Evening of Celtic Music and Dance set for March 22

Pittsburgh-based Irish ban Bealtaine will be featured at the Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce’s 12th annual Evening of Celtic Music and Dance March 22. The band includes, from left, front, Conor Freeland, George White, Andy Morrison; back, Bill Buchko and Dylan Rooke. (Submitted photo)
MINERVA – The Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce will offer its 12th annual Evening of Celtic Music and Dance, in the Roxy Theatre, on Saturday, March 22, at 7 p.m.
The event will feature the music of Ireland and Scotland, from traditional to contemporary, performed on Uilleann pipes, bouzouki, fiddle, penny whistle, guitar, bodhran, and vocals, as well as the Eternity Irish Dance Troupe from North Canton’s A Time to Dance studio.
Musicians will include traditional Irish band Bealtaine from Pittsburgh, Tom Freeland, Jim GraySmith, and others. Bealtaine received second place Best World or International Music Group Best of Pittsburgh 2023 and 2024, and third place Best Folk Group.
Traditional Irish and Scottish baked goods, including shortbread, scones, whiskey cake, and much more will be available by donation, and chances will be sold for a Celtic raffle basket.
Tickets are $10 each and are available at the Chamber office, 203 N Market St., or on minervachamber.ticketspice.com/an-evening-of-celtic-music-dance. Unless the event is sold out, tickets will be available at the door. The Roxy is handicap accessible.
All proceeds will benefit continued improvements at the Roxy, which is located at 114 N. Market St., in Minerva’s historic downtown. For more information, call 330-868-7979 or email denise.freeland@minervachamber.org.