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Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Celtic Musc In Texas
THIS WEEK'S MUSICAL HIGHLIGHT:
Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games, Arlington, June 3-5.
TEXAS BANDS ON THE ROAD:
* Various bands traveling to the Texas Scottish Festival
* Gilmer & Moore in Fort Worth June 3
* Murder the Stout in Dallas June 4
COMING NEXT WEEK:
Tony McManus and Beppe Gambetta in Houston (Mucky Duck) 6/7, Austin
(Cactus Cafe) 6/8, Wichita Falls 6/10
AND THE WEEK AFTER THAT:
Riverdance in Austin (Bass Hall) 6/14-19
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.
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EVENTS IN CENTRAL TEXAS
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* Wednesday, June 1, 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
* Saturday, June 4, 2005
Campbell & Wilson
The Lion & Rose Pub
5148 Broadway
(in the Stewart Shopping Center)
San Antonio, TX
(210) 822-7673
8 PM - 1 AM
http://www.celtictexas.com/
* Sunday, June 5, 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. Songs tend to be solo
round-robin,
but singalongs are great too. 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.
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/
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REGULAR EVENTS IN CENTRAL TEXAS:
Sundays:
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Irish Tune and Dance Session
B.D. Riley's
204 E. 6th St.
Austin, TX
512/494-1335
8 - 11:30 PM
First Sundays:
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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. Songs tend to be solo
round-robin,
but singalongs are great too. 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:
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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:
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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:
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Tea Merchants
Fado Irish Pub
214 W. 4th St.
Austin, TX
8 - 11 PM
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:
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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:
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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:
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Ptarmigan
Waterloo Ice House
38th St.
Across from Seton Hospital
Austin, TX
http://www.geocities.com/ptarmigan_music/ptarmigan_home.html
Second Wednesdays:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
http://irishsessions.webhop.org/
Every other Saturday:
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Scottish Highland Dancing
San Antonio, TX
Call Margaret Lake at (512) 259-7440 or email laker1@flash.net for more
info.
Throughout the week:
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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).
Weekly
Irish traditional slow players group
San Antonio, TX
Primarily tin-whistle
http://satsp.freewebpage.org/index.htm
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EVENTS IN EAST TEXAS, MISSISSIPPI, AND LOUISIANA
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* Thursday, June 2, 2005
Houston Highland Games Association meeting
St. Thomas Episcopal School
Auditorium
4900 Jackwood
Houston, TX
281-558-5580
6:45 - 7:45 PM board meeting
8 PM general membership meeting
http://houstonhighlandgames.com/
* Saturday, June 4, 2005
Wyndnwyre
Lord of the Rings exhibition
Houston Museum of Natural Science
One Hermann Circle Drive
Houston, TX
(713) 639-4629
12:01 AM - 6:00 AM
(yes, the wee hours)
http://www.wyndnwyre.com/
http://www.hmns.org/
* Tuesday, June 7, 2005
Tony McManus and Beppe Gambetta
McGonigel's Mucky Duck Pub
2425 Norfolk
Houston, TX
713/528-5999
8 PM
$15
http://www.tonymcmanus.com/
http://www.beppegambetta.com/
http://www.mcgonigels.com/
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REGULAR EVENTS IN EAST TEXAS, MISSISSIPPI, AND LOUISIANA:
Sundays:
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Irish session
Brian O'Neill's Pub
5555 Morningside Dr.
Houston, TX
713/522-2603
4 PM
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
Fourth Mondays, September-June:
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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:
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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
Second Tuesdays:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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various Celtic acts
Fenian's Pub
901 East Fortification Street
corner of Fortification and Jefferson
Jackson, MS
(601) 948-0055
8 - 11 PM
1st Thursdays
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Houston Highland Games Association
St. Thomas Episcopal School
Auditorium
4900 Jackwood
Houston, TX
281-558-5580
6:45 - 7:45 PM board meeting
8 PM general membership meeting
http://houstonhighlandgames.com/
First and third Fridays:
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Tune Session
Outrageous Bar and Grill
Stoner St. & Centenary
Shreveport, LA
8 PM
Saturdays:
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Class in Beginning Conversational Irish
Katy, TX
10 AM - noon
beginning January 8th.
Self-study group using interactive CDs, books, tapes, and other
materials
for spoken and written Irish. Class is moderated by an advanced
American
student of the language.
$7 per class to cover costs. $5 for Irish American Heritage Association
members.
Call Pat at 713-271-0784 for location and directions, or e-mail
patpmcmahon@aol.com
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:
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Celtic Voyage
Bayview Duck
3131 Hwy. 146
Bacliff, TX
(281) 339-3510
8 PM
Fourth Saturdays:
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Comhaltas Irish Music Session
led by Richie Stafford
Finn McCool’s Pub
3701 Banks St.
New Orleans, LA
504/486-9080
8 PM
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EVENTS IN NORTH TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, AND ARKANSAS
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Friday-Sunday, June 3-5, 2005
Texas Scottish Festival and Games
http://www.texasscottishfestival.com/
Maverick Stadium
UTA Campus
Arlington, TX
Friday:
5 PM - midnight
Adults $10 (includes Friday Night Ceilidh), Teen (13-17) $6, Children
(6-12) $4
Saturday:
9 AM - midnight
Adults $15, Teen (13- 17) $7, Children (6-12) $4
Sunday
9 AM - 6 PM. Adults $10, Teen (13- 17) $6, Children (6-12) $4
Weekend Pass Prices: $25 Adults, $15 Teens (13-17), $9 Children (6-12)
Music includes Alasdair Fraser, Brian McNeill, Ed Miller & John Taylor,
Alex Beaton, Margaret Gravitt, Brother, Jed Marum, Hugh Morrison,
Scottish
Mayhem, Smithfield Fair, Sarah Dinan Band, Scottish Rogues, Needfire,
Beyond The Pale, Jiggernaut, Seamus Stout, North Texas Caledonian Pipes
&
Drums, Trinity River Whalers
Friday, June 3, 2005
Gilmer & Moore
Artistic Blends Coffeehouse
5298 Trail Lake Drive
Fort Worth, TX
817-292-4744
8 PM
http://gilmermoore.com
Tartans Seminar
hosted by the Texas Scottish Festival and Games
La Quinta Conference Center
Arlington, TX
8 AM - 4:30 PM
$45
presenters: Dr. Philip Smith and Peter McC. Wilson
For further information call 1-800-363-SCOT (7268)
http://texasscottishfestival.com/seminar.htm
Saturday, June 4, 2005
Irish Rogues
Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant
5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250
Dallas, TX
214-887-3600
9 PM
http://www.irishrogues.com/
Murder the Stout
Iipperary Inn
5815 Live Oak
Dallas, TX
(214) 821-6500
8 PM - midnight
http://www.murderthestout.com/
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
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REGULAR EVENTS IN NORTH TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, AND ARKANSAS:
Sundays:
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Trinity Hall Session Players
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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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Irish dance classes
Hibernia School of Irish Dance
Dallas & Tyler
214) 321-1200
www.dancehibernia.com
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EVENTS IN SOUTH TEXAS
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* Saturday, June 4, 2005
Campbell & Wilson
The Lion & Rose Pub
5148 Broadway
(in the Stewart Shopping Center)
San Antonio, TX
(210) 822-7673
8 PM - 1 AM
http://www.celtictexas.com/
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REGULAR EVENTS IN SOUTH TEXAS:
Mondays:
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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:
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Session
Papa's Bar & Grill
9200 Broadway
San Antonio, TX
8 PM
for questions contact Lilly at 830-779-7095
Second Tuesdays:
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Scottish Society of San Antonio
Monthly board meeting
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Roleta Drive
San Antonio, TX
7 PM
http://www.scottishsociety-sa.org/
Wednesdays:
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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:
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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:
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Scottish Highland Dancing
San Antonio, TX
Call Margaret Lake at (512) 259-7440 or email laker1@flash.net for more
info.
Weekly:
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Irish traditional slow players group
San Antonio, TX
Primarily tin-whistle
http://satsp.freewebpage.org/index.htm
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EVENTS IN WEST TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO
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No special events this week.
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REGULAR EVENTS IN WEST TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO:
Tuesdays
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In Tune Pipers
Canterbury Student Association building
2407 16th St. @ Ave. X
Lubbock, TX
7 PM
Fridays
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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
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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.
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