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Friday, December 31, 2004

12/31/04 - Celtic Music in Texas

Note: These mailings assembled by unpaid volunteers in a sleep-deprivation experiment. All schedules subject to change or perhaps even error. Send listings, preferably in text-only format, to calendar@texcelt.org. The calendar covers Monday to Monday (under normal circumstances) and is mailed over the weekend (under normal circumstances). Submit your listings by Friday. Regular events are listed once a month. *********************** EVENTS IN CENTRAL TEXAS *********************** Sunday, January 2, 2005 Celtic Song Session Things Celtic 1806 W. 35th Street (just east of Mopac, on the north side of the street) Austin, TX 512-472-CELT 2:30 - 5 PM The space is outdoors but sheltered (though sometimes we can sing inside). Please bring a folding chair as seating is limited. Also, bring some water or a non-alcoholic beverage to wet your whistle. Please kindly observe the no-smoking policy for the benefit of the singers. Everyone who comes will have a chance to sing. Any song that is Irish, Scottish, or otherwise Celtic will do. A cappella singing is preferred in the Irish tradition. Just bring your voice. You may also bring a guitar or other instrument if you prefer to accompany yourself. Wednesday, January 5, 2005 Austin Celtic Association board meeting Bennigan's 301 Barton Springs Road (next door to the Embassy Suites, facing the Hyatt) Austin, TX 512/472-7902 7 PM Open to the public http://austincelts.org/ Sunday, January 9, 2005 Craobh Thir na gCnoc (Gaelic League of Austin) board meeting Bennigan's 301 Barton Springs Road (next door to the Embassy Suites, facing the Hyatt) Austin, TX 512/472-7902 3 - 4 PM http://www.austingaelicleague.com/ Tuesday, January 11, 2004 Brazos Valley Celtic Association Carney's Pub 3410 South College Bryan, TX 7 - 9 PM For information contact Claire Byrne at ravenwood@alpha1.net http://www.bvcelts.org/BVCAmain2.html Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Craobh Thír na gCnoc (Gaelic League of Austin) general meeting Bennigan's 301 Barton Springs Road (next door to the Embassy Suites, facing the Hyatt) Austin, TX 512/472-7902 6 PM For more information contact Rollin MacRae at (512) 441-2257 http://www.austingaelicleague.com/ Austin Celtic Association general meeting Bennigan's 301 Barton Springs Road (next door to the Embassy Suites, facing the Hyatt) Austin, TX 512/472-7902 7 PM Open to the public http://austincelts.org/ _______________________________ REGULAR EVENTS IN CENTRAL TEXAS: Sundays: -------- Irish Tune and Dance Session B.D. Riley's 204 E. 6th St. Austin, TX 512/494-1335 8 PM First Sundays: -------------- Celtic Song Session Things Celtic 1806 W. 35th Street (just east of Mopac, on the north side of the street) Austin, TX 2 - 5 PM The space is outdoors but sheltered (though sometimes we can sing inside). Please bring a folding chair as seating is limited. Also, bring some water or a non-alcoholic beverage to wet your whistle. Please kindly observe the no-smoking policy for the benefit of the singers. Everyone who comes will have a chance to sing. Any song that is Irish, Scottish, or otherwise Celtic will do. A cappella singing is preferred in the Irish tradition. Just bring your voice. You may also bring a guitar or other instrument if you prefer to accompany yourself. Sunday preceding the second Wednesday: -------------------------------------- Craobh Thir na gCnoc (Gaelic League of Austin) board meeting Bennigan's 301 Barton Springs Road (next door to the Embassy Suites, facing the Hyatt) Austin, TX 512/472-7902 3 - 4 PM http://www.austingaelicleague.com Mondays: -------- Irish dance classes Inishfree School of Irish Dancing Dance Plus Inc. 2824 Thousand Oaks San Antonio, TX 210-479-8550 Starting at 5:45 PM InishCCTX@aol.com http://www.inishfreetx.com/ Tuesdays: --------- Tea Merchants Fado Irish Pub 214 W. 4th St. Austin, TX 8 - 11 PM Celtic & Traditional Music Society Session BUR 232 (Burdine Hall) University of Texas campus Austin, TX 7 PM Resuming January 18 The purpose of the UT CTMS is to meet in sessions to get together with meet like-minded folks and learn and play some tunes (in a smoke-free environment!). We hope that you can join us...and don't forget to bring your acoustic instruments. For information contact Leslie Robin at lezerlie@mail.utexas.edu. Email Phil Schappert at philjs@mail.utexas.edu to be added to the mailing list. http://www.sbs.utexas.edu/philjs/CTMS/index.htm Intermediate & advanced Scottish country dance classes Austin Country Dance Society Quicksilver Dancers 8711 Burnet Road (at the back of the business center) For information call 512/327-2869. Session Papa's Bar & Grill 9200 Broadway San Antonio, TX 8 PM for questions contact Lilly at 830-779-7095 Second Tuesdays: ---------------- Brazos Valley Celtic Association meeting Carney's Pub 3410 South College Bryan, TX 7 PM For information contact Claire Byrne at ravenwood@alpha1.net Scottish Society of San Antonio Monthly board meeting Covenant Presbyterian Church Roleta Drive San Antonio, TX 7 PM http://www.scottishsociety-sa.org/ First Wednesdays: ----------------- Austin Celtic Association Board Meeting Bennigan's 301 Barton Springs Road (next door to the Embassy Suites, facing the Hyatt) Austin, TX 512/472-7902 7 PM open to the public http://austincelts.org/ First and Third Wednesdays: --------------------------- Ptarmigan Waterloo Ice House 38th St. Across from Seton Hospital Austin, TX http://www.geocities.com/ptarmigan_music/ptarmigan_home.html Second Wednesdays: ------------------ Craobh Thir na gCnoc (Gaelic League of Austin) general meeting Bennigan's 301 Barton Springs Road (next door to the Embassy Suites, facing the Hyatt) Austin, TX 512/472-7902 6 PM For more information contact Rollin MacRae at (512) 441-2257 http://www.austingaelicleague.com Austin Celtic Association General Meeting Bennigan's 301 Barton Springs Road (next door to the Embassy Suites, facing the Hyatt) Austin, TX 512/472-7902 7 PM open to the public http://austincelts.org/ Thursdays: ---------- Doc Grauzer Mother's Cafe 4215 Duval Austin, TX 6 - 9 PM Beginning Scottish country dance classes Austin Country Dance Society Quicksilver Dancers 8711 Burnet Road (at the back of the business center) For information call 512/327-2869. Second Thursdays: ----------------- The Harp and Shamrock Society of Texas Beethoven Home (off of South Alamo) San Antonio, TX Phone 210-656-2666 for information http://www.harpandshamrock.org/ Fridays: -------- Pubcrawler B.D. Riley's 204 E. 6th St. Austin, TX 512/494-1335 10 PM - 1 AM http://www.themidtown.com/pubcrawler/ Doc Grauzer Mother's Cafe 4215 Duval Austin, TX 6 - 9 PM 1st, 3rd, & 5th Fridays: ------------------------ Irish tune practice session J&J Barbeque 300 Whitestone Blvd. (Rte. 1431, west of US183) Cedar Park, TX 6:30 - 8:30 PM Call Mary Ann at 512/260-8838 for questions Every other Saturday: --------------------- Scottish Highland Dancing San Antonio, TX Call Margaret Lake at (512) 259-7440 or email laker1@flash.net for more info. Throughout the week: -------------------- Irish dance classes Irish Dance Center Austin, TX Step dance and ceili classes for all age groups and levels 512-833-8515 Scottish Highland Dance Instruction "Hill Country Highland Dancers" Classes offered several days per week in Austin. Beginner thru premier; children thru adults. Competition and performance opportunities. Contact Susanna Ross (477-8960), Margaret Lake (259-7440), or Mike Downer (447-0792). ************************************************ EVENTS IN EAST TEXAS, MISSISSIPPI, AND LOUISIANA ************************************************ Friday, December 31, 2004 Scottish Country Dancing and More New Year's Eve Party Oddfellows Hall 115 E. 14th Street (Heights) Houston, TX 7 PM - midnight (Scottish singalong at 9:30 PM, led by Julina Tribe) $5 & bring refreshment to share For more information contact Dianna Shipman at DIANNASHIPMAN@WORLDNET.ATT.NET or 713-522-1212. http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/wsb/ Saturday, January 8, 2004 3rd annual Houston New Year's Feis Presented by the McTeggart Irish Dancers of South Texas Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel 12400 Greenspoint Drive Houston, TX 8 AM - 8 PM For more information email feis@irishdancehouston.com or phone Jean Rubbo at 936-273-6308 Steppin' in the New Year Ceili Presented by the McTeggart Irish Dancers of South Texas Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel 12400 Greenspoint Drive Houston, TX 8 PM $5 (free to feis contestants and children under 11) For more information email feis@irishdancehouston.com or phone Jean Rubbo at 936-273-6308 Tuesday, January 11, 2004 Brazos Valley Celtic Association Carney's Pub 3410 South College Bryan, TX 7 - 9 PM For information contact Claire Byrne at ravenwood@alpha1.net http://www.bvcelts.org/BVCAmain2.html Monday, January 17, 2005 Paisley Close CD release party McGonigel's Mucky Duck Pub 2425 Norfolk Houston, TX 713/528-5999 8 PM $10 http://www.paisleyclose.com/ ________________________________________________________ REGULAR EVENTS IN EAST TEXAS, MISSISSIPPI, AND LOUISIANA: Sundays: -------- Irish session Rudyard's Pub 2010 Waugh Dr. Houston, TX 6:15 PM For information contact Julian Tribe at jrtribe@ix.netcom.com Danny O’Flaherty O'Flaherty's Irish Channel Pub Ballad Room 514 Toulouse Street New Orleans, LA 504/529-4570 8 PM - midnight http://www.celticnationsworld.com/danny.htm Stepdancing classes O'Maoileidigh Irish Dancers of Houston Houston, TX starting at 9:30 AM For more information contact newmembers@omaoileidigh.com or see http://www.omaoileidigh.com Mondays: -------- Beth Patterson O'Flaherty's Irish Channel Pub 514 Toulouse Street New Orleans, LA 504/529-4570 8 PM - midnight http://www.littlebluemen.com/ Fourth Mondays, September-June: ------------------------------- Heather and Thistle Society meeting St. Thomas Episcopal School 4900 Jackwood Houston, TX 7:30 - 9:30 PM For information contact Paul Ross at 713/661-5240 http://heatherandthistle.org/index.html Tuesdays: --------- Celtic Chorus of Houston Knights of Columbus Council #803 2616 Louisiana (First Tuesdays: Brian O'Neill's Pub, 5555 Morningside Dr.) Houston, TX 7:30 PM For more information contact Richard McGinty at 713-943-9600 or e-mail r.e.hourich@excite.com Social Dancing Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Dewann Cotten Dance Studio 9423 Glenfield Court Houston, TX 7:30 - 9:30 PM $4 branch members; $5 non-members Contact Marilyn Johnson at mj@marilynjohnson.info or Mary Plail at plail@academicplanet.com http://www.houstonrscds.org/HoustonRSCDS.htm Beth Patterson O'Flaherty's Irish Channel Pub 514 Toulouse Street New Orleans, LA 504/529-4570 8 PM - midnight http://www.littlebluemen.com/ Second Tuesdays: ---------------- Brazos Valley Celtic Association meeting Carney's Pub 3410 South College Bryan, TX 7 PM For information contact Claire Byrne at ravenwood@alpha1.net Third Tuesdays: --------------- Thistle & Harp: Celtic Heritage Society of East Texas Monthly meeting Oakland Heights Baptist Church 1607 Judson Rd Longview, TX 7 - 9 PM http://www.geocities.com/kirkland2001/thistle.htm Fourth Tuesdays: ---------------- Irish American Heritage Association meeting Harris County MUD Building off the intersection of Cimmaron Parkway at Hidden Canyon Road Katy, TX 7:30 PM For more information contact Phil Connelly at 281-492-8780. Wednesdays: ----------- TUNE SESSION McGonigel's Mucky Duck Pub 2425 Norfolk Houston, TX 713-528-5999 8 PM Scottish Country Dancing and More Oddfellows Hall 115 E. 14th Street (Heights) Houston, TX 7 - 10 PM Check website at http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/wsb/ for current schedule - ceilidh once a month, beginner nights, and sessions for experienced dancers $5 adults, $2.50 children under 14 accompanied by parent. $15 max. per family. 4th consecutive Wednesday free. NEWCOMERS WELCOME, NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, NO PARTNERS NEEDED For more information contact Dianna Shipman at DIANNASHIPMAN@WORLDNET.ATT.NET or 713-522-1212. Musicians wanted! Irish language lessons Brian O'Neill's Pub 5555 Morningside Dr. Houston, TX 713/522-2603 7 - 9 PM Taught by Tim Theisen Thursdays: ---------- Irish session Kenny J's Coffee House 4650 NASA Blvd Seabrook, TX 7 - 10:30 PM Ceili/Set dance classes The New Orleans School of Irish Dance 717 Adams St. New Orleans, LA 70118 6:30 PM email: Maryswaim@aol.com phone (504) 283-6778; fax (504) 282-6779; beep (504) 843-9795 Danny O'Flaherty O'Flaherty's Irish Channel Pub Concert Room 514 Toulouse Street New Orleans, LA 504/529-4570 Frequent Thursdays: ------------------- Tartanic The Brewery Tap 717 Franklin Houston, TX http://www.tartanic.com/ Bounds Street Fenian's Pub 901 East Fortification Street corner of Fortification and Jefferson Jackson, MS (601) 948-0055 8 - 11 PM http://www.boundstreet.com/ 1st Thursdays ------------- Houston Highland Games Association Houston, TX 281-558-5580 6:45 PM board meeting 8:00 PM general membership http://houstonhighlandgames.com/ Fridays: -------- Danny O'Flaherty O'Flaherty's Irish Channel Pub Concert Room 514 Toulouse Street New Orleans, LA 504/529-4570 Justin Murphy with Jeffery Phillips O'Flaherty's Irish Channel Pub 514 Toulouse Street New Orleans, LA 504/529-4570 9 PM - 1 AM http://justin.murphy.home.mindspring.com/ First and third Fridays: ------------------------ Tune Session Outrageous Bar and Grill Stoner St. & Centenary Shreveport, LA 8 PM Saturdays: ---------- Danny O'Flaherty O'Flaherty's Irish Channel Pub Concert Room 514 Toulouse Street New Orleans, LA 504/529-4570 Beginning stepdancing classes The New Orleans School of Irish Dance 717 Adams St. beginning at 12:30 PM email: Maryswaim@aol.com phone (504) 283-6778; fax (504) 282-6779; beep (504) 843-9795 Traditional Irish Dancing for all ages Taught by Arlene Penrose Slainte Irish Pub (in the Gaelic Room) 509 Main St. (at Prairie) Houston, TX 713/237-0000 2 - 5:30 PM Monthly rate or pay per lesson. mail Arlene at Arlene647@cs.com or call 281/495-7313. Alternate Saturdays: -------------------- Celtic Voyage Bayview Duck 3131 Hwy. 146 Bacliff, TX (281) 339-3510 8 PM Fourth Saturdays: ----------------- Comhaltas Irish Music Session led by Richie Stafford Finn McCool’s Pub 3701 Banks St. New Orleans, LA 504/486-9080 8 PM ********************************************** EVENTS IN NORTH TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, AND ARKANSAS ********************************************** Friday, December 31, 2004 Irish Rogues Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant 5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250 Dallas, TX 214-887-3600 5:30 - 9:30 PM http://www.irishrogues.com/ The Killdares Rockin' New Year's Eve Party Highland Ballroom Knights of Columbus Hall 10110 Shoreview Drive (Lake Highlands) Dallas, TX (214) 348-3931 9:30 PM (doors open at 7 PM) $38 (Children's area $10) Tickets & reservations required http://www.killdares.com/ Brothers 3 Tipperary Inn 5815 Live Oak Dallas, TX (214) 821-6500 music 9 PM - 1 AM Dinner seatings at 6 PM, 8 PM, 10 PM $40 reservations required http://www.brothers3.us/ Hogmanay 2004 Scottish New Year Forcher's Dance Center 2329 W. Rochelle Irving, TX Doors 6 PM, dinner 7 PM Bring a non-perishable dish, personal CD's and talents. Our ceilidh will have music, Scottish country dancing, and a first footing. $3 per adult, children under 17 eat free! Dress is Highland or Festive Attire Saturday, January 8, 2005 Open Tune Session Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant 5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250 Dallas, TX 214-887-3600 3 - 6 PM Contact Ken Fleming at ken.fleming@comcast.net for information. http://www.flemingbros.com/music/opensession.htm Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Southwest Celtic Music Association Member Mingle The Shamrock 2710 W. 7th St. Fort Worth, TX 817/332-9544 6 - 8 PM http://www.scmatx.org/ Saturday, January 15, 2005 Burns' Night Celebration presented by Scottish Clans Of North Texas St. Stephen Presbyterian Church 2700 McPherson Avenue Fort Worth, TX 6 PM In advance: Adults $15, Children 6-12 $7.50, Under 6 free At the door: Adults $18, Children 6-12 $10, Under 6 Free Entertainment by: North Texas Caledonian Pipes and Drums, Robert Laverock, Jean Siegel, The Ceilidh Country Dancers of Fort Worth and "Ode to a Louse". ______________________________________________________ REGULAR EVENTS IN NORTH TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, AND ARKANSAS: Sundays: -------- Closed Tune Session Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant 5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250 Dallas, TX 214-887-3600 3 - 6 PM Contact Ken Fleming at ken.fleming@attbi.com for information. http://www.fb-biz.com/music/sessions Mondays: -------- Cor Gaeilge Texais Learn Gaelic songs St. Mary's Episcopal Church Office Bldg. Irving, TX 7:30 - 9 PM Call Jonquele J. Jones at 817-935-4972 if you plan to attend. Thursdays: ---------- Jigsaw Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant 5321 East Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 214-887-3600 7 - 10 PM http://www.fb-biz.com/music/jigsaw.htm Scottish Gaelic language lessons 7117 Misty Meadow Dr. S Ft Worth, TX 7:30 - 9 PM No experience needed. Drop-ins welcome. Call Jonquele J. Jones at 817-935-4972 if you plan to attend. First Saturdays: ---------------- Open Tune Session Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant 5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250 Dallas, TX 214-887-3600 3 - 6 PM Contact Ken Fleming at ken.fleming@attbi.com for information. http://www.fb-biz.com/music/sessions Irish Rogues Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant 5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250 Dallas, TX 214-887-3600 9 PM http://www.irishrogues.com/ Monday-Thursday and Saturday: ----------------------------- Irish dance classes Hibernia School of Irish Dance Dallas & Tyler 214) 321-1200 www.dancehibernia.com ********************* EVENTS IN SOUTH TEXAS ********************* No special events this week. _____________________________ REGULAR EVENTS IN SOUTH TEXAS Mondays: -------- Irish dance classes Inishfree School of Irish Dancing Dance Plus Inc. 2824 Thousand Oaks San Antonio, TX 210-479-8550 Starting at 5:45 PM InishCCTX@aol.com http://www.inishfreetx.com/ Tuesdays: --------- Session Papa's Bar & Grill 9200 Broadway San Antonio, TX 8 PM for questions contact Lilly at 830-779-7095 Second Tuesdays: ---------------- Scottish Society of San Antonio Monthly board meeting Covenant Presbyterian Church Roleta Drive San Antonio, TX 7 PM http://www.scottishsociety-sa.org/ Wednesdays: ----------- Irish Dance class Held by the Inishfree School of Irish Dancing ABC Dance Studio 9450 SPID #8 Corpus Christi, TX 210-479-8550 Starting at 5:15 PM InishCCTX@aol.com http://www.inishfreetx.com/ Second Thursdays: ----------------- The Harp and Shamrock Society of Texas Beethoven Home (off of South Alamo) San Antonio, TX Phone 210-656-2666 for information http://www.harpandshamrock.org/ Every other Saturday: --------------------- Scottish Highland Dancing San Antonio, TX Call Margaret Lake at (512) 259-7440 or email laker1@flash.net for more info. *********************************** EVENTS IN WEST TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO *********************************** no special events this week ____________________________________________ REGULAR EVENTS IN WEST TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO: Fridays ------- Irish traditional music session O'Reilly's 18th & Buddy Holly Lubbock, TX 6:30 - 8:30 Hosted by the band "Last Night's Fun" For more information contact Chris Smith at christopher.smith@ttu.edu Saturdays --------- Irish music "slow session" (teaching session) 4 - 6 PM Canterbury Student Association building 2407 16th St. Lubbock, TX For players at all levels of expertise Led by Dr. Chris Smith All ages welcome. Please call 806/749-9569 for confirmation. - Texas Celtic Music Network http://texcelt.org calendar@texcelt.org BEWARE OF ATTACHMENTS CARRYING VIRUSES! THIS LIST DOES NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS!

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