Dateline - July 12

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
NEW Time Sunday’s, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
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Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
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Sunday, July 12
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30PM to 2:00PM; Two Ireland Reports today, 12:40 PM with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal News Letter, www.dun-na-ngall.com. And at 1:15pm with Ann Bray in Dublin. Guests in the studio are Bridget and Lauren Byrne, Miss Smiling Irish Eyes 2009 and 2002.
· ELLEN GOZION Free Public Concert with singer Penny Anderson & instrumentalists Mark Tamsula, fiddle, banjo, and Kathy Fallon, guitar - Traditional ballads and tunes from America & the British Isles. 2 PM at the Carnegie Library Main Branch, Oakland, Quiet Reading Room, 1st Floor For more information, please visit: http://www.carnegielibrary.org/events/. SUNDAY AFTERNOON MUSIC SERIES Second Sunday of every month from May through August For More Information call 412.622.3151.
· The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking Host Families for young adults, 18-26, from Ireland and Northern Ireland. Call 412.394.3900, Website: www.iiofpitt.org.

Now through August 1
· Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, ‘Doubt’ a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize Winner, at the Henry Heymann Theatre, www.picttheatre.org 412.561.6000. Tickets: ProArtsTickets at 412.394.3353, online www.proartstickets.org

Monday, July 13
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam Session at 7:00 PM.

Tuesday, July 14
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622: Ceili Dancing from 7:00pm.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, it’s Irish Night with Guinness and Harp Special from 8:00 PM.

Wednesday, July 15
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potters Reel at 7:00 PM.
· Carnival of Souls will be performing at Avonworth Park on Camp Horne Road in Emsworth from 7:00 PM ish.

Thursday, July 16
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 – Pub is closed at 6:00 PM to Public for private function.

Friday, July 17
· An Irish Music Session will take place the third Friday of each month at Borders East Side (near Whole Foods) 6:30PM to 8:30PM. All are welcome. Information and directions: http://www.borders.com/online/store/StoreDetailView_457
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.
· Evening of Irish Entertainment with Whiskey Limerick at The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh, 6886 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill. Doors open 7:30pm. Donation $20, IF BYOB $10. Information: Email Mary Clark at patrick.j.clark@att.net 724-264.2228.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 it’s Happy Hour on The Deck with The Weathered Road, then at 9:00 PM entertainment inside. TBD

Saturday, July 18
· Shillelagh Bash at the Lawrenceville Moose, 51st & Butler Streets in Lawrenceville. Fundraiser for Miss Smiling Irish Eyes, Bridget Byrne on her trip to Warrenpoint, County Down for ‘The Maiden of the Mournes Festival’. Entertainment, Door Prizes, Irish Auction plus more. Information: Pat Byrne 412-781-3759. Tickets also available at The Irish Design Center, 301 No. Craig St. in Oakland.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Prisoner’s Apprentice at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, July 19
· Echoes of Erin NEW TIME 12:30PM till 2:00 PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Guest in studio, Patrick J. Clark, Chairman of the Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club.

Wednesday, July 22
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Potters Reel at 7:00 PM.

Thursday, July 23
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features ‘Pub Cinema Night’ – one or two movies shown each Thursday at 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Tonight “The Wind That Shakes the Barley”.

Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26
· The Cleveland Cultural Festival at the Berea Fairgrounds featuring Makem & Spain Brothers, Tommy Fleming, Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul, Dennis Doyle, Cherish The Ladies, Irish Descendants, Fintan Stanley, Sean Wilson, Brendan Shine, Johnny McEvoy, Batt Burns, New Barleycorn, plus many, many more. Phone: (216).251.1711 Toll Free U.S. Only: (800).485.8013. E-mail: info@clevelandirish.org. Many hotels are within a couple of miles of the fairgrounds; Sheraton at the Airport is the Host Hotel. Admission $10.00, parking is FREE.

Friday, July 24
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Happy Hour on The Deck with The Phisbinns then it’s inside with Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, July 25
· 25th Annual St. Brendan’s Cup Curragh Regatta at All-States Marina, Glenfield, PA at 12:00 Noon. Pittsburgh hosting Albany NY, Annapolis MD, Boston, MA, Columbus OH, Milwaukee WI, New London CT, and Philadelphia PA. Awards Ceremony and Social takes place at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle from 8:00 PM. Information: Patrick Clark, 412.761.3897 or Email: Patrick.j.clark@worldnet.att.net
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle is featuring local sensation, It is an ‘Island Getaway’ with The Buffetman with Tom Watt from 5:00PM featuring the music of Jimmy Buffet.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, July 26
· Echoes of Erin NEW TIME 12:30PM till 2:00PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of The Belfast Media Group including the Irish Echo; www.irishecho.com. Guest Host Jim Caldwell, IAUC, KOE, AOH.

Monday, July 27
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer Sean McClorey at 7:00 PM.

July 29 through August 1
·The AOH Pennsylvania State Convention will take place at the Radisson Hotel in Greentree. Information: Denny Donnelly, 412-276-9312, Email: Denny Donnelly, ddon633@comcast.net and Patti Flaus, Email: pyecat54@comcast.net. Some programs open to the public.

Friday, July 31
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 – Happy Hour on The Deck with HDO (Todd Hartman w/ Corned Beef & Curry); 9:00 PM inside it’s Corned Beef & Curry.


Saturday, August 1
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.

Thursday, August 6 – 22
· Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, ‘The History Boys’ at The Charity Randall Theatre, www.picttheatre.org 412.561.6000. Tickets: ProArtsTickets at 412.394.3353, online www.proartstickets.org

Sunday, August 16
· Echoes of Erin NEW TIME 12:30PM till 2:00 PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh. Guest in studio, Jeannine Lannigan with St. David’s Society and the Welsh Festival taking place in Pittsburgh September 3 through September 6.
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· LAOH County Board will sponsor a ‘Lady of Knock’ Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, 17th Street & Liberty Ave. in The Strip, 10:00AM.

Friday, August 21
· An Irish Music Session will take place the third Friday of each month at Borders East Side (near Whole Foods) 6:30PM to 8:30PM. All are welcome. Information and directions: http://www.borders.com/online/store/StoreDetailView_457

Sunday, August 30
· Irish American Unity Conference will sponsor a ‘Hunger Strike Commemoration’ Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, 17th Street & Liberty Ave. in The Strip, 10:00AM with Fr. O’Donnell celebrating.

September 3 – 6
· The National Festival of Wales hosted by Pittsburgh’s St. David’s Society, at Hilton Hotel. There will be Concerts, Seminars, a Welsh Songfest plus more. Details TBA.

September 10 – 26
· Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, ‘Crime and Punishment’ at the Henry Heymann Theatre, www.picttheatre.org 412.561.6000. Tickets: ProArtsTickets at 412.394.3353, online www.proartstickets.org

Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13
· Pittsburgh Irish Festival at The Riverplex at Sandcastle off the Homestead Highlevel Bridge / Homestead Gray Bridge. Entertainment provided by Solas, Scythian, Pogey, Gaelic Storm, Slide, The Prodigals, Cahal Dunne, Hooley, Michael Murphy & The Shannon River Band, Terry Griffith, Corned Beef & Curry, Mike Gallagher, Red Hand Paddy, Mark Guiser, Mark Dignam plus more. Information: 412.422.1113 or http://www.pghirishfest.org/Site/Entertainers.html Gaelic Mass 10 AM on Sunday with Fr. Sean Kealy.

Friday, September 18
· AOH Division 4 in the North Hills are sponsoring their 2nd Annual Irish Heritage Classic at ‘Pittsburgh National Golf Club’ in Gibsonia PA. Registration / Lunch 11:30AM; benefits the Tuition Assistance Fund. Information: Patrick Regan 412.338.1123 or Bob Parry 724.933.0427

Saturday, September 19
· AOH Sean MacBride Division 32, 20th Anniversary Celebration at Chartiers Country Club.

Sunday, September 20
· Pittsburgh Ceili Club ‘Club Picnic’ at North Park.

Saturday, October 3
· Thistle & Pine 2nd Annual Celtic Festival, 10:00AM to 5:00PM, 7570 Route 119 Highway N., Marion Center PA. Info 724-397-2442. Pipers, Highland Dancers, Free Admittance.

Sunday, November 1
· Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration, at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, (Mullaney’s Castle). Fundraiser for Echoes of Erin. Doors open at 4:00PM. Details TBA.

Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7
·The Balmoral Classic at Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel. Featuring the US Junior Solo Bagpiping Championship Competition & Concert at Hillman Center for Performing Arts. Information: George Balderose, 412.323.2707 or www.balmoralclassic.org OR www.bagpiping.org

Saturday & Sunday, November 21 & 22
·Senator John Heinz History Center presents ‘The 2009 Heritage Holidays Weekend’ featuring Ethnic Foods, Live Performances, Holiday Decorations, Easy Crafts, Heritage Information. History Center at 1212 Smallman St. in The Strip. Other details TBA.

December 3 – 20
· Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, ‘Jane Eyre’ at the Charity Randall Theatre, www.picttheatre.org 412.561.6000. Tickets: ProArtsTickets at 412.394.3353, online www.proartstickets.org

February 6-13, 2010
·Irish Festival Cruise aboard Costa Atlantica sailing the Western Caribbean with The Black Family, The Elders, Johnny McEvoy, Karen Casey, David Munnelly Band, Captain Mackie Goatskin & String Band, Tommy Sands, Ennis, and Matt Cunningham’s Irish Ceili Band. 1-800-441-HARP.

March 5, 2010
·Cherish The Ladies in Concert at The Byham Theatre, Sixth Street, Downtown Pgh. Details TBA. www.pgharts.org/venues/byham.aspx

Guests and Interviews coming up

Jul 19 - Patrick J. Clark, Chairman Pittsburgh Irish Rowing Club
Jul 26 - Guest Host, Jim Caldwell, IAUC, AOH, KOE
Aug 16 - Jeannine Lannigan, St. David Society & the Welsh National Fest in Pgh
Nov 8 - Terri Blanchette, Community Programs Director, Senator John Heinz History Center