Events Archive 2015
January 16, 2015
20th Annual Burns Night Celebration Dinner
Make your reservations now for this popular event!
February 4, 2015
A Special Offer for a Burns Night Dinner Celebration
March 16, 2015
ASF Friends & Members Evening
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March 17-18, 2015
Global Scottish Leadership Initiative
For further information, contact the ASF office: (212) 605-0338
March 24, 2015
An Evening with The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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March 30, 2015
The Scots who built New York's Landmarks
Book now for this fascinating talk on John McComb, Jr. & reception
April 6, 2015
Tartan Day Observance - Bryant Park
in association with the American-Scottish Foundation®
Free event. The Tartan Day Observance recognises and celebrates, through readings and music, The Declaration of Arbroath, signed on April 6, 1320 and the US Senate’s designation, in 2005, of April 6 of each year as “National Tartan Day”. A Presidential Proclamation was signed into effect by George W. Bush in 2008.
April 6-12, 2015
Lunchtime Concerts on the Fountain Terrace - Bryant Park
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April 10, 2015
Democratic Engagement in the 21st Century: Scotland's Constitutional Journey
ASF Members & Friends are invited to join this free event
April 11, 2015
The Sound of Pipes and Drums – Pre-Parade Concert 
Join us on the Fountain Terrace of Bryant Park to hear the sound of the Pipes and Drums from some of our leading Pipe Bands as they prepare for the 17th Annual New York Tartan Day Parade. Performance line-up is shown above.
April 11, 2015
17th Annual New York Tartan Day Parade
1.30pm Line up - register to march
with the American-Scottish Foundation®
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2015 LINE OF MARCH
April 11, 2015
ASF Post Parade Reception
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April 11, 2015
New York Tartan Day Post Parade Party
April 12, 2015
Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms: Celebrating 50 years
Members of the ASF are invited to attend. This exciting concert is at 5th Ave Presbyterian Church, 7 W55th St., NYC. Cost $15.
May 22-23, 2015
New York Tattoo
The New York Tattoo welcomes all members of the American-Scottish Foundation, with a special 10% discount rate for members, families and friends on the Friday or Saturday.
May 26, 2015
"Preserving the Fabric of Our Neighborhoods"
May 27, 2015
Annual General Meeting
Reception to follow at 6:30pm. No charge for Members. Members' guests are invited to join at $45 each. Click banner to reserve.
June 18, 2015
"The Reach of the Landmark's Law: A Balancing Act"
June 4-28, 2015
Brits Off Broadway at 59E59 Theaters
A bilingual English/Scottish Gaelic play by Justin Young, presented by Dundee Rep, at 59E59 Theaters (Theater B), 59 East 59th Street (between Madison and Park Avenues), Manhattan.
Regular ticket price is $35 from 59E59 Theaters.
June 30, 2015
"Late/Post Modern Architecture: The New Frontier"
July 2, 2015
Scotland Meets Appalachia
ASF Friends and Members are invited to join for this special event. Click on the banner to see full details and go here to book directly.
July 15, 2015
British-American Societies Summer Garden Party
6pm - 8.30pm. $50 per person. Full Open Bar including Pimm’s & Hors d’Œuvre. Rain or shine, at the Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway at 121st Street, New York City
July 20, 2015
"Is Preservation Elitist?"
August 6, 2015
"The Politics of Preservation"
August 22, 2015
Long Island Annual Scottish Festival and Games
One of the largest events and most exciting days of the summer. Look for the ASF tent!
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| 7/31 – 8/02 | Colorado Scottish Festival – www.scottishgames.org |
| 1 | 166th Annual Highland Games – www.highlandgames.com |
| 1-2 | Monterey Scottish Games – www.montereyscotgames.com |
| 15 | Maine Highland Games – www.mainehighlandgames.org |
| 22 | Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games – www.liscots.org |
| 29 | Green Hill Highland Games – https://www.facebook.com/greenhillhighlandgames |
Both the American Scottish Foundation and the Association of Scottish Games and Festivals are members of the Scottish Coalition USA, a collective of five national organizations who seek through collaboration to strengthen the Scottish American Diaspora. For the most up-to-date news regarding the Highland Games, please visit the Association of Scottish Games & Festivals‘s Facebook page.
Until August 30, 2015
'39 Steps' -
The Tony® Winning Hit Comedy
A special offer to ASF members, offering significant discounts to attend this popular show at the Union Square Theatre, 100 East 17th St, NY. Book online here: select a performance date and enter code LSP88. Alternatively, call Ticketmaster on 800-250-2929 and mention the code when booking.
September 10, 2015
"Preservation in Global Cities" 
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| 5-6 | Virginia Scottish Games – www.vascottishgames.org |
| 5-6 | 150th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games, Pleasanton, CA – www.thescottishgames.com |
| 10 – 13 | Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival – www.scotfest.com |
| 12-13 | Columbus Scottish Festival – www.scottishfestival.org |
| 18-20 | New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival – www.nhscot.org |
| 19 | Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering – www.charlestonscots.org |
| 26 | Ligonier Highland Games – www.ligonierhighlandgames.org |
| 25-26 | St. Louis Scottish Games and Cultural Festival – www.stlouis-scottishgames.com www.stl.scot |
| 25 - 27 | Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival – www.celticfest.org |
October 1, 2015
The Life & Impact of Andrew Carnegie on the building & shaping of New York
Click banner for details. Admission is complimentary but RSVP is required.
October 8, 2015
"Inventing Preservation"
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| 3 | Scotland County Highland Games – www.schgnc.org |
| 11 | Scotland CT Highland Games – scotlandgames.org |
| 16-18 | Stone Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival – www.smhg.org |
Both the American Scottish Foundation and the Association of Scottish Games and Festivals are members of the Scottish Coalition USA, a collective of five national organizations who seek through collaboration to strengthen the Scottish American Diaspora. For the most up-to-date news regarding the Highland Games, please visit the Association of Scottish Games & Festivals‘s Facebook page.
October 20, 2015
"Inside the Four Seasons"
October 22, 2015
Alexander Robertson School - Country Dancing 
ASF members and friends are invited to the Alexander Robertson School to an enjoyable evening. See details & RSVP in JPG or PDF format.
October 23-29, 2015
The International Show
October 30 - November 1, 2015
Scottish North American Leadership Conference
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| 6-8 | Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games, Tucson, AZ www.tucsoncelticfestival.org |
December 4-6, 2015
45th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend & Parade
Click for info and tickets for events throughout the weekend. One of our favorite events - a wonderful weekend with the historic town of Alexandria decked out for the holidays. To march with The American-Scottish Foundation, please email us at asfevents@wwbcny.com or call us on 212 605 0338.