Ceili Craic, April 1, 2010
Hello
All,
Hope this finds you all well and outside enjoying this gorgeous weather! Spring has sprung! It's the season of new beginnings. Look at the tree buds and flowers. They're getting ready for their Grand Openings and they need no advertisement. Like clockwork the seasons change. Only weeks ago, we were enveloped in cold snow and today we had a canopy of warm sunshine. Isn't it encouraging to know that no matter how dark and cold things get - there's always hope for a brighter tomorrow? And that's not April Fool's.
***REMINDER - NO CEILI MOR GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 2***
There will be no Ceili Mor tomorrow because it's Good Friday. FON President, John O'Grady, said "For more than 33 years there's never been a Ceili on Good Friday. And that tradition won't be changing anytime soon." It's a good tradition. We will be having our next Regular Ceili on Friday, April 9. Hope to see you there.
***LOST AND FOUND***
No red for your head? There have been two red winter scarves left behind at recent Ceilies. One was a long, narrow red scarf left behind in the Fifth Province after the March Ceili Mor. That is now in the IAHC Office Lost and Found. (773-292-7035)
The other is a long, wide red scarf left behind about two weeks ago at a Regular Ceili in the Ceili Room. To see if you can identify the scarf, there's a picture at the FON website http://www.irishdancechicago.com/5.html. We'll have it for you at the Ceili next week.
***SHAPESHIFTERS THEATRE APRIL 16-MAY 9, 2010***
The IAHC will be hosting "And Neither Have I Wings to Fly"
"Wings is the story of Kathleen and Eveline Donnelly, sisters in 1950’s rural Ireland. The Donnelly sisters have just lost their mother and are struggling to find themselves. Kathleen can't decide between her sweet fiancé and a dashing actor; Eveline tries to prioritize her responsibility to her widowed father, a coveted university scholarship and her feelings for a new man in her life. When their mother makes a ghostly appearance to lend a supernatural hand, tempers flair and secrets are revealed. The conflict of duty versus love affects both sisters, and both finally realize what paths their lives must take."
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM
Tickets: IAHC Members $10; General Public $15
773-292-7035 ext. 10 for more info www.irish-american.org
***ATHAS IN CONCERT AT IAHC FRIDAY, APRIL 9***
"The band combines traditional and newly composed Irish dance tunes. Fierce fiddle, energetic flute, driving bodhrán, and funky guitar riffs come together to lift listeners' feet, drinks and spirits."
Concert in the Erin Room
Starts at 8:00 PM
Tickets $10.00 www.irish-american.org
*** LARRY CUNNINGHAM IN CONCERT, SATURDAY, APRIL 17***
The Holiday Ballroom Memories Series presents direct from Ireland the legendary Larry Cunningham. Lifetime Award Winner Irish & Country Music. Also appearing, The Silverbridge Band and Sean Cleland's Irish Music School of Chicago in the Auditorium at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6 PM - General Seating. This will be followed by dancing in the Erin Room. Guest appearances by: Singer Frank O'Hara and the Ceoltoiri Chicago Ceili Band.
Tickets $30 for concert/dance; call 773-282-7035 ext. 10 for more info.
*** PERCY FRENCH - PAINTER & POET SUNDAY, APRIL 25***
FON member Theresa Choske has put together another Irish Artists Series. This time it's about William Percy French. (1854-1920)
"He was born in Cloonyquin Co. Roscommon. He was a renaissance man - a noted entertainer, musician, and was also an accomplished watercolourist, poet and writer. He delighted in composing and singing comic songs, accompanying himself on the banjo. Some of his popular songs are "The Mountains of Mourne," "Come Back Paddy Reilly," and "Are Ye Right There, Michael."
Sunday, April 25, 2-4 PM
General Admission $5.00
Tea and cookies will be served (FON member Dan Cahill might be singing) 773-282-7035 ext. 10
***CELTIC FEST CHICAGO MAY 8 & 9, 2010***
Chicago has decided to liven things up and hold Celtic Fest in May instead of September. They've also moved it from Grant Park to Millennium Park. It will now be Saturday and Sunday, May 8 & 9. Some of the musicians will be The Saw Doctors, Vishten, Bodega, La Bottine Souriante, The Rogues and Coastal Rhythms: The Music and Spirit of Nova Scotia. Concerts will be held at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. As always, there will be Ceili Demonstrations and Dance lessons at the Dance Stage. Check out www.celticfestchicago.comfor more information.
***GAELIC PARK IRISH FEST MAY 28-MAY 31***
Heading South on Memorial Day weekend? Then head to Oak Forest for Gaelic Park Irish Fest Weekend. They have so much going on, space doesn't permit putting it all here. For more information, go to www.chicagogaelicpark.org or call 708-687-9323.
There's much to do and see, just take time out to be.
Easter is often considered the most important Christian holiday because...
"And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins." (1 Corinthians 15:17)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KwDIHpWGY0
Easter YouTube of the Newsboys "In Christ Alone" song written by modern
Irish hymn writers Keith and Krystyn Getty.
That's all the news for now folks. As always, thanks for sharing this information with those who don't have email. Wishing you happy and joyful times ahead!
Hope to see you
at the Ceili!
Have a Blessed Easter!
Linda A. Green
Secretary
Francis O'Neill Club, Chicago
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