Sun. Nov. 16, 1 - 4 pm Traditional Irish Music Sessions
Traditional Irish music sessions held each month on the third Sunday. ALL WELCOME. FREE.
Also Dec. 21, Jan 18, Feb. 15
Sun. Nov. 30, 1-4 pm Celtic Pottery
Create Celtic designs on your own pottery to keep or give for the holidays. Large plates, paints, designs, equipment - all supplies needed - and instruction by local artist Mike Dugger provided. Will need to get plate fired after painting. This will be a great unique piece representing your Celtic heritage.
$35/person/1 plate, limited seating. RSVP to 816-474-3848, info@irishmuseum.org (or for questions). Pay at the door that day. Cash, check or credit card.
Tues. Nov. 25, 6:30 pm Irish Book Club
ALL WELCOME. Free (but donations are always welcome).
Meets at the Center last Tuesday of every month, Get your own book to read or email info@irishmuseum.org if you need a copy or have questions. Attendees may come and go each month as interested, but we will discuss the month’s book. Upcoming books and dates.
Nov. 25 – The Commitments, Roddy Doyle (part of the Barrytown Trilogy)
Dec. 30 – An Irish Christmas: Stories, John B. Keane
Jan. 27 – A Circle of Friends, Maeve Binchy
Feb. 24 – Danny Boy, Malachy McCourt
March 31 – How the Irish Saved Civilization, Thomas Cahill
April 28 – The Guns of Easter or A Star Called Henry
May – The Gathering, Anne Enright
Interested in...?
What's Happening in Ireland Today Discussion Group
Irish Knitting
We’re looking for someone who can share their Irish knitting skills and looking for people interested in learning. Let us know if you can teach or are interested in a class at the Center on this traditional craft. Email Rachel at info@irishmuseum.org or call 816-474-3848. We need a teacher.
Save the Date
Sat. Feb. 7, Irish Trivia Night, sponsored by Guinness
Get together a team of six and for one fee, enjoy Irish knowledge, Guinness and comaradarie all night! Businesses, organizations and family teams, or just groups of friends, encouraged! Teams fill out answer sheet for each round of Irish-themed questions. No one is put on the spot...unless you want to really show off stuff fun bonus rounds! Kicks off the Irish Season.
Sun. Feb. 22, 2 pm Youth Talent Showcase
Non-competition showcase for youth ages 8 - 18 to sing, play an instrument, dance, give a reading - anything Irish related! No fee for participating. All welcome! Just share your talent and heritage!
Sat. March 7, Irish Museum and Cultural Center Annual Gala Night
Plan on attending this elegant annual highlight honoring the John J. Sullivan Jr. Foundation humanitarian awardee, with Irish music, supporting the Irish Center!
Tue. March 17, Irish Center St. Patrick's Day Open House
The Center is open all day for warm refreshments before during and after the parade, music, kids' activities and comfortable visiting.
Fri. April 10, Peace in Ireland Annual Recognition
Volunteers needed
We always need volunteers at the Irish Center. Come in and greet visitors, maybe even study up for trivia night! Call Cary at 816-474-3848.
Classes
Irish Gaelic Language Classes A & B
A 6:30 - 7:30; B 8 - 9 pm. Both classes are invited to overlap 7:30 – 8 for extra review time and practice!