| March on in Leeds
 SUNDAY, March
4 sees a family-friendly day at the Carriageworks Theatre on Millennium
Square in the heart of Leeds.
The event will include music and dance workshops, Irish food, Celtic arts
and crafts and a performance from the Co. Mayo traditional band Ceide.
The day will have workshops on fiddle, flute, bodhrán, button accordion
and bouzouki.
Workshop places are free but are strictly limited and can booked on the
day.
The workshops are aimed at intermediate to advanced level but are of interest
to all improvers wishing to further their technique, understanding and
appreciation of Irish traditional music.
Log-on to www.irishhistorymonth.com for further details.
For fans of the visual arts this month in Leeds features a number of displays
including the National Museum of Ireland’s Streets of London photographic
depiction of the Irish in Britain in the latter half of the 20th century,
the mightily-impressive Róisín Bán exhibition about
the Irish in Leeds, photographic displays from local groups and individuals
and much more.
The St. Patrick’s parade now in it’s eighth year takes place
on March 11 in Leeds City Centre.
There is also a full programme of live music at venues across Leeds.
n For a programme of events see www.irishhistorymonth.com e-mail: info@irisharts.org.uk
or phone 0113 248 0887 or 0113 275 5665.
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