Irish Music & Dance Association
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 […]
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
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.
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 […]
Named for an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, patron of the arts, Lúnasa is indeed a gathering of some of the top musical talents in Ireland. Its members have helped form the backbone of some of the greatest Irish groups of the decade. Bassist Trevor Hutchinson was a key […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Willow Brae, the duo of Andrea Stern (Celtic harp) and Laura MacKenzie (traditional wind instruments and voice) present their program of Irish and Scottish music. Free, all ages are welcome.
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 […]
Willow Brae, the duo of Andrea Stern (Celtic harp) and Laura MacKenzie (traditional wind instruments and voice) present their program of Irish and Scottish music. Free, all ages are welcome.
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. Meetings take place on the second level in the education classroom […]
The Belfast Cowboys is a nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison, mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds. Led by veteran songwriter and guitarist Terry Walsh and powered by a four-piece horn section, the Cowboys have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene, and have consistently packed houses […]
Dervish, one of the world's most creative interpreters of Irish folk music, and recently recognized with a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award, come to Minneapolis as part of their 30th anniversary world tour on the heels of the release of their forthcoming new album, slated for release in October 2023! Having devoted the last three decades […]
Willow Brae, the duo of Andrea Stern (Celtic harp) and Laura MacKenzie (traditional wind instruments and voice) present their program of Irish and Scottish music. Free, all ages are welcome.
From The Creative Team That Brought You "It's a Wonderful Life, Comes Another Holiday Tradition! IRISH! An Evening Including Dinner, Blarney, and Shenanigans at The Saint Paul Hotel! Here's The Craic: (That's Irish for all the Fun Details) Hosted by Jim Cunningham & Joshua Will. The O'Shea Irish Dancers Kickin' It Irish! Very Special Guest: […]
Dick Hensold, Northumbrian smallpipes and whistles, Patsy O'Brien, guitar and vocals, play traditional Celtic songs and instrumentals from Scotland, Ireland, Cape Breton Island, and more. Tickets: TBA, or check venue website
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 […]
Willow Brae (Andrea Stern, Celtic Harp and L MacKenzie, winds) perform for the Harmony for Mayo Series, presented by the Mayo Clinic Dolores Jean Lavin Center for Humanities in Medicine. Free and open to all.
Toddler Tuesdays Live: Luck of the Little Ones with Norah Rendell, Brian Miller, and the Rince na Chroi Irish Dancers
It's Tuesday Tune time! Come on over to Padraig's Brewing and check out our new space. You will love the acoustics. Let's play some tunes!
What is Skerryvore? They’re like no one else. Epic of melody, intimate of feeling and plugged into the roots of Scotland but blasting out to the world. Three-time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore have evolved from their humble beginnings to become one of the country’s leading forces in a thriving […]
Come Early this Year! The fun starts at 9:00 with Ross Sutter on the Main Stage for the kids! Each year, Irish Arts Minnesota hosts the annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. For over 40 years, we’ve invited the community to see local musicians, dance performance groups, art exhibitions, and storytellers. […]
Presented by Irish Arts Minnesota, come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a favorite local band at Landmark Center. Wild Colonial Bhoys—The Irish-American band from Minnesota (of all places!)… Their sound is a blending of old Irish traditions handed down through the generations, with modern American rock that inspired them to make music from the time […]
Fargo-Moorhead’s annual Celtic Festival returns for a celebration of the rich culture of the seven Celtic Nations! Take in the intriguing history, arts, and traditions of Brittany, Cornwall, Isle of Man, Galicia, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Enjoy programming on three stages featuring community and regional performers, lyrical Celtic music, dancers’ impressive footwork, engaging stories of […]
The Day of Irish Dance is a celebration of the vibrant community of Irish dancers across Minnesota. We bring together performance and competition teams for a day of performance-focused solely on the art form of Irish dance. The Day of Irish Dance is also when we present some of our most dedicated dancers with the […]
Merlins Rest is advertising this as an "Irish Pub Sing" but you can sing whatever you want and wear any colored clothing you want. As with all our pub sings, it's a no-songbook, no-instrument affair (sure, cheatsheets are fine), songs with choruses or other repeat-y bits for us all to sing along to. I suspect […]
Brass Lassie in concert at one of the most lovely, comfortable theaters in the region, presented by Sidekick Theater. Brass Lassie will be joined by our favorite dancers, Joe Chvala and Karla Grotting of The Flying Foot Forum. Group sales are available! Find out more at the ticket link. $36/$32, all general admission.
THE THING 2024! @followers … Our anniversary is less than a month away, March 23rd, and it’s gonna be an EPIC day! We’re going full Viking/Celtic gathering with this one… live music, fire dancers, craft vendors, SafesideBBQ & The Brick Oven Bus food trucks, hair braiding, photo station, games, war face paint stations, DIY kids […]
Calling all Middle-earth enthusiasts! Join us for an Epic Lord of the Rings Event at Boom Island Brewing on Sunday, March 24th, from 12-7pm! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Tolkien with a day filled with hobbit-sized festivities: Folk Band: Gus The Bardic Troubadour will be performing 1pm-3pm, and Loreweavers will be performing at […]
Join us for an afternoon concert in the beautiful resonant sanctuary at St. Mary's. $10-20 sliding scale, none turned away for lack of funds. Catharus is a vocal ensemble led by Kenan Serenbetz that explores the American hymn tradition. The group sings original hymns that contemplate and celebrate the divine as it courses through the […]
Join us on March 24th, from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, for a tribute to the legendary Kenny Baker, a monumental figure in bluegrass fiddling. Known for his long-standing role as one of Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys and his profound influence on the genre, Baker's music continues to inspire and resonate within the bluegrass community. […]
Hey! 2nd Tuesdays is going bi-weekly. Great space. Great tunes. Great people. Come on out and play with us!
With a career in Irish music spanning 35 years, Altan has achieved legendary status in a genre that has been equally shaped by the band’s influence and genius. Audiences from Ireland to Japan to Australia to Europe have embraced their heartwarming, dynamic live performances and their exquisitely produced, award-winning recordings. Over a dozen releases to […]
With roots in the traditional dances of France’s diverse regions, bal folk includes easy dances from all over the country - and a few imports as well! In this series of three monthly events, each night will begin with a workshop focused on a particular region followed by a bal with live music. Bob Walser […]
The cutting-edge fiddle and cello explorations of Scottish and global music partnership of Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas returns! The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser, "the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling," and brilliant Californian cellist, Natalie Haas, spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over the last 16 […]
Twinflower (Laura MacKenzie and Amy Shaw) presents their program of Swedish music on duo wooden flutes. Chris Bashor joins Twinflower on guitar. Free and open to all, in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood of St. Paul. A beautiful venue for this performance program.
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!