Past Events 2012
Sean Nos & Old Style Irish Dance Workshop, May 12
Two afternoon workshops with Danielle Enblom: Basics of Sean-Nós and Clare style steps. [More]
Fundraiser for Orkestar Bez Ime: An Evening of Balkan Music & Dance, May 12
Help OBI run away with the Roma! The 2011 McKnight Artist Fellowship for Performing Musicians winners, Orkestar Bez Ime, are using their cash prize to travel to Serbia this summer. There, they will study at Amala, a school dedicated to the music, language, and dance of the Roma culture— widely known as Gypsy. Amala School presents the unique opportunity to discover Romani and Serbian culture in an authentic setting. Give OBI a hand and enjoy a night of Music & Dance at the same time! [More]
Adam Kiesling Old-Time CD Release Party, May 6
Come celebrate old-time stringband musician Adam Kiesling's latest release 'Unclouded Day'! Musical guiests include Meghan Dudle, Colin Harris, Eric Lind, Gary Powell and Dakota Dave Hull. [More]
Celtic Open Mic, May 5
Sponsored by the GNIPC and the IMDA. Bring out the dancers, pipers, singers, story tellers and those who fancy themselves funny... A good time for participants and audience alike. [More]
Workshops with Len Graham and Brían Ó hAirt, April 30
Learn more about the Ulster Ballad Tradition with Len Graham or learn the Connemara style of sean-nós dancing with Brían Ó hAirt. [More]
Len Graham & Brían Ó hAirt: Songs from the Ulster and Connemara Traditions, April 29
Join Len & Brían for an evening of entertainment spanning the Ulster and Connemara traditions and beyond, while celebrating the release of their duo album Of Two Minds. Come experience stories, songs, dance and music from these vibrant Irish regional traditions woven into one magical evening. Sponsored by The Traditional Singers Club. [More]
Celtic Players present Scenes from a Celtic Album, April 27-28
The Celtic Players, a theatre group that draws upon the Celtic tradition in literature from around the world, performs "Scenes from a Celtic Album", a compilation of stories, poems and dramatic scenes from Shakespeare, Liam O'Flaherty, Brian Friel, Tennyson, Billy Collins and others. [More]
The Outside Track in Concert, April 21
'Group of the Year' at both the Live Ireland Music Awards 2012 and the TIR Irish Music Awards! A stunning synthesis of virtuosity and energy, The Outside Track's marriage of Canadian, Scottish and Irish music and song has been rapturously received around the world. Hailing from Scotland, Ireland, Cape Breton and Vancouver, its five members are united by a love of traditional music and a commitment to creating new music on its foundation. Using fiddle, accordion, harp, guitar, flute, step-dance and vocals these five virtuosos blend boundless energy with unmistakable joie de vivre. [More]
Monthly Céilí at the Celtic Junction, April 20
Irish social dancing with live music by the Twin Cities Ceili Band! [More]
RSCDS Grand Ball, April 14
The Twin Cities branch of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society will be holding their 36th annual Grand Ball with a Roaring Twenties theme.
Irish Set Dance, April 13
Irish Set Dance is a popular form of folk dancing in Ireland. Set dances are based on four couples in a group dancing in sequence and together. Enjoy Irish traditional music as well! Irish reels, hornpipes and jigs played by Marty McHugh, Tom Lockney and various members of the Twin Cities Ceili Band get the toes tapping and the dancing in full swing! [More]
Macalester Pipe Band in Concert, March 31
The concert will feature the Grade 5 pipe band and Grade 3 pipe band, Highland Dancers, as well as some solo performances by excellent pipers and drummers. [More]
Canceled: A Ross Sutter Bananaversary, March 25
Sorry folks, this date is sadly canceled for health reasons. Send good thoughts to Ross, and stay tuned for a new Bananaversary date coming later this year.
Belfast or Bust! Fundraising Ceili, March 24
Let's send two O'Shea dancers to the World Irish Dance Competition in Belfast! [More]
Saint Patrick's Day Irish Dance, March 17
A céilí dance in Inis Mor with the Twin Cities Céilí Band, and an Irish set dance in Inis Meáin with live music by Suzanne and Dace Rhees and Marty McHugh. [More]
OID Private Event, March 16
Studios of North Celtic Junction Open House, March 11
1-5pm. Brian Barnes, Laura MacKenzie, Gary Rue and Pop Wagner invite you to a studio open house. Meet the teaching artists of North Celtic Junction, sign up for lessons and peruse the new works on display created by Pop Wagner. [More]
Art Opening: Works in Mohair by Pop Wagner, March 11
The woven fiber cinches Pop Wagner designs and makes have their lineage in the tradition of Navajo cinch makers. In Navajo culture, the horse was incorporated into daily living and into rites and ceremonies. Articles related to the horse rightfully had great value. This reverence for fine craft and design of the utilitarian cinch can be seen in the work of modern day mohair cinch makers, Navajo and non-Navajo alike. [More]
Irish Set Dance, March 10
Irish Set Dance is a popular form of folk dancing in Ireland. Set dances are based on four couples in a group dancing in sequence and together. Enjoy Irish traditional music as well! Irish reels, hornpipes and jigs played by Marty McHugh, Tom Lockney and various members of the Twin Cities Ceili Band get the toes tapping and the dancing in full swing! [More]
Fitz Night, March 4
The second annual gathering to honor and remember the one and only Tim "Fitz" Fitzgerald. Bring your stories. Bring your instrument. Bring your voice. Bring your dancing shoes. Bring other people. 7pm - 12am
Night at the Races, March 3
It's time to place your bets! TCRE welcomes you to join us for an evening of food and fun at this annual tradition. Enjoy a catered dinner, then win fun money by betting on horse races courtesy of Canterbury Park. Use your winnings to bid in a live auction for items provided by local businesses. Other events include a silent auction and raffle, and back by popular demand is John Cosgrove as our ever-entertaining MC. All proceeds go to TCRE programs. [More]
New! The Fretless in Concert, March 1
The Fretless fuses the worlds of folk and chamber music in a wild amalgam they like to call Rad Trad. Combining the traditional look of a string quartet with the exciting tunes, arrangements and stepdancing of the Celtic traditions, The Fretless is a lethal supergroup that is a force to be reckoned with! [More]
Éigse CIM, A Gaela Event, February 25
The Center for Irish Music and Kieran Folliard, Honorary Event Chair and local founder of 2 Gingers Whiskey, along with emcee Máirtín de Cogain, All-Ireland Storytelling Champion, invite you to dress up in your finest, bring your friends and join us at The Celtic Junction for Éigse CIM, A Gaela Event. [More]
Scottish Ramble Ceilidh, February 18
Continue the festivities enjoyed at the Landmark Center at a Scottish Ceilidh dance called by Neil Gunn. Dance music by the Gunn Slingers. [More]
Monthly Céilí at the Celtic Junction, February 17
Irish social dancing with live music by the Twin Cities Ceili Band! [More]
HiBs in Concert, February 11
Bring your sweetie(s) or just your sweet-self for a romantic pre-Valentine concert with the HiBs. This will be a special night for everyone, young and old, single, separated, or settled-down. There will be love-erly pricing for tickets bought in pairs, thematic concessions and an abundance of music and amore! [More]
Solo Bagpipe Competition, February 11
If you can't get enough bagpipes, come cheer on the competitors at the solo bagpipe competition. Sponsored by the Minnesota Bagpipe and Drum Society. [More]
Garnet Rogers in Concert, February 10
...a master musical storyteller, often dealing in songs of the heart, Rogers digs an emotional well and invites the listener in for a long, refreshing drink. - Dirty Linen [More]
Irish Set Dance, February 4
Irish Set Dance is a popular form of folk dancing in Ireland. Set dances are based on four couples in a group dancing in sequence and together. Enjoy Irish traditional music as well! Irish reels, hornpipes and jigs played by Marty McHugh, Tom Lockney and various members of the Twin Cities Ceili Band get the toes tapping and the dancing in full swing! [More]
Bua in Concert, February 3
Bua (BOO-ah) translates from the Irish as “victory” and is used among Irish speakers to wish someone good luck: “Beir bua!” = Be victorious!
Irish Music Awards’ 2009 “Top Traditional Group” is Bua, a quartet comprised of some of the most talented young musicians in the US. Brían Ó hAirt: vocals, concertina, sean-nós dance; Sean Gavin: flute, uilleann pipes; Devin Shepherd: fiddle; Brian Miller: guitar, bouzouki, vocals [More]
Celtic Open Mic Night, January 28
Celtic Open Mic sponsored by the IMDA and the GNIPC. Bring out your stories, songs, jokes, bands, and instruments! [More]
Celebration of the Life of Christopher Bohen, January 22
Son, brother, husband, father, uncle, friend, teacher, writer, wit. If you knew Chris, please join us and share your stories. 2-5pm
Monthly Céilí at the Celtic Junction, January 20
Irish social dancing with live music by the Twin Cities Ceili Band! [More]
A Scottish Music Workshop, January 14-15
Focusing on Scottish dance music for musicians of all levels. All interested musicians encouraged to take advantage of this special opportunity.
Instructors: Hanneke Cassel (fiddle) and Dave Wiesler (piano) [More]
Bach and Jazz, January 14
Featuring finger-picking style guitarist Chris Olson with Jay Epstein, drums; Chris Bates, bass; Jin Kim, baroque violin; Julie Elhard, viola da gamba; Paul Boehnke, harpsichord.
What do Bach and jazz have in common? Lots. Come hear some of Bach’s music as well as some jazz inspired by him and some of Bach’s music… jazzed. [More]
Presented by the Bach Society of Minnesota.
Hanneke Cassel and Dave Wiesler in Concert, January 13
Hanneke Cassel on fiddle is, "Exuberant and rhythmic, somehow both wild and innocent, delivered with captivating melodic clarity and an irresistible playfulness." Boston Globe
Dave (piano) and Hanneke (fiddle) have been playing and recording together since 2001. This duo brings rhythmic and innovative piano and award winning Scottish and Cape Breton style fiddle to the CJ stage.
Presented by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society [More]
Two Tap Trio in Concert, January 7
The Two Tap Trio will touch your heart and then get you up dancing! High energy traditional Irish music with a trio of outstanding musicians: Brian Miller, Nathan Gourley and Norah Rendell. Lively jigs and reels on fiddle, flute and whistle with virtuosic guitar accompaniment. [More]