The Durham Irish Association of Canada

BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN SINCE YOU WILL FIND ALL OF THE UPCOMING EVENTS LISTED BELOW.

I am the director of an documentary entitled ‘The Pipe’ following the lives of people in Co. Mayo who have been affected by the Corrib Gas pipeline. We won best feature documentary at the Galway Film Fleadh and have been selected to have our international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The reaction to the film has been really overwhelming and we hope to bring the film to as wide an audience as possible as it is a story which has been 4 years in the making. I would love to get in touch with as many Irish-Canadian people and groups as possible and love to make contact with you and get as many people along to the film as possible – we have 3 screenings on the 10th, 11th and 13th of September. It would be great also if we spread the word amongst your friends and colleagues, and get a really good momentum going along with the film as we need all the support as can get in such a massive event as this. We have a website and facebook page too:

and www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pipe-The-Film

The official film festival page for the film is http://www.tiff.net/filmsandschedules/tiff/2010/pipe

Hope to see you there!

Risteard

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www.thepipethefilm.com
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pipe-The-Film

Risteard Ó Domhnaill
Inbhear
Barr na Trá
Béal an Átha
Co. Maigh Eo

00353 97 84602
00353 87 2859749

WEDNESDAY, 17th March - ST. PATRICK’S DAY DOORS OPEN 6:30 pm CASH BAR

Ottawa National Irish Canadian Cultural Centre. Gail Gavan & Louis Schryer and friends - Dinner & Dance Mary Muckle harpist will play during the cocktail hour. 'Tis time to shine up those shamrocks and head ?out to a St. Patrick's Day celebration.? COST: $50:00 per person? TICKETS: Pre order call 613-591-3764 or 613-244-7373

http://www.ottawacomhaltas.com/ (home page) Click on "Bulletins" page to find March bulletin ************************************************************************************ Wednesday, March 17th at 3 pm - 25th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Irish Fest at The Hellenic Cultural Center, 36375 Joy Road, Westland, MI, U.S. -

An annual tradition, will feature the best of Irish Music Song and Dance. Showcasing local Irish talent young and old, the festival provides the most complete Irish experience in the metro-Detroit area. The Crossroads Ceili Band, Eddie McGlinchy and the Ardan School of Irish Dance - Mighty “Crai”c to be enjoyed by all

Mick Gavin, 313 537-3489 Meelickmusic@aol.com ******************************************************************

Friday March 19 – 8:30 p.m. Ceili at the Irish Supporters Club, 4120 Ridgeway Blvd., Mississauga, caller Maureen Mulvey

**************************************************************************** Saturday March 20^th Irish Night at Holy Family Parish, located at 19 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Menu: Salad, Soda Bread Loaf, Irish Stew, Potatoes (Mashed with Green Onion) = Champ, Cakes, Cookies, Scones, Fruit Tray

Tickets $20.00 Tickets will not be sold at the door. For tickets and information call (905) 725-5540.

Entertainers, Dan Clancy, Jim Cushnan, Paddy & Debbie Cauley, Joanne Alexander, Maureen Mulvey’s School of Irish Dancers.

Saturday March 20. 8:00 p.m. End St Patrick Week at The Village Inn., Bowmanville
99 King St West., Live Music By Pint Of Blarney
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Sunday March 21 - l p.m. "Go Green, Go lrishl" the Toronto Marlies vs Abbotsford Heat at The Ricoh Centre - First time to be televised by CBC A potion of the ticket sales will be donated to O'Connor House www.torontomarlics.com *****************************************************************************

All welcome - For more information call Mark at the Board Extension 2224 ***************************************************************************** Why Not Theatre presents I'm So Close...Part of Theatre Centre's Free Fall Festival in partnership with Harbourfront's World Stage

Opens March 23, at The Theatre Centre m 1087 Queen Street West , Toronto - runs:
Tuesday March 23- 8pm, Wednesday March 24- 8:30pm , Friday March 26- 7pm , Saturday March 27-9 pm Sunday March 28- 2pm
Thereafter: Tuesday March 30 - Saturday April 3 8pm

I'm So Close is a love song drowned out by the hum of the technological landscape we find ourselves in. A show about how technology is bringing us together and separating us apart.

"arresting sequences- the windswept dash of Hagen's homo exhausticus, the iceberg peaks that rise magically from Katrina Bugaj's bed sheets or the moving correspondence between drifting lovers via Instant messenger..."
Irish Times (Dublin)

"This avant-garde three hander unfolds with delightful unpredictability... The Company peppers the performance with unique stage stunts…this acting trio is packed with potential…"
Now Magazine\

Developed as part of the Theatre Centre Residency Program, Winner of the Spotlight Award Summerworks Festival Toronto, 2008. Toured to the Dublin Fringe Festival 2008

Thanks to: Theatre Centre, Playwrights Workshop Vancouver, Rumble Productions, Summerworks Festival, Dublin Fringe Festival, Playwrights Workshop Montreal

***************************************************************************** Saturday, March 27, Commencing at 10:30 a.m. Comhaltas Ceolteoiri Eireann Presents - Third Annual Feile Cheoil Competition at St. Paul’s School, 80 Sackville Street, Toronto, ON M5A 3E5 (Corner of Sackville & Queen Street) FREE PARKING

Thank you all for your continued interest in supporting the annual Feile Cheoil. It is in our interest to further this, with all your support, with a view to one day hosting a registered Fleadh Cheoil. In the meantime, we look forward to the fun everyone has in participating. To that end, we respectfully request that you attempt to get your entries in as soon as possible. This enables us to determine our medal quota requirement, as you can understand, not to mention ensuring that there is plenty refreshments and snacks for all who attend.

Thank you once again. Any questions, please just ask, and remember the emphasis is on participation, and easy on the competitive. Ena

Eligibility: This competition is open to all amateur performers. Our aim is to encourage people of all ages to participate in the rich culture of traditional music, song and dance.

Entry Secretary, Heather Corby, 43 Brookmount Road, Toronto, ON M4L 3N3 Enquiries: hmckay43@hotmail.com

1. All competitions are open to competitors who meet the requirements listed below

4. In solo competitions, a competitor must compete in own age group only. In duets, trios, etc, competitors may compete only once in any age group of any of the aforementioned competitions. A competitor may also compete in a higher age group. In competitions for duets and trios, all members must at all times play the melody of the tune

5. In duets – over 18, two different instruments must be played, and in trios over 18, at least two different instruments must be played

6. No communication with the adjudicator is permitted before or during the competition, except through the steward (stage hand)

Dancing
Only set dancing will be performed, as per the North American Dance Teachers’ Association regulations. Ages may vary in the dancing groups. Groups may consist of four or eight competitors. Clarification on ages for these groups may be obtained through enquiries prior to completing entry form. Two figures will be danced from any set.

List of Events at J P Fitzpatrick & Son, - Irish Pub and Restaurant, 75 Consumers Drive, Unit B4, Whitby, ON L1N 1C4 www.jpfitzirishpub.ca Sandra Whitehead - Tel: 905-444-9940 Fax: 905-4449820

Jam Night every Thursday with local musicians hosting. Starts at about 9 PM All are welcome!

Mar 10 - Join the FitzAllSorts Jam Night afterwards - Bring your instruments and your voice and join the jam. Mar 11 - Ladies Night - all ladies welcome to the first J P's evening dedicated to you. Rock with DJ Greg Leavitt. Special offerings for all ladies attending! Maureen O'Leary will be teaching Irish Dancing - essential preparation for St Patrick's Day! Mar 12 - Johnny Devil - First time at J P's and singing some Irish tunes Mar 13 - Syd Simkins Mar 14 - Durham Irish Association Sunday Jam Session from 2 - 6 PM Right after the St Patrick's Day Parade. Wonderful Irish music and fun for all.

Mar 17- St Patrick's Day - join us at J P's for the BIGGEST Party in Durham. Music all day long! Freshwater Trade Trio for 1 - 5, Bill Quigley will rock the house from 5 - 9 and O'Connor & Duffy will do us proud from 9 til late. Piper Thomas Munroe will be in the house. Lots of fun and prizes for everyone to celebrate the big day.

Mar 18 - Ladies Night - all ladies welcome to the first J P's evening dedicated to you. Rock with DJ Greg Leavitt. Jamie will demonstrate some "Green Cocktails".

Mar 25 - FitzAllSorts Jam Night at J P's - Bring your instruments and your voice and join the jam.

Mar 25- Ladies Night - all ladies welcome to the first J P's evening dedicated to you. Rock with DJ Greg Leavitt. Tiburon Treats will talk to everyone about their home made pet treats

***************************************************************************** The Dubliner Irish Pub & Restaurant @ 1121 Dundas Street East, Whitby, Ont. L1R 2K4

We have the biggest stage in Durham to host the biggest bands & musical performers

The Flying Cloud Folk Club, Concerts on Sundays, specializing in traditional forms of folk music from many of the cultures represented across Canada, We operate out of the Tranzac Club (a small intimate club in downtown Toronto) at 292 Brunswick Avenue, doors open at 7:00, concerts start at 7:30 unless otherwise noted. General admission is usually $20, $18 members, seniors & students. It is recommended that tickets be purchased in advance as seating is limited. Ticket & subscription order form appears at: http://flyingcloudfolk.ca Phone: 416.410.FOLK (3655) email: flyingcloudfolk@gmail.com www.flyingcloudfolk.ca

Mar 14 – Steafan Hannigan & Saskia Tomkins – St. Patrick’s Day Special
Mar 21 – Eh?! – Lederman, Stam & Stephens
Mar 28 – Sarah Burnell Band – Celtic fiddle & song
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Events at Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas St. W. (btw. Roncesvalles & Bloor) 1/2 block south of the Dundas West subway Ample, free lot parking across the street
All shows 8:30 p.m. except where noted. - Children of all ages welcome 416-531-6604 For Online Ticket/Dinner Reservation Requests or any other information visit:
www.hughsroom.com info@hughsroom.com Hugh’s Room CONCERT CALENDAR
Wednesday, March 10 - Po’ Girl - Tickets $20 Advance/$22 Door Performance 8:30pm

Thursday, March 11 - J.P. Cormier - Opener: Thom Swift - Tickets $22 Advance/$25 Door Performance 8:30pm

Friday, March 12 - “50 Ways to Love Paul Simon” A Tribute Show Featuring Kevin Fox, Drew Gonsalves, Tony Gouveia, Gregory Hoskins, Soul Influence, Jory Nash, Cadence, Lori Cullen and more (TBA) Tickets $20 Advance/$22 Door Performance 8:30pm

Saturday, March 13 -Alejandra Ribera Tickets $16 Advance/ $18 Door - Performance 8:30pm

Sunday-Monday, March 14/15 - 8:30 Kate Rusby - Tickets $35 Advance/$37.50 Door

Wednesday, March 17 - Tony “Wild T” Springer Showcase of the “Hendrix Experience”

Wednesday, March 17 -8:30 St. Patrick’s Day with Haines & Leighton - Tickets $18/$20

Friday-Saturday, March 19-20 - John McDermott & Michael Smith & Valdy Tickets $35/$37.50 Performance 8:30pm

Thursday, March 25 8:30 - Wendell Ferguson CD Release Tickets $15 Advance/$17.00 Door

Friday-Saturday March 26-27 - John Hammond - Tickets $42.50/$45 Performance 8:30pm

Sunday, March 28 - Ken Whiteley’s Gospel Matinee - With special guests Amoy Levy, Ciceal Levy, Aadin Church, Pat Patrick & Ben Whiteley Tickets $17 Advance/$20 Door – Perfor 2:00pm

Sunday, March 28 - Colin Hunter – CD Release - With Joe Sealy, Paul Novotny, Daniel Barnes, Steve McDade & Kelly Jefferson - Tickets $15 Advance/$17 Door Performance 8:30pm

Tuesday, March 30 - Jim McCarty (of the Yardbirds) – CD Release Tickets $20 Advance/$22.50 Door - Performance 8:30pm

Joe Head – Wednesdays at 6:30pm
Tom Callahan – Thursdays at 7:00pm
Dave North Trio -- March 12,13,14,17

Bison City Stompers Dixieland -- March 21 -- 7pm
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It 
 is with the greatest of pleasure, and the utmost excitement that the Toronto 
 Traditional Irish Music School (TTIMS) is now open and ready to serve the 
 public.      With the inaugural session (Fall 
 2009) finished up, we are eager to see what the winter season will 
 bring.
 The TTIMS is here 
 to provide an affordable avenue for those to explore the allure that Irish music 
 has to offer, allowing our cherished  music tradition to be passed along to the 
 next generations.
 With the help of 
 passionate and dedicated teachers, the music is taught within the comfort of 
 small groups, with a relaxed attitude and pleasant environment. 
 
 We are grateful 
 that the Emerald Isle Seniors Centre has allowed us to offer our classes in 
 their venue once again, located at the North-East corner of Danforth and 
 Greenwood, from 5:30pm-9:00pm, on Monday nights.
 Course Offerings  -  
 With our winter session quickly 
 approaching, the following courses will be available:
  Fiddle 
 Irish Fiddle for Kids 
 with Patrick Ourceau (no experience necessary) – 
 5:30pm-6:15pm
 This class introduces the 
 students to the fundamentals of playing the fiddle within the context of 
 traditional Irish music.  The class will focus on instrument and bow hold, tone 
 development and intonation and the learning of some simple basic tunes in the 
 tradition. Patrick will teach this class by ear and will make the tunes 
 available in a simple music notation format. Parents of students are also 
 encouraged to bring along some form of recording device.  This class is intended 
 for children ages 7-13.
 Classes will be running for 10 
 weeks, from January 11^th to March 29^th (excluding the week 
 of Family day and Easter Monday).  The cost is $100 for the 10 week session 
 ($10/per lesson).  
  
 Irish Fiddle for Families with Patrick Ourceau (no experience necessary) – 
 6:15pm-7:00pm 
 This class introduces the 
 students to the fundamentals of playing the fiddle within the context of 
 traditional Irish music....  The class will focus on instrument and bow hold, 
 tone development and intonation and the learning of some simple basic tunes in 
 the tradition. Patrick will teach this class by ear and will make the tunes 
 available in a simple music notation format. Parents of students are also 
 encouraged to bring along some form of recording device.  This class is intended 
 for kids 7-13 and a parent. 
 Classes will be running for 10 
 weeks, from January 11^th to March 29^th (excluding the week 
 of Family day and Easter Monday).  The cost is $100 for the 10 week session 
 ($10/per lesson/per person).  
  
 Beginner Irish Fiddle with Patrick Ourceau (no experience necessary) – 
 7:00pm-8:00pm
 This class 
 introduces the students to the fundamentals of playing the fiddle within the 
 context of traditional Irish music. The class will focus on instrument and bow 
 hold, tone development and intonation. It will also introduce students to 
 phrasing and bowing patterns used in both jigs and reels.  During this class, 
 the basics of bow and left hand ornamentation will be introduced as well.  
 Patrick teaches by ear and strongly recommend  students to bring along some type 
 of recording device.  Sheet music will be made available if needed.  This class 
 is intended for adults (14+)
 Classes will be 
 running for 10 weeks, from January 11^th to March 29^th 
 (excluding the week of Family day and Easter Monday).  The cost is $250 for the 
 10 week session ($25/per lesson).  Students at the Celtic Studies program can 
 take these classes at a discounted rate; $150 for the 10 week session ($15/per 
 lesson).
  
 Intermediate Irish 
 Fiddle with Patrick 
 Ourceau (Some experience or beginner Irish fiddle) – 8:00pm-9:00pm
 This class is for students who 
 have  already taken the beginner class and for students already having a basic 
 knowledge of the instrument and of the music. This class will focus  on phrasing 
 and bowing patterns typical to Irish fiddle music as well as more detailed  work 
 on  bow and left hand ornamentation. Other  technical aspects will be covered 
 during the class based on the levels and need of  students.  They include 
 constructive suggestions on holding the instrument, tips on developing or 
 improving tone and on how to practice more  efficiently.  
 Through listening to various 
 archival recordings of the music, students will be exposed to various styles of 
 Irish fiddle playing. Students will also  exposed to the notions of 
 interpretation , expression and melodic integrity in the music. Patrick teaches 
 by ear and strongly recommend  students to bring along some type of recording 
 device.  Sheet music will be made available if needed...  This class is intended 
 for adults (14+).
 Classes will be running for 10 
 weeks, from January 11^th to March 29^th (excluding the week 
 of Family day and Easter Monday).  The cost is $250 for the 10 week session 
 ($25/per lesson).  Students at the Celtic Studies program can take these classes 
 at a discounted rate; $150 for the 10 week session ($15/per lesson).
  
 Tin 
 Whistle 
 Irish Tin whistle for 
 kids with 
 Debbie Quigley (no experience necessary)– 5:30pm-6:15pm 
 This class is 
 intended for children ages 7-13, and introduces the technical aspects of the 
 instrument (fingering, breathing, ornamentation, phrasing) while learning to 
 play by ear or sheet music.  This will be done through music of the instructors’ 
 choice.
 Classes will be 
 running for 10 weeks, from January 11^th to March 29^th 
 (excluding the week of Family day and Easter Monday).  The cost is $100 for the 
 10 week session ($10/per lesson).  
  
 Irish Tin 
 whistle for Families with Debbie Quigley (no experience 
 necessary) – 6:15pm-7:00pm 
 This class is 
 intended for kids 7-13 and a parent, and introduces the technical aspects of the 
 instrument (fingering, breathing, ornamentation, phrasing) while learning to 
 play by ear or sheet music.  This will be done through music of the instructors’ 
 choice.
 Classes will be 
 running for 10 weeks, from January 11^th to March 29^th 
 (excluding the week of Family day and Easter Monday).  The cost is $100 for the 
 10 week session ($10/per lesson/per person).  
  
 Beginner Irish Tin 
 whistle with Debbie 
 Quigley (no experience necessary) – 7:00pm-8:00pm
 This class introduces the 
 technical aspects of the instrument (fingering, breathing, ornamentation, 
 phrasing) while learning to play by ear or sheet 
 music.  This will be done through music of the instructors’ 
 choice.
 Classes will be 
 running for 10 weeks, from January 11^th to March 29^th 
 (excluding the week of Family day and Easter Monday).  The cost is $250 for the 
 10 week session ($25/per lesson).  
  
 Intermediate 
 Irish Tin whistle with 
 Debbie Quigley (some 
 experience or Beginner Irish Tin whistle) – 8:00pm-9:00pm
 This class will 
 focus on a deeper exploration of the stylistic elements of the tin whistle.  
 Studying the technique of recorded masters, session tunes, flow and tempo of the 
 music and slow aire playing, will provide further understanding of whistle 
 ornamentation (cuts, rolls, cranns, etc), and breathing techniques. 
 Classes will be 
 running for 10 weeks, from January 11^th to March 29^th 
 (excluding the week of Family day and Easter Monday).  The cost is $250 for the 
 10 week session ($25/per lesson).  
  
 Closing 
 Messages
 For more information regarding the 
 teachers, please continue down to where their bios are listed.  We are also aiming to have a comprehensive 
 list of sessions throughout the city, and other valuable links and resources in 
 upcoming newsletters.
 Thank you for your continued support for 
 the TTIMS, and we look forward to hearing from you, and being a part in your 
 musical journey.
 If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to 
 send us an email at: TTIMS7@gmail.com                                                                                                                   
 Kindest regards,  The Toronto Traditional Irish Music 
 School
 Teacher 
 Bios
 Patrick Ourceau, 
 Fiddle - Patrick Ourceau 
 is one of the finest fiddle players in Irish music today. He has been performing 
 and teaching worldwide, from the White House in Washington D,C to Moscow, 
 Russia. Patrick is featured on a host of recordings including The Singing Kettle 
 with the Trio Chulrua and Live at Mona's,  a critically acclaimed live recording 
 of the session Patrick led for ten years while living in NYC.
  
 Patrick has been on the 
 teaching staff for over ten years at the legendary Catskills Irish Arts week  
 summer school in East Durham, NY and at the Goderich Celtic College... Patrick 
 regularly teaches at the Friday Harbor Irish Music camp in San Juan Island, 
 Washington, at Augusta Irish Week in Elkins, West Virginia and at the East Coast 
 Tionol in East Durham, NY. Patrick has also taught at the Alaska Fiddle Camp in 
 Chugiak, Alaska; at the St. Louis Tionol in St, Louis, Missouri; at O'Flaherty's 
 retreat in Dallas, Texas; at the Armagh Piper's Club in Northern Ireland and at 
 the Fleadh Nua in Ennis, Co, Clare, Ireland.
  
 Now in Living in 
 Toronto, Patrick is also in great demand as a teacher, both privately and at 
 various festivals and schools. He has been teaching for the past several years 
 at the Chris Langan Weekend and at the St. Paul School of Irish 
 Music.
 For more information 
 visit Patrick's website www.patrickourceau.com
  
 We are delighted to have 
 Patrick as our resident Fiddle teacher at the Toronto School of Traditional 
 Irish Music
  
  Debbie Quigley, Tin Whistle - Deb Quigley was born in 
 Newtownards, County Down and lived during the early 70's in the town of Bangor 
 where she was first introduced to the native music of Ireland. 

Chris 
 (Charlie Ferguson) R.I.P. whistle and flute player also from Bangor was a huge 
 influence on her music during the formative years. During the late 80's she was 
 once again inspired musically by the playing and teaching of the late Chris 
 Langan Uillean piper, instrument maker, and music teacher originally from Rush, 
 County Dublin who lived for many years in Toronto. Deb credits much of her music 
 to the patient, and informative teaching style of her mentor and 
 friend.          
     
Deb Quigley is herself a skilled and patient 
 teacher who teaches both privately at her home in Toronto as well as Irish music 
 festivals across North America. She is also a teacher with the St. Paul's school 
 of Irish Music in Toronto and has several whistle students who are introduced to 
 the music in a patient, and encouraging way which has resulted in a positive, 
 inspiring, and creative experience for her students.
 
Deb Quigley's music 
 continues to be much in demand for recordings, weddings, sessions, and concert 
 performances. She has recorded with several artists and in 2004 produced her own 
 Cd with guitarist Martin Gould. In 2007 she was a featured performer at the Gala 
 concert at Roy Thomson Hall to celebrate the opening of Ireland Park by 
 President of Ireland Mary McAleese. 
 We are delighted to have Debbie as our resident Tin 
 whistle teacher at the Toronto School of Traditional Irish Music.

Course Offerings - With our winter session quickly approaching, the following courses will be available: