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Top o’ the morning to ya folks! It’s getting to be that time of year, when green clovers decorate our dreams of the rolling hills of Ireland. The Irvine Barclay Theater is bringing back its St. Patrick’s Day tradition of the sellout hit An Irish Hooley, presented by Kerry Records on Wednesday, March 17. Come join in on the irresistible merriment at this joyful family friendly event!
A hooley, what by golly is a hooley? I’m so glad you asked! A hooley is an old-fashioned Irish term for a dance or “boisterous party.” The Emerald Isle has been honored as the origin and home of some of the world’s most talented poets, writers, musicians and artists. This performance celebrates the incredible inheritance of Ireland in a piece that invites you to join in on the fun.
Traditional Irish instruments that create the melodies of the Celtic world come in all shapes and forms, from Pipes, flutes, harp, fiddles and bodhráns, to dancing, singing and of course storytelling, this Irish Holley is sure to be a hit! Dubliner Laura Turner will lead an interactive sing-along during the show with audience participation required.
The history of The Hooley is founded in the generations of celebration and good conversation flowing freely from the corners of every village in Ireland. The location did not matter to the community, the Hooley could be held at home, in a school house, dance hall, or even on the boats that brought the Irish culture to America. It is not a place; it’s a state of mind and an excuse for a cheerful gathering.
Kerry Records, the producer of An Irish Hooley, is the number one promoter of Irish Music and Culture on the West Coast. Based in L.A., it is an Irish owned production company that encourages the advancement of contemporary Irish music and the spoken arts, while supporting the performance, recording and preservation of the country’s priceless music and history.
An Irish Hooley begins at 8p.m. at the Irvine Barclay Theatre located at 4242 Campus Drive. Tickets range from $22 for children, $33 for seniors and $38 for adults. To order, please call ticket office at 949.854.4646 or visit the event website at www.thbarclay.org. Tickets can also be found through ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com.
