This site includes the postings from the Irish Aires email list. This includes a listing of Irish/Celtic events in the Houston area and other information that the Irish Aires radio program posts.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Current Events

Current Events

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 playlists go to: 
http://confessor.kpft.org/playlist/pl_shows.php

Find On Going Irish Events in the Houston area by clicking 
here.
ALL items (see details below)

-03/15/14 - Irish Aires on KPFT 90.1 in Houston
*03/15/14 - Houston Gael's Match Canceled*
-03/15/14 - Punk Rock Paddy's Day With The Dead Rabbits @ Warehouse Live
-03/16/14 - KPFT 44th Birthday Bash at the Mucky Duck
-03/16/14 - FM1960 St. Patrick's Day Parade
-03/16/14 - Dick Dowling Statue Ceremony at Hermann Park
*03/16/14 - Murder the Stout at Lucky's Pub Downtown
-03/17/14 - St. Patrick's Day Celebration Mass at University of St Thomas
-03/17/14 - St. Patrick's Day at Griff's!!! with the Dead Rabbits
-03/17/14 - St Patrick's Day at the Mucky Duck (updated info)
-03/17/14 - The Jig is Up! at VFW Post 7109 Pearland, TX
-03/17/14 - St Patrick's Day Celebration at the Westchase Tavern
*03/17/14 - Murder the Stout at Lucky's Pub Downtown
*03/17/14 - Murder the Stout at the Bull & Bear
-03/20/14 - Flogging Molly at House of Blues Houston
-03/21/14 - Blaggards @ Ashford Pub
-03/29/14 - Beerboozeapalooza at The Corkscrew w/ the Dead Rabbits (date change)
-03/29/14 - O'Maoileidigh School of Irish Dance Fund Raiser at Olde City Pub
-04/03/14 - Constant Billy at Baba Yegas
-04/10/14 - Legends of the Celtic Harp at University of St Thomas
-04/18/14 - Blaggards @ Ashford Pub (date change)
-05/01/14 - Look Behind You! At the University of St. Thomas
-06/07/14 - The 2014 Houston Beer Fest w/ The Dead Rabbits
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Sia Beaton: Got my diploma this week - FIVE years CANCER FREE !!

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Informal Irish Language Lessons at Jason's Deli

We are located at Jason's Deli. As you enter turn to your left we are at the table by the window to the outside patio.

2611 S Shepherd Square
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 520-6728

Classes are held each Wednesday evening between 6pm-8pm

Informal group who get together and learn Irish at their own pace. Vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, song, stories and other fun stuff tailored to suit the curious traveler.

$10.00 donation for time and materials

Tim Theisen
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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
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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 (Preview)
Part 2  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5NsMOh_4eE (Preview)
Part 3  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCsKBdMee8U (Preview)
Part 4  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDz_tRjkUVs (Preview)
Part 5  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6DM1J83bjY (Preview)
Part 6  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1JPJ6i_cCY (Preview)

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/

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*03/15/14 - Houston Gael's Match Canceled*

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-03/15/14 - Punk Rock Paddy's Day With The Dead Rabbits

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Warehouse Live
813 St Emanuel St,
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 225-5483

Since Paddy's Day falls on a Monday this year we figured we do it up proper that Saturday after the parade! More details to come!

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-03/15/14 - The Jig is Up! at Haak Winery, Santa Fe, TX

6310 Avenue T,
Santa Fe, TX 77510
(409) 925-1401

Madeira Food Truck Event

The band, The Jig is Up! will be preforming from 11:00-3:00.  
www.thejigisupband.com

Come on out and enjoy the real thing: authentic traditional Irish music, played and sung with passion. No better way to celebrate St. Patrick's. 

While you're there, pick up a copy of our new CD, On Yer Toes!, recently featured nationally on Fiona Richie's Thistle and Shamrock radio show, or a Craic Pack of three CDs - both band CDs and the solo flute CD by Larry Mallette at a $5 discount. 


March 15, 11:00AM - 6:00PM
Cost : $10.00 - Wine Club Member Discount : $1.00 each - pre-payment required for online tickets 
RSVP

It's BACK!!!

The bi-annual Haak Madeira Food Truck Festival is back in action this St. Patrick's Day Weekend! Put on your green and join us for free Madeira samplings and green sangria. With amazing food trucks, vendors and bands from all over the Houston area, its sure to be an amazing festival like last time!

We have added a children's activity center with fun for kids of all ages. Tickets are $10 for adults and kids (kids ticket price includes entry to all children's activities). Amazing artisans from all over will have their handmade wares to sell.

Silent auction to support the Alvin Community College Culinary Arts Departmet

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-03/16/14 - KPFT 44th Birthday Bash at the Mucky Duck

KPFT 44th Birthday Bash
March 16 12 PM

Advance Tickets:  $20.00
Ticket price at the door: $22.00

We're throwing a big top birthday bash to celebrate!

What:  KPFT 44th BIRTHDAY BASH

Where:  McGonigels Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk, just off Kirby & 59.

When:  Sunday, March 16 starting at HIGH NOON
Who:  SHINYRIBS, DEL CASTILLO, LISA MORALES, ANNIKA CHAMBERS, TIM EASTON, PARKER MILLSAP, SIRSY

Why:  Really??? It's a birthday party... and you are the gift!

Tickets are $20 and all that goes to support KPFT, your local community Pacifica radio station.

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-03/16/14 - FM1960 St. Patrick's Day Parade

Join Us Rain Or Shine!!
Parade Begins at 2:00PM
FM 1960 will be shut down at 1:00PM
Route: Travels East starting at Champion Forest Dr and ending at Kuykendahl.

The 1960 Parade Committee is excited to announce the upcoming 36th Annual 1960 St. Patrick's Day Parade for Sunday, March 16th, 2014. The parade benefits Cypress Creek EMS Education Scholarship programs. Thanks to the community, the parade committee has raised over $100,000 over the last 5 years!

Grand Marshalls: Dean and Rog of the Eagle 106.9 or 107.5

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-03/16/14 - Dick Dowling Statue Ceremony at Hermann Park

1:00PM

The far Southeast corner of Hermann Park at McGregor Drive

Key Note Address: "Dick Dowling and the Immigrant's Call to Arms" by Mr Andrew W Hall, Marine Archaeology Steward and author of 'The Galveston-Houston Packet: Steamboats on Buffalo Bayou'

Major Richard William (Dick) Dowling, C.S.A. (January 14, 1837 - September 23, 1867) Born in 1837 near Tuam, County Galway, Ireland, Richard Dowling emigrated to New Orleans in 1846 during the Irish potato famine. In 1857, Dick married Elizabeth Anne Odlum in Houston. By 1860 he had owned 3 bars, installed Houston's first gas lighting in his home and business, and was a charter member of Houston Hook and Ladder company No. 1. 

During the Civil War, Dick was first lieutenant, Company F, Cook's Regiment, First Texas Heavy Artillery. He was in command at Fort Gri
n in 1863. On September 8 he held fast with only 6 cannon and 47 men inside the fort, despite rumors of a Federal invasion and orders to retreat. Twenty-seven ships carrying Maj. Gen. William B. Franklin and 5,000 Union troops sailed into Sabine Pass.  Dowling and "the Irish Davis Guards" shot so accurately that Franklin's forces surrendered in 45 minutes. The Confederate Congress called the Battle of Sabine Pass "one of the most brilliant ... achievements ... of this war." 

The Dick Dowling Monument was Houston's first public artwork and was dedicated March 17, 1905, on Market Square. The statue was moved to Hermann Park in 1954 and rededicated March 16, 1997, after conservation. 

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*03/16/14 - Murder the Stout at Lucky's Pub Downtown

5-8PM

801 St Emanuel St,
Houston, TX 77003
Phone:(713) 522-2010

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-03/17/14 - St. Patrick's Day Celebration Mass at University of St Thomas

Monday, March 17, 2014

St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Mass Celebrated by His Eminence
Daniel N. Cardinal DiNardo

When: 10:30 am
Where: University of St. Thomas
Chapel of St. Basil
3802 Yoakum Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006

Brunch following Mass
Where: University of St. Thomas
Jerabeck Gymnasium
4000 Mt. Vernon St.
Houston, TX 77006

RSVP required for Brunch by Noon on Friday, March 7, 2014
Call 713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu for reservations
Cost: $25 in advance by March 10, 2014; $30 at the door

It would not be St. Patrick's Day without a celebration! Begin the day with a lovely Mass celebrated by His Eminence Daniel N. Cardinal DiNardo and liturgical music directed by Dr. Brady Knapp, UST Department of Music. 

Stay for brunch and feast on many traditional Irish and Irish American favorites.  Please RSVP for Brunch by March 7th!

View the Center's Website:  
www.stthom.edu/irishstudies
or visit the University's and Center's Calendar,
 
www.stthom.edu , under About UST.

Parking and Maps: Parking is available for $2 in the Moran Center at West Alabama St. at Graustark St. Campus Maps are available online 
www.stthom.edu, under About UST, Maps and Directions, or use the search box on the top right corner of the Web site and search Maps.                      

Physical address:
William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
University of St. Thomas
4206 Yoakum Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006

Mailing Address:

Lori Meghan Gallagher, JD, Director
William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006

Website Address:
www.stthom.edu/irishstudies

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-03/17/14 - St. Patrick's Day at Griff's!!! with the Dead Rabbits

Monday, March 17, 2014

Griffs Irish Pub
3416 Roseland,
Houston, Texas 77006

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-03/17/14 - St Patrick's Day at the Mucky Duck (updated info)

St Patricks Day
March 17, 11 AM

Advance Tickets:  $20.00
Ticket price at the door: $22.00

What we celebrate on St. Patrick's Day 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; a great way to explore Irish music and tradition.

For the celebration, our entire property is covered under a big-top tent and we showcase traditional and contemporary Celtic music and dance inside and outside the Duck throughout the day. There is seating in both areas on a first come - first served basis.

Entertainment:

E.J. Jones
Clandestine
Circa Paleo
The Jig is Up! (1:30 to 2:05 PM)
The Flying Fish Sailors
Early Grey in the Morning
O'Maoileidigh Irish Dancers
The Irish Session Players
Martin Burniston's Irish Singalong
Jim MacKenzie – Masters of Ceremony

Traditional Irish Music on two stages from 11AM to 9PM

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-03/17/14 - The Jig is Up! at VFW Post 7109 Pearland, TX

VFW Post 7109,
4202 W Walnut St,
Pearland, TX

7:00 to 10:00 PM.

Come on out and enjoy the real thing: authentic traditional Irish music, played and sung with passion. No better way to celebrate St. Patrick's.

While you're there, pick up a copy of our new CD, On Yet Toes!, recently featured nationally on Fiona Richie's Thistle and Shamrock radio show, or a Craic Pack of three CDs - both band CDs and the solo flute CD by Larry Mallette at a $5 discount.

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-03/17/14 – St Patrick's Day Celebration at the Westchase Tavern

Westchase Tavern (Mr C's Place)
10630 Westheimer,
Houston, Texas 77042

St. Patrick's Day Celebration kicks off with Happy Hour prices from 11AM-7PM! Free Corned Beef and Irish stew at 5PM and Irish Dancers at 6PM!

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*03/17/14 - Murder the Stout at Lucky's Pub Downtown

2:30-3:45 PM

801 St Emanuel St,
Houston, TX 77003
Phone:(713) 522-2010

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*03/17/14 - Murder the Stout at the Bull & Bear

7-10PM

11980 Westheimer Rd,
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 496-6655

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-03/20/14 - Flogging Molly at House of Blues Houston

Live Nation Presents The 10th Annual Green 17 Tour with Flogging Molly

Thursday 03/20/2014
Doors: 07:00 PM
Show:  08:00 PM
Prices:
$33.00 - General Admission
$36.00 - General Admission Day of Show
$40.50 - Balcony Seats
Ages: all

House of Blues Houston    
1204 Caroline
Houston, TX 77001
(832) 667-7733

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-03/21/14 - Blaggards @ Ashford Pub

Friday, March 21, 2014
Time: 9:30pm until 1:30am

Ashford Pub
13308 Westheimer Ste 100,
Houston, Texas 77077

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-03/29/14 - Beerboozeapalooza at The Corkscrew w/ the Dead Rabbits (date change)

Saturday, March 29, 2014
Time: 1:00pm until 6:00pm

The Corkscrew
1308 W. 20th St,
Houston, Texas 77008

There'll more details as they come but it's an entire day celebrating whiskey and beer! What else do ye need to know?!?

The Link for tickets will be available after the New Year!

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-03/29/14 - O'Maoileidigh School of Irish Dance Fund Raiser at Olde City Pub

14124 Stuebner Airline Rd,
Houston, TX 77069
 (832) 249-6167

Please join O'Maoileidigh School of Irish Dance for our London Team fundraiser at Olde City Pub, March 29th from 4-8 pm. We are proud to offer live music, ceili dancing and performances from the O'Maoileidigh Irish Dancers, including a special performance from the team heading to London!

There will be a traditional Irish buffet available at the event for $10 a plate. $5 will go to the London fund.

We will also offer a variety of silent auction items, including a Royal Daulton Irish dance figurine, gourmet food baskets, a special Mother's Day basket, and a signed photo of the new Dallas cast.

Raffle tickets are $5 a ticket, and will be available in advance from O'Maoileidigh dancers and at the fundraiser itself. Prizes are as follows:

1st prize - a week at a Galveston beach house
2nd prize - 16GB Wireless iPad Mini
3rd prize - brunch & tickets to Celtic Woman at the Hobby Center, April 13

Drawing will be at the fundraiser and you need not be present to win.

Hope to see you out!

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-04/03/14 - Constant Billy at Baba Yegas

7:00-9:00PM

2607 Grant St, Houston, TX 77006
713) 522-0042

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-04/10/14 - Legends of the Celtic Harp at University of St Thomas

Thursday, April 10, 2014
Legends of the Celtic Harp

Storytelling and Music Concert
With Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne
and Aryeh Frankfurter

When: 7:30 pm
Where: University of St. Thomas
Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon St.
Houston, TX 77006

Cost: Adults: $15; seniors: $10; UST faculty, staff and students free
RSVP for those with mobility issues and groups of 6 or more
713-525-3592 or irishstudies@stthom.edu

Legends in the Celtic Harp is a musical journey into the heart of a legendary instrument. Three of the premier Celtic harpers in the world will take you deep into the myths, magic and fabled history of this most captivating instrument.

Patrick Ball is an American master of the Irish harp and a captivating spoken word artist.

Lisa Lynne is a multi-instrumentalist and performer who has gained worldwide recognition for her original music featuring her Celtic harp.

Aryeh Frankfurter is also a renowned Celtic harper and world traveling multi-instrumentalist who progressed from virtuosic progressive rock violin to intricate Swedish folk and Celtic music.

View the Center's Website:  
www.stthom.edu/irishstudies
or visit the University's and Center's Calendar,
 
www.stthom.edu , under About UST.

Parking and Maps: Parking is available for $2 in the Moran Center at West Alabama St. at Graustark St. Campus Maps are available online 
www.stthom.edu, under About UST, Maps and Directions, or use the search box on the top right corner of the Web site and search Maps.                      

Physical address:
William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
University of St. Thomas
4206 Yoakum Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006

Mailing Address:

Lori Meghan Gallagher, JD, Director
William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006

Website Address:
www.stthom.edu/irishstudies


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-04/18/14 - Blaggards @ Ashford Pub (date change)

Friday, April 18, 2014
Time: 9:30pm

Ashford Pub
13308 Westhimer,
Houston, Texas 77077

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-05/01/14 - Look Behind You! At the University of St. Thomas

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Look Behind You!
A Father's and Son's Impressions
of "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland
Through Photograph and Song
With Steafán Hanvey

When: 7:30 pm
Where: University of St. Thomas
Scanlan Room, Jerabeck Center
4000 Mt. Vernon St.
Houston, TX 77006

Look Behind You! is a multi-media performance by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Steafán Hanvey that details how a father and son (both artists) have negotiated the personal and political landscapes of Northern Ireland.

Using image and voice, anecdote and memory, the performance showcases the prize-winning photojournalism of Steafán's father, Bobbie Hanvey, along with radio-edits of his interviews with some of Northern Ireland's best-known figures.

Steafán's storytelling complements and contextualizes his father's work.

View the Center's Website:  
www.stthom.edu/irishstudies
or visit the University's and Center's Calendar,
 
www.stthom.edu , under About UST.

Parking and Maps: Parking is available for $2 in the Moran Center at West Alabama St. at Graustark St. Campus Maps are available online 
www.stthom.edu, under About UST, Maps and Directions, or use the search box on the top right corner of the Web site and search Maps.                      

Physical address:
William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
University of St. Thomas
4206 Yoakum Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006

Mailing Address:

Lori Meghan Gallagher, JD, Director
William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies
University of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006

Website Address:
www.stthom.edu/irishstudies

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-06/07/14 - The 2014 Houston Beer Fest w/ The Dead Rabbits

Saturday, June 7, 2014
Time: 12:00pm

Houston Beer Fest
Hermann Square Park –
900 Smith St.,
Houston, Texas 77002101

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