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Thursday, September 21, 2006

Scottish Country Dancing & More

SEPTEMBER 20, 2006 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE! WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER IN THIS ISSUE: SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE (SCDM) TOUR OF SCOTLAND MUSIC NEWS (Music Makars New CD, Jenny Bird & Michael Mandrell New CD) DANCES (Gloria's Wee Jig, Katie's Strathspey) BRIGID'S PLACE CALENDAR PAGE SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE: TONIGHT: We practiced the dances for our performance next Saturday for the Irish American Celebration (details below). LIVE MUSIC BY HUGH MORRISON (accordion) Hugh will also be playing for our performance Sept. 23! WE DANCED: · Belfast Hornpipe (3x) · Blue Bonnets · Medley: · Flowers of Edinburgh, Blue Bonnets, Petronella · Highlandman's Umbrella (twice) · Polka Dots (3x) · Angus Reel · Bridge of Athlone · Circle Waltz · Culla Bay · Montgomeries' Rant WELCOME to first time dancer with us GENE SHAVER! Next week will include Houston ball dances COME DANCE WITH US! WEDNESDAYS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE 7-10 pm NEW DANCERS WELCOME Families welcome (children must be accompanied by parent/guardian) 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- dancing upstairs) MAP PHOTO OF HALL Cost: $5 for those 14 and over; $2.50 those under 14 ($15 maximum per family) fourth consecutive Wednesday free MEMBER NEWS: CAROL YOUNG'S UNCLE EVERETT (MAC) McAULAY along with the Beeville Community Chorus is organizing a performing tour to Scotland and dancers and anyone else interested is welcome to become part of the group! (details below) HAPPY BIRTHDAY to AIDAN HUGH MORRISON, Hugh & Sarah Morrison's son, who celebrated his 1st birthday this past Monday (Sept. 18). THIS WEEK'S FEATURED DANCER: JACK RAINES * MEET OUR DANCERS! * THIS WEEK'S FEATURED MUSICIAN: FIDDLESTICKS & IVORY, band (SAN FRANCISCO, CAL) UPCOMING PERFORMANCE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION CELEBRATION Spring Branch Post 8790 VFW Hall, 1560 Foley St (near Campbell Rd & Long Point Dr) MAP OF AREA MAP OF VFW LOCATION Tickets are $5 at the door. (Note: performers free admission, food, drink). Call (713) 271-0784 for more information or e-mail Pat McMahon CORRECTION: EVENT BEGINS AT 1 PM (INSTEAD OF NOON)! THANK YOU'S TO CONSTANT BILLY & HUGH MORRISON FOR DONATING CDS FOR DOOR PRIZES! 1 pm - 2 pm IRISH MUSIC JAM SESSION 2-4 pm CELTIC CHORUS & GOOD TIME SCOTTISH DANCERS If you'd like to participate let me know (Dianna L. Shipman); so far we have: Dianna Shipman, Bud Norton, Lisa Smith, Ed Fuller, Carolyn Maddox, Jenna Parshall, Marilyn Johnson Judith Hiott, Kelley Fair, Margaret Fair and Tentative: Mitch Philpot, Jennie Stillman · Singalong: Wild Rover, McNamara's Band, Molly Malone · [dance: Belfast Hornpipe] · Singalong: My Wild Irish Rose, I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover, · Finnegan's Wake · [dance: Highlandman’s Umbrella] · Singalong: When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, Unicorn Song, Danny Boy · [medley: Flowers of Edinburgh, Blue Bonnets, Petronella] · Singalong: Black Velvet Band, Irish Rover, Try to Remember · [dance: Polka Dots] Singalong: A Nation Once Again, Waltzing with Bears, You're a Grand Old Flag, God Bless America [audience participation dances: Angus Reel, Bridge of Athlone, Circle Waltz] 4:00 pm (approximate) Cass Academy of Irish Dance TOUR OF SCOTLAND CAROL YOUNG'S UNCLE EVERETT (MAC) McAULAY along with the Beeville Community Chorus is organizing a performing tour to Scotland and dancers and anyone else interested is welcome to become part of the group! June 4-13, 2007 Tour organized by All World Travel & Tours 125 W. Main Street, Allen, TX 75013 Phone: 214 509 9078 Toll Free: 866-298 6067 fax: 214 590 9066 June 4: Continental Airlines overnight flight to Glasgow, Scotland (making connections through Houston, Texas and Newark, New Jersey) Tentative Itinerary: Sights/locations include: Kelingrove Museum & Art Gallery; Chatelherault Country Park, Aberfoyle, Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond cruise, Fort William, Skye, Newtonmore; Inverness; Culloden; Fochabers; tour of whisky distillery in Tomatin; Blair Castle; Pitlochery; Scone Palace; Perth; Edinburgh; Edinburgh Castle; shopping on Princes Street; evening Ceilidh June 13 Continental Airlines flight to San Antonio (making connections through Newark, New Jersey and Houston, Texas. MUSIC NEWS THE MUSIC MAKARS PREVIEW OF NEW CD SOON TO BE RELEASED: "CATCH THE WIND" 1. Catch the Wind 8x32 hornpipe 4:26 Flirtation Hornpipe; Leggett’s Reel; Cuckoo Reel; Brig on the Waves (E. Ozorak, BMI) 2. Dundee City Police Jig 6x16 jig 1:43 Dundee City Police Pipe Band (Jimmy Shand, MBE); Stewart Chisholm’s Walkabout (Stuart Finlayson); Donald MacLean (P/M Peter R. MacLeod) 3. Saint John River 4x32 strathspey 4:14 Bonnie Lass O ‘ Bon Accord (J.S. Skinner); Miss Laura Andrews (J. S. Skinner); Roseacre (J. S. Skinner) 4. Feisty Women 6x32 reel 3:20 Woman of the House; The Reel (Rolf Loveland, Universal Music Publishing AB); Polly Put the Kettle On; No Corn on Tygart (Ed Haley, Done Gone Publishing, BMI); Patsy MacDonald’s Reel (James Banks) 5. Highland Fair/Muirland Willie 8x32 jig 4:27 Muirland Willie; The Day We Went to Rothesay-O; Sandy Pirie of Hazelhead (Ian Munro, Kerr Music Corp); A Pint of Derby 6. Piper and the Penguin 1x88 reel 1:38 Piper and the Penguin (Muriel Johnstone, Scotscores); Black Bear Hornpipe 7. Fair Donald 8x32 strathspey 8:06 Lady Dick Lauder’s Strathspey; Marchioness of Huntly (William Marshall) Earl Gray (James Hill); Miss Doreen Lambert (Angus Fitchett, MCPS) 8. Purdy Pink Band Shoes 6x32 jigs 3:18 P/M Brent Blanchard’s Purdy Pink Band Shoes (Cory Rennebohm) Hamish and the Darius Dragon (Karl Ashman); ‘Round Cnaidhl Loch (DN Siegel) 9. Robertson Rant 1x80 strathspey 2:33 Struan Robertson’s Rant; Gorthleck’s Highland Plaid; Highland Harry 10. White Heather Jig, 4x40 jig 2:49 The Six-twenty Two-Step (Jimmy Shand, MBE); March of the Martians (Bratman, Breuer, Leroy, Longfellow Music) 11. Drunken Sailor 8x32 reel 4:25 Drunken Sailor; Ulster Blossom; Over the Waterfall; Bonnie Ship, the Diamond 12. Gow Waltzes waltz 5:08 Stirling Races (Nathaniel Gow); Prince Regent’s Medley (Nathaniel Gow) Bonus Tracks: Feisty Women 8x32 reel 4:25 Miss Rowan Davies (Phil Cunningham) waltz 2:56 All music traditional unless identified otherwise. Arranged by E. Ozorak The Music Makars Etienne Weiss Ozorak, piano accordion Elizabeth Weiss Ozorak, piano Fred Mamula, violin Jack Lindberg, banjo, Irish flute, tin whistle Nicholas Ozorak, electric bass Michel Ozorak, clarinet Produced by: Rosalind Ilett Sound Engineer: Bernd Gottinger, SUNY Fredonia Cover art by: Diane Klann, Kal-Art Photography: Pierre Ozorak Jenny Bird & Michael Mandrell are celebrating their newly released CD: Sanctuary After a decade of touring together, MICHAEL MANDRELL and JENNY BIRD have released a new CD of their music. Featuring their marvelous acoustic guitar work and Jenny's inspired lyrics, this CD was recorded on solar power in Taos by Omar Rane. Dear musical companions Dave Bryant, Page Williams, Adrienne Braswell, Kevin Mulligan and Ed Caner make guest appearances throughout. Tracy Turner, renowned Taos artist, painted the stunning cover art. DANCES Gloria’s Wee Jig 2C J 32 Bob McMurtry, The Devil’s Quandary p6 · 1-8 1C lead down the middle {3} and up {3} cast off (2C step upon 7&8) (2,1) · 9-16 1C half Fig 8 round 2C; 1M+2M turn RH and face out (2,1x) · 17-24 Ladies Chain, at end 1C face W side · 25-30 (see diagram) · 1st woman casts to her left, completely around 2nd man · and dances across to her own side second place, · while 1st man casts to his left, round 2nd woman and across the top, · to own side, and behind 2nd man to second place on own side. · 31-32 2nd and 1st couples set with hands joined at the side. Repeat, having passed a couple. Bars 25-30: for diagram click here Katie’s Strathspey 32S 3 couples (Jill Wing, Martello Tower Book 4) · 1-8 1s, 2s and 3s dance mirror reels of three on own side, · 1s dancing in and down to begin · and ending with 1s in the center facing down and 2s in center facing up · 9-16 1s and 2s change places with Rondel. 1s end in the sidelines facing down · 17-24 2s, 1s and 3s dance Grand Chain, 2s crossing over at the top to begin. · 1s end facing 1st corners · 25-30 Dance set to corner and partner (hello - good bye setting) · 31-32 1s turn with right hand to 2nd place on own side BRIGID'S PLACE (sent in by Rafael Enriquez) from their website: Brigid's Place is a nonprofit organization incorporated by the State of Texas that provides a center for the spiritual transformation and empowerment of women through programs, classes, and workshops held at Christ Church Cathedral. New programs at sites throughout Houston have been added recently in response to demand. Brigid's Place is not a religious organization. For over ten years, seekers—both from Christ Church Cathedral and other churches and places—have been taking part in Brigid's Place. Many are women who have left organized religion yet are hungry for spiritual growth. The women of Brigid's Place seek their authentic selves because, in this search for the gifts God has given them, they are able to respond to the needs of the world. Brigid's Place has been called "a sanctuary for the female soul." At Brigid's Place there are opportunities to pray and meditate alone or in community, find support and direction in small groups and conversation and within a mentorship program. An academic aspect emphasizes a broad range of topics such as women's voice, gender roles, women's spiritual history, theology and the scriptures, women and work, women and families, and the issues confronting women and men in our evolving society. Those at Brigid's Place believe that women with a spiritual hunger are looking for a place where asking questions about the meaning of life and the spiritual journey is encouraged. There are no membership requirements. Many programs are offered free of charge and some scholarships are available. A 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, Brigid's Place began with the financial support of the women of Christ Church Cathedral. An annual giving campaign was established to address the organization's growing needs. A Time For Friends, a special fund-raising event which celebrates shared lives and friendships and reflects the spirit of Brigid's Place, was also established. As the organization expands, so does its ability to hear women's stories, respond to their hungers and passions, and provide a community for nurturing their spiritual journeys. Brigid's Place is named for St. Brigid, a fifth-century Irish Celtic saint who founded a monastery of both nuns and monks. They were known for their wisdom and compassion and their hospitality and healing. The monastery was based on the social concept of equality between women and men. CALENDAR PAGE details on all items listed below can be found on the webpage at: CURRENT MONTH UPCOMING MONTHS THE COMING WEEK: 21 THURSDAY Celtic Chorus of Houston Churchill Room, Black Labrador Pub (Montrose near Richmond) 7:00-9:00 pm (rehearsal for Sept 23 performance) BLAGGARDS THURSDAY September 21 Molly Maguire's, (Houston) 9pm Halfway to Paddy's Day--$3 Guinness! 15945 Kuykendahl Road Houston, TX 281/580-6167 22 FRIDAY 4th Friday Houston Area Acoustic Music Society Acoustic Showcase at Hickory Hollow, 101 Heights Blvd MAP Peggy Carter, 281-370-9495; Music starts at 7:00. The jam is about 9:00 FRIDAY September 22 Jones Hall, 8pm start HOUSTON SYMPHONY & BLAGGARDS As part of the new "wavelength" concert series, BLAGGARDS will play a rare acoustic set during the backstage party after the Houston Symphony rips through Mendelssohn's "The Scottish." TICKETS: $8 23 SATURDAY September 23, 2006 IRISH AMERICAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION CELEBRATION Spring Branch Post 8790 VFW Hall 1560 Foley St (near Campbell Rd & Long Point Dr) MAP OF AREA MAP OF VFW LOCATION 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. Call (713) 271-0784 for more information or e-mail Pat McMahon 1 pm - 2 pm IRISH MUSIC JAM SESSION 2-4 pm CELTIC CHORUS & GOOD TIME SCOTTISH DANCERS 4:00 pm (approximate) Cass Academy of Irish Dance THANK YOU'S TO Constant Billy & HUGH MORRISON FOR DONATING CDS FOR DOOR PRIZES! 2nd & 4th Saturdays CONTRA DANCE: HOUSTON AREA TRADITIONAL DANCE SOCIETY, Schedule Sept 23 8:p~11:p Central Presbyterian Church Music By: TBA Calling by: Linda Morsko Constant Billy Bayou City Farmers' Market the parking lot behind the building at 3000 Richmond at Eastside in Houston (click here for map) 9-11am Saturday September 23, 2006 FREE! 24 SUNDAY Men of Houston Morris Dancers Society for Creative Anachronism Dancing 2nd & 4th Sundays Yorkshire Society Red Lion Pub 2316 South Shepherd, at 2:00p.m. Diana Barker 25 MONDAY 4th Monday Heather and Thistle Society , 7:30 P.M. Auditorium, St.Thomas Episcopal School, 4900 Jackwood. featuring Betty Peters and the "CELTAIRE STRING BAND" 7:30 pm Murray Student Center Auditorium, 2nd Floor, above School's Library No charge International Folk Dancing for beginners. HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS 7:30 - 10:00 pm Oddfellows Hall, 115 E. 14th Street in the Heights. 26 TUESDAY 4th Tuesday Irish American Heritage Association of Katy, Texas Meeting 7:30pm Municipal Utility District Building on Cimmaron Pkwy at Hidden Canyon Rd (just west of S Mason Rd) in Katy, Texas 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 ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE 7:30 to 10:00 pm admission $3.00 Open to all. All dances are taught. Good music and a lot of fun. Oxford Hall 1135 Oxford in the Heights For more info: Mike Head Oxford Hall is a nonsmoking venue Ceilidh jam Poor Michael's The Strand Galveston, TX 409-762-1967 9 PM - midnight All skill levels welcome. Strings n' Things contact Peggy Carter. 27 WEDNESDAY SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE 7-10 pm · NEW DANCERS WELCOME · Families welcome (children must be accompanied by parent/guardian) · COST: · $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). · MAP · PHOTO OF HALL Constant Billy in an intimate concert at Mojo Risin' 1600 Shepherd Dr. at Eigel (just south of I-10) in Houston (click here for map) or call (713) 426-1505 for directions 8-10pm Wednesday, September 27, 2006 $5 Dianna Dianna L. Shipman Scottish Country Dancing and More Houston, Texas phone: 713-522-1212
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