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CelticMKE - Irish Music and Celtic Culture in Milwaukee, WI

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If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to play a bodhrán – or what the heck one is – you’re in the right place. CelticMKE is about sharing our love of Irish music, Celtic history, and culture with people in the Midwest, and all over the world! You’ll find programs for the whole family, lectures by leading experts in Celtic culture, classes in traditional language, music and crafts, and our signature event, Milwaukee Irish Fest. Whether you want to reconnect with your roots, or explore a culture that’s new to you, CelticMKE is here to help.

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ONLINE IRISH MUSIC CONCERTS

Free Facebook concert series. Episode 4, ft. Jimmy Keane and Pat Broaders, November 5 @ 6pm CT / 7pm ET. Click below to watch earlier episodes, which feature various Irish folk artists!

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Carve Pumpkins and Win

Carve your pumpkins and share a photo of your pumpkin with us by October 27 to be entered to win an IRISH PRIZE PACKAGE!

The Story of Halloween

Halloween has its roots with the Ancient Celts. Discover the history and transformation on this centuries-old holiday and learn about the traditions some still practice today.

Los Verdaderos Heroes: San Patricios

Mexico and Ireland have a relationship that dates all the way back to the 1840s.

Irish and Celtic Book Club

Love to read? Join our monthly Irish & Celtic book club where we read books from Irish and Scottish authors.

The Dullahan: The Irish Headless Horseman

Even for the Irish, and the Celts, Dullahan is a starkly dark creature. Where did he come from, this headless one?

High Tea and Medicare Presentation at CelticMKE

High Tea and Medicare - Virtual

Thursday, November 12 at 1pm Central: Join us for a virtual High Tea and hear experts from Network Health discuss Medicare!

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ONLINE IRISH MUSIC CONCERTS

Free Facebook concert series. Episode 4, ft. Jimmy Keane and Pat Broaders, November 5 @ 6pm CT / 7pm ET. Click below to watch earlier episodes, which feature various Irish folk artists!

Celtic Christmas Boutique

IRISH/CELTIC THEMED PRODUCTS: Shop from our list of vendors that were scheduled to appear at our 2020 event. Support small businesses this holiday season!

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Support CelticMKE on Amazon!

Are you an avid Amazon shopper? Did you know Amazon gives back to non-profit organizations like us through what they call Amazon Smile? The difference is that when you shop through Amazon Smile, they will donate to CelticMKE every time you make a purchase! All you have to do is choose CelticMKE as your organization of choice to support, through the link here, and shop from the Amazon Smile website (shopping through the Smile website ensures donations go to the organization).

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Fáilte to Irish and Celtic Culture!

Fáilte (that means “welcome” in Gaelic) to CelticMKE, your go-to resource for all things Irish and Celtic in the Milwaukee area and around the globe! You’re probably familiar with our signature event, Milwaukee Irish Fest, but maybe you haven’t listened to historic recordings from our Ward Irish Music Archives, learned Celtic music and culture face-to-face with leading experts during the Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School, or learned the tin whistle or Irish fiddle with faculty from the Milwaukee Irish Fest School of Music. Start exploring your Irish and Celtic heritage - or discovering your own unique love for it – with CelticMKE today!