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Dear Center for Irish Music supporters,
I hope you had a wonderful, celebratory St. Patrick's Day season, and had a chance to go out and see tons of live music. Our students and instructors have replenished their energy after an impressive season of performances all across the cities.
We are looking forward to the busy month of April with just two weeks until the Taking Flight Collective concert on April 19th, and three weeks to the Midwest Fleadh in Chicago, April 26-28.
I look forward to seeing you all at Shannon & Matt Heaton's concert, and don't miss this TG4 documentary on the iconic Bothy Band (turn the English captions on). I haven't seen it yet, but colleagues and friends are raving about it on social media.
Musically yours,
Norah Rendell
Executive Artistic Director
Center for Irish Music
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TAKING FLIGHT COLLECTIVE CONCERT
FEATURING MORIEN MCBURNIE
APRIL 19, 7:00 PM
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The Center for Irish Music’s Taking Flight Collective is a program that supports the next generation of artistic leaders in the community by providing performance opportunities and mentorship with inspiring musicians.
Come support the next generation and hear some gorgeous Irish music!
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REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING CLASSES STARTING SOON | Register now for these group classes for children and adults, starting in April! | |
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CENTER FOR IRISH MUSIC SUMMER CAMPS | |
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Summer is a great time to explore a new extra-curricular activity! The Center for Irish Music has several summer offerings for children going into grades 1-6. These camps are open to all, whether you play an Irish or non-Irish instrument (or no instrument at all)!
Check out the Youth Summer Camps page on our registration website for details and contact admin@centerforirishmusic.org with questions regarding programming or placement.
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IRISH MUSIC & ARTS CAMP
Full-day Summer Camp
July 15-19
Monday-Friday
9:00 am-3:00 pm
FULL - join the waitlist!
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IRISH MUSIC & ARTS CAMP
Half-Day Summer Camp
July 22-26
Monday-Friday
9:30 am-12:30 pm
6 spots left!
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INTRO TO IRISH HARP
Half-Day Summer Camp
July 29-August 1
Monday-Thursday
9:30 am-12:30 pm
6 spots left!
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MINNESOTA IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND | |
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Join us for the 16th annual Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, presented by the Center for Irish Music! This unique festival pairs world-class traditional Irish musicians and teachers with learners of all ages for a weekend of workshops, lectures, sessions and concerts.
Each of our visiting artists is recognized for their musical mastery, and will offer insights and techniques to help learners tap into the deep roots of traditional Irish music.
Bookmark www.centerforirishmusic.org/mim and watch your inbox for updates!
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ORDER YOUR CENTER FOR IRISH MUSIC JERSEY!
ORDERS DUE APRIL 15TH
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Place your order for a Center for Irish Music jersey, designed by CIM student Beth Bryson! Jerseys are $38 each. Orders are due by April 15th and will be available for pick-up at CIM in late May. CIM will be placing one group order.
Please fill out the order form using the button below, then follow the link to pay via PayPal. Orders are not confirmed until payment is received. Please direct any questions to Mattie at mernst@centerforirishmusic.org.
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IRISH ARTS MINNESOTA EDUCATIONAL GRANT
APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 15
| Irish Arts Minnesota offers merit-based educational grants to help students of any age pursue their interest in the traditional arts of Ireland, helping people who love Irish music, dance, visual arts, language, or storytelling to continue their studies, move to the next level of mastery, and share their interests with others. | |
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IRISH ARTS WEEKS
APRIL 12-30 AT THE CELTIC JUNCTION ARTS CENTER
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Celebrating a milestone 15 years of cultural enrichment and community, the Celtic Junction invites you to partake in Irish Arts Weeks from April 13-April 30th.
Enjoy a diverse lineup of events, including free Irish dance classes, engaging concerts, film showings, and a special Irish Language Weekend. Plus, join in on Irish music sessions and explore unique, one-off classes on knotwork, history, and literature.
Join in this celebration of tradition and community and help the Celtic Junction celebrate 15 years of bridging worlds through the arts.
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SESSION AND CONCERT WITH MATT & SHANNON HEATON
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
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Boston-based duo Matt & Shannon Heaton are coming town for a concert at the Celtic Junction Arts Center, and we invite you to come early for a free session in the Scanlan Music Hall!
Session: 5-6pm in the Scanlan Music Hall
Concert: 7-10pm in the Celtic Junction Arts Center main performance hall.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR SPRING TERM RECITALS | |
Mark your calendars for CIM's Spring Term Recitals and Adult Student Open Mic, taking place in the Celtic Junction Arts Center's Main Performance Studio.
SUNDAY, MAY 5
2:00-3:00 pm - Spring Youth Recital 1
3:30-4:30 pm - Spring Youth Recital 2
FRIDAY, MAY 10
7:00-9:00pm - Adult Student Open Mic
SUNDAY, MAY 19
12:30-1:30 pm - Spring Youth Recital 3
2:00-3:00 pm - Spring Youth Recital 4
3:30-4:30 pm - Spring Youth Recital 5
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CIM YOUTH SESSION AT THE METRONOME FOUNDATION SHOWCASE & GALA WEEKEND
MAY 5, 12:00-2:00 PM
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Join our students for a special youth session on Sunday May 5th, part of the inaugural MetroNOME Foundation Showcase & Gala Weekend!
Come enjoy a pint while listening to award-winning young traditional musicians from the Center for Irish Music.
MetroNOME Brewery was founded on the belief that education in general, and music education in particular, is the gateway to a better, more fulfilling life, and a portion of all proceeds benefit music education groups in the Twin Cities Metro area.
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UPCOMING CIM & COMMUNITY EVENTS
Parentheses indicate CIM instructors, students or staff members performing with a group
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SATURDAY, APRIL 6 | 2:00-5:00 PM
Practice Fleadh
Center for Irish Music
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 | 8:00 PM
Tune Pals (Mary Vanorny, John McCormick, Ryan Behnke, Brian Miller)
Dubliner Pub
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 | 6:30 PM
The Lost Forty (Brian Miller, Danny Diamond) present a program of Music and Stories from Minnesota & Ireland
Club Prior, Prior Lake Library
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 12-14
Irish Language Weekend/Deireadh Seachtaine Gaeilge
Celtic Junction Arts Center
SUNDAY, APRIL 14 | 5:00-6:00 PM
Session with Matt & Shannon Heaton
CIM Scanlan Music Hall
SUNDAY, APRIL 14 | 7:00 PM
Matt & Shannon Heaton in Concert
Celtic Junction Arts Center
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FRIDAY, APRIL 19 | 7:00 PM
CIM Taking Flight Collective Concert featuring Morien McBurnie & Guests
Celtic Junction Arts Center
SUNDAY, APRIL 21 | 2:00 PM
Into the Woods: Irish Culture in Logging Era MN (a talk by Brian Miller with music performance elements)
Celtic Junction Arts Center
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 26-28
Midwest Fleadh in Chicago
SATURDAY, APRIL 27 | 5:00-8:00 PM
Celtic Junction Arts Center 15 Year Anniversary Celebration
Celtic Junction Arts Center
| This is not an exhaustive listing of all events in the Twin Cities Irish community. For more listings, visit the IAM Event Calendar and the Celtic Junction Arts Center (CJAC). CJAC concerts are free for ages 18 and under. | |
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE CIM! | |
The Center for Irish Music is a 501c3 nonprofit, and we depend on your support to continue passing down the tradition of Irish music and song. Please consider joining us as a volunteer or making a gift to the CIM today!
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This activity is made
possible by the voters of
Minnesota through
a Minnesota State Arts
Board Operating Support
grant, thanks to a
legislative appropriation
from the arts and
cultural heritage fund.
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