November 17, 2009

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September 29-December 1 -- [MADISON]; Introduction to Irish dance; No prior dance experience required; Hoyt-MSCR Rm 13; 6-7 pm; $40; email hahakseth@gmail.com for more info
September 30-November 11 -- [MADISON]; UW-Madison Class -Continuing Studies in Music; Irish Session Tunes; Bring your instrument and learn common session tunes with Chelcy Bowles, Karen Fox Fischer and Craig Heilman; 6:30-8 pm; 2411 Humanities, 455 N Park St; $84 includes tune CD; Call 608-262-2451 to register
October 6-December 8 -- UW-Madison Class -Continuing Studies in Music; Beginning Harp – For true novices. Taught on the lever (folk) harp by Mary Ann Harr; 6:30-8 pm; 134 Frigate Dr; $140; Harp rental info: gliss@charter.net; Call 608-262-2451 to register
October 20-November 17 -- [MADISON]; UW-Madison Class -Continuing Studies in Music; Continuing/Intermediate Bodhran; Continue developing skills with Peter Cloonan. Beginning bodhran class or equivalent experience expected; 6:15-7:30; Madison Music Foundry, 2818 Index Rd; $70; Call 608-262-2451 to register
November 19 -- [OSHKOSH]; Oshkosh Irish Festival Benefit; - 7:30 pm; Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 North Main Street
November 18 -- [LA CROSSE]; Shamrock Club of La Crosse; Irish Pub Night General Meeting; TBA
November 18 -- [MADISON]; November 19 -- [OSHKOSH]; Oshkosh Irish Festival Benefit; - 7:30 pm; Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 North Main Street
November 20 -- [MADISON]; The Currach; Brocach; 5.30 pm
November 21 -- [LA CROSSE]; Shamrock Club of La Crosse; Rotary Lights Tree Trimming
November 22 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
November 27 -- [LA CROSSE]; Shamrock Club of La Crosse; Rotary Lights Parade
November 27 -- [MADISON]; The Currach; Brocach; 5.30 pm
November 27-28 -- [GREEN BAY]; Ian Gould; St Brendans Inn, Washington Street; 8.30 pm
November 28 -- [PLYMOUTH]; Theiss and O'Connor; Plymouth Arts Center presents A Celtic Christmas; 7 pm; Plymouth Arts Center; (920) 892-8409 or email paf@excel.net
November 28 -- [PLYMOUTH]; Blarney; 52 Stafford, a Guest Inn; 8 pm
November 29 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
December 1 -- [PLATTEVILLE]; Natalie MacMaster and Friends - A Cape Breton Christmas; University of Wisconsin Platteville Center for the Arts Concert Hall; 7.30 pm
December 2 -- [LA CROSSE]; Shamrock Club of La Crosse; Christmas Party; FreightHouse; 7 pm
December 3 -- [WISCONSIN RAPIDS]; Patrick Ball; McMillan Library; 7 pm; 715-422-5129
December 4 -- [BELOIT]; MPK Band; The Overflowing Cup; Josiah's Place Coffeehouse , 306 State Street; 8 pm
December 4 -- [MADISON]; The Currach; Brocach; 5.30 pm
December 5 -- [MADISON]; Patrick Ball; Sly Dog - Madtown; tba; (608) 238-6932; IrishBox42@charter.net
December 5 -- [KEWAUNEE]; Unwound; The Cork; 8 pm
December 5 -- [GREEN BAY]; Jeff Ward; St Brendans Inn, Washington Street; 8.30 pm
December 5 -- [ST CROIX FALLS]; Ring of Kerry Celtic Christmas; St Croix Festival Theatre ; 8 pm; 210 Washington Street; 715-483-3387
December 6 -- [MADISON]; Dane County Shamrock Club - Christmas Party; Coliseum Bar; 6 pm; This year's Christmas Party will include a buffet dinner, music by Wrannach, a raffle and lots of good Irish company
December 6 -- [MADISON]; West Wind; Brocach; 5 pm
December 6 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
December 7 -- [NEW LONDON]; New Dublin Shamrock Club Meeting; VFW Post; 7.30 pm
December 8 -- [MADISON]; Dane County Shamrock Club monthly meeting; Coliseum Bar; 6.30 pm
December 9 -- [WAUSAU]; Natalie MacMaster and Friends - A Cape Breton Christmas; Grand Theatre; 7.30 pm
December 11 -- [GREEN BAY]; Frogwater; St Brendans Inn, Washington Street; 8.30 pm
December 11 -- [MADISON]; The Currach; Brocach; 5.30 pm
December -- [LA CROSSE]; Shamrock Club of La Crosse; Shamrock Club hosts Rotary Lights; Riverside Park - Volunteers needed; Call Sharon Candahl at 784-7101 2010
December 13 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
December 18 -- [GREEN BAY]; Eddie Biebel; St Brendans Inn, Washington Street; 8.30 pm
December 18 -- [MADISON]; The Currach; Brocach; 5.30 pm
December 19 -- [GREEN LAKE]; Switchback; Thrasher Opera House; 8 pm
December 20 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
December 20 -- [MADISON]; McFaddens Fancy; Brocach; 5 pm
December 27 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
January 3 -- [MADISON]; West Wind; Brocach; 5 pm
January 3 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
January 8 -- [MADISON]; The Currach; Brocach; 5.30 pm
January 9 -- [KEWAUNEE]; Unwound; The Cork; 8 pm
January 10 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
January 15 -- [MADISON]; The Currach; Brocach; 5.30 pm
January 17 -- [MADISON]; McFaddens Fancy; Brocach; 5 pm
January 17 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
January 20 -- [LA CROSSE]; Shamrock Club of La Crosse; General Meeting - Election of Officers; Boot Hill; 7 pm
January 22 -- [MENOMONIE]; Switchback; Mabel Tainter Performing Arts Center; 7.30 pm
January 22 -- [MADISON]; The Currach; Brocach; 5.30 pm
January 24 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
January 29 -- [MADISON]; The Currach; Brocach; 5.30 pm
January 31 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
February 5 -- [CHIPPEWA FALLS]; Green Tea; Heyde Center for the Arts; 7.30 pm; 715-726-9000
February 6 -- [AMHERST]; Green Tea; 6th Annual Winter Fest; 7.30 pm; 715-824-5202
February 7 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
February 12 -- [STOUGHTON]; Cherish the Ladies; Stoughton Opera House; 7 pm
February 14 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
February 17 -- [LA CROSSE]; Shamrock Club of La Crosse; General Meeting Pot Luck; Moose Club; 7 pm
February 17 -- [WAUSAU];The Band of the Irish Guards, The Pipes and Drums of the Royal Scots Guards; Grand Theatre; 7.30 pm
February 20 -- [JEFFERSON]; Gaelic Storm; Council for the Performing Arts; 7.30 pm
February 21 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
February 28 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
March 5 -- [PRAIRIE DU SAC]; Green Tea with Trinity Irish Dancers; River Arts Center; 7 pm; 608-643-5636
March 6 -- [LA CROSSE]; Shamrock Club of La Crosse; St. Patrick's Dinner/Dance - TBA
March 7 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
March 8 -- [GREEN LAKE]; Munnelly; Thrasher Opera House ; 7.30 pm
March 11 -- [GREEN BAY]; Danu; Weidner Center , 2450 Weidner Center Drive; 7.30 pm
March 14 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
March 14 -- [GREEN BAY]; Gaelic Storm; Meyer Theatre; 7 pm
March 15-20 -- [NEW DUBLIN]; Shamrock Club of New Dublin Irish Week; Rename the town, Irish Fest and Parade
March 17 -- [MADISON]; Trinity Academy of Irish Dance; Overture Center's Kids in the Rotunda series; 9:30 am, 11 am, 1 pm
March 17 -- [MADISON]; Rigel; The Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center; 5:30-7 pm
March 17 -- [LA CROSSE]; Shamrock Club of La Crosse; St. Patrick's Parade -La Crosse
March 17 -- [LA CROSSE]; Shamrock Club of La Crosse; St. Patrick's Day Road Trip
March 17 -- [MADISON]; Danu; Overture Center , 201 State Street; 7 pm
March 17 -- [ST CROIX FALLS]; Sweet Colleens; St Croix Festival Theatre ; 8 pm; 210 Washington Street; 715-483-3387
March 17 -- [WAUSAU]; Munnelly; Wausau Performing Arts Foundation on ArtsBlock; 7.30 pm
March 19 -- [APPLETON]; Greenfyre; Thompson Community Center; tbd
March 20 -- [SPENCER]; The Elders; Lucille Tack Center for the Arts; 8 pm
March 20 -- [APPLETON]; athas with White Heron Chorale; Lawrence University Memorial Chapel; 7.30 pm
March 21 -- [KAUKANA]; athas with White Heron Chorale; Kaukana High School Auditorium; 3.30 pm
March 21 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
March 28 -- [MADISON]; Turner Collins; Java Cat, 3918 Monona Drive; 2 pm
April 9-18 --[MADISON]; Narnia By C.S. Lewis; Childrens Theatre of Madison; Overture Center, 201 State Street; 608-258-4141 or 608-255-2080
April 10 -- [PITTSVILLE]; Green Tea; Pittsville PAC; tba; 715-884-2333
April 14 -- [EAU CLAIRE]; Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas; Schofield Auditorium; University of Wisconsin EC; 7 pm; 800-949-8932
April 15 -- [WISCONSIN RAPIDS]; Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas; McMillan Library; 8 pm; 715-422-5129
April 16 -- [DODGEVILLE]; April Verch; Folklore Village Farm; 608/924-4000
April 21 -- [LA CROSSE]; Shamrock Club of La Crosse; General Meeting - Election of Officers; Boot Hill; 7 pm
May 6 -- [GREEN BAY]; Green Tea; Northeastern WI Tech College; 11 am; 920-498-5444
May 8 -- [MENOMONIE]; Green Tea ; Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts; tba; 715-235-0001
May 13-June 5 -- [MADISON]; Strollers Theatre Presents Playboy of the Western World; Bartell Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin Street; Performance Times: Thu 7:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 4pm and 8pm; Call 608-661-9696 x2 for reservations or more information
May 19 -- [LA CROSSE]; Shamrock Club of La Crosse; General Meeting - Election of Officers; Boot Hill; 7 pm
May 28-June 5 -- [SHEYBOYGAN]; Brigadoon; Sheyboygan Theatre Company; Leslie W. Johnson Theatre, Horace Mann Middle School, 2820 Union Avenue; 920-459-3149
May 29 -- [ONALASKA]; Shamrock Club of La Crosse; Onalaska Sunfish Days Parade; tba
June 10-12 -- [OSHKOSH]; Oshkosh Irish Fest;The Elders, more
August 12-15 -- [LA CROSSE]; LA Crosse Irish Fest; South Side Festival Grounds, 2nd Street; Seamus Kennedy, more

ON GOING...

BARABOO: 1st Friday of each month Village Book Smith hosts Celtic Night with Irish music from 7-10 pm.......BELOIT: Irish Music Session; Suds O'Hanahan's; every second Saturday of the month. Call Cassie 608/364-4352....EGG HARBOR -- Session; The Bridge - Saturday's - Noon-2 pm.... GREEN BAY Session; Thursdays at St Brendan's every Thursday; 8 pm....LA CROSSE; Session -- Arterials - Wednesdays; 8 pm

MADISON: Madison Scottish Country Dancers meet every Sunday evening, 7-10 pm, in the UW-Madison Memorial Union.Irish music session; ... MADISON: Mickey's Tavern, Wednesday's at 7:30 ... MADISON: Irish set: First Tuesday every month, 7 pm, at Brocach Irish Pub and Restaurant; Contact Bryan Whiting 258-9732 or Alan Ng alan@alan-ng.net... MADISON: Irish music session; first Sunday; Willy Street Co-op, 1221 Williamson St., from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Beginners welcome..... MADISON: Irish music session; Third Thursday every month. Location: Kennedy Manor, 1 Langdon St., Madison; 7:30 pm ... Smoke-free session -- fourth Sunday of each month 1:00-3:00 pm at the Cargo Coffee, South Park St (across from the Copp's supermarket, MADISON... Session -- MADISON -- Second Sunday of the month; 4-6pm at the Steep and Brew Coffee Shop, 544 State St. Beginners and slow players welcome....

PLATTEVILLE; Session; Rising Sun; Every Tuesday at 7 pm....PLATTEVILLE; Session at Badger Brothers Cofee, Main St., every Thursday night at 7pm....PLYMOUTH: Session; Wednesdays; 52 Stafford; 7 pm.... RACINE: - Ivanhoes - Sunday's, 4:30 pm.... ROCKFORD: Session; Thursday - First Thursday of every month, 6:30-9pm - Tin Whistle.... SOLDIER'S GROVE; Session -- Old Oak Inn; Thursdays; 7 pm.... SUPERIOR/DULUTH; Session -- Sir Benedicts on the Lake; Thursday; 7 pm.... VIROQUA: SESSION - Sunday's - Bella Luna, 7 pm....

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