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				1 GWCC: Dance Classes Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 11 to March 14, 2024. Date: Thursday February 1, 2024 Time: 7-8pm for beginners/basics, 8-9:30 continuing Location: Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 Details: Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. $50/10 classes (for one- or both-time blocks), first class is free, register & pay in class. No experience necessary. Flyer   Contact: email or website	2	3  Social Group: First Saturday Brunch Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: RKIDs' First Saturday brunch social Date: Saturday February 3, 2024 Time: 10 am - noon Location: Woodside Deli at 13048 Middlebrook Rd, Germantown, MD 20874 Details: Brunch and chat at the Woodside Deli restaurant. Contact: Sonja MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event Ceili Sponsor/Host: EIC What: Emerald Isle Club Valentine's Ceili Dance. Music by: Peter Fitzgerald and the J. Patrick’s All Stars. All dances are called by Kate Spanos. Date: Saturday February 3, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: An Poitin Stil at 2323 York Rd. Timonium MD 21093 Mo's Seafood at 1528 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21234 Atlantic Ballroom, 8819 Orchard Tree Ln, Towson, MD 21286 Details: Admission: $20/adult. Bring a snack or dessert to share. Dances: Waltz, Walls of Limerick, North Kerry, Siege of Carrick, Waves of Tory, Connemara Reel, Haymakers Jig and Ballyvourney Jig Set, Cashel Set, Bonfire Dance, Caledonian Set. Contact: EIC website
4 IONA-Barnaby Productions: Heely and Hartis Sponsor/Host: IONA-Barnaby Productions What: National Scottish fiddle champion, harper and singer Seán Heely in concert with Tess Hartis, with a sound rooted in tradition. Date: Sunday February 4, 2024 Time: 4:30 - 6 pm and 6:30 - 8 pm seatings Location: In the snuggery of the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 Details: Individual tickets for $21+tax (Adult). $10 per person food/beverage minimum. Thanks to their years of fiddling together, Sean and Tess play beautifully. Contact: Purchase Tickets	5	6 RKIDs: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Winter/Spring semester class. Payments. Date: Tuesday February 6, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM Location: Ridgeview Middle School 16600 Raven Rock Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Details: Meets most Tuesdays. We take checks, cash or major credit cards for payment. New students: the first class is free! Contact: Our Website Flyer	7	8 GWCC: Dance Classes Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 11 to March 14, 2024. Date: Thursday February 8, 2024 Time: 7-8pm for beginners/basics, 8-9:30 continuing Location: Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 Details: Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. $50/10 classes (for one- or both-time blocks), first class is free, register & pay in class. No experience necessary. Flyer   Contact: email or website	9 Asbury Village: Poetry Reading Sponsor/Host: Asbury Village What: Billy Collins, former US Poet Laureate, will be speaking at the Rosborough Arts and Wellness Center in Asbury Methodist Village. Date: Friday February 9, 2024 Time: 7:00 pm - Location: Rosborough Arts and Wellness Center in Asbury Methodist Village, 409 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Details: No charge but must get a ticket via Eventbrite. Tickets will be released Friday, February 9, at 10 a.m. ET. Dubbed “the most popular poet in America” by Bruce Weber in The New York Times, Collins is “famous for conversational, witty poems that welcome readers with humor but often slip into quirky, tender, or profound observations on the everyday, reading and writing, and poetry itself.” Contact: Event Details and Eventbrite Tickets	10 NIH Philharmonia: Concert Sponsor/Host: NIH Philharmonia What: David M's in concert with the NIH Philharmonia. He'll play the celeste. Date: Saturday February 10, 2024 Time: 7:30 pm - Location: St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church at 917 Montrose Rd, Rockville MD Details: Program includes Delius - A Song before Sunrise; Hovhaness Symphony #2 and Beethoven Symphony #6. Contact: Flyer
11 IONA-Barnaby Productions: Patterson and O'Flaherty Sponsor/Host: IONA-Barnaby Productions What: Beth Patterson and Patrick O'Flaherty bring their spirited trad and original tunes and songs to the Old Brogue Winter 2024 Celtic Concerts series. Date: Sunday February 11, 2024 Time: 4:30 - 6 pm and 6:30 - 8 pm seatings Location: In the snuggery of the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 Details: Individual tickets for $21+tax (Adult). $10 per person food/beverage minimum. You can look forward to hearing an original sound rooted in the tradition, but inspired by the contemporary. Expect amazing instrumentals on bouzouki, electric bass, mandolin and harmonic with impressive vocals. Contact: Purchase Tickets	12	13 RKIDs: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Winter/Spring semester class. More Info. Date: Tuesday February 13, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM Location: Ridgeview Middle School 16600 Raven Rock Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Details: Meets most Tuesdays. We take checks, cash or major credit cards for payment. New students: the first class is free! Contact: Our Website Flyer	14 RKIDs: Directors Meeting Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Board of Directors meeting. To be held via Zoom remote conferencing. Topics will include the new flyer, Year-End ceili. Date: Wednesday February 14, 2024 Time: 7:30 - 9:15 pm Location: Videoconference Details: This directors' meeting is open to current RKIDs members. Organization Contact: Kate (meeting agenda) or Bill (meeting URL) MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event Lunch Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: RKIDs' Valentine's Day "Love Fest" lunch social. Must RSVP to Marie V. (see your directory) by Feb. 11. Date: Wednesday February 14, 2024 Time: 12:30 pm - Location: Outta the Way Cafe, 17503 Redland Road, Derwood MD At the intersection of Derwood Rd and Muncaster Mill in a strip mall behind the CVS. Details: They will provide separate checks. Contact: Marie V. for reservations. Outta the Way Cafe, 301-963-6895	15 GWCC: Dance Classes Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 11 to March 14, 2024. Date: Thursday February 15, 2024 Time: 7-8pm for beginners/basics, 8-9:30 continuing Location: Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 Details: Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. $50/10 classes (for one- or both-time blocks), first class is free, register & pay in class. No experience necessary. Flyer   Contact: email or website	16	17  Social Group: Brunch at the Green Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: Brunch at the Village Green. Date: Saturday February 17, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Village Green Restaurant, 120 N. Frederick Ave (Rt. 355), Gaithersburg MD 20877, just north of the Fr. Cuddy Bridge (which goes over the railroad tracks in Gaithersburg). Details: Meet other RKIDs at this casual, local restaurant. There is parking in front (2 spaces), along the side, and in the rear. For easier in and out, park at the nearby IHOP and walk a few steps to the restaurant. No RSVP is necessary. Contact: Jack C (see your membership directory)
18 IONA-Barnaby Productions: Concert - Zahm and Marks Sponsor/Host: IONA-Barnaby Productions What: Celtic Concerts at the Old Brogue, Winter 2024, presents Charlie Zahm and Tad Marks. Date: Sunday February 18, 2024 Time: Seatings: 4:30 pm or 6:30 pm Location: In the snuggery of the Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066 Details: Individual tickets for $21 (Adult). $10 per person food/beverage minimum. With a baritone voice some have described as "coming along once in a generation," Charlie has become one of the most successful performers on the Celtic festival circuit, weaving magical moments of Scottish and Irish history for the listener. Tad Marks is an accomplished American folk and bluegrass fiddler. Contact: Purchase Tickets Charlie Zahm's website	19 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Alison J	20 RKIDs: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Winter/Spring semester class. More Info. Date: Tuesday February 20, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM Location: Ridgeview Middle School 16600 Raven Rock Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Details: Meets most Tuesdays. We take checks, cash or major credit cards for payment. New students: the first class is free! Contact: Our Website Flyer	21	22 Birthday! Happy Birthday to David M  Social Group: RKIDs Sing Along Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: RKIDs members: Sing Sing Sing! Join your RKIDs friends for an hour of singing and camaraderie. Must RSVP by Feb. 6. Date: Thursday February 22, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Kathy and David's (see your directory for the address) Details: All members interested in group singing are encouraged to come. Kathy will lead the singing, accompanied by David on piano. Contact: Kathy O or David M if you plan to attend Flyer MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event Dance Classes Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 11 to March 14, 2024. Date: Thursday February 22, 2024 Time: 7-8pm for beginners/basics, 8-9:30 continuing Location: Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 Details: Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. $50/10 classes (for one- or both-time blocks), first class is free, register & pay in class. No experience necessary. Flyer   Contact: email or website	23 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Barb C	24  Social Group: RKIDs Games Day Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: Postponed from Feb. 17. This will be our third games event. Several table games will be available. RSVP to Kathy or David by Friday, Feb. 23 to reserve your spot. Date: Saturday February 24, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Kathy and David's house - see your membership directory. It's near the Shady Grove metro station. Details: Mexican Train, Bananagrams, Left-Right-Center, Farkle, cards, Ping-Pong and more! We'll continue the games throughout the afternoon with a break about mid-way for refreshments. David and Kathy will have some treats for us plus hot tea and cold tap water. If you want something else to drink, please bring it with you. Contact: Kathy O to RSVP
25 GWCC: Ceili Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC ceili. Proof of vaccination is required, wearing face masks is recommended. Workshop dance is the Ormond Set. Date: Sunday February 25, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: The Lyceum, 17801 Meeting House Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Details: Admission: $20 members, $25 non-members. Potluck supper at first break, please bring a dish to share. Dances: Antrim Square Set, Harvest Time Jig, Ormond Set, New Market Mezerts, High Cauled Cap, Claddagh Set, Clare Mazurka Set, Ballyvourney Jig, Waltz Contact: GWCC Flyer MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event Robin Bullock Sponsor/Host: IONA-Barnaby Productions What: Celtic Concerts at the Old Brogue, Winter 2024, presents Robin Bullock. Probably the foremost Celtic bouzouki/guitar and mandolin exponent in the nation! Date: Sunday February 25, 2024 Time: Seatings: 4:30-6:00 & 6:30-8:00 pm Location: Old Brogue Irish Pub in Great Falls, VA Details: Individual tickets for $21 (Adult). $10 per person food/beverage minimum. Contact: Purchase Tickets	26	27 Birthday! Happy Birthday to Chuck C RKIDs: Dance Class Sponsor/Host: Ring of Kerry Irish Dancers What: Winter/Spring semester class. More Info. Date: Tuesday February 27, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM Location: Ridgeview Middle School 16600 Raven Rock Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Details: Meets most Tuesdays. We take checks, cash or major credit cards for payment. New students: the first class is free! Contact: Our Website Flyer	28  Social Group: Book Discussion Club Sponsor/Host:  RKIDs Social Group What: title: The Irish Boarding House by: Sandy Taylor Date: Wednesday February 28, 2024 Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Location: Zoom Details: Heart-warming Irish historical fiction. Discussion Questions   Contact: Sonja	29 GWCC: Dance Classes Sponsor/Host: GWCC What: GWCC teaches Irish Set and Ceili dancing on Thursdays from January 11 to March 14, 2024. Date: Thursday February 29, 2024 Time: 7-8pm for beginners/basics, 8-9:30 continuing Location: Argyle Park Activities Bldg, 1030 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring MD 20901 Details: Teacher is Ann Marie Breheny. $50/10 classes (for one- or both-time blocks), first class is free, register & pay in class. No experience necessary. Flyer   Contact: email or website MORE EVENTS +  Additional Event DC Irish Film Festival Sponsor/Host: AFI Silver Theatre What: 18th annual Capital Irish Film festival, sponsored by Solas Nua and the AFI Silver Theater. Several feature films plus a set of short films. Dates From and To: Thursday February 29, 2024 to Sunday March 3, 2024 Time: various Location: AFI Silver Theater, 8633 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Details: More Details Individual film ticket prices vary. All-access Festival Pass is $150. Contact: Solas Nua
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