 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) -03/22/14 - Irish Aires on KPFT 90.1 in Houston -03/29/14 - Beerboozeapalooza at The Corkscrew w/ the Dead Rabbits *03/29/14 - O'Maoileidigh School of Irish Dance Fund Raiser at Olde City Pub (updated info) -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 --- Sia Beaton: Got my diploma this week - FIVE years CANCER FREE !! ----------- 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 --------- 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 --------- 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/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ -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! ******************************************* *03/29/14 - O'Maoileidigh School of Irish Dance Fund Raiser at Olde City Pub (updated info) 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. If you are unable to attend but would like to donate, we have a PayPal link: https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=rqVuiBvk18Viz19_jisyGW0YqjOAKZ-b_ICpgOkxLK-A7IlSgfw5yNm96VC&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d8cdcf517b037b45005cf5d4eda3b985b Hope to see you out! ******************************************* -04/03/14 - Constant Billy at Baba Yegas 7:00-9:00PM 2607 Grant St, Houston, TX 77006 713) 522-0042 ****************************************** -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 ******************************************** -04/18/14 - Blaggards @ Ashford Pub (date change) Friday, April 18, 2014 Time: 9:30pm Ashford Pub 13308 Westhimer, Houston, Texas 77077 ******************************************** -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 ******************************************** -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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