 Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers | |
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| What: | RKIDs' Board of Directors Meeting |
| Date: | Thursday August 22, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:15 - 9:15 pm |
| Location: | Sonja and Tom's |
Details: | This directors' meeting is open to current RKIDs members. Organization |
| Contact: | Maura |
IONA-Barnaby Productions | |
| What: | Celtic House Concerts at the Swift Run Lodge, presenting Deborah Packard and Peter Cairney of Isla! |
| Date: | Saturday August 24, 2019 |
| 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! weaves Appalachian and Scottish spells with sweet vocals, fine whistle, 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 |
| Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers | |
| What: | It's the annual RKIDs Labor Day potluck party! Eat, drink and dance - you know how this goes! |
| Date: | Monday September 2, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:00 pm - |
| Location: | The O'Brien's |
Details: | Bring drinks, a dish or dessert to share, and a chair(s). There will be hot dogs provided. Party Flyer - please RSVP by August 28. |
| Contact: | Marilyn O |
City of Gaithersburg | |
| What: | The ever-popular Pan-Celtic band IONA performs for the Evenings in Olde Towne series. |
| Date: | Thursday September 5, 2019 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
| Location: | City Hall Concert Pavilion, 31 S. Summit Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD |
Details: | Free admission. The show's in a casual, outdoor setting at the City Hall Concert Pavilion. Grab some local carryout to enjoy during the concert, or enjoy the music before dining in Olde Towne afterwards. Bring a blanket or low-back chair for lawn seating. |
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| More info at IONA music |
 RKIDs Social Group | |
| What: | RKIDs' brunch social |
| Date: | Saturday September 7, 2019 |
| 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 |
Philadelphia Ceili Group | |
| What: | The Philadelphia Ceili Group’s 45th Annual Irish Music and Dance Festival includes a night of Irish song featuring local favorites and hosted by hosted by Terry Kane; a special Ceili dance with live music by the McGillians & Friends and more. |
| Dates From and To: | Thursday September 12, 2019 to Saturday September 14, 2019 |
| Time: | various |
| Location: | Commodore Barry Club 6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA 19119. |
| Details: | Tickets in advance range from $15 - $50 for non-members. |
| Contact: | website |
Ligonier Highland Games | |
| What: | 60th annual highland games |
| Dates From and To: | Saturday September 14, 2019 to Sunday September 15, 2019 |
| Time: | various |
| Location: | At IDLEWILD PARK, Ligonier, PA 18018 |
Details: | $18 - $25 in advance, Saturday ceili is extra. From the website: SATURDAY WILL BE OUR TRADITIONAL HIGHLAND GAMES EVENT WHILE SUNDAY WILL BE OUR CELTIC MUSIC AND AMATEUR ATHLETIC EVENT! WE ARE FEATURING AN EXTENDED LINE UP OF PERFORMERS, AND COMPETITIVE TUG OF WAR EVENTS FOR GROUPS AND TEAMS TOO" |
| Contact: | Games website |
| RKIDs Social Group | |
| What: | Time for the RKIDs' annual journey to the beach. Happy hours, food, a walk on the boardwalk, a historical tour, dancing and more. All rooms are now filled, but you could still join us and stay at a hotel nearby, see flyer (link is below) for details. |
| Dates From and To: | Friday September 20, 2019 to Sunday September 22, 2019 |
| Time: | various |
| Location: | Bethany Beach, Delaware |
Details: | Registration forms were due by August 23. Registration Form and Flyer |
| Contact: | Marilyn O |
| Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers | |
| What: | RKIDs' 4th annual membership meeting with election of Directors. Class follows the meeting. Bylaw amendment proposals must be submitted to the secretary not later than twenty days prior to the meeting, i.e., by September 4. |
| Date: | Tuesday September 24, 2019 |
| Times (Eastern U.S.): | from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
| Location: | Ridgeview Middle School Cafeteria |
Details: | Members are those RKIDs who are current through August 2019. Please read the bylaws. More about our organization is here. |
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| Maura and Bill |
Celtic Cultural Alliance | |
| What: | Expect lots of music, dance, highland games (caber, stone and hammer tossing), food, drink and more in Bethlehem, PA at the 2019 festival. |
| Dates From and To: | Friday September 27, 2019 to Sunday September 29, 2019 |
| Time: | various |
| Location: | 532 Main St., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Shuttle Address - 1525 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem, PA |
Details: | Free admission. Festival grounds map Musicians include Blackwater, Coig, Emish and the Glengarry Bhoys. |
| Contact: | CCA website |
EIC | |
| What: | Monthly Emerald Isle Club Ceili with live music. Musicians: Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All Stars. All dances will be called. |
| Date: | Saturday October 5, 2019 |
| Time: | 7 - 11 pm |
Location:
An Poitin Stil at 2323 York Rd. Timonium MD 21093
Mo's Seafood at 1528 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21234 | Atlantic Ballroom 8819 Orchard Tree Lane, Towson, MD 21286. Free parking, near Wolf Furniture. |
Details: | Admission: $20 for adult non-members, $15 for adult members; $9 ages 7 - 17. Admission includes soda, beer and snacks. Bring a baked good or dessert to share. |
| Contact: | EIC website |
| RKIDs Social Group | |
| What: | Save the date for signing up for the tour of the new Guinness Brewery and Barrel House. Only 20 slots are available. |
| Date: | Saturday October 12, 2019 |
| Time: | 4 pm - 7 pm |
| Location: | Halethorpe, MD |
Details: | Tour, Tasting, and Dinner at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery. Tour is free, optional beer tasting is $15, dinner is extra (menu). Flyer |
| Contact: | Obie, wait until on or after September 1 |
GWCC | |
| What: | GWCC Fall Fling (formerly, Cape May Dance Weekend) |
| Dates From and To: | Friday October 18, 2019 to Sunday October 20, 2019 |
| Time: | day and night |
| Location: | Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center, Rehoboth Beach, MD. $140/night/double occupancy if reserved by August 31. Address: 101 North Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971 |
Details: | Non-member cost: $215/person. Includes three set dance workshops, two ceilis, and more. Lodging is extra. Discounted paid registration for the event package must be received by Sept. 20th |
| Contact: | Fall Fling Weekend
Flyer |
EIC | |
| What: | Monthly Emerald Isle Club Ceili with live music. Musicians: Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All Stars. All dances will be called. |
| Date: | Saturday November 2, 2019 |
| Time: | 7 - 11 pm |
| Location:
An Poitin Stil at 2323 York Rd. Timonium MD 21093
Mo's Seafood at 1528 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21234 | Atlantic Ballroom 8819 Orchard Tree Lane, Towson, MD 21286. Free parking, near Wolf Furniture. |
| Details: | Admission: $20 for adult non-members, $15 for adult members; $9 ages 7 - 17. Admission includes soda, beer and snacks. Bring a baked good or dessert to share. |
| Contact: | EIC website |
IONA-Barnaby Productions | |
| What: | Celtic Concerts at the Old Brogue Fall 2019, presents Sue Richards & Robin Bullock. |
| Date: | Sunday November 3, 2019 |
| Time: | Seatings: 5-6:30 pm or 7-8:30 pm |
| Location: | In the snuggery of the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 |
Details: | $10 per person food/beverage minimum. Four-time National Scottish Harp Champion Sue Richards and INDIE-winning "Celtic guitar god" Robin Bullock blend the ancient and magical tones of the Celtic harp with the powerful resonance of the steel-string guitar, drawing on Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Breton traditions. |
| Contact: | Purchase Tickets websites: Robin Bullock and Sue Richards |
Irish Charities of Maryland | |
| What: | 2019 Maryland Irish Festival. Lots of great entertainment, vendors, and exhibits. |
| Dates From and To: | Friday November 8, 2019 to Sunday November 10, 2019 |
| Time: | varies, see the web link |
| Location: | Maryland State Fair Grounds in Timonium |
| Details: | Schedule and Entertainment |
| Contact: | tickets |
IONA-Barnaby Productions | |
| What: | Celtic Concerts at the Old Brogue Fall 2019, presents Four Shillings Short, the husband/wife duo of Aodh Og O’Tuama from Cork, Ireland and Christy Martin from California. |
| Date: | Sunday November 10, 2019 |
| Time: | Seatings: 5-6:30 pm or 7-8:30 pm |
| Location: | In the snuggery of the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 |
Details: | $10 per person food/beverage minimum. They were last at the Old Brogue over 20 years ago! They perform Traditional & Original music from the Celtic Lands, Medieval & Renaissance Europe, India and the Americas on over 30 World instruments, including a Krumhorn. |
| Contact: | Purchase Tickets websites: Band |
IONA-Barnaby Productions | |
| What: | Celtic Concerts at the Old Brogue Fall 2019, presents Jesse Winch, Mitch Fanning,Tina Eck and Zan McLeod, who will be joined by special guest Agi Kovacs. |
| Date: | Sunday November 17, 2019 |
| Time: | Seatings: 5-6:30 pm or 7-8:30 pm |
| Location: | In the snuggery of the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 |
Details: | $10 per person food/beverage minimum. Local favorites with immense talent! Could there be dancing? |
| Contact: | Purchase Tickets |
IONA-Barnaby Productions | |
| What: | Celtic Concerts at the Old Brogue Fall 2019, presents IONA. Barbara Tresidder Ryan, Bernard Argent, Chuck Lawhorn, and Jim Queen plus dancer extraordinaire, Joe Duffey. |
| Date: | Sunday November 24, 2019 |
| Time: | Seatings: 5-6:30 pm or 7-8:30 pm |
| Location: | Old Brogue Irish Pub in Great Falls, VA |
Details: | Together for over 30 years, local Celtic mainstay IONA transports its audience to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, Mann, Brittany, Asturias and Galicia, and explores those cultures transplanted in the New World. |
| Contact: | Purchase Tickets |
EIC | |
| What: | Monthly Emerald Isle Club Ceili with live music. Musicians: Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All Stars. All dances will be called. |
| Date: | Saturday December 7, 2019 |
| Time: | 7 - 11 pm |
| Location:
An Poitin Stil at 2323 York Rd. Timonium MD 21093
Mo's Seafood at 1528 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21234 | Atlantic Ballroom 8819 Orchard Tree Lane, Towson, MD 21286. Free parking, near Wolf Furniture. |
| Details: | Admission: $20 for adult non-members, $15 for adult members; $9 ages 7 - 17. Admission includes soda, beer and snacks. Bring a baked good or dessert to share. |
| Contact: | EIC website |
IONA-Barnaby Productions | |
| What: | Celtic Concerts at the Old Brogue Fall 2019, presents Jody Marshall's Annual Holiday Concert. |
| Date: | Sunday December 8, 2019 |
| Time: | Seatings: 5-6:30 pm or 7-8:30 pm |
| Location: | Old Brogue Irish Pub in Great Falls, VA |
Details: | Jody Marshall, Carey Creed (lead vocals), Paul Nahay (piano) and Jim Queen (fiddle) will fill the Snuggery with mirth, merriment, and plenty of good cheer with their popular holiday show. The show spans funny Christmas parodies to lovely holiday ballads to intricately arranged instrumentals. |
| Contact: | Purchase Tickets |
EIC | |
| What: | Monthly Emerald Isle Club Ceili with live music. Musicians: Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All Stars. All dances will be called. |
| Date: | Saturday January 4, 2020 |
| Time: | 7 - 11 pm |
| Location:
An Poitin Stil at 2323 York Rd. Timonium MD 21093
Mo's Seafood at 1528 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21234 | Atlantic Ballroom 8819 Orchard Tree Lane, Towson, MD 21286. Free parking, near Wolf Furniture. |
| Details: | Admission: $20 for adult non-members, $15 for adult members; $9 ages 7 - 17. Admission includes soda, beer and snacks. Bring a baked good or dessert to share. |
| Contact: | EIC website |
EIC | |
| What: | Monthly Emerald Isle Club Ceili with live music. Musicians: Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All Stars. All dances will be called. |
| Date: | Saturday February 1, 2020 |
| Time: | 7 - 11 pm |
| Location:
An Poitin Stil at 2323 York Rd. Timonium MD 21093
Mo's Seafood at 1528 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21234 | Atlantic Ballroom 8819 Orchard Tree Lane, Towson, MD 21286. Free parking, near Wolf Furniture. |
| Details: | Admission: $20 for adult non-members, $15 for adult members; $9 ages 7 - 17. Admission includes soda, beer and snacks. Bring a baked good or dessert to share. |
| Contact: | EIC website |
EIC | |
| What: | Monthly Emerald Isle Club Ceili with live music. Musicians: Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All Stars. All dances will be called. |
| Date: | Saturday March 7, 2020 |
| Time: | 7 - 11 pm |
| Location:
An Poitin Stil at 2323 York Rd. Timonium MD 21093
Mo's Seafood at 1528 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21234 | Atlantic Ballroom 8819 Orchard Tree Lane, Towson, MD 21286. Free parking, near Wolf Furniture. |
| Details: | Admission: $20 for adult non-members, $15 for adult members; $9 ages 7 - 17. Admission includes soda, beer and snacks. Bring a baked good or dessert to share. |
| Contact: | EIC website |
EIC | |
| What: | Monthly Emerald Isle Club Ceili with live music. Musicians: Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All Stars. All dances will be called. |
| Date: | Saturday April 4, 2020 |
| Time: | 7 - 11 pm |
| Location:
An Poitin Stil at 2323 York Rd. Timonium MD 21093
Mo's Seafood at 1528 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21234 | Atlantic Ballroom 8819 Orchard Tree Lane, Towson, MD 21286. Free parking, near Wolf Furniture. |
| Details: | Admission: $20 for adult non-members, $15 for adult members; $9 ages 7 - 17. Admission includes soda, beer and snacks. Bring a baked good or dessert to share. |
| Contact: | EIC website |
EIC | |
| What: | Monthly Emerald Isle Club Ceili with live music. Musicians: Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All Stars. All dances will be called. |
| Date: | Saturday May 2, 2020 |
| Time: | 7 - 11 pm |
| Location:
An Poitin Stil at 2323 York Rd. Timonium MD 21093
Mo's Seafood at 1528 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21234 | Atlantic Ballroom 8819 Orchard Tree Lane, Towson, MD 21286. Free parking, near Wolf Furniture. |
| Details: | Admission: $20 for adult non-members, $15 for adult members; $9 ages 7 - 17. Admission includes soda, beer and snacks. Bring a baked good or dessert to share. |
| Contact: | EIC website |