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Irish / Celtic
Community Calendar

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details /
 information about these events

This calendar will be updated on a regular basis 
Check back often for more events

Please call ahead and check websites
to confirm information!
 

Other Community Calendar Pages:
http://irishcenter.org/calendar.html
http://irishfair.org/
http://celticartscenter.com/
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    ~~~   JOHN JOSEPH JONES, RIP   ~~~ 
             
Jan. 18th, 1965 - Sept. 20th, 2008
         Son of Richard (Dick) & Annie Jones (Irish Import Shop)            
             Boyfriend of Yvonne Fleury (LA Irish Set Dancers)
                Please scroll down to Announcements

      At-A-Glance Calendar        

Oct 2/3/4/5 - LOS ANGELES IRISH FILM FESTIVAL - Beverly Hills

Oct 11/12 - CELTIC SPRING - Ventura
Oct 11/12 - SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES - Ventura
Oct 13 - MYSTERY ER on TV - Michael Patrick Breen as Dr. Rakow
Oct 14-18 - THE DRUID THEATRE COMPANY - UCLA
Oct 17 - GAELIC STORM - Santa Barbara
Oct 18 - BROTHERS OF ST. PATRICK FUNDRAISER - Stanton
Oct 18 - GAELIC STORM - San Diego
Oct 19 - GAELIC STORM - El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles
Oct 25 - BENEFIT CONCERT for Bernard Sheridan - Brothers of St. Patrick
Oct 25 - COLUMBAN FATHERS DINNER DANCE - Burbank
Oct 25 - NATALIE MACMASTER - Caltech, Pasadena
Oct 29 - CHERISH THE LADIES "An Irish Homecoming" - Cerritos
Nov 7 - ANDY M. STEWART & GERRY O'BERNE - Caltech, Pasadena
Nov 29 - CELTIC THUNDER, Nokia Theatre Los Angeles
Nov 29 - AN IRISH CHRISTMAS - Thousand Oaks
Nov 30 - ANI IRISH CHRISTMAS - Irvine
Dec 02 - TEADA in Concert - Christmas Show - Cerritos
Dec 5th - AN IRISH CHRISTMAS - Torrance
Dec 10 - THE IRISH TENORS HOLIDAY SHOW - Cerritos
Dec 13 - AN IRISH CHRISTMAS - Palm Springs
Dec 14 - AN IRISH CHRISTMAS - San Diego
Jan/Feb - IRISH CARRIBEAN CRUISE
Jan 13 - DANU - Cerritos
Feb 28 - LUNASA - Caltech, Pasadena
Mar 13 - IRISH CENTER'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY GALA BANQUET - Glendale
May 3 - CELTIC SPRING - Cerritos

EVENTS:

October 2nd/3rd/4th/5th
THE LOS ANGELES IRISH FILM FESTIVAL
The Clarity Theatre
Beverly Hills
www.lairishfilm.com

October 11th/12th
CELTIC SPRING
Seaside Highland Games, Ventura
 
October 11th/12th
SEASIDE HIGLAND GAMES
Ventura, California

October 13th - 5:00pm & 8:00pm
"MYSTERY ER"
First Airing
Michael Patrick Breen as "Dr. Rakow"
(If NOT on the cutting room floor!)
Discovery Health Channel
Check your local listings
(Channel 279 on DIRECTV)
More air dates:
Saturday, October 18th - 1:00pm
Sunday, October 26th - 7:00pm & 11:00pm

(ALL times Pacific)
If you watch any of the following shows keep your eyes peeled for a glimpse of Michael Patrick Breen in the background (as an extra!) - don't blink!! :-)
Grey's Anatomy - Private Practice - Criminal Minds - The Office - Entourage - Ghost Whisperer - Eli Stone - Prison Break - Medium - MONK - How I Met Your Mother - The Sarah Silverman Program
 
October 14th - 18th
THE DRUID THEATRE COMPANY (Galway, Ireland)
The Playboy Of The Western World and
Shadow Of The Glen

UCLA Live is presenting the internationally acclaimed Druid Theatre Company with their West Coast debut of two of John Millington Synge's great comedies: Playboy of the Western World and The Shadow of the Glen, on October 14-18.  These two one-act dramas, performed by one of Ireland's most lauded theater companies, portray raw depictions of peasant life in rural Ireland in the early 1900's.
UCLA - October 14th - 18th 
Tickets $50 & $36

Friday, October 17th - 8:00pm
GAELIC STORM
Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara
www.lobero.com

Saturday, October 18th
ANNUAL BENEFIT
for the BROTHERS OF ST. PATRICK
4 pm - Social - no host bar
5 pm - Catered dinner (tri-tip steak & chicken)
6 pm - Celtic Gold Dancers
7 pm to 9 pm - Live band.
St Polycarp's McLaughlin Hall
8100 Chapman Ave, Stanton. CA 90680  
Since 1948, the Brothers have taught at several Catholic High Schools
in Southern California including Mater Dei, St Monica's, Pater Noster, St Bernard's, Salesian and Bellarmine- Jefferson. 
Dinner reservations @ $35 per person must be received by October 14th, 2008 at the Brothers of St Patrick, 7820 Bolsa Avenue, Midway City. CA 92655.
Telephone 714 897 8181

Saturday, October 18th 
GAELIC STORM
SAN DIEGO

Sunday, October 19th
GAELIC STORM
EL REY THEATRE LOS ANGELES
www.gaelicstorm.com

Saturday, October 25th - 4:00pm - 10:00pm
BENEFIT CONCERT for BERNARD SHERIDAN
Featuring THE FENIANS with performances by
RICK BOYLE and other guests....

Brothers of St. Patrick
7820 Bolsa Ave., Midway City, CA
 
Hosted by the Wild Geese Football Club
Cumann Luthchleas Gael
Gaelic Athletic Association
 
Suggested donation is $10 for ages 16 and older. 
Food, drink and children's activities will be available.
 
Dear Friends of the Irish Community, On the night of July 20th, Bernard Sheridan, a 19-year-old student from Co. Westmeath, Ireland was struck by a car and very seriously injured. He spent over five weeks in an induced coma with an initial chance of survival at 15%. I am happy to report that he is recovering and should be heading home in October. Bernard's parents flew into Los Angeles from Ireland and have been at his side since July 21st. They have been staying at a hotel across the street from the UCI Medical Center incurring sizable expenses. As a visiting student this summer, Bernard had played Gaelic Football with the Wild Geese Gaelic Football Club which is located here in Southern California. The club committee has been working on a benefit concert to offset the cost of Bernard's parents hotel and meal expenses while they have remained here with their recovering son. We would greatly appreciate any help in getting the word out in an effort to support the Sheridan family. 
To help or for further information call: 949 262-0329.
Go raibh mile maith agaibh. 
Capt. Kevin M. Mac Donnell,
Vice-Chairman, Wild Geese Gaelic Football Club
 
Saturday, October 25th
COLUMBAN FATHERS
51st ANNUAL DINNER-DANCE
Music by THE MULLIGANS
Cocktails 6:00pm
Dinner - 7:00pm
Dancing - 9:00pm
Special Raffle & Door Prizes
Burbank Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank CA 91505
$60 - Dinner & Dance
$15 - Dance only at 9:00pm
Reservations: Mary Dempsey 626.337.0075

Saturday, October 25th
NATALIE MACMASTER
Caltech, Pasadena
http://folkmusic.caltech.edu/

Wednesday, October 29th - 8:00pm
CHERISH THE LADIES
in Concert - "An Irish Homecoming"
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
www.cerritoscenter.com

November 7th
ANDY M. STEWART & GERRY O'BEIRNE
Caltech, Pasadena
http://folkmusic.caltech.edu/
 
Saturday, November 29th
CELTIC THUNDER
Damian McGinty (age 14), Derry
Keith Harkin, Derry
Ryan Kelly, Tyrone
George Donaldson, Glasgow
P
aul Byrom, Dublin

 

 

 

Musical Director Phil Coulter
Nokia Theatre, Downtown Los Angeles

AN IRISH CHRISTMAS
Saturday November 29th - Thousand Oaks
Sunday, November 30th - Irvine
Friday, December 5th - Torrance
Saturday, December 13th - Palm Springs
Sunday, December 14th - San Diego

Tuesday, December 2nd
TEADA in Concert - Christmas Show
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

Wednesday, December 10th - 8:00pm
THE IRISH TENORS HOLIDAY SHOW

2009
 
January 31st - Ferbuary 7th, 2009
IRISH CARRIBEAN CRUISE
Celtic Spring, The Three Irish Tenors,
Dublin City Ramblers, Tony Kenny,
Brendan Shine, Anne Breen, Tommy Fleming,
The Lough Ree Ceili Band,
Gerard Butler (Irish Set dancing workshops),
800.356.4713
 
February 28th
LUNASA
http://folkmusic.caltech.edu/

Friday, March 13th - 8:00pm
DANU
 
Sunday, May 3rd - 3:00pm
CELTIC SPRING
The wonderful Wood Family from Ojai, California.
FINALISTS - NBC's "America's Got Talent"
 
June 1st - 8th
THE GERARD BUTLER SET-DANCING WEEK
SPAIN - Benalmadena, Costa Del Sol 
CEILIS with:
Johnny Reidy Ceili Band
Abbey Ceili Band
Lough Ree Ceili Band
Swallows Tail Ceili Band
Micheal Sexton & Pat Walsh
Brian Boru Ceili Band
The Five Counties
WORKSHOPS by:
Pat Murphy
Gabrielle Cassidy
Marie Garrity
Gerard Butler
MUSIC with:
Fergus Harman
The Vibes
DJ Paddy
Tradigy with Jim Buter
www.bebo.com/chancerdancer
   
Please call ahead and check websites to confirm information!

Announcements

JOHN JOSEPH JONES, RIP
Jan. 18th, 1965 - Sept. 20th, 2008
It is with great sadness that I record the passing of
John Joseph Jones, in his sleep, on September 20th 2008.
John was only 43.
He was boyfriend of Yvonne Fleury (a member of The Los Angeles Irish Set Dancers).
He was son of Richard/Dick Jones (Cork) and Annie Jones (Tyrone). A very well known and highly respected family in the Southern California Irish-American community.
They owned and operated the Irish Import Shop in Hollywood until just a few years ago. John is the oldest of four children. One sister Maura (Kneafsey) and two brothers Matthew and Richard. All of his siblings live in the San Francisco/Bay area.

John loved Irish music and bands and supported all things Irish. Although not a dancer himself he was a member and supporter of The Los Angeles Irish Set Dancers.
He was very proud of his Irish heritage and culture.

                John was a Gentle Man and a Gentleman.



We’re Missing you John…

 

                        A Poem by Nora Masterson

   We see him standing at the back of St. Ambrose hall,

   Young and old for a Ceili, Maggie Cleary gives the call.

   John steps out for a waltz or two,

   With a pretty girl from Omagh,

   Who has a mother’s love that’s true.

   He might try a Siege of Ennis, or a Haymaker’s Jig,

   But when it came to six hand reels, his desire wasn’t big.

 

   We’re missing you John, we miss having you around,

   We’re dancing for you John, listen to the sound.

 

   Little Sister Maura joined the Ceili Team

   We all got to know the family, a real Irish dream,

   Dick, Annie, John and Matthew, Rich and Maura too,

   We owe you a big thank you, it’s long overdue.

 

   You opened up your hearts to Irish dancers many,

   Those from Pasadena, Mayo, Cork and Kilkenny,

   Parties, feises, ceilis, don’t forget the Irish Fair,

   Graduations, weddings, barbecues, what a joy to be there.

 

   We’re missing you John, we miss having you around,

   We’re dancing for you John, listen to the sound.

 

   John helped Dick and Annie at the Irish Import Shop,

   He worked hard at Pep Boys, his giving never stopped,

   When his family came from Ireland to visit LA,

   John played “Tour Guide” and showed them the way.

 

   Some of us had to leave the Irish Ceili scene,

   Then Set Dancing took off, thanks to Michael Breen,

   Yvonne Fleury kept John’s calendar full,

   They shared a love and understanding, rare like a jewel.


   We’re missing you John, we miss having you around,

   We’re dancing for you John, listen to the sound.

 

   John’s siblings got married, and all moved away,

   They now make their homes near San Francisco Bay.

   Kara, Emmet, and Tess make their grandparents proud,

   As do Brendan, Margaret, and Marla, a real Irish crowd.

 

   Dick and Annie travel a road filled with love,

   Now John can keep an eye on them, from heaven above,

 

   We’re missing you John, we miss having you around,

   We’re dancing for you John, listen to the sound.

  

   -With love from Nora

   September 26, 2008



DES REGAN RIP

It is with great sadness that I record the passing of Des Regan in February, 2007. Des was originally from Moycullen, County Galway. He was a wonderful musician (accordion) and had a very succesful Irish Show Band. He also ran a very popular pub in Burbank for many years. He founded the Larry Bane traditional Irish music and dance seisiuns in Burbank, which were held on the first Sunday of every month. He will be greatly missed. 


IRISH and other related ORGANIZATIONS


Check their calendar pages for upcoming events:

American Irish Historical Society - aihs.org
Anciient Order of Hibernians - aoh.com
California Traditional Music Society - ctms-folkmusic.org
Celtic Arts Center - Studio City - CelticArtsCenter.com
Celtic Society of San Diego - celticsocietysd.org
Collette's Children's Home homelessusa.org
Columban Fathers - st.columban.org
Emerald Society - emeraldsociety.net
Festivals in Ireland - aoifeonline.com
Folkworks Magazine - folkworks.org
House of Ireland - irish-cottage.net
Ireland Fund Global Network for Ireland - irlfunds.org
Irish Center of Southern California - IrishCenter.org
Irish Community in Los Angeles - IrishinLA.com
Irish Fair Foundation - IrishFair.org
Irish Outreach San Diego. - ishoutreachsd.org
Queen Medb Emcampment - queenmedbencampment.org
Set Dancing News Magazine - setdancingnews.net
Southern California Irish Network IrishNetwork.org
The Irish Screen (Screening of Irish movies) irishscreen.org
Theatre Banshee theatrebanshee.org

LOCAL IRISH BANDS & MUSIC

Check their calendar pages for upcoming performances:

Ceili House Band - members.aol.com/boynehunt
Clann na Gael - ClannNaGael.com
Ciúnas- ciunas.net
Craicmore - craicmore.com
Gaelic Storm - gaelicstorm.com
Gold Ring - caitreed@aol.com
Highland Sun - highlandsun.com
The Fenians - thefenians.com
Green Man - greenmanmusic.com
Kathleen Keane - kathleenkeane.com
Ken O'Malley & The Twilight Lords - twilightlords.com
Kerry Records - kerryrecords.com
Kevin Crehan - kevincrehan.com
Kris Colt/Black Rose - kriscolt.com
Maireid Sullivan - maireid.com
Oxalis - myspace.com/oxalismusic
Southern California Uilleann Pipers Club - SoCalPipers.com
Sligo Rags - sligorags.com
Stephanie Bennett - harpworld.com
Uilleann Obession - UilleannObsession.com
Young Dubliners - youngdubs.com

The above organization/band information supplied by Karen Andrews