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The last SCMA ceili for the 2009/2010 season. Most of our regulars had other places to be and we thought it might end up as a very private session between us and the musicians. Happily a few regulars and a bunch of new people came out and we had two full sets!

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Saturday night found us at the April SCMA ceili. We had two sets for most of the night and great music and dancers. Wonderful fun! Click on the picture to go the the full gallery

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There are several great opportunities in April, hope to see you at one more more!

April has two céilís and a new class in store for you. The usual first Sunday dancing at Trinity Hall moved to the 11th, a week from tomorrow, to make way for the Easter bunny. Enjoy your chocolate eggs, and dance them off the next Sunday. A new session of Irish set dancing classes in McKinney starts April 21. We've had a great time with the Kilfenora Plain Set and the Antrim Square. Finally, we're back at the ArtCentre of Plano for the SCMA Céilí on April 24. Celebrate spring by kicking up your heels!

Trinity Hall Dallas - Céilí with the Lone Star Céilí Band
Dance in a wonderful pub to awesome trad with talented local dancers. Beginners are welcomed and whirled around the dance floor. Join us!

Date: Sunday, April 11, 2010
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Trinity Hall Irish Pub at Mockingbird Station
5321 E. Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75206
214-887-3600 www.trinityhall.tv
Cost: Free! (Please do support the pub.)
Music: The Lone Star Céilí Band
Dances: Antrim Square Set, Connemara Set, Sliabh Luachra Set
4-Hand Reel, Fairy Reel, Rince Fada ... what else would you like? Email me!


Irish Set Dance Class in McKinney - April 21 to May 26, 2010
Learn new dances, fancy footwork and smooth out any kinks in the ladies' chain. Register now! Bring a friend, spouse, a young dancer age 12 and up, or just yourself. You don't have to be Irish to enjoy set dancing; you only need happy feet and a playful spirit!

Class Code: 131525-A3
Dates: Apr 21 - May 26
Day / Time: Wednesdays, 7:30pm- 8:30pm
Location: McKinney Community Center, 2001 South Central Expy.
(a little north of 121, east side of I-75)
Fees: $31 Resident/$35 Non-Resident
Age: 12yr. & up
To register: call 972-547-2690 or visit https://webtrac.mckinneytexas.org/


SCMA Celtic Céilí - April 24, 2010
Seems like forever since we've danced at the ArtCentre, doesn't it? There will only be one more céilí here until we break for the summer, so don't miss it!

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: ArtCentre of Plano
http://www.artcentreofplano.org/
1039 East 15th St., Plano, TX 75074
Cost: $7 ($5 for SCMA members)
Info: http://ceili.dragonseye.com/
Dances: Now taking requests!

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The short version is that the media companies aren't serving my needs in the simplest fashion. I won't buy DRM'd product. I won't buy from companies that make me jump through hoops. I won't buy from companies that treat me like a criminal when I'm trying to give them my money.

The much longer reason is given by Clay Shirky.

Go read it.

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The North Texas Irish Festival is coming up this weekend? Got your Irish on?

It'll be a weekend of great music, dance, food and drink so don't miss it!

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The ceili last night was loads of fun. If you missed it, pictures are available in the gallery.

Don't forget, NTIF is coming up next month as well as another ceili session at Trinity Hall in Dallas.

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Irish Set Dance Class in McKinney - March 3 to April 7, 2010
Hey! Would you like to learn fun dances or add snazzy footwork to your repertoire? Register now for the Irish Set Dance class in McKinney. Bring a friend, spouse, a young'un age 12 and up, or just yourself. It's a great way to meet new people. You don't have to be Irish to enjoy set dancing; you only need happy feet and a playful spirit!

Class Code: 131525-A2
Dates: Mar 3-Apr 7
Day / Time: Wednesdays, 7:30pm- 8:30pm
Location: McKinney Community Center, 2001 South Central Expy.
(a little north of 121, east side of I-75)
Fees: $31 Resident/$35 Non-Resident
Age: 12yr. & up
To register: call 972-547-2690 or visit https://webtrac.mckinneytexas.org/
See page 24: http://www3.mckinneytexas.org/www/parks.aspx?id=1942

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Go buy a clue.

If you'd stop gouging your customers, shafting your customers and suing your customers I'd buy more of your product and you probably wouldn't be laying people and/or closing your doors.

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It was another fun session at Trinity Hall this past Sunday. The Lone Star Ceili Band were all there (plus 1, what was her name?) along with 8 dancers with Susan, myself and Billye calling throughout the three hour session.

Ken's hidden behind The mystery Bodhran player.

More pictures are available in the gallery.

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It was a fun session at Trinity Hall this past Sunday. Most of the Lone Star Ceili Band were there along with 16 dancers plus Susan and I calling throughout the three hour session.

There was also cake to celebrate the graduation of Ken's daughter from high school with loads of spinning and jumping and battering during the afternoon.

More pictures are available in the gallery.

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