Buffalo Comhaltas

Céilí time is finally here again!

Buffalo Comhaltas is sponsoring a Céilí (KAY-lee), an Irish social dance, on Saturday, September 24^th, 2011 from 8:00 pm ‘til Midnight at the Milton J. Brounschidle Post, 3354 Delaware Ave. in Kenmore (midway between Kenmore Ave. and the Youngman Highway (I-290).

Price of admission is $10 for adults ($8 for Comhaltas members), $5 for students with ID, and accompanied children under the age of 16 are admitted for free.

During intermission a special Prize raffle will be held. Prizes include concert tickets to the 2011 Comhaltas Concert Tour of North America “Echoes of Erin” show on Sunday, October 16^th . There will also be full selection of delicious and complimentary refreshments to enjoy.

Bring a friend and get ready to dance your cares away with us as we kick up our heels to the lively dance music of our own Buffalo Comhaltas musicians. A great Saturday evening, time well spent in great company!

Ongoing set and Céilí dance classes are held Tuesday evenings from 7:45 to 10:00 PM at the Buffalo Irish Center, located at 245 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY.

Celebrate Spring with a ceili on May 14th at the Buffalo Irish Center (245 Abbott Rd, Buffalo 14220)!

Kick up your heels to lively tunes provided by Comhaltas musicians and dance the night away!  Sets called by the wonderful Ellen Scahill.  Musicians interested in playing should contact Bridget English at martinwynne@comhaltas.net

Enjoy refreshments, a raffle, and a great time with old and new friends. Admission is $10/general, $8/CCE members, and $5/ students with ID.  Children under 16 accompanied by an adult are free.

Set-dancing classes taught by the Innisfree Dancers each Tuesday at 7:45pm at the Buffalo Irish Center.

See you there!

Join the Martin Wynne branch in celebrating 7 years of crankin’ the craic at Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen St. in Buffalo this Saturday, April 30th at 4:30.

Thanks to owner, Joe Rubino, house caller-bartender-supporter Bill Fenzel, and all the musicians and patrons who have contributed to this wonderful experience since 2004.   Over the past few years, a portion of the bar’s proceeds during the Saturday sessions are given to the Martin Wynne Branch Scholarship fund.   The scholarships allow students of all ages to further their studies in Irish cultural arts and continue the tradition. Here’s to many mighty years to come!

It’s a double-header weekend!  After dancing the night away with Inishowen on Saturday, come enjoy the lively tunes of Bua on Sunday! (dancing also encouraged!)

One of America’s premier traditional Irish music bands, Bua, will be performing live in concert Sunday April 10th, 2011 at 7:00pm at O’Connell & Company in residence at Gleasner Hall, Erie Community College North Campus.  Tickets prices are $15/$12 CCE members.  Be ready to tap your toes, kick up your heels and have a mighty good time!

Workshops are Free and Open to the Public!

All workshops take place in Glaesner Hall, schedule below:

1:00 pm

Brían Ó hAirt ~ Sean nós singing

Devin Sheppard ~ Beginner Fiddle

Sean Gavin ~ Whistle

Brian Miller ~ Guitar

3:30 pm

Brían Ó hAirt ~ Sean nós dance

Devin Sheppard ~ Advanced fiddle

Sean Gavin ~ Flute

Brian Miller ~ Accompaniment on Bouzouki and Mandolin Family instruments

www.buamusic.com

Come learn the popular traditional tunes of Ireland as taught by some of the very finest in the Traditional Irish Arts!

For Bua Concert tickets or to Register for Free Workshops

Contact: martinwynne@comhaltas.net or call 716-536-0490.

Tickets are also available presale at the Tara Gift Shoppe, 250 Abbott Rd. Buffalo, NY 14220

Before the Bua concert at 7pm, attend O’Connell and Company’s production of “Over the Pub” at 2:30pm in Glaesner Hall.  The “Irish cousin” of Tom Dudzick’s beloved “Over the Tavern”

Showtimes: Tuesday – Saturday at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:30pm – March 17th – April 10th

Tickets: Adults $22, Students/Seniors $16, ECC Community $13, ECC students with ID are Free

www.oconnellandcompany.com

Buffalo Comhaltas is sponsoring a Céilí (KAY-lee) on  Saturday, April 9th 2011 at the Buffalo Irish Center, 245 Abbott Rd. Buffalo, NY 14220.  From 8:00 pm to Midnight, live traditional Irish dance music will be performed by the fantastic Céilí Band Inishowen.  Admission is $10 for adults ($8 for Comhaltas members), $5 for students with ID, and accompanied children under the age of 16 are admitted for free.  Complimentary refreshments will be served at intermission.

Get ready to dance your cares away with us as we kick up our heels to the spirited and lively dance music of Inishowen!

Come and join us for a great Saturday evening, time well spent in great company!  Ongoing set and Céilí dance classes are held Tuesday evenings from 7:45 to 10:00 PM at the Buffalo Irish Center.

Join the Martin Wynne Branch as we kick-off St. Patrick’s Day festivities at the Buffalo Irish Center this Thursday, March 17!  All musicians and dancers are welcome to participate in a traditional session on the pub stage from 1pm-2:15.

The day begins with Mass in the Claddagh Room at 10:45, followed by a traditional Irish breakfast in the Emerald Room (only advance tickets available at Tara Gift Shoppe, $15).  Full list of activities and bands here:

http://www.buffaloirishcenter.com/Home/Events

Éirinn go Brách!