ARIZONA IRISH MUSIC SOCIETY
AIMS NEWS AND NOTES
AIMS News and Notes 12-13-2006
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
602-258-109 www.azirish.org
1. Out and About
--- Celtic Woman To Play Gammage In May
2. Irish Nutcracker At ICC On Fri And Sat
3. Scottish Christmas With Bonnie Rideout At Centennial Hall On Tue Dec 19
4. Solstice Party At ICC On Thur Dec 21
5. About Lark Camp
6. This Week In Irish Music
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--- Celtic Woman To Play Gammage In May
Celtic Woman was featured on the program guide for Channel 8 this month (keep an eye out for broadcasts) and they are promoting the May performance as part of their pledge drive. The video they are showing has different material from the original performance recorded last summer. The May show will have new material.
===========================================2. IRISH NUTCRACKER AT ICC ON FRI AND SAT
Fri, Dec. 15 and Sat, Dec. 16
7:30 PM
$10 Adults $8 ChildrenIrish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-258-0109 www.azirish.org
The Celtic Dance Academy will be presenting "The Irish Nutcracker" This is an Irish Dance Drama inspired by the Tchaikovsky ballet and based on the popular Christmas story. Choral arrangements will be presented by the Children's Choir of Holy Spirit Church.Tickets will be $10 for adults and $8 for children under 12. All tickets will be sold at the door. There will be no advance ticket sales.
For information on"The Irish Nutcracker" or the Celtic Dance Academy call (602) 820-3988 or e mail celticdance@gmail.com www.celticdanceacademy.com
For further information, please call (602) 258-0109 or check www.azirish.org/newsletter
3. SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS WITH BONNIE RIDEOUT AT CENTENNIAL HALL ON TUE DEC 19Centennial Hall University of Arizona Tucson
520-621-1249 www.uapresents.org
Tue, December 19
(2:00 PM) (7:30 PM)
From the haunting call of the Highlands bagpipes to the festive Gaelic melodies of Scotland, the holidays ring forth a Celtic shade. A Scottish Christmas toasts the season with a delightful troupe of lively musicians led by the virtuosic fiddling of Bonnie Rideout, the first woman to hold the national Scottish fiddle title. A fanciful concert of fiddle, uillean pipes, harp, guitar, traditional dance and stirring chorus enlivens traditional Scottish carols, wassail tunes and hymns for an elegant Christmas prelude.
4. SOLSTICE PARTY AT ICC ON THUR DEC 21Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-258-0109 www.azirish.orgThe Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year and has special significance in Irish history. "The Megalithic Passage Tomb at Newgrange was built about 3200 BC. The passage and chamber of Newgrange are illuminated by the winter solstice sunrise. A shaft of sunlight shines through the roof box over the entrance and penetrates the passage to light up the chamber. The dramatic event lasts for 17 minutes at dawn from the 19th to the 23rd of December". www.knowth.com/newgrange.htm.
Songs and poetry illuminate the longest night of the year. The vigil fire illuminates the monument, An Gorta Mor. We proceed to the Ribbon Trees and honor those no longer here to enjoy the fruits of life. By placing ribbons on the branches of this special tree(s), those dearest to us, but who are no longer here, can rest in knowing that their passing and suffering will long be remembered by those of us who care. Afterwards, the firelight guides us to the Great Hall where we feast and enjoy the music of our heritage.
The event begins at 6:00 PM. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM. Admission is $5 per person, $10 per person with dinner. Ribbon donation is $1. Due to the popularity of this event, seating is limited, RSVPs before December 17 are necessary. Unfortunately, walk-ins for dinner cannot be accepted.www.azirish.org or call 602-258-0109
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5. ABOUT LARK CAMPDear Arizona Irish Music Society,
We have been sponsoring a music and dance camp since 1980. The camp has more than 100 instructors.
We hope that you will let people know about our event in your calendar. Thanks in advance for your consideration.
Here is a description of our event:
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Lark Camp - Celebration Of World Music, Song & Dance 2007Lark Camp - World Music & Dance Camp
July 27-August 4, 2007Lark Camp is an 8 day long celebration of music & dance that takes place in the heart of the Mendocino redwood forest every year at the beginning of August. There are sessions 24 hours a day, music & dance workshops with over 100 instructors, dances, parties and more. Workshops cater to beginners as well as professionals. A unique aspect of Lark Camp is that a great variety of music & dance can be found there, Irish, French, Andean, Balkan, Cajun, American, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Latin, African, Swedish, English, Breton and more. Full camp is 8 days, half camp is 4 days. Registration forms and complete information at: http://www.larkcamp.com Lark Camp PO Box 1176, Mendocino, CA 95460 Phone (707) 964-4826 registration@larkcamp.com
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Below are some of the instructors with an Irish/Celtic orientation*******************************
MUSIC & VOCAL INSTRUCTORSShay Black - Irish Chorus Songs, Sea Songs And More
Maureen Brennan - Celtic Harp
Danny Carnahan - Octave Mandolin, Songwriting
Chris Caswell - Celtic Harp, Guerilla Music Theory
Dave Cory - Irish Tenor Banjo Tunes & Techniques
Marla Fibish - Irish Mandolin
Steve Forman - Bodhran
Jack Gilder - Irish Music on the Anglo System Concertina, Irish Flute
Peter Heelan - Uilleann Pipes, Reed Making
Jeremy Kammerer - Old Time Irish Music
Alan Keith - Highland Bagpipes (you need is a practice chanter) & Button Accordion
Richard Mandel - DADGAD Irish Guitar
Erin Shrader - Irish Songs & Fiddle
John Skelton - Irish Flute, Breton Music*******************************
DANCE INSTRUCTORSShirleigh Brannon - Irish Ceili & Step Dance, Irish Hardshoe
Janis Reynolds - Irish Set Dancing*****************
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Musically yours,
Mickie Zekley*** LARK CAMP ***
PO Box 1176 Mendocino, California 95460
USA Lark Camp Phone (707) 964-4826 email mickie@larkcamp.comLark Camp Website http://www.larkcamp.com Mickie & Elizabeth Performance Website http://www.celticweddingmusic.net Mendocino English Country Dance http://www.larkcamp.com/mendoengdance.htm
"Take A Dance" English Country Orchestra http://www.larkcamp.com/takeadance.html
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.
Scott Jeffers will be at into The Dubliner on Wed.
Brid Dower with Smoot Mahooty will be at the Dubliner on Wed.FRI/SAT
The Irish Nutcracker will be performed at the ICC on Fri and Sat
The Rakes will be at the Dubliner on Fri and Sat
Keltic Cowboys will be at Fibber Magee?s on Fri and Sat.
Brazen Heads will be at O?Connor?s on Fri and Sat
O?Carroll?s Gate will be at Rosie McCaffrey?s on Fri and Sat
Blackwood will be at Rula Bula on Fri
Krystal Baker will be at Seamus McCaffrey?s on FriTUCSON
Round the House will be at the Auld Dubliner on Fri
Round the House will be at the First Methodist Church on Sat
The Bonnie Rideout Scottish Christmas Show will be at Centennial Hall - U of Arizona
FLAGSTAFF
The Flagstaff Celtic Christmas will be held at Chalie?s on Sun afternoon.
1. PHOENIX
Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd. Phoenix 602-867-0984
12/13/2006
Wed 9:00 PM Scott Jeffers
12/15/2006
Fri 9:00 PM Nightshift / Rakes
12/16/2006
Sat 9:00 PM Nightshift / Rakes
12/20/2006
Wed 9:00 PM Scott Jeffers Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19 Chandler 480-722-9434
12/15/2006
Fri 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys
12/16/2006
Sat 9:00 PM Keltic Cowboys
12/17/2006
Sun 3:00 PM Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue Phoenix 602-392-7850
12/15/2006
Fri 7:00 AM E.R.I.N. Breakfast Meeting
12/15/2006
Fri 7:00 PM Irish Ceili
12/15/2006
Fri 7:30 PM Irish Nutcracker
12/16/2006
Sat 7:30 PM Irish Nutcracker O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap Phoenix 602-997-7714
12/15/2006
Fri 9:00 PM Brazen Heads
12/16/2006
Sat 9:00 PM Brazen Heads Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback Phoenix 602-241-1916
12/13/2006
Wed 7:30 PM Smoot Mahooty With Brid Dower
12/15/2006
Fri 9:00 PM O'Carroll's Gate
12/16/2006
Sat 9:00 PM O'Carroll's Gate Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave Tempe 480-929-9500
12/15/2006
Fri 9:00 PM Blackwood Scottsdale Senior Center
7375 E. 2nd St. Scottsdale 480-832-0243
12/14/2006
Thu 7:00 PM Caledonian Christmas Party Seamus Mc Caffrey's
18 W. Monroe Phoenix 602-253-6081
12/15/2006
Fri 9:00 PM Krystal Baker
12/17/2006
Sun 7:00 PM Seisiun with Sven Henrich
2. TUCSON
Auld Dubliner
800 East University Tucson 520-206-0323
12/15/2006
Fri 8:00 PM Round the House
12/17/2006
Sun 4:00 PM Tucson Irish Seisiun Centennial Hall - U of Arizona
University of Arizona Tucson 520-621-1249
12/19/2006
Tue 2:00 PM Bonnie Rideout
12/19/2006
Tue 7:30 PM Bonnie Rideout First Methodist Church - Tucson
915 E. 4th Street Tucson 520-293-3783
12/16/2006
Sat 8:00 PM Round the House Rincon Center
6th St. at Tucson Blvd Tucson 520-298-3014
12/19/2006
Tue 8:00 PM Old Timey Session
3. FLAGSTAFF
Charly's Pub and Grill
23 N Leroux St Flagstaff 928-779-1919
12/17/2006
Sun 2:00 PM Flagstaff Celtic Christmas
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