ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 7-22-2009
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The Irish Cultural Center is at 1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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The Expanded Irish Cultural Center Gift Shop run by Pat McCrossan, the former proprietor 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. www.irelandsownaz.com/
602-258-0109 www.azirish.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- Thankyou From Irish Foundation 2. Fundraiser In Honor Of Patty Boyle Mccrossan Aug 2
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- THANKYOU FROM IRISH FOUNDATION
The Irish Foundation of Arizona Board would like to thank everyone, 38 to be exact, who attended the July 19, 2009, Pub Sunday at Lis Doon Varna. We had a grand time, Pat McCrossan, entertainer extraordinaire, provided a fun-filled afternoon of song and laughter. The food was perfection, as was the conversation and friendship.
We look forward to next month's Pub Sunday at The Dubliner on August 16th, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
--- 2009 AZ ROSE TO BE FEATURED AT IRISH FOUNDATION MEETING AUG 5
August Meeting
The Irish Foundation of Arizona will meet on Wednesday, 5 August 09, at The Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix.
Alexis is completing a degree in Kinesiology at Arizona State University, whilst also working as the Lead Instructor for Arizona’s Bracken School of Irish Dance, combining her love of dance and working with children. Upon graduation, she plans to teach Sports Psychology or practice Physical Therapy, and use her studies in teaching dance. The 21-year-old is a four-time consecutive World Championship qualifier in Irish dance competing in Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and across the U.S. She is a member of the Damhsa Irish Dance Company supporting arts and cultural education in the community. A member of the Phoenix Girls' Choir at age 10, she continues to enjoy travel, as well as athletics and outdoor activities, and now volunteers through ICAN, an organization helping under-privileged youth. Alexis was born in Arizona, and her maternal great-grandmother was from Co Waterford.
We hope that you can be there to join us in wishing her well in The Rose of Tralee International Festival.
Ballykissangel (an Irish television program filmed in Avoca, in the Wicklow area) will be shown as well. We hope to see you!
2. FUNDRAISER IN HONOR OF PATTY BOYLE MCCROSSAN AUG 2
to assist with the payment of her extensive medical bills
Sun August 2 2009 - starting at noon
Location: O’Connor’s Pub
602-997-7714
Irish Dancing, Pipers
50/50 Raffle (tickets on sale now)
Phx Pipe Band, Oceans Apart, Phoenix Irish Step Dancers,
Can’t make the event?
Please make checks payable to: Pat McCrossan.
3. MORE ON THE AUG 2 FUNDRAISER - MEMO FROM OCEANS APART
Oceans Apart will be at O'Connor's Pub.(http://www.oconnorspub.com/) Sunday August 2nd, along with a boat-load of other musicians, The Phoenix Pipe Band and Phoenix Irish Step Dancers (schedule below) to celebrate the life of Patty Boyle McCrossan.We will also be fundraising to offset medical costs. This promises to be a memorable occasion for a memorable lady, with the added advantage of helping out a good friend.
O’Connor’s 2601 W. Dunlap Phoenix AZ 602-997-7714
The response as been incredible so far leaving me the unenviable task of having to limit the number of performers. Sorry to those concerned, but please all show up and make this an event to talk about for years! Dancers, Sharon Judd is scheduled to perform, but there will be opport unities during the band sets to step out! Thanks for your understanding in this.
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Entertainment Schedule for August 2nd.
12:00 - 12:30 Phoenix Pipe Band
4. OCEANS APART ABOUT THE CELTIC HARVEST FESTIVAL SEPT 18 - 19
Oceans Apart is part of he Celtic Harvest Festival, Sedona. September 18th and 19th 2009.
This is the first year of this inclusive PanCeltic festival, involving equally Ireland, Scotland, Wales and North America; Music (voices, pipes, harp, whistles and flutes), dance and storytelling; craft, demonstrations, cultural orgs; food drink and vendors: All in a red rock setting!
This is from their website:
“Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa
“Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and tastes of our Celtic heritage. Let us share with you our rich culture and history. Shop with our merchandise vendors for everything from Celtic souvenirs to the finest products imported from Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Eat drink and be merry in our Celtic food court. Enjoy crafts and activities in the area built especially for children.
“Discover the magic that keeps people returning to Celtic festivals year after year. Come and experience the rich traditions that we Celtic folk hold dear to our hearts. Enjoy “Celtic Ways” featuring workshops on Celtic art; artisans demonstrating their craft; music and dance; food and beverage vendors. Celtic tradition always includes good food, music and libation. Enjoy a vast selection of Celtic beers, single malt Scotch, mead and wine. Make new friends and greet old ones.”
“There will be entertainment by Oceans Apart, Jane Hilton. Shay Veno, the Phoenix Pipe Band, and the Phoenix Irish Step Dancers. “
5. TERM 3 ACADEMY OF CELTIC STUDIES BEGINS IN AUGUST
The Academy of Celtic Studies begins the third term, in August. The cost for music and language classes is $100.00 for the 8 week term. Private lessons are available in 30 or 60 minute time slots. The cost for private lessons is $20.00 per 30 minute class and $40.00 per 60 minute class. For further information, please call (602) 254-6094.The 3rd Saturday of most months, we offer Ceili dance lessons. This is a 2 hour dance-intensive workshop, geared towards both beginning and advanced dancers of all ages. Cost is $16.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 12. Call Mary at 602-258-0109. Class days and times vary, and can usually be adjusted to suit your schedule.
Classes offered:
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The Char and Jim Marquardt scholarship has been established to acknowledge their significant contribution to the Valley Irish Music community. The mission of the Char and Jim Marquardt Scholarship is to continue Char and Jim’s tradition of nurturing local Irish music by assisting qualifying students of the art and tradition. The Char and Jim Marquardt scholarship will be awarded once per term and will pay half of the tuition for the selected students of the Phoenix Irish Cultural Center (ICC)Interested candidates may apply for the scholarship by submitting the designated application for the upcoming term. A committee, consisting of the members listed below, will review the applications and select the recipients. A scholarship will cover only the term for which it was awarded. A new application and selection process will occur before every term. The Char and Jim Marquardt scholarship is funded by memorial contributions from members and friends of the Valley Irish Music community. The administration and committee membership is renewable every term. The initial beneficiaries of the Char and Jim Marquardt scholarship are the students of the Music Academy of the ICC. However, the scope of this scholarship may change at the discretion of the Committee Members.
6. CONTRADANCE NEWS
Dear Phoenix & AZ Contra Dancers,
Remember: Phoenix will have no contra dances in July has as been our practice for the past few years, but you can still satisfy your contra dance yearnings at other AZ dances. Check out this link http://pfotm.org/links.html to see the schedules for dances in Flagstaff, Cottonwood, Prescott, and Tucson. They would be thrilled to have you attend their dance in July.
AUG. 8TH CONTRA DANCE AT KENILWORTH SCHOOL
2nd Saturday,
Caller: Peg Hesley
NOTE: Deb Comly has organized a new special contra dance weekend in Jerome, AZ this July 17 – 19 called the Ghost Town Chill Down. She has very few openings left! Go to the following link to get additional information and to register for the weekend:
See you on the Dance Floor,
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Saturday, August 1, 2009 - Peg Hesley from Phoenix calls to Just Desserts.
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August 7, 2009
This is a community dance and all are welcome.
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Sat, Aug 15 7:00 PM
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Michael McClanathan will play the pipes each day at sunset at the Westin Kirland.
WED
Paul Knight will be at Into the Bean on Wed evening.
THUR.
Shay Veno and Jane Hilton will be at Tim Finnegans on Thursday
FRI
The Biffos will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat.
Fibber Magee’s will host Capitol Down on Fri and Sat
The McMorows will be at Lis Doon Varna on Fri and Sat
Murphy’s Law will host Aong for the Ride on Fri and Paul Frame on Sat.
O'Donoghue's will host Easton Ashe on Fri and Knobs on Sat.
Keltic Cowboys will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat
Rula Bula will host the Love Brokers on Fri and Sat
Skeptical Chymist will host John McCannon on Fri and Eddie McAtear on Sat.
The Brazen Heads will be at Tim Finnegans on Fri and Sat.
The Turf will host 13 to the Gallows on Fri and the Jump Back Brothers on Sat.
SAT/SUN AFTERNOONS
Paddy’s Pegleg will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sat
There will be an Anniversary party at O’Connor’s on Sat afternoon
Meadowlark will be Lis Doon Varna on Sun afternoo.
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Karl Jones will be at Celtic Crossings on Fri. Oceans Apart will be at Celtic Crossings on Sat.
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Karl Jones will perform at:
Rick O’Donovan will be at the Java Love Café on Fri. 1. PHOENIX 7/22/2009 Wed 9:00 PM Scott Jeffers 7/24/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Biffos 7/25/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Biffos Fibber Magees 7/24/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Capitol Down 7/25/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Capitol Down 7/26/2009 Sun 4:00 PM Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun Lis Doon Varna 7/22/2009 Wed 7:00 PM Seisiun at Lis Doon Varna 7/24/2009 Fri 9:00 PM McMorrows 7/25/2009 Sat 1:00 PM Paddy's Peg Leg 7/25/2009 Sat 9:00 PM McMorrows 7/26/2009 Sun 12:30 Meadowlark Murphy's Law 7/24/2009 Fri 8:00 PM Along for the Ride 7/25/2009 Sat 8:00 PM Paul Frame O'Connor's Pub 7/25/2009 Sat 1:00 PM O'Connor's Anniversary Party O'Donoghue's Irish Pub 7/24/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Easton Ashe 7/25/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Knobs Rosie McCaffrey's 7/22/2009 Wed 9:00 PM Smoot Mahooty With Brid Dower 7/24/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys 7/25/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys Rula Bula 7/24/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Love Brokers 7/26/2009 Sun 9:00 PM Love Brokers Skeptical Chymist 7/24/2009 Fri 9:00 PM John McCannon 7/25/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Eddie McAtear Tim Finnegans 7/23/2009 Thu 9:00 PM Shay Veno and Jane Hilton 7/24/2009 Fri 9:00 PM Brazen Heads 7/25/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Brazen Heads 7/26/2009 Sun 1:00 PM Tim Finnegan's Seisiun Turf 7/24/2009 Fri 9:00 PM 13 to the Gallows 7/25/2009 Sat 9:00 PM Jump Back Brothers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. PRESCOTT 7/24/2009 Fri 6:00 PM Karl Jones - Irish Rover 7/25/2009 Sat 6:00 PM Oceans Apart -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. SEDONA 7/24/2009 Fri 6:00 PM Rick O'Donovan
--- 2009 Az Rose To Be Featured At Irish Foundation Meeting Aug 5
3. More On The Aug 2 Fundraiser - Memo From Oceans Apart
4. Oceans Apart About The Celtic Harvest Festival Sept 18 - 19
5. Term 3 Academy Of Celtic Studies Begins In August
--- Academy Scholarship Established To Honor The Marquardt Family
6. Contradance News
--- Aug. 8th Contra Dance at Kenilworth School
--- Flagstaff - Sat Aug 1
--- Prescott - Fri Aug 8
--- Cottonwood - Sat Aug 15
7. This Week In Irish Music
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We are happy to announce that Alexis Hodel, our Arizona Rose, will be present for this meeting.
2601 W. Dunlap Avenue
Silent Auction, Food, Live Music
Sheila Maguire, Pat McCrossan, Biffos, Brid Dower, Brazen Heads,
Shay Veno and Jane Hilton, and many more
Financial contributions can be made anytime at O’Connor’s Pub.
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12:30 – 1:15 Oceans Apart
1:15 – 1:45 Phoenix Irish Step Dancers
2:00 – 2:45 Sheila Maguire
3:00 – 3:45 Pat Maccrossan
4:00 – 4:45 Biffos
5:00 – 5:45 Brid Dower
6:00 – 6:45 Brazen Heads
7:00 – 7:45 Shay and Jane
90 Ridge Trail Dr.
Sedona, AZ
www.celticharvestfestival.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j3G-vViM1U
5-String Banjo (Clawhammer)
5-String Banjo (Scruggs Style)
Accordion
Bagpipes
Banjo (Irish Tenor)
Bodhran
Ceili Dance
Fiddle
Guitar
Harp
Irish Language
Irish Step Dancing
Mandolin
Music Theory
Piano/Keyboard
Pipe Band Drumming
Slow Seisiun
Welsh Language
Whistle/Flute
--- ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED TO HONOR THE MARQUARDT FAMILY
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Band: Hands Four from Tucson
Location: 1210 N. 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, map:
http://www.pfotm.org/kenilworthmap.html
Time: 7:30 – 10:30 pm with a free orientation for newcomers at 7:00
Cost: $7 for PFOTM Members/Students; $10 for Public; $3 for Dancers under 18
Note: Read our Kenilworth Shoe Policy at
http://www.pfotm.org/shoepolicy.html
http://azwedance.googlepages.com/ghosttownchilldown
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Joe Hesley
phoenixcontradancer@cox.net
http://www.pfotm.org
OTHER AZ CONTRADANCES:
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--- FLAGSTAFF - SAT AUG 1
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7:30 to 11:00 pm
Ashurst/Old Main Hall at NAU
--- PRESCOTT - FRI AUG 8
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Contra Dance
Caller: Peg Hesley
Band: Scrub Oak, from Flagstaff
We have a free lesson at 7:30 with dancing from 8 to 10:30. No partners are required. Dress is casual and smooth soled shoes work best.
Location: Grace Sparkes Activity Centre Prescott
Cost: $7 discounts for students and members
--- COTTONWOOD - SAT AUG 15
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Cottonwood Civic Center Main Street Cottonwodd 928-774-5936
7. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC
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1. PHOENIX
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Smoot Mahooty with Brid Dower will be at Rosie McCaffrey’s on Wed evening
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dubliner on Wed evening
PRESCOTT
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SEDONA
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--- Oak Creek Brewing on Thursday
--- Indian Gardens Store on Sun
--- Marini Bar on Mon
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. Phoenix 602-867-0984
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19 Chandler 480-722-9434
16100 N. Arrowhead Peoria 623-979-0730
58 S San Marcos Place Chandler 480-812-1588
2601 W. Dunlap Phoenix 602-997-7714
20469 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale 480-585-6329
906 E. Camelback Phoenix 602-241-1916
401 S. Mill Ave Tempe 480-929-9500
15688 N. Pima Ftw Scottsdale 480-609-8677
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52 Phoenix 602-997-2323
705 N. First St. Phoenix 602-296-5043
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Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd - Prescott 928-443-8454
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Java Love Café
2155 Hwy 89a Sedona 928.204.1500.
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