Dear Center for Irish Music supporters, 

The 17th annual Minnesota Irish Music Weekend is quickly approaching with our first event this Thursday, June 5th at the Urban Growler! We are very excited to welcome seven master artists from Ireland to St. Paul next week, with the eighth being a masterful permanent resident - the incredible guitarist, singer and composer Dáithí Sproule (Derry / West St. Paul).

Go to our Instagram or Facebook pages to get a preview of the artists, and other tips about how to enjoy the MIM weekend. The absolute best way to get to know our visiting artists is to sign up for their workshops, interviews, or lectures and buy tickets to the weekend's public events. 

We would like to thank our sponsors, individual donors, students, and volunteers ahead of the weekend, as the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend would not be possible without their support.

Our summer term begins on Monday, June 9th, so don't forget to register! 

Finally, two of our summer camps still have space available: Adrienne O'Shea's Irish Music & Arts Summer Camp (half-day mornings July 21-25) and Hannah Flowers' Introduction to Irish Harp Camp (half-day mornings, July 7-11).

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Norah Rendell

Executive Artistic Director

Center for Irish Music

MINNESOTA IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND, JUNE 5-8

WORKSHOP PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 4 11:59PM!

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 events and workshops below!

Walk-in registration is available for adult workshops, but space is limited.

We recommend pre-registering to guarantee your spot!

Walk-in registration is not available for youth programs.

MIM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

WELCOME, GABBY!

CIM alumnus, Gabby Pasquerella is working as this year's MIM Weekend Programming Intern.

Gabby is a guitar, flute, whistle player and Irish dancer from Apple Valley, Minnesota. She is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at Hamline University. An alumnus of the Center for Irish Music, Gabby continues her involvement as the Ensemble Assistant teacher for the Starling Ensemble (24-25), the 2025 MIM Programming Intern. She will also be a senior counsellor at the CIM Irish Music & Arts Summer camp. Welcome to the CIM team, Gabby!

CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS

Are you passionate about the Center for Irish Music's mission and interested in serving as a volunteer on a committee or the board of directors? CIM is seeking individuals with professional experience in finance, business management (nonprofit or for profit), event planning and development/fundraising to join our amazing volunteer leadership team.

If this is you, or if you'd like more information, send a message to our Executive Artistic Director Norah Rendell at nrendell@centerforirishmusic.org with information about you and about where you are interested in helping. 

REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER TERM

LESSONS & CLASSES!

CENTER FOR IRISH MUSIC SUMMER CAMPS

INTRO TO IRISH HARP

Half-day Summer Camp

With Hannah Flowers

July 7-11

Monday-Friday

9:30 am-12:30 pm

IRISH MUSIC & ARTS CAMP

Half-Day Summer Camp

With Adrienne O'Shea

July 21-25

Monday-Friday

9:00 am-12:00 pm

IRISH FIDDLE FOR VIOLINISTS

Half-Day Summer Camp

With Mary Vanorny and

Rosa Wells

July 7-11

Monday-Friday

9:30 am-12:30 pm

UPCOMING CIM & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Parentheses indicate CIM instructors, students or staff members performing with a group

FRIDAY, MAY 30 | 7:30 PM

Reverie Road in Concert

Celtic Junction Arts Center

FRIDAY, MAY 30 | 4:00-10:00 PM

Breizh Fest

The BreTones (Tom Klein, Laura MacKenzie, Bob Walser)

Breizh Fest, Minneapolis Cider Co., Mpls.

SATURDAY, MAY 31 | 10:50 AM

Flint Hills Family Festival

Two Tap Trio with Rince na Chroi

THURSDAY, JUNE 5 | 7:00-10:00 PM

MIM Kickoff Celebration

Presented by the Center for Irish Music

Urban Growler Barrel Room

FRIDAY, JUNE 6 | 7:00 PM

MIM Great Session Experience

Presented by the Center for Irish Music

Celtic Junction Arts Center

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 | 7:30 PM

MIM Master Artists Concert

Presented by the Center for Irish Music

Celtic Junction Arts Center Outdoor Stage

SUNDAY, JUNE 8 | 6:00 PM

Mary MacNamara and Sorcha Costello In Concert

Presented by the Center for Irish Music

CIM Scanlan Music Hall

SUNDAY, JUNE 8 | 7:00 PM

Fortune, My Foe! Merry Music for Trying Times

Celtic Junction Arts Center

MONDAY, JUNE 9

First day of Summer Term at the Center for Irish Music

JUNE 13 | 6:30-9:00 PM

Summer Solstice Céilí Dance

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.