 RKIDs Social Group Brunch at the Green | |
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| What: | Brunch at the Village Green. Must be fully vaccinated against Covid. |
| Date: | Saturday May 21, 2022 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| Location: | Village Green Restaurant, 120 N. Frederick Ave (Rt. 255), Gaithersburg MD 20877, just north of the Fr. Cuddy Bridge (which goes over the railroad tracks in Gaithersburg). |
Details: | Meet other RKIDs at this casual, local restaurant. There is parking in front (2 spaces), along the side, and in the rear. For easier in and out, park at the nearby IHOP and walk a few steps to the restaurant. No RSVP is necessary. |
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| Jack C (see your membership directory) |
GWCC Ceili | |
| What: | GWCC ceili with the Irish Inn Mates. All attendees must provide proof of full vaccination, and the proof MUST INCLUDE THE BOOSTER. In addition, all attendees must wear a mask (N95 or KN95 recommended) at all times except when eating or drinking. |
| Date: | Sunday May 22, 2022 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
| Location: | The Lyceum, 17801 Meeting House Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 |
Details: | Flyer Admission: $15 members, $20 non-members, less for kids. Potluck supper at the first break, please bring a dish to share. Dances include: Moycullen Set, Siege of Ennis, An Sean Chistin, Rinkinstown Set, Cashel Set, Haymaker's Jig, Clare Mazurka Set, Antrim Square Set, Waltz. |
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| RKIDs Social Group Book Discussion Club | |
| What: | title: The Celtic World (video) by: Jennifer Paxton |
| Date: | Wednesday May 25, 2022 |
| Time: | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Zoom - Online |
Details: | This is a video from the Great Courses series and is in the RKIDs library. We will show it via Zoom. It covers events from the warriors who nearly defeated Julius Caesar to Irish saints who took on the traits of Celtic deities, get to know the real Celts. The first pair of the first sixteen half-hour lectures in this series will be shown via Zoom tonight, then in pairs afterwards, about every two weeks apart. Info about this Video |
| Contact: | Sonja (for content info), Tom (for Zoom setup help) |
Tuesday Night Ceili Club Ceili | |
| What: | Hugh Conway leads a mini-ceili at Ireland's Four Courts in Arlington. |
| Date: | Sunday May 29, 2022 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Location: | Ireland's Four Courts, 2051 Wilson Blvd., Arlington Va 22021 |
Details: | Per Hugh: "This is an informal event with dancing and craic. Dancers are rotated so everyone gets to dance. At the moment music will by DJ. There will be plenty of instruction where needed. It’s recommended you stay afterward for dinner. The food at the Four Courts is excellent." |
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| Contact Hugh Conway at ceiliset@yahoo.com |
| RKIDs Social Group Monthly Brunch | |
| What: | RKIDs' brunch social. Must be fully vaccinated against Covid. |
| Date: | Saturday June 4, 2022 |
| Time: | 10 am - noon |
| Location: | Woodside Deli at 13048 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874 |
Details: | Brunch and chat at the Woodside Deli restaurant. |
| Contact: | Sonja |
| RKIDs Social Group Book Discussion Club | |
| What: | title: The Celtic World (video) by: Jennifer Paxton |
| Date: | Wednesday June 8, 2022 |
| Time: | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Zoom - Online |
| Details: | This is a video from the Great Courses series, and is in the RKIDs library. We will show it via Zoom. The series covers events from the warriors who nearly defeated Julius Caesar to Irish saints who took on the traits of Celtic deities, get to know the real Celts. Info about this Video |
| Contact: | Sonja (for content info), Tom (for Zoom setup help) |
IONA-Barnaby Productions IONA in concert | |
| What: | Celtic House Concerts at the Swift Run Lodge, presenting IONA. Experience the full spectrum of Celtic music, song and dance from this seminal band. |
| Date: | Saturday June 11, 2022 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Location: | Fairfax Station, VA (call for directions) |
Details: | Bring a lawn chair and picnic with your beverage of choice. They provide desserts and soft drinks. The suggested donation is $20. Barbara Tresidder Ryan (lead vocals, bouzouki, bodhrán), Bernard Argent (flute, whistles, vocals, percussion), Leigh Oben (bass guitars), Jim Queen (fiddle, banjo, vocals) with Marsha Searle (dancing). |
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| Reservations & directions call (703) 426-1450 or send an email to ionavoice@pobox.com. More info at Swift Run Concerts |
IONA-Barnaby Productions Hickory Grove concert | |
| What: | Celtic House Concerts at the Swift Run Lodge, presenting Hickory Grove. |
| Date: | Saturday June 18, 2022 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Location: | Fairfax Station, VA (call for directions) |
Details: | Bring a lawn chair and picnic with your beverage of choice. They provide desserts and soft drinks. The suggested donation is $20. Founding members Bev & Jack Osburn, accompanying their signature, evocative vocals on banjo and guitar, are joined by Ira Gitlin on bass and Larry Tapper on harmonica to bring us an evening of Bluegrass - one of the American threads in the Celtic tapestry. |
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| Reservations & directions call (703) 426-1450 or send an email to ionavoice@pobox.com. More info at Swift Run Concerts Hickory Grove |
| RKIDs Social Group Brunch at the Green | |
| What: | Lunch at the Village Green. Must be fully vaccinated against Covid. |
| Date: | Saturday June 18, 2022 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| Location: | Village Green Restaurant, 120 N. Frederick Ave (Rt. 255), Gaithersburg MD 20877, just north of the Fr. Cuddy Bridge (which goes over the railroad tracks in Gaithersburg). |
| Details: | Meet other RKIDs at this casual, local restaurant. There is parking in front (2 spaces), along the side, and in the rear. For easier in and out, park at the nearby IHOP and walk a few steps to the restaurant. No RSVP is necessary. |
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| Jack C (see your membership directory) |
Penn-Mar Irish Festival Irish Festival | |
| What: | The Penn-Mar Irish Festival is held annually on the third Saturday in June, near the Mason-Dixon Line and featuring traditional and contemporary Irish music and dance from Pennsylvania and Maryland performers, plus some special guests. |
| Date: | Saturday June 18, 2022 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 10:30 am to 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Markets at Shrewsbury in southern York County on 12025 Susquehanna Trail, Glen Rock, PA 17327 |
Details: | Ticket prices are TBD. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Pets are prohibited. |
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| Penn-Mar Irish Festival |
 Ring of Kerry Irish DancersDirectors Meeting | |
| What: | Board of Directors meeting. To be held via Zoom remote conferencing. |
| Date: | Tuesday June 21, 2022 |
| Time: | 7:30 - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Videoconference |
Details: | This directors' meeting is open to current RKIDs members. Organization |
| Contact: | Kate (meeting agenda) or Bill (meeting URL) |
| RKIDs Social Group Book Discussion Club | |
| What: | title: The Celtic World (video) by: Jennifer Paxton |
| Date: | Wednesday June 22, 2022 |
| Time: | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Zoom - Online |
| Details: | This is a video from the Great Courses series, and is in the RKIDs library. We will show it via Zoom. The series covers events from the warriors who nearly defeated Julius Caesar to Irish saints who took on the traits of Celtic deities, get to know the real Celts. Info about this Video |
| Contact: | Sonja (for content info), Tom (for Zoom setup help) |
| RKIDs Social Group Frederick Keys Game | |
| What: | Take Me Out to the Ball Game! It'll be a night of action-packed baseball when the Frederick Keys play the State College Spikes. You'll might also glimpse the urban Keyote. |
| Date: | Wednesday June 29, 2022 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm |
| Location: | Harry Grove Stadium, Frederick MD. Map |
Details: | Reserved seats are $7. Gates open at 6 pm. Wear your RKIDs polo shirt. Contact Marilyn O. to sign up and make checks payable to her. Money is due when you sign up. More details are coming. |
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| Keys Website |
Catskills Irish Arts Week Irish Arts Week | |
| What: | Catskills Irish Arts Week returns this year. Many workshops. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm. Nightly Sessions around East Durham Irish Village begin at 10 PM to 12 AM. |
| Dates From and To: | Sunday July 10, 2022 to Saturday July 16, 2022 |
| Time: | various - Virtual |
| Location: | East Durham, NY |
Details: | Various tiers of admission. One of the dance instructors is Padraig McEneany, and one of the accordion teachers is Billy McComiskey. |
| Contact: | Irish Arts Week website. |
| RKIDs Social Group Book Discussion Club | |
| What: | title: The Celtic World (video) by: Jennifer Paxton |
| Date: | Wednesday July 13, 2022 |
| Time: | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Zoom - Online |
| Details: | This is a video from the Great Courses series, and is in the RKIDs library. We will show it via Zoom. The series covers events from the warriors who nearly defeated Julius Caesar to Irish saints who took on the traits of Celtic deities, get to know the real Celts. Info about this Video |
| Contact: | Sonja (for content info), Tom (for Zoom setup help) |
| RKIDs Social Group Brunch at the Green | |
| What: | Brunch at the Village Green. Must be fully vaccinated against Covid. |
| Date: | Saturday July 16, 2022 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| Location: | Village Green Restaurant, 120 N. Frederick Ave (Rt. 255), Gaithersburg MD 20877, just north of the Fr. Cuddy Bridge (which goes over the railroad tracks in Gaithersburg). |
| Details: | Meet other RKIDs at this casual, local restaurant. There is parking in front (2 spaces), along the side, and in the rear. For easier in and out, park at the nearby IHOP and walk a few steps to the restaurant. No RSVP is necessary. |
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| Jack C (see your membership directory) |
CCE CCE MAD Week | |
| What: | Annual CCE Musical Arts and Dance (MAD) week. |
| Dates From and To: | Monday July 18, 2022 to Saturday July 23, 2022 |
| Time: | various |
| Location: | Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy |
Details: | |
| Contact: | See their website or FaceBook page. |
| RKIDs Social Group Book Discussion Club | |
| What: | title: The Celtic World (video) by: Jennifer Paxton |
| Date: | Wednesday July 27, 2022 |
| Time: | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Zoom - Online |
| Details: | This is a video from the Great Courses series, and is in the RKIDs library. We will show it via Zoom. The series covers events from the warriors who nearly defeated Julius Caesar to Irish saints who took on the traits of Celtic deities, get to know the real Celts. Info about this Video |
| Contact: | Sonja (for content info), Tom (for Zoom setup help) |
IONA-Barnaby Productions Jack Beck in concert | |
| What: | Celtic House Concerts at the Swift Run Lodge, presenting Jack Beck |
| Date: | Saturday July 30, 2022 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Location: | Fairfax Station, VA (call for directions) |
Details: | Bring a lawn chair and picnic with your beverage of choice. They provide desserts and soft drinks. The suggested donation is $20. Jack Beck has dedicated his life to the study and performance of traditional Scottish music. With 9 recordings and many awards to his credit, his easy-going personality and musical skill have earned him popularity throughout the Scottish commmunity. |
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| Reservations & directions call (703) 426-1450 or send an email to ionavoice@pobox.com. More info at Swift Run Concerts |
Dublin Ohio Irish Festival Dublin Irish Festival | |
| What: | Return of the full Festival in Coffman Park this summer. |
| Dates From and To: | Friday August 5, 2022 to Sunday August 7, 2022 |
| Time: | various |
| Location: | Coffman Park 5200 Emerald Parkway Dublin, Ohio 43017 |
| Details: | |
| Contact: | Website |
Goderich Celtic Roots Festival Celtic Roots Festival | |
| What: | Goderich Celtic Roots festival. A two-day outdoor festival with 5 stages showcasing the best of Celtic music, dance, and art, all in the beautiful setting of Goderich, Ontario. |
| Dates From and To: | Friday August 5, 2022 to Sunday August 7, 2022 |
| Time: | various |
| Location: | Goderich, Ontario |
| Details: | |
| Contact: | Website |
| RKIDs Social Group Book Discussion Club | |
| What: | title: The Celtic World (video) by: Jennifer Paxton |
| Date: | Wednesday August 10, 2022 |
| Time: | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Zoom - Online |
| Details: | This is a video from the Great Courses series, and is in the RKIDs library. We will show it via Zoom. The series covers events from the warriors who nearly defeated Julius Caesar to Irish saints who took on the traits of Celtic deities, get to know the real Celts. Info about this Video |
| Contact: | Sonja (for content info), Tom (for Zoom setup help) |
| RKIDs Social Group Brunch at the Green | |
| What: | Brunch at the Village Green. Must be fully vaccinated against Covid. |
| Date: | Saturday August 20, 2022 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| Location: | Village Green Restaurant, 120 N. Frederick Ave (Rt. 255), Gaithersburg MD 20877, just north of the Fr. Cuddy Bridge (which goes over the railroad tracks in Gaithersburg). |
| Details: | Meet other RKIDs at this casual, local restaurant. There is parking in front (2 spaces), along the side, and in the rear. For easier in and out, park at the nearby IHOP and walk a few steps to the restaurant. No RSVP is necessary. |
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| Jack C (see your membership directory) |
| RKIDs Social Group Book Discussion Club | |
| What: | title: The Celtic World (video) by: Jennifer Paxton |
| Date: | Wednesday August 24, 2022 |
| Time: | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Zoom - Online |
| Details: | This is a video from the Great Courses series, and is in the RKIDs library. We will show it via Zoom. The series covers events from the warriors who nearly defeated Julius Caesar to Irish saints who took on the traits of Celtic deities, get to know the real Celts. Info about this Video |
| Contact: | Sonja (for content info), Tom (for Zoom setup help) |
IONA-Barnaby Productions Matt and Shannon Heaton | |
| What: | Celtic House Concerts at the Swift Run Lodge, presenting Matt and Shannon Heaton. Their combination of flute, bouzouki and vocals brings a lively take on Irish music and continues to charm the audience wherever they perform. |
| Date: | Saturday August 27, 2022 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Location: | Fairfax Station, VA (call for directions) |
Details: | Bring a lawn chair and picnic with your beverage of choice. They provide desserts and soft drinks. The suggested donation is $20. Matt and Shannon Heaton's website. |
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| Reservations & directions call (703) 426-1450 or send an email to ionavoice@pobox.com. More info at Swift Run Concerts |
IONA-Barnaby Productions Matt and Shannon Heaton | |
| What: | Celtic House Concerts at the Swift Run Lodge, presenting Isla! |
| Date: | Saturday September 3, 2022 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Location: | Fairfax Station, VA (call for directions) |
Details: | Bring a lawn chair and picnic with your beverage of choice. They provide desserts and soft drinks. The suggested donation is $20. Isla! - Deborah Packard returns to weave Appalachian and Scottish spells with her heartbreakingly sweet vocals and fine whistle playing while native Glaswegian Peter Cairney provides world class guitar, lap dulcimer and harmonica accompaniment. |
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| Reservations & directions call (703) 426-1450 or send an email to ionavoice@pobox.com. More info at Swift Run Concerts |
| RKIDs Social Group Book Discussion Club | |
| What: | title: The Celtic World (video) by: Jennifer Paxton |
| Date: | Wednesday September 14, 2022 |
| Time: | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Zoom - Online |
| Details: | This is the last video from the Great Courses series, and is in the RKIDs library. We will show it via Zoom. The series covers events from the warriors who nearly defeated Julius Caesar to Irish saints who took on the traits of Celtic deities, get to know the real Celts. Info about this Video |
| Contact: | Sonja (for content info), Tom (for Zoom setup help) |
Ballyshaners St. Patrick's Day Parade | |
| What: | Ballyshaners and Alexandria's annual St. Patrick's Day parade. Because it was postponed to Saturday, Sept. 17 from the usual date in March, it's called the Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Parade. |
| Date: | Saturday September 17, 2022 |
| Time: | 12:00 - |
| Location: | The parade starts at King St. and Alfred St. then goes east on King St., finishing at the corner of King and Lee Streets. Closest Metro is the blue line, King St/Old Town stop. |
| Details: | |
| Contact: | Ballyshaners
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| RKIDs Social Group Book Discussion Club | |
| What: | title: The Pull of the Stars by: Emma Donoghue |
| Date: | Wednesday September 28, 2022 |
| Time: | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Location: | Zoom - Online |
Details: | In an Ireland doubly ravaged by war and disease, Nurse Julia Power works at an understaffed hospital in the city center, where expectant mothers who have come down with the terrible new Flu are quarantined together. Into Julia's regimented 1918 world step two outsiders, Doctor Kathleen Lynn, a rumored Rebel on the run from the police, and a young volunteer helper, Bridie Sweeney. (Goodreads) Date and selection are tentative |
| Contact: | Sonja |
GWCC Fall Fling Weekend | |
| What: | Irish set dancing at the shore - the Fall Fling for 2022. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and boosters is required to participate. Register by September 11 for the best rates. Three dance workshops, two ceilis. |
| Dates From and To: | Friday October 14, 2022 to Sunday October 16, 2022 |
| Time: | various |
| Location: | Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center; right on the beach in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware |
Details: | $224/GWCC members, $240/non-members if registering before Sept. 12. Pádraig & Róisín McEneany will teach. Music by local musicians Rambling House. Flyer |
| Contact: | Website |
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