|
Central Missouri Celtic Arts Association Newsletter November 30, 2004 www.moceltic.org To receive this newsletter by e-mail, sign up on our main page. In this issue: |
|
Buy tickets today!
University Concert Series is having a sale today, Tuesday, Nov 30 on holiday
performances, including "Christmas from Dublin, the Three Irish Tenors"
(Tues, Dec 7). Tickets are $9 for adults, $6 for kids
For more info:
http://concertseries.org/inside/nutcracker_day.php
About the Irish Tenors show:
Celebrate the holidays with a genuine Irish Christmas! Christmas from
Dublin features seasonal favorites such as "The Little Drummer Boy,” "Adeste
Fideles,” "Silent Night,” "Saviour's Day" and "O Holy Night" performed by
The Three Irish Tenors. Direct from the Emerald Isle, Anthony Norton from La
Scala Milan, and Ciaran Nagle and Brian Dunphy from Riverdance: The Show,
put on a show full of warmth, charm and music that continues to enchant
audiences throughout the world. Joining The Three Irish Tenors will be an
ensemble of musicians as well as special guest Jacqueline Whelan, one of
Ireland’s most recognized sopranos, who will accompany herself on the
traditional Irish harp.
Saturday, Dec 4, 8:00 pm - House concert in Jefferson City with Pat Egan
and Patrick Ourceau
Seats are still available for this excellent show.
Ourceau, originally from France, has mastered the East Galway and Clare
styles of fiddle-playing, as well as bringing the influences of his native
France, particularly the Breton style of Celtic music, and French Canadian
styles. Tipperary man Pat Egan has an expressive and evocative vocal style
with songs ranging from the purely traditional to contemporary folk.
Concert will be at the home of Tom, Nina and Evan Meeks,
400 Woodlawn Ave.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Map:
http://www.moceltic.org/meeeks-map.jpg
It's a busy Celtic music week!
Wednesday set dancing club meets 6:30 - 7:30 pm at Kate Akers' house, 1411 Anthony St. Open to all ages and abilities. No partner necessary. Call for info: 442-2048.
Wednesday slow jam meets from 7:30 to 9 pm. Location varies, contact Sherry for info: BorcherdingS@health.missouri.edu or phone 573-449-1570. Beginning to intermediate traditional music session. Learn by ear or from sheet music.
This Thursday -- open traditional music session at The Chez coffeehouse, 7:30 - 11 pm. 100 Hitt St., Columbia. All are welcome, bring your tunes, songs, dancing feet, or just your ears and enthusiasm. Beverages provided, bring a treat to share if you feel inclined.
Next Friday, Dec 10 is our next ceili from 7 - 10 pm. Irish social dancing, live music and fun! Location is First Christian Church in Columbia, corner of Tenth and Walnut. No partner necessary; beginners are very welcome. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the wood floor. Caller will be Kathryn D'Foxfire. Musicians TBA -- I'm trying to get an Uilleann piper from St. Louis -- check the web site for details in the next few days!
Additionally, there are two events I only just found out about:
Wednesday Dec 1 Christmas Concert
Glen Road with guest Connie Dover, 7:30 PM, $15 adults / $5
students
Richardson Auditorium
Lincoln University of Missouri Campus
820 Chestnut Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Jefferson City Community Concert Assoc:
www.communityconcert.com
Info about Glen Road:
http://www.glenroadmusic.com
Thursday December 2
Step Dance and Tin Whistle Classes
Katie Degreef will be offering Irish step dancing and tin whistle classes
and lessons beginning in January. Classes for kids and teens will be small
(5 - 10 students) and will meet in Columbia on either Monday or Wednesday
evenings. Private lessons are also available other days. Katie is an alumnus
of St. Louis Irish Arts and a current Mizzou student.
Contact Katie to enroll: KTDE82@aol.com or (314) 540-6971 (cell phone)
Green Linnet Records www.greenlinnet.com is having a holiday sale. Most CDs are $10 and all cassette tapes are $1.50. Green Linnet is the largest record company that distributes exclusively Celtic music. Their artists include many who've been here in Columbia. It's a good time to fill out your collection or buy gifts. Kevin Burke, Johnny B Connolly, Teada, Altan, Patrick Street, Niamh Parsons, Old Blind Dogs, Andy M Stewart, Tannahill Weavers....
How about buying one extra CD to donate to your public library?
Upcoming regional calendar
The regional calendar is located here and updated regularly, so please check
it often:
http://www.moceltic.org/calendar.html
December 7 & 8 - Boys of the Lough at Focal Point in St. Louis
Friday December 31, First Night Columbia with Irish band Ce. See http://firstnight.missouri.org
