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Thursday, September 08, 2005

Celtic Musc In Texas

THIS WEEK'S MUSICAL HIGHLIGHT: CeltFest Mississippi in Jackson, bruised but not beaten. See http://www.celticfestms.org/ and East listings in this mailing for more details. TEXAS PERFORMERS ON THE ROAD (in addition to everyone traveling to Jackson): Spot in Houston 9/8 Paisley Close in Corpus Christi 9/9-10 Jed Marum in Bryan 9/13 BIG NAMES STILL IN THE AREA: Old Blind Dogs in Fort Worth 9/8, Little Rock 9/9 COMING NEXT WEEK: Katrina evacuee benefit in Dallas hosted by the Texas Irish Music Education Society at Trinity Hall Irish Pub, 9/17. See http://www.irishtradmusic.org/katrinabenefit for details. 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 *********************** # Thursday, September 8, 2005 Scottish Country Dancing Quicksilver Dance Studio 8711 Burnet Rd #H-100 (east end of Polaris Ave.) Austin, TX 7 - 9 PM No experience required, no partner necessary. Soft-soled, flat shoes recommended. Refreshments provided. For questions contact Sarah Harriman at 327-2869 or sarah@ututx.org 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/ # Sunday, September 11, 2055 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/ # Monday, September 12, 2005 Celtic & Traditional Music Society Session moved to Mondays BUR 232 (Burdine Hall) University of Texas campus Austin, TX 7 - 10 PM 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 # Tuesday, September 13, 2005 Jed Marum 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.jedmarum.com/ http://www.bvcelts.org/BVCAmain2.html Scottish Society of San Antonio Monthly board meeting Covenant Presbyterian Church Roleta Drive San Antonio, TX 7 PM http://www.scottishsociety-sa.org/ # Wednesday, September 14, 2005 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/ ________________________________ 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 - 11:30 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. Songs tend to be solo round-robin, but singalongs are great too; bring lyrics to pass around if you'd like. 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: -------- Celtic & Traditional Music Society Session BUR 232 (Burdine Hall) (room may change) University of Texas campus Austin, TX 7 - 10 PM 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 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 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 website: austincelts dot 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 http://irishsessions.webhop.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. 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 ************************************************ # Thursday, September 8, 2005 Spot Rudyard's Houston, TX 713/528-5999 http://www.spotinator.com/ # Friday, September 9, 2005 Murder the Stout Beverly Pub 6325 Beverly Hill Houston, TX 8 - 11:30 PM http://www.myspace.com/mtsband # Friday-Sunday, September 9-11, 2005 CelticFest Mississippi (yes, the show will go on!) Mississippi Agricultural Museum Jackson, MS 3-day pass: Adult $8, Seniors $6, Youth (ages 6-17) $4, Child (ages 5 and under) $1 Friday admission only: $3 Headliners: Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Robbie O'Connell, Tim Britton http://www.celticfestms.org/ # Saturday, September 10, 2005 4th annual Irish American Heritage Celebration Spring Branch Post 8790 VFW Hall 1560 Foley St. (near Campbell Rd & Long Point Dr) Houston, TX 2 - 6 PM $5 snacks & soft drinks provided; cash bar available sponsored by the Irish American Heritage Association Entertainment: Cass Academy of Irish Dance, Celtic Chorus For more information contact Pat McMahon at 713-271-0784 or patpmcmahon@aol.com. http://www.texirish.com/ Blaggards Brian O'Neill's Pub 5555 Morningside Dr. Houston, TX 713/522-2603 10 PM http://blaggards.com/ # Tuesday, September 13, 2005 Jed Marum 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.jedmarum.com/ http://www.bvcelts.org/BVCAmain2.html _________________________________________________________ REGULAR EVENTS IN EAST TEXAS, MISSISSIPPI, AND LOUISIANA: Sundays: -------- 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: ------------------------------- 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: --------- 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: ---------------- 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: ---------- Celtic Chorus of Houston Knights of Columbus Council #803 2616 Louisiana (First Tuesdays: Location TBA) Houston, TX 7:30 PM For more information contact Richard McGinty at 713-943-9600 or e-mail r.e.hourich@excite.com Irish session Kenny J's Coffee House 4650 NASA Blvd Seabrook, TX 7 - 10:30 PM Frequent Thursdays: ------------------- 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 ------------- 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: ------------------------ Tune Session Outrageous Bar and Grill Stoner St. & Centenary Shreveport, LA 8 PM Saturdays: ---------- 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 ********************************************** EVENTS IN NORTH TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, AND ARKANSAS ********************************************** # Thursday, September 8, 2005 Old Blind Dogs MacHenry's 7618 Camp Bowie West Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 817-377-0202 8 PM $20 http://www.oldblinddogs.co.uk/ # Friday, September 9, 2005 Behan Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant 5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250 Dallas, TX 214-887-3600 8:30 PM Old Blind Dogs Statehouse Convention Center Little Rock, AR 7:30 PM $15 sponsored by Paddypip Productions in association with the Arkansas Celtic Music Society. http://www.oldblinddogs.co.uk/ # Saturday, September 10, 2005 Double bill: Jed Marum and the Sarah Dinan Band Open Door Coffeehouse Trinity United Methodist Church 3321 W. Park Row Arlington, TX 817/429-2196 $12 ($10 in advance) http://www.jedmarum.com/ http://www.sarahdinan.com/ Ceili: Scottish Country Dances and Irish Set Dances Denton Senior Center Denton, TX 7:00 - 10:30 PM live music, light refreshments Admission: $6 ($3 for students) Sponsored by the Denton Celtic Dancers and Irish Dance Club For more information contact June Skinner at JSkinner@cmp.com ______________________________________________________ REGULAR EVENTS IN NORTH TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, AND ARKANSAS: Sundays: -------- 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@comcast.net for information. http://www.flemingbros.com/music/thsp.htm 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. Wednesdays: ----------- Scottish Gaelic Studies Group Tulsa, OK For information contact Chris Merle at chrislmerle@yahoo.com 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@comcast.net for information. http://www.flemingbros.com/music/opensession.htm 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 http://www.dancehibernia.com ********************* EVENTS IN SOUTH TEXAS ********************* Friday & Saturday, September 9-10, 2005 Paisley Close Cassidy's Irish Pub Ramada Inn 601 N. Water St. Corpus Christi, TX 361/879-0534 9 PM http://www.paisleyclose.com/ ______________________________ 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: Tuesdays -------- In Tune Pipers Canterbury Student Association building 2407 16th St. @ Ave. X Lubbock, TX 7 PM All ages and levels are welcome. Private instruction available; contact Patrick McLaurin at 806-786-4002 or patrick.mclaurin@ttu.edu 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 If you had this forwarded to you, sign on at http://texcelt.org/Subscribe.html BEWARE OF ATTACHMENTS CARRYING VIRUSES! THIS LIST DOES NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS!

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