Raue Center to host Irish House Party

Submitted by Raue Center for the Arts

Irish music and dance shows often conjure up images of flat caps, waist coats and comely maidens dancing at the crossroads. The Irish House Party is a welcome antidote to these often cheesy portrayals of Irish music and culture.

You’re invited to Raue Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, for The Irish House Party. The show will be hosted by All-Ireland champion musicians, dancers and entertaining presenters who create this unique Irish experience in its proper homely setting resulting in an exciting new theater-going experience. This fresh approach has made the show hugely popular with both Irish and international audiences with sell-out shows in Dublin. The whole idea is creating an atmosphere where guests can be entertained and educated about the music. There is no distance between the performers and the guests. Just like a proper Irish house party.

The Irish House Party producers, Declan Quinn and Gerry Nolan, also perform, and Declan’s father plays the button key accordion in the show. Like many traditional musicians in Ireland, they’ve been to numerous traditional house parties and felt it was time to bring this unique experience to the stage.

If you want to get the party started early, come to the preshow party featuring authentic Irish fare by Le Petit Marché. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20. For tickets, visit www.rauecenter.org or the box office at 26 N. Williams St. or call (815) 356-9212.