Irish Music & Dance Association
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An Evening with Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
An Evening with Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
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 […]
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Twinflower
Twinflower
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.
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!
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Sean Nos and Set Dancing with Loma Mor Irish Dance Club
Sean Nos and Set Dancing with Loma Mor Irish Dance Club
We are currently meeting monthy at the Celtic Junction Arts Center, 836 Prior Ave., St. Paul, MN Class Details: During the first hour we will cover steps and skills, including instructor-led beginner steps, step reviews, and advanced steps (sean nós and set dance footwork). During the second hour we will have open dance and social […]
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Irish Language Weekend / Deireadh Seachtaine Gaeilge
The 3rd annual Irish Language Weekend/Deireadh Seachtaine Gaeilge will take place in Celtic Junction Arts Center from 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 to Sunday, April 14 during the first weekend of the Irish Arts Week (April 12-28). The cost is $175. More information can be found on the DSG 2024 page.
7 events,
Cúchulainn: an imperishable reservoir of inspiration
Cúchulainn: an imperishable reservoir of inspiration
Join us for a lecture by Réamonn Ó Ciaráin, foremost expert on the legendary Irish hero Cúchulainn. He’ll be speaking on Cúchulainn as a source of inspiration. Réamonn will be joining us from Dublin for the weekend. This lecture is free to registrants of the DSG. In this talk, Réamonn Ó Ciaráin discusses how the mythological figure […]
Quinn & Meyer
Quinn & Meyer
Pat Quinn and Peg/M.Etta Meyer perform a wide range of music, including folk rock, some traditional and contemporary Irish tunes, a few standards and pop favorites, and original material.
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Gus the Bardic Troubadour at 13 Gears – Steampunk Event
13 Gears, an eclectic steampunk inspired event is happening April 13& 14 at Hidden MN. There will be escape rooms and ax/knife throwing lanes, plenty of parking, 3.2 beer/wine/seltzer and sodas available for purchase, and we should have food trucks both days. We plan to have the usual steampunk fun including plenty of vendors, music, […]
Dan Gleeson Gallery Opening
Dan Gleeson Gallery Opening
An immigrant’s relationship with a city is a two-way process that inevitably changes both the newcomer and the new home itself. The beautiful architectural renderings of Irish-born architect Dan Gleeson vividly illustrate how one immigrant artist’s imagination helped shape the actual landscapes and skylines of the Twin Cities. Born in County Tipperary, raised on a […]
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Merlins Rest Pub Sing
Merlins Rest Pub Sing
THIRD MONDAY PUB SINGS 7-9 pm 1. We have a no-book, no-instrument policy. As to books: learn the song and lead it! Loudly! If you need a cheat sheet, you're in good company. But really, it so much better to put the paper down and sing. 2. The repertoire is pretty open: we want songs that […]
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Myth Round Table
Myth Round Table
This is a 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. On this date, we will continue to explore the story of the great hero, Cuchulainn. All are […]
Celtic Woman: 20th Anniversary Tour
Celtic Woman: 20th Anniversary Tour
On the heels of the successful Postcards From Ireland, Celtic Woman will carry on its legacy of uplifting performances packed with breath-taking harmonies and instrumental virtuosity. The Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Tour will delight audiences with its fresh blend of traditional and contemporary Irish music that echoes Ireland’s rich musical and cultural heritage, while reflecting the […]
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The Stories They Tell: Ireland’s Famine Museums
The Stories They Tell: Ireland’s Famine Museums
Free. In-person. The Stories They Tell: Ireland’s famine museums – in Dublin and Strokestown – are compelling stops for visitors. This class will spotlight the museums’ histories with photos and commentary from the academic coordinator of the Irish Heritage Trust which operates the National Famine Museum in Strokestown. The free and in-person presentation is located […]
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Irish Studies Roundtable – Easter Rising 1916
Irish Studies Roundtable – Easter Rising 1916
The discussion theme will be the Easter Rising 1916. All are welcome to join! We will meet in the education classroom across from the McKiernan Library. Jane Kennedy and Patrick O'Donnell will be your hosts. In Person, free
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Twinflower at Midsommar
Twinflower at Midsommar
Twinflower (Amy Shaw & Laura MacKenzie, wooden flutes) joins the Midsommar celebration at the American Swedish Institute. The celebration runs from 10am - 5pm, and Twinflower will be performing midday. Chris Bashor will be joining on guitar. Advance tickets are recommended, as this is a very popular event! Find out more at https://asimn.org/event/midsommar/ Advanced ticket: $15 […]
Taking Flight Collective Concert 2024
Taking Flight Collective Concert 2024
Featuring Morien McBurnie and special guests. GET TICKETS FROM CIM The Center for Irish Music’s Taking Flight Collective is a program that supports the next generation of artistic leaders in the community by providing performance opportunities and mentorship with inspiring musicians. Come support the next generation and hear some gorgeous Irish music! The 2024 Taking Flight […]
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When the Light: How Memory and History Shape a Poem
When the Light: How Memory and History Shape a Poem
Join award-winning Co. Galway poet and writer Geraldine Mills as she reads from “When the Light,” a collection of new and selected poetry published in 2023. As a descendant from a family who arrived in the U.S. in 1883, stayed briefly and returned to Ireland, Mills’ poetry draws from her family’s experience in search of […]
Festival of Friends: Four Pints Shy
Festival of Friends: Four Pints Shy
Barátok Belly Dance Company proudly presents... The 2nd Annual FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS Show & Artisan MarketApril 20th 2024 at LUSH Lounge & Theater Minneapolis Join us for an evening of exceptional entertainment: music, dance, comedy, and danger all in one show. You won’t want to miss some of Minnesota’s top performing groups showcasing their talents […]
Movie: The Magdalene Sisters
Movie: The Magdalene Sisters
The year is 1964, three teenage women are forced by their families and caretakers to live and work in one of the many homes for “fallen women” run by individual orders of the Catholic Church that existed throughout Ireland until the 1990s. The Magdalene Sisters is a heartbreaking and sometimes brutal film that portrays without […]
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Singleton Street at the Fort Snelling Historical Chaple
Singleton Street at the Fort Snelling Historical Chaple
Playing Bluegrass Gospel before and during Sunday Service.
Into the Woods: Irish Music and Dance in Logging Era Minnesota
Into the Woods: Irish Music and Dance in Logging Era Minnesota
Franz Rickaby, one of only a handful of folk song collectors active in Minnesota, wrote in the 1920s that "in the logging camp the hegemony in song belonged to the Irish." Eoin McKiernan Library Director Brian Miller has spent over 15 years investigating songs and other Irish cultural expressions in logging-era Minnesota. Join him for […]
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Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears: Ireland’s Immigration Story by Dr. Elizabeth Stack
Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears: Ireland’s Immigration Story by Dr. Elizabeth Stack
Dr. Elizabeth Stack is the new Executive Director of the American Irish Historical Society (AIHS) in New York. Stack say: "I have learned that because emigration is part of the Irish story, and immigration part of the American, there is a reciprocity that exists between both countries that exceeds familial ties or time of arrival." […]
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Film: Lies We Tell
Film: Lies We Tell
Here’s a taut 19th century thriller, crackling with tension and barbed dialogue, that pits smart but stubborn young heiress Maud against her scheming guardian Uncle Silas (David Wilmot), his odious son, spoiled daughter and daughter’s sinister governess. In this clever feminist re-working of the Gothic novel by Sheridan Le Fanu, the orphan Maud (Agnes O’Casey, […]
2nd and 4th Tuesday Irish Tune Session
2nd and 4th Tuesday Irish Tune Session
Hey! 2nd Tuesdays is going bi-weekly. Great space. Great tunes. Great people. Come on out and play with us!
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Poet Gerald Dawe Seminar
Poet Gerald Dawe Seminar
Gerald Dawe is the 28th recipient of the Lawrence O’Shaughnessy Prize for Irish Poetry which will be celebrated at a reception on the evening of May 16, 2024. This is a seminar about the award winning poet delivered by David Gardiner, the Director of Irish Studies at St. Thomas University and Editor of the New […]
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RavensFire
RavensFire
St.Boromeo Catholic Church Spring Fest Dinner, fun activities, raffle, and Music by the RavensFire Band. Everyone is Welcome!
New Talent Showcase
New Talent Showcase
This edition of the Showcase will feature J.A.M.M, Aaron Fletty, The Comebacks, and Rapid City Rhonda & The Bolos. About the New Talent Showcase Series: The Dubliner is hosting a new series to discover Minnesota’s future talent. Acts will be given an hour on our famous stage to showcase their talents and gain that invaluable […]
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30 Year Eurovision Anniversary Webinar
30 Year Eurovision Anniversary Webinar
Thirty years ago to the day, the Eurovision Song Contest featured the debut of "Riverdance" as a short interval act, a performance that captivated the world and led to the creation of the groundbreaking show as we know it. Join us to explore the enduring impact of "Riverdance" with original cast members Cormac O'Se, who […]
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Bundle & Go
Bundle & Go
Music and Dancing! CANADIAN HOUR, 6-7pm: Suzanne and Dave start things off and will focus on Canadian tunes and songs: French-Canadian, Métis, Acadian, Gaspésienne, PEI, Newfoundland, and Canadian "Old Time" (it's a big country, both geographically and musically!). This will be a regular feature at future ceilidh's! CEILIDH DANCE, 7-9pm: We will be joined by […]
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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!