The Harp Blog

Lots of new listings for used harps for sale as of Oct. 9th, check out the Celtic Harp Page’s classifieds section for more info.
(All listings on the Celtic Harp Page are free of charge.)

October Events: Northern Lights Harp Fest in Ottawa Oct. 2-4 ‘09

NLHF Deadline extended to August 30th

Northern Lights Harp Fest – Important Notice!

With the late-breaking news of Mary O’Hara’s attendance at the harpfest, it has been agreed that the regular registration date be extended to August 30th. This will allow absent vacationers and out-of-towners the opportunity to make arrangements to attend the fest and/or Mary’s unique presentation, “Travels With My Harp”, Sunday October 4th at 1 p.m. Mary O’Hara is a living legend whom we will be very fortunate to be able to meet in person. As a historical figure in the folk harp world,this presentation is one that you will not want to miss. For tickets, order through www.northernlightsharpfest.com or sweeney.hermon@rogers.com

Cost (for Mary’s presentation only): NLHF Registrants $10, General Admission, $17, Seniors $15.

For more info on the Northern Lights Harp Fest, including how to register, check out the official website:
www.northernlightsharpfest.com.

Info courtesy of Joanne Griffin, NLHF secretary

Happy New Year everyone!

A list of 2009 Harp Events is now up in the Celtic Harp Page events section. If you have a harp-related event that you would like to announce, feel free to email me via the CHP or post a comment here. We also accept listings for early music concerts and events.

There have been some new additions to the various harp-related groups on Yahoo, including the addition of an all-Ontario list, so I thought I’d post the list as I have it so far here. I’ve taken off groups that no longer exist or have not been active for an extended period of time. If you know of any active harp-related discussion groups that I’m missing, just let me know!

BCHarpsOnline (British Columbia harp group)
Harplist (Currently the largest harp-related group)
Harps_UK/International (Note that while very quiet lately, this group appears to still be active.)
harpmakers
Historical Harps (newly public)
Ontario Harps (new group; membership required)
WireHarp

For other types of harp groups and communities, print journals, and so on, you can visit the Celtic Harp Page general harp links section. Suggestions for new links are always welcome!