August 4, 2013 - NO MONTHLY MEETING (Summer Break)

 

     August 11, 2013 - Fr. William Corby Division 4th Annual Picnic

                2:00pm to 6:00pm - Historic St. Mary's Hall

                Corby Division Members and Family Only

                Hamburgers, hot dogs, sodas, beer & wine provided

                Potluck event, members are encouraged to bring a dish

 

     August 7, 2013 - Lad's Luncheon

                12:00 Noon - Kate's Irish Bar & Restaurant

                6131 Backlick Road, Springfield

                http://www.katesirishpub.com

 

     August 10, 2013 - 2013 Alexandria Irish Festival

                11:00am to 7:00pm - Waterfront Park, King and Prince Str

                Music featuring Pat Garvey, Rocky Guttmann, Mary Smith,

                the City of Alexandria Pipes & Drums, and more musical groups

                and Irish dancing schools. Vendors will have a variety of Irish items,

                arts & crafts, and traditional festival foods.

                http://www.ballyshaners.org/festival/index.htm

 

     August 14, 2013 - Lad's Luncheon

                12:00 Noon - Auld Shebeen Irish Bar & Restaurant

                3971 Old Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax

                http://www.theauldshebeenva.com

 

     August 16, 2013 - IONA "Braddock Nights" Concert

                7:39pm - Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax

                High-energy, pan-Celtic weave of the traditional music

                http://www.ionamusic.com      

 

     August 21, 2013 - Lad's Luncheon

                12:00 Noon - Kate's Irish Bar & Restaurant

                6131 Backlick Road, Springfield

                http://www.katesirishpub.com

 

     August 24, 2013 - Swift Run Celtic House Concert Series

                7:00pm - 7116 Swift Run Trails Drive, Fairfax Station

                Matt & Shannon Heaton - Irish trad arrangements; beautiful vocals and

                skilled flute coupled with driving bouzouki & guitar rhythms

                BYOB and deckchairs

                Suggested donation: $20 includes soft drinks, water and desserts

                http://www.swiftruncelticconcerts.com

 

     August 28, 2013 - Lad's Luncheon

                12:00 Noon - Auld Shebeen Irish Bar & Restaurant

                3971 Old Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax

                http://www.theauldshebeenva.com

 

     August 31, 2013 - Swift Run Celtic House Concert Series

                7:00pm - 7116 Swift Run Trails Drive, Fairfax Station

                Isla - Duo combing sweet vocals with fingerstyle guitar

                BYOB and deckchairs

                Suggested donation: $20 includes soft drinks, water and desserts

                http://www.swiftruncelticconcerts.com

 

     August 31, 2013 - OCEAN Orchestra "Mt. Vernon Nights"

                7:00pm - Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton

                Celtic vocals to the stirring skirl of the Pipes