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Celtic Night

Irish & Scottish Music by a duo from Character Fleadh
2026-03-05 19:00:00 2026-03-05 20:00:00 America/Chicago Celtic Night Character Fleadh has honored Celtic traditions while forging its own path. The band’s spirited approach to traditional Irish and Scottish folk music is exuberant, sophisticated, and full of…character. Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)

Thursday, March 05
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Ela Area Public Library

Meeting Room A and B (R117)

Character Fleadh has honored Celtic traditions while forging its own path. The band’s spirited approach to traditional Irish and Scottish folk music is exuberant, sophisticated, and full of…character.

Since 2008, Character Fleadh has honored Celtic traditions while forging its own path. The band’s spirited approach to traditional Irish and Scottish folk music is exuberant, sophisticated, and full of… character.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures and Performances |

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Registration opens Sunday, November 1 2026 at 12:00pm
Drop-In Craft - woodland owls
Fri, Nov 13, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
Stop by the Children's Department to... more
Stop by the Children's Department to design a unique craft project with the materials provided.
Drop-In Craft - woodland owls
Sat, Nov 14, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
Stop by the Children's Department to... more
Stop by the Children's Department to design a unique craft project with the materials provided.
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