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Fr. O'Reilly Ceili Band plays fall IAF fundraiser.
Alpharetta Session Suspended Until Further Notice
The Alpharetta Session scheduled for alternate (2nd and 4th) Saturdays at The Loafing Leprechaun in Alpharetta will take a hiatus this summer while the organizers try to work out a better arrangement with the Loafing Leprechaun (or another facility). Stay tuned for updates.
Riverdance Composer to be Keynote Speaker
Bill Whelan, the Grammy Award-winning composer of Riverdance, is the guest of honor at a luncheon sponsored by the Atlanta Chapter of the Irish Chamber of Commerce - USA that will be held at the World Trade Center, 303 Peachtree Street, NE, from 12:15 - 1:30 on Tuesday, May 13th. He has agreed to answer questions about Riverdance, contemporary Irish culture in light of the Celtic Tiger, the experience of producing recordings for U2, Van Morrison and a host of other artists as well as his recent commission to write a piece of music theater for the Metropolitan Opera.
Tickets for the luncheon are $25 for ICCUSA members and $30 for all others and may be purchased at the door, starting at 11:30. Tickets may also be reserved in advance by contacting Denise Nielson at denisenielson@paulhastings.com or 404-815-6835.
Riverdance Farewell Tour Dates
The farewell tour of Riverdance will be playing at the Fox Theatre from May 13th – May 16th at 8 pm, May 17th at 2 pm and 8 pm, and May 18th at 1 pm and 6:30 pm.
Tickets may be purchased at the Fox Theater Box Office, at Ticketmaster outlets, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. You may also call 404–817–8700 to request tickets. All tickets at the two top price levels will receive $5.00 off and a $5.00 donation will be made to the W. B. Yeats Foundation. The password for making a donation is DANCE.
Paddy Keenan & John Walsh in concert
Irish piper extraordinaire Paddy Keenan will appear along with critically acclaimed guitarist/singer John Walsh at The Old Tucker Fountain, 2329 Main St. Tucker, GA on Wednesday, May 14th at 7:30 pm.
Tickets are $10 at the door. Space is limited - arrive early to secure a seat and dine on some of the best barbeque west of Ireland. Or, RSVP to reserve seats by contacting: tuckerfountain@bellsouth.net or call 770-493-8880
For more info on Paddy & info about Ireland's "Traveling People" go to his website: http://www.paddykeenan.com
For info on John Walsh, go to http://web.mac.com/texwalsh/iWeb/johnwalshguitar.com/welcome.html
IAF 2008 Calendar
Monday 12th, 19th & 26th: Buckhead Fado Session 8pm - advanced Irish session every Monday night 8pm-midnight at the new Fado Pub in Buckhead.
Tuesday 13th: Bill Whelan, the composer of Riverdance, to speak at a luncheon sponsored by the Atlanta Chapter of the Irish Chamber of Commerce. See above for details.
Tuesday 13th through Sunday 18th: Riverdance farewell tour at the Fox Theater. See above for times and ticket info.
Wednesday 14th: Paddy Keenan and John Walsh in concert inTucker, GA. See above for details.
Sunday 18th: The Roswell Music Session at The Harp Pub 5-7 pm (1st and 3rd Sunday of the month)
June
No IAF meeting in June
Sunday 1st & 15th: The Roswell Music Session at The Harp Pub 5-7 pm (1st and 3rd Sunday of the month)
Monday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th: Buckhead Fado Session 8pm - advanced Irish session every Monday night 8pm-midnight at the new Fado Pub in Buckhead.
July
No IAF meeting in July
Sunday 6th & 20th: The Roswell Music Session at The Harp Pub 5-7 pm (1st and 3rd Sunday of the month)
Monday 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th : Buckhead Fado Session 8pm - advanced Irish session every Monday night 8pm-midnight at the new Fado Pub in Buckhead.
August
Sunday 3rd & 17th: The Roswell Music Session at The Harp Pub 5-7 pm (1st and 3rd Sunday of the month)
Monday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th : Buckhead Fado Session 8pm - advanced Irish session every Monday night 8pm-midnight at the new Fado Pub in Buckhead.
Sunday 31st: IAF meeting at the Harp 7 pm