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Monday, August 29, 2005

Irish Gaelic Song Workshop

Irish Gaelic Song Workshop! Learn Irish Folk Songs in their Original Language. Impress your friends! Explore your heritage! Taught by award-winning vocalist, Jonquele Jones. Saturday October 29th and Sunday October 30th. ---- Workshop will be held at a private residence in SW Houston, seating is limited. You Must Pre-Register. Cost is $20 per 3-hr session or $50 for three sessions. Contact Pat at 713-271-0784 or patpmcmahon@aol.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Schedule. Saturday, October 29th 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Registration 9:00 - 12:00 Workshop begins - Pronunciation and Misc. songs. 12:00 - 1:30 Lunch Break 1:30 - 3:00 Special Presentation - Book Author Ed Cotham, Jr. on Dick Dowling 3:00 - 6:00 Workshop resumes - Misc. songs 6:00 - 7:30 Dinner Break 7:30 - ???? Ceili (Party) Sunday, October 30th 10:00 - 1:00 Final workshop session, spiritual songs. Ed Cotham, Jr. is our featured speaker at this workshop. He is a twice published book author and authority on the Civil War. He will be telling us about the life and times of Dick Dowling, Houstonian, Irish immigrant, and Confederate War Hero. He is a terrific speaker and this will be a great treat! The Ceili. Ceili is the Irish word for party, and it will be tons of fun. Everyone is encouraged to bring a favorite song, story, or whatever to the party. Tell us about your travels, or tell us your favorite tall Irish tale, bring your favorite instrument and play if you like, dance or teach us to dance! Snacks and sodas will be provided in generous portions at the Ceili. Alcohol is welcome - BYOB. The Ceili. Ceili is the Irish word for party, and it will be tons of fun. Everyone is encouraged to bring a favorite song, story, or whatever to the party. Tell us about your travels, or tell us your favorite tall Irish tale, bring your favorite instrument and play if you like, dance or teach us to dance! Snacks and sodas will be provided in generous portions at the Ceili. Alcohol is welcome - BYOB.
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