2014 IRISH FESTIVAL MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE

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1 2014 IRISH FESTIVAL MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE SATURDAY, MARCH 15 SUNDAY, MARCH am 10:30 11:00 11:30 Noon 12:15 12:30 12:45 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:45 2:00 2:15 2:30 2:45 3:00 3:15 3:30 3:45 4:00 4:15 4:30 4:45 5:00 5:15 5:30 5:45 6:00 NO PROGRAMMING Carrigaline Celtic Band Traditional Irish Music Tara Academy/Irish Dancers Seattle Police Pipes and Drums St. Patrick s Day Parade Closing Ceremonies Grafton Street Irish Dancers Most Irish-looking Face Contest Slieveloughane Irish Dancers Susan Burke, Dan Corollo Traditional Irish Music CLOSE The Fire Inside Irish Music Balefire Irish Dancers Seattle Irish Dancers Comerford Irish Dancers Smilingest Irish Eyes Contest Fire and Ice Irish Dancers Tara Academy/Irish Dancers Seattle Police Pipes and Drums Carrigaline Celtic Band Drawing for Free Trips to Ireland Carrigaline Celtic Band CLOSE IRISH WEEK

2 GLASS ENGRAVING with Róisín de Buitléar SATURDAY 3 pm 4 pm SUNDAY 1 pm 3 pm ROOM 311 (Near Glass Elevator) For centuries the Irish have been supreme artists in glass. It is one of the great traditions founded on patient and meticulous hand craftsmanship. Róisín de Buitléar, Ireland s best known glass artist who currently has a major exhibition of Irish glass sculpture at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, here demonstrates glass engraving in a way that engages the individual. Attendees will get up close and personal and can ask questions from the Dublin-based glass artist who has also served as artist in residence at the Pilchuck School in Stanwood and in the hot shop at Tacoma s Museum of Glass. Open 7 days a week Sweaters, capes, scarves & hats from Ireland & Scotland Irish dance ghillies, hard shoes & poodle socks Claddagh & Celtic jewelry, Belleek china, Galway crystal CDs, music books & DVDs; books in English & Gaelic Bewley s, Barry s & Lyons teas, & various food items TH Ave. NW in Ballard (206) Spend St. Patrick s Day On Top o the Hill! Join us at Sully s Lounge, located in the heart of historic Queen Anne. A great neighborhood spot with a touch of Irish charm. Sunday, March 16: We open at 9am for Irish Breakfast before the Dash. Monday, March 17: We open at 11am for the Big Day. Our back deck will be open, covered, and heated! The only Irish bar in Seattle that doesn t charge cover on St. Paddy s Day! 1625 Queen Anne Ave. N. (206) IRISH WEEK 2014

3 ROZARII LYNCH: Connections, Photo Exhibit SATURDAY & SUNDAY Noon 5 pm LOFT LOBBY Rozarii is a Seattle based freelance photographer. A native of Co Cavan Ireland, Rozarii s passion for travel and world culture has taken her around the globe. She has lived and photographed on four continents. Whilst you can t always be in Ireland, you can be lucky enough to live in Seattle where a vibrant community with emphasis on arts and culture thrives. There are many reminders of Ireland, many things that connect us. This exhibit, photographed for Irish Week 2014, is a collection of abstract images of the things that remind and connect us. See more of Rozarii s imagery at RozariiPhotography.com ANTIQUE IRISH POSTCARDS & BARTLETT ENGRAVINGS SATURDAY & SUNDAY Noon 5 pm LOFT LOBBY John and Alice Cooper are back by popular demand with their exhibition of thousands of antique Irish postcards, plus 48 original reproductions of Bartlett s Views of Ireland dating from the 1840s. The Bartlett engravings were made just a few years before the Great Potato Famine and provide wonderful images of the Ireland of that period. Postcard collecting (deltiology) is one of the most popular collectible hobbies in the USA and internationally, and the Coopers collection provide an interesting glimpse into the social history, cultural history and material culture of Ireland in the late 1800s and early 1900s Bartlett engraving of Dublin CHILDREN S CONTESTS & ACTIVITIES Custom Lego Display of the Battle of Clontarf! SATURDAY & SUNDAY Noon 5 pm LOFT LEVEL (Above the Main Stage) A tabletop display will attempt to recreate the epic 1014 battle between the army of Irish High King Brian Boru and that of the Vikings. Prepared by Dan Parker Design and Associates, the display includes a children s playzone area. Other Children s activities will include coloring sheets, making rainbow hand kites, shamrock necklaces, and more! IRISH WEEK

4 SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 3:15 pm: Most Irish-looking Face Contest SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 1:45 pm: Smilingest Irish Eyes Contest All children 12 and under are invited to come on stage and participate in these fun contests - just be at the Main Stage when the contest is announced. What determines who has the Most Irish-looking Face or the Smilingest Irish Eyes? We re not looking for kids with fair skin, freckles, red hair, green eyes, etc. Rather, we look at the faces hoping to find, as the song says, eyes that twinkle as bright as can be and smiles that would steal your heart away! Those are the winners we re looking for! WORKSHOPS SATURDAY, MARCH 15 Loft Room 2 SATURDAY, 1:30 2:30 pm: The Battle of Clontarf David McCourt David McCourt, retired Professor of Irish and American History at Everett Community College, explains The Battle of Clontarf which took place on Good Friday, April 23, 1014 on the banks of the river Tolka in Dublin, the last great showdown in Ireland between Brian Boru s Irish clans and the Viking forces. SATURDAY, 3 4 pm: The Irish Round Towers Ari Hausler, Irish Heritage Club Ranging in height from 60 feet to 130 feet, there are 65 round towers in Ireland today that date from between the 7th and 10th centuries. Generally found in the vicinity of a church or monastery, it is thought they were principally built as bell towers, places of refuge from the Vikings, or a combination of both. Loft Room 4 SATURDAY, 12 1 pm: Learning The Irish Language Liam Boyle Irish (Gaeilge) was the predominant language of the Irish people for most of their recorded history. It is spoken today as a first language by a small minority of Irish people and as a second language by a much larger group. SATURDAY, 2 3 pm: The Great Hunger Jean Roth, Irish Interest Section, Seattle Genealogical Society The infamous Potato Famine of the 1840 s ravaged Ireland s population and resulted in mass emigration - especially to North America. It also caused a scarcity of genealogy records for that period. 8 IRISH WEEK 2014

5 WORKSHOPS SUNDAY, MARCH 16 Loft Room 2 SUNDAY, 12 Noon 5 pm: Using DNA testing in Genealogy Dr. Tyrone Bowes, Ph.D Genetic genealogy is the application of genetics to traditional genealogy and involves the use of genealogical DNA testing to determine the level and type of the genetic relationship between individuals. Presenter Dr. Tyrone Bowes is a Biotechnologist with a Ph.D. in Neuroimmunology who regularly presents workshops in Ireland, England and the USA on using commercial ancestral DNA testing to pinpoint a person s Irish, Scottish, English, or Welsh ancestors. Loft Room 4 SUNDAY, 12 Noon 5 pm: Rare Books & Maps of Ireland Charles Hadrann Numerous original and reprinted rare Irish books and manuscripts of great historical and genealogical interest are available for free examination and perusal, courtesy of the Irish Heritage Club s own genealogist and historian, Charles Hadrann. Charles will also be available to answer questions and help you with your research. His only request - please handle all documents with care and respect! Lunch & Dinner Daily The Rich Flavor of Ireland! Soda Bread Northwest King Salmon Fresh baked Pot Pies Fish & Chips Great Steaks Salads Burgers Made-In-House Desserts And of course, Harp Lager, Guinness Stout & Seattle s Best Irish Coffee HAPPY HOUR Mon. - Fri. 3-6 pm All Appetizers $4 Families Welcome Children s Menu 21 Mercer Street (One Block from Seattle Center) What butter or whiskey will not cure, there s no cure for. IRISH WEEK

6 The Irish Reels Festival will be held starting at noon both days of the festival. All screenings are FREE. Visit IrishReels.org for the complete schedule and other screening details. Note that films are not rated and may contain graphic language or adult situations. Parental discretion is advised. Call (206) with questions. Program subject to change. FEATURED SCREENINGS NA SAORA BÁD THE GALWAY HOOKER (55 MIN) Saturday, March 15th, Noon Director: Cian de Buitlear SATURDAY & SUNDAY Noon - 5 pm LOFT ROOM 3 Boats with shiny black tumblehone, elegant spars and calico sails, Irelands Galway Hookers have long held a fascination for sailors around the world. Once used to carry turf and ferry cargo around the west coast of Ireland, they have now evolved into racing crafts and cruising vessels and can be seen regularly throughout the summer months on both the east and west coast. This film chronicles the building of one such craft, Star of the West, and yields a magical insight into a world where boats are born and the craft of the men who were born to build them. 1 pm 5 pm listings available at IrishReels.org THE BOYS OF ST. COLUMB S (54 MIN) Sunday, March 16th, Noon Director: Tom Collins The Boys of St. Columb s tells the story of 8 men who started out in St. Columb s school in Derry City in Northern Ireland. Born around the second-world war, they knew fear and segregation as young boys. Their circumstances forced them precociously to consider their downtrodden status. Their education would lead them to become some of the most important figures in Irish culture in recent history. This documentary tells the story of Seamus Heaney (Nobel Laureate), John Hume (Nobel Laureate), Ambassador James Sharkey, Phil Coulter, Paul Brady, Eamonn McCann, Seamus Deane and Bishop Edward Daly. 1 pm 5 pm listings available at IrishReels.org GENEALOGICAL DNA TESTING with Dr. Tyrone Bowes SUNDAY Noon 5 pm LOFT ROOM 2 Dublin native Dr. Tyrone Bowes is a Biotechnologist with a degree in Biotechnology and a Ph.D. in Neuroimmunology who regularly presents workshops around the world on using commercial ancestral DNA testing to pinpoint a person s ancestors. Most Irish surnames can still be found concentrated in the county from which they originate, and a person s genetic code can help pinpoint their Genetic Homeland sometimes to within a 5 mile radius of where their ancestors lived. More information at IrishOrigenes.com DELOREAN AUTO DISPLAY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 1 pm 4 pm Outside the Armory on the Seattle Center Grounds The futuristic-looking Irish-made DeLorean DMC-12 sports cars that were made famous in the 1985 movie Back to the Future will be on display outside the Armory at the Seattle Center. 9,200 DeLoreans were manufactured in Belfast in 1981 before the company went bankrupt. Pacific Northwest DeLorean Club members are dedicated to preserving the DeLorean heritage. Visit pndc.org for details. 10 IRISH WEEK 2014

7 MAIN STAGE MUSICIAN HIGHLIGHTS CARRIGALINE CELTIC BAND With their music, Seattle-based Carrigaline tries to keep people s energy, spirits and ability high as they negotiate the road ahead, to cope whatever situation they find themselves in. With this multi talented group of musicians, you will enjoy their wonderful traditional Irish music The group features Alice Tilton on Fiddle, Andrew Anderson on Cittern, Banjo, Harp, and Vocals, Bob Howell on Bodhran, Buggarboo, Bones, and Percussion, and Kieran O Mahony on Uilleann Pipes and Whistles. For more details, visit CarrigalineCelticBand.com THE FIRE INSIDE The Fire Inside performs the full spectrum in Celtic music - from foot stomping jigs and reels to those lovely slow airs that make you smile, plus hilarious songs, well known sing-alongs and more. Join in, or sit back and listen - either way, we re sure you ll have a great time! We perform throughout the Greater Seattle area - from pubs to country clubs, private parties, public festivals and charity events too. More information at TheFireInsideCeltic.com SUSAN BURKE & DAN CAROLLO Seattle fiddler Susan Burke is well known for her fiery Celtic style, and over three decades has played all over North America at concerts, dances and special celebrations. Her debut solo project, Journey Home, is a Celtic odyssey, touching on the traditions of Scotland, Cape Breton, and Ireland, among others. Her college years included living in Dublin, studying Irish literature and history. Check her website at SusanBurkeMusic.com. She is joined by Seattleite Dan Carollo who has just returned from several years living near Dublin, Ireland. Acoustic guitarist Dan is a finger-style and rhythm guitar accompanist who performs a blend of traditional Irish and American tunes, originals and hymns. His second CD release was called Miles From Dublin see CeltoGrass.com Apparel Jewelry Heritage Gifts or contact@wanderingangus.com 922 Water St. Port Townsend, WA tara academy of irish dance wanderingangus.com IRISH WEEK

8 DRAWING FOR ROUND TRIP TICKETS TO IRELAND Courtesy of Tangerine Travel, some lucky couple will go home from the Irish Festival on Sunday evening holding a coupon for two Round-Trip Tickets to Ireland. The special drawing is on the Festival s main stage at 5 pm, Sunday, March 16, and you do not have to be present to win. But you must visit the Tangerine Travel Booth to have your name entered in the drawing! Ádh mór - Good luck! OTHER IRISH WEEK 2014 EVENTS IN SEATTLE THURSDAY - SUNDAY, MARCH 6-16 The Irish play A ROSE FOR DANNY will be performed at Theater4 at the Seattle Center (Floor 4 of the Armory) from Thursday through Sunday, March 6-9 and Performed by The Irish Heritage Players, the play is based on a factual event in the life of Seattle playwright Kevin Moriarty. It is the story of an Irish-American family caught between their grandfather s uprooted status as an Irish immigrant and his children s desire to move on into the future of America. For all the details and reservations, visit IrishHeritagePlayers.org or Players@IrishClub.org March 14th to March 17th With live music from a great line-up of artists direct from Ireland and the Pacific Northwest! Music starts at: 9 pm on March 14 Noon on March 15 & am on March 16 30th Annual Bar opens at 9 am on St. Patrick s Day and music goes all day on 4 stages. It s Starting to Smell like Spring! Over 2000 Scents! New Spring & Summer Catalogue Available at: Candles for All Occasions For FREE Consultation & Speedy Local Delivery, Please Call: KarmaScents Wes & Michael Keller / IRISH WEEK 2014