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Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Celtic Music in Texas

THIS WEEK'S BIG NAMES: * The Irish Tenors in College Station 11/30 * PERFORMERS ON THE ROAD: The Commoners from Colorado in Dallas 12/1 NEXT WEEK: * The Irish Tenors in Fort Worth (Bass Hall) 12/6 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 (like this time). *********************** EVENTS IN CENTRAL TEXAS *********************** # Thursday, November 30, 2006 Christmas with the Irish Tenors Rudder Auditorium Memorial Student Center Texas A&M University College Station, TX 7:30 PM http://www.theirishtenors.info/ # Saturday, December 2, 2006 St. Andrew's Ball Ben Hur Shriner's Ballroom 7811 Rockwood Lane (just off of Anderson Lane) Austin, TX $10 Reception 7 - 8 PM Grand March 8 PM Midnight buffet Ceilidh dance workshop 1 - 2:30 PM (for workshop information contact Anne Marshall at 512/263-9574) Musicians: John Taylor (fiddle), Lyle Ramshaw (piano), and David Mostardi (accordion) Adults $40, Teens (18 and under) $15, Non-Dancers $10 Presented by the Austinc Scottish Country Dance Society http://www.austinscottishball.myevent.com/index.php # Sunday, December 3, 2006 Celtic Song Session Things Celtic 1806 W. 35th Street (just east of Mopac, on the north side of the street) Austin, TX 512-472-CELT 2:30 - 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. 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. http://www.austinsongsession.com/ ________________________________ REGULAR EVENTS IN CENTRAL TEXAS: Sundays: -------- Irish Tune and Dance Session B.D. Riley's 204 E. 6th St. Austin, TX 512/494-1335 7:30 - 11:30 PM Tea Merchants Mother Egan's Irish Pub Austin, TX noon - 3 PM http://www.theteamerchants.com/ Sally's Garden Nine Lives Books 4919 NW Loop 410 at Summit Parkway between Evers and Callaghan San Antonio, TX 2 - 4 PM http://www.sallysgarden.org/ First Sundays: -------------- Celtic Song Session Things Celtic 1806 W. 35th Street (just east of Mopac, on the north side of the street) Austin, TX 2:30 - 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. http://www.austinsongsession.com/ Second Sundays: -------------- Craobh Thir na gCnoc (Gaelic League of Austin) meeting La Madeleine 35th & Lamar Austin, TX 3 - 4 PM For more information contact Rollin MacRae at (512) 441-2257 http://www.austingaelicleague.com http://www.austingaelicleague.com/ 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: --------- Tea Merchants Fado Irish Pub 214 W. 4th St. Austin, TX 8 - 11 PM http://www.theteamerchants.com/ 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: ---------------- Scottish Society of San Antonio Monthly board meeting Covenant Presbyterian Church Roleta Drive San Antonio, TX 7 PM http://www.scottishsociety-sa.org/ Wednesdays: ---------- Celtic & Traditional Music Society Session BUR 228 (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 Justina Hernandez at anitsujZ@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 First Wednesdays: ----------------- Austin Celtic Association Board Meeting Texspresso 2700 W Anderson Ln. Austin, TX (512) 467-9898 7 PM Open to the public http://austincelts.org/ Thursdays: ---------- Doc Grauzer Mother's Cafe 4215 Duval Austin, TX 6 - 9 PM http://www.docgrauzer.com/ 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 http://www.docgrauzer.com/ 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/ Saturdays: ---------- Doc Grauzer Mother's Cafe 4215 Duval Austin, TX 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM http://www.docgrauzer.com/ 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 ************************************************ # Tuesday, November 28, 2006 Irish American Heritage Association meeting Harris County MUD Building off the intersection of Cimmaron Parkway at Hidden Canyon Road Katy, TX 7:30 - 9:15 PM For more information contact Pat McMahon at 713-271-0784. This week's program: Scottish country dance lessons from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society http://www.texirish.com/ http://www.houstonrscds.com/ # Wednesday, November 29, 2006 Irish Society Young Adults Get-Together Brian O'Neill's Pub 5555 Morningside Dr. Houston, TX 713/522-2603 5:30 PM For information, contact Sean Fitzpatrick at 281-923-7199 or sean.fitzpatrick@raymondjames.com. # Thursday, November 30, 2006 Christmas with the Irish Tenors Rudder Auditorium Memorial Student Center Texas A&M University College Station, TX 7:30 PM http://www.theirishtenors.info/ St. Andrews Day celebration with Clandestine (yes, Clandestine!) McGonigel's Mucky Duck Pub 2425 Norfolk Houston, TX 713/528-5999 8 PM (silent auction 6 PM to benefit the 2007 Houston Scottish Highland Games) $10 # Friday, December 1, 2006 Constant Billy Dickens in the Heights 1418 Heights Blvd Houston, TX 6 - 8 PM http://www.constantbilly.com/ # Saturday, December 2, 2006 Constant Billy Hyde Park Art Crawl Houston, TX 11 AM - 4 PM http://www.constantbilly.com/ _________________________________________________________ REGULAR EVENTS IN EAST TEXAS, MISSISSIPPI, AND LOUISIANA: Sundays: -------- 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 Second Mondays -------------- Highlands and Islands social & business meeting Look Out (function room upstairs) Hwy 49, North of 1-10, near K-Mart Gulfport, MS 6 PM social 6:30 PM meeting http://www.highlandsandislands.org/ 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: --------- Ceilidh jam Poor Michael's The Strand Galveston, TX 409-762-1967 9 PM - midnight All skill levels welcome. 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: --------------- 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. http://www.texirish.com/ Wednesdays: ----------- Tune session McGonigel's Mucky Duck Pub 2425 Norfolk Houston, TX 713-528-5999 8 PM (sometimes 9 PM if Emily and the Occasional Musicians are playing first) 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 Churchill Room Black Labrador Pub 4100 Montrose Blvd. (Montrose near Richmond) Houston, TX 713/529-1199 7 - 9 PM For more information contact Richard McGinty at 713-943-9600 or e-mail r.e.hourich@excite.com http://home.att.net/~ceilidhmusic/chorus/CelticChorus.html 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: ------------------- various Celtic acts Fenian's Pub 901 East Fortification Street corner of Fortification and Jefferson Jackson, MS (601) 948-0055 8 - 11 PM First 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. @ 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 ********************************************** # Friday, December 1, 2007 The Commoners Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant 5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250 Dallas, TX 214-887-3600 9 PM - 12:30 AM http://www.thecommoners.com/ Advanced & Beginner Session Borders Books & Music 300 Norman Center Court Norman, OK 405/573-7907 7:30 - 10 PM # Saturday, December 2, 2006 The Killdares The Flying Saucer Addison, TX 9:30 PM http://www.killdares.com/ Boru's Ghost Tipperary Inn 5815 Live Oak Dallas, TX (214) 821-6500 8 PM - midnight Irish Rogues singalong Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant 5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250 Dallas, TX 214-887-3600 9 PM http://www.irishrogues.com/ 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 # Sunday, December 3, 2006 Jenny Glass Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant 5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250 Dallas, TX 214-887-3600 noon - 2 PM http://www.texasharp.com/ # Tuesday, December 5, 2006 The O'Bobs Pearl Pearl @ Commerce Dallas, TX 7 - 11 PM ______________________________________________________ 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.trad-music.com/thsessionplayers.htm ParaCelt Sin Fronteras 137 S. Main St. Irving, TX 972/253-3818 2 - 4 PM First Sundays: -------------- Jenny Glass Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant 5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250 Dallas, TX 214-887-3600 noon - 2 PM http://www.texasharp.com/ Third Sundays ------------- SMUSH! (Scottish fiddle club) Veterinary Medical Clinic 2412 Old North Rd. #102 Denton, TX For more information, contct Frank McClain at 940/243-2801 First, Third, and Fifth Sundays ------------------------------- Traditional Irish Session Arnie's Bar 318 E. 2nd St. Tulsa, OK 918/583-0797 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. Second Mondays -------------- Traditional Irish session The Flying Saucer 323 President Clinton Ave. Little Rock, AR 7:30 PM Musicians, dancers, and listeners of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Sponsored by the Arkansas Celtic Music Society. Contact Weesa Boyd at 501/602-5508 for information. Fourth Mondays -------------- Traditional Irish session Sesame's Restaurant 3 Rahling Cir. Little Rock, AR 7 PM Musicians, dancers, and listeners of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Sponsored by the Arkansas Celtic Music Society. Contact Weesa Boyd at 501/602-5508 for information. Tuesdays -------- Mid-Cities Open Session J. Gilligan's 400 E. Abram Arlington, TX 7 - 10 PM Hosted by "Bob the Box Player" Moore First Tuesdays -------------- The O'Bobs Pearl Pearl @ Commerce Dallas, TX 7 - 11 PM 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.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: ---------------- United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma monthly board meeting Church of the Savior 5600 NW 63rd Oklahoma City, OK 7 PM http://www.uscoscots.org/ Third Thursdays --------------- Traditional Irish session Something Brewing 1156 Front St. Little Rock, AR 6:30 PM Musicians, dancers, and listeners of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Sponsored by the Arkansas Celtic Music Society. Contact Weesa Boyd at 501/602-5508 for information. First and Third Thursdays ------------------------- Cairde na Gael Arnie's Irish Bar 2nd & Lamar Tulsa, OK Fridays: -------- Paddy Gone Wild Band Tipperary Inn 5815 Live Oak Dallas, TX (214) 821-6500 7:30 - 10:30 PM musicians needed for startup session Granbury, TX 7 PM If interested, contact Coby McCauley at 817-408-6554 or celticrhythm@eroutdoor.org First Fridays ------------- Advanced & Beginner Session Borders Books & Music 300 Norman Center Court Norman, OK 405/573-7907 7:30 - 10 PM Second Fridays -------------- Celtic Session Java Dave's 1911 S. Sunnylane Del City, OK 7:30 - 10 PM Sponsored by the Oklahoma Celtic Music Association Third Fridays (except June & July): ----------------------------------- High Plains Scottish Heritage Society meeting & potluck Fellowship Hall St. Luke's Presbyterian Church 3000 South Bell Street Amarillo, TX 7 PM 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.trad-music.com/opensession.htm Irish Rogues singalong Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant 5321 East Mockingbird Lane #250 Dallas, TX 214-887-3600 9 PM http://www.irishrogues.com/ Fourth Saturdays: ----------------- 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/ Cowtown Celtic and Traditional Session Four Star Coffee Bar 3324 W. 7th St. Fort Worth, TX 817/336-5555 1 - 4 PM For details contact Jay Heflin at 817/221-2920 Last Saturdays -------------- Traditional Irish session Last Chance Lakeside Cafe 408 Ponce de Leon Dr. Hot Springs Village, AR 6:30 PM Musicians, dancers, and listeners of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Sponsored by the Arkansas Celtic Music Society. Contact Weesa Boyd at 501/602-5508 for information. 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 ********************* no special events this week ______________________________ REGULAR EVENTS IN SOUTH TEXAS: Sundays: -------- Sally's Garden Nine Lives Books 4919 NW Loop 410 at Summit Parkway between Evers and Callaghan San Antonio, TX 2 - 4 PM http://www.sallysgarden.org/ 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/ 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/ 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: --------------- October - April Scottish Society of South Texas Upper Valley meeting First Presbyterian Church McAllen, TX 7 PM http://www.scotsrgv.com/ 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: Wednesdays ---------- 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 Thursdays --------- Chris Smith and Friends Sugar Brown's Coffee 4818 50th St. Lubbock, TX 8:30 - 10 PM 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 Temporary location on Texas Tech campus TBA Lubbock, TX For players at all levels of expertise Led by Dr. Chris Smith All ages welcome. Please email Chris at chris@coyotebanjo.com for exact location. Irish Dance with Kathleen Finley St. Paul's Episcopal Church (temporary location) Activities Room, second floor, close to northwest corner temporary schedule: 10:15 - 11 AM: beginners (youth & adults) 11 AM - noon: apprentice (youth & adult beginners) noon - 1:30 PM: senior and adult company - 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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