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The music of Ireland is upbeat, energetic, and expressive. Come celebrate Irish music and culture at MIM!
Supported by Scottsdale Sister Cities
Programming supported in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and Arizona Commission on the Arts
All activities are happening Saturday and Sunday unless noted otherwise.
Craft: Bodhrán 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. South El Río Make your own bodhrán—a traditional Irish drum that adds to the recognizable sound of Celtic music—and play along with the day’s performances!
Photo Booth 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. El Río Have your picture taken in our hands-free photo booth! Digitally share your pictures and tag us with #MIMphx for a chance to be featured on our social media.
Gallery Mini-Tours 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, and 1:00 p.m. Europe Gallery Follow Junior Museum Guides on a short, informative tour of MIM’s galleries, with a special focus on the Ireland exhibit.
Music-Making Workshop 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, and 1:00 p.m. Event Room 3 Join Junior Museum Guides for a fun, family-friendly musical activity that teaches an Irish folk song on a frame drum.
Pop-Up Performance: Heart Strings 10:30–10:45 a.m., Saturday 2:15–2:30 p.m., Sunday Main Courtyard Enjoy musical Celtic storytelling with harpist Jocelyn Obermeyer and storyteller Chrissy Dart.
Curator Talk: Distinctive Instruments for Iconic Musical Traditions 11:30 a.m.–noon Event Room 2 Join MIM curator Rich Walter for a discussion of specialized instrument types used in Irish traditional music and how their characteristics help define a sound recognized around the world.
Performance: Scott Jeffers 12:15–1:00 p.m. Main Courtyard Enjoy an energetic solo performance by violinist and vocalist Scott Jeffers of Traveler.
Performance: The Bracken School of Irish Dance 1:30–2:00 p.m. Main Courtyard Witness the high kicks and rhythmic footwork of Irish step dancing! Watch a performance by students from the Bracken School of Irish Dance.
Workshop: Irish Step Dancing 2:30–3:00 p.m. Event Room 2 Experience the thrill of Irish step dancing for yourself at a workshop presented by the Bracken School of Irish Dance!
Performance: Stilicho 3:15–4:00 p.m. Main Courtyard Experience traditional Irish, Scottish, and American folk music with local band Stilicho.
Programming is subject to change.
Lunch at Café Allegro Offered daily 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Enjoy a menu of delicious global cuisine with fresh entrées, salads, soups, and grill items showcasing local produce and flavors from around the world.
Shop the Museum Store The Museum Store will feature Irish instruments, such as bodhráns and tin whistles, and a lively assortment of books and CDs.
Members save 10% on most items in the Museum Store and online. Every purchase benefits MIM and its programs.
