Philadelphia Ceili Group

INIS NUA THEATRE COMPANY and the PHILADELPHIA CEILI GROUP PRESENT: MARK DOHERTY’S TRAD at the Irish Center, October 11, 2009

TRAD by Mark Doherty

Directed by Tom Reing

Starring Mike Dees, Charlie DelMarcelle and Jared Michael Delaney. Music by John Lionarons.

Where: the Commodore Barry Club (Irish Center)

6815 Emlen St.Philadelphia, PA 19119

October 11, 2009 - 7:00 pm

Tickets: $15, $13 for Ceili Group Members. Tickets available on-line at www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org

Inis Nua Theatre Company, Philadelphia’s only company dedicated to producing contemporary plays from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England is proud to remount its successful production of Trad. Set in an oddly familiar, but not-quite-the-same rural Ireland, Trad tells the tale of Thomas, a 100- year- old man and his improbably even older father.  Thomas’ father berates him daily for being the end of the family line.  When Thomas reveals that he may have sired a child seventy years ago, the two set off to find this child with only a limp, a hobble and a prayer between them.

"We're incredibly excited to be at the IrishCenter

and to bring Trad back for another go-round,” says Inis Nua Artistic Director Tom Reing. “When we produced Trad as part of the Live Arts Festival two years ago, it received a great response. We have such a good time with this show, we wanted to bring it back for a longer run, not only for the audience but for ourselves.”

Recently Inis Nua has produced Trad at the Philly Fringe Festival and in NYC as part of the 1^st Irish Festival.

 

Playwright Mark Doherty's radio credits include "Only Slaggin,'" "A Hundred and Something," "Stand-up Sketches" and "The Bees of Manulla" for RTE, and "The O' Show" for BBC Radio 4. He has written for, and appeared in, various TV shows, including "The Stand Up Show" and "Back to the Future" for the BBC, and "Couched," a 6-part comedy series for RTE.  He has also worked extensively as a stand-up comedian and actor. He was the recipient of the 2004 BBC Radio Drama Award (Stewart Parker Award) for Trad. Doherty also wrote and starred in the movie, A Film with Me in It.

Inis Nua Artistic Director and founder, Tom Reing, will helm the production. His credits include all Inis Nua productions to date (A Play on Two Chairs, Tadhig Stray Wandered In, Crazy Gary’s Mobile Disco, Skin Deep, Made in China). Tom has also directed for (among others) Azuka Theatre, Shakespeare in ClarkPark, Brat Productions and at the Walnut Street Theater.

The cast includes Barrymore-Award-winning Mike Dees as Thomas, Inis Nua favorite Charlie DelMarcelle as Da and Associate Artistic Director Jared Michael Delaney as Sal/Fr. Rice. Trad also features musician John Lionarons on hammer dulcimer, fiddle, accordion and tin whistle, providing live sound on stage.

Slainte! 

Membership Renewal

Didn't get a chance to renew your Ceili Group membership at the Festival?

 

Renew your PCG membership now!

 

The Philadelphia Ceili Group has gone to an annual membership renewal system. All memberships are up for renewal during the month of September.

 

There is one exception to that: Those of you who purchased or renewed your membership after September 11, 2008 will not be due to renew your membership until September 2010.

 

As a cost savings measure we have not been mailing out Membership cards to members. We keep a list of members and their status at all events, so it is not necessary to have a card on your person in order to take advantage of discounts. However, if you would like to have one, please let us know by responding to this email or to phillyceiligroup@gmail.com, and arrangements will be made to get one to you.

 

To renew or purchase your membership go to: http://www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org/philadelphia_ceili_group/membership-information.html

 

Thanks!

Inspirational Irish Women

Dear Philadelphia Ceili Group Members:

 

With the help of artist Pat Gallagher, the Irish Center is planningan art exhibit and event honoring 10 Inspirational Irish women of all ages and walks of life sometime early next year. We're looking for nominations in areas such as business, religion, media, sports, arts
and entertainment, music, civic leadership, politics, community activism, charity, law, literature, and activity in the Irish community. One or two of the women can be international, but we'd like most of them to have some kind of roots in the greater Delaware Valley, including the Philadelphia area, New Jersey, and Delaware.

You can make a nomination by sending a letter and brief bio nominating a woman you know to Denise Foley denise.foley@comcast.net. The names will be vetted by a local committee, but ultimately selected by the artist, who will paint portraits of each woman. If you can think of other individuals or groups who might be interested, please feel free to send this request along to them.

Great Irish Music in Coatesville this weekend!

Great Irish Music in Coatesville this weekend!
 
 
  Tony DeMarco, Sligo Style Fiddler
      Saturday, Sept. 26 @ 8:00 PM
      143 E. Lincoln Highway / Coatesville, PA / 19320
       Admission, $15 / more info:  (610) 486-2220  

Tony will be accompanied by Anna Colliton on bodhran, but a good portion of this special concert will be performed solo - just the man and his fiddle.  It will be a rare opportunity for fiddler players to really focus on Tony's amazing technique.  The concert will be upstairs in our Backroom Theater.  Seating is limited so call or e-mail to reserve.  Concert starts at 8:00 PM.

Tony will also conduct an instrumental workshop in the afternoon. 
Pre-registration is required and the fee is $25.  Tony has decided to do an all-instruments workshop this time around, so all Irish traditional music player are welcome -- not just fiddlers.  Call or e-mail to reserve your spot now.  Start time will be announced to all participants well before Saturday afternoon - length will be 90 minutes.  Bring a recording device. 

click here to go to our website 

A special night of Irish Theatre at the Irish Center, Oct 11, 2009

Save the Date:  October 11, 2009, at the Irish Center

 

The Philadelphia Ceili Group Presents: Trad, the Inis Nua hit play of the 2007 Live Arts Festival!

 

Trad is the story of 100 year old Thomas and his improbably even older Da. Irish bachelor farmers, Da berates Thomas daily about being the end of the family line. When Thomas reveals he may have sired a child seventy years ago, the pair set off to find his son with nothing but a limp and a prayer between them. Featuring the original cast of Mike Dees, Jared Michael Delaney and Charles DelMarcelle. Music by John Lionarons.

 

More details to follow

 

Join us for a special night of Irish Theatre!

 

Traditional Irish Music Session - This Friday!

Friday September 18 Sponsored by the Philadelphia Ceili Group- Irish Traditional Music Sessions. From 8:00 -9:00 there is a slow session. This is a traditional Irish session in all ways except one: the tempo. We will play common session tunes at a slower than normal pace, so that beginning and intermediate players can more easily learn the tunes and join in the session. Also great for experienced players who are picking up another instrument!

A regular session sponsored by the Irish Center will run after that from 9:00 - On.

For more information contact Kirsten Erwin at swampkat@martnet.com or 610-517-1462.

A Perfect Place to be on a Rainy Weekend!

The Philadelphia Ceili Group’s 35th Annual Festival of Traditional Irish Music and Dance:

Keeping the Tradition Alive Through Music, Dance and Educational Programs since 1958

September 10 – 12, 2009

The Irish Center, 6815 Emlen St, Philadelphia PA 19119 (at the Carpenter Ln. R-8 Train Stop)

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

Thursday, Sept. 10th 8:00 pm Tim Britton and Friends in Concert - It was a great night, thanks to all who came out!

Friday, Sept. 11th 8:00 pm 2 Events – Enjoy them Both!

Ceili/Set Dance With live music by the McGillian Family

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A Night of Irish Song, Featuring: Len Graham & Brian Hart, Jameson Sisters, Matt Ward And other special guests – Hosted by Courtney Malley

Followed by a Traditional Sessuin All Musicians and Singers Welcome!

Saturday, Sept. 12th starting at 12:00 noon Activities All Day into the Night! 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm

WORKSHOPS This year’s festival celebrates the heritage of Irish Traditional music, dance and cultural with a day of hands-on and instructional workshops. Workshops will be provided by some of the leading nationally and internationally known musicians, dancers, and cultural experts

7:00 pm – Evening Concert featuring: Len Graham & Brian Hart, Cruinn and Bua

10:00 pm – A very special House Party in the Fireside Room, celebrating the life and music of Frank Malley, featuring popular local Irish traditional, singers, musicians and dancers and a special guest host. An Evening of Music, Dance, Stories – it will be great “craic!”

Be a Special Part of the 35th Annual PCG Traditional Irish Music and Dance Festival

"Buy a Blurb" in the 2009 PCG Festival Program

Send out good wishes to friends and loved ones, advertise your business or event, send out thanks for a job well done, any and all of the above! - You can have a message printed in the 2009 PCG Festival Program distributed to all the Festival goers over all three days, September 10, 11, and 12. Each line of text $10.00 (no photos or art work please, 10 lines maximum)
Simple go to:  http://www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org/philadelphia_ceili_group/2009-festival-tickets.html

Deadline to submit a "blurb" - Tuesday, September 8th, 5:00 pm

Don't forget to get your online tickets and reserve your spot in one of the many great workshops being offered this year.

Check out concert information at: http://www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org/philadelphia_ceili_group/upcoming-concerts-and-eve.html

Get Tickets at: http://www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org/philadelphia_ceili_group/2009-festival-tickets.html

Get Ready for the Irish Traditional Music Festival - Come to the Singers Session!

Get a great warm up to the Festival come to the Singers Session - Wednesday September 2, 2009

Sponsored by the Philadelphia Ceili Group

Every 1st Wednesday, 7:30 pm Session run by Terry Kane Join local Irish Singers both of English and Irish tunes. All levels of singers welcome. For More information check website: www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org Or call 215-704-5982 Bring a snack or dessert to share “It will be great craic!” The Session will be held at The Commodore Barry Club 6815 Emlen St. Philadelphia, PA 19119

Just 10 days to the PCG Festival of Traditional Irish Music and Dance Festival

Keeping the Tradition Alive Through Music, Dance and Educational Programs since 1958

SEPTEMBER 10, 11, 12

Thursday, Sept 10 8:00 pm    

Tim Britton and Friends in Concert

Friday, Sept 11, 8:00 pm    

(due to logistics the 6:00 potluck has been cancelled, food will be available to purchase)

Ballroom - Ceili/Set Dance - Music by the McGillian Family

Fireside Room - A Night of Irish Song, featurnig: Len Graham and Brian O'hAirt, Jameson Sisters, Matt Ward, and other special guests

Followed by a Traditional Sessuin - All musicians and Singers Welcome!

Saturday, Sept 12 Starting at 12 Noon

12:00 - 5:00 pm Workshops - Workhops in Music, Dance, Irish Culture, Language ( to see the schedule, register for workshops and take advantage of special internet workshop discounts go to: http://www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org/philadelphia_ceili_group/2009-festival-tickets.html

7:00 pm    Evening Concert, featuring: Len Graham and Brian O'hAirt, Cruinn and Bua!

10:00 pm House Party in the Fireside Room - featuring popular local traditional singes, musicans and dancers. - This will be a special house party honoring the memory of Frank Malley.

FOR MORE INFORMATION THE FESTIVAL GO TO: WWW.PHILADELPHIACEILIGROUP.ORG