St. Louis Irish Arts www.slia.org
7480 Whitehaven Drive St. Louis MO 63123 314.849.1662 info@slia.org
Convention Registration: $175*
includes...
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★Four Céilithe
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★All Star Clare Céilí Band
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★The Banks Céilí Band from St. Louis MO
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★Ceoltóirí na Sionnaine from Munster, Ireland
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★ Set dancing with Ultan Mulcahy from Ireland
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★Fabulous Workshops - See Below for Listing
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★Youth Events including Siamsa na nÓg
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★Sightseeing Tours of St. Louis
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★Banquet Show
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★Much More
Click here for Online Registration
*For mail-in registration paying via check or money order in U.S. Dollars. On-line registration includes a convenience fee.
April 16-19, 2009 St. Louis, Missouri
Workshops
Randall Bays, James Kelly - Advanced Fiddle
Niamh Keegan - Intermediate Fiddle
Leo McNamara, Denise O’Connell - Flute
James Keane, Marie Rafferty - Button Accordian
Kelly Winter - Piano Accordion
Eileen Gannon, Ciara Ryan - Harp
Barbara Magone MacDonald - Piano Accompaniment
Brian Sullivan - Piano
Gearóid O’hAllmhuráin, Brid Hill - Concertina
PJ Gannon - Recitation
Jackie O’Connor - Storytelling
Chris Weddle - Bodhran
Toby Kavanagh - Drums
Brian Scannell - Banjo
Cliona Keegan - Whistle
Brian O’hAirt, Ciara Gleeson - Irish Language
Annmarie Kavanagh,Lena Bean Uí Shé - Irish Singing
Tadgh Maher - English Singing
Liam Guinney - Step Dancing
Ultan Mulcahy, John Ryan and Aoife Moloney - Sets/Ceili Dancing
Youth Events
All Weekend
-Youth Hospitality Suite
Friday April 16th
-Youth Field Trip - Sightseeing Tour -Youth Céilí
Saturday April 17th
-Youth Performances All Afternoon!
-The First Performance of Siamsa na nÓg with Ceoltóirí na Sionnaine
-Workshops
The Gateway to Irish Music, Song and Dance
Schedule
Thursday, April 16, 2009
7:30 p.m. Nightlife Tour
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Registration
8 p.m. – 12 a.m. Opening Céilí
Friday, April 17, 2009
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Registration
10 a.m. – noon Regional Meetings
1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Provincial Meeting
6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Set Dance Workshop
9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Céilí
Saturday, April 18, 2009
8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Package Group Breakfast
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Registration
9:30 a.m. – noon Céilí Dance Workshop
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Taste of St. Louis Tour
10 a.m. – noon. Music Workshops
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Package Group Luncheon
1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Set Dance Workshop
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Music Workshops
7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Banquet
10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Céilí Mor
Sunday, April 19, 2009
9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Irish Mass
10 a.m. – noon Package Group Brunch
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Set Dance Workshop &
Farewell Céilí
DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF ST. LOUIS
Taking a cue from our founding fathers, St. Louis’ pioneer spirit continues to motivate and inspire residents and visitors alike. From the soaring Gateway Arch to the heartfelt strains of a blues guitar, St. Louis stirs the soul and stimulates the endless possibilities of the mind.
We invite you to become part of the magic
at the annual convention for Comhaltas
North America.
St. Louis Irish Arts, Inc., and its partners are proud to host the 2009 North American Convention of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, featuring The Banks Céilí Band, the All-Star Clare Céilí Band and Ceoltóirí na Sionnaine.
This program is made possible through the support of:
• Smurfit Stone Chair of Irish Studies, Center for International Studies, University of Missouri-St. Louis
• Regional Arts Commission (RAC)
COMHALTAS
CEOLTÓRÍ ÉIREANN
2009 North American
Provincial Convention
St. Louis, Missouri
Hosted by St. Louis Irish Arts
Airport Transportation Options**
Trans Express Shuttle Services
Service is available every 20 minutes from Lambert
International Airport.
Cost: $16/person one way; $25/person round trip.
MetroLink
Light rail system, airport to downtown, is a 20-minute ride.
Exit “Stadium” Metrollink station.
Cost: $3.25 one way.
Taxi service
Lambert International Airport to downtown St. Louis.
Cost: Approximately $45 one way.
** Transportation prices subject to change
SHIRTS FOR PRE-ORDER
Embroidered Polo Shirts are available for pre-order. You may order the shirts on the registration page here http://www.slia.org/conventionregistration.html
Shirts are $25 each if Pre-Ordered. Buy now and save $5 because they will be $30 at the convention. Shirts may be picked up at the SLIA shop on the weekend of the convention.
For a printable Registration form Click Here
