Philadelphia Ceili Group

Ceili on Friday, Irish Christmas in America on Sunday - A great musical line-up for the Weekend.

Great Irish Traditional Music to hear this weekend!

The Commodore Barry Club

Presents

Irish Christmas in America

www.irishchristmasinamerica.com

Sunday, Dec. 12th, at 7.30 pm Commodore Barry Club / Irish Center 6815 Emlen Street / Phila., Pa 19119 (Carpenter Lane & Emlen Street) (215)843 8051 ceiliconcerts@gmail.com

Irish Christmas in America returns to the Irish Center with an evening of rousing holiday celebration through traditional music, dance, and storytelling. Hailed by IrishPhiladelphia.com as "a chance to see some of the finest musicians Ireland has to offer, all in one show," Irish Christmas promises an unforgettable start to your season. Produced by Oisín Mac Diarmada of award-winning lrish group Téada, the atmospheric Irish Christmas in America show once again features top Irish singer & accordion-player Séamus Begley in the 2010 touring line-up. After an incredible reaction from audiences during the 2009 tour, Séamus Begley from West Kerry, rejoins a host of top musicians and dancers on stage for an engaging performance rich in history, humour and boundless energy. The magic of the Irish harp and uilleann pipes from leading exponents Gráinne Hambly and Tommy Martin augments the rhythmic pulse of Brian Cunningham's stunning old-style Irish dance.

The cast also includes Téada band members Damien Stenson on flute, Sean Ernest on guitar and Tristan Rosenstock on bodhrán (Irish drum) and narration. This family-friendly performance features evocatively-sung Irish ballads and holiday carols, lively fiddle tunes and thrilling Irish dancing. Narration brings to life ancient customs and stories, while evocative photographic images provide a backdrop of rich historical context. Take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas, as some of Ireland's finest traditional artists bring you on a distinctively Irish journey during the holiday season of 2010.

"A powerful evocation of the season" Folk Wax "A celebration of family and good times at the winter season" Gather.com

A bright new tradition among holiday events, Irish Christmas in America is the holiday show to see this season. For more information visit www.irishchristmasinamerica.com .

Join us for a Meet and Greet buffet dinner prior to the show from 5pm to 7pm catered by Kavanaugh Country Caterers for an additional cost. Call the Club for reservations. http://www.theirishcenter.com Commodore Barry Club; (215) 843 8051

Visit our website www.theirishcenter.com The Society of Commodore John Barry USN, also known at the Irish Center, was established in 1951 to promote Irish culture and traditions in the Delaware Valley area. It is is located at Carpenter Lane and Emlen Streets in the West Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia. Rental facilities are available for meetings, weddings, parties and any other occasions of all sizes.

The Irish Center serves as home to several Irish organizations. Nollaig Shona Duit!

Ceili Dancing at the Air-Conditioned Irish Center!

The 4th Friday Ceili Dances are going on through the Summer!

Put on your dancing shoes for the PCG's monthly "4th Friday Ceili", June 25th, starts at 8:00pm, at the Irish FCenter.

Meet friends old and new while enjoying set and ceili dancing to music provided by John Shields.

Hosted by John Shields and Cass Tinney.

Admission $10 during the Summer Months

Come on out, it's Air-Conditioned!

Great Irish Music and Dancing happening this week around Philadelphia

This week there will be some great Irish music happening throughout the City. Hope to see you at one of these great events!

On Thursday, June 17th

At the Plough and the Stars, a great Irish Pub in old city Philadelphia on 2nd Street, Derek Warfield and the Young WolfTones at the Plough on Thursday, June 17 at 8pm. Raymond Coleman from Tyrone will be singing and playing from 6pm. Derek there in March and gave a 3 hour concert which was fantastic. They sing all the great WolfTones anthems like 'The Streets of New York', 'Celtic Symphony' and of course beautiful ballads like 'Grace'. Tickets are $20 at the door.

Friday, June 18th, at 9:00

June Rambling House at the Irish Center
“A Gas Pump Ceili” To benefit the town of Kingston Springs, Tennessee
$10 donation
 

On May 2nd, during the torrential storms and resulting floods that hit Nashville and the surrounding towns,  over 50 Philadelphia area travelers were stranded for  several hours in the town of Kingston Springs, Tennessee.  The folks in this little town offered us food, water and even lodgings.  They have lost many homes, businesses and even schools as a result of the floods.  The Travelers ended up having a ceilidh in the parking lot of the gas station where we were stranded, which eventually made its way to YouTube.  Money is being raised to donate back to them  to thank them for their  gracious   hospitality to our fellow Philadelphians.  Come to the June Rambling House with live music by the Gas Pump Ceili Band, dancing, refreshments, trivia and great raffle prizes.  All are welcome, tell your friends!  For information:
Luke Jardel  (215)606-8246
Marianne MacDonald (856)236-2717

And save the Date! August 1, 2010 – A great summertime concert sponsored by PCG

The Kane sisters with Adele Fox

PCG 4th Friday Ceili - April 23rd, 8:00 pm at the Irish Center

Put on your danceing shoes for the PCG's monthly "4th Friday Ceili", April 23rd, starts at 8:00pm, at the Irish FCenter.

Meet friends old and new while enjoying set and ceili dancing to live music. Hosted by John Shields and Cass Tinney.

Admission $12

Also, don't forget Alderson, Murphy and Murray concert on Friday, April 30th at 8:30 pm. Discount tickets and more information available on line at http://www.philadelphiaceiligroup.org

Friday, March 26th Ceili Cancelled

The Fourth Friday Ceili Dance scheduled for Friday, March 26th has been cancelled.

We look forward to seeing you at the April Ceili on Friday, April 23rd.

Start off Your St. Pat's Celebration Right! Come to the Ceili Dance at the Irish Center on Friday March 12th. - Live Music, all levels of Dancers welcome.

 

 

The Philadelphia Ceili Group presents a: 

St. Patrick’s Day Ceili Mor
March 12, 2010 at 8:00 pm,
Spend Friday Evening at the Irish Center!
Live music by the McGillians

Meet Old Friends and New!
Tickets $15.00, PCG Members $10.00
Children are welcome; 8 years and under free, 9-16 $5

 

Potluck, bring a dish to share.

Cash bar will be available. 

Come join us for an evening of dancing & fun with all of the favorite ceili dances, sets, waltzes, quicksteps & two-hand dances.  Dancers of all levels welcome.

A free workshop in ceili dancing will be held at 7:00 prior to the ceili mor so feel free to come out and brush up on your dancing.
 
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by joining your friends in an energetic, exhilarating night of Irish Social dancing.  
  
the Dance will be hosted by John Shields and Cass Tinney.

The Philadelphia Ceili Group presents a

 

St. Patrick’s Day Ceili Mor
March 12, 2010 at 8:00 pm,
Spend Friday Evening at the Irish Center!
Live music by the McGillians

Meet Old Friends and New!
Tickets $15.00, PCG Members $10.00
Children are welcome; 8 years and under free, 9-16 $5

 

Potluck, bring a dish to share.

Cash bar will be available. 

Come join us for an evening of dancing & fun with all of the favorite ceili dances, sets, waltzes, quicksteps & two-hand dances.  Dancers of all levels welcome.

A free workshop in ceili dancing will be held at 7:00 prior to the ceili mor so feel free to come out and brush up on your dancing.
 
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by joining your friends in an energetic, exhilarating night of Irish Social dancing.  
  
the Dance will be hosted by John Shields and Cass Tinney.

A Very Special Christmas Ceili

Save the date!

Friday, December 11th., 8:00 pm

PCG's Annual Christmas Ceili

Hosted by John Shields and Cass Tinney

with live music by

The McGillians

Join us to celebrate the season with friends, great music and great craic!

 

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!”

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