Scottish American Society

18th January 2019

Hi!

Bob Morehead did an outstanding job on his presentation. I think we all left wanting to hear more. Thank you, Bob, for all the work you put into the research. We really enjoyed the result.

Burns Dinner: Time is growing short! If you are interested please get your reservation in NOW.

January 25th - Robert Burns 260th Birthday celebration dinner - SYB Hall. 6:00-10:00 pm. Address for the hall is: 4157 Hudson Drive, Stow OH 44224. www.SYBhall.org

Two things unique about our dinner: (#1) It is on the actual date of his birthday 260 years ago and (#2) We serve Scottish food. Haggis, neeps, and tatties will be served along with other delicious food.
Alec Brown, our Burns chairman, is doing a marvelous job of lining up entertainment for the evening. I hear the McIans will be playing traditional folk music for us. Brian Kerr McIan (from Paisley, Scotland) played for us last year and was a delight.
This is an intimate, more authentic experience. It's fun and participatory. But we have only a limited number of tickets available, and we are almost out of space. We don't want to disappoint anyone. [Note: if you wish to sit with specific folks, let us know when you send in your check. Otherwise we'll seat you at our discretion.]

$35 per person, $20 (12 & under). $40 if paid at the door.
Checks should be made out to the Scottish American Society
Please send now.
Liz Belvin
3165 East Waterloo Rd.
Akron, Ohio 44312

Burns Dinner Auction: We have collected some really lovely items for the auction at the Burns Dinner in January. That's great. We want donations that are quality and in good condition. You may bring donations to our house or directly to the dinner if you have given us notice that you intend to bring them there [You can email Liz & Dave Belvin at: davliz@earthlink.net.]
Etc.: Bill Kennedy is working on a whisky tasting which would be after the Burns Dinner for sure. We're also considering a group retreat next year, a Celtic concert and/or a renewed Celtic Beltane Festival. Any other ideas? Suggestions?

Miscellaneous information. If you want information on Scottish Dancing, Refreshments at meetings, Programs, Membership, Gaelic classes, Radio broadcasts, or any other routine matters, they are elsewhere on our web site.Specific questions happily answered - just send me an email note: margaretfrost63@gmail.com

[Sounds of Britain and Ireland - WCPN-fm 90.3- Sundays at 6:00. Featuring Joe Nicholls and Bruce Lowe.]

CALENDAR DATES - 2019

January 25th - Robert Burns 260th Birthday celebration dinner - SYB Hall.
$35 per person, $20 (12 & under). $40 if paid at the door.

Checks should be made out to the Scottish American Society
Please send no later than January 12th to:
Liz Belvin
3165 East Waterloo Rd.
Akron, Ohio 44312

February 10th - 3:00 - meeting Presentation by Alex Murray
Late Feb, Early March - Whisky tasting event - Bill Kennedy. Details soon.
March 10th - 3:00 - meeting TBA
Thursday, March 21st - Skerryvore concert*
Sunday April 14th –1:00 - Tartan Day celebration - Alex Murray emcee.
Saturday May 4th ?- Cleveland Kiltie Band 95th Annual Highland Ball - New Orleans Party Center. Call Dorothea Kingsbury at (216) 464-1116 or 216-978-1312.- for more information.
May 5th - 3:00 Meeting - McGonagall Poetry Competition and shortbread contest.
June 9th - Meeting TBA
July - Pirate Day - Portage Lakes State Park
August - Annual Summer Picnic - Guests welcome.
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*Thursday March 21st - Making their first appearance at The Kent Stage this year is Scotland’s Skerryvore. Skerryvore presents a unique fusion of folk, traditional, rock and pop that represents all the different personalities and upbringing of the 8 band members who hail from different regions of Scotland.
Gold Circle tickets are $45, and reserved seats are $35. The show begins at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.
Tickets go on sale beginning today at www.thekentstage.com where the full calendar of concerts can be accessed. Tickets also available by phone at 877-987-6487.
The Kent Stage is located at 175 E. Main St. in Kent, Ohio.

Scotland Tours
Ed Pearlman wants you to know that he teams up with Dorothy of C-N-Do Scotland walking tours, Stirling, to present his summer agenda. They limit each of four summer tours to 7 travelers, and include a unique combination of private musical events integrated with beautiful walks. www.edpearlman.net/scotland for more information.

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Slàinte!
Maggie

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