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January 2007
Celtic Triad ... Three best to have in plenty:
sunshine, wisdom, and generosity.
Come and give the fun of Contra Dance a try! The Flagstaff Friends
of Traditional Music (FFOTM) sponsor a Contra the first Saturday of each month.
Contra is beginner-friendly. Instruction is offered early in the evening and a
caller guides you throughout. Music is provided by a live string band. You'll
have so much fun the only risk is that your cheeks will hurt from so much
grinning. You don't need to come with a partner - in fact you are encouraged to
switch partners throughout the evening. There will be lines and squares,
do-se-dos, swinging and more - all easy for ages 8 to 80!
The next contra dance is Sat, Jan 6,
Suggested donation: FFOTM members $5, non-members $6. All ages are
welcome. This is a family-friendly event..
Robert Burns
Supper: February 3
Please plan to celebrate an evening of traditional food,
entertainment, poetry, and bagpiping, celebrating the life
of
When: February 3,
Where: Thornager’s on
Tickets: Adults $30; Children $15.
or Jude McKenzie at 928.556.3161.
Note: tickets
MUST be purchased by January 27.
This is a Flagstaff Winterfest Event
Tea with
Diana Gabaldon: February 10
It's time again for Tea with Diana Gabaldon! Diana has graciously
agreed to have tea with us and do reading and book signing. This year we will
give her more time than ever to read and talk to the guests! Our traditional
afternoon tea, will include sandwiches, scones and sweets.
When: February 10,
Where: Thornager’s on
Tickets: $25.
Note: tickets
MUST be purchased by February 3.
HAT CONTEST: Wear your “best” hat and you may win a prize!
This is a Flagstaff Winterfest Event.
NACHS
meetings continue at substitute location
Because the Adult Center is still under construction the monthly
meetings for January and February will continue to be held on the first Tuesdays
from 6-8pm at the McPherson Therapeutic Recreation Center located at McPherson
Park, 1650 N. Turquoise, Flagstaff, by the ice rink. The building is between
the playground and the tennis courts - park on the left side of the ice rink to
access the building. We’ll keep you
posted about the location for the March meeting!
Shoot the Piper?
This question was
actually used on a test at NAU... From atop the Math building, approximately 64
feet above the ground, I want to shoot a small stone from a slingshot at a
participant of Bagpipe Camp. Since I'm a Math teacher, I measure the angle of
depression to said bagpiper, estimating it to bepi /6 radians. How far must my
slingshot shoot in order to hit the kilted annoyance? (Piping isn't popular
with everyone! Oh, well!)
The Chieftains coming to AZ!
UApresents
welcomes the return of the beloved Chieftains on Wednesday, January 24th at
Centennial Hall in
Led by Paddy
Moloney on uilleann pipes and tin whistle, the band started in 1962 to preserve
traditional Irish music and took their name from Irish poet John Montadue's
book, "Death of a Chieftain." The group went professional in 1975
after performing for the soundtrack to the Stanley Kubrick film Barry Lyndon,
which featured their first hit and earned them an Oscar.In 1989, The Chieftains
were appointed official musical ambassadors for
The band has
performed and recorded with a dazzling array of stars, including the Rolling
Stones, U2, Van Morrison, Sting, Linda Ronstadt, Los Lobos, Ry Cooder, Emmylou
Harris, Willie Nelson and Chet Atkins.Last year Paddy Moloney was awarded the
British Academy of Composer and Songwriters Gold Badge of Merit, an award
shared with Elton John and Paul McCartney.
Returning to
Performance
begins Wed, Jan 24, at
From the
Irish Cultural Center
Term 1 Academy
begins in January
On
Term 1 Academy Classes offered with Beginner Start Time
5-String Banjo (Clawhammer), Mon,
Harp, Wed, Private Lessons Only
5-String Banjo (Scruggs Style), Wed,
Irish Language, Tues,
Accordion, Wed,
Irish Conversational, Wed,
Bagpipes, Wed,
Mandolin, Wed,
Banjo (Irish Tenor), Wed,
Music Theory, Thu,
Bodhran Monday
Piano/Keyboard, Wed,
Ceili Dance, 2nd Sat of Month,
Pipe Band Drumming, Wed,
Fiddle, Mon,
Welsh Language, Tue,
Guitar, Mon,
Whistle/Flute, Mon,
For further info, please call 602-258-0109 or check
www.azirish.org/newsletter.
Let's Ceili!
The ICC’s monthly Ceili is held on the third Friday of each month.
Enjoy Irish social dancing in a relaxed atmosphere with live music and dance
lessons. Dates for the 2007 Ceilis are: Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16 or 17 (date to
be determined), April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug 17, Sept 21, Nov 16,
and Dec 28. Admission is $6, children under 12 Free (2 with each paid
admission). Ceilis start at
Ceili dance workshops are held at the ICC on the second Sat of the
month, 1-3pm. Workshops are two hour dance intensive sessions for beginning and
advanced dancers. Beginners will focus on basic footwork and simpler ceili
dances (Fairy Reel, Siege of Ennis, etc). Advanced dancers will learn more
difficult figure dances (Cross Reel, Trip To The Cottage, etc). If you are an
experienced Ceili go-er, or if you have never danced before, this is the class
for you! Make new friends and learn how to dazzle spectators at the next ICC
Ceili! Admission is $16 for adults and $2 for kids under 12. Dates for 2007
Ceili workshops are: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14,
Aug 11, Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, and Dec 8.
Wanted: Pipers and
Drummers
Interested in learning to play bagpipes and belonging to a small
local pipe band? Call us! All levels of skill welcome and lessons are free!
Jim Thomson 928-522-8797.
Celtic Music radio
program on KJZA 89.5 FM
- Hosted by NACH's own David McNabb
- Live on Saturdays,
- Broadcast repeated on Sundays,
Directory of Celtic
Arts
For Lessons:
|
Bagpipe, |
Denise Robinson: 928.443.5191 |
|
Bagpipe and Drums, |
Jim Thomson: 928.522.8797 |
|
Bodhran |
Ron Barton: 928.774.7261 |
|
Fiddle |
Kari Barton: 928.600.1365 |
|
Harp |
Laurie Riley: 928.204.0013 |
|
|
Jim Thomson: 928.522.8797 |
|
Irish Dance |
Sharon Judd: 602.253.1978 |
For Performance
and Music:
|
AZ Highlanders Pipe Band, or to hire bagpipers |
Jim Thomson: 928.522.8797 |
|
Bagpiping in Cottonwood/Verde Valley area |
Lloyd McCaffery: 928.634.3672 |
|
The Knockabouts |
John McGregor: 928.863.0188 |
|
Celtic Harp |
Laurie Riley: 928.204.0013 |
|
Wild Thyme |
Sherri Bermeister: 928.636.1207 |
Note: It’s Time for Membership Renewal
A Membership Renewal
Form will be emailed the week of January 8.