29th Annual Féis an Eilein
Féis an Eilein is a community-based festival designed to promote the Gaelic language and culture of our area through educational and social activities for people of all ages. Friends, relatives, and visitors from near and far come to the Féis each year and we invite you to join us!
Tuesday, August 20
Tì is Seanachas
“Tea & Conversation”
2-4pm | Free. Wheelhouse Cafe, Grand Narrows.
Céilidh nam Pìobairean “The Piper’s Céilidh”
7:30pm | $15 Children 14 & under $5
Bean an Taighe Joyce MacDonald. Cody, Cameron & Aidan MacNeil. Dawn and Margie Beaton, Mac Morin, Kenneth MacKenzie & Rodney MacDonald.
Wednesday, August 21
Gaelic Language Classes
10am-4pm | $25/per day ~ Seniors & Students $10
Beginner Gaelic TIP class with Amber Buchanan.
Advanced class with Angus MacLeod.
Ar Seanachas, Ar Daoine agus Ar n-Àiteachan
“Our Stories, Our People and Our Places”
7:30pm | Adm. by donation
Bean an Taighe Lorrie MacKinnon. Tea & Lunch will be served.
Thursday, August 22
Guitar Workshop
10-11:30am | $6
Facilitated by Donnie Campbell. All ages.
Gaelic Language Classes
10am-4pm | $25/per day ~ Seniors & Students $10
Focus on everyday Gaelic phrases with Amber Buchanan.
Advanced class with Angus MacLeod.
Family “Biscuit Baking” 4-6pm | Free
Instructor Maggie MacNeil. Open to all ages, children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Milling Song Workshop 6pm | $6
Instructor Angus MacLeod.
Milling Frolic
7:30pm | $10
Tea and lunch served.
Friday, August 23
Stepdancing Workshop
10-11:30am | $6
Facilitated by Maggie MacNeil. All ages.
Latha De Dh ’Òrain
“Day of Gaelic Songs”
$6 per workshop
11:00am-12:30pm
Hannah Krebs
1-2:30pm
Colin Watson
2:45-4:15pm
Emily MacDonald
Féis Children’s Concert & Family Square Sets
7-9pm | Donation.
Students of our summer music program will
perform in a Féis style recital. Céilidh to follow with Maggie and Donnie MacNeil. Hotdogs & ice cream.
Saturday, August 24
Chanter Workshop
10-11:30am | $6
Facilitated by Aiden, Cameron & Cody MacNeil.
All ages.
Laoidhean Gàidhlig “Gaelic Hymns”
10:30am-12pm | $6
Mo Chairdean members will honour Rod C. MacNeil through Gaelic hymns. Christmas Island Church
Sreath de dh’Òrain “Gaelic Song Circle”
1:30pm | Donation.
7435 Grand Narrows Hwy, Big Beach.
Gabh do Naidheachd “Tell Your News”
3:30pm | Donation.
Fear an Taighe Shamus Y. MacDonald. 7435 Grand Narrows Hwy, Big Beach.
Music Lessons
Fiddle, Piano, Guitar & Stepdancing
July & Aug | $6/half hour or $10/hour Pre-registration required.
Please email [email protected]
Next Date: Jul 14, 2020
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