Events Archive
Glengarry Celtic Christmas~a Family Ceilidh
JOIN THE DANCERS FOR A FESTIVE FAMILY KITCHEN PARTY!!
GLENGARRY SCHOOL of CELTIC DANCE brings high energy kitchen party to their fourth Christmas Family Ceilidh. Come to sing, dance, laugh, munch or sip a refreshment, or just spend a delightful afternoon watching these incredible entertainers.
Glengarry and O'Connor-O'Brien Dance students of all ages and stages -- from pre-school to adult,...
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Concerts
Glengarry Celtic Christmas~a Family Ceilidh
JOIN THE DANCERS FOR A FESTIVE FAMILY KITCHEN PARTY!!
GLENGARRY SCHOOL of CELTIC DANCE brings high energy kitchen party to their fourth Christmas Family Ceilidh. Come to sing, dance, laugh, munch or sip a refreshment, or just spend a delightful afternoon watching these incredible entertainers.
Glengarry and O'Connor-O'Brien Dance students of all ages and stages -- from pre-school to adult,...
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Ceilidhs/Dance
Glengarry Celtic Christmas~a Family Ceilidh
JOIN THE DANCERS FOR A FESTIVE FAMILY KITCHEN PARTY!!
GLENGARRY SCHOOL of CELTIC DANCE brings high energy kitchen party to their fourth Christmas Family Ceilidh. Come to sing, dance, laugh, munch or sip a refreshment, or just spend a delightful afternoon watching these incredible entertainers.
Glengarry and O'Connor-O'Brien Dance students of all ages and stages -- from pre-school to adult,...
Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Events
MUSIC & SONGS of the MOUNTAINS, GLENS & LOCHS | House Concert
It is our pleasure to present two of Gaeldom's most notable bearers of the soulful traditions of the intertwined music of the pipes and the voice~Allan MacDonald and Groigair Labhruidh (Gregor Lawrie), from the Highlands of Scotland. They will be hosted by Carolyn and Rene Cusson at their home in North Nanaimo.
PLEASE CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. Space is limited. A donation of $20. is...
Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Concerts
MUSIC & SONGS of the MOUNTAINS, GLENS & LOCHS | House Concert
It is our pleasure to present two of Gaeldom's most notable bearers of the soulful traditions of the intertwined music of the pipes and the voice~Allan MacDonald and Groigair Labhruidh (Gregor Lawrie), from the Highlands of Scotland. They will be hosted by Carolyn and Rene Cusson at their home in North Nanaimo.
PLEASE CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. Space is limited. A donation of $20. is...
Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Community Events
CeltFest 2011 Sunset & Stars GALA
"The old country can be proud that its fine Celtic traditions have been passed on to such a deserving lot. 10 tartans and shamrocks out of 10" - Peter Rusland, Cowichan News Leader
For the eleventh year running, the Celtic cultures merge spectacularly in this CeltFest 2011 Vancouver Island finale, an exciting NEW showcase of world-renowned Celtic musical artists from east to west in...
Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Concerts
CeltFest 2011 Sunset & Stars GALA
"The old country can be proud that its fine Celtic traditions have been passed on to such a deserving lot. 10 tartans and shamrocks out of 10" - Peter Rusland, Cowichan News Leader
For the eleventh year running, the Celtic cultures merge spectacularly in this CeltFest 2011 Vancouver Island finale, an exciting NEW showcase of world-renowned Celtic musical artists from east to west in...
Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Summer School
It is the word, blossoming as legend, poem, story, secret, that holds a community together and gives meaning to its life. If words become functional ciphers merely, as they are in white papers and business letters, they lose their 'ghosts' — the rich aura that has grown about them from the start, and grows infinitesimally richer every time they are spoken. They lose more; they lose their 'kernel', the sheer sensuous relish of utterance. Poetry is a fine interpenetration of ghost and kernel. (Orkney poet, George Mackay Brown, 1921-96)
BE A BARD Workshop
BE A BARD (Thursday)
Instructor: John Beaton
It is the word, blossoming as legend, poem, story, secret, that holds a community together and gives meaning to its life. If words become functional ciphers merely, as they are in white papers and business letters, they lose their 'ghosts' — the rich aura that has grown about them from the start, and grows infinitesimally richer every time...
Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Summer School
It is the word, blossoming as legend, poem, story, secret, that holds a community together and gives meaning to its life. If words become functional ciphers merely, as they are in white papers and business letters, they lose their 'ghosts' — the rich aura that has grown about them from the start, and grows infinitesimally richer every time they are spoken. They lose more; they lose their 'kernel', the sheer sensuous relish of utterance. Poetry is a fine interpenetration of ghost and kernel. (Orkney poet, George Mackay Brown, 1921-96)
BE A BARD Workshop
BE A BARD (Thursday)
Instructor: John Beaton
It is the word, blossoming as legend, poem, story, secret, that holds a community together and gives meaning to its life. If words become functional ciphers merely, as they are in white papers and business letters, they lose their 'ghosts' — the rich aura that has grown about them from the start, and grows infinitesimally richer every time...
Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Community Events
It is the word, blossoming as legend, poem, story, secret, that holds a community together and gives meaning to its life. If words become functional ciphers merely, as they are in white papers and business letters, they lose their 'ghosts' — the rich aura that has grown about them from the start, and grows infinitesimally richer every time they are spoken. They lose more; they lose their 'kernel', the sheer sensuous relish of utterance. Poetry is a fine interpenetration of ghost and kernel. (Orkney poet, George Mackay Brown, 1921-96)
BE A BARD Workshop
BE A BARD (Thursday)
Instructor: John Beaton
It is the word, blossoming as legend, poem, story, secret, that holds a community together and gives meaning to its life. If words become functional ciphers merely, as they are in white papers and business letters, they lose their 'ghosts' — the rich aura that has grown about them from the start, and grows infinitesimally richer every time...
Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Workshop
The Celtic Women II
A NEW show this year!
Mary McLaughlin Norah Rendell Mairi Rankin Eileen McGann Ailie Robertson Fiona Black
Last year's The Celtic Women was such a raving success, we had to go back for more! Stir to the tunes, dances and stories from the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, Ireland, Vancouver to Cape Breton, Canada and beyond~ as performed by these world class...
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Concerts
The Celtic Women II
A NEW show this year!
Mary McLaughlin Norah Rendell Mairi Rankin Eileen McGann Ailie Robertson Fiona Black
Last year's The Celtic Women was such a raving success, we had to go back for more! Stir to the tunes, dances and stories from the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, Ireland, Vancouver to Cape Breton, Canada and beyond~ as performed by these world class...
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Summer School
Wacky Jig & Hornpipe Contest & Family Pub Night
it's BAACK! This evening is a CeltFest classic not to be missed!
In a "no barriers" theme chosen by CeltFest summer school performers, and often in unorthodox costumes, students and instructors put on their finest--and arguably most entertaining performances of their lives! The only criteria of the contest is to play, sing, or dance to a Jig and/or Hornpipe during their performance....
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Concerts
Wacky Jig & Hornpipe Contest & Family Pub Night
it's BAACK! This evening is a CeltFest classic not to be missed!
In a "no barriers" theme chosen by CeltFest summer school performers, and often in unorthodox costumes, students and instructors put on their finest--and arguably most entertaining performances of their lives! The only criteria of the contest is to play, sing, or dance to a Jig and/or Hornpipe during their performance....
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Ceilidhs/Dance
Wacky Jig & Hornpipe Contest & Family Pub Night
it's BAACK! This evening is a CeltFest classic not to be missed!
In a "no barriers" theme chosen by CeltFest summer school performers, and often in unorthodox costumes, students and instructors put on their finest--and arguably most entertaining performances of their lives! The only criteria of the contest is to play, sing, or dance to a Jig and/or Hornpipe during their performance....
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 7:30pm - 11:00pm
Summer School
CeltFest School & Concert Series
Announcing our 11th Annual Summer School & Concert Series--known to many as the best summer school and shows of Celtic Performing Arts in the western seaboard!
Our festival has student-led ceilidhs and/or professional shows every night Tues, Weds, and Thurs. Registration check-in day is July 17th. Details up, on line registrations and ticket sales are NOW open! Check all "Event"...
Monday, July 18, 2011 - 12:00am - Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 12:00am
Summer School
CeltFest School & Concert Series
Announcing our 11th Annual Summer School & Concert Series--known to many as the best summer school and shows of Celtic Performing Arts in the western seaboard!
Our festival has student-led ceilidhs and/or professional shows every night Tues, Weds, and Thurs. Registration check-in day is July 17th. Details up, on line registrations and ticket sales are NOW open! Check all "Event"...
Monday, July 18, 2011 - 12:00am - Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 12:00am
Community Events
BE A BARD Workshop
Be a Bard (Sunday & Thursday only)
Instructor: John Beaton
It is the word, blossoming as legend, poem, story, secret, that holds a community together and gives meaning to its life. If words become functional ciphers merely, as they are in white papers and business letters, they lose their 'ghosts' — the rich aura that has grown about them from the start, and grows infinitesimally...
Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Summer School
BE A BARD Workshop
Be a Bard (Sunday & Thursday only)
Instructor: John Beaton
It is the word, blossoming as legend, poem, story, secret, that holds a community together and gives meaning to its life. If words become functional ciphers merely, as they are in white papers and business letters, they lose their 'ghosts' — the rich aura that has grown about them from the start, and grows infinitesimally...
Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Events
BE A BARD Workshop
Be a Bard (Sunday & Thursday only)
Instructor: John Beaton
It is the word, blossoming as legend, poem, story, secret, that holds a community together and gives meaning to its life. If words become functional ciphers merely, as they are in white papers and business letters, they lose their 'ghosts' — the rich aura that has grown about them from the start, and grows infinitesimally...
Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Workshop
CeltFest School Registration & Orientation
Sunday, July 17
12:00 noon-5pm Check-in, pick-up student packages and pre-ordered t-shirts and concert tickets at Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo
4:00 pm BE A BARD Celtic Poetry Workshop
5:15pm Dinner available in the cafeteria (by pre-order)
6:30pm Welcome STUDENT ASSEMBLY & ORIENTATION
7:30pm Meet your Instructors, followed by~Student/Teacher/Families SOCIAL & Jam Session: VIU...
Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 12:01pm
Summer School
Celtic Heritage Week Opening Celebrations
Come Join the Celebration!!
Starting at 4:45 PM the public is invited to meet at Diana Krall Square to join Mayor Ruttan in following Celt Fest Piper, Rene Cusson along the waterfront walk to the Maffeo Park stage for Celtic Heritage Week celebrations.
Alternatively, the public is welcome to go directly to Maffeo Park to join in the festivities starting at 4:30 pm.
The stage program starts...
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Concerts
Celtic Heritage Week Opening Celebrations
Come Join the Celebration!!
Starting at 4:45 PM the public is invited to meet at Diana Krall Square to join Mayor Ruttan in following Celt Fest Piper, Rene Cusson along the waterfront walk to the Maffeo Park stage for Celtic Heritage Week celebrations.
Alternatively, the public is welcome to go directly to Maffeo Park to join in the festivities starting at 4:30 pm.
The stage program starts...
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Events
Celtic Heritage Week Opening Celebrations
Come Join the Celebration!!
Starting at 4:45 PM the public is invited to meet at Diana Krall Square to join Mayor Ruttan in following Celt Fest Piper, Rene Cusson along the waterfront walk to the Maffeo Park stage for Celtic Heritage Week celebrations.
Alternatively, the public is welcome to go directly to Maffeo Park to join in the festivities starting at 4:30 pm.
The stage program starts...
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop
Special Workshops & Participatory Events
**NEW!** OPEN TO ALL
In celebration of Celtic Heritage Week, we have added Special Workshops and Participatory Events, open to the PUBLIC not enrolled in the summer school full time programs. They are:
BE A BARD Workshop 4:00-5:45 ---CHOICE of SUNDAY or THURSDAY $20.00
CAPE BRETON and TRADITIONAL STEP DANCING- 4:00-5:00 M,T,W...
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 12:00am - Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 12:00am
Community Events
Special Workshops & Participatory Events
**NEW!** OPEN TO ALL
In celebration of Celtic Heritage Week, we have added Special Workshops and Participatory Events, open to the PUBLIC not enrolled in the summer school full time programs. They are:
BE A BARD Workshop 4:00-5:45 ---CHOICE of SUNDAY or THURSDAY $20.00
CAPE BRETON and TRADITIONAL STEP DANCING- 4:00-5:00 M,T,W...
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 12:00am - Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 12:00am
Workshop
CeltFest Volunteer Rally
Any one who would like to volunteer at CeltFest Vancouver Island, which runs July 16-22 is welcome to come out. Call 250 758-0208 for more information, or go to the CeltFest site at: http://celtfest.ca/volunteers-1
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Summer School
CeltFest Volunteer Rally
Any one who would like to volunteer at CeltFest Vancouver Island, which runs July 16-22 is welcome to come out. Call 250 758-0208 for more information, or go to the CeltFest site at: http://celtfest.ca/volunteers-1
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Events
Glengarry Dancers' Year End Ceilidh
Open to the community, friends and family to come celebrate another year of Glengarry Dance! It will be casual, fun-filled performance ceilidh featuring members of the Glengarry School of Celtic Dance and their sister school, the O'Connor O'Brien School of Irish Dance.
Special guests include performances by internationally-acclaimed Highland piper, Rene Cusson, and Canadian Champion...
Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ceilidhs/Dance
Glengarry Dancers' Year End Ceilidh
Open to the community, friends and family to come celebrate another year of Glengarry Dance! It will be casual, fun-filled performance ceilidh featuring members of the Glengarry School of Celtic Dance and their sister school, the O'Connor O'Brien School of Irish Dance.
Special guests include performances by internationally-acclaimed Highland piper, Rene Cusson, and Canadian Champion...
Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Events
Glengarry Dancers' Year End Ceilidh
Open to the community, friends and family to come celebrate another year of Glengarry Dance! It will be casual, fun-filled performance ceilidh featuring members of the Glengarry School of Celtic Dance and their sister school, the O'Connor O'Brien School of Irish Dance.
Special guests include performances by internationally-acclaimed Highland piper, Rene Cusson, and Canadian Champion...
Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Year Round Instruction
Victoria Highland Games
The 147th annual Victoria Highland Games is a must on the Celtic calendar! It is held the May long weekend (Queen Victoria Day) on the Saturday and Sunday. This year again, for the second time in consecutive years---features the World Heavy Events Championship--where all the Scottish Hee-men toss cabers and toss hammers--an event rarely held outside of Scotland.
Piping, Drumming, Bands,...
Saturday, May 21, 2011 - 9:00am - Sunday, May 22, 2011 - 6:30pm
Community Event
Qristina & Quinn BACHAND CD Release Concert
2011 Irish Music Association Award Winners, brother and sister, Qristina & Quinn Bachand, are two of Canada's best young traditional performers. Come see them and find out what all the buzz is about. Reserve by calling 250 591-3913. More performances up and down the island.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Concert
Qristina & Quinn BACHAND CD Release Concert
2011 Irish Music Association Award Winners, brother and sister, Qristina & Quinn Bachand, are two of Canada's best young traditional performers. Come see them and find out what all the buzz is about. Reserve by calling 250 591-3913. More performances up and down the island.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Community Event
Robbie Burns Dinner & Ceilidh Dance
The Glengarry Highland Dancers will be performing at the fundraising event hosted by Celtic Chaos at Qualicum Beach Community Hall, Qualicum, Saturday, January 22, 2011.
Here's also this youtube from last year's bringing in the haggis.
Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Ceilidhs/Dance
Robbie Burns Dinner & Ceilidh Dance
The Glengarry Highland Dancers will be performing at the fundraising event hosted by Celtic Chaos at Qualicum Beach Community Hall, Qualicum, Saturday, January 22, 2011.
Here's also this youtube from last year's bringing in the haggis.
Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Community Event
Year-Round Instruction
Glengarry School of Dance offers classes on an ongoing basis on Vancouver Island, BC and also some courses in Vancouver, BC. Highland Dance, Irish Dance, Cape Breton & Traditional Step Dance. info: (250) 758-0208 website: www.glengarrydance.com
Also, the Pacific Institute of Piping offers top piping instruction on Vancouver Island and by remote learning via Skype. Contact...
Monday, January 3, 2011 - 12:00am - Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:00am
Ceilidhs/Dance
Year-Round Instruction
Glengarry School of Dance offers classes on an ongoing basis on Vancouver Island, BC and also some courses in Vancouver, BC. Highland Dance, Irish Dance, Cape Breton & Traditional Step Dance. info: (250) 758-0208 website: www.glengarrydance.com
Also, the Pacific Institute of Piping offers top piping instruction on Vancouver Island and by remote learning via Skype. Contact...
Monday, January 3, 2011 - 12:00am - Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:00am
Community Event
Year-Round Instruction
Glengarry School of Dance offers classes on an ongoing basis on Vancouver Island, BC and also some courses in Vancouver, BC. Highland Dance, Irish Dance, Cape Breton & Traditional Step Dance. info: (250) 758-0208 website: www.glengarrydance.com
Also, the Pacific Institute of Piping offers top piping instruction on Vancouver Island and by remote learning via Skype. Contact...
Monday, January 3, 2011 - 12:00am - Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:00am
Workshop
Year-Round Instruction
Glengarry School of Dance offers classes on an ongoing basis on Vancouver Island, BC and also some courses in Vancouver, BC. Highland Dance, Irish Dance, Cape Breton & Traditional Step Dance. info: (250) 758-0208 website: www.glengarrydance.com
Also, the Pacific Institute of Piping offers top piping instruction on Vancouver Island and by remote learning via Skype. Contact...
Monday, January 3, 2011 - 12:00am - Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:00am
Year Round Instruction
Step Dancing Workshop with Mairi Rankin
Cape Breton Step dancing Workshop by the famous and fun fiddler-stepdancer Mairi Rankin, of Cape Breton. The session is suited for anyone who is an experienced beginner: has a basic knowledge of step dance, or other Celtic or percussive dance forms, through to intermediate and advanced levels.
Wear the footwear of your choice: non-tap hard shoes or runners, and comfortable clothing. A...
Sunday, November 28, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ceilidhs/Dance
Step Dancing Workshop with Mairi Rankin
Cape Breton Step dancing Workshop by the famous and fun fiddler-stepdancer Mairi Rankin, of Cape Breton. The session is suited for anyone who is an experienced beginner: has a basic knowledge of step dance, or other Celtic or percussive dance forms, through to intermediate and advanced levels.
Wear the footwear of your choice: non-tap hard shoes or runners, and comfortable clothing. A...
Sunday, November 28, 2010 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Workshop
BARRA MacNEILS' CHRISTMAS
IT WAS FANTASTIC! Our eternal gratitude to the sponsors as below, the volunteers and to all who joined in to ring out CeltFest's 10th year at this very successful and heartwarming celebration.
Check out what the Barra MacNeils themselves have to say about us on their TOUR BLOG.
Back by popular demand, Canada's first family of Celtic music will visit Vancouver Island to conclude the...
Saturday, November 13, 2010 - 7:30pm - Sunday, November 14, 2010 - 7:30pm
Concert
BARRA MacNEILS' CHRISTMAS
IT WAS FANTASTIC! Our eternal gratitude to the sponsors as below, the volunteers and to all who joined in to ring out CeltFest's 10th year at this very successful and heartwarming celebration.
Check out what the Barra MacNeils themselves have to say about us on their TOUR BLOG.
Back by popular demand, Canada's first family of Celtic music will visit Vancouver Island to conclude the...
Saturday, November 13, 2010 - 7:30pm - Sunday, November 14, 2010 - 7:30pm
Summer School
BARRA MacNEILS' CHRISTMAS
IT WAS FANTASTIC! Our eternal gratitude to the sponsors as below, the volunteers and to all who joined in to ring out CeltFest's 10th year at this very successful and heartwarming celebration.
Check out what the Barra MacNeils themselves have to say about us on their TOUR BLOG.
Back by popular demand, Canada's first family of Celtic music will visit Vancouver Island to conclude the...
Saturday, November 13, 2010 - 7:30pm - Sunday, November 14, 2010 - 7:30pm
Community Event
Meet Busby MacBear! Raising consciousness one donor at a time!
CeltFest Vancouver Island, in partnership with The Pacific Tattoo, Victoria HIghland Games and Larchgrove Marketing, put together this priceless bear ware--- to raise funds for local charities and at the same time raising awareness of Celtic events in 2011.
A bonus: We WON! Our Busby MacBear won an Honourable Mention in the Best Dressed category! Special thanks to Theresa MacKay of...
Thursday, November 11, 2010 - 12:00am - Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - 12:00am
Summer School
Meet Busby MacBear! Raising consciousness one donor at a time!
CeltFest Vancouver Island, in partnership with The Pacific Tattoo, Victoria HIghland Games and Larchgrove Marketing, put together this priceless bear ware--- to raise funds for local charities and at the same time raising awareness of Celtic events in 2011.
A bonus: We WON! Our Busby MacBear won an Honourable Mention in the Best Dressed category! Special thanks to Theresa MacKay of...
Thursday, November 11, 2010 - 12:00am - Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - 12:00am
Community Event
GLENGARRY SCHOOL of DANCE REGISTRATION
Glengarry School of Dance is talking registrations for: Highland Dancing, Irish Dance and Traditional Step Dance in both Nanaimo and Victoria this week and next. There are classes for children through to adults.
VICTORIA: All regular classes are at Vic West Community Centre, Esquimalt, on Wednesdays beginning September 22:
+ Highland Dance: Beginner-Premier levels: Children, Youth :...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 12:00am - Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 12:00am
Community Event
GLENGARRY SCHOOL of DANCE REGISTRATION
Glengarry School of Dance is talking registrations for: Highland Dancing, Irish Dance and Traditional Step Dance in both Nanaimo and Victoria this week and next. There are classes for children through to adults.
VICTORIA: All regular classes are at Vic West Community Centre, Esquimalt, on Wednesdays beginning September 22:
+ Highland Dance: Beginner-Premier levels: Children, Youth :...
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 12:00am - Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 12:00am
Year Round Instruction
SUNSET & STARS GALA Finale
The ultimate Pan-Celtic talent event on the West Coast ~ featuring performances of all our distinguished artists in 2010.
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Concert
SUNSET & STARS GALA Finale
The ultimate Pan-Celtic talent event on the West Coast ~ featuring performances of all our distinguished artists in 2010.
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Summer School
SUNSET & STARS GALA Finale
The ultimate Pan-Celtic talent event on the West Coast ~ featuring performances of all our distinguished artists in 2010.
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Community Event
THE SUMMER SCHOOL: is now open for enrollment. Click "Learn" on this site for information.
THE FESTIVAL: ALL OF THE EVENTS listed below, held DURING THE SUMMER SCHOOL-- including The Milling Frolic Workshop--are open to one and all! You do not need to be a student, or related to one--to attend! CeltFest is for the community--and for all ages and stages. It is best to order your tickets early, as many sell out in advance!
Gaelic Song Milling Frolic Workshop
The early Scottish Highland settlers that came to Cape Breton brought their song traditions with them when they "waulked" the cloth, singing as they milled it around table.
This is a social and musical occasion still recreated in today's Cape Breton. Mary Jane Lamond will lead this event, which is a "sing after me" format in a group seated around a table. There is no...
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 1:45pm - 4:00pm
Summer School
THE SUMMER SCHOOL: is now open for enrollment. Click "Learn" on this site for information.
THE FESTIVAL: ALL OF THE EVENTS listed below, held DURING THE SUMMER SCHOOL-- including The Milling Frolic Workshop--are open to one and all! You do not need to be a student, or related to one--to attend! CeltFest is for the community--and for all ages and stages. It is best to order your tickets early, as many sell out in advance!
Gaelic Song Milling Frolic Workshop
The early Scottish Highland settlers that came to Cape Breton brought their song traditions with them when they "waulked" the cloth, singing as they milled it around table.
This is a social and musical occasion still recreated in today's Cape Breton. Mary Jane Lamond will lead this event, which is a "sing after me" format in a group seated around a table. There is no...
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 1:45pm - 4:00pm
Community Event
THE SUMMER SCHOOL: is now open for enrollment. Click "Learn" on this site for information.
THE FESTIVAL: ALL OF THE EVENTS listed below, held DURING THE SUMMER SCHOOL-- including The Milling Frolic Workshop--are open to one and all! You do not need to be a student, or related to one--to attend! CeltFest is for the community--and for all ages and stages. It is best to order your tickets early, as many sell out in advance!
Gaelic Song Milling Frolic Workshop
The early Scottish Highland settlers that came to Cape Breton brought their song traditions with them when they "waulked" the cloth, singing as they milled it around table.
This is a social and musical occasion still recreated in today's Cape Breton. Mary Jane Lamond will lead this event, which is a "sing after me" format in a group seated around a table. There is no...
Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 1:45pm - 4:00pm
Workshop
MARY JANE LAMOND IN CONCERT
A Cape Breton evening of Gaelic song, fiddle and dance anchored by Canada's own Mary Jane Lamond and Band, which features master fiddler Wendy MacIsaac. VIU Malaspina Theatre. More »
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Concert
MARY JANE LAMOND IN CONCERT
A Cape Breton evening of Gaelic song, fiddle and dance anchored by Canada's own Mary Jane Lamond and Band, which features master fiddler Wendy MacIsaac. VIU Malaspina Theatre. More »
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Summer School
MARY JANE LAMOND IN CONCERT
A Cape Breton evening of Gaelic song, fiddle and dance anchored by Canada's own Mary Jane Lamond and Band, which features master fiddler Wendy MacIsaac. VIU Malaspina Theatre. More »
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Community Event
THE CELTIC WOMEN
Mairi Campbell, Eileen McGann, Wendy Humphreys Tebbutt, Wendy MacIsaac
Stir to tunes from the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, Ireland, Wales, Canada and beyond~ as performed by these world class Celtic music divas. From BBC to Juno and ECMA Awards, these ladies well-decorated musicians will be together on the same stage for the first time. Eileen and the two Wendys are making...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Concert
THE CELTIC WOMEN
Mairi Campbell, Eileen McGann, Wendy Humphreys Tebbutt, Wendy MacIsaac
Stir to tunes from the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, Ireland, Wales, Canada and beyond~ as performed by these world class Celtic music divas. From BBC to Juno and ECMA Awards, these ladies well-decorated musicians will be together on the same stage for the first time. Eileen and the two Wendys are making...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Summer School
THE CELTIC WOMEN
Mairi Campbell, Eileen McGann, Wendy Humphreys Tebbutt, Wendy MacIsaac
Stir to tunes from the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands, Ireland, Wales, Canada and beyond~ as performed by these world class Celtic music divas. From BBC to Juno and ECMA Awards, these ladies well-decorated musicians will be together on the same stage for the first time. Eileen and the two Wendys are making...
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Community Event
CeltFest Summer School
It's our 10th annual, largely regarded as the best school in North America for complete offerings of Celtic performing arts: Music, Dance, Song...even Art! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Many do not require previous experience! Here are overviews of each subject offered:
Piping | Drumming
There are lots of great piping and drumming schools. Most focus on the development of...
Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 6:30pm - Friday, July 23, 2010 - 12:00am
Summer School
CeltFest Summer School
It's our 10th annual, largely regarded as the best school in North America for complete offerings of Celtic performing arts: Music, Dance, Song...even Art! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Many do not require previous experience! Here are overviews of each subject offered:
Piping | Drumming
There are lots of great piping and drumming schools. Most focus on the development of...
Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 6:30pm - Friday, July 23, 2010 - 12:00am
Workshop
