Dear Center for Irish Music supporters and students,
Thanks to remote learning, snow days are a thing of the past, and nothing is stopping our teachers and students from getting together to play, listen and learn tunes.
December is recital month at the Center for Irish Music. Join us over the next two weekends, starting this evening at 7pm, for heartwarming virtual performances by students of all ages. See our recitals page for the performance schedule, and for links to the online events.
As the days shorten and we await the next snowfall, we are looking forward to 2021.
Mark your calendars for February 20th for Éigse CIM, A Virtual Gaela Event, and keep your eyes open for our Spring Term classes starting on February 1st. Spring Term registration will be open next week. Financial aid applications are open.
Keep an eye out for our 2019-20 Annual Report, a collection of uplifting stories about the Center for Irish Music's 16th year of handing down the tradition.
Thank you for supporting CIM's Annual Fund through our fall drive and Give to the Max Day. A special thanks goes out to 2020 Challenge Fund donors, Kieran Folliard (Food Building), Irish On Grand and CIM's Board of Directors.
Have a wonderful holiday season. Stay safe, reach out to loved ones near and far, and keep the music playing.
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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Virtual Youth Recitals and Adult Student Open Mic |
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Join us for our virtual Youth Recitals and Adult Student Open Mic. We can't wait to see what everyone has been working on this fall.
ADULT STUDENT OPEN MIC
December 4th, 7:00-9:00pm TONIGHT!!
January 22nd, 7:00-9:00pm
YOUTH RECITALS
December 6th, 2:00pm & 3:30pm
December 13th, 2:00pm & 3:30pm
January 24th (Youth Ensemble Showcase), 3:00pm
Please invite friends and family to join us - the more the merrier! The recitals are open to the public, with registration.
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Upcoming virtual mini class: Irish Poetry in Translation |
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Instructor: Dáithí Sproule
Thursdays from 8:00-9:00pm
1/7-1/21 | $48
Poetry has always been central to Irish culture, from the earliest surviving examples—dating from as early as the 6th century—to today. The focus of this series of classes will be Irish language poetry from the 16th century up to now. The group will read and discuss a variety of wonderful examples of our rich tradition in translation, and Dáithí looks forward to students bringing their own particular interests and loves to the conversation. Click here to register online now
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Spring Term Registration Opens Soon |
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Spring Term at the Center for Irish Music starts February 1st, and we have an exciting new lineup of virtual classes for you to explore! Check your email in the coming weeks for class announcements and registration deadlines. Don't forget that financial aid is available for both group classes and private lessons. The deadline to apply for Spring Term financial aid is December 18th. For more information, please visit our website. |
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Save the Date for Éigse CIM, a Virtual Gaela Event
February 20, 2021
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Join the Center for Irish Music on Saturday, February 20th for our first ever virtual Éigse CIM, a Gaela Event. Éigse CIM is a celebration of traditional Irish music, and is our biggest fundraiser of the year! Don't miss this fabulous evening of music, a Celtic art-themed silent auction, and more. More information coming soon. |
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Seeking Silent Auction Items! |
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We are currently requesting donations for our Éigse CIM, a Virtual Gaela Event silent auction!
Contactless drop-off is available at the Celtic Junction during designated times from December 8th - February 1st. For an up-to-date schedule of drop-off dates and times, visit the Silent Auction page on our website. Gift certificates and other items that will fit in a mailing envelope may be sent to:
The Center for Irish Music
c/o Éigse Silent Auction
836 Prior Avenue North, Suite 400
St. Paul, MN 55104
If you have any questions, or know of a business that might be interested in supporting Éigse CIM through a silent auction donation or event sponsorship, contact Aja McCullough Beers. |
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Holiday Wreath Fundraiser |
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Thinking about decorating your house for the holidays? Consider purchasing one of the many wreaths, centerpieces, garlands or trees available through Lynch Creek Farm.
When you use our team link, 15-20% of your purchase will go to support the Center For Irish Music's ensemble program.
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Thanks to your incredible generosity, Give to the Max Day on November 19th was a huge success.
With your generosity, we exceeded our goal and raised over $20,000! Funds raised support the Annual Fund, which enables the CIM to continue offering high-quality programming this year, and for many years to come.
Go raibh míle maith agat!
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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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