Christmas with O'Rourke's Feast will begin at 7:30pm at the Celtic Junction in St. Paul.  This lively seven-piece Irish traditional music ensemble is sure to enhance your holiday celebrations!  

Don't miss the CIM's Fall Recitals and Potlucks!  1-6pm at the Celtic Junction. 

Head over to Malarkey Radio's Holiday and CD Release Party at Morrissey's Pub in Uptown.  Live music and an auction begin at 7pm.

Three of St Paul's most beloved bands come together to spread holiday cheer and promote good will with great live music and a silent auction at Yulefest: A Charity Fundraiser at the Celtic Junction at 7pm.

Come enjoy a tasty brunch, meet fellow CIM community members and musicians, and enjoy the tunes at the CIM gathering at the Kieran's Sunday session.  Noon at Kieran's Irish Pub in Minneapolis.

Today is the deadline to apply for financial aid for the CIM's spring term.  

Enjoy a break from the holiday busy-ness and relax with tunes and songs by Todd Menton at the Dubliner Pub.  9pm - 12am on the corner of Vandalia & University in St. Paul.

Experience an evening of holiday family fun with the O'Shea Irish Dancers at a Celtic Holiday Hooley at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres at 8:15pm.

Return to the Celtic Junction for an evening of family fun with the O'Shea Irish Dancers at a Celtic Christmas Hooley at 7:30pm.

CIM closed for the holidays. There will be no classes unless you have made prior arrangements with your instructor(s).  We wish you a wonderful and safe Christmas and New Year!

Each time you shop Amazon.com, you can help raise money for CIM!  Simply click on the following link and save it in your bookmarks. That way, every time you shop you'll be brought directly to our Amazon smile site.  Happy shopping and thank you for supporting The Center for Irish Music.  

Click below to view videos of many public performances by CIM ensembles at the Irish Fair of MN, St. Patrick's Day events, local coffee shops, and summer fairs.

 

CIM has a LinkedIn group and we encourage CIM members to contact each other via this social networking site.

 

Dear CIM community, 

It is with a spirit of Thanksgiving that I greet you this chilly December morning!  This is a dense newsletter - thank you for reading through to the end.

1.  Thank you for showing your support for the CIM during the Fall drive.  Individuals and small businesses came together to raise over $13,000 for the CIM!  It takes a large community to keep an Irish music school thriving, and we would not be here if it weren't for your support. 

2.  Join us for the Fall Recitals and potluck celebrations this Sunday, December 7th.  Students, please plan on arriving 30 minutes before your recital time to find a seat, settle in, and tune instruments. Bring a potluck item to share!

 

1:00pm-2:00pm, December 7th - Youth recital 1

For young soloists and childrens' classes including the Beginner Ensemble, Starling Ensemble, Budding Bodhráns, Sprouting Songsters, both Tin Whistle Troupe classes and Irish Gaelic Songs for Young Singers.

 

2:30pm-4:00pm, December 7th - Youth recital 2

For all youth ensembles (other than Beginner, Starling and Young Adult) and older solo musicians up to age 18.

 

4:30-6:00pm, December 7th - Adult Recital

For all adult students including the Young Adult Ensemble (who will be on first)

 

 

3.  Celtic Music Showcase featuring young CIM musicians at Underground Music Cafe - Dec. 11, 7-8:30pm

4.   Save the Date for Éigse CIM, A Gaela Event - February 21

Tickets will be on sale soon!

CIM Logo Merchandise Items Make  Perfect Holiday Gifts!

 We are looking for musicians!  If you are interested in performing, please contact nrendell@centerforirishmusic.org

CIM Gatherings at Local Sessions

Sunday, December 14th -- Noon at Kieran's Pub

Session musicians at the Dubliner Pub (Photo courtesy of Daithi Sproule)

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