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October 2006 : Books
Author's Search to Learn More About Ireland's Great Hunger Leads to Outstanding New Novel
THE LAW OF DREAMS
By Peter Behrens
The outstanding debut novel by Peter Behrens, The Law of Dreams, is an exceptionally conceived book about violence, hardship and betrayal. It is the story of one man's precarious journey from Ireland to Liverpool and Wales during the Great Hunger of 1847...more
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October 2006 : Music
Two Great Celtic Acts
To Enjoy this Fall
VANCOUVER - The ACT Maple Ridge will present two of Canada's leading Celtic groups this autumn. The ACT is the home of culture and live entertainment in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. ...more
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October 2006 : Music
CD REVIEWS FOR OCTOBER 2006 By CATHOLINE BUTLER
TOMMY FLEMING & GUESTS
Voice of Hope
When I saw that Voice of Hope had been recorded at the Basilica at Knock, Ireland, it brought back many pleasant memories for me. I had visited this sacred place on several occasions and ...more
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October 2006 : Music
CEOL AGUS CRAIC Beat the Rain with Sweet Music
By ERIN MULLAN
Ceol binn a bhaint as an saol! As the rainy season looms here on the wet coast we can warm our soggy souls with some sweet sweet music.
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October 2006 : Stage
The Aristocrats by Brian Friel:
Linguistically Rich and Symbolically Charged
VANCOUVER - United Players' next play at the Jericho Arts Centre in November is Brian Friel's Aristocrats. Many Irish actors will take part ...more
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September 2006 : Books
Just What the World Needs:
A Little More Kindness AN IRISH JOURNEY OF THE HEART:
The Circle of Kindness
By Jana Kolpen & Mary Tiegreen
Stewart Tabori & Chang
Before I ever opened a page in this book, I had the same feeling of expectation and wonder that I would get when I would open the trunk that held my mother's wedding dress ...more
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September 2006 : Books
A Startling New Novel From One of Ireland's Finest Rising Writers
THE PARTS by Keith Ridgway
In remarkable style, both melodious and multifaceted, Keith Ridgway's startling second novel, The Parts, has proven that he is one of Ireland's finest rising literary writers.....
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September 2006 : Music
Scotland's Tenors - Caledon Coming to the West Coast
VANCOUVER - Caledon - Scotland's Tenors - will appear at the Scottish Cultural Centre in Vancouver on November 25 at 8 PM....more
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September 2006 : CD REVIEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 2006
By CATHOLINE BUTLER
BILL BULINSKI Bare Naked Guitar
The Celtic instrumentals on this Celtic/classical fusion CD are original compositions by celebrated guitarist, Bill Bulinski -...more
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September 2006 : Stage
New Stage Production Celebrates
Ireland's Legendary Pirate Queen
NEW YORK - A new epic musical adventure celebrating the legendary Irish Chieftain Grace O'Malley, one of the most legendary women in Irish history is about to come back to life...more
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September 2006 : CEOL AGUS CRAIC
By ERIN MULLAN
Can't Fault Fall's Fine Lineup
Ceol binn a bhaint as an saol! All too quickly it's once again the time of year when we start to treasure every single dry day. At least there's sweet music and dance to warm the wet days ahead....more
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July 2006 : CD REVIEWS FOR JULY/AUGUST 2006
By CATHOLINE BUTLER
ATLANTIC STANDARDS, LINDSAY DAVIDSON: Philharmonic Bagpipes, THE CELTIC TENORS: Remember Me, MEAV: Celtic Dreams...more
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July 2006 : BOOKS
Jack Taylor: Quite Possibly
The World's Worst Detective
THE DRAMATIST
Two young women are the latest murder victims in Ken Bruen's most recent Jack Taylor series, The Dramatist. ...more
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July 2006 : MUSIC
'When You Die, May You End Up in Newfoundland!'
Those zany guys from Newfoundland are on their way back to Alberta to terrorize their fans...more
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July 2006 : MUSIC
CEOL AGUS CRAIC Hot Times in the Hot Weather!
Ceol binn a bhaint as an saol! Do your soul a favour this summer and get haul yourself and your crowd out to one of the many fantastic music festivals that bless our fair patch....more
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July 2006 : MUSIC
Passionately Loyal Fans Add Power
to the Great Big Sea's Live Performances
The Hard and the Easy, Great Big Sea's eighth release hit gold status in its second week of release....more
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July 2006 : MUSIC
Two of Wales' Best Choirs Visit the West Coast
By EIFION WILLIAMS
Lovers of male voice choral singing in Western Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest will have an opportunity this summer to enjoy two of Wales' best choirs...more
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June 2006 : BOOKS
Another Dark Thriller by Author Ken Bruen
THE MAGDALEN MARTYRS
The bodies keep piling up in Ken Bruen's recent release, The Magdalen Martyrs. Another dark thriller of obsession, revenge and murder...more
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June 2006 : MUSIC
A Stellar Line-Up at This Year's 19th Annual Mission Folk Festival
MISSION, B.C. - They come from across Canada, from Spain, Britain, Scotland, the United States, from very different places...more
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June 2006 : MUSIC
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival: One Magic Summer Weekend
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is a world of music on the beach for one magic weekend every summer. Musicians, dancers...more
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June 2006 : MUSIC
CEOL AGUS CRAIC: Take it Outside for Summer!
Ceol binn a bhaint as an saol! Our sweet brief summer has hit and festival season looms. Here's part one of a preview of some of the summer's...more
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June 2006 : MUSIC
The latest offerings from the best in Celtic Music. This month featuring Various Atlantic Standards, Solas and Shooglenifty...more
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May 2006 : MUSIC
The latest offerings from the best in Celtic Music. This month featuring Alys Howe, Susan McKeown and David Michael...more
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April 2006 : BOOKS
An Extraordinary Collection of Work in 12 Short Stories
A BIT ON THE SIDE
Labouring with themes of loneliness, grief and despair, William Trevor's latest embodiment of 12 short stories, A Bit on the Side, is an extraordinary...more
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April 2006 : BOOKS
A Precise and Eloquent Portrayal of 300 Years of Mayhem
THE BLOODY RED HAND
The early Viking invaders of Ireland were absorbed by the Gaels. The next wave, the English, remained 800 years and, for the most part...more
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April 2006 : THEATRE
No Great Mischief: "All of Us Are Better When We're Loved"
VANCOUVER - No Great Mischief - a tale of transplanted hope and heartbreak opens at the Vancouver Playhouse on April 20. Based on...more
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April 2006 : MUSIC
Buddy Wasisname and The Other Fellers:
The Essence of Being a Newfoundlander
VANCOUVER - The Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver played host to the unique musical and comedic presentation of the popular...more
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April 2006 : STAGE
The Life and Times of Percy French Presented in Song and Dance
VANCOUVER - As part of CelticFest, the Irish production Gortnamona was presented at the Tom Lee Music Hall on Granville Street...more
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April 2006 : MUSIC
Study, Music and Good Times Sponsored by Coast String Fiddlers
ROBERTS CREEK, BC - The Sixth Annual Sunshine Coast Summer School of Celtic Music will be held in beautiful Roberts Creek, B.C. on...more
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April 2006 : MUSIC
CEOL AGUS CRAIC: the Lull Before the Summer Storm of Music
Ceol binn a bhaint as an saol! April is a bit of a quiet time after the annual madness that is mid-March. A big shout out of congratulation...more
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April 2006 : MUSIC
The latest offerings from the best in Celtic Music. This month featuring Whiskey In The Jar, Original Irish Tenors and The Chieftains...more
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March 2006 : BOOKS
BOOK EXCERPT:
Reels, Rock and Rosaries: Confessions of a Newfoundland Musician
The following an excerpt from a book by Newfoundland author Marjorie Doyle. She is the author of two books: A View of her Own and Newfoundlander in Exile...more
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March 2006 : BOOKS
Another Provocative Mystery in the Adventures of Jack Taylor
Ken Bruen amazed readers and critics when he introduced the character of Jack Taylor in his novel, The Guards. Well, Jack Taylor is back at it again in Bruen's...more
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March 2006 : MUSIC
Blackthorn: Weaving Intricate Harmonies with Great Humour and Fun
VANCOUVER - Blackthorn is a Vancouver-based folk group whose repertoire celebrates the traditional music of Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, as well...more
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March 2006 :
Celtic Woman: The PBS Show Has Taken North America by Storm
VANCOUVER - Ireland’s newest music sensation is called Celtic Woman and in just one short year, the group has achieved an enviable level of success. Audiences...more
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March 2006 : DANCE
Lord of the Dance: The Precision of a Fine-Tuned Swiss Watch
VANCOUVER - On February 24, Vancouver audiences filled the Queen Elizabeth Theatre to enjoy and experience a return performance of Michael Flatley's Lord...more
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March 2006 : MUSIC
Next Stop Aberdeen, Scotland for Local Young Musicians
VANCOUVER - One of the featured performers at this year's CelticFest official ceremonies on March 19 will be the North Shore Celtic Ensemble...more
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March 2006 : MUSIC
Northwest Fiddler Makes Irish Times Top 5 Traditional CDs of 2005
SEATTLE - Fiddler Randal Bays lives on Whidbey Island, just north of Seattle, and is well known to both American and Irish audiences for his great fiddling and...more
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March 2006 : MUSIC
Uilleann Pipes a Meditation for Official Police Spokesman
VANCOUVER - Constable Tim Fanning, media relations officer for the Vancouver Police Department, has high profile in the local community due to his frequent...more
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March 2006 : MUSIC
Two Great Scottish Entertainers Coming Back to Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Two exceptional performers will appear at the Scottish Cultural Centre on April 29 at 8 PM. Paul Anderson and George Donald delight their audiences...more
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March 2006 : MUSIC
The Halifax Wharf Rats at CelticFest 2006
VANCOUVER - The always popular Halifax Wharf Rats bring a danceable, sing-along brand of East Coast, Maritime/Atlantic and Celtic music with a twist...more
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March 2006 : MUSIC
CEOL AGUS CRAIC :
Annual Mid-March Madness Means Party Time on the Rain Coast!
Ceol binn a bhaint as an saol! Some of us are fated to be Irish all year round. Each year, come mid-March, a whole whack of other fine folk join the Gael tribe...more
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March 2006 : MUSIC
The latest offerings from the best in Celtic Music. This month featuring Flook and Eugene Dunphy...more
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February 2006 : BOOKS
Finally, All Your Favourite British Recipes in One Book
The Best of British Cookery Book is a collection of traditional recipes from England, Ireland and Wales, compiled by Juliet Sullivan. Born in Brighton, England, Juliet...more
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February 2006 : BOOKS
A Sensational Raw and Bitter Tale
THE GUARDS
Although Ken Bruen's absorbing novel The Guards is classified in the crime genre, it is really a story about alcoholism - a painful tale of a lost soul falling...more
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February 2006 : STAGE
Stage Production Spotlights Irish Legend Percy French
VANCOUVER - "If you cannot go to Ireland......let us bring Ireland to you...." says Calgary-based Brigid O’Shea. The County Clare native is a cast...more
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February 2006 : MUSIC
New ACT Theatre Director : Experience & Great New Energy
MAPLE RIDGE - The 2006 season at the ACT Theatre in Maple Ridge is off to an exciting start with a number of exclusive appearances by some top flight...more
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February 2006 : MUSIC
An Inspirational Trip to Scotland for the Coast String Fiddlers
VANCOUVER - The Coast String Fiddlers (CSF) had a fantastic time on their trip to Scotland last August and were well received in both Aberdeen...more
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February 2006 : MUSIC
The Cottars Thrill Vancouver Island
NANAIMO - They're mega-talented, young and, during their recent cross-country tour they came to Vancouver Island for what was surely an unforgettable...more
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February 2006 : MUSIC
For A ' That n' A ' That: An Annual Burns Cabaret
COQUITLAM - It was a capacity crowd at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam for their fourth annual Robbie Burns Cabaret on January 21. Master...more
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February 2006 : MUSIC
FEED THE HUNGRY: Great Music, Fine Fare and Good Cheer
VANCOUVER - The fourth annual Danny Burns Memorial Feed the Hungry Benefit held at the Wolf and Hound on West Fourth Avenue was another resounding...more
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February 2006 : MUSIC
A Seaside Studio Set the Tone for the New Great Big Sea Album
Two weeks after Great Big Sea released their eighth album The Hard And The Easy the Newfoundland band reached gold status with their first "traditional"...more
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February 2006 : MUSIC
FESTIVAL DU BOIS: A Welcome Harbinger of Spring
COQUITLAM - Like longer hours of daylight and budding trees, Maillardville's Festival du Bois has become one of the region's most welcome harbingers...more
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February 2006 : MUSIC
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with The Irish Descendants
MAPLE RIDGE - One of North America's hottest Celtic acts and an amazingly fun band to boot is spending their St. Patrick's Day at The ACT in Maple Ridge...more
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February 2006 : MUSIC
CEOL AGUS CRAIC : Rain, Rain, Go Away Let’s Have the Music
Ceol binn a bhaint as an saol! Despite all the bloody rain, February reminds us of the wonder that is this wet west coast. The bulbs and the cherry trees...more
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February 2006 : MUSIC
The latest offerings from the best in Celtic Music. This month featuring Frank Cassidy & James Stephens, Colcannon and Troy MacGillivray...more
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December 2005 / January 2006 : BOOKS
Drama, Knights, and Damsels, Set in Ancient Britain
THE EAGLE
Jack Whyte is a storyteller of the old school. A Scot with a sense of humor he claims a direct Irish connection, on his mother's side (County Clare), to the...more
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December 2005 / January 2006 : MUSIC
Lord of the Dance Brings High Octane Performance to the Queen E
VANCOUVER - More than 50 million people worldwide have seen Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance tour - the international Irish dancing phenomenon that...more
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December 2005 / January 2006 : MUSIC
A Children's Ceili: An Enchanting and Energetic Performance
NORTH VANCOUVER - A Children's Ceili [ceilidh], presented courtesy of a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts, was held in the Centennial Theatre...more
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December 2005 / January 2006 : MUSIC
Celebrating 25 Years of Welsh Song in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir (VWMC) celebrated its silver jubilee in 2005 and some of the highlights of the first 25 years include the...more
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December 2005 / January 2006 : POETRY
Poem For Cynthia Austin
Roger Buston...more
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December 2005 / January 2006 : MUSIC
CEOL AGUS CRAIC : Great Celtic Tunes to Look Forward to in 2006!
Ceol binn a bhaint as an saol! It's been a grand year for music in Vancouver and 2006 looks to be even better. Raise a glass this holiday season to the musicians...more
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December 2005 / January 2006 : BOOKS
The latest offerings from the best in Celtic Music. This month featuring The Coors, Afro Celt Sound System and Mystic Harmony...more
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