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Dear CIM students and supporters,
March is our month—the time when our neighbors across the community share in the joy of Irish music and culture. Instructors and students are busy preparing for performances across the Greater Twin Cities and beyond. Be sure to check our Classes & Events calendar, and visit the websites of Irish Arts Minnesota and Celtic Junction Arts Center for the many opportunities to hear incredible Irish music throughout the month.
This week brings two fantastic concerts: Altan performs at The Dakota on March 7, and Goitse takes the stage at Celtic Junction Arts Center on March 11. Many of our instructors and students are also performing in Kickin’ It Irish with O'Shea Irish Dance, opening tonight at the Junction.
Thanks to the generous sponsors, supporters, guests, musicians, and volunteers who came together to raise funds for the Center for Irish Music at Éigse, A Musical Gaela last Saturday at the St. Paul Event Center. We are deeply grateful for the broad community support that sustains our mission. Every gift—and every volunteer hour—helps keep the tradition thriving.
Wishing you a joyful St. Patrick’s season!
Norah Rendell
Executive Artistic Director
Center for Irish Music
| | THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL ÉIGSE! | | |
Last Saturday, February 28th, our community came together in an extraordinary way to meet the $30,000 match during the Play It Forward giving moment. In total, you helped us raise more than $90,000 to advance the Center for Irish Music’s mission of handing down the tradition, exceeding our goal for the event. Thank you!
Photos from the evening are available on our Facebook page. Click here to view them, and be sure to tag yourself and your friends!
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IAM ST. PATRICK'S DAY & DAY OF IRISH DANCE
MARCH 15 & 17 AT THE LANDMARK CENTER
| | Join Center for Irish Music at the Landmark Center for Irish Arts Minnesota's Day of Irish Dance (March 16th) and St. Patrick's Day Celebration (March 17th). Click the buttons below to view the schedule of CIM student and instructor performances happening throughout the weekend! | | |
We're seeking volunteers to staff the Center for Irish Music booth March 15 & 17th at the Landmark Center (1 hour shifts.)
It's a great way to support CIM while getting to know others in the community - no experience needed!
| | REGISTER NOW FOR MARCH & APRIL CLASSES | | | | Register now for these group classes, starting in March and April! | | MERCH ORDERS DUE MARCH 24TH | | | | Our merch store is open now through Tuesday, March 24th, and merch will be available for delivery or pickup the week of April 27th - just in time for the Midwest Fleadh! | | CENTER FOR IRISH MUSIC SUMMER CAMPS | | |
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.
Sibling Discount: Additional siblings can register for 5% off through March 31.
Early Bird Discount: Register by March 31 to get $20 off your tuition.
| | 2026 MIM ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED NEXT WEEK | | |
Join us for the 18th 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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UPCOMING CIM & COMMUNITY EVENTS
Instructors are noted in parentheses if not in the gig title
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FRIDAY, MARCH 6
8:00 PM
Dáithí Sproule with James Kelly
The Focal Point, St. Louis, MO
MARCH 6-17
Kickin’ It Irish
Celtic Junction Arts Center
TUESDAYS, MARCH 10, 17, 24, 31
Áit Ait's March residency
White Squirrel
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
9:00 PM
Dòrain (Mattie Ernst, Iain Dove McAfee)
opening for Áit Ait
White Squirrel
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
7:30 PM
Willow Brae
Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater
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SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Irish Fair presents - St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
Ticket includes beverages on the bus, a commemorative shirt, the bus and special pub crawl only specials.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
IAM Day of Irish Dance
(Click here for a list of CIM performances)
Landmark Center
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
IAM St. Patrick's Day Celebration
(Click here for a list of CIM performances)
Landmark Center
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
7:00 PM
St. Patrick's Day with the North Sea Consort
Heart of the City Music Factory
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TUESDAY, MARCH 17
7:30 PM
Grosse Isle
Cedar Cultural Center
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
6:30 PM
Spring Equinox Céilí Dance
Celtic Junction Arts Center
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
8:00 PM
Boiled in Lead Record Release Party
with Pop Wagner and The Brian Boru Irish Pipe Band
Parkway Theater
TUESDAY, MARCH 24
9:00 PM
Norah Rendell & Brian Miller Opening for Áit Ait
White Squirrel
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Goitse In Concert
Celtic Junction Arts Center
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 7:00 PM
| The award-winning Irish quintet Goitse has spent the past 15 years building a distinctive voice within contemporary Irish traditional music. Formed at Limerick’s Irish World Academy, the band balances newly written material with deeply rooted traditional tunes, shaped by years of touring and close collaboration. | | |
ALTAN at the Dakota
Saturday, March 7 at 7:00 PM
The Dakota becomes part of Ireland for a night! Altan brings the magic and mystery of Irish music to the world. Stunning instrumentals and sublime vocals: a potent combination from “the hottest group in the Celtic realm” (Boston Globe).
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Twin Town Old Time
Music Festival
APRIL 17-20
Celtic Junction
Four days of concerts, workshops, jams, dances, and more, featuring homegrown talent, special guests, and most of all - YOU!
With workshops taught by Dáithí Sproule, Danny Diamond, Alisa Mee, and more!
CIM is proud to be a 2026 Sponsor of TTOTMF.
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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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