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Celebrates 20 Years as the Premier SOURCE OF ALL THINGS IRISH! In this issue; we offer a brief history of our publication... Starting on PAGE 14, our Celtic Camera Retrospective gives our readers a glimpse of some of the wonderful events and people that we have covered over the years.
Photo by Thom MacNamara
The Event remmebered above with NUI and the late Ray Bradbury is just one example of the many high points that we have covered over the last twenty years. See pg. 11
eptember 21, 2012 marked the 20th Anniversary of the S saga of this Irish Newspaper in California. On that date, we printed our first issue as the Irish News of California. We
started as a weekly Irish newspaper and became a monthly a few months later. In 1994, we changed our name to the Irish News & Entertainment and we operated as a monthly for many years. Changing technology and the instant availability of information via cable and the internet coupled with increases in delivery costs have hurt newspapers. The changes throughout the industry have affected our publication too. All of these changes Continued on page 7
Seaside Highland Games Return to the Ventura County Fairgrounds on October 13 & 14 The U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Band will join us this year as we celebrate our *10th Anniversary! Make your plans now to join us for all of the Scottish fun that you have come to expect from the Seaside Games, including Massed Bands and Parades, Fiddle and Dart Competitions, Celtic Musical Entertainment, more than 80 Clan Societies, Large Men Throwing Stuff...and so much more! See Page 3 for story. Visit the website for complete details: www.seaside-games.com Continued on page 3
Highlights Inside This Issue:
Wells of Life See Page 4
An Irish Christmas by Kerry Records at The Bowers See Page 9
A Greg Patrick Poem Red Dreams Falling See Page 14
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he Seaside Highland Games T held each year on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Ventura,
California are preparing to enjoy this, their TENTH ANNIVERSARY YEAR! Great plans are coming together for the fullblown Scottish Festival visitors
have always loved: the bagpipe and drum bands, the Highland (and Irish) dancers galore, the Scottish Heavy Athletes (the LARGE MEN THROWING STUFF) and three stages offering an array of the best Scottish/Celtic entertainers to be found anywhere! Of course, many Clan Societies and other Scottish organizations will be represented—about eighty strong—as well as fiddles and harps, skittles and beer! OK, maybe not skittles, but we do have a new HARP GLEN sponsored by the Clan Currie Society which will be an exciting destination. Look for the only Scottish Fiddle Competition on the West Coast conducted and taught by Champion Fiddler Colyn Fischer and his Peat-Fire Flame partner, Shauna PickettGordon. Sara Goodman’s All Breed Herding Dogs will show their skills at rounding up the flock
in their own arena near the Highland Heavies and Bydand Forever, the commemorative company of the Gordon Highlanders will do their amazing black powder drill on both days in Morgan Arena. AND, we are very pleased to announce that the UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 1st MARINE DIVISION BAND from Camp Pendleton will be on hand for the entire weekend! The MARINE BAND will take part in all major Festival Parades and Ceremonies starting with the Games GRAND PARADE AND OPENING CEREMONIES at NOON on Saturday. Be sure to be on hand at this great show of pageantry, color and patriotism as they lead the hundreds of pipers, drummers and Clansmen in this Grand March. All venues come to a halt as we celebrate our heritage—our American heritage (with a LOT of Scottish thrown
The Seaside Highland Games are one of the years highlights not to be missed!... parades, music, delicious food, games, a bit of shopping and entertainment of all sorts. in)—in this brief break before the grounds become a beehive of activity again. Many of you know about the Friday night pre-Games functions at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel—the Single Malt Scotch Tasting and the “A Scottish Evening” dinner,
entertainment, fashion show event immediately following. At least the 350 of you who attend are aware…. BUT, what even the most hip among you do not know is that there will be an ALL NEW SCOTTISH Continued on page 8
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Wells of Life First Annual Fall Fundraiser Set for Saturday October 13 in Mission Viejo he featured item at the auction will be this T original painting of children in rural Africa by Toni Danchik (shown to left). Giclee prints
of this painting will also be available for purchase the evening of the event. Because Toni was born and raised in South Africa, her work is even more inspiring to Wells of Life and its supporters. She has a true sense of life in this part of the world and can depict this in her paintings capturing the true essence of her subject. Toni is an accomplished artist who has had the chance to study with well-known fine artists. Other auction items include: Wyland crystal pieces, Hotel LePigonnet package, Custom Comfort gift basket, LA Galaxy tickets, Chanel sunglasses, LifeSource water system, Blu-ray player, and various other dining and services certificates. “The Wells of Life mission is to drill 1,000 water wells in Uganda within the next ten years will become a reality with the success of this fundraiser,” said Nick Jordan, President of Wells of Life. “We are excited about the great support we’ve received from the community and our donors for this event and look forward to a great evening.” Wells of Life will be hosting their first annual fall fundraiser on Saturday, October 13, from 6pm to 9pm at the Mission Viejo Country Club. Tickets are available for $125 and will include food, entertainment and live auctions. Ticket purchase can be made online, through e-mail or by calling (949) 885-7141. Corporate sponsorship is also available for $5,000 and includes 10 tickets and advertisement in the program and during the event.
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The Currach Project o mark the fifth year of the ever growing LA Irish Film T Festival, a traditional Irish Currach will be built by an artisan /boatwright from Donegal. The theme for year five
is aptly “Sea of Exchange”, representing the emigration of people as well as films. The Currach is the ideal symbolic vessel of this exchange. Comprised of essential elements and put together with diligent attention to detail, it in itself will be a key work of art in this year’s celebration. The five day process will begin in the lobby of the opening night gala venue and will continue through the next 4 days Looking forward into the of the festival, amid the displayed works of Irish painters hull of an Iniskea Curragh. and artist and festival patrons. On day five of the festival, a family beach day is planned with the ceremonial launch of the currach in the Pacific Ocean. Currach builder Donal Mac Polin will make the journey from Ireland and shepherd a hand picked team of local craftsmen through the ancient steps of construction and assembly. In this way the preservation and handing down of Irish culture will be truly international. The Sea of Exchange continues.
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Irish Music: NEWS & REVIEWS Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones New CD and Tour Announced
ollowing a lifetime of success as a founding member and F leader of the legendary Wolfe Tones for some 40 years, Derek Warfield has now assembled some of the finest young talents
on the Irish music scene. His love for our musical heritage is such, that a way to pass on our tradition was of vital importance. So a new day dawns on the Wolfe Tones legend and over 50 years on from his debut performance, Derek Warfield is delighted to present ‘The Young Wolfe Tones’. Derek Warfield (right) Since 2011, Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones have at CD launch. crisscrossed the Globe and held concerts across seven different countries! 2011’s nomination as Ireland’s best folk group has helped put Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones in the ranks of the best known and sought after Irish groups today. Now the fame and stature they deserve and enjoy for their quality musical presentation of Irish ‘rebel songs’ and traditional music is greater than ever. Old and new fans are delighted with the release of Derek Warfield’s latest CD, WASHINGTON’S IRISH. The CD is a work of love for Warfield and a mission of great importance for him as a serious historian as well as a gifted musician. The band also embarks on a US Tour starting in Chicago in mid October. Details online at: www.derekwarfield.com
WRATH Of McGRATH SoCal’s Favorite Irish Family Band Celtic, Traditional and Pub Rock! “Still performing and having a blast!”
Available for Fairs, Festivals, Private Parties & Pubs For Booking Info, please call:
818-636-8747
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Wrath of McGrath “Still performing and having a blast!” -Evan McGrath
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e wanted to do a feature on Wrath of McGrath for our 20th Anniversary issue for a lot of reasons. One very special reason is that this great Irish American Band was once called IRISH EYEs and they were the first group that we wrote about in 1992 when we started as the Irish News of California. Through the past 20 fleeting years, a lot of things have changed (besides our respective names) but there has been one unfailing constant; Evan and Terri McGrath have a great Irish band and they consistently deliver a great show and Irish Music experience. The Wrath of McGrath Band has been a McGrath family venture over the years, as mentioned they started in 1984 as “Irish Eyes” and consisted of founding members Evan, (vocals, guitar, harmonica, and guitar synthesizer) and wife Terri, (vocals, flute, piccolo, keyboards, tin whistle, and tambourine). Evan’s and Terri’s son Brendan McGrath played with the Wrath for a few years as lead guitarist but now has his own band, The Heist, which consists of 5 “twenty-somethings” who strictly perform Classic Rock. Through the years Wrath of McGrath have played all over Southern California; just a few of their concerts and performances were at the Irish Fair at Santa Anita for many years, at FAIRPLEX in Pomona since its inception in 2002, for the Irish Day Civic Ceremonies at City Hall and at the LA Plaza and as the headliners for several years in Redondo Beach at the south Bay St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival. Also for many year, Wrath played pub gigs, private events and we’’re told even the occasional Bar Mitzvah throughout California. Continued to next page
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20th Anniversary Continued from page 1 are not necessarily all bad. First and foremost, we are still here in the print medium because as the technologies changed we were able to produce a paper more efficiently. The changing economic climate and the shifting demographics, especially in Southern California, also had an adverse impact on our revenue. Publishing has become a “Quick and the Dead” business. Luckily, utilizing the low cost and speed of email; we now have a companion weekly Irish ENewsletter, We send our IRISH E-MISSIVE out to almost 10,000 people once a week. Our readers can submit their email address to us at irishmissive@gmail.com and be added to our mailing list. Lively content, frequently updated By Date and On-Going Calendar entries, LINKS to websites and FaceBook pages of Irish Interest are just some of the features our readers enjoy every week. We also run frequent contests, the EZ TO ENTER & WIN series exclusively for IRISH E-MISSIVE readers. The E-News comes to your INBOX every Wednesday and it is FREE. You can OPT OUT at any time and we NEVER share or sell your email. Other Developments... In 2007, we launched a
Wrath of McGrath Continued from page 6 Now, by choice the Wrath have slowed down a bit and play a little less but they are always an integral part of the Irish Fair at FAIRPLEX in Pomona and have been performing about once a month at the venerable Ireland’s 32 Irish Pub in Van Nuys. We look forward to covering their dates and concerts for many years to come. Meanwhile you can always check here and in our Weekly Irish E-Missive for their public appearances. You can also enjoy their CDs and they are available at the Fairs and appearances as well as on CD BABY. Find more details online at:
www.wrathofmcgrath.net
well respected and interesting website about pubs: www.pubguide.com. The web site like our paper is now expanding outside of its California base and new pubs and features are added at regular intervals. Finally, in 2010 we formed a partnership with Constant Contact. We are Sales Representatives and Consultants/Solutions Providers for Constant Contact and all of their Social Media Products. (See ad below). We are still dedicated to old fashioned communication and service to the Irish and Irish American community. We participate and attend as many Celtic and Irish Events as possible. We will have an Outreach and Information Booth at the upcoming Seaside Highland Games; so please drop by if you can. Over the years we pioneered and we have proven that the niche marketing concept works. Anyone interested in finding out more about our products or services in any capacity; from advertising programs, to submitting calendar items or joining our endeavors; Please contact us. By Email: jim@pubguide.com Cell: 951-216-1493
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When Vampires Meet By Sir Albert Ryan Aka -Lord Gorf, the Irish Vampire alloween, October 31 is H that dark Autumn Night of blood sucking vampires, flesh eating ghouls and brain eating zombies! It is also the night when two relatively new vampires will stalk the cities and towns of America. They are Lord Gorf, the Irish Vampire from the old world and Sidarius, an ancient Syrian Vampire. They actually both haunt not only America but the whole world. Lord Gorf will roam around not just in Hollywood, the Irish Pubs, theaters and streets of
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America but also the ancient burial mounds and fairy circles of Ireland as well as the dark ruins of Stonehenge in bloody old England. Dressed in an Emerald Greed Edwardian suit with a ruffled shirt, green bow tie and his signature Emerald Green Cape and Top Hat with long black hair and Mutton Chop sideburns, he has chalk white skin, blazing green eyes and ruby red lips with two long sharp fangs. Sidarius, the ancient Syrian Vampire has his haunting territory staked out as well! He will
roam around not just the ancient burial grounds and ruins such as the Roman Colosseum, the Acropolis and the Pyramids and Sphinx but also the favorite spots of unsuspecting tourists and revelers throughout SoCal like the Chinese Theatre and the Greek Theatre. He is especially drawn to the to the Hollywood Wax Museum and the Cleopatra Exhibition at the California Science Center too. None of these places will be safe, look for Sidarius dressed in a long flowing ankle length silver and grey Turkish Carpet Style Robe with a black Dracula inspired cape with a silver or purple satin lining! He sometimes wears a black satin sash around his large waist, black gloves and black and silver Aladdin style shoes.
He wears his dark jet black hair in an Elvis Presley style and sports a Vincent Price type of mustache. The blazing purple eyes are another dead give away! His neck is usually wrapped in silver beads and his gleaming silver medallion on a silver chain hangs from his large whit neck. Be careful, especially on dark streets or alleys as Sadarius has the power to transfor instantly into a blood sucking, flesh eating silver or black bat, cobra or even a Scorpion! Actor and writer Sir Albert Ryan, our favorite Halloween Columnist, will once again be portraying Both Sidarius (The Ancient Syrian Vampire) and Lord (The Spiffy Irish Vampire) Gorf in full costume this
Seaside Games Continued from page 3 CEILIDH (a fun and lively gathering) in that same venue on SATURDAY EVENING, October 13, featuring some of the winning bands from the day’s competitions together with THE US MARINE CORPS BAND! An entirely new event at Seaside, you will not want to miss what will likely become a tradition at our Festival! Peat-Fire Flame will lead off the party with a lively
Actor and Folklorist Albert Ryan Freight-full Season. He is available to make appearances at Halloween Events, Festivities, Fundraisers and Parties. Contact him through his websites: www.LordGorf.com or www.Sidarius.com set and then come the bands…. and more bands!! You are truly in for a treat!! Buy your tickets at Nellie’s “Nerve Centre” Stand near the front gate for only $10 each. Bring the family! Back to the field on Sunday for more of everything plus the beautiful Drum Major Competition which follows the morning Kirkin’ Service. Unique products are available from our Celtic Vendors and excellent Scottish/Celtic food and drink Vendors line the Food Court and beyond! Ray Pearson’s educational Scotch Seminars run all weekend and some fine Genealogy Classes occupy that space at alternating hours. Please try not to confuse the two! So much more you will just have to come and see for yourself. AMTRAK stops at our front gate and hotels operate shuttles to the Field. Thanks and we will look for you there. Please visit the seaside games.com or call John & Nellie at 818-886-4968 for more information. Sponsorship packages are available.
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An Irish Christmas Shows and Schedule Expanded for 2012 Special Christmas Concert and Marketplace added for BOWERS MUSEUM in Santa Ana Spirited Irish Dance an all time favorite will delight all ages at An Irish Christmas Concert.
his Christmas Season will T be all the merrier because of the productions planned by
Kerry Records this year. The AN IRISH CHRISTMAS stage show has been updated and the schedule of performances has added theaters in California and Arizona. In addition: A very special afternoon of Irish entertainment and a Celtic marketplace featuring the best of Irish Imports and vendors ‘selling Ireland’ will be presented in conjunction with performances at the Bowers Museum on Sunday December 9. The products on sale for unique Christmas gifts will include a special selection from the Irish Import Shop of Hollywood and San Diego, an authentic Irish Bake Shop selling Irish Christmas cakes and Irish Christmas puddings, Irish
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music, Irish Turf, Irish Christmas candles, Irish art, Irish books etc.: great Irish Christmas gift ideas to put under the tree with prices to suit every pocket. To add to the excitement in the Marketplace there will be live
music from Slugger O Toole, an Irish harpist, dance displays, Christmas Carolers and roving musicians. This Marketplace was a roaring success in Dec. 2011 - a great family day and a reminder of the incalculable gift of community! The founder of Kerry Records, Margaret O’Carroll has a special place in her heart and fond memories of Christmas times in her native Ireland. For the past few years she has brought those memories to life in poignant stories, incredible dance and delightful musical renditions that present the very best in Christmas Season entertainment. Audiences have been delighted with the presentation and the production has become a great Holiday Tradition. All shows are on sale with special discounts available for groups, seniors and children!
AN IRISH CHRISTMAS DATES: Friday Nov. 23 (7:30pm) www.civicartsplaza.com
Scherr Forum, T. Oaks 800-745-3000
Friday Nov. 25 (2pm) www.thebarclay.org
Irvine Barclay Theatre 949-854-4646
Nov. 29, 30, Dec.1 (5 shows) www.threestages.net
Three Stages, Folsom 916-608-6888
Sat. Dec. 8 (7:30pm) www.FoxTheaterOnline.com
Fox Theater, Bakersfield 661-322-5200
Dec. 15,16 (3 shows) www.galloarts.org
Gallo Center for the Arts 1-877-488-3380
Friday Dec. 21 (7:30pm) www.artcenter.org
Escondido CFT Arts 800-988-4253
SECOND ANNUAL IRISH HOLIDAY FESTIVAL! BOWERS MUSEUM, SANTA ANA
SUNDAY DECEMBER 9 – 12:00 NOON-4PM Vendors will be in John M. Lee Court from 12 NOON - 4:00 PM – FREE ENTRY. Concerts: Storytelling with Irish actor Sheelagh Cullen and a traditional Irish concert in the Norma Kershaw Auditorium will be held from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Tickets on sale for Concerts at www.bowers.org
Date Confirmed for 2013
Irish Fair at FAIRPLEX Saturday & Sunday March 9 -10 First Time Ever Friday Evening Irish Event at the Sheraton Hotel
Spectacular New Exhibits, Stages and Attractions to be introduced! Volunteer Committee now being formed
Vendors and Entertainers CONTACT US NOW E-mail: paradeking@aol.com Phone: 562-618-5558
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Kerry Records proudly presents an incredible
Christmas Schedule for 2012!
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The Second Annual Irish Christmas Festival SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
An authentic Irish Christmas Event with a selection of high quality vendors and delightful seasonal entertainment. Entrance to Vendor area is FREE!
Concerts: Norma Kershaw Auditorium - ticket required, 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm -
Storytelling with Irish storyteller Sheelagh Cullen
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GRAPHIC DESIGN BY ADRIEN RAIN BURKE
By Greg Patrick
Red Dreams Falling
“A dreamer is one who can find his way only by starlight. His curse is to see the dawn before the rest of the world wakes up to it.” -Oscar Wilde
Their star-crossed and blade-crossed love was like that of Helen of Troy. Her was a face that was said to have “launched a nigh a thousand ships and arrows.” Yet so too could love be salvaged of hate, life be drawn from death. The iron-shod hooves of the Norman knights were the tread of impending doom to the defenders of Waterford and at last he who was more warlord than “knight in shining armour”sought the renewal of life from the carnage wrought by the sword. Like the phoenix of Scheharazadian lore was the tenacity of life during the dark ages of the isles. Yet so too was the oasis of passion yearned for all the more poignantly. The radiance offered the vile contrast of hate shone all the more resplendently for it’s absence, like stars to night’s ebonite sea. As vibrant a juxtaposition as the sight of him nigh silhouetted against a grandly embroidered tapestry adorning the wall. He strode with a leonine grace and yet somewhat halted of gait as that of an equestrian fighter into the bardic assemblage. He came to enslave only to be enthralled in turn. His high-borne shoulders marked him a feudal baron yet there was the more so of the untamed marcher lord to him, betrayed by his gaze of balefire microcosmed , for it was said that the bonfires of Wales never left their eyes. The feigned auspices of gentility were as naught to his armour clad statuesque bearing. The aged bard took no notice of him much less arise in deference as he sang in his arcane tongue, with sightless eyes. His sonorous poetry arising like a conjured High King’s ghost in their darkest hour. Silhouetted she was against a resplendent crimson background of writhing hearth tendrils like charmed serpents, with the aspect of a Celtic queen enthroned yet more so like a demigoddess enshrined upon a dais. Conjuringly, beckoningly he played though he knew in his heart that no bard could do her exquisite beauty justice in the tongue of mortal man. It is well for the harp is the instrument of bards and angels. The chieftains were flanked by kerns and menacing gallowglass retainers yet even so the Norman knight was fearsome to behold. His armour still bore flecks of their rival clan’s blood it might as well have been their own blood. Even their rebel king could scarce suppress an inward shudder at this statue of Ares rendered animate.
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Greg Patrick. A dual-citizen of the Republic of Ireland and the states. Hails from the Galway/Connemara region where he worked with great horses for years, otherwise from the traveling people. An enlisted man’s son he spent his youth in the South Pacific and Europe. Lived in California and London, returning to beautiful Ireland whenever possible.
20th Year Anniversary Retrospect
The Celtic Camera Literary, Film &....Awards! Jenn Mahoney, former editor of the Irish News & Entertainment, Ray Bradbury and Irish Arts & Entertainment Jim McDonough, Publisher. Mahoney and McDonough were with the late and wonderful Ray Bradbury on the occasion of Ray receiving his honorary Doctorate from the National University of Ireland/Galway Film School in 2005.
The Auld Dubliner Irish Pub hosted their first ever Pitch n’ Putt tournament at the Hartwell Golf Course in Lakewood on September, 2012. The team from Harbor Distributing walked off with First Place!
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Red Dreams Falling continued from previous page The usurper had sent for the mercenary army with the promise of his matchless daughter and the throne of Tara to be won by the sword. His betrothed the fairest of Erin’s daughters he beheld at last. Hers would ever be a loveliness unsung by the troubadours as none could do her justice in mere words of homage. The song was all in her eyes and his sonorous gaze was a Gaelic serenade in tribute. The freckles that constellated her facade of a Grecian goddess seemed myriad. The pallor of her face seemed coroneted by a banner like cascade of braziered tresses of a Celtic demigoddess. Like a hippocrene of bardic romance it seemed rendering her reginal countenance all the more striking. It seemed to Nordic eyes as if she were coroneted withthe Aurora Borealis itself as ever he beheld with pixilated eyes by dragon prowed ship. None had seen her like since Lady Guinevere passed into the mists of legend. He was more Irish then than any there dared to be. Hiberiores hibernes ipsos. She seemed to have strayed from the illuminated manuscripts or a heroine from the sagas of the Gael returned. Her eyes seemed as voluminous as the Irish sea and yet more so in their unfathomed depth. He felt hopelessly lost in them as eyes of glacial blue met emerald sparkingly. Ere he had first seen her he was scandalized by the emissary’s words. It was explained to him that despite his Nordic inclinations according to Brehon laws of the Dal Cais Celtic women could not be merely promised to a man. One cannot speak for a Lady of Erin. Much less her heart. He has to propose on bent knee not merely throw her across his shoulder and carry her off like “the barbarian” he apparently was in their eyes. She had the right to refuse him and Aoife Mac Murrough was Amazonian enough in her inclinations to do just that. Yet in those rare moments of spontaneity that had proven so iconic he doffed his helm and knelt to the lady of his heart of his own accord.
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OCTOBER
Thursday, October 4 & Every Thursday in October! 5:00pm to 8:pm
KEN O’MALLEY SOLO SHOW
Auld Dubliner 71 South Pine Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802
www.aulddubliner.com Friday, October 5 9:00pm
CRAICHAUS
Auld Dubliner 71 South Pine Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802 562-437-8300
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Saturday, October 6
9:00pm
THE WHOOLIGANS Auld Dubliner 71 South Pine Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802 562-437-8300
www.aulddubliner.com Sunday, October 7 4:00pm to 8:00pm
TROOPER THORN Harp inn Irish Pub 130 East 17th Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949-46-8855
Sunday, October 7 4:00pm to 7:00pm
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Auld Dubliner 71 South Pine Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802 562-437-8300
www.aulddubliner.com Wed. OCTOBER 10 7:00pm
INTERNATIONAL UILLEANN PIPING DAY with PIPER PATRICK D’ARCY and the LOS ANGELES POLICE EMERALD SOCIETY
Los Angeles Police Academy Daryl F. Gates Lounge 1840 Academy Dr., Los Angeles CA 90012 MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC PLEASE RSVP to esociety2@gmail.com Patrick D’Arcy.
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GAELIC STORM
All ages. Anthology Lounge 1337 India Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-595-0300
www.gaelicstorm.com Friday, October 12 9:00pm
CA CELT
Auld Dubliner 71 South Pine Avenue
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More on the 1st Division Marine Band Appearance at SEASIDE First time appearance for the world renowned 1st Division US Marine Band from Camp Pendleton at the Seaside Highland Games. The 1st Division US Marine Band is both talented and versatile. The band was the winner of the “Colonel George S. Howard Citation of Musical Excellence for Military Concert Bands,” in 2007. The 1st Division US Marine Band will play pieces that have been performed in military ceremonies throughout the United States. The MARINE BAND will take part in all major Festival Parades and Ceremonies starting with the Games GRAND PARADE AND OPENING CEREMONIES at NOON on Saturday. Be sure to be on hand at this great show of pageantry, color and patriotism as they lead the hundreds of pipers, drummers and Clansmen in this Grand March. All venues come to a halt as we celebrate our heritageour American heritage (with a LOT of Scottish thrown in)-in this brief break before the grounds become a beehive of activity again.
The Irish American Business Network L ike many good ideas the IABN was founded over a couple of pints between a few Irish/Irish American friends in all places Newport Beach, CA. The message was simple; Use the collective wit, wisdom, and trademark tenacity of the Irish heritage in looking out for one another for whatever the endeavor. After only a little over 3 years later the IABN boasts nearly 9000 members in 25 different
countries and is arguably the fastest growing Irish Heritage/ Social group in the country. Today IABN members meet all over the globe to discuss business, employment opportunities, social issues and awareness, as well as to demonstrate their continuing support of the St. Baldrick’s Children’s Cancer Foundation. Founder and CEO John Richards has worked tirelessly (not to mention for free) in
A meet up of the IABN So. Cal Group at Nadine’s Irish Mist in Sunset Beach, CA. Sept., 2012.
Are You a Theater Angel!
John Richards, founder/CEO and Jeff Berry the IABN San Francisco Chapter President. keeping the group lively, casual, and interactive at all times. The Irish American Business Network can be found on LinkedIn and www.IABN.net Membership as always is free, and the only expectation for members is to be active and help uphold the above and beyond, “pay it forward” spirit towards helping fellow members that has made the IABN the successful group it has become.
The producers of Has Anybody Seen Mary, encouraged and emboldened by the successful showcase run of the delightful IRISH MUSICAL in 2010, are going to stage the play again. Plans call for a larger theatre for a longer run. Investors are needed. A prospectus is available for qualified participants.
Contact: Arthur Sauter for details and to arrange a meeting. By Email: arsauter@gmail.com
By Phone: 818-590-1133
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www.aulddubliner.com Friday, October 12 WRATH OF MCGRATH
All Ages Troubadour 9081 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 310-276-1158
Saturday, October 13 THE AMERICAN WAKE Auld Dubliner 71 South Pine Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802
www.aulddubliner.com Irelands 32 Van Nuys, CA
Sunday, October 14
www.wrathofmcgrath.net Friday, October 12 Doors open at 8:00pm Show starts at 9:00pm
GAELIC STORM
3:00pm to 6:00pm Medico-Cultural Association of Los Angeles Physicians presents A HISTORY OF
IRELAND SINCE INDEPENDENCE 1922.
‘The Independent Music Show’ Broadcasting to the World
Now Syndicated on 160+ Prime International Radio Stations Combined Listenership...of over 500,000+ People Per Month
The highly entertaining programming of The Independent Music Show is Produced and Presented from Lurgan, Co. Armagh, Ireland by Tom Lambert. ‘The Independent Music Show’ does exactly what it says on the tin! Plays the Independent Music of artists and writers from All Over The World. Kris Colt and the Black Rose Band have been featured. ‘The Independent Music Show’ features music from Real Country, Rock, Rhythm & Blues and whatever you the Listener, would like to hear. Sure you will hear some Mainstream Music on the show, but you will find it hard to figure out who’s on Big Budget Production and who isn’t‌.because the Independents are as good and in some cases better, than the Mainstream. Another nice feature about the show besides the format is the newsletter that you can sign up for. It is an informative guide to online music and programming. For info; e-mail Tom Lambert at: tom@tomlambertrealcountry. ‘The Independent Music Show’
www.theindependentmusicshow.com
Guest Speaker M. Finbar Hill, M.A., A.C.I.S. Honorary Consul General of Ireland Los Angeles Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Harvey Morse Auditorium
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RSVP by October 10 310-422-0897
Friday, October 19 THE LADS Auld Dubliner 71 South Pine Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802
www.aulddubliner.com
2 Locations!
Olde Ship British Pub Open daily 11am - 11pm Olde Ship British Pub 1120 West 17th St SANTA ANA, CA Live Entertainment Every Friday and Saturday. Check Bands and schedules online or call the pub. 714-550-6700
www.theoldeship.com
Be sure to visit Olde Ship British Pub FULLERTON, CA 709 North Harbor Blvd , call 714-871-7447. JOIN US FOR QUIZ NIGHT! 2 to 5 players per team, winner takes ALL! Check the Events Log for dates. www.theoldeship.com
Saturday, October 20 THE WHOOLIGANS
www.harpinn.com
Sunday, October 21
Wed. October 31 HALLOWEEN PARTY WITH TIJUANA DOGS
Auld Dubliner 71 South Pine Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802
4:00pm to 7:00pm
CROSS ROADS
Harp inn Irish Pub 130 East 17th Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949-646-8855
Sunday, October 28 4:00pm to 7:00pm
GYPSY’S KISS
949-646-8855
Harp Inn Irish Pub 130 East 17th Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 949-646-8855
www.harpinn.com
DECEMBER SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday December 9
Noon-4pm KERRY RECORDS presents
SECOND ANNUAL IRISH HOLIDAY FESTIVAL at the Bowers. Harp inn Irish Pub 130 East 17th Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627
An authentic Irish Christmas Event with a selection of high quality vendors and delightful seasonal entertainment. Entrance to Vendor area is
FREE! THESE EVENTS ARE EXPECTED TO SELL OUT - RESERVE YOUR SEATS EARLY! Don’t miss this; bring your family and friends and get into the Spirit of an Irish Christmas early this year! Concerts: Norma Kershaw Auditorium - ÄĽÄšÄ”ÄœÄ–ÄĽ ģĖĢČĚģĖĕ 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Storytelling with Irish storyteller Sheelagh Cullen 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Concert with The Kerry Trad Orchestra ď™“ď™„ď™ƒ ď?ď?Ľď?ď?˘ď?Ľď?˛ď?ł; ď™“ď™„ď™ˆ ď?Žď?Żď?ŽÄžÄ–ĞēĖģĤ Çş ÄĽÄšÄ”ÄœÄ–ÄĽ Ä—Ä ÄŁ Ä“Ä ÄĽÄ™ ĖħĖÄ&#x;ļĤ "ĕħĒÄ&#x;ĔĖĕ Ä’Ä&#x;Ä• Ä˜ÄŁÄ ÄŚÄĄ ÄĽÄšÄ”ÄœÄ–ÄĽÄ¤ ĒħĒĚÄ?Ä’Ä“Ä?Ä– Vendor Spots are also still available! Call Margaret O’Carroll for information or to order: 818-784-3805. Bowers Museum 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 714-567-3677 Ticket purchase at: www.bowers.org
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The Celtic Camera Irish News & Entertainment Highlights HAPPY DAYS in 2005 when Taoiseach Bertie Ahern announced that the IRA would scrap its arsenal, one of the last stumbling blocks to a lasting peace and treaty in the North of Ireland.
Cleary School of Irish Dance has some fun! Blue McDonnell with School On Wheels is passionate about her work and is justifiably proud of the positive impact that School On Wheels is doing within the community.
Ricky Ludow (on left) with David Montoya was the winner of the Irish News’ Fourth Annual Fiddle Contest held at Muldoon’s Pub on Oct. 2005.
Celtic Women are not to be missed either in concert or in one of their special T.V. concerts! Running Late and need that Logo, Ad or Brochure Now! Specializing in last Minute design, production, and Layout Deadlines Met Daily! (Ask about wholesale printing prices)
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The Celtic Camera
SONNY McLEANS IRISH PUB
Sonny McLean’s is more than just a great Pub it’s Santa Monica’s First & Favorite Irish Gastro Pub!
RIVERDANCE an all time hit with a long run that the Irish Arts and Entertainment was lucky enough to have reviewed and enjoyed the performances throughout the years. Photo by Michael Brosilow
Spectacular Food from our Chef Joe! )F EFMJHIUT JO 'SFTI 'PPE BOE )PVTF .BEF EJTIFT Award winning Ribs to traditional Irish Favourites. The Best Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, House Made Pot Pies, Great Selection of Quality Salads, Tasty Sandwiches, Ultra Thin Crust Pizzas made from scratch and from New England Ipswich Fried Clams.
40 Taps with great Beer and Cider, Wine & NOW a Full Bar! 23 Flat Screens, Pool Table and 3 Real Dart Boards.
Live Music: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The company of Billy Elliot the Musical.
Dia de los Muertos
The Day of the Dead CELEBRATION IN CANOGA PARK
Sunday Afternoon, November 4 Like the Celts, the Hispanic Folk Traditions consider their ancestors to be important and an influence on our lives. DĂa de los Muertos, (The Day of the Dead) is a celebration, based on a merging of ancient Aztec rites with Catholicism. The tradition grew from the belief that the souls of the dead return to visit with and be with their loved ones. Many of the traditions are consistent with All Souls and All Saints Day in the Catholic Tradition.
Canoga Park Improvement Association invites you to participate in the 12TH ANNUAL
Dia de Los Muertos Festival For more information, Contact Mary Paterson
Phone: 818-346-7480
www.canogaparkcal.com
Karaoke Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday staring at 9ish. 0QFO .PO 'SJ N BN t 4BU 4VO BN QN
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The Celtic Camera Special Events, Fairs & Festivals LA County Irish Fair at FAIRPLEX
has been bringing us so much enjoyment ment throughout the years with Music, Food, and Entertainment and Culture!
Seaside Games in Ventura 2011... Perfect Weather, Great Venue and Once Again, A Grand Time Was Had By All Who Attended! The Games at seaside are such a fun time for the whole family, We can’t wait for the next festival on Oct 13 and 14, see back pg for details.
Pipers from the World Famous Black Watch Regiment.
Left to right: Neil Andrews, Ventura City Coun-
cilman -Bill Fulton, Mayor of Ventura- John Lowry, Chief of the Games (in front: Gabby Trainor) she signs the National Anthem at the Games-Lord Huntly, Chief of the House of Gordon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland -Jim Hartman, Chief’s Piper (meaning Lord Huntly’s Gordon piper)-Bill Graham, Director of Ceremonies (for the Games)-Thomas Cyr, Comm.Master Chief Ventura County Naval Base.
O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Restaurant NEW! Sunday Nights....
GEEKS who DRINK Pub Quiz ‐Monday Night‐ FOOTBALL SPECIAL
2226 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica (at 23rd. & Wilshire) phone: 310/829-5303 HOURS: Monday-Friday: Noon - 2:00 AM t Saturdays & Sundays: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
$10. BEER & BURGER Every Tuesday 2 for 1 Burger Special! Home of the $7. Lunch
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The Celtic Camera Irish Music Makers Gaelic Storm
Kris Colt and The Black Rose Band GAELIC STORM is simply one of our favorites, catch a show when you can!
Kris Colt has graced our past celebrations, Irish Fairs and so much more. See her ad on pg. 2 for performance date.
The Mulligans
TROOPER THORN
Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones
COMPOSER
CIARAN HOPE
We’ve seen Derek and The Young Wolfe Tones on many occassions at cozy pubs and on the big stage.
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