Irish Fest Summer School

August 16 - 20, 2010

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Register for the 2010 Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School! To help Milwaukee Irish Fest celebrate its 30th Anniversary, the School will continue to provide an amazing roster of talented instructors from across the world to teach courses in Irish music, dance, song, arts, history, language and culture.

For full schedule AND class times, download the
2010 SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION BROCHURE!

Get registration information here!

Room-Lodging Information 2010 here!

Room-Lodging Registration 2010 here!

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If you haven't already, send in your registration! There is still space available for you, but remember, classes that do not meet minimum enrollments may be cancelled!

The following Monday and Tuesday evening sessions will be free and open to the public:

Monday 7-9pm: Francis O'Neill Cylinders CD Launch Party: Come hear about the Dunn Family Collection and the story of the lost Francis O'Neill cylinder recordings from circa 1904. Hosted by Barry Stapleton and Jeff Ksiazek of the Ward Irish Music Archives. The music from these cylinders is now featured on a CD which will be launched at the event.

Tuesday 7-9pm: Irish Fest at 30 with Founder Ed Ward: Join festival founder Ed Ward and friends including Joanie Madden, Mick Moloney and Tom Sweeney to reminisce and reflect on past festivals and the impact on Irish music. Bring your reflections, reminisces, and stories and join the fun.

Also, don't miss Wednesday night's Songs and Stories from the North, a not to be missed evening with three legendary Northern Irish singer songwriters: Tom Sweeney, Len Graham, and Tommy Sands. $20 fee. Admission can be purchased at the door.

Whiskey Tasting is back! Like to study late? A Jameson Whiskey Tasting features all the Jameson brands on Wednesday night, August 18 at 9:30pm at Trinity Three Irish Pubs. Fee is $15.

The following class limit has been reached: Sugan Weaving.

Book Club: We have chosen Norah's Children by Ann O'Farrell. Unfortunately we have not been able to secure a discussion leader. We will designate an area for those who wish to discuss this absorbing book.

This year's Schuster Scholarship winner is Alexandra Krauska!

 

Download the Summer School Brochure for the full list amazing classes covering Irish song, music, dance, arts, and culture!

James Schuster Music Scholarship
Congratulations to Alexandra Krauska who won the 2010 Scholarship! This scholarship is awarded to one student each year for tuition at the Irish Fest Summer School.
Download the 2010 application!

• Questions about classes or instructors call Jane Walrath at 262-367-2649 or email: summerschool@irishfest.com
• Questions on registration, call Joyce Ennis at 414-467-6971 or email: summerschool@irishfest.com
• Add your name to the Irish Fest Summer School mailing list by emailing: summerschool@irishfest.com
  

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