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Thursday, May 19, 2005
Scottish Country Dancing & More
May 18, 2005
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE (SCDM): WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER
http://diannashipman.home.att.net
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REMINDER: CELTIC CONCERT THIS SUNDAY FEATURING JED MARUM, 5 - 8 PM
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IN THIS ISSUE:
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE (SCDM)
CELTIC CONCERT: JED MARUM (THIS SUNDAY)
CALENDAR PAGE:
Current month: http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/Calendar.htm
for upcoming months:
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/Calendar2.htm
HOUSTON HIGHLAND GAMES ASSOCIATION NOMINATIONS
BLAGGARDS UPDATE
MARK TWAIN & THE LAUGHING RIVER
DIANNA'S MISCELLANY
* HOUSTON SCOTTISH FIDDLE CLUB
* CLAN CEILI
* ROBERT BURNS CD's
INFO ON DANCING WITH SCDM ON WEDNESDAYS
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SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE:
TONIGHT: We danced: Seann Truibhas Willichan, Vertigo, The Tantalus
Jig,
Haste to the Wedding, The Sam Houston Reel, Gloria's Wee Jig, The
Lammermuir
Hills, The Fickle Female and Goodbye Harry.
REMINDER TO DANCERS:
*June 3, 4 & 5: Texas Scottish Festival
(I can send you the Scottish Country Dance program for Friday and
Saturday
night if needed)
* June 15 - a "Young" celebration: Ed & Carol Young's son Doug,
daughter-in-law Brina and granddaughter Carter Violet Bishop Young, our
"guest of honor," are visiting from New York; Carter will be attending
her
first Scottish Country Dance; we'll dance "It's A Girl" in her honor
and
also by request "Danger Is Sweet" and "Postie's Jig" (we'll review
these the
week before - June 8).
* June 16, 17, & 18 - Spec's (downtown) Food Fest
* July 4 - party at Jack Raines' ranch near Ft. Worth
* July 16 (tentative date) - party for Barbara Downie
* Aug. 20 - Simonton party
* Sept. 17 - dance party at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in the Heights
* Oct. 8 - Houston ball
* Oct. 22 - Clear Lake Celtic Festival
* Oct. 29 - Mystery/Halloween Party (Harry Potter theme)
MEMBER NEWS:
* ED FULLER is recovering nicely from eye surgery; it will be quite
some
time before he can return to dancing but it was good to see him at the
Houston Highland Games.
* LISA SMITH: more photos from Korea:
http://eshare.hpphoto.com/start.asp?JobID=ee83370f-af4d-4512-91a9-7b04b3ff2520
*SUSAN & RAY KELM'S SON WALLY has been accepted at Rice University!
* PATRICK MOORE wrote on Tuesday, May 17: "I arrived safe and sound at
Algercias, Spain. This is next to Gilbraltar and Morrocco. I can see
Morrocco from the distance and I drive just past Gilbraltar daily. I
hope
to be able to visit the rock tomorrow after work is done. Weather here
on
the Mediterranian coast is claer sunny and just crisp enough
to be very comfortable. I have a great view of the port here in
Algercias
from my hotel room.
PHOTOs on the website:
Dance Composite &
Poster: "Ancient Ireland" (I'm in the processing of updating the
Scottish/Irish Poster page to remove discontinued items and add new
selections):
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/Posters.html
We dance on Wednesdays in the Heights
and always welcome new dancers and musicians.
For more details see the end of this newsletter.
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CELTIC CONCERT: JED MARUM (THIS SUNDAY)
http://home.att.net/~ceilidhmusic/CelticConcert.htm
May 22, 2005 5:00 pm - 8:00 p.m
(NOTE TIME CHANGE)
Admission: free (donations for performers appreciated)
snacks/beer, wine & soft drinks available for purchase.
Location:
The Knights of Columbus Council 803
2616 Louisiana, Houston, Texas
Jed is known as a gifted singer and an exceptional guitar player with a
strong and distinctive style. He is an accomplished banjo and harmonica
player as well and brings some fascinating new sounds to the stage with
unusual or hybrid instruments like the hi-strung backpacker and the
banjola.
In recent travels, Jed is headlining at several of the nation's big
festivals, including The North Texas Irish Festival, Chicago Gaelic
Park
Irish Festival, Mississippi Scottish Games, Tucson Folk Festival, Texas
Scottish Festival and many regional festivals around the US.
Judith Gennet of Green Man Reviews said of Jed's music, "You can hear
the
Folk in the Celtic and the Celtic in the Folk!"
CDs:
MILES FROM HOME A repeat musical collaboration among Jed Marum and
friends,
Brian McNeill (Battlefield Band) - and producer Paul Mills (Stan Rogers
and
many many others). The album also features Tom Leighton (Mark Haines)
as a
guest
performer.
FIGHTING TIGERS OF IRELAND: A US Civil War Collection
The album's CD liner notes provide important background information for
each
of the songs, including historical context and bibliographical
reference.
INTO THE WEST
Into the West was recorded live at a performance of Into the West:
Celts in Texas at the Pocket Sandwich Theater in Dallas, TX. on August
28th,
2002. The show focused on the Irish and Scots immigrants in Texas
history.
SOUL OF A WANDERER
Produced by Paul Mills at the Millstream in Toronto, . . .
Working with Jed on the record are Scottish fiddler and folklorist,
Brian
McNeill, Canadian folk music legend, Rick Fielding and "Stan Roger's
favorite side-man," Curly Boy Stubbs.
STREETS OF FALL RIVER
"Streets of Fall River" is a collection of original and traditional
songs
drawn, in large part from the Irish immigrant experience, and has
received
critical acclaim from industry experts throughout the US and Europe
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CALENDAR PAGE
details on all items listed below can be found on the webpage at:
current month: http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/Calendar.htm
for upcoming months: http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/Calendar2.htm
THE COMING WEEK:
20 FRIDAY
* Concert: Peter MADCAT Ruth 8:00pm, $10.00
Oxford Hall, 1135 Oxford in the Heights
21 SATURDAY
* Ricardo Sweatt Rodriguez 8:00pm, $10.00
Oxford Hall, 1135 Oxford in the Heights
* Jim Post presents his Mark Twain and the Laughing River (see article
below)
22 SUNDAY
* CELTIC CONCERT: JED MARUM (see article above)
* Kirkin' o' the Tartans Timber Ridge Presbyterian in The Woodlands
* IRISH SESSION Brian O'Neill's Pub 4:30-7:00 p.m.
23 MONDAY
* International Folk Dancing for beginners.
HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS 7:30 - 10:00 pm Oddfellows Hall
* Heather and Thistle Society Meeting
(Program: Weather Research Center, Jill Hasling, CCM)
* ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY Houston and District Branch
SUGAR LAND HOMESCHOOL CLASS
24 TUESDAY
* Celtic Chorus of Houston KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL 803 7:30 pm
* Strings n' Things
25 WEDNESDAY
* SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE!
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman
* Lloyd Ernstes' Wednesday Night Music Circle
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HOUSTON HIGHLAND GAMES ASSOCIATION NOMINATIONS
To all HHGA Members:
The Nominating Committee is herewith activated and charged with
gathering
names to fill the following slate of officers whose positions come up
for
election this year. All officers are elected for a term of two (2)
years
and may stand for re-election for a second term for a maximum of four
(4)
consecutive years in the same office.
VP Site - currently held by Paul Shepherd, elected Aug 2003
VP Ways & Means - currently held by Louise "Vizi" Lange, filled
vacancy
Dec 2003
Membership Secretary - currently held by John Harrison, filled
vacancy
Nov 2004
Treasurer - currently held by Michelle Belanger, elected Aug
2001;re-elected Aug 2003
Director-at-large position #1 - currently held by Ros Shepherd,
elected
Aug 2003
Vice-Chairman (elected by Executive Advisory Council) - currently held
by
Betty Mitchell, filled vacancy Oct 2004
Should you have an interest in serving HHGA in one of the above
capacities,
please contact a member of the Nominating Committee (see below) so your
name
can be included in the slate. The Nominating Committee is expected to
provide its report at the June 2nd meeting, and is required to provide
the
Recording Secretary with a finalized list no later than 15 days prior
to the
Annual meeting, which is to be held at the July 7th meeting.
Nominating committee: (Chairman is chosen by the members of the
committee)
Director-at Large Position #1 - Ros Shepherd
713-622-0611 -or-rosnpaul@hotmail.com
Director-at Large Position #2 - Michael McClellan
713-983-6076 -or-mbmcclellan@ev1.net
Director-at-Large Position #3 - Barbara Brisch
713-723-3468 -or-cbrisch@pdq.net
from
- Melvyn Douglass, President
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BLAGGARDS UPDATE
http://blaggards.com/
NEW CD: 'STANDARDS' REVIEWED IN AUSTIN CHRONICLE
We got a great review last week by rock journalist Margaret Moser.
Check it
out here:
http://www.austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/2005-05-13/music_phases10.html
Once again we've sold out on CDBaby.com, http://cdbaby.com/blaggards
but
we'll have it back in stock soon. Also, our CD is now available at
TowerRecords.com:
Upcoming gigs:
Thursday, May 19: The Continental Club, 10:30pm
3700 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, 713.529.9899
Friday, May 20: Fadó, 10pm
214 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, 512.457.0172
Sunday, May 22: Open Mic w/Patrick & Chad
Shamrock Inn, 7–10pm
9161 S Gessner Dr, Houston, TX 77074, 713.777.5700
Friday, May 27: performing as SHAMWRECK
Brian O'Neill's, 10pm
5555 Morningside, Houston, TX 77005, 713.522.2603
Saturday, June 10: Brian O'Neill's, 10pm
5555 Morningside, Houston, TX 77005, 713.522.2603
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MARK TWAIN & THE LAUGHING RIVER
Jim Post presents his
Mark Twain and the Laughing River
Saturday, May 21, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
At the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5210 Fannin
Presented by: The Houston Folklore and Folk Music Society as a Benefit
Show
for the First Unitarian Universalist Church
Admission Donations: Advanced.........$15 At Door....$17
Children under 12 free
Advance tickets may be purchased at the church office of the First
Unitarian
Church at 5210 Fannin. 713-526-5200.
For more information about the presentation or advance tickets
call Bob or Gay Pangle at 281-347-3235.
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DIANNA'S MISCELLANY
* HOUSTON SCOTTISH FIDDLE CLUB (all ages):
for info contact Robert Wylie rwylie@attglobal.net 281-870-9853.
* CLAN CEILI looking for gigs; for info contact Dennis McClain
Dennis.McClain@SW.Boeing.com or
* ROBERT BURNS CD's: by Linn Records - 13 CD collection - ordering info
and
track lists at:
http://www.linnrecords.com/cd_information/cd_information.asp?RecordingID=232
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COME JOIN US:
Wednesdays, 7-10 pm
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE
website: http://home.att.net/~diannashipman
NEW DANCERS WELCOME - Families welcome
(children must be accompanied by parent / guardian).
$5 for those 14 and over; $2.50 those under 14
($15 maximum per family) - fourth consecutive Wednesday free.
Location: Oddfellows Hall, 115 E. 14th St. (Heights), Houston,
Texas
(3rd building on left traveling east from Heights Blvd. - 2 story red
brick - entrance recessed about 15 feet from street - dancing
upstairs).
LINKS ON WEBSITE with map & photo
MAP: http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/MapOddfellows.gif
PHOTO OF HALL: http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/OddfellowsHall.jpg
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Dianna
Dianna L. Shipman
diannashipman@att.net
Scottish Country Dancing and More
Houston, Texas
web page: http://home.att.net/~diannashipman
phone: 713-522-1212