Dear Center for Irish Music supporters,

The 16th Annual Minnesota Irish Music Weekend is finally here! We are thrilled to be bringing eight visiting artists and nine regional artists who will no doubt inspire us with their music and stories throughout the weekend.

Thanks to this year's sponsors and funders, including National Endowment for the Arts, the Minnesota State Arts Board, Emigrant Support Programme (Irish Department of Foreign Affairs), Culture Ireland, Larkin Hoffman Attorneys, Holiday Inn Downtown St. Paul, and the Celtic Junction Arts Center!

Don't forget to sign up for summer lessons & classes. Our Celtic Cuties Wednesday morning class is tomorrow June 5th, and it's not too late to register.

I look forward to seeing you this weekend.

Norah

Norah Rendell

Executive Artistic Director

Center for Irish Music

MINNESOTA IRISH MUSIC WEEKEND, JUNE 6-9

PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT 11:59PM!

Join us for the 16th annual Minnesota Irish Music Weekend, presented by the Center for Irish Music!

Minnesota Irish Music Weekend is a unique festival that pairs world-class traditional Irish musicians and teachers with learners of all ages for a weekend of workshops, lectures, sessions and concerts.

Each of our visiting artists is recognized for their musical mastery, and will offer insights and techniques to help learners tap into the deep roots of traditional Irish music.

Visit www.centerforirishmusic.org/mim for additional details on the workshops and events below!

PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS

IRISH TRAD IMMERSION CAMP

Saturday & Sunday, June 8-9, 1:00-4:00pm

Age 9-12, Beginner to Intermediate

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED TEEN PROGRAM

Friday-Sunday, June 7-9

Age 12-19, Intermediate to Advanced

ADULT WORKSHOPS & LECTURES

Friday-Sunday, June 7-9

Something for everyone, now with Friday workshops!

*Walk-in registration is available for adult workshops, but space is limited. We recommend pre-registering to guarantee your spot! Walk-in registration is not available for youth programs.

CONCERTS & PUBLIC EVENTS

KICKOFF CELEBRATION | THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 7:00-10:00 PM

Urban Growler Brewing Company (Barrel Room)

Adults: $15 (includes a drink ticket) | 18 and under: FREE!

TICKETS

GREAT SESSION EXPERIENCE | FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 7:00-9:00 PM

June 10 from 7:00-9:00pm

Celtic Junction Arts Center

FREE! No pre-registration required

MASTER ARTISTS CONCERT | SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 7:30-10:00 PM

Celtic Junction Arts Center Outdoor Stage (indoors if inclement weather)

Adults: $25 advance / $30 at the door | Youth 18 and under: FREE!

TICKETS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Calling all CIM volunteers: Minnesota Irish Music Weekend can't happen without YOU!

We're looking for volunteers throughout the weekend to help with set up and clean up, registration, and more. Click here to view the available volunteer shifts and sign up.

Please contact Jo Ann Vano with questions.

CIM STORY-SHARING SESSIONS

"MANY PATHS TO HANDING DOWN A TRADITION"

The Center for Irish Music is embarking on a community story-sharing project in 2024. We welcome and encourage all of our community to join in conversation with each other, by sharing stories of how Irish music weaves its way into the fabric of our lives. Marking CIM's 20th anniversary, this project makes time for conversation, connection and reflection. By recognizing and uplifting our stories, identities, and backgrounds, together we can help our community grow and evolve.

We are excited to host three community story-sharing sessions in June. Learn more, and register for a story-sharing session here.

We hope you'll take a moment to read the first story in this series below, featuring community pillar Jo Ann Vano!

JO ANN VANO'S STORY

If you frequent the Center for Irish Music's events, chances are, you are well acquainted with Jo Ann's welcoming spirit. Always among the first to greet you, Jo Ann's presence and dedication to the traditional Irish music scene in Minnesota bring life to the vibrancy of our community.

Registration is open for Summer Term private lessons, group classes and summer camps at the Center for Irish Music!

Check out our course catalog for a complete list of upcoming classes and camps.

Summer Term starts Monday, June 10th and runs through August 25th.

CENTER FOR IRISH MUSIC SUMMER CAMPS

Summer is a great time to explore a new extra-curricular activity! The Center for Irish Music has several summer offerings for children going into grades 1-6. These camps are open to all, whether you play an Irish or non-Irish instrument (or no instrument at all)!

Check out the Youth Summer Camps page on our registration website for details and contact admin@centerforirishmusic.org with questions regarding programming or placement.

IRISH MUSIC & ARTS CAMP

Full-day Summer Camp

July 15-19

Monday-Friday

9:00 am-3:00 pm

FULL - join the waitlist!

IRISH MUSIC & ARTS CAMP

Half-Day Summer Camp

July 22-26

Monday-Friday

9:30 am-12:30 pm

4 spots left!

INTRO TO IRISH HARP

Half-Day Summer Camp

July 29-August 1

Monday-Thursday

9:30 am-12:30 pm

4 spots left!

UPCOMING CIM & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Parentheses indicate CIM instructors, students or staff members performing with a group

MONDAY, JUNE 10

First day of Summer Term at the Center for Irish Music

THURSDAY, JUNE 6 | 7:00-10:00 PM

MIM Kickoff Celebration

Urban Growler Barrel Room

FRIDAY, June 7 | 7:00 PM

MIM Great Session Experience at the Celtic Junction Arts Center

Center for Irish Music

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 | 7:30 PM

MIM Master Artists Concert at the Celtic Juction Arts Center

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 | 6:00 PM

Joey Abarta In Concert at the Center for Irish Music Scanlan Music Hall

THURSDAY, JULY 4

CIM Closed for Independence Day

This is not an exhaustive listing of all events in the Twin Cities Irish community. For more listings, visit the IAM Event Calendar and the Celtic Junction Arts Center (CJAC). CJAC concerts are free for ages 18 and under.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE CIM!

The Center for Irish Music is a 501c3 nonprofit, and we depend on your support to continue passing down the tradition of Irish music and song. Please consider joining us as a volunteer or making a gift to the CIM today!