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To Celebrate, Support, Preserve and Promote Irish Heritage and Culture.The Center is the hub of Kansas City Irish Activities, Programs, Music and Educational Opportunities.

Experiences at Kansas City Irish Center

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    Continuing Irish: Winter 2024

    It's getting cold outside this winter, but the Irish language is cooler!Continuing Irish builds upon our Beginning Irish course. Delve deeper into understanding the history of the Irish language and gain a deeper comprehension of structure and grammar concepts through fun, practical applications of new words. Students will leave being able to hold basic conversations. This course is geared at newer learners wishing to continue improving their Irish skills.Muinteoir Erin Hartnett is thrilled to be a part of the team at the Irish Center after years of being part of the KC Irish community. Erin studied theatrical design and Spanish at K-State. Drama work actually led to a dabbling in Irish as a hobby. In 2020, with theatres closed, Erin took advantage of the time and began studying Irish in earnest. Since then, Gaeilge has become a true love and passion. Erin is excited to share the grá with the community.This course is geared at newer learners wishing to continue improving their Irish skills. It is not aimed at absolute beginners. The course will meet from 6:45-7:45pm on Wednesdays from October 30 - December 11.The course will meet in the Irish Center's programming space at 15 W. Linwood Boulevard.

    Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024
    6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
    $100 per ticket

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    A Night in November

    Join the Kansas City Irish Center as we bring "A Night in November" by Marie Jones, performed by Alan Smyth, to the stage. Set amid one of the most contentious and darkest times in Northern Ireland's 'Troubles," A Night in November follows Kenneth McCallister, a bored Protestant dole clerk as he reluctantly attends a soccer match between Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland. There, he’s awoken to the biases, racism and bigotry in his own community (and, indeed, in himself), and sets out on a voyage of discovery, forgiveness, and redemption.This play is performed by Alan Smyth. Alan Smyth is an actor, writer, director, and producer. He was born and raised in Dundalk, Ireland before moving to Dublin to train as an actor. He has performed in every major theatre in Ireland. He is best known in Ireland as the country’s first gay soap character, Eoghan Healy, in Fair City, a role he played for 5 years. He moved to the USA in 2007. Since then he has guested/recurred on many TV shows including: CSI, NCIS, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, The Middleman, Person’s Unknown, Leverage, Castle, Grimm, Caper, Children’s Hospital, The Bold & the Beautiful, The Last Ship, Dice, and Better Things.

    Friday, Oct 11, 2024
    7:30 PM
    $25 per ticket

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    Gramadach/Irish Grammar: Winter 2024

    It's getting cold outside this winter, but the Irish language is cooler! Grammar is for people with basic Irish or who have been through an introduction course or similar.Improve your grammar, structure, and understanding in this course. Each class will begin with a short comhrá conversation session, followed by structured learning. We will be following along with Basic Irish: A Grammar and Workbook by Nancy Stenson, starting with spelling and punctuation.Please contact Erin if you want to join us but are new to Irish grammar. Muinteoir Erin is thrilled to be part of the team at the Irish Center after years of being part of the KC Irish community. Erin studied theatrical design and Spanish at K-State. Drama work actually led to a dabbling in Irish as a hobby. In 2020, with theatres closed, Erin took advantage of the time and began studying Irish in earnest. Since then, Gaeilge has become a true love and passion. Erin is excited to share the grá with the community.This class will meet on Wednesdays from 6:45 - 8pm from October 30 - September 11. The class will meet in the Irish Center's first floor programming space at 15 W. Linwood Boulevard.

    Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024
    7:45 PM - 9:00 PM
    $100 per ticket

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    Beginning Irish: Winter 2024

    It's getting cold outside this winter, but the Irish language is cooler! Basic Irish aims to guide students through a basic understanding of the history of the Irish language and introduce structure and grammar concepts through fun, practical applications of new words. Students will leave being able to hold simple conversations.Muinteoir Erin Hartnett is thrilled to be a part of the team at the Irish Center after years of being part of the KC Irish community. Erin studied theatrical design and Spanish at K-State. Drama work actually led to a dabbling in Irish as a hobby. In 2020, with theatres closed, Erin took advantage of the time and began studying Irish in earnest. Since then, Gaeilge has become a true love and passion. Erin is excited to share the grá with the community.This course is geared at brand-new speakers of the Irish language and will meet from 6-7pm on Wednesdays from October 30 - December 11.The course will meet in the Irish Center's programming space at 15 W. Linwood Boulevard.

    Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    $100 per ticket

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    October Movie Night: The Dead

    Join the Irish Center as we screen The Dead.A festive holiday dinner in Ireland at the turn of the 20th century brings epiphanies for a married couple. At the home of his spinster aunts Kate (Helena Carroll) and Julia (Cathleen Delaney), the socially maladroit Gabriel Conroy (Donal McCann) and his reserved wife, Gretta (Anjelica Huston), reflect on their marriage, Gretta's memories of her first love and what it means both to live and to love. Director John Huston's final film is a faithful adaptation of the James Joyce short story.The Dead is rated PG and was released in 1987.

    Thursday, Oct 17, 2024
    7:00 PM
    $5 per ticket

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    November Ceili Night

    Ceili is back for the fall, y'all!A ceili, or Irish social dance, is the perfect way to spend time with friends and move your body at the same time! Grab some friends and join us on the dance floor. No experience required - and our wee pub will be open in case you're in need of some liquid encouragement!We recommend shoes and clothes that you can move in.

    Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024
    6:00 PM
    $5 per ticket

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    In Concert: Rory Makem

    The Kansas City Irish Center is thrilled to welcome Rory Makem on December 6!A seasoned performer with over 35 years on the road, Rory has toured extensively with The Makem Brothers, and the Makem and Spain Brothers and for 17 years played guitar with his father, Tommy Makem. He has played sold-out venues, festivals, and theaters throughout the United States, Canada, England, Scotland and Ireland. At his best on stage, Rory captivates his audiences with charisma, passion for the songs, poetry, history, humor and skilled musicianship.The love of song runs deep in the family. Continuing a legacy handed down from his Grandmother, the legendary source singer Sarah Makem, Rory pulls the songs of the worker, the sailor, the lovers, the fighters and the land from the pages of history and breathes life into them. An adept interpreter of folk songs, he masterfully accompanies himself on guitar, banjo, mandolin or bouzouki.Not limiting himself to the stage, Rory has played on movie soundtracks including A Fool and His Money, and The Lightkeeper. His compositions can be heard as the backdrop for PBS series as diverse as Tommy Tang’s Modern Thai Cuisine to It’s an Age Thing, to Simply Painting.Learning from those that came before you is the essence of folk music and Rory has had the great honor to learn from the best. Of course there were the many years at his father’s side... absorbing the master at his craft. He has also recorded with some luminaries of modern folk music; Tom Paxton, Noel Paul Stookey, Bill Staines, Eric Weissberg, Roger McGuinn, Dave Mallett, Gordon Bok, Jonathan Edwards, Rick and Ron Shaw, and Schooner Fare.Through more than 34 years of plying his craft, Rory has established himself as one of the leading forces in the song tradition of Irish music... and so... the tradition continues.All tickets are general admission. Doors open at 6:30pm for a 7pm performance.

    Friday, Dec 6, 2024
    7:00 PM
    $20 per ticket

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    In Concert: The Byrne Brothers

    Join us on September 23 as we welcome The Byrne Brothers back to the Irish Center!"The Byrne Brothers are taking Traditional Irish Music and Dance to a whole new level" - Irish Music MagazineThe Byrne Brothers, from Donegal, Ireland, are a multi award winning family band currently taking the Irish American scene by storm!All County champion musicians, Ulster champion Irish dancers, they are well known for their electrifying and high-energy performances that showcase modern traditional Irish music and world-class Irish dancing., infectious humor, incredible talent and that’s why they have a reputation for being a must see band!Their achievements include a massive social media presence, winning the Young Artist Academy© Award for Outstanding Music Ensemble and being named Rising Stars of the Year by American Celtic Radio Listeners for their album Living the Dream.Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm

    Monday, Sep 23, 2024
    6:30 PM
    $20 per ticket

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    October Genealogy Workshop: Fun with Family History

    This talk is not about names and dates, but family pictures and stories…….and grandma's cookie recipe! No matter where you are in the genealogy journey, join us for this workshop and learn tips and tricks about how to share and enjoy your family history. Barbara will share ideas for photos, memory books, recipe collections, and all the other fun ways to share all your genealogy information with your family, and preserve it for the future. This workshop will begin at 10am and will be held in the 15 Linwood programming space.

    Saturday, Oct 19, 2024
    10:00 AM

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    2024 Irish Gala

    Brush off that suit and tie and polish your dancing shoes, it's time for the Irish Gala! This yearly event celebrates the best of our Irish community and supports the Irish Center, Kansas City's year-round home for Irish art, music, film, language, literature, handcrafts, and so much more.This year, entertainment will be provided by Kansas City's own Carswell and Hope. Get ready to dance the night away! Individual tickets may be purchased for $125. A limited number of reserved tables, which include tickets for eight, are also available for $1,000.Cocktail hour begins at 6, with dinner and event program to follow.

    Friday, Nov 15, 2024
    6:00 PM
    $125–$1,000 required add-ons

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    Genealogy Workshop: Using DNA to Find Family

    Join KCIC's crackerjack genealogist-in-residence, Barbara, and learn more about how to use our unique DNA to find matches across the world. The workshop will be held in our 15 Linwood space at 10am, and will last about an hour.

    Saturday, Sep 21, 2024
    10:00 AM

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    September Movie Night: Herself

    Join the Irish Center as we screen Herself, the edgy 2022 release from Phyllida Lloyd, the director of Mamma Mia and The Iron Lady. Herself follows young mother Sandra as she escapes an abusive situation and fights back against a broken housing system. In the process of building a new house for herself and her children, Sandra rebuilds her life and rediscovers herself. Herself is rated R for language and some domestic violence, and was released in 2022.

    Thursday, Sep 19, 2024
    7:00 PM
    $5 per ticket

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