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Saturday, February 18, 2006

Celtic Music In Texas

Well, we test drove it and it doesn't look like we have the same formatting problems as last time, but we apologize in advance if we're wrong. We further apologize if you tried to get off the mailing list while we had it down for testing and find yourself still on the list. TEXAS PERFORMERS ON THE ROAD: * Jed Marum in Corpus Christi 2/18 * The Killdares in Austin 2/19 * Blaggards in Dallas 2/25 BIG NAMES: * The Black Watch and the Band of the Welsh Guard: Ft. Smith (AR) 2/21, Fort Worth 2/22, Austin 2/24 * Flogging Molly: Houston 2/27 * Riverdance: Albuquerque 2/24-26 * Paul Brady (opening for Bonnie Raitt): Albuquerque 2/18, Fort Worth 2/20, Austin 2/21, San Antonio 2/22, Houston 2/24 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 *********************** # Saturday, February 18, 2006 Brobdingnagian Bards, Bedlam Bards The Circle CD Release Party Benefitting Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Victims Mother Egan's Irish Pub 715 West 6th St. Austin, TX 512/478-7747 7 - 10 PM http://www.thebards.net/ http://www.bedlambards.com/ # Sunday, February 19, 2006 The Killdares benefit for Film Springs Eternal (film about Barton Springs) Ruta Maya 3501 South Congress Penn Field Austin, TX 7:30 PM (event starts 7 PM) $10 suggested donation http://killdares.com/ # Monday, February 20, 2006 Celtic & Traditional Music Society Session BUR 128 (Burdine Hall) University of Texas campus Austin, TX 6 - 9 PM ***NOTE TIME & ROOM CHANGE FOR 2/6, 2/13, and 2/20 ONLY*** 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, February 21, 2006 Paul Brady opening for Bonnie Raitt University of Texas Performing Arts Center UT Campus Austin, TX http://www.paulbrady.com/ # Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Paul Brady opening for Bonnie Raitt Majestic Theater San Antonio, TX http://www.paulbrady.com/ # Friday, February 24, 2006 The Black Watch and the Band of the Welsh Guard Frank Erwin Center UT Campus 1701 Red River Austin, TX 7:30 PM $25 - $40 http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/ # Monday, February 27, 2006 San Antonio Highland Games Association meeting Hungry Horse Restaurant 12333 West Ave. @ Rhapsody San Antonio, TX 7 PM ************************************************ EVENTS IN EAST TEXAS, MISSISSIPPI, AND LOUISIANA ************************************************ # Saturday, February 18, 2006 Constant Billy CD release party The Stag's Head Pub 2128 Portsmouth St. Houston, TX (713) 533-1199 outdoors if nice weather, in the Oak Room otherwise 4 - 6 PM no cover http://www.constantbilly.com/ St. Patrick's Parade Irish Stew Cook-off Alabama Ice House Corner of W. Alabama & McDuffy Houston, TX 1 PM Entertainment schedule: 1 PM The Bold Mike Davitt with the World Famous Bones Band 2 PM Melanian 3 PM McTeggart Irish Dancers 3:30 PM Murder the Stout 4:15 PM Awards Ceremony 5 PM Murder the Stout There will be 3 cooking catagories: Irish Stew, Texas Irish Stew (Chili), and Open Irish Catagory. This can be Corned beef, colcannon, shepherd's pie, etc. The entry fee is $25/category and $65 for all three. http://www.houstonstpatricksparade.org/ # Thursday-Saturday, February 23-25, 2006 Harp Journeys St. John the Divine Episcopal Church 2450 River Oaks Blvd. Houston, TX A 3-day journey exploring the world of the harp. Designed for Adults who enjoy playing the lever and pedal harp. Experience the fun of ensemble playing regardless of ability. Study a variety of musical styles crossing times and lands. Celtic instructor: Therese Honey Conference package: $195 Daily registration $80 For information contact Kimberly Snaufer at kimshp@aol.com or 713-783-6739 http://www.houstonharp.com/harp_journeys.htm # Friday, February 24, 2006 Blaggards Brian O'Neill's Pub 5555 Morningside Dr. Houston, TX 713/522-2603 10 PM http://www.blaggards.com/ Paul Brady opening for Bonnie Raitt Verizon Wireless Theatre Houston, TX http://www.paulbrady.com/ # Sunday, February 26, 2006 St. Andrew's Celtic Festival and Gathering of the Celts 2006 St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 1819 Heights Blvd. Houston, TX 713/861-5596 noon - 5:30 PM Family ticket $5; single ticket $2; under 12 free Performers: The St. Thomas Episcopal School Pipe & Drum Corps, Cass Academy of Irish Dance, Constant Billy, The Flying Fish Sailors, Bayou City Pipes & Drums, Kennedy International Dancers & Home School Irish Step Dancers, Sia Labelle Beaton, Society for Creative Anachronism Dancers, Men of Houston - Morris Dancers, Good Time Scottish Dancers, The Celtic Chorus Of Houston, Houston Scottish Fiddle Club, McTeggart School of Irish Dancing http://www.standrewseyc.org/celticfest/ St. Patrick's Day Celebration & McTeggart Irish Dancers Fundraiser St. Arnold's Brewery 2522 Fairway Park Drive Houston, TX 3 - 7 PM http://tinyurl.com/djd64 # Monday, February 27, 2006 Flogging Molly Warehouse Live Ballroom 813 Saint Emanuel Street Houston, TX 8 PM $20 ********************************************** EVENTS IN NORTH TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, AND ARKANSAS ********************************************** # Saturday, February 18, 2006 Irish Rogues Tipperary Inn 5815 Live Oak Dallas, TX (214) 821-6500 8 PM http://www.irishrogues.com/ Buskers Gate Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant 5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250 Dallas, TX 214-887-3600 2nd Annual Celtic Fair & Art Exhibition presented by the Arkansas Celtic Music Society Mabelvale United Methodist Church 10500 Woodman St. Mabelvale, AR (501) 602-5508 Noon – 6 PM Entertainment by local Celtic Musicians and by McCafferty School of Irish Dance, O'Donovan School of Irish Dance and the Arkansas Scottish Dance Society http://www.arcelts.com/acms1/celtic_fair/2006/index.htm # Monday, February 20, 2006 Paul Brady opening for Bonnie Raitt Bass Performance Hall Fort Worth, TX http://www.paulbrady.com/ # Tuesday, February 21, 2006 The Black Watch and the Band of the Welsh Guard Fort Smith Civic Center Fort Smith Municipal Auditorium 55 South 7th St. Ft. Smith, AR 7:30 PM http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/ # Wednesday, February 22, 2006 The Black Watch and the Band of the Welsh Guard Bass Performance Hall 550 Commerce St. Fort Worth, TX 817-348-2400 7:30 PM $35 - $100 http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/ # Friday, February 24, 2006 Jed Marum Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant 5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250 Dallas, TX 214-887-3600 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM http://www.jedmarum.com/ # Friday & Saturday, February 24-25, 2006 Trinity River Whalers Tanstaafl 409 N. Bowen Rd. Arlington, TX 817-460-9506 9 PM http://www.trinityriverwhalers.com/ # Saturday, February 25, 2006 Blaggards Tipperary Inn 5815 Live Oak Dallas, TX (214) 821-6500 8 PM http://blaggards.com/ Irish TIMES Band fundraiser for the Traditional Irish Music Education Society Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant 5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250 Dallas, TX 214-887-3600 8 PM - midnight http://www.irishtradmusic.org/irishtimesband.htm ********************* EVENTS IN SOUTH TEXAS ********************* # Saturday, February 18, 2006 Jed Marum Cassidy's Irish Pub Ramada Inn 601 N. Water St. Corpus Christi, TX 361/879-0534 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM http://jedmarum.com/ # Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Paul Brady opening for Bonnie Raitt Majestic Theater San Antonio, TX http://www.paulbrady.com/ # Friday, February 24, 2006 Dinner & concert 9th annual Scottish Cultural Festival of South Texas presented by the Scottish Society of South Texas Palm View Community Centre 3401 Jordan (Just south of Exp 83 on Ware Rd.) McAllen, TX 6:30 PM http://www.rgvscotfest.com/ # Saturday, February 25, 2006 9th annual Scottish Cultural Festival of South Texas presented by the Scottish Society of South Texas Palm View Community Centre 3401 Jordan (Just south of Exp 83 on Ware Rd.) McAllen, TX 9 AM - 4:30 PM ceilidh 6 PM Adults $5, Seniors 65+ $4, Student 13-18 $3, Children 6-12 $2, Under 6 No Charge headliner: Loretta Thompson http://www.rgvscotfest.com/ # Monday, February 27, 2006 San Antonio Highland Games Association meeting Hungry Horse Restaurant 12333 West Ave. @ Rhapsody San Antonio, TX 7 PM http://www.sahga.org/ *********************************** EVENTS IN WEST TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO *********************************** # Saturday, February 18, 2006 Paul Brady opening for Bonnie Raitt Kiva Auditorium Albuquerque, NM # Friday-Sunday, February 24-26, 2006 Riverdance (Boyne Company) University of New Mexico, Popejoy Hall Redondo & Cornell Albuquerque, NM (505) 277-3824 Friday: 8 PM, $37.50 - $55.00 Saturday: 2 & 8 PM, $37.50 - $55.00 Sunday: 2 PM, $37.50 - $55.00 7:30 PM, $32.50 - $50.00 http://www.riverdance.com/ - 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! 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