Posts Tagged ‘Irish’
Irish Storytime
Join Alisa Mee and Lavinia Finnerty for a bilingual storytime in Irish and English for children aged birth to five and their families.
More >Lecture – Despair in the Heartland
$10 Jane Kennedy tell the story of the Connemaras of Graceville. Featuring original research, this substantive talk will present an account of how Connemara emigrants from Ireland’s western seaboard suffered…
More >Colloquium – O’Shaughnessy Poetry Prize Winner Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh
O’Shaughnessy Poetry Prize 2020 Winner, Ailbhe Ní Ghearbhuigh, in a conversation with Lavinia Finnerty. The discussion will be, at least partly, in Irish.
More >Leacht le Brian Ó Conchubair / Lecture with Brian Ó Conchubair
This will be a fascinating look at Douglas Hyde’s travels in America in 1905/1906 during which he raised funds and awareness for the revival of the Irish language.
More >CJAC Saturday Night Session
Free! Come one, come all! Join us after the Beltane Boys concert with your instruments for a fun session in the remodeled lobby space. Don’t play an instrument? Come and…
More >Irish Language Blessings and Curses
There are no limits to the language mastery in this literary jewel, with expressions that are sought after, and curious phrases that can delight or upset an acquaintance. Join Lavinia Finnerty as she shares some of these gems, and stories from her own upbringing.
More >Irish Blues Legend Rory Gallagher
Rory Gallagher, from his early days growing up in an Ireland new to rock’n’roll, to gaining the admiration of musical giants like Jimi Hendrix and Brian May.
More >CJAC’s Children’s Fair
Bring your kids and check out some of what goes on at the Celtic Junction Arts Center. Your young ones can dance a jig, try out instruments, listen to some rollicking tunes, enjoy story time and puppets, play games, and munch on some snacks.
More >Doolin’ – Halfway to Irish Fair!
French in origin – though easily mistaken for Irish musicians – this sextet (guitar, bodhrán, violin, tin whistle, accordion/vocals, bass) brings a fresh approach to Irish music. Inspired by the purest tradition, Doolin’ combines instrumentals, vocals and original compositions in a resolutely modern style.
More >Free Colloquium: A lecture by Irish musician and author Fintan Vallely
Join Irish musician, writer and researcher Fintan Vallely for an illustrated talk exploring the history of the popular Irish drum, the bodhrán, and how it came to join Irish dance as a percussive element in Irish music.
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