December 1, 2013 - NO MONTHLY MEETING

     December 1, 2013 - Jody Marshall & Friends’ Annual Holiday Concert
               Two sittings: 5:00pm to 6:30pm and 7:00pm to 8:30pm
               The Old Brogue Irish Pub, Snuggery Room, 760-C Walker Road, Great Falls
               Hammered dulcimer, keyboards, fiddle and song
               Reservations Required: Call 703-759-3309, $17/person (children under 12, $12/each)
               http://www.ionamusic.com/brogue.shtml

     December 4, 2013 - Lad's Luncheon
               12:00 Noon - Auld Shebeen Irish Bar & Restaurant
               3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax
               http://www.theauldshebeenva.com

     December 6, 2013 - Danú: Christmas in Ireland: An Nollaig in Éirinn Concert
               8:00pm - Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas
               Hailing from County Waterford, Danú performs traditional Irish music of the season;
               high-spirited festivity featuring traditional Irish songs and Christmas carols.
               Tickets: $34, $42, or $50.
               http://www.hyltoncenter.org/calendar/347/

     December 7, 2013 - Moya Brennan - An Irish Christmas Concert
               7:00pm - National Geographic Hqs, Grosvenor Auditorium, Washington, DC
               Unforgettable evening of seasonal music featuring Irish icon Moya Brennan,
               lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning group Clannad.
               $30/person or $27/members
               http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/concerts/2013/12/07/moya-brennan-christmas2/

      December 7, 2013 - Fr. William Corby Annual Christmas Party
               6:30pm - Farrell Hall, St. Mary of Sorrows Parish Center (Party Begins)
               Free for Fr. Corby Division 2013 Paid Members; Guests $10.00
               Potluck Dinner - Ham, Turkey & Beverages provided
               Bring a dish - coordinate with Mary Ayre
               Bring a can of food for the Food Pantry Christmas Drive
               Advanced RSVP to Bill Baker required

      December 8, 2013 - Natalie MacMaster "Christmas in Cape Breton" Concert
               7:30pm- The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria
               Award winning Irish fiddler plays toe-tapping jigs, reels and strathspeys; quite the show.
               $39.50/person
               http://www.birchmere.com/events/natalie-macmaster-christmas-in-cape-breton/

      December 11, 2013 - Lad's Luncheon
               12:00 Noon - Kate's Irish Bar & Restaurant
               6131 Backlick Road, Springfield
               http://www.katesirishpub.com

      December 14-15, 2013 - Solstice Celtic Craft Extravaganza
               11:00am-5:00pm - Swift Run Lodge,
               7116 Swift Run Trails Drive, Fairfax Station
               Crafts from Celtic artisans around the US; homemade food, mulled wine and cider
               Free Admission
               Information - email ionavoice@pobox.com or 703-426-1450

      December 18, 2013 - Lad's Luncheon
               12:00 Noon - Auld Shebeen Irish Bar & Restaurant
               3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax
               http://www.theauldshebeenva.com

     December 21, 2012 - Eileen Ivers: An Irish Christmas Concert
               8:00pm - Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, Fairfax Campus
               Nine-time All-Ireland fiddle champion known for her high-energy performances mixing
               traditional and original music, spirited step-dancing, and dramatic storytelling
               Tickets: $25, $42, $50
               http://cfa.gmu.edu/calendar/1460/

     December 21, 2013 - Winter Solstice

     December 25, 2013 - Nollaig Shona !! (MERRY CHRISTMAS)

     December 31st - New Years Eve