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			1	2 GWCC: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays this winter until March 9, 2023. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on the third Thursdays per month ($5 donation suggested for musicians). Date: Thursday March 2, 2023 Time: 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced Location: Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 Details: $45/season for 9 classes. Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Masks must be worn. Flyer Contact: email or website MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event DC Irish Film Festival Sponsor/Host: AFI Silver Theatre What: 17th annual Capital Irish Film festival, sponsored by Solas Nua and the AFI Silver Theater. Several feature films plus a set of short films. Dates From and To: Thursday March 2, 2023 to Sunday March 5, 2023 Time: various Location: AFI Silver Theater, 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Details: More Details Individual film ticket prices vary. All-access Festival Pass is $130. Contact: Solas Nua	3	4  Social Group: First Saturday Brunch Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group  What: RKIDs' brunch social. Must be vaccinated against Covid. Date: Saturday March 4, 2023 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 MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event Ceili Sponsor/Host: EIC What: Emerald Isle Club ceili. Music by: Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All Stars. All dances are called by Kate Spanos. Date: Saturday March 4, 2023 Time: 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 Ln, Towson, MD 21286 Details: Admission: $20/adult non-member, children $9. Bring a baked good or dessert to share. Dances include: Siege of Ennis, Bridge of Athlone, North Kerry, Fairy Reel, Lannigan's Ball, Sweets of May, Connemara Reel and Waltz Cotillion. Contact: EIC website Additional Event Blackthorn Ceili Sponsor/Host: Blackthorn What: The St. Patrick's Day month Blackthorn Ceili. Music by Joe DeZarn, Tina Eck and Zan McLeod. Caller: Larry Frank. Three dance sets with breaks. Date: Saturday March 4, 2023 Time: 7 - 10:30 pm Location: McCathran Hall, 300 Grove Ave., Washington Grove, MD Details: $15 Admission. Bring a dish for the potluck; water is supplied. Dances include: Every Man's Chance, Siege of Ennis, Moycullen Set, Siege of Carrick, Walls of Limerick, 4-Hand Reel, North Kerry, Waltz Cotillion, Haymakers'Jig, Antrim Square, Clare Lancers. Come dance on the one the best wooden floors in the area! Contact: Obie Flyer Additional Event St. Patrick's Day Parade Sponsor/Host: Ballyshaners What: Ballyshaners and Alexandria's annual St. Patrick's Day parade. Date: Saturday March 4, 2023 Time: 12:30 - 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 for general info
5 IONA-Barnaby Productions: Concert at Old Brogue Sponsor/Host: IONA-Barnaby Productions What: RONN MCFARLANE & CAROLYN SURRICK in concert at the Old Brogue. Date: Sunday March 5, 2023 Time: 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm seatings Location: In the snuggery of the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 Details: Admission: $21. Lute and viola da gamba. Compelling performers, consummate musicians who have immersed themselves in music from the Renaissance and Baroque as well as music from the Celtic lands. Contact: Purchase Tickets	6	7 RKIDs: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Winter/Spring semester class Date: Tuesday March 7, 2023 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Location: Ridgeview Middle School 16600 Raven Rock Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Details: Meets most Tuesdays. We take checks, cash or major credit cards for payment. Must be vaccinated against Covid-19. New students: the first class is free! Contact: Our Website	8  Social Group: Ireland Tours by AAA Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group  What: The local American Automobile Association (AAA) office will present information about trips to Ireland and Scotland in conjunction with CIE, a major tour company. Date: Wednesday March 8, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: 16045 Shady Grove Rd, Gaithersburg, MD; close to Checkers. Parking may be a little tricky at AAA. There is on-street parking nearby. Details: This will be followed by a separate RKIDs Social Group dinner (which has nothing to do with the AAA or CIE Tours) at the Fontina Grille. Contact: AAA Event. AAA would like RSVPs. MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event Dinner at Fontina Grille Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group  What: Dinner out at the popular Fontina Grille. Date: Wednesday March 8, 2023 Time: 7:00 pm - Location: Fontina Grille, 801 Pleasant Dr, Rockville in the center of King Farm behind Safeway Details: Reservations are necessary. Contact Marie V. at her email address or call her, as listed in your copy of the members directory, by noon on Sunday March 5 to reserve your spot. Fontina Grille does not take separate checks, so please bring cash. Must be fully vaccinated against Covid. This event is separate from the following one at the Fontina Grille. Contact: Marie V. for reservations Fontina Grille	9 GWCC: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays this winter until March 9, 2023. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on the third Thursdays per month ($5 donation suggested for musicians). Date: Thursday March 9, 2023 Time: 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced Location: Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 Details: $45/season for 9 classes. Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Masks must be worn. Flyer Contact: email or website	10	11 RKIDs: St. Patrick's Day Party Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: It's the RKIDS' annual St. Patrick's Day party, following the parade at the Washingtonian Center. The party goes on even if the parade is cancelled. Per RKIDs' policy, Covid vaccinations are still required of all who wish to be there. Date: Saturday March 11, 2023 Time: 11 am - Location: the O'Brien's (see your directory) Details: $12 per adult. Lunch featuring corned beef, brunch items, lasagne, various salads, desserts, sodas and water. BYOB. Dancing & singing with entertainment by talented RKIDs. Irish Coffee by Roger. Contact: Please email Marilyn O. by Wednesday March 8 if you plan to attend, so she can purchase the right amount of food and supplies. Flyer   MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event St. Patrick's Day Parade Sponsor/Host: City of Gaithersburg What: Gaithersburg's 21st annual parade steps through the Washingtonian Center/Rio and the RKIDs are in it. Come out support us! Date: Saturday March 11, 2023 Time: 10 am -11 am Location: Washingtonian Center/Rio, Gaithersburg, MD Line Up and Maps Details: RKIDs: assemble in space 24 in the Yellow Zone (see the Maps). Marchers: wear a green shirt or jacket (RKIDs logo is preferred) with black pants. Put on your Irish-themed head wear and face paint if you'd like. Please be at the assembly point not later than 9 am for set up and practice. Park behind Kohl's. When you arrive, ask any parade representative if you need specific directions. Contact: Members: contact Tom if interested in joining the RKIDs contingent. Gaithersburg Parade Website
12 City of Fairfax, VA: St. Patrick's Day Ceili Sponsor/Host: City of Fairfax, VA What: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Social dancing. Dancers of all levels are invited to dance to live music by the Shepherd's Pie Ceili Band. Experienced dancers will be on hand to guide beginners. All dances are called. Date: Sunday March 12, 2023 Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Location: Stacy Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd. Fairfax, Va. 22030 Details: Adults $12. It is best to wear light shoes (no tap shoes) Flyer Contact: Fairfax Cultural Arts or Hugh Conway Facebook: Tuesday Night Ceili Club MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event Ceili Sponsor/Host: Ancient Order of Hibernians What: Ceili, with calling as needed by Hugh Conway. Music by Shepherds Pie. Date: Sunday March 12, 2023 Time: 3-5:30 pm Location: Sherwood Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd. Fairfax VA 22030 Details: Fee is $12. Bring a dessert to share if you wish. The program will include simple introductory dances and the Clare Plain, North Kerry, Clare Lancers, and the Ballyvourney Jig Set. Contact: Hugh Conway Additional Event Balt.St.Pat's Day Parade Sponsor/Host: St. Patrick Celebrations, Inc. What: The Baltimore St. Patrick's Day Parade has been marching for over 60 years. Over 100 marching bands, military units, dance schools, floats and a variety of other groups and organizations are participating. Date: Sunday March 12, 2023 Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Starts at the Washington Monument, proceeds south on Charles Street to Pratt Street, then east on Pratt to Market Place. Details: Contact: Parade website Additional Event Concert Sponsor/Host: misc What: James Keelaghan in concert. Canadian guitarist, singer, songwriter with a rich baritone. Date: Sunday March 12, 2023 Time: 7:30 pm - Location: Tikvat Israel Congregation, 2200 Baltimore Rd, Rockville, MD Details: $25 adv, $30 door, webcast available separately or with purchase, provided by WFMA, and will be archived for later viewing by all ticket-holders. Contact: Tickets James Keelaghan website Additional Event Moch Pryderi Sponsor/Host: IONA-Barnaby Productions What: Celtic Concerts at the Old Brogue, Winter 2023, presents Moch Pryderi, one of Virginia's oldest pan-Celtic bands. Date: Sunday March 12, 2023 Time: Seatings: 4:30 pm or 6:30 pm Location: In the snuggery of the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 Details: Individual tickets for $21. $10 per person food/beverage minimum. Together for over 20 years, the band ("Moch's Pigs") performs traditional reels, jigs, and ballads from Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Brittany and Galicia with occasional forays into traditional Appalachian American music. Contact: Purchase Tickets Moch Pryderi website	13	14 RKIDs: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Winter/Spring semester class Date: Tuesday March 14, 2023 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Location: Ridgeview Middle School 16600 Raven Rock Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Details: Meets most Tuesdays. We take checks, cash or major credit cards for payment. Must be vaccinated against Covid-19. New students: the first class is free! Contact: Our Website MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event Wings - Celtic Dance Sponsor/Host: Montgomery College What: A new Irish dance production created in Ireland. It portrays rich heritage themes, in spectacular dance and musical performances. Date: Tuesday March 14, 2023 Time: starts at 7:30 pm Location: Montgomery College Performing Arts Parilla Center, 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD 20850 Details: Tickets: $30 Regular, $25 Seniors, and $5 Students. Witness the dexterity and skill of these world champion tantalizing Irish dancers in this awesome captivating spectacle as they defy gravity. Contact: Montgomery College Parilla Center	15	16	17	18  Social Group: Brunch at the Green Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group  What: Brunch at the Village Green. Must be vaccinated against Covid. Date: Saturday March 18, 2023 Time: 10:00 am - noon Location: Village Green Restaurant, 120 N. Frederick Ave (Rt. 355), 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. Contact: Jack C (see your membership directory) MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event Brendan Pelan Sponsor/Host: Limerick Pub What: Pop and Irish troubadour Brendan Pelan performs. Date: Saturday March 18, 2023 Time: 7:00 pm - Location: The Limerick Pub, 11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, MD 20902 Details: Brendan Pelan's FB page Contact: Limerick Pub. Recommended by several RKIDs.
19 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Carol G GWCC: Ceili Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC ceili. Proof of vaccination is required, wearing face masks is recommended. Date: Sunday March 19, 2023 Time: 4 - 8 pm, 3 pm workshop Location: The Lyceum, 17801 Meeting House Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Details: Admission: $15 members, $20 non-members. Potluck supper at first break, please bring a dish to share. Music by the Ellis Island band. Dances: Croisloch Set (called), Walls of Limerick, Paris Set, Castletown Set (called), Ballyvourney Jig, Labasheeda Reel, North Kerry, Waltz [Cotillion?], Clare Lancers. Contact: GWCC Flyer MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event DC Gaels - Irish Sports Sponsor/Host: Limerick Pub What: The DC Gaels is an amateur sports club that promotes Irish sports in our area. Dates From and To: Sunday March 19, 2023 to Sunday April 30, 2023 Time: 11 am - Location: Avenel Local Park, Montgomery County, MD Details: DC Gaels Youth League that teaches Gaelic games to the youth in the area. The program was a resounding success and is returning for the third year in 2023 with Spring and Fall seasons. Registration is now open for the Spring and Fall. Contact: Washington, D.C. Gaels or Youth Development Officer DC Gaels Spring 2023 Registration Additional Event Concert Sponsor/Host: misc What: George Mason University's Hylton Performing Arts Center presents Dervish in concert. Dervish thrills crowds across the continents with its passion, lyricism, and high energy. Date: Sunday March 19, 2023 Time: 4:00 pm - Location: 10960 George Mason Circle Manassas, Virginia 20110 Details: Tickets: $48, $41, $29; half-price for youth through Grade 12. Take a musical journey along Ireland’s rugged and wild coastline with traditional Irish music icons, Dervish. For more than 30 years, the sextet from the Emerald Isle has reigned as one of the leading names in traditional Irish music. Contact: Hylton Performing Arts Center Dervish	20	21 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Bobbie M and Marilyn M RKIDs: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Winter/Spring semester class Date: Tuesday March 21, 2023 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Location: Ridgeview Middle School 16600 Raven Rock Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Details: Meets most Tuesdays. We take checks, cash or major credit cards for payment. Must be vaccinated against Covid-19. New students: the first class is free! Contact: Our Website	22  Social Group: Book Discussion Club Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group  What: title: The Irish Nanny by: Sandy Taylor Date: Wednesday March 22, 2023 Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Location: Zoom - Online Details: London 1940. As the war rages in Europe, Rose Brown steps on board a ship bound for America, hoping to escape the danger. She’s frightened, but her widowed mammy and three sisters in Ireland need the money she earns as nanny to the rich Townsend family. But while Rose plays with baby Sarah in the salty spray on deck, disaster strikes, and the ocean liner begins to sink. In the chaos, Rose and the baby are separated from the family. An emotional, heart-wrenching story of love and family set across Ireland and America during the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Jean Grainger, Lisa Wingate and Diney Costeloe. Discussion Questions Contact: Sonja	23 GWCC: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set dancing on Thursdays this spring until May 18, 2023. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on the third Thursdays per month ($5 donation suggested for musicians). Date: Thursday March 23, 2023 Time: 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced Location: Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 Details: $40 for 8 classes. Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. She plans to spend some time at the end of the 7pm class & start of the 8pm class to focus on steps (about 15-20 minutes total). Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. Masks are recommended but optional. Flyer Contact: email or website	24 GWCC: Spring Fling Weekend (2 days) Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: Annual Spring Fling Weekend. Dance workshops on Saturday with Ann Marie Breheny. Two bands: Rambling House and Ellis Island. Dates From and To: Friday March 24, 2023 to Saturday March 25, 2023 Time: Friday evening to Saturday night Location: War Memorial Building 102 E German St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 Details: Event package: $78/person adult non-members, $70 members (lodging excluded); must register by March 12. Two ceilis on Friday & Saturday 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm. Hotel: Clarion Inn Harpers Ferry, about a 15 minutes' drive away from the dance venue. Proof of COVID vaccination and booster is required, as well as wearing a face mask. Contact: GWCC Springfling Flyer	25 Educarte: Ceili Sponsor/Host: Educarte What: Educarte hosts a ceili at Glen Echo. They will teach some basic Irish dance steps and beginner group dances. Date: Saturday March 25, 2023 Time: 3 - 5 pm Location: Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD; in the ballroom back room Details: $20. The caller will be dancer Kate Spanos and the band will include Marty Frye (flute), Peter Brice (button accordion), Richard Osban (guitar/tenor banjo), and Meghan Mette (fiddle). Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is not required; face masks are encouraged but not required. Contact: Educarte - Ceilis
26	27	28 RKIDs: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Winter/Spring semester class Date: Tuesday March 28, 2023 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm Location: Ridgeview Middle School 16600 Raven Rock Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Details: Meets most Tuesdays. We take checks, cash or major credit cards for payment. Must be vaccinated against Covid-19. New students: the first class is free! Contact: Our Website	29	30 GWCC: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set dancing on Thursdays this spring until May 18, 2023. They also have a monthly mini-ceili (8-10 pm) that is open to all in lieu of advanced class on the third Thursdays per month ($5 donation suggested for musicians). Date: Thursday March 30, 2023 Time: 7-8pm for new dancers/basics, 8-9:30 for advanced Location: Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 Details: $40 for 8 classes. Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. She plans to spend some time at the end of the 7pm class & start of the 8pm class to focus on steps (about 15-20 minutes total). Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. Masks are recommended but optional. Flyer Contact: email or website	31
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