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Join us in honoring John O’Neal Sat. March 13, 11 am

All are invited to join us in honoring John O’Neal for his years of leadership, courage and dedication to many Irish organizations, and building an Irish community in Kansas City.oneill singing 3 copy

11 am, Sat. March 13
at the Irish Museum and Cultural Center in Union Station

John will receive “The Chieftan” award in honor of these qualities of historic Irish leaders, which he has exhibited in many, many years of service to the Irish community.

Please join us if you can.
No RSVPs necessary.

Guinness Master Brewer in KC March 14

Guinness Master Brewer Fergal Murray will be Kansas City at several locations Sunday March 14 demonstrating how to pour the perfect pint and sharing the lore of Guinness.Fergal Murry
     Browne’s Irish Market 2 – 4 pm.
     O’Dowd’s Little Dublin 4 – 6 pm.
     The Cashew after the Flogging Molly concert, about 10 pm.

St. Patrick’s Day Family Fair Wed. Mar. 17

What do you do with the whole family on St. Patrick’s Day?
Bring them to the Irish Center before or after the Parade! There will be family-friendly activities all day. While everyone’s having fun, we’ll also learn something about our Irish heritage!

10 am – 4 pm, Free entrance. Small fees, suggested donations for some activities. Refreshments.

11 am – 1 pm, Shamrocker guitar game
1:30 pm, Nelly Don program by Terence O’Malley
1:30 pm, Reddest Hair contest
1:45, Wee Little Parade, led by Piper Jody Watson

All Day, For the Little People
Face painting, Irish balloon figures, Celtic “stained-glass” art, storytelling, song leading, plant a shamrock to take home, more
1:45 pm, Wee Little Parade, led by Piper Jody Watson
 
All Day, For the In-Betweens
Green hair and nail painting, scavenger hunt
11 am – 1 pm, Shamrocker guitar game

All Day, For the Elders
Irish Tourism and Classic Movies
1:30 pm, Nelly Don program by Terence O’Malley

All Day, For All
Your name in Irish, Genealogy lookups
1:30 pm, Reddest Hair contest

All Day – Stop by the United Consumers Credit Union next to the Irish Center for fresh cookies and helpful information.

Celtic Folk Crafts Sat. Mar. 20

10 am – 4 pm, free
Sharing older Irish history, Society for Creative Anachronism friends bring weaving, chain mail, storytelling, harp, games and more to life to share with all.

Third Sundays Traditional Irish Music Jam Session Mar. 21

All welcome to come play and listen! Jan 17, Feb 21, March 21, Apr 18, May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19
1 – 4 pm; Free to all

Youth Talent & Art Showcase – March 28, to be confirmed

2 pm, suggested donation $5 for adults
All youth ages 6 – 18 are invited to sing, play an instrument, dance, give a reading; share an original drawing or painting, photograph or sculpture - anything Irish related!
Everyone is invited to come enjoy young people sharing their talents and their enthusiasm for the heritage at this non-competition showcase of area youth. No fee for participating. All welcome! Share your heritage! Email Rachel at info@irishmuseum.org to sign up talent or call 816-682-2356. IMCC Talent Showcase entry form 2010

Irish Genealogy Workshop Series Sat. Mar. 27

9 am also March 27, April 17, May 15. All workshops are at the Irish Museum and Cultural Center in Union Station conference room. Click here for more information.
Free for IMCC members, $5/session suggested donation for general, IMCC memberships will be available at the door. RSVPs are encouraged.

Leabhar Power! Irish Literature Club Tues. March 30

6:30 pm also April 27, May 25.  For February: The Burning of Bridget Cleary by Angela Bourke, a nonfiction account of a woman suspected of being a witch and then killed for it in rural Tipperary in 1895.  Check out this New York Times review** of the book alongside another also written about Mrs. Cleary. click for more information

Peace in Ireland Recognition Sun. Apr. 11

2 pm A free program in recognition of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement between the Republic and Northern Ireland, all are invited to learn more about efforts to create peace and the history and the current state of the conflicts. Watch this space for presenters and more information. Sponsored by Children for Peace in Ireland. All welcome.

Easter Rising Program Sat. Apr. 24

1 pm, free. Seán Kane will present a program on the Easter Rising of 1916 in Ireland.

Irish Whiskey Night Sat. Apr. 24

6 pm Celtic whiskey tasting, dinner and entertainment.
Irish whiskey: single-malt, blended, mountain or spring water, peat fire, smokey or smooth. Think you know your Uisce Beatha (Water of Life) whiskey? Come taste several Irish whiskeys and learn the differences, the similarities and the nuances from the experts. Also enjoy some Celtic camaraderie, a dinner by Raglan Road and appropriate music for the evening.
6 pm dinner followed by program
$40 IMCC, $45 general public, $270 for table of six. RSVP to info@irishmuseum.org, Rachel at 816-474-3848. Cash, check or credit card pre-pay or at the door.
Please join the fun and learn!

The Irish Center in USA Today

The Irish Center was listed in USA Today as a place that gives our city International Flair. Check out the article here: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/10great/2009-10-22-united-nations-day_N.htm

Hear More on Celtic Crossings

Listen to Celtic Crossings radio show, 1510 am, Sundays at 10 – 11:30 am to hear about all the Irish happenings in town.