ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 12-3-2008
Arizona Irish Music Society
www.azirishmusic.com
Information Line: 602-770-8077
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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
--- Malcolm Harris Featured This Sat At Irish Acoustic Music Showcase (At Lis Doon Varana)
--- First Friday Seisiun Returns This Month
2. Season’s Parties
--- Welsh League Christmas Party On Sat Dec 6
--- Law Enforcement Christmas Party At Rula Bula On Sat Dec 6
--- Irish Foundation Christmas Party On Sun Dec 7
---- Caledonian Christmas Party On Thur Dec 11
--- Winter Solstice At ICC On Sun Dec 21
3. Irish Nutcracker This Sat At Horizon High School
4. An Irish Language Workshop Fri 5 - Sun 7 At Icc
5. Meadowlark In Cottonwood On Fri Dec12 And Scottsdale On Sun Dec 14
6. Welsh Language Classes
7. Forming Co-Ed Gaelic Football Metro League
8. Dusty Buskers Cd Release - Dec 18 At Plush
9. Irish Christmas Traditions
10.This Week In Irish Music
1. OUT AND ABOUT
--- MALCOLM HARRIS FEATURED THIS SAT AT IRISH ACOUSTIC MUSIC SHOWCASE (AT LIS DOON VARANA)
After a two week layoff, the Irish Acoustic Music Showcase at Lis Doon Varana is back with Malcolm Harris starting at 1:00 PM. On Dec. 13th the featured performers will be “Wood, Wind, and Wire”. The program is designed to showcase acoustic players who deserve more attention.
Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center
Peoria, AZ http://lisdoonvarnapub.com/
623-979-0730
--- FIRST FRIDAY SEISIUN RETURNS THIS MONTH
December 5 is First Friday. This month's menu includes Beef with Brandy served with shallots root mash with sautéed broccoli with a yummy holiday cookie for dessert. Our crafters, from Irish You A Merry Christmas will be on hand with your holiday handmade gifts and goodies. Come for the food and art, stay for seisiun.
Featured artists represent the First Thursday Art Group. First Thursday Art Group was established in 1998 by artists who work primarily in water media. The group is an informal organization which meets monthly to critique their art and to exchange information and ideas. Each artist must bring a completed work for discussion every month. These lively discussions encourage objectivity, creativity and act as a stimulus for the members.
The First Thursday Art Group has exhibited their works in various galleries in the Phoenix area. Some of the members have been juried into national shows and have earned awards and designations. Several First Thursday artists are watercolor instructors and all are working on a professional level. All members live and work in the East Valley.
There are currently twelve members in the group and each artist has a unique style and technique. They include; Russell Anderson, Norbert Baird, Beth Drathman, Bonnie Ender, James Farrah, Diana,Lyn Carole Hillsbery, Kim Johnson NWS, JoEllen Layton, Carol Orr AWS/NWS, Chereen Tanner & Kathryn Tartaglia. The group website is www.azwatercolor.org.
Irish musicians are encouraged to join the seisiun which starts at 7:00 PM
2. SEASON’S PARTIES
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--- WELSH LEAGUE CHRISTMAS PARTY ON SAT DEC 6
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Saturday, December 6th 2008
12-2 P.M.
Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
Phrase of the Month
“Nadolig Llawen”
Nah-doh-lig LLowen
Happy Christmas
Annual Christmas Party
This year we have met many new people at our events in the East Valley as well as at the Celtic festivals around the state. We hope to see you and our old members and friends at a festive Christmas party featuring live music, Welsh Christmas Carols and the sharing of our favorite Welsh treats. Welsh League has had a great year, and next year will mark our 10th anniversary - so let’s celebrate together.
For additional information, please contact the Irish Cultural Center at
602-258-0109. Many of their events are of interest to all with Celtic heritage. To receive notices of other events at the Center visit their web site at www.azirish.org
Basha's "Shop and Give" program
We have an opportunity to make money for Welsh League through the Basha's "Shop and Give" program this year. If you shop at Basha's you can link your store "Thank You" card to us using our group number: 23651. This must be done each year. Last year we didn't make anything because we didn't meet their minimum purchase amount. Let's see if we can improve this year. The program is running now through March 31st of 2009.
All Are Welcome
Welsh League of Arizona is an inclusive group. If you are interested in the culture of Wales and enjoy a good time relaxing and mingling with lively people you are welcome. You do not have to be of Welsh ancestry or speak Welsh – but you might be surprised at how many are learning in Arizona.
Welsh League of Arizona is proud to be a member of the Arizona Celtic Cultural Association. This group promotes co-operation among all the Celtic groups in the state. See more at their web site: azcelts.org
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--- LAW ENFORCEMENT CHRISTMAS PARTY AT RULA BULA ON SAT DEC 6
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Join the Arizona Law Enforcement Emerald Society for its 5th Annual Christmas Party at Rula Bula, Irish Pub and Restaurant.
Rula Bula located at 401 S. Mill Ave in Tempe, on Saturday December 6 at 8:30. Featuring music by the Keltic Cowboys, Raffle Prizes, 50/50 drawings, and donations accepted at the door. All proceeds benefit Emerald Society Charities.
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--- IRISH FOUNDATION CHRISTMAS PARTY ON SUN DEC 7
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The Irish Foundation of Arizona (IFA) Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2008, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Center.
The IFA will provide the turkey, ham, side dishes, and desserts for its membership. Therefore, it is required that you make reservations by December 2, 2008. Parents please bring a wrapped gift for each of your children, with their name on the gift, for Santa to place under the Christmas tree. Please let us know when you place your reservation how many children in your family will be attending. Live entertainment will be provided by Pat McCrossan. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Food items for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank will be collected at this event. Please bring non-perishable food items and personal hygiene items for donation. Your food donations or a cash donation of $5.00 will enter your name into a drawing for a free 2009 family IFA membership. In addition, it is the kick-off for our membership drive and renewal. Membership is $20.00 per family. For reservations, contact Denise at 480-816-1515 or Anna at 480-345-9517.
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---- CALEDONIAN CHRISTMAS PARTY ON THUR DEC 11
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The annual Caledonian Society Christmas Party dinner will start at 6:30 PM at the Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd, Scottsdale.
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--- WINTER SOLSTICE AT ICC ON SUN DEC 21
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WHAT: Solstice celebrations
WHERE: Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix.
WHEN: Sunday, December 21st starting 4:00 p.m.
COST: $12. includes dinner. $6.00 for presentations only.
3. IRISH NUTCRACKER THIS SAT AT HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL
Dec 6 - 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Horizon High School
5601 E Greenway Road Scottsdale, AZ 85254
www.paradisevalleyschools.org
web.mac.com/celticdance/
Celtic Dance Academy Presents: The Irish Nutcracker
A magician with secrets, an enchanted gift, a battle with the Mouse Queen, a magical adventure through the land of Tir Na Nog where fairies, flowers and gypsies dance to Irish tunes: it must be the Irish Nutcracker. Join Clare as she experiences the classic holiday Christmas story the Irish way.
The Irish Nutcracker returns to Phoenix in 2008 after two years of standing room only crowds. New features this year are LIVE music performed by local Irish band Blackwood and a new, larger venue to accommodate the high level of interest in this exciting holiday production.
The Irish dance drama is based on the classic ballet and holiday story. All of the performers are students of the Celtic Dance Academy. The show includes performers of all ages and abilities.
Come and start your holidays off on a festive Irish note by joining us for the Irish Nutcracker
[EDITOR’S NOTE - Every show involves new music and dance numbers. This year the show is being moved to the much larger Horizon High School auditorium. This show has become a season tradition.]
4. AN IRISH LANGUAGE WORKSHOP FRI 5 - SUN 7 AT ICC
On Friday, December 5, Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, 2008, The Irish Cultural Center located at 1106 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004 will be presenting
$110 or $100 if you pre-register before November 15.
December 5, Friday : Enjoy an evening of Storytelling from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. hosted by Walter Stock. This is included in the workshop weekend fee. If you would like to attend only the storytelling, there will only be a $5 fee at the door.
December 6, Saturday : Irish Workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. taught by Walter and Maureen Stock. All levels welcome with a focus on Beginning and Intermediate.
December 7, Sunday : Irish Workshop continued. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(The cost for one day only for either Saturday or Sunday is $65.For Sunday only must have some knowledge of Irish)
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Walter Stock is a retired adjunct assistant professor of Irish Gaelic at NYU. He has been teaching Irish for over 30 years. Maureen is a retired NY City schoolteacher and reading specialist. She has been teaching Irish for 25 years and specializes in teaching Irish to children. Walter and Maureen give the Irish Language Oral Exams for both Vassar College in New York and our own U of A.
Don't miss the chance to learn from these two fine teachers! You WILL come away with Cúpla Focal !
Please contact Vicki Champion for registration or for more information at (623) 680-1711 or kelticwish7@yahoo.com
For further information, please call (602) 258-0109 or check www.azirish.org
(The Irish Cultural Center, The Heart Of The Celtic Community, is a
Division of the Irish Cultural and Learning Foundation a 501 c (3) Not
For Profit Corporation, and is owned and maintained by the City Of
Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department.)
5. MEADOWLARK IN COTTONWOOD ON FRI DEC12 AND SCOTTSDALE ON SUN DEC 14
Spirit of Season Concerts
8:00 pm on Friday, December 12
Old Town Cottonwood Center for the Arts in Cottonwood, AZ
Tickets: General Admission $15.00
5th Street and Main in Old Town Cottonwood, AZ
Ticket Outlets:
Green Carrot Cafe, Jerona Java Cafe and Desert Dancer in Cottonwood
Golden Word Bookstore and Crystal Magic in Sedona
The Worm Book & Music Store in Village of Oak Creek
For tickets and information, call (480) 481-9647
7:00 pm on Sunday, December 14
Theater 4301 in Scottsdale, AZ
Tickets: General Admission $19.50* Child (under 12)/Senior $17.50*
4301 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, AZ
For tickets and information, call the Scottsdale Center for the Arts Box Office (480) 994-ARTS
*The Box Office charges a $2.50 handling fee per ticket
The Arizona-based instrumental duo *Meadowlark, performing with violinist Allen Ames from *Lyra, and special guest artist, Twelve-string guitarist, *Tracy Moore offer a spellbinding evening of music celebrating the holiday season and the Winter Solstice. These two acts will perform a heartwarming collection of holiday favorites sprinkled with a dash of traditional, contemporary and original Celtic-inspired melodies and the stories behind them.
www.earthsongonline.com/spirit_of_the_season_concert.htm
6. WELSH LANGUAGE CLASSES
Welsh League Language Classes
Welsh classes in Phoenix class meet on Tuesday evenings, from 6-9 at the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix at 1106 North Central Ave. We are part of the Celtic Academy. For more details on the schedule check with John Good at 623-939-0209.
The Tucson Thursday night language class meets at Lynn Watts’ house. Call her at 520-403-7210.
Be sure to visit our Web site at www.welshleagueofarizona.org
HOW TO REACH US
Welsh League of Arizona
4802 E. Ray Road
Suite 23-510
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Phone/Fax 602-532-7837
E-mail: AZWELSH@aol.com
Web: www.welshleagueofarizona.org
TO JOIN
If you are not yet a member we would welcome you to join our active group. Annual dues are $15 for an individual and $25 for a family. You can pay on our web site through PayPal, send a check to the address above or bring it to a meeting.
7. FORMING CO-ED GAELIC FOOTBALL METRO LEAGUE
Contact: Denis Kelly or Jason Ryan
Phone/ 480.734.3437
Email/ denis.b.kelly@intel.com
Email/ jasonryan31@hotmail.com
Who: Phoenix Gaels
What: Forming Co-ed Gaelic Football Metro League
When: Saturday, December 6, 2008 – January 17, 2009
From 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Chaparral Park, 5401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Fee: $30 Registration Fee
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Scottsdale, AZ ~ Gaelic Football has something for everyone… speed, action, thrills and it’s the fastest game on grass.
A new winter league is forming now. The League is co-ed, will have four teams and each team will play every week. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your experience. We will provide training in the basics of the game and anyone can play after a few minutes of instruction.
Our games are on Saturday nights December 6, 13 and 20, 2008 and January 10, and 17, 2009. We are at Chaparral Park’s West Soccer Field on the northeast corner of Hayden Road and Jackrabbit in Scottsdale.
If you’re one of the younger Irish-American, you probably remember your father telling you wild stories about this game. Come see what the excitement is all about…..because this game is FUN!!
8. DUSTY BUSKERS CD RELEASE - DEC 18 AT PLUSH
The Dusty Buskers & Silver Thread Trio
CD Release Party
with Nancy McCallion's Wild Irish Revue
Plush, 340 E. 6th St.
Thursday, December 18th 9pm $5 21+
Southern Arizona street musicians made good The Dusty Buskers [2008 TAMMIES
"Up-and-Coming Artists of the Year"/"Best Bluegrass"] have not only
made it onto the various stages in town - this year, they made it into
the studio (well...the shed behind Uncle Phoenix's Menlo Park home) to
record an 8-song disc of their not-so-traditional take on traditional
Celtic songs.
The Dusty Buskers deliver an adrenaline-powered, Sonoran heat
stroke-inspired performance on the record, with palpable fervor on
such high-energy tracks as "Tell Me Ma" and "The Irish Rover" and
emotional innocence in "Wild Rover" and "I Once Loved A Lass."
The record borrows from songs of yore to present a "Life and Times"
chronology of the Buskers' fictitious ancestors, whose struggles with
whiskey and women are an empathetic cause for the two main band
members, "Fiddlin' Uncle Phoenix" and "Dusty Squirrelfisher."
With washboard backing by The Mighty Joel Ford [Al Foul/Michael P.
Nordberg/Michael Serpe] and mandolin from stringed instrument virtuoso
"Cousin" Dylan Charles [Dylan Charles & The Evolution/Family Of
Light], the album also showcases Gary MacKender [The
Mollys/Carnivaleros] on accordion, performing on "New York Girls
(Can't You Dance The Polka?)" and the Mollys-inspired "Three Drunken
Maidens."
"The Life & Times Of..." is The Dusty Buskers' debut album and the flagship
release for Old Bisbee Records, a fledgling indie label founded by the
Buskers' Squirrelfisher (Stuart Oliver) and Dylan Charles.
The label will also release Silver Thread Trio's debut album that
night. The Buskers' sister act also revives traditional
Americana/Celtic gems, with enchanting three-part harmony, and will be
performing with special guests The Rosano Brothers, among others.
Also performing that night: Nancy McCallion, with several members of
the internationally-acclaimed Tucson band, The Mollys. Nancy's Wild
Irish Revue, like the Buskers, will be playing reworked upbeat Celtic
traditionals.
Contact: thedustybuskers@gmail.com
www.thedustybuskers.com
www.myspace.com/thedustybuskers
"The appeal of the Dusty Buskers is that, although they play
traditional music, they do so in an unorthodox manner...The secret
ingredient in the Dusty Buskers' performances is a palpable energy and
momentum. It's not as if they place traditional music as a static
museum piece." - Tucson Weekly
"People can't help but stop and listen." - Arizona Daily Star
"A wild-assed punked-out group, one half Old Time Wild Man and the
other half rowdy Irish Bar Band... If they played in a cemetery, even
the ground would probably start rocking." - Tucson Friends of
Traditional Music News
"Picture you are walking down a dusty country trail when you come upon
two scrappy-lookin', foot-stompin' troubadours playing 'old timey'
bluegrass and vintage Celtic tunes about whiskey and ladies of easy
leisure. You say, 'Hey brothers! Mighty fine tunes…where y'all from?'
If they answer, 'Tucson!' ye can be sure that they are the Dusty
Buskers." - AZNightBuzz
9. IRISH CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
Over the next few weeks, there will be a whole series of parties related to the season starting with the Welsh on Sat leading up to the Winter Solstice on Dec 21st. Every country has their own Christmas traditions and Ireland is no exception. Here is some:
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THE CANDLE IN THE WINDOW
The placing of a lighted candle in the window of a house on Christmas eve is still practised today. It has a number of purposes but primarily it was an symbol of welcome to Mary and Joseph as they travelled looking for shelter.
The candle also indicated a safe place for priests to perform mass as, during Penal Times this was not allowed.
A further element of the tradition is that the candle should be lit by the youngest member of the household and only be extinguished by a girl bearing the name 'Mary'.
THE LADEN TABLE
After evening meal on Christmas eve the kitchen table was again set and on it were placed a loaf of bread filled with caraway seeds and raisins, a pitcher of milk and a large lit candle. The door to the house was left unlatched so that Mary and Joseph, or any wandering traveller, could avail of the welcome.
THE WREN BOY PROCESSION
During Penal Times there was once a plot in a vilage against the local soldiers. They were surrounded and were about to be ambushed when a group of wrens pecked on their drums and awakened the soldiers. The plot failed and the wren became known as 'The Devil's bird'.
On St. Stephens day a procession takes place where a pole with a holly bush is carried from house to house and families dress up in old clothes and with blackened faces. In olden times an actual wren would be killed and placed on top of the pole.
This custom has to a large degree disappeared but the tradition of visiting from house to house on St. Stephens Day has survived and is very much part of Christmas.
DECORATIONS:
The placing of a ring of Holly on doors originated in Ireland as Holly was one of the main plants that flourished at Christmas time and which gave the poor ample means with which to decorate their dwellings.
All decorations are traditionally taken down on Little Christmas (January 6th.) and it is considered to be bad luck to take them down beforehand.
TRADITIONAL GAELIC SALUTATION
The Gaelic greeting for 'Merry Christmas' is:
'Nollaig Shona Duit'
......which is pronounced as 'null-ig hun-a dit'.
Used with permission by http://www.ireland-
information.com/articles/irishchristmastraditions.htm
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"CHRISTMAS GREETINGS!" - NOLLAIG SHONA
HOUSE CLEANING
In Ireland, late fall is the time of the year to make the house ready for the upcoming holiday celebrations. An Irish home is cleaned top to bottom, and special holiday linens would be brought out of storage. Olden days in Ireland would see the home being white washed and general repairs to the home. Once all is clean it is ready for festive Christmas decorating!
[EDITOR’S NOTE: In time past, the entire house would be whitewashed].
HOLLY
No Irish home would be complete without the holly. Holly with its glossy green leaves and festive red berries are perfect for holiday decorating. At Christmas in Ireland, holly was used to decorate the entire house. A spray was placed over the door as well as on the mantle, around picture frames, among the plates on the cupboard, as candle rings and in other areas of the home. Gifts of holly boughs were also given to neighbors. One charming folklore superstition was that the fairy folk would come in out of the cold to find shelter in the holly branches.
To the Celtics holly represented both life and rebirth, the evergreen leaves symbolized life during a time when all else was bare and the red berries represented the coming of Spring. With the coming of Christianity to Ireland the berries took on a new meaning, new life in Christ.
IRISH FOOD
The Christmas cooking would start early with the making of the plum pudding, breads and spiced beef. A traditional Irish Christmas meal might consist of roasted goose, potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetables, sausages, and puddings. Spiced beef is often eaten sliced cold with fresh bread in the days after the main feast.
IRISH HOSPITALITY
Hospitality is abundant in Ireland and it is reflected in many holiday customs. A lighted candle would be placed in the window as a welcome beacon for both traveler and wandering priest. The candle is placed in the window on Christmas eve to signify the welcome the Holy family looking for shelter. Another aspect of Irish hospitality is seen after the Christmas meal. The doors are left unlocked and the table is set with bread and milk for travelers who might come in the night after seeing the welcome of the lighted candle in the window.
THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
The twelve days of Christmas are celebrated between the birth of Christ, December 26 and the Epiphany,(coming of the Magi) January 6. A small gift would be given on each day during this time. The 12 days of Christmas included many festivities including parties and the visiting of friends, family and neighbors. Twelfth night would be the end of the celebrations and the day that holiday decorations were taken down.
AN IRISH CHRISTMAS BLESSING
The light of the Christmas star to you
The warmth of home and hearth to you
The cheer and good will of friends to you
The hope of a childlike heart to you
The joy of a thousand angels to you
The love of the Son and God's peace to you.
http://www.of-ireland.info/holidays/christmas.html
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--- HOW TO CELEBRATE AN IRISH CHRISTMAS
The following comes from http://www.ehow.com/how_10780_celebrate-irish-christmas.html. I won’t attest to authenticity, but there are some great items such as leaving Guinness for Father Christmas.
Step 1. Make a plum pudding early in December so it has time to mature before the Christmas feast. Some people also bake a seed cake for each person in the home.
Step 2 - Go caroling with family and friends to collect money for charity or to raise money for school trips.
Step 3 - Leave your Christmas stockings or pillowcases on the hearth or on the foot of the bed.
Step 4 - Expect Father Christmas to come bearing gifts, and leave a glass of Guinness for him to drink while he's there.
Step 5 - Place lighted candles on your windowsills on Christmas Eve as a way to guide Joseph and Mary as they look for shelter from the night. Use red candles and adorn them with holly sprigs to make them look festive.
Step 6 - Place bread and milk outside of your door to show that visitors are welcome.
Step 7 - Plan to attend Mass or midnight church services to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Step 8 - Look for a crib representing Bethlehem to be placed in the church.
Step 9 - Prepare a Christmas meal of turkey, roast potatoes and brussels sprouts. Serve the Christmas pudding for dessert.
Step 10 - Celebrate St. Stephen's Day on December 26. On this day, which is similar to Boxing Day, people collect money and gifts from others. [EDITOR’S NOT: This is usually called Wren’s Day]
Step 11 - Attend a local parade in which boys and young men dress up and wear masks to carry a pole with a holly bush attached. This symbolizes the tradition of capturing a wren in exchange for money.
10. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC
PHOENIX
Michael McClanathan will be at the Westin Kirland every evening at sunset.
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Paul Knight will be at Into The Bean on Wed.
Scott Jeffers will be at the Dubliner on Wed
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Shay Veno and Jane Hilton will be at Tim Finnegans on Thursday
Tom Teven will be at Seamus McCaffrey’s on Thursday.
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There will be a seisiun and art show as part of the First Friday at the ICC.
D’Arcy McGee’s will host “There is That” on Fri and Booya on Sat.
The Dubliner will host High and Tight on Fri and Sat.
Fibber Magee’s will host Capitol Down on Fri and the Insomniacs on Sat
Lis Doon Varna will host Love Brokers on Fri and Sat
Shay Veno will be at O’Connor’s on Fri and Sat
Rosie McCaffrey’s performers are TBA
Keltic Cowboys will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat
Seamus McCaffrey’s will host the Biffos on Fri and Tom Teven on Sat.
Skeptical Chymist will host the Shirley’s Temple on Fri and the Suits on Sat
Dublin Soul with Karl Jones at Tim Finnegan’s on Fri and Sat.
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Malcolm Harris will be at Lis Doon Varna on Sat afternoon
The Irish Nutcracker will be performed at Horizon High School on Sat afternoon and evening.
TUCSON
Trevor Jones will be at the Arena Sports Grill in Maricopa on Thursday
There will be a contradance on Sat at the First Methodist Church.
FLAGSTAFF
There will be a contradance at Ashurst Hall on Sat
PRESCOTT
There will b a contradance at the Prescott Activity Center on Fri
SEDONA
Vyktoria Pratt Keating will be at the Oak Creek Vinyards on Sat and Sat
Karl Jones will be the Martini Bar on Mon
1. PHOENIX
D'Arcy McGee's
2000E Rio Salado
Tempe
480-650-7435
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12/5/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| There Is That
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Booya
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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Phoenix
602-867-0984
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12/3/2008 | Wed | 9:00 PM
| Scott Jeffers
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12/5/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| High and Tight
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| High and Tight
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Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19
Chandler
480-722-9434
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12/5/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Capitol Down
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Insomniacs
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12/7/2008 | Sun | 4:00 PM
| Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun
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Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix
602-392-7850
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12/3/2008 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Irish Foundation - Monthly Meeting
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12/4/2008 | Thu | 8:00 PM
| Grove of the Rising Phoenix Meeting
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12/5/2008 | Fri | 7:00 PM
| First Friday Art Walk and Seisiun
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 12:00
| Welsh League Meeting
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Lis Doon Varna
16100 N. Arrowhead
Peoria
623-979-0730
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12/3/2008 | Wed | 7:00 PM
| Seisiun at Lis Doon Varna
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12/5/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Love Brokers
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 1:00 PM
| Irish Acoustic Showcase
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 1:00 PM
| Malcom Harris
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 1:00 PM
| Malcolm Harris
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Love Brokers
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O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap
Phoenix
602-997-7714
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12/5/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback
Phoenix
602-241-1916
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12/5/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Waters
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Waters
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12/9/2008 | Tue | 9:00 PM
| Frank Mackey
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Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave
Tempe
480-929-9500
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12/5/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Keltic Cowboys
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Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe
Phoenix
602-253-6081
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12/4/2008 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Tom Teven
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12/5/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Biffos (O'Carroll's Gate)
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Tom Teven
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Skeptical Chymist
15688 N. Pima Ftw
Scottsdale
480-609-8677
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12/5/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Shirley's Temple
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Suits
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Tim Finnegans
9201 N. 29th Ave. #52
Phoenix
602-997-2323
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12/4/2008 | Thu | 9:00 PM
| Shay Veno
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12/5/2008 | Fri | 9:00 PM
| Dublin Soul
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 9:00 PM
| Dublin Soul
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12/7/2008 | Sun | 1:00 PM
| Tim Finnegan's Seisiun
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2. TUCSON
Arena Sports Grill
20800 N John Wayne
Maricopa
520 494-7700
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12/4/2008 | Thu | 7:00 PM
| Trevor Jones
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Auld Dubliner
800 East University
Tucson
520-206-0323
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12/7/2008 | Sun | 4:00 PM
| Tucson Irish Seisiun
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First Methodist Church - Tucson
915 E. 4th Street
Tucson
520-293-3783
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 7:30 PM
| Contradance - Tucson
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Rincon Market
2513 East Sixth St.
Tucson
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12/9/2008 | Tue | 7:00 PM
| Celtic and Old Time Jam
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3. FLAGSTAFF
Ashurst Hall - NAU
Creative & Comm Arts
Flagstaff
928-523-1889
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 7:30 PM
| Contradance - Flagstaff
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Charly's Pub and Grill
23 N Leroux St
Flagstaff
928-779-1919
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12/7/2008 | Sun | 7:00 PM
| Flagstaff Irish Seisiun
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4. PRESCOTT
Prescott Activity Center
824 E. Gurley St.
Prescott
928-445-8823
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12/5/2008 | Fri | 7:30 PM
| Contradance - Prescott
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5. REST OF AZ
Martini Bar
89A at New Frontiers
Sedona
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12/8/2008 | Mon | 9:00 PM
| Karl Jones - Irish Rover
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Oak Creek Vineyards
1555 Page Springs Rd.
Cornville
928-649-0290
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12/6/2008 | Sat | 1:30 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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12/7/2008 | Sun | 1:30 PM
| Vyktoria Pratt Keating
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