Christmas Pudding Stir-Up & Tunes 2024
Stir Up Sunday - Christmas Puddings & Tunes 2024
It’s time to make up the Christmas Puddings again! Stir Up Sunday is the day to get the puddings in & ready for Christmas.
You’re invited to come along and make your own!
or
Come and play, listen to some tunes and songs or tell a story while they are cooking!
It’s an all-day process so feel free to stay as long as it suits you.
We will finish up steaming the puddings until they are done, it can take up to 6hrs! You can collect yours the day after if you can’t stay all day.
SUNDAY Nov 24th 2024
11am pudding making starts
12:30pm pot luck lunch to share, followed by tunes
6pm-ish puddings should be done
*RSVP by 17th Nov if you want to make a pudding. We need to plan for ingredients & dishes*
RSVP for location address in downtown Sudbury & more details to;
Lou Hayden
613-866-6610
sudburyirishcce@gmail.com
Watch a video about Christmas pudding-making day - Stir Up Sunday!
Stir Up Sunday! Eunice Power's Christmas Pudding;
https://youtu.be/kMAHv4gRI-Y?si=BC9c0JL1_L3GbT4C
Learn some Christmas & Winter Songs here;
Christmas & winter songs
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zikR5-LH_CJ7MTFM2JcpOC8CFsLkSDrN?usp=sharing
About Irish Christmas Puddings
The festive season in Ireland is a heartwarming blend of rich traditions, with none quite as indulgent and emblematic as the iconic Irish Christmas Pudding. With its deep, treacly flavors, dense texture, and ceremonious presentation, this dessert captures the essence of an Irish Yuletide. Beyond its delicious taste, the Christmas Pudding holds a special place in the hearts of the Irish because of its storied history and the traditions enveloping its creation.
A Historical Delight
The roots of Christmas pudding trace back to medieval England, but Ireland embraced and adapted the dessert with characteristic warmth and ingenuity. The original version was more of a porridge, known as ‘frumenty,’ made of meat, grains, and wine. With time, as more ingredients became available and culinary tastes evolved, the savoury porridge transformed into the sweet, rich, fruit-laden concoction we know today.
In the 16th century, prunes became a key ingredient, and by the 17th century, the pudding had evolved into something closely resembling the modern-day dessert, brimming with dried fruits and spices. However, the Catholic Church associated the rich, sumptuous nature of the pudding with the extravagance and decadence of the Feast of Epiphany. As a result, the dessert was banned for a time. But like all good things, it made a triumphant return, with the Victorians refining and popularizing the pudding as a centrepiece of the Christmas feast.
Irish Touches to a Classic
While the broader outlines of the pudding’s history are shared with the English, the Irish gave it distinctive touches. Unique local ingredients like Irish whiskey, stout, or treacle, and specific fruit combinations became emblematic of the Irish version.
One key aspect that sets the Irish Christmas Pudding apart is its preparation time. Many Irish households commence the making of the pudding on “Stir-up Sunday,” which is the last Sunday before Advent (usually five weeks before Christmas). This provides ample time for the pudding to mature, allowing the flavours to meld beautifully.
Entwined Traditions
The preparation of the Irish Christmas Pudding is a family affair. Everyone, from the youngest to the eldest, takes a turn at stirring the mixture, making a wish as they do so. This act of communal preparation binds the family in shared hopes and aspirations.
Another delightful tradition is the inclusion of small tokens or coins in the pudding batter. Historically, a variety of items were hidden within, such as a coin (for wealth), a ring (for marriage), or a thimble (for thrift). Discovering one of these in your slice of pudding was seen as a harbinger of things to come in the new year.
Irish Christmas Recipe
Ingredients:
225g raisins
225g currants
225g sultanas
110g mixed peel
175g breadcrumbs
175g flour
175g brown sugar
175g suet or butter, grated
3 eggs
1 small apple, grated
Juice and zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange
1 tsp mixed spice
1/4 tsp nutmeg
A pinch of salt
250ml Irish stout or beer
50ml Irish whiskey or brandy
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
Add the grated apple, zest, and juice of the citrus fruits.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add them to the mixture.
Gradually mix in the stout and whiskey until you have a moist, dropping consistency.
Stir well, ensuring every family member gets a chance to stir and make a wish!
Transfer the mixture into a greased pudding basin, covering the top with a circle of parchment paper.
Place a cloth over the basin, tying it securely with a string.
Steam the pudding for about 6 hours, making sure the water doesn’t boil dry.
Once done, let it cool and store it in a cool, dark place. On Christmas Day, steam again for 2 hours before serving.
Serve flaming with brandy and accompanied by brandy butter or fresh cream.
In conclusion, the Irish Christmas Pudding is more than just a dessert; it’s a sensory tapestry of flavours, a bond of family unity, and a sweet embodiment of Irish Christmas traditions. Every bite carries with it the echoes of history and the warmth of cherished memories.
Join us and become a member of Sudbury Irish Arts today!
Sudbury Irish Arts - Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann
613-866-6610
Halloween Ceílí
Sudbury Irish Assoc presents;
Halloween Ceili Weekend 2024
featuring guest musicians;
Duncan Cameron (Sudbury), John Dahms (Ottawa) and surprise special guest TBA!
See website for full weekend events;
HALLOWEEN CEILI
Saturday Nov 2nd 2024, 7pm - 10:30pm
Knox Hall, Lower Hall, 73 Larch St, Sudbury
Join us for an evening of traditional dancing, music, storytelling, crafts, and more!
Dances called by Caller Lou Hayden.
Guest musicians and local musicians and dancers.
HALLOWEEN CEILI TICKETS
Pls support our volunteer organisation by buying your tickets in advance at;
www.sudburyirisharts.com/events
OR
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/40fcda7e-e10a-4983-9e5f-f0ca75434ed1
ADULTS $20 members advance/$25 regular advance/$30 at door
FAMILY (2 adults & up to 4 youth) $45 advance/$50 at door
YOUTH 13-18 $10
KIDS 12 & UNDER Free
For more info contact;
Lou Hayden 613-866-6610
*Local musicians and dancers pls contact;
Karly Schofield 705-793-3757
Halloween Wkend Music Workshops
HALLOWEEN WKEND MUSIC WKSHOPS
Saturday Nov 2nd 2024
Knox Hall, Lower Hall, 73 Larch St, Sudbury
Bring your own instrument, notebook & recording device. Workshops will be mostly taught by ear (some sheet music may be provided).
WORKSHOP 1
12:30pm—1:45pm
Irish accompaniment (guitar, bouzouki, concertina and more) with Duncan Cameron.
WORKSHOP 2
12:30pm—1:45pm
All levels fiddle with John Dahms.
WORKSHOP 3
2pm - 3:15pm
Ensemble, all instruments, all levels with Duncan Cameron, John Dahms and Karly Schofield.
HALLOWEEN WKEND MUSIC WKSHOP TICKETS
Pls support our volunteer organisation by buying your tickets in advance;
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/aeb5b515-1b25-472b-983b-e534581b5f3e
ADULTS $20 advance/$25 at door
YOUTH (13-18 yrs) $10
KIDS (12 & UNDER) Free (pls register)
For more info contact;
Lou Hayden 613-866-6610
*Local musicians and dancers pls contact;
Karly Schofield 705-793-3757
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FULL WKEND EVENT DETAILS
Sudbury Irish Assoc presents;
Halloween Ceili Weekend 2024
featuring guest musicians;
Duncan Cameron (Sudbury), John Dahms (Ottawa) and surprise special guest TBA!
EVENTS ARE;
Friday Nov 1st 2024, 7pm - 10:30pm
Traditional music session led by John Dahms and Duncan Cameron.
All traditional instruments players welcome (listeners welcome too).
Knowhere Public House
Saturday Nov 2nd 2024, 12:30pm - 3:15pm
Music workshops with John Dahms, Duncan Cameron & Karly Schofield
Knox Hall, Lower Hall, 73 Larch St, Sudbury
Saturday Nov 2nd 2024, 7pm - 10:30pm
Halloween Ceílí
Knox Hall, Lower Hall, 73 Larch St, Sudbury
see website for more details;
Halloween wkend Irish Music Session
Sudbury Irish Traditional Session for Halloween
Friday Nov 1st, 7pm - 10:30pm
Knowhere Public House, Sudbury
Join us for an evening filled with the lively sounds of traditional Irish music!
Hosted by John Dahms and Duncan Cameron, this session welcomes musicians and music lovers alike.
What to Expect:
Live traditional Irish music featuring fiddles, flutes, accordions, and more.
A friendly, inclusive atmosphere for players of all skill levels
An opportunity to share your favourite tunes or simply enjoy the music
Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just want to soak in the vibrant sounds, this is the perfect place to connect and celebrate the rich tradition of Irish folk music. Don’t miss out on a night of fun, laughter, and community!
Bring your instrument, a friend, or just your love for music!
This is a free event but please support this great venue with your patronage and enjoy some great food and drinks!
See www.sudburyirisharts.com/events for full details of our Halloween Ceili wkend.
Sudbury Irish Arts AGM & Trad Session
Come and meet our new board & find out about our upcoming celebrations of Irish music, dance and culture.
All welcome, we’re looking for new members!
Beginners Intro to Fiddle
Complete Beginners Intro to Fiddle Group
Tuesday Oct 15th, 2024
6.30pm - 8:30/9pm
Complete or new beginners - intro to fiddle!
Come for a friendly & relaxed evening at Lou’s place downtown.
What to bring;
-your fiddle if you have one (if not pls rent one from Long & McQuade or contact us to see if we currently have a spare one)
-indoor shoes
-notebook
contact;
Lou Hayden
613-866-6610
Sudbury Irish Association
**Become a member today!**
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES Course Oct-Nov 2024
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES
- WITH LOU HAYDEN, SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm (*Beginners intro at 6:30pm - 7pm by request)
8 Weeks, *new dates, Oct 10th - Nov 28th (prev Oct 3- Nov 21, 2024)
Parkside Adult Centre, YMCA, Durham St, Sudbury
$50 Parkside Members & Sudbury Irish Arts Members
$60 Non- Members
$8 Drop-in per class
Register & pay at;
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/e0d3cbfc-a7e3-471f-ae8f-f7b0f146f87d
Irish Set Dancing & Céilí Dancing are fun social dances that can be done by all ages. They are danced in pairs, either in squares or lines to traditional celtic music. Céilí Dancing (pronounced ‘kaylee’) is easy & quick to learn, Set dances have 3-6 figures in each which you’ll pick up quickly.
The dances are great for making friends, keeping fit and for keeping your brain sharp too. You can’t fail to feel good after Irish social dancing!
You don’t need to bring a partner, we switch up pairs during the evening.
Read more here, watch videos & check it out on our website;
www.sudburyirisharts.com/ongoing-activities#ceili
Sudbury Irish Arts uses inclusive, accessible & gender-neutral dance calling & teaching methods. We welcome folks of all backgrounds & abilities.
*Minimum 8 full course participants needed!
**Trad musicians are most welcome to come along and play for our dancers! Pls contact Lou to arrange.
Call instructor Lou Hayden on 613-866-6610 to chat about it (or find me on Facebook Messenger)
www.sudburyirisharts.com
Beginners Intro to Fiddle & Irish Step Dance
Complete Beginners Fiddle & Intro to Irish Step Dance
Tuesday July 30th, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30/9pm
Complete or new beginners - intro to fiddle!
Try out some Irish Step Dance!
Come for a friendly & relaxed evening at Lou’s place downtown.
What to bring;
-your fiddle if you have one (* we have one spare fiddle to lend)
-indoor shoes
-notebook
contact;
Lou Hayden
613-866-6610
Sudbury Irish Association
RSVP for address details;
613-866-6610
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES Course 2
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES
- WITH LOU HAYDEN, SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm (*Beginners intro at 6:30pm - 7pm)
8 Weeks, May 16 - July 4, 2024
Parkside Adult Centre, YMCA, Durham St, Sudbury
$50 Parkside Members & Sudbury Irish Arts Members
$60 Non- Members
$8 Drop-in per class
Register & pay at;
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/5747dffd-73a9-4a8e-9921-649d8e764130
Irish Set Dancing & Céilí Dancing are fun social dances that can be done by all ages. They are danced in pairs, either in squares or lines to traditional celtic music. Céilí Dancing (pronounced ‘kaylee’) is easy & quick to learn, Set dances have 3-6 figures in each which you’ll pick up quickly.
The dances are great for making friends, keeping fit and for keeping your brain sharp too. You can’t fail to feel good after Irish social dancing!
You don’t need to bring a partner, we switch up pairs during the evening.
Read more here, watch videos & check it out on our website;
www.sudburyirisharts.com/ongoing-activities#ceili
**Minimum 8 full course participants needed!**
Call instructor Lou Hayden on 613-866-6610 to chat about it.
www.sudburyirisharts.com
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES Course 2
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES
- WITH LOU HAYDEN, SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm (*Beginners intro at 6:30pm - 7pm)
8 Weeks, May 16 - July 4, 2024
Parkside Adult Centre, YMCA, Durham St, Sudbury
$50 Parkside Members & Sudbury Irish Arts Members
$60 Non- Members
$8 Drop-in per class
Register & pay at;
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/5747dffd-73a9-4a8e-9921-649d8e764130
Irish Set Dancing & Céilí Dancing are fun social dances that can be done by all ages. They are danced in pairs, either in squares or lines to traditional celtic music. Céilí Dancing (pronounced ‘kaylee’) is easy & quick to learn, Set dances have 3-6 figures in each which you’ll pick up quickly.
The dances are great for making friends, keeping fit and for keeping your brain sharp too. You can’t fail to feel good after Irish social dancing!
You don’t need to bring a partner, we switch up pairs during the evening.
Read more here, watch videos & check it out on our website;
www.sudburyirisharts.com/ongoing-activities#ceili
**Minimum 8 full course participants needed!**
Call instructor Lou Hayden on 613-866-6610 to chat about it.
www.sudburyirisharts.com
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES Course 2
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES
- WITH LOU HAYDEN, SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm (*Beginners intro at 6:30pm - 7pm)
8 Weeks, May 16 - July 4, 2024
Parkside Adult Centre, YMCA, Durham St, Sudbury
$50 Parkside Members & Sudbury Irish Arts Members
$60 Non- Members
$8 Drop-in per class
Register & pay at;
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/5747dffd-73a9-4a8e-9921-649d8e764130
Irish Set Dancing & Céilí Dancing are fun social dances that can be done by all ages. They are danced in pairs, either in squares or lines to traditional celtic music. Céilí Dancing (pronounced ‘kaylee’) is easy & quick to learn, Set dances have 3-6 figures in each which you’ll pick up quickly.
The dances are great for making friends, keeping fit and for keeping your brain sharp too. You can’t fail to feel good after Irish social dancing!
You don’t need to bring a partner, we switch up pairs during the evening.
Read more here, watch videos & check it out on our website;
www.sudburyirisharts.com/ongoing-activities#ceili
**Minimum 8 full course participants needed!**
Call instructor Lou Hayden on 613-866-6610 to chat about it.
www.sudburyirisharts.com
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES Course 2
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES
- WITH LOU HAYDEN, SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm (*Beginners intro at 6:30pm - 7pm)
8 Weeks, May 16 - July 4, 2024
Parkside Adult Centre, YMCA, Durham St, Sudbury
$50 Parkside Members & Sudbury Irish Arts Members
$60 Non- Members
$8 Drop-in per class
Register & pay at;
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/5747dffd-73a9-4a8e-9921-649d8e764130
Irish Set Dancing & Céilí Dancing are fun social dances that can be done by all ages. They are danced in pairs, either in squares or lines to traditional celtic music. Céilí Dancing (pronounced ‘kaylee’) is easy & quick to learn, Set dances have 3-6 figures in each which you’ll pick up quickly.
The dances are great for making friends, keeping fit and for keeping your brain sharp too. You can’t fail to feel good after Irish social dancing!
You don’t need to bring a partner, we switch up pairs during the evening.
Read more here, watch videos & check it out on our website;
www.sudburyirisharts.com/ongoing-activities#ceili
**Minimum 8 full course participants needed!**
Call instructor Lou Hayden on 613-866-6610 to chat about it.
www.sudburyirisharts.com
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES Course 2
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES
- WITH LOU HAYDEN, SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm (*Beginners intro at 6:30pm - 7pm)
8 Weeks, May 16 - July 4, 2024
Parkside Adult Centre, YMCA, Durham St, Sudbury
$50 Parkside Members & Sudbury Irish Arts Members
$60 Non- Members
$8 Drop-in per class
Register & pay at;
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/5747dffd-73a9-4a8e-9921-649d8e764130
Irish Set Dancing & Céilí Dancing are fun social dances that can be done by all ages. They are danced in pairs, either in squares or lines to traditional celtic music. Céilí Dancing (pronounced ‘kaylee’) is easy & quick to learn, Set dances have 3-6 figures in each which you’ll pick up quickly.
The dances are great for making friends, keeping fit and for keeping your brain sharp too. You can’t fail to feel good after Irish social dancing!
You don’t need to bring a partner, we switch up pairs during the evening.
Read more here, watch videos & check it out on our website;
www.sudburyirisharts.com/ongoing-activities#ceili
**Minimum 8 full course participants needed!**
Call instructor Lou Hayden on 613-866-6610 to chat about it.
www.sudburyirisharts.com
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES Course 2
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES
- WITH LOU HAYDEN, SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm (*Beginners intro at 6:30pm - 7pm)
8 Weeks, May 16 - July 4, 2024
Parkside Adult Centre, YMCA, Durham St, Sudbury
$50 Parkside Members & Sudbury Irish Arts Members
$60 Non- Members
$8 Drop-in per class
Register & pay at;
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/5747dffd-73a9-4a8e-9921-649d8e764130
Irish Set Dancing & Céilí Dancing are fun social dances that can be done by all ages. They are danced in pairs, either in squares or lines to traditional celtic music. Céilí Dancing (pronounced ‘kaylee’) is easy & quick to learn, Set dances have 3-6 figures in each which you’ll pick up quickly.
The dances are great for making friends, keeping fit and for keeping your brain sharp too. You can’t fail to feel good after Irish social dancing!
You don’t need to bring a partner, we switch up pairs during the evening.
Read more here, watch videos & check it out on our website;
www.sudburyirisharts.com/ongoing-activities#ceili
**Minimum 8 full course participants needed!**
Call instructor Lou Hayden on 613-866-6610 to chat about it.
www.sudburyirisharts.com
Schryer, Enblom & Clark in Concert presented by Fiddleworks & Sudbury Irish Association
Schryer, Enblom & Clark in Concert
presented by Fiddleworks & Sudbury Irish Association
Schryer, Enblom & Clark in Concert
presented by Fiddleworks & Sudbury Irish Association
Date: Saturday May 25, 2024, 7:30pm
Venue: House Concert at home of Paul & Melika Lemelin, Hanmer, Sudbury, ON.
Address provided upon purchase.
BYOB & snacks to share if you wish to.
Tickets online;
$30 general
$20 Fiddleworks & CCE Irish Assoc Members
sudburyirisharts.com/events
buy tickets here;
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/5a614f2f-85cd-476d-b563-338d680a03ef
Schryer, Enblom & Clark in Concert
This phenomenal trio of Celtic musicians features Franco-Ontarian fiddler Pierre Schryer, North American folk dance specialist Danielle Enblom, and Scottish-Canadian guitarist Ian Clark. The group brings together three diverse music careers laden with nominations and diplomas including JUNO, Canadian Folk Music Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards, as well as a Diploma in Traditional Irish Music (UCC). The trio manifests a true presence on stage that openly shares the muse of their music-making and their rhythmic creations. Pierre & Ian first connected in Ottawa at Rasputin’s, during the height of Irish session playing in the mid-1990’s and early 2000’s. In 2004, Schryer & Clark recorded an album at Rasputin’s to celebrate those amazing years. “Heat of the Moment” is now an acclaimed album in the Canadian Celtic music scene. Making this group a super trio, is Minnesota step dancer Danielle Enblom, who performs the old Irish dancing master traditions, along with some flavours of her own Métis and Québécois heritage. This exceptional ensemble performs an eclectic array of musical gems from across the globe including traditional and contemporary tunes in various styles from far reaching places including Ireland, Scotland, Brazil, Quebec, USA and more. The show will surely delight - Schryer, Enblom & Clark is a tour de force of
versatility, fine musicianship and technical dexterity!
Pierre Schryer - Fiddle, Foot Percussion
Pierre Schryer is one of Canada’s leading traditional fiddlers. A recipient of numerous titles and awards including Canadian Open Fiddle Champion, Grand Masters Champion, Violoneux
Championnat, and North American Irish Fiddle Champion, Pierre truly captivates an audience with his energy and genuine warmth. His ability knows no bounds, covering styles
from Irish, Scottish, Québecois, and Cape Breton to Canadian Old Time, American Swing and more. In the mid-90s, Pierre Schryer Band built an international reputation as one of Canada’s most well respected traditional music ensembles by touring throughout Canada, the USA, Ireland, Europe and the UK. Pierre has shared the stage with hundreds of internationally renowned colleagues in the traditional music scene and has performed with numerous orchestras across Canada with his acclaimed Symphony Pops show. Of his seven recordings released on his own label New Canadian Records, “Blue Drag” was nominated at the 2004 JUNO Awards for best Roots and Traditional
(Group) Album of the Year, “Mélange” at the 2008 Canadian Folk Music Awards for Instrumental Solo Album of the Year, and “2 Worlds United”, a brilliant duo album with top Irish button accordionist Dermot Byrne, was distributed worldwide by Claddagh Records. In 2019, Schryer teamed up with BC guitarist Adam Dobres and released “Mandorla.” The album was nominated at the 2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards as well as at the 2020 Western Canadian Music Awards. Pierre’s talents extend beyond his musical abilities, he’s an accomplished luthier and artist currently performing on one of his own violins and bows. Pierre Schryer, as producer, also created and directed his own festival “Canadian Celtic Celebration,” in Thunder Bay, Ontario from 2000 to 2017. Dedicated to passing on the tradition, Pierre teaches at numerous fiddle camps and retreats, and is committed to creating
community through traditional music sessions, community dances and collaborative projects
wherever he resides.
Danielle Enblom - Step dance (Gigue)
Danielle Enblom is a dance historian, choreographer, sean-nós Irish dancer, and award-winning step dancer and jigger from Mni Sota Makoce - Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is Red River Métis with strong French Canadian and Swedish ancestral roots. Danielle has shared the stage throughout North America and Europe with many of the world’s top traditional musicians including Altan, Lunasa, Liz Carroll, Alex Kusturok, Eileen Ivers, Julie Fowlis, Enda Scahill (We Banjo 3), Seamus Egan (Solas), and Cherish the Ladies. She recently appeared in the world premiere of Canada’s first full-scale Indigenous-led Opera, Li Keur: Riel’s Heart of the North. Danielle holds a research-based master's degree in Ethnochoreography (dance anthropology) from Munster Technological University, Ireland, and a Diploma in Traditional Irish Music from University College Cork, Ireland. She has studied with tradition bearers across genres and cultures including Irish, Métis, French Canadian, Appalachian, American Tap, and Ottawa Valley. Described as "wild, refined, and joyful" by Deirdre Cronin of Irish Music Magazine and “nothing short of spectacular" by legendary Irish musician and academic, Mick Moloney, Danielle brings a unique, inspired, embodied and authentic intersection of traditions and cultures to her work as a performer, researcher, and teacher. Danielle’s recent works include Cumar, a project with master West African drummers and dancers (choreographer and dancer) and The Bad Neighbors Rhythm Project with New York-based master Irish bodhrán player, Anna Colliton, which had its debut at the New York Trad Festival in 2022.
Ian Clark - Guitar
Originally from Stranraer Scotland, Ian now lives in Ottawa gracing Canadian audiences with his sophisticated command of traditional styles. One group that Ian plays with, Traditional Fare, interestingly includes Pierre’s brother Dan (also a fiddler). Ian also currently plays with folk group JIIG, swing group Diminished Responsibility Swing Combo, rockabilly group Dimestore Playboys, contra dance band Odds & Sods, and traditional Scottish combo Atlantic Firth! The chemistry between Pierre and Ian on this recording, made live at Rasputin's Folk Café in Ottawa, is unparalleled in its energy and expertise. The sets of tunes have varying degrees of musical arrangements built in, however the structure was kept loose enough to allow Pierre and Ian to improvise and simply see what would happen in the “heat of the moment.”
"Heat of the Moment shows what can happen when two superbly skilled and creative
musicians are let loose on a stage and allowed to feed off each other's playing. The result is a
wonderfully uninhibited, spontaneous and joyful conversation between fiddle and guitar. In an age when so much music is played and recorded to a cold, predictable formula, Pierre and Ian's playing breaks the rules, steams up the kitchen, and stirs the blood. It's a gem of a recording."
Ian Robb, Fallen Angle Music, Ottawa, Canada
Contact;
Lou Hayden 613-866-6610
sudburyirisharts.com
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES Course 2
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES
- WITH LOU HAYDEN, SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm (*Beginners intro at 6:30pm - 7pm)
8 Weeks, May 16 - July 4, 2024
Parkside Adult Centre, YMCA, Durham St, Sudbury
$50 Parkside Members & Sudbury Irish Arts Members
$60 Non- Members
$8 Drop-in per class
Register & pay at;
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/5747dffd-73a9-4a8e-9921-649d8e764130
Irish Set Dancing & Céilí Dancing are fun social dances that can be done by all ages. They are danced in pairs, either in squares or lines to traditional celtic music. Céilí Dancing (pronounced ‘kaylee’) is easy & quick to learn, Set dances have 3-6 figures in each which you’ll pick up quickly.
The dances are great for making friends, keeping fit and for keeping your brain sharp too. You can’t fail to feel good after Irish social dancing!
You don’t need to bring a partner, we switch up pairs during the evening.
Read more here, watch videos & check it out on our website;
www.sudburyirisharts.com/ongoing-activities#ceili
**Minimum 8 full course participants needed!**
Call instructor Lou Hayden on 613-866-6610 to chat about it.
www.sudburyirisharts.com
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES Course 2
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES
- WITH LOU HAYDEN, SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm (*Beginners intro at 6:30pm - 7pm)
8 Weeks, May 16 - July 4, 2024
Parkside Adult Centre, YMCA, Durham St, Sudbury
$50 Parkside Members & Sudbury Irish Arts Members
$60 Non- Members
$8 Drop-in per class
Register & pay at;
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/5747dffd-73a9-4a8e-9921-649d8e764130
Irish Set Dancing & Céilí Dancing are fun social dances that can be done by all ages. They are danced in pairs, either in squares or lines to traditional celtic music. Céilí Dancing (pronounced ‘kaylee’) is easy & quick to learn, Set dances have 3-6 figures in each which you’ll pick up quickly.
The dances are great for making friends, keeping fit and for keeping your brain sharp too. You can’t fail to feel good after Irish social dancing!
You don’t need to bring a partner, we switch up pairs during the evening.
Read more here, watch videos & check it out on our website;
www.sudburyirisharts.com/ongoing-activities#ceili
**Minimum 8 full course participants needed!**
Call instructor Lou Hayden on 613-866-6610 to chat about it.
www.sudburyirisharts.com
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thurs at Parkside Centre, Sudbury
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thurs at Parkside Centre, Sudbury
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thurs at Parkside Centre, Sudbury
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thurs at Parkside Centre, Sudbury
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thurs at Parkside Centre, Sudbury
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thurs at Parkside Centre, Sudbury
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thurs at Parkside Centre, Sudbury
Sean-Nós Singing Workshop with Autumn Rhodes
Learn Sean-Nós (Old Style) Irish Singing with Autumn Rhodes
Tuesday March 19th, 7-8:30pm
109 Elm St Suite 209, Greater Sudbury, ON P3C 1T4.
Sudbury Worker's Centre - top floor at front of building.
$20 adults
$15 Sudbury Irish Assoc members
$10 youth
only 14 spots available.
All welcome, no singing or Irish language experience required!
Register in advance at;
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/16a34c1e-5c2e-49da-a26d-0ad416a4716e
There is parking at the back of the building.
For more details call Karly at 613-793-3757
Sean-nós singing (/ˈʃænoʊs/ SHAN-ohss, Irish: [ˈʃan̪ˠ n̪ˠoːsˠ]; Irish for "old style") is unaccompanied traditional Irish vocal music usually performed in the Irish language. Sean-nós singing usually involves very long melodic phrases with highly ornamented and melismatic melodic lines, differing greatly from traditional folk singing elsewhere in Ireland, although there is significant regional variation within Ireland. Sean-nós songs cover a range of genres, from love song to lament to lullaby, traditionally with a strong focus on conveying the relevant emotion of the given song. The term sean-nós, which simply means "in the old way", is a vague term that can also refer to various other traditional activities, musical and non-musical.
Find out more about Sean-nós singing;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean-n%C3%B3s_singing
https://comhaltas.ie/music/treoir/detail/amhranaiocht_ar_an_sean_nos/
About Autumn
Autumn Rhodes was raised in a household full of Irish music. At the age of 12, while living in rural Indiana, she was given a tin whistle for a birthday present and took to it right away. She hasn’t looked back - she started performing professionally the next year and hasn’t stopped since. Throughout the years she’s toured throughout the United States with bands such as Soltré, Míra, The Colleens, Purest Green, Edington, Barton, & Rhodes, The Bardic Apostles, Kennedy’s Kitchen, and The Wrenboys; she has played for various Irish dance groups including Siamsa, Celtic Fire, and Kaleidoscope, and has partnered up with Julie Henigan, Maldon Meehan, Susan Mashiyama, among others.
She now lives in San Francisco where she teaches music and performs with several bands and individual performers.
Family Friendly St Patrick’s Day Ceili & Concert
Family Friendly St Patrick’s Day Ceili & Concert
Traditional Irish St Patrick's! Music & Ceili dancing with Julie Schryer, Pat O’Gorman & Autumn Rose
Hosted by Sudbury Irish Arts (Comhaltas)
Sunday March 17th 2024
6:30pm onwards
Moose Lodge, 212 Frood Rd, Greater Sudbury, ON P3C 4Z5
“An evening of Irish music and culture with Julie Schryer, Pat O’Gorman & Autumn Rose & friends for St. Patrick’s Day”
Come and experience traditional Irish music & dance in a family-friendly setting. Learn Irish songs & traditional Irish ceili dancing with caller Lou Hayden, no experience required! All welcome. Craft table for kids.
Cash bar (no green beer!)
*Accessibility - stairs to front of building & to washrooms
Advance Tickets
$20 Adults/$15 Sudbury Irish Assoc Members
$5 Youth (13-18)
Free for kids 12 & under
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/068e43a9-7899-4879-9f8c-51c8969cc95a
$25 tickets at door, if still available
**N.B. Tickets were sold out ahead of time in 2023 so don’t delay!**
Call Karly for more info;
613-793-3757
*Floor spots for community musicians, singers & dancers - pls get in touch with Karly or Paula
*Please stay home if you have any symptoms of a cold or flu, wear a mask if you are unsure
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thurs at Parkside Centre, Sudbury
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
IRISH SET & CÉILÍ DANCE CLASSES - WITH SUDBURY IRISH ARTS ASSOCIATION
Thurs at Parkside Centre, Sudbury
Brigid's Day
St Brigid’s Day Celebration 2024
Songs, crafts, stories & supper to celebrate St Brigid & the creativity of women.
In 2024, Ireland will mark the 1,500th anniversary of St Brigid’s passing with a special programme of events nationwide. This year is also special, with St Brigid’s Day celebrated for the first time by a public holiday.
Biweekly Slow Session
The slow session is an informal group for playing tunes and songs at slow & moderate pace. Traditional instruments such as fiddles, accordions, concertinas, whistle etc and accompaniment on guitars, keyboard etc. are all welcome.
Free to attend.
Pls see ‘Ongoing Activities’ page for sheet music, tutorial videos & other resources.