Irish Storytime

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.

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Lecture – Despair in the Heartland

Connemara Patch, a painting

$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…

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CJAC Saturday Night Session

Irish session at CJAC

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…

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Irish Language Blessings and Curses

Blessing and Curses in Irish

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.

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Irish Blues Legend Rory Gallagher

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.

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CJAC’s Children’s Fair

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.

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Doolin’ – Halfway to Irish Fair!

Irish music from France brought to us by Doolin'

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.

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Free Colloquium: A lecture by Irish musician and author Fintan Vallely

Fintan Vallely - Bodhran in Irish Music

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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