BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gerry O'Connor - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gerry O'Connor X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gerryoconnor.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gerry O'Connor REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260427T185229 CREATED:20251104T202114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T202114Z UID:46348-1762974000-1762981200@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:GOStrings DESCRIPTION:A breathtaking performance of traditional Irish fiddle tunes set to new\, original arrangements for Irish Fiddle Solo with String Quartet\, Quintet\, or Orchestra. This program is designed to share the elegant beauty & driving energy of the Irish fiddle tradition with orchestra programs in high schools and colleges\, as well as with smaller performing string ensembles. Tonight’s GO Strings ensemble is Hillary Wagner\, Jennifer Eyink\, Lois Ramey\, and Anna Bumiller Bowman. \nGerry grew up in Dundalk\, County Louth\, in a family of musicians. His mother\, Rose\, taught fiddle in their home for 40 years. Gerry’s musical history starts with winning All-Ireland titles in the late 60s-’70s\, travels through playing with master of Sligo fiddle player John Joe Gardiner\, and touring & recording with members of Planxty\, Bothy Band\, De Dannan\, Boys of the Lough\, and the Chieftains. Today\, Gerry tours with The Irish Rovers. As a soloist\, he performs\, teaches\, & lectures all over the world. He and his music show no signs of slowing down! URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/gostrings/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,Irish Fiddle tuition,irish music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110 DTSTAMP:20260427T185229 CREATED:20250522T122804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T122804Z UID:46331-1762560000-1762732799@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Austin Celtic Festival DESCRIPTION:The Austin Celtic Festival is a premier celebration of Celtic culture\, music and arts\, held annually in Austin\, Texas. This vibrant festival brings together top-tier performers\, musicians\, dancers\, and artists from around the world to showcase the rich traditions of Ireland\, Scotland\, Wales\, and other Celtic nations.\n​\nA friendly family event\, fun for all ages\, and open to all.\nGet your tickets today.\nNo tickets sales at the gate. Online only.\nDon Penzien and I will play and teach at The Austin Celtic Festival\, which offers the highest quality regional and international Celtic artists with an extraordinary lineup of talent \nParticipate as a student in the ACF School of Traditional Arts. From beginner courses to master workshops in music\, lectures\, you can leave the ACF with new techniques\,\ninsights and experiences. URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/austin-celtic-festival/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,irish dance,Irish fiddle masterclass,Irish Fiddle tuition,irish music,Irish song END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027 DTSTAMP:20260427T185229 CREATED:20250614T121847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250614T121847Z UID:46333-1761177600-1761523199@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:O’Flaherty’s Irish Music Retreat\,  Texas DESCRIPTION:The O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat is the premier event in the lineup of educational camps and events organized by the Traditional Irish Music Education Society (TIMES). \nEach year\, we convene for three days of core classes\, enrichment classes\, workshops\, sessions\, concerts\, dances\, and camaraderie. The retreat is a culturally unique\, educational event where you can immerse yourself in traditional Irish music and dance with a community of motivated students and gifted teachers. \nNamed in honor of Jim O’Flaherty\, a musician who immigrated from Ireland to North Texas spreading the Irish music tradition through his family\, friends and community\, the O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat continues with the commitment to helping others learn\, enjoy\, and grow in this rich cultural tradition. Read about our history… \nEach year we invite internationally respected musicians and dancers from Ireland and beyond within the Irish music tradition to teach our classes and perform in concerts held at the Hoblitzelle Camp & Conference Center in Midlothian\, Texas. We also engage a core group of local and area-wide volunteers and staff who are dedicated to making the retreat experience memorable for our participants. The O’Flaherty Irish Music Retreat is a gathering of lovers of Irish music and dance who come together annually to foster cultural traditions that so many of us hold close to our hearts. URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/oflahertys-irish-music-retreat-texas/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,irish dance,Irish fiddle masterclass,Irish Fiddle tuition,irish music,Irish song,lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241223 DTSTAMP:20260427T185229 CREATED:20241206T144304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T144304Z UID:46319-1734652800-1734911999@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Concerts and Workshop in Normandy\, France\, Dec 20-22\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:I will play a short series of concerts and a fiddle workshop in Normandy\, France. \nFriday Dec 20th – Le Chat Perché . +33763315348 https://www.lechatperche-pub.com\n 522 Chem. de l’Église\, 14130 Saint-Julien-sur-Calonne\, France \nSat. Dec. 21st – Les Soeurs Pinard. +33231611849 http://www.lessoeurspinard.fr.\n 4 Av. Sainte-Thérèse\, 14100 Lisieux\, France \nSun. Dec 22nd – Le centre équestre le Mesnil d’Argences. Tel : 02 31 23 97 56. https://www.equitation-normandie.com\n  519 Chemin de Blamont\, Le Mesnil. 14370 ARGENCES. Tel : 02 31 23 97 56.\n Workshop / Stage 14;30 Concert @ 17;00 URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/concerts-and-workshop-in-normandy-france-dec-20-22-2024/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,Irish fiddle masterclass,Irish Fiddle tuition,irish music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531 DTSTAMP:20260427T185229 CREATED:20231221T132129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T132129Z UID:46304-1716681600-1717113599@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Northshore Strings Summer Camp\, Covington\, LA\, USA DESCRIPTION:I will return to the North Shore Summer Camp\, Covington\, LA\, USA and give a series of fiddle workshops\, concerts\, sessions and lectures\nFor all enquiries please contact Annie Young Bridges at nsstringsllc@gmail.com URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/northshore-strings-summer-camp-covington-la-usa/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,irish dance,Irish fiddle masterclass,Irish Fiddle tuition,irish music,lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240318 DTSTAMP:20260427T185229 CREATED:20231120T134515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T134515Z UID:46298-1707868800-1710719999@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:2024 USA Spring Tour - OH\, TN\, MI\, IL\, WA\, OR\, CA\, & LA. DESCRIPTION:I will perform 24 concerts and hold a series of fiddle workshops and lectures in the USA this spring \nFeb.14 – Wed. Beavercreek OH House Concert with hillary@jimsredpants.com or 937-623-1904 \nFeb.15 – Thur. Yellow Springs OH. House Concert with hillary@jimsredpants.com or 937-623-1904 \nFeb.16 – Fri. Columbus OH Natalie’s Grandview -945 King Avenue\, Columbus\, OH 43212\n https://nataliesgrandview.com/events/trad-nua-celtic-series-presents-gerry-oconnor/ \nFeb 17.- Sat. Cincinnati OH + Mixed Instrument Masterclass; 12:30-14:00 Riley School of Irish Music https://rileyirishmusic.com \nFeb 19 – Mon. Nashville TN + Fiddle Workshop at Vanderbilt University.1100 – 15:00 Room 1190\n 2400 Blakemore Ave. Nashville\, TN 37027 https://nashvilleirishmusicschool.com/upcoming-events/. contact:ashleighbunn79@gmail.com \nFeb.20 – Tue. Nashville TN. \nFeb.21 – Wed. Nashville TN. Concert 6:15 PM at Williams Fine Violins M 204 Donelson Pike\, Nashville\, TN 37214. (615) 429-2927 https://nashvilleirishmusicschool.com/upcoming-events/ \nFeb.22.- Thur. Nashville TN 19:00 The Rose in the Gap – Audiovisual Concert/ Lecture\, The Violin Shop\, 2504 8th Ave S\, Nashville.TN 37204. (615) 662-1570 Contact: ashleighbunn79@gmail.com \nTouring with Don Penzien (Guitar) \nFeb.24 – Sat. Saline MI. Acoustic Routes S 447 E. Michigan Ave\, Saline MI 48176 contact:Jim Cain – acousticsaline@gmail.com \nFeb.25 – Sun. Chicago IL. Chief O’Neill’s\, 3471 North Elston Avenue\, Chicago\, IL 60618 – https://www.chiefoneillspub.com/. contact: jimmy@jimmykeane.com \nFeb.27 – Tue. Vashon Isle.WA Havurat Hall contact:janetstrolle@comcast.net \nFeb 28 – Wed. Olympia. WA. New Traditions Café\, 300 5th Ave SW Olympia WA 9850 – newtraditionscafe.com. contact:newtraditionsevents@gmail.com \nFeb 29 – Thur. Pt Townsend WA. Palindrome\, Eaglemount Winery\, https://eaglemountwinery.com/event-schedul 300 5th Ave SW Olympia WA 9850 – contact: centrumrecording@gmail.com \nMar.01 – Fri. Mount Vernon WA. Celtic Arts Foundation\, 1124 Cleveland Ave\, Mt.Vernon WA 98273\n + Workshop Sat. Morning in Mt Vernon. – contact:cayley@Celticarts.org\nMar.02 – Sat. Seattle WA. + Workshop Sat. Afternoon at Dusty Strings.Seattle\n https://store.dustystrings.com/\n Seattle Folklore Society\, 6532 Phinney Ave N\, Seattle WA 98103 – https://www.seafolklore.org/concerts/. at 19:30 contact: celtic.booking1st@gmail.co \nMar.03 – Sun. Portland OR Abbie Wiesenbloom Presents – contact: abbiew@froggie.com \nMar.04 – Mon. Portland OR + workshop Portland OR 6 pm Nancy Conescu’s – contact: concerts@nancyconescu.com / \nMar.05 – Tue. Eugene OR Contact Mike Meyer – mmeyer@efn.org \nMar.06 – Wed Ashland OR Private event – contact kyenney@yahoo.com \nMar.07 – Thu. Weaverville CA. Trinity Alps Perf. Center\, 101 Arbuckle Ct\, Weaverville CA 96093 http://www.tapaconline.org/ – contact: taylor@aglipaymusic.com \nMar.08 – Fri. McCloud CA. McCloud River Mtn Music\, 325 Lawndale Court\, McCloud CA. – https://www.mccloudmusic.com contact: reynolds.dave3@gmail.com \nMar.09 – Sat. San Francisco CA.Plough and Stars\, 116 Clement St\, San Francisco\, CA 94118 – https://theploughandstars.com. contact: Sfplough@aol.com \nMar.11 – Mon. Berkeley CA. Hillside Club\, 2286 Cedar St\, Berkeley\, CA 94709. www.hillsideclub.org. contact: ellen.hsc@gmail.com / plitsky@gmail.com \nMar.14 – Thur. San Diego CA + workshop 16:30 – 18:00 CCE San Diego Contact Quin Herron;qherron@gmail for details https://www.facebook.com/comhaltas.sandiego.com\n at 19:00 Hooley’s Bar\, Pvt Room\, 5500 Grossmont Center\, La Mesa 91942. \nMar.16 – Sat. Lafayette LA Celtic Bayou Festival 2024 http://www.celticbayoufestival.com \nMar.17 – Sun. Lafayette LA Celtic Bayou Festival 2024 http://www.celticbayoufestival.com URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/2024-usa-spring-tour-oh-tn-mi-il-wa-or-ca-la/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,irish dance,Irish fiddle masterclass,Irish Fiddle tuition,irish music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231120T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T185229 CREATED:20240522T125701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T125701Z UID:46302-1700467200-1700499600@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:USA - Eastport ME & Covington LA\, May 22- Jun 09\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:During the week May 22 – 29 in Eastport\, MA \, June 1-7 in Covington\, LA I will give a series of teaching workshops\, lectures and performances concerts URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/usa-eastport-me-covington-la-may-22-jun-09-2024/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,Irish fiddle masterclass,Irish Fiddle tuition,irish music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230529 DTSTAMP:20260427T185229 CREATED:20221201T151355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T151355Z UID:46285-1684972800-1685318399@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Peyriac-de-Mer ( 101\, Aude) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/peyriac-de-mer-101-aude/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,irish dance,Irish fiddle masterclass,Irish Fiddle tuition,irish music,Irish song END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230515 DTSTAMP:20260427T185229 CREATED:20221124T110221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T110221Z UID:46277-1681776000-1684108799@gerryoconnor.net SUMMARY:Gerry O'Connor Spring Tour USA East Coast- Apr. 17 - May 14\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:With the support of Culture Ireland\, I  will undertake a USA East Coast tour of OH\, NC\, SC\, ME\, MA\, & CT  with a series of concerts\, talks and teaching programmes. \n  \nApril  17 – 23  Ohio  – Teaching\, Talks and Concerts\, Dayton OH area.  A series of Masterclasses and Orchestral \nArrangement Classes in Traditional Music in the Dayton Area\, including Stivers\, Stivers School for the Arts\, \nYellow Springs & Centerville City\, Contact hillary@jimsredpants.com \n  \nSun. – Apr.23  Dayton OH  – Concert with Jim’s Red Pants 16:00 @  Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant. \n720-218-4144         https://www.facebook.com/wanderingg/ \n  \nMon. – Apr. 24 Pittsburg PA – Bottlebrush Gallery for the Arts\, with Kevin McElroy.   http://www.irishcentrepgh.org/ \n539 Main St. Harmony\, PA16037  7- 9 pm  Contact Janine Nist /pghcce@gmail.com/   724-584-1762. \n  \nTue. – Apr. 25 Alexandria VA  – History Museum at the. Lyceum\, Kevin McElroy-  201 South Washington\, Street\, \nAlexandria\, VA 22314.  https://www.alexandriava.gov/Lyceum. https://ticketstripe.com/GerryOConnor \n  \nWed. – Apr. 26 Richmond VA – Kelly’s House Concert. Richmond\, VA. (804) 814-5921 with Kevin McElroy.     \nContact;  kelkennedy7@gmail.com \n  \nThur. – Apr. 27 Greensboro NC –  Fiddle & Bow Society Concert with Kevin McElroy at Presbyterian Church of the \nCovenant\, 501 South Mendenhall Street\, Greensboro\, NC 27403. https://fiddleandbow.org \n  \nFri. Apr. 28 Charlotte NC – Workman’s Friend Pub\, with Kevin McElroy 1531 Central Ave Charlotte\, NC 28205/ \n(980) 621- 0141          https://theworkmansfriend.com/ \n  \nSat Apr. 29 Charleston SC – College of Charleston\, 66 George St\, Charleston\, SC 29424. – with Kevin McElroy- \nhttps://www.cofc.edu/ \n  \nTue.  May 2.  Eastport ME  Eastport Arts Center\, (EAC) 6 Washington Street Eastport\, Maine 04631 \n                                               Fiddle Workshop 6-7 pm        https://eastportartscenter.org \n  \nWed.  May 3.             EAC – The Rose in the Gap Lecture 12-1 pm    https://eastportartscenter.org \n                                   EAC – Fiddle Workshop 6-7 pm at the Eastport Arts Center https://eastportartscenter.org \n  \nThur.  May 4.             EAC –  Fiddle Workshop 6-7 pm at the Eastport Arts Center.   https://eastportartscenter.org \n  \nFri.  May 5.               EAC –  Concert 7-9 pm at the Eastport Arts Center with Kevin McElroy. https://eastportartscenter.org \n  \nSat.  May 6              Open  Session  3-5 pm at the Old Sow Grill and Bar\,       https://www.facebook.com/oldsowgrill \n                                      31 Water St\, Eastport\, ME 04631  +1 207-853-2323 \n  \nSun. May. 7 Brewer ME – Next Generation Theatre with Kevin McElroy39 Center St. Brewer\, @ 18:00 PM –  \n                                  bangorceltic.org.      207 249-1976.  pauleena21@gmail.com \n  \nMon. May. 8 Westbrook ME –  Conant Homestead\, with Kevin McElroy.  .       https://www.facebook.com/theConantHomestead \nThur. May. 11 Cambridge\, MA – Club Passim\, with Kevin McElroy. 47 Palmer St\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, \nmatt@passim.org / (617) 512-1381 \nFri. May. 12 Middletown CT  – Wesleyan University.    https://www.wesleyan.edu \n                             2.00 – 3:30 pm – Lecture  “The Rose in the Gap the Dance music collection of  Oriel \n                           4 – 6 pm Fiddle Workshop –  Music Seminar Room\, Olin Memorial Library \nBoth at Olin Memorial Library\, Rare Book Room\, 252 Church St\, Middletown CT 06457 \n                           \nSat. May. 13 Middletown CT  – Wesleyan University https://www.wesleyan.edu \n                                     1:30 -3:30 pm  Fiddle Workshop\,  Middletown CT.   Contat /jcormack@wesleyan.edu \n                                         7:30 pm      Concert with Kevin McElroy.  Tel; 860-983-7963.     /jcormack@wesleyan.edu \n  \nSun. May. 14 Orleans MA –  Fiddle Workshop  and Song workshop (Times TBC) \n                                        Dinah Mellin’s Brick Hill House Concerts. @ 7:30 pm   With Kevin McElroy –   \n                                       chezdi@yahoo.com\,   508-255-3864 \n  URL:https://gerryoconnor.net/event/gerry-oconnor-spring-tour-usa-east-coast-apr-may-2023/ CATEGORIES:Concerts,Irish fiddle masterclass,Irish Fiddle tuition,irish music END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR