Upcoming Events

Events for 2008
11/29	11/28 & 11/30 Coyote Run – Irish/Celtic Music. Christmas With the Coyotes - Williamsburg, VA Kimball Theatre - Call (800) HISTORY for tickets and information!
12/10	Irish Music Jam: Rosie Connolly's Pub & Restaurant 1548A East Main Street, Richmond Rosie’s Faces the 17th Street Farmers Market Next to Havana 59 restaurant Start times are approximate… Visitors and Musicians welcome. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, Time 8-10 p.m. or 11 p.m. or so …
12/13	Leahy - A Celtic Christmas December 13, 2008 at 8:00 pm A Celtic Christmas Get into the Christmas spirit with this spellbinding Canadian octet of brothers and sisters. Described by the Buffalo News as “fresh, vibrant, and engaging,” Leahy has captured countless fans with compelling fiddle-driven music, meticulous step dancing, and captivating vocals. The best-selling group explores its Irish and Scottish roots while demonstrating its formidable musical prowess and ferocious dancing, performing a mix of Celtic medleys and traditional Christmas carols. “Leahy makes Christmas a true family affair!”(Calgary Herald) SINGLE TICKET SALES WILL BE AVAILABLE TUES., SEPT. 2, 2008 $46, $38, $23
12/13	IAS Annual Christmas Party and Silent Auction – This year at St. Edwards Catholic Church (*School building) located at the intersection of 2700 Dolfield and Huguenot Road Dr. Richmond. Sharing the Christmas Spirit will be the Scottish Society and St. Andrew. Press Gang will be singing at the party (IAS member Jeff Beatman). Be searching for items to donate for the Silent Auction.
12/18	HOLIDAYS WITH THE CROSSROADS IRISH DANCE TROUPE - This show is acceptable for all ages. This dance troupe prides itself on combining an exciting blend of both traditional Irish step and the present-day "Riverdance" style. They continue to capture audiences with both the gracefulness and complexity of Irish dance. Join us for this great holiday show! The Henrico Theater is located in Highland Springs at 305 E. Nine Mile Road. Henrico County purchased the Theatre, which originally opened in 1938 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A $5.8 million renovation and expansion project has converted the one-time movie palace into a fine-arts venue capable of hosting a variety of activities, including live theater, music, dance, film, group meetings and multimedia presentations. The historic, 400-seat theater features a vintage movie projector and restored art deco details. FREE ADMISSION
12/19	THE HUNT FAMILY FIDDLERS For all ages. Come see Virginia's own Hunt Family Fiddlers! Their holiday show keeps everyone entertained with great diversity featuring fiery Celtic dancing and fast fiddling. Song selections include themed music from The Nutcracker, a special Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute, and other popular Christmas traditionals - a miniature Elvis even shows up to sing Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree!
12/20	The Press Gang – IAS’s own Jeff Beatman and his two singing cohorts –Chris Craig and Keith Southall - sing at Brickhouse Run for Christmas - 407 - 409 Cockade Alley, Old Towne Petersburg, Virginia (804) 862 – 1815. The IAS has been down to Brickhouse in the past and it was a fun place to be and a good place for supper. (Look out! Those PressGang fellas love to drag the unsuspecting onto the stage with them!
12/27	Winter Revels! Songs and Tunes from the Celtic Traditions - Moch Pryderi is based in Fredericksburg, Virginia and their specialty is the traditional music of Wales and Brittany, but they also draw upon Irish, Scottish and Appalachian sources to present a varied, in depth program that never fails to please an audience. A lively celebration featuring Celtic songs and tunes! Click here for Richmond Folk Music Congregation Or Ami, 9400 West Huguenot Road, Richmond, Virginia. Tickets $12.00 in advance/$15.00 at the door Telephone: 804-647-7856

Events for 2009
1/17	Word from IAS Advertiser – (see the website) Glen Crone – To keep the Spirit of St. Patrick’s Day alive - O’Toole’s Irish Restaurant & Pub holds an Irish Sing a long on the 17th of every month from 7:00pm till 8:30pm – it’s located at 4800 Forest Hill Ave. Richmond, VA 23225
1/20	Just Added! Celtic Crossroads - Tuesday, January 20, 7pm. Tickets: $25 Just when you think that you have seen the best that Irish music has to offer, an emerging group of traditional Irish musicians are about to take the art form to an entirely new level. Incorporating seven world-class musicians, playing over twenty instruments on stage, the show is a fantastic display of talent. From start to finish experience a wonderful fusion of musical genres, such as eastern European Gypsy, North American Bluegrass, world Classical and Jazz, and the various forms of Celtic music from around Europe and the rest of the world. (Senior citizen (65+) discount: $2 off ticket price.) Box Office: 804-261-ARTS (2787) The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060. (Located in northern Henrico County between Staples Mill Road and Woodman Road, just south of 295). For directions to the center artsglenallen.com
1/31	1/31 - 2/7 Aboard Celebrity Cruise Line’s Summit. irishtours.com St. Maarten, Dominica, Grenada, Bonaire and Aruba while unpacking just once. Tackle some conversational Gaelic so that you can astound your friends and confound your enemies. While you will certainly enjoy all the activities of a cruise, this sailing offers you the Irish music you love so well. Delight in over 40 hours of Irish entertainment throughout the week. In addition to evening concerts, learn the bodhrán or some Celtic mythology. If you have any questions or wish to reserve a cabin call 1-800-441-HARP (4277) or 215 885-5350 for1-800-441-HARP (4277) or email at agency@irishtours.com
2/7	The Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra brings together the finest of Irish and European orchestral musicians, including Irish and international soloists, conductors and composers, in celebration of a shared musical heritage. Music Director Derek Gleeson conducts. The concert program will feature Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture in C Major, Opus 62, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Opus 37 and Brahms’ Symphony No. 3 in D Major, Opus 73. TICKET PRICES:$67 / $57 / $52 Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center for the Arts 1 University Place Newport News, Virginia 23606
2/17	Word from IAS Advertiser – (see the website) Glen Crone – To keep the Spirit of St. Patrick’s Day alive - O’Toole’s Irish Restaurant & Pub holds an Irish Sing a long on the 17th of every month from 7:00pm till 8:30pm – it’s located at 4800 Forest Hill Ave. Richmond, VA 23225
3/11	Lunasa – www.lunasa.com Click on the link to hear their Traditional Irish Music from Mayo, Armagh, Tyrone and Clare. They will be at the Reston VA Community Center Reston VA. Phone: 703-476-4500 (press #3) Tickets are $28.00 restoncommunitycenter.com
3/13	Norfolk Southern Pops at Chrysler Hall, Cherish the Ladies, Chrysler Hall - Norfolk Irish eyes will be smilin' as Cherish the Ladies celebrates the wearin' o' the green, performing all of your Irish favorites - complete with dazzling step dancing! Visit the website www.virginiasymphony.org or call (757) 892-6366 for more information. Tickets: $26-$86
3/21	Danú Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. Their standing-room-only concerts throughout Ireland are true events, featuring high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. For over a decade, Danú’s virtuosi performers—on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki and vocals (Irish and English)—have appeared on stages throughout the world and recorded seven critically acclaimed albums. Danú guides its audiences on a musical journey through Ireland, offering a moving and memorable concert experience in celebration of the lingering spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. Tickets: $34 adults, $32 seniors, $17 children, Tickets go on sale February 6, 2009 (campus) or February 20, 2009 (public).