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A Couple of Blaguards is headed to Ireland!
Maureen Kennedy on RTÉ.ie Radio 1 for the Acting Irish International Theatre Festival
Bloomsday
June 16th, 2012 - Saturday at 7:00 P.M.
Bloomsday is a commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce during which the events of his novel Ulysses (which is set on 16 June 1904) are relived. Directed by Phil Thompson teacher of Irish History at Raymond Walters College, Irish Heritage Center. The Event full of Joyce antics -Readings- Songs- Skits - see the above flier for more details. The event will be on June 16 Saturday @ 7:00 PM., Admission $10, discounts for IHC Members. Call for reservations 513-533-0100.
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A Letter From Maureen
Decades of Dreams Come True for Cincinnati Irish
After many years and many attempts to put together a home for the Irish there is success; The Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati is now is a reality!! Located at 3905 Eastern Avenue in the Columbia Tusculum area of Greater Cincinnati, the Irish Heritage Center was founded in late 2009!!
In its first year and a half these many events have filled the halls with fellowship and fun!:
A Blessing of the Building, A Grand Opening Gala, Monthly sing-songs with "Mick & Friends," A Monthly traditional music sessions partnership with Riley School (2010), Monthly Celtic women International Meetings, FSSP Glee Club Practices, Four theatrical productions (comprising 16 individual performances), Two Easter Rising Commemorations, Two St. Patrick's Day celebrations (with continuous entertainment), Two St. Patrick's Parade Day celebrations (with continuous entertainment and Children’s Activities and children’s parade).
Likewise there have been several concerts, (folk, Irish instrumental, and song), a Famine Commemoration, "Bloomsday" Celebrations, a Geneology Workshop, Service Projects, Art Shows, Teas, Museum Exhibitions, An Arts Sampler Weekend, Parties and More!
The following Education in Irish language, arts, and history were undertaken as well:
- 3 semesters of Irish language classes – 20+ participants
- 2 semesters of Irish history classes – 8 participants
- 3 semesters of Irish dance classes – 12 participants
- 3 semesters of painting classes – 15 participants
Based on the successful Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago, the Irish Heritage Center of Cincinnati is run by a team of many volunteers. They have completed innumerable projects to clean up and fix up the 44 thousand square foot building purchased from the Cincinnati School Board in 2009. Tom Boyle, former President of the Chicago Irish American Heritage Center has kindly mentored the Cincinnati Managing Director Kent Covey and member Maureen A. Kennedy who is also the Irish American Theater's Artistic Director. Trips to Chicago, emails, & phone calls help to keep the team enthusiastic and moving ahead on the correct track.
Help is needed in the form of donations of; time, equipment, supplies, and funding. Any contribution, no matter how small, will help. At this critical juncture, there is a need for so many things. A little help from a lot of people will surely guarantee the project's success. The website is up and running, AND – You are here!!
You can also contact The Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati by calling; 513-533-0100 or 513-262-9932, OR : to talk to the Theater Company Artistic Director, call 513-225-6915.
Hope to see you at the Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati - "the kettle will always be on".
Hope to see you at the Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati - "the kettle will always be on".
Maureen A. Kennedy
info@irishcenterofcincinnati.com
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Upcoming Events
5/17 - 7 P.M.
Mick & Friends
6/16 - 7 P.M.
Bloomsday
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From St. Patrick's Day 2012!
