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Every Sunday,
3 - 5 p.m."Strike the Gay Harp" Celtic music radio show on KOPN, 89.5 FM Columbia
** Conor Caldwell will be hosting Strike the Gay Harp on July 20 & 27 ***
CMCAA ceili dance and social, First Christian Church, Columbia
with Conor Caldwell
Wed. Aug 6
The Fuchsia Band in Jeff City, 7:30 pm
Friday, Aug 8
Concert and ceili - end of summer celebration!
Sunday, Sept 7
Jim Malcolm, Scottish singer (formerly of The Old Blind Dogs) in Columbia, venue TBA.
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Tonight - Irish music and Viking ship replica at Cooper's Landing
6 pm-ish to 10-ish or so with artist-in-residence Conor Caldwell and local musicians
A Viking reenactor with an authentic shallow-keel viking longship will be docked at Cooper's Landing this evening. He'll be talking about the contruction and historical context of the ship and you can get a good look at this hand-built replica.
We'll be playing IRish music all evening Chim's Thai Kitchen and Cooper's barbeque will be open for dinner.
Should be a great evening! All musicians are invited to join in.
Cooper's Landing is a campground and store located on the Missouri River and Katy Trail south of columbia. They specialize in gorgeous sunsets. See the web site for directions:
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Ceili this Friday (tomorrow) July 11
Join us for a fun evening of folk dancing, music and socializing. Music provided by our summer artist-in-residence Conor Caldwell and friends.
Where: First Christian Church, corner of Tenth and Walnut in Columbia. Park at the back of the building and enter through the back door (facing Ash St.)
7 pm -- Beginners' leson -- learn the basic social dance steps if you've never done this before, or if it's been awhile.
7:30 -- Demonstration dance by the Stoneking Irish Step Dance School students.
Dances start.
Music -- Conor Caldwell, our 2008 summer artist-in-residence and local musicians.
Caller -- Kat DiFoxfire
$5 admission for adults, free for ages 14 & under.
You are invited to bring a dessert treat; beverages are provided.
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Concert: Wed. Aug 6 The Fuchsia Band in Jeff City
Lincoln University Share in the Arts series and Paddy Malone's Irish Pub have joined forces to present The Fuchsia Band in concert on Wednesday, August 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Concert venue:
Langston Hughes Theatre at Lincoln University
812 E. Dunklin St., Jefferson City
Showtime 7:30.
Tickets will be available only at Paddy Malone's Pub, 700 W. Main St. Jefferson City
$15 general admission, $25 Premium Seating (rows 1 thru 3).
Call for info: (573) 761-5900
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End of Summer Celebration - Save the date: Friday, Aug 8
We'll close out a fantastic Celtic Arts summer with a concert and ceili dance!
Friday, August 8, 7 p.m.
First Christian Church, 101 N. Tenth St (corner of Walnut and Tenth, park and enter throught he back door.)
Conor Caldwell and Brian Hart will perform a concert from 7 - 8 pm, followed by a ceili dance for everyone. Special guest appearances by members of our summer arts classes.
$8 adults, free for ages 14 & under
Silent auction to benefit our concert series!
We'll hold a silent auction of Celtic-themed knick-knacks, and hand made arts, crafts & etc.
Remember that Aran sweater that accidentally went through the dryer? Perfect! How about the
If you have anything you'd like to donate to the auction, you can call or e-mail to arrange drop off, or bring it to the ceili Friday or to any of our classes.
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Regional news
Everything else!
July issue of Midwest Irish Focus is now available. Pick up a copy at the Ceili or a local coffee shop.
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Upcoming festivals
Milwaukee Irish Fest -- August 14 - 17
This is the Superbowl of Irish music festivals --just check out their list of performers and you will see why.
There is a good contingent of CMCAA folk going up for the festival. Let me know if you are planning to go or want to ride with someone. kakers@moceltic.org
The grant we received from the Milwaukee Irish Fest Foundation has made our summer arts program not only possible, but very successful. If you are planning to attend and could help us say "thank you" by volunteering at the festival for a 3 or 4 hour shift, please see their info about volunteering:
Kansas City Irish Fest
Thier linup this year includes GAelic Storm, Slide , Jim Malcolm, Jimmy Crowley, Beoga and loads more! |
Central MO Celtic Arts Assoc is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and member of the North American Folk Alliance www.folk.org
For the full list of upcoming concerts, events, classes and regional Celtic music events, please visit our web site: www.moceltic.org |
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