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Thursday, October 25, 2007

Celtic Music in Texas

THIS WEEK'S MUSICAL HIGHLIGHT is the Austin Celtic Festival, November 3 & 4. Headliners include Joe Burke, Patrick Street, and Seven Nations. Also many other musical acts, dancers, storytellers, music and cultural workshops, vendors, Highland games, hurling and Gaelic football demonstrations, sheep- herding, dog parades, miniature horses, Viking invasion, ancient Celts defeating Romans... See http://austincelts.org/festival for details. ON TOUR: ACF headliners, of course. Seven Nations: Houston 11/2, ACF 11/3-4 Jim Malcom: Arlington 11/2, Houston 11/3, ACF 11/4, Albuquerque 11/7 TEXAS BANDS ON THE ROAD: ACF performers Blaggards: College Station 10/26, Austin 10/27 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 (or as early as you can). Regular events are listed once a month (like this time). *********************** EVENTS IN CENTRAL TEXAS *********************** # Friday, October 26, 2007 Blaggards O'Bannon's Tap House 103 Boyett Street College Station, TX 979/846-9214 http://www.blaggards.com/ # Saturday, October 27, 2007 Blaggards Fado Irish Pub 214 W. 4th St. Austin, TX 10 PM http://www.blaggards.com/ # Thursday, November 1, 2007 Austin Celtic Association board meeting Texspresso 2700 W Anderson Ln. Austin, TX (512) 467-9898 7 PM Open to the public http://austincelts.org/ # Saturday-Sunday, November 3-4, 2007 Austin Celtic Festival Fiesta Gardens 2102 Jesse E Segovia St. (formerly Bergman Avenue) Austin, TX 11 AM - 8 PM Admission: $10 donation online in advance, $12 donation at the gate, $18 weekend pass available online. Children under 10 free. Headliners include Joe Burke, Patrick Street, Seven Nations http://www.austincelts.org/festival Purchase tickets at http://www.austincelts.org/festival/admission.htm ________________________________ REGULAR EVENTS IN CENTRAL TEXAS: Sundays: -------- Irish Tune and Dance Session B.D. Riley's 204 E. 6th St. Austin, TX 512/494-1335 8 - 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/ Irish language lessons presented by the Gaelic League of Austin Things Celtic 1806 W. 35th Street (just east of Mopac, on the north side of the street) Austin, TX 512-472-CELT noon - 2 PM http://www.austingaelicleague.com/ 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 Third Sundays: ------------- Irish Cultural Society of San Antonio St. Gregory the Great Hall 709 Beryl San Antonio, TX (210) 342-5334 4 PM (business meeting at 3 PM) http://www.irishculturalsociety.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/ Third Mondays: -------------- Gilmer & Moore Genuine Joe 2001 W. Anderson Lane Austin, TX 8 PM http://gilmermoore.com/ Tuesdays: --------- Tea Merchants Fado Irish Pub 214 W. 4th St. Austin, TX 8 - 11 PM http://www.theteamerchants.com/ Irish and Ole Timey Music Collective Rio Rita 1308 East 6th Street Austin, TX 8 PM Get together with other folks of ALL skill levels to learn and play old standards of Irish Folk and Ole Timey music. 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/ Second and Fourth Tuesdays: --------------------------- Austin Celtic Meetup Group Location TBA Austin, TX 7 PM http://celticculture.meetup.com/4/?gj=sj8 Wednesdays: ---------- Celtic & Traditional Music Society Session Cal 323 (Calhoun 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 or to subscribe to the mailing list contact Justina Hernandez at anitsujZ@mail.utexas.edu. http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/UT_Austin_CTMS/ Thursdays: ---------- 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. First Thursdays: ---------------- Austin Celtic Association Board Meeting Texspresso 2700 W. Anderson Lane Austin, TX (512) 467-9898 7 PM Open to the public http://austincelts.org/ (note change to day of week) 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 Friday: ------------------- Pubcrawler B.D. Riley's 204 E. 6th St. Austin, TX 512/494-1335 10 PM - 1 AM http://www.myspace.com/realpubcrawler 1st, 3rd, & 5th Fridays: ------------------------ Celtic Tune Session Guadalajara Restaurant 1525 Cypress Creek Road Cedar Park, TX 7 - 9:30 PM Hosted by the LCP Fine Arts Academy. We play indoors, but if the weather permits we play outside, in front of the building. We welcome all acoustic instruments, note-readers, beginner's and are friendly! Bring your own stand if you need to. Most common tunes can be found on the website in PDF format. Call Mary Ann at 512/401-8863 for questions http://irishsessions.webhop.org/ Throughout the week: -------------------- 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 ************************************************ # Friday, October 26, 2007 Blaggards O'Bannon's Tap House 103 Boyett Street College Station, TX 979/846-9214 http://www.blaggards.com/ # Saturday, October 27, 2007 Constant Billy with Kristen Jensen Full Throttle Coffee House 2040 Louetta Suite G Spring, TX 832/875-2237 8 - 10 PM $8 http://www.constantbilly.com/ # Thursday, November 1, 2007 "Kilmainham Gaol: The Nation's Historic Pulse" Lecture by Niall Bergin, supervisor, acting archivist and curator, Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin Cullen Hall 4001 Mt. Vernon University of St. Thomas Houston, TX 7:30 - 9 PM For information contact Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592. Sponsored by the Center for Irish Studies Cultural Outreach Forum, the Irish American Institute and the Irish Society. Houston Highland Games Association meeting 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/ # Friday, November 2, 2007 Seven Nations McGonigel's Mucky Duck Pub 2425 Norfolk Houston, TX 713/528-5999 7:30 & 10 PM $15 http://sevennations.com/ # Saturday, November 3, 2007 Jim Malcolm House concert Houston, TX For further details, contact Ros and Paul Shepherd at rosnpaul@hotmail.com http://www.jimmalcolm.com/ Jack Hardy Alpine Road Concert Series 2301 Alpine Road Longview, TX 903-452-2379 7:30 PM $12 adults, $6 students under 18 http://www.alpinerdconcert.org/ # Sunday, November 4, 2007 Miller Outdoor Theatre 100 Concert Drive Houston, TX 4 PM: Constant Billy 4:45 PM: O'Maoileidigh School of Irish Dance 5:15 PM: Flying Fish Sailors FREE Presented by Irish Aires http://www.constantbilly.com/ http://www.omaoileidigh.com/ http://www.flyingfishsailors.com/ http://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/ http://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/ Kirking of the Tartans ChristChurch Presbyterian Church 5001 Bellaire Blvd @ Rice Ave. Bellaire, TX 713/667-6574 10:15 AM The St. Thomas Pipe and Drum band will be providing music. _________________________________________________________ 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: --------- Celtic Chorus of Houston ***relocated till winter*** Griff's Shenanigans Cafe & Bar back patio 3416 Roseland St. Houston, TX 713/528-9912 7 - 9 PM for more info contact Dianna Shipman at diannashipman@att.net or 713/522-1212 http://home.att.net/~ceilidhmusic/chorus/CelticChorus.html 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 - 9:15 PM For more information contact Pat McMahon at 713-271-0784. http://www.texirish.com/ Wednesdays: ----------- 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: ---------- Irish session Coffee Oasis 4650 NASA Road 1 (@ Kirby, in Arlan's Shopping Center) Seabrook, TX 281/532-1439 7 - 9:30 PM Social Dancing Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Houston, TX Contact Moon Weiss at mland121@aol.com or 713-899-4929 http://www.houstonrscds.org/HoustonRSCDS.htm First and Third Thursdays: -------------------------- Session at Kelvin Arms Kelvin Arms Pub 2424 Dunstan (off Kirby) Houston, TX 7 - 9:30 PM English as well as Scottish, Irish and American Traditional Music, played on Fiddle, Banjo, Concertina and whatever folks bring. Open session, all musicians and singers invited to join in; dancing welcomed! For information, contact Dan Worrall at danworrall@msn.com 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. ********************************************** EVENTS IN NORTH TEXAS, OKLAHOMA, AND ARKANSAS ********************************************** # Friday-Sunday, October 26-28, 2007 O'Flaherty Irish Music Retreat Hoblitzelle Camp and Conference Center Midlothian, TX http://www.irishtradmusic.org/retreat/ # Saturday, October 27, 2007 Seamus Stout Tipperary Inn 5815 Live Oak Dallas, TX (214) 821-6500 8 PM 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 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. # Sunday, October 28, 2007 The Killdares McKinney Performing Arts Center McKinney, TX 214-544-4630 7:30 PM http://killdares.com/ ***No Trinity Hall Session Players or Open Session today*** # Friday, November 2, 2007 Jim Malcom house concert Arlington, TX contact Craig or Karen at 817-429 2196 or craigvanwinkle@attbi.com http://www.jimmalcolm.com/ Behan The Plaza Pub 1605 New York Ave. @ Park Row Arlington, TX 8:30 PM http://www.behanmusic.com/ Celtic Session Borders Books & Music 300 Norman Center Court Norman, OK 405/573-7907 8 - 10 PM For information, please contact Jacque Rapp at 405-364-4526. # Saturday, November 3, 2007 Spriggan Tipperary Inn 5815 Live Oak Dallas, TX (214) 821-6500 8 PM 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/ Jack Hardy Alpine Road Concert Series 2301 Alpine Road Longview, TX 903-452-2379 7:30 PM $12 adults, $6 students under 18 http://www.alpinerdconcert.org/ 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@tx.rr.com for information. http://www.trad-music.com/opensession.htm # Sunday, November 4, 2007 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/ ______________________________________________________ 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@tx.rr.com for information. Second Sundays are the advanced open session. 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 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 http://www.cairdenagael.com/ Fridays: -------- Paddy Gone Wild Band Tipperary Inn 5815 Live Oak Dallas, TX (214) 821-6500 7:30 - 10:30 PM First Fridays ------------- Celtic Session Borders Books & Music 300 Norman Center Court Norman, OK 405/573-7907 8 - 10 PM For information, please contact Jacque Rapp at 405-364-4526. Second Fridays -------------- Celtic Session Full Circle Books 50 Penn Place (1900 NW Expressway) Oklahoma City, OK 405/842-READ 7 - 10 PM For information, please contact Jacque Rapp at 405-364-4526. Celtic Music Jam Session Best Western (in the atrium) 600 E. McElroy @ Perkins Road Stillwater, OK 7 PM For information contact Roger Graham at celticgraham@sbcglobal.net 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@tx.rr.com 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/ Second Saturdays: ----------------- West Fort Worth Celtic and Traditional Session Four Star Coffee Bar 3324 West Seventh Street Fort Worth, TX 1 - 4 PM United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma clan gathering Church of the Savior 5600 NW 63rd Oklahoma City, OK 6 PM http://www.uscoscots.org/ 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/ Third Sundays: ------------- Irish Cultural Society of San Antonio St. Gregory the Great Hall 709 Beryl San Antonio, TX (210) 342-5334 4 PM (business meeting at 3 PM) http://www.irishculturalsociety.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/ 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/ Second and Fourth Saturdays --------------------------- Dallas Slow Session Players Addison Circle Dallas, TX 2 - 5 PM For information contact Jim Wells Sr. at jim33345@sbcglobal.net or 972-385-0817. http://sifujim.tripod.com/ *********************************** EVENTS IN WEST TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO *********************************** # Saturday, October 27, 2007 Michael Black Vernacular Music Center Concert Series Hemmle Recital Hall Texas Tech Campus Lubbock, TX 8 PM FREE ADMISSION Solo concert of Irish traditional music focused around the singing tradition of the Black Family, a legend in Irish music. The event is co-sponsored by the TTU Vernacular Music Center, the School of Music, and the Caprock Celtic Association. For information contact Dr. Christopher Smith (TTU School of Music) at 806/742-2270x249 or christopher.smith@ttu.edu West Texas Ceili/Ceilidh featuring Roan Inish Damhsa, West Texas Celtic Ensemble J&B Coffeehouse 26th & Boston Lubbock, TX 806-796-1114 8 - 10 PM Dancing, Singing, Door Prizes No Cover ____________________________________________ REGULAR EVENTS IN WEST TEXAS AND NEW MEXICO: Tuesdays -------- Irish set dancing class Conklin home Lubbock, TX 7:30 - 9 PM Contact Paul Conklin at lubbockirishdancers@yahoo.com 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 City of Lubbock Pipe Band Haynes Elementary 60th & Memphis Lubbock, TX 7 PM For information contact 806-744-9747 or owner@scotmall.com

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 Saturdays --------- Irish music "slow session" (teaching session) J&B Coffeehouse 26th & Boston Lubbock, TX 4 - 6 PM 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. Frequent Saturdays ------------------ West Texas Ceili/Ceilidh featuring Roan Inish Damhsa, West Texas Celtic Ensemble J&B Coffeehouse 26th & Boston Lubbock, TX 806-796-1114 8 - 10 PM Dancing, Singing, Door Prizes No Cover -- Texas Celtic Music Network http://texcelt.org calendar@texcelt.org If you do not want to receive any more newsletters, http://texcelt.org/phplist/?p=unsubscribe&uid=9b574930d4b75a5bde379c9c58663289 To update your preferences visit http://texcelt.org/phplist/?p=preferences&uid=9b574930d4b75a5bde379c9c58663289 Forward a Message to Someone http://texcelt.org/phplist/?p=forward&uid=9b574930d4b75a5bde379c9c58663289&mid=33 BEWARE OF ATTACHMENTS CARRYING VIRUSES! THIS LIST DOES NOT SEND ATTACHMENTS!

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