Irish Music & Dance Association
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Rúpálaí at Waldmann Brewery
Rúpálaí at Waldmann Brewery
Hear Irish, Scottish and Breton traditional music, enjoy great food, great beverages in a warm, historic atmosphere, right here in the heart of St. Paul! With Chad McAnally, Siobhan Dugan, Rosa Wells and Buddy Ferrari.
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St. Brigid’s Day Eve Celebration
St. Brigid’s Day Eve Celebration
Join Irish Network Minnesota (INMN) on the eve of St Brigid’s day for our 2nd Annual gathering and presentation to celebrate and share a bit of history, tradition, St Brigid Cross making demonstrations, stories, and song. This is a free no charge event. Wednesday, January 31, 2024 IN MN Lá Fhéile Bríde – St Brigid’s […]
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Imbolc Céilí Dance
Imbolc Céilí Dance
Join Us for an Invigorating Imbolc Céilí Dance! Admission is $10 at the door for adults and free for youth 18 years and younger. Get ready to celebrate Imbolc with a lively céilí that will make your heart dance with joy! What to Expect: Enjoy the vibrant tradition of céilí dancing— a social dance deeply […]
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Irish Language Conversation Circle
Irish Language Conversation Circle
This is a friendly and fun opportunity to practice your language skills. It is hosted by two diligent community members and language learners, Diane Daniels and Sue Clarke. All are welcome. Meet us in the education classroom across from the library. This opportunity is free and in-person only!
Dunquin’s 21st Scottish Island Concert
Dunquin’s 21st Scottish Island Concert
Join Dunquin for the 21st Scottish Island concert, a gathering on the Island to celebrate all that's good in Scottish Island culture: music, song, friendship, and of course, the bang-up Scottish Tea at the Interval! Dunquin has a great lineup of Scottish music this year, from Scottish folk to baroque, with guest musicians Megan Scott […]
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Adult Irish Dance Classes – all levels
Adult Irish Dance Classes – all levels
Learn some new steps with Loma Mor. Sean Nos dance. Brush dance. Set Dance Battering. Old Style Step Dance. Session Dancing. Set Dancing. Live Music! 5- 5:30 pm: beginner lesson 5:30 - 6 pm: advanced lesson 6 - 7 pm: social dancing Cost: free will ($15 / hour suggested for those able
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Myth Round Table
Myth Round Table
This is a new discussion forum for all levels of interest in mythology with a specific emphasis on Celtic and Irish myth within the broader circle of world mythology. It is hosted by Ryan Quinn, our regular mythology instructor. All are welcome. Meetings take place on the second level in the education classroom which is […]
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Irish Studies Round Table
Irish Studies Round Table
Irish Studies Round Table is a new discussion forum for a broad spectrum of topics related to Irish culture. Any general interest in Irish culture is sufficient. It is hosted by Jane Kennedy and Patrick O’Donnell, two of our regular history and literature instructors. Feb 8th will focus on the playwright Samuel Beckett as part of […]
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Bonnie Drunken Lad
Bonnie Drunken Lad
Bonnie Drunken Lad is coming back to Charlie's! Feb 9th and 10th! A mix of Irish Trad's, Modern, Reels, and whatever else we feel like playing! So much fun last time and we can't wait to do it again.
7 events,
Love Songs & Laments: Katy Tessman | Leslie Rich
Love Songs & Laments: Katy Tessman | Leslie Rich
Join us for an enchanting night of soul-stirring love ballads and heartfelt laments, intertwined with the essence of Americana rock 'n' roll. Tickets: $15
4 events,
Adult Irish Dance Classes – all levels
Adult Irish Dance Classes – all levels
Learn some new steps with Loma Mor. Sean Nos dance. Brush dance. Set Dance Battering. Old Style Step Dance. Session Dancing. Set Dancing. Live Music! Time to be determined Cost: free will ($15 / hour suggested for those able
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The Irish Beckett Seminar
The Irish Beckett Seminar
This hybrid slideshow and talk will discuss the Irish roots of the celebrated author, French resident and master of the theatre of the Absurd, Samuel Beckett, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969. The webinar will be led by Dr. Patrick O’Donnell and Dr.Lynette Reini-Grandell. There is limited seating in the McKiernan Library […]
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Second Tuesday Irish Tune Session
Second Tuesday Irish Tune Session
At Conduit Sound Studio (same building as 56 Brewing). Second Tuesday Session goes into the new year 2024. New Years Resolution: Play more tunes!
4 events,
Laura MacKenzie & Gary Rue – Valentine’s Day at Crooners
Laura MacKenzie & Gary Rue – Valentine’s Day at Crooners
Laura MacKenzie & Gary Rue will be crooning at Crooners, joining a stellar line up of duos for a Valentine's show. This is a wonderful venue for style, sound, comfort and food - plan to have dinner! Details in the ticket link. $35 GET TICKETS
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TALISK with The Trials of Cato
TALISK with The Trials of Cato
TALISK, one of Scotland’s most popular folk-based groups to emerge in the last decade, returns to welcome the new year! Live and direct from Glasgow, TALISK, one of Scotland’s most popular folk-based groups to emerge in the last decade, returns to welcome the new year! Amongst the most talked-about folk bands of the 21st century, […]
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Purgatory Creek @ the Dub
Purgatory Creek @ the Dub
Irish and American Roots music. 871 miles to Nashville, 3702 miles to Belfast, 50 below zero with the windchill.
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Set Dancing with music from Tom Dahill and Ginny Johnson
Set Dancing with music from Tom Dahill and Ginny Johnson
Tim McAndrew calling and leading the dancing.
Adult Irish Dance Class – All Levels
Adult Irish Dance Class – All Levels
Learn some new steps with Loma Mor. Sean Nos dance. Brush dance. Set Dance Battering. Old Style Step Dance. Session Dancing. Set Dancing. Live Music! Time to be determined Cost: free will ($15 / hour suggested for those able
A Conversation with Bill Irwin
A Conversation with Bill Irwin
Join us at the Guthrie Theater’s Dowling Studio for an exclusive conversation with the acclaimed actor and clown, Bill Irwin, star of the one-man show On Beckett. This special event, in partnership with the Guthrie Theater, features their Director of Community Engagement, Amanda White, in a discussion with Bill about his artistic journey, his unique approach […]
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Legacy @ the Dub
Legacy @ the Dub
Legacy has been playing traditional Irish music in the Twin Cities and elsewhere since 2000. You’ve probably seen or heard Legacy if you’ve been to the Landmark Center in St. Paul or the Irish Fair of Minnesota at any time in the last two decades. Legacy also regularly plays at local pubs, wedding receptions, private […]
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Eigse CIM, a Gaela Event
Eigse CIM, a Gaela Event
A Celebration in Support of Traditional Irish Music Join the Center for Irish Music and emcee Máirtín de Cógáin for an unforgettable celebration in support of the Center for Irish Music! Éigse is an Irish word used for festivals celebrating traditional Irish arts and culture. It is in this spirit that we gather to raise […]
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Twinflower – Nordic Flutes
Twinflower – Nordic Flutes
Amy Shaw and Laura MacKenzie (the duo Twinflower) will present a program of traditional Swedish music on duo wooden flutes. Chris Bashor will join on guitar for part of the program. Laura and Amy studied the traditions and music of Sweden on a fellowship grant from the American-Scandinavian Foundation in June 2023, studying with two […]
Adult Irish Dance Classes – all levels
Adult Irish Dance Classes – all levels
Learn some new steps with Loma Mor. 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: free will ($15 / hour suggested for those able
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Tom Dahill & Ginny Johnson
Tom Dahill & Ginny Johnson
Tom and Ginny bring alive the soul of Ireland. Using accordion, concertina, fiddle—and more—they play heavy music with a light touch. Performing tunes learned from the old masters, they delight audiences with passionate reels and playful songs not heard anywhere else.
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La Folk Soiree de L’Alliance 2
La Folk Soiree de L’Alliance 2
À L’OUEST ET AU SUD: DANCES FROM VENDÉE AND GASCONY. For this second session of our folk soirée, we'll get together to enjoy groovy rondeaux from Gascony and lively maraîchines from the Vendée. With roots in the traditional dances of France’s diverse regions, bal folk includes easy dances from all over the country - and […]
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Kickin’ It Irish
Kickin’ It Irish
Celebrate Saint Paddy’s Day in true Irish style with Kickin’ It Irish! Kickin’ It Irish is a modern fusion of show-style Irish dance and live Irish music featuring Dublin native and original Riverdance cast member Cormac O’Sé and the O’Shea Irish dancers. The lineup consists of 22 world-class dancers, including regional and national champions, and […]