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  Vol II    Number 15                                              Third Week
                                                           
Irish News USA E-Missive
                  April, 2010                       
 
In This Issue



First Feature:

Celtic Woman





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First Feature
Celtic Woman
Harp shirt

The sensational Irish Group,
Celtic Woman
will be performing in early May in
Southern California.
Celtic Woman was formed in 2004 and have since toured the world with a rigorous schedule that always delivers extraordinarily wonderful performances.
The Celtic Woman appear to be totally dedicated to their art and tireless in their work.
Starting this week, we are going to profile each of them prior to their first appearance this year in Southern California on May 6 at the Gibson Amphitheater on Universal City Walk.


Chloё
Chloё Agnew has been an integral part of Celtic Woman since she was just
fourteen, so if she feels as though she has grown up with the show, it's be-
cause essentially she has. As tough as near-constant touring can sometimes
be hard on a girl her age. Chloё insists that she wouldn't have it any other
way. 'True,' she says 'packing your bags at fifteen and going out on the road,
not knowing anyone, can be a scary thing. But it has been a phenomenal opportunity and I've gotten to see the world before turning twenty.
It's been such an amazing experience'.
Chloe Agnew
Chloe

Support is something that Chloё, as a member of a show business family,
has always had in liberal supplies. Both of her parents are successful enter-
tainers. Her mother, the singer and stage actress Adele "Twink" King, is a household name in Ireland and her father, David Agnew, is a professional oboist.  My mum was on the road at the same age as me so she's watching
me walk down that same path now. It's great to have someone who
completely gets it.
In 1998, at age nine, she was awarded the Grand Prix at the First
International Children's Song Competition in Cairo. Chloё went on to record
her debut solo album. Her second CD followed two years later when she was
still only fourteen. It was then that she was asked to become part of the very
first Celtic Woman show. She considers performing with Celtic Woman as
"the greatest experience of my life." When asked about the future,
Chloё says, "I have no idea where life will take me. I never dreamed
Celtic Woman would be where it is today. I do hope to venture out into the
music world as a solo artist some day, but right now,
I'm not going anywhere!" she laughs.

www.celticwoman.com


Are you a new reader or have you missed
a recent issue?

Here are links to two previous weekly
Irish E-Missives:


V II # 12 Archive URL 3/24/2010

V II # 14 Archive URL 4/15/2010

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LAST WEEK TO ENTER!!
DRAWING WILL BE ON April 25, 2010
WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO CELTIC WOMAN


Thursday May 6th
Celtic Woman at Gibson Amphitheatre at  Universal City Walk...

www.celticwoman.com

Our contests are easy to enter; and to WIN!!
Just E-Mail your name and contact information to us.
We will draw THREE WINNERS for TWO TICKETS!
Drawing is on April 25, 2010.
Notification by E-mail immediately.

Enter by E-Mail:
[email protected]

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*******VINTAGE MULLIGANS**************

1984 MULLIGANS DVD:
The half hour long video of The Mulligans
(Terry McCartan, Denis Murray and Ken O'Malley)
from a performance on Soundboard TV
in 1984 is now on sale.
You can see an excerpt and order the DVD here: www.soundboardtv.com/mulligans.html
                  
     
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Irish Theatre Listings

 
NOW through May 22
The Playboy of the Western World
by John M Synge sng directed by Geoff Elliott
Synge skillfully weaves a romantic comedy, set in the
remote bogs of Ireland's wild Mayo coast.

 A Noise Within
 234 S Brand Blvd.
 Glendale. CA
 Box office phone: 818 240 0910 ex 1;
Order on Line: www.anoisewithin.org
Group rates available




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Calendar By Date




Saturday, April 17
9:am to 4:30pm

"Who Do We Think We Are"
The public is invited to attend 
a day-long program exploring
Irish and Irish-American Culture, Contributions
and History. Distinguished panel of Irish-American
scholars and writers will participate.
Ticket and Reservation Information
Day Pass: $75.
Includes all talks all day but does not include the VIP Reception.
Premium Pass: $100.
Includes all speakers and seminars and a VIP Reception.
Glucksman Ireland House Members receive a 25% Discount
Membership is open to the public and
you are invited to join today today.
To purchase tickets, please visit SmartTix.com
or call SmartTix at (212) 868-4444.
For questions about the day, please contact
Glucksman Ireland House NYU at (212) 998-3950 (option zero)
or: [email protected]
Full program for details available from the organizers or [email protected]



Monday, April 19
and EVERY MONDAY!
Celtic Arts Center
presents the
MONDAY NIGHT WORKSHOPS & SEISI�N

7:00pm
T.U Studios/Theatre Unlimited
10943 Camarillo St.
North Hollywood, CA
www.celticartscenter.com




Saturday, April 24
9:30am to10:00am check in
10:00am to 4:00pm
Irish Language Day!
Instructions and lunch...


Cost: $20 tuition;
Includes a light breakfast and full lunch.
The AILDT is hosting its 3rd annual all-day
Irish language experience for all levels this spring
in the Southern California area.
The event will be located at the Hall of Nations
in Balboa Park, San Diego. Click here for maps and
driving directions. Please RSVP and pay tuition at
least one week in advance to reserve your place.
The $20 tuition includes a light breakfast and full
lunch. All learning materials will also be provided.
AILDT, the Aisling Troupe is a group dedicated to
preserving the Irish Language.
The Hall of Nations
Balboa Park
San Diego, California

www.aislingtroupe.com



RE-SCHEDULED
Saturday, May 1

4:00pm

Southern California Irish Business Network
(IABN)
Network and Social Gathering of the
local members of the IABN which was
founded on LinkedIn.
The group is a great way to meet with
friends and associates who have a common
 interest in Ireland and business networking.
FREE DOOR PRIZE RAFFLE!
O'Malley's
Seal Beach
RSVP and Info:
949 742 0941
[email protected]

Thursday, May 6
Friday, May 7
Saturday, May 8


CELTIC WOMAN in Concert
May 6 at 8:15pm
Gibson Ampitheater
Universal City Walk
Los Angeles, CA

May 7 at 8:00pm
Civic Theatre
San Diego, CA

May 8 At 8:00pm
CB Bank Arena
Ontario, CA

www.celticwoman.com


Friday, May 21
7:00pm
Irish News & ENTERTAINMENT Night at
"Has Anybody Seen Mary"

Group rate of ONLY $17
includes attendance at a performance
of this new and sparkling musical, plus a meet and mingle Cocktail Hour with other theater lovers and members of
the Irish Community and a meet the cast,
crew and producers reception after the play.
Reservation are required. This is the first
Irish News Theater Night for a few years and our prior
events at The Geffin, Odyssey and many other venues
always sold out. So please respond early if you are
interested in attending.
Call Jim at 785 341-6923
or E-mail us at:
[email protected]
or:[email protected]

Saturday and Sunday
May 29 & 30

9:00am to 5:00pm
Memorial Day Weekend
Scottish Festival
and Highland Games


Orange County Fairgrounds
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA

www.scotsfest.com

www.unitedscottishsociety.com


SAVE THE DATE
September 12,
Annual Celtic Arts Center Night at the
Ford Amphitheatre

FORD TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE:
The John Anson Ford Amphitheatre has announced
that tickets are now available for The Fureys and Davey Arthur
Ken O'Malley will open the show for this legendary Irish
group making their first appearance on the West Coast.
More about the Fureys may be found at:
www.thefureys.com.
For tickets and more information, go to:
www.fordamphitheater.org/en/events/details/id/108
www.celticartscenter.com



Pubs This Week:
This weeks feature lists
On-Going Activities at some
of the best pubs in SoCal...

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The Harp Inn
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The Harp at Night...
A Beacon of Irish Hospitality and Good Times!


Live Music Every Week on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday. No other OC pub offers such great bands
on a regular basis!!
This weekend:
Thursday: Secret Citizen
Friday: Happy Accadent
Saturday: Neon Nation
Sunday: Trooper Thorn 4 - 8

World Cup 2010
World Cup 2010

World Cup
June 11 to July 11
Watch ALL the Games LIVE
at the HARP INN



The publican at The Harp Inn, John Joe Lyons hails
from Ireland and he is totally dedicated to making
your visits to The Harp a grand experience.
The service, food and libations are always top notch with
an authentic dose of Irish hospitality included.

The Harp Inn now has a FREE Weekly Newsletter.
You can sign up by contacting the Pub by e-mail or phone.

Come see ALL SPORTS in HDTV

Harp Inn 2010 T-shirts have arrived!
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They come in medium and large for the ladies.
For the guys... they come in Large and Xtra large...
Polo Shirts are also available.
 

The Harp Inn
130 E. 17th Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
949646-8855
www.harpinn.com




MULDOON's
Check the website link below for
Special Listings and Events...

Muldoon's Pub and Country Kitchen
202 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA


www.muldoonspub.com




Quinn's Old Town Grill

Happy Hour EVERY DAY
from 3:00pm until 6:00pm!!
Most appetizers are half price
Chilled Shrimp and Oysters
Enjoy all you wish at 1980 prices
75 cents each!

Quinns Old Town Grill
403 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA
714 731-2263

www.quinnsoldtowngrill.com


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1089 South Mount Vernon Avenue
Colton, CA 92324-4202
909 422-9900

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