Dear friends of the Center for Irish Music,

It's just one week until the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend from June 9-12th, followed by summer term lessons and classes, starting June 13th. It's not too late to register!

We are also thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website! You can find more details and a list of features below.

In addition to the Minnesota Irish Music Weekend Master Artists Concert (June 11th on the CJAC Outdoor Stage) and the Great Session Experience, don't miss the Thursday night Kickoff at the Urban Growler where you can:
  • mingle with this year's visiting artists
  • enjoy live music (bring your instruments)
  • raise a special toast to Dáithí Sproule (and Skara Brae's recent TG4 award)
  • celebrate the announcement of the Timothy "Fitz" Fitzgerald awards
  • and be the first to hear about CIM's planned expansion at the Celtic Junction!

Finally, congratulations to our students who competed at the Midwest Fleadh Cheoil in St. Louis over the weekend of May 13-15th. You represented St. Paul with poise, musicianship and great tune playing at a rousing student-led hotel session on Saturday night. Our students brought many medals home! Best of luck to the many students who will travel to the All-Ireland Fleadh in Mullingar this August.

Enjoy the month of June, and see you next weekend!

Norah Rendell
Executive Artistic Director
Center for Irish Music
MINNESOTA IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND
JUNE 9-12, 2022
Join us for Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, June 9-12!

Minnesota Irish Music Weekend is a unique festival that 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.

Visit www.centerforirishmusic.org/mim for additional details on the workshops and events below.

PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS

IRISH TRAD IMMERSION CAMP (AGE 9-12)
In Person at the Celtic Junction Arts Center, June 11-12

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TEEN PROGRAM (AGE 12-19)
In Person at the Celtic Junction Arts Center, June 10-12

ADULT WORKSHOPS, LECTURES & INTERVIEWS -
In Person & Online! June 11-12

CONCERTS & PUBLIC EVENTS

KICKOFF CELEBRATION | THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 7:00-9:00 PM
In Person at Urban Growler Brewing Company (Barrel Room)
$10 adults/$3 youth 18 and under. Includes a drink ticket.

GREAT SESSION EXPERIENCE | FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 7:00-9:00 PM
June 10 from 7:00-9:00pm
In Person at the Celtic Junction Arts Center
FREE! No pre-registration required

MASTER ARTISTS CONCERT | SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 7:30-10:00 PM
In Person at the Celtic Junction Arts Center Outdoor Stage and Streaming Online
$25 advance adults / $30 at the door / $10 streaming. Youth 18 and under get in free!
MIM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Calling all CIM volunteers: Minnesota Irish Music Weekend can't happen without YOU!

We're looking for volunteers throughout the weekend to help with set up and clean up, registration, and more. Click here to view the available volunteer shifts and sign up.

Please contact Events & Communications Coordinator Aja McCullough with questions.
NEW CIM WEBSITE NOW LIVE!
In 2021, we asked for your support to help us redesign our website and move from our previous platform (which was no longer supported) to Wordpress. Thanks to your generosity, and a Creative Support for Organizations grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website!

We hope you'll take some time to peruse the new site. Be sure to check out:

  • Our upgraded events calendar, where you'll find all of our upcoming classes, workshops, events, and important dates.
  • Our new Recent News and CIM Stories sections, where you'll find the latest updates and stories about our students, instructors and friends.
  • Our expanded Music Resources section, where you'll find all of our Common Tunes resources, as well as an ever-expanding collection of articles about traditional Irish music.

We will be formally collecting feedback this fall, but if you notice that something is not working as it should be, please contact our Events & Communications Coordinator, Aja McCullough.
REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER TERM AT THE CIM
Registration is now open for Summer Term lessons and group classes at the Center for Irish Music!Check out our full course catalog for a complete list of upcoming classes, including old favorites and brand new offerings.

Summer Term starts on June 13th and runs through August 28th.
IRISH MUSIC & ARTS SUMMER CAMPS
JULY 18-22, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sprouting Songsters (Ages 6-8)
Instrument Explorers (Ages 9-11)

At Irish Music & Arts Summer Camp, kids will meet new Irish music friends, gathering each day to learn songs, play Irish tunes on their instruments, listen to stories, do arts & crafts, and learn some myths and legends. Camp will also include dance and sports at Newell Park. Instructors will be both senior CIM staff and advanced CIM students. Open to all kids who play a musical instrument. We will also have instruments here to try during the summer camp. Bring lunch and one snack each day. 
COLM BRODERICK UILLEANN PIPES WORKSHOP
JUNE 4, 3:00-4:30 PM
Don't miss your chance to learn from All-Ireland Champion piper Colm Broderick! Colm will teach a tune or two, primarily aimed at uilleann pipers, but whistle and flute players are more than welcome. Colm is also happy to talk about the incredible Rowsome pipes during this workshop. All skill levels are encouraged to take part, although the workshop will be primarily aimed at students who have some proficiency playing tunes already.

Then, at 7:30pm, catch Colm in concert with Patrick Finlay, presented by the Celtic Junction Arts Center. Tickets are available here.
UPCOMING CIM & COMMUNITY EVENTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 3 | 11:45 AM
Two Tap Trio (Norah Rendell, Brian Miller, Mary Vanorny)

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 | 3:00-4:30 PM
Colm Broderick Pipes Workshop

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 | 7:30 PM
Colm Broderick & Patrick Finlay in Concert

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 3-5
Kids Rhythm, Music, and Folk Songs at the Edina Art Fair with Danielle Enblom

THURSDAY, JUNE 9 | 7:00 PM
Minnesota Irish Music Weekend
Kickoff Event

FRIDAY, JUNE 9 | 7:00 PM
Great Session Experience, part of Minnesota Irish Music Weekend
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 9-12
Minnesota Irish Music Weekend

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 | 7:30 PM
Master Artists Concert, part of Minnesota Irish Music Weekend

TUESDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 20-24
American Fiddle Method Fiddle Camp
Danielle Enblom, AJ Srubas, Brian Wicklund

FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Danielle Enblom, Music & Dance w/Patrick Harison, Fete De La Saint Jean Baptiste

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 | 8:00 PM
The Frothy Band (Tom Klein, Mary Vanorny)

This is not an exhaustive listing of all events in the Twin Cities Irish community. For more listings, visit the IMDA Event Calendar and the Celtic Junction Arts Center.
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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