CelticMKE Center | Home of Milwaukee Irish Fest

Get your dancing shoes ready! Join us at the CelticMKE Center in the Village of Wauwatosa for our monthly céilí dance—an evening of lively Irish music, easy-to-learn dances, and plenty of fun for all ages. No experience needed! Come solo, bring a partner, or gather friends for a great night out.&nbsp;Don't worry if you're totally new to céilí dancing! Starting at 6:45pm, our callers will teach the basic steps, swings, jigs steps and other fundamentals to get you comfortable when the dancing begins at 7pm.&nbsp;
🎶 Live Music:&nbsp;Seán Gavin &amp; Colm Gannon (special guests!) 
🕺 Dance Caller:&nbsp;Kim Griffin
📅 Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 
⏰ Doors open: 6:30pm | Beginning Instruction: 6:45pm |&nbsp;Céilí Starts: 7:00pm 
📍 Location: CelticMKE Center, Wauwatosa
💲 Admission (at the door):
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$10 Adults 
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$5 Students (13–18 with ID) 
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Kids 12 &amp; under FREE 
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Snacks &amp; non-alcoholic drinks available. Free street and lot parking nearby (lot behind building reserved for limited mobility).
👉 Full céilí schedule and parking updates: <a data-start="1000" data-end="1051" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://celticmke.com/ceilis">celticmke.com/ceilis</a> 
Presented by the Milwaukee Irish Fest School of Music – learn more at <a data-start="1128" data-end="1191" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://irishfestschoolofmusic.com">irishfestschoolofmusic.com</a>.

Local Event: Irish Céilí at CelticMKE

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Irish Céilí at CelticMKE

Get your dancing shoes ready! Join us at the CelticMKE Center in the Village of Wauwatosa for our monthly céilí dance—an...

Saturday, September 12, 2026 CelticMKE Center, Wauwatosa, WI
Schedule:
3:00 – 4:30 PM: Concert &amp; Session in the Ward Irish Music Archives (Doors open at 2:30 PM)
7:00 – 9:30 PM: September <a href="https://celticmke.com/CelticMKE-Events/Ceili-Dances.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CelticMKE Céilí</a> in the Downstairs Hall (Doors open at 6:30 PM; 6:45pm beginning instruction)
Tickets:
<ul><li>Concert &amp; Session: $25 Advance (through Sept 7) / $35 Regular (starting Sept 8)<ul><li>*All concert ticket holders receive complimentary admission to the evening céilí!</li></ul></li><li>Céilí Only: $10 at the door</li></ul>Enjoy a day of Irish music with the Milwaukee Irish Fest School of Music featuring <a href="https://seangavinmusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-boys-of-25" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Seán Gavin (uilleann pipes, flute, whistle) and Colm Gannon (button accordion)</a>.
<h2>Event Details: &nbsp;</h2>
3:00 – 4:30 PM: Concert &amp; Session (Ward Irish Music Archives)
Seán and Colm will perform an intimate, all-acoustic matinee concert in the Ward Irish Music Archives. Experience traditional Irish music played on uilleann pipes, flute, whistles, and accordion in one of Milwaukee’s most unique acoustic venues. If you play Irish music, bring along your instrument for a short session to follow. Seating is strictly limited to 50.
 7:00 – 9:30 PM: September <a href="https://celticmke.com/CelticMKE-Events/Ceili-Dances.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CelticMKE Céilí</a> (Downstairs Hall)
Wrap up the day with live céilí music from Seán and Colm! Dances will be taught and called by Kim Griffin throughout the evening. Beginners and all ages are welcome—no experience or partner needed. A bar will be open offering draft Guinness, canned beer, wine, soda, and water.<h2>About the Artists</h2>
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Seán Gavin is one of the most highly regarded Irish musicians of his generation. A master uilleann piper and flute player, he is the first musician born outside Ireland to win the prestigious Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal. He served as Musical Director for the PBS program I Am Ireland and Atlantic Steps, and has lectured on traditional music at the University of Chicago, the University of St Andrews, and across North America and Ireland.
 (irishmusicinstitute.org | SeanGavinMusic.com)
 Colm Gannon is an accordion master whose playing is as vibrant and resonant as the Connemara hills. Born in Boston to Connemara parents, he learned music from his father John and brother Seán. Colm has recorded extensively, lectured on the history and transatlantic connections of Connemara accordion music, and is widely celebrated as a leading bearer of the tradition.
 Their collaborative album, The Boys of 25, stands as a testament to their shared mastery and deep love for traditional Irish music.

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Gift of Wings Proudly Presents The IKEA Frank Mots International Kite Festival
47 Years of Tradition Returns to Veterans Park!
The skies over Milwaukee’s lakefront will once again come alive with color and excitement as Gift of Wings hosts the IKEA Frank Mots International Kite Festival on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNgcpp5Mn8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNgcpp5Mn8</a>
The event will run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday (until 5:00 PM on Sunday) at Veterans Park, a beautiful Milwaukee County park on the lakefront. The highlight of each day is the spectacular Grand Launch at Noon, when more than 600 kites will fill the sky at once.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrNgcpp5Mn8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Watch the excitement of past Grand Launches here</a>
Featured Performers Include:
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 <li>Too Much Fun – The world-renowned precision kite flying team from California returns, performing four times daily.</li>
 <li>Chicago Fire Kite Team – Celebrating their 38th consecutive year at the festival. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5J5X2dKmr0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Watch them fly →</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5J5X2dKmr0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5J5X2dKmr0</a></li>
 <li>Kurtis Jones &amp; the Wind Wolves Kite Team (with Dan Jones) – Making their 4th appearance with their massive Super Giant Whale kites, the brand-new 120-foot Trilobite kite, and the all-new IKEA Giant Kites — a Mots Kite Festival exclusive! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIQHOrtUCrk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">See the giants in action →</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIQHOrtUCrk" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIQHOrtUCrk</a></li>
 <li>Connor Doran – America’s Got Talent star, returning once again</li>
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James Almas from Vancouver will attempt to fly 4 kites all at the same time while doing tricks.
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 <li>The high-energy Flaming Emus will be performing with their 4 line kites.</li>
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Special Kids Activity
The first 100 kids to participate in the Window Nation “Kids Mad Dash” will receive a free kite courtesy of Gift of Wings and Window Nation! Watch as 100 colorful kites launch into the sky at the same time — it’s a sight you won’t want to miss. We will need a volunteer to untangle lines. Can I count on you 😊
Gift of Wings will also have a full selection of kites and delicious food available for purchase throughout the weekend.
The IKEA Frank Mots International Kite Festival is FREE to attend and offers plenty of FREE parking.
We’d love for you to help share this beloved Milwaukee tradition! Please consider listing the event in your community calendar or featuring it in a story. We are open for interviews.
For more information, contact: Scott Fisher Gift of Wings 414-305-3145
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Come celebrate the end of summer the right way — GO FLY A KITE!

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Back-to-school also is for the young at heart! Registration is ongoing for the North Shore School for Seniors (NSSS) fall session, with some classes starting Sept.14. Classes meet at United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay (UMCWFB), 819 E. Silver Spring Dr., during the day on Monday or Tuesday.
Exciting new classes that center on history and social justice include “The Quest for Cool, Clear Water.” Explore some surprising blindspots among well-intentioned engineers who try to assist indigenous people in their quest for that water. With “Shaken and Stirred: Alcohol, Public Health and Society,” examines the societal costs of excessive drinking and the implications of current alcohol policies – especially in Wisconsin. Questions, ideas and reflections welcomed!
Or, consider a memoir writing class that will help guide the way to sharing (and preserving) stories with children and grandchildren. This is a great way to get started and stop procrastinating! With “Korean Paper Art,” learn how to make unique holiday ornaments or holiday gifts.
Other new offerings are “Apps: Hidden Gems for Your Smartphone,” “Golden Age of Pirates,” “Filming Authenticity,” “The Beatles at Shea Stadium,” “Beyond Bodice Rippers: Romance Novels Today,” and “The Smothers Brothers.” 
Class info and online registration is at <a href="https://nss4s.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">nss4s.org</a> and catalogs are available at the church. The 2026 fall session (Term 1) begins Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 14 &amp; 15, through Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 5 &amp; 6. Term 2 begins Monday and Tuesday, Oct, 19 &amp; 20, through Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 9 &amp; 10. There are no classes Oct. 12 &amp; 13. Fees are $10 per class meeting.
Email questions to <a href="mailto:nssbxt@gmail.com">nssbxt@gmail.com</a> or phone (414) 292-0960. 
All are welcome – there is no age requirement! NSSS is an adult interfaith outreach program of UMCWFB.

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