Irish traditional music session

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Event Date: 
April 23, 2014 - 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Venue: 
Dublin O'Neils
Address: 
301 N. Neil Street, Champaign
Description: 

Champaign-Urbana's longest-running weekly Irish traditional music session, led by Jake Schumacher and hosted by O'Neil's.

The session focuses on the traditional dance music of Ireland--jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes and much more--played on authentic Irish instruments including fiddle, button accordion, concertina, pipes and tenor banjo. Throughout the evening occasional songs are sung, stories are told, and often dancing starts during the second hour (sets, polkas and waltzes). Visiting musicians from throughout the US and the world will occasionally stop by for a few tunes.

Musicians with some experience in playing Irish music are welcome, and those with an interest in learning to play Irish music are encouraged to come and listen, as well as all who enjoy Irish and Irish-American culture, music, food and drink. For more information, contact Jake Schumacher at boscapod@gmail.com.

Irish traditional music session

Event Information
Event Date: 
April 30, 2014 - 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Venue: 
Dublin O'Neils
Address: 
301 N. Neil Street, Champaign
Description: 

Champaign-Urbana's longest-running weekly Irish traditional music session, led by Jake Schumacher and hosted by O'Neil's.

The session focuses on the traditional dance music of Ireland--jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes and much more--played on authentic Irish instruments including fiddle, button accordion, concertina, pipes and tenor banjo. Throughout the evening occasional songs are sung, stories are told, and often dancing starts during the second hour (sets, polkas and waltzes). Visiting musicians from throughout the US and the world will occasionally stop by for a few tunes.

Musicians with some experience in playing Irish music are welcome, and those with an interest in learning to play Irish music are encouraged to come and listen, as well as all who enjoy Irish and Irish-American culture, music, food and drink. For more information, contact Jake Schumacher at boscapod@gmail.com.

Irish traditional music session

Event Information
Event Date: 
May 7, 2014 - 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Venue: 
Dublin O'Neils
Address: 
301 N. Neil Street, Champaign
Description: 

Champaign-Urbana's longest-running weekly Irish traditional music session, led by Jake Schumacher and hosted by O'Neil's.

The session focuses on the traditional dance music of Ireland--jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes and much more--played on authentic Irish instruments including fiddle, button accordion, concertina, pipes and tenor banjo. Throughout the evening occasional songs are sung, stories are told, and often dancing starts during the second hour (sets, polkas and waltzes). Visiting musicians from throughout the US and the world will occasionally stop by for a few tunes.

Musicians with some experience in playing Irish music are welcome, and those with an interest in learning to play Irish music are encouraged to come and listen, as well as all who enjoy Irish and Irish-American culture, music, food and drink. For more information, contact Jake Schumacher at boscapod@gmail.com.

Irish traditional music session

Event Information
Event Date: 
May 14, 2014 - 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Venue: 
Dublin O'Neils
Address: 
301 N. Neil Street, Champaign
Description: 

Champaign-Urbana's longest-running weekly Irish traditional music session, led by Jake Schumacher and hosted by O'Neil's.

The session focuses on the traditional dance music of Ireland--jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes and much more--played on authentic Irish instruments including fiddle, button accordion, concertina, pipes and tenor banjo. Throughout the evening occasional songs are sung, stories are told, and often dancing starts during the second hour (sets, polkas and waltzes). Visiting musicians from throughout the US and the world will occasionally stop by for a few tunes.

Musicians with some experience in playing Irish music are welcome, and those with an interest in learning to play Irish music are encouraged to come and listen, as well as all who enjoy Irish and Irish-American culture, music, food and drink. For more information, contact Jake Schumacher at boscapod@gmail.com.

Irish traditional music session

Event Information
Event Date: 
May 21, 2014 - 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Venue: 
Dublin O'Neils
Address: 
301 N. Neil Street, Champaign
Description: 

Champaign-Urbana's longest-running weekly Irish traditional music session, led by Jake Schumacher and hosted by O'Neil's.

The session focuses on the traditional dance music of Ireland--jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes and much more--played on authentic Irish instruments including fiddle, button accordion, concertina, pipes and tenor banjo. Throughout the evening occasional songs are sung, stories are told, and often dancing starts during the second hour (sets, polkas and waltzes). Visiting musicians from throughout the US and the world will occasionally stop by for a few tunes.

Musicians with some experience in playing Irish music are welcome, and those with an interest in learning to play Irish music are encouraged to come and listen, as well as all who enjoy Irish and Irish-American culture, music, food and drink. For more information, contact Jake Schumacher at boscapod@gmail.com.

Irish traditional music session

Event Information
Event Date: 
May 28, 2014 - 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Venue: 
Dublin O'Neils
Address: 
301 N. Neil Street, Champaign
Description: 

Champaign-Urbana's longest-running weekly Irish traditional music session, led by Jake Schumacher and hosted by O'Neil's.

The session focuses on the traditional dance music of Ireland--jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes and much more--played on authentic Irish instruments including fiddle, button accordion, concertina, pipes and tenor banjo. Throughout the evening occasional songs are sung, stories are told, and often dancing starts during the second hour (sets, polkas and waltzes). Visiting musicians from throughout the US and the world will occasionally stop by for a few tunes.

Musicians with some experience in playing Irish music are welcome, and those with an interest in learning to play Irish music are encouraged to come and listen, as well as all who enjoy Irish and Irish-American culture, music, food and drink. For more information, contact Jake Schumacher at boscapod@gmail.com.

Sinfonia da Camera: From Russia with Love

Event Information
Event Date: 
February 14, 2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Great Hall
Address: 
500 S. Goodwin Ave. Urbana, Il., 61801
Description: 

Prokofiev’s exquisite Symphony No. 1 pays homage to Mozart and Haydn, while the brilliant Firebird Suite tells of the magical quest of Prince Ivan to free his imprisoned love. Sinfonia is joined by the acclaimed Andrés Cárdenes for Tchaikovsky’s challenging Concerto in D for Violin and Orchestra.

Admission: 
$5-$34
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Venice Baroque Orchestra

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Event Date: 
March 1, 2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Krannert Center - Foellinger Great Hall
Address: 
500 S Goodwin Ave, Urbana, IL
Description: 

Born from the enjoyment of making music together and committed to the rediscovery of 17th- and 18th-century masterpieces, the Venice Baroque Orchestra returns with countertenor Philippe Jaroussky, who ranges with supreme confidence between nuanced storytelling and brilliant technical passages.

Admission: 
$10-$38
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Latin Dancing Series: Tamborozo & Banda

Event Information
Event Date: 
November 8, 2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Courtyard Cafe
Address: 
1401 W. Green Street, Urbana, IL
Description: 

Come out and learn to dance the Latin Dances of Tamborozo & Banda.

Admission: 
$2 Students w/i-Card | $3 General Public

Hungarian State Folk Ensemble: Hungarian Rhapsody

Event Information
Event Date: 
October 23, 2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Foellinger Great Hall | Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 
500 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL
Description: 

The astoundingly athletic dances, kaleidoscopic costumes, and renowned Gypsy orchestra of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble have delighted audiences in over 44 countries since the troupe’s inception in 1951. From their home base in Budapest, these spirited performers have collected and preserved centuries-old cultural traditions while inspiring new generations of audiences and artists alike. Now, the impassioned rhythms and peerless dances of Hungarian Rhapsody will sweep Krannert Center patrons into a pageant of Hungarian revelry.

Recommended for ages 8 and up

Admission: 
Single: 35 / SC 30 / Stu 15 / UI & Yth 10
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