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Friday, June 06, 2008

Current Events

What's New? 06/07/08 – Easter Uprising Show – Part 1 06/11/08 – Blaggards at the Mollys Downtown (a regular Wednesday event) 06/13/08 – Easter Uprising Show – Part 2 & IAUC President Kate McCabe ---- To see our playlist as we play it, go to: http://www.kpft.org/studio/playlist.php Archived shows WITH Playlists KPFT Archived Programs Sorted By Name Irish Aires 05/31/08 (Available thru 07/31/08) Play Download Playlist Irish Aires 05/24/08 (Available thru 07/24/08) Play Download Playlist Irish Aires 05/17/08 (Available thru 07/17/08) Play Download Playlist Irish Aires 05/10/08 (Available thru 07/10/08) Play Download Playlist Irish Aires 05/03/08 (Available thru 07/03/08) Play Download Playlist Irish Aires 04/26/08 (Available thru 06/26/08) Play Download Playlist Irish Aires 04/19/08 (Available thru 06/19/08) Play Download Playlist Irish Aires 04/12/08 (Available thru 06/12/08) Play Download Playlist ---- 06/07-08/08 - Arlington: Texas Scottish Festival & Highland Games This year’s entertainment schedule has not been posted yet but performers in the past have included: Alasdair Fraser, John Taylor, Smithfield Fair, Quebe Sisters Band Schedule: Texas Scottish Festival Entertainment Friday, June 6, 2008 Glengarry Tent, Northeast Corner 08:00p CALLING OF THE CLANS Stadium followed by fireworks 09:00p to 10:00 – The Killdares 10:30p to 12:00 – Seven Nations Glenuig Tent, Southwest corner 05:00p to 05:45 – Alex Beaton & Friends 06:00p to 06:45 – Ed Miller & John Taylor 07:00p to 07:45 – Brian McNeill 08:00p CALLING OF THE CLANS Stadium followed by fireworks Glenfinnan Tent, South Entrance 05:00p to 05:45 – Smithfield Fair 06:00p to 06:45 – Seamus Stout 07:00p to 07:45 – Clandestine 08:00p CALLING OF THE CLANS Stadium followed by fireworks 09:00p to 11:00 – Traditional Ceilidh Glencoe Tent, Northwest, Clan Area 06:00p to 08:00 – Patron’s Reception & BBQ 08:00p CALLING OF THE CLANS Stadium followed by fireworks 09:00p to 11:00 – Kitchen Piping competition ---- Saturday, June 7, 2008 Glengarry Tent, Northeast Corner 10:00a to 11:00 – Scottish Rogues 11:30a to 12:30 – Jiggernaut 01:00p to 02:00 – North Texas Caledonians 02:30p to 03:30 – The Killdares 04:00p to 05:00 – Seven Nations 05:30p to 06:30 – Scottish Rogues 07:00p to 08:00 – Jiggernaut 08:30p to 09:30 – The Killdares 10:00p to 12:00 – Seven Nations Glenuig Tent, Southwest corner 09:00a to 09:45 – Jed Marum 10:00a to 10:45 – Tullamore 11:00a to 11:45 – Hugh Morrison 12:00p to 12:45 – Colin Grant-Adams 01:00p to 01:45 – Seamus Stout 02:00p to 02:45 – Jed Marum 03:00p to 03:45 – Tullamore 04:00p to 04:45 – Hugh Morrison 05:00p to 05:45 – Colin Grant Adams 06:00p to 06:45 – Seamus Stout 07:00p to 07:45 – Jed Marum & Friends Glenfinnan Tent, South Entrance 09:00a to 09:45 – Ed Miller & John Taylor 10:00a to 10:45 – Brian McNeill 11:00a to 11:45 – Beyond The Pale 12:00p to 12:45 – Clandestine 01:00p to 01:45 – Ed Miller & John Taylor 02:00p to 02:45 – Brian McNeill 03:00p to 03:45 – Beyond The Pale 04:00p to 04:45 – Clandestine 05:00p to 05:45 – Brian McNeil 06:00p to 06:45 – Ed Miller & John Taylor 07:00p to 07:45 – Clandestine 08:00p to 09:00 – LASSIES GALORE 09:30p to 12:00 – FIDDLE FADDLE Glencoe Tent, Northwest, Clan Area 09:30a to 10:00 – Clan Meeting 10:00a to 10:45 – Alex Beaton 11:00a to 11:45 – Smithfield Fair 12:00p to 12:45 – Margaret Gravitt 01:00p to 01:45 – DATING GAME 02:00p to 02:45 – Shift 03:00p to 03:45 – Alex Beaton 04:00p to 04:45 – Smithfield Fair 05:00p to 05:45 – Margaret Gravitt 06:00p to 06:45 – Alex Beaton 06:00p to 06:45 – Shift ---- Sunday, June 8, 2008 Glengarry Tent, Northeast Corner 11:00a to 12:00 – Scottish Rogues 12:30p to 01:30 – Jiggernaut 02:00p to 03:00 – Quebe Sisters Band 03:30p to 04:30 – The Killdares 05:00p to 06:00 – Seven Nations Glenuig Tent, Southwest corner 11:00p to 11:45 – Hugh Morrison 12:00p to 12:45 – Seamus Stout 01:00p to 01:45 – Colin Grant-Adams 02:00p to 02:45 – Tullamore 03:00p to 03:45 – Jed Marum 04:00p to 04:45 – Hugh Morrison 05:00p to 05:45 – Seamus Stout Glenfinnan Tent, South Entrance 09:30a to 10:00 – Celtic Harp Prelude 10:00a to 10:45 – Kirking Service 11:00a to 11:45 – Ed Miller & John Taylor 12:00p to 12:45 – Brian McNeill 01:00p to 01:45 – Beyond The Pale 02:00p to 02:45 – Clandestine 03:00p to 03:45 – Ed Miller & John Taylor 04:00p to 04:45 – Quebe Sisters Band 05:00p to 05:45 – Brian & Celtic Finale Glencoe Tent, Northwest, Clan Area 11:00a to 11:45 – Colin Grant-Adams 12:00p to 12:45 – Alex Beaton 01:00p to 01:45 – Smithfield Fair 02:00p to 02:45 – Margaret Gravitt 03:00p to 03:45 – Alex Beaton 04:00p to 04:45 – Smithfield Fair 05:00p to 05:45 – Alex & Margaret ************************* 06/09/08 – Celtic Thunder on Channel 8, PBS CELTIC THUNDER-(We will have tickets available to their upcoming concert on November 25th at Reliant Arena & Keith & Damian will be live in the studio) Celtic Thunder is a new group and concert special featuring five Celtic male vocalists: Paul Byrom (age 28, Dublin, Ireland), George Donaldson (age 39, Glasgow, Scotland), Keith Harkin (age 20, Derry, Northern Ireland), Ryan Kelly (age 28, Moy in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland) and Damian McGinty (age 14, Derry, Northern Ireland). Taped August 2007 at the Helix in Dublin , the group's debut performance is a celebration of Celtic heritage and men-their loves, attitudes, individuality, power and strength, throughout life's journey. From rousing ensemble numbers to solos showcasing each members' vocal style and personality, Celtic Thunder performs powerful ballads, popular hits, and heartwarming songs of love and loss from across the Celtic music spectrum-Irish, Scottish, traditional and contemporary. Celtic Thunder creator/producer Sharon Browne teamed up with legendary Irish composer Phil Coulter (Elvis Presley's "My Boy," Sandie Shaw's "Puppet on a String," the now-classic Irish ballad "The Town I Loved So Well"), to audition men all over Ireland and Scotland for the group, and craft a representative set list. The eclectic mix of music includes traditional songs ("Mountains of Mourne," "Come by the Hills," "Love Thee Dearest"), pop classics (Paul Anka's "Puppy Love," the Eagles' "Desperado," The Moody Blues' "Nights in White Satin") and Coulter originals (Irish Rugby Football Union anthem "Ireland's Call," "The Old Man," "Steal Away"), accompanied by The Celtic Concert Orchestra, a full band, bagpipes and monks. Choreography, dramatic lighting, visual effects, and a set resembling ancient stone steps and paths enhance the musical production. AIRS: June 1st & June 9th at 7pm & 9pm-Keith & Damian will be in the studio on June 1st. ************************* 06/11/08 – Richard E McGinty Signs His New Book at River Oaks Book Store Author Richard E. McGinty Will appear at River Oaks Book Store June 11th from 5 to 7 pm For a book signing of his new release “HEART SONGS” River Oaks Bookstore 3270 Westheimer Houston, Texas 77098 June 11th 5 to 7 pm Don't Miss It ************************* 06/11/08 – Blaggards at the Mollys Downtown Every Wednesday (Next: June 11) Molly's Pub Downtown, 8:30pm Houston, TX Chad & Patrick Acoustic 509 Main St Houston, TX 77002 ************************* 06/13/08 – Celtic Vogage at McClellans Pub in Humble McClellans Pub Presents Celtic Voyage on June 13th 8-11:30PM An unforgettable Evening of Laughter & Song $5.00 cover charge McClellan’s Pub Corner of Townsen Road & North Houston Avenue Just one exit north of Deerbrook Mall, Humble ************************* 06/16/08 - 6TH Bloomsday Party Irish Society The Irish Society’s annual Bloomsday Celebration will be celebrated on the actual day! So join us, June 16, 6:30 PM, at Mr. C's Irish Pub at 9733 Katy Freeway. First drink for members is complimentary and, as always, good food will be on hand to go with the good company. Murder the Stout will be providing the entertainment, and maybe we'll even get some singing from the crowd! ************************* 06/18/08 – Blaggards at the Mollys Downtown Every Wednesday Molly's Pub Downtown, 8:30pm Houston, TX Chad & Patrick Acoustic 509 Main St Houston, TX 77002 ************************* 06/20/08 – Danny O’Flaherty at 2nd Baptist Church in Katy Location: 2nd Baptist Church West Campus 19449 Katy Freeway (at Fry Rd exit) Williams House (separate building to the right of church) Houston, TX 77094 7 PM Tickets: $10.00 @ the door ************************* 06/25/08 – Blaggards at the Mollys Downtown Every Wednesday Molly's Pub Downtown, 8:30pm Houston, TX Chad & Patrick Acoustic 509 Main St Houston, TX 77002 ************************* 07/02/08 – Blaggards at the Mollys Downtown Every Wednesday Molly's Pub Downtown, 8:30pm Houston, TX Chad & Patrick Acoustic 509 Main St Houston, TX 77002 ************************* 07/09/08 – Blaggards at the Mollys Downtown Every Wednesday Molly's Pub Downtown, 8:30pm Houston, TX Chad & Patrick Acoustic 509 Main St Houston, TX 77002 ************************* 07/16/08 – Blaggards at the Mollys Downtown Every Wednesday Molly's Pub Downtown, 8:30pm Houston, TX Chad & Patrick Acoustic 509 Main St Houston, TX 77002 ************************* 07/23/08 – Blaggards at the Mollys Downtown Every Wednesday Molly's Pub Downtown, 8:30pm Houston, TX Chad & Patrick Acoustic 509 Main St Houston, TX 77002 ************************* 07/30/08 – Blaggards at the Mollys Downtown Every Wednesday Molly's Pub Downtown, 8:30pm Houston, TX Chad & Patrick Acoustic 509 Main St Houston, TX 77002 ************************* 07/31/08 – Author Tana French at Murder by the Book 2008 Edgar Award nominee Tana French will be here, Thursday, July 31, 6:30 p.m., to sign her new thriller, The Likeness. Tana French grew up in Ireland, Italy, the U.S. and Malawi, and has lived in Dublin since 1990. She trained as a professional actress at Trinity College, Dublin, and has worked in theatre, film and voiceover. Her first novel, In the Woods, has been nominated for the 2008 Edgar Award for Best First Novel. Visit her website here: http://www.tanafrench.com/ ************************* 10/05/08 - 2008 Celtic Festival & Gathering Of The Celts St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Heights, Houston, Texas ************************* 10/11/08 - The High Kings Tickets at Hobby Center, Houston, TX 8:00PM Check out their website at: http://www.thehighk ings.com/ tourdatesUS. html. ************************* 10/24-26 – O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat in Midlothian We host a three-day music camp called the O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat where we teach traditional Irish music on fiddle, flute, harp, whistle, Uilleann pipes, guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, tenor banjo, accordion, concertina, bodhran and piano. We also have classes in singing in both Irish Gaelic and English and a large number of music enrichment classes. Seven internationally-respected Irish players will join the teaching staff this year as guest instructors including Matt Cranitch and James Kelly on fiddle, Mick Moloney on tenor banjo, Mickey Dunne on Uilleann pipes, June McCormack on flute, Pat Egan on guitar and Danny O’Flaherty on singing ballads. The retreat will be held October 24-26, 2008 (always the last weekend in October) in Midlothian, Texas at a comfortable, scenic camp there. For more information, please visit our website at www.oflahertyretreat.org. The event is organized by the Traditional Irish Music Education Society, a non-profit group whose mission is “to assist and encourage people in their learning and playing of traditional Irish music through educational programs and performance events.” ************************* 11/14/08 - 2008 Annual Irish Gala When: Silent Auction and Reception: 6:30 p.m. Dinner: 8 p.m. Where: Houston Hotel, 111 North Post Oak Lane, Houston Honorees: Honorary Consul of Ireland John B. Kane and Alayne Kane ************************* 11/25/08 – Celtic Thunder in Concert at Reliant Arena Celtic Thunder is a new group and concert special featuring five Celtic male vocalists: Paul Byrom (age 28, Dublin, Ireland), George Donaldson (age 39, Glasgow, Scotland), Keith Harkin (age 20, Derry, Northern Ireland), Ryan Kelly (age 28, Moy in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland) and Damian McGinty (age 14, Derry, Northern Ireland). Taped August 2007 at the Helix in Dublin , the group's debut performance is a celebration of Celtic heritage and men-their loves, attitudes, individuality, power and strength, throughout life's journey. From rousing ensemble numbers to solos showcasing each members' vocal style and personality, Celtic Thunder performs powerful ballads, popular hits, and heartwarming songs of love and loss from across the Celtic music spectrum-Irish, Scottish, traditional and contemporary. Celtic Thunder creator/producer Sharon Browne teamed up with legendary Irish composer Phil Coulter (Elvis Presley's "My Boy," Sandie Shaw's "Puppet on a String," the now-classic Irish ballad "The Town I Loved So Well"), to audition men all over Ireland and Scotland for the group, and craft a representative set list. The eclectic mix of music includes traditional songs ("Mountains of Mourne," "Come by the Hills," "Love Thee Dearest"), pop classics (Paul Anka's "Puppy Love," the Eagles' "Desperado," The Moody Blues' "Nights in White Satin") and Coulter originals (Irish Rugby Football Union anthem "Ireland's Call," "The Old Man," "Steal Away"), accompanied by The Celtic Concert Orchestra, a full band, bagpipes and monks. Choreography, dramatic lighting, visual effects, and a set resembling ancient stone steps and paths enhance the musical production. ************************* 01/07/09 - The Chieftains at Jones Hall Fri 5-Jan-07 8:00 PM - to - 10:30 PM CST Jones Hall 615 Louisiana Houston TX 77002 Phone: (713) 224-7575 Google Maps Hotels Near Yahoo! Maps Weather Forecast Come hear these six-time Grammy Award winners. The Chieftains have collaborated and performed with some of the biggest names in rock, pop, and traditional music in Ireland and around the world, including the Rolling Stones and Van Morrison. Ireland's premier musical ambassadors will appear with your Houston Symphony. ****************************************** ON GOING Events: Note: Irish Aires can now be HEARD of DOWNLOADED from the Internet. ALSO, there is a new link to hear KPFT Live Internet listening (live) is available through our MP3 streams. If you have Winamp, Media Player or iTunes installed on your computer, you can connect HERE or http://stream.kpft.org/streamkpft.m3u Free Player Downloads: Winamp Windows Media Player iTunes ---- Irish Aires is also podcast at: http://archive.kpft.org/xml/eire.xml Internet listening (live) is available through our MP3 streams. If you have Winamp, Media Player or iTunes installed on your computer, you can connect HERE or http://stream.kpft.org/streamkpft.m3u Free Player Downloads: Winamp Windows Media Player iTunes ---- Ireland 2007 Pictures Part 1 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007 Part 2 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part2 Part 3 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part3 Part 4 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part4 Part 5 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part5 Part 6 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part6 Part 7 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part7 Part 8 - http://picasaweb.google.com/JayDooling/Ireland2007Part8ProbablyFinalUpload New – A Compilation of All my 2007 Irish Pics with music & videos. See instructions on how to see at Irish Aires Blog. ********************* Paisley Close Press Release Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 20:28:16 -0600 Over the past few years, I have been asked time and again "Why Paisley Close"? Like every tale you must start at the beginning to get to the end. On November 24th 1861, at a spot along High Street in Edinburgh 's Royal Mile, two overcrowded and decrepit tenements collapsed. According to legend, workers were clearing the debris away when they heard a voice shout out "Heave awa' lads, I'm no deid yet!" As a memorial, Paisley Close (the cul-de-sac) was built in place of the collapsed buildings. Paisley Close (the band) was built by resurrecting former bands-mates. Paisley Close (the band) felt that the young man's luck, tenacity and symbolism was a fitting name. Now with a heavy heart I must announce the passing of this great band. Paisley Close is going through a major transitional period and collectively they have decided to put the band on an indefinite hiatus. The members of Paisley Close remain friends but personal commitments have forced them to make this difficult decision. Through the last three years they have had the opportunity to play on some amazing stages at some of the best festival in the county and for this they are extremely grateful. Even more outstanding has been the people they have met and the friendships forged. That is the biggest aspect that I will personally miss the most. As the bands booking agent I have had the opportunity to meet some of the most amazing directors, coordinator and volunteers; who without you, the show would literally not go on. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to grace your stages and share a pint or two! I speak for the entire band (Cidnie MacNamee, Bernard Schreiber, Amy Price and Rabbit Boyett) in saying that it has been an honor and a privilege! Although this chapter may be over we raise our glasses to everyone "were not dead yet!" We wish you peace and joy and hopefully will see you all sometime down the road. Sláinte - Cheers, Hopie Lopez-Boyett Booking Agent ---- ************************* Spring Irish Studies Courses - University of St Thomas University of St. Thomas Spring 2008 Irish Studies Courses Dia duit! We have some wonderful Irish Studies Courses available for Spring 2008. Open to audit and credit students, with first priority given to credit students Credit students: Sign up to reserve your places! Audit students must submit a signed written form to the Registrar, first-come, first-served. No payment is required from audit students until the Registrar notifies audit students that they have a place in the class. ---- Irish Language Courses Irish I, Mondays, Wednesdays, 3:10 to 4:25 p.m. Catalog No.: 1331; IRST Class No. 1854, Section A; MACL Class No. 1875, Section A Irish II, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 3:35 to 4:50 p.m. Catalog No.: 1332; IRST 1855, Section A; MACL Class No. 1876, Section A Intermediate Irish, Tuesdays, 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. Catalog No.: 4393; IRST Class No. 1856, Section N; MACL: Class Number 1877, Section A All Irish Language Classes taught by Prof. Maeve McInerney from University College Cork Cross-listed with Modern and Classical Languages and Irish Studies - Fulfill Language Requirements Scholarships available for first fifteen (15) students to sign up for Irish I and fulfill scholarship application requirements. Contact me for a scholarship application form or an audit form! Contemporary Irish Political and Social Issues Dr. John F. Burke, Political Science Mondays, Wednesdays, 1:40 to 2:55 p.m. Catalog No.: 4393; IRST Class No: 1857, Section A; INST Class No. 1848, Section B; POSC Class No. 2107, Section B; WCS Class No. 2133, Section G; MLA Class No.: 1603, Section A Cross-listed with Irish Studies, International Studies, Political Science, Women, Culture and Society and MLA. Medieval Celtic Literature Dr. Kerry MacArthur Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2:10 to 3:25 p.m. Catalog No.: 4393; IRST Class No. 1858, Section B; ENGL Class No. 1788, Section A; MLA Class No. 1604, Section B Cross-listed with Irish Studies, English and MLA. We look forward to seeing you in our Irish Studies courses! Best regards and happy holidays, Lori Lori M. Gallagher, J.D. Director, Center for Irish Studies University of St. Thomas 3800 Montrose Blvd. Houston, TX 77006 713-525-3592 Fax: 713-525-3866 irishstudies@stthom.edu www.stthom.edu/irishstudies ---- Wednesday Nights at 8ish PM. The Mucky Duck continues a twenty-five year tradition, hosting Houston's Irish Session. The Mucky Duck incarnation of the Session, if for no other reason than the frequent participation of younger musicians, gives a very real sense of tradition passed on and history handed down. The most visible Celtic-influenced traditional bands around Houston -- make participating in the Session a regular, energy-charging part of their regular routine. What is celebrated is the whole of Celtic culture, and a musical tradition that, over the centuries, has become as much American roots music as bottleneck guitar. The drums of western Africa are what gave American music its rhythm; more often than not, though, the melody is Celtic. The popularity of Celtic folk music is either a testament to the timeless appeal of these sometimes haunting, sometimes hilarious, sometimes jig-inspiring tunes, or perhaps an argument in favor of the nebulous theory of racial memory. Celtic blood-ties real, suspected and imagined have given many the impetus to learn the folk-arts of the ancient tribes; that's just one reason why the Wednesday night Session at the ` is as much a school and tribal gathering as a musical event. This is a great way to explore Irish music and tradition. Music starts at 8pm, and there is no cover charge.2425 Norfolk Houston, TX 77098 713.528.5999 Phone Be sure to check our calendar in case we have booked a special show that might preempt our regular Irish Session ---- Ar mhaith leat Gaeilge a labhairt? Would you like to speak Irish? Beginning Irish Conversation Jason’s Deli Westheimer & Shepherd 2611 S Shepherd Dr Houston, TX 77098-1561 If you are interested in learning a little Irish then come join us at Jason’s Deli on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 P.M. This Irish class is tailored to the beginning student who has had no prior exposure to Irish. You will learn basic conversational greetings, helpful phrases, informative tips for traveling through the Gaeltacht such as common signage, asking directions and most important of all how to pronounce those mystical Irish words. Pocket phrase books do the tourist no good unless they know how to pronounce what they are reading! This course provides the beginning student with phonetically spelled out Irish words, something most beginning tape and book courses fail to offer. If you have any questions please contact Tim Theisen (tyson) at Jeaniebotl@aol.com or phone me at (713) 263-9691 If you are interested please come join us on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 P.M. There is a $5.00 donation to cover cost of the handouts. Labhraímis Gaeilge is linne í ! Speaking Irish is cool! ---- Learn Irish Gaelic! (Katy Class) SATURDAY - Beginning Conversational Irish (and every Saturday for the next few months) Katy, TX 10 AM - Noon Self-Study Group Using Interactive CDs, Books, Tapes, and other materials for spoken and written Irish. Class moderated by an advanced American student of the language. $7 per class to cover costs. $5 for Irish American Heritage Association members. Call Pat McMahon at 713-271-0784 for location and directions, or e-mail patpmcmahon@aol.com location: The Carriage Inn, 1400 Katy- Flewellen Road in the Computer Room ---- Wednesdays, 7-10 pm SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING AND MORE http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/SCDM.htm New Dancers Welcome - Families Welcome (children must be accompanied by parent / guardian). $5 for those 14 and over; $2.50 those under 14 ($15 maximum per family) - fourth consecutive Wednesday free. 1st Wednesdays: FREE at Churchill Room, Black Labrador Pub 4100 Montrose Blvd. Map (Montrose near Richmond) 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Wednesday 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). LINKS ON WEBSITE with map & photo (Map) http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/MapOddfellows.gif PHOTO OF HALL: http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/OddfellowsHall.jpg ---- The Irish American Heritage Association of Katy, Texas. We meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm at the Municipal Utility District Building on Cimmaron Pkwy at Hidden Canyon Rd (just west of S Mason Rd) in Katy, Texas to enjoy speakers, performances, and presentations on Ireland and the Irish. We also publish a monthly newsletter, The Irish Heritage News. For more information or directions, please call: Bridget Connelly . . 281-492-8780 Mike Long . . . . . . 281-395-3038 Dennis Donlan . . . 281-392-0894 OR www.texirish.org E-mail us at: info@texirish.org ---- Thurs Night Irish Session @ Coffee Oasis on NASA Rd One Session starts about 7:30PM every Thurs night 4650 NASA Road 1 Seabrook, TX 77586 281.532.1439 You are likely to see Laura (of Echoes of Ireland) or Tom (of http://www.texasbagpipes.com/) http://www.texasbagpipes.com/ http://www.bayoucitypipesanddrums.com/ ---- CELTIC CHORUS OF HOUSTON Do you like to hum or sing along with the music played on Irish Aires or The Three Irish Tenors? Then join us every Thursday night at Black Labrador Pub, 4100 Montrose Blvd. (Montrose near Richmond) NEW TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. We will join together in a sing-a-long session and then later those who wish to learn four part music may stay and learn choral music of Ireland, Scotland and Wales. If you need more information contact Richard McGinty 713-943-9600 or e-mail r.e.hourich@excite.com The mission statement reads in part: "to provide a community meeting place for those interested in the Celtic heritages." The first half of the evening focuses on singalong songs and the second half on choral arrangements. The singalong songs: Will You Go Lassie Go The Minstrel Boy Sally Gardens Molly Malone (In Dublin's Fair City) Finnegan's Wake The Foggy Dew Black Velvet Band Mcnamara's Band Danny Boy When Irish Eyes Are Smiling The Unicorn Song I'm Lookin' Over A Four Leaf Clover Whiskey In The Jar The Wild Rover The Bard Of Armagh Choral Arrangements: Danny Boy The Minstrel Boy An Irish Blessing My Wild Irish Rose ---- New Galveston Session Starting: Poor Michael's Pub in Galveston (2007 Strand) wants to start a regular session at their establishment. All levels of musical expertise (including those who just like to listen) will be welcome! Contact Michael at galvston@yahoo.com or call him at 409-762-1967 to get more details. Also, Poor Michael's has some employment opportunity for bartenders. ---- "One hundred thousand welcomes!" This age-old Gaelic greeting is a timeless _expression of Scottish hospitality and goodwill. We can't think of a better way to welcome you than to invite you to Houston's Heather and Thistle Society (H&T). The Heather and Thistle Society was founded in 1953 by Scots living in Houston who wished to "cultivate an interest in and fond recollections of Scotland, its history and traditions, its literature and ideals, its minstrelsy and song, its customs and amusements; and to provide opportunities for good fellowship and social contact through typically Scottish functions, so that the blessing of our Scottish culture may never die in our new homeland". The Heather and Thistle Society meets 10 times a year, September through June. Programs include "ceilidhs", lively lectures, slide shows and movies about Scotland. We are an organization that promotes our Scottish heritage in various ways. Membership in the Heather and Thistle Society is open to all with an interest in Scottish Heritage and Culture. Annual Dues are $10.00 for an individual and $15.00 for a family. H&T meets the fourth (4th) Monday of each month, September thru June, at 7:30 P.M. Current meeting location: Auditorium of St.Thomas Episcopal School, 4900 Jackwood, Houston, TX 77096 http://www.stes.org/contact.htm ---- Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Dancing General Class Mondays - 7:30-9:30 p.m In progress Classical Arts Dance Studio, 530 N Illinois, League City - Contact Moon Weiss, 713-465-9650, mland121@aol.com Basic Class Tuesdays - 7:30-9:30 p.m. In progress DewAnn Cotton Dance Studio, 9423 Glenfield Court (By S. Braeswood/Hillcroft) South West Houston For info: Carol Palmer, 713-776-8531, carolhpalmer@hotmail.com General Class Thursdays - 7:30-9:30 p.m In progress DewAnn Cotton Dance Studio, 9423 Glenfield Court (By S. Braeswood/Hillcroft), South West Houston Teacher: Bill Zobel, For info: Carol Palmer, 713-776-8531, carolhpalmer@hotmail.com ---- Stepdancing & Ceili classes O'Maoileidigh School of Irish Dance Houston, TX Sundays starting at 9:30 AM For more information contact newmembers@omaoileidigh.com http://www.omaoileidigh.com/ ---- Step Dancing Lessons Stepdancing Lessons McTeggart Irish Dancers The Woodlands, Texas More info@ http://www.irishdancehouston.com/ 936-321-6583 *With over 60 dancers and 21 Championship dancers McTeggart Irish Dancers of South Texas have a lot to be proud of. *Last year they had 6 dancers travel to Killarney Ireland for the World's Championship in Irish Dancing. These dancers faced up to 150 of the world's top dancers in their age groups. Two of the dancers did very well: Zane Glotzbach placed 24th and was 5th out of all the U.S. competitors and Annelise Rubbo placed 33rd overall. *Last year they had 21 dancers travel to Norfolk, Virginia for the Southern Region Championships, also known as "Oireachtas". Most of these dancers placed high in their age groups, with 3 receiving first place: Annelise Rubbo, Zane Glotzbach and Shannon Powell. From this competition a dancer qualifies for the World's Championship and Annelise Rubbo, Jaclyn Rubbo and Zane Glotzbach achieved this accomplishment. *Another well-known International competition is the All- Irelands. Later in January 2004, Annelise Rubbo and Jenna Pace will be traveling to Ennis, Ireland to compete. *Also in 2004 several dancers are heading to Philadelphia for the North American Nationals Competition, held each July. In addition, McTeggart Irish Dancers of South Texas hopes to have over 25 dancers travel to North Carolina for the next Southern Region Championship. *A new beginner class started Sunday, Jan. 11.For information on classes or performances, go to http://www.irishdancehouston.com/ or call 936-321-6583 ---- "The Maguire Academy of Irish Dance" Come join us at our first weekly class for our new school starting this Sunday (12/16/07) Classes will be every Sunday from 4PM To 5:30PM at Amy Blakes Academy Of Dance Located At The Intersection Of Thor St And Bay Area Blvd. On January 13, 2008, there will be a Master Class from 1PM to 4PM (The workshop cost is $40 for a 4 hour masterclass). We are opening up in the Clear Lake area and would love to have all interested in learning Irish dance, come and join our school. About us: Darren Maguire is a former lead male dancer in Riverdance the Show, world champion level dancer, and fully accredited TCRG/ADCRG with the Irish dance commission in Dublin, Ireland. Richard Tew is a national, and regional champion level dancer, and regional senior men's champion in 2003. Richard is also a TCRG candidate having already taken and passed most of his requirements. Amy Blake's Academy of Dance" located at: 2150 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 Our weekly classes are being planned right now, and will be at the same location as the workshops. Please either email: rttew@yahoo.com or call 281-989-3575 Thanks, Richard Tew ****************************************** Community Annoucements: Wedding Announcement Bill Galbraith & Emily Standish Have Announced Their MARRIAGE! Bill and Emily play Celtic music as CONSTANT BILLY. ---- Support The Pat Finucane Centre Today! (Poster's Note: This organization really needs the support of all Irish & Irish Americans. The family has suffered so much and the PFC has done so MUCH for MANY Irish causes. TODAY, please write a check OR even better, go to their web site: http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/ You can make a donation with PayPal online & it will only take a minute. We should all try to make AT LEAST a $20 contribution (a $100 would be better. Jay) ****************************************** SUPPORT THE PAT FINUCANE CENTRE From: "Pat Finucane Centre" info@patfinucanecentre.org Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2005 15:36:49 +0100 Subject: Urgent Appeal To Friends & Supporters. An Urgent Appeal To All Friends And Supporters Of The Pat Finucane Centre. Dear Friend of the PFC, This is an urgent appeal for donations! We are in the red! The Pat Finucane Centre, though Derry based, has had an impact far beyond the north west of Ireland. Earlier this year a reception was held at the Guildhall in Derry to honour the work of the Centre. Families and individuals travelled from 11 of the 32 counties in Ireland, and from Scotland and England, in itself ample testament to the respect felt in the wider community. The work of the centre over the last year has included; -organising public meetings with the Mayor of London on the End Impunity Campaign, - research on collusion that has resulted in a number of cases currently being heard before the European Court of Human Rights at Strasbourg, -participating in the Advisory Group on the Sean Brown murder investigation, -logging all sectarian /racist incidents from June 2005 to September 2005 (the log will be available soon) -giving evidence to Committees of both the Irish and British parliaments, -initiating a number of investigations into conflict related deaths by the Police Ombudsman's office, -reenacting closed meetings of the Policing Board as street theatre and --applying to the Guinness Book of Records to have Rosemount PSNI barracks logged as the least used police station in the world! The ongoing day-to-day advocacy on behalf of families is largely confidential and hidden from view but the Centre works with over 120 families who have lost relatives in the conflict. In addition individuals approach the Centre with complaints and are referred to solicitors and/or to the Police Ombudsman. Against this background it will come as no surprise to realise that the centre deliberately steers away from official funding that is linked to the NIO. Stubbornly independent as it is the Centre is largely dependent on individual donors. The Pat Finucane Centre website carries the following quote from Geraldine Finucane, 'If you believe in shaping stronger human rights protection then invest in the Pat Finucane Centre and those who find themselves in the frontline in their work to defend human rights. ' The Centre urgently requires donations in order to continue that work. There is no money in the bank! Please respond this week! Note. Donations can be made by cheque or online (today!) through the secure Paypal system at http://www.patfinucanecentre.org/ Postal address: The Pat Finucane Centre, 1 West End Park, Derry, BT48 9JF Ireland (North). Telephone: +44 28 71 268846 Fax: +44 28 71 266453 Email: info@patfinucanecentre.org ****************************************** Ireland Photos Pictures from Ireland in 2006 To See Irish pics, click the following: http://new.photos.yahoo.com/rdooling@swbell.net/album/1152921504621152084 ---- :: Irish Aires Has A Brand New Blog!! (actually we have two!) http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2005/01/irish-aires-has-brand-new-blog.html Below are links to hear broadcasts & playlists. If you have RealAudio, a soundcard & speakers on your computer, you should have no problem listening to the shows, EXCEPT that if too many people are trying to access the stations audio files at once, you might get an error. Try back later. ---- :: Rory Oliver Miggins, RIP http://www.legacy.com/houstonchronicle/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=99249818 Rory Oliver Miggins RORY OLIVER MIGGINS, 52, entered into life everlasting on December 7, 2007, in his parental home in the shadow of St. Anne's Church, after a valiant 3-month battle with melanoma. Rory was born in Houston, Texas on September 11, 1955, the first-born of 12 children of Kathleen and Larry Miggins, who survive him. Rory was a natural competitor. He had a distinguished athletic career at St. Thomas High School in basketball, baseball, and, particularly, football, garnering All- District, All-State, and All-American honors as running back. Rory graduated from St. Thomas High School in 1974. He graduated from the University of Houston in 1979 with a BBA in Finance. He was a lifelong athlete, playing baseball for 16 years with the Houston Men's Senior Baseball League, most recently with the Colt 45's during the spring of 2007. During his 29-year career as a marine manager with ILA Local 1351, Rory rose to Class A rank and served on its Executive Board. It was through his work at the Port of Houston that Rory developed a love of the waterfront, prompting him to form the Waterfront Association that sponsored the Waterfront Fishing Festival for many years dedicated to cleaning and beautification of the environment. Rory's love of music, fostered by his Irish heritage, inspired him to create an East End legend, Local Charm, a venue for regional blues, rockabilly, country, and zydeco bands where he lived by the motto "You are a stranger here but once." His eclectic music bar launched many new talents in the 80's and 90's. He was recognized for these efforts and was appointed the 2008 Honorary Chair of the Musician's Benevolent Society that he co-founded in the 80's. An example of Rory's originality and creativity is the first ever St. Patrick's Day Snake Races held at Local Charm. Always interested in Texas history, Rory joined the Texas Army and achieved the rank of Colonel. He was also recognized as a Knight of Texas for his work in connection with the annual Greening of the Bayou for St. Patrick's Day. In addition to his parents, Rory is survived by his 11 grieving siblings, their spouses, and his 15 nieces and 16 nephews to whom he was a terrific uncle: Eileen Hohlt (John), Mary, John, and Annie Hohlt; John (Debbie), Christine, Julia, and Matthew Miggins; Larry (Sherl), Thomas and Laura Miggins; Maureen Swanson (Pat), Fiona, Patrick, Brian and Kenneth Swanson; Noreen Gottschalk (Stephen), Robert and Daniel Gottschalk; Matthew (Penelope), Gabriella, John, and Maria Miggins; Kathleen Hibbler (Jim), Elizabeth, Conor, Bridie, and Rory; Neil (Serena), Charlie, Jack, and Adelaide Miggins; Robert (Julie), Lily, Carlo, and Patrick Miggins; Patrick (Nancy) and James Miggins; and Michael (Abby), Molly, Cate and Lucy Miggins. Rory's surviving aunts and uncles include John and Helen Miggins of Tunxis Village, CT; Rita Miggins of Boca Raton, FL; Eileen (Rory's godmother) and Jake Hoppenthal of Artesia Springs, CA; Thomas and Margaret McMahon of Chicago, IL; Andy and Ann McMahon of Melbourne, Australia; and Bridie and Jimmy Morrissey of London, England. He has countless cousins, world-wide, who survive him, many of whom supported him with visits and phone calls during his illness. In addition to his activities noted above, Rory was a member of many other families including St. Anne's parish, the Houstonian Club, Art Car Parade Commission (founding member), the Orange Show Commission, the Waterfront Association, the Texas Army, Slippery Rock Booster Club, Idylwood Civic Club, St. Patrick's Parade Commission, Houston Blues Society (founding member), Dick Dowling Irish Heritage Society (founding member), The Irish Society, The Seaman's Center, and St. Thomas High School Alumni Association. Never was Rory's loyal and diverse network of friends more evident than during his illness when they kept his spirits high and ministered to his spiritual needs. Rory wanted to express his appreciation to the doctors and nurses at MD Anderson who did their best to arrest his cancer. Showing his indomitable spirit, just last Monday, Rory said "I'm your man" if a clinical trial became available. Neither the Miggins family nor Rory could have faced the challenge of this vicious disease without the loving expertise of Rory's brother-in-law and Noreen's husband, Dr. Stephen Gottschalk, who tirelessly trouble-shot on Rory's behalf. The family will receive friends at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 2140 Westheimer (at Shepherd) on Monday, December 10 from 5 8 pm, with the rosary recitation at 7 o'clock. The Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 11, with a light luncheon to follow in the parish hall. Following the luncheon, Rory's remains will return to his beloved East End for interment at Forest Park Lawndale. Rory's pallbearers are his seven surviving brothers. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in Rory Miggins' name to: · The Hole in the Wall Gang (a fund for crippled children) c/o ILA 1351, 7524 Ave. N, Houston, TX 77012; · St. Thomas High School, Rory Miggins Memorial Scholarship, 4500 Memorial, Houston, TX 77007; · St. Anne School Foundation, 2120 Westheimer, Houston, Texas 77019; · The St. Brendan Society, c/o Jeannie Kearns, 10220 Memorial Drive #131, Houston, TX 77024. " Fare thee well, my child, forever. In this world we have lost our joy. But in the next we will never sever. There we'll find our darlin' boy." Sign guest book at: http://www.legacy.com/houstonchronicle/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=99249818 :: George F. Little, RIP (Pete Little’s Father) September 2, 2006, of Depew, NY, husband of the late Muriel C. Little; father of Mary Catherine (James) Spilman, Michael (Ann), David (Elisabeth Alvarsdotter), John (Barbara), Margaret (Kevin) Craig, Anne Militello, Stephen (Maureen), Jeanne (Paul) Konetzny, Peter, Teresa, Maureen; brother of Eleanor Rigdon, Catherine Little; grandfather of 20; great grandfather of 18. Memorial Mass to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to Rapid Response Home Care Program at Millard Fillmore Hospital, Gates Circle. Published in the Buffalo News on 9/7/2006. ---- :: AL CAMPBELL (Houston Highlanders Bagpiper )(1931- 2006) It is with great sadness that we inform our membership that our friend and piper, Al Campbell, passed away last evening. Over the years, we could always count on Al to support H&T with all our piping requests. He gave generously of his time, and was a very special contributor to our Society. In addition to his dignified performances, Al had great humor which he occasionally added for fun and laughter. We shall miss him. Our special condolences to his wife, Betsy, his family and close friends. ---- :: PHILLIP JAMES CONNELLY, of Katy, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2005 in a Houston hospital at the age of 74 years. Phillip James Connelly was born on September 14, 1930 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Paul and Peggy Connelly. He graduated from Holy Family High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma. He served his country during the Korean War as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army based out of Fort Sill, Oklahoma. On April 4, 1964, he married his beloved wife, Bridget Imelda Corr. He retired from General Electric's Lighting Division after 30 years of service. Phil was a founding member and former president of the Irish American Heritage Association of Katy and a member of the Irish Society in Houston, Texas. He was a member of the Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church, in Katy, and a member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree, Assembly 2721. He was also a friend of Bill Wilson. He was a life long Democrat. Phil was an active participant in the Forever Young Group in Epiphany, as well as many other organizations. He is survived by his wife, Bridget Imelda Connelly of Katy; his sons, Mike Connelly of Keller, Texas, and Tim Connelly and his wife Sylvia of Ardmore, Pennsylvania; and his grandson, Sebastian Connelly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Peggy Connelly; and by his brother, Jack Connelly. Those wishing to make memorial gifts may do so to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 5005 Mitchelldale, Suite 115, Houston, Texas 77092-7230 or to your favorite charity. ---- Other Irish Celtic Calendars & Sources: Scottish Country Dancing & More: http://home.att.net/~diannashipman/Calendar.htm Houston Irish Development Assoc: http://www.houstonirish.org/calendar/calendar.shtml Texas Celtic Music Network Calendar http://texcelt.org/Calendar.html Southwest Celtic Music Association http://www.scmatx.org/main.htm Texas Scottish Heritage Society http://www.txscot.com/ Houston Chronicle Search for World Music Local bands http://www.chron.com/COMS/BandsPub/pub.mpl?actionfiltered=searchbands&nextview=bandsearch&submit1=&submit2=2&band_name=&genre=World Houston Press World Music Listing http://listings.houstonpress.com/gyrobase/Music/Results?genre=13765&keyword=&date=
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