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This site includes the postings from the Irish Aires email list. This includes a listing of Irish/Celtic events in the Houston area and other information that the Irish Aires radio program posts.
Saturday, September 03, 2005
Current Events
Irish Current Events In The Houston Area
What's New?
09/04/05 - All Ireland SFC Semi Final @ Big John's
09/07/05 - Murder the Stout at Beverly Pub
09/07/05 - Blaggards @ Molly's Pub Conroe
09/10/05 - Blaggards @ Brian O'Neill's
09/17/05 - Murder the Stout at Grif’s Pub
09/24/05 - Murder the Stout at Grif’s Pub
09/24/05 - Blaggards @ Olde City Pub
10/22/05 - Blaggards at Molly's Pub
10/29-30/05 - Irish Gaelic Song Workshop!
10/29/05 - Blaggards at Brian O'Neill's – Halloween
11/12/05 - Molly Maguires 19th Ann Party w/ Blaggards
12/17/05 - Blaggards @ Molly Maguire's
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Community Annoucements:
:: KPFT Gallery of Pictures of Celtic Concert at Miller Outdoor
Theatre on August 14, 2005
http://www.kpfthouston.org/gallery/fall_concertseries_aug14
:: Irish Aires Has A Brand New Blog!! (actually we have
two!)
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/01/irish-aires-has-brand-new-blog.html
Below are links to hear broadcasts & playlists. If you have
RealAudio, a soundcard & speakers on your computer, you
should have no problem listening to the shows, EXCEPT that if
too many people are trying to access the stations audio files
at once, you might get an error. Try back later.
Irish Aires Saturday, July 09, 2005. Hear until 09/07/05
http://www.kpftx.org/archives/kpftsignal/pls.php?mp3fil=4685
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/07/playlist-070905.html
Irish Aires Saturday, July 16, 2005. Hear until 09/14/05
(Malachy McAllister Interview)
http://www.kpftx.org/archives/kpftsignal/pls.php?mp3fil=4759
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/07/playlist-071605.html
Irish Aires Saturday, July 23, 2005. Hear until 09/21/05
http://www.kpftx.org/archives/kpftsignal/pls.php?mp3fil=4849
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/07/playlist-072305.html
Irish Aires Saturday, July 30, 2005. Hear until 09/28/05
(Special Guest: Jude Collins)
http://www.kpftx.org/archives/kpftsignal/pls.php?mp3fil=29834
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/07/playlist-073005.html
Irish Aires Saturday, Aug. 06, 2005. Hear until 10/05/05
http://www.kpftx.org/archives/kpftsignal/pls.php?mp3fil=166093
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/08/playlist-show-link-080605.html
Irish Aires Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005. Hear until 10/12/05
http://www.kpftx.org/archives/kpftsignal/pls.php?mp3fil=320368
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/08/playlist-081305.html
Irish Aires Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005. Hear until 10/19/05
http://www.kpftx.org/archives/kpftsignal/pls.php?mp3fil=492671
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/08/playlist-082005.html
Irish Aires Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005. Hear until 10/26/05
http://www.kpftx.org/archives/kpftsignal/pls.php?mp3fil=683081
Irish Aires Saturday, Sept 03, 2005. Hear until 11/02/05
http://www.kpftx.org/archives/kpftsignal/pls.php?mp3fil=891633
Playlist located at:
http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/09/playlist-090305.html
:: PHILLIP JAMES CONNELLY, of Katy, passed away on Thursday,
August 11, 2005 in a Houston hospital at the age of 74 years.
Phillip James Connelly was born on September 14, 1930 in
Tulsa, Oklahoma to Paul and Peggy Connelly. He graduated
from Holy Family High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the
University of Oklahoma. He served his country during the
Korean War as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army based out of
Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
On April 4, 1964, he married his beloved wife, Bridget
Imelda Corr. He retired from General Electric's Lighting
Division after 30 years of service.
Phil was a founding member and former president of the
Irish American Heritage Association of Katy and a member of
the Irish Society in Houston, Texas. He was a member of the
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, in Katy, and a member
of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, Assembly 2721. He
was also a friend of Bill Wilson.
He was a life long Democrat. Phil was an active participant
in the Forever Young Group in Epiphany, as well as many
other organizations.
He is survived by his wife, Bridget Imelda Connelly of
Katy; his sons, Mike Connelly of Keller, Texas, and Tim
Connelly and his wife Sylvia of Ardmore, Pennsylvania; and
his grandson, Sebastian Connelly. He was preceded in death
by his parents, Paul and Peggy Connelly; and by his
brother, Jack Connelly.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday
at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel, in Katy, where a rosary
will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Sunday with Deacon Don Kish
reciting. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Monday
at the Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, in Katy, with
Rev. Msgr. Jack M. Dinkins, Celebrant.
Those wishing to make memorial gifts may do so to the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 5005 Mitchelldale, Suite 115,
Houston, Texas 77092-7230 or to your favorite charity.
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Other Irish Celtic Calendars & Sources:
Scottish Country Dancing & More:
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/Calendar.htm
Houston Irish Development Assoc:
http://www.houstonirish.org/calendar/calendar.shtml
Texas Celtic Music Network Calendar
http://texcelt.org/Calendar.html
Southwest Celtic Music Association
http://www.scmatx.org/main.htm
Texas Scottish Heritage Society
http://www.txscot.com/
Houston Chronicle Search for World Music Local bands
http://www.chron.com/COMS/BandsPub/pub.mpl?action=searchbands&nextview=bandsearch&submit1=&submit2=2&band_name=&genre=World
Houston Press World Music Listing
http://listings.houstonpress.com/gyrobase/Music/Results?genre=13765&keyword=&date=
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09/04/05 - All Ireland SFC Semi Final @ Big John's
All Ireland Sr. Football Semi-Final Armagh v Tyrone 9:30 am
Big John's Submitted By : Kathy Markey
Houston Irish Development Association
http://www.houstonirish.org/
info@houstonirish.org
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09/07/05 - Wed - Old Blind Dogs at the Mucky Duck, 8pm, $15
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09/07/05 1:45 pm Ireland v France (World Cup Qualifier)
at The Bull and The Bear
11980 Westheimer
281-496-6655
http://www.thebullandbear-tavernandeatery.com/
Houston Irish Development Association
http://www.houstonirish.org/
info@houstonirish.org
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09/07/05 - Fri.- Murder the Stout at the Beverly Pub
1613A Beverly St, Houston, TX 77077 8:00pm - 11:30pm
http://www.murderthestout.com/
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09/07/05 - Blaggards @ Molly's Pub Conroe
901 N Loop 336 West, Conroe, TX 77301
936.441.6167
Submitted By : Kathy Markey
Houston Irish Development Association
http://www.houstonirish.org/
info@houstonirish.org
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09/10/05 - The 4th Annual
'Tis Great to Be An Irish American Celebration
will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10th, from 1:00-6:00pm at
the VFW Club in Spring Branch, 1560 Foley St. (near Long
Point and Campbell). The celebration, sponsored by the
Irish American Heritage Association (IAHA), will feature a
dazzling performance by the Cass Academy of Irish Dance.
Snacks and soft drinks will be provided at no charge, and
the VFW club cash bar will be available. Tap your toes to
lively Irish music, and sing along with the Celtic Chorus
(back by popular demand). Also, local artist Jerry Waxman
will be doing caricatures. There will be door prizes, and
lots of fun. Tickets are $5 at the door. Call (713) 271-
0784 for more information or e-mail patpmcmahon@aol.com
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09/10/05 - Blaggards @ Brian O'Neill's
5555 Morningside
Houston, TX 77005
713.522.2603
Submitted By : Kathy Markey - Houston Irish Development Association
http://www.houstonirish.org/
info@houstonirish.org
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09/12/05 - Monday, St. Paddy's Irish Open - Quail Valley
Country Club, 2880 La Quinta Dr. Missouri City, TX 7459
281-437-7431
The Irish Society supports the annual Houston St. Patrick's
Parade, in which we march every year. This golf tournament
benefits the Houston St. Patrick's Parade Commission.
The annual St. Paddy's Irish Open at the Quail Valley
Country Club will take place on Monday, September 12.
Registration starts at 11 AM with a shotgun start at noon.
Cost is $125 per person and $500 per foursome, which
includes lunch, dinner, and green fees. You or your company
can sponsor a hole for $100. For information, call Sean
Kearns at 832-978-4192 or Email Irishmkk@aol.com
Join Your Fellow Golfers In Your Area In
The 2005 St. Paddy's Irish Open Presented By The St.
Patrick's Parade Commission:
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09/16/05 – Sat – Blaggards at Stag's Head Pub, 10pm
Houston, TX
2128 Portsmouth St.
Houston, Texas 77098
713.533.1199
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09/17/05 – Sat – Murder the Stout at Griff's Irish Pub,
3416 Roseland St, Houston, TX 77006 5:00pm - 7:00pm
This is a double celebration at Griff's, 1/2 way to
Paddy's Day PLUS Griff's 40th Anniversary Party.
There will be entertainment all day. 2 or 3 bands,
drink specials, no cover. http://www.murderthestout.com/
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09/23/05 - Friday, Blaggards at Whiskys Pub, 10pm
Galveston, TX
2002 Postoffice
Galveston, TX 77550
409.750.8497
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09/24/05 – Sat – Murder the Stout at Griff's Irish Pub,
3416 Roseland St, Houston, TX 77006
Starts in the afternoon
We're on at 5:30pm
http://www.murderthestout.com/
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09/24/05 - Blaggards @ Olde City Pub
14124 Stuebner Airline
Houston, TX 77069
832.249.6167
Molly's Pubs Submitted By : Kathy Markey
Houston Irish Development Association
http://www.houstonirish.org/
info@houstonirish.org
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10/01/05 - Celtic Women’s Retreat Gruene Homestead Inn
832 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 (800.238.5534)
/(830.606.0216)
Activities scheduled beginning Friday evening (for those
who come early). To Register For The Celtic Women’s
Retreat In Gruene – Registration In Pdf File At
http://www.txscot.com/Gruene.pdf
For more info:
Contact Sia Beaton At Info@Txscot.Com
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10/06/05 - 5th Annual Irish Society Gala will be held on
Thursday, October 6, 2005 at the Houstonian, 111 North Post
Oak Lane.
The Gala honors Dr. Joseph McFadden and his wife, Norma
McFadden. Dr. McFadden is a former president of UST, a
professor of Irish and American History at UST, a former
president of The Irish Society, and a member of the Center
for Irish Studies Advisory Board and The Irish Society
Board of Directors. Norma is a Friend of the Center for
Irish Studies and a loyal supporter of UST and a member of
The Irish Society.
Ginny and Dennis Malloy will chair this event. For
information call Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592 or Email
dmalloy@malloys.com
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10/06/05 – Thurs - Blaggards
w/the Kissers
The Continental Club, 10pm
Houston, TX
3700 Main St
Houston, TX 77002
713.529.9899
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10/11/05 - Andy Stewart & Gerry O'Beirne at the Mucky Duck
8PM $11
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10/19/05 Wed Blaggards at The Meridian ($8)
w/ Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash
Houston, TX
1503 Chartres
Houston, TX 77003
713.225.1717
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10/22/05 Sat Houston Clear Lake Celtic Fest
Houston, TX with Blaggards
Landolt Pavilion at Clear Lake Park
5001 Nasa Pkway, Houston, TX
713.365.9648
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10/22/05 – Sat –The Blaggards at Molly's Pub, 10pm
Clear Lake, TX
902 Ramada Drive
Clear Lake, TX 77062
281.486.0971
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10/29-30/05 - 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.
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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
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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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10/29/05 – Sat – Blaggards at Brian O'Neill's, 10pm
Halloween Show
5555 Morningside
Houston, TX 77005
713.522.2603
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11/11/05 – Clumsy Lover at the Mucky Duck 8pm, $12
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11/12/05 - Molly Maguires 19th Anniversary Party w/
15945 Kuykendahl Road
Houston, TX 77068
281.580.6167
Blaggards Kathy Markey
Houston Irish Development Association
http://www.houstonirish.org/
info@houstonirish.org
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12/10/05 – Green Cards at the Mucky Duck 7:30 & 10, $15
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12/17/05 - Blaggards @ Molly Maguire's
15945 Kuykendahl Road
Houston, TX 77068
281.580.6167
Submitted By : Kathy Markey
Houston Irish Development Association
http://www.houstonirish.org/
info@houstonirish.org
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ON GOING Events:
Wednesday Nights at 8ish PM. The Mucky Duck continues a
twenty-five year tradition, hosting Houston's Irish
Session. The Mucky Duck incarnation of the Session, if for
no other reason than the frequent participation of younger
musicians, gives a very real sense of tradition passed on
and history handed down. The most visible Celtic-influenced
traditional bands around Houston -- make participating in
the Session a regular, energy-charging part of their
regular routine.
What is celebrated is the whole of Celtic culture, and a
musical tradition that, over the centuries, has become as
much American roots music as bottleneck guitar. The drums
of western Africa are what gave American music its rhythm;
more often than not, though, the melody is Celtic. The
popularity of Celtic folk music is either a testament to
the timeless appeal of these sometimes haunting, sometimes
hilarious, sometimes jig-inspiring tunes, or perhaps an
argument in favor of the nebulous theory of racial memory.
Celtic blood-ties real, suspected and imagined have given
many the impetus to learn the folk-arts of the ancient
tribes; that's just one reason why the Wednesday night
Session at the Mucky Duck is as much a school and tribal
gathering as a musical event. This is a great way to
explore Irish music and tradition.
Music starts at 8pm, and there is no cover charge.2425
Norfolk Houston, TX 77098 713.528.5999 Phone
Be sure to check our calendar in case we have booked a
special show that might preempt our regular Irish Session
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Ar mhaith leat Gaeilge a labhairt?
Would you like to speak Irish?
Beginning Irish Conversation
Brian O'Neill's
5555 Morningside
(Rice Village, near the intersection of University and
Morning side) Brian O'Neill's Restaurant and Irish Pub:
brianoneills.com
If you are interested in learning a little Irish then come
join us at Brian Ó Neill's on Wednesday evenings at 7:00
P.M.
This Irish class is tailored to the beginning student who
has had no prior exposure to Irish. You will learn basic
conversational greetings, helpful phrases, informative tips
for traveling through the Gaeltacht such as common signage,
asking directions and most important of all how to
pronounce those mystical Irish words.
Pocket phrase books do the tourist no good unless they know
how to pronounce what they are reading! This course
provides the beginning student with phonetically spelled
out Irish words, something most beginning tape and book
courses fail to offer.
If you have any questions please contact Tim Theisen
(tyson) at Jeaniebotl@aol.com or phone me at (713) 263-9691
If you are interested please come join us on Wednesday
evenings at 7:00 P.M.
There is a $5.00 donation to cover cost of the handouts.
Labhraímis Gaeilge is linne í !
Speaking Irish is cool!
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Learn Irish Gaelic! (Katy Class)
SATURDAY - Beginning Conversational Irish (and every
Saturday for the next few months) Katy, TX 10 AM - Noon
Self-Study Group
Using Interactive CDs, Books, Tapes, and other materials
for spoken and written Irish.
Class moderated by an advanced American student of the
language.
$7 per class to cover costs.
$5 for Irish American Heritage Association members.
Call Pat McMahon at 713-271-0784 for location and
directions, or e-mail patpmcmahon@aol.com location: The
Carriage Inn, 1400 Katy- Flewellen Road in the Computer
Room
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Wednesdays, 7-10 pm
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE
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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Houston Highland Games Association has regular meetings at
the Holiday Inn SW-Sugarland (11160 SW Frwy. Houston, TX
77031-3698 281-5301400) on the first Thursday of each
month. We gather in the lounge around 6:30 or so and prime
the pump for the 7:30 meetings. They usually last for
about an hour and a half. More fellowship follows the
meeting.
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The Irish American Heritage Association of Katy, Texas. We
meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm at the
Municipal Utility District Building on Cimmaron Pkwy at
Hidden Canyon Rd (just west of S Mason Rd) in Katy, Texas
to enjoy speakers, performances, and presentations on
Ireland and the Irish. We also publish a monthly
newsletter,
The Irish Heritage News.
For more information or directions, please call:
Bridget Connelly . . 281-492-8780
Mike Long . . . . . . 281-395-3038
Dennis Donlan . . . 281-392-0894
OR
E-mail us at:
info@texirish.com
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Session on Sundays Irish Session
Brian O'Neill's Pub
4:30-7:00 p.m.
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CELTIC CHORUS OF HOUSTON
Do you like to hum or sing along with the music played on
Irish Aires or The Three Irish Tenors? Then join us every
Thursday night at KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL 803 Officers
(elected June 11, 2002):
We will join together in a sing-a-long session and then
later those who wish to learn four part music may stay and
learn choral music of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. If you
need more information contact Richard McGinty 713-943-9600
or e-mail r.e.hourich@excite.com
The mission statement reads in part: "to provide a
community meeting place for those interested in the Celtic
heritages." The first half of the evening focuses on
singalong songs and the second half on choral arrangements.
The singalong songs: Will You Go Lassie Go The Minstrel Boy
Sally Gardens Molly Malone (In Dublin's Fair City)
Finnegan's Wake The Foggy Dew Black Velvet Band Mcnamara's
Band Danny Boy When Irish Eyes Are Smiling The Unicorn Song
I'm Lookin' Over A Four Leaf Clover Whiskey In The
Jar The Wild Rover The Bard Of Armagh Choral Arrangements:
Danny Boy The Minstrel Boy An Irish Blessing My Wild Irish
Rose Summer Break - No Meetings July 2 Thru Aug 6 - Chorus
Resumes Meeting Aug. 13, 2002
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Event: Irish Jam Session/Open Mic. Night
Place: The Beverly Pub, 6325A Beverly Hill (one block south
of Richmond, between Hillcroft and Fairview)
Every Wednesday Time: 8:30 - Midnight
More Info: 713-334-3474 or
http://www.beverlypub.net/
Join host every Wednesday at the Beverly Pub for an Irish
Jam Session and Open Mic. Night. All performers,
professional or amateur, are welcome to join in or take the
mic. for a few songs in a supportive, fun atmosphere, or
just drop by for a pint and listen or sing along. Host
Patrick "Paddy" Devlin of "On the Dole" fame and frequent
guests jam on everything from Irish to blues to Elvis.
The Beverly Pub is a cool place to find good music, good
friends, great drink specials and most of all, it's fun
atmosphere. It is relaxing and friendly, and the jolly good
lads 'n lasses who make up the waitstaff offer good food
and an impressive collection of draught & bottled beer and
fine spirits.
Need more information? Give us a call at 713- 334-3474.
(The Beverly won the Guinness trophy in the downtown St.
Patrick's day parade. It is a nice cut glass trophy. Jay)
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Celtic Voyage regularly plays at the Bayview Duck (just two
miles south of the Kemah bridge on Hwy 146) on Sat night at
8pm. So bring your voices and your good cheer and join in
for another song filled night. 3131 HWY 146, Bacliff, TX
77518, 281/339-3510
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"One hundred thousand welcomes!" This age-old Gaelic
greeting is a timeless expression of Scottish hospitality
and goodwill. We can't think of a better way to welcome you
than to invite you to Houston's Heather and Thistle Society
(H&T). The Heather and Thistle Society was founded in 1953
by Scots living in Houston who wished to "cultivate an
interest in and fond recollections of Scotland, its history
and traditions, its literature and ideals, its minstrelsy
and song, its customs and amusements; and to provide
opportunities for good fellowship and social contact
through typically Scottish functions, so that the blessing
of our Scottish culture may never die in our new homeland".
The Heather and Thistle Society meets 10 times a year,
September through June. Programs include "ceilidhs",
lively lectures, slide shows and movies about Scotland. We
are an organization that promotes our Scottish heritage in
various ways.
Membership in the Heather and Thistle Society is open to
all with an interest in Scottish Heritage and Culture.
Annual Dues are $10.00 for an individual and $15.00 for a
family.
H&T meets the fourth (4th) Monday of each month, September
thru June, at 7:30 P.M. Current meeting location:
Auditorium of St.Thomas Episcopal School, 4900 Jackwood,
Houston, TX 77096 http://www.stes.org/contact.htm
As of 25 March, 2002, current officers are:
Walter May, Chieftain - 281-493-0016 - waltmaySFA@aol.com
Becci Himes, Sub-Chieftain - 281-498-5746 -
bhimes@houston.rr.com
Aaron Buchanan, Sgt-at-Arms - 281-376-9749 -
aaron.buchanan@dal.frb.org
Brenda Barton, Secretary - 713-450-4042
Robert Moore, Treasurer - 713-774-0314
Past-Chieftains Committee:
Wayne C. Barton (Chieftain 2001-02) - 713- 450-4042 -
wcbarton@swbell.net
Edgar W. Biddle (Chieftain 1999-01) - 281- 807-7892 -
edbid@yahoo.com
Paul E. Ross (Chieftain 1996-97) - 713-661- 5240 -
threeoaks@earthlink.net
David N. McLane (Chieftain 1991-92) - 281- 807-7892
W. Alex Munroe (Chieftain 1990-91) - 713-686- 2976
http://www.heatherandthistle.org/
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Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Dancing
General Class Mondays - 7:30-9:30 p.m In progress Classical
Arts Dance Studio, 530 N Illinois, League City - Contact
Moon Weiss, 713-465-9650, mland121@aol.com
Basic Class Tuesdays - 7:30-9:30 p.m. In progress DewAnn
Cotton Dance Studio, 9423 Glenfield Court (By S.
Braeswood/Hillcroft) South West Houston For info: Carol
Palmer, 713-776-8531, carolhpalmer@hotmail.com
General Class Thursdays - 7:30-9:30 p.m In progress DewAnn
Cotton Dance Studio, 9423 Glenfield Court (By S.
Braeswood/Hillcroft), South West Houston Teacher: Bill
Zobel, For info: Carol Palmer, 713-776-8531,
carolhpalmer@hotmail.com
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Stepdancing & Ceili classes
O'Maoileidigh School of Irish Dance
Houston, TX
Sundays starting at 9:30 AM
For more information contact newmembers@omaoileidigh.com
http://www.omaoileidigh.com/
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Step Dancing Lessons
Stepdancing Lessons
McTeggart Irish Dancers
The Woodlands, Texas
More info@
http://www.irishdancehouston.com/
936-321-6583
*With over 60 dancers and 21 Championship dancers McTeggart
Irish Dancers of South Texas have a lot to be proud of.
*Last year they had 6 dancers travel to Killarney Ireland
for the World's Championship in Irish Dancing. These
dancers faced up to 150 of the world's top dancers in their
age groups. Two of the dancers did very well: Zane
Glotzbach placed 24th and was 5th out of all the U.S.
competitors and Annelise Rubbo placed 33rd overall.
*Last year they had 21 dancers travel to Norfolk, Virginia
for the Southern Region Championships, also known as
"Oireachtas". Most of these dancers placed high in their
age groups, with 3 receiving first place: Annelise Rubbo,
Zane Glotzbach and Shannon Powell.
From this competition a dancer qualifies for the World's
Championship and Annelise Rubbo, Jaclyn Rubbo and Zane
Glotzbach achieved this accomplishment.
*Another well-known International competition is the All-
Irelands. Later in January 2004, Annelise Rubbo and Jenna
Pace will be traveling to Ennis, Ireland to compete.
*Also in 2004 several dancers are heading to Philadelphia
for the North American Nationals Competition, held each
July. In addition, McTeggart Irish Dancers of South Texas
hopes to have over 25 dancers travel to North Carolina for
the next Southern Region Championship.
*A new beginner class started Sunday, Jan. 11.For
information on classes or performances, go to
http://www.irishdancehouston.com/
or call 936-321-6583