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SUMMARY:Irish Christmas in America
DESCRIPTION:“Lively and reflective…a powerful evocation of the season” — Folk Wax\n\nThe hugely popular holiday show Irish Christmas in America returns in 2026. Here\, they bring a fascinating performance of music\, song\, dance and stories of seasonal Irish traditions. \nProduced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada\, this year’s show features an incredible line-up of talented artists. Also\, these include Laura Jo (vocals\, guitar)\, Gráinne Hambly (Irish harp\, concertina)\, Caoimhín Ó Fearghaíl (uilleann pipes\, flute)\, Samantha Harvey (piano\, dance) and Jack Warnock (guitar\, vocals). \nExceptional Irish music\, song and dance\, combined with evocative photographic images\, provide the perfect backdrop to a heartwarming celebration. Here\, they bring of the Christmas traditions of Ireland to life. Further\, take a memorable glimpse into the enchanting spirit of Christmas. Then\, the finest traditional artists from Ireland bring you on a fun-filled start to the 2026 holiday season. \nThe holiday show was first conceived in 2005 with past tours featuring a stellar list of guest vocalists. Mac Diarmada enthuses about the program as a way to bring traditional and often unknown Irish customs to the U.S. \nRecommended for fans of Téada\, Altan\, The Dubliners and Caladh Nua. \n📸: Brendan Duffy
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/irish-christmas-in-america-nov23-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Esera Tuaolo - Act of Kindness Holiday Show
DESCRIPTION:“Esera Tuaolo is an inspiration.” – The Voice\n  \nBENEFITING HATE IS WRONG\, AN ANTI-BULLYING ORGANIZATION.\n\nEsera Tavai Tuaolo is of Samoan ancestry and was born in Honolulu\, Hawaii. He grew up in poverty on a banana farm in Waimanalo and is a father of twins\, Mitchell and Michele. Many of his meaningful moments while growing up and playing in the NFL can be found in his autobiography. The book is Alone in the Trenches: My Life as a Gay Man in the NFL.\n \nTuaolo had a successful football career for thirteen years. He played at Oregon State University\, and then in the NFL for nine years. Also\, he played for the Green Bay Packers\, Minnesota Vikings\, Jacksonville Jaguars\, Atlanta Falcons\, and Carolina Panthers. Additionally\, he reached the Super Bowl with the Atlanta Falcons. \nAfter retiring from the NFL\, Tuaolo came out as gay in 2002 and began advocating for the LGBT community. To combat homophobia\, he has worked with different sports organizations\, including the NFL and the Gay and Lesbian Athletics Foundation. Further\, he has appeared on television programs such as The Oprah Winfrey Show\, Good Morning America\, and The Ellen Show.\n \nIn 2017\, Tuaolo founded Hate is Wrong\, a non-profit corporation whose mission is to foster diversity in sports and anti-bullying among youth. Hate is Wrong provides inclusion-based education and throws anti-bullying family luaus in school districts. Here\, families come together\, enjoy a free meal\, and learn how to spot and prevent bullying. \nTuaolo is also a singer. He has sung the National Anthem at sporting events\, including NFL\, MLB\, NHL\, and NBA games. He also performed at the opening ceremony of the Gay Games VII and Super Bowl 2018. Furthermore\, he was cast on Season thirteen of The Voice\, and made it to the top twenty.\n \nRecommended for fans of Iam Tongi\, Moe Keale\, Kalani Pea and Keilana.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/esera-tuaolo-act-of-kindness-holiday-show-dec9-2026/
CATEGORIES:Global,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Trio Mandili
DESCRIPTION:The world’s most viral folk trio.\n  \nHow does a centuries-old village singing tradition become a 1-billion-view global digital phenomenon? \nMeet Trio Mandili — arguably the world’s most viral folk trio. \nWhat began as three friends singing together in the Georgian countryside grew into an extraordinary international success story. Their three-part harmonies are rooted in Georgia’s ancient polyphonic singing tradition. Accompanied by the traditional panduri\, they have captivated audiences across cultures and languages. \nThe trio has grown quickly\, garnering more than one billion views worldwide and nearly two million YouTube subscribers. Trio Mandili has built a global following extending far beyond Georgia and the Caucasus and now performs around the world. \nIn 2027\, the trio brings its unforgettable live performance to the United States for the first time. \nWhether you’ve followed their videos for years or are discovering them for the first time\, this is a rare opportunity to experience the voices behind more than a billion views — live. \nRecommended for fans of DakhaBrakha\, Basiani Ensemble\, Bani and Chveneburebi.
URL:https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/trio-mandili-may16-2027/
CATEGORIES:Folk,Global
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