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William Butler Yeats Exhibit from Dublin!
January 21 - February 9, 2012
The Life and Works of the great Poet - Writer - Dramatist W. B. Yeats who is celebrated as one of the most important figures of 20th-century literature.
The exhibit has come to the tri-state area from Ireland's National Library in Dublin, in partnership with our Greater Cincinnati Irish Heritage Center for three - four weeks only, after extensive negotiations of more than two years by the Center's Directors. It is a feat, and a real treasure! Please spread the word. Bring the family and especially the students!
Three week exhibit; open on Thursdays 4:00-8:00 Saturdays 3:00-6:00 and by appointment for groups of 8 or more, ending mid- February 2012.
Admission $10 - Members of the Irish Heritage Center $5 - Students $3
Click for Promotional Poster (PDF, 2.5MB)
"ROCKIN AND READIN" with LARRY KIRWAN of the amazing Irish Rock Group BLACK '47
Larry Kirwan has blogged about us! Click to read more.
February 4, 2012 - Saturday at 7:00 P.M.
This Wexford man will be in our Theater, at 3905 Eastern Avenue Cincinnati Ohio!!! Tickets are limited - Do not delay - Tickets now on sale for this one night only performance. Tickets to this event make a special Christmas Gift - just $20. IHC Member Discounts apply. Come to this IHC fund raiser and hear one of Ireland's greatest musicians, authors, playwrights, and humanitarians. An evening not to be missed!!
Winter 2012 Classes Have Begun!
Bodhran (Irish Drum) - January 17th
Fiddle, Beg./Int. - January 17th
Irish Language - January 17th
Irish Singing - January 17th
Irish Set Dancing - January 17th
Northern Ireland 1968-1998: The Troubles - January 19th
Art Class, Teen/Adult - January 21st
Art Class, ages 6-15 - January 21st
Click here for CLASSES information.
Green Tie Affair Video
FOUNDERS' LETTER
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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
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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Upcoming Events
1/21 - 2/9
W.B. Yeats Exhibit
2/4 - 7:00 P.M.
Larry Kirwan of Black 47
2/16 - 7 P.M.
Mick & Friends
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