Marin Center Presents CELTIC NIGHTS: THE EMIGRANTS BRIDGE, Performed by All Irish Cast, 1/31

Direct from Ireland come the exhilarating CELTIC NIGHTS: THE EMIGRANTS BRIDGE, with a rousing story of Irish emigration across the Atlantic that traces the Celtic roots of North American music. Performing a combination of Appalachian folk and bluegrass music, their compelling story is told by sixteen of Ireland's most accomplished singers, dancers and musicians. "Celtic Nights have brought our distinctive and evolving music and dance tradition to the world stage and showcased our tradition in spectacular fashion." - Enda Kenny, prime minister of Ireland.

A stirring tale of a people's struggle to find their place in the world, Celtic Nights: The Emigrants Bridge effortlessly intertwines beautiful ballads, striking choreography, and a compelling storyline to form a vivid link with Celtic heritage. A dazzling production, Ireland's most accomplished dancers mirror its finest voices to present a spell-binding and exhilarating picture of proud Celtic people, their passion, and their hopes and dreams. This show is the story of the lives and loves of the Celtic exiles who dared to dream big and who were determined to carve out a home in the New World. Their stories live large in the power and majesty of their music and hypnotic fury of dancing Irish feet.

Tickets are $40, $30, $25, Students 20 and under $20, Bargain seats (rows 25-34) $20; and can be ordered through the Marin Center Box Office at 415-473-6800 or visit www.marincenter.org . The performance is on Jan 31 at 8pm.

Photos courtesy of CAMI.