Summer At The Cultural Center

You've got 49 days 'til Irish Fest opens. How are you going to keep busy? The Kansas City Irish Cultural Center in Union Station has lots of ways:

Sat. July 18
Local author Duane Porter: Fun Facts on Grace O’Malley, the Pirate Queen of Ireland
2 pm, free, all ages welcome.
Local award-winning author will present fun facts about the Pirate Queen and subject of the upcoming final book in his Molly O’Malley trilogy. Porter’s first two Irish adventure books for middle grades, Molly O'Malley, Rise of the Changeling and Molly O'Malley and the Leprechaun, will be available for purchase and signing. A cool, free afternoon activity great for kids and adults!

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.

Tuesdays in August Irish Language Shortcourse
An Bhfuil Gaielge Agat? (Do you speak Irish?) Learn now!
6 - 8 pm (class repeated from Mondays in July)
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.