Friday, August 31, 2012
Kansas City Irish Fest News
Well, we are in the final countdown before the start of Irish Fest. I am getting ready to leave to be some help in the final stages of getting everything ready for all of you to arrive. I want to take this time to tell everyone a few things...
1) Go to Irish Fest. It is a worthwhile adventure.
2) Be safe. Try not to hurt yourself or others as you are having fun.
3) Have all the fun you can. Grab the fun and hang on for the ride!!!
I am hoping to update every now and again from the Fest. But, I am not sure how my Internet access will be. So, if you do not hear from me, come find me at Irish Fest.
1) Go to Irish Fest. It is a worthwhile adventure.
2) Be safe. Try not to hurt yourself or others as you are having fun.
3) Have all the fun you can. Grab the fun and hang on for the ride!!!
I am hoping to update every now and again from the Fest. But, I am not sure how my Internet access will be. So, if you do not hear from me, come find me at Irish Fest.
Irish Thought for August 31...
Irish Musicians
Van Morrison
The critically acclaimed and popular Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison was born on August 31, 1945. Known for his prickly and idiosyncratic personality, as well as his transcendental live performances, Van Morrison made the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance, which are often regarded as among the greatest ever recorded.
Van Morrison
The critically acclaimed and popular Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison was born on August 31, 1945. Known for his prickly and idiosyncratic personality, as well as his transcendental live performances, Van Morrison made the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance, which are often regarded as among the greatest ever recorded.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Kansas City Irish Fest News
Here is the lowdown of all the programs on the Children's Stage for the weekend.
Friday, August 31
| Children's Stage | |
| 5:15 pm | StoneLion Puppet Theatre"A Bit of Luck" - Greed does not pay in this traditional Irish folktale of magical Leprechauns and rainbows. Hear the story of Patrick Shaunasey and his wife Mary, who are a hard working couple of potato farmers just looking for a bit of luck in their old age. Their eccentric neighbor, Daniel O'Leary spends his time lazing about and tricking leprechauns out of their gold. Whose dreams will come true in this charming rod puppet show? |
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| 6:30 pm | O'Riada-McCarty-Manning Academy of Irish DanceEver since Riverdance captured the hearts of so many, Irish dancing has made its presence known at every opportunity, join us as the nimble feet of our wonderful local Irish Dance Academy educate us about Irish Dance. |
| 7:15 pm | Children's Costume ContestWe have two categories for our contest this year. The first is the Best Potato and the second is the Best Irish Birthday Costume. |
| 7:30 pm | The High Kings of Ireland presented by Trilogy Cultural ArtsPrince Flynn is becoming more of a man, but he needs a little push…a little extra something to push him in the right direction of becoming a King. And, what better to help the Prince find his way than the most noble of all quests. The quest he embarks on is to find and earn a beautiful bride. For what could be more important than finding love and proving to the Princess that you deserve her. |
Saturday, September 1
| Children's Stage | |
| 11:00 am | StoneLion Puppet Theatre"A Bit of Luck" - Greed does not pay in this traditional Irish folktale of magical Leprechauns and rainbows. Hear the story of Patrick Shaunasey and his wife Mary, who are a hard working couple of potato farmers just looking for a bit of luck in their old age. Their eccentric neighbor, Daniel O'Leary spends his time lazing about and tricking leprechauns out of their gold. Whose dreams will come true in this charming rod puppet show? |
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| 12:30 pm | Barry Fitzgerald - Ghost Stories of IrelandBarry FitzGerald, star of the Sci-fi Channel's show Ghost Hunter International and veteran ghosthunter of 20 years will entertain you with ghost stories from his native Ireland and from his travels around the world. |
| 2:00 pm | The High Kings of Ireland presented by Trilogy Cultural ArtsPrince Flynn is becoming more of a man, but he needs a little push…a little extra something to push him in the right direction of becoming a King. And, what better to help the Prince find his way than the most noble of all quests. The quest he embarks on is to find and earn a beautiful bride. For what could be more important than finding love and proving to the Princess that you deserve her. |
| 3:30 pm | Sharon Kennedy - SeanachieSharon Kennedy performs stories from around the world, but is best known for those drawn from the Irish oral tradition: tales of the "little people" and the fairy world, of shapeshifting seals known as "selchies" who can assume human form, of giants and wizards, and of magical encounters between ordinary people and extraordinary worlds. |
| 4:30 pm | Driscoll School of Irish DanceThe Driscoll School of Irish Dance offers classes for children and adults interested in competitive or recreational Irish dance. We believe in building a dancers ability and self-esteem through encouragement and positive reinforcement. |
| 5:30 pm | Children's Costume ContestWe have two categories for our contest this year. The first is the Best Potato and the second is the Best Irish Birthday Costume. |
| 6:00 pm | O'Riada-McCarty-Manning Academy of Irish DanceThe O'Riada-McCarty-Manning Academy offers fun-filled classes for dancers ages 3 to adult at their four locations in Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Lawrence and Leavenworth. They are proud to present their unique production of The Wizard of OMM. They combine Irish Dance with a touch of theater to give you this one of kind dance drama! From the dancing tornado and the munchkins in Oz, to the flying monkeys and soldiers, you are sure to be amazed by this wonderful show! |
| 7:00 pm | The High Kings of Ireland presented by Trilogy Cultural ArtsPrince Flynn is becoming more of a man, but he needs a little push…a little extra something to push him in the right direction of becoming a King. And, what better to help the Prince find his way than the most noble of all quests. The quest he embarks on is to find and earn a beautiful bride. For what could be more important than finding love and proving to the Princess that you deserve her. |
Sunday, September 2
| Children's Stage | |
| 11:15 am | Sharon Kennedy - SeanachieSharon Kennedy performs stories from around the world, but is best known for those drawn from the Irish oral tradition: tales of the "little people" and the fairy world, of shapeshifting seals known as "selchies" who can assume human form, of giants and wizards, and of magical encounters between ordinary people and extraordinary worlds. |
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| 12:30 pm | O'Riada-McCarty-Manning Academy of Irish DanceThe O'Riada-McCarty-Manning Academy offers fun-filled classes for dancers ages 3 to adult at their four locations in Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Lawrence and Leavenworth. They are proud to present their unique production of The Wizard of OMM. They combine Irish Dance with a touch of theater to give you this one of kind dance drama! From the dancing tornado and the munchkins in Oz, to the flying monkeys and soldiers, you are sure to be amazed by this wonderful show! |
| 1:30 pm | The High Kings of Ireland presented by Trilogy Cultural ArtsPrince Flynn is becoming more of a man, but he needs a little push…a little extra something to push him in the right direction of becoming a King. And, what better to help the Prince find his way than the most noble of all quests. The quest he embarks on is to find and earn a beautiful bride. For what could be more important than finding love and proving to the Princess that you deserve her. |
| 3:30 pm | StoneLion Puppet Theatre"A Bit of Luck" - Greed does not pay in this traditional Irish folktale of magical Leprechauns and rainbows. Hear the story of Patrick Shaunasey and his wife Mary, who are a hard working couple of potato farmers just looking for a bit of luck in their old age. Their eccentric neighbor, Daniel O'Leary spends his time lazing about and tricking leprechauns out of their gold. Whose dreams will come true in this charming rod puppet show? |
| 4:45 pm | Driscoll School of Irish DanceThe Driscoll School of Irish Dance offers classes for children and adults interested in competitive or recreational Irish dance. We believe in building a dancers ability and self-esteem through encouragement and positive reinforcement |
| 5:30 pm | Children's Costume ContestWe have two categories for our contest this year. The first is the Best Potato and the second is the Best Irish Birthday Costume. |
| 6:00 pm | Barry Fitzgerald - Ghost Stories of IrelandBarry FitzGerald, star of the Sci-fi Channel's show Ghost Hunter International and veteran ghosthunter of 20 years will entertain you with ghost stories from his native Ireland and from his travels around the world. |
| 7:15 pm | The High Kings of Ireland presented by Trilogy Cultural ArtsPrince Flynn is becoming more of a man, but he needs a little push…a little extra something to push him in the right direction of becoming a King. And, what better to help the Prince find his way than the most noble of all quests. The quest he embarks on is to find and earn a beautiful bride. For what could be more important than finding love and proving to the Princess that you deserve her. |
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Kansas City Irish Fest News
Today I would like to write about another performer who will be on the Children's Stage at Irish Fest, Sharon Kennedy - Seanachie.
Sharon will be telling stories of the many Irish traditions. Sharon Kennedy performs stories from around the world, but is best known for those drawn from the Irish oral tradition: tales of the "little people" and the fairy world, of shapeshifting seals known as "selchies" who can assume human form, of giants and wizards, and of magical encounters between ordinary people and extraordinary worlds.
She will be on the Children's Stage Saturday at 3:30 and Sunday at 11:15.
Sharon will also be performing on the Heritage Stage as her well-known character Mary Margaret O'Connell. For this performance Sharon become Mary Margaret and tells of a young, Irish immigrant who has come to Massachusetts for a new chance at life. This character is so amazing that she has told her tale on ABC's "Good Morning America" and on NPR. Her story will come to life on the Heritage Stage on Saturday at 1:00.
I would check her out on both stages because they will be unique, informative, and entertaining. Actually, I plan on doing exactly that (seems that I am going to be doing quite a bit of stage hopping)!
Sharon will be telling stories of the many Irish traditions. Sharon Kennedy performs stories from around the world, but is best known for those drawn from the Irish oral tradition: tales of the "little people" and the fairy world, of shapeshifting seals known as "selchies" who can assume human form, of giants and wizards, and of magical encounters between ordinary people and extraordinary worlds.
She will be on the Children's Stage Saturday at 3:30 and Sunday at 11:15.
Sharon will also be performing on the Heritage Stage as her well-known character Mary Margaret O'Connell. For this performance Sharon become Mary Margaret and tells of a young, Irish immigrant who has come to Massachusetts for a new chance at life. This character is so amazing that she has told her tale on ABC's "Good Morning America" and on NPR. Her story will come to life on the Heritage Stage on Saturday at 1:00.
I would check her out on both stages because they will be unique, informative, and entertaining. Actually, I plan on doing exactly that (seems that I am going to be doing quite a bit of stage hopping)!
Irish Thought for August 29...
Irish Trivia
Despite the reputation the Irish have for throwing cheerful wakes that are more like a party for the deceased, the tradition of keening is sometimes still practiced. Keening is a type of loud crying, wailing, and proclaiming endearments in Gaelic for the lost loved one, and the noisy, heartfelt bereavement may include many participants and continue for hours.
Despite the reputation the Irish have for throwing cheerful wakes that are more like a party for the deceased, the tradition of keening is sometimes still practiced. Keening is a type of loud crying, wailing, and proclaiming endearments in Gaelic for the lost loved one, and the noisy, heartfelt bereavement may include many participants and continue for hours.
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