And Done

Our Kansas City Irish Fest mandolin masterpiece is finished and isn't it only gorgeous. This is the instrument you'll recall that was financed by a cash grant from the Kansas City Irish Fest. Luthier and musician Mark Franzke built the Celtic-themed mandolin, and in an incredible act of generosity is donating the piece back to us to auction off. All proceeds from the sale will go to establish a traditional music scholarship for a local kid.

But more on that later. Back to the grant that made this possible. If you have an idea, a dream, an Irish wish we can make come true, your time may have come. Applications for 2010 KC Irish Fest grants are being accepted now. Go to our grants page for all the details, restrictions and applications for individuals and qualified not-for-profit organizations. My fingers are crossed for my research grant to fund the Regan Institute of Advanced Pint Glass Bottom Studies.

Good luck!