3Stages' IRISH HOOLEY Returns 3/8

From the producer of An Irish Christmas comes this Irish Hooley ("boisterous party")-pipes, flutes, harp, fiddle, bodhrans, dancing, singing, and storytelling-featuring the seven-piece band Slugger O'Toole and members of the superb Kerry Dance team, which includes dancers from Lord of the Dance, Riverdance and more. A second performance at 4 pm has been added to accommodate demand for this lively show.

AN IRISH HOOLEY! Featuring the band Slugger O'Toole and the Kerry Dancers will perform at Three Stages on Friday, March 8 at 4 and 7:30 pm. Tickets are $19-$29; Premium $39; Students with ID $12. They may be purchased online at www.threestages.net or from Three Stages Ticket Office at 916-608-6888 from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday, and two hours before show time. Three Stages is located on the west side of Folsom Lake College campus in Folsom, CA, facing East Bidwell Street.

The band Slugger O'Toole is comprised of Matt Foyer (mandolin, pennywhistle, flute), Dan Harper (guitar), Zac Leger (bodhran), Johnny "The Box" McKenna (button accordion, bodhran), Tim "Clough" McNamara (bass), John Sommers (fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar) and special guest, Peter Romano (guitar).

The Kerry Dance Troupe, including special guests Kevin Horton, Kimberly Gerard and Keara Osborne is comprised of dancers from Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Magic of the Dance and local champion dancers. These 'ambassadors' of Irish dance work with Kerry Records on various aspects of Irish folk-dance traditions, incorporating old Irish dance styles into modern Irish dance styles. Through this process, the best of ethnic and modern Ireland is represented, exposing audiences to the beauty, value, passion, and uniqueness of the traditional Irish dance.

Three Stages: Inspire, Include, Instruct!
Three Stages at Folsom Lake College presents touring artists from around the world; partners with the best regional arts organizations, and supports productions by FLC students and faculty.

Three Stages at Folsom Lake College is a $50 million performing and visual arts center that opened in February 2011. Located on the campus, Three Stages includes three intimate performance venues (850, 200, 100 seats), an art gallery, a recording studio, ample rehearsal and classroom space, a full service ticket office plus all the amenities of a state-of-the-art performance venue. Parking is free on weekends and for those buying tickets in advance.

A renaming of Three Stages is currently under way. The new name, Harris Center for the Arts, honors Dr. Brice Harris, Chancellor Emeritus of the Los Rios Community College District, for his many contributions to the Capital Region, including providing the vision and leadership that led to the opening of this regional arts center.

Tickets: $19-$29; Premium $39; Students with ID $12. They are available online at www.threestages.net or from Three Stages Ticket Office at 916-608-6888 (Monday through Saturday, 10 am-6 pm, and two hours before show time)