Spotlight: Day of Irish Dance

Today: St. Patrick's Day celebrations begin a little early with a flurry of rapid movement during Day of Irish Dance in St. Paul. Stages will feature performances by the Celtic Fire School of Irish Dance, St. Paul Irish Dancers and others. Musical acts include Rumgumption, 40 Shades of Green and Ross and MacKenzie. The event also includes a social dance area, traditional food and vendors. (11 a.m.-5 p.m. today. $4-$6. Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul. www.irishmusicanddance association.org.)