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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Rozsa Center to present "Celtic Nights" from Ireland Feb. 21, 22

HOUGHTON -- Michigan Tech's Rozsa Center presents "Direct From Ireland -- Celtic Nights -- Journey of Hope," at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, and Wednesday, Feb. 22.

"Celtic Nights" will offer expert dancing as well as vocal talents from Ireland Feb. 21 and 22 at the Rozsa Center. (Photo courtesy Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts)

The show, from the creators of Gaelforce Dance, has been described as an "unmissable two-hour spectacular (that) has brought audiences to their feet all around the world."

"Celtic Nights" weaves together the lilting melodies and plaintive lyrics of the Celtic heritage -- through traditional ballads and vivid choreography. This show features the finest male and the finest female voices of the Celtic world, showcased against a backdrop of expert dancing and musicianship.

Six of Ireland's most prominent vocal talents are complemented by six of its most accomplished step dancers, creating an exhilarating picture of the power and majesty of music and the hypnotic fury of dancing feet -- all of it telling a story of a vibrant people.

Tickets are $28 for adults, $24 for seniors and $20 for students.

To purchase tickets, call 487-2073, go online at tickets.mtu.edu, or visit SDC Ticketing Operations. SDC box office hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday; and noon to 8 p.m., Sunday. The Rozsa box office is closed during regular business hours and will only open two hours prior to showtime.

This performance is sponsored in part by the James and Margaret Black Endowment and Minnesota Public Radio.

For more information, contact Bethany Jones at 487-1836 or at bjones@mtu.edu.

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