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Welcome to Spring Term at the Center for Irish Music!
Spring classes and lessons are off to a great start, and we're thrilled to have four new classrooms to teach in, thanks to your generous support of the CIM's Expansion & Improvement Project. Check out our new lower lobby and the Scanlan Music Hall next time you're in the building!
Our annual fundraising event, Éigse CIM, a Gaela Event, is coming up in just a few weeks, happening both online and in person at the Celtic Junction Arts Center. Hosted by emcee Kieran Folliard, it's sure to be an unforgettable night - get your tickets here! And if you have a donation for our silent auction, WOW Raffle, or mystery boxes, drop them off at the CIM as soon as you can.
Looking ahead, there's lots more excitement in the coming months, including St. Patrick's Day festivities in March, Duos & Trios Night and the Taking Flight Collective concert in April, the Midwest Fleadh and Spring Recitals in May, and Minnesota Irish Music Weekend in June. Be sure to watch your email for announcements on these events and more.
Thanks for being a part of it all!
Norah Rendell
Executive Artistic Director
Center for Irish Music
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REGISTER FOR IRISH MUSIC & ARTS SUMMER CAMP
FOR CHILDREN GOING INTO GRADES 1-5 | JULY 24-28, 2023
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At Irish Music & Arts Summer Camp, kids will meet new Irish music friends, gathering each day to learn songs, try Irish instruments, listen to stories, do arts & crafts, and learn some myths & legends. Camp will also include céilí dancing and games at Newell Park. Instructors will be both senior CIM staff and advanced CIM students.
This camp is open to all, whether you play an Irish or non-Irish instrument (or no instrument at all)! Contact [email protected] with questions regarding programming or placement.
Additional siblings can register for 5% off through May 28. Register by April 7 to get $50 off your tuition!
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Spring Term started Monday, but it's not too late to register for many of our group classes for adults and kids! Check out a few of our featured classes below, and visit our registration site to sign up. Spring Term runs through June 5th. If you would like to sign up for private lessons (or continue your existing lessons), please contact Lily Gaetgaeow. | |
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FLEADH INFORMATION MEETING
FEBRUARY 4 | 9:00 AM
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Fleadh Information Meeting, Saturday February 4 at 9AM. Hosted by Mary Vanorny at her Zoom Link. Open to anyone who is planning to attend the fleadh, or who is interested in learning more.
The meeting will cover the Midwest Fleadh, the All-Ireland Fleadh, and end with a Q&A session so bring your questions!
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JOIN US FOR ÉIGSE CIM, A GAELA EVENT
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
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Join the Center for Irish Music & Emcee Kieran Folliard for Éigse CIM, a Gaela Event, our biggest fundraiser of the year, happening on February 25th both online and in person at the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
For our in-person guests, the evening includes a cocktail reception featuring delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts from Fig&Bleu, a Celtic-art-themed silent auction, and a stellar traditional Irish music concert by Center for Irish Music instructors, who boast recording, award winning, and world touring artists among their number.
Virtual guests will have access to the Éigse CIM silent auction, as well as a professionally-broadcast livestream of the concert.
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SUPPORT ÉIGSE CIM WITH A DONATION FOR OUR SILENT AUCTION, RAFFLE OR MYSTERY BOXES | |
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Do you have items to donate to our Silent Auction, WOW Raffle, or Mystery Boxes? Bring them in to the Center for Irish Music as soon as possible! For more information or to make alternative arrangements for getting an item to us, contact [email protected]. As a reminder, we're looking for the following:
Silent auction: Irish goods, jewelry, artwork, ceramics, gift certificates, themed gift baskets, and unique experiences. Items must be in new or like-new condition. Learn more and complete our silent auction donation form here.
Mystery Boxes (New this year!): Gift certificates to local businesses, restaurants, spas, and more, with a value of $20-$50+. Please contact us before soliciting donations from a business!
WOW Raffle: Wine, whiskey, and winter ale, with a minimum value of $20
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THANK YOU ÉIGSE CIM SPONSORS: | |
THANK YOU EXPANSION & IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DONORS! | |
On January 21st, we welcomed over 60 VIPs who made major contributions to the CIM's Expansion & Improvement Project for a special reception to celebrate the completion of the project's first phase. We were excited to raise a glass to these amazing supporters of the CIM, to our incredible room sponsors, and to the dedication of the new Scanlan Music Hall! Thank you to everyone whose support and financial contributions made this ambitious dream a reality. | |
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Thanks to Todd Menton for sharing this video of his fall Irish Pub Songs class performing "Almost Every Circumstance" by Colum Sands. The spring Pub Songs class just started this week, but it's not too late to register. Click here to learn more! | |
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FROM THE STAGE TO YOUR HEART
FEBRUARY 18 | 7:00 PM
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Join our friends at Rince na Chroi for their annual "From the Stage to Your Heart" performance, celebrating the school's 20th birthday and remembering their founder, Katie Stephens Spangler. Featuring nearly 200 dancers and music by the Two Tap Trio and Wild Colonial Bhoys.
Tickets are available here.
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SEEKING VOLUNTEER MERCH COORDINATOR | |
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The Center for Irish Music is looking for a volunteer to help with the selection, ordering, and distribution of new CIM merch this spring!
This volunteer would work with CIM staff to research potential vendors, and would coordinate student orders from February-April in order to have merch ready for the Midwest Fleadh (May 12-14) and Minnesota Irish Music Weekend (June 8-11).
If you are interested, please contact Aja McCullough.
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SAVE THE DATE: MINNESOTA IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND
JUNE 8-11, 2023
| Save the date for the 15th 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. Watch your inbox for artist and program announcements! | |
UPCOMING CIM & COMMUNITY EVENTS | |
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 | 7:00 PM
The Shadow Casters (Tom Klein & John McCormick)
Waldmann Brewery
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 | 9:00 AM
CIM Fleadh Information Meeting hosted by Mary Vanorny
Zoom
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 | 6:00 PM
The Frothy Band Quart-et (Tom Klein, Mary Vanorny, Matt Wehling, Paul Wehling)
Imminent Brewery, Northfield
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 | 3:00 PM
Cumar (with Sean Egan, Laura MacKenzie, & Jode Dowling)
Hastings Arts Center
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 | 7:00 PM
Rince na Chroi presents "From the Stage to Your Heart" with music by the Two Tap Trio (Brian Miller, Norah Rendell, Mary Vanorny, Eric Carlson)
The O'Shaughnessy
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 | 6:00-10:00 PM
Éigse CIM, a Gaela Event
Center for Irish Music
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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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