**Correction: In the last email, the location of the February 24th Brass Lassie concert was listed incorrectly. It will take place at
Icehouse
in Minneapolis. Thank you!**
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Dear Center for Irish Music friends & supporters,
Our "Spring term" - named as such because it goes through the lovely month of May - began with one minor glitch when we shut the doors for two days due to the deep freeze. Minnesota's cold temps even made the headlines in Ireland!
Despite the unpredictability of the week, we are gaining momentum with preparations for
Éigse CIM, A Gaela Event, just 21 days away! There are still lots of tickets available, and we are planning on filling every seat for this unforgettable evening in support of traditional Irish music education. Thanks to the volunteers, table sponsors, and silent auction and raffle donors who have already contributed to the success of the event.
Be sure to check out the many Irish music concerts coming up soon at the Celtic Junction Arts Center (including two Eileen Ivers shows on Feb. 9th, Téada on March 10th and Dylan Foley on April 7th) and other venues around the Twin Cities as we approach the St. Patrick's Day season. With a family focus, concerts at CJAC are FREE for kids under 18.
Finally, the Center for Irish Music is collaborating with the
Ordway Center for Performing Arts to promote the Cherish the Ladies concert on Thursday, March 21st (more information about $5 tickets below) with a workshop at the CIM on Wednesday, March 20th.
Have a wonderful weekend and I hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Norah Rendell
Executive Artistic Director
Center for Irish Music
*CIM students: The "
students
" webpage is updated on a weekly basis. We request that current students bookmark this page and check in regularly to find out about upcoming dates, deadlines, events and student-related announcements. Thank you!
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Éigse CIM, a Gaela Event - Tickets Still Available!
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The Center for Irish Music and emcee Máirtín de Cógáin invite you to dress up in your finest, bring your friends, and join us for
Éigse CIM, a Gaela Event
, an evening in support of Irish traditional music on Saturday, February 23rd.
You'll enjoy a traditional Irish dinner, silent auction, raffle, and concert featuring the stellar music of CIM instructors, who boast recording, award winning, and world-touring artists among their number. Dinner reservations are due by February 11th, so don't delay.
There are 3 ticket options:
-$85 for silent auction reception, dinner and concert, arrive at 5pm
-$25 for silent auction reception and concert-only, arrive at 7pm
-$1000 sponsor a table for ten, with a printed mention in the program and complimentary beverages for your guests.
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We're looking for volunteers to help with Éigse set-up and clean-up on February 16th, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th.
All are welcome. We are especially in need of energetic volunteers who are comfortable lifting and carrying moderate to heavy items, and also those who are available on a Friday daytime.
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Donate to the Éigse Silent Auction & WOW Raffle!
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We're still looking for donations for the
Éigse CIM silent auction
! Right now, we're most in need of
jewelry
and
artwork
. Celtic-themed items are especially appreciated. Donations must be received by February 8th for inclusion in this year's event. Contact
Eileen Degnan
, auction chair, with questions.
We're also seeking donations of wine, whiskey, and winter ale to round out our
WOW Raffle
walls!
Visit our website
for more information on the raffle and silent auction, and to fill out your donation forms.
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It's Not Too Late! Register Now for Spring Term Classes
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It's not too late to register for spring group classes, ensembles, and private lessons at the Center for Irish Music!
Click Here to Register for group class or contact
Hannah Carr-Murphy to set up private lessons.
Spring Term runs from January 28 through May 26. Make-up week is May 28 to June 3.
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11th Annual Minnesota Irish Music Weekend
SAVE THE DATE - June 14-16, 2019
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Mark your calendars for this 3-day traditional Irish music festival, including workshops, lectures, sessions, and a concert with master artists from around the world.
This year's event will include three main tracks:
- Intermediate/Advanced teen program Friday to Sunday
- Workshops for adult musicians on Sat & Sun
- Trad Immersion Camp on Friday
- We are not offering the beginner program this year
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Volunteers Needed for St. Patrick's Day Weekend
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The CIM will be at the Landmark Center on March 16th and 17th for the IMDA's St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Day of Irish Dance, and we need volunteers to help staff our information booth!
This is a great way to get to know your fellow CIM community members, share your enthusiasm about CIM to passers-by, and to enjoy the St. Patrick's Day festivities.
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Workshop with Cherish the Ladies
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Join us for a special workshop with Cherish the Ladies, presented by the Center for Irish Music in partnership with the Ordway!
Wednesday, March 20th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
at the Center for Irish Music
Then, on March 21st, see Cherish the Ladies in concert at the Ordway as part of their Music & Movement series. A limited number of $5 tickets are available to CIM newsletter subscribers.
Click here to purchase tickets
, and use discount code
CAPLADIES
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Limit of 4 discounted tickets per person. Not valid on previously purchased tickets or in combination with other offers. Subject to availability. All tickets are subject to a facility fee and service charge per ticket. All sales are final with no refunds or price adjustments. Offer may be revoked or modified at any time without notice.
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CIM 2017-18 Annual Report
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The Center for Irish Music 2017-18 Annual Report is now available online!
Learn what the Center for Irish Music has been up to in this easy-to-share PDF, with photos, stories, and more about our 2017-18 fiscal year. Brew a cup of tea, sit back, and enjoy.
A limited number of printed copies are available at the Center for Irish Music. Please contact us at
admin@centerforirishmusic.org
to request a copy.
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Upcoming Concerts & Events
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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6 | 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Sona (Mattie Ernst, Hannah Flowers)
SATURDAY, FEB. 16 | 7:00 PM
14th annual From the Stage to your Heart with Rince na Chroi School of Irish Dance (Mary Vanorny, Norah Rendell, Brian Miller)
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SATURDAY, FEB. 23| 5:00 - 10:00 PM
Éigse CIM, a Gaela Event
SUNDAY, FEB. 24| 7:00 PM
Brass Lassie (Mary Vanorny, Danielle Enblom)
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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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