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Sea Music Festival at Hyde Street Pier
Celebrate a long-standing maritime tradition with the Sea Music Festival at Hyde Street Pier. A day of heartfelt singing and sweet instrumentals from a talented crew of local musicians and nationally-renowned performers of traditional music. When: Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 9:30am-5:00pm. Where: From two stages on Hyde Street Pier, … Continue reading
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Role of fiction & drama in LGBT lives
Ahead of LGBT history month, Irish writer Hilary McCollum explores the role of fiction and drama in reclaiming lost LGBT lives and filling in the gaps in LGBT history. Hilary's novel, Golddigger, spans the Irish famine and California gold rush. Available from Bella Books and Amazon. Visit www.hilarymccollum.com
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Irish Marvels Series at the UICC – The Easter Rising
The Easter Rising of 1916 was a pivotal happening in the struggle for an Irish Free State and made way for the establishment of the Republic of Ireland. This topic will be explored on Saturday, September 12 - presentation and discussion will be led by Delia McGrath.
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Colleen Raney, Gilroy House Concert
Hailed in Irish Music Magazine as 'among the best in her genre,' the stellar Irish-American singer & bodhran player Colleen Raney returns to Gilroy for a special night of songs & music under the stars in a lovely back garden of a home in East Gilroy. A member of the … Continue reading
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Theater “For the Love of Comrades”
This acclaimed new play from Northern Ireland uncovers the largely unknown but fascinating alliance between Welsh miners and the lesbian and gay community in Thatcher-era Britain. Beneath the heel of oppression, the two groups discover that standing together makes for the strongest union of all. These captivating historical events also … Continue reading
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Charmas & Michael Mullen @ The Crepe Place – Santa Cruz
The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., in Santa Cruz presents two GREAT Celtic shows: From 8:30 - 9:30 PM the phenomenal Michael Mullen uses his multi-instrumental nad vocal skills and two loopers to mix his high-energy fiddling, vocals and guitar into music he calls a "trio of one." From 9:45 … Continue reading
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CALENDAR SPONSORED BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF IRELAND, SAN FRANCISCO