With their unique blend of virtuosi instrumental talents and beautiful vocals, Cherish the Ladies returns with their Celtic Christmas concert. Joanie Madden is larger than life as she leads the band on whistles, flute, harmony vocals, and introductions for a humorous and entertaining evening of traditional Irish-American carols. Named Best Musical Group of the Year by the BBC, Entertainment Group of the Year by the Irish Voice, and Top North American Celtic Act by NPR's Thistle & Shamrock, the Ladies simply are one of the world's most enchanting Irish ensembles in history. Learn the rudiments of irish dance, including the basic threes and sevens. Delve a little bit into the world of Ottawa Valley Stepdancing, the Canadian descendant of Irish dance, all the while having fun! Bring some leather soled shoes if you have them!