The Washington DC area is gearing up for "MAD" week (Irish Music and Dance). A workshop July 9 -13 at Cedar Lane in Bethesda, with a stellar lineup, sessions, workshops and concerts. Don't miss it ! 

Are you mad for trad? Are you a violinist, a fiddler, a guitarist or a flutist wanting to explore and earn more about traditional Irish music? Are you an accomplished step dancer who wants a break from competition and are ready for the fun of sean-nos (old-style) dancing or set dancing? Want to learn traditional Irish button accordion, uilleann pipes, or whistle from one of the best traditional Irish instrumentalists and teachers? The O’Neill-Malcom Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ), the local Washington metro branch of the Irish-based organization charged with promoting Irish culture, and Mitch Fanning (Director) are pleased to invite you to participate in CCÉ Musical Arts and Dance Week 2012. Now in its seventh year, CCÉ MAD Week will again feature an exceptional faculty in all areas of study: Fiddle: Kevin Burke, Tony DeMarco, Rose Flanagan, Patrick Mangan, Cleek Schrey, Donna Long; Flute/Whistle: Kevin Crawford, Laura Byrne and Karen Ashbrook; Uilleann Pipes: Jerry O’Sullivan; Guitar: All-Ireland Champion Josh Dukes; Button Accordion: Billy and Sean McComiskey; Tenor Banjo: Keith Carr; Singing and Songwriting: Robbie O'Connell; Sean-Nos (old-style) Step Dancing: Shannon Dunne; Set Dancing: Marilyn Moore and Shannon Dunne; Bodhran: Myron Bretholz and Jesse Winch; Ceili Band: Jesse Winch.

More info: http://www.ccepotomac.org/www/MADWeek.html