Irish Music & Dance Association
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The McNordiques at the Julmarknad Preview Party
The McNordiques at the Julmarknad Preview Party
Start your Julmarknad Holiday Market weekend with an exclusive chance to shop handcrafted treasures from over 60 regional artists and makers, before the weekend crowds. Enjoy live music, seasonal food and drinks from FIKA Café, and don’t miss the enchanting "Once upon a Mansion" Holiday Exhibition at the American Swedish Institute. Join ASI for a […]
Set Dancing
Set Dancing
Set Dancing with the Twin Cities Ceili Band providing music and Tim McAndrew teaching and calling the dances.
2 events,
5 events,
The McNordiques at Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival
The McNordiques at Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival
The McNordiques have Nordic French and Celtic holiday tunes ready, along with a few favorites. Please note this is a ticketed event. The sights and sounds of the Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI for 3 days during the first weekend in December at one of the region’s largest handcraft markets and festivals. Shop handmade goods from […]
27th Annual Failte Ball
27th Annual Failte Ball
"FÃ ilte" means welcome in Gaelic, and all Scottish dancers, beginners and experienced, are most welcome*! The FÃ ilte Ball is intended to be a gentle introduction to the ball scene for newer dancers, and a fun event for all. Enjoy light refreshments, live music by Thistledown Band, and dancing in a semi-formal setting. Potluck dinner to […]
9 events,
The McNordiques at Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival
The McNordiques at Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival
The McNordiques have Nordic French and Celtic holiday tunes ready, along with a few favorites. Please note this is a ticketed event. The sights and sounds of the Scandinavian marketplace come to ASI for 3 days during the first weekend in December at one of the region’s largest handcraft markets and festivals. Shop handmade goods from […]
Adult Irish dance classes for all levels!
Adult Irish dance classes for all levels!
Sean nos dance, brush dance, set dance "battering", Old style step dance, session dancing, set dancing. Live music. 3 - 3:30 pm - beginner lesson 3:30 - 4 pm - advanced lesson 4 - 5 pm - social dancing Cost: freewill ($15/hour suggested for those who are able
1 event,
Irish Set Dancing
Irish Set Dancing
Music by the Twin Cities Ceili Band. Taught and called by Tim McAndrew. Learn the steps at 7 PM. Dance from 7:30 - 9:30 pm
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2 events,
1 event,
Spiked! with Todd Menton
Spiked! with Todd Menton
Spiked! — Table Salt Productions’ perennial holiday favorite — is back! What is Spiked? First-rate music plus sketch comedy, all mixed up in a sparkling holiday punch! Featuring local music headliners and Brave New Workshop alums, it’s Saturday Night Live meets Mariah Carey … with cocktails! This year's cast includes Brave New Workshop alums Jim […]
7 events,
Legacy at Charlie’s
Legacy at Charlie’s
Based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, Legacy has been playing Celtic traditional tunes and pub-style songs in a way that sets it apart from other bands. Legacy offers a balanced selection of songs (traditional pub, ballad, and contemporary styles) and dance tunes (traditional and stylized arrangements).
6 events,
Christmas Craic: A Irish Family Christmas
Christmas Craic: A Irish Family Christmas
Throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, Christmas is the season for Pantos. With a nod toward this theatrical tradition, local director and playwright Michelle Schwantes has created a new play with music: Christmas Craic: An Irish Family Christmas. Whereas Pantos traditionally are irreverent adaptations of fairy tales, Christmas Craic is based on legends and stories, […]
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5 events,
Celtic Holiday Hooley
Celtic Holiday Hooley
This hosted variety show is a party for all ages with Irish music, stories, sketches, step dance, caroling, and more. Beyond that, it’s wacky good fun for everyone with brief guest appearances from well-known holiday characters, including The Grinch, and even Santa Claus! Presented by the O’Shea Irish Dancers with a world-class band. Choreography and […]
Celtic Holiday Hooley
Celtic Holiday Hooley
This hosted variety show is a party for all ages with Irish music, stories, sketches, step dance, caroling, and more. Beyond that, it’s wacky good fun for everyone with brief guest appearances from well-known holiday characters, including The Grinch, and even Santa Claus! Presented by the O’Shea Irish Dancers with a world-class band. Choreography and […]
5 events,
Celtic Holiday Hooley
Celtic Holiday Hooley
This hosted variety show is a party for all ages with Irish music, stories, sketches, step dance, caroling, and more. Beyond that, it’s wacky good fun for everyone with brief guest appearances from well-known holiday characters, including The Grinch, and even Santa Claus! Presented by the O’Shea Irish Dancers with a world-class band. Choreography and […]
Christmas Craic: An Irish Family Christmas
Christmas Craic: An Irish Family Christmas
Throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, Christmas is the season for Pantos. With a nod toward this theatrical tradition, local director and playwright Michelle Schwantes has created a new play with music: Christmas Craic: An Irish Family Christmas. Whereas Pantos traditionally are irreverent adaptations of fairy tales, Christmas Craic is based on legends and stories, […]
Celtic Holiday Hooley
Celtic Holiday Hooley
This hosted variety show is a party for all ages with Irish music, stories, sketches, step dance, caroling, and more. Beyond that, it’s wacky good fun for everyone with brief guest appearances from well-known holiday characters, including The Grinch, and even Santa Claus! Presented by the O’Shea Irish Dancers with a world-class band. Choreography and […]
2 events,
RavensFire
RavensFire
Salvation Army Bell Ringing. For more information about the Red Kettle campaign, see the Salvation Army website at https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/Rochester/
4 events,
The Harp and the Holly
The Harp and the Holly
Join harpists Stephanie Claussen and Hannah Flowers for an evening of favorite Christmas carols from Ireland, England, and around the world in the newly opened Scanlan Music Hall at the Center for Irish Music. Anticipate timeless carols and lively tunes, harp duets, as well as songs in English and Irish. Set aside some time the […]
The Harp and the Holly
The Harp and the Holly
Join harpists Stephanie Claussen and Hannah Flowers for an evening of favorite Christmas carols from Ireland, England, and around the world in the newly opened Scanlan Music Hall at the Center for Irish Music. Anticipate timeless carols and lively tunes, harp duets, as well as songs in English and Irish. Set aside some time the […]
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1 event,
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The Eddies – Harold’s House Party/331 Club
The Eddies – Harold’s House Party/331 Club
Every year, on the Wednesday between Christmas and New Years, The Eddies are Harold's guest on his weekly cavalcade of music. First on his KFAI radio show and then live on stage at the 331 Club at 13th and University Ave. in Minneapolis' Northeast neighborhood. No Cover! Real Deal! Harmony!
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1 event,
New Year’s Eve with Tom & Ginny
New Year’s Eve with Tom & Ginny
Celebrate New Years Eve with Tom and Ginny, bringing alive the soul of Ireland. Performing tunes learned from the old masters, they delight audiences with passionate reels and playful songs.