| Date | Event | Location | Additional Information | Host Organisation | Ticket/Attendance Information |
| March 21, 4pm | Celtic Cousins: Music of Scotland and Wales' | St. Michael Roman Catholic Church,
Parish of the Resurrection, 252 Ninth Street,
Jersey City, NJ |
Come hear this 30-member choral
ensemble sing well-known melodies as well as several
twentieth century selections. A free reception
in the church hall will follow the concert. |
Schola Cantorum on Hudson |
Advance tickets: $10 General Admission,
$6 for Seniors and Students. Tickets at the door:
$15 General Admission, $10 for Seniors and Students.
Call 201-333-8429 or visit www.scholaonhudson.org
for more information. |
| March 26, 8pm | National Tartan Day Opening Concert - The Battlefield Band | Peter Norton Symphony Space, Broadway
at 95th Street, NYC |
Battlefield Band, one of the most
successful touring bands in Celtic music, has
been at the forefront of Scottish music for 35
years. The program will open with Alasdair Gillies,
the reigning World Champion Solo Bagpiper. |
World Music Institute in association
with N.Y. Caledonian Club |
$26 General Admission, $21 Members
& Children, $15 Students. Box office: 212-864-5400. |
| March 28, 4pm | Celtic Cousins: 'Music of Scotland and Wales' | St. John's Episcopal Church, 55
Montclair Avenue, Montclair, NJ |
If you cannot attend on March 21st,
here is your chance to attend! |
Schola Cantorum on Hudson |
For tickets, contact (201) 333-8429. |
| March 29 | Reception | National Trust for Scotland |
by invitation |
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| March 30 & 31st 6:00 PM | "Planehopping: Scottish Writers in New York" | On 3/30: Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery, NYC; On 3/31: Mid-Manhattan Library, 455 Fifth Avenue between 39th and 40th | Jen Hadfield and Linda Henderson will read excerpts from their award-winning fiction and poetry. | Mid-Manhattan Library in association with ASF | Appearance at Bowery Poetry Club: $6; library reading is free to the public |
| March 31, 6pm | 'Planehopping: Scottish Writers in New York' | Mid-Manhattan Library, 455 Fifth
Avenue between 39th and 40th |
Jen Hadfield and Linda Henderson
will read excerpts from their award-winning fiction
and poetry. |
Mid-Manhattan Library in association
with ASF |
Free to the Public |
| April 1, 6pm | "The New Scotland" | British Consulate, 845 Third Avenue
at 52nd Street, 9th Floor |
A stirring lecture about historical
and contemporary Scotland since Arbroath delivered
by Alan Merson and Susan Stewart, First Secretary
for Scottish Affairs; and a screening of Harlan
Whatley's "The Tartan Apple: the Scots in
New York City." Hors d'oeuvres and drinks
included. |
N.Y. Caledonian Club |
Tickets are $20 for NYCC Members
and $25 for non-members. Visit www.nycaledonian.org/events.php
to RSVP and for further information. |
| April 1, 6:30pm | Single Malt Scotch Dinner |
Nick & Stef's Steakhouse Bar,
Madison Square Garden, 9 Pennsylvania Plaza (33
St. & 8 Ave.), NYC |
Come to Nick & Stef's for a
Classic Single Malts dinner, with tastings guided
by Mr. Spike McClure, a Classic Malts Ambassador.
The malts will be paired with an innovative four
course dinner. |
Dine Out, New York! | $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Tickets must be purchased in advance with any
credit card, and are not refundable. Call 212-563-4444
to reserve your seat. |
| April 2 | National Tartan Day on Ellis Island | Ellis Island Immigration Museum |
Opening of a new exhibit specially
commissioned for National Tartan Day. |
Clan Currie in association with
The Drambuie Collection and the National Parks
Service |
For additional information, contact
the Clan Currie Society at (908) 273-3509, via
e-mail at clancurrie@mail.com, or by visiting
their website at www.clancurrie.com |
| April 2, 7pm - Midnight | National Tartan Day Ceilidh | Seventh Regimental Armory, 643
Park Avenue at 67th |
Live music, dancing, and fun for
all! |
N.Y. Caledonian Club |
Tickets are $20. Visit nycaledonian.org
for further information. |
| April 3, 10.30am | Church Service: Kirkin O The Tartan | Central Presbyterian Church, 593
Park Avenue @60th Street, NYC |
This non-denominational event will
be followed by brunch in the Church Hall. The
service is open to all. The Brunch is a ticketed
event and seating is limited. |
Saint Andrew's Society NY and NY
Tartan Day Committee |
Tickets for brunch can be purchased
until March 26th by sending a check to NY Tartan
Day, 150 East 55th Street, NYC 10022. Overseas
attendees tickets will be held for them at the
door. First come first served. |
| April 3, 2pm | New York's National Tartan Day Parade | Sixth Avenue |
The New York Tartan Day committee
invites all pipe bands, individual pipers and
drummers, and Scottish groups to join in celebration
of our common heritage and culture and take part
in New York's National Tartan Day Parade. |
Core Committee Members |
Free to the public. For more on
this event and other Tartan Week events, visit
www.tartanweek.com |
| April 3 | Post-Parade Party | Multiple Venues: Connolly's (14
E 47th), Maggie's Place (21 E 47th), Eamonn's
Bar and Grill (9 E 45th), P.J. Moran's (3 E 48th),
Connolly's (150 E 47th) |
Visit any of the listed venues
after 3PM for post parade activities sponsored
by William Grant & Sons and their whiskey
Glenfiddich. Parade participants should take adantage
of special prices for food and beverages! |
Core Committee Members |
The proprietors will be expecting
you after 3PM on parade day! |
| April 3, 9pm | Barleyjuice | Rocky Sullivan's, 129 Lexington
Avenue between 28th & 29th |
The band, including fiddle bass,
drums and other instruments, will play raucous
versions of almost every drinking song you know,
plus celtic-flavoured originals. |
Cover charge at the door. Call
Rocky Sullivan's at 212-725-3871 for further information. |
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| April 4 | Tartan 10k run | Central Park, NYC |
Up to 15,000 runners and spectators
are expected for this 10K race, which is a leading
event of New York's 2004 Tartan Week celebrations.
Come cheer on the atheletes, or head towards the
Scottish Pavillion at the finish line which will
feature food, drink, and live entertainment, as
well as information about Scottish culture, tourism,
and much more! |
the Scottish Executive and New
York Road Runners |
The pavillion is free to the public.
For further information about participating the
run, visit www.nyrrc.org |
| April 4 | Perth Amboy Tartan Day | parade begins in Caledonia Park |
The parade will make its way through
Perth Amboy to the Royal Governor's mansion where
the celebration will continue with music, dance,
foods and all sorts of entertainment. All flags,
banners and scottish dress welcome! |
Free to the Public |
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| April 5 | Business Forum: "Scotland:
A Tradition of Innovation Flourishes" |
BP Amoco Corporation, 535 Madison
Avenue, NYC |
American Scottish Foundation |
By invitation. Contact ASF for
further information. |
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| April 5, 12.15pm | The New Scotland: Attracting Fresh Talent | Columbia University: Low Memorial
Library, Faculty Room |
Join the Right Honorable Jack McConnell
MSP, First Minister of Scotland, as he addresses
the role of the the new Scottish Government, the
Parliament and, in particular, measures being
taken by the government in Scotland to attract
new immigrants. |
Seating for this event is extremely
limited. You MUST please RSVP by March 29, 2004
by emailing elc19@columbia.edu or calling 212-854-9464.
Confirmations will be sent by March 31, 2004. |
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| April 5 | Dressed to Kilt | Sotheby's |
The second annual "Dressed
to Kilt" event. Celebrate Scotland's great
icon - the kilt. |
Friends of Scotland - USA (fundraiser) |
Visit www.dressedtokilt.org for
further information. |
| April 6 | Icons of Scotland, featuring The Wallace Award Presentation | Scotland Magazine & ASF |
by invitation |
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| April 6, 7.45pm | Matt McGinn 75th Anniversary Tribute Concert | Peter Norton Symphony Space, Broadway
at 95th Street, NYC |
Featuring Karen Matheson, Donald
Shaw, Garry Lewis, James Grant, Cameron Brothers,
Phamie Gow, Terry Winchell, Patrick Rolink, Duncan
McCrone, Liam Hewitt, Steve Lawrence, Sean O'Rourke,
Laura McGhee, and Guests. |
ROOTS2THEFUTURE |
Tickets $35-$55. Phone sales: 212
864 5400, email: boxoffice@symphonyspace.org |
| April 7, 7.30pm | Book tour: 'The Templars and the Grail' by Dr. Karen Ralls | Clarendon Market Commons, 2800
Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 500, Arlington, VA |
For additional information about
this book or its author, visit www.karenralls.com |
Free to the Public |
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| April 8, 7pm | Book tour: 'The Templars and the Grail' by Dr. Karen Ralls | Borders Books and Music, 11301
Rockville Pike, Kensington, MD |
For additional information about
this book or its author, visit www.karenralls.com |
Free to the Public |
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| April 8&9, 8:00
PM |
"Concussion (Percussion)"
featuring Scottish percussion whiz Evelyn Glennie |
Concert Hall at the Ethical Culture
Society, 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West,
NYC |
As she whirls across the stage
she can make music out of banging on cans, drums,
marimbas or car horns. EOS joins forces with Grammy
Award winner Evelyn Glennie for a mesmerizing
romp through new commissions written just for
her by two of America's most important composers. |
EOS Orchestra |
Mention code CP11 when reserving
tickets to get a special American-Scottish Foundation
15% discount! For tickets and information please
call 212-691-6415, or visit www.eosorchestra.org |
| April 10 | Callanish | TBA |
The Scottish duo of Colleen Donahue
and Deborah Nuse welcomes the season with a vernal
home grown celebration of Scottish, Irish, and
Cape Breton music. |
Saint Andrew's Society NY |
TBA |
| April 15 - 17 | Book tour: 'The Templars and the Grail' by Dr. Karen Ralls | Theosophical Society in America,
1926 N. Main Street, Wheaton, IL |
For additional information about this book or its author, visit www.karenralls.com | Free to the Public |
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| April 24, 2pm | Carnegie Celebration for the 125th Street Branch of the New York Public Library | TBA |
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| April 24 7:30 PM |
Scottish Spring Ball |
New York Genealogical Society,
124 East 58th Street, NYC |
American Scottish Foundation |
Visit www.scottishball.com
for additional information. |
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| April 25 & 27 | Book tour: 'The Templars and the Grail' by Dr. Karen Ralls | NY Theosophical Society, 240 East
53rd Street, NYC 10022 |
For additional information about this book or its author, visit www.karenralls.com | Free to the Public |
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| April 28 | 'Planehopping: Scottish Writers in New York' | Mid-Manhattan Library, 455 Fifth
Avenue between 39th and 40th |
featuring authors Laura Hird, Anne
Donovan, and Tom Murray |
Mid-Manhattan Library in association
with ASF |
Free to the Public |
| April 30 |
Kirkin o' Tartan Ball |
The Plaza Hotel, NYC |
A glittering Kirkin’ o’
Tartan Ball is held in the spring at the Plaza
Hotel made fashionable and festive by the Highland
formal dress and a riot of tartan color. Many
guests of the hotel are astounded by the March
of the Pipers with the entire St. Andrew's
contingent marching through the Atrium and halls
of the Plaza Lobby. |
Saint Andrew's Society NY |
Visit www.standrewsny.org
for additional information. |
| May 8 | Sean Quinn, Louis Quinn, Patty Furlong and Brendan Dolan | TBA |
Saint Andrew's Society NY |
TBA |
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| May 8 | Celebration of Celts Games of Columbia County | Columbia County Fair Grounds, Chatham,
NY |
Full Highland Games with music
from Black 47 and Enter the Haggis. |
Tickets are $12.00 for adults and
$10.00 for seniors. Children twelve and under
(accompanied by adults) are admitted for free.
Purchase tickets in advance and receive $2 off
of the ticket price. Visit www.celebrationofcelts.com/games.html
for further information. |
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| May 10-16 |
Literary Scotland: A Week in Edinburgh
and Aberdeen |
Edinburgh and Aberdeen, Scotland |
Explore great literature, art,
and architecture, during an amazing week in Scotland.
Highlights include guided tours of museums, galleries,
literary pubs; and a private dinner in Edinburgh;
and attendance at WORD: The University of Aberdeen
Writers Festival (www.abdn.ac.uk/word), including
a special master class. |
NYU and the University of Aberdeen |
The total noncredit tuition is
$1,450. Cost includes accommodations in Edinburgh
and Aberdeen, rail travel, all fees for group
and festival events and several hosted dinners.
Airfare is not included. To register, call 212-998-7145
or visit www.scps.nyu.edu/humanities for additional
information. When registering for this program,
use course number X02.9007. |
| May 26 | 'Planehopping: Scottish Writers in New York' | Mid-Manhattan Library, 455 Fifth
Avenue between 39th and 40th |
featuring authors Maggie Graham
and Linda Cracknell |
Mid-Manhattan Library in association
with ASF |
Free to the Public |
| June 2 |
The 51st Anniversary of the Queen's Coronation - reception | the Racquet & Tennis Club, Park Avenue & 52nd, NYC | Featuring speaker Dr. Will Swift, celebrated author | St. George's Society | The reception benefits the participating societies, so be sure to mention your affiliation with ASF when you register! Visit www.stgeorgessociety.org for further information. |
| June
4 11:30AM |
8th Annual
John Muir Golf Tournament |
Van Cortlandt
Golf Course, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx NYC |
Now in its
8th year, the Golf Tournament day features a Pre-Tee
Luncheon, a Whiskey Tasting Reception, Dining
and Entertainment, and plenty of activities for
non-golfers. Come join ASF for a fun-filled day
that benefits the John Muir Nature Trail and Van
Cortlandt Park. |
American-Scottish
Foundation |
For further information or to register, call 212-605-0338 or click here. |
| June 5 | The Bonnie Brae Scottish Games | The Bonnie Brae School, Liberty
Corner, NJ |
New Jersey's largest Scottish Games
with pipe bands, Highland dancers, entertainers,
clans, sheep dogs, Highland atheletes, vendors,
car clubs, Irish dancers, re-enactors, kennel
clubs, and more! |
Bonnie Brae |
Visit www.bonnie-brae.org
or call 908-542-2743 for further information. |
| June 19 |
18th Annual Highland Games |
Oak Brook Polo Grounds, Oak Brook,
Illinois |
Experience the best of Scotland
without leaving the country. The Games offer something
for everyone from Pipe Band, Highland Dance, Heavy
Athletics and Rugby competitions, to Celtic music,
cultural exhibits and Scottish foods. |
Illinois Saint Andrew Society |
Visit www.chicago-scots.org
for additional information, or call the Games
hotline at 708-442-7293. |
| June 23 | 'Planehopping: Scottish Writers in New York' | Mid-Manhattan Library, 455 Fifth
Avenue between 39th and 40th |
featuring authors Gerry Stewart
and Dave Manderson |
Mid-Manhattan Library in association
with ASF |
Free to the Public |
| July 3 8AM-6PM | Round Hill Highland Games | Cranbury Park, Norwalk, CT | The 81st Annual games will feature music, food, dancing, and fun for all ages | Round Hill Highland Games, Inc. | Admission is $10 for adults, and $5 for students and seniors. Visit www.roundhill.org for further information. |
| July 21 6PM |
Garden Reception |
Chelsea Square, 125 Ninth Avenue,
NYC |
Come join us for a lovely garden
reception this summer. |
American-Scottish Foundation, New
York Caledonian Club, and the Societies of St.
David and St. George |
The reception benefits the participating
societies, so be sure to mention your affiliation
with ASF when you register! |
| August 28 8AM-5PM |
The 44th Long Island Scottish Games |
Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury,
L.I. |
A lively day of games on Long Island,
brought to you by the Long Island Clan MacDuff. |
Long Island Clan MacDuff |
Visit www.liscots.org
for further information. |
| September 18 - 25 | The Family Tree Cruisin' Kilts in the Wind | New York to "New Scotland"
Nova Scotia |
Join special guests on board MS
Carnival Victory, sailing round trip from New
York to "New Scotland" - Nova Scotia! |
For further information, visit
www.mynetusa.com/kilts/ |
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| October 3 |
The New Jersey Scottish Heritage
Festival |
PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel,
NJ |
The 32nd annual Festival will feature
pipe bands, Highland and children's games, Highland
and Country dance performances, historical re-enactments,
and much more! |
New Jersey Scottish Heritage Festival |
For further information, visit
www.njshf.com |
| October 7th – November 20th |
Glasgow School of Art: The International Exhibition |
Times Square Gallery 450 West 41st Street, New York, NY 10036 (between 9th & 10th Avenue) |
An art show in which selected students from the Glasgow School of Art Master of Fine Art are participating. |
Hunter College/ Times Square Gallery |
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 1:00pm to 6:00pm |
| October 21st –31st |
Tam Lin by Nancy McClernan |
the Producers Club II Theatre, 616 9th Avenue |
Romance! Sex! Disguises! Surprises!… and a full moon on Halloween night! These are a few of the elements that make up Tam Lin , a new Halloween comedy by Nancy McClernan. Based on the Scottish folk tale, Tam Lin tells the story of a nobleman’s strong-willed daughter and her effort to save her true love, Tam Lin, from the advances of the lecherous Queen of Fairies. |
Mergatroyd Productions |
Website: www.tamlin-online.com Tickets: Smarttix.com, 212-868-4444 |
| October 29th |
New York Caledonian Club Halloween Party |
Connolly’s, 14 East 47th Street |
Attend dressed as your favorite Scottish character, costumes will be judged and prizes awarded. |
New York Caledonian Club |
7:00pm – 11:00pm Reservations may be made by calling 212-662-1083 |
November 2nd |
Election Day - DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!!! |
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| November 5th- November 9th |
Best of Edinburgh | Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts - Pace University- Performing Arts Centre 3 Spruce Street, between Park Row and Gold, New York City |
A new annual theater event, in New York, bringing 2 award winning shows from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, “Rosebud: The Lives of Orson Welles” by Mark Jenkins and “Sisters, Such Devoted Sisters” by Russell Barr, to New York. In addition to the double bill performances there will be receptions, panel discussions and presentations. |
Please email- Eileen@edfringe.com to register or request further information. | |
| November 7th |
Cashmere Trunk Show | Harry’s Loft 29 East 19th Street New York, NY |
Featuring the lovely and stylish creations of Belinda Robertson |
11:00am – 9:00pm please contact Gardy Bloemers, President of GardyB for more information, email: gardy@gardybloemers.com or telephone 434-220-5425 |
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| November 9th |
The Best in Scottish Stand Up Comedy | The Gotham Comedy Club, 34 West 22nd Street, NYC, NY |
To coincide with the City’s inaugural International Comedy Festival, a group of the very best circuit comedians presently working in Scotland will be visiting the City and will be performing two very different shows on November 9th and 10th. |
Showtime 8:00pm- Doors open 7:30pm Tickets $10.00 + 2 drink minimum |
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| November 10th |
Dance Monkey Boy Dance | The Improv Comedy Club, 318 West 53rd Street, NYC, NY |
Showtime: 7:30pm- Doors Open: 6:30pm
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| November 10th |
Building Business | Brooks Brothers 666 Fifth Avenue (at 53rd Street) |
a Networking Social in association with The American-Scottish Foundation. - Please mention the ASF when booking or attending |
BritishAmerican Business inc. | $25.00 for ASF & BABi members and $55.00 for non-members Please email asf@wwbcny.com or phone 212-605-0266 to indicate your interest in attending or phone BABi directly at 212-661-4060 but be please be certain to reference the ASF. |
| November 14th |
Annual Flag Service | St. Thomas Church, Fifth Avenue at 53rd Street |
Please support the American-Scottish Foundation and all other organizations, as we proudly carry our flags and banners in this annual service. |
New York Conference of Patriotic and Historical Societies. | 3:00pm Please contact the Foundation, at 212-605-0338, if you would like more information. |
| November 19th |
Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York 248th Anniversary Banquet | The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel- The Grand Ballroom |
The Rt. Hon. George Reid MSP, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament will respond to the toast “The Land o’Cakes”. The event is Highland Evening Dress or Black Tie. Decorations may be worn. |
Saint Andrew’s Society of the State of New York | Assembly: 6:30pm, Dinner 7:30pm Tickets: $225.00 Please call 212-223-4248 for more information. The deadline to respond is November 12th. |
| November 20 | St. Andrew's Day Ceilidh | Seventh Regimental Armory, 643 Park Avenue at 67th | An enchanted evening full of song, dance, and special performances! | ||
| December 1st | A Victorian Celebration | British Memorial Garden located at Hanover Square in lower Manhattan | An evening of carols and holiday cheer. Tree lighting by Jim Dale and carols with the Parish of Trinity Church Choir in the square, a reception will follow at India House | British Memorial Garden Trust | Please phone 212- 682-7945 for more information or visit www.britishmemorialgarden.org |
| December 12th | The New York Christmas Revels | An annual production which celebrates the winter solstice with traditional music, dance, poetry, folk drama, children's games and more. This year's production will focus on the arts and traditions of Scotland. More details to follow. | |||