Dateline - October 18
ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
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Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
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Sunday’s, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Irish / Celtic Radio Programming
www.pittsburghirish.org/echoesoferin
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http://echoesoferin.blogspot.com
ONLINE: http://www.wedo810.com
Diane V. Byrnes DATELINE IRISH
78 GRANT AVE. October 18, 2009
PITTSBURGH, PA. 15223 PROGRAM # 1126
412.781.6368
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Sunday, October 18
· Echoes of Erin 12:30PM - 2:00 PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.
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.
Tuesday, October 20
· 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.
· Celtic Thunder in Concert at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Downtown Pittsburgh, 8:00PM. 412-392-4900.
Wednesday, October 21
· ‘Window to Ireland’ designed to give you an overview of Irish cultural topics including geography, history, economy, the language, Gaelic surnames, poetry and music. Class includes a ‘hands-on’ drawing class of Celtic symbols, handicrafts and a travel video and Irish dancing. Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Downtown Campus, 625 Stanwix Street, 11th floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Six classes on Wednesdays’ – Sept. 16, 28 (due to the G20 Summit), 30, Oct. 7, 14 & 21. Tuition $75. Information and registration – 412.369.3703 Other information John F. Webber 412.758.5446
Thursday, October 22
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features HDUO 8:30 PM.
Friday, October 23
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jack Puskar on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features Acoustic Happy Hour with HDUO, then later ‘The Angry Francis’ (non Irish) 9:00 PM.
Saturday, October 24
· Night at the Races sponsored by The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh and Burke Conroy School of Irish Dance. Doors open at 6:30 PM, light buffet 6:45 PM, Races begin at 7:30 PM. Admission $15. Information Mary Conroy Adams, 412.781.3273, or email Mary Margaret Murtha murthamm@upmc.edu. Purchase a horse, place an ad in the program book.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 PM.
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 Susan Shegog, owner of ‘The Celtic Connections Stop’, Lincoln Ave. in Bellevue. Susan will give a talk and tell stories of interest to many. Synod Hall in Oakland 2:30PM followed by a reception. Free and open to the public. Information 412.761.1844.
Monday, October 26
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.
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.
· 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.
· Daughters of Erin Halloween Party at Knights of Equity Club Rooms, Evergreen Road in Millvale. Reservations Kelly Finnegan, 412.931.3015.
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 & Concert at Hillman Center for Performing Arts. Information: George Balderose, 412.323.2707 or www.balmoralclassic.org OR www.bagpiping.org.
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.
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.
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30PM to 2:00PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin.
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 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.
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.
November 29
· The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will sponsor the Annual Memorial Mass for deceased members of the GAS, St. Paul’s Cathedral at 12:00 Noon. Lunch at a local restaurant where Earl McCabe will give a Book Review on “The Belfast Diary” by John Conroy. Information Earl McCabe, 412.761.1844.
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.
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.
Sunday, October 18
· Echoes of Erin 12:30PM - 2:00 PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.
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.
Tuesday, October 20
· 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.
· Celtic Thunder in Concert at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Downtown Pittsburgh, 8:00PM. 412-392-4900.
Wednesday, October 21
· ‘Window to Ireland’ designed to give you an overview of Irish cultural topics including geography, history, economy, the language, Gaelic surnames, poetry and music. Class includes a ‘hands-on’ drawing class of Celtic symbols, handicrafts and a travel video and Irish dancing. Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Downtown Campus, 625 Stanwix Street, 11th floor, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Six classes on Wednesdays’ – Sept. 16, 28 (due to the G20 Summit), 30, Oct. 7, 14 & 21. Tuition $75. Information and registration – 412.369.3703 Other information John F. Webber 412.758.5446
Thursday, October 22
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features HDUO 8:30 PM.
Friday, October 23
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Jack Puskar on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features Acoustic Happy Hour with HDUO, then later ‘The Angry Francis’ (non Irish) 9:00 PM.
Saturday, October 24
· Night at the Races sponsored by The Irish Centre of Pittsburgh and Burke Conroy School of Irish Dance. Doors open at 6:30 PM, light buffet 6:45 PM, Races begin at 7:30 PM. Admission $15. Information Mary Conroy Adams, 412.781.3273, or email Mary Margaret Murtha murthamm@upmc.edu. Purchase a horse, place an ad in the program book.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622, features Corned Beef & Curry, 9:00 PM.
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 Susan Shegog, owner of ‘The Celtic Connections Stop’, Lincoln Ave. in Bellevue. Susan will give a talk and tell stories of interest to many. Synod Hall in Oakland 2:30PM followed by a reception. Free and open to the public. Information 412.761.1844.
Monday, October 26
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.
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.
· 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.
· Daughters of Erin Halloween Party at Knights of Equity Club Rooms, Evergreen Road in Millvale. Reservations Kelly Finnegan, 412.931.3015.
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 & Concert at Hillman Center for Performing Arts. Information: George Balderose, 412.323.2707 or www.balmoralclassic.org OR www.bagpiping.org.
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.
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.
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30PM to 2:00PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin.
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 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.
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.
November 29
· The Gaelic Arts Society of Pittsburgh will sponsor the Annual Memorial Mass for deceased members of the GAS, St. Paul’s Cathedral at 12:00 Noon. Lunch at a local restaurant where Earl McCabe will give a Book Review on “The Belfast Diary” by John Conroy. Information Earl McCabe, 412.761.1844.
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.
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.
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