Dear CIM supporters,

We are looking forward to hosting the 15th Annual Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, starting this Thursday! MIM workshop enrollment is strong with 30 teens, 10 children and nearly 100 adults signed up to learn from our visiting artists.

We'd love to see you out at the Kickoff Celebration at the Urban Growler and the Great Session Experience at the Junction. You won't want to miss the master artists concert on Saturday night at 7:30pm at the Celtic Junction Outdoor Stage. Come early for dinner from the Anchor Fish & Chips food truck, and a refreshing beverage! Purchase your tickets today!

I recommend reading all the way through this newsletter to see what's coming up this month, including performances this weekend at the Flint Hills Children's Festival, Grand Old Day and Metronome.

And don't forget that summer term starts up on June 12th. See our course catalog below for details.

Norah Rendell

Executive Artistic Director

Center for Irish Music

MINNESOTA IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND, JUNE 8-11

WORKSHOP PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 6TH!*

Minnesota Irish Music Weekend is a unique festival that 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.

Visit www.centerforirishmusic.org/mim for additional details on the workshops and events below!

PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS

IRISH TRAD IMMERSION CAMP

Saturday & Sunday, June 10-11, 1:00-4:00pm

Age 9-12, Beginner to Intermediate

REGISTER

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TEEN PROGRAM

Friday-Sunday, June 9-11

Age 12-19, Intermediate to Advanced

REGISTER

ADULT WORKSHOPS, LECTURES & INTERVIEWS

Friday-Sunday, June 9-11

Something for everyone, now with Friday workshops!

REGISTER

*Walk-in registration is available for adult workshops, but space is limited. We recommend pre-registering to guarantee your spot! Youth program registration closes at noon on June 6th.

CONCERTS & PUBLIC EVENTS

KICKOFF CELEBRATION | THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 7:00-10:00 PM

Urban Growler Brewing Company (Barrel Room)

Adults: $15 (includes a drink ticket) | 18 and under: FREE!

TICKETS

GREAT SESSION EXPERIENCE | FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 7:00-9:00 PM

June 10 from 7:00-9:00pm

Celtic Junction Arts Center

FREE! No pre-registration required

MASTER ARTISTS CONCERT | SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 7:30-10:00 PM

Celtic Junction Arts Center Outdoor Stage (indoors if inclement weather)

Adults: $25 advance / $30 at the door | Youth 18 and under: FREE!

TICKETS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MINNESOTA IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND

REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER TERM CLASSES

WELCOME CIM SUMMER INTERNS

Mattie Snyder

Preparing to head into her senior year at Luther College, Mattie Snyder is excited to be working as a summer intern at CIM. Starting cello when she was five, music was a large part of Mattie’s life as she grew up in Bemidji. She is a current member of the Symphony Orchestra at Luther College as she pursues bachelor degrees in Cello Performance and Visual Communication. It was not until late high school that Mattie learned about Celtic music, but it has already woven its way deep into her heart. She has found it challenging but rewarding to play in this genre as a classically-trained cellist.

Through Mattie’s internship at CIM this summer, she will be putting her communication studies into action as she helps with the execution of Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, Youth Summer Camps, and the CIM's involvement at the Irish Fair of Minnesota. She is very excited to spend the summer amidst so many Irish music enthusiasts and participate in the life of CIM.

Carmen Pasquerella

Carmen Pasquerella is heading into her second year of studying Music Eduction at the University of Minnesota. She has studied Irish music at the Center for Irish Music, dance at O'Shea Irish Dance since she was 6. She began classical flute at 10.

This summer, Carmen is putting her education and administrative skills into action as the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend's Youth Program Coordinator.

A junior instructor this past year, Carmen will also teach whistle at the CIM summer camps and provide musical leadership for other programs throughout the summer.

WE NEED YOUR HELP AT THE IRISH FAIR OF MN!

FRIDAY, JUNE 2 | 11:45 AM

Two Tap Trio (Mary Vanorny, Brian Miller, Norah Rendell)

Flint Hills International Children's Festival

FRIDAY, JUNE 2 | 7:30 PM

Noctambule (Marla Fibish & Bruce Victor)

Celtic Junction Arts Center

SUNDAY, JUNE 4 | MID-MORNING

CIM Ensembles at Irish On Grand

for Grand Old Day

SUNDAY, JUNE 4 | 1:00 PM

Youth Session

Metronome Brewery

THURSDAY, JUNE 8 | 7:00 PM

MN Irish Music Weekend Kickoff Celebration

Urban Growler Brewing

FRIDAY, JUNE 9 | 7:00 PM

Great Session Experience, part of MN Irish Music Weekend

Celtic Junction Arts Center

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 | 7:30 PM

Master Artists Concert, part of MN Irish Music Weekend

Celtic Junction Arts Center

MONDAY, JUNE 12

First day of Summer Term

Center for Irish Music

THURSDAY, JUNE 15 | 5:30 PM

Brian Miller & Danny Diamond as The Lost Forty (songs from the North Woods)

Trapp Farm Park, Eagan

SATURDAY, JUNE 17 | 8:00 PM

Adrienne O'Shea “Threads of Gold” CD Release Concert

Celtic Junction Arts Center

SATURDAY, JULY 1 | 7:30 PM

Brass Lassie (Mary Vanorny)

Crooners

SATURDAY, JULY 8 | 7:00 PM

Frothy Band (Mary Vanorny, Tom Klein)

Imminent Brewing

Parentheses denote CIM instructor or students. 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.