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Dear CIM supporters,
I hope you are all enjoying this beautiful summer, and getting a break from your usual schedules. We are gearing up for the All Ireland Fleadh in Mullingar, and the Irish Fair of Minnesota on Harriet Island while looking forward to opening Fall term registration, opening soon. Join us for our Open House on August 20th, and get a sneak peak at our handicapped accessible door, being built right now!
**Just in! THIS EVENING, tune into TPT's Almanac for live performances by our Advanced Youth Ensemble to promote the Irish Fair of Minnesota! You can watch on TV or stream it online.**
We just finished up a wonderful two weeks of Irish Music and Arts Summer Camps. Our hearts are full with new friendships, songs, tunes and Irish words. We'd like to send a massive thanks to our counsellors, instructors, and over 30 young musicians for being a part of our 2023 summer camps.
Don't forget to come by the Junction for tunes at our Open House Session, and keep an eye out on social media for stories from our students in the coming week!
Norah Rendell
Executive Artistic Director
Center for Irish Music
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JOIN US AT THE IRISH FAIR OF MINNESOTA
AUGUST 11-13
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Join the Center for Irish Music at the Irish Fair of Minnesota, August 11-13!
Our students and instructors will be performing throughout the weekend. Click here for the schedule!
Be sure to check out the Irish Fair website for the full lineup of entertainment, delicious food options, and authentic Irish experiences!
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Visit the Pavilion (Waterford Stage) between 11-11:45am on Saturday, August 12th to hear what traditioinal Irish instruments sound like, and to try a few out for yourself! | |  |
IRISH FAIR SCAVENGER HUNT | Stop by the Info Tent, Pavilion, or the CIM booth in the marketplace to pick up your BINGO card, then mark off the items you find while you experience the fair! Once you get BINGO, visit the CIM booth to claim your prize! | | |
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
CAN YOU HELP OUT AT OUR IRISH FAIR BOOTH?
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We need YOUR HELP to run our information booth at the Irish Fair of Minnesota! Enjoy the Irish Fair while supporting the CIM and meeting new friends. Shifts are one hour long, and no previous experience is necessary - just enthusiasm for the Center for Irish Music.
Sign up below - there are still LOTS of open shifts available!
Please contact Aja McCullough with questions.
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CENTER FOR IRISH MUSIC OPEN HOUSE
AUGUST 20, 2:00-4:30 PM
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Join us for an Open House event on August 20th! You'll have the chance to:
- Register for fall classes
- Participate in a class or instrument demo (schedule coming soon!)
- Join in a traditional Irish session
- Meet CIM instructors and staff
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We're looking for a few volunteers to help with set up, cleanup, greeting, and more. Click here to sign up!
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EXPANSION & IMPROVEMENT PHASE 2 BEGINS | Thanks to your generous support, Phase 1 of our Expansion and Improvement Project is complete! With your support, we were able to raise the funds and complete Phase 1 in less than twelve months, re... | |
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STUDENTS & FRIENDS HEAD TO ALL IRELAND FLEADH | Congratulations to the 43 CIM students, parents, instructors, and CIM's Executive Artistic Director, Norah Rendell, who are heading to Ireland for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Mullingar! ... | |
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WELCOME OUR NEWEST INSTRUCTOR:
GAVIN STRAPPE
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Join us in welcoming the newest addition to the CIM family of instructors: Gavin Strappe. He will be teaching banjo and mandolin starting this fall.
Gavin hails from County Tipperary and is a former Senior All-Ireland champion. Gavin graduated with First Class Honors in Music Performance from Dublin Institute of Technology and also completed a Masters of Education from The University of Limerick.
He is a member of the Irish band JigJam and tours extensively throughout America performing at a number of major music festivals & venues. Their latest release ‘Phoenix’ won best Americana album at the Independent Music Awards. Gavin has performed at a number of prestigious venues including The Grand Old Opry and Ireland’s flagship late night show ‘The Late Late Show’.
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WELCOME BACK
ADRIENNE O'SHEA
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Welcome back to Adrienne O’Shea! After a year in Limerick completing her Masters in Irish Traditional Music Performance, Adrienne is back in St. Paul.
Adrienne is a singer, flute, whistle and piano player and Irish dancer. Born in Dublin, but having immigrated to Minnesota as a baby, Adrienne is connected to the Irish traditions of music and dance through her family and upbringing at the Celtic Junction Arts Center. An alumni of the Center for Irish Music and O'Shea Irish Dance, Adrienne is a passionate educator with experience teaching summer camps, group classes and private lessons at both schools. She is the lead vocalist and flute player for Kickin' It Irish, and released a solo album with Brian Miller called "Threads of Gold" in 2023. Adrienne has an MA in Irish Traditional Music Performance from the University of Limerick and a BA from UMN in Music and Childhood Development. She also holds many Midwest Fleadh titles in whistle, flute, piano, Irish and English singing.
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UPCOMING CIM & COMMUNITY EVENTS | |
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 |
Lunasa Céilí Dance with live music by the Twin Cities Céilí Band
Celtic Junction Arts Center
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 | 8:00 PM
Clare Sands with opening set by Áit Ait (Aja McCullough & Patrick Maun)
Celtic Junction Arts Center
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 | 11 AM - 12 PM
Hannah Flowers
Iowa Irish Fest, Trad Stage
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 | 11 AM - 12 PM
Hannah Flowers
Iowa Irish Fest, Trad Stage
MONDAY, AUGUST 8 | 10:00 AM
Brian Miller & Danny Diamond as The Lost Forty
Burnhaven Library, Burnsville
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 11-13
Irish Fair of Minnesota
Harriet Island, St. Paul
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11 | 6:30-7:30 PM
Hannah Flowers
Irish Fest La Crosse, Harp Stage
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 | 3:00-4:00 PM
Hannah Flowers
Irish Fest La Crosse, Harp Stage
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 17 | 7:00 PM
"WHOOSH!" A Ghost Story and Music Performance with actor Andrew Wheeler and music from Danny Diamond & Brian Miller
Water Works Park, Minneapolis
FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 | 7:00 PM
"WHOOSH!" A Ghost Story and Music Performance with actor Andrew Wheeler and music from Danny Diamond & Brian Miller
Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 | 7:00 PM
"WHOOSH!" A Ghost Story and Music Performance with actor Andrew Wheeler and music from Danny Diamond & Brian Miller
Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 | 12:30-1:30 PM
Hannah Flowers,
Irish Fest La Crosse
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 | 6:00 PM
Norah Rendell & Brian Miller
Resilience Concert Series at Overlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St. Paul
| 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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