Dateline - October 25
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Sunday, October 25
· Echoes of Erin 12:30PM - 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.
· Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents CHANGE of Program “The Molly Maguires & Pittsburgh Trial” by Harold Smith. Lecture & Video on the Irish Coal Miners in Eastern Penna. Synod Hall in Oakland 2:30PM followed by a reception. Free and open to the public. Information 412.761.1844.
Now through Sunday, November 1
· Pittsburgh Public Theatre Presents “Ella” at the O’Reilly Theatre, in Downtown’s Cultural District. Tickets 412.316.1600 or visit www.ppt.org. “Ella” Fitzgerald, known as ‘The First Lady of Song’ is presented by First Niagara and directed by Rob Ruggiero. PPT is led by Producing Artistic Director, Ted Pappas.
Monday, October 26
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, October 27
· 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, features Irish Night with Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM.
Wednesday, October 28
· The Irish Echo will publish a special issue honoring distinguished Irish-American members of the law enforcement and legal professions. To nominate someone for the list, visit www.irishecho.com, click on the “Law & Order” link on the homepage, and fill out the nomination form online. DEADLINE IS TODAY at NOON.
Thursday, October 29
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith 9:00 PM.
Friday, October 30
· 5:00 PM – A Forum on the Northern Ireland Conflict: Where We Are and Where We’re Going; at 120 David Lawrence Hall (next to Hillman Library) University of Pittsburgh, Forbes Ave. Oakland. Free Admission. Sponsored by The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh, Univ. of Pittsburgh Center for International Study and Congressman Tim Murphy. Featuring Rita O’Hare of Friends of Sinn Fein and Dawn Purvis of Progressive Unionist Party. Moderated by Dr. Tony Novosel of Pitt. 5:00PM.
· 7:00 PM – A United Ireland: How Do We Get There; at Pittsburgh Athletic Association (PAA), 4215 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Sponsored by Irish American Unity Conference (IAUC) and Congressman Mike Doyle. Featuring Rita O’Hare of Friends of Sinn Fein. Free event, Cash Bar, Dress Code is Business Casual (no jeans), Valet Parking $5.00. Information Larry Brophy 626-437-1293 or email: dlbrophy45@yahoo.com. 7:00 PM.
· Knights of Equity Halloween Party, 7:00 PM at Club Rooms, 1246 Evergreen Road, Millvale. Reservations 412.487.5174.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features The Michael O’Brien Band from Johnstown, 9:00 PM.
Saturday, October 31
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, will enjoy Halloween Evening, no singer tonight. You come and sing with the Ghouls & Ghosts!
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features The Michael O’Brien Band from Johnstown, 9:00 PM.
Sunday, November 1
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30PM to 2:00PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal News Letter, www.dun-na-ngall.com.
· Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration, at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, (Mullaney’s Castle for the day). Fundraiser for Echoes of Erin. Entertainment with Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith; Singer, Songwriter & Musician, Christopher Laughrey; singer & musician Jack Puskar; Piper – Sean Regan, and Gallowglass. Doors open at 4:00PM. Tithe at door $15.00. Costume Contest and Raffles, (costumes are not mandatory, just lots of fun)!!
Thursday, November 5
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7
· The Balmoral Classic at Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel. Featuring the US Junior Solo Bagpiping Championship Competition from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Admission and Parking are Free. Concert with St. Thomas’ Episcopal School Pipe Band of Houston, Texas, 8:00 PM at Hillman Center for Performing Arts. Information: George Balderose, 412.323.2707 or www.balmoralclassic.org OR www.bagpiping.org. Tickets at www.proartstickets.org or 412.394.3353.
Concert on Saturday with the ‘St. Thomas Episcopal School Pipe Band’ from Houston, Texas; has won the Juvenile World Pipe Band Championships in 1985, 1995, 1998, 2004 and 2006. Concert at 8:00 PM at the Hillman Center for the Performing Arts at Shadyside Academy, Fox Chapel. Tickets 412-394-3353.
Friday, November 6
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, November 7
· Hibernian Hunger Project "Produce to People" Braddock location 9th Street & Talbot Avenue Braddock Pa. at 8:30am. Information: Terry Callahan by Email: terencecallahan@comcast.net or Kevin O’Donnell Email: aohalpa17@hotmail.com or 412-613-3500.
· LAOH Maude Gonne Division 32 hosts their Fashion Show and Luncheon at Nevillewood Country Club, doors open 11:00AM. Proceeds benefit charity. Ticket information Onnie Costanzo 412.563.5174 or Sharon McGrath 412.276.7916.
· Pittsburgh Ceili Club Monthly Ceili at VFW on Morningside Ave. in Morningside, Workshop 7:00 PM, Ceili at 8:00 PM.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 presents ‘Lisdoonvarna’ Festival’, Registration begins at 7:30 PM, with live music with 8th Street Rocks at 9:00 PM.
What is Lisdoonvarna??? – Lisdoonvarna is a spa town in County Clare, Ireland, famous for its annual matchmaking festival. The Matchmakers of old were the "dealers" who knew the farmers who had eligible sons and daughters all around the countryside of Ireland. They invited the "eligible" lads and lassies to attend the festivaland collected a generous dowry if they were successful in making a match. Well, the tradition is somewhat different at Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle. Here we celebrate the fact that because of the comfortable and friendly atmosphere that the Pub offers, people can come in, have a pint, relax and be themselves. Over its 15 year history, it's become enchanted, as over 70 couples have met at the Harp & Fiddle and "lived happily ever after." Our Lisdoonvarna festival is meant to be fun. Our "matchmakers" will assist you in "making a match," if you choose. Just walk up to one of the matchmakers and let them know who you "fancy," and they would be happy to help you see if you can find, "Love at Lisdoonvarna!"
Sunday, November 8
· Annual Knights of Equity / Daughters of Erin Memorial Mass at The Little Sisters of the Poor on Benton Avenue on the North Side, 9:30AM. Breakfast will follow Mass; Reservation suggested, Porky Burke 412.931.6807.
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30PM to 2:00PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin. Guest in studio, Terry Blanchette with the Heinz History Center.
Monday, November 9
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features an Acoustic Jam from 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, November 10
· Scythian, known for their blend of Celtic, Americana, Gypsy and Klezmer music will perform 8:00 PM at The Rex Theatre, 1602 Carson Street, on the South Side.
Wednesday, November 11 thru Saturday, November 14
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features, Singer, Musician, Story Teller, Tom O’Carroll, 8:30PM & 9:00PM. http://www.tomocarroll.com/
Thursday, November 12
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
Thursday, November 12 through Sunday, December 13
· Pittsburgh Public Theatre Presents “The Little Foxes” by Lillian Hellman’s at the O’Reilly Theatre. Tickets 412.316.1600 or www.ppt.org. Producing Artistic Director, Ted Pappas; Design Team – Scenic is James Noone, Costumes is David R. Zyla, Lighting is Kirk Bookman, and Sound is Zach Moore. Don Wadsworth is Dialect Coach and Fred Noel is Production Stage Manager. No Performance on Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 13
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, November 14
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ballad Singer Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, November 15
· Echoes of Erin 12:30PM - 2:00 PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.
Thursday, November 19
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
· Two Events – at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip.
o 6:30 PM it is TRIVIA hosted by Johnny Connolly, proceeds benefit the Youth Gaelic Football Club.
o Dinner & Show with Cahal Dunne at 7:30 PM, outside under the ‘heated tent’. Includes your choice of three dinners, Reservations: 412-642-6622. Website: www.harpandfiddle.com.
Friday, November 20
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.
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. Ethnic Foods – for sample or sale, Live Performances, Holiday Decorations, Easy Crafts, Heritage History information, Items to sell for your fundraising. Information: 412.454.6411.
Saturday, November 21
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features The Oyster Festival. Details TBA.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
· Ellen Gozion & Friends in Concert; Mark Tamsula on fiddle, banjo; Donna Isaac on Fiddle, & Kathy Fallon on Guitar; and harmony singer Penny Anderson. First Unitarian Church, 605 Morewood Ave., at Ellsworth Ave. Information http://www.ellengozion.com Tickets $15.
Sunday, November 22
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO at 12:30pm, The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of The Belfast Media Group including the Irish Echo; www.irishecho.com. Guest in studio will be Anne Scanlon, Head Coach of Head Coach of St. Joseph Blazers Basketball Club in Duagh, County Kerry
· Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will have a “Memorial Mass” & “Book Review”. Mass at 12:00 Noon at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Call James Butler with names of deceased at 412.856.6806. Book “Belfast Diary – War as a Way of Life” by John Conroy; 1:30pm at Panera Bread on the Blvd. of the Allies in Oakland. Information Earl McCabe, 412.761.1844
Monday, November 23
·Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 an Acoustic Jam Session from 7:00 PM.
Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving Day
· Paddy’s Pour House is closed for holiday!
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle is closed for holiday!
Friday, November 27
·Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ballad Singer Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, November 28
·Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Jack Puskar on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.
November 29
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO at 12:30pm, The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes or Patricia Sharkey, Donegal.
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
Thursday, December 3
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
Friday, December 4 & Friday, December 5
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Seamus Kennedy, Singer and Storyteller; great laughs and good time guaranteed. 9:00 PM.
Saturday, December 5
·Hibernian Hunger Project "Produce to People" Braddock location 9th Street & Talbot Avenue Braddock Pa. at 8:30am. Information: Terry Callahan by Email: terencecallahan@comcast.net or Kevin O’Donnell Email: aohalpa17@hotmail.com or 412-613-3500.
·Pittsburgh Ceili Club ‘Christmas Ceili’ at VFW on Morningside Ave. in Morningside; Ceili at 7:00 PM.
Thursday, December 10
·“Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
Friday, December 11
·Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Christmas Dinner, venue TBA. Cocktails at 6:00PM, Dinner at 6:30PM. Information Earl McCabe 412.761.1844.
Sunday, December 13
·Knights of Equity / Daughters of Erin Christmas Party at KOE Club Rooms, Evergreen Road, Millvale. Details TBA.
January 23-30, 2010
·Irish Festival Cruise aboard MSC Poesia sailing from Ft. Lauderdale and calling on the ports of San Juan, St. Maarten, Tortola and Nassau. Entertainment with The Black Family – Shay, Mary & Michael, Johnny McEvoy, Tommy Sands, Karan Casey Band, Ennis, The Elders, Captain Mackie Goatskin & String Band, Tommy Sands, Ennis, and Matt Cunningham’s Irish Ceili Band. 1-800-441-HARP. Online at www.irishtours.com.
March 5, 2010
·Cherish The Ladies in Concert at The Byham Theatre, Sixth Street, Downtown Pgh. Details TBA. www.pgharts.org/venues/byham.aspx
September 10-12, 2010
·Pittsburgh Irish Festival 20th Anniversary Celebration at Riverplex behind Costco. Please visit our website at www.pghirishfest.org. www.twitter.com/pittsburghirish or Facebook. 412-422-1113.
Guests and Interviews
Nov 1 - Cahal Dunne, Singer, Musician, Entertainer
Nov 8 - Terri Blanchette, Community Programs Director, Senator John Heinz History Center
Nov 22 - Anne Scanlon, Head Coach of St. Joseph Blazers Basketball Club in Duagh, Co. Kerry
Inspirational Moments – Sponsored by
January - The Irish Society for Education and Charity
February - Dorothy Weldon, Immediate Past National President, LAOH
March - GDC Fine Jewelry, North Huntingdon PA
April - AOH Division 17, Monroeville
May - Echoes of Erin
June - Echoes of Erin
July - Echoes of Erin
September - Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh
October - LAOH Maude Gonne, Division 32, Carnegie
November - AOH Allegheny County Board
December - Open
Sponsors Of The Ireland Report 2009
January, February & March - Goodrich, Goodrich Attorney’s At Law, 412.281.1455
April - AOH Division 1, South Hills
May - Knights of Equity http://www.knightsofequity.com/
June - AOH Division 4, North Hills
July - Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh
August - AOH Division 21, Garfield-Bloomfield
September - AOH County Board
October - AOH Division 32, Carnegie and http://aoh32.org/
November - Irish American Unity Conference
December - Daughters of Erin, http://www.knightsofequity.com/doepgh.html
Sunday, October 25
· Echoes of Erin 12:30PM - 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.
· Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents CHANGE of Program “The Molly Maguires & Pittsburgh Trial” by Harold Smith. Lecture & Video on the Irish Coal Miners in Eastern Penna. Synod Hall in Oakland 2:30PM followed by a reception. Free and open to the public. Information 412.761.1844.
Now through Sunday, November 1
· Pittsburgh Public Theatre Presents “Ella” at the O’Reilly Theatre, in Downtown’s Cultural District. Tickets 412.316.1600 or visit www.ppt.org. “Ella” Fitzgerald, known as ‘The First Lady of Song’ is presented by First Niagara and directed by Rob Ruggiero. PPT is led by Producing Artistic Director, Ted Pappas.
Monday, October 26
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, October 27
· 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, features Irish Night with Harp & Guinness Specials from 8:00 PM.
Wednesday, October 28
· The Irish Echo will publish a special issue honoring distinguished Irish-American members of the law enforcement and legal professions. To nominate someone for the list, visit www.irishecho.com, click on the “Law & Order” link on the homepage, and fill out the nomination form online. DEADLINE IS TODAY at NOON.
Thursday, October 29
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith 9:00 PM.
Friday, October 30
· 5:00 PM – A Forum on the Northern Ireland Conflict: Where We Are and Where We’re Going; at 120 David Lawrence Hall (next to Hillman Library) University of Pittsburgh, Forbes Ave. Oakland. Free Admission. Sponsored by The Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh, Univ. of Pittsburgh Center for International Study and Congressman Tim Murphy. Featuring Rita O’Hare of Friends of Sinn Fein and Dawn Purvis of Progressive Unionist Party. Moderated by Dr. Tony Novosel of Pitt. 5:00PM.
· 7:00 PM – A United Ireland: How Do We Get There; at Pittsburgh Athletic Association (PAA), 4215 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Sponsored by Irish American Unity Conference (IAUC) and Congressman Mike Doyle. Featuring Rita O’Hare of Friends of Sinn Fein. Free event, Cash Bar, Dress Code is Business Casual (no jeans), Valet Parking $5.00. Information Larry Brophy 626-437-1293 or email: dlbrophy45@yahoo.com. 7:00 PM.
· Knights of Equity Halloween Party, 7:00 PM at Club Rooms, 1246 Evergreen Road, Millvale. Reservations 412.487.5174.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer, Sean McClorey, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features The Michael O’Brien Band from Johnstown, 9:00 PM.
Saturday, October 31
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, will enjoy Halloween Evening, no singer tonight. You come and sing with the Ghouls & Ghosts!
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features The Michael O’Brien Band from Johnstown, 9:00 PM.
Sunday, November 1
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30PM to 2:00PM; The Ireland Report with Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal News Letter, www.dun-na-ngall.com.
· Samhain, The Celtic New Year Celebration, at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, (Mullaney’s Castle for the day). Fundraiser for Echoes of Erin. Entertainment with Ballad Singer, Terry Griffith; Singer, Songwriter & Musician, Christopher Laughrey; singer & musician Jack Puskar; Piper – Sean Regan, and Gallowglass. Doors open at 4:00PM. Tithe at door $15.00. Costume Contest and Raffles, (costumes are not mandatory, just lots of fun)!!
Thursday, November 5
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7
· The Balmoral Classic at Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel. Featuring the US Junior Solo Bagpiping Championship Competition from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Admission and Parking are Free. Concert with St. Thomas’ Episcopal School Pipe Band of Houston, Texas, 8:00 PM at Hillman Center for Performing Arts. Information: George Balderose, 412.323.2707 or www.balmoralclassic.org OR www.bagpiping.org. Tickets at www.proartstickets.org or 412.394.3353.
Concert on Saturday with the ‘St. Thomas Episcopal School Pipe Band’ from Houston, Texas; has won the Juvenile World Pipe Band Championships in 1985, 1995, 1998, 2004 and 2006. Concert at 8:00 PM at the Hillman Center for the Performing Arts at Shadyside Academy, Fox Chapel. Tickets 412-394-3353.
Friday, November 6
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ballad Singer, Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, November 7
· Hibernian Hunger Project "Produce to People" Braddock location 9th Street & Talbot Avenue Braddock Pa. at 8:30am. Information: Terry Callahan by Email: terencecallahan@comcast.net or Kevin O’Donnell Email: aohalpa17@hotmail.com or 412-613-3500.
· LAOH Maude Gonne Division 32 hosts their Fashion Show and Luncheon at Nevillewood Country Club, doors open 11:00AM. Proceeds benefit charity. Ticket information Onnie Costanzo 412.563.5174 or Sharon McGrath 412.276.7916.
· Pittsburgh Ceili Club Monthly Ceili at VFW on Morningside Ave. in Morningside, Workshop 7:00 PM, Ceili at 8:00 PM.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 presents ‘Lisdoonvarna’ Festival’, Registration begins at 7:30 PM, with live music with 8th Street Rocks at 9:00 PM.
What is Lisdoonvarna??? – Lisdoonvarna is a spa town in County Clare, Ireland, famous for its annual matchmaking festival. The Matchmakers of old were the "dealers" who knew the farmers who had eligible sons and daughters all around the countryside of Ireland. They invited the "eligible" lads and lassies to attend the festivaland collected a generous dowry if they were successful in making a match. Well, the tradition is somewhat different at Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle. Here we celebrate the fact that because of the comfortable and friendly atmosphere that the Pub offers, people can come in, have a pint, relax and be themselves. Over its 15 year history, it's become enchanted, as over 70 couples have met at the Harp & Fiddle and "lived happily ever after." Our Lisdoonvarna festival is meant to be fun. Our "matchmakers" will assist you in "making a match," if you choose. Just walk up to one of the matchmakers and let them know who you "fancy," and they would be happy to help you see if you can find, "Love at Lisdoonvarna!"
Sunday, November 8
· Annual Knights of Equity / Daughters of Erin Memorial Mass at The Little Sisters of the Poor on Benton Avenue on the North Side, 9:30AM. Breakfast will follow Mass; Reservation suggested, Porky Burke 412.931.6807.
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30PM to 2:00PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin. Guest in studio, Terry Blanchette with the Heinz History Center.
Monday, November 9
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features an Acoustic Jam from 7:00 PM.
Tuesday, November 10
· Scythian, known for their blend of Celtic, Americana, Gypsy and Klezmer music will perform 8:00 PM at The Rex Theatre, 1602 Carson Street, on the South Side.
Wednesday, November 11 thru Saturday, November 14
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features, Singer, Musician, Story Teller, Tom O’Carroll, 8:30PM & 9:00PM. http://www.tomocarroll.com/
Thursday, November 12
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
Thursday, November 12 through Sunday, December 13
· Pittsburgh Public Theatre Presents “The Little Foxes” by Lillian Hellman’s at the O’Reilly Theatre. Tickets 412.316.1600 or www.ppt.org. Producing Artistic Director, Ted Pappas; Design Team – Scenic is James Noone, Costumes is David R. Zyla, Lighting is Kirk Bookman, and Sound is Zach Moore. Don Wadsworth is Dialect Coach and Fred Noel is Production Stage Manager. No Performance on Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 13
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Mark Guiser on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, November 14
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ballad Singer Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.
Sunday, November 15
· Echoes of Erin 12:30PM - 2:00 PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.
Thursday, November 19
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
· Two Events – at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip.
o 6:30 PM it is TRIVIA hosted by Johnny Connolly, proceeds benefit the Youth Gaelic Football Club.
o Dinner & Show with Cahal Dunne at 7:30 PM, outside under the ‘heated tent’. Includes your choice of three dinners, Reservations: 412-642-6622. Website: www.harpandfiddle.com.
Friday, November 20
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher at 9:00 PM.
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. Ethnic Foods – for sample or sale, Live Performances, Holiday Decorations, Easy Crafts, Heritage History information, Items to sell for your fundraising. Information: 412.454.6411.
Saturday, November 21
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features The Oyster Festival. Details TBA.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
· Ellen Gozion & Friends in Concert; Mark Tamsula on fiddle, banjo; Donna Isaac on Fiddle, & Kathy Fallon on Guitar; and harmony singer Penny Anderson. First Unitarian Church, 605 Morewood Ave., at Ellsworth Ave. Information http://www.ellengozion.com Tickets $15.
Sunday, November 22
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO at 12:30pm, The Ireland Report with Mairtin O’Muilleoir, Managing Director of The Belfast Media Group including the Irish Echo; www.irishecho.com. Guest in studio will be Anne Scanlon, Head Coach of Head Coach of St. Joseph Blazers Basketball Club in Duagh, County Kerry
· Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will have a “Memorial Mass” & “Book Review”. Mass at 12:00 Noon at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Call James Butler with names of deceased at 412.856.6806. Book “Belfast Diary – War as a Way of Life” by John Conroy; 1:30pm at Panera Bread on the Blvd. of the Allies in Oakland. Information Earl McCabe, 412.761.1844
Monday, November 23
·Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 an Acoustic Jam Session from 7:00 PM.
Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving Day
· Paddy’s Pour House is closed for holiday!
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle is closed for holiday!
Friday, November 27
·Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Ballad Singer Sean McClorey at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, November 28
·Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770 features Jack Puskar on Vocals & Guitar at 9:00 PM.
November 29
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO at 12:30pm, The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes or Patricia Sharkey, Donegal.
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
Thursday, December 3
· “Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
Friday, December 4 & Friday, December 5
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Seamus Kennedy, Singer and Storyteller; great laughs and good time guaranteed. 9:00 PM.
Saturday, December 5
·Hibernian Hunger Project "Produce to People" Braddock location 9th Street & Talbot Avenue Braddock Pa. at 8:30am. Information: Terry Callahan by Email: terencecallahan@comcast.net or Kevin O’Donnell Email: aohalpa17@hotmail.com or 412-613-3500.
·Pittsburgh Ceili Club ‘Christmas Ceili’ at VFW on Morningside Ave. in Morningside; Ceili at 7:00 PM.
Thursday, December 10
·“Names – Their Origin and Meaning” focusing on names from America, England, Germany, Italy & Ireland and with a peek at Scotland and Wales, presented by John F. Webber at Community College of Allegheny County, Downtown Campus., 625 Stanwix Street, 11th Floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Dates: Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, & 10. Tuition $75. Information and registration 412.369.3701 / 3703. Other information 412.758.5446.
Friday, December 11
·Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh presents Christmas Dinner, venue TBA. Cocktails at 6:00PM, Dinner at 6:30PM. Information Earl McCabe 412.761.1844.
Sunday, December 13
·Knights of Equity / Daughters of Erin Christmas Party at KOE Club Rooms, Evergreen Road, Millvale. Details TBA.
January 23-30, 2010
·Irish Festival Cruise aboard MSC Poesia sailing from Ft. Lauderdale and calling on the ports of San Juan, St. Maarten, Tortola and Nassau. Entertainment with The Black Family – Shay, Mary & Michael, Johnny McEvoy, Tommy Sands, Karan Casey Band, Ennis, The Elders, Captain Mackie Goatskin & String Band, Tommy Sands, Ennis, and Matt Cunningham’s Irish Ceili Band. 1-800-441-HARP. Online at www.irishtours.com.
March 5, 2010
·Cherish The Ladies in Concert at The Byham Theatre, Sixth Street, Downtown Pgh. Details TBA. www.pgharts.org/venues/byham.aspx
September 10-12, 2010
·Pittsburgh Irish Festival 20th Anniversary Celebration at Riverplex behind Costco. Please visit our website at www.pghirishfest.org. www.twitter.com/pittsburghirish or Facebook. 412-422-1113.
Guests and Interviews
Nov 1 - Cahal Dunne, Singer, Musician, Entertainer
Nov 8 - Terri Blanchette, Community Programs Director, Senator John Heinz History Center
Nov 22 - Anne Scanlon, Head Coach of St. Joseph Blazers Basketball Club in Duagh, Co. Kerry
Inspirational Moments – Sponsored by
January - The Irish Society for Education and Charity
February - Dorothy Weldon, Immediate Past National President, LAOH
March - GDC Fine Jewelry, North Huntingdon PA
April - AOH Division 17, Monroeville
May - Echoes of Erin
June - Echoes of Erin
July - Echoes of Erin
September - Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh
October - LAOH Maude Gonne, Division 32, Carnegie
November - AOH Allegheny County Board
December - Open
Sponsors Of The Ireland Report 2009
January, February & March - Goodrich, Goodrich Attorney’s At Law, 412.281.1455
April - AOH Division 1, South Hills
May - Knights of Equity http://www.knightsofequity.com/
June - AOH Division 4, North Hills
July - Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh
August - AOH Division 21, Garfield-Bloomfield
September - AOH County Board
October - AOH Division 32, Carnegie and http://aoh32.org/
November - Irish American Unity Conference
December - Daughters of Erin, http://www.knightsofequity.com/doepgh.html
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