ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 11-21-2007
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.
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
--- Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band Tartan Golf Fest
--- Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Irish Foundation Part Dec 9)
2. Teada Christmas Show In Arizona
--- Fri Nov 30 - Peoria
--- Sat Dec 1 - Tucson
--- Sun Dec 2 - Flagstaff
3. Colleen Pageant Get Together Sun Dec 2 At Icc
4. Contradance News - Dance At Icc On Nov 23
5. Megha Morganfield’s Winter Solstice Carols On Fri Dec 21
6. Pat Mccrossan Featured At Alopecia Fundraiser
7. Celtic Shop In Tucson To Open Sat
8. This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- MESA CALEDONIAN PIPE BAND TARTAN GOLF FEST
The Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band is having its 4th Annual Tartan Golf Fest on Saturday Dec. 8th, 2007 at the Raven South Mountain. The cost is $98 per person which includes golf, tee favors and buffet dinner. It's a fun day to play golf at a premier course and support the educational and performance programs of the band. Information is available from our web site at www.mcpb.org on the Golf Fest link on the left side.
If you golf or know someone who does please pass this information on.
Thanks
Dianne Nunez
Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band
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--- SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN (IRISH FOUNDATION PART DEC 9)
Mark your calendar for the annual IFA Christmas party. This year we are holding the party on Sunday, December 9, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. It will be at the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central, Phoenix. The Foundation will provide ham and turkey. Members are requested to bring dishes according to their last name: A - J, Appetizers; K - M, Desserts; N - Z, Main Dishes. We will also be collecting food for the Saint Vincent de Paul Food Bank.
Parents are asked to bring a gift ($10 or less in value) with their child’s name on it for Santa to give them. Speaking of which, we need a new Santa this year. If anyone would like to volunteer, let Glenda know (602 277-1376 AFTER NOON). We'll provide the suit and beard.
This is also the time for membership renewals. Annual dues are $20 per family which is defined as 1 or 2 adults and children under the age of 18. If you wish to continue receiving your newsletter, dues must be paid. If you change your mail or e-mail addresses please let us know.
--- Irish Nutcracker AT PHOENIX CENTER FOR THE ARTS SAT DEC 8
Sat Dec. 8
1:00 PM ___________________7:00 PM
$15 Adults, $10 in advance
Phoenix Center for the Arts
1202 N. Third St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Anyone who has never seen this show is in for a real treat. Sarah Houghtelin is a very creative choreographer and their entire team do an incredible job with everything from costumes, to sets, to lighting and most of all the music by Blackwood. This show is turning into a major highlight of the season.
Celtic Dance Academy
2. TEADA CHRISTMAS SHOW IN ARIZONA
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--- FRI NOV 30 - PEORIA
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7:30 PM
Peoria Center for the Performing Arts
8355 West Peoria Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85345
• Tickets $25 (plus $4 service fee) available from the ‘Buy Tickets!’ link at the Theater Works website, www.theaterworks.org
623-815-7930
www.vroomsoc.org
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--- SAT DEC 1 - TUCSON
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2:00 PM___ 8:00 PM
Berger Performing Arts Center
1200 W. Speedway
(1/2 mile W. of I-10)
Tucson, AZ 85745
Adult price: $25; $23 seniors.
Tickets $8 ages 6-18, for the 2:00 pm show, in advance at outlets only.
On line fee is $3/ticket,
mailing available.
Door tickets $3 more:
$28, $26 seniors, students.
520-981-1475
Inconcert”
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--- SUN DEC 2 - FLAGSTAFF
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8:00 PM
Orpheum Theatre
15 W Aspen Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 556-1580
Orpheum Theater in downtown Flagstaff.
Tickets are $25 general admission.
Student and Child tickets are $15.
There is a $2 discount to members of NACHS, FFOTM, NAU/CCC Faculty and Staff, and Seniors.
Discounted tickets are ONLY available
--- Cedar Music and Jitters Coffee.
--- Animas Trading, Rainbow’s End
Kari@LivingTraditionsPresentations.com or call 928-600-1365.
928-522-7052
www.orpheumpresents.com
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It's a lively show, two hours by turns warmed with faith, uplifted by music, and highlighted by laughter, especially when the men of Teada appear dressed in rags and tags and hats you have to see to believe in celebration of the day after Christmas tradition of the wren boys, when all the bachelors in a town go door to door asking for change to hunt the wren -- which nowadays people usually do down at the pub. Irish Christmas in America is a sharing of connection grounded in music, a celebration of family and good times at the winter season, whatever your tradition or national heritage.
Gather.com
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Téada is a traditional Irish music group from Ireland. The band comprises five members. The members are Oisín Mac Diarmada who plays the fiddle and sings vocals, Paul Finn on button accordion, Damien Stenson on the flutes and various whistles, Seán Mc Elwain on the bouzouki and the guitar and Tristan Rosenstock who plays the bodhrán. Téada first came to attention through an appearance on the Irish television series, Flosc, in 2001.
When Téada released their first and self titled album Téada the Irish newspaper The Irish Times lauded the band for "keeping the traditional flag flying at full mast," and Scotland's newspaper the Edinburgh Evening News wrote, "If there is a better new band on the Emerald Isle, they must be very, very good."
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Most of the group's members grew up in rural Ireland, learning traditional music through local classes and by listening to older musicians. "It was really a very organic process," says Mac Diarmada. "With Téada, we wanted to capture some of that rawness and individuality of the solo artist within the dynamic of a full band." Oisín, on fiddle, was joined in the band initially by John Blake on guitar and later flute, Seán McElwain from Monaghan on banjo and bouzouki, and Dubliner Tristan Rosenstock on bodhrán. Following a growing popularity, particularly in the US, which had seen the band becoming a full-time worldwide touring act by early 2003, the band sound was augmented greatly by the joining of Co. Laois accordion-player Paul Finn. The end of 2004 saw founding member John Blake depart the band for other pursuits as Sligo flutist Damien Stenson became the most recent addition to the line-up.
3. COLLEEN PAGEANT GET TOGETHER SUN DEC 2 AT ICC
Sunday, December 2, 2007
5pm* - 7:30pm
at the Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
4pm Photo Shoot for those with Applications in (business attire; check with Ann).
RSVP if possible with name and phone number to ann@azcolleen.org
$2 each includes snack; nice casual attire
Feel free to bring Mom or relative
Ladies 18-26 years old who have applied for the 2008 Pageant
OR are eligible to apply
LOTS of Information:
Application Process and Phases of Competition
Judging Criteria and Sample Scoring
Photos and Video Clips from former Pageants
How to Showcase Talent
Pointers for Short Essay
Samples of Bios and Posters
Deadlines, Event Schedules and Details
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Affordable Evening Wear
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Very Important:
Discuss your interest in participating with
the Rose of Tralee selection in Ireland
And More!
This is NOT mandatory, but highly recommended.
You just have to have a wee bit of Irish for this event!
25th Annual
Arizona Colleen Pageant
Saturday, February 9, 2008
The Colleen Pageant is a heritage pageant that started in 1983. It is open to single women of Irish ancestry age 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 $1,000 in scholarships, jewelry, and a free trip to Ireland.
www.azcolleen.org
4. CONTRADANCE NEWS - DANCE AT ICC ON NOV 23
Dear Phoenix & AZ Contra Dancers,
The Fall weather is finally making its way into Phoenix this week just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Come to the Friday night contra dance and Burn those extra Thanksgiving calories off! Thanksgiving desserts are welcome for the snack table. You should come on time to get the best parking spots as this promises to be a well attended dance as it was last year. Additional parking may be found at the Margaret T. Hance Park parking lot, just across the park from the Irish Cultural Center, at W. Culver Street and N. Central Avenue. Remember that because of the Light Rail construction you should enter the Irish Cultural Center from the north coming across the bridge that spans I-10.
Note: This dance takes the place of the regular 4th Wednesday contra dance in November.
“Burn The Calories Dance” on Friday, November 23rd at the Irish Cultural Center
Caller: Peg Hesley from Phoenix.
Band: PFOTM Open Band (bring an instrument and join the fun!)
Location: 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, map:
Map
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!
PFOTM yearly membership dues were due September 1st. $15.00 for an individual or $25.00 for a family. (You can renew your membership at the dance this Friday evening.) Go to this link to print out a membership renewal form: www.pfotm.or , and then bring it filled out to the dance with you. One may also fill out a membership application form at the dance when you arrive.
Upcoming Special Dances
November 23rd, “Burn The Calories Dance” at the Irish Cultural Center. (On the Friday after Thanksgiving Day)
December 31st, “New Year’s Eve Dance” at the Irish Cultural Center. (Takes the place of the regular 4th Wednesday contra dance in December.)
January 18–20, 2008 “Cottonwood Caper ContraFest” (Not a PFOTM, Inc sponsored event). Call Judy Norman at 623.979.4875 for details.
February 8-9, 2008 "Some Like It Hot MiniFest" – Concert, Traveling Waltz Workshop & Contra Dance featuring Sandia Hots band from New Mexico with Peg Hesley calling.
March 8th, 2008 The renowned caller Tod Whittemore will be calling to the music of Barbara Hebert & Friends of New England.
April 11-12, 2008 "Dancewich Delirium" – Concert, Challenging Contras Workshop & regular Contra Dance featuring Round The House from Tucson with Susan Petrick from Reno, Nevada calling.
See you on the Dance Floor,
Joe Hesley
www.pfotm.org
602.564.6620
5. MEGHA MORGANFIELD’S WINTER SOLSTICE CAROLS ON FRI DEC 21
The Season is upon us!
In honor of the 25th Anniversary of Megha Morganfield’s
Winter Solstice Carols
You are invited
to an extremely extravagant event:
Friday December 21st at 7pm,
Interfaith Unity Church (1731 W. Baseline Rd in Mesa/ 85202, at the SE corner of Pennington and Baseline just east of Dobson in the corner of the strip).
Megha and her celtic harp will be joined by
Bill Lytle on guitar, Sara Daykin on harmony, the “Scorpio Sisters” showering us with silver sparkles and more , Forrest Parvati Burke leading the Spiral Dance and a masked appearance by the “real spirit” of the holiday
If you have joined us before or you have always been curious, this is the night to “wear red if you wish”…and find yourself at the apex of the longest night of the year…at the greatest celebration in town. For more information ww.meghasong.com or call 480-491-0212. There is a requested $10 love donation.
(Come early for the best seating)
6. PAT MCCROSSAN FEATURED AT ALOPECIA FUNDRAISER
Rockin’ The Estate To Benefit Alopecia Awareness
Date: Sunday, December 2nd, 2007
Location: Anderson’s Fifth Estate, 6820 East 5th Ave. In Old Town Scottsdale
Time: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
6 bands performing: Scotty Johnson of the Gin Blossoms, Anarbor, Pat McCrossan, Sylence, Freddie Duran and Destinee Brooke
Alopecia: A condition where the auto immune system attacks the bodies’ hair follicles and causes premature hair loss. Alopecia occurs in males and females of all ages and races; however onset most often begins in childhood and can be psychologically devastating.
A silent auction will be taking place during the course of the benefit and food will be served. Some auction items include: Rounds of golf from Terravita and Desert Mountain, signed Phoenix Suns Basketball, Suns tickets, an opportunity to put your child on the cover of Raising AZ Kids Magazine, Tickets to see Jay Leno, Spa passes, dinner certificates, jewelry and more!
Tickets: Ages 21+ $20 and under 21, $10 for more information call
(480) 201-2639 or email rockintheestate@yahoo.com
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Alopecia Alternative non-profit website www.imjustbeingme.org, on going alternative research, medical expenses and educating the public about this awful condition.
Please RSVP either to me at LisaDmb@cox.net or by calling (480) 201- 2639
Attached are a flyer, photo and press release. Please forward to anyone who may be interested in attending. Thank you.
Hope to see you on Dec 2nd!
Lisa Schneider-Cipriano
Vice President
Discount Media Buying
(602) 509 - 9494
www.discountmediabuying.net
7. CELTIC SHOP IN TUCSON TO OPEN SAT
GRAND OPENING - Saturday, 24 November 2007, 9am-6pm - FLANAGAN’s Celtic Corner
Tucson has a new Celtic oriented shop, located in downtown Tucson, offering items of Irish, Scottish, and Welsh origins.
FLANAGAN’s Celtic Corner has been attending the different Scottish Highland Games around Arizona and the Irish St Patrick’s Day parade and Irish Step-Dancing Competitions in Tucson. Now, there is a place that you can visit locally, without having to wait for those special events.
We offer all of the things that you’ve found at the above events. (jewelry, t-shirts, novelty brass items, sun-catchers, chimes, throws, etc). Some new items that are offered include: china made by Belleek, bronze statues made by Genesis, clothing and novelty items by GUINESS, porcelain and crystal items, and other fun things.
In the future, we’ll be offering additional food items from the homelands, including frozen foods.
As a special thank you for your interest, FLANAGAN’s Celtic Corner is offering a 10% off coupon to be used at our store on your total purchase during the month of November. This coupon will be e-mailed to you, if you send your e-mail response to me about our exciting event. Your E-mail address will only be used by FLANAGAN's Celtic Corner to inform you of new things we purchase, from time-to-time. E-mail directly to celtic_corner@mindspring.com,
We are located at 222 E Congress St. It is across the street from the Ronstadt Bus Terminal, next to the Marble store.
Our store hours are:
Wednesday to Friday - 11am to 3pm
Saturday & Sunday ** - 9am to 6pm
**Downtown parking on Saturday and Sunday is always free!
Please pass this on to your friends and family, or anyone with an interest in Irish, Scottish, and Welsh heritage.
Thank you. Marion and I hope to see you there and provide you with many more fun and interesting things to come!
John "FLANO" Flanagan
FLANAGAN's Celtic Corner
Phone: 520-623-9922.
Fax: 520-623-9779
E-mail: celtic_corner@mindspring.com
Website: www.flanaganscelticcorner.com
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
THUR.
Liam Mackey will be at the Skeptical Chymist on Thursday
FRI/SAT
There will be a contradance at the Irish Cultural Center on Fri
Rick Cyge will be at the Cave Creek Coffee Company on Fri
Biffos (O’Carroll’s Gate) will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Fibber Magee’s will host Capitol Down on Fri and Sat
Molly Brannigan’s will host Chris Alcaraz
Pat McCrossan will be at O’Connor’s on Fri and Sat.
Tell Me Ma will be Rosie McCaffrey’s on Fri and Sat.
Traveler will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat
Skeptical Chymist will host the Scones on Sat
FLAGSTAFF
Karl Jones will be at the Mogollon on Fri
PRESCOTT
Celtic Crossing will host Vyktoria Pratt Keating on Fri and Karl Jones on Sat
SEDONA
Karl Jones will be at Zelo Cosi on Sat afternoon
Karl Jones will be at the Martini Bar on Mon
1. PHOENIX
Cave Creek Coffee Company
6033 E. Cave Creek
Cave Creek
480-488-0603
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11/23/2007 | Fri | 7:00 PM
| Rick Cyge
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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11/21/2007 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Scott Jeffers
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11/23/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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11/24/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
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11/23/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Capitol Down
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11/24/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Capitol Down
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11/25/2007 | Sun | 3:00 PM
| Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
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Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave
Mesa
480-890-0579
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11/21/2007 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Paul Knight
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Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
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11/23/2007 | Fri | 7:00 PM
| Phoenix Contradance
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Molly Brannigan's Irish Pub
1744 S. Val Vista Dr -
Mesa
480-507-7827
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11/23/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Chris Alcaraz
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11/24/2007 | Sat | 12:00
| Oceans Apart
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O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
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11/23/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Pat McCrossan
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11/24/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Pat McCrossan
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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11/23/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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11/24/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
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11/23/2007 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Traveler
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11/24/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Traveler
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Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
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11/25/2007 | 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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11/22/2007 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Liam Mackey
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11/24/2007 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Scones
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Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway
Phoenix
480-624-1030
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11/21/2007 | Wed | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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11/22/2007 | Thu | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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11/23/2007 | Fri | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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11/24/2007 | Sat | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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11/25/2007 | Sun | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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11/26/2007 | Mon | 5:30 PM
| Michael McClanathan
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11/27/2007 | 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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11/25/2007 | Sun | 4:00 PM
| Tucson Irish Seisiun
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Ceoiltais - House Seisiun
Wilmot/Grant area /
Tucson
520-722-9485
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11/27/2007 | Tue | 7:00 PM
| Ceoiltais (Traditional Irish tune-seisiun)
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3. FLAGSTAFF
Mogollon Brewing Co
15 N Agassiz St
Flagstaff
928-773-8950
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11/23/2007 | Fri | 8:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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4. PRESCOTT
Celtic Crossings
3250 Gateway Blvd -
Prescott
928-443-8454
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11/23/2007 | Fri | 7:00 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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11/24/2007 | Sat | 7:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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5. REST OF AZ
Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
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11/26/2007 | Mon | 8:30 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Zelo Cosi
671 Highway 179
Sedona
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11/24/2007 | Sat | 2:30 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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