CONCERTS   
(Weekend FOX Theater* Pass $60 adults / $50 students & see other Discount Offers)

“A Taste of Things to Come”: Thurs.  7:30-10:00, $15 - Community Ctr GAR           
Our traditional rousing ceilidh concert, introduction to the festival.  A chance to preview many of the visiting artists who will perform throughout the weekend.

“From Tango to Jig”: Fri. 7:30-10:00am, $25  - *Fox Theater, WAL
An exciting double bill to open the weekend.  First half is the riveting master of the Paraguayan harp, Alfredo Rolando Ortiz who is guaranteed to get the evening off to a breathtaking start.  The second half starts our “Celtic” with Jerry O’Sullivan, America’s premier Uilleann piper, multi-instrumentalist Kevin McElroy and beautiful Irish harper/singer  Aine Minogue – a winning combination to arouse your Irish spirits.

“The Ceilidh Peppers”: Sat.  2:00-3:00pm, Free - La Veta Park
This young, hugely talented band from Aberdeenshire plays Celtic with a driving contemporary rock edge that still stays true to its traditional roots.  It is followed by a 2 hour ceilidh dance and more entertainment 3:00-4:30 pm led by Annabel Oates.     Sponsored by Community donors.

“An Irish Hooley at the Fox”: Sat.  7:30-10:00pm, $25 - *Fox Theater, WAL
More Irish we were told!  And so you have it with the unbeatable Liz Carroll on fiddle, Kieran Jordan, premier Sean-Nos Irish step dancer, and the ever popular duo Shannon Heaton, Irish flute, whistle and vocals and Matt Shannon, guitar and bouzouki.  What an evening!

“Coal Mining’s Heyday”: Sun.  2:30-4:30pm, $20 - *Fox Theater, WAL

HANDS ON PROGRAM  FOR BEGINNERS 
SPONSORED BY KOLACNY MUSIC, DENVER  FREE
Bodhrans & harps provided by Kolacny Music.  Whistles on sale at venue.

Hands on the Harp for Beg:  Debby Kolacny, Fri   2:00-3:00 - LV Sch of the Arts
Hands on the Bodhran for Beg: Ken Willson,  Fri   3:00-4:00 - LV Sch of the Arts
Hands on the Whistle for Beg: Kelsey Theriault, Fri   4:00-5:00 - LV Sch of the Arts
Hands on the Whistle for Beg: Kelsey Theriault, Sat.  9:00-9:50 - LV Sch of the Arts
Hands on the Bodhran for Beg: Ken Willson, Sat  11:40-12:30 - LV Community Ctr
Hands on the Harp for Beg: Debby Kolacny, Sat  12:30-1:20 - LV Sch of the Arts
Hands on the Harp for Beg: Debby Kolacny, Sun 11:00-11:50 - LV Sch of the Arts

HARP CLASSES
Harp Retreat (Fri-Sun):  For description and fees see Harp Retreat Link
Harp & Storytelling: Heather Yule: THURS  9:00-4:00pm, La Plaza Inn, WAL
Learn how to improvise and design harp music to accompany a story of your choice. 

CLASSES  Each 2 hr. class $40  (Festival discount: any 2 classes for $70)
Classes are designed to give students in-depth teaching for 2 to 4 hours, depending on the schedule.

SATURDAY
All Harps Go Latin: Alfredo Rolando Ortiz, 9:00-11:00am - La Plaza Inn, WAL
For harp players new to Latin rhythms or those wanting to refine their fingering and style techniques and learn more performance “tricks”.  From conga to cha-cha-cha to the music and musical styles of Brazil, Paraguay, Mexico and more.  Learn new music and accompaniment patterns for many kinds of music.  Learn unique SPECIAL EFFECTS to make your repertoire more contrasting and fun for audiences.

Irish Fiddle 1: Liz Carroll,9:30-11:30am - Methodist Church, LV
Level: intermediate.  The class will mainly focus on good techniques for playing ornaments and for bowing.  We’ll separate out where to use them, and then put them into tunes we know.  We’ll strive to learn a couple of new tunes as well!  Class will move at the speed of the participants’ abilities. 

Irish Flute 1: Shannon Heaton, 9:30-11:30am - 1899 Inn, LV
For students of the flute who wish to learn Irish styling or for those already playing “Irish” who want to hone their techniques.  Emphasis will be on traditional style and learning by ear.  All participants should be able to play D and G Major scales with a steady tone.  We will work on cultivating a strong, rhythmic approach to the Irish flute while also learning new tunes.

Guitar Accompaniment 1: Matt Heaton,  9:30-11:30am - Parkside Gallery, LV
Level: Players should be able to play with a steady rhythm and change chords without interruption.  This workshop focuses on backing Irish traditional tunes with special emphasis on learning to tap into the rhythm of a tune (instead of using a “default” rhythm from another type of music). We will work on when and how to change cords pleasingly, and explore resonant chord voicings with a focus on desired sound regardless of tuning (DADGAD, standard, and dropped D)

Uilleann Pipes: Jerry O’Sullivan, 9:30-11:30am - Methodist Parsonage, LV
Level: For intermediate and above players wishing to work on technique and ornamentation refinements.  The class will move at the level of the participants.  Student problems will be given attention as they come up.   New repertoire will be covered.

SUNDAY
Irish Fiddle 2: Liz Carroll, 10:15-12:15 - Methodist Church, LV
More advanced class for those who already know how to play grace notes and rolls and use them comfortably when playing tunes.  We’ll talk about what I do (exciting stuff!) in terms of varying and composing tunes, and just pulling it all together.  We’ll also learn a couple of tunes. This class can be taken as a continuation of the first, but at a faster pace, or it can stand on its own. 

Irish Flute 2: Shannon Heaton, 10:00-12:00pm - LV Library
A continuation of “Flute 1”, but can be taken independently.

Guitar Accompaniment  2: Matt Heaton, 10:00-12:00pm - LV Library
A continuation of “Guitar 1”, but can be taken independently

WORKSHOPS  (Reminder: In case of RAIN, all LV Park events will take place at the 4-H Club) 
Admission to each workshop is $15 unless otherwise noted.  Workshop Pass is $65, Combination Pass for workshops and dem/talks is $70.

SATURDAY
Scottish Ceilidh Dancing: Annabel Oates, 9:30-10:50am - LV Park
 (Special $10 adults & $2 children K-12)  Whether you have taken workshops with Annabel in the past or are new to ceilidh dancing, there are always many dances to learn and always simple, but effective execution techniques to give your dancing style a new lift.  Great fun for all ages!  Good preparation for the afternoon Ceilidh in La Veta Park.

Uilleann Pipes Beg/Elem 1: Gary Burman, 9:30-10:50am - Community Ctr. LV
Level:  For beginners or novice players who wish to learn and strengthen their technique.  Going through the steps of finding your way around your instrument, covering scales, basic fingering and style techniques, playing a simple tune.  All learning steps will be taken at the playing level of the participants in a relaxed atmosphere.

Irish Traditional Songs: Kevin McElroy, 9:30-10:50am - 131 E. Francisco, LV
Learn to sing some old Irish favorites as well as newer folk tunes and learn what constitutes an Irish singing style. Bring a favorite song you would like to share.   Fun no matter what your level of singing.

Stories and Drama for Children: 10:00-11:30am - Catholic Church Ctr, LV
Recommended for children age 6 and over; under 6  must be accompanied by an adult or responsible older sibling.  Taking the festival’s theme of “Coal Mining” children will explore a mining story through their imaginations and bring the story dramatically alive.  Mask making also included.    
Leaders:  Barbara Yule & Diane Hanisch      (Special: $5)

Irish Whistle 1   Beg/Elem: Jim Remington, 11:00-12:20pm - LV Sch of the Arts
Level:  Beg / Elem.  Having studied the tin whistle at the Willy Clancy School of Traditional Music in County Clare, Jim brings a truly Irish approach to the instrument.  Both his Sat. and Sun. workshops will work on correct fingering, breath control, tone, slurs and scales.  A tune will be taught in each session. A workshop is $15 if you have your own whistle or an extra $3 for a special priced whistle at venue.

Sean-Nos ”Old Style” Irish Dance 1:  11:00-12:20pm, LV Park
Kieran Jordan     All levels:  Playful, musical, and expressive, Sean-Nos (Old Style) Step Dance is a solo percussive dance form originating in Ireland.  It is looser and more improvisational than the newer Irish step dance styles that have prevailed since the early 1900’s.  Come join Kieran for an opportunity to explore one of Ireland’s most joyful solo dance styles.  Please bring shoes with a smooth hard sole.  Sneakers and sandals are not recommended.

 Irish Ceilidh Dancing: Kim McKee & Ken Willson, 12:30-1:30pm - In front of LV Sch of the Arts
($10 adults & $2 children K-12)  Irish ceilidh dancing, like its Scottish counterpart, is informal and great fun for the whole family.  Kim will teach you the steps of some of the dances so when she calls them in the afternoon Ceilidh in the Park you will be ready to dance them with ease.    In case of rain this event will be moved to the LV Community Ctr. 

Take Your Voice Out of the Shower!: Tanya Perkins, 12:30-1:50pm - 1899 Inn, LV
All levels:  Tanya has had an extensive career as a singer and actress. As a singing teacher she has an uncanny talent for encouraging the best out of her students. Whether a beginner or a seasoned singer, you will learn the tools to improve your voice, how to use your whole body to sing so your voice becomes stronger and clearer, how to increase your range by using your largest muscles to support your sound instead of your throat, and finally, how to learn to breathe with more fluidity.  All this and have the most fun you’ve ever had in a singing  

Songs of Robert Burns: 3:15-4:30pm - Methodist Church, LV
Ed Miller & Alison Bell    For singers comfortable with singing harmonies.  Work on some of the most familiar of Burns’ songs and a few of his lesser known ones.  Those interested in taking part in our 2009 Burns Birthday Celebration Concert with Margaret Bennett will need to stay to be given information about the concert and the part they might be able to take in it.

SUNDAY
Scottish Country Dancing: John Crumlin, 9:30-10:50am  - LV Park
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, John was forced to take traditional dancing as part of PE.  However, it wasn’t until he moved to Colorado Springs as an adult that he decided to train as a dance teacher, first in Canada and later he returned to St. Andrews to take his full Teacher’s Certificate.  This workshop is for beginners and everyone else!  John will gently take you through dance patterns, showing how partners work together with other partners to create a whole. Scottish Country Dancing has more of a structure and is more intricate to perform than informal ceilidh dancing.  A beautiful and very satisfying dance.  Come and give it a try! 

Bodhran for Players: Kim McKee, 9:30-10:50am  - 1899 Inn, LV
Intermediate.   For players who want to learn more about their instrument’s capabilities and subtleties, like when to moisten the inside of the instrument, how to get special effects, and how best to integrate the bodhran with other instruments in a session or band situation.  A small instrument with endless possibilities, both for backup and to stand solo on its own.  Kim, half of the Celtic duo Willson and McKee, does amazing things with her bodhran and will help you do the same.

Irish Whistle 2   Beg/Elem: Jim Remington, 9:30-10:50am - LV School of the Arts
A continuation of Saturday’s Irish Whistle 1 workshop, but can also be taken independently.

Uilleann Pipes Beg/interm  2: Gary Burman, 11:00-12:20 - LV Community Ctr
A continuation of Saturday’s Uilleann Pipes Beg/Elem 1 workshop, but can also be taken independently.

Sean-Nos “Old Style” Irish Dance  2: Kieran Jordan, 11:00-12:20pm - LV Park
A continuation of Saturday’s Sean-Nos ”Old Style” Irish Dance 1  workshop, but can also be taken independently

Irish Session Playing Techniques: Kevin McElroy, 11:00-12:20pm - Parkside Gallery, LV

DEMONSTRATION/TALKS
Admission to each dem/talk is $15 unless otherwise noted. 
(Discount Weekend Pass for just dem/talks is $45; full workshops &  dem/talks Pass is $70)

SATURDAY
Round Robin at the Fort (participant numbers limited!): 9:30-11:15 - Francisco Ft  Museum, LV
Three venues to be visited, each presenting an aspect of our theme, “Coal Mining’s Heyday”.

·  Schoolhouse: A dramatic interpretation of Mother Jones, union activist who fought for the rights of the
                 miners and was jailed for her efforts. Carolyn Newman
·  Mining Room in Fort filled with mining and period memorabilia & photographs:
           “Comparing Scottish and Coloradoan Mining Life”  Joe Lang, former Scottish miner and a local
            mining expert, will lshare stories and knowledge.
·  Saloon: “Singing Canaries”  Alison Bell, Kim McKee, Annie Enke & Tanya Perkins with Ruby MacKay
             on piano entertaining saloon guests with the hit songs of the day.

Story, Harp and Jung: Symbols in Fairytale: 11:45-1:15 - Methodist Church, LV
Led by Dr. Leland Roloff with Heather Yule, storyteller / harper  Besides being Professor Emeritus, School of  Communications, Northwestern University, Lee has been a Jungian analyst with his own practice for over 30 years and has lectured and published on Jung widely here and abroad.  In this unique event Heather Yule will relate Scottish versions of international wonder tales accompanying herself on the harp.  Lee, will discuss the key archetypal characters  - hero, heroine, villain, wise old woman/man/ animal, etc. within these tales as well as their themes, plots, meanings and symbolic importance.  A discussion period will follow. 

Scottish Pub and Folk Revival Song Connections: Ed Miller,  12:30-1:50 - Parkside Gallery, LV
Learn about their connections, hear period songs, and even learn to sing the choruses of some of the most popular ones sung today at ceilidhs, in folk clubs and on stage. Ed’s vast repertoire is unbeatable as is his knowledge of Scottish folk music, past and present.

From La Bamba to El Pajaro Campana: 2:00-3:00 - Washington School, WAL
(The Harp in Mexico and South America) 
Alfredo Rolando Ortiz (Special: $14)
At 1:30, as an introduction to Alfredo’s demonstration, there will be a half hour of Spanish dance music with historical influences from Celtic cultures played by Oress DeHerrera and trio.  At 2:00 Alfredo will give the history and show the unique styles of Latin American harp music throughout South America and Mexico using musical examples.  Did you know that the national dances of Venezuela, Chile and Paraguay are danced to harp music and that the harp is a folk instrument in all Spanish speaking countries including Mexico?  This will be a fun musical and informative experience for all ages. (Sponsored in part by the Knights of Columbus to raise money for their local community charities.)                    

Guided Tour of Huerfano’s Mining Life: 2:00-4:00pm - Walsenburg Mining Museum
Leader: Carolyn Newman The tour starts at the Museum and moves next door to the Huerfano County Courthouse to hear about the infamous Sheriff Jeff Farr, in control during the 1913-14 strike, and see where labor leader Mother Jones was imprisoned. Then follows a drive of approximately 17 miles with numerous stops which includes seeing some camp houses that were moved into Walsenburg after camps were closed, and visiting camp sites where you hear about camp life and much more. Bring your own car and there will be car pooling.  Flyers giving the tour schedule will be available at the festival office and the museum.  Cost: $5.00 to be paid at the starting point.  No pre-ticket sales.  All monies go to the support of the museum.  

SUNDAY
A COAL MINING SPECIAL: 10:15-12:00 - Downstairs at Methodist Church, LV
· Mining Life in Huerfano and Las Animas Counties:  Slide show and talk by Silvio Caputo
Raised in Trinidad, Silvio was fascinated by the mining history of the area, most especially the input of Italian immigrants to the mining scene.  His research became the basis for his historical novel about the Ludlow Massacre, Spring on Fire.   He has an incredible collection of old photographs taken of the various camps when they were still active--they tell their own story.
· Down in the Depths            Florrie Massorotti
Florrie is a former Huerfano County mine inspector.  He has a unique collection of memorabilia especially dealing with underground lighting and mine explosions. He also has many a mining story to tell of his own experiences.                          
· Open Round Table Discussion                    Hosts: Carolyn Newman and  Silvio Caputo
            All invited.  A time to share your mining stories from the past.

Story of Scotland’s Rosslyn Chapel
(of The Da Vinci Code fame): 12:30-1:45 - Downstairs at Methodist Church, LV
A slide show and talk by Joe Lang              
Joe was, for many years, the leading guide at the Rosslyn Chapel located in Midlothian, Scotland, and he continues to be an expert on its history. As a member of the Order of the Masons he has studied the connection of the Chapel to the Knights Templar, the Crusades and the Holy Grail, which according to legend is supposed to be buried beneath the Chapel.   All this makes for a fascinating story which found its way into the popular book and film, The Da Vinci Code,   Joe has traveled widely for the Masons, across North America and even Asia, giving slide presentations about Rosslyn Chapel and now he will share his pictures and stories with us.

FREE EVENTS
“Ceilidh in the Park” Afternoon Special includes: SAT, 2:00-4:30pm - LV Park
     · Ceilidh Peppers Concert: 2:00-3:00           
      We are delighted to have this young, talented Celtic rock band joining us from Aberdeenshire,    
      Scotland. This is their first visit to the States and we warmly welcome them to Colorado and our festival.
     · Dancing led by Annabel Oates, Kim McKee & John Crumlin: 3:00-4:30
             (Scottish & Irish ceilidh dancing & Scottish country dancing)             
Bring blankets and folding chairs to sit on.         Water and snacks will be available.

Museum of Friends (MOF): SAT, 5:00-6:00pm - 109 E 6th St., WAL
Exhibition: “Celtic Reflections – A Celebration of Light and Sound” by artist Diorbhail Cameron
Diorbhail was born and raised in the Western Highlands of Scotland.  She is an internationally acclaimed
artist and art therapist who will display light boxes that express issues celebrating her Celtic heritage.  In NYC alone she has exhibited at Atelier Art International, Open Center NYC, the Brooklyn Museum, Cork Gallery, Lincoln Center, and Women’s Interart Center, and her work has toured with the International Women’s Art Show.  She has also founded the “Achintore School of Healing Arts” to bring mind, body, and spirit healing to people in need.  Her exhibit will be on display throughout the festival, but only on Saturday afternoon will you get to experience her “Celebration of Light and Sound”. A very special event brought to you by MOF!

Special Sessions
Irish Music Session for all instruments: SAT, 12:30-2:00pm - La Veta Inn
Led by Jerry O’Sullivan & Kevin McElroy

Fiddlers’ Gathering: Led by Patsy Seddon and others: SUN, 12:30-2:00pm - La Veta Inn 
All instruments welcome to join the fiddles.

 Open  Sessions -  Daytime at the La Veta Inn Pub    Late night, after concerts. at the Blue Rooster Pub
                                The Gazebo in La Veta Park
                                Various camp grounds in LV