from noon to 5 p.m. This is a potluck event. Those whose last names begin with A - J should bring an appetizer; K - M, main dish and N -Z, dessert. Because this picnic is intended to benefit the "Families Feed Families" program everyone attending is asked to bring a minimum donation of 4 non-perishable items, which will be donated to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank.
We will have a table of our items to sell - we keep the proceeds - and can donate things for a silent auction.
6. CONTRADANCE NEWS
Dear Phoenix & AZ Contra Dancers,
4th Wednesday Phoenix Contra Dance June 28th!
The Irish Community Center (ICC) in Downtown Phoenix (Adjacent to I-10 & Margaret T. Hance Park)
1106 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix 85004 Link here for a map & directions:
www.pfotm.org/map.htmlJudy Citron & Seth Levine calling to the music of the PFOTM Open Band!
7:30 - 10:00 pm € $7.00 All Dancers
Note: The Irish Cult Center suggests that people NOT use 7th STREET due to construction.
So, for people coming from the East Valley, it is better to take I-10 to the 7th Ave exit, N on 7th Ave, E on McDowell, South on Central, turn right at 1st driveway after the bridge.
Call Joe or Peg at 602.564.6620 or e-mail phoenixcontradancer@cox.net for more info.
Joe & Peg Hesley
phoenixcontradancer@cox.net
7. ALL DAY AND ALL NIGHT FOR CELTS IN FLAGSTAFF JULY 14-16
In addition to Flagstaff's Arizona Highland Celtic Festival all day Sat July 15 and 15 at Foxglenn Park / 4200 East Butler Avenue / Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (http://www.nachs.info/flagstafffestival.asp) there will be parties both Fri and Sat evenings.
Friday, July 14: FREE Concert in Heritage Square, downtown Flagstaff, 6:00 PM
Friday, July 14: 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, 23 North Leroux, Flagstaff. Please note: $5.00 cover charge
Just a reminder that the Northern AZ Celtic Society is looking for musicians to play at the AZ Highland Festival in Flagstaff on July 14-16. If anyone is interested please contact me.
Thanks
John McGregor
928.863.0188 info@knockabouts.org
www.knockabouts.org
8. 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.
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dubliner on Wed.
There will be a contradance at the ICC on Wed.THUR
Shay Veno and Jane Hilton will be at Fibber Magee's on Thur
FRI/SAT
Denis Kelly of the Phoenix Gaels will talk about Gaelic sports on Fri at the ICC.
The Commoners will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
The Brazen Heads will be at Fibber Magee's on Fri and Sat
Nightshift / Rakes will be at Molly Brannigan's on Fri and at the Garfield Sports Bar in Apache Junction on Sat.
Mike Mercer will be at O'Connor's on Fri and Sat.
Keltic Cowboys will be at Rosie McCaffrey's on Fri and Sat.
Love Brokers will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat
O'Carroll's Gate will be at Seamus McCaffrey's on Fri and Sat.
PRESCOTT
The Clare Voyants will be at Brian's Irish Pub on Sat.
1. PHOENIX
Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. Phoenix 602-867-0984
6/28/2006 Wed 9:00 PM Scott Jeffers
6/30/2006 Fri 9:00 PM Commoners
7/1/2006 Sat 9:00 PM Commoners Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19 Chandler 480-722-9434
6/29/2006 Thu 8:00 PM Shay Veno and Jane Hilton
6/30/2006 Fri 9:00 PM Brazen Heads
7/1/2006 Sat 9:00 PM Brazen Heads
7/2/2006 Sun 4:00 PM Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun Garfield Sports Bar
10123 E Apache Trl Apache Junction 480-380-0558
7/1/2006 Sat 9:00 PM Nightshift / Rakes Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave Mesa 480-890-0579
6/28/2006 Wed 7:30 PM Paul Knight Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue Phoenix 602-392-7850
6/28/2006 Wed 7:00 PM Phoenix Contradance
6/29/2006 Thu 11:00 AM Open Seisiun At ICC Cottage
6/30/2006 Fri 7:00 PM Gaelic Sports by Denis Kelly of the Gaels Molly Brannigan's Traditional Irish Pub
1744 South Val Vista Mesa 480-507-7827
6/30/2006 Fri 9:00 PM Nightshift / Rakes O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap Phoenix 602-997-7714
6/30/2006 Fri 9:00 PM Mike Mercer
7/1/2006 Sat 9:00 PM Mike Mercer Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback Phoenix 602-241-1916
6/30/2006 Fri 9:00 PM keltic Cowboys
7/1/2006 Sat 9:00 PM keltic Cowboys
7/2/2006 Sun 7:00 PM Seisiun with Driscoll and Boydston Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave Tempe 480-929-9500
6/30/2006 Fri 9:00 PM Love Brokers
7/1/2006 Sat 9:00 PM Love Brokers Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe Phoenix 602-253-6081
6/30/2006 Fri 9:00 PM O'Carroll's Gate
7/1/2006 Sat 9:00 PM O'Carroll's Gate Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway Phoenix 480-624-1030
6/28/2006 Wed 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
6/29/2006 Thu 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
6/30/2006 Fri 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
7/1/2006 Sat 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
7/2/2006 Sun 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
7/3/2006 Mon 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
7/4/2006 Tue 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
4. PRESCOTT
Brian's Irish Pub
218 W Gurley St Prescott 928-771-8782
7/1/2006 Sat 9:00 PM The Clare Voyants
1. PHOENIX
Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. Phoenix 602-867-0984
6/7/2006 Wed 9:00 PM Scott Jeffers
6/9/2006 Fri 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys
6/10/2006 Sat 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys Encanto Park Club House
2605 N.15th Ave Phoenix 602-262-3562
6/7/2006 Wed 8:00 PM Cork Road Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19 Chandler 480-722-9434
6/8/2006 Thu 9:00 PM Shay Veno and Jane Hilton
6/9/2006 Fri 9:00 PM Blackwood
6/10/2006 Sat 9:00 PM Blackwood
6/11/2006 Sun 4:00 PM Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave Mesa 480-890-0579
6/7/2006 Wed 7:30 PM Paul Knight Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue Phoenix 602-392-7850
6/7/2006 Wed 7:00 PM Irish Foundation - Monthly Meeting
6/8/2006 Thu 11:00 AM Open Seisiun At ICC Cottage
6/9/2006 Fri 8:00 AM Irish Cultural Center Board Meeting
6/10/2006 Sat 11:00 AM C.R.O.F.T. Monthly Meeting
6/10/2006 Sat 1:00 PM Ceili Workshop
6/13/2006 Tue 7:00 PM Phoenix St. Patrick's Committee Meeting Kenilworth School Auditorium
1210 N. 5th Ave Phoenix 520-369-0299
6/10/2006 Sat 7:00 PM Clusterfolk - Contradance Molly Brannigan's Traditional Irish Pub
1744 South Val Vista Mesa 480-507-7827
6/10/2006 Sat 9:00 PM Nightshift / Rakes
6/11/2006 Sun 12:00 PM Oceans Apart O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap Phoenix 602-997-7714
6/9/2006 Fri 9:00 PM The Clare Voyants
6/10/2006 Sat 9:00 PM The Clare Voyants Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback Phoenix 602-241-1916
6/11/2006 Sun 7:00 PM Seisiun with Brandy Driscoll Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave Tempe 480-929-9500
6/9/2006 Fri 9:00 PM Traveler
6/10/2006 Sat 9:00 PM Traveler Scottsdale Senior Center
7375 E. 2nd St. Scottsdale 480-832-0243
6/8/2006 Thu 7:00 PM Caledonian Society Meeting Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe Phoenix 602-253-6081
6/8/2006 Thu 9:00 PM Sven Henrich Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw - at Scottsdale 480-609-8677
6/9/2006 Fri 9:00 PM Brazen Heads
6/10/2006 Sat 9:00 PM Brazen Heads Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway Phoenix 480-624-1030
6/7/2006 Wed 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
6/8/2006 Thu 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
6/9/2006 Fri 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
6/10/2006 Sat 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
6/11/2006 Sun 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
6/12/2006 Mon 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
6/13/2006 Tue 5:30 PM Michael McClanathan
2. TUCSON
O'Malley's on Fourth
247 N 4th Ave Tucson 520-623-8600
6/8/2006 Thu 7:00 PM Irish Jam
3. FLAGSTAFF
Coconino Center for the Arts
2300 North Fort Valley Flagstaff 928-774-7261
6/10/2006 Sat 10:00 AM Flagstaff Folk Festival
6/10/2006 Sat 12:00 PM Laurie Riley
6/10/2006 Sat 1:15 PM Laurie Riley
6/11/2006 Sun 12:00 PM Rick Boyle & Steve Pawlowski
6/11/2006 Sun 12:40 PM Just Deserts
6/11/2006 Sun 1:20 PM Wyllow Ravencroft
6/11/2006 Sun 2:00 PM Alan Ross
6/11/2006 Sun 11:40 PM Megha Morganfield
5. REST OF AZ
Lute's Casino
221 S. Main Street Yuma 928-782-2192
6/9/2006 Fri 7:00 PM Chuckawalla Rhythm Kings Snowy Mountain Inn
38721 Route 373 Greer 928-735-7576
6/10/2006 Sat 11:00 AM Knockabouts
6/10/2006 Sat 9:00 PM Knockabouts
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