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Monday March 1, 2010
1:00 pm	ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS 2 Rooms of Original Oil Portraits and Impressions by Michigan Painter; DENNIS SPENCER. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT "Music & The Muse" Located inside the Green Room of the Plymouth Coffee Bean Co, "MUSIC & THE MUSE" is a collection of expressive color photography and digital images created by Michigan based artist and musician; Jeffree St.John. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:00 pm

MONDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC Music and Poetry Show!! All Ages, All Styles, All Levels of performers are welcome!! Fun show, in a unique and intimate listening room. Hosted by local musician Jeffree St.John (aka SugarSpell) </> 12-14 time slots available. 2 Songs or Poems each. Sign up is fIrst come first served. Names are submitted into a Jar, performance order is selected before show. Sign Up Begins @ 7pm, Show runs 7:15-10pm NO COVER CHARGE... but due to our limited seating we encourage a One Drink Minimum during all performances. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Sound   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

Scottish Dancing Beginners' Class Learn Scottish Country Dancing in this six-week beginners' class. Learn the basics needed to join in on jigs, reels, and strathspeys--an introduction to a lifetime of fun! Families welcome. No partner necessary. The class costs $30 for the six-week session. Live music from fiddler Susie Lorand. Instruction by Dan Blim. $5 per week; $30 for six-week class (more) Save time, let Google find the address! Click 'tip' for more info (2625 Traver Blvd \ Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

8:00 pm

Monday Dancing This class is for teaching, practice, and review. There is no set program or curriculum. Participants are generally more experienced dancers, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to come because the goal is to promote interest in folk dance by developing skills and knowledge. Admission is $3. (more) Leo Mahany Senior Community Center, 2 blocks north of 13 Mile Rd. between C (3500 Marais Ave Royal Oak, Michigan) Map   Email    Add This Event

Tuesday March 2, 2010
7:00 pm	Traditional Square Dance No experience necessary, dances will be walked through then danced to recorded traditional square dance music. Caller: Dave Smith. $4/person (more) VFW Hall (125 E Mchattie St South Lyon, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

English Country Dance Live acoustic music. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably and bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers are welcome; please come a little early. Turn right on Burbank Dr. from Green Road; park in "Clubhouse Parking" areas on Burbank. 734-665-7704. $7/ $4 students / under 14 free accompanied by parent. (more) Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Lansing Area Shape Note Singing, bi-monthly We sing for our enjoyment, not for performance, in a non-worship setting, from "The Sacred harp," an old traditional shape note hymnal, in continuous publication since 1844. This style of singing is an old tradition, once used primarily in rural southern churches, but now found around the globe, featuring wonderful harmonies and poetry. This style of singing can be seen in the film "Cold Mountain" and features discordant harmonies and open fifths, with each part having its own unique melody. (1st and 3rd Tuesdays) (more) Edgewood United Church (469 North Hagadorn Road East Lansing, MI) Map   Sound   Email    Add This Event

Wednesday March 3, 2010
7:00 pm	SONG SWAP Informal in-the-round pickin' (three chords work fine). Originals by local musicians; Folk, Country, and Classic covers. Bring a guest to enjoy the music and view. Hosted by Paul Hogan. (more) American Legion (129 Michigan Avenue South Haven, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

Pretty Shaky String Band Open Jam A weekly open jam for acoustic musicians. We play a lot of old time, some Irish and contra - but hey, teach us your tunes! All skill levels welcome - a great place to gain experience playing nicely with others or to swap tunes. Just show up any time after 7:30! Free. (more) Urban Options (405 Grove St East Lansing, MI) Map   Add This Event

Friday March 5, 2010
5:00 pm	Friday Nights at GRAM: Party of the Century Cash bar located in Museum Café & Lobby from 5:00 - 8:30 pm, buffet dinner served until 8:00pm. Art activities to engage with the exhibitions and collection available all evening. <br> 5:30 - 8:30 pm Innovative Performance: DJ SuperDre & Ed Clifford Music Group <br> 7:00 - 7:45 pm Art Dialogue:<i>History of Jewelry: An Interpretation</i><br> (more) Grand Rapids Art Museum (101 Monroe Center Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Press Release    Email    Add This Event

7:00 pm

Jackson Coffee Company Fresh off the Turtle Dove CD release concert, Barb along with some special guests will be performing songs from Turtle Dove plus many other fan favorites. Never been to a Barb Barton show? Here's what fans are saying... " organic folk with an edge..." "Barb's songs have great contrasts from environmental to political... then there are deep felt emotions about life for all its glory and darkness - equally passionate!" "We used to call it "sweet grass" music -- folk with a native flavor" (more) Jackson Coffee Co. (201 South Mechanic Street Jackson, MI) Map   Add This Event

music at the bookstore From the songs and stories of Scotland and Ireland- the poetry of Robert Burns; the lusty ballads of sailors and pirates; the warm and sweet love songs; the stirring reminders of battles lost and won; and the playful melodies for children, you will delight in the artistry of Lee Mulder as she breathes life into the music of the Celtic Folk. Her fine voice and instrumentations have been enjoyed at festivals, pubs and other stages throughout the Great Lakes Region. free (more) Schuler Books & Music (2660 28th Street Southeast Kentwood, MI) Map   Add This Event

7:30 pm

Scottish Ceili Dance Celtic Winds band from Kalamazoo plays. Patti Loveless calls out the dance Members $6, non-members $8, students or seniors $7, kids $3 (more) 5th St. Hall, (701 5th St. NW Grand Rapids, 59504) Map   Email    Add This Event

DAN BLISS Dan Bliss keeps a busy performance schedule around the Midwest and has appeared three times at the New York State Blues Festival. He has twice made the top three (2005 & 2007) in the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS and has opened shows for artists such as Steve James, Marcia Ball, Honeyboy Edwards, Henry Townsend, Johnnie Johnson, Kelley Hunt, The Waybacks, John McCutcheon and fingerstyle guitar masters Nick Charles and Tim Thompson. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission $7, $5 advance. Get tickets at South Haven Art Center, 800.838.3006, www.foundryhall.com, or at the door after 7 pm. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map   Sound   Press Release    Email    Add This Event   Tickets   Our Store

String Cheese Hometown Show & Benefit Concert String Cheese will be performing a Hometown Show at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Chelsea, Michigan. There is no formal admission for the concert, but donations for Haiti relief are requested. Proceeds will go to the American Red Cross. "We are extremely excited about performing in Chelsea again and would love to see all of you there! Please come out and show your support!!" - String Cheese - It will be followed by a reception. There is no formal admission, but donations for Haiti relief are requested. (more) St Paul United Church (14600 East Old US Highway 12 Chelsea, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

8:00 pm

Partly Brothers at Plymouth Coffee Bean Co. Wrap up your long work week in a relaxing evening of original music by this charming acoustic duo whose "rich and hypnotic" music has appealed to folk fans across southeastern Michigan. You will enjoy original songs from their debut CD, some tunes you haven't heard and a few fun covers in new colors. Enjoy the pleasant , non-smoking, artful atmosphere of the coffee house with your choice of refreshments. Admission is free; tips are welcome. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Sound   Email    Add This Event

THE PARTLY BROTHERS An evening of folk music by THE PARTLY BROTHERS (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Add This Event

Cheryl Wheeler Cheryl's songs are often emotional portraits of people, leaving you with the impression that you know the characters. You find yourself being dragged into the song rather than standing outside and observing. Her songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Dan Seals, Peter Paul and Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks, Suzy Boggus, Melanie, Bette Midler, Maura O'Connell, Sylvia, Kathy Mattea, and Holly Near. A top-notch songwriter, Cheryl is incredibly funny. Sponsored by LCC Radio. Gate opens at 7 pm; doors open at 7:30 pm. General admission seating. Tickets: $15/ $12 Fiddle members/ $5 Students. Tickets available on line at www.tenpoundfiddle.org and at the door. (more) Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove St East Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event   Tickets

8:30 pm

OWDC Dancing at St. James First 45-60 minutes: walk-throughs of every dance, and 0-2 teachings of dances. Remainder of the evening is continuous music for folk dancing. Light refreshments: juice/pop, chips, fruit, sweets. Membership costs $20 and is calendar year Sept - Aug, besides $1 off adm., members can participate in decision making. Every Friday Open to the public $7 non-members $6 members (more) Park between the church and gym and enter from there. (22111 Woodward Ave Ferndale, Michigan) Map   Email    Add This Event

9:30 pm

Jameson Promotion at the Claddagh Irish Pub Come in and enjoy the evening with Jameson girls and promos and free give aways!!!!!! It is also Ladies night so you ladies can enjoy $4.00 cosmo's, chocolate martini's and mandrin sunset martini's. Come early and enjoy the great Irish menu available. (more) Claddagh Irish Pub (2900 Towne Center Blvd. Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Saturday March 6, 2010
12:00 pm	An Dro at Q&T Family Day Various styles of Irish Music and Irish Dancers. An Dro will be performing with the Pint-sized fiddlers from Joyful Sounds Suzuki Fiddlers. Hotdog bar and green Kool-aid. A visit from "Liam the Extra Large Leprechaun. Sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Grand Rapids, MI. Admission is free (more) Quinn & Tuites Irish Pub (1535 Plainfield Avenue Northeast Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Annual Family Day at Quinn & Tuite's Irish Pub Kid friendly, Adult approved St. Patrick's Day pre-party! Non-Smoking Event with beverages for the whole family! Entertainment includes: Five Leaf Clover, Conklin Ceili Band, Celtic Kilroy wsg Bruce, AnDro, Joyful Sounds Suzuki Fiddlers, Dave Stuart O'Neill, amongst a growing list of other performers. Liam the Leprechaun will stop by too! This event is a Grand Rapids Tradition, and begins a two week schedule of events that call Quinn and Tuite's Home! This event remains FREE and is designed to introduce Irish Music and Culture in a family frindly setting! (more) Quinn & Tuites Irish Pub (1535 Plainfield Avenue Northeast Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

1:00 pm

Afternoon with the Arts, 2010 - A Celtic Lore Playing the Uilleann pipes will be Albert Valk of Rockford. These temperamental instruments, invented in the 1600's produce a beautiful, ancient haunting sound. A major difference between the more familiar Scottish bagpipe and Uillean pipe is that the latter does not have a mouthpiece. It is considered more difficult to play than the Scottish bagpipe. Children from the Quinn School of Irish Dance in Grand Rapids will perform. The youth danced recently at the Great Lakes Irish Festival. Begins at 1 p.m. Tickets for the afternoon are $20/person which includes a light snack of scones and tea. Also available for purchase will be Irish soda bread. (more) Franciscan Life Process Center (11650 Downes Street Northeast Lowell, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

3:30 pm

2010 PUTTIN' ON THE GREEN IN GRAND RAPIDS Shake your shamrocks at this first ever event of its kind for Grand Rapids MI. Entertainment includes: Ardan Academy of Irish Dance, Liam the Leprechaun, Bruce and Matt from the "Kwils," Ceili Dance Along and "The Waxies!" Food and Drinks available at the Cash Bar. Irish Dance Shows at 4PM and 6:30PM - Waxies @ 8:30PM $10 Donations. Phone 616-464-3290 for tickets (more) St. Adalbert's Aid Society (701 5th Street NW Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:00 pm

Siusan O'Rourke, Songwriter Showcase @ The White Crow Conservatory Siusan O'Rourke hosts songwriter's show case on her home turf. (more) White Crow Conservatory-Music (3736 Mackinaw Road Saginaw, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

THE CROSSING Since 1984 the Crossing have been creating music to move the feet and stir the soul. With their intricate arrangements of traditional and original Celtic tunes, the Crossing has been received enthusiastically by Celts on both sides of the Atlantic. Instrumentation includes Highland pipes, fiddle, whistle, flute, harp, guitars, bouzouki, cello, and bodhran, just to name a few. This concert is sponsored and underwritten by the Kibbie Christian Reformed Church. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission $10, $8 advance. Get tickets at South Haven Art Center, 800.838.3006, www.foundryhall.com, or at the door after 7 pm. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map   Press Release    Email    Add This Event   Tickets   Our Store

Friends of Celtic Culture Presents: The Prodigals The Prodigals are one of the most successful bands to emerge from the East-Coast Irish scene. The band members grew up largely in Ireland; their original songs blend a funky and anarchic energy that is pure New York with a genuine passion for the traditional music of Ireland. They have played throughout the United States, from Los Angeles and Las Vegas to Chicago, Boston and Maine, as well as abroad in Canada, Germany and Ireland, but they remain firmly rooted in Manhattan. $20, available on line or from Friends of Celtic Culture members. (more) State Theatre (913 Washington Ave. Bay City, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

8:00 pm

Cathie Ryan returns to Michigan Cathie and the band are honored to help raise funds for this worthy organization. A&D Charitable Foundation is a 501C3 organization founded by Roselyn Argyle, RN of A&D Health Care Professionals. The proceeds of this event will contribute to the A&D Charitable Foundation's mission to provide much needed home health care to the uninsured and under-insured in ten Mid-Michigan counties, including Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola. Cocktail hour and dinner begins at 6PM Please contact the A&D Charitable Foundation office at 989-249-0929 for ticket information and reservations. (more) The Grand Ballroom at Apple Mountain Resort (4519 North River Road Freeland, MI) Map   Add This Event

Bob Stein's 75th Birthday Celebration Come help Bob celebrate his latest significant birthday. Callers include: Peter Baker, Jan Coray, Karen Dunnam, John Freeman, Judy Greenhill, Jerry Hickman, Pat Hoekje, Glen Morningstar, Steve Gold, Don Theyken, and Robin Warner. Music by Fromage a Trois (Chris Rietz, Marty Somberg, Laura Stein and Paul Winder). Public $8, Members $7, Students and first time dancers get in for $4! (more) Central United Methodist Church (215 North Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Contra Dance - All are welcome! "Star light, star bright....!" Celebrate Bob Stein's 75 birthday with a fabulous dance. Glen Morningstar will be Master of Ceremonies with a galaxy of wonderful callers, including: Jan Coray, Judy Greenhill, Pat Hoekje, Glen Morningstar, Don Theyken, and Robin Warner, among others. Stellar tunes will be provided by Fromage a Trois (Chris Rietz, Marty Somberg, Laura Stein and Paul Winder). No partner necessary, all are welcome! Beginners lessons begin at 7:30 Public $8, Members $7, Students and first time dancers get in for $4! (more) Central United Methodist Church (215 N Capitol Ave Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

8:30 pm

Fonn Mor at the Arcadia Brewery With a strong instrumental and percussive base, Fonn Mor performs well-crafted original and traditional songs and rollicking jigs and reels that provide an entertaining experience for all audiences to enjoy. The band successfully blends traditional Celtic folk with a variety of other cross-cultural and rock influences. Energetic melodies from fiddle, accordion, and flute are backed by explosive Afro-Celtic percussion and driving guitars to create a whole new sound with elements of old Ireland. Contact Brewery for cost. (more) Arcadia Brewing Co (103 West Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, MI) Map   Add This Event

Sunday March 7, 2010
11:00 am	Kibbie Christian Reformed Church featuring THE CROSSING Special Sunday morning service at Foundry Hall featuring Chicago Christian celtic band, The Crossing. Free will offering. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

1:30 pm

Music at the Museum Student groups from the MSU College of Music will present a series of six concerts at the Michigan Historical Museum during 2009-10. The free concert series, 'Music at the Museum', marks the second year of the partnership. Different student chamber music groups will perform at each concert in the series. On March 7, the String Ensemble will perform. Concertgoers will have the opportunity to meet the student musicians afterward in a casual setting. (more) Michigan Historical Museum (702 West Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

2:00 pm

Dance Just for Fun Waltz, contra, English, squares, etc. Local callers. Recorded music. $4 for students, $5 for others (more) Oshtemo Grange (3234 N 3rd Street Kalamazoo, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

GRAM's Winter Chamber Concert Series Suzanna Bratton, Principal Clarinetist, Grand Rapids Symphony<br> Megan Crawford, Violinist, Grand Rapids Symphony<br> (more) Grand Rapids Art Museum (101 Monroe Center Street Northwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:00 pm

Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids Whether you are a musician, or an Irish Music fan, this session is as close to visiting an Irish Pub Session in Ireland, as you can get without flying to the Emerald Isle! Great menu, beer and drink specials, and toe-tapping traditional Irish Music. No tickets required! Go to the second floor, "Jameson Lounge!" (more) McFaddens Restaurant-Saloon Downtown Grand Rapids (58 Ionia Avenue Southwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

An Evening Of Irish Music with Siusan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler An Evening Of Irish Music with Siusan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler at All Saints Episcopal Church (more) All Saints Episcopal Church (800 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

BoRC morris side practice BoRC's weekly open rehearsals and auditions are held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Sundays from 7:30 to 9:00PM. Please e-mail us to receive any last-minute changes. Confirm time and location at 616-949-8374. (more) St. Mark's Episcopal Church (134 Division Avenue North Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Add This Event

Monday March 8, 2010
7:00 pm	MONDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC Music and Poetry Show!! All Ages, All Styles, All Levels of performers are welcome!! Fun show, in a unique and intimate listening room. Hosted by local musician Jeffree St.John (aka SugarSpell) </> 12-14 time slots available. 2 Songs or Poems each. Sign up is fIrst come first served. Names are submitted into a Jar, performance order is selected before show. Sign Up Begins @ 7pm, Show runs 7:15-10pm NO COVER CHARGE... but due to our limited seating we encourage a One Drink Minimum during all performances. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Sound   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

Scottish Dancing Beginners' Class Learn Scottish Country Dancing in this six-week beginners' class. Learn the basics needed to join in on jigs, reels, and strathspeys--an introduction to a lifetime of fun! Families welcome. No partner necessary. The class costs $30 for the six-week session. Live music from fiddler Susie Lorand. Instruction by Dan Blim. $5 per week; $30 for six-week class (more) Gretchen's House Child Care Center (2625 Traver Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

8:00 pm

SCYTHIAN at The Ark in Ann Arbor Scythian calls their music an Immigrant Road Show, and the Washington Post dubbed them "one of D.C.'s most energetic and eclectic bands." This Alexandria, Virginia group plays Celtic music with an edge -- a very sharp edge. Raging young fiddlers Alexander Fedoryka and Josef Crosby define the sound of a four-man band, trained in classical music or jazz, and drawing on Eastern European or Middle Eastern ancestries to flavor their Celtic sound. Doors open at 7:30PM, show begins at 8:00PM $13.50, available on-line (more) The Ark (316 S. Main Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Add This Event   Tickets

Monday Dancing This class is for teaching, practice, and review. There is no set program or curriculum. Participants are generally more experienced dancers, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to come because the goal is to promote interest in folk dance by developing skills and knowledge. Admission is $3. (more) Leo Mahany Senior Community Center, 2 blocks north of 13 Mile Rd. between C (3500 Marais Ave Royal Oak, Michigan) Map   Email    Add This Event

Tuesday March 9, 2010
7:00 pm	English Country Dance Live acoustic music. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably and bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers are welcome; please come a little early. Special event: refreshments celebrate Pi day. Turn right on Burbank Dr. from Green Road; park in "Clubhouse Parking" areas on Burbank. 734-665-7704. $7/ $4 students / under 14 free accompanied by parent. (more) Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

8:00 pm

ANDRU BEMIS, PINEROSS in concert Since 2001, Andru Bemis has wandered North America more times than he can count. His unmistakable voice, expressive self-taught styles on banjo and guitar (and occasional fiddle or banjo-ukulele), engaging stage presence, and exquisitely crafted tunes of travel and longing have earned Bemis a dedicated following wherever he goes. Bemis' preferred transport is Amtrak passenger trains, on which he has spent many months, performing almost nightly in cities and towns along the way. (andrubemis.com) Free admission. (more) Cave Cafe at Calvin College (3201 Burton Street Southeast Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Wednesday March 10, 2010
7:30 pm	Pretty Shaky String Band Open Jam A weekly open jam for acoustic musicians. We play a lot of old time, some Irish and contra - but hey, teach us your tunes! All skill levels welcome - a great place to gain experience playing nicely with others or to swap tunes. Just show up any time after 7:30! Free. (more) Urban Options (405 Grove St East Lansing, MI) Map   Add This Event

Thursday March 11, 2010
8:00 pm	CMU Public Radio presents: Dervish From the Great Wall of China to packed auditoriums in the Holy Land and more recently being the first Irish band to perform at the greatest music festival in the world, 'Rock in Rio' on front of an estimate audience of two hundred and forty thousand people, Dervish have come a long way in seventeen years. Formed in 1989 by a group of five musicians, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Martin Mc Ginley, Brian Mc Donagh and Michael Holmes. See this great act at the historic State Theatre in Bay City! $ 15 Adults, $ 5 Students (18 & Under) (more) State Theatre (913 Washington Avenue Bay City, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event   Tickets

Friday March 12, 2010
5:00 pm	Michigan Irish Music Festival Annual St. Pat's Party The Michigan Irish Music Festival will be holding the annual St. Patrick's Party again this year! March 12 & 13 (Friday & Saturday) doors open at 5pm and the party will continue until Midnight on both nights. Friday The Waxies will perform and on Saturday, you can party with the sounds of Fonn Mor! We'll have an outstanding Silent Auction on both nights, with raffles, Irish dancers, McGovern's Famous Corned Beef & Potato Soup PLUS you'll be able to get Fricano's Pizza too! For complete details on how you can buy single day tickets or the WEEKEND PASS for only $20, go to www.michiganirish.org (more) Fricano's Muskegon Lake (1050 West Western Avenue Muskegon, MI) Map   Add This Event   Tickets

6:00 pm

7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration Come enjoy Traditional Irish Dancing, the Glen Erin Bagpipe band, and sing along and dance to some great Irish music. Donations will be accepted for admission and Irish Beverages will be available for sale. Roaming bagpipers will be in town for your enjoyment. Local Merchants will be open for you to shop and experience the great Irish decorations Donations to attend on Friday Night, see website for further details. (more) Grand Ledge Opera House (121 South Bridge Street Grand Ledge, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:00 pm

International Folk Dance The Grand Rapids Folk Arts Society has a regular International Folk Dance, the 2nd Friday of each month. Visit a dozen countries or more in a single evening !!! We teach beginning-level dances from Israel, Bosnia, France, Mexico, Japan, South Africa, Bolivia, Germany,Ghana, Turkey, Sweden, China, and many other countries. No partner necessary. Cost: $5. (more) Wealthy Theatre Annex (1130 Wealthy Street Southeast Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

ST. PADDY'S FAMILY PARTY Enjoy an evening of singing, dancing, children's activities, crafts and face painting - something for everyone in your family! Delicious appetizers, refreshments, and cash bar. You don't want to miss this annual event! All proceeds benefit South Haven Center for the Arts. Tickets include food and non-alcoholic beverages. Adults $15, Kids 11-17 $7.50, Kids under 10 free. Get tickets at South Haven Center for the Arts (269.637.1041), or at the door after 6:30 pm. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Kids at Heart St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser Hors d'oeuvres, Strolling Dinner, Cash Bar, Silent Auction, Raffle, Dancing, and Live entertainment by West Michigan's finest Celtic/World Beat group, "An Dro." Complimentary valet parking, casual attire and a great cause! $75 per person, with group discounts for 10 or more people. (more) Grand Rapids Children's Museum (22 Sheldon Avenue NE Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event   Tickets

An Dro to play for "Kids At Heart Benefit" An Dro will perform at "Kids at Heart", a fundraiser for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. This years theme is a St. Patrick's Day Celebration. For more information on the event go to the Grand Rapids Children's Museum webpage. (more) Grand Rapids Children's Museum (11 Sheldon NE Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

Rockin' the Oaks Dust off your Irish Kilts Lassies & Laddies and mark your calendars for the BEST pre-St Patrick's Day celebration in West Michigan! Irish Beers, Live Entertainment, and Food. Music by Craic Wisely, with opening act String Cheese. (more) Thousand Oaks Golf Club (4100 Thousand Oaks Northeast Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

8:00 pm

NIGHT OF THE SIREN A Spotlight on Female Performers Featuring: JENI LEE RICHEY, KARI HOLMES and KAYLAN WATERMAN (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Live From the LIving Room Songwriter Showcase featuring Dan Hazlett. Sharing the Stage with Art Wojtowicz $5.00 (more) THE OAKLAND ARTS CENTER (7 North Saginaw Pontiac, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Advanced English Dance Kathy Anderson (Dayton OH) leads, music by Atossa Kramer (Berea KY), Susie Lorand & Steve Schneider. For experienced English dancers ready for difficult dances. $10 (more) Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Tribute to Utah Phillips - Mark Dvorak and Ed Trickett As friends of the late Utah Philips, both Mark Dvorak and Ed Trickett have tales to tell and songs to sing about the folk legend. From their Chicagoland homes, Dvorak and Trickett have gathered these pieces and shaped them into what will be an evening full of songs and stories involving union meetings, strike breakers, scabs, freight hoppers, moonshine, policemen, politicians, and many other very colorful characters as the art of telling or singing a good story was one of Utah's finest skills. Gate opens at 7 pm; doors open at 7:30 pm. General admission seating. Tickets: $15/ $12 Fiddle members/ $5. Students. Tickets available on line or at the door. (more) Unitarian Universalist Church (855 Grove Street East Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event   Tickets

Dervish at the Milliken Auditorium in Traverse City Hailing from County Sligo, Ireland's award-winning Celtic band Dervish combines the charismatic stage presence and vocals of Cathy Jordan with the dazzling virtuosity of instrumentalists Tom Morrow on fiddle, Liam Kelly on flute, Shane Mitchell on accordion and the solid rhythm playing of Brian McDonagh and Michael Holmes. Voted Best Traditional/ Folk Group by Ireland's premier music magazine Hot Press. Be sure and catch this great act at the Milliken Auditorium, Dennos Museum Center. $25 advance, $28 door, $22 members; (more) Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College (1701 E. Front St. Traverse City, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event   Tickets

8:30 pm

OWDC Dancing at St. James First 45-60 minutes: walk-throughs of every dance, and 0-2 teachings of dances. Remainder of the evening is continuous music for folk dancing. Light refreshments: juice/pop, chips, fruit, sweets. Membership costs $20 and is calendar year Sept - Aug, besides $1 off adm., members can participate in decision making. Every Friday Open to the public $7 non-members $6 members (more) Park between the church and gym and enter from there. (22111 Woodward Ave Ferndale, Michigan) Map   Email    Add This Event

Saturday March 13, 2010
10:00 am	School of Rock Workshop The School of Rock at MSU Community Music School is for middle and high school students who have some experience on guitar, bass, keyboard, drums and vocals. Students will work with members of The Outer Vibe to improve technique and learn more about creating, performing in, and promoting their own rock bands. Those who play instruments other than those above, or those with limited experience, should contact CMS. $60, with pizza lunch included. (more) MSU Community Music School (841-B Timberlane East Lansing, MI) Map   Add This Event

11:00 am

Curragh Irish Pub Pre-St. Patrick's Day Event 11am Kennedy's Kitchen Noon Holland St. Patrick's Day Parade 1pm Fonn Mohr 4pm Salthill Mines (part 1) 8pm Salthill Mines (part 2) 11pm The Green Room. Bands all day! (more) Curragh Irish Pub (73 East 8th Street Holland, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Grand Rapids St. Patrick's Day Parade The Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Grand Rapids is brought to you by the Ancient Order of Hibernians and will feature the theme "A Walk of Faith" for 2010. See Bands, Floats, and other entries celebrating "all things Irish." Always a family favorite! Parade runs East, SE on Monroe Center at 11:00AM This is a FREE event for the whole family! Sponsorships and parade entries still available, see website for details! (more) Downtown Grand Rapids (Monroe Center, NW Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7th Annual Grand Ledge St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration Visit the website for complete details of this day long celebration, including an Irish Stew Cook-Off, Free Movie, PARADE, Irish Dancers, Bag Pipers, Music and Pub Crawl! Something for everyone at this family fun day in Downtown Grand Ledge Michigan. See Website for complete details of all events Some events free, others require entry fees, visit website for complete details. (more) Downtown, Grand Ledge Map   Email    Add This Event

Kalamazoo St. Patrick's Day Parade Bring out the whole family for the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Kalamazoo! Put on by the Irish American Club of Kalamazoo, this event is a great way to show your Irish Pride! New for 2010, see "Liam the extra large Leprechaun," mascot of the Kalamazoo Irish Fest. Ending time is approximate, Come early for best viewing locations! (more) Downtown Map   Email    Add This Event

11:30 am

Colosanti's One Saturday a month I set up next to the olives and play tunes for 4 hours. Don't worry. If you need to get something out of the olive cart I'm blocking, I'll take an "olive break". (more) Colasanti's Produce & Plants (468 South Milford Road Highland, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

12:00 pm

White Lake St. Patricks Day Blarney Bash White Lake Blarney Bash March 13, 2010 all weekend long starting with the parade at noon Saturday. Marching Bands, music, Irish music, beer tent, events and more all weekend! Supports local Rotary and worldwide eradication of Polio. Saturday, Parade at Noon, Beer Tent until Midnight. Sunday 1PM until 5PM. (more) Downtown Whitehall behind old State Bank Map   Add This Event

1:00 pm

After Parade Party at Quinn and Tuite's Irish Pub Four great acts at Grand Rapid's most authentic Irish Pub! See the CONKLIN CEILI BAND, FIVE LEAF CLOVER, THE TOSSPINTS and THE WAXIES! (in order of appearance!) Special promotions during the day and evening! Celebrate the coming of the high Holiday! Party begins right after the parade and runs till closing! Come early for the best seats, and stay late! (more) Quinn & Tuites Irish Pub (1535 Plainfield Avenue Northeast Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Add This Event

The Curragh Irish Pub welcomes FONN MOR Regulars at this Holland MI Pub will recognize this fabulous Celtic band... they are regulars at The Curragh. The only difference will be the addition of Irish born vocalist Simone Keenan, who recently joined this talent heavy band. Enjoy the St. Pat's pre-party atmosphere, and look for Fonn Mor to return again on the holiday itself! (more) Curragh Irish Pub (73 East 8th Street Holland, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

2:00 pm

St. Patrick's Day irish Music Come and enjoy Irish music for St. Patrick's Day without having to go to a bar. You will delight in the artistry of Lee Mulder as she breathes life into songs and stories of Ireland. Her fine voice and instrumentations have been enjoyed at festivals, pubs and other stages throughout the Great Lakes region. free (more) Barnes & Noble Booksellers Rivertown Crossing (Rivertown Crossing, 3700 Rivertown Parkway Ste. 2058 Grandville, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Bayside Travellers Contra Dance 2 dances in one day. An afternoon dance for those with some contra-dance experience and an evening dance for all. No partner needed for either dance. Lisa Joy Ornstein from Chicago will be calling. Live music will be provided by Schryer/O'Gorman/Lefebvre clan from Canada, otherwise known as the O'SCHRAVES 2-5 p.m. Dance for those with some experience. Need to know the basics. 7 p.m. Basics Workshop for beginners 8-11 p.m. Contra-dance for all levels 2-5 Dance for those with some contra-dance experience, 7-7:45 beginning workshop, 8-11 dance for all Afternoon Dance: Adult-$12, Student w. ID-$10, Member-$10 Evening Dance: Adult-$10, Student w. ID-$6, Members $8 (more) Twin Lakes Gilbert Lodge (6800 N. Long Lake Rd. Traverse City, MI) Map   Add This Event

3:00 pm

English Country Dance Caller: Kathy Anderson. Band: Debbie Jackson, Brad Battey, and Steve Schneider. This English dance is followed by a pot-luck supper (5:30 to 6:45), and a dance skills workshop (7:00 to 7:30), and a Contra and Square Dance (separate admission fee, 7:30 to 10:30). $4 for students, $5 for members, $7 for others. (more) Oshtemo Grange (3234 N. 3rd St. Kalamazoo, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

5:00 pm

The Grand Party @ The White Crow Conservatory of Music A great time will be had by all, INDEED! Share the evening with the music of Siusan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler along with special guests EQUINOX! They will be serving food at 5pm. YES.. even the HOLY BREAD of BREADS... "that being the O'Rourke Soda Bread" We will have Music from 7pm on till we are sick of it!" The Party ends when its over!!! $15 Sorry, There are NO Discounts or Free passes for this evening as it is a SPECIAL EVENT with TWO BANDS performing tonight! (more) White Crow Conservatory-Music (3736 Mackinaw Road Saginaw, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Michigan Irish Music Festival Annual St. Pat's Party The Michigan Irish Music Festival will be holding the annual St. Patrick's Party again this year! March 12 & 13 (Friday & Saturday) doors open at 5pm and the party will continue until Midnight on both nights. On Saturday, you can party with the sounds of Fonn Mor! We'll have an outstanding Silent Auction on both nights, with raffles, Irish dancers, McGovern's Famous Corned Beef & Potato Soup PLUS you'll be able to get Fricano's Pizza too! For complete details on how you can buy single day tickets or the WEEKEND PASS for only $20, go to www.michiganirish.org (more) Fricano's Muskegon Lake (1050 West Western Avenue Muskegon, MI) Map   Add This Event   Tickets

7:00 pm

BLUES DINNER featuring TOMMY AND THE CASE BAND Foundry Hall's monthly Blues Dinner series! Dinner, Drinks and Dancing featuring live entertainment by Tommy and the Case Band. This southwest Michigan multi-talented group features: Tommy Rusin on vocals, keyboard, and sax; Charles Fritsche on vocals and guitar; Al Giganti on vocals and bass guitar; Star Fritsche on vocals and percussion; and Ed Skjordal on vocals, drums, and guitar. With a fine blend of musical genres and many years of experience, T&TCB is guaranteed to get your feet moving. Doors open at 6:30 pm; 7 pm dinner seating, 7:30 pm show time. Dinner seating $25. General admission $10. Get tickets at South Haven Art Center, 800.838.3006, www.foundryhall.com, or at the door after 6:30 pm. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event   Tickets

Cats and the Fiddler at The Sippin' Lizzard Please see our website for more information. Till 10 (more) The Sippin' Lizzard Coffee House (816 South Saginaw Street Flint, MI) Map   Add This Event

St. Patrick's Day Party @ The White Crow Siusan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler perform traditional and original Irish music.Come early food served before the concert!! (more) White Crow Conservatory-Music (3736 Mackinaw Road Saginaw, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Ben Hassenger at the Falling Rock Cafe Back home in the UP at this cool cafe and bookstore! (more) Falling Rock Cafe & Book Store (104 East Munising Avenue Munising, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Embarr at the Riviera Theatre Embarr was formed after a series of informal music workshops and recording sessions back in January of 2008, with a focus on both traditional and new interpretations of songs & ballads from Ireland, Scotland, and England. Band members Dan Bouwman (guitar, percussion, vocals) and Charlie Holleman (mandolin & vocals) have been playing together for several years. Ginny Gibbs, lead vocalist, came via the Irish Music School at the Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins, West Virginia Only $5 (more) Riviera Theatre (50 North Main Street Three Rivers, MI) Map   Add This Event

7:30 pm

Contra and square dance Caller: Kathy Anderson. Band: Debbie Jackson, Brad Battey, and Steve Schneider. This contra and square dance is preceded by an afternoon English Country Dance (separate admission fee, 3:00 to 5:00), a pot-luck supper (5:30 to 6:45), and a dance skills workshop (7:00 to 7:30). $6 for students, $8 for members, $10 for others (more) Oshtemo Grange (3234 N 3rd Street Kalamazoo, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

SLIDE from Ireland @ Kirtland Center for the Arts The Irish Times calls SLIDE (IRELAND) "traditional musicians with attitude" and credits the group with "bringing drawing room grandeur and high spirits together" with it's diverse songs , which range from soulful and sorrowful to contagiously energetic. Folk Roots Magazine proclaims, "There's plenty of action and flamboyance in Slides's music, " which merges "swagger with traditional expertise." Doors open at 7PM $24 & $22 (more) Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts, Kirtland Community College (10775 N. St. Helen Road Roscommon, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event   Tickets

8:00 pm

Pre-St. Patty's Day @ Bennigan's with Kinfyre From foot-stomping Irish reels and jigs to backwoods Bluegrass and even a Cajun tune or two, KinFyre's high-energy sound is known to get an entire crowd on it's feet. Hailing from lands unkown, the members of KinFyre bring a diverse, multi-cultural experience to it's listeners. All excel on their acoustical instruments and a strong blend of voices make this one-of-a-kind group fun and entertaining. See them at Bennigan's while you enjoy the great atmosphere, menu items and Irish beverages! Come early and enjoy dinner too! (more) Bennigan's Grill & Tavern (3303 Alpine Avenue Northwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Add This Event

Jan Krist & Jim Bizer at Comfy Couch Concerts Jan Krist and Jim Bizer hail from Detroit, justly famous as Motown, but home to myriad musical influences. They met and made music together while still in their teens. On their own they have each garnered acclaim as songwriters and performers. As members of the Yellow Room Gang, Jim & Jan add another dimension to their diverse musical spectrum. Intricately layered instrumental parts and stunning vocal harmonies are just part of the magic. Concert at 8pm Doors open at 7pm for reserved tickets $15.00 Adult $10.00 Student 8-18 (more) Comfy Couch Concerts/Newport Furnishings (52504 Grand River Ave. Wixom, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event   Tickets

An Dro appearing at Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Celebration An Dro is pleased to return to Lucky's to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style. They will be joined by special guest Michael Gunn who will preform the old songs and provide the ruckus on the highland pipes. Don't miss it. (more) Edmore, MI (526 West Main Street Edmore, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

2nd Saturday Contra Dance Sharon Hollow Stringband & Don Theyken present a contra dance with live music, open to all, beginners welcome, no partner needed. Wear comfortable shoes & clothing, like you were going for a walk. $8.00 (more) Webster Church Community Building, diagonally across the street from the ch (Webster Church & Farrell Rds., Northwest corner Dexter, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

WCMU presents Dervish at the Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center Hailing from County Sligo, Ireland's award-winning Celtic band Dervish combines the charismatic stage presence and vocals of Cathy Jordan with the dazzling virtuosity of instrumentalists Tom Morrow on fiddle, Liam Kelly on flute, Shane Mitchell on accordion and the solid rhythm playing of Brian McDonagh and Michael Holmes. Voted Best Traditional/ Folk Group by Ireland's premier music magazine Hot Press. For ticket information, contact the Blissfest Music Organization at 231-348-7047. (more) Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center (500 Spring Street Harbor Springs, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Woods Tea Company Wood's Tea Company performs bluegrass, Celtic tunes, sea chanties, and folk songs with an equal ease and skill. In concert, the Vermont-based group draws on a wide variety of musical experience and expression. They employ as many as a dozen different instruments from banjos, bouzoukis and bodhrans, guitars and tin whistles. The Vermont based group tours the country offering a mixture of lively folk, Celtic music, sea shanties, bluegrass, and dry New England humor. $12 General, $10 Seniors & Students with student ID's two admissions for $10, $9 Members, $3 2-12 year olds (more) Wealthy Theatre Annex (1110 Wealthy SE Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

STEVEN MULLAN, MIKE BERMUDAZ + MIKE P A fun evening of Pop and Rock favorites as well as many original songs by the Ohio singer songwriter STEVE MULLAN. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Sound   Add This Event

Belfast Gin at Old Dog Tavern, (formerly Kraftbrau) Belfast Gin falls into a music category that we'd like to consider "Twisted Traditional." We are a seven-piece Celtic group with kit drum, electric and acoustic guitars, bass, viola, tin whistle/flute and vocals. A high energy Celtic group, Belfast Gin creates a unique sound to the Celtic genre with an emphasis on searing vocals and an almost classic rock feel. Bootleggers everywhere, it's time to make a run!!! $5 at the door (more) Old Dog Tavern (402 East Kalamazoo Avenue Kalamazoo, MI) Map   Add This Event

Sunday March 14, 2010
1:30 pm	Allen Park Contra Dance Contra dancing is great cardio exercise, and even greater fun. It's like old fashioned square dancing except that it is done in lines. Every dance is taught first and then called as it's done. No partner or experience necessary. $8 at the door; free to those under 16 with an adult. (more) Allen Park Presbyterian Church (7101 Park Ave Allen Park, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

2:00 pm

Advanced contra & square dance Caller: Kathy Anderson. Band: Debbie Jackson, Brad Battey, and Steve Schneider. No dance skills workshop before this dance. $6 for students, $8 for members, $10 for others (more) Oshtemo Grange (3234 N 3rd Street Kalamazoo, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

GRAM's Winter Chamber Concert Series <b> The Red Cedar Trio </b> Joseph Lulloff, Saxophone Professor, Michigan State University <br> Yuri Grandelsmann, Viola Professor, Michigan State University <br> Deborah Moriarty, Piano Professor, Michigan State University <br> (more) Grand Rapids Art Museum (101 Monroe Center Street Northwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

3:00 pm

Community Music School All School Recital Students from various ensembles and classes of the Community Music School perform short selections in the all-school recital. The recital will take place at 3 p.m. at the MSU Community Music School in East Lansing. (more) MSU Community Music School (841-B Timberlane East Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

4:00 pm

" SLIDE" @ MI Irish Music Festival St. Pat's Party On Sunday we open at 4pm and will feature a return engagement of the band that stole the show at the FEST last September. SLIDE from Ireland will be here and this is a show you won't want to miss. Don't wait to purchase your tickets as there is a limited number available for the Sunday SLIDE Concert. Note The Earlier Start Time! $10 this day only, or included in your $25 three day pass. For complete details on how you can buy tickets or the WEEKEND PASS for only $20 (more) Fricano's Muskegon Lake (1050 West Western Avenue Muskegon, MI) Map   Add This Event   Tickets

5:00 pm

Sunday Sings Community singing is just getting together to share old or new songs informally, campfire style. We might do this from memory; we welcome new songs you bring, on paper or in your head; and we have copies of the book Rise Up Singing to borrow or buy. We generally meet on the second Sunday of the month. We begin at 5:00 PM with a potluck supper, then sing until 9;00 or so. Join the gathering for any portion or for the entire time. Newcomers are always welcome, Call Mary Postellon at (616) 246-6468 for details. (more) Mary and Dan Postellon (3242 Brook Trails Dr SE Grand Rapids, Michigan) Map   Email    Add This Event

6:00 pm

Siusan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler on Folk It! Radio with Tom Saunders Siusan and Zig in studio on Folk It Radio with studio audience. (more) Save time, let Google find the address! Click 'tip' for more info Map   Add This Event

7:00 pm

"Hot House Flowers" from Ireland Hothouse Flowers live, a world-renowned band hailing from Ireland that combines traditional Irish music with influences from soul, gospel and rock. They made a name for itself during the late '80s and early '90s with a passionate, bombastic fusion of rock & roll combined with the root sounds of Irish folk, American gospel and soul. Hothouse Flowers has released 6 albums to date. Their latest release, Into the Heart, reaffirms and expands on the bands gut-level, passionate, soulful approach. Doors open at 5PM, Show at 7PM, Special Guest Ralston Bowles. $20, Available on-line. Advance Purchase and Dinner Reservations Highly Recommended. (more) One Trick Pony Grill & Taproom (136 Fulton Street West Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Add This Event   Tickets

Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids Whether you are a musician, or an Irish Music fan, this session is as close to visiting an Irish Pub Session in Ireland, as you can get without flying to the Emerald Isle! Great menu, beer and drink specials, and toe-tapping traditional Irish Music. No tickets required! Go to the second floor, "Jameson Lounge!" (more) McFaddens Restaurant-Saloon Downtown Grand Rapids (58 Ionia Avenue Southwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

BoRC morris side practice BoRC's weekly open rehearsals and auditions are held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Sundays from 7:30 to 9:00PM. Please e-mail us to receive any last-minute changes. Confirm time and location at 616-949-8374. (more) St. Mark's Episcopal Church (134 Division Avenue North Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Add This Event

Monday March 15, 2010
9:45 am	Coffee Break Siusan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler live on Coffee Break (more) WLNZ (400 North Capitol Avenue Lansing, MI) Map   Add This Event

7:00 pm

MONDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC Music and Poetry Show!! All Ages, All Styles, All Levels of performers are welcome!! Fun show, in a unique and intimate listening room. Hosted by local musician Jeffree St.John (aka SugarSpell) </> 12-14 time slots available. 2 Songs or Poems each. Sign up is fIrst come first served. Names are submitted into a Jar, performance order is selected before show. Sign Up Begins @ 7pm, Show runs 7:15-10pm NO COVER CHARGE... but due to our limited seating we encourage a One Drink Minimum during all performances. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Sound   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

Scottish Dancing Beginners' Class Learn Scottish Country Dancing in this six-week beginners' class. Learn the basics needed to join in on jigs, reels, and strathspeys--an introduction to a lifetime of fun! Families welcome. No partner necessary. The class costs $30 for the six-week session. Live music from fiddler Susie Lorand. Instruction by Dan Blim. $5 per week; $30 for six-week class (more) Gretchen's House Child Care Center (2625 Traver Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

8:00 pm

Monday Dancing This class is for teaching, practice, and review. There is no set program or curriculum. Participants are generally more experienced dancers, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to come because the goal is to promote interest in folk dance by developing skills and knowledge. Admission is $3. (more) Leo Mahany Senior Community Center, 2 blocks north of 13 Mile Rd. between C (3500 Marais Ave Royal Oak, Michigan) Map   Email    Add This Event

Tuesday March 16, 2010
7:00 pm	TRENT WAGLER AND THE STEEL WHEELS The music of Trent Wagler and the Steel Wheels bridges the traditions of folk, bluegrass, and blues with the best of Americana today. Since 2004, Wagler has been delivering innovative acoustic roots music to audiences across the US and Europe. Featuring a blend of fiery barnstorming instrumentals such as "Elzic's Farewell", the Steel Wheels showcase Eric Brubaker's fiddle, Brian Dickel on the bass, and the smooth mandolin and guitar of Jay Lapp (also of the Goldmine Pickers). Doors open at 6:30 pm. General admission $7, $5 advance. Get tickets at South Haven Art Center, 800.838.3006, www.foundryhall.com or at the door after 6:30 pm. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map   Sound   Press Release    Email    Add This Event   Tickets   Our Store

Lansing Area Shape Note Singing, bi-monthly We sing for our enjoyment, not for performance, in a non-worship setting, from "The Sacred harp," an old traditional shape note hymnal, in continuous publication since 1844. This style of singing is an old tradition, once used primarily in rural southern churches, but now found around the globe, featuring wonderful harmonies and poetry. This style of singing can be seen in the film "Cold Mountain" and features discordant harmonies and open fifths, with each part having its own unique melody. (1st and 3rd Tuesdays) (more) Edgewood United Church (469 North Hagadorn Road East Lansing, MI) Map   Sound   Email    Add This Event

English Country Dance Live acoustic music. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably and bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers are welcome; please come a little early. Turn right on Burbank Dr. from Green Road; park in "Clubhouse Parking" areas on Burbank. 734-665-7704. $7/ $4 students / under 14 free accompanied by parent. (more) Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

8:00 pm

Rare Combination @ Griffin Grill and Pub Rare Combination is an Irish folk group formed in the spring of 2004. The groups' repertoire includes; traditional Irish dance music (jigs,reels, polkas, hornpipes), pub songs, rebel songs, ballads, love songs, slow aires, Irish-American tunes, and early American and contemporary folk music. The band has performed at pubs-restaurants, folk festivals, and is available for private performance events. Come early and have a meal and drinks! (more) Griffin Grill and Pub (38 West Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Wednesday March 17, 2010
7:00 am	Liam "the extra large" Leprechaun on "Michael Patrick Shiels Show" The world's most photographed, and only known "American Leprechaun," will be chatting with Michigan's most listened to morning radio talk show host, Michael Patrick Shiels on his syndicated show on St. Patrick's Day 2010. Start out your holiday with a little bit o' blarney! Show airs on radio affiliates all over Michigan, as well as on Fox 47 TV in Lansing. (more) On your radio dial all over Michigan, and on TV in the Lansing Area! (Main St. Everywhere, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

11:00 am

St. Patrick's Day at the Claddagh Irish Pub Party with one of Michigan's hottest Celtic Rock bands at one of Michigan's finest Irish Pubs. See Belfast Gin at The Claddagh in Livonia. Enjoy your lunch, and favorite Irish beverages! Celebration runs all day, Belfast Gin begins at 11:00AM (more) The Claddagh Irish Pub (17800 Haggerty Road Livonia, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Rare Combination @ Claddagh Irish Pub in Lansing Rare Combination returns to Lansing's Premeir Irish Pub and Restaurant to celebrate the holiday! Its a St. Patrick's Day Tradition! Just part of the whole day of Celebration! (more) Claddagh Irish Pub-Eastwood (2900 Towne Centre Blvd Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

2:00 pm

Quinn and Tuite's Irish Pub's St. Patrick's Day Party! This is the place to be in Grand Rapids on St. Patrick's Day! Promotions all day and evening, Music from about 2PM until closing! Scheduled to appear are; An Dro, The Conklin Ceili Band, The Tosspints and The Waxies! Get your Irish On!!! Bar opens in the morning, Music Starts around 2PM! Come early if you want a seat, and stay late! (more) Quinn & Tuites Irish Pub (1535 Plainfield Avenue Northeast Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Add This Event

An Dro at Quinn and Tuite's Irish Pub An Dro is joining other groups for a day long St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Quinn & Tuite's. It's sure to be big fun. Admission is free (more) Quinn & Tuites Irish Pub (1535 Plainfield Avenue Northeast Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

3:00 pm

25th Annual St. Patrick's Day IrishFest Corned Beef and Cabbage and more available for purchase, Cash Bar, Tons of Parking! KIDS FREE, Adults $10.00 (more) Hellenic Cultural Center (36375 Joy Road Westland, MI) Map   Add This Event

St. Patrick's Day Party at The Curragh Irish Pub It's St. Patrick's Day... need we say more?!? Entertainment schedule: Fonn Mohr 3pm, Kennedy's Kitchen 7pm, Inner Distance 10:30pm. (more) Curragh Irish Pub (73 East 8th Street Holland, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

4:00 pm

Siusan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler perform at Elderly Instruments Irish music on St. Pat's Day at one of the best music stores in the world! (more) Elderly Instruments (1100 North Washington Avenue Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

5:00 pm

Old Dog Tavern welcomes EMBARR Embarr: A magical horse from Irish mythology, who will bear you to Tir Na N'Og - the land of music, beauty, feasting, and eternal youth; an Irish word meaning "Imagination"; a Celtic acoustic band. TBA (more) Old Dog Tavern (402 E. Kalamazoo Ave. Kalamazoo, MI) Map   Sound   Add This Event

An Dro performing at Hop Cat St. Patrick's Day Celebration An Dro will be performing Irish Jigs and Reel (among other things) in a high energy show at this great brew pub in downtown GR. (more) Hopcat (25 Ionia Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

5:30 pm

2010 St. Patrick's Day Sociable Evening Join the Irish-American Club of Mid-Michigan as they celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2010 with one of the mid-west's favorite Irish Music performers, Kitty Donohoe. There will be Irish Vendors, Music & more. Liquid Libations available! Doors open at 5:30PM Your $25 ticket includes entry, entertainment and dinner. A cash bar is available. (more) Resurrection Parish Hall (1531 East Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI) Map   Add This Event

6:00 pm

Celtic Supper ,Stories and Songs with Siusan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler Siusan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler share their traditional and original stories and songs after a traditional Irish dinner (more) Creole Gallery (1218 Turner Street Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Griffin Grill and Pub welcomes "String Cheese" The Griffin Grill and Pub is a great place for friends to meet in the heart of downtown Battle Creek. Check their webpage for complete details, including their food and libation menus. String Cheese will be entertaining on the holiday. You don't want to miss this show if you are anywhere near the Griffon. Contact Pub for complete details. (more) Griffin Grill and Pub (38 West Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, MI) Map   Add This Event

Traditional Celtic Supper, followed by Irish Songs and Stories Enjoy a classic Celtic Supper, followed by Irish Songs and Stories from Siusan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler. This 6 pm buffet dinner features corned beef and cabbage, red skinned potatoes, glazed carrots, traditional bread pudding and more! Meal served by Creole Gallery neighbor The Pastry Palette. Irish Songs and Stories begin at 7:30. $20 for supper and concert. Only 100 tickets available! Evening produced by Smokin' Sleddog Records and The Ten Pound Fiddle. Additional sponsorship from LCC Radio. Celtic Supper starts a 6; Irish Songs and Stories from 7:30 - 9. Limited seating, tickets are $20 - buy them online today! (more) Creole Gallery (1218 Turner Street Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event   Tickets

3 Husbands on the Loose @ the Lamplight Grill Celebrate with Corned Beff and Cabbage, Rueben Sandwiches, green beer, (while it lasts,) and great music from Ionia's favorite trio! Come early and enjoy a great St. Patrick's Day menu, Free: reservations are recommended! (more) Lamplight Grill (314 West Main Street Ionia, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

6:30 pm

Charlie's Bar and Grill Party Live and DJ-ed IRISH MUSIC -- "You Sing It! - Celtioke" -- Live & Recorded Accompaniment -- Visuals from the Emerald Isle -- Guest Artists! Musical host : J. Oscar Bittinger of Dublin Station. Irish Stew and Irish Brew! Likely THE BEST Corned Beef & Cabbage in town! Share the Shamrock Spirit Help support the MDA find a cure for muscular dystrophy. FREE! (more) Charlies Bar & Grill (3519 Plainfield Avenue Northeast Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:00 pm

St. Patrick's Day Irish music Enjoy Irish Music for St. Patrick's Day for everyone without having to go to a bar. You will delight in the artistry of Lee Mulder as she breathes life into songs and stories of Ireland. With her fine voice and instrumentations, she has been a favorite at festivals, pubs, and other stages throughout the Great Lakes Region. free (more) Barnes & Noble Booksellers Rivertown Crossing (Rivertown Crossing, 3700 Rivertown Parkway Ste. 2058 Grandville, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Independence Village Concert Series Student groups from the MSU College of Music will present a series of four concerts at the Independence Village Retirement Community. Different student music groups and soloists will perform at each concert in the series. On March 17, the Woodwind Ensemble will perform. (more) Independence Village of East Lansing (2530 Marfitt Rd East Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

Pretty Shaky String Band Open Jam A weekly open jam for acoustic musicians. We play a lot of old time, some Irish and contra - but hey, teach us your tunes! All skill levels welcome - a great place to gain experience playing nicely with others or to swap tunes. Just show up any time after 7:30! Free. (more) Urban Options (405 Grove St East Lansing, MI) Map   Add This Event

English country dance Callers: Jan Coray and Roger Williams. Music by Thorn among the Roses. $3 for students, $4 for others (more) Oshtemo Grange (3234 N 3rd Street Kalamazoo, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

8:00 pm

Fonn Mor at Bell's Brewery St. Pat's Bash See Fonn Mor, one of the best Celtic Rock/Traditional/Folk bands in the mid-west at the home of O'Beron (spelling changed for the holiday!) (more) Bell's Brewery (East Kalamazoo Avenue Kalamazoo, MI) Map   Add This Event

9:00 pm

Czar's 505 Welcomes Rare Combination Rare Combination is an Irish folk group formed in the spring of 2004. The groups' repertoire includes; traditional Irish dance music (jigs,reels, polkas, hornpipes), pub songs, rebel songs, ballads, love songs, slow aires, Irish-American tunes, and early American and contemporary folk music. (more) Czars 505 (505 Pleasant Street St Joseph, MI) Map   Add This Event

10:00 pm

"String Cheese" at Shakespeare's Pub Kalamazoo welcomes back one of their favorite Celtic Music Acts... String Cheese to a new venue for these talented young ladies! Can we say Cool Celtic Cello!!! Come Early and Stay Late! Contact Pub for more information. (more) Shakespeare's Pub (241 East Kalamazoo Avenue Kalamazoo, MI) Map   Add This Event

Thursday March 18, 2010
7:00 pm	CARA "House Concert" at O'Mulder's Pub O'Mulder's Pub, a private home in Alto MI, welcomes back the winner of this year's "Best New Irish Artists," (from the Irish Music Awards,) to their 70 seat basement pub! This act is a "must see" group based out of Germany, who's U.S. tour is limited. Irish/Celtic Musicians and venue proprieters fill the audience, as they know how special it is to see an act of this caliber in an intimate setting, rather than a large concert or festival venue. Become a member of this elite audience, order now! Show begins promptly at 7PM, "session" to follow afterwards... Bring your instruments! Only $15, ordered in advance only. Remaining tickets are going fast... order soon! Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments! (more) O'Mulder's Pub (8603 Garbow Drive SE Alto, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

GATHERING WRITERS, A Poetry Series Monthly Poetry Series w/ Featured poet and open mic (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Add This Event

GATHERING WRITERS, A Poetry Series Monthly Poetry Series w/ Featured poet and open mic (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Add This Event

Danu at The Whiting in Flint Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danu is one of the leading traditional Irish music ensembles of today. Their standing room only concerts throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East feature high-energy performances and an eclectic mix of ancient and new Irish music. Boasting seven critically acclaimed albums, this group has performed around the world taking audiences on a musical journey to Ireland, and delighting crowds with their modern twists on traditional music. Ticket Prices: $27 / $32, Order on-line. (more) Whiting The (1241 East Kearsley Street Flint, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event   Tickets

Friday March 19, 2010
7:00 pm	Red Barn English Country Dance Family friendly for all. Drake Meadow and Greg Meisner lead. Music by Brad Battey, Debbie Jackson, and Susie Lorand. $7/$4 students/$14 family (more) Red Barn gymnasium (in the Domino Farms complex) (Via Sacra Drive Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Add This Event

Open Mic @ Fenton Winery & Brewery This is a great open mic. The place is generally packed. What better way to present your tunes. How many songs per round, and how many rounds are determined by the number of performers. Generally, each person, or group gets two rounds of two to three songs each. Sign in begins at 630PM (more) Fenton Winery and Brewery (1545 North Leroy Street Fenton, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Burcham Hills Concert Series Student groups from the MSU College of Music will present a series of six concerts at the Burcham Hills Retirement Community. Different student music groups and soloists will perform at each concert in the series. On March 19, the Woodwind Ensemble will perform for a second time. (more) Burcham Hills Retirement Community (2700 Burcham Dr East Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

Allegan Woods Third Friday Contra Dance The band is Three's a Crowd, reuniting tonight for the first time in years. Silent Auction: donate good, usable items and/or bid on items tonight to help AWFAC raise money for our big event in May. Tips for beginning dancers at 7:15 PM. Adults, $8. Students, $5. Family maximum, $20. Kids under 6 are free. (more) Ottawa County Fair (1286 Ottawa Beach Road Holland, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

8:00 pm

Rayna Gellert and Susie Goehring Rayna Gellert has been the fiddler and a singer in the Freight Hoppers, Uncle Earl, and with Frank Lee. She is regularly a finalist in the fiddle contest at the Appalachian Stringband Festival in Clifftop (WV) and is a popular instructor at The Swannanoa Gathering. Susie Goehring adds a very clean guitar sound and tight vocals. Together they select classy songs and present them in a straight-forward, honest, traditional style. These two women are two of the very best in Old Time music today Gate opens at 7 pm; doors open at 7:30 pm. General admission seating. Tickets: $15/ $12 members/ $5 Students. Tickets available at: www.tenpoundfiddle.org and at the door. (more) Ten Pound Fiddle (at the UUC) (855 Grove St East Lansing, MI) Map   Sound   Email    Add This Event   Tickets

Danu at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danu is one of the leading traditional Irish music ensembles of today. Their standing room only concerts throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East feature high-energy performances and an eclectic mix of ancient and new Irish music. Boasting seven critically acclaimed albums, this group has performed around the world taking audiences on a musical journey to Ireland, and delighting crowds with their modern twists on traditional music. $52 pit, $42 gold circle, $37 house, $32 rear balcony, Senior/Military/Student Discount $47 pit, $37 gold circle, $32 house, $30 rear balcony (more) Macomb Center for the Performing Arts (44575 Garfield Road Clinton Township, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event   Tickets

Night Of Irish Music with Siusan and Zig at The Cabbage Shed Celebrate St. Pat's Day at The Cabbage Shed with great Irish Music! Tickets $10.00 In Advance-$12.00 At The Door (more) Cabbage Shed (198 Frankfort Avenue Elberta, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

8:30 pm

OWDC Dancing at St. James First 45-60 minutes: walk-throughs of every dance, and 0-2 teachings of dances. Remainder of the evening is continuous music for folk dancing. Light refreshments: juice/pop, chips, fruit, sweets. Membership costs $20 and is calendar year Sept - Aug, besides $1 off adm., members can participate in decision making. Every Friday Open to the public $7 non-members $6 members (more) Park between the church and gym and enter from there. (22111 Woodward Ave Ferndale, Michigan) Map   Email    Add This Event

9:00 pm

EVENING AMBIENCE A night of recorded music to frame in your conversation. An excellent spot to stop with a date to enjoy a mix of ambient, funk and groove electronic music. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Add This Event

Saturday March 20, 2010
10:30 am	L.A.U.G.H - The Lansing Area Ukulele Group Meeting For ukulele enthusiasts and players in the Lansing, MI area. We plan on meeting once per month at Elderly Instruments to have a lot of fun learning, sharing, and playing songs on the uke! No experience necessary. (more) Elderly Instruments (1100 North Washington Avenue Lansing, MI) Map   Add This Event

7:30 pm

St Patrick's Day @ Fenton Winery Help us celebrate St Patrick's Day! Green beer and wine! There will be a mess of Irish music to help liven up the night. (more) Fenton Winery and Brewery (1545 North Leroy Street Fenton, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Corsair Concert Series presents THE BOXCARS Former members of Alison Krauss & Union Station and The Dan Tyminski Band have formed this new bluegrass supergroup lead by six time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year Adam Steffey. His recent project on Sugar Hill Records, "One More For The Road", has been acclaimed as one of the best bluegrass albums of 2009. We can expect The Boxcars to cover this material and branch out into music from their current project that they are presently recording for a mid-Summer 2010 album release. $15.00 (more) Tawas United Methodist Church Family Center (20 West M-55 Tawas City, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

8:00 pm

Mike Agranoff If you've been around the folk scene, you couldn't miss seeing Mike. Tall, red beard, and always around where the music is. He's been on the scene for many many years, listening to the fine details of what makes this genre of music so special to the soul, so able to make us laugh and cry and think. And lucky for us all, he got serious about having fun at it. Equally at home in the contemporary and traditional camps of the Folk world, he is a fine musician and storyteller. His prime instrument is $12 General, $10 Seniors & Students with student ID's two admissions for $10, $9 Members, $3 2-12 year olds (more) Wealthy Theatre Annex (1110 Wealthy SE Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Press Release    Email    Add This Event

Stage 1210 presents The Best of the Cap Cafe When the Cappuccino Cafe closed, the Lansing Area lost a great venue for acoustic music. We are putting together a show together featuring some of your favorite performers from the many years at the Cap Cafe including Mystic Shake, Ed Groves and his new jazz band iZwicky, and Pete Wittig $12/$9 students (more) Stage 1210 (1210 Turner Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Third Saturday Contra Dance Mostly contra dances, beginners welcome, Beginners Lesson at 7:30, $10, Grange Member $7, Students with ID $5, (more) Pittsfield Union Grange (3337 Ann Arbor-Saline Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

THE SKINNY RACCOONS + JUSTIN ERION Country, Bluegrass, Americana music brought home the old fashioned way... with lots of foot stomps, hand claps and murder ballads. The Skinny Raccoons are full of traditional songs mixed with some of there own originals. Justin Erion is a bit more contemporary americana folk implosion of one. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Third Saturday Contra Band ** RAYNA GELLERT AND SUZIE GOEHRING ***** Caller ** BEV BERNBAUM------- Celebrate the coming of spring at the Looking Glass Contra Dance in Lansing. Fun and easy community dancing. All dances taught by knowledgeable callers and danced to wonderful live music. Come with friends or alone- this is partner dancing, but we trade partners after each dance. Please dress for active movement. Price- public $8, members $7, students $4, kids under 15 FREE- - - New Dancer Intro at 7:30pm (more) Central United Methodist Church (215 N. Capitol Ave Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Sunday March 21, 2010
11:00 am	Annual "St. Baldrick's Day" Fundraiser at the Claddagh Irish Pub! At a St. Baldrick's event, something amazing happens. People who normally shy away from the very thought of childhood cancer find themselves compelled to support this cause after looking into the face of these brave children who are beaming as their friends and family members proudly display their newly shorn heads. Volunteers and donors see it can be fun to support a serious cause. Young cancer patients and survivors see how many people care. No cost to come watch and enjoy some great food and drink at the Claddagh. Participants are asked to find sponsors who will donate to a great cause! (more) Claddagh Irish Pub-Eastwood (2900 Towne Centre Blvd Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

1:30 pm

Recital at Turner Dodge House The Community Music School returns to the Turner Dodge House with another concert. Three CMS piano faculty members, Marjan Helms, Liudmila Bondar and Debra Pajtas will be performing a variety of solo and four-hand literature including works by Brahms, Chopin, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff at the Turner Dodge House in Old Town. The concert will begin at 1 p.m. (more) Turner Dodge House & Heritage Center (100 East North Street Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

2:00 pm

FLINT UNITY CHURCH Sharing the Stage with Judy Insley and Almost Perfect, and John Dobat It's an afternoon potluck, so you can bring a dish to pass if you want. $10.00 (more) FLINT UNITY CHURCH (3501 Fenton Road Flint, MI) Map   Add This Event

Concert Series: Siusan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler Siusan and Zig perform Traditional and Original Irish Tunes (more) Harbor Beach Public Library (105 North Huron Avenue Harbor Beach, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Acoustic Music Concert at Unity Church of Flint An afternoon acoustic music concert featuring Judy Insley and Almost Perfect (Floyd Raeon, Martin Kramer), Dan Hazlett, and John Dobat. $10 (more) Unity of Flint Church (on Fenton Road between Hemphill and Atherton) (3501 Fenton Road Flint, MI) Map   Add This Event

GRAM's Winter Chamber Concert Series Alicia Eppinga, Acting Principal Cellist, Grand Rapids Symphony <br> Megan Crawford, Violinist, Grand Rapids Symphony <br> (more) Grand Rapids Art Museum (101 Monroe Center Street Northwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

4:00 pm

An Dro appearing at "Musical Interludes Concert Series" An Dro will be performing an all acoustic show in the living room of this beautifully restored Victorian Home. It's a great opportunity to hear Celtic music in a wonderfully intimate setting. (more) Langeland House Bed & Breakfast (1337 Peck St Muskegon, Michigan) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:00 pm

Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids Whether you are a musician, or an Irish Music fan, this session is as close to visiting an Irish Pub Session in Ireland, as you can get without flying to the Emerald Isle! Great menu, beer and drink specials, and toe-tapping traditional Irish Music. No tickets required! Go to the second floor, "Jameson Lounge!" (more) McFaddens Restaurant-Saloon Downtown Grand Rapids (58 Ionia Avenue Southwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Doug and Telisha Williams at the Pump House Doug & Telisha Williams hail from Martinsville, VA, where boarded up factories stand as monuments to how fast the world can change. When they write & sing songs about dying small towns, they know what they're talking about. Wherever Doug and Telisha go they always make quick friends with their audience, pulling them into their lives. "Telisha's vocals carry the twang of Steve Earle and Nanci Griffith, while Doug's bluesy, country guitar conveys both rhythm & harmony.." Doors at 6:30, Music at 7:00 $10 - all money to the musicians. All tickets at the door. (more) The Pump House, East Lansing (368 Orchard St East Lansing, Michigan) Map   Press Release    Email    Add This Event   Tickets

7:30 pm

BoRC morris side practice BoRC's weekly open rehearsals and auditions are held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Sundays from 7:30 to 9:00PM. Please e-mail us to receive any last-minute changes. Confirm time and location at 616-949-8374. (more) St. Mark's Episcopal Church (134 Division Avenue North Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Add This Event

Monday March 22, 2010
7:00 pm	MONDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC Music and Poetry Show!! All Ages, All Styles, All Levels of performers are welcome!! Fun show, in a unique and intimate listening room. Hosted by local musician Jeffree St.John (aka SugarSpell) </> 12-14 time slots available. 2 Songs or Poems each. Sign up is fIrst come first served. Names are submitted into a Jar, performance order is selected before show. Sign Up Begins @ 7pm, Show runs 7:15-10pm NO COVER CHARGE... but due to our limited seating we encourage a One Drink Minimum during all performances. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Sound   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

Scottish Dancing Beginners' Class Learn Scottish Country Dancing in this six-week beginners' class. Learn the basics needed to join in on jigs, reels, and strathspeys--an introduction to a lifetime of fun! Families welcome. No partner necessary. The class costs $30 for the six-week session. Live music from fiddler Susie Lorand. Instruction by Dan Blim. $5 per week; $30 for six-week class (more) Gretchen's House Child Care Center (2625 Traver Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

8:00 pm

Monday Dancing This class is for teaching, practice, and review. There is no set program or curriculum. Participants are generally more experienced dancers, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to come because the goal is to promote interest in folk dance by developing skills and knowledge. Admission is $3. (more) Leo Mahany Senior Community Center, 2 blocks north of 13 Mile Rd. between C (3500 Marais Ave Royal Oak, Michigan) Map   Email    Add This Event

Tuesday March 23, 2010
7:00 pm	English Country Dance Childgrove: Debbie Jackson, Anne Ogren, and Martha Stokely. Live acoustic music. All dances taught and prompted. Informal; no partner or experience needed. Dress comfortably and bring flat, non-slip shoes (like running shoes). First-timers are welcome; please come a little early. Turn right on Burbank Dr. from Green Road; park in "Clubhouse Parking" areas on Burbank. 734-665-7704. $7/ $4 students / under 14 free accompanied by parent. (more) Chapel Hill Condominium Clubhouse (3350 Green Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Wednesday March 24, 2010
7:00 pm	Howell Opera House Contra Dance Ruffwater Stringband members Judi Morningstar and Carl Visconti join with Michigan's Troubadour Neil Woodward to generate some great acoustic dance music. Glen Morningstar Jr. leads the dance. All dances taught and walked through. No partner required...bring 5 friends if you can. Dance in this grand Opera House setting...wood floor...mood lighting...wow! 7-9 pm $5 donation at the door. (more) Howell Opera House (123 W Grand River Ave Howell, Michigan) Map   Email    Add This Event

OPEN MIC Bring your own audience (family, friends, neighbors, pets) and share your music, poetry, comedy or juggling for a friendly crowd. Here's your chance to hone your performance for folks who love to applaud! Free peanut butter and jelly sandwiches provided by Foundry Hall. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle St South Haven, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

Pretty Shaky String Band Open Jam A weekly open jam for acoustic musicians. We play a lot of old time, some Irish and contra - but hey, teach us your tunes! All skill levels welcome - a great place to gain experience playing nicely with others or to swap tunes. Just show up any time after 7:30! Free. (more) Urban Options (405 Grove St East Lansing, MI) Map   Add This Event

Thursday March 25, 2010
7:00 pm	"Come With Us to the Isles" Travelogue @ the Richmond Library Join us for a springtime Travelogue, entitled "Come With Us to the Isles" featuring stories, pictures and music from Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales. Join us if you can -- invite your friends and neighbors, relatives, acquaintances, etc. and join us for an informative and fun afternoon -- to break up the winter doldrums! (more) Richland Community Library (8951 Park Street Richland, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

Eileen Ivers with Immigrant Soul Fiddler Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today. It is a rare and select grade of artists whose work is so boldly imaginative and clearly virtuosic that it alters the medium, while respectfully exploring the traditions and progression of the Celtic fiddle. Her performances and recordings continue to display why Ivers is called a "sensation" by Billboard magazine and "the Jimi Hendrix of the violin" by The New York Times. Tickets: $25.00 - $15.00 Student tickets: Student tickets are also available for $15 at the Box Office with valid MSU id (more) Wharton Center for Performing Arts (Michigan State University, Bogue St & Wilson East Lansing, MI) Map   Add This Event   Tickets

Altan, from Ireland at The Ark Altan, named for Loch Altan in Ireland's County Donegal, has arguably had a wider impact on audiences over the quarter century than any other traditional Irish band. Their dynamic and warm live performances mix the most touching old Irish songs with hard-hitting reels and jigs, and the band members' interest in and sheer enjoyment of each other musically is apparent even to audience members new to the Irish tradition. Doors open at 7:30, Show begins at 8:00 $25, Available on-line (more) The Ark (316 South Main Street Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Add This Event   Tickets

Friday March 26, 2010
1:45 pm	Bart Hawley Show There will be a short interview followed by a couple of tunes. You can watch it live at www.jtv.tv or watch one of the re-airs during the day. (more) JTV, Inc. (152 West Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:00 pm

Robert Marr @ Jackson Coffee Co. A great venue in a great town. The Jackson Coffee Co., and the town of Jackson are die-hard supporters of Indie music. Come on by and experience a good time! (more) Jackson Coffee Co. (201 S Mechanic St Jackson, MI) Map   Add This Event

Contra Dance and Open Band The Grand Rapids Folk Arts Society has a monthly 4th Friday Contra Dance/Jam. Contra dancing to live music Play music, Call, and Dance! Admission is $6. If you will be calling or playing please call ahead (more) Fifth Street Hall - St Adalbert's Fraternal Aid Society (701 5th Street Northwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

Scottish Ceili Dance Celtic Winds band from Kalamazoo plays. Patti Loveless calls out the dance Members $6, non-members $8, students or seniors $7, kids $3 (more) 5th St. Hall, (701 5th St. NW Grand Rapids, 59504) Map   Email    Add This Event

WHO HIT JOHN, THE TILLERS Two great midwestern old-time stringbands together for the first time! Cincinnati's Tillers meet Kalamazoo's Who Hit John? for an evening of music which is both traditional and progressive, serving a concoction of old-time traditionals, labor standards, and some less typical songs of the people's perspective. Clawhammer banjos, acoustic guitars, fiddle, jawharp and upright basses meet high mountain harmonies that belt and croon, lament and rejoice, while we all stomp and sing along. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission $10, $8 advance. Get tickets at South Haven Art Center, 800.838.3006, www.foundryhall.com, or at the door after 7 pm. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map   Sound   Press Release    Email    Add This Event   Tickets   Our Store

Flint Contra Dance and Class Come and help us build a local dance community! This will be an evening for new dancers to learn contra dancing from a superb teacher and with the help of experienced dancers. Bring some finger food, if you wish. Sponsored by Flint Community Schools and the Flint Folk Music Society. For more information, call either Cheryl at (810) 743-4133 or Juliet at (810) 736-5091. $13 for new dancers; 1/2 price for experienced dancers (more) Neithercut Elementary School, Flint (2010 Crestbrook Lane Flint, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Alton at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center Over 25 years of playing together, Altan have established themselves as one of the most important live acts to play traditional Irish music in Ireland and on the World stage. The Boston Globe has described them as "The hottest group in the Celtic realm!" Altan have toured all over the USA and Europe. They also enjoy popularity in Japan where they frequently tour and have hosted Altan festivals in the middle of Tokyo to thousands of enthusiastic fans. $29, available on-line (more) Save time, let Google find the address! Click 'tip' for more info Add This Event   Tickets

8:00 pm

Angela Predhomme + John Dobat + Bobby Pennock Tasty folk music. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Sound   Email    Add This Event

Joe Hickerson and Sally Potter lead a "Night of Singing" Do you love to sing? Acclaimed singer, song leader and folklorist Joe Hickerson and Singing Festival founder Sally Potter will be the song leaders for a whole night of singing - with you, the folks in the chairs doing the singing, thus creating the evening's marvelous sound. Lyric sheets provided. Clink the link to discover more about the legendary Joe Hickerson. Visit sally-potter.com to learn more about Sally Potter. Visit singingfestival.com for info about local community singing events. Gate opens at 7 pm; doors open at 7:30 pm. 8 pm show. General admission seating. Tickets: $10/ $8 members/ $5 Students/ $20 Family. Tickets on line at www.tenpoundfiddle.org (no family rate available on line), or at the door. (more) Ten Pound Fiddle (at the UUC) (855 Grove St East Lansing, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event   Tickets

8:30 pm

OWDC Dancing at St. James First 45-60 minutes: walk-throughs of every dance, and 0-2 teachings of dances. Remainder of the evening is continuous music for folk dancing. Light refreshments: juice/pop, chips, fruit, sweets. Membership costs $20 and is calendar year Sept - Aug, besides $1 off adm., members can participate in decision making. Every Friday Open to the public $7 non-members $6 members (more) Park between the church and gym and enter from there. (22111 Woodward Ave Ferndale, Michigan) Map   Email    Add This Event

Saturday March 27, 2010
12:00 pm	New Horizons Performance at Boomers and Beyond Conference The MSU Community Music School's New Horizons Too Jazz Reading Group will perform as part of the Boomers and Beyond Recharge Weekend conference at Lansing Community College East (in East Lansing) March 27. Boomers and Beyond is an extension program of LCC, designed to train Baby Boomers in new skills for the workplace. The conference features speakers, workshops, and entertainment. This is NHB's third year playing for this conference. (more) Lansing Community College East (2827 Eyde Parkway East Lansing, MI) Map   Add This Event

7:00 pm

Judy Insley and Almost Perfect at Livonia Acoustic Coffeehouse Judy Insley and Almost Perfect will be performing at Unity Church of Livonia's Acoustic Coffeehouse. Open Mic starts at 7 pm, Show starts at 8 pm. $12 (more) Unity of Livonia (28660 5 Mile Road Livonia, MI) Map   Add This Event

Bill Bynum & Co. at The Sippin Lizzard Please see our website for more information. Till 10 (more) Sippin Lizzard Coffee House (816 South Saginaw Street Flint, MI) Map   Add This Event

7:30 pm

Advanced contra & square dance Caller: Danika Murray. Band: FiddleFire. No dance skills workshop. $4 for students, $6 for members, $8 for others (more) Oshtemo Grange (3234 N 3rd Street Kalamazoo, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

BILL BOSLER AND KEVIN LOCKHART Bill Bosler, hammered dulcimer, and Kevin Lockhart, finger style guitar, have been playing and performing for years. Their music plays off of each other's strengths, creating a unique blend of melody, counter melody, and harmonies all at once. Their performances capture that spirit with a mix of original and traditional tunes with a unique flair in their arrangements. Their latest CD, "Waterbound," was chosen as one of the best of 2008 by the Back Porch Radio program on WVPE-FM public radio. Doors open at 7 pm. General admission $7, $5 advance and members. Get tickets at South Haven Art Center, 800.838.3006, www.foundryhall.com, or at the door after 7 pm. (more) Foundry Hall (422 Eagle Street South Haven, MI) Map   Sound   Press Release    Email    Add This Event   Tickets   Our Store

8:00 pm

Fourth Saturday Contra Dance The Pittsfield Open Band provides music to open mic calling.  No partner or experience needed. All dances taught and prompted. Dress comfortably and bring flat, non-slip shoes to change into. Beginner lesson at 7:30 Donations accepted to help with the facility fund. (more) New location: Concourse Hall. off of S. State St., south of Ellsworth (4531 Concourse Dr. Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

International Folkdancing Dancing to live music by The Ethnic Connection. Balkan, Israeli, etc. 8 - 11 p.m. No partners necessary. Suggested donation: $8 - $10; Students $3 - $5. Donation given at door. (more) Gretchen's House (2625 Traver Rd. Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Michael Johnson Concert at MAMA's Singer, guitarist, soloist, showman - this is the way Michael Johnson describes himself. This balladeer with a distinctive tenor voice sings of love and regret with a country Nashville sound that's sentimental but never succumbs to cowboy cliche. Michael says: "I like to talk to people and I love to make them laugh. And of course, I have to move them with the music. That's the whole thing. Without that, there is no reason to be on stage.' Doors open 7:00, open mic at 7:30 Admission: $12 - Seniors and under 18: $10 (more) MAMA's Coffeehouse at the Birmingham Unitarian Church (38651 N. Woodward at Lone Pine Bloomfield Hills, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Bill Staines We love Bill Staines with his tuneful, fresh melodies carrying stories and emotions that you've never heard but still find familiar. Bill's musical genius sometimes hides the fact that he is a very keen and sympathetic observer of the human condition. Please join Bill and the rest of us in a celebration of music, beauty and life. P.S. Bill picks great guitar and sings like an angel! Keep up with his travels at http://www.acousticmusic.com/staines/ $12 General, $10 Seniors & Students with student ID's two admissions for $10, $9 Members, $3 2-12 year olds (more) Wealthy Theatre Annex (1110 Wealthy SE Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Press Release    Email    Add This Event

SugarSpell + Anthony Retka + Charlie Monterey + John Finan Come together to share an evening of folk and rock originals. Four unique voices. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Sound   Email    Add This Event

Sunday March 28, 2010
2:00 pm	GRAM's Film and Lecture Series <i>The Wizard of Photography: The Story of George Eastman </i><br> A film by James A. Devinney (60 minutes) (more) Grand Rapids Art Museum (101 Monroe Center Street Northwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

6:00 pm

Judy Insley and Almost Perfect on A3 Radio's "Folk It!" Show Judy Insley and Almost Perfect (Floyd Raeon, Martin Kramer) back on the airwaves - live! Listen on-line or call 734-527-7194 to reserve your spot in the studio audience. (more) Ann Arbor Alive (A3) Radio's "Folk It!" Podcast (4 E Cross St Ypsilanti, Michigan) Map   Add This Event

7:00 pm

Irish Music Sessions in Grand Rapids Whether you are a musician, or an Irish Music fan, this session is as close to visiting an Irish Pub Session in Ireland, as you can get without flying to the Emerald Isle! Great menu, beer and drink specials, and toe-tapping traditional Irish Music. No tickets required! Go to the second floor, "Jameson Lounge!" (more) McFaddens Restaurant-Saloon Downtown Grand Rapids (58 Ionia Avenue Southwest Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

Tommy Sands at The Ionia Theatre Enchanting. Irresistible. Charming. Three words out of many that describe Ireland,s legendary County Down performer, Tommy Sands, who will appear at the Ionia Theatre with his children and accomplished musicians, Moya and Fionan Sands. An exceptional artist, Tommy's music draws the audience into the compelling tales of Ireland's great loves, conflicts and its playful and unbreakable spirit. Respected US magazine Sing Out! regards Tommy as "The most powerful songwriter in Ireland!" Doors open at 6:30PM, Socializing in the lobby pre-show. $20 "preferred" seating, $15 General admission (more) Ionia Theatre (205 West Main Street Ionia, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event   Tickets

7:30 pm

BoRC morris side practice BoRC's weekly open rehearsals and auditions are held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Sundays from 7:30 to 9:00PM. Please e-mail us to receive any last-minute changes. Confirm time and location at 616-949-8374. (more) St. Mark's Episcopal Church (134 Division Avenue North Grand Rapids, MI) Map   Add This Event

Monday March 29, 2010
7:00 pm	MONDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC Music and Poetry Show!! All Ages, All Styles, All Levels of performers are welcome!! Fun show, in a unique and intimate listening room. Hosted by local musician Jeffree St.John (aka SugarSpell) </> 12-14 time slots available. 2 Songs or Poems each. Sign up is fIrst come first served. Names are submitted into a Jar, performance order is selected before show. Sign Up Begins @ 7pm, Show runs 7:15-10pm NO COVER CHARGE... but due to our limited seating we encourage a One Drink Minimum during all performances. (more) Plymouth Coffee Bean Inc (884 Penniman Avenue Plymouth, MI) Map   Sound   Email    Add This Event

7:30 pm

Scottish Dancing Ball Prep Class Learn and review dances from our May 8 ball program. Learn the steps and figures you need to enjoy the ball. Even if you can't attend the ball, these dances are great favorites, so you'll want to know them! $5 per class or $15 per month (more) Gretchen's House Child Care Center (2625 Traver Road Ann Arbor, MI) Map   Email    Add This Event

8:00 pm

Monday Dancing This class is for teaching, practice, and review. There is no set program or curriculum. Participants are generally more experienced dancers, but everyone is welcome and encouraged to come because the goal is to promote interest in folk dance by developing skills and knowledge. Admission is $3. (more) Leo Mahany Senior Community Center, 2 blocks north of 13 Mile Rd. between C (3500 Marais Ave Royal Oak, Michigan) Map   Email    Add This Event

9:00 pm

ANDRU BEMIS, ARBOREA - Americana Mondays at the Strutt Since 2001, Andru Bemis has wandered North America more times than he can count. His unmistakable voice, expressive self-taught styles on banjo and guitar (and occasional fiddle or banjo-ukulele), engaging stage presence, and exquisitely crafted tunes of travel and longing have earned Bemis a dedicated following wherever he goes. Bemis' preferred transport is Amtrak passenger trains, on which he has spent many months, performing almost nightly in ci