4 WEEKS OF CLASSES with Helen Gubbins,  July 12 - August 3
Returning artist-in-residence Helen Gubbins makes her third visit to Columbia to teach for 4 weeks and be part of our kids camp

Classes will be held at The Chez coffeehouse at 100 Hitt St in Columbia.

Monday  6:30 - 7:30   Beginning Accordion  4 weeks  $35 (we have accordions to rent)
Monday  7:30 - 8:30 Beginning tin whistle 4 weeks $35
Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30 Intermediate tin whistle 4 weeks $35
Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 Intermediate Button accordion 4 weeks $35
Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30 Irish music accompaniment 4 weeks $35

How to register:
Method 1. Go to http://www.moceltic.org/summer_arts/2004/classes.html and make your selections, type in your contact info and click "Submit my Registration!"
Method 2. E-mail me at classes@moceltic.org with your list of classes (I'm trying to keep this separate from my main spam-plagued inbox)
Method 3.  Call 573-442-2048 and talk to me or leave a message with your name, phone and the class(es) you want to take.

Kids Irish Arts Camp is July 26 - 30 for ages 6 - 18

We need your help! We've got an awesome week of classes, activities and mini-concerts planned for our second ever Irish Arts Camp, taught by our two artists-in-residence and dance teachers from St. Louis Irish Arts.  BUT...  what we're lacking is KIDS!

At this point we only have 6 kids enrolled for the week. If you know any families who might be interested, please tell them about our camp. You can send them to the web site: www.moceltic.org or have them call 573-442-2048 for details.  There are photos from our camp last year on the web site.

There is a printable flyer (PDF) on the web here:
http://www.moceltic.org/summer04/2004-Camp-Flyer-3.pdf

Music with Úna tomorrow night (Thursday)

Our summer artist-in-residence Úna ni Fhlannagáin will play music on Irish harp and whistle at D'Agostino's on Thursday evening from 8 - 10 p.m. Brian Hart, accordion player and singer from St. Louis may be joining her as well.

Breaking many misconceptions about Irish harp music and harpists, Úna plays spirited jigs and reels and the unique  compositions of 17th century harper Turlough O'Carolan, putting her own jazzy spin on them.

Please look for her in the Niche article in the Ovation section of Sunday's Tribune, and also an article about her in the Missourian this weekend.

D'Agostino's Italian Restaurant and Bar
4200 Merchant St., Columbia MO
For directions: (573) 445-9993

When's the last time you went dancing?? How about coming to the Ceili on Friday?

Do something different this Friday and come out to our ceili for some Irish dancing and live music!  You don't even have to dance, if you're skeptical about the whole thing. Just come to listen and hang out with us for a fun evening.
What the heck! It's only $5 for adults and kids get in FREE!
You don't need any experience. You don't even need to bring a partner.  Ya just jump into a spot for the dance and off ye go.  

7:00 - beginners lesson (come at 7 if you've never, ever done any folk dancing before)
7:30 - Dancing begins, with the very easiest dances first. Dances will get slightly more challenging as the evening goes on, but not TOO difficult.

http://www.moceltic.org/second-fridays.html

Festivals coming up: 

Milwaukee Irish Fest - August 19-22 2004  http://www.irishfest.com/
Irish Fest Summer School --  August 15 - 19
The largest festival of Celtic music anywhere in the world happens in Milwaukee every August.  It's a one-stop shop of great music with TWELVE main stages with concurrent shows, plus LOTS of other activities, from a dog show and a baking contest to nonstop ceili and set dancing. 
The Gaeltacht area of the festival features Irish language speakers, sean nos singing, traditional music sessions, and traditional arts and crafts with artisans from all over Ireland.
If you've never been to an Irish music festival, this is the one to go to.  You won't be disappointed.

Kansas City Irish Fest -- Labor Day Weekend, Sept 4 - 6 www.kcirishfest.com
After being washed out by torrential rain last year, they are trying it again. Let's wish them better weather this year!!  Performers this year: Eileen Ivers, Teada, The Young Dubliners, Seven Nations, The Elders, The Indulgers, Eddie Delahunt, Bob Reeder, and Tin Cup Prophette.  See the web site for the schedule.

Local and Regional calendar of Celtic events
The web site calendar is updated frequently and is formatted for easy printing: http://www.moceltic.org/calendar.html

Every Sunday, 3 - 5 p.m. "Strike the Gay Harp" radio show on KOPN, 89.5 FM with host Carol Goodnick. Carol always announces our upcoming events and classes plus all regional concerts. 

Thursday, July 8 -- Irish harp music at D'Agostino's Restaurant, 8 - 10 p.m.

Friday, July 9 -- Monthly CMCAA ceili at First Christian Church in Columbia.
    Corner of Tenth and Walnut, downtown Columbia
    Come at 7:00 p.m. for beginners instruction. Dancing starts at 7:30 with the very easiest dances at the beginning.
    $5 admission for adults, kids are admitted free.  READ MORE

Monday July 12 -- 4-week session of classes begin  READ MORE

July 26 - 30  Irish Arts Week Camp in Columbia -- ages 5 - 18
http://www.moceltic.org/summer_arts/2004/index.html

Friday, July 30 -- Irish Arts Camp final concert/celebration  7:30 p.m. 

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