 Tune in tonight (6PM or Midnight Irish time) for the Irish Aires show. To hear a live streaming show go here. To hear it in the KPFT archives go here To see our playlist as we play it, go to: http://www.kpft.org/studio/playlist.php Find On Going Irish Events in the Houston area by clicking here. ALL items (see details below) -09/07/13 - Irish Aires on KPFT 90.1 in Houston @ 6PM Central US time -09/08/13 - Dick Dowling Days Sesquicentennial @ Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site (update) *09/08/13 – Houston School of Irish Music Open House (Free Celtic Tin Whistle & Lesson) *09/09/13 - Talk & Lunch: Dick Dowling: Early Days in Ireland and Texas @ Univ of St Thomas (date corrected) *09/14/13 - Dead Rabbits CD Release & Tomfooligans @ House of Blues (updated info) -09/15/13 - Houston Revels Fund Raiser at Brian O'Neill's Irish Pub -09/18/13 - Dancing at Lughnasa Fifteen Years Later @ University of St. Thomas -09/19/13 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck -09/19/13 - Constant Billy performs at Baba Yega -09/20/13 - Halfway to Paddy's w/Blaggards @ Molly's Pub Kingwood *09/20/13 - Tomfooligans Semi-acoustic @ Stats Bar & Grill -09/21-22 - Sherwood Forest Celtic Festival and Highland Games at McDade Texas (updated info) -09/21/13 - Halfway to Paddy's w/Blaggards @ Olde City Pub -09/24/13 - Murder the Stout at Avant Garden *09/24/13 - Irish Music & Ceili Dancing at Molly's Pub Downtown -09/27/13 - Blaggards @ Dan Electro's Guitar Bar -09/28/13 - Simply Scottish" at Griff's Irish Pub -09/29/13 - Irish Aires Fund Raiser with Blaggards, Dead Rabbits, O'Maoileidigh Dance + More at Dan Electros -10/02/13 - Genetic Genealogy: Discussion, Debate and DNA @ University of St Thomas -10/13/13 - Danny O'Flaherty at the Mucky Duck -10/19/13 - The Clear Lake Celtic Fest with the Dead Rabbits (Updated info) -10/19/13 - Blaggards @ Ashford Pub -10/24/13 - Flying Fish Sailors at the Mucky Duck -10/25/13 - The Dead Rabbits at Vintage Pub -11/01/13 - The Dead Rabbits at Grif's Pub -11/02/13 - Houston Open Platform Feis and Championships -11/02-03 - Austin Celtic Festival - Headliner Legendary Paul Brady -11/02/03 - Feile Houston 2013 at Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint -11/08/13 - Annual Irish Gala benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies -11/08/13 - Blaggards @ R&R Sports Bar & Grill -11/14/13 - Northern Ireland Conflict and Peace: Lessons Learned @ University of St Thomas -11/16/13 - Blaggards @ Ashford Pub -11/20/13 - Celtic Thunder at the Bayou Music Center in Houston -11/22/13 - 2013 Annual Irish Gala for University of St Thomas -11/29/13 - Blaggards @ Ashford Pub -12/07/13 - Blaggards @ Olde City Pub -12/08/13 - A Celtic Christmas Concert with Danny O'Flaherty @ University of St Thomas -12/15/13 - Rock The Shelter Toy Drive w/Blaggards @ The Continental Club -03/09/14 - Traditional Irish Music Concert with the Brock McGuire Band at Univ of St Thomas --- Good news for Waldos fans. Waldos will be reopening in sept or Oct after some substantial renovation. And they've bought the house next door which will add some parking!!! Yippee! Stay tuned for more info in a few weeks. --------- From Houston Celtic Culture News & Richard Tew: Tew Academy of Irish Dance holds new classes starting Sept 8 and 9 for beginners. All ages welcome. Competition and performance opportunities available. Email rttew@yahoo.com or PM me through Facebook. --------- News from the Houston Fenians: Blown away by the simply extraordinary performance from our team Houston Fenians at National Championships in Cleveland, Ohio. Two hard fought wins on Day 1... Onto the semi-finals tomorrow against St. Louis at 8am. Outstanding team performance! Fenians Abú! From the Houston Fenians: Game 3: Houston lose to St Louis 0:7 to 6:9 Tired bodies took its toll, St. Louis were just a stronger side. Well done to them. So proud of the lads though, great display and everyone should hold their head high. --------- From the Houston School of Irish Music: With school starting back up, it's time to register for music programs for your kids! The Houston Irish Youth Band is a great program for kids ages 6-18. Ideal for homeschoolers and those in public/private school. Only 2 rehearsals a month. Come check us out! http://www.hsoim.org/Registration.aspx --------- The Cass-Barrington Academy of Irish Dance Irish Dance Cass-Barrington Academy irishdancelessons@yahoo.com 281-814-9224 Offering New Irish Dance Beginner Workshops Summer 2013! Interested in lessons or want dancers for a special event? Inquire Here ---------- From Richard Tew: Session musicians, the Clear Lake Celtic Festival is looking for musicians. It's pro bono, at least this year. I am looking for a group of musicians for my dancers to dance with so if a few of you want to come do a session for thirty minutes, let me know. The date of the festival is Oct 19 from 1-8 p.m. at Landolt Pavillion at Clear Lake Park. ******************************************************** Top Irish Links for last week Irish Aires Fund Raiser at Dan Electro's Guitar Bar --------- This year is the 97th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Uprising. If you hadn't heard the following, I thought you might be interested. It was done for CBS radio in 1966 for the 50th anniversary. The narrator is Charles Kurwalt (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Kuralt) was the narrator: Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kvMs74E3Wc Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5NsMOh_4eE Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCsKBdMee8U Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDz_tRjkUVs Part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6DM1J83bjY Part 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1JPJ6i_cCY These were uploaded to YouTube thanks to K Ryan http://www.youtube.com/user/markev123 There are loads of great pictures & other Irish Stuff. So Join the Irish Aires Page on FaceBook http://www.facebook.com/groups/35456222064/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -09/08/13 - Dick Dowling Days Sesquicentennial @ Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site (update) Dick Dowling Days Sesquicentennial Civil War Re-Enactment!!! Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Battle Of Sabine Pass, Texas ***The Alamo of the Gulf Coast*** "Victory or Death!" September 6-8, 2013 To Be Held On the Hallowed Ground of the Actual Battlefield At The Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site 6100 Dowling Rd. Port Arthur, Texas Join Us for a Weekend Full Of Fun and Excitement for Everyone! ***Historic Scenarios Performed Throughout the Day*** ***See Accurate Reproductions of Clothing and Uniforms*** ***See Authentic Demonstrations of Equipment and Weapons*** ***Tour Confederate and Union Army Encampments*** ***Food & Vendors*** For A Full Schedule of Events, Driving Directions to the Historic Site and Nearby Lodging Please Click Here * * * * * Schedule of Events Coming Soon * * * * * Come and See and Hear Union and Confederate Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Of All Branches of Service At War and At Peace! Full Scale Civil War Military Encampment Food, Venders, Excitement See and Talk To the Citizens and Soldiers of 19th Century Sabine Pass, Texas !!!!! Free Admission!!!!! Hosted By the Texas Historical Commission Sponsored By the Friends of Sabine Pass Battleground and the Jefferson County Historical Commission Coordinated By Dick Dowling Camp 1295, Sons of Confederate Veterans Irish historian & author, Timothy Collins will be at the event to sign copies of his new book, "Dick Dowling: Galway's Hero of Confederate Texas". ********************************************* *09/08/13 – Houston School of Irish Music Open House (Free Celtic Tin Whistle & Lesson) Sunday Time: 1:30pm until 3:00pm Where: Strake 107, University of St. Thomas, Houston Description: Note the change in location! We will gather in the classroom that will be used for all the group classes. Strake 107. [The former location on Yoakum is the William J Flynn Center for Irish Studies, closed on weekends.] Come on out to our open house. We will be providing FREE Irish tin whistles for kids age 6-18, and will be providing a FREE lesson on how to use it. It will be a great opportunity to meet the teachers and see the classroom. The teachers will also be playing some great Irish tunes. It will be a fun time for all! If you are thinking about signing up your family, but are not sure, come on out and see what it is all about! Strake is labeled "15" in this campus map, available at http://www.stthom.edu/About/Maps_and_Directions/Interactive_Map.aqf ********************************************* *09/09/13 - Talk & Lunch: Dick Dowling: Early Days in Ireland and Texas @ Univ of St Thomas (date corrected) Monday, September 9, 2013: Dick Dowling: Early Days in Ireland and Texas, A presentation by Irish author Tim Collins, County Galway, Ireland, 11:30 am to 1 pm, University of St. Thomas, Ahern Room, Crooker Center, 3909 Graustark St., Houston, TX 77006; Lecture and lunch free and open to public, But RSVP requested for lunch by Wednesday, August 28, at noon; Please contact Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu Lori Meghan Gallagher, JD Director William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies University of St. Thomas 3800 Montrose Blvd. Houston, TX 77006 713-525-3592 (main) 713-525-3885 (direct) 713-525-3866 (fax) irishstudies@stthom.edu www.stthom.edu/irishstudies ********************************************** *09/14/13 - Dead Rabbits CD Release & Tomfooligans @ House of Blues (updated info) Saturday, September 14, 2013 Time7:00pm House of Blues Houston 1204 Caroline St, Houston, Texas 77002 The day has finally come! The long awaited release of our first full length album is here! And it couldn't come on a more fittin' day than the halfway point to St. Paddy's Day! The hardships we've endured over the years have paid off and we couldn't be more proud than we our now to share this paramount day with our friends, family, and fans here in the grandest city in this great state! So mark yer calenders and bring yer Rabbit lovin' arses out for what will no doubt be complete debauchery in the heart of Houston, Texas!!! Cheers Folks! UP THE RABBITS!!! Joinin' us for the mayhem! Before the Devil Knows you're Dead Black Irish Texas The Houston Highlanders Cass-Barrington Irish Dancers The Tom Fooligans ********************************************* -09/15/13 - Houston Revels Fund Raiser at Brian O'Neill's Irish Pub Welcome Fall, Y'all! Brian O'Neill's Irish Pub 5555 Morningside Houston, TX September 15 4:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Irish Buffet, Singing, Reels and Dancing, Raffle, Beer, Wine, and Great Spirits For more information contact yellowbottoms@comcast.net or phone (713) 668-3303 or visit our website at www.houstonrevels.org OR see the flyer at http://irishairescurrentevents.blogspot.com/2013/08/revels-houstons-fund-raiser-at-brian_31.html All proceeds benefit the 2013 Christmas Revels Irish Immigrant Show. Revels Houston Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Gifts and contributions are tax-deductible under IRS guidelines. ********************************************* * 09/18/13 - Dancing at Lughnasa Fifteen Years Later @ University of St. Thomas Wednesday, September 18, 2013: Dancing at Lughnasa Fifteen Years Later: Backdrops and Foregrounds, a presentation of the full Irish film and lecture by Dr. Janet Lowery, UST English Department, 7:30 pm, University of St. Thomas, Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon, free and open to the public ********************************************** -09/19/13 - Clandestine at the Mucky Duck Clandestine September 19 7:30 PM Mc Gonigel's Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Street Houston, TX 77098-4113 (713) 528-5999 www.mcgonigels.com Advance Tickets: $20.00 Ticket price at the door: $22.00 Preferred seating for dinner guests. Clandestine is hard-driving, toe-tapping Texas Celtic sound. They re-formed in 2006 after a four-year break, with the same brand of blasting tune sets and new songs. Al Cofrin, the newest member, brings cittern and another set of bagpipes to the mix. Percussionist and singer Emily Dugas captivates with her original song collaborations with Al, as well as her singular interpretations of songs in the Celtic genre. Piper EJ Jones and fiddler Gregory McQueen return with the full force of their individual musical energies. EJ and Al also join Emily on vocals, with many songs now set in three-part harmony. Once again, Clandestine is a regular feature at the Texas Scottish Festival and the North Texas Irish Festival, as well as their home pub, McGonigel's Mucky Duck in Houston. ********************************************** -09/19/13 - Constant Billy performs at Baba Yega Thursday September 19, 2013 from 7-9pm Constant Billy performs at Baba Yega 2607 Grant St Houston, TX 77006 (713) 522-0042. Come on out to a lovely old Montrose venue with a full restaurant and bar. Now with live music as a new attraction. No cover charge! ********************************************** -09/20/13 - Halfway to Paddy's w/Blaggards @ Molly's Pub Kingwood Friday, September 20, 2013 9:00pm Molly's Pub Kingwood 29803 Loop 494, Kingwood, Texas 77339 ********************************************* *09/20/13 - Tomfooligans Semi-acoustic @ Stats Bar & Grill Stats Sports Bar and Grill 10850 Louetta Rd Ste 1700, Houston, Texas 77070 Friday, September 20, 2013 Time: 9:00pm until 12:00am Description: Our drummer will be out of town but the show must go on. Join us as we perform a semi-acoustic show at Stats Sports Bar to help them celebrate Halfway to St. Pat's! ********************************************* *09/24/13 – Irish Music & Ceili Dancing at Molly's Pub Downtown Come Celebrate Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Live Irish Music & Ceili Dancing Ceili (kay-lee) is a traditional Irish gathering for fun, fellowship, dancing and laughs! Saturday September 14, 2013 - 6:30-9:30 pm Molly's Pub (Downtown) 509 Main Street Houston, TX 77005 Bring the whole family ~ Kids are encouraged to bring parents and friends $5 donation (suggested not required) $15 family max Free street parking after 6 pm in downtown Houston. Molly's Pub offers a great menu and bar selection. Houston's Oldest Irish Dance School www.houstonirishdance.com ********************************************* -09/21-22 - Sherwood Forest Celtic Festival and Highland Games at McDade Texas (updated info) Blaggards (22nd from 2-4PM), Brizeus, Therese Honey, Ed Miller, Clandestine, The Jig Is Up and Constant Billy! Check out their website and come on down! The Sherwood Celtic Music Festival is a celebration of Celtic music, history and heritage. Our particular event does not focus on a specific time period; rather, we celebrate the entire arc of Celtic history from ancient times to the present. With over 20 bands playing Celtic-influenced music (traditional and modern), our very own Highland Games and many crafters here to show you their goods, we've got plenty to keep you busy during this high-energy event! In addition to the above we offer dancing competitions, bagpipe competitions, harp circles and even a trivia challenge. Many local chapters of Clans will be present in order to share their histories with you as well. We hope you enjoy all we have in store for you at this 3rd Annual Sherwood Celtic Music Festival! ********************************************** -09/21/13 - Halfway to Paddy's w/Blaggards @ Olde City Pub Saturday, September 21, 2013 10:00pm No Cover! Olde City Pub and Grill 14124 Stuebner Airline, Houston, Texas 77069 ********************************************** -09/24/13 - Murder the Stout at Avant Garden 9:00pm until 12:00am Avant Garden, 411 Westheimer, Houston, Tx 77006 Grizzly and Spain Colored Orange are also on this show. http://www.avantgardenhouston.com/ ********************************************* -09/27/13 - Blaggards @ Dan Electro's Guitar Bar Friday, September 27, 2013 Time: 8:30pm All Ages! Dan Electro's Guitar Bar 1031 E. 24th, Houston, Texas 77009 ********************************************* -09/28/13 - Simply Scottish" at Griff's Irish Pub "Simply Scottish" is doing their last gig Saturday September 28th from 7:30-10pm at Griff's Irish Pub Griff's Irish Pub, 3416 Roseland St. off Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006 (713) 528-9912. This will be the last chance to hear the popular local quartet as they sing the folk music of Scotland, and occasionally, Ireland. There will be no cover charge but all tips will go to help a friend who is still struggling with poor health. ********************************************* -09/29/13 - Irish Aires Fund Raiser with Blaggards, Dead Rabbits, O'Maoileidigh Dancers + More at Dan Electros Sunday, September 29, 2013 Time: 12:30pm until 6:00pm Description: Fun afternoon of Great Celtic Music & Dance. Free Food (burgers, hot dogs & a veggie option sponsored by Houston's Irish Society) & loads of people to chat with! Schedule of performers: 12:30 Doors Open 01:15 Blaggards 02:15 The Traveling Murphys 03:15 Constant Billy 04:15 O'Maoileidigh Dancers 05:00 Dead Rabbits Sets will be 45 minutes with 15 minute set up time between Admission: Adults $10 & kids under 12 FREE! Dan Electro's Guitar Bar 1031 E. 24th, Houston, Texas 77009 ********************************************* -10/02/13 - Genetic Genealogy: Discussion, Debate and DNA @ University of St Thomas Wednesday, October 2, 2013: Genetic Genealogy: Discussion, Debate and DNA by Dr. Catherine Swift, Irish Visiting Lecturer through ICUSTA (International Colleges and Universities of St. Thomas), Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Ireland, 7:30 pm, University of St. Thomas, Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon, free and open to the public ********************************************* -10/13/13 - Danny O'Flaherty at the Mucky Duck Danny O'Flaherty 6 PM Advance Tickets: $20.00 Ticket price at the door: $22.00 An Evening of Celtic Music: Danny O'Flaherty & Noel Nash In Concert These two members of the 1980's group "The Celtic Folk" will perform in concert together once again! Each of these two singers brings a unique talent and musical ability to their performance of traditional Celtic folk music. Audience members are in for a rare treat hearing the two perform together for an evening that any fan of Irish Folk music won't want to miss. The powerful voices and passionate storytelling of Danny O'Flaherty and Noel Nash will transport you to Ireland. Their rich, soulful voices and engaging stage presence will take you back to where the ancient music was played around the peat fires. ********************************************* -10/19/13 - The Clear Lake Celtic Fest with the Dead Rabbits (Updated info) All Celtic all day! Music, food, booze, beer, dancers, vendors, art, etc. etc. Details as they come! Get Ready Seabrook! Landolt Pavillion, Clear Lake Park, Seabrook, TX Houston, Texas https://www.facebook.com/events/185903998231274/ ******************************************** -10/19/13 - Blaggards @ Ashford Pub Saturday, October 19, 2013 Time 9:30pm until 11:30pm Ashford Pub 13308 Westheimer Ste 100, Houston, Texas 77077 ******************************************** -10/24/13 - Flying Fish Sailors at the Mucky Duck October 24 730 PM Advance Tickets: $20.00 Ticket price at the door: $22.00 Preferred seating for dinner guests. Mc Gonigel's Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Street Houston, TX 77098-4113 (713) 528-5999 www.mcgonigels.com The Flying Fish Sailors began their journeys in 1988 performing Celtic folk, renaissance music and sea songs, then progressed to original songs, humor, parody and folk rock. No strangers to diversity, in their early days the band often played in punk clubs, opening for such notables as The Dead Milkmen, Live Skull, and Shoulders. In recent times the Fish have opened shows for the legendary British folk rockers Steeleye Span, Brother, Tommy Makem, and Altan. The bands' influences range from The Chieftains to Devo. Performing acoustic folk music and original comedy, the Flying Fish Sailors bring together elements from diverse musical styles to create a sound uniquely their own. Their shows combine modern and antique instrumentation, and musical styles from many times and cultures: A place where humorous original songs, Renaissance tunes, American and Celtic folk songs converge with classic rock themes, the blues, and even rap and heavy metal influences. ********************************************** -10/25/13 - The Dead Rabbits at Vintage Pub Friday, October 25, 2013 9:00pm Vintage Pub 13245 Jones Rd, Houston, Texas 77070-4439 Bringin' our version of Celtic mayhem to the North Side ********************************************** -11/01/13 - The Dead Rabbits at Grif's Pub Griffs Irish Pub 3416 Roseland, Houston, Texas 77006 ********************************************** -11/02/13 - Houston Open Platform Feis and Championships Tew Academy of Irish dance is pleased to announce our first feis. The Houston Open Platform Feis and Championships will be held November 2, 2013 in Houston, TX. (exact venue to be announced soon). Come join us for a dance of Irish dance competition, camaraderie and fun. Our Feis is sanctioned by the North American Irish Dance Federation, an open platform organization, which means that everyone is welcome to compete regardless of school affiliation or teacher certification. Retired dancers are also encouraged to register as well! All dance entries will be handled through NAIDF's online registration and feis system, FeisKeeper. NAIDF Member Schools Registration Fee: $20.00 (per dancer) Per Dance: $11.00 Junior and senior championships $20 inclusive. Non-NAIDF Member Schools Registration Fee: $23.00 (per dancer) Per Dance: $13.00 Junior and senior championships $25 inclusive. Registration Opens January 1, 2013 · Registration Closes October 1, 2013 · Register atFeisKeeper.com ********************************************** -11/02-03 - Austin Celtic Festival - Headliner Legendary Paul Brady The Largest Gathering of Celts in Central Texas Multi-stage and programming of all things Celtic on the shores of Ladybird Lake. In its 16th year of production with estimated crowds nearing 10,000 for the weekend. A friendly family event, fun for all ages and opened to all. More information on the website at www.austincelticfestival.com Started: October 1997 Location: 2102 Jesse East Segovia St, Austin, Texas 78702 Fiesta Gardens on Ladybird Lake in Austin, Texas Noon to 7:30pm Sat. & Sun. Contact Info: austincelticfestival@gmail.com ********************************************** -11/02/03 - Feile Houston 2013 at Houston Marriott North at Greenspoint Feile Houston 2013 November 2, 2013 Schedule: Competitions Start At 8am. Beginner/Advanced Beginner, Novice/Prizewinner, Figures. Championship Competition Will Start After Figures Are Finished. Musicians Michael Fitzpatrick Mike Shaffer Adjudicators Paula Woodgate Others Tba Art Adjudicators: Tba Baking Adjudicator: Tba Support Your Dancer With An Ad With Words Of Encouragement In Our Feile Houston Program. Feis Hotel: Houston Marriott North At Greenspoint 255 N Sam Houston Pkwy East Houston, Tx 77060 Phone: 281-875-4000 Fax: 281-875-6208 Register Registration Is Closed Until September at www.Feisworx.Com Ceili: Open To Everyone..... Come And Enjoy Dancing, Step-Abouts, And Ceili Dances. Don't Worry We Will Teach You How To Dance The Ceili Dances. Ceili 8-12 Competitors Free, $5 For Non-Competitors. Live Muisc By The Jig Is Up! Don't Forget The Annual Costume Contest! ********************************************** -11/08/13 - Annual Irish Gala benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies Save The Date Friday, November 8, 2013 Annual Irish Gala benefiting the William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies The Houstonian Hotel, 111 North Post Oak Lane, Houston, TX 77024 6:30 pm reception; dinner following reception Honorees: Members of the international community who have been instrumental in building and maintaining peace in Northern Ireland: Rev. and Mrs. Harold Good Join us for an enjoyable evening with delicious food, lively entertainment and great company! We are delighted to honor Rev. and Mrs. Harold Good of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Rev. Good has served as the President of the Methodist Church in Ireland (for the entire island) and has received many awards recognizing his contributions to peace around the world. The Goods also have played a significant role as mentors to our students on the Flynn Center for Irish Studies' study abroad program in Northern Ireland. Help us raise scholarships to enable our students to enroll in Irish Studies courses at UST as well as to study abroad in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Through the funds raised by the Gala, we also raise scholarships to bring Irish and Northern Irish students to study at UST. For more details, please contact Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu ********************************************* -11/08/13 - Blaggards @ R&R Sports Bar & Grill 9:30pm until 11:30pm R & R Sports Bar 3340 E Fm 528 Rd, Friendswood, Texas 77546 ********************************************* -11/14/13 - Northern Ireland Conflict and Peace: Lessons Learned @ University of St Thomas Thursday, November 14, 2013: Northern Ireland Conflict and Peace: Lessons Learned, a peace and reconciliation lecture by Rev. Harold Good, former President of the Methodist Church of Ireland and award-winning peacemaker, 7:30 pm, University of St. Thomas, Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon, free and open to the public ******************************************** -11/16/13 - Blaggards @ Ashford Pub Saturday, November 16, 2013 Time 9:30pm Ashford Pub 13308 Westheimer Ste 100, Houston, Texas 77077 ******************************************** -11/20/13 - Celtic Thunder at the Bayou Music Center in Houston Bayou Music Center 520 Texas Ave. Houston, TX 77002 Doors open: 19:30 ********************************************* -11/22/13 - 2013 Annual Irish Gala for University of St Thomas 2013 Annual Irish Gala: Friday, November 22, 2013 The Houstonian Hotel, 6:30 pm reception; dinner to follow RSVP required; purchase tables in advance through Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592 or online at www.stthom.edu/irishstudies (go to Support the Center, Irish Gala, online payment) Tables of 10 range from $2,750 to $20,000 Honorees: Clodagh and Rev. Harold Good, former President of the Methodist Church of Ireland, are being honored for their work promoting peace and reconciliation around the world and as mentors for the Center's Northern Ireland Study Abroad Program Chairs: Janet and Randy Gilmore Laura and Rev. Charles Millikan, Vice President of Spiritual Care and Values Integration, The Methodist Hospital System Honorary Chairs: His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo Bishop Janice Riggle Huie The Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church ********************************************* -11/29/13 - Blaggards @ Ashford Pub Friday, November 29, 2013 Time 9:30pm Ashford Pub 13308 Westheimer Ste 100, Houston, Texas 77077 ******************************************** -12/07/13 - Blaggards @ Olde City Pub Saturday, December 7, 2013 10:00pm Olde City Pub and Grill 14124 Stuebner Airline, Houston, Texas 77069 ******************************************* -12/08/13 - A Celtic Christmas Concert with Danny O'Flaherty @ University of St Thomas Sunday, December 8, 2013: A Celtic Christmas Concert with Danny O'Flaherty, 2 pm, University of St. Thomas, Jones Hall, 3910 Yoakum Blvd., adults: $15; seniors: $10; students and the UST community (faculty, staff and students) free; RSVP for groups of 6 or more or if one has any mobility issues (713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu ) ******************************************* -12/15/13 - Rock The Shelter Toy Drive w/Blaggards @ The Continental Club Sunday, December 15, 2013 Time: 2:00pm until 6:00pm The Continental Club, Houston, TX 3700 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002 Benefitting the Houston Salvation Army Residence Shelter. All Ages! Admission free with donation. Stay tuned for a list of suggested donations. Dog Party http://www.dogpartyband.com/ Harbor Light Choir https://www.facebook.com/HarborLightChoir Blaggards http://blaggards.com/ Schedule TBA ******************************************* -03/09/14 - Traditional Irish Music Concert with the Brock McGuire Band at Univ of St Thomas Monday, March 17, 2014: St. Patrick's Day Mass Celebrated by His Eminence Daniel N. Cardinal DiNardo at 10:30 am at the University of St. Thomas in the Chapel of St. Basil, 3802 Yoakum Blvd, and Brunch following Mass in the Jerabeck Gymnasium, 4000 Mt. Vernon; contact Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu for reservations; $25 in advance by March 10, 2014; $30 at the door ******************************************** Venue Info Alley Theatre 615 Texas Avenue, Houston, Texas (713) 220-5700 Ashford Arms Pub 14605 Perthshire, Houston, TX 77079 (281) 497-5316 Barnevelder Movement Arts Complex 2201 Preston Street Houston, Texas, 77003 Big John's 6150 Wilcrest Drive, Houston, TX 77072 (281) 498-3499 Bohemeo's, 408 Telephone Road, Houston, Texas Brian O'Neils 5555 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005 713-522-2603 Bull & Bear 11980 Westheimer Rd # A Houston, TX 77077-6670 (281) 496-6655 Cactus Music & Records 210 Portsmouth Houston, TX Center for Irish Studies, University of St Thomas Lori Meghan Gallagher, JD Director, Center for Irish Studies University of St. Thomas 3800 Montrose Blvd. Houston, TX 77006 713-525-3592 (direct) 713-525-3866 (fax) irishstudies@stthom.edu www.stthom.edu/irishstudies Concert Pub Galleria Houston 5636 Richmond Ave Houston, TX 77057 (713) 278-7272 http://www.theconcertpub.com/GALLERIA.html Continental Club 3700 Main Street Houston, TX 77002-9504, United States (713) 529-9899 Dan Electro's Guitar Bar 1031 East 24th Street Houston, TX 77009. Deans Credit Clothing 316 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002 Echo Lounge 1515 Pease St. Houston, TX 713-659-2000 Foundry United Methodist Church 8350 Jones Road at Highway 290, Houston, Texas The Goose's Acre Bistro & Irish Pub 21 Waterway Ave, Spring, TX 77380 The Grand 1894 Opera House 2020 Postoffice Street Galveston, TX 77550 Phone: 800-821-1894 409-763-7173 Fax: 409-763-1068 Email: tickets@thegrand.com Griff's 3416 Roseland Street Houston, TX 77006-4307 (713) 528-9912 Highland Village Farmer's Market, 2720 Suffolk Dr. Houston, Texas House of Blues 1204 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77002 (888) 402–5837 Houston Amateur Sports Park. 12131 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas, 77045 Irish American Heritage Assoc. Municipal Utility District Building Cimmaron Pkwy at Hidden Canyon Rd (just west of S Mason Rd) Katy, Texas http://users.hal-pc.org/~triolamj/ Jesse H Jones Hall for the Performing Arts 615 Louisiana Street 77002 Houston, TX, US (713) 227-3974 http://www.houstontx.gov/joneshall/index.htm JP Hops House\ 2317 South Highway 6 Houston- (one block north of Westheimer on Highway 6) Call 281-496-0623 Kenneally's Irish Pub 2111 S Shepherd Drive Houston, Texas 77019 713-630-0486 Khon's 2808 Milam Street Houston, TX 77006 (713) 523-7775 (click HERE for map) The Last Concert Cafe 1403 Nance St. Houston, TX. 77002 713 226-8563 Late Nite Pie 302 Tuam Street Houston, TX Listening Room at Nia Moves- 508 Pecore- in the Heights Houston, TX 77009 info@niamoves.com Logon Cafe, 3508 Calder Ave Beaumont, Texas 409-832-1529 www.logoncafe.net Lucky's Pub 801 Saint Emanuel Street, Houston, TX 77003 (713) 522-2010 Lynn's Longbranch Saloon 5505 Pinemont Houston, TX 77092-2619 (713) 686-8668. Mc Gonigel's Mucky Duck 2425 Norfolk Street Houston, TX 77098-4113 (713) 528-5999 www.mcgonigels.com Millbend Coffeehouse 1370 North Millbend ( @ Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church) The Woodlands, TX 77380 Molly Maguires 15945 Kuykendahl Rd, Houston, TX 77068 (281) 580-6167 Mollys Pub Downtown 509 Main Houston, TX 77002 713-222-1033 Molly's Pub Kingwood 29803 Loop 494, Kingwood, TX 77339 Molly's Pub Tomball 28107 Texas 249 , Tomball, TX 77375 281-255-2175 Molly Malone's Pub 7824 Louetta Road Spring, TX 77379, United States (281) 370-4949 FaceBook Page Molly's on Westheimer 11128 Westheimer Houston, Texas 713.789.95 Olde City Pub 14124 Stuebner Airline Road, Houston, TX 77069 832-249-6167 Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe 413 20th Street Galveston, TX 77550 (409) 762-9199 R&R Sports Bar & Grill 3338 FM 528, Friendswood, TX 77546 281-996-8300 Scout Bar 18307 Egret Bay Boulevard Houston, TX 77058 (281) 335-0002 http://www.scoutbar.com/home.php Shamrock Tavern 16150 Stuebner Airline Rd. Suite F Spring, TX Sherlock's Baker Street Pub 10001 Westheimer Houston TX 77042 Shoeshine Charley's Big Top Lounge, 3714 Main St Houston, Texas St. Luke's Presbyterian Church 8915 Timberside Drive Houston, 77025 713-667-653 Stats Sports Bar & Grill 10480 Louetta Rd, Houston, TX 77070 Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand Hotel 2300 Ships Mechanic Row, Galveston, TX 77550 Union Tavern 435 El Dorado Blvd # A, Webster, TX 77598 (281) 486-6644 Urban Harvest Farmers Market In the Parking Lot behind 3000 Richmond at Eastside Houston , Texas The Vanishing Point 2411 Strand, Galveston, TX. (409) 750-9101 Verizon Wireless Theatre 520 Texas Avenue Houston, TX 77002 (713) 230-1666 Waldo's Coffee House. 1030 Heights Blvd , Houston , TX 77008 (713) 869-0700 West Chase Tavern 10630 Westheimer @ Blue Willow Houston, Texas 77042 713-785-5567. White Swan 4419 Navigation Houston , TX Winedale in Round Top, Tx 3738 FM 2714 Round Top, TX 78954 (979) 278-3530 -- |
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