What’s New
Your guide to what’s new, what’s hip and what’s happening at Kansas City Irish Fest 2010. For a daily dose of Irish Fest, please visit our blog
Live Streaming
September 02 2010Can’t be at the Fest all 3 days? No problem. We’re streaming live all weekend long. Click here to watch. We’re also updating our Facebook and Twitter pages all weekend with news and updates.
Quixotic
August 27 2010The best of Ireland comes together with the best of Kansas City on Saturday night when members of Quixotic Fusion joins Kila for a very special Aerial and dance performance at the Miller Lite Stage. KC-based Quixotic is an ensemble of artists redefining the boundaries of dance, film, aerial arts, music and fashion. Kila is one of the most inventive, innovative and original bands to ever come out of Ireland. You don’t want to miss this performance on Saturday, September 4th at 9 p.m. Trust us.
Comedy Stage
August 06 2010Kansas City Irish Fest is proud to welcome three of Ireland's very best comic talents, Dylan Moran, Ian Coppinger and Barry Murphy. They’ll perform on Saturday and Sunday nights, 8 p.m., in Crown Center's Off Center Theater. Tickets are only $5. Purchase tickets here
Dylan Moran, one of Ireland's–and Europe's–most prolific and successful comics, is making a rare trip to America for this show. Moran has appeared in the films Notting Hill, Shaun Of The Dead, and Run, Fat Boy, Run and starred in the award winning sitcom Black Books. (Photo of Dylan Moran)
Ian Coppinger is a regular on the world comedy circuit having played to packed houses at the Edinburgh, Melbourne, Montreal Just for Laughs, Galway, Electric Picnic, Glasgow, Dublin, Adelaide and Wellington comedy festivals. One of the best improvisers in the world, he co-founded The Dublin Comedy Improv, where he still performs every Monday night. Ian is also a regular guest with the world famous Comedy Store Players performing alongside Paul Merton, Richard Vranch, Josie Lawrence and many members of Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Barry Murphy is often remembered for the six years he spent as a member of the cult comedy trio, Mr Trellis, with Kevin Gildea and Ardal O Hanlon. He is the co-founder of the Comedy Cellar - Ireland's longest running comedy venue, and is easily recognized as one of the "ten kings of Irish Comedy over the last 20 years" (Hot Press Magazine).
Pre-Pre Parties and Post Parties
August 05 2010Here are a few events associated with KCIF that you won’t want to miss.
On Wednesday, Sept. 1, Raglan Road Irish Restaurant and Pub is kicking off the weekend early with a special Irish Fest edition of their signature dinners with Chef Kevin Dundon. At 7pm that night try “A Taste of Ireland with Kevin”. The dinner is $50 per person and will sell out, so don’t snooze. Reservations required, contact Bethany at the pub: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Irish Dancer Bridgid Driscoll will perform at the pub that nigh as well, from 7 to 9pm along with live Irish music.
On Thursday, Sept. 2, Kelly’s Westport Inn will host the official KC Irish Fest kick off party. KCIF entertainers Evans and Doherty will perform, and there will be special prices on fine Boulevard beers and some Irish Fest giveways. You’ll want to be there.
On Friday - Sunday nights, Sept. 3rd, 4th, and 5th Raglan Road will host the Kansas City Irish Fest Official After Parties. When the music stops playing at 11pm at Crown Center, take one of the shuttles that Raglan provides in front of the Westin Crown Center straight to Raglan Road. You’ll want to be there as many of the KCIF performers will hop on stage to continue the party.
During the fest
We’re delighted to have Irish Dance Superstar, Breandán De Gallaí, participating in this year’s festival. This former Principal Dancer turned Dance Director for Riverdance is offering Irish Dance Classes from beginners to advance levels during the festival. This guy has an Irish dance resume as long as your arm – if you’re interested in Irish dancing, no matter your age or experience level, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. Prices range from $20-50. Purchase tickets here. More information about Breandan can be found at http://www.irishdance13.com/breandan.html.
Gaelic Storm
Kansas City Irish Fest and SMA present Gaelic Storm, Oct. 28 at the Uptown Theater. Ticket information coming soon.
Get your dance on with a REAL Riverdancer
August 05 2010We’re delighted to have Irish Dance Superstar, Breandán De Gallaí, participating in this year's festival. This former Principal Dancer turned Dance Director for Riverdance is offering Irish Dance Classes from beginners to advance levels during the festival. This guy has an Irish dance resume as long as your arm – if you’re interested in Irish dancing, no matter your age or experience level, you won’t want to miss this opportunity. Prices range from $20-50 and can be purchased online at http://www.kcirishfest.com. More information about Breandan can be found at http://www.irishdance13.com/breandan.html.
Note: Festival admission not included
Located in the Westin Crown Center Ballroom A
Class Dates and Times
- **Saturday Sept. 4, 7-9 p.m. Master class, $50.
Click here to purchase this class. - **Sunday, Sept. 5, 9-10 am. Beginner session, $20.
Click here to purchase this class. - **Sunday Sept. 5, 10:15-11:30 a.m. Parent and Child beginner session. $30 per family.
Click here to purchase this class. - **Sunday, Sept. 5, 11:45 a.m. –1:15 p.m. Intermediate Session, $40.
Click here to purchase this class. - **Sunday, Sept. 5, 2:15–4:15 p.m. Master class, $50.
Click here to purchase this class. - **Sunday Sept. 5, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Beginner session, $20.
Click here to purchase this class. - **Sunday, Sept. 5, 5:45-7:15 p.m., Intermediate session, $40.
Click here to purchase this class.
2 for 1 Friday Night
July 14 2010Kansas City Irish Fest is offering a special discount on Friday night, Sept. 3: Two for one admission! This applies to both general admission and Snug tickets. To take advantage of the two-for-one offer, tickets must be purchased in advance online at http://www.kcirishfest.com, where GA tickets are $10 and Snug tickets are $100. One ticket gets two people in, and applies to Friday night only.
New for 2010: Art in the Park
April 10 2010Modeled after Merrion Square in Dublin, the first annual Art in the Park will include artisans showcased in the beautiful tree-lined Washington Park, adjacent to Crown Center Square. This year, KC Irish Fest corresponds with First Fridays – the first Friday of each month when the neighboring Crossroads Art District hosts the one of the nation’s largest art crawls.
New for 2010: NEW Stage
April 06 2010Located in the grass and shade of the western side of Washington Square Park, our new stage will provide us with the perfect place to present smaller, more intimate acoustic acts in a kind of cozy bistro setting. This will be our 6th performance stage, and 7th stage including Comedy. Shady and cool, this new stage is going to be a place you'll want to spend a good chunk of your Irish Fest weekend.
