| Kids Annual St. Patrick’s Open Day
Sunday, March 12 | 12 PM – 4 PM
“A free sampler of Irish culture.” – The New York Times
We open our doors to celebrate Ireland’s national holiday!
Kick off St. Patrick’s week with us by taking a look at what we’re all about. The Center will be abuzz with authentic music and dance performances, and filled with chances to try out our 40+ adult and children’s classes on offer throughout the season. Learn the basics of Irish language or a new dance step, get your face painted, create art with children’s crafts, or simply relax with a cup of tea to experience a taste of Ireland’s rich culture.
For all ages!
Schedule:
| IAC DONAGHY THEATER |
| 12:00 |
Irish Arts Center Ceili Band and Student Performances |
| 2:30 |
Queens Irish Oral History Project: hear stories of the Irish diaspora |
| 3:00 |
Celebration of Irish Animation: check out short films from Ireland’s best animators from and our Saturday Morning Cartoons series |
| IAC GALLERY |
| ALL DAY |
Tea, coffee, and soda bread samples from Amy’s Bread! |
| 1:00 & 2:00 |
Cooking Demonstration: How to make Irish Soda Bread |
| 1:15 & 2:15 |
Exhibit Tours: The history and folklore of Marie Connole’s, As Above, So Below |
| 3:00 |
Irish Arts Center Ceili Band |
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE WILLIAM J. DUNCAN CENTER
(Entrance right next door) |
| ALL DAY |
St. Patrick’s Day Arts and Crafts |
| 12:30 |
A Spectacular Picture Show with Accordion |
| 1:00 |
Irish Step Dance performances and Lesson with Niall O’Leary School of Irish Dance |
| 2:00 |
FERABA performs the history of African and Irish dance fusion into American Tap |
| 2:30-4:00 |
Irish Dance and Music for all! Learn Ceili and Set Dances from IAC teachers and Ceili Band |
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE PERFORMANCE SPACE
(Just walk through the gym) |
| 12:30 |
Intro to the Irish Language for Kids (Best for 5 and up) |
| 1:00 |
Intro to the Irish Language for Adults |
| 1:30 |
Tin Whistle Workshop for Kids and Families (Best for ages 5 and up)
Bring your own whistle or purchase in workshop for $10 |
| 2:00 |
Tin Whistle Workshop for Adults with Stuart Jackson
Bring your own whistle or purchase in workshop for $10 |
| 2:30 |
Irish Drumming on the Bodhran for kids(Best for Ages 5 and up) |
| 3:00 |
Irish drumming on the bodhrán for adults |
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