Dateline - October 4

ECHOES OF ERIN, WEDO 810 am
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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Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4
· Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival & Artisans Marketplace Themed Weekends – “Oktoberfest: A Final Huzzah”, exit 51A (old 24A) Tr. 31 East on I-70, six miles west of New Stanton, Pa. www.pgh-renfest.com.

Sunday, October 4
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30PM to 2:00PM; The Ireland Report with Diane Byrnes, County Allegheny. Patricia Sharkey, Editor of the Donegal News Letter, www.dun-na-ngall.com is back in hospital in Dublin. Interview with Composer, Songwriter, Phil Coulter.
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 6
· 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 7
· ‘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 8
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Jim Lamb on vocals & guitar, 8:30 PM.

Friday, October 9
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer Jack Puskar, 9:00 PM.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features for Acoustic Happy Hour The Professor & Mary Fran; 9:00 PM inside on the stage Full Kilt.

Saturday, October 10
· 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 Full Kilt at 9:00 PM.

Sunday, October 11
· Echoes of Erin on WEDO 810AM from 12:30PM to 2:00PM; The Ireland Report with Ann Bray in Dublin. Interview with Kate McCabe, National President, Irish American Unity Conference.

Monday, October 12
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features an Acoustic Jam, 7:00 PM.

Wednesday, October 15
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Mark Dignam, singer, songwriter & guitarist from Dublin at 8:30 PM.

Friday, October 16
· 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 Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.

Saturday, October 17
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 features Celtic Rock with Red Hand Paddy, 9:00 PM.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Ballad Singer Mike Gallagher, 9:00 PM.

Sunday, October 18
· Echoes of Erin 12:30PM - 2:00 PM on WEDO 810AM – The Ireland Report with Davy Kettyles, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.

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
· 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
· 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; and more. 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

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.
· Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622 presents ‘Lisdoonvarna’ Festival with live music with 8th Street Rocks.
· Paddy’s Pour House, 215 East Main Street, Carnegie, 412-279-0770, features Mark Guiser on vocals & guitar at 9:00 PM.

November 11 -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.
· Dinner & Show with Cahal Dunne at Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, 2329 Penn Ave., in The Strip, 412-642-6622. Call for Reservations.

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.

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.

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