The Irish Cultural Center wishes to extend condolences to Brenda Boland and her family on the passing of her husband Richard Boland.  Richard passed away on Monday, February 8th at his home.  Richard had been battling cancer.  Richard and Brenda were members of The Shamrock Club of Sun City.  They were involved with the Colleen Pageant during it's formative years as well as participating in many events over the years in the Irish Community.  Richard was a volunteer with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at Our Lady of the Valley church in Phoenix.  Funeral arrangements are pending and will be added when known.

St. Valentine’s Day Benefit and Dance

Sunday, February 14th
10:00AM - 9:30PM

Irish Cultural Center,
1106 North Central Avenue
Phoenix Arizona 85004

Admission:
Adults $10
Families $20

Contact:
Pat or Mary
602-258-0109
John Good
623-939-0209
602-509-5223

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CLICK HERE

http://iccfundraiser.blogspot.com/

http://www.azirish.org/
http://www.azirishmusic.com/
http://www.oconnorspub.com/
http://www.songsofscotland.com/
http://tramormusic.com/schedule.html

You can still sign up for classes for Term 1 2010.  Tuition will be pro-rated.  The Academy of Celtic Studies began the first term on January 11.  The cost for music and language classes is $100.00 for the 8 week term. Private lessons are available in 30 or 60 minute time slots. The cost for private lessons is $20.00 per 30 minute class and $40.00 per 60 minute class. For further information, please call (602) 254-6094.

The 3rd Saturday of most months, we offer Ceili dance lessons. This is a 2 hour dance-intensive workshop, geared towards both beginning and advanced dancers of all ages. Cost is $16.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 12.  Call Mary at 602-258-0109. Class days and times vary, and can usually be adjusted to suit your schedule.  If you are interested in participating in the Academy, it is not too late to begin.

Classes offered:
5-String Banjo (Clawhammer)
5-String Banjo (Scruggs Style)
Accordion
Bagpipes
Banjo (Irish Tenor)
Bodhran
Ceili Dance
Fiddle
Guitar
Harp
Highland Dance
Irish Language
Irish Step Dancing
Mandolin
Music Theory
Piano/Keyboard
Pipe Band Drumming
Slow Seisiun
Welsh Language
Whistle/Flute

FEBRUARY MEETING
The Irish Foundation of Arizona will meet on Wednesday, 3 Mar 10, at The Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix at 7:00 P.M.  There will be a short business meeting, followed by a fun-filled episode of Ballykissangel (an Irish television program filmed in Avoca, in the Wicklow area). 

Remember, we will be accepting nominations for new Board members at the February and March meetings.  We hope to see you!

UPCOMING EVENTS

14 Feb 10          ICC Fundraiser

13 March 10        St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Faire at the ICC

18 April 10        Spring Picnic and the installation of officers at the ICC.  More info will follow.

REMINDER
It is time to renew our IFA memberships, they expired on 31 Dec 09.  Memberships are $20.00 per family.  You can send your check and any contact information changes to Mike Carney at: 12646 N. 2nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85022

The Center will be presenting Ceilis on the second and third Friday of the month. Enjoy Irish social dancing in a relaxed atmosphere with live music and dance lessons.  We will be learning set dancing at our second and third Friday Ceilis.

You’re Invited!

27th AnnualArizona Colleen and Rose of Tralee Selection
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Sheraton Crescent Hotel in Phoenix (I-17 and Dunlap)
Doors open at 4:30 pm
Live music - "Traveler"
Multi-Media Program 5:30 pm
Full-Course Dinner and Dessert $45 (children $25) – advance purchase required
Salad and Dessert Only $25 – advance purchase required
Event Only (no food included) $20 – only available at the door
Crowning 10:15 pm
Ceili Dance for Everyone Follows until 11:30 pm
Choice of Formal or Semi-Formal Attire

The Phoenix Gaels' mission is to actively participate in one of Ireland's most popular sports while promoting Irish heritage and culture throughout Arizona. We are committed to providing an opportunity to learn about and play one of Ireland's oldest Sport. We commit to providing an opportunity to meet new people and for the team and their families to gather, socialize and develop strong friendships. Who can join the Phoenix Gaels? Anyone and everyone! Roughly 50% of our team is made up of Irish-born players. The other 50% come from many different cultural and geographical backgrounds.

A celebration of love!  Not to be missed!
One concert only in Arizona!
The internationally renowned Irish soprano
Cara O'Sullivan
"the Irish Superstar of her generation" (The Irish Times)

Cara will sing the great songs of Ireland as well as some of opera's most loved arias in a wonderful, romantic celebration of St. Valentine's Day!...The Last Rose of Summer, Sweet Vale of Avoca, Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms, My Lagan Love, The Lark in the Clear Air & of course, Danny Boy!  Selections from La Traviata, Romeo & Juliette, Puccini's Tosca, Lehar's Merry Widow, Novello Balfe, Moore, Lloyd-Webber...