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St. Patrick’s Day – Local Events
As you know, St. Paddy’s day is in March! I know I promised I wouldn’t overload you with links in the news updates—but there are a lot of St. Patrick’s Day activities in Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minnesota. Maybe I’ll see some of you there! If I’m missing any please let me know in the comments so I can add it to the list. SHARE this post with other local Irish enthusiasts! 🙂
CONCERT: March 13, 2014 | Dervish—The Cedar, Minneapolis @ 7:00 pm | $25
CONCERT: March 15, 2014 | Boiled in Lead St Patrick’s Day–The Cedar, Minneapolis @ 7:00 pm | $12
FESTIVAL: March 17, 2014 | Landmark Center, St. Paul – @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | $6
PARTY: March 17, 2014 | Kieran’s Pub, Minneapolis – @ 11:00 am – Midnight | $6
PARADE: March 17, 2014 | 5th Street, Downtown St. Paul @ 12:00 pm | FREE! (But probably REALLY FULL)
PARADE: March 17, 2014 | Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis @ 6:30 pm | FREE!
Even though St. Patrick’s Day steals the show for this month’s new updates, it’s business as usual for the other categories. Read on!
Harp Community
INFOGRAPHIC: Lever Harp Comparison Chart [HARP COLUMN]
Here’s an amazingly thorough list of harps currently available on the market should you find yourself looking to buy.
INFOGRAPHIC: Pedal Harp Comparison Chart [HARP COLUMN]
Another, similar infographic for pedal harps!
ARTICLE: Traveling with your Instrument [LAURIE RILEY MUSIC]
Air travel: print a copy of the FAA regulations on musical instruments and bring it with you.
Some of you coming to this site may be new–in which case, welcome! Should any of you Irish culture enthusiasts find yourself wanting to try your hand at the harp, Stephanie Claussen teaches lessons out of her home in St. Paul, Minnesota. She strives to ingrain in each student not only correct hand position, rhythm and a sense of musicality, but also a love for making music.