Calendar of Events
Our list of what's going on in the Maryland Irish set and ceili dance scene, plus a little more.
Birthdays A Week Around Today:
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- On Tuesday March 19: Winter/Spring semester class. More Info.
- Sunday March 24: GWCC ceili. Proof of vaccination is required, wearing face masks is recommended. Workshop dance is the Black Valley Square Jig.
- On Wednesday March 27: Frederick Douglass House webinar
- April 19 - 20: Annual Spring Fling Weekend.
Dance workshops on Saturday with Ann Marie Breheny.
Two bands: Rambling House and Ellis Island.
Quick Steps
If you'd like to join us but aren't interested in going to dance class, download our annual membership form below. Please fill in the first page and mail it to us with a check for your dues. But ... if you want to join either of our two semesters of classes, offered during the Fall and Winter/Spring seasons, complete the entire form and bring it to class for registration. Thank you! More about membership and classes.
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Dances for the Winter-Spring 2024 Semester
Dances Currently Being or Soon to be Taught or Reviewed are Shaded in Light Green
Main Class | |
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Clare Mazurka video | |
Cross Reel video | |
Duke Reel video | |
Gates of Derry video | |
Glencree Set video | |
Kilfenora Plain Set video | |
Labasheeda video | |
Pride of Erin video | |
Cashel video |
Book Discussions
Every member who is interested in participating may sign up for this group. Contact Sonja via her email as listed in our membership directory. Discussion sessions will be conducted via Zoom on designated Wednesdays; see our events calendar. Registrants will get an email from Tom O. with connection instructions shortly before each discussion date. There will also be an outline of ideas to talk about. You have to acquire the books on your own; we'll display the videos when books aren't on tap. On the soon-to-review agenda is:
Upcoming Readings and Viewings (click here)
Frederick Douglass | |
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by Park Ranger | |
Date: | Wednesday March 27, 2024 |
Time: | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Place: | Zoom |
View 1 hour webinar re: The Frederick Douglass House | |
Contact: | Sonja |
Danny Costello | |
by eponymous | |
Date: | Wednesday April 17, 2024 |
Time: | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Place: | O'Briens' place |
Special RKIDs Book Club Event with guest speaker, author and local musician Danny Costello. Members of the RKIDs Book Club are invited to hear stories from Danny, a real local treasure and author of The Rag Tree. He'll be entertaining us with his music, tales from his trips to Ireland, and stories of local lore — like, why is his band called "Swampoodle?" | |
Contact: | RSVP to Marilyn O by Tuesday, April 16 if you plan to attend. |
More About This: | Swampoodle was an Irish immigrant enclave that formed in the late 19th century and never really overcame the construction of Union Station in 1907 that tore through the heart of its community. Only active members of the Book Club will be invited due to space limitations. |
Raise the Titanic | |
by Clive Cussler | |
Date: | Wednesday April 24, 2024 |
Time: | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Place: | Zoom |
The book was written before the Titanic was found. Adventure, spy thriller. | |
Contact: | Sonja |
Factory Girls | |
by Michelle Gallen | |
Date: | Wednesday May 22, 2024 |
Time: | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Place: | Zoom |
Setting: Northern Ireland, 1994 | |
Contact: | Sonja |
Northern Spy | |
by Flynn Berry | |
Date: | Wednesday June 26, 2024 |
Time: | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Place: | Zoom |
Two sisters in Belfast during the Troubles | |
Contact: | Sonja |
The Rose Code | |
by Kate Quinn | |
Date: | Wednesday September 25, 2024 |
Time: | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Place: | Zoom |
Women decipher codes during WWII | |
Contact: | Sonja |
Love Fest 2024
Valentine's Day among friends – what could be nicer? A bunch of us assembled at the Outta The Way Cafe, enjoying each other's company and spirited conversation.
Caroling With Jean
The RKIDs chorale group performed seasonal songs for some of the folks at Asbury Village, bringing holiday cheer. Watch a sample of the glee.
Our intrepid and talented instructor, Toni, was warmly thanked by our Board of Directors Chair, Kate, and those at our last Fall semester class. We had a wonderful set of sessions with Toni's innovative and humorous style of teaching, including focusing on patterns within the figures and patiently steering us "round the house."
Recommended Readings
Books endorsed by our discussion club members, ordered by title, author and who recommends it. You might find you like them, too.