Wednesday, March 7th
Described as a national treasure by Ireland's top music magazine, Waterford-born guitarist and vocalist Robbie O'Connell performed with the Clancy Brothers throughout the 1990s. Equally qualified as a musician and anthropologist, Limerick-born Mick Moloney has recorded and/or produced dozens of Irish albums, and has advised hundreds of American festivals and concerts. He teaches at New York University, has been featured on PBS, Irish Television, and American Public Television, and has been recognized with the National Heritage Award.
Co-presented with Young Tradition Vermont
Location: McCarthy Performing Arts Center, St. Michael's College, Colchester, VT
Admission: $20 suggested donation, reservations by emailing mrksustc@together.net
Saturday, March 10th
Tony has been performing and teaching Irish fiddle music for more than 30 years, and is now one of leading living exponents of the New York/Sligo fiddle style. The late Paddy Reynolds, Andy McGann and Martin Wynne were very influential on Tony's playing, as was the music of New York/Sligo fiddlers of the generation prior, including Michael Coleman, James Morrison, Paddy Killoran, and James 'Lad' O'Beirne. Tony's album The Sligo Indians, on the Smithsonian Folkways label, is tribute to this style and the musicians that shaped his music. His landmark The Apple in Winter album with Brian Conway is a highly regarded example of the old Sligo-style twin fiddle music from New York
Co-presented with Vermont Violins and Young Tradition Vermont
Workshop with Tony DeMarco: Fiddleheads session for children and teens 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Location: Vermont Violins, 23 Church Street, Burlington, VT
Admission - Fiddleheads workshop: Free, register by emailing mrksustc@together.net
Location: Vermont Violins, 23 Church Street, Burlington, VT
Admission - Irish Sligo style workshop: $20, register by emailing mrksustc@together.net
Location: Vermont Violins, 23 Church Street, Burlington, VT
Admission - Solo performance: $15 suggested donation, register by emailing mrksustc@together.net
Sean Downing and the McFadden Academy of Irish Dance, Vermont's only accredited Irish dance school, proudly present a festive showcase of Irish Dance in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Sean is a championship level Irish step dancer who has qualified to represent Vermont on April 5th at the 2012 World Irish Dance Championships in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is a senior at Essex High School and has been practicing Irish dance for 11 years. The evening fundraiser supports Sean and his teacher's travel expenses.
Donations may also be sent care of: McFadden Academy of Irish Dance, Re: Sean- Belfast Bound, PO Box 4184, Burlington, VT 05403
Location: Essex High School Auditorium, Essex Education Center, Essex Junction, VT
Admission: Suggested Donation: $5 Students/Seniors, $10 Adults
Wednesday, March 14th
Radio Bean has a regular Irish music session that helps keep our traditions alive here in Vermont. Come to play or come to listen. The session is open to musicians & singers. Fine local musicians bring their best Irish tunes. This is not a slow session, so sit down and strap yourself in. Come ready to play, sing, dance or tap your toes and try to keep up.
Location: Radio Bean, 8 North Winooski Avenue, Burlington, VT
Admission: Free
Thursday, March 15th
This year's showcase features "Extra Stout," a Vermont-based, traditional Irish band that has been entertaining folks for close to twenty years. With plenty of musical expertise Extra Stout plays the full gamut of Irish music: dance tunes; slow airs; marches; composed music; ballads; drinking songs; rebel songs; sean nos; chanteys, Irish punk, etc.. Extra Stout does it all.
Co-presented with Burlington City Arts
Location: Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, Burlington, VT
Admission: All tickets are $15 and will be for sale at the door.
Friday, March 16th
A look at the contributions made by the Irish monastic system during the Dark Ages to both culture and literature. This is an update of the work presented in the book entitled How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill. There will be handouts and a short DVD presentation of pictures.
Co-presented with Burlington City Arts
Location: Community Room, Fletcher Free Library, College Street, Burlington, VT
Admission: Free, Donations Welcome
Saturday, March 17th
Share the Celtic heritage with a new generation - or expand your children's cultural horizons. This event features stories and images of the Irish and Irish-Americans. Hear classic Irish tales, learn a few words in the Irish language, and create some Irish themed crafts. All ages are welcome.
Co-presented with Burlington City Arts
Location: Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, College Street, Burlington, VT
Admission: Free, Donations Welcome
What's the difference between Irish bagpipes and Scottish bagpipes? What is the first instrument that most Irish children learn to play? How did the harp come to be invented? What happened when a musician at an 18th century Irish wedding fell in love with the bride? Join well-known players of Irish music Hilari Farrington and Benedict Koehler on a lively tour of Irish musical instruments, their history, and the music they play. They perform on Uilleann bagpipes, penny whistle, Irish harp, and button accordion, and have shared the stage, composed and recorded with some of the finest Irish musicians of our day.
Co-presented with Burlington City Arts and Young Tradition Vermont
Location: Pickering Room, Fletcher Free Library, College Street, Burlington, VT
Admission: Free, Donations Welcome
Robert Resnik will conduct a pennywhistle workshop. Intended for beginners aged five to adult. A limited number of whistles will be provided, or feel free to bring your own.
Co-presented with Burlington City Arts
Location: Fletcher Room, Fletcher Free Library, College Street, Burlington, VT
Admission: Free, Donations Welcome
The Burlington Irish Heritage Festival is happy to support the Flynn Center and the UVM Lane Series as they present one of the hottest Irish acoustic bands on the planet, Lunasa.
Lunasa is an amazing instrumental quintet and one of the most sought-after bands on the international Celtic scene. Performing "state-of-the-art Irish music as aggressively infectious as you'll ever hear" (Dirty Linen), the group has received many awards including a nomination for Folk Album of the Year in the BBC Radio 2 Awards and Best Traditional Album of 2005 in Irish Music Magazine. The group shows off their incredible musicianship on fiddle, flute, bass, guitar, and pipes in this rollicking St. Patrick's Day performance.
Location: Flynn Theater, Main Street Burlington, VT
Admission: Tickets start at $15.00 and can be purchased online here or by calling the Flynn Box Office at (802) 863-5966.
Sunday, March 18th
Ceili is the Irish word for a music, dancing, handclapping good time! The Annual Festival Ceili is fun for the whole family with Irish stepdancing and some of Vermont's finest Celtic musicians. Hear fiddles and flutes, Irish pipes and pennywhistles, and the bodhran, a traditional Irish frame drum. Area musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and join in for a lively seisun.
Co-presented with Burlington City Arts
Location: Contois Auditorium, Burlington City Hall, Burlington, VT
Admission: Free, Donations Welcome
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