Schedule

Friday, June 24, 2011

CEILIDH DANCE
7:30 pm
Finlandia Club
314 Bay Street (above the Hoito Restaurant)

all ages welcome
General: $15
Children 6 - 12 years: $10
5 & under: free

Roll up your sleeves and kick up your heels at the fantastic Ceilidh (pronounced Kay-lee) in celebration of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day! Enjoy square dances, set dances and contra dances hosted by the charming and energetic Jean-François Berthiaume. Live music from the celebrated performers of the 2011 Canadian Celtic Celebration. No experience necessary.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

WORKSHOPS IN CELTIC MUSIC AND DANCE
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Valhalla Inn (Function Rooms)
1 Valhalla Inn Road

All Registrants: $10 per Class

Learn a few dance steps or a tune on the whistle or fiddle or whatever suits your fancy from the workshops available this year. Come for one class, or come all day! Workshops will be offered for various levels and are a 'reel' family event. No experience is necessary for workshops labeled "beginners." For more information and to register, visit Workshops.

LATE NIGHT SESSION
9:00 pm
Valhalla Inn
1 Valhalla Inn Road

Free Event

For Pre-Session Dinner Reservations: Call Amy at Valhalla Inn, Phone: 577-1121

Open to all ages, come and enjoy the atmosphere you would experience in an authentic Irish Pub and listen to a top notch session!

Sunday, June 26, 2011

YOUNG PERFORMERS SHOWCASE
2:00 p.m.
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
1 Paul Shaffer Drive

Free Family Event

Celebrate Thunder Bay's terrific young talent in the Celtic scene. Enjoy the sounds of young fiddlers, guitarist, vocalists, and dancers, including the Kam Valley Fiddlers.

Please contact us to take part in this event as a performer – ages 5-21 welcome. canadianceltic@gmail.com

FEATURE CONCERT
7:30 p.m.
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
1 Paul Shaffer Drive

General: $29
Student : $19

The spectacular show that audiences know and love. This year will highlight music from Ireland, Scotland, Quebec and Ontario, featuring all of our fantastic artists including two members of the Leahy family and Uilleann piper Martin Nolan from Irleand. In keeping with tradition, the evening will culminate with a grand finale featuring all 12 performers on stage in Celebration of Canadian Celtic music and dance.