Dear CIM students and friends,
November is all about giving thanks, and at the Center for Irish Music, the thing we're most grateful for is YOU! Whether you are involved as a student, donor, volunteer, or friend, you have made it possible for us to hand down the tradition even as the world around us continues to change. In the past year, your support helped us:
- Connect 482 students with 24 local and remote teaching artists through lessons, classes, and workshops.
- Launch a brand new 2021 Common Repertoire AND host Common Tunes Sessions that helped 57 students stay connected with the community
- Connect with 113 out-of-state students, from 32 states and 4 different countries!
- Put 28 hard-to-find traditional instruments (including 5 sets of uilleann pipes!) in the hands of students through our instrument rental program
- Provide over $12,000 in scholarships and financial aid
- ... and much more!
We're in the midst of our annual fall drive, so keep an eye out on social media for videos, photos and testimonials from our students. Give to the Max Day (the "Great Minnesota Give Together") is November 18th, and we hope you'll join us for a small but mighty in-person session from 12-1:00pm. Bring a lunch and beverage and enjoy a few tunes with friends. And of course, if you are able, please consider supporting our work with a donation. A gift in any amount makes a difference!
Finally, be sure to mark your calendars for all of our upcoming events, including our virtual Volunteer Thank You Party (November 12th), Youth Ensemble Concert (November 20th), and much more. Watch your email and follow our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts for the latest CIM news and event updates.
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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GIVE TO THE MAX DAY
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
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We're looking forward to Give to the Max Day on November 18th! Every year, thousands of organizations and individuals generate donations and excitement for MN nonprofits on Give to the Max Day, a one-day giving event. Here are a few ways YOU can help us raise funds and awareness:
Schedule your donation ahead of time!
All gifts made on GiveMN.org from now through November 18th will count towards Give to the Max Day totals AND are eligible to win special prizes for the Center for Irish Music!
Spread the Word
Post about Give to the Max Day on social media and encourage your friends to give! Use hashtag #gttmcim.
Create your own fundraiser
Create a personalized fundraising page for CIM. Just click on the "fundraise" button at GiveMN.org.
JOIN US FOR TUNES OVER YOUR LUNCH HOUR!
Thursday, November 18th from 12:00-1:00pm
Help us celebrate Give to the Max Day with a free-wheeling in-person session in the main lobby of the Celtic Junction Arts Center!
COVID PROTOCOL: Vaccination and masks required (please bring your vaccination card). Wind players may remove masks to play during the session. We will set up a few tables in the lobby for people to eat their lunches. We usually have around 15 people for this session.
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VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER THANK YOU
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 | 6:30-7:00 PM
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Center for Irish Music volunteers, mark your calendar for a virtual celebration in your honor on November 12th at 6:30pm. We want you to know how much we appreciate everything you do to keep this community music school thriving. Thank you!
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YOUTH ENSEMBLE CONCERT
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 | 3:00 PM
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Join us for a concert celebrating the talents of the Center for Irish Music's Youth Ensembles! This exciting lineup of young musicians has been working on a variety of new material over the past few months, and this magical afternoon of traditional Irish music will feature the very best of what they have to offer. The concert will be streamed online, with limited in-person tickets available. Visit our website for more information! |
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GET YOUR CIM GEAR FOR THE HOLIDAYS |
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Show your school spirit by ordering Center for Irish Music logowear for the holidays!
You can now order your logowear through our new online storefront. Items can be customized and will ship directly to your home. Brand new items will be added to the store soon, so check back often!
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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% of your purchase will go to support the Center For Irish Music's ensemble program.
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JOIN US FOR ÉIGSE CIM, A GAELA EVENT
FEBRUARY 26, 2022
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Save the date for Éigse CIM, a Gaela Event, the Center for Irish Music's biggest fundraising event of the year, happening on February 26, 2022. Éigse will be a hybrid event this year, and we have lots of fun planned for you!
Watch your email for additional details. Tickets will be available soon, so stay tuned!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR FALL TERM RECITALS |
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We are excited to hold our Fall Term Recitals both online and in person at the Celtic Junction Arts Center. All recitals will be live streamed, so you can invite family and friends from all over the world to watch! Visit the Recitals page of our website to learn more or sign up for a performance slot.
ADULT OPEN MICS
Friday, December 3 at 7:00pm
In person at the Celtic Junction
Friday, December 10 at 7:00pm
Online (performances at home)
YOUTH RECITALS
Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 12:30pm, 2:00pm and 3:30pm
All recitals this day will be held in person at the Celtic Junction, and are open to include online performers as a hybrid event.
Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 11:00am and 12:30pm
All performances on this day will be in person only. The performance will be broadcast as a Zoom webinar.
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CELTIC JUNCTION ARTS CENTER FALL FUNDRAISER
NOVEMBER 6, 5:30 PM
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Join our friends at the Celtic Junction Arts Center for an evening in support of the Eoin McKiernan Library, and their Education, Outreach and Events programs.
You'll enjoy drinks and dinner, great craic with friends, a preview of the Eoin McKiernan Library’s upcoming exhibition on the Twin Cities Irish American Club, and explore the activities and the achievements of the Celtic Junction Arts Center’s programs. If you aren't yet ready to meet in person, join the live stream from 6:00-8:00pm.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Celtic Junction Arts Center Fall Fundraiser
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 | 6:30 PM
CIM Virtual Volunteer Appreciation Party
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 | 12:00-1:00 PM
Give to the Max Day Session
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20 | 3:00 PM
Youth Ensemble Concert
NOVEMBER 23-28
CIM Closed for Thanksgiving
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 | 7:00 PM
Fall Adult Student Open Mic
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 | 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM
Fall Youth Recitals (Virtual & In Person)
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DECEMBER 10 | 7:00 PM
Virtual Adult Recitals
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12|11:00 AM, 12:30 PM
Fall Youth Recitals (In Person)
DECEMBER 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18
Celtic Holiday Hooley, with CIM instructors Norah Rendell, Todd Menton and Cormac O'Sé, plus Dennis Curley, Kelsey Gunn, Dean Magraw. Hosted by Joshua Will and Natalie O'Shea.
DECEMBER 19, 20, 21
Celtic Holiday Hooley, with CIM instructors Norah Rendell, Todd Menton and Cormac O'Sé, plus Dennis Curley, Kelsey Gunn, Dean Magraw. Hosted by Joshua Will and Natalie O'Shea.
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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE CIM! |
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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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