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You can support the ICHC with donations and by volunteering your time. |
| Since 1996 The Irish Cultural
and Heritage Center has called our present location on West Wisconsin Avenue,
home. The years since then have been filled with promise and dreams
and a lot of activity. Over the years we've built a dedicated band
of volunteers, business owners, musicians, dancers, artisans, playwrights,
actors, poets, historians and educators who have one goal in mind - presenting
top-notch cultural education and entertainment for the local community.
This tradition has enabled us to attract a tremendous array of stars including
some of the best names in Irish entertainment such as Tommy Makem, Paddy
Reilly, Frank Patterson, Cherish the Ladies, the Black Family and Gaelic
Storm to name but a few; also visiting Irish dignitaries such as the Lord
Mayor of Galway, the Irish Consuls of Chicago, and local political leaders.
We showcase beautiful Celtic art, engravings, photographs and historical displays in constantly revolving exhibitions. The ICHC is home to dance schools which develop future stars of this growing popular youth activity. Many groups hold regular meetings, parties, fund-raisers, classes, films and lectures as well as present Irish plays, author book-signings, weddings and receptions. There are now two distinct libraries which are open to the public on a regular basis, the ICHC Irish library and the genealogical library sponsored by the Irish Genealogical Society of Wisconsin. A lot has changed since we first opened our doors but one thing remains constant. The true strength of this organization comes from you - our loyal friends and committed supporters. Your generous support of our mission will help ensure our future. The regular participants in ICHC activities enjoy several exclusive privileges, including discounts on concert subscriptions, a bi-monthly newsletter An Gael Talk which reaches 3,000 people six times each year; the opportunity to serve on the board of directors and enormous networking possibilities. All of us here appreciate
your kind generosity. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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