The Doings At The Irish Center

Head to the Irish corner of Union Station for these upcoming events at the Museum and Cultural Center:

Mon. July 6, 13, 20, 27 Irish Language Shortcourse
An Bhfuil Gaielge Agat? (Do you speak Irish?) Learn now!
6 - 8 pm, Mondays in July and, if enough interest, course repeated Tuesdays in August
The stuff you really want to know, including: Your name and phone number, count to 12, pronunciation rules, days of the week, colors, 13 familiar phrases such as "How are you?" etc., 20 "I want..." I like..." etc. phrases. A more-fun and less-studious course that complements all IMCC Irish language classes. Great for the whole family or anyone getting ready for a trip to the old country. Share the language of their heritage with the next generation!
$80 for adults 20 and older; $60 for ages 12 - 19. Bring a teenager or two.
Instructor Renata Henley, BA in Celtic Studies from Berkley, MPhil in Irish Studies from University College, Dublin .
Call Renata at 816-223-0417, the Center at 816-474-3848, or email info@irishmuseum.org to sign up.
Regular 10-week courses will resume in September.

Sat. July 18 Duane Porter, local author of Molly O'Malley, Rise of the Changeling
2 pm, free, all ages welcome.
Local award-winning author will present fun facts about Grace O’Malley, the Pirate Queen of Ireland and the subject of the upcoming final book in the Molly O’Malley trilogy. Porter has written two books in his Irish trilogy following the spunky Molly O’Malley and her friend Paddy Finegan, the leprechaun. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Sun. July 19 Irish Musicians Jam Session
1 – 4 pm, free, all welcome. Bring your instrument or just come to enjoy the music.

Fri. July 31 St. Patrick's Day at the T-Bones
7:05 pm, all welcome. Visit www.tbonesbaseball.com to order tickets. Come hear the Irish National Anthem before the game.

Save-the-Date
Mon. Aug. 31 Irish Classic Golf Tournament
Mark your calendar now. All welcome!
Irish Museum and Cultural Center Golf Tournament at the National Deuce Course.

Check our remodeled website at www.irishmuseum.org or call the Irish Center 816-474-3848
If you are an Irish nonprofit or IMCC business member, send us your events to put on the KC Irish events page! Call 816-474-3848 or email info@irishmuseum.org to post events, become an IMCC member or rent the Irish Center for your special event, meeting or activity.