American Scottish Foundation Events
The Scottish Fall Ball
Synod Hall, our new larger location, will allow dinner tables and chairs to be available throughout the evening. everyone is encouraged to come and enjoy the spectacle, whether or not they decide to join in the dancing.
Date:
Saturday, November 11, 2006
7:3O PM
Drinks and signing of dance cards
Piper: Lawrence Cole
8:OO PM
Scottish Dancing to the Abby Newton Band Dinner
Catered by The Good Cateress
Venue:
Synod Hall
St. John the Divine Cathedral Garden
Amsterdam Avenue at West 110th St
New York City
Dance Rehearsals:
The important practices (mandatory for beginners) will be held at two different locations.
The Following Practices will take place at:
The NY Genealogical Society I 24 East 58th St. NYC
| Wednesday Nov 1 : 6:3O - 9:OO PM |
Eightsome Reel, Duke of Perth, Hamilton House, Gay Gordons |
| Wednesday Nov 8: 6:3O - 9:OO PM |
Reel of the 5 I st division, Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Inverness Country Dance |
NOTE: The following Practice will take place at:
All Souls church 1157 Lexington Ave (btw. e 79 and e 8O st)
| Saturday, Nov I I : I :OO - 3:OO PM |
All Dances |
Traditional Dress:
Ladies wear short or long gowns (tartan
sashes optional)
Gentlemen wear highland dress or black tie
Purveyors for rental or purchase include:
piperscove.com
highlandclans.com
Additional Information:
Any additional questions please contact :
Nan Chisholm at 212-861-2720
Christopher Gow at 212-327-4281
Raffle tickets at $10 each will be available for prizes including:
Accomodation and private tour of a scottish castle
Round of Golf and Lunch at Muirfield
Guided Visit to one of the National Museums of Scotland
Pair of Tickets to the Royal Caledonian Ball In London
A Selection of Scottish Spirits
With Special thanks to:
The National Museums of Scotland
The Royal Caledonian Ball, London
The American Scottish Foundation