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Thursday, December 29, 2005
Celtic Music in Texas
NEXT WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
Lord of the Dance: Galveston 1/3-4, Austin 1/6, San
Antonio 1/7-8,
Abilene 1/9. *Maybe* Harlingen 1/5.
Eileen Ivers: Houston 1/6-8
TEXAS BANDS ON THE ROAD:
Paisley Close in Austin January 1
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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# Sunday, January 1, 2006
Paisley Close
Fado Irish Pub
214 W. 4th St.
Austin, TX
7 - 11 PM
http://www.paisleyclose.com/
No Celtic song session at Things Celtic this month. But
there is a tune session tonight at B.D. Riley's!
# Wednesday, January 4, 2006
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/
# Friday, January 6, 2006
Lord of the Dance
Frank Erwin Center
UT Campus
1701 Red River
Austin, TX
7:30 PM
$25 - $50
http://www.lordofthedance.com/
# Saturday & Sunday, January 7-8, 2006
Lord of the Dance
Majestic Theatre
208 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX
Saturday 3:30 PM ($23-$57) & 8 PM ($23 - $62)
Sunday 1 PM ($23 - $57)
http://www.lordofthedance.com/
# Sunday, January 8, 2006
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;
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:
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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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Celtic & Traditional Music Society
Session
(on hiatus until spring 2006 semester)
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:
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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.
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/
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
website: austincelts dot 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).
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EVENTS IN EAST TEXAS, MISSISSIPPI, AND LOUISIANA
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# Saturday, December 31, 2005
Murder the Stout
New Year's Bash
Molly Maguire's
15945 Kuykendahl Road
Houston, TX
281/580-6167
10 PM - 1:30 AM
Scottish Country Dancing and More
New Year's Eve party
115 E. 14th Street (Heights)
Houston, TX
8 PM - midnight
Potluck, BYOB
$5 adults, $2.50 children under 14 accompanied by parent.
$15 max. per family.
NEWCOMERS WELCOME, NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, NO
PARTNERS NEEDED
For more information contact Dianna Shipman at
DIANNASHIPMAN@WORLDNET.ATT.NET or 713-522-1212.
http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/wsb/
# Tuesday & Wednesday, January 3-4, 2006
Lord of the Dance
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Galveston, TX
7:30 PM
$20 - $55
http://www.lordofthedance.com/
# Friday-Sunday, January 6-8, 2006
Eileen Ivers with the Houston Symphony
Jones Hall
615 Louisiana
Houston, TX
713-224-7575
Friday 8 PM ($27 - $98)
Saturday 8 PM ($30 - $102)
Sunday 7:30 PM ($26 - $91)
http://eileenivers.com/
# Saturday, January 7, 2006
4th Annual Houston New Year's Feis
(Irish dance competition)
Presented by the McTeggart Irish Dancers of South Texas
Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel
Houston, TX
281-875-2222 8 AM
Register online at http://www.feisworx.com/
For more information email feis@irishdancehouston.com or phone Jean
Rubbo
at 936-273-6308
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REGULAR EVENTS IN EAST TEXAS, MISSISSIPPI, AND LOUISIANA:
Sundays:
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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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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
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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Celtic Chorus of Houston
Griff's Shenanigans Cafe & Bar
back patio
3416 Roseland @ Harold
Houston, TX
(713) 528-9912
7:30 - 9:30 PM
For more information contact Richard McGinty at 713-943-9600 or e-mail
r.e.hourich@excite.com
Irish session
Coffee Oasis
4650 NASA Road 1
(@ Kirby, in Arlan's Shopping Center)
Seabrook, TX
281/532-1439
7 - 9:30 PM
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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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
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EVENTS IN NORTH TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, AND ARKANSAS
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# Friday, December 30, 2005
Hogmanay
(Scottish New Year)
United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma
Church of the Savior
5600 NW 63rd
Oklahoma City, OK
6 PM
http://www.uscoscots.org/
# Saturday, December 31, 2005
New Year's Eve
Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant
5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250
Dallas, TX
214-887-3600
7:30 PM - 2 AM: gala dinner. Reservations required for dinner.
4 - 7 PM: Irish Rogues singalong
9:30 PM - close: Seamus Stout
http://www.trinityhall.tv/NYE.htm
The Killdares
Knight's of Columbus Dallas Council 799
Highland Ballroom
10110 Shoreview Rd.
Dallas, TX
214-348-3931
Dinner 7 PM
Killdares 9 PM
$50
http://www.killdares.com/
Needfire
Tipperary Inn
5815 Live Oak
Dallas, TX
(214) 821-6500
http://www.needfire.com/
# Saturday, January 7, 2006
Irish Rogues
Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant
5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250
Dallas, TX
214-887-3600
9 PM
http://www.irishrogues.com/
Cairde na Gael
Tipperary Inn
5815 Live Oak
Dallas, TX
(214) 821-6500
8 PM
Trinity River Whalers
MacHenry's
7618 Camp Bowie West Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX
817-377-0202
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.trad-music.com/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@comcast.net for information.
http://www.trad-music.com/thsessionplayers.htm
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.
Wednesdays:
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Scottish Gaelic Studies Group
Tulsa, OK
For information contact Chris Merle at chrislmerle@yahoo.com
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.trad-music.com/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.
Second Thursdays:
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United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma monthly board meeting
Church of the Savior
5600 NW 63rd
Oklahoma City, OK
7 PM
http://www.uscoscots.org/
Fridays:
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musicians needed for startup session
The Coffee Grinder
Avalon shopping center off Hwy 377
(near Chili's)
Granbury, TX
7 PM
If interested, contact Coby McCauley at 817-408-6554 or
coby@eroutdoor.org
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@comcast.net for information.
http://www.trad-music.com/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:
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Irish dance classes
Hibernia School of Irish Dance
Dallas & Tyler
214) 321-1200
http://www.dancehibernia.com
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EVENTS IN SOUTH TEXAS
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Thursday, January 5, 2006
Lord of the Dance
Harlingen Municipal Auditorium
Harlingen, TX
Maybe. It's on the LOTD website but not on the Mun Auditorium site.
http://www.lordofthedance.com/
# Saturday & Sunday, January 7-8, 2006
Lord of the Dance
Majestic Theatre
208 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX
Saturday 3:30 PM ($23-$57) & 8 PM ($23 - $62)
Sunday 1 PM ($23 - $57)
http://www.lordofthedance.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/
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/
October - April
Scottish Society of South Texas
Lower Valley meeting
First Presbyterian Church
402 E. Jackson
Harlingen, TX
Refreshments 6:30 PM
Meeting 7:30 PM
http://www.scotsrgv.com/
Third Tuesdays:
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October - April
Scottish Society of South Texas
Upper Valley meeting
First Presbyterian Church
McAllen, TX
7 PM
http://www.scotsrgv.com/
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.
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EVENTS IN WEST TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO
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Monday, January 9, 2006
Lord of the Dance
Abilene Civic Center
Abilene, TX
7:30 PM
$31.50 - $41.50
http://www.lordofthedance.com/
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REGULAR EVENTS IN WEST TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO:
Wednesdays
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In Tune Pipers
location TBA
Lubbock, TX
7 PM
All ages and levels are welcome. Private instruction available.
Contact Patrick McLaurin at patrick.mclaurin@ttu.edu
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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