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Clifford-Hoban Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

CÉILÍS AND SESSIONS

Céilís

Sat. Nov. 1, 2008
Irish Summer Céilí (“KAY-lee”)
An evening of set dancing with master dance instructor, Michael Murphy
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Upper Room, First Congregational Church, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz
Admission: $10
Live Irish Music!
    
Fast-paced, fun, and easy to learn, set dancing is probably the most popular style of group dancing in Ireland. Come spin, slide and stomp the night away! Exuberant live music provided!

  We are thrilled to welcome back Michael Murphy, well-known Bay Area set dance instructor, to teach and call the dances. Adults and teens welcome!  No prior experience necessary.  Refreshments will be available.

  For more information, please email scceilis@gmail.com


Sessions

PLEASE NOTE: Session information can change abruptly; please check with listed contacts before heading out.

Comhaltas sponsors beginning/intermediate sessions for up and coming players. You do not need to be a member of CCE to participate.

    Monterey area--Slow/Medium Session
    2nd and 4th Thursdays from 7-9pm
    Contact: Marc Rush 831-333-1493

    Monterey: all level session
    London Bridge Pub at Fisherman's Wharf #2, Monterey
    every Wednesday night from 8-10pm.
    Contact: Marc Rush 831-333-1493
    or Glen at Zen_fiddler@yahoo.com

    Santa Cruz--Slow Session
    The Buttery bakery and cafe at 702 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz.
    3rd Sundays from 2-4 pm
    Contact:Tane' Tachyon tachyon@tachyonlabs.com


    Aptos--Medium Session
    2nd Sundays, 7-8:30pm
    Britannia Arms Pub, 8017 Soquel Dr.
    Contact:Tane' Tachyon tachyon@tachyonlabs.com

    Bay Area and Peninsula--Singing Session
    1st Fridays 8pm
    A different person hosts each month.
    http://idonotlike.tv/CCE_songs

Other nearby sessions:

    Free Celtic Music Night at St Andrew's Church in Aptos, every Tuesday night at 7pm. Hosted by David Brewer (contact: pipeyspice@hotmail.com). 9850 Monroe Ave. See map at http://standrew-aptos.org Evening includes concert and Q&A with visiting or local artists, and ends in an open session.

    O'Flaherty's Irish Pub, 25 San Pedro Square, San Jose.
    Every Sunday 5-8pm. Free parking across the street. 21+ only.
    Email Art for more info.

    O'Flaherty's Irish Pub, 25 San Pedro Square, San Jose.
    Every Tuesday 6:30-9:30pm. Free parking across the street. 21+ only.
    Contact: Julia 408-422-1463 or clanstewart@yahoo.com

    CB Hannegan’s, 208 Bachman Avenue, Los Gatos
    Every Tuesday 8:00pm. All ages.
    Contact: mostlyceltic@sbcglobal.net

    The Grand Dell Saloon, corner of Dell and Sunny Oaks Ave., Campbell.
    Every Thursday 8:00pm 21+ only.
    Contact: mostlyceltic@sbcglobal.net

    Irish language singing and conversation, Hayward area.
    Occasional gatherings. All levels welcome.
    Contact: Nikki Ragsdale 510-881-5958