🎻 Celtic Music Comes to Longmont This Weekend
A Little Ireland Arrives in Longmont
Happy Friday, Longmont!
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, the city is getting an early dose of Irish spirit this weekend. One special performance will bring traditional Celtic songs, storytelling, and beautiful harmonies to the Longmont Museum stage. If you’re looking for something unique to do this weekend, this concert might be just the ticket.
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🎶 Windows to Ireland: St. Patrick’s Day Concert
📍 Longmont Museum | 400 Quail Rd
⏰ March 7 | 2:30 PM – 4:15 PM
🎟️ $26 general | $20 seniors | $15 youth
Step into the sounds and stories of Ireland with Windows to Ireland, a captivating Celtic concert featuring the vocalists of Strings of Brigid alongside the Wild Beautiful Orchestra. The performance blends traditional Irish, Scottish, and English folk songs with lush arrangements featuring harp, acoustic guitar, flute, percussion, and soaring vocal harmonies.
Expect everything from heartfelt ballads and ghost stories to lively sea songs and foot-tapping instrumentals. The colorful instrumentation and powerful vocals transform beloved Celtic melodies into something both timeless and fresh — perfect for kicking off the St. Patrick’s season in Longmont.
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See You Monday
We’ll start next week with something perfect for early spring — easy sunrise walks around Longmont that are short, scenic, and great for a peaceful start to the day. Until then, enjoy the weekend and maybe a little Irish music along the way. 🍀
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