Thursday, March 15, 2012

St. Patrick's Day in Albuquerque

It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day! There are plenty of events happening in and around the city. Take a look!

Lucille Reilly
Lucille Reilly plays hammered dulcimer, three diatonic autoharps and sings. Advance ticket puchases are recommended. At Apple Mountain Music.
For 2012: March 3

High Desert Pipes and Drums
Music will flow freely at both O'Niell's locations, along with dancing by the Tir Conaill Irish Step Dancers.
For 2012: March 14

Free Beer Tasting
O'Niell's in Nob Hill will have a free beer tasting event features Sierra Nevada brews. The tasting will be followed by some pipers and Celtic fun with High Desert Pipes and Drums. The musicians will perform at both O'Niell's locations. O'Niell's in the Heights will have a free beer tasting with La Cumbre Brewery beers, followed by live music from Donnie, Hoe & Grimes.
For 2012: March 15

The Celtic Tenors
Enjoy the voices and Ireland in this Popejoy show.
For 2012: March 16

St. Patrick's Day at O'Niell's
Music, celebrations and dance will happen at both O'Niell's locations. O'Niell's celebrates St. Patty's Day like no place else.
For 2012: March 17

Brother Mathias Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
The 61st annual dinner features traditional Irish food. Proceeds benefit the Good Shepherd Center, which helps the area's homeless population. Tickets can be purchased at the door. There will be a full Irish feast, children's games and entertainment. For more information, call Bob Johnson at 994-2690. Cost is $10 adults, children 12 and under, $5. Take out dinners available. Takes place at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
For 2012: March 17

Turtle Mountain Brewing St. Patrick's Day Dinner
The Rio Rancho brewery/restaurant will have a few special brews for the occasion. They also offer a corned beef and cabbage plate, irish stew served in a bread bowl and Rio Grande Pizza, which features corned beef.
For 2012: March 17

Green Suede Shoes
A poetry/music performance by Bill Nevins at the Belen Public Library at 1 p.m. Join in the craic. The show is free.
For 2012: March 17

Mac-Tire of Skye Pipes & Drums
The Albuquerque bagpipe band will be playing at several locations around town on St. Patrick's day. Find them at the Brother Mathias Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner and other spots.
For 2012: March 17

Irish Komedy and Music
The St. Patty's day show at the Embassy Suites features the trio The Luck of the Irish before and after the comedy acts. Sarah Kennedy will open; Kennedy was voted Albuquerque's #1 comic. Mike Kennedy out of Phoenix will be featured, and the headliner, Chris O'Bennett, who has been on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The show will be live streamed to troops overseas and into VA hospitals nationwide. People can do video shout outs to active military relatives and friends. An 18 and older show. Purchase tickets online.
For 2012: March 17

St. Patrick's Day Patio Party
Enjoy a special celebration of the season at the St. Clair bistro in Albuquerque.
For 2012: March 17 and 18

Shamrock Shuffle
The Shamrock Shuffle takes place at the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center. Lace your shoes and go green in a 10 miler, 10K, 5K or Kids K. Don't forget to wear green!
For 2012: March 18

Annual St. Patrick's Day Party
The food will be pot luck, so the luck of the Irish be with you. Bring a dish. Enjoy door prizes, traditional step dancing with the Tir Conaill Irish dancers. And of course, there will be music, by Bill McCoy and Scott Ware, the Celtic Coyotes and Wild Thyme. Ceili dancing with Norita rounds out the fun.
For 2012: March 18

St. Patrick's Day Hot Air Balloon Rally
Every year on St. Patrick's day weekend, the hot air balloons rise over the skies of Belen. Get up close with Smokey the Bear, Shamrock Patty and the Flighthouse balloons.
For 2012: March 18

Journey of St. Patrick: A Springtime Concert by Schola Cantorum of Santa Fe
Hear a concert in the spirit of St. Patrick's day, which includes ancient chants of medieval Ireland, contemporary choral pieces and Irish ballads.
For 2012: March 26

Read more at albuquerque.about.com.

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