Happenings \ Coming Events February 07, 2012 - Tuesday 7:30 p.m.   Cindy talks on Celtic Art in Louisville Celtic Foundation of Kentuckiana meeting, 286 N. Hubbards Ln, Louisville, Ky February 10, 2012 - Friday 7:00 p.m.   Tapestry Series, Thomas More College Silver Arm, Murphy's Law and Ceol Mhor play for the annual Tapestry concert at Thomas More College. What a great way to brighten a winter's eve! February 11, 2012 - Saturday 11:30 a.m.   Fine Arts Sampler at Irish Heritage Center Cindy will participate in the Fine Arts Sampler doing children's programs with Celtic art. Join the fun for music and dance as well. p.m.   Private Party Silver Arm February 12, 2012 - Sunday 10 a.m.   Cindy talks on The Book of Kells, Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington One of the events connected with my art exhibit "Names of God: Transformative Power of Celtic Inspired Art" February 16, 2012 - Thursday noon a.m.   Brown Bag Luncheon at Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington , Ky Cindy is the guest speaker at a "brown bag" lunch for artists, seniors and the community at Christ Church cathedral in Lexington as part of her on going exhibit "Names of God" at the cathedral and First Presbyterian churches. February 17, 2012 - Friday 5-8 p.m.   Gallery Hop Opening Night for Art Show 5-8pm "Names of God: Transformative Power of Celtic-Inspired Art" --A powerful new solo exhibit of Cindy's recent Celtic paintings at Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, Ky. and First Presbyterian church through April 10. Gallery Hop features Mize Family musicians and McTeggart Irish Dancers. February 19, 2012 - Sunday 10 a.m.   Cindy talks on Celtic Spirituality in Art, Christ Church Cathedral, Lexington, Ky March 17, 2012 - Saturday 2:30-4 p.m   Silver Arm at Cincinnati Irish Heritage Center If you haven't been there yet, plan to visit our wonderful new Irish Heritage Center, 3905 Eastern Avenue for post parade celebrations featuring many fine musical and dance acts. To learn more about the center go to http://irishcenterofcincinnati.com and consider taking out a membership! 5:40-6:40   Silver Arm on Fountain Square, P&G stage St. Patrick's Day celebrations go on all day long. Support your local musicians by spending post parade time on Fountain Square with us! noon-1:30   Molly Malone's in Pleasant Ridge Start your celebrating with Silver Arm at Molly Malone's then head for the parade! March 18, 2012 - Sunday 1:00-2:30   Silver Arm at the new Moerlein Lager House, The Banks St. Patrick's Day is too special to stop on Saturday. Check out the new Moerlein Lager House on The Banks with Silver Arm and other fine musical acts. March 20, 2012 - Tuesday 7:00 p.m.   What is the Book of Kells and Why is it Important to the Irish? Burlington, Ky Library Cindy will talk on the greatest piece of medieval manuscript work, sometimes known as the "Work of Angels" March 30, 2012 - Friday a.m.   Silver Arm at Beechwood School We love playing in schools! April 10, 2012 - Tuesday a.m.   Closing of exhibit "Names of God" Christ Church Cathedral in Lexington, close of the exhibit of Cindy's paintings April 22, 2012 - Sunday 8:15 p.m.   Silver Arm at Leo Coffeehouse, Norwood Come out to the Queen City Balladeers coffeehouse, for 50 years a Cincinnati tradition. May 04, 2012 - Friday p.m.   Art Opening for Cindy solo show The show "Names of God" comes to Christ Church cathedral, Cincinnati through June, 2012 July 17, 2012 - Tuesday 7-8:30 p.m   Silver Arm concert at Ft. Thomas amphitheater Summer Entertainment Series continues with a Celtic flair -- Silver Arm plays music of Ireland, Europe and America -- lively dance tunes and beautiful ballads.

Cindy's solo exhibit "The Perfect Anomaly" at Christ Church Cathedral in November, 2006 featured 49 paintings, Celtic compositions and landscapes. An enthusiastic crowd of about 80 enjoyed the art along with Irish music from Deep Green Pool, musicians from the Riley School of Irish Music. Thanks to Lisa Koepke and all the wonderful people at the cathedral for their support with this show. "Contemporary American Celtic" , an exhibition organized by Cindy, traveled to the Madden Arts Center in Decatur, Illinois, Feb 2-28 and will also show in Chicago at the Irish American Heritage Center, March 2-25. This exhibit is based on the earlier show, "American Celtic" and it features Cindy with other well-known Celtic artists Jen Delyth, Patrick Gallagher, Steve O'Louglin and Kelly Kerin. Many thanks to Sue Powell and her staff at the Madden Center for the successful marketing and production of this show. Thanks, also to Kathy O'Neill and the staff at the Irish American Heritage Center for their help in setting up the show there. For more information on this show visit www.contemporaryamericanceltic.com

Silver Arm, along with Kieran O'Hare, Liz Knowles, the McGing Irish Dancers and May Festival Chorus joines Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops for the summer 2004 version of "Celtic Spectacular" at Riverbend concert center. The band is also featured on a Pops CD of the same name.

Cindy's original Celtic Paintings and Impressionistic Landscapes of Victorian Houses can also be seen at Row House Gallery in Milford, Ohio www.rowhouse.com (513-831-7230) also at Morgan Kooshesh Falleries in Montgomery (513-793-2500) and at Hyde Park Framers and Gallery, 3071 Madison Road, Cincinnati, Ohio (513-531-5033).

Cindy has been busy doing Celtic Art classes for young and old recently. Here she is with children at the downtown Cincinnati Public Library. She also taught in Indianapolis, St. Louis and Virginia. Through Art Links, Cindy will be working with students and teachers at McKinley Elementary this year as an artist-in-residence.

Cindy and Steve completed a mural at the new Scottish restaurant, Nicholson's, located at 625 Walnut St. across from the Aronoff Center in December of 1997.The food is Scottish and the decor is exquisite. Also included in the decor are three large shields with Scottish quotations and Celtic knotwork painted by Cindy and Steve. Stop by for a look at the artwork and enjoy the taste of Scotland. 564-9111.

An exhibition of Celtic Art by Cindy Matyi and Kelly Kerin ran for six months in 2004 at the Irsh Cultural Heritage Center, Milwaukee, providing a colorful backdrop for many special events, concerts and classes. Cindy and Kelly also conducted a Celtic art workshop.

The Silver Arm lineup now includes guitarist and multi-instrumentalist John Sherman from Columbus. John brings a lifetime of experience and skill to the group. He has several solo recordings and continues to tour on his own as well as teach guitar.

Sculptor Nancy-Carolyn Smith with designer Cindy Matyi looking over the bronze casting of their Celtic Cross. The cross now hangs in the Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church on Beechmont Avenue.

Riley School of Irish Music Formed in January 1996 by Susan Cross, long-time member of Silver Arm, the mission of the Riley School is Irish traditional music education for students of all ages. It meets on Saturday mornings at Columbia Baptist Church in Columbia Tusculum. Private and small group lessons are available in fiddle, whistle, bodhrán, harp and other traditional instruments with Ceili Band and Grupa Cheoil providing ensemble playing experience. For information on fees and registration call Susan Cross 513-558-0036 or rileyirishmusic.com.

In the press "Silver Arm: Celtic Band Enjoying New-found Popularity" - Cincinnati Post, Dec 2002 "Celtic Art: A 5000 Year Old Tradition Continues" - The News Record, April 2001 "Lexington Hosts Celtic Art Tour" - Midwest Irish News, Jan 2001