Gaelic Roots Series: Spring 2008 Events

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Directed by Séamus Connolly, Sullivan Artist-in Residence, Boston College

Wednesday, January 16
Irish dance and céilí: Directed by Meghan Allen, T.C.R.G.
Live dance music by Séamus Connolly (Sullivan Artist-in-Residence), Larry Reynolds, and friends.
Location & Time: Gasson Hall Irish Room, Boston College. 6:30 p.m. beginner instruction; 6:45-8:45 dances taught (all levels)

Wednesday, February 6
Lecture/Recital: "The Irish Music Manuscripts of Henry Hudson at the Boston Public Library," presented by visiting Fulbright scholar Jimmy O'Brien Moran.
Location & Time: John J. Burns Library, Thompson Room, Boston College, 6:30-8:00 pm

Thursday, February 28
Lecture/Concert: Lecture on Séamus Ennis' Gaelic song translations, by visiting Fulbright scholar Jimmy O'Brien Moran; concert of Irish songs performed by Bridget Fitzgerald and Mary Lee Partington, with uilleann piper Jimmy O'Brien Moran.
Location & Time: Connolly House, Boston College, 6:30-9:00 pm

Tuesday, March 11
Exhibit: Portraits of Boston Irish musicians by Skip Toomey; Reception with live music. Co-sponsored by John J. Burns Library.
Location & Time: John J. Burns Library, Boston College, 4:30-6:30 pm. RSVP 617-552-3282

Thursday, March 27
Concert: Jimmy O'Brien Moran (visiting Fulbright scholar) -- uilleann pipes
Location & Time: Connolly House, Boston College, 7:00-9:00 pm

Tuesday, April 1
Concert: Cillian Vallely and Kevin Crawford -- uilleann pipes and Irish flute
Location & Time: Connolly House, Boston College, 7:00-9:00 pm

Tuesday, April 15
Concert: Len Graham -- songs from the Ulster tradition
Location & Time: Connolly House, Boston College, 7:00-9:00 pm